ProfitSense Episode 42: Nancy McGill, Neeli Shah, & Karl Barham

ByBill McDermott February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Nancy McGill, Cartridge World Lawrenceville; Neeli Shah, The Law Offices of Neeli Shah; and Karl Barham, Transworld Business Advisors of Atlanta Peachtree

On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed three accomplished business leaders.

Nancy McGill, Cartridge World Lawrenceville, discussed Nancy’s 2022 Gwinnett Chamber business award, the upcoming 20th anniversary of her business, what differentiates Cartridge World from its competitors, and more.

Neeli Shah discussed what probate is and why it can be quite onerous, how business owners can avoid their business growing through probate upon their death, and more.

Finally, Karl Barham, Transworld Business Advisors of Atlanta Peachtree, shared the biggest mistake small business owners make, myths and facts about small business valuation, the impact of baby boomer retirement, and more. Bill ended the show talking about cash flow.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

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