Award-winning public speaker Lisa Ryan is joining Chuck & Brittany virtually this week to discuss her brainchild – Grategy. A company’s “gratitude strategy,” or Grategy, is a method of appreciating employees to increase engagement and decrease employee turnover. But how can companies appreciate employees remotely? Lisa discusses different Grategies in a COVID-19-Work-From-Home world and how …
CANTON, Ohio – (May 15, 2020) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces tax principal Mark Lapikas, CPA, CGMA, MTax, MBA, as one of ystark!’s Twenty Under 40 recipients for 2020. Lapikas will be recognized during the 13th annual Twenty Under 40 awards event hosted later this year. In …
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The disruption of COVID-19 is undeniable, but what type of litigation is more likely to occur as a result of the new economic environment? AGP’s Jason Bogniard is on Sliced (remotely!) to provide insight. Chuck and Brittany talk to Jason about the corporate litigation services offered by Apple Growth Partners, and what business owners should …
Jasmine Dixon joins Chuck and Brittany (remotely), discussing microloans and lending options for small businesses (<20 employees and <$5M in revenue). Jasmine is a capital advisor and program manager for the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) in Cleveland and has been working with small business owners as an SBA lender. Jasmine talks about what …
Chuck and Brittany are joined (remotely) by Matt Hochstetler, an estate and trust attorney in Canton, discussing all thing estate planning. Matt talks about how people can plan estates in multiple states (Ohio and Florida, for example), tax considerations for Ohioans looking to spend winters in Florida, the benefits of establishing a trust, and much …
Chuck and Brittany are in their homes talking today with Sue Peirce, AGP’s COVID-19 Response Team leader in the wake of the current disruption for business owners across the state. Sue provides the latest developments in COVID-19 legislation, including expanded funds available for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and what business owners need to do …
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The word “sales” can make anyone nervous; Ashleigh Miller has focused her career on helping professionals avoid being focused on a “sales-personality” and more on relationship building. Ashleigh joins Chuck and Brittany to discuss how professionals, both introverted and extroverted, can build meaningful networking relationships even if they hate going to the happy hour’s. Ashleigh …
For 36 years, Denny Saunier has dedicated his career to making Canton/Stark County the best possible place to work, live and play. Denny is in the studio with Chuck and Brittany to discuss why Canton is growing for business, residents, young professionals, and more! Denny shares his insight into local business growth, how the Canton …
It’s our 1st Sliced Anniversary – 52 episodes as of today! And what better way to celebrate by Brittany interviewing the host himself, Chuck Mullen! Enjoy a lively conversation about Chuck’s background, how he became a young managing partner, challenges he’s faced, and more. And it’s April Fool’s Day too, could there be a better …
How can leaders sharpen their decision-making skills while being aware of bias and the influence of others? Alan Seymour is on the show today, talking about his experience in leadership and how he processes decisions – whether on to purchase a business or how to manage employees. Brittany is back in the studio, and we …
