Business Forward (Audio)

Business Forward (Aired 11-16-25): Leadership, Accountability, Street Smarts & Entrepreneurial Growth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:41:01 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joseph Reyes sits down with entrepreneur and business consultant Darrell Steed to explore the real-world leadership skills that drive lasting business success.

Discover why street smarts can be just as valuable as formal education, how accountability transforms personal and professional growth, and why discipline often matters more than motivation. Darrell shares practical insights on building resilient teams, developing trust, creating momentum during difficult times, and leading with authenticity rather than perfection.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Adam Henry on Building a Compelling Workforce
(00:00:52) - Why is company culture important in today's job market?
(00:03:36) - CPA Network: Helping the Homeless
(00:05:39) - How Can Leaders Make Employees Feel Valued and Connect to the Mission
(00:07:20) - Paid time off for the mission
(00:09:19) - The Right People for the Right Jobs
(00:11:30) - Employee Culture
(00:13:08) - Business Forward on Non-Media Television
(00:14:00) - How to Turn Staffing Challenges Into Growth Opportunities
(00:18:15) - Teaching Staffing: What's the Attraction
(00:21:13) - How to Plan Ahead for a Hiring Crisis
(00:22:47) - How to Prepare for the Future of Staffing
(00:25:10) - How to Attract and Retain Great Talent Without Overspending
(00:26:57) - What Do You Do To Motivate a Hospice Nurse?
(00:34:05) - Top Executives: The World of Work
(00:34:37) - Business Forward on NOW Media Television
(00:35:56) - Hiring trends in the future of work
(00:39:46) - How to Prepare for the AI Era
(00:43:16) - What Do We Do to Prepare for the Next Generation of Workers?
(00:44:59) - Future Proofing Your Workforce
(00:46:54) - Business Forward

Business Forward (Aired 11-09-25): Company Culture, Employee Retention & Staffing Strategies for Business Growth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:40:56 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joseph Reyes sits down with Adam Henry, Vice President of The Amity Group, to discuss how business leaders can build stronger workplace cultures, improve employee retention, and navigate today’s staffing challenges.

Adam shares practical insights on why company culture has become a key competitive advantage, how small and mid-sized businesses can attract top talent without relying solely on higher salaries, and why mission driven leadership matters more than ever.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward
(00:01:02) - Are Street Smarts as Important as Education in Business?
(00:07:00) - Can Business Owners Use Their Life Stories as a Strength?
(00:11:15) - What's One Street Smart Principle Every Leader Should Know?
(00:12:42) - Back with Business Forward on NOW Media Television
(00:13:32) - Why Do Entrepreneurs Burn Out?
(00:19:10) - Stay Motivated: Discipline and Motivation
(00:21:36) - Small Wins
(00:22:42) - How to Stay Committed to Your Business
(00:24:34) - Business Forward
(00:25:03) - Ownership For Business Success
(00:26:45) - Stop Making Excuses for Business Owners
(00:28:40) - Expertise in Business Coaching
(00:32:59) - What Happens Inside a Company When the Leader Grows?
(00:35:53) - Take Control of Your Business Again
(00:36:52) - BUSINESS FORWARD on NOW Media Television
(00:37:44) - Building Strong Teams, Long Term Loyalty
(00:42:25) - What Kind of Leaders Are You Seeing?
(00:44:12) - How to Inspire Your Team

Business Forward (Aired 09-13-25): Employee Benefits, Executive Branding & Reputation Management for Business Growth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:07:02 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joseph Reyes explores powerful strategies that help organizations strengthen leadership, retain top talent, and build lasting business success.

First, financial expert Bob Nienaber discusses how employee benefits, executive compensation plans, retirement strategies, and financial wellness programs can reduce turnover, improve workplace culture, and support long-term organizational growth.

Then, internationally recognized executive branding expert Lesley Everett shares insights on authentic leadership, professional storytelling, personal branding, team culture, and the importance of building trust in today's workplace.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward
(00:01:14) - How Do Benefits Connect with Employee Wellbeing?
(00:09:24) - Mental Wellbeing in 401K Plans
(00:10:54) - Benefits Simplicity
(00:15:21) - Business Forward
(00:15:50) - Business Forward: Authentic Executive Brand
(00:16:44) - Why do so many people feel like they have to wear a mask
(00:20:00) - What is a team culture?
(00:23:44) - Is There a Difference Between Authenticity and Oversharing?
(00:27:22) - BUSINESS FORWARD
(00:28:02) - Why Storytelling is so important in Business
(00:32:46) - What is the biggest mistake made by a speaker?
(00:34:36) - How to Tell Your Story
(00:38:27) - Business Forward
(00:39:01) - Mismanaging Your Reputation in the Digital Age
(00:41:27) - Leadership Network: Social Media Decisions
(00:45:56) - The Secret to Fixing Your Reputation
(00:47:43) - Do You Need a PR Person to Deal with a PR Problem?
(00:48:59) - Leslie Jones on New TV Show
(00:49:46) - Business Forward: Taking Control of Your Reputation

Business Forward (Aired 09-06-25): Energy Security, Business Continuity & Power Backup Strategies for Growth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:35:47 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joe Reyes sits down with Andrew McKain, founder of McKain Power Systems, to discuss why energy security has become a critical business strategy in today's unpredictable environment. From hurricanes and power outages to rising energy costs and growing demand driven by AI and data centers, Andrew explains how businesses can protect operations, reduce downtime, and maintain customer trust.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward
(00:01:08) - Power Outages: How to Store Power?
(00:05:15) - Small Business Owners: Hurricane Preparedness
(00:12:18) - BUSINESS FORWARD on NOW Media TV
(00:13:12) - Businesses Should Prioritize Energy Security
(00:16:40) - Solar power costs for small business. What can a small company,
(00:23:37) - Business Forward: How to Balance Energy Costs and Growth
(00:25:31) - Energy costs in Houston
(00:26:37) - Power generators now available as backup power for Houston businesses
(00:29:20) - Solar and Generating: Do Small Businesses Need Solar?
(00:34:42) - Tips for lowering your energy bill
(00:37:15) - Business Forward
(00:37:50) - Business Forward
(00:38:31) - Why reliability is just as important as price in today's market
(00:41:37) - Critical infrastructures that cannot afford downtime
(00:47:50) - Businesses Need Solar Backup

Business Forward (Aired 08-16-25): From Tax Panic to Profit: Year-Round Strategies for Business Success

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:23:46 +0000

On this episode of Business Forward, host Joe Reyes sits down with accounting and tax expert Thembi L. Mlalazi to discuss the financial habits that help businesses stay compliant, reduce tax stress, and build long-term success.

Learn why year-round tax planning is more effective than last-minute filing, how business owners can avoid costly mistakes, and the importance of keeping personal and business finances separate.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward: Year End Tax Preparing
(00:01:18) - Why Tax Work is so costly and stressful?
(00:05:17) - How to Track Mileage in 2017
(00:06:48) - Does Working With a CPA Make Tax Season Easier?
(00:08:53) - How to Automate Your Financial Reports
(00:11:41) - Business Forward
(00:12:39) - Why Mixing Business and Personal Money Is Terrible for Tax and
(00:15:25) - Piercing the Corporate Veil
(00:18:57) - How to Keep Your Business Organized
(00:24:20) - The IRS Audit: What to Do About It
(00:25:14) - Do Business Owners Need to Prepare for an Audit?
(00:30:57) - Risk of an IRS Tax Audit
(00:35:53) - IRS Letter for Tax Season 2019
(00:37:28) - Return to Business Forward on NOW Media Television
(00:39:04) - Proactive Tax Planning
(00:45:27) - Have you reviewed your tax strategies regularly?
(00:47:58) - Tambi Patel on Tax and Accounting

Business Forward (Aired 08-02-25): What Happens to Your Business If You're Gone Tomorrow? Trusts, Probate & Legacy Planning

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:10:37 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joe Reyes welcomes estate planning attorney Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, founder of Life Law Planning, for an essential conversation about protecting your family, business, and financial legacy.

Alina explains why every business owner, entrepreneur, and parent should have a clear estate plan in place before unexpected life events occur. She breaks down the differences between wills and trusts, how to avoid probate, the benefits of revocable and irrevocable trusts, and why proper succession planning is critical for business continuity.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward
(00:00:43) - What Should Business Owners Do to Prepare for Their Death?
(00:03:03) - What Stopping a Business Owner From Starting a LLC
(00:05:57) - Exploring Succession Plan for Business Owners
(00:15:09) - Business Forward
(00:16:55) - Reversible vs. Revocable Trust: The Difference
(00:24:38) - Trust and Probate
(00:30:57) - What Probate Is
(00:35:59) - Florida probate: Do you need a will in Florida?
(00:42:18) - The Probate of a Homemade Will
(00:43:46) - Business Forward
(00:44:14) - Back to Business Forward
(00:45:37) - Contested Will in Florida
(00:53:02) - Joe Race

Business Forward (Aired 07-18-25): Networking for Business Growth, ROI Strategies & Professional Relationshi

Juan D Guevara Torres — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:10:40 +0000

In this episode of Business Forward, host Joe Reyes welcomes networking expert, marketing strategist, and business consultant Emily Galindo for an in-depth discussion on how effective networking can accelerate business growth, increase revenue, and create lasting professional opportunities.

Emily shares proven strategies for overcoming the fear of networking, building confidence in professional settings, selecting the right networking groups, and creating meaningful business relationships that generate referrals and long-term success.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Fear of Networking
(00:00:55) - Getting Out of the Networking Trap
(00:05:10) - How to Network Like a Pro
(00:08:19) - How to Lead a Networking Event
(00:15:57) - Choosing the Right Networking Group
(00:22:05) - Network in Action: A Global Organization
(00:26:46) - Anything else you want to tell us about networking? These closing sessions, seconds
(00:27:28) - Business Forward
(00:28:08) - NeuroNeuro Networking Group
(00:34:23) - How to Improve Yourself in a Group
(00:40:07) - The Fear of Networking
(00:44:59) - Is Community Networking Necessary?
(00:47:07) - NIA Houston: How to Network effectively

Business Forward (Aired 11-01-25) The Power of Authentic Branding: Javier Morales on Storytelling, Purpose, and Connection

Juan D Guevara Torres — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:16:42 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Business Forward, host Joe Reyes sits down with branding strategist Javier Morales to explore how authenticity and storytelling shape brands that truly connect with people.Javier shares how purpose-driven branding goes beyond logos and slogans it’s about clarity, emotion, and consistency. Drawing from his experience working with emerging and established businesses, he explains how to build a narrative that attracts loyal customers and reflects real company values.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Business Forward: People Problems
(00:01:25) - The Challenges of Managing People
(00:03:14) - What is Emotional Intelligence?
(00:06:04) - What simple systems can A business owner or leader create to help create
(00:08:45) - Restoring Trust in the Employee
(00:12:18) - What's One Mindset Shift Leaders Need to Make to Become Better
(00:13:45) - Back with Business Forward on NOW Media Television
(00:14:33) - Why Conflict Is Involve in Every Workplace
(00:16:07) - How to Step In and Resolve Conflict in the Company
(00:21:28) - WSJDLive: Turning Conflict Into Collaboration
(00:24:17) - Lead with Empathy
(00:25:25) - Why Leading With Empathy
(00:30:28) - How to Manage Empathy While Setting Boundaries
(00:34:24) - What Does True Leadership Look Like in Business?
(00:36:06) - Back to Business Forward on Non-Media Television
(00:37:01) - Why Leadership Development is So Important in Small Companies
(00:40:56) - How to Identify and Grow Future Leaders
(00:41:51) - Have I worked with a lot of accountants in my 20 years
(00:43:25) - How to Delegate in a Professional Organization
(00:45:00) - How MENTOR and REVERSE MATERIAL shape better
(00:46:08) - What does a company look like when the leadership is shared and not