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Buckhead Business Show - Lessons from a Polo Player and Wealth ManagerCompany:Supporting Your Choices, Inc.Name and Title of Person Interviewed:Mike Sena CFP(r), Senior Planner, Supporting Your Choices, Inc.Guest BIO:Father, author, speaker, radio personality, polo player and wealth manager. I figured out pretty quick that the Fortune 500 was not for me, and I have been on my own since I was 25. I've started and operated four different businesses, and over the years have learned the value of process, common sense and flexibility. I love having conversations about money and life, and help my clients make the most of what they have, live more in the present and feel comfortable and secure with a process that fits their objectives and situation.Topics/Questions to Discuss:The different businesses I have started.Why I got out of corporate America.How I got here.PoloWhat's next?Web Site:MikeSenaCFP.comThe Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA

First Ever "On-Site" Broadcast of the CoFounders & StartUp Show with a LIVE audience!To view the full CoFounders Matchup Broadcast, Click Here!CoFoundersLab Matchup held in 45 cities and 5 countries comes to Atlanta! The event connects co-founders, advisers, and interns to build strong, core startup teams.Connect now with a potential core team member by creating your free profile on CoFoundersLab.comAmong the panel experts are:Sangram VajreCoFounder of Terminus, Author of Account Based MarketingFounder of Flip My Funnel and Inc Columnist.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangramvajreCassius ButtsExecutive In Residence at Georgia State UniversityJ. Mack Robinson College of BusinessFormer Regional Administrator - U.S. Small Business Administrationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiusbuttsJim BeachFounder and Host of the School for Startups Radio ShowSyndicated Radio Show on 12 Am/Fm MarketsDevoted to Small Business Web Sites and Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesabeach Matthew ThiryAttorney/Shareholder,

Franchise Business Radio - Zaxby's Atlanta and the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer ResearchOn this episode and interview with Charlotte Haigler, Zaxby's Atlanta Co-OpTopics to Discuss:Zaxby's Atlanta Co-Op has signed on as the Presenting Sponsor of Rally Idol 2, an evening of live musical performances by children fighting cancer, to benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.ZAXBY’S NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR RALLY IDOL 2!HOSTED BY THE RALLY FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCHAmerican Idol Alumni Clark Beckham, Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams and Anthony Federovto serve as celebrity judgesATLANTA – The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research announced today that Zaxby’s will be the presenting sponsor of Rally Idol 2, a rocking night of live musical performances on Saturday, January 28, by the most brave kids in Atlanta. Rally Kids, kids who are fighting or who have fought cancer, will be the stars of Rally Idol 2 as they take the stage in front hundreds of fans at The Buckhead

Buckhead Business Show - Leadership, Business Automation and How Money WorksCompany or Product Name:Ball of Fire Inc. - Shift to Riches in 2017 ProgramsGuest Bernadette Boas:Bernadette Boas is known as a ball of fire leadership coach to corporate and entrepreneurial companies and their leaders. She is a compelling keynote speaker, radio host and author who transforms lives through her own personal and professional journey of success and losing it all.She is the founder of Ball of Fire Media a media and entertainment company, and Ball of Fire Consulting, a business management and leadership growth company focused on igniting leaders to achieve massive results for their organizations and themselves.With what she called her pink slip to freedom from her twenty-five year corporate career, Bernadette authored her first in a series of books entitled Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business. She most recently finished adapting her book into a feature film screenplay entitled Con

Planning Successfully – The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Your Business - Part 2On this episode an interview with Rett Peaden.Representations and Warranties / Indemnification What are these? Why should a seller be concerned? Personal liabilityReal Estate Own / Rent Different holding company? Selling the real estate with the operating business?Trade Secrets / Intellectual Property Does your business have these? Almost certainly to some extent. How are these being protected?Third-Party Contracts Suppliers, distributors, subcontractors, customers, etc. Do you have written contracts? Well-written? Are these, assignable, terminable, renewable?More about our guest Rett Peaden:Rett’s practice focuses on helping the owners of closely-held businesses and professional services firms exit their businesses, whether that involves selling the business or transferring it to the next generation. Getting a business onto a solid footing with regard to succession planning is essential, and Rett is well-versed in sophist

Buckhead Business Show - Social Selling, Lead Generation, Digital Advertising and Marketing Interview with Phil BushCompany or Product Name:MavRen Sales & MarketingGuest BIO:Phil Bush is a Recognized Thought Leader in the Area of Sales & Marketing Process Creation, Development, and Enhancement. His Blog- www.dailysalesthoughts.com and his Radio Show - Sales Execution Optimization - The New SEO https://goo.gl/clwszs - Draw Readers and Listeners from around the World. He works with companies and individuals on Taking them from where they are today to an Enhanced State to take into Account the Social Selling Paradigm of the year 2016Topics/Questions:How has Sales Change in recent times with the advent of Social Selling?What are the Elements for every seller, regardless of product or service, need to focus on in this day and age?How do Managers interact with Sellers, Customers, and Partners in this New Era of Selling?Web Site and/or Social Media Links etc.:www.dailysalesthoughts.com@salesthoughtshttps://g

Franchise Business Radio - Tint World, Amorino Coffee, All About People, CFO ExpertCompany or Product Name:Tint WorldInterview with Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint WorldGuest BIO:Charles J. Bonfiglio is an American entrepreneur, franchisor, and president and CEO of Tint World®. After owning a number of Meineke Car Care Centers and starting an automotive e-commerce business, he developed Tint World® to begin franchising in 2006. Since then, he’s been instrumental in growing the brand to more than 60 established stores in and out the United States. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida.Topics/Questions:Can you describe the history of your franchise?Can you describe the franchise system?Has technology played a role in your business?How big is your industry?What has been the most interesting thing that has happened to you since launching Tint World?What types of characteristics do you look for in a franchisee?What is the training like for new franchisees?What is a typical day like for the franchisees?What advice would y

Buckhead Business Show - How Family Law Attorney Leverages FacebookCompany:Law Office of Shari' Morris,LLCName and Title of Person Interviewed:Shari' Morris Esq. Principle AttorneyGuest BIO:Shari' Morris is a family law attorney located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. She is licensed in three states: Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. She completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University and finished her law degree at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. After graduating from law school, Shari' moved back to her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi and began practicing law after passing the bar in 2012. Shari' became a resident of Georgia in 2013 when she and her husband relocated. During the last four years, Shari' has continued to grow both her legal skills and her reputation. She recently opened her own practice so that she can focus on a more client-focused legal practice to provide her clients with communication, care and guidance that is often lacking in the legal field.Topics/Questions:Why

 Driving Business Faster - Caffeine and Octane World's Largest Car ShowCompany or Product Name:High Octane EventsName and Title of Person Interviewed:Bruce Piefke - CEOGuest BIO:25 + years experience developing, producing and managing large events for Fortune 1000 companies and advertising agencies. Current focus is on High Octane Events LLC which is the producer and owner of several automotive related events including Caffeine & Octane and Caffeine & Exotics. Caffeine & Octane is the largest monthly and Caffeine & Exotics is the largest Exotic car show in the country. Over 10,000 car fans attend the events each month and over 2,000 automotive enthusiasts regularly display their cars. High Octane Productions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of High Octane Events which is the producer and owner of Caffeine & Octane - The TV Series premiering on the Velocity Channel in early 2017. The Caffeine & Octane online store sells and ships branded merchandise worldwide.Topics/Questions to Discuss

CoFounders Podcast - Craft Distilleries, Empowering Women, Children's Author and Storytelling VideosAnthony Porquez and Casey TeagueCompany or Product Name:Liquid CultureBrief Description of Product or Service:Liquid Culture is an Atlanta based company providing marketing services for craft distilleries. As experienced craft cocktail bartenders and educators in the Atlanta cocktail scene we know the market and have the relationships to get the exposure smaller, craft brands need. In addition we provide education within the industry as well as to the public through specialty events and tailored cocktail training classes.Show Topics:Atlanta food & beverage culture & trends, local distillery trends, Questions about spirits, cocktail ideas, background on our business.Web Site/Social Media:www.facebook.com/liquidculturellcTenbite SeyoumCompany or Product Name:overcomeHERBrief Description of Product or Service:overcomeHER is a soon-to-be nonprofit organization that is designed to be a network for women. Our

Buckhead Business Show - TV, Film, Gaming, Animation, Media, PR and Real Estate Opportunities in AtlantaCompany or Product Name:matchbook media + prName and Title of Person Interviewed:Taylor Owenby, FounderGuest BIO:Producer of Film, Television and New Media. Eligible for the Producer's Guild of America and Founder of matchbook media + pr, Georgia's ONLY full-service production and public relations firm.Topics/Questions:When did you start matchbook and why?What are you doing now?Web Site and/or Social Media Links etc.:www.matchbookeast.com Company or Product Name:matchbook media + prName and Title of Person Interviewed:Noah Scammon : TV and Film Producer, Partner and director of operations at matchbook media + prGuest BIO:Noah Scammon is the Co-Partner and director of operations at matchbook media +pr. He works as a producer and production manager for Film and television production. As well as being apart of anything from development of new media and online content, getting millions of views on videos, to vo

CoFounders Podcast - Disruptor to Traditional Financial ServicesCompany or Product Name:QNL FinancialKnowledge is power. It’s also the foundation for intelligent, well-considered decisions. When you have retirement in sight, sound decisions are vital in helping you pursue your goals and avoid costly mistakes that can affect your future.Nasir El Ameer:Nasir is a licensed financial services and business advisory professional with experience serving individuals, families, small businesses, non-profits, and Fortune 500 corporations.As a trusted advisor, I am committed to helping people just like you create solutions for their retirement assets, investments, and financial plans. Here at QNL Financial we offer a unique approach instead of focusing on picking winners we ensure you avoid the losses. We also help you manage your wealth more efficiently by identifying areas where you are transferring your wealth unknowingly and unnecessarily without impacting your current or future lifestyle.Our team at QNL Financial o

 Buckhead Business Show - Microsoft, Digital Consulting and Healthcare DisruptorCompany or Product Name:MicrosoftName and Title of Person Interviewed:JaNay Wilborn, Community DevelopmentTopics/Questions to Discuss:Community OutreachBusiness PartnershipsWeb Site and/or Social Media Links:Microsoft Store - Lenox Square - AtlantaTwitter twitter.com/janaywilborn   Company or Product Name:Harken HealthName and Title of Person Interviewed:Marcus Robinson, VP of Sales for Harken HealthAs vice president of sales, Marcus leads all commercial sales efforts for Harken Health. Leveraging his experience in the industry, he facilitates work across all of the company’s divisions to drive sales growth and retention. Passionate about providing quality and accessible health insurance to people, Marcus was immediately enthralled by Harken’s unique care approach that connects insurance with primary care.Topics/Questions:The current health insurance landscape.Insurance options for small businesses; how to choose the best for your

CoFounders Podcast - Home Protection and Mobile App HerosGuest: Freeman FieldsCompany/Product Name:iVault Home ProtectionBrief Description of Product or Service:iVault Home Protection does more than simply deter burglars as traditional home security companies and home alarms, it is one of the first home protection company to essentially turn your existing doors into security doors to actually STOP BURGLARS FROM ENTERING YOUR HOME IN THE FIRST PLACE. This is done by seamlessly reinforcing the door jambs to make the doors kick proof.Our reinforcement products are hidden from plain sight to never take away from the lovely décor of your home like burglar bars and security doors, while providing the same protection at a fraction of the cost.Web Site/Social Media:www.iVaultUSA.comhttps://www.facebook.com/iVaultHomeProtection Guest: Shawn JohnsonCompany/Product Name:Mobile App HeroBrief Description of Product or Service:Full service consulting focusing on appsShow Topics:what we do and how we do itWeb Site/Social Me

Tim Bauer is an ARM executive with a wide range of experience in M&A, Operations, Compliance, Sales & Marketing, and Portfolio Acquisitions.Tim is the President of insideARM and The iA Institute. He is also a member of the steering committee for the Consumer Relations Consortium (www.crconsortium.org).Prior to joining insideARM Tim was CEO of Integrity Solution Services, Inc.Before that Tim was engaged in a special capacity at Academy Collection Service, Inc. (ACS) from September, 2007 through February, 2009. He was hired at ACS to facilitate a settlement of an FTC investigation of ACS that had begun in 2006 and to explore a sale of the business. The settlement was announced in July of 2008. The company was sold later that same year.From June of 2004 through October of 2006 Tim was with Outsourcing Solutions Inc (OSI) and OSI Portfolio Services (OSIPS). During this time Tim held dual simultaneous roles. He was Executive Vice President of OSI, responsible for all sales and marketing efforts, and he was

Planning Successfully - The Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your BusinessInterview with Rett Peaden Shareholder with Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Law; Taxation; Estate Planning & Wealth ManagementWho buys businesses?Strategic Buyers – Want to grow their business and/or remove a competitorFinancial Buyers – Want to make a business more profitable and sell it again within short periodManagement/Employees – Have good knowledge of business and vested reason for its successFamily – May have personal as well as financial reasons to buy businessWhat are the roles of advisors?Pre-Sale Consultants – help you position your business to sellAppraisers – help you determine what your business is worthAccountants – help you keep your books in order and offer independent financial advice duringthe sale processBusiness Brokers/Investment Bankers – help you market your business and realize maximumvalue; may advise you and shepherd you through the sales processAttorneys – help you struc

Buckhead Business Show - Mobile Tech Repair Franchise and Re-Structuring Business SpecialistCompany or Product Name:StaymobileName and Title of Person Interviewed:Chuck Morrison, president and Chief Marketing OfficerGuest BIO:Chuck Morrison serves as Staymobile™ president and CMO, leading the companys marketing, operations and franchise support. Prior to his role at Staymobile, Morrison served as founder, president and CEO of MoRisen Records & Hot But Sour Music Publishing, an independent record label and music publishing company since 2002. He also has an extensive background in brand development, product development and marketing, overseeing the sales cycle of products from ideation to retail at HiREV, LLC., a company he co-founded in 1997.Chuck started Staymobile in the back of a mattress store and has grown the business to more than 50 locations across 13 states.Topics/Questions:Can you tell us about how Staymobile started and why you felt their was a need for mobile device repair?Can you tell us abou

  Law and Medicine Show - Ripple Effects of Personal Injury, Impacting Your Mental Health Company or Product Name: Medical Legal Consultants Of Greater Atlanta Name and Title of Person Interviewed: Dr David Wright, Mental Health Physician Guest BIO: Dr. Wright is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner who specializes in Non-Pharmacologic, Psychoanalytic Methods of helping patients to achieve positive changes and breakthroughs. Dr. Wright is presently accepting new patients. Dr. Wright offers all prospective patients a free initial consultation. Dr. Wright believes that the Best Method of helping patients to achieve their goals is by gaining access to the Subconscious [Unconscious] Mind. It is there that the answers to lasting change reside. If working with the Conscious Mind (which is what most modern talk therapies employ) were the Best Method of Achieving Change, then more people would already be living the lives they've consistently desired. Dr. David Wright achieved his MD in July of

Capital Club Radio - Interviews Dr. Jennifer Priestley, KSU Professor of Statistics and Data ScienceJennifer PriestleyDr. Priestley is a Professor of Applied Statistics and Data Science at Kennesaw State University, where she is the Director of the Center for Statistics and Analytical Services.  She oversees the Ph.D. Program in Advanced Analytics and Data Science.Prior to receiving a Ph.D. in Statistics, Dr. Priestley worked in the Financial Services industry for 11 years. She held positions as Vice President of Business Development for VISA EU in London, Vice President with MasterCard International, and worked at AT&T Universal Card and Andersen Consulting.She has authored dozens of articles on Binary Classification, Risk Modeling, Sampling, Applications of Statistical Methodologies for Problem Solving as well as several textbook manuals for Excel, SAS, JMP and Minitab.Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpriestlCapital Club RadioHosted by: Michael FlockSponsored by: Flock Specialty FinanceProviding

Atlanta Legal Experts RadioHost: Emily Rowell on the Pro Business ChannelAttorney Dusty BransonAttorney Dusty Branson is a Trust and Estate Attorney with experience in small business and corporate law, public relations, estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary representation. Attorney Ashley Hollan CouchAttorney Ashley Hollan Couch focuses her practice on entertainment, music and art clients and has served as a Volunteer Lawyer with Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts as well as Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. Michael MogillMichael Mogill is the President and CEO of Crisp Video Group, a national video marketing and video production company that helps businesses get noticed, enhance their brand, and grow their business.