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Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

August 29, 2023 by John Ray

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Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discussed a legacy that parents and grandparents leave behind that goes beyond wealth preservation.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

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 are 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 of 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.

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinite Energy Advisors, and Gary Massey, Massey and Company CPA

August 10, 2023 by John Ray

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Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinite Energy Advisors, and Gary Massey, Massey and Company CPA

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Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinite Energy Advisors, and Gary Massey, Massey and Company CPA (Family Business Radio, Episode 47)

Family business owners Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinity Energy Advisors, and Gary Massey, owner of Massey and Company CPA were the guests on this episode of Family Business Radio. Olivia and Carmen, her mom, talked about Olivia’s accomplishments and drive and her devotion to her grandfather that led her to start her own company after college. They discussed the generational influence in their family on the business, how they run their solar energy business, and more.

Gary Massey talked about how he became a CPA, starting his own firm, and his approach to helping business owners. He discussed how he advises his clients to properly set up a business and stay out of tax trouble, tax planning, and much more.

Anthony then asked his guests to reflect on the obstacles they found when starting their business and what keeps them inspired and motivated.

Anthony concluded the show with comments about the most valuable legacy a family can leave to preserve wealth.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Infinite Energy Advisors

Infinite Energy Advisors (IEA) is a boutique solar energy and energy-efficient home improvement firm. Their mission is to empower individuals, communities, and businesses to foster a better, brighter, cleaner future by taking control of their energy.

IEA specializes in creating cost-effective solar solutions to help their clients save money on power bills and achieve sustainability goals.

They are proud to be named a Best of Gwinnett nominee!

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**Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinite Energy Advisors**

Olivia is the owner of Infinite Energy Advisors. In this family business, her mother Carmen works as a Customer Relations Manager and her father John is the Installation Manager.

Olivia developed a passion for solar energy at Georgia Tech, where she engaged in research projects relating to environmentalism and energy conservation. Olivia took the leap of faith to start her solar company 7 months after graduating from Georgia Tech to follow her passion for renewable energy while also fulfilling her duties as a caretaker of her grandfather.

With more than 4 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager for the Georgia Tech Grand Challenges LLC, Olivia has extensive experience in optimizing technology according to a client’s needs, creating efficient systems, and enriching customer experiences. Having facilitated upwards of 53 research projects during her role as a facilitator at Georgia Tech, Olivia is well versed in project management and has optimized the solar purchasing/installation process to be seamless.

Olivia holds a BS from the Georgia Tech College of Computing, Solar Energy Certifications from Georgia Tech and Solairgen, and is currently working to get NABCEP certified. Her mission is to empower individuals, communities, and businesses to foster a better, brighter, cleaner future by taking control of their energy.

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Massey and Company CPA

Massey and Company CPA is an accounting firm located in Atlanta serving the needs of small businesses and individuals throughout Georgia.

Over the years, they noticed that CPA firms tend to be cold, unfriendly, hectic places. Maybe they are just so busy with tax season.

At Massey and Company, their team is bright, friendly and eager to please. Thanks to the team and their guiding principles, they are a different kind of accounting firm.

Gary Massey founded the company in 2013 with these principles which still guide them today:

Treat people with respect
Be kind – we are all human
Make complex issues less stressful
Charge fair prices

You won’t find stress or drama at the Massey office. Instead, you will find patient, understanding people who sincerely care. All year long.

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Gary Massey, Founder, Massey and Company CPA

Gary Massey is the founder of Massey and Company CPA, based in Atlanta. He has over 30 years of experience in tax preparation, tax planning, and IRS and state tax problem resolution. He holds a CPA, a Master’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in taxation. Gary is also a Certified Tax Representation Consultant.

Gary’s focus includes helping clients with tax problems. This includes representing clients in front of IRS and state agencies to resolve difficult tax issues, including audits, unpaid taxes, liens, levies, penalties, and notices. His work requires negotiation on a wide variety of tax matters, including offers in compromise, installment agreements, currently not collectible status, and penalty abatement.

Gary enjoys collecting art and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is married to Chelly, a native of The Netherlands.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

**Anthony Chen, Lighthouse Financial, and Host of “Family Business Radio”**

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.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Changing the Paradigm of Retirement, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

July 24, 2023 by John Ray

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Changing the Paradigm of Retirement, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Changing the Paradigm of Retirement, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discussed how to change the paradigm of how you think about retirement and financial planning.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

David Gracey, Network 1 Consulting

July 14, 2023 by John Ray

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David Gracey, Network 1 Consulting

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David Gracey, Network 1 Consulting (Family Business Radio, Episode 46)

David Gracey, Founder and President of Network 1 Consulting, was Anthony Chen’s guest on this episode of Family Business Radio. David described his journey from founding his company to celebrating 25 years in business this year. He also shared his thoughts on cybersecurity and how it’s changed, how his firm has crafted its culture and people, the common issues they see from their clients, some crucial tips on IT security, why outsourcing is sensible, and much more.

Anthony concluded with a challenge to listeners to consider what retirement means to them, not others.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Network 1 designs, builds and supports the IT you need to run your business more securely, productively and successfully. For more than two decades, they have built Network 1 to be your partner and a home for IT that simply works.

Their clients know they can depend on Network 1 to provide the technology know-how they need to run their businesses efficiently and effectively. Since they never have to worry whether they have the best systems in place for their specific needs, they can focus on the tasks that bring the most value to their clients, employees and stakeholders.

Whether you want to outsource all of your IT needs to a reliable, responsive, service-oriented company, or need to supplement the work of your internal IT staff, Network 1 will carefully evaluate where you are now, discuss where you want to go and implement and support a plan to get you there with as little interruption as possible.

Their team of knowledgeable professionals will quickly become a valuable part of your business, taking care of your needs now and as they evolve. With particular expertise in the legal, medical, construction and financial sectors, they come to the table with a deep knowledge about your industry, security and networking needs so the solutions we recommend are scalable, on target and easy to execute.

No matter what challenges or obstacles arise, your Network 1 team will be with you—to provide knowledgeable, dependable service and support that you can count on, today and well into the future.

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**David Gracey, Founder and President, Network 1 Consulting**

There would be no Network 1 without the vision and commitment of David. Since its founding in 1998, David has grown Network 1 into a top-notch IT services company dedicated to delivering the best solutions for Atlanta’s small and mid-size businesses. His responsibilities include creating the vision and strategy for its growth and establishing the culture of Network 1.

David loves educating the business community on the benefits of implementing the best technology solutions for businesses and is a regular speaker for professional organizations, business associations and private companies. He has written articles for, or been quoted in, Atlanta Hospital News and Healthcare Report, International Legal Technology Association Communications Technologies Digital White Paper, Physicians Practice, American Bar Association GPSolo eReport, Georgia Medical Group Management Association, and The Wall Street Journal.

A Georgia Tech graduate with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, David is originally from Clarksville, TN, but has called Atlanta home since 1985. He is a member of Vistage International, an active leader at Trinity Presbyterian Church and a member of the Capital City Club. When not at work, you’ll find him in a fitness class, peddling his bike, sweating out the toxins in a hot yoga class, spraying golf balls around the course, trying out new cocktail recipes, drinking the world’s best coffee, and spending time with friends, his three kids, and his lab(ish) rescue, Juniper.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

July 12, 2023 by John Ray

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Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Finding Opportunity in Economic Storms, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discussed finding opportunity in economic storms instead of focusing only on the negative.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Ali Jamal, Stablegold Hospitality, and Lalitha Alladi, Alladi Law

June 16, 2023 by John Ray

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Ali Jamal, Stablegold Hospitality, and Lalitha Alladi, Alladi Law

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Ali Jamal, Stablegold Hospitality, and Lalitha Alladi, Alladi Law (Family Business Radio, Episode 45)

Ali Jamal, CEO of Stablegold Hospitality, and Lalitha Alladi, Founding Attorney at Alladi Law, joined host Anthony Chen to discuss their experience in building their businesses. Ali offered thoughts on investing in real estate, shared what his immigrant mother taught him about investing in real estate, key principles to success, and much more. Lalitha talked about immigration law, the difference between a visa and a green card, the complications involved in waiting for a green card, and why she loves what she does. Anthony then asked each of them to reflect on advice they would offer young people navigating professional life.

Anthony ended the show with his own thoughts about weathering economic challenges.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

A privately owned and operated portfolio of Hotels, branded under the “Economy Hotel” franchise, that includes vacation rental homes, event facilities and residential housing based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Their mission is to provide affordable, convenient and friendly accommodation to all their customers.

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**Ali Jamal, CEO, Stablegold Hospitality, LLC**

Ali Jamal is the owner and chief executive officer of Stablegold Hospitality, LLC as well as numerous other entities that own and operate hotels, residential rental properties, event space, and vacation rentals in and around Metro Atlanta, in Macon, and in Minot, North Dakota.

Through his hard work and dedication, Mr. Jamal turned a 2011 investment in a single rundown and shutdown hotel into numerous vibrant, thriving businesses that employ close to 100 people in Georgia alone and that offer, among other things, approximately 1300 Metro Atlanta rental units.

Mr. Jamal has an Executive MBA from Northeastern University and holds a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Stanford Business School. Additionally, Mr. Jamal is a founding member of the Forbes Real Estate Council. Mr. Jamal is active in the local communities where his businesses operate, and his leadership and commitment is unparalleled among his peers.

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Alladi Law

Alladi Law is bringing families together every day. They assist their clients by helping individuals obtain immigration status in the United States and employers obtain both immigration status and work authorization for its foreign workers.

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**Lalitha Alladi, Founding Attorney, Alladi Law**

Lalitha Alladi graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science and Stetson University of College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. Since then, Lalitha began her career in 2005 as a prosecutor followed by a practice in bankruptcy law during the recession. Since 2013, Lalitha’s focus has been on immigration law. Her experience in immigration at Siemens allowed her to efficiently guide multi-national executives in hiring and retaining foreign nationals to maintain status and work authorization. Lalitha provided both short term guidance and long term plans so the various sectors could budget appropriately. During her private practice at a nationally renowned law firm Lalitha zealously advocated for her clients who had family based and employment based matters. It is because of such experience that she is able to provide clear guidance and options for her clients allowing them to make the right choice for their family or business.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Finances as Fuel and Resource, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

June 5, 2023 by John Ray

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Finances as Fuel and Resource, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Finances as Fuel and Resource, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discussed the role of finances as a fuel and resource to help you live your purpose, and finding a professional that understands that.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Erika Nicholson, Restored Cosmetics, and Todd Callen, AcSellerate Sales Advisor

May 16, 2023 by John Ray

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Erika Nicholson, Restored Cosmetics, and Todd Callen, AcSellerate Sales Advisor

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Erika Nicholson, Restored Cosmetics, and Todd Callen, AcSellerate Sales Advisor (Family Business Radio, Episode 44)

On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen welcomed business leaders Erika Nicholson and Todd Callen. Erika Nicholson talked about her work as a paramedical tattoo artist, saline tattooing, permanent makeup, and much more. Todd Callen discussed why business owners and CEOs may struggle to scale their sales efforts, the difference between sales and sales foundation, the most common mistake one can make when creating and managing a sales team, and much more. Anthony closed the show with a commentary on planning and your purpose and passions.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Restored Cosmetics

Restored Cosmetics, in Alpharetta, Georgia goes beyond just providing exceptional Paramedical and cosmetic tattoo services. It is important that clients leave feeling empowered, confident, and beautiful.

With a focus on creating a welcoming and peaceful environment, Erika and her team strive to make sure that every client feels special and heard. Restored Cosmetics works with Top-rated Plastic & Reconstruction Surgeons in and around the metro Atlanta area.

Additionally, clients travel across the nation seeking wholeness after such surgeries for scar camouflaging, breast tattooing, and more!

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Erika Nicholson, Owner/Founder/Artist, Restored Cosmetics

Erika Nicholson thought she found her niche several years ago when she made her mark in the medical travel insurance industry.

As many experiences firsthand, COVID caused things in the world to completely stop – traveling being one of them. There was no timeframe to know if or when things would get back to normal. “It was time for me to reinvent myself! I wanted something fun, exciting, and fulfilling,” Erika said.

Today, she has done just that! Erika Nicholson, now a multi-certified Paramedical and cosmetic tattoo artist, owns and operates Restored Cosmetics, LLC. She and her skilled team help individuals look and feel beautiful every single day by restoring their confidence in and through Paramedical and cosmetic tattoo procedures.

AcSellerate Sales Advisor LLC

AcSellerate Sales Advisors is focused on helping companies achieve consistent sales growth through the improvement of all aspects of a sales organization. They help companies achieve sales targets across a range of industries by building successful sales plans, building a disciplined sales approach, and aligning sales teams.

AcSellerate Sales Advisors takes a proven results-oriented strategic and tactical approach to turn underperforming sales teams into revenue-producing market leaders. Their focus is on people, processes, systems, and messaging to achieve maximum results.

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Todd Callen, President, AcSellerate Sales Advisor

Todd Callen’s passion is helping small and mid-sized businesses rapidly grow their sales! Todd works with business owners as a Sales Advisor and Fractional VP of Sales.

Todd has over 25 years of Sales and Revenue leadership experience, working with companies to aggressively grow the sales and revenue engine to achieve hypergrowth. He views sales as a blend of the quantitative (the sales numbers, the forecast, the pipeline, the close rates) and the qualitative (how “effective” our positioning, value proposition, and ability to convey and persuade).

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Getting Out of a Rut, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

May 1, 2023 by John Ray

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Getting Out of a Rut, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

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Getting Out of a Rut, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen noted that the way to get out of a rut is to change your headspace, focusing on things you can control versus what you cannot.

Anthony’s commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Olivia and Carmen Amyette, Infinite Energy Advisors, and Gary Massey, Massey and Company CPA