Podcasts by Tage Talks Business

90. Ed Hopper & Lindsey Shortridge, Altor Processing & Altor/50 from 2022-02-15T11:00

Founder & CEO Ed Hopper, and Sales Manager Lindsey Shortridge, of Altor/50 discuss starting a new business, community involvement, giving back and partnering with non-profits.

89. Rita Dahan & Sophia Woods, Hemp House Wellness from 2022-02-08T11:00

Rita Dahan & Sophia Woods, Co-Founders of Hemp House Wellness, discuss entrepreneurship, starting a new business, the business of hemp and CBD products, and providing personal service to their cust...

88. Charles Hackworth II, Hackworth Graphics - Printing - Technology from 2022-02-01T11:00

Charles Hackworth II, Vice President of Hackworth Graphics - Printing - Technology, discusses his career within a family business, adapting and growing a company, taking risks, the importance of bu...

87. Corey McCray, Ph. D, Camp Community College from 2022-01-18T11:00

Dr. Corey McCray, President of Camp Community College, discusses the benefits of community college, connections to the businesses and local communities they serve, the importance of workforce devel...

86. Ashley Brown, The Honor Foundation from 2022-01-11T11:00

Ashley Brown, Director of People of The Honor Foundation, discusses her journey to the Foundation, providing career transition programs for U.S. Special Operations Forces professionals, and partner...

85. Stephanie Gorham, VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads from 2022-01-04T11:00

Stephanie Gorham, CEO of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, discusses VHR’s mission, partnering with the business community, managing the past couple years, lessons learned, successes, and the future of the ...

84. Gino V. Colombara, Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter from 2021-12-14T11:00

Gino Colombara, Executive Director of Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter, discusses his professional journey to leading the local Alzheimer's Association, how Alzheimer's affect ...

83. Eric Stichler & Leonard Provost, Heartland Construction from 2021-12-07T11:00

Eric Stichler, President and Leonard Provost, Executive Vice President of Heartland Construction, discuss their experience in commercial construction, merging companies, retaining a strong workforc...

82. Gina M. Benefiel, Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation from 2021-11-09T11:00

Gina Benefiel, Executive Director of Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation, discusses the value of volunteer emergency services to the residents and business community, opportunities to serve, and...

81. Georgie Marquez, Andre + Marquez Architects, Inc. from 2021-11-02T10:00

Georgie Marquez, Principal of Andre + Marquez Architects, Inc., discusses her journey to becoming an architect, learning to be a business owner and entrepreneur, utilizing her culture and diversity...

80. Chris Stuart, Top Guard Security from 2021-10-26T10:00

Chris Stuart, Vice President of Top Guard Security, discusses his partnership with spouse Nicole Stuart as they began their journey as entrepreneurs and small business owners, understanding and dev...

79. Joe Young, GovConPay from 2021-10-19T10:00

Joe Young, President of GovConPay, discusses starting a new business, working with companies and the government, the ability to scale a business through technology, the important of building strong...

78. Mickayla Brandly, Thrivent from 2021-10-12T10:00

Mickayla Brandly of Thrivent discusses providing financial services and advice for a diverse range of members, learning to grow a business, networking & development, adapting as a young professiona...

77. Brian Poole, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach from 2021-09-14T10:00

Brian Poole, President of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach, discusses his professional journey to becoming a business owner & entrepreneur, lessons learned, managing a successful team of profe...

76. Lois Weinblatt, True North Visionaries from 2021-09-07T10:00

Lois Weinblatt, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker & Owner of True North Visionaries, discusses your journey to entrepreneurship, partnering with leaders to create clarity through vision, working with dif...

75. Rudy Patel, ARCpoint Labs of Virginia Beach from 2021-08-31T10:00

Rudy Patel, President of ARCpoint Labs of Virginia Beach, discusses opening a new business, the importance of exceptional customer service in a variety of industries, solutions for businesses and i...

74. Scott Danner, Freedom Street Partners from 2021-08-24T10:00

Scott Danner, CEO of Freedom Street Partners, discusses his career path, the importance of community involvement, his approach to serving clients, team development, and business growth.

73. Chuck Thornton, Virginia Beach Sportsplex from 2021-07-27T10:00

Chuck Thornton, Managing Partner of the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Hometown Sports Management, discusses his professional journey in hospitality, sports & entrepreneurship, business, public priv...

72. Sujoy Brahma, Town Point Club from 2021-07-13T10:00

Sujoy Brahma, General Manager of Town Point Club, discusses private club membership at a business & social club, providing superior service, their focus on providing a quality experience, and how p...

71. Janice Tuckman, ROX Rapid Overland Xpress from 2021-06-29T10:00

Janice Tuckman, Senior Sales Executive of ROX Rapid Overland Xpress, discusses a no hassle, premium business and leisure travel option, providing exceptional, consistent & reliable customer service...

70. Todd Waldemar & Ludo Frequelin, ChowCall from 2021-06-22T10:00

Todd Waldemar, CEO & Founder, and Ludo Frequelin, Area Manager, of ChowCall, discuss transitioning from the military to the civilian business world, starting a food & restaurant delivery service, m...

69. Pamela Rosara Jones, ICONIC from 2021-05-25T10:00

Pamela Jones, The Branding Icon & Founder of ICONIC, discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, branding, public relations and lessons learned.

68. Tim Harrell, Sr., Environmental Building Services, Inc. from 2021-05-21T13:56:40

Tim Harrell, Sr., President, CEO & Founder of Environmental Building Services, Inc., discusses his career path, starting his own business, managing and leading a team of employees and managers, men...

67. Jay Klebanoff, Hercules Fence from 2021-05-21T13:52:55

Jay Klebanoff, Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Fence Company, discusses the company’s long history, growing a regional business and lessons learned, managing a skilled workforce, favorite proje...

66. Dean Ives, Mosquito Squad of Hampton Roads from 2021-05-04T10:00

Dean Ives, Franchise Owner - Mosquito Squad of Hampton Roads, discusses franchise ownership, lessons learned, building & knowing your value, and services provided in Hampton Roads.

65. Pat Tamakloe, Ph.D., Global Reach Leadership Institute from 2021-04-27T10:00

Pat Tamakloe, President of Global Reach Leadership Institute discusses leadership, strategy & training, working with entrepreneurs & organizations, people/processes/performance, and the leadership ...

64. Camille Crofton Cherry, Crofton Industries from 2021-04-20T10:00

Camille Crofton Cherry, Marketing Director of Crofton Industries, discusses the history of the company, safety within the industry, workforce needs, the maritime community, and family-owned & manag...

63. E. Trevelle Baker, KingCuts from 2021-04-13T10:00

Trevelle Baker, Owner & Barber of KingCuts, discusses becoming a barber, developing as an entrepreneur, managing a team, and the current state of barber industry.

62. Richard D. Mills, Plasser American from 2021-04-06T10:00

Richard D. Mills, Vice President of Plasser American, discusses history and place within the City of Chesapeake and Hampton Roads region, the services and products provided to the rail industry, th...

61. Alfred J. Howard, Lider Counseling & Consulting, LLC from 2021-03-30T10:00

Alfred Howard, CEO of Lider Counseling & Consulting, discusses his journey as a counselor and clinician, work life balance, and working with business professionals and entrepreneurs.

60. Caroline Taylor, Taylor Made Diagnostics from 2021-03-23T10:00

Caroline Taylor, President of Taylor Made Diagnostics, discusses her humble beginnings, success as a female entrepreneur, being a problem solver, and working within occupational medicine & healthcare.

59. Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons, EvoScient Gynecology Center for Pelvic Health and Surgery from 2021-03-16T10:00

Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons, Founder of EvoScient Gynecology Center for Pelvic Health and Surgery, discusses her journey as a medical professional, entrepreneur and founder of a new medical practice, and s...

58. Sherri Miles, Miles Roofing / J.D. Miles & Sons / Meta Team from 2021-03-09T11:00

Sherri Miles, President of Miles Roofing & Co-Founder of Meta Team, discusses the history of J.D. Miles & Sons, Miles Roofing, managing a family-owned business, developing as a national service pro...

57. Tim Ryan, StartWheel from 2021-03-02T11:00

Tim Ryan, Executive Director of StartWheel, discusses his career within the entrepreneurial community, the consolidation of all things entrepreneur within the 757, collaboration and future opportun...

56. Anna Helmer & Lori Martin, Chesapeake Public Schools Career & Technical Education from 2021-02-23T11:00

Anna Helmer, CTE Supervisor, and Lori Martin, STEAM/CTE Coordinator of Chesapeake Public Schools’ Career & Technical Education program discuss CTE awareness efforts, new initiatives, partnerships w...

55. Matt Tuttle, Total Business Solutions from 2021-02-09T11:00

Matt Tuttle, Vice President of Total Business Solutions, discusses managing a family-owned business, pivoting during times of transition, growing a business and giving back to the community.

54. Holly Burgess - Heartwork Marketing from 2021-02-02T11:00

Holly Burgess, Founder & Chief Marketing Guide at Heartwork Marketing, discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, staying ahead of industry trends, learning to build a team, and building a brand.

53. Kirk Cizerle, RecoveryTrek from 2021-01-26T11:00

Kirk Cizerle, Founder & CEO of RecoveryTrek, discusses starting a business, technology, adapting to market needs, mobiles services and PROOF.

52. George McLaughlin, Jon Smith Subs - Virginia Beach from 2021-01-19T11:00

George McLaughlin, Co-owner of Jon Smith Subs, discusses starting a new business, incorporating his skills as a military veteran, his business partner Tony Vaughn, and giving back to his community.

51. Jessica Bedenbaugh, Portsmouth Economic Development from 2021-01-12T11:00

Jessica Bedenbaugh, Business Development Manager / Marketing of Portsmouth Economic Development, discusses their continued success, marketing efforts, retention, outreach and future opportunities.

50. Bryan Stephens - Hampton Roads Chamber from 2020-12-22T11:00

Bryan Stephens, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, discusses leadership, the mission of the Chamber, advocacy, regionalism and recovery.

49. Thomas M. Chamberlain, PharmD - EdLogics from 2020-12-18T11:00

Tom Chamberlain, Founder & CEO of EdLogics, discusses starting a gamified platform to promote health literacy in the 757 and beyond, entrepreneurship and business management, and reaching underserv...

48. Michael J. Fowler - Even Keel Wealth Advisors of Raymond James from 2020-12-01T11:00

Michael Fowler, First Vice President of Even Keel Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, discusses his professional journey, the development of Even Keel, serving customers, and community involvement.

47. Jim Carroll - Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center from 2020-11-24T11:00

Jim Carrol, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center, discusses the Center’s resources, expectations of entrepreneurs and their new business ideas, pivoting during ...

46. Scott Krick - MoMac Brewing Company from 2020-11-15T13:21:22

Scott Krick, Co-Owner of MoMac Brewing Company, discusses his transition from home brewer to entrepreneur, learning to match the tastes of the consumers, adapting the business model to current mark...

45. Michelle Wren - Portsmouth Partnership & Bloom Coworking from 2020-11-11T17:52:04

Michelle Wren, Executive Director of Portsmouth Partnership, discusses the mission and history of the Partnership, the organization’s affiliates, the Lefcoe Leadership program, and Bloom Coworking.

44. Randy Thompson - VistaGraphics from 2020-10-22T09:20:32

Randy Thompson, Owner/Publisher of VistaGraphics, discusses starting and growing a print media business, developing and publishing high quality print and digital publications, managing a downturn/r...

43. Delceno Miles - The Miles Agency from 2020-10-18T11:34:13

Delceno Miles, President & CEO of The Miles Agency, discusses starting her own niche marketing & public relations firm, working with young professionals, volunteerism, adapting to industry trends, ...

42. Phil Damuth - Damuth Trane from 2020-10-16T15:40:56

Phil Damuth, Vice President of Damuth Trane, discusses the growth of a business celebrating 50 years of service, the importance of developing a strong team of employees and partners, the evolution ...

41. John McCormick - McCormick Law & Consulting from 2020-10-04T11:34:09

John McCormick, Owner & Attorney of McCormick Law & Consulting, discusses starting his own business, entrepreneurship, networking & outreach, growth and changes in the legal profession.

40. Tad Sellers - Vansant & Gusler from 2020-09-30T16:07:33

Tad Sellers, President and Chief Electrical Engineer of Vansant & Gusler, discusses his new role as President, his journey of 25 years with the business, the company's 60 years of doing busi...

39. Wayne Pellenberg, Neptune Video from 2020-09-19T12:23:12

Wayne Pellenberg, Owner of Neptune Video, discusses his transition from news media to starting his own business, entrepreneurship, the value of video for businesses, and his willingness to get i...

38. Paul Walsh, Superior Executive Transportation from 2020-08-14T18:50:12

Paul Walsh, President of Superior Executive Transportation, discusses starting a new business, adapting to the change in specialized, professional transportation services, and providing exceptio...

37. Donna Phaneuf, VIA Design Architects from 2020-08-05T16:50:21

Donna Phaneuf, President & Lead Design Principal of VIA Design Architects, discusses her introduction to architecture, starting her own business, the principles of Product, Service & Process, past ...

36. Meghan Timlin & Sarah Routsis, Entrepreneurship & Business Academy from 2020-08-04T12:43:39

Meghan Timlin, Academy Coordinator, and Sarah Routsis, Senior Internship Coordinator, with the Entrepreneurship & Business Academy at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach.  Meghan a...

35. Amy & Jerry Frostick, J&A Racing from 2020-07-30T23:06:30

Amy and Jerry Frostick, co-owners of J&A Racing, discuss growing the running events within the 757 community, marketing, community & volunteer involvement, virtual races, and future oppo...

34. Captain David Gibb & Andy Sutter, Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads from 2020-07-21T20:06:37

Captain David Gibb & Andy Sutter, co-owners of Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads, discuss boat club membership options, franchise business ownership and community involvement.

33. Danny Rubin, Rubin Communications Group from 2020-07-09T20:41:52

Danny Rubin, Vice President of Rubin Communications Group, discusses his professional journey in public relations, media and communications, provides an overview of the public relations field an...

32. Charles Greenhood & Molly Whelan, Brutti's Catering and BagelNutz from 2020-06-29T18:39:04

Charles Greenhood and Molly Whelan, the family owned businesses of Brutti's Catering and BagelNutz, discuss the evolution of Brutti's from an espresso coffee cart to a full service catering busi...

31. Tonya Gill, Primrose Schools at Cahoon Commons & Edinburgh Commons from 2020-06-26T13:34:48

Tonya Gill, co-owner of the Primrose Schools at Cahoon Commons & Edinburgh Commons, discusses her transition from the non-profit community to serving the children and families of Chesapeake,...

30. Mary Kate Andris, YWCA South Hampton Roads from 2020-06-25T21:23:34

Mary Kate Andris, Ed.D., President & CEO, YWCA South Hampton Roads discusses the organizations mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, collaboration between the local non-profits, a...

29. Emily Brewer, Uncork'd from 2020-06-19T19:19:33

Emily Brewer, Owner of Uncork'd and member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 64th District, discusses entrepreneurship as a small business owner, balancing the duties serving h...

28. Nicole Campbell, Divaris Real Estate from 2020-06-09T19:52:03

Nicole Campbell, Commercial Real Estate Professional with Divaris Real Estate, discusses her journey in the military and her civilian career, pivoting as a working parent, creating and growing a...

27. Matt Brady, New Day Office from 2020-06-02T21:36:26

Matt Brady, President of New Day Office, discusses entrepreneurship, growing a family business, adapting to a market & workplace needs and utilizing partnerships to better serve the customer...

26. Doug Smith, Hampton Roads Alliance from 2020-05-29T15:43:08

Doug Smith, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, joins Tage Talks Business to discuss his professional journey as a local leader in the 757, the restructuring of what had been know...

25. Cecil L. Robinson Jr., Raven Elite Protection from 2020-05-25T18:15:33

Cecil L. Robinson Jr. joins Tage Talks Business for this Memorial Day episode to discuss his career as a 29 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, communication & security professional, and now entr...

24. Kim Phillips & Corrynn Peters, Phillips & Peters Attorneys At Law from 2020-05-19T19:26:03

Attorneys Kim Phillips and Corrynn Peters discuss coming together as professionals and as Phillips & Peters.  They address the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, time management, marketing...

23. Tony Disilvestro, Ynot Italian from 2020-05-18T21:18:46

Tony Disilvestro, founder & owner of Ynot Italian, discusses his journey from selling candy on the Jersey Shore to building a regional restaurant and brand in the 757, managing your branding & mark...

22. Jim Daddio, Bubba's 33 from 2020-05-18T19:45:23

Jim Daddio, Managing Partner of Bubba's 33 in Chesapeake, discusses opening a restaurant in the Chesapeake, getting involved within the community, supporting our first responders, developing legend...

21. Jason Fawcett, The Davey Tree Expert Company from 2020-05-18T15:28:08

Jason Fawcett, Regional Operations Manager for The Davey Tree Expert Company, discusses the start to his business as an entrepreneur, 18 years of growth, the eventual partnership with a nationally ...

20. Michael Wagner, Pool Scouts from 2020-05-13T23:57:41

Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts, discusses his career, the building blocks of leading a national pool services franchise, the skills and expectations of being a franchise owner, and insigh...

19. Angela D. Reddix, PH.D., ARDX from 2020-05-04T18:51:16

Dr. Reddix, Founder, President & CEO of ARDX discusses the growth and growing pains of ARDX over 13+ years.  We also learn about the ARDX Foundation, Envision Lead Grow's comprehensive entrepreneur...

18. Michael Akrop, Leesa from 2020-04-29T16:28:56

Michael, Leesa’s President & COO, discusses the company’s local connection to Virginia Beach, innovation & change, social impact and pivoting your business.

17. Mike Standing, Waterman’s Surfside Grille, Chix on the Beach & The Shack from 2020-04-28T20:09:21

Mike discusses growing up in the 757, the restaurant & hospitality industry, leadership, pivoting your business and managing the challenges of COVID-19.

16. Dr. Bobbie Hansel-Union, Hansel Union Consulting from 2020-04-20T18:40:58

Dr. Bobbie discusses support for children and adults with developmental, intellectual and neurological disabilities. Starting your own business. And adapting to unique business environments.

15. Jamar Diggs, J Diggs Media from 2020-04-16T14:18:46

Jamar discusses social media management for coaches and consultants, and how to build an unapologetically authentic personal and professional brand. http://jamardiggs.com/

14. Chris Albright of Diversified Building Services & Dave Hershel of DBS Staffing Services from 2020-04-15T17:44:44

We speak with Chris and Dave about DBS’ history serving the 757, their partnerships in the business community and hospitality industry, and COVID-19 services.

13. Andrea Lehmkuhler, Point 2 Running Company from 2020-04-09T15:55:01

We speak with Andrea about the company history, the running community and the creative ways Point 2 is serving their customers during this unique business and retail environment.

12. Diana Burke, VBHA, and Stacey Shiflet, VBRA from 2020-04-01T17:42:24

Recent update and COVID-19 response by the Virginia Beach Hotel and Restaurant Associations.

11. Robert Pizzini, iFLY Virginia Beach Indoor Skydiving from 2020-03-27T13:41:31

Robert talks about the several roles he manages at a CEO, mentor, leader, veteran, coach, father and husband.

10. Chris Bugg, Sandler Training from 2020-03-20T17:38:46

Chris discusses his transition from the U.S. Navy to the civilian workforce, coaching, sales training and facing an uncertain future.

9. Martin Joseph, 360IT Partners from 2020-03-13T15:08:14

Martin discusses starting a new business and the life of a new entrepreneur. As 360IT Partners celebrates 25 years of service, how have the grown and what the future holds.

8. Wendy Zelazny, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2020-03-06T18:52:30

Wendy and I discuss the Fredericksburg business community, chamber challenges, workforce and the future.

7. Chris Rice, Music Makes You Happy from 2020-02-27T16:27:44

Chris and I discuss entrepreneurship, work/life balance, community involvement and coaching/mentors. www.musicmakesyouhappydj.com

6. Steven Wright, Chesapeake Economic Development from 2020-02-15T14:09:53

Steven discusses the mission of Chesapeake Economic Development, EDAC, partnering with the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, and the future of business in the city of Chesapeake.

5. Stephanie Gorham, Executive Director of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads from 2020-02-05T16:31:31

Stephanie speaks about VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, the Corporate Volunteer Council, and the connection between the business and volunteer communities in the 757.

4. Emily Cass, TRAFFIX Program Manager from 2020-01-31T17:54:59

Visit with Emily Cass and discuss the efforts of TRAFFIX Commuter Options in the 757. For more information visit GoTRAFFIX.com

3. Savannah Bolin, Regional Director - Gather 757 from 2020-01-24T14:49:06

Tage Talks welcomes Savannah Bolin of Gather 757. Co-working offices in the Hampton Roads community.

2. Claudell Clark, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Sports Commission from 2020-01-10T15:48:45

Tage & Claudell discuss the HRSC, the Corporate Challenge and the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games in the 757. For more information visit HamptonRoadsSports.org

Episode 1 - Portsmouth Economic Development’s Jessica Bedenbaugh from 2020-01-03T15:07:03

Jessica discusses the success of Portsmouth Economic Development’s efforts over the past few years, recent rebranding and the exciting future of the Portsmouth business community.

Tage Talks Business - Trailer from 2019-12-22T14:27:55