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Usher's New Look, No Longer Bound and Auditory-Verbal Center on NonProfits RadioCareshia MooreOrganization / Company Name: Usher's New LookCareshia Moore is an advocate and educator who has a heart for inspiring others to reach their potential. She mentors leaders, facilitates workshops, designs educational products and connects people with others and opportunities to promote personal success through education. In her roles as an Attorney, Educator and most currently, President & CEO for Usher’s New Look she has always worked on behalf of providing access, opportunity and exposure of underserved youth.Careshia is active in her community through membership on boards such as Communities in Schools of Henry County and United Way Advisory Board, a certified Aggression Replacement Trainer and a mentor to young girls. She is also the founder of League of Women Entrepreneurs, a networking group that seeks to empower, educate and elevate women in business. In recognition of her dedication to the community and her

From Boy Scouts to The Citadel, Life-Long Principles, Processes and Discipline that Drive Success. Damon Edmondson on Capitol Club Radio.Join Michael Flock as he interviews Damon Edmondson. Damon is the Chief of Analytics at FLOCK Specialty Finance based in Atlanta, Georgia, a growing finance company that provides access to capital beyond the traditional banking system to underserved markets and assets classes. Damon discusses how the principles, processes and discipline he learned as a Boy Scout, at military school and at The Citadel helped him launch his successful career. He brings out personal and professional experiences to illustrate how he shares his analytical knowledge with FLOCK clients to help them grow their businesses successfully.Prior to joining FLOCK, Damon was Senior VP of Analytics at Eltman, Eltman & Cooper Capital Management where he oversaw the analysis and reporting of the financial performance of purchased portfolios. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Portfolio Administrat

Rob Garf, VP of Industry Strategy and Insights for Salesforce on Georgia Business RadioJoining us today is Rob Garf, VP of Industry Strategy and Insights for Salesforce Commerce Cloud here to discuss predictions for retail shopping.I've sat on all sides of the retail table -- as practitioner (Lids, Marshalls, Hit or Miss), industry analyst (AMR Research), strategy consultant (IBM), and software leader (Demandware).I'm currently a VP at Salesforce where I lead Industry Strategy and Insights for the Retail team. I get to work with execs at leading brands and upstarts from around the world on unified engagement strategies.    * Love writing, speaking, and participating on retail boards. * Lead a team that provides market intelligence, consumer insights, and business value analysis to influence product strategy and develop thought leadership. * Develop and maintain strategic framework to evolve and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap. * Conduct primary and secondary research to gain insights on indus

Kitchen Tune-Up Franchisee Kseniya Conniff on Franchise Business RadioKseniya ConniffKitchen Tune-Up, FranchiseeBrief Description of Product or Service:Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in 1-5 day kitchen updates. Ask us about 1 Day Wood Restoration, cabinet refacing & re-dooring, custom cabinets + design and much more.Topics to Discuss:Our storyProducts and servicesIndustry trends Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:https://www.kitchentuneup-atlanta-sandysprings.com/https://www.facebook.com/KTUAtlantaBuckheadSandySprings/https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitchen-tune-up-franchise-system/https://www.pinterest.com/ktuofficial/https://twitter.com/KitchenTuneUphttps://www.instagram.com/kitchentuneup/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kseniya-conniff-0481235bThe Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in fun

Chef Jamie Adams with il Giallo Osteria and Bar on Food and Beverage RadioChef Jamie Adams il Giallo Osteria & BarThe youngest of five children born in Atlanta, Jamie Adams was intrigued by every aspect of Italian culture - from its cars to its language; from its people to its food. His passion for Italian cuisine was fueled by his mother, a native of New Orleans and fabulous cook in her own right. To this day, Jamie’s fondest memories are of cooking in the kitchen with his mother, or at relatives’ homes and kitchens in New Orleans, where his family visited regularly.While studying music, biology, and English literature at Georgia State University, Adams simultaneously worked for The Mad Italian Restaurant in Atlanta. It was here that he realized his profound appetite for the restaurant business: the desire to immerse himself into Italian cuisine and great hospitality began to smolder.Fanning these flames was the fact that his siblings, who had traveled to Italy, came home with stories of meals they had e

Team Rubicon and Veterans Empowerment Organization on Georgia Business RadioJoe MessereDeputy Director, Southeast at Team RubiconTeam Rubicon USANonProfit Executive, Veteran, Entrepreneur. Making a difference in people's lives every day through disaster response and veteran reintegration.   Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through disaster relief; community, built by serving with others; and identity, from recognizing the impact one individ

Smart Meter Technologies and Executive Coaching on Business Developers NetworkMalika GivensDigital Marketing ManagerLandis+Gyr Malika Givens is a Digital Marketing Manager with Landis+Gyr. In this role she strategizes and executes on all aspects of digital marketing, including website management, social media, SEO, SEM, branding, email and graphic design. She helps her company navigate through the evolving digital marketing space as their own business evolves. Before joining Landis+Gyr in 2015, Malika worked for 7 years for a range of small to mid-sized b2b businesses in sales and marketing roles. Malika is a skilled marketing professional and holds a double-major bachelor’s in Marketing, and Logistics, Transportation and Supply chain management from the University of Maryland-College Park.Accomplished digital marketer with extensive background in graphic design, email marketing, website optimization, and marketing strategy.Specialties: Photoshop, Illustrator, Layout Design, Photography, Email Nurturing, Comm

SBA National Veterans Small Business Week on Georgia Business RadioTerri DenisonDistrict DirectorSBA Georgia District OfficeTerri Denison is the Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role since May 2002, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SBA’s financial, counseling/training and business development programs for small businesses throughout Georgia.Terri began her SBA career in 1987 as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Agency’s Washington, D. C. District and Headquarter Offices. Other positions included working with the Agency’s Minority Enterprise Development and One Stop Capital Shop programs and Office of Field Operations.Terri holds a B.A. Degree in American Government from Cornell University and an M.A. Degree in Urban Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terri currently serves as the Presiden

Authors Neil Howe, Jane Bishop and Brian Prince on Author Talk ShowNeil HoweBest selling author and entrepreneur, Neil Howe, helps professionals leverage their knowledge to gain authority status in their industry, then uses “Authority Marketing” to get them national media attention.Neil is a contributing writer for Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine. He has been featured in major media outlets including FOX, ABC and CNN. Neil also hosts Business Authority Radio, Expert Profiles Atlanta podcast, and The Trust Factor Radio shows.Brief Description of Product or Service:Authority PositioningThe #1 problem is ObscurityTopics to Discuss:How to Capture AttentionConvince You're The Trusted Authority And Close With No Pressure.Industry trendsVideo/StoryBusiness Model:Convert stories via interview format to Best Selling book and TV appearance.Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Linkshttp://TheAuthorityArchitect.comhttp://NeilHoweTrustFactor.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/howeneilhttps://www.fac

Two Under-Served Areas of the Insurance Marketplace on Buckhead Business ShowBuz McOmberMcOmber Insurance My family began in the insurance business in 1893 with my grandfather, Fred T. McOmber. He and my father built one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Michigan through their focus on honesty, great customer service, community involvement and making policy holders the center of everything they did. That’s the world I grew up in and those are the values I carry forward with me to this day. My business career in multiple industries over 45 years has as its foundation the desire to make my clients more effective, their businesses function more successfully and always doing the right thing on their behalf.I have a degree in investment finance from Miami University (Ohio) and spent my first five years out of college as a Naval Officer serving shipboard out of Norfolk, VA and as base Supply Officer & Comptroller at the ammunition depot on Guam. I spent 28 years in the technology industry, workin

From a Kid in a Hardware Store to a Leading Debt Buyer! Mike Boyle Interview on Capital Club RadioJoin Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Mike Boyle. Mike is the Founder of C&E Acquisitions (C&E), a debt buyer based in Bel Air, Maryland focused on asset purchases in the healthcare space. Following the sale of C&E Acquisitions to Diverse Funding, he became Executive Vice President of Diverse, a leading middle market debt buyer. Mike discusses lessons learned from his previous work experience, including a stint at a hardware store that surprisingly carried through to his career in debt purchasing.Mike started the company while he was an account executive at EMC Corporation where he was selling data center and infrastructure services to hospitals and law firms. He gained an appreciation for technology while working at Systems Alliance where he sold technology solutions to the university marketplace. Mike first learned financial analysis skills at Partners First Holdings where h

BookLogix CEO Angela DeCaires and Rob Wilson Interviewed on Author Talk ShowAngela DeCairesCEO, BookLogix Angela DeCaires is the CEO of BookLogix. She has previously held positions as the Director of Publishing and Marketing & Communications Manager with the Atlanta-based publisher.Angela is dedicated to helping to educate authors on the nontraditional publishing industry and is a frequent public speaker at writing conferences and events.Angelas background includes experience in public relations, writing, broadcasting, and journalism, having spent a number of years as a TV news producer and news writer in New York state, followed by public relations work for health systems in both Florida and New York. She holds a degree in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher College.Brief Description of Product or Service: BookLogix is an Alpharetta, GA-based book publisher that works with business professionals, authors, and folks from all industries and backgrounds to publish, print, market, and sell their bo

Amazon FBA, Mobile Fuel and Security At Your Fingertips on CoFounders PodcastChirag T. PatelCo-Founder Amazon Take Action! and Startup Development Institute My name is Chirag T. Patel and I was born in Drumright, Oklahoma. When I turned 3 years old I moved to a small city in Georgia called Milledgeville. My mother was born in New Zealand and my father was born in India. In 1979 my father came to America to pursue a new life and the American Dream. My mother also moved to America during the same time who was brought here by my grandfather to pursue a better life for my mother and her sisters and brothers. During this time my parents had not met yet. My parents were like many immigrant families that came to America who had a dollar and the dream, well more like $10 for my dad.Being the first generation of Indians who immigrated to the US they did not know anything or anyone. Through word of mouth my father and mother were introduced and like the Indian culture they were married within a week in a arranged marri

SimpliSpoken and Selling to Zebras Interview on the Business Developers Network ShowJohn GossCo Founder and PartnerSimpliSpoken  We help businesses join the Voice revolution and build a voice presence to delight their customers. Voice tech is the most natural way of communicating. Today’s customers expect speed, convenience, low friction. Don’t miss out on being a key part of your customer’s daily voice-led routine. Want to meet your customers where they are? We’ve got you coveredI am also a Managing Partner for Konnarock Healthcare LLC. Konnarock specializes in Management Consulting, Strategic Assessments, Mobile Application Design and Development, and Implementation and Support Services.Brief Description of Product or Service:Voice First Digital company offering Consultancy and Design ServicesTopics to Discuss:Industry TrendsVoice MarketBranding StrategiesImbuing Voice into your cultureMissionWhats NextWeb Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:www.SimpliSpoken.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goss-50a7861

VaVa Virtual Assistants and Bespokuture Luxury Clothier on CoFounders PodcastLauren Gall and Melanie AmmermanCoFoundersVaVa Virtual AssistantsBrief Description of Product or Service:We handle the back office support so you can focus on growing your business. VaVa Virtual Assistants is a full-service virtual assistance provider, serving clients of all sizes worldwide. Our team specializes in administrative and marketing needs. We offer friendly and efficient assistance via telecommuting, at a fraction of the cost of employing administrative staff in your office. Our goal is to allow you time to focus on revenue generating tasks while we handle the back office support.Topics to DiscussWhat Virtual assistants are and are notDelegationOutsourcing Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Linkswww.VaVaVirtual.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/va-va-virtual-assistantshttps://twitter.com/VaVaVirtualhttp://instagram.com/vavavirtualhttps://www.facebook.com/vavavirtualassistantsLauren:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenga

Facebook Community Boost Interview with Lori Ann Pope on Georgia Business RadioRich Casanova with the Pro Business Channel on site in our own hometown of Atlanta for Georgia Business Radio. We're at a phenomenal event here today with Facebook and their community boost events, bringing the communities together city-by-city. This is a fascinating concept and tour, were excited and proud to be part of it, right now here joining me at the event live is Lori Ann Pope, Facebook's global small business event marketing lead.Rich Casanova: Before we start talking about the event and your role, actually before we started recording you immediately had a flashback to your radio days, tell me a little bit about that.Lori Ann Pope: So I started radio in college. I was at Brown University and worked at WBRU FM which was an FM station but a workshop for college students. And so that really instilled my love of radio, music in particular, but I also did news and also exposed me to all sorts of music. I did everything from R&a

Poke Burri, Office Evolution and DCV Franchise Group Interview on Franchise Business RadioKen Yu and Seven ChanOwnersPoke Burri, Lifting Noodles Ramen, KSP Restaurant GroupKen Yu and Seven Chan are the owners of KSP Restaurant Group parent company of Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles Ramen. The pair are award winning emerging brands that have helped reshape the emerging asian food culture in Atlanta. Poke Burri has become the front runner in the KSP portfolio winning Yelps #1 Highest Rated Poke in Atlanta, #1 Highest Rated Sushi in Atlanta and Atlanta’s #2 Highest Rated Restaurant overall. Poke Burri is currently franchising with plans to open 10 plus stores in the next year.Brief Description of Your Product or Service:We make delicious traditional food with a twist. Topics to Discuss:Our storyOur franchisingSecret menusSocial media expertiseWeb Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:@pokeburri@liftingnoodlesramenAndy BeanFranchise Owner/Area DirectorOffice EvolutionBrief Description of Product or Service:Shared W

Robert Williams IIIOwnerEnSyT Business Development Professional Attributes: “My skills and experiences are diverse and extremely transferable”. I have strong ethical, professional, legal and social standards assimilated into my persona and can project assertiveness, intellectual curiosity and humility, to every situation. I have mastered change, and acquired an array of skills necessary to manage in a highly competitive economy. I effectively combine my professional experience to meet the business needs of my clients/customers.Career Overview: I systematically apply investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills and continuously work successfully with cross-disciplined teams. I currently empower small businesses to measure and analyze qualitative and quantitative aspects of their business activities using statistical analysis and financial ratios to determine cash flow, liquidity, profitability, efficiency, debt management, etc.•Solving Business Problems (Decision Tree and 2x2 Matrix Models), Lynda.Com•

Institutional Executive to Growth Entrepreneur John Coffin Interview on Capital Club RadioHere is a glimpse of what John shared in the interview:“I actually got into banking totally by mistake or kismet…through that process, that six month training class, decided I loved business and I loved banking.”“… learned a lot about life in the Boy Scouts. About challenges and overcoming obstacles and pushing yourself further than maybe you’d think you were capable of.”“… that’s something that our generation can learn from the millennials, their willingness to try different things and not be so locked into one career.”Please join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews “growth” entrepreneur, John Coffin.John is the Co-Founder of Practical Growth Advisors (PGA) which is a consulting and advisory firm focused on serving privately held companies and helping them grow faster with confidence. John discusses his transformation from successful institutional executive to small business advisor and creative en

Business Impact on Distracted Driving and #AtlantaKindness on Georgia Business RadioDoug RiederChairman / Partner at Sterling Seacrest PartnersI specialize in risk management and insurance & surety bond broking for medium to large commercial contractors and real estate developer / managers. Specialties: General Contractors, First Tier Trade Subcontractors, Grading / Utility Contractors and Real Estate DevelopersBrief Description of Product or Service:Sterling Seacrest Partners is a top-ranked insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company serves a wide range of clients with complex property/casualty, employee benefit and personal insurance needs.Topics to Discuss:Distracted driving and businesses. Most of the discussion since the new law was passed has centered around what individual drivers can and cannot do with their phone while driving. But it’s vital for businesses to have a strong plan for their employees.In our 24-hour workplace, with employees always potentially just a call or text away, eve