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Kurt Heinrich and Nate Kristy with eCommHub

January 22, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Tech Leaders

Kurt Heinrich and Nate Kristy with eCommHub

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Kurt Heinrich and Nate Kristy / eCommHub

eCommHub came out of the frustration experienced by founder, Kurt Heinrich, over point solutions which only solved part of the problem and custom-built enterprise solutions that were designed (and priced) for large businesses. All retailers – not only the biggest – should have access to scalable and efficient automation.

A great technology platform, spectacular client support and ruthlessly efficient pricing is only the beginning. eCommerce is undergoing a rapid democratization that’s enabling any online retailer to build a store, take products into new markets and thrive.

Focus on Strategic Planning

January 22, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Focus on Strategic Planning

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Chris Parker / Innvision

Abe Malla / Westside Foundry

Sig Mosley / Mosley Ventures

Sigmund Mosley, Jr., the unwitting godfather of early-stage technology investing in Atlanta. More officially he is the President of Imlay Investments, Inc., the personal investment company of John P. Imlay, Jr.

Jim Jubelirer / Jubelirer Results Group

Jim Jubelirer is a Certified Gazelles Coach, a certified “WHY Guy” and is affiliated with the Duke Leadership Program at the Fuqua School of Business. His mission is to help companies grow and prosper by using the best practices in business and personal development.

Diabetes Prevention Planning Team

January 21, 2015 by angishields

Health Connect South

Diabetes Prevention Planning Team

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Diabetes Prevention Planning Team

According to the CDC, as many as 28 million Americans have diabetes. And as many as 1:4 of them do not realize they have it. That means today, potentially almost 10% of the US population are dealing with this chronic disease that puts them at risk for a myriad of health problems (many of them deadly), including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, limb loss due to amputation, poor healing after surgery, greater risk for infections, and more. It’s clearly a serious problem. And, with an ever-growing number of obese persons in the country, including a concerning number of young people, these statistics are likely to grow. In light of these sobering facts, a number of key players within the community from government agencies to health care providers, and innovative companies are beginning to put significant effort into preventing diabetes. In Atlanta, the Diabetes Prevention Planning Team is a group of forward-thinking executives, health experts, and political officers who are joining together to do just that.

This week we were joined in studio by Dr. Luci Ide, CEO of Rimidi Diabetes, and Karl Smith, PhD, Project Manager of Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential (GCAPP). Rimidi Diabetes is a health technology company that has developed and launched an application that enables diabetes patients to track and share key health-related data points with the clinicians guiding their care. With this information, the patients and providers are able to better monitor glucose levels and other indicators and determine how behavioral and medical treatment changes are impacting the patient’s condition. Luci is one of the team members for the Diabetes Prevention Planning Team and she talked about how increasing awareness of the disease and how it can be prevented are important facets of combating diabetes. She used the analogy of a bath tub, where how quickly it fills is determined by how much water flows out of the drain (patients dying as a result of the disease) versus how much is flowing in from the faucet (new diabetes patients). She went on to discuss the fact that today, more patients are living longer and managing their diabetes better than in the past. Our next challenge is to begin to decrease the number of new patients developing diabetes in populations where it can be prevented.

Karl Smith, also a member of the Diabetes Prevention Planning Team, shared how GCAPP is working to engage faith-based organizations in Atlanta communities that have populations that are at a high genetic risk for developing diabetes in an effort to educate young people who live there on how and why they can reduce their risk. He talked about how these communities tend to be “gymnasium deserts”, having few if any facilities that would allow kids to be physically active in a safe place. He went on to share how these communities also tend to have limited availability of quality whole foods that are healthy choices that decrease risk of obesity and are more heart-/diabetes-friendly.

Our discussion focused on how the Diabetes Prevention Planning Team is working to pull more resources together to help reduce the rate of new diabetes patients in our communities. We talked about how public service announcements are being put together by the county government, and how their team needs access to funding to support web development, additional PSA information, and more manpower to help handle some of the work necessary to grow the network of support/collaboration. We hope our listeners share this information so that we can have a significant impact on this disease that is costly in its effect on our community’s health as well as financially.

Special Guests:

Dr. Luci Ide, MD, PhD, CEO of Rimidi Diabetes

MD/PhD Emory University
Residency, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Magee-Womens Hospital
2014 Recipient, Ross Baird Award for Excellent, Village Capital
Former Associate, Monarch Capital Partners

Mark Smith, PhD, Program Manager of Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential

Doctor of Health Education, A.T.Still University of Health Sciences
MS, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, California University of Pennsylvania
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Exercise Is Medicine Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine

Diana Keough, CEO/Founder of ShareWIK.com

Journalism Instructor/Guest Lecturer, Emory University
Member, Koles College of Business Advisory Board, Kennsaw State University
Former Front Page Series Writer, The Plain Dealer
Former Reporter/Commentator, WKSU
Co-author, “Building a Business, Building a Life: The Incredible Life of a Woman Business Owner”

Archie White of AC White Relocations & Luther Randall of Randall Brothers Inc.

January 21, 2015 by angishields

Founders Club Radio

Archie White of AC White Relocations & Luther Randall of Randall Brothers Inc.

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Archie White / A.C. White Relocations

Luther Randall / Randall Brothers Inc.

Read more about the interview here.

M. Cole Jones and Michael Flanigan with covello, and Dan Homrich with StarMobile, Inc.

January 21, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Mobility Radio

M. Cole Jones and Michael Flanigan with covello, and Dan Homrich with StarMobile, Inc.

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This episode covers the growth of mobile technologies for the enterprise. Learn more about using mobile technologies to help users in a focused way and growing companies in a collaborative fashion.

M. Cole Jones & Michael Flanigan / covello

covello is a collaborative growth company that acts as an engine to help companies cultivate and implement game-changing ideas through the power of relationships, disruptive collaboration and technology. Companies seeking new growth opportunities via creative people, spaces and products should contact us.

Dan Homrich / StarMobile, Inc.

John Meadow and David Abes with LDV Hospitality, Robert Lowe with Mandarin Oriental, Sarah Kathryn Smith with One on One Matchmaking

January 20, 2015 by angishields

Simply Buckhead Radio

John Meadow and David Abes with LDV Hospitality, Robert Lowe with Mandarin Oriental, Sarah Kathryn Smith with One on One Matchmaking

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John Meadow/LDV Hospitality

Founder

John is the founder of LDV Hospitality, which includes Corso Coffee, now open in Buckhead Atlanta, plus two additional restaurants opening this Spring. Focused on concept business development, John drives the creative process for the company, envisioning restaurants and bringing them to life.

www.LDVHospitality.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

David Abes/LDV Hospitality

Regional Director of Operations

Regional Director of operations for LDV Hospitality in Atlanta. Corso, American Cut and an Italian restaurant. Previous director of operations for 14 years for here to serve restaurants.

www.LDVHospitality.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter (David)

Robert Lowe/Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta

General Manager

Robert Lowe is General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta. He is responsible for the executive management and operations for the 127-room hotel situated in the prestigious Buckhead

neighborhood, which opened on May 1, 2012.

Mr. Lowe is a veteran hotelier with over 25 years of hospitality industry experience including 13 years with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He joined Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco in

1999 as Director of Sales and Marketing and later moved into Operations as Resident Manager in 2005. In 2007, he moved to Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC in the capacity of Resident

Manager. Since 2010, Robert has held the position of Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, New York. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Mr. Lowe held various management positions with

Hyatt Hotels.

A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Lowe is bilingual in English and Spanish. He studied Hotel and Restaurant Management in the U.K. and holds a Bachelors Degree from Slough

Polytechnic in Berks, England.

www.MandarinOriental.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Sarah Kathryn Smith/One on One Matchmaking

Founder

Sarah Kathryn Smith, a 16 year veteran of the dating industry, is one of the most respected names in matchmaking. Sarah Kathryn has been profiled as an authority on relationships and

singles issues by The Wall Street Journal, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and many others. And, her expertise has led to more than 200 marriages and serious

relationships. A stickler for excellence member service, Sarah Kathryn is personally involved with every One on One Matchmaking client.

www.1on1Matchmaking.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Profitability Revolution Paradigm

January 20, 2015 by angishields

Midtown Business Radio

Profitability Revolution Paradigm

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Profitability Revolution Paradigm

This week we hosted Ruth King, CEO/Founder of Profitability Revolution Paradigm, a New Media, internet-based TV station in the Atlanta area. The focus of the content, which now runs 24/7/365, is on information that will help business owners better manage their small businesses and achieve maximum profitability. Ruth, who has started and built at least 7 businesses over the last 30 years, shared common mistakes and misperceptions business owners have that can leave them blind to the true financial status of their companies. One of these mistakes occurs when business owners don’t review their balance sheet each month to insure data is correctly entered and key financial indicators are showing positive trends. By performing this simple procedure, which literally takes minutes, the entrepreneur can identify negative trends or opportunities to improve efficiencies that lead to greater profitability.

Ruth talked about her book, The Courage to Be Profitable, published in 2013. In her book she shows entrepreneurs the activities they should make routine that will take them ~30 mins./month that will make them better able to make decisions about their business. She covers the difference between cash and profits, talks about important ratios found on the Profit & Loss sheet or Balance sheet that indicate the health of the business, and many other important factors that a business own can benefit from knowing about. Ruth shared some descriptions of the types of shows airing on the network as well as the subscription-based instructional content available on their site, profitabilityrevolution.com.

Special Guest:

Ruth King, CEO/Founder of Profitability Revolution Paradigm

MBA, Finance, Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business
CEO, Business Ventures Corporation
Author, The Courage to be Profitable
Founder of 7 businesses over 30 years

Myrlin Earle w/ Hagen P.C. & more

January 20, 2015 by angishields

BRX National

Myrlin Earle w/ Hagen P.C. & more

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GroupJan20 — A. Arauz, M. Earle, N. Hansford, L. Saedi, M. Cobb, E. Rowell (Host)

Myrlin Earle w/ Bruce A. Hagen P.C., Trial Lawyers

Myrlin Earle w/ Hagen P.C. started his career in Georgia at the Fulton Solicitor General’s office. He then moved up to the Fulton District Attorney’s office. From there, Myrlin moved into the corporate, private sector by spending the last 10 years working for State Farm Insurance Company’s legal department in Atlanta, Sharon Ware & Associates. After spending a good bit of time defending car wreck cases.

Myrlin has now come to the “Good Side” and will be putting all that experience to work to help his clients get a fair treatment in court.

History:

2011-Present, Bruce A. Hagen P.C., Trial Lawyers. Personal Injury Trial Attorney.

2001-2011 Senior Attorney for Sharon Ware and Associates; In-House Counsel for State Farm Insurance Company. Myrlin accumulated numerous defense verdicts in metro Atlanta which saved State Farm Insurance Company millions of dollars. In 2010, he successfully defended a $10 Million lawsuit involving avascular necrosis which resulted in defense verdict.

1996-2001, Chief Senior/Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Supervised Major Drug Trafficking Unit. He was the Assistant. D.A. in the trial division. Myrlin handled thousands of Felony prosecutions and supervised jury trials and hundreds of seizure cases.

1993-1996, Senior Asst. Solicitor General, Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office. Myrlin started his illustrious career handling thousands of misdemeanor cases, including DUI Prosecutions.

Mr. Earle belongs to the Atlanta and County Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. He also is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice:

Wrongful Death
Automobile Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Bus Accidents
Brain Injury
Drunk Driving Accidents
Slip and Falls
Products Liability

Bar Admissions:

Georgia
Washington DC

Professional Associations and Memberships:

State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Education:

Howard University School of Law
California State University Long Beach

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Nathaniel F. Hansord w/ The Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC.

Nathaniel F. Hansford has many years of experience in the workers’ compensation field. He spent over five years defending insurance companies against personal injury and workers’ comp claims. Since 2007, Mr. Hansford has represented injured workers and has used the knowledge he gained as a defense lawyer to help his clients.

Due to his experience as an insurance defense attorney, Mr. Hansford has an advantage in understanding the tactics of the defense attorneys and provides expertise in getting a better resolution. Mr. Hansford will act protect your rights and handle all of your workers’ compensation needs.

Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC will obtain all the necessary information about your case, give you options and make recommendations in order to allow you to make the best decision for you and your family and your case. We will aggressively work to obtain all the maximum amount of workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.

Workers’ compensation cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. Please understand there are no fees unless we recover. To schedule an initial free consultation, contact us today at 770 922 3660.

Having an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney like Nathaniel F. Hansford, will ensure that you will file the correct workers’ compensation documents, communicate effectively with insurance company, and obtain a case settlement which will be for your best interest.

If having to pursue trial, Mr. Hansford is a trial attorney who enjoys going to court. He has tried many workers’ compensation hearings and understands the process. It can also be difficult and confusing in trial, so having an expert such as Mr. Hansford will be in your best interest in order to protect your rights and obtain the full benefits you deserve.

Mr. Hansford understands that getting injured is very stressful and can change an individual’s and family’s life. If you have been injured in a work accident, please contact Nathaniel F. Hansford in order for him to begin working on your case. The sooner you contact Mr. Hansford, the sooner we can move forward and fight for your rights.

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Lorena Saedi w/ Saedi Law Group

Ms. Saedi is a partner at Saedi Law Group, where she concentrates her practice in all areas of bankruptcy law. Ms. Saedi offers clients quality legal services in all aspects of federal bankruptcy law, and is committed to providing personal attention and affordable solutions to each and every client’s financial obstacles.

Prior to starting Saedi Law Group, LLC, Ms. Saedi was a founding partner of the consumer bankruptcy firm of Saedi & Wells, LLC for eight years. Prior to that Ms. Saedi worked as a corporate attorney representing technology companies on a variety of issues. Ms. Saedi was responsible for drafting corporate technology policies, preparing domestic and international license agreements and assisting companies with day to day counseling on all business related matters.

Ms. Saedi has tried numerous matters before the bankruptcy courts in the Northern District of Georgia involving creditor actions to enforce foreclosure sales, debtor’s objections to creditor claims, motions for sanctions regarding creditor abuse and various other matters. Ms. Saedi has also been a lecturer on bankruptcy issues and speaks to community and corporate groups regarding debt management, bankruptcy and asset protection.

Ms. Saedi is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, American Bankruptcy Lawyer Institute, and American Bar Association. She is a volunteer with the International Refugee Committee and the Special Olympics of Georgia.

Ms. Saedi can be reached at 404.889.8663 or Lsaedi@saedilawgroup.com.

B.A. Political Science, University of Tennessee

J.D. Emory University School of Law

Admitted to practice in Georgia

Admitted to practice Northern and Middle District of Georgia and Georgia Supreme Court

Member, Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Group

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Mark A. Cobb w/ Cobb Law Group

Practice Areas:

• Construction Law

• Subcontractor Law

• Bond & Surety Claims

• Materialmen Liens

• Small Business Law

• Corporate Law

• Transactional (Buy/Sell)

Biography:

Mark is the named, founding partner of the Cobb Law Group. For over 20 years, Mark has concentrated his practice primarily in the area of subcontractor & construction law and small business law including such diverse areas as business entity formation, contract drafting and interpretation, AIA document review, construction liens, payment bond claims, and Miller Act litigation. Throughout the course of his distinguished legal career, Mark has represented many international, national and regional firms while also serving on numerous private and non-profit boards. He is currently working on a book to be published by the ABA on Subcontractor Law (click here for more information on this publication) and serves as adjunct faculty in the Thomas University MBA program.

Mark was born in Pensacola, Florida, and spent his childhood in Pensacola and Atlanta. After receiving the Presidential Scholarship, Mark attended Berry College and earned a degree in English with a double minor in economics and political science. His name regularly appeared on the Dean’s List, and he was a member of several academic societies including Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), as well as the national English honor society and the national political science honor society. While a student, he managed a 25 person, student newspaper staff, and while editor-in-chief, the newspaper received the highest award from the Georgia College Newspaper Association. While in college, Mark began preparations for his legal career by working for the law firm of Boling, Rice & Bettis in Cumming, Georgia and the Florida District Attorney’s Office in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He considers both of these experiences invaluable for shaping his legal mind and beginning good business habits.

Immediately following his graduation from college, Mark began his legal studies at top-rankedWashington and Lee University School of Law. Founded in 1749, W&L is the sixth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and it is the only school named for George Washington for which he supported financially. Following the American Civil War, General Robert E. Lee assumed the presidency of the small liberal arts college (then known as Washington College) and worked to make the school thrive. He attached a local law school to the college, and, following Lee’s death the school was renamed to honor him. The law school remains one of the best in the country, and Mark studied under some of the finest legal minds in the profession. While there, his classmates elected him to serve as their class representative to the Executive Committee, a university-wide committee of 13 students who are responsible for all aspects of student government and the honor council. In addition, Mark was a member of the Student Bar Association, and Phi Delta Phi, a legal fraternity. As a part-time job during school, Mark was a research assistant for a professor researching the limits of the Freedom of Information Act. He also volunteered at the Reeves Center, a museum on-campus concentrating in Chinese export porcelain. Although he had several successful law school internships, Mark remembers his time at Taylor, Moseley and Joyner (now Moseley, Warren, Prichard & Parrish) in Jacksonville, Florida vary fondly as he tackled maritime and international law issues.

Following law school, Mark accepted a job at a small, boutique law firm in Atlanta where he began to build his own client base, hone his legal skills, and increase his business skills. In 1994, when Georgia’s lien laws began to change, Mark took the initiative and began a service sending Notices to Owner’s on behalf of his clients. As a result, several Fortune 500 firms began to use his services, and in 1998, Mark opened his own firm. Although he did not do any advertising, clients continued to seek his services.

In 2007, Mark took a sabbatical from work. During this time he and his wife lived in France and began working on some personal writing projects. Upon his return to work, he felt a renewed enthusiasm for his career and clients and began focusing his energies on client development. Under his leadership, he moved the firm away from paper files, and using an off-site server, was able to increase the efficiency of the firm. His current project includes taking the firm “virtual”, offering a la carte legal services, and improving efficiency in order to improve legal services while lowering costs to his clients.

Mark lives in Thomsville with his wife, two children and an English Setter named Molly. They attend All Saints’ Episcopal Church where he serves on the Vestry. Mark is the chairman-elect of the Board of Trustees for the Vashti Center, president of the Washington and Lee Thomasville–Tallahassee Alumni Club, and acting treasurer of the Southwest Georgia Technical College Foundation. Mark was recently appointed to the Board of the Thomasville Antique Show Foundation which supports local children’s charities. His is an active member of the American Ceramic Circle as well as several genealogical societies. He enjoys hiking, tennis, backgammon, and wing shooting.

Bar and Court Admissions:

• American Bar Association

• Georgia State Bar

• Alabama State Bar

• United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia

• United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit

• Georgia Court of Appeals

• Georgia Supreme Court

Education:

• Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1991

• Berry College, B.A., 1988

• Institut de Francais, certificate, 2007

Memberships & Awards:

• American Bar Association (ABA)

• ABA Forum Committee on the Construction Industry

• ABA Sub-Committee on Specialty Contractors & Suppliers

• ABA Sub-Committee on Insurance, Surety & Liens

• ABA Sub-Committee on Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

• ABA Law Practice Management Section

• Alabama State Bar Association

• Thomas County Bar Association

• Georgia Branch, Associated General Contractors (AGC Georgia)

• Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC)

• American Subcontractor’s Association (ASA)

• American Subcontractor’s Association–Georgia Chapter (ASA Georgia)

• Construction Suppliers Association (CSA)

• Omicron Delta Kappa (national honor & service fraternity)

• Thomasville Landmarks, Inc.

• National Trust for Historic Preservation

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Lan Bercu with Lead Across Cultures International

January 19, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Lan Bercu with Lead Across Cultures International

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Lan Bercu / Lead Across Cultures International

Lan Bercu is the founder and president of Lead Across Cultures Intl, an Atlanta- based company with a focus on business competitiveness and global leadership. As an international speaker and expert in her field, Lan has nearly two decades of experience working with international corporations and small businesses in Asia and North America. In her earlier years, Lan was an entrepreneur and executive at British Petroleum Vietnam. She travels from Atlanta to Beijing, and Ho Chi Mnh City to Washington DC to assist her clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies including Intel, Bayer and Morgan Stanley to a variety of small businesses.

Born and raised in Vietnam, as a young girl, Lan was inspired by the Chinese classics, Sun Tzu’s Art of War and the Thirty Six Chinese Strategies. The principals and strategies in the books helped her overcome the tremendous hardships she and her family faced due to the ramifications of the Vietnam War. These messages carried her through, enabling her to not only survive, but to thrive in academia as well as on the corporate battlefields and compete in entrepreneurial competitive races.

Lan received her MBA degree from Kennesaw State University. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and Global Speakers Federation. Lan- the author of the book, The 36 Ancient Chinese Strategies for Modern Business has been featured on Finance Business News Channel, in Vietnam Investment Review, Entrepreneur magazine and other media channels.