As the film “Elvis” arrives in cinemas worldwide, we take the opportunity to talk about the business of Elvis Presley, one of the most recognized and celebrated entertainers of all time. Alicia Dean is a marketing, promotion, and events specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland, the Memphis, Tenn.-based tourist attraction. Since opening for tours in 1982, Graceland has welcomed more than 22 million visitors from around the world.  Later in the program, five-time world champion Elvis Presley tribute artist Dwight Icenhower (@dicenhower.eta) joins the show. In addition to managing his own career, Dwight won the 2016 Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, appeared in an Apple commercial in 2018, and continues to perform around the world. Jon Waterhouse chats with Alicia and Dwight about the new film, what’s happening at Graceland, tribute artists, Elvis world, and much more.

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 to open his own practice, his current perspective on healthcare, the definition of lifestyle and regenerative medicine, business lessons he’s learned along the way, and more.

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 experiences. Floyd and Hannah are co-curators of the organization’s inaugural exhibition, “HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need.” It’s a visually compelling and thought-provoking look at the world of addiction and recovery. Science Gallery at Emory University is part of the international Science Gallery Network and one of only eight of its kind in the world. The guests talk about the unique exhibition, the topic of addiction and its relevance, the partnership with Emory University, and more.

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 small businesses to help them get funding, specifically an Employee Retention Credit, which is a tax credit program that’s part of the CARES Act. Tony Swantek and Stephanie Wood talk with Jon Waterhouse about how the ERC process works and so much more.

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 us up to date with the goings-on of his business, from utilizing new technology to the importance of consulting a business coach. Other topics include the current employment landscape, the company’s apprentice program, and Plumb Works Academy, a free, how-to online video course.

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, and opportunity. Board members Niki Morrow and Patrick Freeman talk to Jon Waterhouse about DCM’s programs. We also hear from Mike Killeen, founder of Amplify My Community, an organization that produces concerts and festivals in order to raise money for other non-profits. Its signature event is the Amplify Decatur Music Festival, and all proceeds benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministry. It will take place April 23, 2022 on the downtown Decatur Square, and will feature Ben Harper, Old Crow Medicine Show, Son Volt, The War and Treaty, S.G. Goodman, and The Mike Killeen Band.

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 we’re going through. He talks about that and more, including the importance of generating income in retirement, the five ways to bulletproof a financial plan, and why you should rebalance your investments.

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 on his industry, the future of the home security business, and more.

We periodically take a look at the business side of healthcare, and on this week’s show, we’ll be featuring a primary care management service organization. What’s that you may ask? This regionally-focused primary care management services organization and its affiliated practices partner with independent primary care providers. The goal is to expand access to high-quality care and to improve the health of the communities they serve. Lisle discusses the challenges and advantages of the management service organization field, and a whole lot more.

This week’s guest entrepreneur tells us all about Now Corp. This company created NowAccount, an accelerated payment solution. Instead of waiting for a client to pay an invoice, a company can submit the invoice for acceleration to NowAccount, which pays 100% of the invoice amount, less a service fee. NowAccount manages the invoice and waits for the client’s payment. O’Connor Hodgson talks about this and a whole lot more with Jon Waterhouse.