Biz Beat Banter

Episódios

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  Biz Beat Banter:   Mike Jones 27.07.2026 43min

  This week, Bill sits down with Mike Jones, one of the owners of local land-development company Tricord Inc. to discuss the area real estate market and the efforts his company is taking to foster affordable housing.
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  Biz Beat Banter:   Paymon Matini 20.07.2026 1h

  This week, Bill sits down with Paymon Matini, who grew up in Iran before making his way to the U.S. and opening Paymon Fine Rug Imports in downtown Fredericksburg.
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  Biz Beat Banter:  Tom Scott 13.07.2026 46min

  This week, Bill sits down with Tom Scott, who recently became president of the newly branded Virginia’s Innovation Crossroads (formerly Fredericksburg Regional Alliance).
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  Biz Beat Banter:  Mitzi Brown 22.06.2026 41min

  This week, we talk to Mitzi Brown about her law career, decision to move to Fredericksburg, and motivation to co-found the Fredericksburg Free Press.
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  Biz Beat Banter:  Dr. Maithreyi Sarma 15.06.2026 33min

  This week, Bill sits down with Dr. Maithreyi Sarma, a hematologist and medical oncologist for Mary Washington Healthcare. Among the topics discussed: how AI is affecting medicine, the need for good bedside manners, and how a family illness shaped her career decision.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Dietmar Weselin 08.06.2026 51min

  This week, we sit down with Dietmar Weselin, who grew up in Germany during World War II, made his way to the United States and Fredericksburg, became a business success and now gives of his time and talents to support wounded members of the U.S. military.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Tommy Mitchell 01.06.2026 53min

  Longtime Fredericksburg real estate investor Tommy Mitchell is the guest on this week's edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Mitchell discusses how he first got involved with downtown real estate investing, how the market has evolved during his decades-long career, and more.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Rahmein Mostafavi 25.05.2026 44min

  This week, we sit down with stand-up comedian Rahmein Mostafavi, who performs regularly in Fredericksburg, to discuss his craft and the inspiration for his material.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Ramona Settle 18.05.2026 40min

  This week, we sit down with Ramona Settle, one of the owners of Carl’s Ice Cream in Fredericksburg. Tune in to learn about Carl’s rich history and secrets to success.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Don Newlin 11.05.2026 44min

  This week, we sit down with Don Newlin to talk about his long career as a financial advisor, the secrets to investing success and more.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Harvey 04.05.2026 36min

  This week, Bill sits down with longtime area planning director Jeff Harvey to discuss the region's tremendous growth during his time here.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Barney Reiley 27.04.2026 1h 2min

  This week, we sit down with former Rappahannock Area YMCA CEO Barney Reiley to discuss his long career overseeing significant growth for the Y.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Anne Little 20.04.2026 52min

  This week, Bill sits down with Tree Fredericksburg Co-founder Anne Little to discuss her career before coming to Fredericksburg, the success of Tree Fredericksburg, her thoughts on running again for City Council and more.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Fred Rankin 13.04.2026 1h 4min

  Longtime Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) President and CEO Fred Rankin is the guest on this week's edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fred discusses his time at MWHC and gives his thoughts on what makes for a healthy and happy retirement.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Richmond McDaniel 06.04.2026 40min

  This week, Bill sits down with longtime area real estate professional and native Richmond McDaniel to discuss his career, thoughts on work-life balance, decision to not get involved with the family business and more.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Rouse 30.03.2026 48min

  This week, Bill sits down with Olympic-gold-medal swimmer and Stafford County native Jeff Rouse to discuss his swimming career and transition to a successful banking profession.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Julia Payne 23.03.2026 49min

  This week, Bill sits down with Julia Payne, a local woman whose public relations career has included stints working with former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Jack Scholl 16.03.2026 52min

  This week, Bill sits down with Hyperion Espresso owner Jack Scholl to discuss Jack’s path to owning the iconic downtown business and the plans he has in store for it.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Al Fagan 09.03.2026 53min

  This week, Bill sits down with Al Fagan to discuss his long business career and path to becoming president and CEO of The Oberle Academy in Fredericksburg.
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  Biz Beat Banter: Fitzhugh Johnson 02.03.2026 51min

  This week, Bill talks to local commercial real estate professional Fitzhugh Johnson about how he has overcome some personal struggles to emerge as a bright star in the local real estate scene.