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Culinary Atlanta featuring Jesse Potter with Marco’s Pizza and Kimberly Franz with CVB Dunwoody

June 5, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Culinary Atlanta featuring Jesse Potter with Marco's Pizza and Kimberly Franz with CVB Dunwoody

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This episode of Culinary Atlanta is brought to you by HandPicked ATL and PokeBurri.

Jesse Potter currently owns the development rights for Marcos Pizza for ten counties in NW Georgia. There are nine stores open in the territory with one in under construction and one in development. Jesse joined the Marcos team in 2013 and has achieved a variety accomplishments including Impact Person of the year in 2014, the first and third highest individual unit opening volumes in 2015, AR highest market sales average in 2016 and fourth highest AR market sales in 2017. Mr. Potter founded RSI which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is currently registered to do business in 35 states. The principle business focus for RSI is outsourcing for Fortune 500 companies. In addition, RSI provides Executive Placement and Consulting Services. Prior to RSI, Jesse was a member of The Atlanta Consulting group, providing organizational change management, senior team alignment consulting and training. Jesse’s corporate experience includes; Regional Vice President for Norrell Corporation; Operations Leader at D’Lites of America (restaurant chain purchased by PepsiCo); and multi-unit Operating Partner at Wendy’s. Jesse was born in Honolulu, Hawaii as a military dependent. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, and currently resides in Atlanta Georgia with his wife Ece, son Kagan and daughter Lara.

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Kimberly Franz serves as Marketing Director for the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody in Dunwoody, Ga., where she has been responsible for leading a scaling marketing strategy for the CVB since 2012. In her role, Franz carries out an array of marketing tasks, including website marketing and management, advertising scheduling and placement, ad creative and design, media relations, promotions and campaign content. Through destination marketing within the bureau, Franz is able to positively influence economic impact within the city of Dunwoody. Franz currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Metro Travel Association and is a certified Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) through the Southeast Tourism Society. In 2017, she received the “Thirty Under Thirty” designation by Destinations International. Prior to joining the CVB of Dunwoody, Franz served at the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau in her hometown of Peachtree City, Ga. She attended Georgia Southern University where she received a degree in Tourism & Commercial Recreation.

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Michael Anderson with Metal Supermarkets, Stan Everett with Salas O’Brien, Guy Powell with ProRelevant Marketing Solutions – Atlanta

June 5, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Michael Anderson with Metal Supermarkets, Stan Everett with Salas O'Brien, Guy Powell with ProRelevant Marketing Solutions - Atlanta

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Michael Anderson was the Former VP of sales for Memorex, 1974-1985, as well as the National Sales Director of Unisys Corporation, 1986-1995. The Atlanta resident became the franchisee of Metal Supermarkets. Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier with over 80 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, Canada, and United Kingdom. They sell a wide variety of metals including Aluminum, Hot-Rolled Steel, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Galvanized Steel, Tool Steel, Brass, Bronze and Copper. They offer value-added services such as Production Cutting, Shearing, Punching and more. Their staff are highly-specialized metal experts and will help you find the metal you need.

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Stan Everett serves as the Managing Principal of Salas O’Brien’s Atlanta office and is responsible for all areas of his projects including design contract management, quality assurance, and delivery of services. One of his most important roles at Salas O’Brien is functioning as primary liaison for clients. During his 40+ years of experience, Stan has worked on a wide variety of special project types including co-generation, geo-thermal, central energy plants, laboratory air pressures/circulation, and critical load applications such as data and telecommunication centers. In addition to in-depth experience in building mechanical systems, he has achieved national recognition for his expertise in smoke control and energy recovery/conservation. His experience in a vast array of system types gives Stan the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems found in complex buildings and building systems. Because of this, he stays very involved in quality control at Salas O’Brien and is a valuable resource for our clients whenever they consider unique or unusual buildings. Mr. Everett also has experience in various forms of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration and has served as an expert witness in the field of mechanical engineering in more than a dozen cases involving many types of building mechanical systems. Stan currently serves the Georgia Department of Consumer Affairs as the Mechanical Engineering representative on the State Codes Advisory Committee.

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Guy Powell has spent the last 10 years helping marketers drive strategic advantage through a clear focus on the customer, supported by best in class analytics. He has trained thousands of marketers and has worked in a number of industries, including, consumer-packaged goods/fast moving consumer goods, high-tech, financial services, telecom and airlines helping marketers make better decisions to deliver more revenue, profit, brand and share from their marketing actions. He has authored several books – Marketing Calculator: Measuring and managing your return on marketing investment and co-authored ROI of Social Media: How to improve the return on your social marketing investments. Guy is on the board of advisors with the Ad Council / Atlanta supporting them in their activities for Autism Awareness, Horn of Africa Relief, Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention, Wildfire Prevention. He is the President and Founding Partner of ProRelevant Marketing Solutions . ProRelevant provides businesses both strategic & tactical decision support. For brands & enterprise clients, MarketSim Agent-based Modeling Marketing Analytics® drives increased revenue, profit, brand & share. The consumer-centric model uses a brand’s true levers of growth to drive better ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment) and keep you ahead of the pack.

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Don MacNeil and Brandy Hughes with FiberLight

June 5, 2018 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Don MacNeil and Brandy Hughes with FiberLight

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On this CEO Exclusive we discuss new trends in cloud computing with Fiberlight CEO, Don MacNeil, and his Marketing Communications Manager, Brandy Hughes.

Don MacNeil has over 25 years of experience in network architecture and design; network engineering, access and optimization; customer operations; product and more. In his role as Chief Executive Officer for FiberLight, he will be responsible leading revenue growth efforts, enhancing the customer experience, and expanding the company’s network and product portfolio.

Before joining FiberLight, Don served as Chief Technology Officer for EdgeConneX, where he was responsible for identifying and introducing new technologies and product capabilities to address evolving data center needs. His industry experience also includes roles as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Carrier Services Operations during a 15-year tenure with XO Communications. Don retired from the United States Navy in 2013, where his duties as a Surface Warfare Officer included serving at-sea in operational leadership roles as well as various leadership roles in weapon system design and procurement.

Don has an MBA, Business Administration from William and Mary and a Master’s Degree of Physics from the United States Naval Postgraduate School. He completed his BS in Naval Architecture from the United States Naval Academy.

Brandy Noelle Hughes is a self-taught marketer, licensed attorney and aspiring yogi. Her versatility and adaptability have inspired her to explore many disciplines within marketing and marketing-adjacent fields, including business development, public relations, event planning, customer support, change management and corporate training and communications. As Marketing & Communications Manager with FiberLight, LLC, Brandy oversees digital and traditional brand management and lead generation activities in addition to product development. She values authenticity, collaboration, creativity and mentorship, all of which she applies in both her professional and personal pursuits. Brandy considers herself a lifelong student who constantly challenges herself to learn and master new skills.

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Paul Smith with The Waldinger Corporation

June 5, 2018 by angishields

Learning Insights

Paul Smith with The Waldinger Corporation

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Paul Smith has spent nearly 30 years coordinating the deployment of learning resources to support organizational initiatives and individual improvement. He has designed, implemented and evaluated instruction in public, private and nonprofit sectors; as well as for all career levels, learning styles and age ranges. Paul currently serves as Talent Development Manager for The Waldinger Corporation. Under his guidance, Waldinger has developed industry-leading professional development programs in the areas of structured experiential learning, pre-boarding of interns, efficient acquisition training, microlearning solutions, and built a curated central repository of developmental resources. Paul has become a recognized leader on the topic of structured on-the-job training (SOJT). He presents at conferences (including multiple years at ATD’s International Conference & Expo), has written trade articles, and is author of the book Learning While Working: Structuring Your On-the-Job Training, published by ATD Press. Paul is active within the workplace learning and performance profession, including long-standing membership in the Association for Talent Development (ATD) on both the local and national/international levels. He served on the Central Iowa ATD Chapter Board for eight years and has served on several ATD national-level committees including a term as chair of ATD’s Chapter Recognition Committee and as a member of ATD’s National Advisors for Chapters. Currently Paul serves on ATD’s Public Policy Council, he co-facilitates the Central Iowa ATD Chapter’s Leadership Special Inter-est Group, and he continues to have responsibility for selecting winners of both ATD’s Excellence in Practice and the ATD B.E.S.T. awards each year. Paul’s volunteerism also includes 10 years as a selection committee member for the annual Iowan of Character Awards and membership in the Master Builders of Iowa, serving on its Educational Advocacy Committee. Paul was appointed by the Governor of Iowa as a Business Sector Representative on the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board, and he chairs its Planning and Operations Committee. Paul regularly meets with public officials to promote greater awareness of legislation beneficial to the workplace learning and performance profession.

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You can also get Paul’s book today: “Learning While Working: Structuring Your On-the-Job Training”.

David Geller with Joyn

May 31, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

David Geller with Joyn

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David Geller is the co-founder of JOYN, an independent Registered Investment Advisor believed to be the first and only Behavioral Wealth Management firm in the nation. As JOYN’s CEO, David has advised some very wealthy clients. Despite having helped them grow their wealth, David saw his clients weren’t living the meaningful, joyful lives they desired. He realized that money alone is meaningless if you can’t use it to make your life better. David concluded that the financial industry was broken – and embarked upon a decade-long mission to fix it. Traditional wealth management focuses on the numbers: how much you’ll need and when you’ll need it. But the outdated money-centric model ignores a key truth: we don’t live our lives by numbers, and money by itself doesn’t make us happy. We’re not rational robots. Our emotions and brain biology influence our financial and investment decisions. David resolved to provide his clients with a wealth management model that acknowledges our humanity. After a decade of study and development, JOYN launched Behavioral Wealth Management, a groundbreaking model based on the science of behavioral economics and behavioral finance. The traditional advisory model largely ignores the human factor – JOYN’s model embraces it. “We aim to create a totally different experience for our clients. We’re here to do more than simply help you build your wealth. Our deeper mission is to help you use your wealth to create an extraordinary, joyful life.” David is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University, where he earned both a B.A. and an M.A. David earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan, where he served as an Editor of the Michigan Law Review. David practiced law with Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, LLP (now Bryan Cave) before entering the financial planning field in 1986. He co-founded JOYN in 1991. Consistently named one of Barron’s top financial advisors (2009-2012, 2014), David also received the prestigious Turknett Leadership Character Award in 2009. In 2011, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named JOYN one of the top wealth management firms in Atlanta. David’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post, among others, and in 2012, he authored Wealth and Happiness: Using Your Wealth to Create a Better Life. An engaging and in-demand speaker, both in the United States and internationally, David enjoys sharing his wealth management philosophy through professional engagements and workshops.

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Bill Harris with BIP Wealth and Larry E. Carver with Carver & Associates, Inc.

May 31, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Bill Harris with BIP Wealth and Larry E. Carver with Carver & Associates, Inc.

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Bill Harris is the co-founder of BIP Wealth, LLC. Many firms say they can manage your wealth. Few can help you create it. At BIP Wealth, they concentrate on both.

While other firms focus on selling, they’re relentlessly focused on the science of investing. Their primary goal is to help you succeed in creating and managing your wealth. In pursuit of this goal, they are propelled by a unique blend of science-based investment methodologies, a focus on technology innovation, and a deep commitment to openness and transparency. The BIP Wealth Creation Engine delivers smart, insightful strategies for the complex needs of our clients, and an engaging, dynamic and rewarding client experience.

At BIP Wealth, they believe performance matters. They believe in diligence, hard work and that every idea should drive better results. They believe personal relationships are vital to success – that’s why they listen, collaborate, and build solutions together. From goal-based planning to sophisticated investment management, they design every strategy to go beyond what’s expected. They’ve built one of the Southeast’s leading private equity practices, offering their clients direct access to the community that is driving innovation in Atlanta and across the Southeast.

Wealth has the power to do great things. That’s why they’re constantly working and consistently innovating to make your money go further. They are not your typical wealth management firm. They are driven towards excellence. They are Engineered to Perform.\

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Larry Carver is a 45 year veteran of hospitality FF&E (furniture, fixtures, & equipment) procurement. He formed Carver & Associates in 1983, after working with Jack DeBoer Associates, Cushman Corporation, and the Portman organization for ten years. The company is based in Atlanta, with domestic offices in Griffin, Ga., Las Vegas, NV, Birelle, NJ, and Toronto, Canada. The company also has partnerships in South Korea, Mexico City, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. the company works on over 300 hotels annually, providing interior design and FF&E purchasing to all segments of the hotel industry.

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Thought Leader Radio featuring Kerri Marshall with BabelBark

May 30, 2018 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

Thought Leader Radio featuring Kerri Marshall with BabelBark

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Dr. Kerri Marshall is a technology executive focusing on animal health and veterinary innovation. Dr. Marshall is currently the Chief Veterinary Officer and board member at BabelBark–a unique software platform that creates an ecosystem of care connecting to pet parents to their veterinarian, boarding, grooming, daycare, etc providers through ONE pet parent app called BabelBark. Prior to that she was the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Chief Veterinary Officer at Trupanion, Medical Insurance for Pets and led the effort to develop the claims system and veterinary system called Trupanion Express which allows Trupanion to pay most claims in under 5 minutes. Trupanion had a successful IPO in 2014. Prior to Trupanion, Dr. Marshall was on the founding management team at Banfield Pet Hospitals through acquisition by Mars, Inc. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University and her MBA from the University of Oregon Executive MBA program.

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Greg Wartes with CheckPoint

May 30, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Greg Wartes with CheckPoint

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Greg Wartes with CheckPoint has been an Account Exec./Sales for over a decade. He is published in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post Redmond Channel Magazine and multiple Microsoft case studies as a cloud technology enthusiast and Microsoft Certified Professional.

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FinTech South 2018 Wrap-Up with PPRO

May 30, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

FinTech South 2018 Wrap-Up with PPRO

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This episode of Atlanta Business Radio is brought to you by PPRO.

With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, Steve Villegas holds significant experience as a sales and business development executive focused on business development, sales growth and strategic partnering. At PPRO Steve will lead the new US operations as VP Partner Management. His responsibilities will include setting up and growing the newly-established PPRO location, supporting existing partners and establishing partnerships with new prospects. Steve spent 10 years in leadership roles with First Data and led the non-financial service partnership team as a Regional Vice President, responsible for growing portfolios representing over 60,000 merchants and $120m in revenue. Steve led efforts in building e-commerce partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, developing new markets as well as piloting and launching new revenue-producing initiatives. Most recently he served as Head of North American Sales and Partnerships for Vesta corporation, a PSP providing e-commerce fraud and payments solutions. Steve resides in Atlanta with his wife and 11-year-old son.

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James Booth is an Experienced Business Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the FinancialTechnology industry. He is skilled in Payments, FinTech, Business Planning, Business Development,and Entrepreneurship.

Cayleigh Palen is the PR and Marketing Manager at PPRO and is a passionate communicator who loves to take things from dull to dynamic and interesting! She is a creative writer who enjoys a good blog and creating strategic content. All around social enthusiast who enjoys a networking event of any kind.