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ProWin Special featuring Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen & Lorikay Stone

August 26, 2012 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

ProWin Special featuring Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen & Lorikay Stone

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In this special ProWIN edition of Chic Perspectives, Host Dana Barrett interviewed Sandy Jones, Lorna Rasmussen and Lorikay Stone.

Sandy talked about her business, Pearlworks, and talked about the importance of developing your jewelry style and having a great jewelry wardrobe. Â To learn more about Sandy and Pearlworks go to www.PearlWorks.net.

Lorna Ramussen, an independent associate for LegalShield discussed the advantage of having a team of lawyers at your disposal for as low as $17/month! Â To learn more about LegalSheild, go to http://www.More4SmallBiz.com.

And last but not least, Lorikay Stone talked about her photography business and how developing your professional image on websites and social media with a snapshot of you on your vacation or cropped from a family photo is NOT the way to go. Â Professional headshots are affordable and critical in today’s marketplace and Lorikay works with her clients to get the best look to market themselves and their business. Â To learn more about Lorikay Photography go to http://LorikayPhotography.com

And of course, you’ll want to listen to the interview for some additional insights into online dating, jewelry for a cause and the easiest way to get out of a traffic ticket!

Helping Georgia’s Alzheimer’s Families – Sheri Maddox, of Sunrise Johns Creek

August 24, 2012 by angishields

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Helping Georgia's Alzheimer's Families - Sheri Maddox, of Sunrise Johns Creek

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A rare native Atlantan, Sheri Maddox attended Georgia State University, earning an undergraduate degree in business. She started her career in sales. Not too long after graduation, Sheri’a grandmother passed away. Her grandfather had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, and needed to move out of his house to a community where he could get the care and attention he needed. As Sheri became involved in her grandfather’s care, she realized how much she felt called to work as an advocate for seniors.

Today, Sheri is the Director of Community Relations for Sunrise of Johns Creek. She loves the resources that Sunrise brings to bear in providing a safe, secure, caring and compassionate home for seniors – particularly those with some cognitive impairment.

Sheri also advocates for seniors through her volunteer work with the Alzheimer’s Association. She got involved with this organization as a result of her grandfather’s diagnosis, and has found a place where she can really make a difference. Our listeners can help Sheri make a difference by attending a terrific evening of food, cocktails and entertainment on September 13, from 6pm to 9pm at 56 East Andrews in Buckhead. No RSVP required – just show up, enjoy the evening, and donate to a worthy cause.

Additionally, Sheri is co-chairing this year’s Atlanta Walk to End Alzheimer’s, being held on September 29 starting at 8 am at Atlantic Station. To get more information or register a team, visit www.alz.org. To find out more about Sunrise of Johns Creek, call 770-814-0505, visit their website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com, or send Sheri an email at johnscreekdcr@sunriseseniorliving.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

August 28th – Writing that Emerges from Terror, Torment and Tribulation

August 23, 2012 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

August 28th - Writing that Emerges from Terror, Torment and Tribulation

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Studies and personal experience tell us that writing about challenging, pain chilling experiences can help us move on after the trauma. In this broadcast our guests share their own experiences around this kind of writing.

The ArtReach Foundation, Inc. is an international non-profit dedicated to children and adults in their recovery from the traumatic effects from war, violence, or natural disaster. The ArtReach Model® incorporates the creative arts therapies within a psycho-dynamic group process. Writing is one of those art forms. ArtReach is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is also a registered NGO in Jordan. Ms. Susan Anderson is Founder & CEO of The ArtReach Foundation, Inc. Ms. Anderson is establishing an important U.S. initiative called “ArtReach: Project America” to help U.S. military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress and mild-traumatic brain injuries.

Robert Faulkender is a retired Army officer, businessman, and college professor. He is a graduate of West Point, and, while in the Military, earned an advanced degree in Operations Research Systems Analysis from Georgia Tech. In retirement, Bob has taken an interest in writing. In his first book, Bob wrote about his military experiences based on his first year in Vietnam – Filtered by Time.

Christine Phillips, General Manager, Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown

August 23, 2012 by angishields

Southern Hospitality

Christine Phillips, General Manager, Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown

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This week on Southern Hospitality, Christine Phillips, General Manager of the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown joins Dana and Elizabeth in the studio to talk about Marriott’s presence in Atlanta and the charm, warm and welcoming guest experience and perks and amenities at Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown, located at 134 Peachtree Street NW · Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta this Residence Inn, the staff even take guests on a walking tour of downtown Atlanta in the evenings so they can get to know the layout of the city and see where everything.

For more information visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldt-residence-inn-atlanta-downtown/

Michelle Rattary and Kathy Loomis with Synergy Network Solutions and Debra Laste with PeopleSourcer discuss Recruiting

August 23, 2012 by angishields

Performance Difference Radio

Michelle Rattary and Kathy Loomis with Synergy Network Solutions and Debra Laste with PeopleSourcer discuss Recruiting

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Michelle Rattary/Synergy Network Solutions

Michelle Rattary is the Founder and current President of Synergy Network Solutions, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that specializes in providing full service technology staffing services to local emerging businesses and national Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Rattary founded Synergy Network Solutions in 1999 and combines her knowledge, skills and unique industry perspective to generate unparalleled solutions to address her client’s critical staffing requirements. Ms. Rattary is responsible for leading Synergy’s global client care strategy, including total quality talent acquisition and performance management. A key focus area is driving exceptional levels of client care through associate engagement and the company’s mission, vision and values.

Ms. Rattary is an active member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), Women In Technology (WIT) and donates her time and resources to the Humane Society.

Ms. Rattary has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a Minor in Psychology from University of Rhode Island.

Kathy Loomis/Synergy Network Solutions

Kathy Loomis is a managing partner of Synergy Network Solutions, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that specializes in providing full service technology staffing services to local emerging businesses and national Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Loomis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from East Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University.

Ms. Loomis joined Synergy Network Solutions in 2000 and has over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology staffing field. At Synergy, she is responsible for directing the recruiting and client care efforts of the firm. Her responsibilities also encompass internal operations including vendor management, corporate finance and strategic workforce planning.

Prior to joining Synergy, Ms. Loomis was employed by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP®), one of the largest providers of business outsourcing solutions – including human resources, payroll, and benefits. Her career started in ADP’s Emerging Business Services group, she then progressed to the Major Accounts Employer Services Group, and finished her ADP career in the National Accounts Business Unit.

Ms. Loomis is an active member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), Women In Technology (WIT), and The Buckhead Business Association.

Debra Laste/PeopleSourcer

PeopleSourcer emerged in 2001 as the product of a short-term project Debra Laste, a telecom industry veteran, engaged in for a former employer.

This temporary recruiting project became a small but successful independent operation, focusing on Debra’s sweet spot, technical talent in the wireless industry.

Taking on business incrementally to serve clients well and build long-term relationships, Debra has recently deepened her business capabilities through an affiliation with Synergy Network Solutions, the global home for technical talent.

Currently, PeopleSourcer, is a full service, WBE Certified, – technical talent staffing firm offering Contract, Contract-to-Perm and Permanent placement services. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and Dallas, TX. PeopleSourcer acts as a staffing expert and a business ally providing highly trained and experienced candidates to companies nationwide. We provide our clients with a single point of contact for all contingent workforce needs and assist corporations to fulfill their diversity spending requirements.

Debi is a natural leader and relationship-builder. She began her career at AT&T where she was ranked within the top 1% of the national sales force, earning client-service skills that guide her today.

She developed a strong foothold in the talent business at Glotel (LSE: GLO.L), where she built and ran the most successful office in the company’s history.

Unafraid to roll up her sleeves and take on impossible challenges, Debi turned around and ensured a first time net profit for Eliassen, a Boston staffing company, before establishing her own successful company in 2001.

Debi received an MBA in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey and has a BS Degree in Marketing from East Carolina University. Travel, skiing, and family and combinations thereof occupy Debi’s free time.

CAP Members Underground Atlanta and The Odd Fellows Buildings

August 22, 2012 by angishields

Good Morning Atlanta

CAP Members Underground Atlanta and The Odd Fellows Buildings

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Today on Good Morning Atlanta, Dana Barrett and Elizabeth Gordon talk with Michelle Lawrence from Underground Atlanta, Janice Perkins from The Odd Fellows Buildings and Dan Williams Member Manager for Central Atlanta Progress (CAP).

Michelle Lawrence, Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning at Underground Atlanta, talks about the history of Underground Atlanta as well as the current programing, including the big Labor Day weekend Blues in the Alley and Food Truck Wednesdays at Underground Atlanta – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m..

www.underground-atlanta.com

Janice Perkins talks about The Odd Fellows Buildings and Sweet Auburn Historic District and business corridor and historical significance of the area and the importance to Atlanta history and future development.

236 & 250 Auburn Ave., NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303 www.theoddfellowsbuildings.com

Dan Williams, Central Atlanta Progress Member Manager, shares the latest on the Streetcar and Streetcar construction, and fun upcoming events, like

Green Market at Peachtree Center

the streetcar walking tour and German Bierfest on Saturday August 25.

9th Annual German Bierfest – 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Streetcar Walking Tour – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Downtown Atlanta is (always) the place to be especially on Labor Day weekend, see sci fi creatures riding MARTA, Dragon*Con is out of this world.

www.atlantadowntown.com

Peter Pasternack Real Estate Connections Special: Kevin Palmer, Craig Halperin, and Robert Robbins

August 22, 2012 by angishields

Real Estate Atlanta

Peter Pasternack Real Estate Connections Special: Kevin Palmer, Craig Halperin, and Robert Robbins

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The Real Estate Connections event for this month will be on Thursday, September 6, from 6pm-9pm, and it will be held at Aja, a modern Asian kitchen, located in the Alliance Center on Lenox Road. If you are in Real Estate in Atlanta this is a must-go-to networking event.

Peter Pasternack/Foundations Designs

Peter Pasternack, from Foundation Designs, is one of our hosts and is also one of the stars of Flip This House, one of television’s most recognized real estate investment and home renovation shows. His company designs, builds, and renovates residential and commercial property.

Peter is in charge of the largest real estate networking event in town, Real Estate Connections, that is held every month.

Kevin L. Palmer/BrokerHost Solutions

Kevin L. Palmer serves as the CEO of BrokerHost Solutions. Prior to founding BrokerHost Solutions, Kevin spent 25 years in the financial services industry in Atlanta. Kevin has held many senior management positions, including Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Most recently Kevin served as Chief Executive Officer/President and board chairman of one of the nation’s largest securities brokers-dealers and registered investment advisory firms. Kevin has also served as litigation strategist at one of the nation’s leading law firms, advising partners and their clients on regulatory and compliance matters.

In 2006, Kevin founded a very successful real estate agency in Atlanta, PalmerHouse Properties. Through the development and growth of the agency, Kevin identified a significant and unmet need of the real estate entrepreneur. Often times real estate agencies are started by talented and successful real estate agents; however, the talents that make a successful real estate professional does not always translate into the business skill-sets to operate and manage a business.

It was these personal experiences that caused Kevin to form BrokerHost Solutions – to support the real estate entrepreneur. BrokerHost will assist Brokers and Owners by assuming the back office and administrative operations of a real estate agency, at a cost less than hiring and maintaining a staff. BrokerHost has the qualified staff, systems and experience to support a real estate agency’s needs.

Craig M. Halperin/Halperin Lyman, LLC

Craig M. Halperin was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from North Springs High School, he conducted his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a B.A. in Business Economics. Craig went on to study at the University of Georgia, Hirsch School of Law on scholarship, where he enrolled in a J.D./M.Ed. joint degree program. After graduation from law school, Craig practiced corporate law until making the switch to the practice of real property law in early 2006. Craig has acted as the Managing Partner and CFO of Halperin Lyman, LLC since its inception. Halperin Lyman has successfully conducted thousands of closings for hundreds of different clients, working hand in hand with real estate investors, agents and brokers, both conventional and private money lenders, as well as a team of vendors specializing in real estate investments, to see each transaction through from cradle to grave.

In addition to his work with Halperin Lyman, Craig is also the Owner and CEO of CGC Real Estate Services, LLC, an Atlanta based investment company providing a full spectrum of real estate investment consulting services. CGC purchases and sells its own investment properties, as well as helps other investors find inventory and buyers for their properties. Craig uses both personal and professional experience and knowledge of the economic markets surrounding the real estate industry, entrepreneurship, private investing, and finance in his consultations with clients and his speeches at educational and networking events to provide comprehensive advice for other real estate investors.

Robert Robbins/Cornerstone Mortgage Group, LLC

Robert Robbins is a Mortgage Broker with Cornerstone Mortgage Group, LLC. With nine years of experience in the Georgia mortgage industry, he has helped thousands of people achieve their housing and financial dreams. Robert’s passion is in helping others. He enjoys speaking with both home owners and home buyers, creating solutions, providing options, guiding customers through decisions and the mortgage process, helping them to save money, repair their credit or to prepare for the dream of first time home ownership. Robert is focused on listening to his customers’ needs, taking time to provide an educational approach, teaching clients the pros and cons of financing options and to get them the very best deal.

How to Get More Referral Business: Helping with out Hustling

August 22, 2012 by angishields

Renegade Radio

How to Get More Referral Business: Helping with out Hustling

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Steve Beecham, Author | Bass-Ackward Business

770-634-2531 | steve@hometownmoney.com | www.bassackwardbusiness.com | @beechman

Helping with out Hustling- How to Get More Referral Business

President of Home Town Mortgage in Alpharetta

Past President of the GA Assoc. of Mortgage Brokers

Author of Bass-Ackward Business

Dan Merkel, Senior Account Executive | Southern States Insurance

Professional Independent insurance agent for over 20 years specializing in insuring businesses and real estate serving clients both domestically and internationally.

404-513-9814 | dmerkel@southernstatesinsurance.com

| Renegade Radio host Andy Lowe is a highly experienced Mindset Coach, Triathlon Coach and Performance Expert for businesses, athletes and top performers. To learn more go to www.renegadeconcepts.com.

Strategies for Managing Less and Accomplishing More

August 22, 2012 by angishields

Renegade Radio

Strategies for Managing Less and Accomplishing More

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Seth Davies, Managing Partner | Competitive Solutions, Inc.

Strategies for Managing Less and Accomplishing More

All too often, companies become stagnant in their leadership processes and techniques and as a result, a wide gap is formed between employees and management. This gap results in an “us vs. them” mentality. In order to be effective, managers must learn the principles of “UnManagement.” This entails knowing how to develop processes that tie into key business objectives and learn to manage by using these processes, not personality. Managers will also develop an accountability process that will reinforce and drive business results. This session is designed to help leaders drive business objectives throughout their organization using the UnManagement principles and create a communication process to increase trust and improve morale. At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Use the principles of UnManagement to build trust and communication in their organization

• Know how to develop, track, and implement key business objectives

• Know how to use processes, such as business scorecards and action registers, to drive accountability.

Seth has over 19 years experience in the consulting and training arena. Seth stresses organizations today must create and sustain a culture with three non-negotiable attributes. Those attributes include: a sense of urgency, a clear and concise business focus and leadership driven, shared accountability. At Competitive Solutions, Inc. he is a managing partner and senior consultant delivering business solutions to organizations. Organizations he has worked with include Pfizer, Goodwill Industries, Revlon, Genzyme, Manatee County Tax Collector, Michelin Tire, Genetech, National Institute Severely Handicapped (NISH)

770-667-9071 | sethd@competitive-solutions.net | www.processbasedleadership.com