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Celebrating 50 Episodes of Family Business Radio, with host Anthony Chen and guests Dr. James Connelly, Results Rehab, and Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting

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Celebrating 50 Episodes of Family Business Radio, with host Anthony Chen and guests Dr. James Connelly, Results Rehab, and Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting

On this special episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen celebrated 50 episodes of the show with two return guests, Dr. James Connelly, Results Rehab, and Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting. Both James and Meredith shared their unique entrepreneurial journeys and what they learned along the way. James emphasized the importance of risk-taking, seeking professional help, and learning from failures in the entrepreneurial journey. He shared how his dissatisfaction with the big-company work environment drove him to start his own venture in physical therapy. Mentioning his determination to be the “Chick-fil-A” of his industry, he offered his personalized and attentive approach to healthcare as his unique selling point. Meredith highlighted her transition from executing marketing plans to strategizing them, becoming a fractional Chief Marketing Officer for her clients, and advocating for marketing success while keeping their bottom line in mind. Both guests agreed that embracing risk, maintaining confidence, and giving clients individualized attention are essential for entrepreneurial success.

Anthony closed the show with a brief commentary on taking risks and seeking help.

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

Dr. James Connelly, PT, DPT, OCS, Owner, Results Rehab

Dr. James Connelly, Results Rehab — **Dr. James Connelly, Owner, Results Rehab**

Dr. James Connelly, Owner of Results Rehab, is a distinguished figure in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. With a foundational education from the University of Georgia in Health Promotion and Behavior, and a doctoral degree from Georgia State University, Dr. Connelly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.

Dr. Connelly’s passion for physical therapy is deeply personal. He has firsthand knowledge of the transformative power of physical therapy because he has undergone corrective surgeries and rehabilitation since he was 8 months old after suffering a stroke. This personal journey has not only shaped his career but also fueled his commitment to his profession, firmly believing in physical therapy’s ability to improve lives.

At Results Rehab, Dr. Connelly and his team are dedicated to providing top-notch physical therapy services. They utilize evidence-informed practices and deeply value client input to tailor their approach, ensuring that each treatment plan is as unique as the individuals they serve. Their goal transcends providing relief from pain; they aim to empower clients to prevent future injuries and enhance their quality of life through personalized, one-on-one sessions.

Under Dr. Connelly’s leadership, Results Rehab has become synonymous with excellence in concierge physical therapy care in Atlanta. The clinic is committed to being a pillar of hope and healing in the community, offering services designed to give clients the best life possible. Dr. Connelly’s personal and professional experiences have uniquely positioned him to lead with empathy, expertise, and a genuine desire to see his clients thrive.

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Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting

Meredith Fingarson is an Atlanta-based marketing consultant with a passion for helping companies grow. With a diverse background in marketing and executive leadership, Meredith is well-equipped to tackle challenges head-on and with a creative perspective. She offers an impressive portfolio of marketing consulting services that are customized for each business. Whatever the needs may be, Meredith can make them happen.

Meredith treats every business as an individual and develops a personalized plan based on its goals, acknowledging that there is no one-stop-shop marketing plan. She strives to understand the nuances of a business, its customers, and its industry.

With her background in corporate marketing, Meredith is able to see how a great marketing strategy will impact the business from a global perspective. She understands how branding and messaging can be used throughout an organization to help drive awareness and even increase employee satisfaction.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to Family Business Radio

00:25 Celebrating 50 Episodes of Family Business Radio

00:55 Interview with Dr. James Connelly: The Journey of Results Rehab

01:26 The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Business

06:00 The Vision for Results Rehab: Future Growth and Hiring

07:58 Interview with Meredith Fingarson: The Birth of Meredith Fingarson Consulting

09:35 The Evolution of a Business: From Execution to Strategy

10:55 The Role of a Fractional CMO: Demystifying Marketing for Businesses

17:29 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey: Advice and Key Moments

31:42 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Taking Risks and Seeking Help

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 by following this link.

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Mike and Maggie Grayeski, Servicewise Electric, Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting, Adam Grossman, Good Dog Media, and Christopher Lyboldt, Senior Care Authority

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Mike and Maggie Grayeski, Servicewise Electric, Meredith Fingarson, Meredith Fingarson Consulting, Adam Grossman, Good Dog Media, and Christopher Lyboldt, Senior Care Authority(Family Business Radio, Episode 33)

On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen welcomed four powerhouse guests. First were Maggie and Mike Grayeski, owners of Servicewise Electric who have re-started their electrical service business after wanting to return to a small family business model. In addition to their love of having a family business, they talked about how they balance a relationship and business, how Mike is shifting from working in the field to in the business, taking care of their employees, and more.

Meredith Fingarson started her own marketing consulting agency and discussed how she serves her clients with strategy, her careful planning before going out on her own, and her desire to help her clients be successful.

Next, Adam Grossman of Good Dog Media talked with Anthony about providing video services to his clients, his editorial work for Vanity Fair, and the challenges of telling a story. He shared he also recently relocated to Atlanta from Los Angeles and its benefits.

Christopher Lyboldt with Senior Care Authority shared his story of building a business devoted to the needs of elders for navigating their living and lifestyle needs. He and his wife provide a full spectrum of services from finding the right living situation, selling a home, and helping create a lifestyle that preserves freedom for his clients. He also stressed the infancy of this type of professional service that will continue to grow.

All the guests answered questions about how they envision their legacy and their advice for anyone starting a business. In Anthony’s closing comments, he spoke on the need to find your purpose and passion first, and then find the financial team that will help you realize those goals.

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

Servicewise Electric

Servicewise Electric is a family-owned and operated electrical service company servicing Canton, GA. Striving to be the best in the industry by offering the highest level of professional electrician service every time.

Ensuring their customers feel confident with the quality of work and efficient mannerism from their electricians is Servicewise’s top priority. Servicing both residential and commercial customers, their certified electricians have the skills to handle any and all electrical services and electrical repairs.

From circuit breakers, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and any commercial and home electrical work, call/text/book online for an appointment and let them show you the Servicewise difference today!

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Mike and Maggie Grayeski, Owners, Servicewise Electric

Mike Grayeski is CEO of Servicewise Electric. He has over 25 years experience in the electrical construction business and holds the “unrestricted class II master electricians license” for the company. Mike is responsible for defining the strategic vision and culture of the company, managing day-to-day operations, promoting a safe work environment, developing business opportunities, maintaining company goals, and ensuring the customer’s utmost satisfaction. Mr. Grayeski remains highly active in the construction industry as well as in the community.

Maggie Grayeski is COO of Servicewise Electric. She has over 15 years of combined management and administrative experience. She is responsible for the overall management of the office and all company activities.

Mike Grayeski LinkedIn | Maggie Grayeski LinkedIn

Meredith Fingarson Consulting

Meredith Fingarson is a marketing consultant for small to medium-sized businesses. She uses a personal approach to her strategy to get to know a company and its challenges on a deeper level. She works with the company stakeholders one-on-one and really becomes familiar with the industry and market, and can help to create a marketing strategy driven towards goals. A marketing strategy that works is not just about the beautiful ads, splashy sales promotions, or catchy tv commercials.

To help gain insights into a business’s marketing effectiveness, Meredith developed the M3 marketing audit in which data and insights about a business are gathered and analyzed. This audit is a step-by-step process that takes a deep look into a business, its customers, its competition, and its reputation. The audit will yield information about the brand health, market awareness, help solidify messaging, and identify buyer personas. From this audit, a full marketing strategy can be developed, implemented, and measured.

She also specializes in social media strategies for her clients. The social media landscape is constantly changing and tactics that once worked are no longer effective. There are many pathways for social media engagement with potential customers and there is no one-stop-shop option. Each social media strategy must be tailored to the business and the social media platforms that work best for the business.

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Meredith Fingarson, Owner, Meredith Fingarson Consulting

Meredith Fingarson is a Marketing & Small Business consultant. She has a passion for helping businesses navigate the challenges of growth. She spent much of her career in corporate marketing and executive leadership. Prior to starting her own consulting business, she was most recently the Director of Marketing for a large regional wholesale distributor with both B2B and B2C sales channels.

With her experience in executive leadership, she understands the nuances of how a marketing strategy integrates into all aspects of a business. She saw the potential of how other businesses might benefit from her expertise and in January of 2022, left her position as Director to pursue her dream of becoming a marketing consultant for small to medium businesses. Her experience is diverse and she has worked with many industries, including; wholesale distribution, retail, non-profit, consumer goods manufacturing and skilled trades.

She has a BS in Marketing from the University of Central Florida and a BS in Environmental Science from the University of West Florida.

Good Dog Media

Good Dog Media is a full-service digital production company specializing in web and social platforms. With a strong foundation in Hollywood-style filmmaking, Good Dog Media brings high-caliber sensibilities to promotional work of all sizes for a wide variety of companies and publications.

Clients include HBO, Activision, BMW, Proctor & Gamble, Smithsonian, and Vanity Fair.

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Adam Grossman, CEO, Good Dog Media

Adam Grossman has been working as a filmmaker for over 25 years, serving as a director, and writer for film and television. He holds degrees in Photography and Economics from Stanford and film production from USC. In 2007, Adam started Good Dog Media to specialize in motion production for web and social platforms. While handling production, post-production, and delivery in digital formats, Good Dog Media draws from traditional filmmaking techniques, bringing a fresh approach to promotional and editorial work.

Adam recently moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta, where he lives with his wife, son, and 2 dogs.

Senior Care Authority

Christopher Lyboldt describes his role as an Eldercare Consultant as a “pursuit of dignity.” Typically, families attempt to discover options on their own, and given the tremendous number of options, it’s challenging to pinpoint a dignified solution for a loved one. Christopher guides families to dignified solutions by identifying their needs through discovery, researching options, presenting solutions to the family, and facilitating the next steps. The solutions are plentiful based on the needs of the older adult requiring care. The solution could be a relocation to a senior living community. Or, it might be setting up a thriving ecosystem at home so the older adult can age in place.

Christopher also coaches families through the GA Medicaid Waiver Program, the VA Benefits Program, Skilled Nursing Facility Selection, and many other aging-related programs and services. Senior Care Authority® is a Senior Placement and Eldercare Consulting organization based in Petaluma, California.

Founded in 2009, the company serves most major metropolitan areas throughout the United States through a national network of professionally trained and experienced local advisors like Christopher.

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Christopher Lyboldt, Owner, Senior Care Authority

Christopher Lyboldt is the owner of Senior Care Authority Atlanta. He is an Eldercare Advisor.

Families approach Christopher when they are navigating the difficult world of senior care and senior living. Christopher helps them to discover their options, and find a dignified solution for their loved one that requires care. This is Christopher’s third career. His first career began at New York University. He was an instructor and a Program Director there. After 12 years at NYU, he joined the corporate world with International Paper and spent 17 years in various roles in training, sales, and marketing. Christopher and his wife were also family caregivers for his father-in-law for six years during this time.

Christopher’s professional and personal experience as an educator, a sales and marketing professional, and a caregiver provided him with the background needed in his current role as an Eldercare Consultant, where his passions now lie.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

**Anthony Chen, Lighthouse Financial, and 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.

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