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#34 Money Matters: Protecting Your Business From Financial Risks

We’re thrilled to welcome back retired commercial banker, Cynthia Weiss, for a candid and insightful discussion about protecting your business from fraud. Cynthia shares five key practices that every small business owner should implement to safeguard their company, including tips on handling vendors, monitoring cash flow, and establishing clear financial controls. We explore real-life examples of fraud, from fake vendors to internal embezzlement, and provide actionable advice on how to prevent these situations from happening to you.

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#37 From Survivor to Founder: Nelcy Baltz’s Journey with Believe Cancer Foundation

Host Nicole Alicea sits down with Nelcy Baltz, a community leader, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor turned nonprofit founder. Nelcy shares her powerful journey—from a shocking breast cancer diagnosis to founding Believe Cancer Foundation (believecf.org), a nonprofit that provides emotional and physical support to cancer patients and caregivers. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Nelcy’s personal story of resilience, motherhood, and silent strength during treatment. How comfort items like mastectomy pillows, chemo gloves, seatbelt cushions, and lift chairs make a world of difference. The power of support groups, arts and crafts therapy, and clean-energy workshops in the healing process. Her vision to build a welcoming, cozy healing space—not a sterile clinic—for patients to feel loved and supported. How Nelcy mobilized her network, activated servant leadership, and brought her vision to life as a fully registered 501(c)(3). This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by cancer, caregivers seeking resources, and those interested in

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#3 Why Most Family Businesses Fail—And How This One Didn’t

What does it take to build a business that not only survives—but thrives—for over 65 years? In this episode, Nicole Alicea sits down with Anthony Perrone, CEO of Pin Chasers, a family-owned business that has successfully adapted through decades of economic shifts, cultural change, and evolving consumer behavior. From his father starting as a teenager cleaning ashtrays to eventually owning the business, this is a real story of grit, reinvention, and long-term thinking. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Pin Chasers evolved from a traditional bowling alley into a modern entertainment brand • The mindset required to lead a multi-generational family business • How to overcome negative industry stereotypes through branding and experience • Why reinvesting in your business is critical to long-term success • How customer experience—not just product—drives growth • What it takes to stay relevant in a 100-year-old industry If you’re building a business for the long game, this

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