One of the common unknowns for businesses of all sizes is the reality of the true risks they face - and how to mitigate them. Join Kurt for this informative session as he talks with Lisa Prather of Scott Insurance. Lisa and Kurt explore the importance of having a risk strategy, the process she uses to understand a business' needs, and how she fits those pieces together to reduce exposure to the unknown.

Lisa is a Senior Risk Solutions Specialist at Scott Insurance, working with business owners helping them protect their companies and themselves

Join Kurt for a discussion with Dr. Madelynn Stackhouse, President of Stackhouse Consulting, Associate Professor of Management at the Bryan School of Business, and recipient of the Margaret Van Hoy Hill Dean's Notable Scholar award. Dr. Stackhouse is a leader in the Organizational Psychology field, with an emphasis on behavior and workplace dynamics. Kurt and Dr. Stackhouse will explore using surveys and questions to identify and understand your market needs and wants. Additionally, they'll discuss how to use what you learn to build a closer connection with existing and new customers.

Dr. Madelynn Stackhouse is an Organizational Psychologist, Consultant, Author, Academic Researcher, and Professor. At the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she's a research professor of management and Margaret Van Hoy Hill Dean's Notable Scholar. For more than fifteen years, Stackhouse has combined her research on workplace dynamics, psychometrics, and ethics to help organizations address strategic and operational challenges in areas like leadership development, survey design, and organizational strategy.

With the introduction of AI into many of the touch points of businesses in general, the question is beginning to be asked: "do all technology roads lead to Artificial Intelligence?" Join Kurt and Ryan Seifert, Founder and CEO of Teric Technology, for an engaging conversation about being deliberate and not reactive when considering what "business solutions" to support with IT investment.

On this episode, Kurt sits down with Dan Flaherty, Founder of Mountain West Consulting to discuss his company and their success at helping organizations change their results with sales “difference makers.” Dan and his team specialize in placing fractional sales leadership resources using a process to create momentum and get results. Dan also describes a tool he uses to help business owners and leaders “find” money to empower their endeavors using grants. Bring your note taking tools and join us for 35 minutes of information packed conversation!!

Join Kurt and Abby as they discuss the idea of succession and exit planning. Abby brings decades of experience helping business owners and leaders navigate the tactical, and sometimes emotional, aspects of changing leadership and career paths. They will explore things to consider, ideas from those who have successfully achieved their goals, and some good advice about avoiding pitfalls. Abby will also discuss her new book; An Insider’s Guide to Succession and Exit, and powerful principals that can change your journey in a positive way. Let’s get started!!!

Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is easier said than done for most business owners. Determining how to apply the technology in areas that enhance value and opportunities within a business requires guidance. Join Stearns Financial group for an informative session with Kunal Varshneya of Wavemaker 360 Health, a venture capital company focused on healthcare, for an interesting discussion about the practical uses of AI for business.

Please join Stearns Financial Group’s Kurt Geldner, Director of Business Owner Services, and special guest Daniel Herrington, CEO of Voxel Innovations in a conversation and learn from one successful business owner how his journey of daily innovation and pivot moments made his team and company successful.

We’re all aware that finding and retaining the right people for the right roles is critical to the success of your business.

Please join Stearns Financial Group’s Kurt Geldner, Director of Business Owner Services, and special guest Chris Czarnik, Author, Winning the War for Talent in a conversation on how to recruit and retain the best in the business.