Small Business Resource Show

Don Carrick is the owner of Studio 413 Photography based in Reading, PA.  He is a commercial photographer who helps businesses and business professionals put their best foot foreword. With roots in Cartography, Graphic Design and Marketing, Don brings a well-rounded aesthetic and understanding of business to his photography. While he strives to perfect the technical skills of his craft his clients know him mostly for his candor, humor and ability to help people feel comfortable in front of his lens. 

As a member of the Small Business Resource Association you get access to Health Benefits that other Small Business owners may not.  This week, we chat with Fred Clagorn and discuss how you're able to access those options. Want to become a member of SBRA? Head over to www.sbrassociation.org 

Justin Schenck is the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space.  What started out as a way connect and learn from some of the worlds top influencers and help one or two people along their journey, has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week.  He is also the host and creator one of the go to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Movement LIVE! Make sure to grab tickets to Justin's world renowned entrepreneurial event Growth Now Movement LIVE! www.gnmlive.com used the code 'SBRA' at checkout for a discount. 

Terri Hill is passionate about being a problem solver and connecting her clients to the solutions that best meet their needs. Sometimes that involves starting from the beginning and helping them understand why their customers choose to do business with them. Once you understand the reason why, she work with you to craft a message that reinforces your strength and find a way to get it in front of more potential customers. Terri's other passion is giving back to the community. She is active in Rotary on both a club level and district level. And one of the most rewarding programs she's involved with is Camp Neidig. This camp works with high school students going into their senior year to help them build leadership skills and ethics. She has also developed an educational series for separated and divorced women entitled Bridge 2 Better. Women from various professions present sessions that cover everything from Budgeting to Financial Planning; Home Buying; Career Transition; Navigating Divorce, Custody and Alimon

Dena Breslin returns to the show to talk the importance of Mindset and how to shift! Dena Breslin, MSPAS, CTACC, has had a varied 25 year career path, from specialty sales rep in a top 5 pharmaceutical company, to practicing medicine as a physician assistant, to a stay-at-home, then work-from-home mom with a thriving multi-million dollar party plan business, to a sought after life, business and success coach. An ICF Certified Life Coach, Dena delivers her unique style of ultra direct, "wake up call", one on one coaching, business masterminds, leadership workshops, keynotes, and retreats. The cornerstone of focus is the Mind. Mindset, mindfulness practice, thoughts, language and images are what set us up for health, wealth and vitality. Her passion is to hear what a client may not hear, and see what they are blind to, in the moment. She's known for pattern interruption and uses exercises to retrain the brain, based in neuroscience, and physiology. An entrepreneur at heart, who thrives on curiosity and reinvent

Deep Dive on Loans for your small business during the pandemic. Anthony Pomponio is an accomplished finance professional with over 18 years of experience in risk management, credit underwriting, portfolio and account management. Extensive and progressive experience in strategic financial management including leading company projects, new business planning, sales, and budget planning. Riverfront Federal Credit Union was founded in 1948 as the RDG Reading Federal Credit Union to serve the employees of the Reading Railroad. Through the years, other organizations and companies were permitted to join RDG, leading to substantial growth. To reflect the resulting diversity of our field of membership, we changed our name to Riverfront Federal Credit Union in 1987. Additional growth came in 2000 when Riverfront added the City of Reading as an underserved area to our field of membership; and again, in 2008 when we were granted a charter amendment to allow anyone who currently lives, works, worships or attends school in

Mitch DuGuay has returned to the show to talk about video marketing. Mitch DuGuay Provides Professional Media and Online Services for small and medium size businesses, Specializing in start up consulting and coaching practices as well as retail company development. He can meet and exceed your expectations when it comes to Superior Web Development, SEO/SEM strategies, Marketing Campaigns, Video Production, Creative Graphics and more. A leader in the development and implimentation of custom Learning Management Systems to train your staff or to use as a very profitable business tool. 

With more than ten years of business experience and a background in operations, marketing, and communications, Kyra is passionate about bringing people, ideas, and technology together to solve problems by fostering energy, teamwork, and movement. A bit of a professional chameleon, Kyra constantly takes on new projects and builds relationships with energy and excitement, and has succeeded in various roles in marketing, operations, training, and program management. She looks forward to continuing her growth and professional development, and meeting like-minded entrepreneurs and individuals to continue exploring new professional and creative spaces. More info at: www.bellmediagroup.co 

*The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Small Business Resource Association or its host. Larry W. Miller, Jr. is a partner with the Miller Law Group, PLLC in Reading, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelors of Science from Greensboro College in North Carolina and his Juris Doctorate from the Villanova University School of Law. Larry is the author of the book Success and is also a Professor of Law, having taught at the Lancaster County Association of Realtors as well as other institutions. He is currently a member of the Pennsylvania and Berks County Bar Associations and has served on the Rotary Club, Small Business Association, and the Berks Elder Network. In addition, while serving on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee in 2002, Larry personally investigated many Living Trust scams and other illegal practices of law and reported his findings back to the committee. Larry’s investigations resulte

Dr. Brudereck was born and raised in Sinking Spring, PA. Dr. Brudereck earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Audiology from Towson University, and a Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University. In 2008, she was one of sixteen audiologists chosen nationally to attend the inaugural Future Leaders of Audiology Conference. Dr. Brudereck specializes in adult diagnostic and rehabilitation and tinnitus evaluation and treatment. Dr. Brudereck has presented on a local, state, and national level on topics relating to audiology. She is a former adjunct professor in audiology for West Chester University and Salus University. Dr. Brudereck is a past-chair of the Board of Governors of the American Board of Audiology and a past-president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology. She is a former trustee for the American Academy of Audiology Foundation. In her spare time, Dr. Brudereck lives in Wyomissing with her husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs.

Paul is a Wealth Manager at Marrella Financial Group, LLC, and offers securities through Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC He provides wealth management solutions to successful families, allowing affluent clients address their five biggest concerns: Preserving Their Wealth Mitigating Taxes Providing for Their Heirs Ensuring Their Assets Are Not Unjustly Taken Charitable Giving Along with his father, he founded Marrella Financial Group, LLC in 2001. Paul and his family now serve over 300 families, managing assets over $300 million. He developed a consultative process to gain a detailed understanding of client’s deepest values and goals, and then employs customized recommendations designed to address each client’s unique needs well beyond investments. Successful families work with Paul to: - Develop and implement a comprehensive wealth management plan to achieve their financial goals. - Make smart decisions in today’s uncertain political, economic and social environment. - Obtain an i

This week we have a returning guest Alan Robezzoli, an MBA graduate of Mount Saint Mary's University, and former Executive Vice President of Marketing & International Sales for Elite Sportswear, LP, the world’s leading producer and marketer of gymnastics apparel.   Under Alan’s leadership from 2001-2011, Elite’s marketing and sales team achieved several gymnastics industry firsts, including the industry’s first online custom garment configurator, first international multi-currency / multilingual B2B/B2C website, and a top 2% national ranking in website marketing effectiveness.   By leveraging these and other cutting-edge technologies, Alan engineered a period of explosive international growth at Elite, developing the gymnastics industry’s largest international sales force, with sales growth exceeding 500% over 6 years. This rapid international growth resulted in another industry first - an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Adidas to produce and market gymnastics wear under the Adidas brand.

Rick Aulenbach is the VP of Business Development for RPA Engineering, speaker, investor, and mentor.  Mr. Aulenbach has over two decades of executive management expertise in product pricing strategy, contract negotiations, personnel development, profit & loss, and international accounts, strategic planning and program management. Extensive multi-functional experience, with particular emphasis on Sales and creating sustainable, profitable revenue growth. His strengths include analyzing complex situations and developing logical, creative and effective solutions. Enjoys creating strategies in business development for gaining access to manifest sustainable partnerships with the overall goal of increasing market share. Open, two-way communication is the foundation of our approach to engineering engagements. We know the value of listening to the client while at the same time being proactive in recommending alternative solutions. Because when recommendations are based on the client´s best interests, the job get

Alex Thomas is the vCIO at Morefield Communications. He identifies and translates business challenges into IT solutions. Organizes and facilitates steering committees, and assists with the review and approval of IT budgets and strategic plans. Alex develops and maintains IT project portfolios, and oversees the architecture of IT projects and solutions. He audits clients environments and assist with compliance adherence or remediation efforts. Continuous evaluation of market trends and disruptive technologies, to serve as a mentor for my team, and champion the development of new technologies.

This week we have a returning guest in Anthony Pomponio is an accomplished finance professional with over 18 years of experience in risk management, credit underwriting, portfolio and account management. Extensive and progressive experience in strategic financial management including leading company projects, new business planning, sales, and budget planning. Riverfront Federal Credit Union was founded in 1948 as the RDG Reading Federal Credit Union to serve the employees of the Reading Railroad. Through the years, other organizations and companies were permitted to join RDG, leading to substantial growth. To reflect the resulting diversity of our field of membership, we changed our name to Riverfront Federal Credit Union in 1987. Additional growth came in 2000 when Riverfront added the City of Reading as an underserved area to our field of membership; and again, in 2008 when we were granted a charter amendment to allow anyone who currently lives, works, worships or attends school in Berks County, Pennsylvani

David Brennan is the Managing Shareholder for Brennan & Associates. With over 55 years of combined legal experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, each of their attorneys brings a unique skill set to our practice.  While all of their attorneys are active in the practice of Workers’​ Compensation Defense, each has his own practice focus as well.  These areas include Family Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, Employment Law and all aspects of Liquor Law.  Our client base includes insured entities, self-insured entities, small business owners and individuals.  Additionally, our referral network provides further resources for clients with more unique needs such as Estate Planning and Bankruptcy. They recognize that no two clients have identical needs.  For this reason, they remain flexible in how they approach all matters from billing arrangements and rate structures to staffing so that each client receives tailor-made service.  No detail is overlooked in ensuring that our service matches each client’s specific

Courtnie Nein co-founded Good Life Companies in 2012. Once the need in the marketplace had been identified, Ms. Nein was tasked primarily with creating all of the infrastructure, procedures, policies, and offerings for the company that would eventually be what it is today. Prior to founding the company with Conor Delaney, Courtnie and Conor practiced as advisors at Waddell & Reed. Courtnie Nein's progressive work mindset has earned her numerous awards such as 2019 Wealth Management Thrive 500 List, 2018 and 2019 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2018 and 2017 Forbes Top Millennial Advisors, and 2017 Forbes Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors. As a mother of two young boys, she hopes to inspire working mothers to lead in the workplace and be innovators in their respective industries.

Adam Wentling is the owner and Hearing Instrument Specialist at Precision Hearing Aid Center in Berks County, PA.  Their mission: At Precision Hearing Aid Center, they believe that everyone that needs help with their hearing should have affordable access to appropriate hearing aids and instruments. We strive to make honest recommendations based  on comprehensive and accurate testing.

Gary Seibert returns to the podcast this week to talk about how fear can not only paralyze us from taking action, but it can stop us from being successful. Gary shares interesting thoughts on how we need to be more like the turtle in order to move forward. We can't grow in our shell.

Laura adds over 20 years of organizational expertise to our team. Laura worked alongside her husband Gary to create, develop and manage several personally owned businesses, as well as being hired by outside companies to start- up and reorganize existing business offices. Her strengths include office set up, organization and operations, staff hiring and training. She has been involved in a variety of industries including fitness, education, recreation, nonprofit, and medical.