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Mike Russell, President | Elite Telecom Services

August 8, 2012 by angishields

Inside Out Radio

Mike Russell, President | Elite Telecom Services

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Mike Russell, President | Elite Telecom Services

How to Choose a Telecom Provider for Your Business

Mike will discuss the growth that ETS has experienced over the past 10 years including the struggles that were faced at the 5 year mark. He will also explain how giving to the Community and involvement in various non-profit organizations is an integral part of not only ETS’s success but of its overall character. Business owners have endless choices of options for their phone and internet services but they choose to do business with Mike and ETS because we are their trusted telecom advisor.

770-425-9898 | mike@elitesvc.com | www.elitesvc.com | @elitetelecomsvc

Cooking for Caregivers – Eugeria! Chats with Lisa Lowe

August 8, 2012 by angishields

Eugeria

Cooking for Caregivers - Eugeria! Chats with Lisa Lowe

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Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Lisa Lowe moved southward to the DC area and on to North Carolina, where she did the majority of her growing up. As she recalls, the food industry was not a planned career for her, but got bitten by the bug and has stayed with it for the last 25 years.

Climbing the ranks in restaurant and hotel management, Lisa moved on to contract food service management where she stayed for 19 years. Knowing that her position as a Support Chef in healthcare would at some point end, she decided to start her own business, Cooking for Caregivers. Healthcare is an amazing field to work in so her business was built around cooking for those who could no longer cook for themselves or the overwhelmed caregiver. Her own experience as a caregiver to her in-laws made her realize what a daunting task it can be.

Cooking is Lisa’s passion, however it’s also about establishing relationships with those that she cooks for. She recognizes that it’s just food, but if she can bring a smile to someone’s face that means everything to her. For more information about Cooking for Caregivers, call Lisa directly at 770-364-7448, or email her at CookingForCaregiversllc@yahoo.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.

Social Media and Implications for Innovation: Dave Sutton.

August 8, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Social Media and Implications for Innovation: Dave Sutton.

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Dave is a leading authority on how to plug 21st-century strategic marketing techniques and enabling technology into businesses to drive performance.

Dave co-authored Enterprise Marketing Management: The New Science of Marketing. This ground-breaking book puts ROI at the center of everything Marketing does by enabling companies to create sustained, profitable, organic growth.

Industry analysts such as Forrester Research, Gartner Group, AMR Research, and publications such as Fortune, Forbes, Business 2.0, CEO, and The Advertiser regularly look to Dave for strategic marketing insight.

In his work with clients, Dave delivers a truly unique package of credentials and expertise: blending the art of a marketer with the science of an engineer and the business acumen of a former public company CEO.

Global 2000 organizations seek out Dave to help them develop compelling marketing and sales strategies to grow their businesses. His clients have included McDonalds, Blockbuster, Coca-Cola, ConAgra Foods, Eli Lilly, Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, Miller Brewing and RaceTrac.

Karen Lee Talks Money on Everything Atlanta

August 7, 2012 by angishields

Everything Atlanta

Karen Lee Talks Money on Everything Atlanta

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Karen is frequent guest on CNN Newsroom and her articles have appeared in both industry and consumer publications, includingKiplinger’s, Forbes, CNBC, MSNBC, Huffington Post, Parenting Magazine and Ladies Home Journal.

SEE KAREN ON CNN

With great wisdom and compassion, Karen Lee’s new book offers fresh insight and clarity around the most common money issues and dilemmas that people grapple with daily. Woven with wonderful numerous, engaging stories, Karen offers new perspective and advice on how to better understand our frequently precarious relationship with money. This book can really make a difference in your life!

Deborah Price, CEO and Founder of The Money Coaching Institute and author of Money Magic: Unleashing Your True Potential for Prosperity and Fulfillment

In this “Chicken Soup for the Soul” style book, Karen teaches how our relationship with money can be our greatest tool to financial success, or our worst enemy.

Does a Masters Degree Enhance your Leadership Potential / Performance?

August 7, 2012 by angishields

Global Leader Radio

Does a Masters Degree Enhance your Leadership Potential / Performance?

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Enjoy the “voices of experience” as Don Lang and Charmaine Ward join host Alvin C. Miles to discuss how a Masters degree will help to enhance your leadership potential & performance!

Don Lang / Principal of Talent Effects

Don formed his consultancy, Talent Effects, in 2002. He specializes in executive assessment, talent acquisition strategy and process design, leadership development, coaching and customized learning programs.

Don’s began his career with stints in Human Resources at ADP and Prudential. He then held several line operations management roles in healthcare services. He later served as Director of Healthcare Services for a systems solutions firm where he worked with channel partners and medical staffs on electronic data transfer solutions. Before forming Talent Effects, Inc. in 2003, Don held the position of Managing Director for the Atlanta office of Spherion Corporation’s Human Capital Consulting Group. Don has worked with such organizations as Ascension Health, Citibank, Delta Air Lines, GE, Greenway Medical Technologies, Tenet Healthcare, Winn-Dixie and a number of small to mid-sized rapid growth companies.

Today, he also serves as a Lecturer on Human Capital Management for the Executive MBA program at Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, as well as a faculty member in the Managerial Coaching Certificate Program offered by Coles College of Business Executive Education.

Education:

Don received his BA in Economics with Honors from Lafayette College and an MBA from Georgia State University. He completed the Advanced Executive Coaching Program at Columbia University.

Charmaine Ward / President of the National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter

Charmaine Ward is Director of Community Affairs for Georgia-Pacific, responsible for corporate philanthropy and community affairs. She manages charitable giving across the country, as well as the development of community programs and partnerships. In her role, Charmaine works closely with internal executives, as well as community, civic and government leaders to develop sustainable initiatives that create value in the communities where Georgia-Pacific employees live and work.

During her 25 plus years in corporate America, Charmaine has held senior level positions with IBM, Showtime Networks, Bank of America and John H. Harland. She has created tremendous value as a corporate leader the areas of corporate philanthropy, community affairs, diversity, marketing and sales.

Charmaine gives back by serving on various civic and community boards whose missions align with her personal passion of education, arts and entrepreneurship. She is currently serving her second term as President of the National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter (the largest chapter in the country with over 1500 members). She also serves on the boards of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Atlanta Chapter; Atlanta Business League; Urban League of Greater Atlanta; True Colors Theatre; National Black Arts Festival and is Chair of PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators). She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and alumni of Leadership Atlanta Class of 2001 and Leadership Georgia Class of 2011.

In addition, Charmaine is a coach and noted speaker for non-profit organizations, entrepreneur organizations and colleges/universities on topics including: leadership, managing change, financial empowerment, developing a life plan, public speaking, the art of networking, purpose & passion, soft skills in the workplace and marketing for non-profits/entrepreneurs. She is also a faculty member for Non-Profit University, Georgia Center for Non Profits.

Charmaine has received numerous awards: Torch Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 100 Most Influential Black Women in Atlanta from Atlanta Business League, Local Legend from Frank Ski Kids Foundation, Champions for Success from Dress For Success, 30 Powerhouse Women-Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, 25 Women of Achievement from Rolling Out Magazine, Woman In Philanthropy from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

A native of Chicago, Charmaine is an avid reader, loves the theatre, acting and traveling to international destinations.

Education:

Charmaine graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Economics from Clark Atlanta University and earned an MBA with honors from the Executive MBA program at Kennesaw State University.

Which Book Has Most Impacted Your Leadership?

Don Lang:

Charmaine Ward:

The Georgia Society of CPAs and Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk’s Panel of Tax Experts Including: Carlye W. Buchanan, Marc Schwartz, Colin E. Blalock, and Denise W. Grove

August 6, 2012 by angishields

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Today’s High Velocity Radio featured a panel of Tax Experts assembled by Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk and theÂ Georgia Society of CPAs. Bonnie co-hosted the show today with regular host Stone Payton.

Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk is the president and founder of BBR Marketing, a firm that provides marketing strategy and services to professional services firms.

Check Out The GSCPA’s Upcoming Event Here:

Southeastern Accounting Show (8/29 & 8/30)

And Here’s A Little Background Info On Our Panel Members . . .

Carlye W. Buchanan/ Windham Brannon, PC

Carlye W. Buchanan is a principal withÂ Windham Brannonâ€™s tax division. Carlye specializes in complex multi-state service businesses, large not for profit organizations, and high net worth individual income tax planning and preparation. She performs and enjoys extensive projects on various accounting topics that require significant interpretation of tax law.

Carlye’s specializations include Large Not-for-Profit Organizations, Complex Multi-State Tax Services, and High Net Worth Individuals with Multi-State Returns.

Marc Schwartz/Schwartz International

Marc Schwartz is a partner with Schwartz International, a firm that takes pride in providing an alternative forÂ companies and individuals looking for top-tier international tax consulting expertise with the flexibility,Â responsiveness and personal touch only a smaller firm can provide. Marc has lived and worked in the US andÂ abroad in both governmental and private sector roles. His diversified experience has allowed him to bring a globalÂ perspective to the business. He holds a B.A. from Colgate University, a Masterâ€™s in International Affairs fromÂ Columbia University, and a law degree from Emory University. He is also a CPA.

Colin E. Blalock/Jones and Kolb, CPA

Colin E. Blalock, CPA, PFS, CFP, was admitted to the firm Jones and Kolb as a shareholder in 1986. Prior to joining Jones and Kolb, he was with the Internal Revenue Service in Atlanta and later became a partner with a regional CPA firm. Since 1971, Colin’s practice has been concentrated in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate and individual taxation, and representation in IRS tax controversies.

Colin received the Personal Financial Specialist designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Certified Financial Planner designation from the College for Financial Planning. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), The Georgia Society of Association Executives, the Financial Planning Association and the Atlanta Alumni of Revenue Agents.

Colin is the Immediate Past Chair of the Georgia Society of CPAs. He is the past President and a Trustee of Georgia Federal Tax Conference. Colin is a member and past Chair of the Gulf Coast TaxÂ Exempt/Governmental Entities IRS Advisory Council. He is a member and past chair of the Taxation Forum Conference task force, Nonprofit Conference and the Taxation Section of the GSCPA. Colin is a prolific speaker on tax topics and facilitates several discussion groups. In 2002, he received the â€œDistinguished Service Awardâ€ from the GSCPA Continuing Education Committee. Colin was selected the 2006-2007 “Executive-in-Residence” for the School of Accountancy of Georgia Southern University. Colin was recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle in its selection of Who’s Who In Accounting 2011.

*** Colin talked about this site during the show — Fantastic Resource ! ***

TotalTaxInsights.org

Total Tax Insights is the first tax calculator to offer a comprehensive view of how taxes affect us. Itâ€™s brought to you by the American Institute of CPAs, a longtime advocate for sound tax policy, tax simplification and taxpayer education.

Denise W. Grove/CFO Support, Inc. – CEO & Founder/ Georgia Society of CPAs – State Treasurer and Board of Directors Member

Denise W. Grove, a CPA with over 30 years of experience, foundedÂ CFO Support, Inc. in 1998 to provide customized finance and accounting consulting services to organizations requiring in-house expertise on a part-time basis or with needs beyond their staff resources. Deniseâ€™s vast experience in public, private and start-up organizations assists owners and management in developing key performance measures to grow their companies and establishing cost-effective finance and accountingÂ models to achieve overall entity improved financial performance. Her background is an outstanding combination of experience in large to small and public or privately held companies to offer broad based accounting and business advice.

Denise is active in her profession serving in national, state and local volunteer positions with theÂ American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA). On a national level, Denise served for seven years on the editorial board for theÂ Journal of Accountancy.

Victor Bergonzoli CEO Dartfish and Gregg Kearney Partner Kerow Group

August 6, 2012 by angishields

Atlanta Sales Talk

Victor Bergonzoli CEO Dartfish and Gregg Kearney Partner Kerow Group

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This show appealed to my selling funny bone and my geeky side. Our guests on the show truly brought some unique perspectives to selling in this digital age.

Victor Bergonzoli CEO of Dartfish shares his experience in leading and selling the worlds leading Video training platform. Victor shares some great stories on some truly memorable sales meetings when he first started selling here in the US after predominately working throughout Europe. Dartfish offers an exciting Video solution that supports coaching, predominately athletes, but making great strides in supporting the use of video in various corporate coaching and training scenarios. Victor and the Dartfish team were headed over to the London Olympics at the conclusion of our show so wishing Dartfish happy Dartfishing in London. And do listen to learn what it takes to sell to a CEO, Victor offers some first hand pointers on what is takes to get his attention and keep it! Some very valuable perspectives on this show.

Gregg Kearney, Partner in The Kerow Group, shared some information on the selling of Digital Media that is a must know of all Sales professionals. His background and experience from Deloitte to CNN offers our listeners a chance to hear from a Selling Machine, someone who has been there and done that. Not to mention some of the truly funny stories that are part of everyone’s selling experience.

Tune in, listen and I guarantee you will walk away invigorated, and prepared to hit the ground selling.

Until next time – Happy Selling!

June 22, 2012 – Anne Stevens CEO SA IT Services, Chris Combs CEO CoreGuard and Stephen Gilkenson of Savant Group

August 6, 2012 by angishields

Atlanta Sales Talk

June 22, 2012 - Anne Stevens CEO SA IT Services, Chris Combs CEO CoreGuard and Stephen Gilkenson of Savant Group

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Well folks I think we have out done ourselves on this particular show! The Guests were dynamic, the topics compelling and the exchange of ideas and perspectives informative.

We start-off with a Anne Stevens, CEO of SA IT Services , an up and coming organization here in Atlanta. Anne also brought some a rather unique perspective to the show as the former COO of Ford Motor company. Yes you read that right , Ford Motor company and was also instrumental in authoring “The Way Forward” plan, that kept Ford from having to take bail-out monies from the federal government. (unlike GM and Chrysler).

New to the Show but perhaps not his last time on the show, was Mr. Chris Combs, COO of SA IT Services and President & CEO of Coreguard. Chris is one of those rare executives that has the DNA of Sales Guy but with the attention of detail & follow through that you would normally only find in operational purest. And while his counsel to up and coming Sales Professionals is not something I might endorse, the perspective and insights he offers are well worth at listen.

Again another first timer on the show is Mr. Stephen Gilkenson but anticipate this may not be his last on the show. Stephen, as an executive search consultant, brings to this show a great look into what organizations are looking for in top sales people. Additionally, with his work as an Executive advisor at the Atlanta Telecom Professionals (TAG), and founder of the Association Sales Professionals and Sales 2.0 Best Practices professional discussion and networking groups with a combined 12,000+ members and growing rapidly, he shares how to leverage Social tools in all your business development efforts.

So if you are looking to figure out how to sell to and work with high powered CXX’s this is the show to listen to.

Happy Selling!

Your Next Career Destination-“Entrepreneur?” With Guests Vanessa Parker and Katerina Taylor

August 4, 2012 by angishields

Career Advancement Radio

Your Next Career Destination-"Entrepreneur?" With Guests Vanessa Parker and Katerina Taylor

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On the July 30, 2012 edition of Career Advancement Radio, our guests were Vanessa Parker and Katerina Taylor Co-founders of EntrepreneuHER an organization focused on empowering women entrepreneurs. The show’s topic was “Career Destination Entrepreneur.” We looked at factors such as decision making, no ideal is too small, the fear factors, and lifestyle. We concluded with many positive aspects of entrepreneurship to include: You determine your career destiny, creativity, originality, innovation, income potential, flexibility and freedom of choices.

Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Katerina Taylor, Vanessa Parker and Dana Barrett, (producer)

Kathrina Taylor is a Kansas native is a Business Strategy Consultant at Taylor Legacy Group. She has 14 successful years of progressive business and people development experience in the financial industry. Katerina is also owner of Smart Kidz Money Matters and has taught her own uniquely designed financial literacy youth curriculum across metro Atlanta. She holds a bachelor’s Degree from Texas Wesleyan University in Marketing, and an MBA from Argosy University in Finance.

Katerina serves as Vice Chair for Young Professional Leaders of United Way and as aboard member for the United Way Strategic Marketing Committee. She serves as an inaugural member of the Georgia Piedmont College Finance & Banking advisory board. Katerina has been featured in the MSN Money article “9 Sneaky Tips for Saving More” and an article for the Examiner.com for “Entrepreneurs Seek to Balance the Balance Sheet”. She was interviewed by the Gaebler an online Entrepreneur publication offering advice to new ntrepreneurs, and she was one of 15 speakers for a three day teleseries on “Raising Cash Savvy Kids” during Financial Literacy month in 2010.

In 2011 Katerina was interviewed by dailymarkets.com to talk about her 2011 financial New Year’s Resolutions. She was also interviewed by author Bill Hettinger for his newly released book Finance Without Fear, and in January 2011 shared her thoughts with American Express Open Forum on how businesses can give back to their communities and the people they

serve. Most recently Katerina was requested to provide feedback on an upcoming book on mentoring slated to be released in late Fall 2012. Katerina contact information is as follows:

Phone: (404)907-0135

Katerina@talyorlegacygroup.com

www.smartkidzmatter.com

Vanessa Parker and Katerina Taylor

Vanessa Parker is a self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur”, Vanessa balances family and entrepreneurship with flare and a style all her own. Garnering the attention of aspiring female business owners, Parker, created PinkBoss, Inc., a one-stop business boutique for women in need of that extra push of support from branding and marketing to website development. Vanessa Parker’s contact information is as follows:

Phone: (888)326-5550