On this episode, Karen talks with JJPR founder and president Jennifer Jenkins. Jennifer shares her story of starting her PR and marketing firm, what it takes to build a good team, and her philosophies on managing her team members and a…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Christopher Ray Coleman, entrepreneur and author of The 180 Effect. Christopher’s mission is to help student-athletes transition into their communities after college to leverage their personal brands and build profitable and sustainable businesses. Christopher…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast and founder of Portal Insurance, the incomparable Bradley Flowers. Bradley shares his “The Power of Podcasting” business insights, and “secrets” recently featured in Paradiso Presents “Last Agent Standing” Magazine. He discusses…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Carita Koen, COO and Chief Marketing Officer for Green Magic Landscaping. Carita is a financial planner whose main job is to keep everyone accountable, focused on the company’s mission, and on track for success. Today…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with the Director of the Mobile, Alabama Mayor’s Innovation Team (I-Team) Terrence DeShaun Smith. Terrence is a legit Mobile mover and shaker who leads a local government problem-solving think tank whose mission is to find new ways…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Employee Benefits Specialist at Colonial Life, Brandon Kiser. Brandon is a school friend of Karen’s daughter Cadie and has some “getting started” questions for his side hustle businesses. Karen lays out some LLC and…Read More…
Covid-19 looks like it is here to stay, and testing for individuals and companies is as important as ever to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our families, customers, and businesses. On this episode, Karen talks with Leitha Boutwell…Read More…
On this episode of Playing Above the Line, Allen talks with Karen Simmons.
With possibly another COVID-19 business shutdown and disruption right around the corner finding new ways to get old and new customers to buy your products and services has never been more critical. Especially when foot traffic has evaporated, and normal…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with Josh Woods, the Executive Director at The Grounds and the Greater Gulf State Fair. Josh fills us in on how the Greater Gulf State Fair is planning to happen in 2020. Josh shares how The Grounds was…Read More…
It seems like everything is chaotic and scary in the business world these days. So, Karen thought we needed to hear some good vibes and inspirational messages. It was a no brainer to decided to replay the Christine Cumbie episode from…Read More…
In this episode, Karen talks with the CEO of DocRx and owner of Coastal Diagnostics, Brian Ward. Brian explains how he saw and seized an opportunity to grow his small medical lab by providing much-needed testing for COVID-19. By investing and…Read More…
On this special gameshow edition of Cheers To Business, Karen quizzes Chris and Laney Andrews, owners of Bienville Bites Food Tours, on a game called Deduction or No Deduction. Karen throws out a common business tax deduction and Chris and Laney…Read More…
Here is the PODCAST Link on APPLE and SPOTIFY This podcast is hosted by Dave Evans of RLC Global, featuring guests Karen Simmons, Kurt Rickhoff, Vince Howard, Eric Swick, Barb Gay, and Kevin Turnbull. As business owners in the middle of…Read More…
On this episode, Noell Broughton talks to Karen Simmons about how difficult the COVID-19 shutdown has been on his bar and restaurant businesses. Plus, he describes the mountains of PPP paperwork, figuring out the maze of government regulations, and how…Read More…
In this episode, Karen talks with strategic Information Technology consultant and specialist Abe Harper of Harper Technologies in Mobile, Alabama. Abe shares some simple and essential tools and procedures to ensure computer and network security, even when a company’s workforce is primarily…Read More…
In this “let’s get back to work” episode, Karen talks with Bienville Bites owners Chris and Laney Andrew. They created Bienville Bites to be a guided walking food tour of the best food spots in Mobile, Ala. You walk, eat, and learn…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with local attorney and host of Lawcall Bill Eiland of Eiland and Richie Law Firm in Mobile, Alabama. Bill gives his legal insights on business interruption insurance and how he is helping local businesses deal…Read More…
On this episode, Karen talks with HR expert and founder of Morale Resource, LLC, Dr. Gia Wiggins to discuss helping out employers, employees, and customers to transitioning back into the workplace after the mandated shutdown. What does this “new business normal” going to…Read More…
Tips for recording your Payroll Protection Plan funds as a deposit into your QuickBooks® and keeping up with what you do with it. Does all of this have you stressed out? Are you feeling a bit in over your head?…Read More…