Keely Collins, Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP, Todd Reid, DKRentals.net, Bill Smith, Double Iron Consulting, and Michelle Wilson, Wilson Legal (Family Business Radio, Episode 34)
Host Anthony Chen welcomed four amazing guests to this episode of Family Business Radio. Keely Collins, attorney at Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson discussed risk management and human resource issues in small business. Todd Reid, owner of DKRentals.net described his path to starting a property management business, its unique value, and its international staff. Bill Smith, CEO of Double Iron Consulting, talked about assisting other family businesses after running his own, Royal Cup Coffee. Michelle Wilson, attorney and owner at Wilson Legal, shared her passion for helping people, how it led to her legal career, and the ways she helps her clients. Each guest wove in themes of the complex issues involved in a family business and the need to consider the long game of succession planning.
In Anthony’s closing comments, he spoke on the need to find the right team members as advisors, including a financial advisor, to surround yourself with.
Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.
Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP
Elarbee Thompson, an award-winning Atlanta-based law firm, specializes in matters of employment and labor law and complex litigation.
Its experienced attorneys focus on the areas of employee relations, civil rights, equal opportunity, HR counseling, wage and hour compliance, benefits, occupational safety and health, environmental protection, unfair competition, and immigration.
As both counselor and advocate for businesses large and small across all sectors, unionized and non-unionized, Keely takes a practical approach to advising and advocating for businesses nationwide. Both small family businesses and corporate boards of directors have benefited from Keely’s attention to the details of law and business, creative solutions, and zealous advocacy for businesses before numerous administrative agencies, and in all levels of state and federal court.
As an experienced collaborator with large organizations’ in-house counsel and general and employment counsel, Keely is trusted by other attorneys to strengthen the value they offer to the organizations they serve.
DKRentals.net
DKRentals.net is a residential property management company serving the entire metro Atlanta market. DKRentals.net is a full-service property management company that manages single-family houses, condos, townhouses, and multi-family up to 200 doors.
Todd Reid, Founder & Owner, DKRentals.net
Todd graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He has worked for IBM and Accenture. He also was part of a start-up that designed and manufactured medical cameras for laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. This company was sold to Bristol Myers Squibb. This was Todd’s first taste of being an entrepreneur.
In 2003, Todd bought a Homevestors franchise. Homevestors are the “We Buy Ugly Houses” people. Within five years, Todd’s franchise was the larges in the country and was awarded Franchise of the Year. At the peak, Todd’s company was flipping 10 to 12 houses a month.
Many of Todd’s clients requested Todd to also manage their houses. As a result, DKRentals.net was born in 2008 as a property management company.
Double Iron Consulting
Bill launched Double Iron Consulting in 2021 to serve and help small to medium-sized businesses, family business owners, and executives clarify and achieve their goals. He understands what it’s like to be in their position and knows the care that goes into a business, especially when it’s a family business.
Bill provides and shares his insights and perspectives on different topics ranging from generational family business and succession issues to dealing with external stakeholders while running a business and to what it’s like transitioning to a new professional journey.
Bill Smith, Founder & CEO, Double Iron Consulting
Bill launched Double Iron Consulting in 2021 to serve and help small to medium-sized businesses, family business owners, and executives clarify and achieve their goals. He understands what it’s like to be in their position and knows the care that goes into a business, especially when it’s a family business.
Bill provides and shares his insights and perspectives on different topics ranging from generational family business and succession issues to dealing with external stakeholders while running a business and to what it’s like transitioning to a new professional journey.
Michelle Wilson, Attorney/Owner, Wilson Legal
Michelle Wilson is an attorney and native of Cumming, Georgia. She specializes in estate planning, eldercare, probate and special needs. She has been making wishes come true and helping people live their best lives since 2008.
At Wilson Legal, the firm seeks to improve the life of each person who crosses their threshold whether they become a client or not. This commitment to service above all else is felt by those who call and ask for help.
Michelle is a trusted advisor who takes the time to craft a solution for each individual and family that actually works. At Wilson Legal, they believe the best life is lived intentionally and by design.
Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio
This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.
Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.
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