
Perky Collar Radio Show
Podcast that shares the story of invention, Entrepreneurship and business ownership. We learn about the "Why" each business owner started their business, what mistakes they have made along the way as well as what they have learned from those mistakes. Many business owners will also share a success story that really ignites why they do what they do. Tune in and enjoy these great stories from the backbone of America, business owners.
My business, Perky, LLC is a clothing innovation company that brings products to market that solve clothing related problems.
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2021 • 23min
Interview with Vonezell Pittman, Founder of Pittman Financial Group- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
Has your business been rejected at the bank for capital? How frustrating. That dream of yours has been put on hold. What other options are out there for capital? Today's guest, Vonezell Pittman, Founder of Pittman Financial Group, addresses these questions.
His mission is to serve by helping people's business dreams become a reality through acquiring necessary capital. Vonezell has quite the athletic background from college track and football to NFL training camp to Arena Football. He brings that work ethic and passion by helping your business get off the ground.
In this interview, he shares 3 tips to acquire funding: 1. Experience in the space 2. Personal Credit 3. Projected and Historical Financials plus 1 Pitfall to avoid which is taking high-interest business loans and giving away too much equity.
You will thoroughly enjoy this interview full of tips and suggestions as well as learn how this Father of 3 has taken a leap of faith to provide for his family by building his company.
Is your company ready to franchise? Give Vonezell a call to discuss the possibility.
To learn this and more from Vonezell, visit his website www.PittmanFinancial.net
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jul 21, 2021 • 29min
Interview with Sal Toscano, Founder of BioArmor- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
"Don't worry about the bomb. Worry about the microbes instead." This seems to be a growing trend as we, as a world continue to fight Covid-19 and now variations thereof. Today's guest, Sal Toscano, Founder of BioArmor, is in the trenches developing new and improved hand sanitizers, surface cleaners, air purification systems and hand sanitizer stations. Sal has also revolutionized hand sanitizer by not using alcohol but instead Benzalkonium Chloride. In 2019, the American Journal of Infection Control came out with a study to show how well Benzalkonium Chloride outperforms alcohol. We are all trying to keep ourselves and our families safe and healthy. This is a must-listen-to interview to do so.
To learn more from Sal visit his website www.BioArmorGlobal.com as well as his FB page https://www.facebook.com/bioarmorglobal
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jul 13, 2021 • 42min
Interview with Josh Malone, Founder of Tinnus Enterprises & Inventor of Bunch of Balloons- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
"Necessity is the Mother of Invention" and "I believed in the patent system." These 2 quotes are the basis of the story of today's guest, Josh Malone, Founder of Tinnus Enterprises and the Inventor of Bunch of Balloons. He is also the Father of 8 and was recently featured in an Amazon Movie titled, " Invalidated" because of all of the work he has put in fighting the patent system since the passing of America Invents Act of 2011. Patents started being invalidated by the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) once this Act was passed.
Josh's strength, courage and persistence to fight the system is inspiring. It is a modern-day David vs. Goliath story. As in the story, the little guy finally won despite the unbelievable odds against him.
Please tune in to hear his story and learn what he continues to do daily to fight for inventor's rights.
Please join Josh and all other inventors in this fight to preserve our patent system by going to USInventors.org
Invention and the patent system are foundations of our country and they MUST be preserved.
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jul 5, 2021 • 44min
Interview with Owen Ryan, Founder of Volt Beverage- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
"What matters most is what the customers think, not what you think." Any time you bring a new product or service to market, you must remember that. Today's guest, Owen Ryan, Founder of Volt Beverage was brave and bold enough to bring a new beverage to market. In the process, he did lots of taste tests and listened to the customer. Since Gatorade controls 75% of the market, he felt he could take some of that market share. Little did he realize taking that market share would be the fight of his life as Coca-Cola and Pepsi took him to court to slow down his progress. This is the story of a little guy taking on the BIG BEVERAGE guys and winning, what an inspiring story. You will enjoy his tips, the mistakes he made and learn where the company is today.
To order and learn more from Owen, visit his website www.VoltBeverage.com
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jun 28, 2021 • 30min
Interview with LaDonna Wright, Founder of Shared Sweat, LLC and Inventor of Secret VII Adult Game- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
Looking to spice up your love life? Wish your spouse would communicate better with what they want in the bedroom?
Today's guest, LaDonna Wright, Founder of Shared Sweat, LLC wanted to address those issues with her husband on Valentine's day and his birthday back in 2011 so she created an adult game called Secret VII. This game allows couples to pick 7 cards ranging from mild to wild that describe an act they would like their partner to do to them for 2 minutes. To add some competition, each player must roll a 7 or 11 in order to have their card drawn. This Adult game is sure to add intimacy, improve communication and add fun to the bedroom.
LaDonna shares the process she went through in creating the game, how she marketed it, to now being the most popular adult game on Amazon with over 120,000 units sold globally. What an incredible story!!!
To order your own Secret VII Adult game go to www.SecretVII.com or you can find her on Facebook and Instagram as SecretVII. LaDonna is also a relationship nurse and you can learn more about her services at www.RelationshipNurse.com
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jun 21, 2021 • 29min
Interview with Bruce Wayne Moyer, Founder of Aspire Real Estate Group- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
"Education with ACTION Makes for Better Decisions". This is the mantra of today's guest, Bruce Wayne Moyer, Founder of Aspire Real Estate Group. This interview is full of his heart-warming love for teaching. Bruce loves seeing his students thrive and be successful. We also discuss the power of being authentic and yourself. "Allowing your light to shine SO bright, shadows around you will be cast away!", Bruce quoted me proudly. Being resilient and having a great mentor are some of the keys to Bruce's success. Tune in to this interview for more real estate tips.
To learn from Bruce, visit his website www.AspireRealEstateGroup.com
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jun 14, 2021 • 35min
Interview with Aja Cornish, Founder of The Finest Gems & Published Author- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
What is the best way to deal with a childhood trauma? Today's guest, Aja Cornish, used her childhood experience to inspire her 1st book, "Restore Treasure" and launch her company, The Finest Gems.
This powerful interview will inspire and motivate you to face your childhood challenges and use it as fuel for a better life. If you ever considered writing a book, this interview lays out the do's and don't. We discuss the importance of finding the right people to do what needs to be done. Most importantly, get an editor, type-setting person and a book cover designer.
To learn more from Aja and find her books visit www.TheFinestGems.com
On FB, she can be found as TheFinestGemsEmpowermentTribe
On Instagram, she can be found as AuthorAjaCornish
E-Books on Amazon Kindle, she can be found as Aja Cornish
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

Jun 7, 2021 • 41min
Interview with Dr. Edwin Elam, Founder of EdwinElam.com- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
When you excel working for the Chamber of Commerce and you turn that experience into a Business Development Center you begin helping businesses globally. Today's guest, Dr. Edwin Elam, Founder of EdwinElam.com made this a reality. Enjoy his story of working for the Chamber in Memphis, TN, helping to turn it into an Award Winning Chamber in the 80's then using that experience to develop field support in the hair industry in Georgia & Florida, now globally. Dr. Edwin has built his business into a Global Business Development Company over the past 40 years. Visit www.EdwinElam.com to learn more about the many services they offer to help your business grow.
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards, David M. Frankel Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

May 31, 2021 • 31min
Interview with William Michael Blackshear, Founder of Project Restoration & Author of "From Hell to Grace"- The Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
When you are living on the streets of New York at 15, you are facing some of life's great challenges. My guest today, William Michael Blackshear, Founder of Project Restoration and Author of "From Hell to Grace" uses that life experience to help others. His story is powerful. He wrote the book to inspire others. Project Restoration was built to help others avoid drug and alcohol abuse by keeping the mind stable.
If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol or drug abuse, Michael offered these 3 To-Do Tips:
1. Take a self-assessment
2. Never try to deal with a problem when it's overwhelming
3. Keep a healthy routine
Plus, he offered up 3 not To-Do Tips:
1. Don't enable them- Their excuse becomes your excuse
2. Always make sure they are not left alone
3. Do no be manipulated
We also discussed things that trigger alcohol and drug abuse and what we can do to help those people.
1. Spirit of Rejection- Everyone is the problem- Spouse left- Loss of Job
2. Always listen to a conversation- listen to what their heart is saying- less focus on the actual words
3. Don't allow them to talk about the past
We discuss these topics and much more.
I hope you find this interview helpful, impactful and insightful. Learning ways to help our loved ones during difficult times is so critical.
To learn more from William Michael Blackshear visit his website www.ProjectRestorationInc.com and pick up his book, "From Hell to Grace".
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank
Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel

May 24, 2021 • 32min
Interview with Jaret Patterson, Co-Founder of Respected Roots- Perky Collar Radio Show- Hosted by David M. Frankel
What happens when you develop a product out of necessity? What happens when you share that product with friends and family and they all love it and want more? Today's guest, Jaret Patterson, Co-Founder of Respected Roots, experienced exactly that when he developed a beard conditioner that was both full of vitamins, minerals and smelled good. Jaret partnered with Jason Hawkins and Respected Roots was born and together they have launched 14 products since 2015 and as of June 5th, 2021 will be in 8 malls across the country helping both men, women and children with grooming products. Their product line includes body butter, body wash, hair moisturizer, face moisturizer and the one that started it all, the beard conditioner.
When determining what product to launch next, Jaret says, "You have to listen to your customers." Tune in and listen to how this company has grown rapidly into Texas, North Carolina, Washington D.C. & Georgia, even amongst a pandemic. Their story is remarkable.
Jaret explains, "The key is hydration. Healthy hair and skin need a quality moisturizer."
To order and learn more from Jaret and Jason visit their website www.RespectedRoots.com and follow them on social media @Respected Roots on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Thank you for listening to another episode of the Perky Collar Radio Show.
Warmest Regards,
David M. Frankel
Perky Collar Inventor, Perky, LLC Founder & Perky Collar Radio Show Host, Commercial Real Estate Broker & Business Broker
www.PerkyLLC.com, www.OnPointePartners.com, www.BBOTC.net
Feel free to join my Entrepreneur Group on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Groups/CharlotteEntrepreneurThinkTank
Feel free to learn more about The Fenx and join fellow successful Entrepreneurs https://entrepreneurs-maclackey.thrivecart.com/the-fenx-monthly/?ref=cettsupport
Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/DavidMFrankel