Decision Vision

Decision Vision Episode 40: Should I Align My Business with a Cause? – An Interview with Mollye Rhea, For Momentum Does cause marketing really help my business? What factors should I consider in selecting a cause to align with? Answers to these questions and much more come from Mollye Rhea, For Momentum, on this edition [...]

Decision Vision Episode 39: Should I Write a Book? - An Interview with Bea Wray, Michael Levin Writing Company Are books still relevant? How do I get a book out of my head and down on paper? Should I self-publish? The answers to these questions and much more come from this interview with Bea Wray, [...]

Decision Vision Episode 38: Should I Outsource My IT? - An Interview with Tony Rushin, Network 1 Consulting Will outsourcing my IT increase my cybersecurity? What’s a human firewall and how does a managed services provider help me with this aspect of my IT? In this episode of “Decision Vision,” host Mike Blake explores these [...]

Decision Vision Episode 37: Should I Use an Offshore Software Developer? - An Interview with Dave Bernard, The Intellection Group What countries should I consider for offshore software development? How should I manage an offshore software development project? The answer to these questions and much more come in this in-depth, frank interview with Dave Bernard [...]

Decision Vision Episode 35: How Do I Recession Proof My Business? - An Interview with Wes Gipe, Aileron How do I manage my business so it’s able to withstand (and maybe even thrive in) a recession? In the edition of “Decision Vision,” host Mike Blake discusses this question with Wes Gipe of Aileron. “Decision Vision” [...]

Decision Vision Episode 35: Should I Hire a Business Development Coach? - An Interview with Rod Burkert, Burkert Valuation Advisors Why should I hire a business development coach? What are the most important aspects of marketing my professional services? In this interview with “Decision Vision” host Mike Blake, Rod Burkert of Burkert Valuation Advisors answers [...]

Decision Vision Episode 34: How Do I Get an SBA Loan? - An Interview with Joy Manbeck, Vinings Bank What are the different loan options in the SBA loan program? How do I qualify? Joy Manbeck, a banking veteran with particular expertise in SBA lending, joins “Decision Vision” host Mike Blake to answer these questions [...]

Decision Vision Episode 33: Should I Sell My Business? - An Interview with Ed Rieker, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO, Avondale Innovation District What should I be doing to be ready to sell my business when the right time comes? How do I know when that right time is? Find out answers to these questions and [...]

Decision Vision Episode 32: Do I Need a Succession Plan? - An Interview with Bruce Gaynes, Kitchens Kelley Gaynes P.C. “All of us will exit, voluntarily or not.” Words to ponder from “Decision Vision” host Mike Blake’s conversation with Bruce Gaynes, Kitchens Kelley Gaynes P.C. What are the three most important aspects of a succession plan? [...]

Decision Vision Episode 31: Should I Start a Family Office? - An Interview with Chris Demetree, Demetree Brothers What issues should be considered in starting a family office? What makes a family office successful? The answers to these questions and more come out of “Decision Vision” host Michael Blake’s interview with Chris Demetree, Demetree Brothers. [...]

Decision Vision Episode 30: Should I Implement a Sustainability Program in My Business? - An Interview with Troy von Otnott, Massive Technologies How do I start a corporate sustainability program at my company? What do the insurance markets reveal about the necessity of a sustainability program for my business? The answers to these questions and [...]

Should I Cooperate with a Competitor? Why would you collaborate with a competitor? How do you establish and maintain trust with a competitor you cooperate with? Host Mike Blake, Head of the Valuation Practice at Brady Ware, discusses these questions and more with Tom Brooks, Director of the Valuation Practice at Windham Brannon. "Decision Vision" [...]

Should I Raise Angel Capital? What are the steps involved in raising angel capital? What traits are angel investors looking for in the founder of a startup? Noted angel investor and startup mentor Charlie Paparelli answers these questions and more in a wide-ranging interview with host Mike Blake. "Decision Vision" is presented by Brady Ware [...]

Should Our Company Do More to Support Our Women Employees? What’s the role of the C-suite vs. HR in encouraging women in the workplace? How does the #MeToo Movement change how companies should support their women employees? Betty Collins, a Director with Brady Ware and host of the “Inspiring Women” podcast, answers these questions and [...]

Should Our Company Get Help with Leadership? What are the qualities of a great leader? How do you recognize deficient leadership? How do you fix it? Bob Turknett, Lyn Turknett, and Tino Mantella of Turknett Leadership Group answer these questions and much more in an insightful and wide-ranging interview with "Decision Vision" host Michael Blake. [...]