Entries by Lizzi

Nicole Altamirano, laser specialist and medical aesthetician, and Mandy Ramer, nurse practitioner, Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics

On this week’s show, we take a look at the business of cosmetic and aesthetic procedures with Nicole Altamirano, a laser specialist and medical aesthetician, and Mandy Ramer, a nurse practitioner, with Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics. They explain CoolSculpting technology, discuss the benefits of seeing your dermatologist for injectables, how to choose a quality provider, […]

Kelsey Hamilton sales associate, Coldwell Banker Realty Lanier

Despite the pandemic, the business of residential real estate has been experiencing a boom these past couple of years. And this week’s guest knows that industry well. Kelsey is a rising star in the single-family housing market and specializes in the northern part of the metro Atlanta area. Her background is in multi-family housing. She […]

Dr. Donovan Christie, medical director, QC Kinetix

This week our sister program “The Weekly Check-up,” a healthcare talk show, takes over the “Lenz On Business” time slot for a special presentation featuring guest Dr. Donovan Christie, medical director of QC Kinetix. The Atlanta-based medical practice specializes in regenerative medicine to help their patients find relief from chronic pain due to injury, arthritis, and […]

John Loud, President of Loud Security Systems

Like many businesses, the home security industry has transformed in recent years, thanks in large part to advancing technology. This week’s guest has seen this business evolve across the past two decades. John Loud, president of Loud Security Systems, talks with producer Jon Waterhouse about the genesis of his business, the impact of the pandemic […]

Jerome Sabol, owner and president, Plumb Works

The Atlanta-based Plumb Works, one of the city’s leading residential plumbing companies, has been operating since 1989 and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Sabol returns to the program to share his business strategies and behind-the-scenes industry knowledge. He talks with Jon Waterhouse about how he is steering his company through a […]

Gaan Akers, Clinical Education and Referral Relations Manager, and Amy Rene, Vice President of Clinical Programs, Hillside, Inc.

This week we’ll be learning about Hillside, a longstanding leader in the field of youth and family mental health services. Its mission is to help children and families thrive by providing residential and community mental health services for children and adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. For many, Hillside’s services are more important now […]

Bruce Mesnekoff, president Georgia Health Clinics

Our guest this week is an entrepreneur, published author, and the founder and president of Georgia Health Clinics. Georgia Health Clinics maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and offers nonsurgical wellness solutions, including men’s and women’s sexual health, chronic pain management, and skincare and aesthetics. Mesnekoff talks with Jon Waterhouse about what […]

Dr. Donovan Christie, founder, Anwan Regenerative Center

After years in the healthcare field, this week’s guest became an entrepreneur and opened his own concierge practice specializing in lifestyle medicine. Dr. Christie’s business, Anwan Regenerative Center, practices anti-aging functional medicine and focuses on utilizing the triad of good nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Dr. Christie talks with Jon Waterhouse about what led him […]

Stephen Moore, president, RCS Productions and Tod Elmore, general manager, RCS Productions

In this episode, listeners get a backstage pass perspective of the live music industry. This Atlanta-based talent buyer and concert and event production company has been operating since 1982. RCS Productions offers a suite of services, including booking talent, providing staging, sound, lights, video, and even amphitheater design. They help orchestrate everything from music festivals […]

Floyd Hall and Hannah Redler-Hawes, co-curators, Science Gallery at Emory University

Of course, science and business cross-pollinate in many ways. On this week’s episode, Jon Waterhouse talks with a pair of individuals representing an Atlanta-based, science-related nonprofit that’s presenting science to the public in creative and thoughtful ways. Science Gallery at Emory University brings science, art, technology, and design together to deliver world-class educational and cultural […]

Dr. Jodi Ganz, Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity to have this week’s guest back on the program. Previously, Dr. Ganz talked about the business side of dermatology and what it’s like running an independent medical practice today. She talks with Jon Waterhouse about those topics and more, from the prevalence of telehealth […]

Tony Swantek, founder, and Stephanie Wood, senior associate, Jorns & Associates

Of course, the pandemic has affected all of our lives, and businesses have been facing a myriad of challenges for the past two years. But help is out there. This week’s guests specialize in helping businesses receive financial assistance, which can be a substantial lifeline. Jorns ERC, a division of Jorns & Associates, works with […]

Gaan Akers, Clinical Education and Referral Relations Manager, and Amy Rene, Vice President of Clinical Programs, Hillside, Inc.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And this week we’ll be learning about Hillside, a longstanding leader in the field of youth and family mental health services. Its mission is to help children and families thrive by providing residential and community mental health services for children and adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. For […]

Jerome Sabol, owner and president, Plumb Works

It’s always great to have entrepreneurs return to the program to give us an update on how they’re making things work. So we’re happy to welcome back Jerome Sabol, the award-winning owner and president of Atlanta-based plumbing service, PlumbWorks. One of the city’s leading plumbing companies, PlumbWorks has been in business since 1989. Sabol brings […]

Mark Fonseca, co-founder and partner, Pragmetrix Group

CEO’s around the globe often agonize over the secret to client retention. Fonseca’s Atlanta-based business specializes in uncovering that secret and much more for their clients. Pragmetrix Group works with CEOs to help baseline their organization and uncover hidden revenue risks that would otherwise lead to customer defections. As a third party, Pragmetrix Group interviews […]

Decatur Cooperative Ministry and Amplify My Community

Poverty and homelessness affect all aspects of society, and this week we’ll be learning about a non-profit whose focus is to alleviate these things on a local level. Since 1969, Decatur Cooperative Ministry’s (DCM) mission has been to help families facing homelessness settle into safe, stable homes and build healthy lives filled with peace, hope, […]

Stephen Moore, president, RCS Productions and Tod Elmore, general manager, RCS Productions

In this episode, listeners get a backstage pass perspective of the live music industry. This Atlanta-based talent buyer and concert and event production company has been operating since 1982. RCS Productions offers a suite of services, including booking talent, providing staging, sound, lights, and video, and even amphitheater design. They help orchestrate everything from music […]

Woody Alpern, president of CPA Wealth Advisors

Alpern’s Atlanta-based financial planning company uses qualified CPA advisors to assist investment clients in establishing and achieving personal financial income, retirement, estate, and wealth planning objectives. Additionally, they provide tax planning strategies regarding wealth management, as well as personal investment strategies. So this long-time entrepreneur has a lot to say about the current inflationary period […]

Tara Murphy, founder of 360 Media

Tara and her Atlanta-based 360 Media have been specializing in entertainment, lifestyle, and hospitality public relations and marketing for 26 years. Additionally, 360 Media handles special event development, planning, and management. In 2021, 360 Media was ranked among America’s Best PR Agencies in Forbes. Tara chats with Jon Waterhouse about how she started her business, […]