Watch this lively, in-person panel discussion held at our May 21st 2025 luncheon. Hosted by Wayne Lawrence, the voice behind our widely acclaimed podcast “Is Owning a Business a Blessing or a Curse?” – a series that’s [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] RadAir Racing to explore how an auto repair franchise turned a passion for motorsports into a high-powered marketing and recruitment machine. From 14-hour endurance races at Daytona to community-focused events like filling race cars with [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Is owning a business a blessing or a curse? Join Wayne Lawrence, host of the Small Business Series, as he sits down with seasoned financial advisor Eric Tolbert from Ameriprise Financial Services to uncover the [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence on another captivating episode of "Is Owning a Business a Blessing or a Curse?" featuring guest Rick McDermott from Sandler Training by McDermott Professional Solutions. Rick opens up about his leap [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] In this episode, host Wayne Lawrence sits down with Dannette Render, the inspiring founder of DAR Public Relations, Inc., to explore her incredible 40-year journey as a business owner. In this candid conversation, Dannette shares [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] In this episode, host Wayne Lawrence from the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce talks with Alex Gertsburg, managing partner at Gertsburg Licata Co., about the challenges and rewards of running a business. Alex shares his [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he interviews Jodi Turk, owner of PowerMax Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery Cleaning. In this podcast episode, Jodi shares her transition from a corporate job to becoming a small business owner [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join podcast host Wayne Lawrence in a compelling conversation with Tina Haldiman, owner of Larchmere Fire Works. In this podcast episode, Tina shares how she built a small business community of customers through "friend-raising" and [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join podcast host Wayne Lawrence in an engaging conversation with Dan Tingler, owner of Kool Guyz Floor & More, a diverse carpentry company in Walton Hills, OH. Kool Guyz Floor & More installs floors of [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join podcast host Wayne Lawrence in a fun and enlightening conversation with Lora DiFranco, owner of Free Period Press, a creative publishing company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Free Period Press creates bright and playful products [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he chats with Andy Fiffick, business owner of Rad Air Complete Car Care. Andy shares the journey of managing his family business and multiple franchisees around Northeast Ohio. Plus, learn [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he chats with Rosalind Strickland, a six-year business owner of Rosalind Strickland Interior Design LLC. In this podcast episode, Rosalind shares how she navigated through the challenges, how she creates a [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he chats with Nithanial Decker, Owner of Omni-Active Fitness. In this podcast episode, Nithanial reveals his blessings, obstacles, and how the need to pivot led him to his new Omni-Active [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he chats with Amy Roth, the 20-year owner of Amy R. Roth & Co. From sewing as a child to owning her tailor shop, Amy shares her blessings and curses. [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence as he dives deep into entrepreneurship with Chuck Glover, owner of Lake Managment Inc. From managing condos to handling remodeling projects, Chuck has been doing it all for nearly 30 years. [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Welcome to another episode of "Is Owning a Business a Blessing or a Curse?". Today, Wayne Lawrence sits down with Anthony Milia, the owner of Milia Marketing. Launching his venture at the young age of [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] 🎙️Join host Wayne Lawrence as he dives deep into entrepreneurship with Cal Hunter, owner of Short Stack Printing. With two decades in the printing business, Cal shares the highs and lows, including navigating through the [...]

[VIDEO PODCAST] Join host Wayne Lawrence from the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce as he sits down with Erika Zakrajsek, the owner of CLE Juicebox. Get ready to savor the journey of her business venture—a story that's as [...]