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ATDC Radio: Greg Coonley with Wahsega

September 18, 2019 by angishields

ATDC Radio

ATDC Radio: Greg Coonley with Wahsega

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Greg Coonley is a Georgia Tech Graduate with a EE degree. He worked for Motorola designing 2-way RF pagers as well as manufacturing lines for the pagers.

Greg founded an embedded operating system company (Unicoi Systems) in 2002. Unicoi is still going strong and provides a full suite of embedded software offerings.

Greg founded Wahsega in 2015. Wahsega is an IOT Life Safety, Mass Notification company with an initial focus in the K-12 market segment. Wahsega manufactures a wide range of communication equipment from IP speakers, IP Displays, IP Intercoms.

Follow Wahsega on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

ATDC Radio: Ben Andrews and Rad Harrell with ATDC

September 18, 2019 by angishields

ATDC Radio

ATDC Radio: Ben Andrews and Rad Harrell with ATDC

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Statewide Program Manager Ben Andrews joined ATDC as Community Engagement Coordinator in the fall of 2017. After graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Scheller College of Business in 2009, Ben began his career working for the Community and Economic Development Department for the city of Americus. While working for the city, he earned his MBA from Georgia Southwestern State University.

In 2013 he was promoted to department director, becoming the youngest senior staff member in the city’s modern history. Ben oversaw a variety of boards and authorities, and worked with recruiting, retaining, and assisting small businesses. He was regularly invited to speak at various conferences about the work being accomplished by him and his team in Americus.

In 2016 he returned to Atlanta to work for the American Cancer Society in the role of Senior Market Manager for Community Engagement. There he worked with various verticals within the Atlanta market, ranging from fundraising to mission delivery.

Outside of work Ben is active in his community. He has served as a board member for several non-profit organizations and has worked to address issues ranging from affordable housing and cyclist and pedestrian safety, to improving childhood literacy. He has managed capital campaigns for various charitable organizations.

Currently, he is a board member of GeorgiaForward, a non-partisan think tank focused on policy issues across the state. He also is chairman of alumni engagement for GeorgiaForward’s Young Gamechanger program. In September 2014, Rural Leader Magazine named him one of the top four selections for its inaugural “40 Under 40” publication.

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn.

Radford Harrell is the new ATDC Startup Catalysts in Savannah, Georgia. In that role, he will manage the ATDC @ Savannah programming and work with entrepreneurs looking to build technology companies and product-based startups in the greater Savannah region.

Harrell is a serial entrepreneur. His most recent venture was as CEO of TalentSoup.com. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Harrell earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from Auburn University, where he was a Dean’s List graduate. He relocated to Savannah from Atlanta in 2009, and has been active with the Creative Coast in Savannah ever since.

Connect with Radford on LinkedIn.

ATDC Radio: Kell Canty with Verady, Anthony Maley with Vouch and Chris Maurice with Yellow Card Financial

September 18, 2019 by angishields

ATDC Radio

ATDC Radio: Kell Canty with Verady, Anthony Maley with Vouch and Chris Maurice with Yellow Card Financial

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Kell Canty has over 25 years of experience in technology development and building companies that capitalize on identity, audit, and payments utilizing advanced technology. Kell is Co-founder of Verady, a blockchain asset accounting and audit technology company, and leads its product direction and business development efforts.

Previously in the Blockchain space, Kell started Coinpliance in 2013 as one of the first ventures to advance regulatory innovation in Bitcoin particularly in the areas of KYC and AML. He has co-founded multiple Fintech startups including a market leading real-time identity, credit, and risk assessment company that was acquired by HNC Software Inc. which then merged into Fair Isaac Corporation(FICO.)

Kell holds a BS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a licensed pilot, advanced scuba diver, and volunteers locally.

Connect with Kell on LinkedIn and follow Verady on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Anthony Maley is Co-Founder and CTO at Vouch.io where he also leads strategy for products and intellectual property. Anthony has 25 years of executive and leadership experience performing CTO or Chief Architect roles for Toyota Europe, AGCO, SunTrust in both the USA and Europe.

He has extensive expertise in building innovation and transformation teams as well as designing and implementing full end to end solutions within the Blockchain, Digital, IoT and Enterprise spaces.

Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn and follow Vouch on Twitter and Facebook.

Chris Maurice is the CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card Financial. Chris started his first company in High School sourcing clothing and metalwork from India and Pakistan, giving him his first experience with international markets, partnerships, and currency exchange.

While studying finance at Auburn University, Chris and his co-founder Justin Poiroux started selling Bitcoin with the mission of giving people access to financial resources in a scalable, efficient manner. They made many mistakes and founded Yellow Card on the back of everything they learned. Chris is an Eagle Scout and was a finalist for both the 2019 Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships.

Follow Yellow Card on LinkedIn and Facebook and connect with Chris on Twitter.

ATDC Radio: Betsy Plattenburg with Curiosity Lab

September 18, 2019 by angishields

ATDC Radio

ATDC Radio: Betsy Plattenburg with Curiosity Lab

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Betsy Plattenburg has been connecting corporate innovation teams and startups for mutual benefit for more than a decade. She created both the Industry and Investor Connect programs at ATDC and has worked as a consultant advancing innovation.

Curiosity Lab is a unique economic development innovation investment that has allowed her to facilitate innovation in the smart city, IoT and mobility space on a global scale.

Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn and follow Curiosity Lab on Twitter.

BRX Pro Tip: Remember PR Firms

September 18, 2019 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: Remember PR Firms

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BRX Pro Tip: Remember PR Firms Transcript

Stone Payton: [00:00:01] And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, sometimes, we find something that works so well, and then we don’t do it anymore for a while. At least, I’m guilty of that. For today’s topic, I would like to reinforce, remember your PR firms.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:20] Right. PR firms are an ally in your quest to serve the marketplace and to get new clients because companies that hire PR firms can afford to hire you and sponsor work there. And if you’re an ally to the PR firm, you can educate them to show how they can leverage your studio. And then, they can sponsor a show on behalf of their clients. So, I would recommend having regular—I would invite PR firms on shows, first of all, semi-regularly and do maybe a PR series periodically. And you invite them on to just talk about their work, number one.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:56] Number two, I would, also, periodically reach out to them and say, “Hey, remember, if you have any clients that are good for us, please send them our way.” We’re very—they should be friends with the—you should be friends with all the PR firms in your market. And then, periodically, have meetings with them to explore ways to work together where you can offer them maybe a PR firm discount, or they get like agency discounts. You charge one rate, and they get 15% agency fee for making that referral.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:27] So, it’s a way for them to make money. It’s a way for them to refer clients. You can explain to them how they can use the platform to create content because that’s one of the biggest challenges PR firms have with their clients is creating enough content for them. So, there’s lots of ways for you to work together with the PR firm, some of which is guest acquisition, but it’s also services you can provide for the PR firms.

TMBS E15, Mitch Steven, Self-employed RE Investor

September 17, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E15, Mitch Steven, Self-employed RE Investor

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Mitch Stephen has been a self-employed RE investor for 25+ years. His real estate investing career started at the age of 23 when he read “Nothing Down” by Robert Allen.

Mitch Stephen has purchased well over 2,000 houses in and around his hometown of San Antonio, TX. A high school graduate, who never stopped learning. Books, CDs, seminars, and webinars were his classroom.

Today he specializes in owner financing properties to individuals left behind by traditional lending institutions and giving new life to properties that scar the neighborhoods.

He has perfected a method of achieving cash-flow without having to be a landlord and without having to rehab properties. He’s mastered the art of raising private money and the classic “Nothing Down” deal.

He has pioneered the idea that you don’t have to give discounts to sell your notes.

A passionate speaker who delivers the message of integrity first and profits second; an expert at keeping it simple and explaining, in plain English, the theories that made him financially independent. He is always an inspiration to those around him.

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR:
Mitch, together with his wife, Tommi, and his daughter, Shannon purchased their fair share of local houses. Their company, Independence Day, Inc., has bought and sold over 2,000 properties in and about San Antonio, Tx since 1996. This company specializes in buying distressed properties with OPM and selling those properties with Owner Financing.

Cash4Houses.NET (Buying Site)
Homes2Go.NET (Selling Site)
MoatNoteServicing.com (Note Servicing)

STORAGE FACILITY OWNER:
The Stephen family built wealth by purchasing very affordable homes, selling them for double the cost, and owner financing the sale by creating a note to their buyer. In 1991 the family made plans to keep their wealth and create “Forever Money” by acquiring Self-Storage and Boat Storage facilities primarily around Canyon Lake where they live in Texas. They started with 13 boat storage’s around the lake, and the storage business has grown to over 1,100 storage doors in 16 locations:

CanyonLakeStorage.com
FlourBluffStorage.com
RockportFultonBoatStorage.com

AUTHOR:
Mitch is the author 3 books:

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:
Failing Forward to Financial Freedom

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:
200+ Ways to Find Bargain Properties

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:
The Art of Owner Financing

For more info about these books go to 1000houses.com/the-book

EDUCATOR:
Mitch offers Online Education, Group Coaching, and Full-on Mentorships as it relates to all the aspects of Owner Financing.

Mitch’s personal expertise includes; Raising Private Money, Finding Bargain Properties, Negotiating Favorable Terms, Dealing with Renovations and Contractors, Selling Houses, Selling Notes with little to NO Discount, and helping others deal with every day throws of life in business. He is very familiar with Dodd-Frank, RMLOs, S.A.F.E. Act, Texas Property Code, Truth-in-Lending, R.E.S.P.A. and the legal options available in the owner finance domain. 1000Houses.com

Mitch forged the creation of a mass texting software, LiveComm.com to help solve problems that arise when you get numerous calls from bandit signs advertising Owner Financed Houses. http://LiveComm.com

Mitch as recently been named one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow on Twitter.

Nine Twitter Accounts For Aspiring Real Estate Investors To Follow

Check out this article and the great company of fellow RE Investors Mitch is proud to be associated with.

Tech Talk, Technology in Accounting & Finance Ep 4

September 17, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Tech Talk, Technology in Accounting & Finance Ep 4

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GUESTS

Amy Chavez, CPA, ABV
Tax, Accounting and Valuations
R&A CPAs
4542 E. Camp Lowell, Ste. 100
Tucson, Arizona 85712
(520) 881-4900
achavez@randacpas.com
www.randacpas.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Amy is the shareholder leading the Tax and Accounting divisions at R&A. She specializes in tax compliance and consulting. Amy has clients in a variety of fields including aerospace manufacturing, restaurant and hospitality industries. In addition to her work in the fields of tax and accounting consulting, Amy is also accredited in business valuations. She received her degree in accounting from the University of Arizona.

Business info:

R&A CPAs supports individual and business clients in achieving their financial objectives by aligning strategic solutions with their unique goals. Our comprehensive consulting services, depth of experience, and a focus on the future have enabled us to be named a TOP 400 Firm nationwide by INSIDE Public Accounting and to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s largest accounting firms. Both domestic and international clients turn to R&A as trusted partners that provide a strategic approach to tax, audit, and a comprehensive array of accounting services.

Amy is the shareholder leading the Tax and Accounting divisions at R&A. She specializes in tax compliance and consulting. Amy has clients in a variety of fields including aerospace manufacturing, restaurant, and hospitality industries. In addition to her work in the fields of tax and accounting consulting, Amy is also accredited in business valuations. She received her degree in accounting from the University of Arizona.

Michael Flowers, CPA

Flowers Rieger & Associates, PLLC
6125 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-8706
Michael@flowersrieger.com
www.flowersrieger.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Over forty years in public accounting have provided Mike with a very broad and diverse background involving clients from small emerging businesses to those that are better established and larger. He has concentrated on consulting to small business and has had considerable experience in various phases of public accounting, including management consulting, sophisticated income tax and estate tax planning, as well as retirement and financial planning issues. Mike is also familiar with incorporation, pension issues, and the numerous aspects of assistance to emerging and start-up businesses. Having celebrated over 35 years as the Managing Member of Flowers[Symbol]Rieger & Associates, PLLC has brought Mike much pride and enjoyment.

Business info:
For over thirty years, the Tucson CPA firm of Flowers•Rieger & Associates, PLLC, has been proudly serving the people and businesses of southern Arizona. They offer each of their clients a full range of accounting, consulting, and Tucson tax preparation services for both individuals and small businesses. Their clients work closely with their team of accountants and tax consultants, the experience of whom averages over 30 years of public accounting and consulting experience. Each member of their management team takes enormous pride in their work, and delivers excellence and accuracy above all else.

Business Services

Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
S Corporation Tax Return Preparation
C Corporation Tax Return Preparation
Partnership Tax Return Preparation
Aggressive Tax Strategies and Planning
Business Start-ups
Entity Selection
Incorporation and LLC Advice and Planning
Subchapter S and LLC Consulting
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Monthly or Quarterly Financial Statements
Compilation of Financial Statements
Review of Financial Statements
Payroll Tax Compliance
Sales Tax Compliance
Litigation Services

Individual

Aggressive Tax Strategies and Planning
Computerized Individual Tax Services – All States
Financial and  Retirement Tax Planning
Estate Tax Planning
Experienced in Multi-state Tax Returns
Representation and Compromising with the IRS
Filing of Prior Year’s Tax Returns
New Arizona Residents Welcome
Complete Tax Deduction Checklist Provided
Preparation of Gift, Estate and Trust Tax Returns

Susan Ratliff with Susan Ratliff Presents and LaCoya Shelton with Revolutionary HR Consulting

September 17, 2019 by angishields

Susan Ratliff

Susan Ratliff is the owner of Susan Ratliff Presents, a consulting and training company specializing in trade show marketing and industry trade show and public consumer show exhibitor education services.

Known in the industry as The Exhibit Expert, Susan has unique insight into how to generate leads and maximize profits from a booth. For 30 years she’s worked both sides of the exhibit aisle, gathered knowledge, discovered shortcuts and made mistakes she teaches her audiences to avoid.

Susan started her career in the trenches selling personalized children’s books at craft fairs and family expos. She’s produced sports related consumer shows and women’s business conferences. Susan is an author, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of a reputable trade show display company where for 16 years she helped thousands of companies polish their presence and produce profits at industry trade shows and public consumer shows.

She knows what attendees want, how exhibitors think, and what they both need to be successful. Her personal experiences and exhibit marketing strategies will educate and motivate both novice and veteran exhibitors leaving them with keys to a competitive advantage and the knowledge to work a show like a pro.

Connect with Susan Ratliff on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

LaCoya Shelton

LaCoya Shelton is CEO of Revolutionary HR Consulting, an Arizona based firm that partners with organizations of all sizes and industry to create alignment between HR systems and business strategies. By strengthening HR’s ability to build the capacity to align people, structure and process in a sustainable way, businesses gain a competitive advantage improving their ability to build and maintain the workforce needed today and in the future. Revolutionary HR Consulting specializes in helping conscious businesses operate consciously recognizing that high-impact HR is critical to this end. Revolutionary HR Consulting captures what HR does, compares it to what you need, to create the HR that you want.

Revolutionary HR Consulting also provides consultative support in all aspects of talent management for small businesses and start-ups and provides expert HR witness services for both plaintiff and defendant cases arising from various employment scenarios across industries.

Prior to launching Revolutionary HR Consulting at the beginning of this year, LaCoya spent many years in the C-suite. She served as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources with Maricopa Community Colleges, the largest community colleges district in the nation. Her previous roles include Chief HR Officer overseeing the full delivery of HR services for 70 Arizona state agencies, boards and commissions, healthcare and private sector human resources. She specializes in the design and execution of high-impact, transformational HR recognizing that HR is the intersection between business strategies and the human beings responsible for its success.

LaCoya also serves as an expert HR witness providing expert HR opinions in a variety of legal matters involving employment given her background and expertise in Human Resources. She teaches HR management and leadership part-time at Grand Canyon University, serves on the City of Surprise Personnel Board and is a member of the Conscious Capitalism Arizona Chapter leadership team. LaCoya is a graduate of Arizona State University.

Connect with LaCoya Shelton on LinkedIn, and follow Revolutionary HR Consulting on LinkedIn and Twitter.