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Erik Knight, the Founder and CEO of SimpleWan and a foremost expert in the field of cyber security having over 20 years of experience in securing businesses from cyber hacks and identity theft joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Erik Knight discuss the following: * What is SimpleWAN and give us a brief overview of your background? * You recently released a product called SimpleWAN @Home. Why did you develop this new product? * Do you believe that some companies will make working from home more of a permanent solution even in a post Covid-19 atmosphere and provide a few examples of companies that are trending that way?  * SimpleWAN @ home has numerous benefits for a home office. Can you provide some of those benefits?  * What are some of the concerns we should have while working from home if our network is not secure?  * How difficult is this technology to install if you are not very tech savvy? Would a member of your team have to come and have it installed?  * Is this technology affordable for the average business or individual?  * Why can one not afford to purchase SimpleWAN @ Home? Erik Knight is the Founder and CEO of SimpleWan. He is a foremost expert in the field of cyber security having over 20 years of experience in securing businesses from cyber hacks and identity theft. Due to his leadership, SimpleWan is now recognized globally, as an affordable defense system for businesses so that IT specialists can track real-time statistics, network health such as temperature, traffic, latency, link connectivity and more, on all of their devices from the dashboard and respond to threats immediately. Prior to SimpleWan, Knight started COMVOICE, an early to market hosted VoIP company, and also an IT company; both successfully sold and rolled up by other companies. Knight also founded DirtSearch.org, which is a free background search site. Knight currently has a series of patent pending; all involving development and inventing new technologies. His specializations and experience include: * Oracle DB * MYSQL/PHP * Cisco CCNA * Microsoft * Windows/Servers * FreeBSD/Centos/Linux/Solaris With programing experience in over eight computer languages, Knight’s technologies and security experience has been reviewed by and used by fortune 500 companies and government organizations. Knight has been quoted as an industry expert and has appeared on NewsMax’s The Daily Wrap, Enterprise Tech, WSJ Radio, Government Technology, Chase News & Stories, American Express, among several other top tier publications. Website: www.simplewan.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/SimpleWan Twitter: twitter.com/Simplewan_inc People also listened to this: How to Achieve a Quiet Mind Amidst Digital Chaos

Chris Facey, Owner of Freightsavvy is a freight broker who wants to be your “Freight Guy” joins Enterprise Radio. Let him handle your next shipment and simplify freight for your business. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Facey discuss the following: * What is Freightsavvy? * Who can you help? * Where do you see businesses struggling with shipping? * What’s one thing small businesses can do to reduce their workload? * How does Freightsavvy help businesses reduce the amount of time spent managing freight shipments? Have you ever said, “Why are my shipments always a dumpster fire? I don’t have time for this! I wish I could just snap my fingers and be done with this BS”? You’re not cursed, it’s just shipping…and you have the power to free yourself. Our mission at Freightsavvy is to be your shipping guy, We’ll make your problems go away & make your customers love you too. Now you have the option to claw back your time and make more money! Website: www.freightsavvy.com People also listened to this: Faremeals.com, a free resource for healthy, easy and affordable meals for the whole family

Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Fare Meals by Arielle, Arielle Kestenbaum joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Fare Meals provides easy, healthy and affordable recipes for families that are looking to feed their families. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Arielle Kestenbaum discuss the following: * Tell me about FareMeals.com and why you built this site? * How do people navigate through your recipes when they are on a budget, busy and have few resources? * You started Fare Meals during a pandemic, many people shy away from starting a company in tough times. Tell us how this impacted your approach? * Tell us a bit about your City Harvest Initiative. * If you can sum up the experience thus far, how would you do that? * What tip can you share with the busy parent right now that just trying to keep their kids fed among the times? A registered dietitian, finishing her Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics from New York University, and as a new mom herself, Arielle understands first-hand the importance of proper nutrition. She also understands the pressures of everyday life and the anxiety of having to do it all. Arielle, like all new moms, has had to make many lifestyle adjustments in her own life to accommodate a new little one. However, the one thing that will always remain the same is the need to provide proper fuel to her body, and now her child’s as proper nutrition is vital to health and well-being. Arielle also holds a Psychology degree from Yeshiva University Arielle is passionate about bringing healthy, simple and affordable menu options and recipes to families and communities who are busy, on a budget or just looking for some easy meal ideas. Ultimately this led to the creation of Fare Meals by Arielle – a resource for families that combines Arielle’s experience and her passion to help as many people as she can to ensure that families have access to meal recipes that are easy, healthy and affordable. By working to educate families on nutrition through her recipes, her hope is that she can give families the tools to eat well and do so in a way that they are comfortable regardless of their means. Arielle is a member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Greater New York Dietetic Association and the Long Island Dietetics Association. Website: www.faremeals.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/faremeals Instagram: instagram.com/faremeals People also listened to this:  The #1 Parenting Tool That Can Strengthen & Bond Families

Lyn Lesch, who founded and directed his own democratically run school for children ages six to fourteen for twelve years, one that received widespread attention in the Chicago area as a unique approach to education joins Enterprise Radio. His newest book is: Intelligence in the Digital Age: How the Search for Something Larger May Be Imperiled. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lyn Lesch discuss the following: * How might the Internet and people’s current use of digital devices adversely impact one’s search for an expansive consciousness? * What are the potential negative effects which people’s use of digital devices might have on their attention spans, working memories, and thought processes? * How might people’s use of digital devices be affecting their capacity for direct insight, something which is essential to developing an expanded awareness. * What are the potential negative effects which the digital addiction taking place in people today might be engendering? * Why is it so important that people have full access to their working memories, attention spans, and thought processes in seeking a larger, more insightful consciousness? * What are the potential negative effects of our current Internet age on people’s apprehension of great art and literature? Lyn Lesch founded and directed his own democratically run school for children ages six to fourteen for twelve years, one that received widespread attention in the Chicago area as a unique approach to education. He has written four books on education reform, all of them emphasizing the importance of what occurs inside a young person while they learn. He has a lifelong interest in pursuing a larger consciousness.His new book is Intelligence in the Digital Age: How the Search for Something Larger May Be Imperiled. Website: https://lynlesch.com People also listened to this: The #1 Parenting Tool That Can Strengthen & Bond Families

Oleg Yavorovskiy, the Founder and CEO of Guardian Debt Relief, a New York City-based debt settlement company founded in 2012 that has helped thousands of consumers nationally reduce and eliminate unsecured debt joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Oleg Yavorovskiy discuss the following: * How and why are an estimated 55% of Americans with credit cards today in debt? * Why does holiday debt take years to pay off? * Which methods of debt relief work and which do not? * What are the differences between debt settlement versus debt consolidation or counseling? * What should a consumer look for in finding an ethical, effective provider? Oleg Yavorovskiy, the Founder and CEO of Guardian Debt Relief, a New York City-based debt settlement company founded in 2012 that has helped thousands of consumers nationally reduce and eliminate unsecured debt. Oleg’s work has been featured in the New York Post, Bold TV, Chain of Wealth Podcast and Rewire. Born in the Ukraine, Oleg is a global citizen with a longstanding interest in personal finance and helping people. Oleg and his family moved to the United States in 1992, moving to Kensington, Brooklyn—the heart of a vibrant community of other individuals who had recently arrived. While attending school, Oleg contributed to the household by working off-the-books at a hardware store. After graduating from high school, Yavorovskiy attended St. John’s University in Queens, where he studied political science and economics. During his studies, Yavorovskiy worked for a title research company, where he helped research property titles and help insured parties protect against claims for past problems. This position required him to interface with city agencies and get issues fixed effectively. Following graduation, Yavorovskiy attended the two-year analyst program at Goldman Sachs supporting the firm’s investment banking practice. Having struggled with credit card debt while in college– and successfully paying it off by settling it for a fraction of the original amounts– Oleg realized he could help others do the same, particularly at a time when the consumer debt crisis was worsening. Wanting to help people get out of insurmountable debt problems, Yavorovskiy launched Guardian Debt Relief in 2012. Having helped thousands of consumers get out of debt and go on to live better financial lives, Oleg wants to share the message that second chances are possible, and consumers should know all their options and do their due diligence before making a debt relief decision. Website: www.guardiandebtrelief.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/guardiandebtrelief Twitter: twitter.com/Guardian_Relief LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/guardian-debt-relief

Steve Linton, President of Deltec Homes and a structural engineer joins the Green Business Podcast. Deltec Homes are not just green by design, they are built to the highest green building standards for performance, as verified by third-party sources. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Steve Linton discuss the following: * Your company’s main philosophy is built on: “Changing the way the world builds” — can you explain this and cite a few examples? * How is Deltec Homes setting the example of environmentally conscious processes in the construction industry?  And how is Deltec doing this perhaps differently than others? * You are committed to not just building houses that are sustainable but doing it sustainably. What does that mean? * How has Deltec Homes played their part in the evolution of sustainable construction and green building? * What is the future of green building? Steve Linton, a LEED Accredited Professional and formerly a BPI Certified Professional, has been with Deltec Homes since 2007. He has a degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to Deltec, he worked as a project manager on multiple historic renovation projects in Boston and spent several years teaching math and science. An active member of the community, Steve is on the board of the Western North Carolina Green Building Council and volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Steve is married with two sons and loves rock climbing and mountain biking. Website: DeltecHomes.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/DeltecHomes Instagram: instagram.com/deltechomes Twitter: twitter.com/deltechomes People also listened to this: Biofriendly Emerges in the Green Space with CEO Noel Carroll at the Helm

Debi Ronca, President of Sequoia Coaching, a service that coaches people to higher heights, rooted in strength and clarity and author of “The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value with Your Loved Ones” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Debi Ronca discuss the following: * Why did you write the family letter? * How do you start a family letter, when is a good time to start and what are legacy letters? * How can letters can be a catalyst for accomplishing forgiveness? * The last letter, how can it bring comfort to those left behind? * Besides the family, who else would benefit from receiving a letter? Debi Ronca is President of Sequoia Coaching, a certified life coach, speaker and DISC Profile Trainer with The John Maxwell team. Ronca is also the author of The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value with Your Loved Ones, an international best seller in nine relationship and parenting categories in six countries. Website: debironca.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/authordebironca Twitter: twitter.com/AuthorDebiRonca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debironca People also listened to this: The Key to Success in Family Business

Scott Mitchell, the Chairman of OCEG, a global nonprofit charity with over 95,000 members joins Enterprise Radio. This community creates authoritative resources for achieving Principled Performance by integrating corporate governance with performance, risk and compliance management processes. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Scott Mitchell discuss the following: * Describe OCEG and the history behind how it first was formed?  * What is GRC?  * What is principled performance and how can businesses benefit from it?  * Tell us about the 10 universal outcomes of principled performance?  * How has coronavirus forced business to reassess their workplace policies around remote flexible work?  * How is OCEG responding to shifting workplace dynamics?  * What type of organization could benefit from OCEG?  * How do businesses know if OCEG is the right fit for them? Scott Mitchell is the Chairman of OCEG (www.oceg.org) a global nonprofit charity with over 95,000 members. This community creates authoritative resources for achieving Principled Performance by integrating corporate governance with performance, risk and compliance management processes. Scott also serves on nonprofit boards of Mensa (education), the Woodson Center (fight against poverty) and Walk with a Doc (heath and wellness). A technologist at heart, he founded his first software company in 1997 based on two of his patents. He more recently co-founded and serves on the boards of LoopLogic and Grayframe Technology. Scott has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Institutional Investor as a business leader. He has been recognized for his work in corporate governance by the NACD, Directorship, Compliance Week, Business Finance, and Treasury & Risk magazines. He is an angel investor with exits to NCSOFT, DHX Media, SkillSoft, and RSA/Dell. Scott started his career at the Small Business Administration and Andersen Consulting while attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Website: www.oceg.org Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/OCEG360 Twitter: twitter.com/oceg Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/oceg People also listened to this: Making Good Presentations and Preventing the Errors that Lead to Bad Ones

Noel Carroll, Chief Executive Officer of Biofriendly Corporation and passionate about the environment by widening the focus of the company from its flagship product (Green Plus® fuel enhancer) to a broader organization that educates, invests in and promotes a greener planet joins the Green Business Podcast. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Noel Carroll discuss the following: * What is Biofriendly? * As CEO of a green fuel company, what are some of the biggest road bumps you’ve encountered that you weren’t expecting? * What makes Biofriendly stand out within the green community? * Where do you see the fuel industry going in the next 5-10 years? * What is next for Biofriendly? As Chief Executive Officer of Biofriendly Corporation, Noel Carroll focuses on modernizing the company and pushing it toward a leadership role in the environmental space. Carroll has been involved with Biofriendly, in various capacities, since 2002 and took the helm of the business in March of 2018. The son of Australian immigrants, Carroll spent some of his childhood in Melbourne, but grew up in Pasadena, CA. Carroll was recruited to run the company by his brother, fellow environmentalist Michael Carroll, who is responsible for the company’s technology. Noel was excited about the opportunity to tackle real issues for the betterment of the world. He brings to the table a fresh point of view and an open mind focused on solving problems that will both make a difference and actually work. Passionate about the environment, Carroll is widening the focus of the company from its flagship product (Green Plus® fuel enhancer) to a broader organization that educates, invests in and promotes a greener planet. Websites: https://biofriendly.com | https://biofriendlyplanet.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/biofriendlyplanet Twitter: twitter.com/biofriendlyblog Instagram: instagram.com/biofriendlyplanet People also listened to this: Connecting you to the ethical food companies

Lee Featherby, Chief Executive Officer at PowerfulPoints, a visual communication specialist company which creates presentations, videos, motion graphics and other digital media to help their customers deliver effective, concise, targeted messaging joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lee Featherby discuss the following: * What are the key factors which make a good, effective presentation? * What are the most obvious differences between a good, effective presentation, and one which won’t effectively engage an audience? * What have you found are the most effective methods or techniques people need to employ when giving a presentation? * What are some of the common mistakes people make when presenting their ideas to groups? * How easy is it for them to fix these errors, and what can they do? Lee Featherby is the Chief Executive Officer of PowerfulPoints. Having been perfecting the art of presentation for more than 30 years, he formed PowerfulPoints to address the growing need among organisations to improve their presentations and meet the changing needs of their audiences. Since forming the company, he has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious organisations, including McDonald’s, BHP, MasterCard, Coca-Cola and AMP. Website: https://powerfulpoints.com.au Social Media Links: Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/powerfulpoints Twitter: twitter.com/mrpresentations People also listened to this: Lab-Grown Diamonds for Every Couple: Great Heights

Alexander Weindling, Founder of Great Heights — a direct to consumer lab-grown diamond company on a mission to hold the diamond industry to a higher standard joins eCommerce Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alexander Weindling discuss the following: * Where did you get the inspiration to create Great Heights? * How important is it to you to represent a brand that’s so inclusive? * How has the diamond industry changed over the past decade? * How has the buyer persona shifted (baby boomers vs millennials)?  * Where do you think the industry will be in another 10 years? Alexander Weindling is the President and or Founder of five jewelry companies, and orchestrated the sale and monetization of three of them. Two others remain leaders in the jewelry space with wholesale revenues beyond $100m. Significant experience as President of North America and GlobalManaging Director of Jewelry for Georg Jensen, the heritage brand of Denmark and its royal family. Alex is an Honors graduate of Brown University, a longstanding member of the 24kt Club, YPO, a former board member of Jewelers for Children and advisor to numerous investment firms and private equity funds. Website: https://greatheights.com | https://cleanorigin.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/greatheights Twitter: twitter.com/grthts Instagram: instagram.com/greatheights People also listened to this: Using Data Beyond the Transaction to Create Exceptional Customer Experiences & Achieve Operational Excellence

Alan David Cohen, Partner and Creative Director at Design House, an internationally recognized interior design firm that specializes in high-end interiors as well as custom architectural details joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alan David Cohen discuss the following: * Tell me a little bit about your background and how you became an established name in the design industry. * What made you decide to merge your company with your step-daughter’s? * What advice do you have for other families looking to work together successfully, while still prioritizing their personal relationships? * What differentiates Design House from some of the other design firms out there? * Design House has serviced some of the world’s most sought-after clients and has overall seen great success. What’s your secret to a thriving design practice? * What is the best advice you can give some of our listeners who are trying to make it in the same industry? Alan David Cohen is Design House’s inspired, and inspiring, Creative Director. His work and career are a testament to creative manifestation. Very much a designer’s designer, his ability to reproduce the images from his imagination and his deep understanding of special planning have catapulted him to success as an interior designer, furniture designer, and craftsman. Born in Boston, Cohen found his passion with the encouragement of his high school art teacher. With training in everything from drawing to metal work, he launched a career as a furniture manufacturer. But, it is the skill that he developed over many years of running his own businesses, first an interior design firm then a custom millwork company focusing on the cruise-line industry, that has come to define Cohen’s talent – the ability to satisfy the creative needs of his clients.Through a combination of intuition, talent, hard work, and experience, Cohen and his business partner, stepdaughter Janine, have created a full-service luxury interior design house unlike any other in the country. Currently, Design House has four of the most important interior design projects in the US.Cohen’s passion and attention to detail also apply to his time away from business. When he is not at DH, he enjoys time with his grandchildren, traveling, skiing, and drawing. Website: https://designhouse.us People also listened to this: How OneClickAdvisor makes an entrepreneur’s life easier

James Chittenden is a former stockbroker, business banker and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consultant and instructor. James is a small business coach and Founder at OneClickAdvisor joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest James Chittenden discuss the following: What is One Click Advisor? Who are your founders and what makes them qualified to help startups and small businesses? How is this different from other legal services sites? How does it help owners of startups and small businesses plan businesses? What is the value proposition? Is this actually a good time to start a business? What will be signs of a business recovery? What are some of your best tips for owners of new businesses, based on your customers? James Chittenden founded Triumph Business Communications which provides clients with a full range of public relations services. James was a Marine Corps officer before spending nearly a decade in business in securities and business banking. He is an experienced small business consultant and instructor, and founded OneClickAdvisor to teach and equip small business owners for maximum success. Website: www.oneclickadvisor.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/oneclickadvisor Twitter: twitter.com/oneclickadvisor People also listened to this: How to Start Crisis Preparation with Three Steps

Christopher R. Manske, a CFP® as well as owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the upcoming book, The Prepared Investor again joins Enterprise Radio to discuss what to learn now to prepare for the next crisis. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Christopher R. Manske discuss the following: * There is a lot going on in the world globally and we are in crisis mode when you consider the world stage. You have a new book coming that speaks to how to start crisis preparation with three steps. First tell us about your upcoming book ‘The Prepared Investor’. * What are some steps identified in the book on how to start preparing for a crisis. * Let’s talk about globally what’s happening. Many people are scared to invest right now or maybe they have invested and are scared overall about if they are losing money. What do you say to that? Is it smart to have a knee jerk reaction and pull out of the market? * Similarly, they are talking about a second stimulus plan. Are stimulus plans the answer right now? * You say that the next crisis is going to look a lot like past crises. In fact, we’re doomed to keep repeating history — and that’s, kind of, a good thing. Can you explain that? * What are some questions one can ask themselves to know they are on track for the second half of the year and being fiscally responsible? * Next time around, how do we ensure that we are prepared ahead when a global crisis hits and what are some tips one can take right now to help them financially survive Covid-19? * When do you know it is time to engage with a financial advisor to help with your financial goals? Christopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the upcoming book, The Prepared Investor. Over his twenty-year investing career, Manske spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. He also spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of one percent of financial advisors. He was selected to help train thousands of financial advisors across the country so they could better build a world class wealth management practice within the Merrill Lynch platform. Manske graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1995 and served in the Army for six years while achieving the rank of Captain. After leaving the military, he did his post-graduate work at Rice University and today is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ leading a disciplined and well-credentialed team providing sophisticated wealth management and individualized investment advice. Manske has been quoted in the Wall street Journal, US News and World Report, Financial Advisor Magazine among countless others for his thought leadership in the financial space. Website: www.chrismanske.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/manske-wealth-management People also listened to this: In the fight of COVID-19 to ensure staff are adequately protected at all times

Michael Wang, the Founder and CEO of Inspiren, an award-winning healthcare technology company joins Enterprise Radio.  This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Health Care Industry Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael Wang discuss the following: * Describe Inspiren and the goal of the company? * What inspired you to create the device called iN? * How does iN work? * Hospitals currently have no practical or scalable way to measure staff and patient activity. Why is that and how do they currently track patient activity? * How do you ensure the device is HIPPA compliant? * Do you feel technology has had to adapt to the changing COVID-19 environment and if so, how? * Your system comes with an app as well. Tell us more about the app and how that can help doctors and nurses keep track of the patients they have seen? * Is there a hospital that has tested the technology and if so, what has their result been? * Since you are a fairly new business and several of our listeners might be contemplating starting a business what is your advice for those who are thinking of starting or is there anything you would have done differently? * Where can one go for more information on Inspiren or if they want to work with you in the future? Michael Wang is the Founder and CEO of Inspiren, an award-winning healthcare technology company. He is a registered nurse and nurse practitioner with vast clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery and direct patient care. Having built his first company at age 19 and with two successful ventures by 2013; Mike combines his clinical expertise, entrepreneurial acumen, and passion for product development to position Inspiren as the future of healthcare technology. Website: https://inspiren.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/InspirenHealth Twitter: twitter.com/inspirenhealth LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/inspirenhealth People also listened to this: The Blueprint to a Successful Private Practice