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Each week, host Jon Waterhouse speaks with Atlanta’s business leaders to explore their inspiring stories, lessons learned, and tips for growth and success. From big business execs to indie entrepreneurs, these guests not only share their practical secrets, but also unveil the personalities behind the careers.
“Business touches all our lives and deserves to be explored,” says show founder, Richard J. Lenz. “Lenz on Business taps into the excitement and dynamics of business; the colorful characters who drive these companies, their entrepreneurial adventures, and the innovative ways they thrive and survive in today’s world.”
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Mark Galvin, CEO and founder of ePresence
Richard talks with Mark Galvin, CEO and founder of ePresence, which manages personal branding for professionals by focusing on social media. They’ll discuss topics including how technology can boost one’s professional identity, social media and politics, and business-related social media tips. “Lenz on Business” airs 6 p.m. Saturdays on WSB radio.
Andy Levine, Founder and Chairman of Sixthman
At 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, on “Lenz on Business” Richard J. Lenz talks with Andy Levine, founder and chairman of Sixthman, a successful, Atlanta-based travel company specializing in music- and pop culture-themed cruises.
Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mary Norwood
A special preview episode of “Lenz on Business” airs 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, featuring Atlanta mayoral candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mary Norwood discussing business and politics in the Big Peach before Tuesday’s big election.
Christopher Escobar, executive director of the Atlanta Film Society, owner of The Plaza Theatre and The Tara Theatre
Atlanta is well known for its place in the film and television industry, but when it comes to the celebration of the art itself here in Atlanta, this week’s guest occupies a special place in that regard. Since 2011, Christopher Escobar has been executive director of the Atlanta Film Society, which produces the Academy Award-qualifying Atlanta Film Festival. Escobar purchased the historic Plaza Theatre in Poncey-Highland in 2017. Having opened in 1939, the Plaza is the oldest continuously operating theater in the city. In 2023, Escobar purchased the Tara Theatre on Cheshire Bridge Road. It was the last movie palace to open in Atlanta and is its second oldest cinema in town. With Escobar at the helm, these independent theaters are thriving, hosting both mainstream and art house releases, as well as special events featuring the best in classic and cult cinema. Escobar talks about how he unexpectedly became a theater owner, his business approach, and much more.