Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we learned all about business incubators.

First up we had on Cindy Cheatham, the Director of Business Development at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a nationally recognized science and technology incubator that helps Georgia entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies. ATDC provides strategic business advice and connects its member companies to the people and the resources they need to succeed.

More than 100 companies have come out of the ATDC, including publicly-traded firms such as MindSpring Enteprises – now part of EarthLink. Headquartered at Technology Square on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, ATDC has been recognized by both BusinessWeek and Inc. Magazines as among the nation’s top nonprofit incubators. Since 1999, ATDC companies have attracted more than a billion dollars in venture capital funding. For more information (including: admission criteria, business templates and application information) please go to their website www.atdc.org

Next up we had on a member the ATDC, Sanjay Bhatia, founder and CEO of Izenda. Izenda was recently honored as one of the top 40 most innovative companies in Georgia and has grown over 300%. Sanjay talked how he knew he had a good concept for a thriving business when he discovered that it would take one company he was working with 5 months to give him the data he needed.That was the eureka moment where Sanjay saw the need for Izenda. He spoke at length of the benefits of working at the ATDC and the resources, contacts and best practices that he has gained since he has been there. Izenda brings the power of data to non-technical employees and lets them access customized information from their systems. For more information including a test drive of their application please go to their website www.izenda.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we had a spirited discussion about healthcare with three leaders in the Electronic Medical Records field.

First up we had on Willie Tillery CEO and founder of Neurostar Solutions, the Virtual Radiology Network. Neurostar is a leading national software and services company that provides a new model of delivering radiology services. Neurostar delivers a web based solution that is growing dramatically and has currently been embraced by over 400 clients already. For more information please go to his website www.neurostarsolutions.com

Next up we had on Lawrence Grace with NextGen. NextGen Healthcare Information Systems provides computer based practice management and electronic medical records systems to more than 1200 physician practices throughout the U.S. For more information about NextGen please go to their website www.nextgen.com

And finally we had on Jonathon Perrin with MedPlus, the leading developer and integrator of healthcare technology solutions that foster better patient care and improve business performance for healthcare institutions and physicians. For more information please go to their website www.medplus.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.atlantabusinessradio.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we were joined by two inspirational guests.

First up we had on internationally recognized stress and work-life balance expert Dr Kathleen Hall. Kathleen gave us some great stress reduction tips like the acronym SELF which stands for Serenity, Exercise, Love and Food. She explains the importance of each and how to incorporate it into your life each day during her interview. She is the author of the award winning books “A Life in Balance” and “Alter Your Life.” She has also been interviewed on countless shows such as Oprah, Martha Stewart and The Today Show. Today she spends a great deal of her time working as CEO of The Stress Institute, which was established as a center for collection and dissemination of information on the impact of stress on our lives. Her work has helped thousands of people from all walks of life. For more information about her and her center please go to her website www.stressinstitute.com.

Next up we had on Christy Andrews, the Executive Director of The Wellness Community – Atlanta. The Wellness Community has been around for over 25 years nationally and 10 in Atlanta. It is a special community for cancer patients and their loved ones. All the programs at the center are free of charge and are offered to cancer patients as well as their families. For more information please go to their website www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we were joined by two great guests.

First up we had on business networking expert Glen Gould with Inspiration Agents and author of the book “Meet Me At Starbucks. 70 Success Tips to Growing Your Business at America’s Office.” Glen shared some of the wisdom from his book as well as great networking tips so be sure to listen to the interview with a paper and pencil ready to take some notes. In addition to his work with Inspiration Agents, Glen is leading the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce’s small to mid-size business programs, benefits and initiatives. For more information on Glen and his book please check out his website www.inspirationagents.com and for more information on the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce please check out their website www.metroatlantachamber.com

Next up we had on Guy Powell Principal with demandROMI. Having spent over twenty years in marketing, consulting, business development, sales, or creative roles, Guy has experienced the difference between great and not-so-great marketing. He says that great marketing does two things: 1- it supports the business objective such as gaining market share, thwarting a competitive threat, or generating revenue, and 2 – it includes systems and processes to measure that the goals are being attained.

DemandROMI helps marketing organizations make the change to a Return on Marketing Investment based marketing organization through strategy, market research and analytics, and execution. Guy also has a book “Return on Marketing Investment” and a blog called Marketing Tactegy. For more information on Guy, his book and his company please go to his website www.demandromi.com and check out his blog at www.marketingtactegy.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we were joined by Ken Hilderhoff, CEO and President of Premier Marketing Resources, a leading producer of business communication materials. PMR produces newsletters (internal and external), brochures, magazines, presentation folders, develop corporate identity pieces, directories, web site development and more. They provide a full turnkey solution for their clients which include Fortune 500 companies to small business and organizations. Because of their expertise and superior customer service PMR has been in business for over 20 years and has a stellar retention rate among their loyal clients. In the interview Ken shared his journey to the CEO seat with PMR, and his efforts to rebrand the company from The Newsletter Factory to Premier Marketing Resources. For more information on Premier Marketing Resources, please check out their website www.nlf.com or email him directly at Ken @ NLF.com. That’s NLF not NFL …watch that as you type it in!

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com. And don’t forget Amy, Lee and Andy will be hosting a Fast Pitch business networking event Wednesday October 17 from 5-6:30pm at Eclipse di Luna across from Perimeter Mall. Please go to http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/meeting.cfm?MeetingID=220 to RSVP.

This morning we were joined by Peter Baron, founder of Carabiner Communications, a marketing and PR firm serving small and emerging companies. Peter has nearly two decades of technology marketing experience and has worked with such well known clients as Apple Computers, Ericsson GE, Motorola and IBM. During the interview we touched on such subjects as: what exactly is a Carabiner and how does it relate to what Peter does; the importance of building relationships with industry influencers and some tactics to do just that; and how the structure of his firm allows him to better serve his clients. For more information on Carabiner Communications, please check out Peter’s website www.carabinerpr.com or email him directly at Peter @ CarabinerPR.com.

We also had on Andy Greider, our favorite Business Growth Guru. Andy studied journalism at Penn State, he worked for a bunch of newspapers and radio stations before moving to England to work with the BBC. Those experiences prepared him for his time working with the United Nations. Which then got him ready for the business world. Andy spends his time now helping small to medium sized business grow. He specializes in marketing but his vast experience allows him to help on many fronts. For more information about Andy as well as lots of information about small business marketing please go to his website www.uniquenessispower.com.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We also will soon be in iTunes.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com. And for a great BlueTooth headset for anyone who drives a convertible check out www.jawbone.com. Both Amy and Lee are big fans. And don’t forget Amy, Lee and Andy will be hosting a Fast Pitch business networking event Wednesday October 17 from 5-6:30pm at Eclipse di Luna across from Perimeter Mall. Please go to http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/meeting.cfm?MeetingID=220 to RSVP.

This morning we were joined by Maria Goldsholl, COO of The MomCorps. Maria shared her story of how she was working full time then had her 2 children and wanted more balance in her life. She became the third employee of the Mom Corps and the rest is history. She now helps moms, dads and boomers find those flexible work opportunities in forward thinking companies around the country. For more information on Mom Corps, please check out their website at www.momcorps.com. It is filled with a ton of resources for people who are looking for flex jobs including workshops, seminars and other resources for people who have been out of the workplace for awhile and are a little nervous about getting back in.

We were also privileged to have on Teresa M from I Run You Play, Atlanta’s supreme concierge and errand service. Teresa’s company does all the stuff you have to do but aren’t really thrilled about doing. For example, her staff waits for the cable guy for you, they pick up your dinner, they can even help you if you recently had surgery and need help around the house. Check out her website www.irunyouplay.com for more information.

We also had on Doug MacGinnitie who is running for Sandy Springs City Council in District 1. Doug talked about his vision for Sandy Springs as well as his impressive background in the private sector. For more information about Doug and his take on the issues please go to his website www.dougforsandysprings.org.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Amy Otto sits in the hot seat as Andy Greider, host of Uniqueness is Power, Atlanta’s business growth show interviews her. Amy shares interesting stories about her love of cooking, Kenny Rogers and her family. This revealing interview gives you a lot of insight into Amy. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding about her passion for AFLAC (especially their cancer policy) and for life in general.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking – a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We also will soon be in iTunes.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com

Today Amy had Andy Greider, host of Uniqueness is Power, a business marketing show on as her co-host. For more information about that show please go to Andy’s website www.UniquenessisPower.com

This morning we were joined by Jerrilynn Thomas, CEO of of the International Virtual Women’s Chamber of Commerce (IVWCC). Jerrilyn shared how her start with online community building was caused by her desire to stay at home with her children. And as she met more and more working moms on line her business evolved and is still evolving and growing.

She is very busy launching a new community called Georgia Women Partner and she brought a few of her Executive Directors into the studio with her. These ladies had been working together online for some time and many actually were meeting for the first time in person in our studio. We met Penny Haynes, Nicco Duncan and Sandy Lomas who along with Jerrilyn are helping women learn how to do business in each of the counties in Georgia.

We discussed lots of ways women can network and learn from other women who are growing their businesses online. There are so many opportunities and Jerrilynn and her associates are great resources for budding women entrepreneurs.

For more information on the International Virtual Women’s Chamber of Commerce or exploring online business networking opportunities please check out Jerrilynn’s website www.ivwcc.org

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.