This is my interview with Tess Candow in ENT 600-10 Fall 2026. In this interview, Tess walks us through the struggles, rewards, and community responsibilities that come with owning a thriving business.
Thank you, Tess, for sharing your insights and helping to inspire others who are striving to grow their business.
For my Subject Matter Expert interview I had the pleasure of speaking with Waverly Jones, one of the owners and founders of Empyrean Arts in downtown Asheville. Waverly has a long and eclectic history in the world of circus arts and I loved having the opportunity to pick her brain on the topic of being a studio owner and the strategies she’s used through hard times and good to ensure the success of Empyrean Arts.
ENT 645 Interview – Jay Rom – President and CEO
Here is my podcast style interview with Jay Rom, CEO and President of multiple surgical practices throughout the years in the healthcare industry. We sat on his front porch, so enjoy the ambience of a summer evening. Neighbors, dogs, and various people made themselves known during the course of our conversation, but I hope you enjoy listening. Below is a profile of Jay Rom, taken from his company’s website.
“Jay Rom, MBA, CPA has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, serving in executive leadership roles with a payer, a hospital, medical groups and an ambulatory surgery center company. He was the Finance Director and Controller for Western Ohio Healthcare, a large HMO in Dayton, Ohio acquired by United Healthcare. He then served as Vice President of Physician Service for the Franciscan Health System. He has been CEO of Cardiology Associates of Cincinnati and CEO of Professional Radiology, Inc.
