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Accountants Coach and Advisor Doug Hoffman

February 26, 2019 by angishields

Coach The Coach

Accountants Coach and Advisor Doug Hoffman

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Doug Hoffman has been working with a wide variety of clients, from small family-owned businesses to high net worth individuals, with their estate, tax, business, and personal planning for more than 40 years. He started his own CPA firm in 1977 and grew it from a sole proprietorship with no employees to a regional CPA firm with 5 offices and grossing several millions of dollars in fees per year. Doug will be retiring as managing partner of Hoffman Eells Group CPAs in January 2020 and will be devoting his time to Doug Hoffman, CPA; a firm dedicated to coaching and mentoring other CPA and accounting firms.

His passion in retirement will be to “pay it forward” by giving back his experience to the CPA and accounting industry coaching firms to effectively manage, market, grow, prosper and be more successful. He will introduce them to value added services so the firms can offer the same services to their clients thereby helping the clients manage, market, grow and prosper. This will be the best way to leverage his skills to as many small business owners as possible which is his reason “why”!

Prior to starting his own CPA firm, Doug worked for Price Waterhouse & Co. and was the controller (CFO) for the Lake Placid 1980 Olympic Winter Games. He also has experience of starting and operating thirteen businesses with his wife and his three adult children in their family business enterprises.

Doug is a consultant and principal in American Business Transitions, Inc. (www.CFO2grow.biz) (www.businessprofit2grow.com); an organization dedicated to consulting and coaching small, medium and family owned businesses. He is also a partner in Adirondack Asset Management, LLC, a personal financial planning and investment management firm dedicated to building and maintaining wealth of his clients.

He received his BS in Accounting from SUNY Plattsburgh and his MBA from the University of Connecticut. In addition to the CPA designation, he has also been accredited with the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Pensacola Business Radio: theMotoDoll ep. 4 – Guest Mollye Barrows

February 25, 2019 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: theMotoDoll ep. 4 - Guest Mollye Barrows

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Mollye Barrows

An award-winning investigative journalist, author, and television news anchor, I now report weekly on legal issues for “America’s Lawyer” and financial stories for “Boom Bust,” television news programs broadcast internationally on RT America. I also co-host news segments for the progressive news website, “Ring of Fire,” write legal stories for the Trial Lawyer Magazine, and regularly contribute features and hard news stories to Gannett Publishing outlets in Pensacola, Florida. Along with reporting, I am also the Public Relations and Communications Director for the Levin Papantonio Law Firm, a national personal injury law firm that successfully takes on powerful corporations that abuse the health and safety of people and their families.

I have more than twenty years of broadcast news experience. I covered the courts and crime beat for years and co-authored the true crime book, “A Perversion of Justice,” a Pensacola case about two young brothers who beat their father to death with a baseball bat. I worked at WEAR TV 3, an ABC affiliate in Pensacola, FL, where I also anchored multiple newscasts including the morning show, and later the 4 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. In addition, I also host and produce special political programs for the public television station, WSRE TV, as well as other local television stations.

I’m Emily Elmore, founder of The MotoDoll.

I’m on a mission to mobilize and moto|vate all to journey boldly, crush roadblocks, and reroute effectively with the right people, the right roadmap, and the right perspective. I’m an Air Force pilot, engineer, and motor enthusiast. When a catastrophic injury forced me from the cockpit and devastated my mobility, I pivoted to coaching, motivation, and team development. Now I help others with their own obstacles through lessons learned on the road, in the cockpit, and under the hood!

The MotoDoll offers coaching, moto|vational speaking, and community outreach.

Whether you need a personal coach or team development, The MotoDoll will boost your performance. And we pay success forward! The MotoDoll donates 10% of profits to modifying mobility equipment for the grievously injured! Are you spinning your wheels? Get out of that rut with The MotoDoll! Embrace the detours, take the wheel, and drive

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 51

February 25, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 51

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 51:
“Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership: Richard Sharpe”

Richard Sharpe is the CEO of Competitive Insights, LLC (CI).  Formed in 1998, CI believes in realizing the true value from transactional data. As an industry leader for the last 25 years, Richard is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a lecturer in Georgia Tech.  Richard writes the DC Velocity blog on Analytics and Big Data. Richard is a founding member of American Logistics Aid Network, a non-profit consortium serving Disaster Relief Agencies. Richard was formerly President of CAPS Logistics, Inc. which pioneered supply chain optimization solutions adopted by 15% of the Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Learn more about Competitive Insights here: http://www.ci-advantage.com/

Chris Barnes is a professional education instructor for the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate courses. Barnes holds a B.S., Industrial Engineering and Economics Minor, from Bradley University, an MBA in Industrial Psychology with Honors from the University of West Florida. He is a certified APICS instructor and holds CPIM-F, CLTD-F and CSCP-F designations. He served on the international Board of Trustees for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, is Past President of WERC Atlanta, and is currently involved with APICS Atlanta. He is a certified adult education trainer and has presented to/trained over 1900 people. He served on the editorial advisory board for Warehouse Management & Control Systems Deck Reference and authored the book “WMS: Phase 1: Assessment & Selection” a WERC Publication. He is also the author and lead facilitator of “Quarters in the Couch: Low Hanging Fruit ideas to Improve Warehouse Performance.” When not teaching, Barnes is a supply chain advocate and visionary with HighJump and frequent blogger at www.apicscltdcoach.com. In 2016, Barnes partnered with Supply Chain Now Radio (SCNR) as executive producer and key contributor. SCNR is a social networking community organizing and sharing supply chain thought leadership through seminars, webinars, blogs and podcasts. Barnes has over 27 years of experience developing and managing multiple client, engineering consulting, strategic planning and operational improvement projects in supply chain management. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and reach out to him via email.

Check Out These Upcoming Events
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.AtlantaSupplyChainAwards.com
2019 Georgia Logistics Summit: www.GALogisticsSummit.com
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 50

February 25, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 50

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 50:
“Retail, Returns & Reverse Logistics”

Jim Brill is the Reverse Logistics Marketing Manager at UPS. In over 30 years with UPS, Jim has worked in Business Development, Sales and Marketing, gaining a deep understanding of UPS’s business units, operations and systems. Jim holds his BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and his MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Learn more about UPS at www.ups.com and be sure to check out the company’s popular blog Longitudes here: https://longitudes.ups.com/

Tony Sciarrotta serves as the Executive Director for the Reverse Logistics Association. He has held a variety of sales, marketing, and service positions in the consumer electronics industry for over 30 years, including Philips from 1988 through 2013. Beginning in 1998, Tony began a returns management department and focused Philips on activities to reduce returns and their costs. Tony has worked with global retailers and internal business groups to implement returns initiatives that became best-in-class industry practices. Tony also took responsibility for maximizing asset recovery of all returned consumer products. Since Philips, Tony has continued to consult and evangelize for improvements to consumer products to reduce returns, and to improve reverse logistics activities through his new role as Executive Director for the Reverse Logistics Association. The RLA is the only global trade group for the reverse industry since 2002. Learn more about the Reverse Logistics Association here: http://rla.org/ and follow RLA on Twitter. Tony can be reached at 678.662.7767 and via email at tony@rla.org

Upcoming Events Mentioned in this Episode
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.AtlantaSupplyChainAwards.com
2019 Georgia Logistics Summit: www.GALogisticsSummit.com
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Ashley Liebke is the CEO of Vision Media Group, LLC, Co-Host of Supply Chain Now Radio’s #TechConnect series, a Wine consultant with Scout & Cellar, and Co-Founder/Chief Editor and YouTube Creator with her Epic-Taste lifestyle blog.  She was formerly the Vice-President of Marketing for Deposco, a provider of Supply Chain Software solutions for Coca Cola, Chickfila and hundreds of other shippers, ditributors and 3PLS.  Ashley is a 12 year veteran of UPS, where she mastered the retail technology arena and implemented a new Retail Partner Marketing program.  She frequently consulted with company Presidents and Enterprise  retailers such as Macy’s, QVC, Cabela’s.  Ashley managed UPS and ComScore’s multi-year, global research project, the UPS Pulse of  Online Shopper Studies,  to inform retailers and industry of consumer preferences and suggest necessary supply chain solutions to better meet their needs. As a long-time member of UPS’s Customer Technology Marketing group, Ashley launched global software upgrades for millions of shippers in multiple languages, managed complex address validation and shipping Web Services and APIs, and managed Strategic Alliances with Amazon, Google, Manhattan Associates, Ozlink now part of Descartes Systems Group.   Ashley, aka @thevisionchic, has spoken at numerous events, webinars and is a blogger on her own Food & Lifestyle Blog Epic-Taste.  Passionate about fashion and food logistics, Ashley and her firm are helping brands, restaurants, organizations and technology companies to optimize their brand and leverage the latest technology for automation of their marketing and logistics. Ashley lives in Peachtree Corners, GA with her daughter and son and enjoys eating while photographing food, yoga and fitness. Connect with Ashley Liebke on LinkedIn and learn more about Epic Taste here: http://www.epic-taste.com/

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Pensacola Business Radio: Kyle Cease Evolving Out Loud Series Ep 3.

February 24, 2019 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Kyle Cease Evolving Out Loud Series Ep 3.

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Everything is falling apart. This is a good thing. Old structures and old beliefs are collapsing. No more “keeping it together”. If it’s trying to fall, let it. We are releasing what we thought we were to make room for what we truly are: Love.

Cry, release, allow. We can only be fulfilled at the level we are willing to be sad. The old story is trying to leave in order to make room for something huge.

Love is rising. Everywhere.

No more chasing. No more strategies. No more fear.

You are freedom. You are connection. You are love. There is nothing to do. There is nothing to change. Just allow the true unfolding and discover infinite abundance.

Love Rising is a 10-hour online video series that will help you laugh, release and heal in all areas of your life—and the entire two day event is just $20. Seriously.

Enjoy.

Get Love Rising: https://kylecease.com/love/

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*Broad experience in booking negotiations and special event planning and management from both a non-profit and for-profit aspects including talent research, sound, lighting, logistics, and catering.

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TMB E9: Jr. Achievement, Score Southern AZ & Ron Bush

February 24, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMB E9: Jr. Achievement, Score Southern AZ & Ron Bush

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Junior Achievement of Arizona
6339 E. Speedway Blvd. #109
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-792-2000
chuckz@jaaz.org

Chuck Zaepfel is the Director for Junior Achievement of Arizona’s Southern District, serving students in Tucson and the surrounding areas. A native Tucsonan, Chuck has worked with many local nonprofits over the years as a volunteer, donor, board member and fundraising consultant.

Chuck started his career at Custom Computer Services as a programmer and computer operator developing software for local companies covering payroll, estimating, medical billing, utility billing, and collection agency systems. He then took over management and ultimately purchased the company in 1985, which he rebranded as CCS Direct Mail and adapted the company to a changing economy. After mailing more than one hundred million mail pieces, he sold it to AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services in 2005.

Chuck left that company after 34 years of entrepreneurship and business management to transition into nonprofit leadership. As the Southern District Director, he oversees the implementation of Junior Achievement programs, fundraising, community awareness and development of business relationships in Tucson and the surrounding area.

Chuck is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is proud to be an entrepreneur, leveraging his entrepreneurial track record to grow Junior Achievement’s presence in Tucson.

Follow Junior Achievement of Arizona on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Ron Bush Consulting, Inc.
219-617-2651
ron@RonBushConsulting.com

With over a decade of experience in information security, Ron Bush Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to helping businesses manage their cyber security. Our goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for our customers.

Technology should serve your business, but when not managed properly it can quickly enslave your company. The key to this is educating yourself and your staff on how to protect your systems and information from nefarious intentions.

Score Southern Arizona
1400 W Speedway Blvd.
Tucson AZ 85745
Cell: (602) 763-7703
Office (520) 505-3636
dterrell@scoresouthernaz.org

David Terrell is the Chair of SCORE Southern Arizona (previously Co-Chair, Executive Vice-Chair and Mentor). He is the owner of two 30+ year old automotive consulting businesses, directing project teams for 15 automotive manufacturers.

Projects have included, process analysis and mapping activities, targeted strategic planning initiatives, sales, marketing, distribution, product launches, customer satisfaction and retention, and a 9-year development of a Nationwide Dealership Certification program.

David was the Director of Technical Staff at Information Industries Inc., where he directed multiple consultants working on projects including IT, software and network design/development and process control engineering for Fortune 100 companies.

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Kara Brown with SmithBrown Marketing, Kevin Center with PostNet and Troy Hipolito with ReturnClient

February 22, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Kara Brown with SmithBrown Marketing, Kevin Center with PostNet and Troy Hipolito with ReturnClient

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Only 1.7% of female founders will break $1 million in annual revenue. Kara Brown, CEO of SmithBrown Marketing did just this in less than two years with an all-female team. SmithBrown is a full-service marketing firm specializing in B2B lead conversion, empowering business leaders to scale with proven marketing strategies and measured results through demand generation, strategy, social conversion, and execution. Brown had a robust corporate career before becoming an entrepreneur including startups, enterprise and being part of an IPO.

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Kevin Center is the owner of PostNet Buckhead, a full-service provider of print and design solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Basic print products include business cards, letterhead, envelopes, flyers, postcards, etc.; meanwhile PostNet also specializes in wide-format printing including posters, banners, signage and more. In addition to printing, PostNet provides related business services, such as package shipping, private mailboxes, notary services, and meeting space. PostNet Buckhead is a franchise within the PostNet International Franchise system. In addition to ownership of PostNet Buckhead, Kevin is also PostNet’s Area Developer for the Greater Atlanta region, with a territory including 11 metro area counties, along with Athens, GA and Macon, GA. In this role, Kevin is responsible for recruiting potential franchisee candidates, assisting candidates with the sales and exploration process, start-up support (including site selection, training, marketing) and ongoing consultative support. Kevin’s goal for the Atlanta region is 25 locations in the next 10-12 years. Beyond PostNet, Kevin is an active member and on the Board of Directors for the Buckhead Business Association (BBA). Personally, he is an Atlanta native, a resident of Brookhaven, and father of 3 children ranging in age from 4 to 9. They keep him busy, particularly with coaching their softball and football teams.

Follow Kevin Center on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Troy Hipolito is a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of ISO Interactive, a talented, driven and efficient team of developers with diverse skillsets. President of ReturnClient, bringing paying clients directly to small to medium businesses. And has a small slice of a Yoga Studio, but he can’t even touch his toes. Troy has a background in software development, UX/UI, project management and general software architecture. ReturnClient came out of a need to drive more customers in a more efficient manner. We built skilled teams and systems to create better conversations, relationships, and trust. If people trust you they will more likely do business with you.

Follow Troy Hipolito on LinkedIn.

Larry Shumbres with Totum Risk

February 22, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Larry Shumbres with Totum Risk

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Larry Shumbres is the CEO of Totum Risk. He brings over 20 years of fintech experience working for companies such as NYLife, IBM, Charles Schwab, and Morningstar. Larry’s a financial tech innovator and disruptor with a mission to help investors and advisors appropriatly invest their hard earned assets to meet their financial goals.

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Alex Roach with IBERIABANK and Nicole Mitchell with HR Biz

February 22, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Alex Roach with IBERIABANK and Nicole Mitchell with HR Biz

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Alex Roach Business Banker at IBERIABANK. He started his banking/financial career in 1992 with NationsBank which eventually turned into Bank of America. As a banking professional with 27 years of experience, Alex worked in all areas of banking from service support, teller, sales, loan officer, banking center retail management to where he is today as a Business Banker that offers a lot of knowledge and resources in the banking industry. Alex has been with IberiaBank/Georgia Commerce Bank for the last 7 years and have worked for 9 different banks over the last 27 years.

Nicole Mitchell is a trusted HR professional located in the Atlanta area. With 15+ years of experience in all functional aspects of Human Resources, Nicole is well versed in the industry. Prior to establishing HR Biz, her positions included Generalist to Director level roles in retail, state government, and the private sector. This diversity combined with hands on capabilities provide a unique ability to identify company needs and provide solutions. She continues to stay abreast of best practices, industry developments and business trends by attending local workshops, meetings, and national human resource conferences. Speaking engagements with non-profits. local businesses and volunteering are great opportunities to give back to her community.

Follow Nicole Mitchell on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.