Almost everything these days is done digitally, which means speed and convenience to everyone. But along with its many benefits comes heightened awareness when it comes to data security. With scammers, phishers, and cyber attackers lurking out

New IRS Policies And Rules For R&D Tax Credit With Brad Poris

Nov 19th, 2021 28m 52s

It is projected that we are about to enter an era of enforcement marked by more stringent enforcement of tax policy, which will raise the bar for small businesses seeking to claim the R&D tax credit. On today’s show, Michael Garofalo sits down

Doubleheader: Benefits Advisor And Insurance Counselor Talk Short- And Long-Term Disability Insurance With Carolin Mohrmann And Don Badgley

Nov 3rd, 2021 29m 53s

Many people live paycheck to paycheck, but with disability insurance, you'll have no money issues during accidents. Michael Garofalo welcomes Carolin Mohrmann, a Benefits Advisor at Aflac, and Don Badgley, an Insurance Counselor at Northwestern

Is A 930 Plan The Right Tool For You? With Chuck Omphalius

Oct 15th, 2021 48m 51s

Life is made up of choices. In every aspect of it, you have to know how to deal with certain situations. In addition, you have to be equipped with the tools you need to keep moving forward. Chuck Omphalius of Max It Out (MIO) Retirement discuss

Former Advisor Host Returns With An Update With Brian Powers

Oct 1st, 2021 19m 19s

Did you miss the Former Advisor Host, Brian Powers? This is your lucky episode! Today, Brian returns with a massive update on his new role. For those who don't know Brian, he's the Former Vice President of Business Development Marketing at JGS,

Johnson Sisters Grow SERVPRO Franchise In Orange County With Brittany Johnson And Laura Johnson

Sep 10th, 2021 25m 31s

Brittany Johnson and Laura Johnson aren't afraid of dirty work as long as it means that they get to grow their business. Their normal business operation, based in Middletown, New York, focuses on fire and water remediation - but COVID-19 added

Matthew Holland On Cost-Saving Energy Options For Your Business

Aug 23rd, 2021 28m 15s

When cutting costs, people usually don't think of utilities since it is the lifeblood of any establishment. But what if there was a way for you to save money for your business just by looking into your energy consumption? Today's guest Matthew

Is A Professional Employer Organization Right For Your Business? With Tom Lemmey And Brian Kennedy

Aug 10th, 2021 17m 49s

You have to be prepared for the moment 100% of the businesses start to reopen. You have to be there right out of the gate, but how can you do that if you keep worrying about the smaller tasks? If you want to grow, you need your full attention o

Building Resiliency To Convert Stress To Success With Prash Kotecha

Jul 30th, 2021 27m 34s

Just because you're working from home doesn't mean you can't get stressed. Everyone gets stressed. Some people are so used to being stressed that they don't even know that they are. Join your host, Brian Power, and his guest, Prash Kotecha, on

Business Operations: How To Prevent Breakdowns From Happening With Colin Clayton

Jul 21st, 2021 22m 23s

The after-effects of COVID-19 for business operations are far-fetching. Without discipline, you’ll have to deal with massive breakdowns. Brian Power’s guest in this episode is Colin Clayton, Business Development Executive at Staples Advantage.

Workplace Efficiency And Technology With Andrew Cohen At EVOKE

Jul 9th, 2021 34m 10s

Many small businesses these days don't have the resources to increase efficiency and mitigate costs. This hinders them from moving forward and growing because of how much time they are spending on things that can be automated. This is where the

What You Need To Know About Property Tax Assessments With Karen Hagstrom

May 6th, 2021 23m 50s

Doing property tax assessments is one crucial area of real estate to determine where your money is going and what it means to you in the future. Since this is quite a complicated process, seeking professional help is never a bad idea. Brian Pow

Jim Blair And Marc Kiner On Getting The Most Out Of Your Social Security Benefits

Apr 29th, 2021 27m 9s

Social Security definitely offers a lot of retirement benefits, making it an excellent investment for anyone. However, not everyone is properly educated on maximizing how much you can get from it. Brian Powers talks with Jim Blair and Marc Kine

The Facts and Myths of Spousal Support

Feb 18th, 2021 15m 36s

In this episode of The Advisor Podcast powered by JGS, CPA, we welcome attorney A.J. Iuele of the firm Stenger, Diamond and Glass, LLP. A.J. speaks about the facts and myths of spousal support. Spousal Support also known as spousal maintenance

Navigating Landlord and Tenant Relationships during a Pandemic

Jan 29th, 2021 25m 21s

Residential leases either as a landlord or a tenant can be difficult during normal times. But now during the COVID-19 Crisis it has added a layer of complication to it. Ian Lindars, attorney with the firm Stenger, Diamond and Glass SDG Law retu

Taking Customer Service To The Next Level With Micah Bennett

Jan 20th, 2021 23m 4s

In this time of quarantine and isolation, running errands can be the last thing you want to do. Brian Powers’ guest has the solution for you. He sits down with Micah Bennett, the owner of Hudson Valley Concierge Service that offers services tha

Good Things Are Happening at the Dutchess County SPCA

Jan 12th, 2021 29m 54s

Equal parts animal shelter and community resource, the Dutchess County SPCA (DCSPCA) is making a big impact in the Hudson Valley. In this episode of The Advisor Podcast brought to you by JGS, CPA we speak with executive director, Lynne Meloccar

Macro to Micro: Re-Inventing Events During COVID-19

Dec 29th, 2020 28m 20s

During this pandemic the need is great to re-invent what we take for granted. In this episode of The Advisor Podcast, Gina Sullivan of Revel 32 in Poughkeepsie explains how she her husband Jim and their family have done just that with their eve

Navigating Bankruptcy Law During COVID-19

Aug 10th, 2020 32m 51s

Bankruptcy can come with a lot of misconceptions. When it comes to bankruptcy it is easier to talk about what it is not. It is not the company going out of business or management being tossed out. In the latest episode of The Advisor Podcast br

Commercial & Residential Leases During The COVID-19 Crisis

Jul 17th, 2020 28m 35s

Navigating commercial and residential leases either as a landlord or a tenant can be difficult during normal times. But now during the COVID-19 Crisis it has added a layer of complication to it. Ian Lindars, attorney with the firm Stenger, Ro

Guidance for Liquor Licenses During The COVID-19 Crisis

Jul 7th, 2020 34m 34s

There have been important changes to the state liquor license regulations in New York during the recent COVID-19 crisis. In this episode Jessica Glass, a partner with the law firm ofStenger, Roberts, Davis and Diamond, SRDD Law reviewed those

Creating A Safe Environment For Your Business After The COVID-19 Crisis

Jun 19th, 2020 31m 40s

Creating a safe environment for your business is important as we return after the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode of The Advisor Podcast we speak with John Evans, President and CEO of The Air Guys. The Air Guys is a professional environmenta

Why Digital Marketing Is Important Especially During The COVID -19 Crisis

Jun 17th, 2020 34m 23s

Digital Marketing needs to be part of your overall marketing now more than ever. In this episode we spoke with Tony Morino, President and CEO of 23 Marketing Group. Tony shared with us what his clients are seeing now coming out of the COVID-

Re-opening your business and How to bring your employees back safely after the COVID-19 Crisis

Jun 4th, 2020 31m 5s

As businesses begin to re-open and business owners bring back their employees there is important information they need to know. In this episode we spoke with Ed Kowalski and Tom Lemmey from Ethan Allen HR Solutions. Ed and Tom informed us of

Re-Opening Your Business After The COVID-19 Crisis

Jun 3rd, 2020 29m 5s

Starting to re-open businesses and the economy after the COVID-19 is going to be difficult but not impossible. In this episode we spoke with Bill Fioravanti, Director of Economic Development for Orange County, NY. Bill shared with us the re-o