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Constructing a Business

Constructing a Business

By CMC Network

This podcast is brought to you by CMC Network.

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, and coaching. To learn more visit cmcnetwork.co/.

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther with Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit www.supportingstrategies.com/
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Episode 23: Offering Real Understanding of Markets through Insurance

Constructing a BusinessJun 14, 2022

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Episode 23: Offering Real Understanding of Markets through Insurance

Episode 23: Offering Real Understanding of Markets through Insurance

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.

Our guest today is Isaac Schwadel, Commercial Insurance Broker at AllSure Insurance Brokerage. He’s focused on Real Estate Development, Construction and Real Estate. Through AllSure he’s able to take time to understand your needs, protect your business against losses, provide quotes in a timely manner and specialize in your industry.

Go ahead and connect with him on LinkedIn to ask him any questions you have: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacallsure/ or send him an email to ischwadel@eallsure.com.

Feel free to check out their website and social media platforms:

Website: https://www.eallsure.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allsure-insurance-brokerage/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllSureInsurance

Jun 14, 202237:19
Episode 22: Do You Have the Right Insurance Coverage?

Episode 22: Do You Have the Right Insurance Coverage?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!


This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.


We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.


Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.


Our guest today is Benjamin Markan, Partner & Vice President at REMCO Agency. He’s a Property & Casualty Insurance Professional skilled in Sales, Employment Practices Liability, Retirement Planning, Management and Account Management. His company’s proactive approach gives their clients the reassurance that they’re taken care of at all times, delivering exceptional service at competitive rates in Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Life & Health and Risk Consultation.


Any questions for Benjamin? Feel free to reach out to him via email at benjamin@remcoagency.com, call or text him at 516-214-8678 or connect with him through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-markan-3bb5483/.


Go ahead and check out his business’ website and social media platforms to know more about its work:

Website: https://remcoagency.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remco-insurance-agency/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REMCOInsuranceAgency/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remcoagency/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgencyRemco

May 17, 202230:13
Episode 21: How to Grow Your Business as a Contractor

Episode 21: How to Grow Your Business as a Contractor

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.   

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our returning guest today is Karl Griffith, President at Zena Electric Inc. An Electrical company with more than 35-years of experience serving all five boroughs' commercial and residential needs. From complex troubleshooting and rewiring to complete renovations and build-outs, Karl’s team has the knowledge and experience. Reach out to him directly at (718)-841-7838, via email at karl@zenaelectric.com or connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-griffith-190b571b/.   

Go ahead and listen to Karl's first podcast episode: https://anchor.fm/vivian-mandala/episodes/Constructing-a-Business-Podcast-Episode-2-e17c19b. 

Also, check out Zena Electric’s social media profiles!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zena-Electric-Inc-106646671093185/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenaelectric/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenaElectric

Apr 12, 202217:16
Episode 19: CMC Member Benefits for Contractors

Episode 19: CMC Member Benefits for Contractors

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.  

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/. 

Our guest today is Safiy Abdur-Rahman, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Rom Group Inc. A veteran-owned organization that provides Construction Project Management, General Contracting, and Procurement Services in the public and private sectors. It's committed to providing construction delivery systems’ that meet its client’s objectives, through innovative solutions that enable transparent, collaborative, and efficient building processes.

Feel free to reach out to Safiy and ask any questions regarding its company’s services! Call its company’s offices at 212-920-9600, contact him via email at sarahman@romcm.com, or connect through LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/safiy-abdur-rahman-leed®-57b31a12.   

Find out more about his company by going to its website and following its social media channels: 

Website:https://www.romgroupinc.com/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rom-group-inc/about/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romgroupinc/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romgroupinc/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomGroupInc

Mar 21, 202221:43
Episode 18: Being Bankable and About the Three C's

Episode 18: Being Bankable and About the Three C's

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our returning guest today is Adriane Shaffer, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Senior Manager at Dorfman Mizrach & Thaler, LLP. A firm structured around the philosophy of Financial Advocacy to help utilize income to achieve financial goals.   

For more information or questions on Accounting, reach out to her at (732) 588-8783, via email ashaffer@dmtcpas.com, or connect with her through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriane-shaffer/.

Mar 18, 202214:40
Episode 17: The Importance of Payroll Compliance

Episode 17: The Importance of Payroll Compliance

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.  

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our returning guest today is Josh Rothenberg, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Liberty Payroll and HR. From tax and technology issues to compliance and more, it’s a company that helps its clients not only to learn but to strategize for the future. Its mission is to deliver quality-rich payroll products, trained professionals to surpass your expectations, immediate and personal service, customized and cost-effective solutions, and an absolute “no-excuse” approach to your needs.   

Reach out to him if you have any questions about payroll at 973-690-5200, via email at jr@libertypayrollhr.com, or connect through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshrothenberg/!   

Check out Liberty Payroll and HR website and social media channels: 

Website: https://libertypayrollhr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-payroll-solutions/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyPayrollHR/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyPayroll

Dec 15, 202127:01
Episode 16: The Importance of a CFO Mindset in Construction

Episode 16: The Importance of a CFO Mindset in Construction

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.  

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Pat Arcadipane, one of the Principal CFOs at ProCFO Partners. He’s a financial advisor that provides strategic structure to companies at any stage of development. ProCFO Partners is a company constituted of expert financial officers like him, networked across several industries with years of experience. Its purpose is to place your financial picture in context across six focus areas to develop a comprehensive perspective that helps you optimize the key relationships between financial functions in your business.  

Get in touch with Pat and he’ll respond to any questions you have or guidance you may need!  Reach out to him via email at pat.arcadipane@procfopartners.com, call or text him at 914-318-3219, or connect through LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patcory.  

Find out more about his company’s work on their website, podcast, and social media profiles! 

Website: https://procfopartners.com/  

Podcast: https://procfopartners.com/podcast/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procfo-partners/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procfopartners/

Dec 08, 202126:60
Episode 15: Why Is Construction Payroll So Different?

Episode 15: Why Is Construction Payroll So Different?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Josh Rothenberg, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Liberty Payroll and HR. From tax and technology issues to compliance and more, it’s a company that helps its clients not only to learn but to strategize for the future. Its mission is to deliver quality-rich payroll products, trained professionals to surpass your expectations, immediate and personal service, customized and cost-effective solutions, and an absolute “no-excuse” approach to your needs.

Reach out to him if you have any questions about payroll at 973-690-5200, via email at jr@libertypayrollhr.com, or connect through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshrothenberg/!   

Check out Liberty Payroll and HR website and social media accounts: 

Website: https://libertypayrollhr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-payroll-solutions/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyPayrollHR/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyPayroll

Dec 01, 202125:33
Episode 14: Why an Apprenticeship Program is a Vital Tool to Growing Your Workforce?

Episode 14: Why an Apprenticeship Program is a Vital Tool to Growing Your Workforce?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Michael Todisco, President at Apprenticeship Connections & Consulting Corp. A company that works as a bridge to the world of apprenticeship with the mission to build awareness around programs benefits for both the employers and the skilled labor. Its goals are to guide individuals who want a career in the trades, support employers by helping them launch an apprenticeship program, and connect apprentices with their sponsors to build strong workforces across New York and all states in the country.  

Want to know more about these apprenticeships? Get in touch with Michael at 516-457-8037, via email to mike@acccnys.org, or connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-todisco-6319233/.  

Feel free to check out the company’s website and social media accounts! 

Website: https://acccnys.org/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYApprenticeshipConnections/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apprenticeship_connections/

Nov 24, 202123:31
Episode 13: How Do You Create an Actionable Plan with a CFO Mindset?

Episode 13: How Do You Create an Actionable Plan with a CFO Mindset?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.  

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our returning guest today is Nelson Tepfer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ProCFO Partners. A company constituted of expert financial officers, networked across industries. Its purpose is to place your financial picture in context across six focus areas to develop a comprehensive perspective that helps you optimize the key relationships between financial functions in your business.

Got any questions for Nelson? Don’t hesitate to reach out to him at nelson.tepfer@procfopartners.com, or connect through LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tepfer.  

Find out more about his company’s work on their website, podcast, and social media profiles! 

Website: https://procfopartners.com/  

Podcast: https://procfopartners.com/podcast/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procfo-partners/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procfopartners/

Nov 17, 202125:57
Episode 12: When Is the Right Time to Seek Help for Compliance and Regulation?

Episode 12: When Is the Right Time to Seek Help for Compliance and Regulation?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Lorraine D’Angelo, President at LDA Compliance Consulting Inc. A full-service legal and regulatory risk management compliance advisory firm specialized in solution-oriented, preventative corporate ethics and compliance program design, assessment, auditing, monitoring, investigations, education, and training. She’s been recognized as an engaged, forward-looking leader in ethics and compliance issues facing the construction industry, particularly regarding small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business participation on government-funded projects.  

Want to know how to create solutions for your regulatory risk, prevent and detect potential problems and issues, and provide cost-effective solutions that work for your business? Reach out to Lorraine at lorraine@ldacomplianceconsulting.com, call or text her at 914-548-6369, or connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldacomplianceconsulting/.  

Feel free to check out her company’s website to know more about its work: http://ldacomplianceconsulting.com/.

Nov 10, 202131:58
Episode 11: Helping CMC Members Build Their Business

Episode 11: Helping CMC Members Build Their Business

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Hannah Franklin, Assistant Vice President at Leeding Builders Group. A unique construction company of hands-on builder backed by the vast resources of parent company AECOM’s construction services business, counting with a team that’s part of a global talent network, has decades of expertise combined with the integration of latest technologies, and an open shop pricing structure that offers the benefits of in-house departments. 

Do you have any questions for Hannah? Feel free to reach out to her at thehannahfranklin@gmail.com, call or text her at 917-207-7888, or connect through her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehannahfranklin/. 

Go ahead and visit her company’s website and LinkedIn profile:  

Website: https://www.leedingbuildersgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeding-builders-group-llc/

Nov 03, 202120:21
Episode 10: Annual Planning & What You Need to be Doing Throughout the Year

Episode 10: Annual Planning & What You Need to be Doing Throughout the Year

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!   

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/ 

Our returning guest today is our CEO: Vivian Mandala. She’s a Construction Coach with more than 20 years of experience. Feel free to reach out to her via email at vivian@cmcnetwork.co, connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-mandala-95985913b/, or schedule a meeting with her in the second link above!  

Remember to check out our website on the first link and subscribe to our newsletter!

Oct 25, 202127:53
Episode 9: Identifying Your Long-term Goals and Roadblocks to Reach Your Business Destination

Episode 9: Identifying Your Long-term Goals and Roadblocks to Reach Your Business Destination

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Nelson Tepfer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ProCFO Partners. A company constituted of expert financial officers, networked across industries. Its purpose is to place your financial picture in context across six focus areas to develop a comprehensive perspective that helps you optimize the key relationships between financial functions in your business.

Got any questions for Nelson? Don’t hesitate to reach out to him at nelson.tepfer@procfopartners.com, or connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tepfer/ 

Find out more about his company’s work on their website, podcast, and social media profiles! 

Website: https://procfopartners.com/  

Podcast: https://procfopartners.com/podcast/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procfo-partners/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procfopartners/

Oct 13, 202117:59
Episode 8: How CMC Network Helps Grow Business

Episode 8: How CMC Network Helps Grow Business

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Shafi Yousuf, President at Afforda Inc. It’s a Brooklyn-based concrete firm, licensed as a Home Improvement Contractor, and a Certified MBE, that serves all five boroughs of New York City. Give Shafi a call to discuss any project coming your way, feel free to call him at 718-570-1677, text him at 718-859-5272, send him an email to sy@affordanyc.com, or connect through his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafi-yousuf-050041227/.

Sep 29, 202117:54
Episode 7: HR Challenges in the Start-Up Phase and How CMC Network Can Help

Episode 7: HR Challenges in the Start-Up Phase and How CMC Network Can Help

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!   

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/ 

Our guest today is Cristina Amyot, President at EnformHR, LLC. An HR Consulting Firm with 14-years of experience in Human Resources. Her firm engages with several industries. For more information or questions concerning your business’ Human Resources, reach out to her by on their company’s website: https://enformhr.com/ or call them directly at (732)-534-7844.

Sep 28, 202128:40
Episode 6: Construction and Commercial Law

Episode 6: Construction and Commercial Law

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Joshua Spitalnik, Owner at Spitalnik & Spitalnik P.C. A boutique firm focused on Construction and Commercial Law that supports contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals on all legal matters. Its expertise highlights extensively on construction clients and problems associated with performing complex projects, handling company-related law troubles from the creation of a business, to corporate dissolutions, and all issues in between. If you need to ask any questions related to legal affairs, reach out to him at (917) 655-0587, send him an email at josh@spitalniklaw.com, or connect with him through his LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaspitalnik/.  

Check out his company’s social media accounts and website: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spitalnik-and-spitalnik-law/.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spitalnik-Spitalnik-PC-104795414362441/.  

Website: http://www.spitalniklaw.com/.

Sep 27, 202132:01
Episode 5: Safety on the Worksite and Who Is Responsible

Episode 5: Safety on the Worksite and Who Is Responsible

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!   

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/ 

Our guest today is Oliver Dirks, President & CEO at Balanced Systems Risk Management. A professional with 20-years of experience in Insurance and as Risk Advisor in NYC Construction. For more information or questions about these topics, reach out to him via email at oliver@bsrm.us!

Sep 27, 202118:01
Episode 4: What's Required As You Grow From a Financial Standpoint?

Episode 4: What's Required As You Grow From a Financial Standpoint?

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Adriane Shaffer, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a former Partner at Withum, and currently, a Senior Manager at Dorfman Mizrach & Thaler, LLP, a firm structured around the philosophy of Financial Advocacy to help utilize income to achieve financial goals. For more information or questions on Accounting, reach out to her at (732) 588-8783 or connect with her through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriane-shaffer/.

Sep 27, 202123:58
Episode 3: Bookkeeping, Bonding, and Banking Relationships

Episode 3: Bookkeeping, Bonding, and Banking Relationships

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!   

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is normally hosted by Michael Oberther, Director of Business Development at Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/. 

Today, our guest is also our host, who is interviewed this time by our CEO: Vivian Mandala.  

Feel free to reach out to him if you have any questions via email at moberther@supportingstrategies.com, text or call him at 212-271-4903, or connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeloberther/.  

Check out his company's social media channels to know more about their work: 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS1uuLXl2gt40OE75uuhJQ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupStratNYC 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supporting_strategies_nyc/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SupportingStrategiesNYC

Sep 15, 202136:04
Episode 2: How CMC Network has Shifted My Thinking

Episode 2: How CMC Network has Shifted My Thinking

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!  

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/.  

Our guest today is Karl Griffith, President at Zena Electric Inc. An Electrical company with more than 35-years of experience serving all five boroughs' commercial and residential needs. From complex troubleshooting and rewiring to complete renovations and build-outs, Karl’s team has the knowledge and experience. Reach out to him directly at (718)-841-7838 and check out his company’s social media accounts:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zena-Electric-Inc-106646671093185/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenaelectric/?hl=en  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenaElectric

Sep 15, 202125:30
Episode 1: Intro to CMC Network and the Foundation Program (ft. Vivian Mandala)

Episode 1: Intro to CMC Network and the Foundation Program (ft. Vivian Mandala)

Thank you for investing your time on listening to our podcast!   

This podcast is produced by CMC Network. CMC Network is a progressive group of MBE & WBE contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive industry built on a foundation of Development, Professionalism, Training & Capacity Building within NYC. We assist contractors of all sizes to build capacity: https://cmcnetwork.co/.   

We help eliminate the obstacles New York City Contractors, specifically Women Based Enterprises (WBE) and Minority Based Enterprises (MBE), are confronted with every day through networking, capacity building, systems development, and coaching. If you’d like to learn more about CMC Network, reach out and schedule a time to talk: https://tinyurl.com/cmcnetwork.  

Our podcast is hosted by Michael Oberther of Supporting Strategies, an outsourced bookkeeping controller team in Manhattan. Supporting Strategies helps construction leaders build profit! Visit https://www.supportingstrategies.com/ 

Our guest today is our CEO: Vivian Mandala. She’s a Construction Coach with more than 20 years of experience. Feel free to reach out to her via email at vivian@cmcnetwork.co, connect through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-mandala-95985913b/, or schedule a meeting with her in the second link above!  

Remember to check out our website on the first link and subscribe to our newsletter!

Sep 08, 202130:53