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Susan Tynan with Framebridge

November 6, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Susan Tynan with Framebridge

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Susan Tynan is the founder and CEO of Framebridge, the company that has revolutionized custom framing.

Before founding Framebridge in 2014, Tynan held product and business development roles at several consumer technology startups, including LivingSocial, Taxi Magic and Revolution Health.

A graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School, she began her career at Accenture and served as a management advisor on technology and customer service for the Obama White House.

Connect with Susan on LinkedIn.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Framebridge’s history
How Framebridge decided to open the first two Southeaster stores in Atlanta, and in Buckhead / West Midtown specifically
What noteworthy things Framebridge has learned about Atlanta from gearing up to open two stores in the market
What customers can expect when visiting Framebridge
About the frame that’s specific to Atlanta
Plans for helping customers and employees stay safe in store during COVID-19

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Tim Gorrell with Ohio’s 529 CollegeAdvantage

November 6, 2020 by angishields

Columbus Business Radio

Tim Gorrell with Ohio's 529 CollegeAdvantage

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As executive director of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, Tim Gorrell is responsible for leading the agency and its 35 employees, recommending and implementing the investment strategy as approved by an 11-member fiduciary OTTA board, and managing the overall operations of the CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Program.

Having held organizational leadership positions throughout his 34-year career, Gorrell most recently served for as the director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, where he led the daily operations of a cabinet-level department of 900 employees serving Ohio’s 877,000 veterans.

As director, he oversaw a 7.7% increase in the number of Ohio veterans connecting to services, was recognized nationally for the department’s work with the Defense Personnel Records Information System, and implemented education provisions of Ohio law to better support veterans and their spouses in pursuing college degrees and professional licenses. During his nine years in Ohio public service positions, he also served as an Ohio Deputy Inspector General and as Command Inspector General for the Ohio National Guard.

Colonel Gorrell, who retired from the U.S. Army after serving 31 years, is a highly awarded and decorated military leader. Throughout his military career, he served in such senior positions as Chief of Staff to the Commander of the U.S. Third Army in Kuwait and as the Military Assistant/Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment at the Pentagon. His service has spanned the globe.

He is a native of Toronto, Ohio and received his undergraduate degree in education from The University of Akron. He holds master’s degrees in history and strategic studies from the University of Monmouth and the U.S. Army War College, respectively.

He and his wife reside in Powell, Ohio and are the parents of two daughters.

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BRX Pro Tip: A Little Better Each Day

November 6, 2020 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: A Little Better Each Day

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BRX Pro Tip: A Little Better Each Day

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you this afternoon. Lee, don’t you feel like there’s some real wisdom in just making a commitment to get a little bit better each day?

Lee Kantor: [00:00:15] Yeah. This is where that compounding effect comes into play. Getting better each day definitely adds up and will move the ball for you down the road. But the thing is, remember that life isn’t like a movie where something monumental happens, and then, “Oh, my God, this is life changing. And now, I’m ready to move on to the next thing.” Life is just relentless. And if you relentlessly just work on yourself and try to move the ball just even an inch down the road, you’re going to pay off over time, and you’ll eventually reach your goals.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:46] So, do something that moves the ball every day and just kind of relentlessly, tenaciously work on that, and that’s going to get you where you want to go. And if you don’t have the skills to move the ball in the way you want, hire somebody to do that. Pay the price whether it’s in time or money to get the skills you need in order to move the ball. And don’t make excuses. Just do the work a little bit each day, and then utilize that compounding effect, and then you’ll be able to create real change.

Mary Jane Riva with Pizza Factory

November 6, 2020 by angishields

Franchise Marketing Radio

Mary Jane Riva with Pizza Factory

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Mary Jane Riva is the CEO and president of Pizza Factory, an iconic neighborhood pizzeria with 100 locations in states across the West Coast. Mary Jane has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has helped Pizza Factory grow into a community staple.

Starting out as a Pizza Factory franchisee for 24 years, Mary Jane become the CEO of the brand in 2012 and continues to uphold the community ties the brand is known for as they continue to grow. Most recently the brand was ranked on Franchise Business Reviews Top Food And Beverage Franchise List.

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Small Business Fuel: Mary Chapman, Julian Bailey and Telisha Jackson with Georgia DOAS

November 5, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Small Business Fuel: Mary Chapman, Julian Bailey and Telisha Jackson with Georgia DOAS

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Mary Chapman serves as the Director of Policy, Training and Outreach for the Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Division. Mrs. Chapman has more than 14 years experience in state government procurement policy, contract negotiations, program management and implementation of major projects.

Mrs. Chapman began her legal career by clerking for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. She has served in state government in a variety of roles, including staff attorney, contracts attorney, executive business analyst with the Medicaid program and division chief for the healthcare facility regulation division within the Department of Community Health.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Georgia State University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia Law School.

Julian Bailey currently serves as a marketing outreach specialist with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS). She is responsible for marketing, communications and outreach initiatives for the State Purchasing Division. She conducts supplier workshops and training on navigating the State of Georgia procurement systems which include, Team Georgia Marketplace™ and the Georgia Procurement Registry. In addition, she manages the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification process.

Julian partners with various organizations including the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center and the Small Business Development Centers to disseminate information to business owners regarding procurement opportunities. She travels extensively across Georgia to conduct workshops and training and participates in conferences as subject matter expert.

Julian graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Howard University. She also has a Master of Business Administration degree with concentration in Management from Troy University. She is a Professional Certified Marketer (PCM®) with the American Marketing Association. She also has the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification from the state of Georgia.

About Your Hosts

Paul Wilson, Area Director with SBDC, has extensive industry experience that spans leadership roles in supply chain management, procurement, marketing, supplier diversity, and small business development. His expertise includes strategic analysis, operational planning, leadership development, contract writing, video marketing, video production, training and curriculum development.

Having worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and educational institutions, Paul brings a diverse wealth of knowledge, perspective, and skills to the small business community.

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Telisha Farrow Jackson joined serves as the Small Business Outreach Specialist for the Department of Administrative Services. She interacts with small businesses and advocates on their behalf with government contracting officers, contract specialists, and end-users. She has an extensive and varied career in multiple industries, including lending and underwriting; small business development; project management; compliance and controls.

Telisha performed cost analysis for businesses in her former role as an underwriter and a branch manager. She has also managed outreach initiatives and negotiated corporate partnerships; developed curriculum, and led multiple process improvement and best practice initiatives. Her expertise dwells in analyzing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to ensure that strategies can be successfully executed.

Telisha has used her people skills to build community involvement and awareness by participating in various community outreach events and professionally moderating conferences.

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About Our Sponsor

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Detroit Business Radio: Karen Burton with SpaceLab Detroit

November 5, 2020 by angishields

Detroit Business Radio

Detroit Business Radio: Karen Burton with SpaceLab Detroit

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Karen A.D. Burton is a marketer and architectural designer who has contributed technical expertise to the design teams for large-scale architectural projects in Michigan and Las Vegas, NV.

She has provided design and construction documentation services for such projects as the One Campus Martius building (formerly Compuware Headquarters), The Lions Training Facility, Ford Field, Greektown Casino in Detroit, and City Center in Las Vegas – the U.S.’ largest private development at that time.

Karen identified a need for marketing, business development and communications for small AEC companies who lack those services in-house, and shifted the focus of her consultancy Building Industry Resources.

Because her passion is in the business side of the building industry, Karen recognized the need for a community to share ideas, best business practices, and workspace. She co-founded SpaceLab Detroit with her husband Bobby. SpaceLab is a professional shared office and coworking space that gives small businesses and startups resources to grow and compete for larger projects and to be a part of Detroit’s resurgence.

Through her businesses and professional organization memberships, Karen advocates for inclusion and diversity in the design, construction and real estate professions. She is co-founder of Noir Design Parti and A/E Collaborative, a charter member of the Detroit chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects and the National Association of Black Women in Construction, a former board member of the Detroit chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and a program director for Project: Accelerate, a program that exposes women ages 18 and older to construction and related professions.

Karen is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and has completed coursework toward a Master of Business Administration at Wayne State University. She is a 2019 graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow SpaceLab Detroit on Facebook and Twitter.

Mike Faga with Studio MFP

November 5, 2020 by angishields

Columbus Business Radio

Mike Faga with Studio MFP

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Mike Faga is an entrepreneur. Mike’s first business was in photography. Starting in events, weddings, and portraiture, then moving into commercial and editorial. His second business was in media production and marketing consulting.

Mike moved to his third business venture in marketing by starting Studio MFP, and then added Host MFP, Text MFP, and most recently Print MFP; focusing on professional web hosting, SMS marketing, and printing services respectively.

Today, Mike is the CEO of Studio MFP. He manages the day-in and day-out of the up-and-coming agency in Columbus Ohio. Studio MFP is a full service marketing agency servicing small to medium size businesses all across the United States. Studio MFP allows a small business to have a single point of contact for nearly any outsourced business service with professional expertise, and affordable prices.

Mike focuses on bringing quality, empathy, and professionalism to small businesses through a user-friendly agency experience.

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Tactical Tip: What Information Do I Need to Get My Listing Started?

November 5, 2020 by angishields

Customer Experience Radio

Tactical Tip: What Information Do I Need to Get My Listing Started?

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Jill Heineck’s Tactical Tips for Selling Your House in Today’s Environment

Transcript

Lee Kantor: [00:00:06] Welcome to Jill Heineck’s Tactical Tips For Selling Your House In Today’s Environment. I’m Lee Cantor. Jill, today’s question is, what information do I need to get my listing started?

Jill Heineck: [00:00:17] Years ago, it was just make an offer and wait for all the information to come. So, we are very pretty proactive and that we try to get all the information that you need up front. So, example would be, any receipts and invoices and information on improvements that you’ve done on the property since you’ve owned it. We send all the disclosure forms to you so that you can take the time to really fill them out thoughtfully to the best of your knowledge, that we have everything at our fingertips when an offer does come in. Including HOA information, if that applies to you. The fees it costs to live there via the HOA, what they cover, the budget, rules and regulations, et cetera. Any permits that you might have pulled to do any work on the property. Any pre-listing inspection reports that you might have had prior to. Neighborhood information and those kinds of things. So, we try to get as much information upfront as possible so that makes the buyer’s agent her job or his job easier to put together an offer and not waste any time.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:21] For more answers to your real estate questions, please go to heineckandcompany.com.