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On the final episode of Other People’s Business, the hosts of NJBIA’s forthcoming podcast Planet New Jersey join us to give a sneak peek at what’s to come. In addition, Kate and Vinnie reflect on six years of hosting the coolest business podcast in the galaxy.
On the penultimate episode of Other People’s Business, Mary Rizzuti of EisnerAmper joins us to talk about trends in compensation, resources the firm provides to help you pay your employees the right amount, and why Star Wars needs to go away for a while.
Jim Paone of Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A. joins us to talk about what sets the firm apart, what to do if you ever get sued, shows that are surprisingly like Lost and, as a follow up to our last episode, the many other things you can do with anchovies when you don’t want them on your pizza.
Jackie Lue Raia, of ALEXENA Consulting, drops in to tell us about her work in diversity, equity and inclusion, the uncomfortable questions she asks during her sessions and why you should drop some anchovies on your next pizza.
Our very own Chief Member Strategy Officer, Betty Boros, returns to the show to talk to us about the upcoming NJ Women Business Leaders Forum, a bowl of socks, and the benefits of her marine science background in the business world.
Cynthia Hetherington of the Hetherington Group joins us to talk about their work as cyber investigators, the many dogs they keep on campus, how much time a criminal needs to rob your house and the one report you should run on your kids ASAP.
When you have two kids to support and success is your only option, what do you do? You take out a $100,000 loan and bet on yourself to start a business. Or, at least, that’s what C3Workplace Chief Visionary Officer and business growth expert Donna Miller did. Hear all about it on this week’s show.
Ginny Hill, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, joins us to talk about the 14,000 girls they’re supporting, memories of camp and their latest recruitment drive.
Our Chief Government Affairs Officer Christopher Emigholz takes a break to drop into our podcast and discuss the process of getting a budget passed, some of the high (and low) lights in this one that will impact business, and what Lois Lane looks for in her superheroes.
Where do you turn when you find your marketing machine could use some extra help? We chat with Rachel Durkan of Paradigm Marketing and Design about her services, as well as her amazing staff and the incredible, edible egg.
In our podcast’s season 3 premiere, Carin Hep of Delta Dental joins us to discuss what sets them apart from the competition, what you should look for when seeking out an insurance plan and her love of Star Wars.
Who says you have to leave New Jersey to vacation in style? Chris Mulvihill tells us all about the spas, pools, restaurants and yoga-aiding goats guests can enjoy at the Crystal Springs Resort. Meanwhile, Kate and Vinnie finally get around to watching the very apropos White Lotus TV show.
Barbara Farragher of Smiling Voices joins us to talk about her work as a voice actress, her weirdest audition, and the mysterious application of body glitter.
Robin Kantor of Newark Trade drops in to tell us about new trends in business cards and how important it is to have a memorable one… just as long as you don’t go too far. Because too fancy can get annoying fast.
Mike Farragher of Career Letters joins us to talk about how he can improve your LinkedIn profile, the joy of comic books, and how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. In addition, we discuss dating profiles, job searches and the genius of Breaking Bad.
Bill Brauner stops by to tell us about visibility options available through New Jersey Business Magazine and to discuss superfluous middle names, Kate’s dreams of being setup on a blind date with British royalty, and the weird answer to one of the great audio mysteries of our show.
Jessica Filante of AT&T joins us to talk about the company’s joint efforts with other tech companies to reduce one billion metric tons of emissions, the best adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, and the many mistakes of Amy Sherman Palladino.
Joshua S. Levy and Robyn Gigl are litigators for the law firms of Gibbons P.C. and GluckWalrath by day and authors by night. Tune in to this episode of our podcast to hear about their books that take us from the courtroom itself to the very depths of space and time.
Adam Farrah, president of the UCEDC, who (incidentally) wins our award for best answer to "What's the most daring thing you've ever done?" since we started asking the question, drops in to talk to us about the micro lending his organization does to help small businesses, Napoleon Dynamite and The Troubles.
Len Harris, of the Somerset County Business Partnership, drops in to tell us about how their association is encouraging the growth of Somerset County and its tourism industry, their upcoming diversity & inclusion event, Tom Hanks' career highlight "Bosom Buddies," and whether or not you can be both a morning person AND a night owl.
Have a question about your NJBIA membership or want to know how you can get more out of it? Well, you're in luck because Randy Stephens has joined our NJBIA family to make all your membership dreams come true.
Courtney A. Johnson and Kevin G. Walsh of Gibbons P.C. join us to discuss what it's like to lobby for their clients in Trenton and are subjected to our first-ever Getting to Know You lightning round.
NJBIA's Christopher Emigholz appears on Other People's Business to give us some high- and lowlights of the new state budget, the importance of internships and his thoughts on the latest volume of Stranger Things.
Rosanne DeTorres, of DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law, joins us to talk books, divorce, and the Bible. We learn about how the pandemic changed family law and dip our toes in comparative religion before remembering that Goldbelly Nightingale ice cream sandwiches exist... so how bad could things really be?
Kate and Vinnie go it alone for the first time on this episode of Other People's Business where they discuss visibility options available to NJBIA members, whether or not sharks are as dangerous as their reputation makes them out to be, and the world we're living in now where just about anything can be cake.
Jim Mooney of Minuteman Press in Westfield joins us to talk about his journey in printing, the sudden(?) decline of Netflix, the importance of networking and the amazing feeling you get when your dreams come true.
Verus GP joins us to talk about how they help small and mid-size businesses navigate complex government relief programs, including the CARES Act, new takes on classic desserts and how morning people can work with night owls.
Jim O'Connor joins us to discuss CBIZ's 25-year commitment to providing accounting, tax and advisory services for its clients, the shows we'd love to live on, and Kate's great creative unblocking.
Frank Galindo of Lincoln Tech joins us to talk about the school and how it has helped many train for their careers in a time when people need it most, all the things that pile up in our garages, and the most positive impact our podcast has had on the world to date.
For the past year NJBIA has been airing "Minding Your Business," a TV show highlighting NJ businesses and the issues they face every day. Learn all about it, why Kate feels Taylor Swift gets a raw deal and the simple device Vinnie can't figure out how to use, in this discussion with our CCO Bob Considine.
Debbie Wolpov of MerX Payments drops by the show to talk about how her company can help you save on credit card processing costs, the extreme lengths she's gone to serve her clients, NJBIA's Women Business Leaders Council, and the shows we can't (and absolutely can) quit.
Chris Martin of SobelCo joins us to discuss his niche in supermarket accounting, the greatest concert he's ever been to, binging Encanto, and the grocery stores of the future.
Kerry Barrett returns to the show for our 100th episode in a discussion about overcoming your fears of public speaking and the importance of being a good audience member. We also discuss the way mistakes can help bring out your personality and the random nothings in our lives that somehow get turned into brilliant Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes.
Frank Ferruggia of McCarter & English joins us to talk about the firm, the case to be made for returning to in-person work, and the classic sequel Kate didn't know existed until now. Also, Vinnie plans out Kate's New Jersey retirement to avoid humidity and backyard alligators.
Joe Perez, a partner with Withum, Smith and Brown, talks to us about his 25 years at the firm, the phantom bulbs that randomly turn on in Kate's "smart" home and the show Vinnie never expected to be one of the best on TV.
On this episode of Other People's Business, we geek out over new cleaning technologies as Denise Christopher of Attention to Detail Commercial Cleaning tells us how important it was staying on top of them during the pandemic.
Greg Angelillo of Transparent Energy drops by to tell you how your business can get energy companies to compete to get you the lowest price. In addition, we discuss The Many Saints of Newark, wedding speech worst practices, and whether or not Central Jersey is real.
Randy Burrows of Wedgewood Pharmacy joins us to talk about their amazing company retention, The Squid Game, how many pets were adopted during the pandemic and by who.
Pete Floersch of PKF O'Connor Davies joins us to talk about how to avoid IRS fines and the scourge of the earth known as scalpers.
Jaclyn Withers of Wedgewood Pharmacy joins us to talk about her love of animals and how it got her a great career in animal science. And, while we're on the subject of other species, we give our thoughts on other intelligent life in the universe and whether or not any of it has dropped by.
Cora Park of Diamond Business Communications joins us to discuss the war her company wages against cyber criminals, the PrintNightmare crisis, phishing scams, and how the first line of defense against all of them is... you. In addition, we revisit ABC's Lost and contemplate the historical accuracies of Game of Thrones.
Catherine Milone joins us to discuss the many ways you can volunteer with Junior Achievement to enrich the lives of students across New Jersey. In addition, we discuss what it's like crawling out of our caves and going back out into the world post-COVID.
Keith MacDonald of PrimePoint drops in to talk to us about how the company's payroll management system can save you time and money, the new Mighty Ducks Disney Plus show, and our struggles with this year's pollen count.
Gene Wolf, district director of SCORE NJ, drops in to talk to us about SCORE's free mentor services and volunteer opportunities, along with our favorite birthday cakes.
Katie Wittkamp joins us to talk about some of the great things NJBIA does when it's not producing the best business podcast on the Internet.
Jim Nesci, President and CEO of Blue Foundry Bank, joins us to discuss the bank's recent expansion as well as what sets them apart from their competition.
Sally Glick of SobelCo joins us to talk about the firm and making new friends at networking events. Also, we share the lessons we've learned from Star Wars about constitutional monarchies and getting old.
Mitchell Beinhaker joins Kate and Vinnie to talk about business plans, his podcast the Accidental Entrepreneur, the limitations of human memory, and bean dip. In addition, Vinnie tells us what it's like when you get hooked on your toddler's TV shows.
NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka joins us to talk about a year in the pandemic and how the Association is working to help businesses through it. In addition, because the one-year anniversary of the day we went remote happens to coincide with Kate's favorite holiday, the group shares their favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes.
Lorena Mosquera of LW&H Business Solutions drops in to talk to us about making your business leaner and more efficient, including the paramount importance of repeatability through SOPs. And, speaking of repeatability, we discuss the pros and cons of paper plates and whether they can or should be reused.
Karen Donaway of SKC & Co. CPAs joins us to discuss the benefits of working at the firm, advice for marketing your company during the pandemic and what it's like being named Karen in 2021.
Clelia Pergola of the New Jersey Elder Law Center joins us for this discussion about the passion she brings to her work protecting seniors.
Shane Brockwell drops in to tell us about the value Insperity brings to its clients, as well as the value of Paul Newman's Daytona Rolex, his time in military school and The Umbrella Academy.
Alisa McCabe of First Steps Financial joins us to talk about her team of accountants that actively listens to their clients' dreams and goals so they can make them a reality.
Rachel Durkan of Paradigm Marketing and Design joins us to talk about how her business thrived during the shutdown and how you can too.
Tom Phillips of Thomas Edison State University, and chair of our new Diversity & Inclusion Council, joins us to talk about the importance of the Council, his advice for people feeling alienated and the wubble.
Rina Desai of Panasonic, and vice chair of our new Diversity and Inclusion Council, joins us to talk about how embracing her authentic self and unique voice has advanced her career.
For the 75th episode of Other People's Business, we come to you live from the SobelCo Women's Executive Breakfast where we interviewed Jacqueline Breslauer, Chief Audit Executive of Valley National Bank, on her career, mentoring and dreams for retirement.
Rosanne DeTorres, of DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law, returns to talk about the struggles of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 quarantine and NJBIA's new Women Business Leaders Council. Also, Vinnie makes good on an apology he's owed Kate for two and a half years.
For any victims and survivors of domestic violence who need support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
NJ Sharing Network is still open 24/7 making sure people who need organ donations can still get them during the shutdown. Find out how you can help in our latest interview with Elisse Glennon.
NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka joins us to talk about loans, grants and information available to businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as what NJBIA is doing to help.
Need a break? Check out this compilation of some of our favorite recent podcast episodes to meet our members and get tips on everything from improving your work/life balance to marketing to Gen Z. Please note: Because of all the segments, this one is better viewed than listened to. You can do that at youtube.com/NJBIA, but if you'd still prefer to listen, feel free.
Greg Dillon of OneTeam Financial joins us to talk about why you should be thinking about the taxes you'll pay on your retirement savings now so you don't have to spend your golden years on reruns of the Golden Girls.
NJBIA is starting a brand new nonprofit research foundation and Nicole Sandelier tells us all about it, along with her love of roller coasters and house plants.
Vinnie and Kate look backwards to celebrate NJBIA's 110th anniversary in style while Ash Ahluwalia looks forward to retirement where he says 90 percent of people don't get nearly as much money from the government as they're owed.
Emmy Award winning TV anchor Kerry Barrett drops in to give you advice on how to be better in front of an audience (whether live or virtual) and we pick her brain about things that never die, like vampires, zombies and Cobra Kai.
Kate and Vinnie come to an impasse over Chef Boyardee as Kelley Holland of Own Your Destiny joins us to talk about how she's helping to free women of financial stress.
Jodi Grinwald got so much out of her NJBIA membership that she decided to come work for the Association to tell others what it has to offer. Hear about that, plus her advice for those starting a foundation...
Varsha Waishampayan talks to us about Baby Yoda, the need to outlaw yearbook photos, and Wings for Growth, her organization that matches young women with an army of dedicated mentors.
Generation Z is entering the workforce. How do they consume media? How do you market to them? And how many of them watched the Emmys? Find out in our talk with Mark Beal, author of "Decoding Gen Z" and "Career in Transition".
Jennifer Eckhoff of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about some cool things going on at EMACC and how NJBIA members can get a discounted rate.
Cassey Del Monico of Senior Spirit Medical Day Center joins us to talk about all the awesome work she does with the seniors in her care and reminds us to press pause and appreciate our lives.
Zain Ali of Focus Softnet follows us down the rabbit hole on magic carpets and glamping while explaining how small businesses can take advantage of artificial intelligence.
Mark Hurwitz joins us to talk about how print can be a considerably more effective use of your marketing dollars than digital and how the latest innovations can save you money... at a price.
Kate and Vinnie push the product placement envelope in this episode with Paul Onish of The Envelope Printer Company, talking about holidays, their stylish new mugs and sharing stories about what they do to tailgaters, which will change the way you drive forever.
WE'RE BACK after a month off to talk with personal stylist & shopper Pam Etzin about fashion, Marie Kondo-ing and what we wanted to be when we grew up.
What's the funniest movie you've ever seen? NJBIA's Bob Considine joins us to discuss that along with the awesome work our communications team does, Seinfeld, and that time he was on MTV.
Why are people so afraid of clowns? How do you survive a shark attack? And is the world ready for a third Bill & Ted movie? Rosanne DeTorres of DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law joins us to talk about those and her life as a divorce and family lawyer on our latest episode of Other People's Business.
What's the earliest in the morning one of your friends could call just to say hi? Pete Dontas of Wells Fargo joins us to talk about that, the future of banking and the increasing tolerability of the Spice Girls on our latest episode of Other People's Business.
Jackie Lue Raia of Fairleigh Dickinson University joins us to chat about the circus, bull riding/fighting and some cool food tours you can go on.
Steve Reynolds drops into the show to talk about his return to Gibbons, art, avoiding Game of Thrones spoilers and his adventure in the Playboy Mansion.
Vinnie geeks out over the history of typography and Newark Trade with guest Robin Kantor as we talk about a Rocky Horror wedding, self-driving cars, The Simpsons and what you'd do if you won the lottery.
We invite one of our favorite guests, Laura Link of Archer Law, back to celebrate our 50th episode in style as we talk about office lottery pools, her adventures investigating #MeToo claims and the future of legal cannabis and the medical marijuana program in New Jersey... and what employers will and won't have to do to comply.
Kim Cowperthwait of our events department returns to the show to tell us about some awesome networking opportunities coming up, her subscription box addiction and what Nickelodeon slime tastes like. As a bonus, pay attention for details about how you can get $50 off the Women Business Leaders Forum just for listening to our show!
Straight from the ball pit at Villani Bus, Courtney Villani talks to us about running a family business and being a working mom... simultaneously.
We visit the Million Dollar Food Guys who talk to us about poser, wannabe chefs, what it takes to make it in the restaurant game and the point at which you have to slow down and dedicate less time to your business.
Whitney Lewis of our marketing department drops in to talk about the awesome work she and her department are doing, daylight savings time and the feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall.
We talk with Caryn Ross of SpectaBridge Solutions about the need for work/life/play balance and more adaptable GPS apps in our lives and complain about the way New Jersey is portrayed in television and movies.
OPB RETURNS!!! OK, we were only gone for the same amount of time as every other episode, but does that mean we're not allowed to get excited about it?? Does that mean we can't toss and turn all night on Tuesdays with anticipation for new episodes on Wednesday morning? (Because we do.) Anyway, today we're joined by Brad Muniz of SobelCo to talk about tax returns, office etiquette and all-you-can-eat buffets as we struggle to name successful movies about accounting.
Kate and Vinnie learn from Emeka Oguh of PeopleJoy that there are only three guarantees in this world: death, taxes and student loan payments, but employers can at least help their employees with the third.
We talk with forensic accountant Rebecca Fitzhugh of Sobel Co. about the salami scam from Office Space and Superman III... and other ways that people defraud their employer.
Ginny Marino, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ, drops by to share some Girl Scout cookies with us and talk about the Scouting experience, our favorite Disney songs, rogue wedding DJs and The X-Files.
In this episode we talk to Nicole Plath of Fortune Title about the ins and outs of property title insurance and why you should never eat unwashed fruit as she and Kate become best friends before your ears.
Kate, Vinnie and Fred Brody draw attention to the desperate need for technological bathroom innovation and explain why three year olds should never (or maybe should?) be given drum sets.
We grab Daniela Velez for an impromptu talk about networking tips, apps we can't live without and the blight on society that are Adam Sandler movies.
Vinnie, Kate and Republican Minority Leader of the NJ General Assembly Jon Bramnick decide that, together, they would last three days on a deserted island before succumbing to poison ivy, starvation and lobster bites.
It's Apple Jacks vs. Oreo O's as NJ 101.5 morning drive show host Bill Spadea joins us to critique our breakfast choices and defend the merits of white pizza.
It's Halloween again and Kate and Vinnie are joined by Lynn Donaldson to talk about bats, costumes and why you can't save Gotham City through economic development.
Kate gives Vinnie and returning special guest Rashaad Bajwa of Domain Computer Services an impossible choice to make between losing all of their photos or all of their money. Plus, how annoying is it when people send their kids into daycare sick?
We chat with Rebecca Perkins about local politics, the importance of sludge, and how not to stalk your favorite celebrity. Also, as a bonus, Vinnie will teach you how to win at Monopoly every time.
We learn all about becoming best-selling Amazon authors and get the inside scoop on a highbrow adult bookstore coming to New Jersey. Also, Kate gets an Enterprise-worth of Star Trek-related homework assignments.
Our very own Frank Robinson joins us to chat about what's new with our Government Affairs department, and shares some of his best stories from working in NJ politics. Also, we completely revolutionize war reenactments and debate whether or not Blackberries are ready for a comeback.
By overwhelming majority, we agree that dogs are better than cats in our latest episode featuring friend of the show Vicky White.
Raise the roof for our latest episode of Other People's Business where our very own Kim Cowperthwait joins us to talk music and our annual Women Business Leader's Forum. And, as a special treat for our listeners, those looking to attend the event might even find details for an exclusive discount during the show.
We nerd out like we've never nerded out before (which is saying something) over our favorite books and superhero movies with Michael Diamond of the Asbury Park Press. Should you see Avengers: Infinity War if you haven't seen any of the movies that came before it? Superman Returns vs. Man of Steel? Which X-Men movie is skippable? Is the plural of email emails (no, obviously not - Kate)? And just who owns Tillie the Clown? Listen and learn.
Well, we didn't think we'd make it, but here we are, because today is the one-year anniversary of our first episode! As a thank you to all our listeners who keep the show going, we thought we'd share a fun bonus feature, our original soundcheck. And, no worries, next week's episode will still air as scheduled.
We talk with Lou DeMartino of Pour & Pedal about his wine tour business as well as Philadelphia sports fans, amusement parks and the perils of time travel.
Special guests Chris Borden and Jeremy Perlman of Borden Perlman join us to talk about our crazy hobbies and the iNSAnitY that is the Thursday crossword puzzle.
If tuition were free what would you go back and study? We're joined by Angela Harrington of Berkeley College to discuss just that, along with ghost hunting, LinkedIn and naps.
We're joined by the Big Shot himself, Mike Luzio, to talk about, among other things, the Kate Conroy Facility for People Who Want to Get Ripped, a haven for those who want to get through their workouts without Resolutioners getting in their way.
Krishna Powell, of HR 4 Your Small Biz, drops in to talk about millennials in the workforce, helicopter parents and Twinkies.
Kate and Vinnie chat with NJBIA's very own President and CEO Michele Siekerka about pet photos, boardwalk games, dance competitions, and the coolest button on the Internet (excluding the one to subscribe to this show, of course).
SharpLink Staffing's Shari Hulitt tells us some of the funniest things she's seen on resumes, but also gives some pro tips to stand out from the crowd.
We talk to Laura Lampron of Nisivoccia about games, wine, Oprah and the many things Nisivoccia can do for your business.
We talk about what we're binge watching with returning special guest Daniela Velez, who also turns the tables and interviews us about what WE do at NJBIA. Yeah, we probably should have had that discussion 18 episodes ago, but you love us for our idiosyncrasies!
Who made mirrors and black cats the arbiters of bad luck? We talk about superstitions and the modern advancements in pizza with ProCat Distribution's Joanna Swank.
Given that it's the middle of February, we were probably supposed to talk about Valentine's Day, but this, instead, turned into more of a St. Patrick's Day-centric episode. Go to bed angry about it.
Did mankind peak at the bacon double cheeseburger? Is Buttercup a name befitting a princess? Kate and Vinnie are joined by our very own Daniela Velez to discuss these hard-hitting questions along with the Association's diversity efforts.
Tom Stockey from NJPAC joins us to talk about Legos, Super Bowl commercials and the mall, after we finish geeking out about the Center itself.
We bring in Lisa Criscuolo from our favorite magazine on Earth, New Jersey Business, to talk about New Year's Resolutions, cooking shows and creepy, crawly bugs.
We talk with special guest Christine Stearns of Gibbons PC about New Jersey politics, New Jersey drivers and New Jersey snow.
We talk about Hamilton. Well, technically, Kate and Cam Maio from NJM talk about Hamilton while Vinnie is shamed for not having an opinion about a show he hasn't seen. Because, apparently, that's ok. Is it though? In 2017, is it still ok to shame people about not having seen Hamilton? I mean, the tickets are, like, $800 and even if you had the money, they still sell out pretty quickly. I say no! Also, NJM didn't have a marketing department until Cam showed up a hundred years after it was founded? What?
Today only, get 100% off our free podcast for Black Friday! But seriously, Wayne Staub joins in to talk about Thanksgiving, spiders and some of the great programs NJBIA has to offer.
We talk about movies and all the things you never knew about surge protection with Jim Minadeo from Zero Surge.
It's Halloween (!!!) so Kate and Vinnie discuss werewolves, vampires, horror movies and trick or treating with Jodi Grinwald of Today is the Day.
We talk instant food and credit-card security with Angelo Mendola from Priority Payments Local.
Kate and Vinnie talk about Star Wars, Antarctica, the very best place in the world to get ice cream and NJBIA's Member Action Center with our very own Stefanie Riehl.
Kate & Vinnie talk with Rashaad Bajwa of Domain Computer Services about cyber security and how they wish they had more time for karaoke.
We ruin Gumby for everyone in a craaaaazy chat with employment lawyer Laura Link from Archer Law.
Kate and Vinnie talk about classy basketball programs and stolen hockey teams with Tom Phillips of Thomas Edison State University.