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Women Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses: Simply Saying Hi, Thanks and Hello; and Professional Real Estate Sales and Investment Advice

March 20, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Women Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses: Simply Saying Hi, Thanks and Hello; and Professional Real Estate Sales and Investment Advice

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Our first guest was Larissa Nichols, a Russian immigrant 13 years ago leveraged her education as an English teacher in Russia and as a translator to move here. She has found a niche building her business teaching sales people, Realtors, attorneys, small businesses – virtually anyone how to make a positive impression and stay in contact with their customers by sending a thank you, birthday or gift card.

An independent dealer for SendOutCards, Larissa introduces people to the power of using the internet to make sending a real in-the-mail gift, birthday, Christmas, get well or thank you card as easy as sending an email. Instead of buying expensive custom cards that never get sent because they take forever to address, stamp and mail, her service lets you send your cards out one at a time, a thousand at a time or create a series of cards that automatically go out.

She says using these to reach out to new customers makes positive impression and increases the likelihood of your getting a referral and repeat business. Now there is no excuse for your sales force not to send new customers and prospects a professionally designed card rivaling ones costing several dollars or even use your own designed one. . . and send it for a fraction of the cost of what it would cost locally. Get in touch. You’ll get a card at a minimum! Concta Larissa at 678-332-6607 www.turnkeycardshop.com or email: larissa.nichols@larissanichols.com.

Lorraine Beato is a Realtor with Palmer House Properties and brings 20 years experience in real estate and appraising to the field of real estate. Starting in real estate in Westchester County, NY and moving here she’s worked in high value properties with discerning families as well as in more modest prices homes all across the real estate spectrum. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, she has a unique ability to work with clients and bridge the gap beteween cultures, language and business methods.

Beyond being a great resource for listing and pricing a home so it sells at the top price in any market, she goes the extra mile to make a deal come together. She knows what repairs need to be made and what those will cost, having a lot of experience in rehab work. That’s great for sellers or, if you’ve hired Lorraine to act as a buyer’s agent, you’ll not have any nasty surprises in the inspection process that delay or kill a sale.

If you are interested in investing in real estate – it can pay off handsomely if you get the right place, in the right market and the stage of the market is favorable. Knowing how to determine all those factors separates Lorraine from many others in the field. Investing on her own account and helping other investors acquire and rehab profitable properties means she has the current knowledge to help you make a wise investment.

Conscientious, going the extra two miles for her clients and doing a superb job following up with every party to a transaction means smooth sales and purchases, no surprises and an altogether terrific experience. Keep your eye on Lorraine, she’s a powerhouse and you’ll be hearing more from her. You can reach Lorraine at Beato@comcast.net www.lorrainebeato.com and by phone 404-429-7354,

Richard Fletcher and Doug Samuels with Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASTD

March 20, 2013 by angishields

Learning Insights

Richard Fletcher and Doug Samuels with Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASTD

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In this show, Richard Fletcher and Doug Samuels will discuss what’s new in the programming offered by the Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASTD this year, along with what is staying the same.

Richard Fletcher/Zaxby’s

Richard Fletcher, CHT is Sr. Director, Learning and Organizational Development for Zaxby’s Franchising, a franchisor of gourmet chicken restaurants with 550+ locations and 20,000 employees throughout the Southeast. He has been with Zaxby’s since 2003. Richard has responsibilities for overseeing the structures, systems, and processes within the organization to improve organizational effectiveness and is also responsible for identifying, recommending and implementing short and long term strategy for design development and delivery of leadership, team-related, professional, and interpersonal skills development programs.

Richard has over 25 years of executive level experience in sales, operations, organizational development and training with other national companies such as Wolf Camera, Zaxby’s and Sprint PCS.

Richard is a national member of ASTD and President-Elect for the Greater Atlanta chapter. He is an active member of the Council for Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) and Regional Director for the CHART’s Atlanta Regional Training Forum.

Richard received a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University. He is a certified EQ-I, EQ-360 administrator and has received the Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) certification from CHART. When he isn’t busy developing people, he loves hitting the links and traveling.

Doug Samuels/Georgia State University

Doug Samuels is Manager, Organizational Development & Consulting Services at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. His focus is on developing leadership bench strength and improving employee engagement throughout the university and across the University System of Georgia (USG). He uses the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence as a process framework.

Doug’s professional career in learning and development has taken him around the world. After flying KC- 135s (Boeing 707) for many years, he served as a Master Instructor at the USAF’s Navigator Training School and later created and delivered the military’s first software engineering training program. He was selected to direct the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Ada Software Engineering Education and Training Program, created to ensure the Ada programming language was used in all mission-critical software development across the military. He received the DOD Meritorious Service Medal for his efforts.

Previously, Doug served as the Director, Training and Development in a Fortune 50 company and Director, Organization Development at a burgeoning Fortune 1000 company. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Valdosta State College, a BS in Computer Science from Chapman University, an MEd in Adult Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, a BA in Psychology and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University.

Today’s show is brought to you by TrainingPros.

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An “Immigrant Perspective!”

March 20, 2013 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Servant Leadership & Seeing With An "Immigrant Perspective!"

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In this edition of Global Leader Radio!™, we discuss the importance of servant leadership and introduce the “immigrant perspective.” Host Alvin C. Miles interviewed Littie Brown and Rita Izaguirre as they share several strategies, tools and tips to help strengthen your leadership acumen!

Here are seven takeaways from our discussion:

You’re working for yourself even if you’re employed by someone else.
Choose mentors who are functionally & physically different from you!
“I don’t believe in counting heads, but making heads count!”
Minorities and women have a knack for building relationships.
Long-lasting relationships create opportunities for sales.
Learn to confidently “sell yourself” without appearing to brag!
Are you a “once a year leader” or do you give feedback every day?

Listen in as Littie and Rita provide valuable insights from their executive-level backgrounds. Add their ideas to your leadership toolkit to help increase YOUR influence. Leadership IS a conversation!

Littie Brown/ President/ Owner, Speedpro Imaging

Inspirational, influential, creative, dynamic communicator, are words most often used to describe Littie Brown. Through her years of employment and community involvement Littie has helped individuals personally and professionally realize their dreams. Because of her investment in their lives, many persons have been promoted, taken on new opportunities and realized the potential in their personal lives.

Littie earned a B.B.A. in Management from Texas State University and professionally has successfully led sales organizations for three top Fortune 500 Companies: Xerox, Dunn & Bradstreet, and Grainger.

Today, Littie is the President/Owner of Speedpro Imaging in Marietta, GA., specializing in large format printing. As the Nation’s leader in high quality large format, imagery including; Trade show displays/exhibits, reprographics, building wraps and vehicle wraps, Speedpro takes visual communications to the next level.

In her spare time Littie enjoys golf, movies, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

Contact Littie: (678) 538-8384, lbrown@speedpro.com

Rita Izaguirre / Principal, IDEIAS

Rita Izaguirre is a business executive with extensive experience in human capital strategy, and diversity and inclusion in both private and public sector organizations. She is a seasoned speaker and recognized as an expert in her field. Over her career, Rita has held domestic and international assignments in Latin America and Europe.

Currently, as a Principal at the research firm Ideias, LLC Rita consults to organizations on the impact of cultural competence on leadership effectiveness and corporate success. Rita was Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Compliance at SunTrust Banks, and held similar roles at General Electric Healthcare and the City of Alexandria, VA.

Rita holds a Bachelor of Science from Barry University, a Law degree from Nova Southeastern University and a Certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown University. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and holds the SPHR designation. She has been published in the Intercultural Management Quarterly, and is an Executive in Residence at Kennesaw State University where she has lectured in the Executive MBA program on change management.

She is active in the community serving as advocate and facilitator for Kennesaw’s Professional Women Alliance, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Technology Association of Georgia. Rita as a member of the Advisory Board of the Alliance Theatre, and the board of Year Up, a national organization that provides urban youth educational tools to achieve their potential. Rita is married and lives with her husband, Amado, in Atlanta, GA.

Contact Rita: (770) 696-5312, rita.izaguirre@gmail.com

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership Ability?

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Green Chamber of the South

March 19, 2013 by angishields

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

Green Chamber of the South

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Marty Tomlinson/Executive Director

Marty Tomlinson is the Executive Director of the Green Chamber of the South. She handles the day-to-day operations of the Green Chamber and works with the Board and its Committees in developing programs, growing membership and promoting the success of sustainability throughout the Southeast.

Bernie Burgener/Executive Director, Greenhouse Accelerator Program

Bernie Burgener is a member of the Green Chamber of the South and leads the Chamber’s Greenhouse Accelerator, whose objective it is to create green jobs through the support of early-stage green startups and sustainability initiatives within existing companies.

Early in his career Bernie helped fund and grow businesses in various countries and industries in South America in a financial as well as a consulting function, working for a private investment company out of Lima, Peru. He then worked for over twenty years with a water treatment company in Atlanta, leading its international business development, including strategic planning, identifying, negotiating and executing acquisitions, and managing key raw material contracts.

Dan Bramblett/Chairman of the Board

Dan Bramblett is with Estes Services and serves as Chairman of the Board for Green Chamber of the South.

Scott Hitch/Burr & Forman

Scott practices in Burr & Forman’s Environmental group and works with clients in all aspects of environmental law. Scott counsels clients on business strategy, regulatory compliance, permitting, policy, transactions and resolution of disputes. Scott’s services include: land conservation, historic preservation, brownfield redevelopment, environmental remediation, corporate responsibility/sustainability and recycling and regulation of wastes. He also consults with corporations in dealing with resource allocation and regulation such as water quality and its environmental impact, air quality, greenhouse gas, climate changes and energy sources. Scott’s environmental services also include dealing with commercial real estate transactions and the entire sustainable building process.

The Importance of Having Access to Legal Support in Your Business

March 19, 2013 by angishields

Performance Difference Radio

The Importance of Having Access to Legal Support in Your Business

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On the outside of the Supreme Court it reads “Liberty and Justice for All” It is unfortunate, however, that justice is often only available to those who can afford it A recent study shows that working Americans and their families face a myriad of legal issues on almost a daily basis, but only about 60% actually sought out the services of a lawyer to help them. The study showed that Americans forgo or avoid help because of cost, access and trust issues. Dr. Vernon Allwood and Mr. Alistair Edwards discuss how the Legal Shield program can provide low cost affordable legal services to the average family.

In addition, there will be discussion on the fact that identity theft is now becoming the number one crime in America. The focus will be on the importance of having identity theft protection, particularly since Georgia leads the nation in identity theft crimes.

We will also make comments on how Human Resource Departments are using the Legal Shield, Identity Theft program to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and decrease employee stress.

Dr. Vernon Allwood

Dr. Allwood received his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees from Queens College of the City University of New York, and his Ph.D in counseling education from Fordham University in New York. He served as a mathematics and science teacher in the New York City Public Schools for more than ten years. After receiving his advanced degrees, Dr. Allwood served as the Director of Counseling at John Jay College in New York, Associate Director of Counseling at Morehouse College and as the Director of Community Relations and Special Projects at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

He has extensive experience in the development of mentoring programs and is a founding board member of the International Mentoring Association. While at Morehouse College, he developed the Morehouse Mentoring Program where college students served as role models and mentors for elementary school children. This program acquired national recognition by receiving the Thousand Points of Light Award from President Clinton.

While at the Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Allwood developed several initiatives to increase the numbers of African American students in the educational pipeline for careers in biomedical science and the health professions. One of the highlights of his career was the development of the Benjamin Carson Science Academy and the establishment of the Carson Scholars Program in Atlanta. His research interests include the development of models for the reduction of violence and antisocial behavior among inner city youth.

Dr. Allwood also has been engaged as an educational consultant for charter schools and the National Health Museum where he helped to develop standardized test taking skills for minority students and women. He recently joined Legal Shield as an Independent Associate where he is actively engaged in helping families to gain access to the legal system, as well as have adequate legal representation to protect them from identity theft.

You can reach Dr. Allwood via email.

Mr. Alistair Edwards

Mr. Edwards serves as Vice President of Group Marketing at LegalShield. He specializes in helping Businesses & Gov’t.Offices to improve their bottom line, by helping to decrease employee absenteeism rates. This is attained, through providing much needed Identity Theft Restoration and Employee/Business Legal Plans.

Today, all across the U.S. & Canada, employees are suffering from various “pressures of life.” Whether it’s being an Identity Theft victim, having garnishments, hassles by creditors, child support/child custody issues, traffic violations, forclosures,bankruptcies, life/auto/home/medical insurance issues, etc., these issues can cause employees to miss valuable time at work – which adversely affects their paychecks. These issues can also cause your business to suffer, or even close, due to absenteism or low productivity.

As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, Alistair’s goal is to educate business owners and their employees on the growing problem of Identity theft, every 4 seconds someone becomes a victim of identity theft. What we see on tv with all the catchy tunes and women speaking like men men speaking like women only covers the financial aspect of Identity theft and that is only 26% of all Identity theft, there is so much more, 5 areas in all.

Legal Shield is also Certified in Group sales and Small Business Legal Programs. They help small business with benefit packages that create better employee relations and retention, at no cost to the company! In this litigious society that we live in it is paramount that small businesses protect themselves and have legal guidance. We specialize in individual as well as small business plans with affordable rates.

You can contact Mr. Edwards via email.

Helping Businesses Thrive and Changing Lives by Changing Beliefs

March 18, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Helping Businesses Thrive and Changing Lives by Changing Beliefs

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Louis Agudo is president of “It’s a Great Day for Business, Inc.,” a business coaching and networking company; and Jeff Waller is president of “Excent Corporation,” and educational software company helping at-risk kids discover a world of possibilities and changing their lives forever – Changing lives and changing beliefs to help people and businesses thrive was the theme of today’s show. A New Yorker by birth, Louis spent 20 very successful years in the construction business in a competitive world. A few short years ago, he moved down to Atlanta and sought a different path for his future. Coming to the realization that by helping others get everything they want, you can get all you want and discovering that he could help many business owners market themselves better, run their firms with less waste and friction, he found a calling and a second career. Bringing 20 years of lessons learned from a competitive world to what he does, he and his partner, Randall Phillips, help owners find a better way to function and achieve what is important to them. The is a limit to what any one of us can do on our own, we have limited ability to see things differently than we’ve always seen them. Helping you discover what holds you back from making huge improvement in you business and personal life is sometimes as simple as being a mirror and a skilled questioner that reveals what you already know but could not bring to the surface and take action upon it. You may want to attend one of his networking meetings and get to know him and find out how you can use networking effectively to grow your business. If you don’t network the right way, the event is just a high-priced bad food waste of time. You can learn about his events and also get in contact via his website at www.itsagreatdayforbusiness.com or call 404-375-7461. Jeff Waller, president of Excent Corporation and co-founder of Magic Wand Foundation focuses on helping at-risk children discover a different future by changing their beliefs and adopting new approach to life. After years of study and research he and his partners have developed a proven program that in real world situations are making 250 percent improvements in graduation rates through engaging at risk middle schoolers with software, games and energizing their creativity and natural abilities. Showing what is under their control, the program turns around lives and changes futures. It’s an amazing program that school systems are rapidly taking on because it’s cost effective and more importantly, it works. Magic Wand foundation is a non-profit program that is designed to take the software and program world wide. Already in use in Mexico, Columbia and other nations, benefactors and interested non-profits are helping spread the benefits of these empowering programs to the youth of this world. The mind that is saved may be the mind that develops the next breakthrough in science, finds new solutions to old scourges and problems, or leads a major company and it’s people. We highly recommend you lean more about Jeff and his company and foundation, its a remarkable story. You can do so by visiting http://excent.com or call 404-444-9782.

Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess with Junior Chamber International, Trevor Smith with JCI Atlanta, and Tom Lakatos with NestWise

March 18, 2013 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess with Junior Chamber International, Trevor Smith with JCI Atlanta, and Tom Lakatos with NestWise

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Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess/Junior Chamber International

Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess joined the Ocala Jaycees in 2002, where she immediately jumped in with both feet accepting the position of Individual Development Vice President on the chapter board in 2003. She went on to serve several different positions on the Chapter and State Board including Chapter President in 2004 and State President in 2008. Chrystal is Senator #68800. She moved onto the National level serving as Vice President, Membership Director, Chief of Staff, State Presidentsâ€™ Coach and is currently serving as the 93rd National President of JCI.

Chrystal has won such National honors as Write Up and Master Speak Up Winner. R. Bradley Trafton for Outstanding State Officer, Clint Dunagan for Outstanding Regional Director, Allen Whitfield for Outstanding State President, Don Cavelli for Outstanding National Vice President, and Outstanding National Officer of the Year.

Chrystal holds a BA in Business Administration from Stetson University. She currently resides in Ocala, Florida with her husband James and their son Aaron. There she works for Revolution of You as an Empowerment Specialist, where she empowers females to take control of their lives, including lifestyle changes and coaching with Katie Humphrey. Chrystal believes â€œservice to humanity is the best work of lifeâ€ and is very excited to work with you to Turn your Passion into Action!

Trevor Smith/JCI Atlanta

Trevor Smith is a native of Hernando, Mississippi.Â At a young age, he learnedÂ whatÂ hard work and ingenuity can bring to any business enterprise. Â He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Real Estate Finance.

Trevor currently Â works as a Commercial Real Estate Agent for The Wesley Company and is pursuing his CCIM designation. Â He represents companies such as Viacom, Paramount Pictures and MTV by consulting their real estate needs; whether itâ€™s office, retail or industrial space.

Trevor is actively involved in the Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce. Â He served as Executive Vice President in 2012 and will serve as President of the organization in 2013. Â He isÂ alsoÂ an active member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

In his spare time, Trevor enjoys the thrill of motocross racing, cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels, and sharing spontaneous adventures with his friends.

Tom Lakatos/NestWise

As Vice President of Advisor Development at NestWise, Tom Lakatos is responsible for recruiting NestWise advisors from a wide range of backgrounds, including new to the industry, career changers and those with some industry experience, and helping them build their business.

Tom brings more than 12 years of experience in financial planning and building teams of successful advisors. Prior to joining NestWise, Tom served as Managing Associate at New England Financial where he was responsible for recruiting, training, and developing financial advisors in their Orlando/Tampa agency. His financial services career began at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. where he was repeatedly recognized by the company for his leadership and exceptional performance in training and developing high performing teams of advisors. As Field Vice President, Tom grew regional offices in Columbus and Phoenix and built one of Ameripriseâ€™s top offices in the United States in Easton, Ohio. Throughout his career, Tom has developed an expertise managing and expanding successful teams of financial advisors across the country.

Tom is also an active volunteer for multiple non-profit organizations including Operation HOPE here in Atlanta and has served on the Board of Directors for Best Buddies Florida, the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio University Sales Centre.

Business RadioX® Networking Mixer – Business RadioX

March 18, 2013 by angishields

Business RadioX® Networking Mixer

When and Where

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm EST

Concourse Athletic Club Courtside Grille

8 Concourse Parkway

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Driving Directions

Contact

Lee and Stone

Business RadioX®

678-642-3848

news@businessradiox.com

Get together with the hosts and guests from Business RadioX®. You heard them on the radio, now meet them in person. This two and a half hour event gives you the ability to network with many of the people you’ve been listening to each week.

NEW this event – we will be Broadcasting Live during the event! This is a great chance to experience what we do first-hand, as well as meet and greet other Atlanta business folks. Bring plenty of business cards. You can expect to have 10-20 conversations during this casual networking event at the Concourse Athletic Club’s Courtside Grille in Sandy Springs, near the King and Queen buildings of Hammond Drive. Enjoy free parking, complimentary appetizers and soft drinks – a cash bar will also be available for your enjoyment. Come when you want. Leave when you want. You’ve got two and a half hours to meet some of the most interesting business people in Atlanta.

More Event Details

This networking event is free of charge.

Meeting Pros: Yvonne Druyeh Dodd with Evi D. Consulting, Michael Walsh with Amp’d Atlanta

March 18, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Yvonne Druyeh Dodd with Evi D. Consulting, Michael Walsh with Amp’d Atlanta

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros:

Yvonne Druyeh Dodd with Evi D. Consulting

Yvonne helps motivated individuals, entrepreneurs and nonprofits who struggle with wanting to take things to the next level and don’t have the time, resources or know-how to get there. They want a clear strategy to achieve goals, tools to manage the day-to-day, and a professional image/brand.

Having over 10 years of experience in various settings, knowing exactly what her clients are going through. With her background, she brings empathy and passion to her practice that helps in reading between the lines and hone in onthe root cause of the issues holding her clients back from reaching their true potential.

Because of this, her client’s receive proven, mission-aligned strategies to gain confidence, clarity and focus to achieve their goals and increase brand recognition.

As a result they save time, money and energy in their quest to be seen & heard and create lives and businesses they love.

Michael Walsh with Amp’d Atlanta

Born and raised in Atlanta, Mike started his music journey in the 7th grade when he picked up the bass guitar. Fast forward to 2004, Mike began his DJ career. At first it was the occasional party, entertaining groups and then it was the clubs.

After moving to Florida, in 2005, Mike started working at some of the top nightclubs including Shephard’s Beach Resort. Another famous spot was Excalibur in downtown Chicago!

Since moving back to Atlanta, Mike started Amp’d with a vision to offer outstanding service to any client planning and expecting nothing less than a spectacular event.

In his off-time, Mike enjoys training in jiu-jitsu and muay thai as well as staying in shape. An occasional night out, although not common in our industry, is always on the list.