Nicci Micco Eating Well Magazine’s Deputy Editor Previews The Avocado Issue
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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend Nicci Micco Deputy Editor of Eating Well magazine. 
She is the co-author of the best selling 500 Calorie Dinners Cookbook that is a must have for every family trying to eat healthy, low cal delicious dinners. She told us all about the Avocado issue. She also covered all things chicken including farm fresh eggs and what exactly are free range chickens. She and Dr Fit ness got into a heated discussion about broccoli rabe. And Nicci shared that the Discovery Channels Body Challenge uses Eating Well magazines healthy eating recipes in the competition’s website. Be sure to subscribe to all the best health and wellness newsletters and learn more about our favorite healthy eating magazine at www.eatingwell.com
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Recap: March 4th Broadcast-3 Experts with Strategies for Preserving Wealth
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The Family Business Radio broadcast on March 4th offered a penetrating look at the various aspects of finances for the family-owned business. Insights into this integral business sector where given in a round-table discussion format by Christina Napoli, VP-Commercial Banking for First Citizens Bank, Anita Pittman, CPA and Tax Partner with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, and lawyer Loraine DiSalvo, Partner with Morgan and DiSalvo, moderated by Family Business Radio hosts Pat Romboletti and Meredith Moore.
Loraine set the stage by sharing her experience in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, and succession planning, in which she has often found that the bulk of a business owner’s estate is the business itself, and therefore illiquid. It is a circumstance that increases the difficulty of the estate tax situation and underscores the need for pre-event planning. One document that she highlighted as especially critical was the buy/sell agreement, which spells out the person or entity that has agreed to assume operation of the company, either temporarily or permanently, should something happen to the primary owner-family member.
From her perch as a CPA focusing on partnership taxation, executive compensation planning, and merger and acquisition work—plus having grown up herself in a family-owned business—Anita suggested that, if the weak economy has depressed company share value, now is a good time to think about transitioning some of the ownership to other family members.
That opening gave way to a lively and frank discussion about passing on ownership to children, especially when the children don’t welcome it. Loraine cited this circumstance—forcing unwanted ownership onto children—as the number one reason for the failure of family-owned businesses. Anita discussed the resulting conflicts that erupt among the children, stressing that upfront planning and transparency head off those problems.
As a banker, Christina pointed out that unwilling heirs affect the availability of financing as the bankers try to understand where the control now lies. Her rule of thumb is that if a person has 20 percent or more of ownership in the business, then they need to be involved in the day-to-day business and adding to profitability.
From this point in the broadcast, the participants delved into a range of topics that affect all family-run businesses:
- Structuring your business model appropriately from a tax POV.
- The definition of “long-term” in these fast-changing times. (Hint: it’s not five years anymore.)
- Setting up incentives for family members and non-family members.
- Awkward Conversations 101. Apparently, there are no magic words when it comes to the discussion of money and family.
- The view of family-owned businesses in today’s banking industry.
- A riveting discussion on the nearly-inexplicable status of the federal estate tax.
- Best ways to use your team of trusted advisors.
Be sure to listen and download the Podcast to hear all of the details on the above topics.
In the end the overarching theme of our experts was echoed in the 3 tips that our guests gave at the end of our broadcast—plan plan, plan—plan early, plan often and review frequently. And then plan some more. Oh, yes—and throw in a mighty blast of clarity. All five participants agreed that these two key ingredients, planning and clarity, will help family businesses build wealth and preserve it. Loraine also left our listeners with a great book recommendation: “How to Run Your Business So You Can Leave it in Style” by John H. Brown.
We extend a big thank you to our three knowledgeable experts and newest members of the Family Business Radio community. You can contact our guests as follows: Loraine DiSalvo, Partner, Morgan and DiSalvo, PC, www.morgandisalvo.com,Email: ldisalvo@morgandisalvo.com–678-720-0750//Christina Napoli, VP First Citizens Bank, www.FirstCitizensonline.com, Email: christina.napoli@firstcitizensonline.com–678-624-4880// Anita Pittman CPA, Partner Cherry, Bekaert, Holland, www.cbh.com, Email: apittman@cbh.com–404-733-3221
Meet Roni Noone The Brains Behind the FitBloggin’10 Conference
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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on blogger Veronica “Roni” Noone. Roni started blogging in 2005 as a way to stay compliant in her weight loss program. She was on Weight Watchers but her blog was her way to share her 
results. Whatever she was doing worked because she lost 70 pounds and has kept the weight off. Over time she built an audience and has expanded her online presence considerably. You can check all the things she is up to on www.roninoone.com. And on March 20 she will be hosting the first annual FitBloggin’10 conference for bloggers that talk about fitness, wellness, good food and a healthy lifestyle. The goal of FitBloggin’ is to bring together a community of health-conscious bloggers for a day of education, networking and friendship. This years event is sold out but get on the list for next year and learn more about it at www.fitbloggin.com
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Lose More Weight By Eating Slower
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how eating slower can help you lose weight. Study after study has shown that eating slower can help you lose weight. So how do you slow down at the dinner table? Try putting your fork and knife down after every bite. Try weighted Silverware to slow your pace. Chew your food and mindfully. Try a timer or a mirror at the table so you see the speed you’re eating. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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Radio Show Recap: Meet Blogger Roni Noone, The Brains Behind the FitBloggin 10 Conference. And Nicci Micco Eating Well Magazine’s Deputy Editor and CookBook Queen
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“One of the most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcasts on radio.” Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show podcast broadcasting live each week from the Business RadioX Studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.
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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy we opened the show with blogger Veronica “Roni” Noone. Roni started blogging in 2005 as a way to stay compliant in her weight loss program. She was on Weight Watchers but her blog was her way to share her results. Over time she built an audience and has expanded her online prescence considerably. You can check all the things she is up to on www.roninoone.com. And on March 20 she will be hosting the first annaul FitBloggin’10 conference for blogs that talk about fitness, wellness, good food and a healthy lifestyle. You can learn more about it at www.fitbloggin.com
We closed the show with our good friend Nicci Micco Deputy Editor of Eating Well magazine. She told us all about the Avocado issue. She also covered all things chicken including farm fresh eggs. Learn more about our favorite healthy eating magazine with the best cookbooks in town like Nicci’s new 500 Calorie Dinners Cookbook at www.eatingwell.com
Remember, you can find a tip a day at our new websitewww.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here.
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Stroke, Alzheimers, Parkinsons: Listen as Dr. Marshall Nash and his team discuss the latest research!
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Dr. Marshall Nash is the founder and CEO of Neurostudies.net. Dr. Nash is also Director of Stroke and Neuroscience Research at Gwinnett Medical Center. His work focuses on cutting edge research around Stroke, Alzheimers, Parkinson’s diseases. Dr. Nash became interested in medicine, particularly neurology, as a teenager when he was called in by one of the doctors to observe memory loss in one of his grandparents. Now, he offers research treatments to many who might otherwise have no hope of relief from their disease. Dr. Nash and his team can be reached at either 404-475-0552 in Decatur, or in their Lawrenceville office at 770-339-3312. You can also visit their web site: www.neurostudies.net.
Kiva Schindler began her career in healthcare working as an emergency room nurse. During her tenure in the ER, she saw how critical timing was in treating stroke victims. While still at Dekalb Medical Center, she met Dr. Nash. Today Kiva is the Site Director for Neurostudies.net, managing nine research coordinators and five other staff members. She is passionate about educating families about the importance of quickly recognizing signs of stroke and getting expert treatment within the first three hours after the stroke occurs.
Though one of the newer members of the team, Corie Lynn brings anotherimportant dimension to the Neurostudies team. She is their Recruitment Specialist, and is charged with educating and advising families and patients that might benefit from the new treatment options being made available through the group’s reasearch work. Corie is well prepared for this position, having earned a BS degree from Seton Hall, and working on both sides of the research fence, first at Merck, then at the University of South Carolina. Corie and Kiva can also be reached at the numbers listed above.
Foods That Kill
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how some dangerous foods can kill you. No one likes to eat more than the Fat Guy and even he won’t eat any food where their is a chance he could die. But in Japan there are a lot of people who enjoy Fugu a poisonous blowfish that if prepared incorrectly can kill you. Now I have been in a few restaurant kitchens and I don’t think I’m trusting the Bobby Flay of Japan with my life. We talk about other dangerous foods like hot dogs because they kill a lot of kids. Do you think the government should force hot dog companies to change the shape of their product to prevent kids from choking? Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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Hospital Infection Prevention
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some facts about hospital infections. As more and more patients die or become seriously ill from infections that they get in the hospital rather from the medical reason they come to the hospital in the first place it is obvious the patient and the patient’s family is going to have to take a stand. If you are in the hospital make sure you can get out of there as soon as possible – the longer you are in their the greater the probability that you get one of these hospital inspired infections. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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