Business Sense (BS) with Brad

Ryan Bartlett on Tariffs, AI employability skills, and his $850 million valuation!

On this episode Ryan Bartlett talks to Milligan University business strategy students. He answers questions regarding the impacts of proposed tariffs, True Classic Tee's recent $850 million valuation, meeting Simon Sinek, and the AI skills students will need in the near future.Host Website: https://businesssenseconsultingjc.com/

Personal Financial Advising: Buyer Beware

On this episode I welcome Matthew Albritton, MBA, founder of Valor Financial Planning, to discuss what customers should look for in a financial advisor. We discuss Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) vs Broker-Dealers, family financial planning, and more!

Using Herzberg to Reduce Employee Turnover in High Turnover Industries

On this episode I interview David Isaacs, owner of Isaac's Pools and Spas, who has annual employee turnover of around 11% in a 50% turnover industry. We discuss his strategy and how Herzberg's Two Factor Theory can be applied in today's labor environment. Business Page: https://businesssenseconsultingjc.com/

Jeremiah Cafe: Providing Employment Opportunities to the Autistic Community

On this episode I welcome Jennifer Sweet, owner of Jeremiah Cafe, located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jeremiah Cafe's mission is "to create an inclusive environment for the autistic in our community." We talk about the mission, business formation and type (LLC vs Nonprofit), obstacles and opportunities. Note: The business hours changed from the video, Saturday is 8am-4pm (not 7am). Host Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-dba-lssbb-b6a3751a2/ Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

Generative AI at a Fortune 500 Company: Philosophical and Practical Applications

On this episode I welcome Andrew Ervin, Generative AI Manager at Eastman Chemical Company. We talk how it is being used in industry, what software and coding students should be learning, and dive into both the philosophical and practical aspects of AI moving forward.