On this episode, Karen talks to John Serda, owner of Serda Brewing. John talks about coming to grip with having to admit that his beer brands were not working with his market and audience. With tap room sales falling, retail production stopped,…Read More…
When no one is going to let the good times roll with Mobile’s month-long and city-wide Mardi Gras celebration, it’s more than just a city missing a great party. Not having Mardi Gras, and especially all the parades, means millions…Read More…
Last November, Karen talked with FOY Superfoods owner Liz Garza about the origins of Mobile, Alabama’s first and only Juicery and Fresh Eats Restaurant, how she is managing her 2 locations during COVID, and how she and her husband kept the store…Read More…
Karen has been screaming from the rooftops, “calm down during this COVID crisis. look around, and see if there is some opportunity for your business in this chaos!” On this episode, Karen talks with Ashley Smith, the Vice President of Wholesale…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Dr. Darren Waters, owner and Medical Director of Greater Mobile Urgent Care. Dr. Waters discusses the challenges and opportunities that presented themselves to his Urgent Care practices when the COVID virus and lockdowns disrupted his…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resource, LLC, have a serious talk about what they know, as of today, about the FRCA (Family First Corona Response Act), PPP forgiveness, and creating an official company telecommuting policy for your employees and…Read More…
Tis’ the season for things to get pretty relaxed or hectic around the office and workplace. So, Karen invited HR strategist and guru Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources to deliver some essential Christmas do’s and end of year business and HR…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Johnny let the listeners peek behind the podcast curtain when they share a Cheers To Business planning session for growing the show in the coming year. 2020 milestones will be reviewed, goals will be made,…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Cheers To Business podcast producer Johnny Gwin about his Deep Fried Studio’s challenges, growth, and evolution in 2020. Johnny shares his struggles with his podcast studio into an internet media company due to his…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks franchises and managing multiple locations with Michael Presson of 1-800-RADIATOR and A/C/. Michael describes his process for choosing 1-800-RADIATOR, handling the challenges of multiple locations, and his management and leadership style. Plus, Michael gives his…Read More…
According to American Songwriter Magazine, “Abe Partridge has established himself as one of the most respected songwriters and visual folk artists in the southeast.” Karen talks with this rising creative artist about how he has turned his passion for songwriting,…Read More…
On this Passion To Purpose episode, Karen talks to magazine owner/publisher and podcast host Joe Baya. Joe has turned his passion for hunting deer and turkeys in the woods and fishing for Cobia in the Gulf of Mexico into a business,…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with the writer, storyteller, and voice of the many with Our Southern Souls, Lynn Oldshue. Lynn has turned her passion for writing, art, and storytelling into a life of publishing and investigative journalism. After starting her magazine,…Read More…
From hobby to a job is one of our favorite topics here on the Cheers To Business podcast. On this episode, Karen talks with Scotty White, Chronicles of Limbo comic book writer, publisher, podcaster, and creative raconteur at his Mopcast Network. Scotty shares his…Read More…
On this episode, Karen and Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources LLC, have an energetic and freeform conversation in the Get Back Up series. Gia quizzes Karen on the role of a good CFO, how they should work with a company, and…Read More…
On this episode, Karen is still kicking around the theme of “get back up,” and is talking to returning guest Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources, LLC. Gia shares mindset and tactical insights on not only surviving the volatile 2020 events but…Read More…
On this episode, Karen is finally back in the studio with attorney and author of “Get Back Up” Rod Cate. Rod injured his spine in a football accident when he was 15 years and severed his spine. After being paralyzed for…Read More…
Between shutdowns, Hurricane Sally and Karen starting more companies, we have not been able to record in the studio, or we just couldn’t get the guests we wanted to be on the show. So, Johnny went lurking through the underground…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Susan Shaw, President, and CEO at IMMIX Strategic, a digital experience platform marketing technology company that supports companies and other marketing agencies. Susan shares her business principle of building the relationship first, the strategy and tactics second,…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Jerry Golden, Chief Administrative Officer of CNI, Coastal Neurological Institute, and OHC, Occupational Health Center. Jerry describes how his newest company Forefront Medical Management manages to efficiently streamline the business operations of multiple health…Read More…