Keeping Businesses Connected: Edwin Archer on Network Infrastructure, Rapid Response & Building Arch Enterprise

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Rene Beach, President of Focus People, an Atlanta-based staffing agency. Rene discusses Focus People’s specialization in government and mid-market private sector staffing, including serving as a major workforce provider for the State of Georgia. She shares advice for job seekers on tailoring resumes and making personal […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Randall Avery, owner of Deasil Wealth Management. Randall shares his journey from corporate finance to personal financial planning, focusing on retirement-minded individuals and service-based business owners. He highlights common financial mistakes entrepreneurs make, including underpricing services and neglecting profit margins. Randall emphasizes the importance of tracking […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Chuck Butler, founder of Dalton Distillery and Responsibly Brands. Chuck shares how he launched his distillery in 2013 while working in law enforcement, driven by a desire for more family time. He discusses pivoting from moonshine to vodka, navigating Georgia’s three-tier distribution system, and winning […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Edwin Archer, CEO of Arch Enterprise, about building a network infrastructure support company that keeps businesses operational when critical systems fail. Edwin shares his journey from Jamaica’s telecommunications industry to launching his own business in Atlanta, servicing ATMs, POS systems, fiber networks, and data […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Murray Dabby and Lesly Fredman with Curtain Up, Anxiety Down, an improv-based program designed to help people with social anxiety. They explain how structured improv exercises—combined with reflection and therapeutic support—help participants reduce fear, build confidence, and improve real-world social skills. Their 12-week classes focus […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor interviews Josh Friedensohn, co-owner of Greenleaf Management. Josh shares how he and partner Dave Codrea built a real estate investment company focused on acquiring and revitalizing distressed properties across Atlanta and the Southeast. Starting during the Great Recession, they capitalized on undervalued properties, renovating them […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee speaks with entrepreneur Charlie Ebersol about his journey building Infinite Athlete, a sports data synchronization company recently acquired by Exos. Charlie explains how the technology unifies disparate data sources across major leagues like the NFL and Premier League, with plans to expand into healthcare and fitness. The […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Richard Shaaya, CEO of Sigma Automate. Richard discusses his IT infrastructure background and how it inspired him to create a no-code, AI-enabled automation platform designed for enterprise IT teams. Sigma Automate simplifies complex tasks like patch management, system migration, and VDI management, eliminating costly manual processes. […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Jason Lockhart, co-owner and TV/film division head of Atlanta Models and Talent (AMT). Jason shares his eight-and-a-half-year journey to ownership, emphasizing patience, persistence, and positivity. He discusses Atlanta’s thriving entertainment industry, highlighting strong studio infrastructure, Georgia’s tax incentives, and growing independent productions. Jason also addresses emerging […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Cynthia Washington, owner of Sprolls, a unique dessert business based on a 40-year-old family recipe. Cynthia transformed her grandmother’s sweet potato filling into a creative dessert by wrapping it in spring rolls, adding a special glaze and icing. After retiring, she launched the business […]