Between 2 Trains: A Podcast: Recent Episodes
Van Pappas
If you have old 401K or retirement accounts you are not paying attention to, we discuss what you need to do.
Is your liability insurance up to date? Allison Baines of Circle285 Insurance is on this episode of MOM.
We started a new social media streaming show called Mind Over Money. You can listen to the audio version here or if you want to see the original videos, they are on both LinkedIn and Facebook.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanpappas/recent-activity/events/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094570412415&sk=videos
Laura Hamm, Founder and Owner of Balance Dance located at 3308 Laventure Drive #170, Chamblee, GA 30341 talks with Eric and Van about the business she started this past year. https://balanceatl.com/
Have you ever wondered how a business is able to take your credit card and get paid? Chad Long of Kore Payments breaks it down for us and shares some of the latest technologies coming to payment processing.
In this episode of Between 2 Trains, Adam Slutzky of Slutsky Realty Group shares what's happening in the Atlanta commercial real estate world.
Preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and changing lives since 1903, welcome our latest guest Patrick McNulty, the CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia.
Meet Melissa Anthony, the founder of What Just Happened Sports. She wants to keep you informed about the world of sports, with a special emphasis on making sure that women are “in the game.'
Meet David Gore of HealthMarkets who shares what's happening in healthcare today for individuals and business owners.
Raise your glasses and get ready for something new Atlanta. In this episode, we sit down with Alicia and Cory from Tippy Tap, a mobile bar service that turns your next party into an experience.
Meet Ravi Kahan, the owner of Imagine Coworking, the new private offices and flexible coworking space in Chamblee.
For most of us, time is valuable. When buying a car, hours of our time are wasted finding and researching the car purchase. In this episode we meet Andrew Katz of Anything Automotive, whose business it is to help make the car buying process easier.
https://www.anythingautomotive.net/
Local Dunwoody High graduate Marty Hill, the owner of Sweet Science Fitness Boxing joins B2T to talk about how his fitness program using boxing principles can help all ages. We learn about 60+ year old Mary Hamilton who lost over 50 lbs going to his program. And Eric and Van talk about how much money it would take for them to get in the ring against Mike Tyson.
https://www.sweetsciencefitness.com/
Jan Christiansen and Beth Ready from the Georgia Coalition Agains Domestic Violence join Eric and Van for a discussion about what we can all do to solve this old problem.
https://gcadv.org/
Athens Pizza House owner Sandy Papadopoulos is coming to Chamblee with a new concept called Karv Kitchen. Opening in early 2021 in the Parkview complex, Sandy tells us about the menu and what it's like to be a restaurateur during a pandemic.
https://www.facebook.com/wekarv
Gerald Evans is running for Doraville City Council in a special election to replace a vacant seat. We talk with Gerald about Doraville, Chamblee and his expertise as a real estate agent.
If you have school age kids, you probably have seen Kristin Boyer's work on school photos. We learn all about owning a photography business from Kristin, and how little she knows about flashers in our Can You ACE It game.
https://www.kboyerphotography.com/
Forward Push is a marketing agency on Peachtree Rd in downtown Chamblee. We talk with owner Marc Apple about what small business owners need to focus on with their marketing. And we learn how much Marc knows about Chamblee in our Can You ACE It game.
https://forwardpush.com/
Diana Cole is the owner of the Sandy Spring-Dunwoody-Chamblee Macaroni Kid. An online site that lists all the area events, plus much more. Diana gives us the low down on how Macaroni Kid works and her duaghter joins in for the Can You ACE it game.
https://sandysprings.macaronikid.com/
Plants, Plants, Plants. On this episode of B2T, we meet local business owner Mario Cambardella of ServeScape. We talk about both plant and baby nurseries.
https://servescape.net/
It may not be a sexy business, but Pat and Tracie are keeping us cool in this hot summer. Listen as we learn about how to save money with our heating and air bills, and where the next wave of jobs are for the youth of the country.
https://www.fulbro.com/
Howard Berk and Todd Pittard may be two fun guys, but all day long they deal with Fungi. We talk to Howard about their mushroom business and what it means to flush a log.
https://2funguys.com/
Matt Weber and Justin Dike, are just two regular guys in Dunwoody. But they have created a brand that the City of Dunwoody has rallied behind. Blogs, Facebook Groups and an awesome Podcast to talk about all things Dunwoody.
Is it a Distillery? Is it an Art Exhibition? Seth Watson, owner of the Distillery of Modern Art, fills B2T in on his own art creation in downtown Chamblee.
Have you ever driven over a bridge and wonder if it is structurally sound. Will it hold up my car, or is this the day it falls. Well Peter Vanderzee, CEO of Lifespan Technologies, right here in DeKalb county, talks with us about all things bridges. Special thanks to our continuing sponsor The Chamblee ACE Hardware.
With the shelter in place order still in place, we turned to Zoom to interview our guest Aaron Chausmer, lawyer and candidate for DeKalb Superior Court Judge.
Is it the food, is it the beer? Hopstix was Chamblee's first brewpub. Owner and Brewmaster Andy Tan invites us to his business to talk about what Asian Fusion is and how his dream of brewing beer at home turned into a number one destination.
Have you ever wondered about how Georgia has become a top state for film production, or how DeKalb County attracts big Marvel films like Avengers: End Game. Well on this episode of B2T we hear from Andrew Greenberg, the Chairman of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission. And as always thanks to The Chamblee ACE Hardware for their support of this podcast.
Buford Highway is known for its cultural diversity. In 2015 the We Love BuHi organization began to celebrate and tell the story of the community that runs thru Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville. The executive director for We Love BuHi, Lily Pabian sits down with B2T to educate us on the organization.
https://www.welovebuhi.org/
We all know the commercials. Jake from State Farm, the helpful khaki wearing guy taking a customer phone call late at night. In this episode of B2T we have the real life Jake from State Farm on the show. Jake fills us in on all things State Farm and we learn during our "Can you ACE it" game that The Chamblee ACE Hardware does more than just help us fix our homes, they help our kids win first place in a school History project.
B2T is now two years old. For our anniversary episode, we bring back our very first 2 guests. Kim Fredrickson of Hello Gorgeous and Cherri McCallister of Breathe Yoga. We revisit with them and ask what's been going on for the last 2 years. And they do a great job with the "Can You ACE it Game", brought to you by The Chamblee ACE Hardware.
Beth Schmehling and Meagan Chong from the Elaine Clark Center on Peachtree Blvd. talk about their 50 year old organization and the great work the center does for those with disabilities. https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/
As Eric and I take a short holiday break from interviewing entrepreneurs, we decided to bring you an episode from our brother podcasters in Dunwoody on the What's Up Dunwoody show. The WUP Podcast is one that should be in your podcast playlist rotation. I highly recommend it. https://whatsupdunwoody.com/
If you are ready to get cold, then this is the episode for you. Owner, Tribble Reese gives us an education on the benefits of Cryo-Therapy. Listen in to see how he does on our "Can you ACE it" game, brought to you by the Chamblee ACE Hardware. And also check out this cool (not cold) video on the build out of the CryoChamber. http://bit.ly/2RUSZTH
Chase Medlin owner of Contrast Artisan Ales, a brewery in downtown Chamblee is this episode's guest entrepreneur. We talk beer, we drink beer and we have fun with our "Can You ACE it game".
Chamblee has a new fast casual food location. On this episode Bobby Bryde talks to us about why they came to Chamblee.
And check out our new sponsor the Chamblee ACE Hardware in our new B2T game starting at minute 20:16.
Go Sports located in Chamblee is a business that promotes adult Kickball and other sports, but does it with a social twist. Check out our interview with one of the founders Jeff Kassen.
http://gokickball.com/
Jim Demetry and Aurora Santana from the Chamblee Chamber of Commerce discuss the value and role of the Chamber to the community.
http://chambleechamber.org/
Alyssa Fagien is the founder of Atlys Media, a growing boutique social media agency based in Atlanta. She is also the founder of ATL Bucket List, a popular Instagram account highlighting the best of Atlanta, which has more than 200K followers. Through her work with both businesses, she has a unique perspective on both social media and influencer marketing.
https://www.atlysmedia.com/
This week in B2T we spend time interviewing each of the candidates for Chamblee City Council. Each interview is in a separate audio file and you can listen to each of them below.
Tom Hogan is the current District 3 Chamblee Council representive and is up for re-election in the 2019 Chamblee City Council elections.
Darron Kusman is the current At-Large Chamblee Council representive and is up for re-election in the 2019 Chamblee City Council elections.
Shaun Lewis is a candidate for the District 2 seat in the 2019 Chamblee City Council election.
Karen Lupton is a candidate for the District 3 seat in the 2019 Chamblee City Council election.
Leslie Robson is the current District 2 Chamblee Council representive and is up for re-election in the 2019 Chamblee City Council elections.
Stephan Watson is a candidate for the At-Large seat in the 2019 Chamblee City Council election.
The local coffee house might be one of the most important shops in a community. It stands as a place to meet friends or for business. Or just to get a good cup of coffee. Dr Rachel Weimer co-hosts the discussion with the owners of Moonbird Coffee.
https://www.moonbirdcoffee.com/
Local entrepreneur, Lawyer, and Mayor of Brookhaven John Ernst is on this episode of B2T. We spend some time talking about the legal profession and a lot of time on the challenges of being both a small business owner and a politician.
https://www.ernstlegal.com/
With Chamblee's growth, more new businesses have a desire to located in the city. Brittany Schmid and Katy Doar, plan to open a fun place to bring your 0-3 year old child. The Bunny Hive will bring a type of business that is lacking in Chamblee. Listen to this episode of B2T to get an exclusive first opportunity at a special discounted price; and hear about Brittany and Katy's new business.
This episode Co-Hosts David Carter and Dr. Rachel Weimer join B2T to talk about marketing and branding and they bring special guest Jena Dunham of Black Bear Design. This is not your 1960s Mad Men marketing firm. Black Bear helps all sizes of businesses craft both digital and print marketing campaigns. Tune in to hear Jena's thoughts on the marketing of Chamblee.
From home business to retail store front, Lisa Hladish started a thriving paper business. Wedding invitations, business cards and more. Lisa tells us how she is a tom boy in a very girly business.
https://www.paper-daisies.com/
Those of you with daughters are going to want to have them listen to this episode. Malory Atkinson sits down with us to talk about this 100% woman owned business in the male dominated field of structural engineering.
https://shearstructural.com/
Having known Jason Ianitello for over 35 years, I enjoyed getting a chance to discuss his Chamblee Closet business. Listen as co-host Eric Maust and I learn about this exciting husband-wife entrepreneur team. We get all the ins and outs of closets and more. https://www.closetdesignsandmore.com/
Jason Colleran is a true Chamblee sucess story. He has transform an old warehouse space into an Elite fitness center, hence the name Elite Edge Fitness. Seven years ago, he started this business to not only help the athlete, but the regular Joe that wants to improve their fitness in a different way than the standard gym. But this Chamblee gym also attracts greats like Charles Barkley and Matt Ryan. Hear Jason's story on this episode of B2T.
https://www.facebook.com/EliteEdgeAtl/
After working for corporate America, Jason Buxton decided the entrepreneur life was for him. Hand & Stone is an upscale massage center, located in the Preachtree Crossing Whole Foods shopping strip. In this episode, we hear about one of the challenges with this center and we learn a new way to finance you new start up.
https://www.facebook.com/handandstonechamblee/
DexaFit Atlanta offers the most strategic, results-driven health and fitness testing system available. We make it simple, affordable and convenient for customers to access cutting-edge medical-grade diagnostic technologies considered the “gold standard” by medicine, research and professional sports labs.
https://www.dexafit.com/locations/georgia/atlanta
The tagline reads "Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks", and this Chamblee entrepreneur might be the most helpful of all. This episode of B2T, we sit down on location with Brian Fisk and talk about why Chamblee Plaza might be on a come back.
https://www.facebook.com/ChambleeAce/
Robert is an award-winning, innovation speaker, direct response copywriter and storyteller who delights and inspires all audiences. Listen as he delights Between2Trains.
Steven Tomlinson and Dave Hollister join us to talk about the commercial cleaning business. You can reach out to them at https://l7fs.com/
Common Good Strategies is a media and marketing consultant group that helps you grow your brand. Grant Yarbrough tells us about branding and what we should do with our LinkedIn pages. Learn more about them at https://www.commongoodstrategies.com/
This episode we bring you Kevin Edwards and Amy Granelli from Eberly and Associates. Eberly handles all facets of the civil-site commercial project through concept, design and construction. https://www.eberly.net/
The new trend these days with kids sports is to take training/improvement classes to up your game. Lee Miller figured out over a decade ago, that he had skills to teach basketball. Now he has opened his own facility in Chamblee called Elite Hoops. I'm joined this episode by Notre Dame Football great Eric Maust, who co-hosts this exciting interview with Lee. https://www.elitehoopsbasketball.com/
As a new mom Liz struggled to figure out her identity. What stemmed from it was her inner entrepreneurial spirit. Now she helps other moms with her Blog, Podcast and line of CBD Supplements. B2T starts the new year off with Liz Carlile of Motherhood Unstressed. You can visit her website at: https://www.motherhoodunstressed.com/
Want to start an online retail business? In this B2T, Cordelia Blake owner of Scanner Society says "A business partnership is like a marriage. You have to date first to make sure it is a good fit." https://www.scannersociety.com/
In this episode of B2T, learn about how Holland Muscio went from running her business out of her home to making the leap to a warehouse space in downtown Chamblee.
http://balloonacyatlanta.com/
Entrepreneur Tom Brown has been working at a Mad Italian all his adult life. B2T brings you his story of going from employee to owner. We talk with Tom and his store manager Shannon Mothershed. Tom gets emotional as we talk about the ups and downs of the food service industry and Mad Italian's challenges in 2008.
Have you heard of the skin product called DermaGlove? Did you know it was based right here in Brookhaven, GA.? Check out this episode of B2T where we meet the founder Lisa Levison.
In this episode hear from seasoned entrepreneur Stephanie Bramble of Dutchmans. https://www.dutchmansdesigns.com/
5490 Peachtree Road in Chamblee (Atlanta), Georgia, 30341 Phone: 470 545 9095
Dr Rachel Weimer opened her chiropractic office in Chamblee 6 months ago and is already a staple in the community. Hear what it is like to open a business from scratch. https://www.atlantarestorationchiropractic.com/
Dimitri Kellner of Creative Stone educates Between2Trains on how the stone industry works. Listen as he teaches us about the countertops in our homes and how all the tariff talk is affecting the prices of your next kitchen remodel. http://creativestoneatlanta.com/
This episode we will hear from the owner of 3411 Coworking the premier office space for entreprenuers. Now one year in business, Marguarette Diep tells her story to Between2Trains host Van Pappas and special guest Co-Host David Carter.
https://www.3411coworking.com/
From an idea of a Bridal store to a thriving monopoly of businesses Carrie Huyett talks to B2T about her 3 companies on Broad Street in Downtown Chamblee.
https://www.factoryatlanta.events/ Regina Weir tells B2T about her start up event space business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-weir-7aa811b/
Kathy Kinev of Jewel Creations teaches B2T about the jewelry design business and what people should do with the jewelry you inherit when a loved one passes. jewelcreations.com/
Andy Lasky and Taylor Smith are in the business or revitalizing properties in Downtown Chamblee. We talk about their cool restaurant on Peachtree and the property they are hoping to bring a brewery to.
Bank tell B2T about their involvement with the Chamblee Town Center project. https://piedmont.bank/
Lindsey Cambardella is the new CEO of Translation Station located at: 3460 Chamblee Dunwoody Way, Chamblee, GA 30341. Between2Trains talks with Lindsey about her women entrepreneur group call The Village. translationstation.com/
Between2Trains gets the exclusive product promo in this great episode with Jeff Hill and Greg Burke from Remote Home Check. https://www.remotehomecheck.com/
Jan Levie of Handy Entertainment, best-known for Chocolate LipsReadings and Zoltar Fortune Teller Booth. handyentertainment.xyz/
IDEA Gallery is the brain child of entrepreneur Amy Spanier. Learn about this great business on Peachtree Rd in Chamblee. ideagallerychamblee.com/
Entrepreneur/Partner Robert Pond sits down with Between2Trains to discuss the Metro Atlanta real estate scene and some hot projects in the City of Chamblee. http://www.perimetercre.com/
Entrepreneur Dr. Miriam Croft tells us about her wellness facility Hands on Wellness located on Pierce Dr in Chamblee
https://www.howchiropractic.com/
Entrepreneur Pam Kachmar started the Caboose 9 years ago during the recession. Today, her train themed ice cream shop is a city landmark. Learn about her story on this episode of B2T. When you are done listening, give Pam a Like on the Caboose Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/FrostyCaboose/
Entrepreneur Cherri McCallister talks to us about Breathe Yoga located in downtown Chamblee across from the Marta station.
https://www.breatheyogastudioatlanta.com/
Join us as we talk to entrepreneur Kim Fredrickson about her business Hello Gorgeous Boutique and Cafe. Starting its 4 year at 3400 Malone Drive Chamblee, GA 30341
http://www.hellogorgeousboutiqueandcafe.com/