Past Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
A Culture of Yes – Mike Gill
Mike extolls the virtues of a “culture of yes” and the importance of attitude and gratitude, using Maryland’s business climate under Governor Hogan as one example.
Episode 2
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – Cherissa Jackson
Duane interviews Cherissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer at AMVETS and Founder of Project Give Hope. Previously, she survived three (3) combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, leading to a total of 23 years of active-duty military service, including 10 years as a nurse in the US Air Force. Cherissa discusses her passion for eliminating the stigma surrounding PTSD and encourages anyone who is struggling to reach out for assistance.
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Episode 3
Business Deals and M&A: How COVID-19 Has Changed The Process – Paul Skalny
In episode three of The Point, Duane interviews Paul Skalny, an Attorney and Managing Director at Davis, Agnor, Rapaport and Skalny, LLC. Paul discusses the effect that COVID-19 has had on the structure of businesses, including those looking to acquire new businesses and how those deals will look different moving forward in a time of crisis.
Episode 4
Considering Family Law in a Time of Crisis – Harry Siegel
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Harry Siegel, a Family Law Attorney at SIEGELLAW. Harry discusses family law considerations during the pandemic – from divorce and parenting tips to navigating custody & visitation minefields.
Episode 5
The Importance of Communication: Keeping Businesses On Track During COVID-19 – Kelly Mitchell
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Kelly Mitchell, Founder and Principal of impactHR. Kelly describes the difficulties employers have encountered during this crisis and discusses how imperative communication is between an employer and their employees.
Episode 6
Community Colleges: Working With Local Businesses to Aid Communities
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Dr. Kate Hetherington, the President of Howard Community College (HCC). Dr. Hetherington discusses the many advantages a community college offers, especially in a turbulent time such as this one.
Episode 7
A Human Crisis: Handling COVID-19 and Local Businesses with Care
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Mary Ann Scully, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Howard Bank. Mary Ann discusses the far-reaching economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis and how beneficial it is to assist clients and local businesses with a human approach.
Episode 8
Thoughts on Business in Baltimore City: A Local Businesses Perspective
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Jay Steinmetz, CEO of Barcoding, Inc. Jay describes two important talking points when discussing how to improve Baltimore City’s economic situation, beginning with the complications that come with high property taxes.
Episode 9
Staying an Efficient Business During a Pandemic
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Mark Cissell, CEO and President of KatzAbosch. Mark elaborates on what he believes businesses should be doing in the midst of a pandemic to get their important messages across.
Episode 10
Strategy as a Key Player in Office Space Design
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Kelly Ennis, founder and managing principal of The Verve Partnership. Kelly articulates how important a fully rounded strategy is when thinking of office space design and real estate, especially when considering wellness, health, and safety.
Episode 11
Keeping Assisted Living Safe and Concern-Free During COVID-19
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Victoria Sessler, founder and owner of Kenwood Care Assisted Living. Victoria details how they have managed to keep COVID-19 at bay, discussing the many lengths that Kenwood has gone to as a facility to keep their residents and caregivers safe.
Episode 12
Media Buying During a Pandemic
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Janet Casey, founder of Marketing Doctor in Massachusetts. Janet discusses the changes in media buying during COVID-19 and the sudden, massive demand for television and traditional media.
Episode 13
The Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Businesses: What’s Next?
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Phil Croskey, CEO and Co-Founder of MD Energy Advisors. Phil discusses the somber truth of COVID-19 and how it has exasperated the financial fragility of minority businesses. He then talks about how to move forward and help these businesses prosper.
Episode 14
A Young Entrepreneurial Spirit
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews 11-year-old Adajah Scott, a young entrepreneur and owner of DejaVu Candy. She discusses her passion for her growing business as well as the many exciting opportunities ahead.
Episode 15
Providing Important Health Services to the Community
In this episode of The Point, Duane interviews Dr. Pascal Crosley, a board certified emergency physician and owner of Quality First Urgent Care. Dr. Crosley discusses how his facilities were testing acute cases, including ill frontline workers and healthcare workers while other sites were not. He stresses the importance of getting back to normal as safely as possible, which takes work and careful preparation.
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