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Interested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.Email Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765Barry FalconAs iFranchise Group’s Senior Franchise Advisor in Atlanta, Mr. Falcon’s professional career spans more than 40 years across a range of industries and functions, including communications technology, operational and manufacturing consulting, marketing, project management, and business development. Mr. Falcon has over 16 years of direct experience in franchising, both as a franchisee and as an executive within multiple national franchisor systems.Prior to joining the iFranchise Group as a Senior Advisor, Mr. Falcon served as CEO/Partner of Concrete Craft, where he implemented organizational and procedural improvements and initiated and led the sale of the company to Home Franchise Concepts.Before his tenure at Concrete Craft, Mr. Falcon was President/Co-Founder and Partner, and remains

Sherry Heyl with Amplified Concepts Talks Freelance Work on Georgia PodcastSherry Heyl, FounderAmplified ConceptsSherry Heyl is an award-winning marketing professional with 10+ years of experience. She helps business leaders with limited budgets clarify and prioritize where they should, spend their sales and marketing budget to obtain the best results.As the founder of Amplified Concepts, she uses her expertise in strategy development and project management combined with her relationships with some of the smartest freelancers in the digital world to deliver customized solutions and deep expertise to client projects.Topics Discussed:Benefits of hiring freelancersHow to scale your business using freelancersGrowth of the freelance workHow to manage freelancersWeb Site / Social Media Links:www.amplifiedconcepts.comwww.sherryheyl.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryheylMore about Georgia Podcast"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the

Dan Campbell A Founder Who Leads with the Heart on Capital Club RadioJoin Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Dan Campbell, an entrepreneur par excellence. Dan is a partner at MSouth, a leading private equity investment fund based in Atlanta that provides equity capital and expertise to support management teams in acquisitions and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies typically valued between $25 and $200 million. In addition to his equity fund expertise, Dan has over 20 years experience in the staffing industry. Prior to becoming partner at MSouth, Dan was most recently the CEO of Hire Dynamics, a leading commercial staffing company that he co-founded in 2001 and remains as Executive Chairman. Dan was responsible for growing the Company’s revenue at a 28% CAGR over 15 years, from $3 million in 2000 to over $100 million in 2015. Prior to founding Hire Dynamics, Dan was the CEO of an award-winning staffing company based in Los Angeles. Previous roles also include Director of

Rush Bowls and CG3 Fundraising on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.Email Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765.Bhavin Vadgama, FranchiseBhavin Vadgama has a background in mechanical engineering and a Master & PHD from Auburn University. He and his wife had a vision of having their own healthy food concept and fell in love with the Rush Bowls product and decided to become the Local Rush Bowl Atlanta Franchisee in Sandy Springs.Please Stop by the Rush Bowls Sandy Springs location:Rush Bowls Sandy Springs - Hammond Dr1110 Hammond DrSandy Springs, GA 30328Enjoy a tasty, healthy meal replacement of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables blended together and top it off with crunchy granola & a drizzle of the most delicious honey you’ve ever had.SPECIAL: Let them know that you listened to the Franchise Business Radio show and receive 10% off of you

Facebook brought its global Boost with Facebook event back to Atlanta on Sept. 10 and the event was a huge success. Facebook welcomed over 1500 Atlanta community members to the Southern Exchange Ballroom and kicked off the two-day digital skills training event to empower small-business owners with the tools and resources they need to build their business.A panel of Atlanta small businesses walked through their own experiences and shared how they use these skills every day in their business. Panelists included:(L to R)  Maranda Walker-Dowell (Joes Gourmet) Nate Martin (Magnolia Room Tucker) and Farrah Haidar (Seven Sisters Scones) join Alexandra Duffield from Facebook (moderating panel) on a discussion on how having digital skills have helped their businesses.Joes Gourmet - Maranda Walker-DowellMaranda came up with the idea of packaging a ready to cook breading mix about three years ago and the business has been growing ever since. Facebook and Instagram have been key to their growth, as they are trying to dri

Bill McGill, Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine and Jake Evans, Holland and Knight on Business Developers NetworkPracticing law is a business; like any other business, it must generate revenue.Generating revenue can be challenging. Fortunately, our guests, the Publisher of Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine and a Senior Associate at Holland & Knight, one the world’s largest global law firms will share what their canons for being successful practicing law whether you are a sole practitioner, work in small firms, or are working in a large firm.Bill McGill, Publisher of Atlanta Attorney at Law MagazineTopics Discussed:Law Firm & Lawyer Practice MarketingWeb Site / Social Media Links:atlantaattorneymagazine.com   Jake Evans Senior Associate, Holland & KnightSenior associate at Holland & Knight law firm. Representing individuals and corporate entities in matters involving complex litigation; government relations at the local, state, and national level; and general business law advice and counsel. Chair

Mark Deal Podcast Guest Academy Founder on Georgia PodcastMark Deal, FounderPodcast Guest AcademyMark is a nationally recognized expert and local leader in Podcasting. He serves as the Organizer of Podcast Atlanta, the Founder of Podcast Guest Academy, and leads various communities in the podcasting industry. His primary focus is showing people how to take their podcast guest appearances from boring to soaring with measurable impact.Topics Discussed:Podcast Guest AcademyPodATL - Largest Podcasting Meet-up Group in Atlanta and second largest in the countryRecap and Take-a-ways from Podcast Movement 2019 in Orlando- Networking with attendees- Latest news from the exhibit hall- Sponsor offerings- Speakers, breakout sessions and panel eventsHighlights and insights into upcoming events:- She Podcast Live in Atlanta- Podcast Movement Evolutions-  PodFest ExpoIndustry News Services- PodNews- Podcast Business Journal- New PodMovCurrent trends and predictionsWeb Site:  https://PodcastGuestAcademy.comConnect with Mark:

Gotcha Covered, Arriba Restaurant Group and Fazoli’s on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.Email Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765.Vic Yosha, CEOGotcha CoveredVic Yosha is the CEO and mastermind behind the Gotcha Connected system. Gotcha Covered started out as a technology company for the window treatment industry but Vic saw the potential for a franchise model centered around our technology and Gotcha Covered was born. Vic has been involved in business ownership his whole life (a very long one) and feels very passionate about sharing his love for entrepreneurship with others.David GreenGotcha Covered of Midtown AtlantaDivorced Dad of two twenty something sons. Since college I’ve had a wholesale apparel and medical device career until being downsized due to patents expiring. After doing corporate retail store management for a few years and hav

Connect and Find Success in Business on Buckhead PodcastMichelle EnjoliConnect with Michelle Enjoli Michelle Enjoli is the founder of Connect, a blog and coaching business focused on educating others on using the power of connection to achieve success in business. She first learned the power of connecting on a presidential campaign trail while she was in college and was awarded her dream job as a producer in New York City for a national morning show before she received her degree.She has worked for some amazing brands in television and marketing including Univision, Mercedes-Benz and Delta Air Lines. While at Mercedes-Benz, she created her own business resource group called CONNECT to connect professionals with leaders and continues to expand on this work today.Topics to Discuss: How to connect in order to find success in businessWeb Site: www.michelleenjoli.comThe Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The Buckhead Business Association and Broadc

Practical Business Contracts and Negotiations with Pless & Sauro, PC on Georgia PodcastLarry Pless and Bob SauroPless & Sauro, PC Laurance "Larry" Pless and his law partner Robert "Bob" Sauro are practicing Atlanta business attorneys, have practiced business law for a combined 70 years in the business community of metropolitan Atlanta. They have led acquisitions ranging in size from six figures to $450M including: Advertising, Medical Devices, Hospital, Industrial Gases, Steel Fabrication, Home Health Care Products, Technology and Metal Coating, among others. Larry lives in Atlanta with his wife Dana; he has 3 children and 1 granddaughter and Bob lives in Alpharetta.Larry (L) and Bob (R)Topics to Discuss: Practical Contracts and Light IP and NegotiationsWhat should business people keep in mind about the big picture when approaching an important contract? What should be in every contract? What does a contract need to be valid? What are some key things to know about negotiations? What is contract enemy

Odessa & Angeline Foundation on Georgia PodcastAntonio Little-El, Co-FounderHas been a serial entrepreneur since graduating college 1994 and a small business consultant of 10 years.  Currently President of Arkad Business Solutions. Started Odessa & Angeline Foundation with his brother Anthony, in remembrance of their two grandmothers and the strength that they demonstrated paired the great love.Topics to Discuss: The mission of the foundation.The cause of the explosion of fatherless homes.The consequences of the epidemic.The goal of the foundation.Home can people help? Web Site / Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/odessa.angelinefoundationMore about Georgia Podcast"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.Show Host:Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary OfficerPro Business ChannelRich Casanova began his broadcasting career

CBD Oil Benefits and Business on Business Developers NetworkYour CBD Store Roswell, GAVictoria SmileyStarted with Your CBD Store in Augusta GA, then opened parents stores in Roswell GA and Lake Oconee GA.Recent graduate from Augusta University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. I am media savvy and able to utilize my education in Communication to build strong relationships, and appeal to consumers and clients.Strengths: communication, graphic design, copy-writing, digital media, client service, customer service, event coordinating, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Indesign, public speaking, event planningTopics to Discuss: CBD Oil Benefits and BusinessWeb Site / Social Media Links: https://cbdrx4u.com/find-us/georgia/roswellhttps://www.facebook.com/YourCBDStoreRoswellGAShow Host: Artie RudermanThe Business Developers Network where today’s leading business developers share and learn innovative business development concepts to generate greater value for their businesses. Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Chan

Content and Social Selling Strategies with Tracey Fudge on Buckhead PodcastTracey Fudge, Owner Thrive Ad Agency & Creator of the LinkedAutomation™ MethodTracey is the owner of Bella Roman Inc. and the Thrive Ad Agency. She is also the creator of the LinkedAutomation™ Method, a systematic approach to delivering nurtured business relationships for her clients.She attended Emory University and received her MBA from Regis University. After entering the high tech space in 1993, she spent the following 20 years in sales and business development roles within organizations that ranged from multi billion dollar to start ups.In 2013, Tracey decided to leave the corporate world to start her own businesses, the first being Bella Roman Inc. After seeing first hand how the sales process has changed and considering the onset of the internet and social selling, she worked to put together a model to produce sales opportunities with a systematic and predictable approach, the LinkedAutomation™ Method and from this the Thriv

Everett Catts a Veteran Journalist Talks Evolution and Trends of Newspapers on Buckhead PodcastOn-Air Guest BIO:Everett Catts is a veteran journalist with over 23 years of experience. He has worked as a sports writer, sports editor and news editor for several newspapers/news websites. He has won over a dozen awards for his articles, through the Georgia Sports Writers Association and Georgia Press Association. He currently is news editor of the Neighbor Newspapers' Northside bureau, which covers mainly Buckhead and Sandy Springs but also midtown and downtown Atlanta and some other suburbs.The company is based in Marietta at the Marietta Daily Journal’s office.The company’s website has 1.5 million page views per month. That includes the Marietta Daily Journal, Cherokee Tribune, the Cherokee Ledger, the Rome-area papers, including the Rome News-Tribune, and all of the Neighbor Newspapers, which are in the following counties: Bartow, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Paulding.The company’s overall print circulati

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Strategies for Business Leaders on Georgia PodcastZach HoffmeisterRecent Robinson College of Business MBA graduate Zach Hoffmeister has enjoyed significant financial success buying and selling cryptocurrency. In 2018 he co-authored a book with John Granofsky and Tim Suggs called The Millionaire Millennials, a beginner’s guide to investing in cryptocurrency. This book highlights two Georgia State grads’ oft-suspenseful stories of their pitfalls and glory in cryptocurrency investment. Zach's story has been featured in several Georgia State University publications, and he has been a guest on numerous podcasts and panels discussing the future of cryptocurrency.  Topics to Discuss:BitcoinBlockchain technologyCryptocurrency marketsWeb Site / Social Media Links:https://www.millionairemillennial.lifehttps://twitter.com/MMsCryptohttps://www.instagram.com/mmscryptohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johngranofskyJohn GranofskyJohn Granofsky obtained his MBA degree from Robinson College of Business

Financial Literacy Instructor with a Mission to Empower People on Georgia PodcastMichelle AlexanderFinancial Literacy InstructorAJM FinancialMichelle Alexander is a Financial Literacy instructor whose mission is to empower individuals with sound financial advice so that they can become skilled at living comfortably within their means. She has conducted financial literacy seminars at local DeKalb County libraries, local chapters of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) and ABWA (American Business Women’s Association), and The House of Hope Church in Decatur. Michelle has volunteered at Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), a non-profit organization for women who have experienced domestic violence instructing residents with the Back to Basics Money Management series. It was quoted in PADV’s monthly newsletter that “Michelle offers expert financial information to empower the women and children at our facility.” She has also volunteered with Project Take Charge; a resource for D

Productizing Talent Functions for the Gig Economy on Georgia PodcastTim Visconti - CEO/FounderPeopleLift On-Air Guest BIO:Tim has over 10 years’ experience in the talent consulting space building 8 startups and working in executive roles for three Fortune 500 companies. Tim has worked primarily in web/ecommerce- organizations but has worked in Auto, Real Estate, Banking, Telecom & hospitality industries. Tim’s passion is solving business problems and helping reframe how HR can positively empower early stage organizations as they prime for growth.Tim is currently the Founder and CEO of PeopleLift, a talent consulting firm born from the idea of productizing talent functions and helping companies scale as we enter into the gig-based economy. Tim married in 2018, has a 4-legged daughter named Layla (golden retriever) and is an aspiring coffee aficionado.Topics to Discuss:My storyProduct/serviceIndustry trendsBusiness modelMissionWhat's nextWeb Site / Social Media Links:www.peoplelift.coOn-Air Guest Linkedin P

 Chris Shuler The Start-up Expert Interview on Capital Club RadioMichael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance interviews Chris Shuler, who has over 29 years as a corporate executive in the financial services and credit industry.Chris is President of Activate Financial, located in San Diego, which is a fully licensed, national, third-party collection agency that is focused on bad debt recovery and skip tracing services. He is an entrepreneur who has been very successful in the start-up of five new ventures over his professional career. Some of these ventures include Vital Solutions, Inc., Credit Performance Services and National Bankruptcy Services Corporation. In the interview, Chris discusses how dedication, desire, determination and hard work have been a huge part of his success.During his extensive corporate career, Chris was the COO for American First Finance in Dallas, CEO & President of Vital Solutions, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for Outsourcing Solutions, Inc., Senior Vice President

eSports and Legal Expertise on Franchise Business RadioPatrick Healy & Brett Payne Co-Founders"Contender eSports Gaming Center" FranchiseBrett Payne, Chief Executive OfficerBrett Payne is our co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and he hasserved in this role since August 2, 2018. Since 2013 Mr. Payne hasserved as and continues to serve as the Director of Franchising of ClassicRock Coffee Company a coffee franchise operating within the UnitedStates. From September 2007 to May 2012, Mr. Payne served as theChief Executive Officer for Endis, Inc. a software development companyin Springfield, Missouri.   Patrick Healy, Vice PresidentPatrick Healy is our co-founder and Vice President and he has served inthis role since August 2, 2018. From 2016 to 2018 Mr. Healy served asthe Director of US Sales for Franchise Direct an International franchisemarketing firm. From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Healy was National AccountDirector with Display Fixture Warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior toentering the franchise industry, Pat

Andy Patel Talks Google Ads and Internet Marketing on Georgia PodcastOn-Air Guest BIO:Andy is a strategist, speaker, writer, and data geek who is obsessed with analyzing metrics and interpreting data. Since 2005, Andy has been perfecting the art of search engine marketing. Partnering directly with Google, he has helped many companies understand and integrate digital marketing strategies that lead to business growth. When he's not working on projects, Andy likes to perform music and is an active member of the Bollywood band Jashn.Topics to Discuss: Google Ads and Internet Marketing Web Site / Social Media Links:https://www.k3.marketingOn-Air Guest Linkedin Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyk3marketingMore about Georgia Podcast"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.Show Host:Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary OfficerPro B