Benjie and Marsha Hopkins – WorkSource Georgia Mountains

June 8, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Benjie and Marsha Hopkins – WorkSource Georgia Mountains

North GA listeners, did you know that there is funding available for employee development, apprenticeships and internships?

During this North GA Business RadioX podcast Dr. Bill Lampton and I chat with Benjie and Marsha Hopkins about funding available to local businesses for employee training, apprenticeships, and internships in our region and how WorkSource Georgia Mountains (https://www.facebook.com/WorkSource.GM/) can help our community get the support needed to start working again.

You can learn more about how WIOA funding can help your local businesses by contacting Benjie and Marsha Hopkins, WorkSource Business Representatives at 470.577.0823 or hopkinsassociates77@gmail.com.

Hopkins Associates is a local family business, owned and operated by Marsha and Benjie Hopkins. For the past four years, their company has contracted with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission to provide workforce development services for businesses and individuals in a thirteen-county region.

Click HERE to find more about this great company and service!

Jordan Hussey – J’s Place Recovery Center

June 8, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Jordan Hussey – J’s Place Recovery Center

Jordan Hussey is a person in long-term recovery and makes it her life’s mission to help others who facing similar struggles. During her early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, she found many people didn’t talk about recovery, wellness or the resources that are available. Today, Jordan speaks about that struggle and uses her experience to advocate and empower others and to connect them with the resources they may need.

Before joining J’s Place, she worked with the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Peer Recovery Coach at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Prior to this she was a Substance Abuse Tech at Twin Lakes Recovery Center.

She is Certified as a Peer Specialist in Addictive Diseases, Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, in Medication Assisted Treatment and Trauma Informed Care as well as Whole Health Action Management.

Mitch Taylor – Hall County Sheriff Candidate

June 8, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Mitch Taylor – Hall County Sheriff Candidate

Born in Gainesville, GA and raised in Buford GA, Mitch Taylor attended and graduated from Buford High School in 1989. After attending Middle Georgia College on a baseball scholarship, he immediately entered law enforcement with Hall County Sheriff’s office in 1991 continuing his family’s legacy as a fourth-generation public safety officer. His father was a USAF disabled veteran, and his mother is retired from her career at Mars Wrigley Company.

During his 20-plus year tenure with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, he began as a jailer before attending the Police Academy in Athens GA. After graduation, he held several positions of increasing responsibility. He transferred to the warrant division and then the patrol division. While in the patrol division, he was one of the founding members of the Domestic Violence Units. He also served on the SWAT team for 14 years. His promotions on patrol started as Corporal, Sergeant and Special Operations Sergeant. Mitch eventually worked his way up to a Watch Commander with the rank of Lieutenant in the Patrol Division.

Now, Mitch is a certified law enforcement instructor and continues to be a lifelong learner completing various leadership development courses through the John Maxwell Institute and others.

Mitch is married to the love of his life, Patti, and he has 4 step-children and 4 step-grandchildren. His grandchildren attend Hall County Public Schools and enjoy playing sports and extracurricular activities.

Kris Hall – Hall County Sheriff Candidate

June 8, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Kris Hall – Hall County Sheriff Candidate

Kris Hall wants to be your next Sheriff of Hall County, Georgia. A highly skilled, decorated, and recognized Law Enforcement Veteran, Kris has spent his entire adult life in the service of his country and community.

Having been a Hall County resident since 2002 and raising a family here, he has seen first hand the changes and challenges Hall County has faced. Hall County is a rapidly growing suburb and county infrastructure needs to be prepared. Part of that includes a well staffed, highly trained, and fully supported Sheriff’s Office.

Having retired from Forsyth County after 18 years, Kris is more than familiar with rapid growth and how an agency can manage it. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office should be setting the example for how a large agency should be managed.

Currently, the organizational structure doesn’t lend itself to smart growth and a defined future plan. This needs to be changed with a reorganzition, a streamlined, and functional blueprint to aid in smart spending of taxpayer funds and personnel in place to insure services are provided to the citizens of Hall County.

Kris would be humbled and extremely grateful to have your support and together we can continue to make Hall County, Georgia a great place to live.

Beau Henderson, Rich Life Advisors and Dr. Bill Lampton, Championship Communication

June 1, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Beau Henderson – Rich Life Advisors

Beau Henderson is the Bestselling Author of several books including The RichLife: Ten Investments for True Wealth, The Roadmap to a RichLife, The 5 Thieves That Will Steal Your RichLife, The RichLife Stewardship Principle and Masterful Communication For Success With Business and Life with Dr. Bill Lampton.

He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia as well as the designations of Retirement Income Certified Planner, National Social Security Advisor, Certified Long-Term Care, Master Certified Success Coach and Certified Master Behavioral Analyst, in addition to his role as CEO of The RichLife Advisors.

As a media contributor, Beau’s message of the RichLife has been featured in media outlets including The Huffington Post, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, CNBC, and MarketWatch.

Beau was studying at the University of Georgia to be a psychologist when his father passed away at 49 years of age from lung cancer. He felt helpless as he watched his mother, who had been married to his father since she was 18, struggle with financial decisions. He left college to return home and help her piece her life together.

Through his family’s heartbreaking experience, he found a silver lining when he realized that he could make a profound difference in someone’s life by helping them navigate important financial decisions. His interest in psychology, coupled with his fascination with financial matters, led him to a career he loves. Now over 16 years later, he has never stopped learning and growing through his work.

Dr. Bill Lampton – Championship Communication

With his comprehensive experience in teaching, writing, broadcasting, consulting, coaching, emceeing, directing seminars, and speaking to diverse audiences, Bill is available for:

PRESENTATIONS

Meetings, Conferences, Conventions
Keynote and Motivational Speeches
Commencements
Seminars and Breakout Sessions
Master Of Ceremonies for Major Events

OTHER SERVICES FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Consulting
Media Relations Advising
Narrating Audio and Video Productions
Directing Board and Staff Retreats
DISC personal style analysis
Sales Training

SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS
- Speech Coaching
- Editor / Author
- Marketing Strategy
- Produce brief promotional videos

Jessica Wade, J Wade Team and Semuel Maysonet, DHI Mortgage

May 23, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Jessica Wade – J Wade Team

Hi and welcome! I’m Jessica Wade, Real Estate Agent serving buyers and sellers throughout Northeast Georgia.

Having grown up in Northeast Georgia, I feel a strong connection to this beautiful and vibrant area. I graduated from North Hall High School, earned my Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Gainesville College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Kennesaw State University. My husband, Phillip Wade, is from Habersham County, and we have three children.

I am driven to serve my clients’ best interests. I am confident that my dedication, knowledge, and commitment to finding the perfect fit for my clients is a win-win situation for everyone involved in the real estate transaction. My devotion and exceptional customer service have resulted in an expanding network of loyal clients and referrals. Moreover, I strive to stay ahead of the game when it comes to real estate market technology, education, and trends so that I can always provide the best service to my clients.

Whether hanging out with my family and friends or volunteering at Christ Place Church, you will always find me surrounded by people I love. I enjoy connecting with people and investing in others and is never too busy for a phone call or text. I look forward to meeting you and bringing my experience to your next purchase or sale.

You can contact me at 770-540-3641 or jwade@jessicawaderealestate.com.

Semuel Maysonet – DHI Mortgage, Branch Sales Manager

It began with a young, up-start home builder who set out for Fort Worth, Texas in 1977. Don R. Horton (D.R.) chose to champion an approach that reflected the quality and service he valued himself. One committed to treating every customer like family and creating a more satisfying home buying experience.

It’s been forty years since D.R. built his first home and founded D.R. Horton, Inc. Although his company is now the nation’s largest home builder, it’s not the size that makes it special, but the fact that at its heart still lies the same passion for serving people.

The path to owning a home can be complex and we at DHI Mortgage work together with D.R. Horton, Inc. – our parent company – as its affiliated mortgage lender and a potential one-stop option for helping people navigate the challenges of today’s homebuying process with sensitivity, care, and guidance for every person aspiring to own a home.

The times have changed; Our commitment has not.

Dawn Echols – Dawning Phoenix, LLC

May 20, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Dawn Echols – Dawning Phoenix, LLC

Dawn Echols’ professional background spans success in multiple industries, including sales, finance, and music. This experience honed her people skills and led her in the direction of psychology. Her counseling work includes private practice specialties, Employee Assistance Program work, addiction, and court-ordered treatment for offenders in domestic violence. As owner and executive director of Dawning Phoenix, LLC, she enjoys counseling individuals, couples, and groups for a variety of disorders. Dawn is a trained mediator, specializing in divorce mediation and other forms of conflict resolution. She has worked as a certified FVIP (Family Violence Intervention Provider) facilitator and as an instructor in Prime for Life, the state-approved program for DUI schools. Dawn enjoys teaching psychology as a part-time professor. Her therapeutic approach includes exploring goal directed behavior and social interest while developing insight through mindfulness. Dawn speaks and trains on a variety of topics related to mental health, including intimate partner abuse and divorce.

Specialties: Dawn has conducted research in domestic violence and hopes to publish. She has served in advocacy work for victims of domestic violence through volunteer work and public speaking. Her practice specialities include treatment of couples in marriage or partner counseling, generalized anxiety disorder, stress management, building healthy relationships, and navigating life transitions. She has been a Certified Family Violence Intervention Provider (facilitator) in the state of Georgia. Additional certifications include DUI Instructor in the state of Georgia (2010-2012).

Dan Solla – PTSD Foundation of America

May 11, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Dan Solla – PTSD Foundation of America

TO COMBAT POST TRAUMATIC STRESS

Bring healing to our military community (Active duty, Reserves and National Guard, veterans, and their families) through pastoral counseling, and peer mentoring, both on an individual basis, and in group settings.
Raise awareness of the increasing needs of the military community through public events, media outlets, social media, service organizations, and churches.
Networking government agencies, service organizations, churches and private sector businesses into a united “Corps of Compassion”, to bring their combined resources together to meet the needs of the military community on a personal and individual/family level.

Our brave men and women in uniform understand duty, honor, and sacrifice. Many have returned home with both the visible scars, and the unseen wounds of war.

TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN OF THEMSELVES SO SELFLESSLY

PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring to our combat veterans and their families with post traumatic stress. Many warriors are coming home with visible wounds; countless others are coming home with scars we cannot see, wounded souls from witnessing the horrors of war over and over again – PTSD. We feel it is our duty as Americans to help these mighty warriors and their families adjust and find their new normal.
It is our turn to step up with other excellent existing community organizations and help those that have fought and sacrificed so much for us. We are faith-based in our approach and have a great history of providing hope and healing to those experiencing the unseen wounds of war. We offer a safe place where no one is judged, everyone is supported, and everything a warrior says or is revealed is confidential within the group.
We would like the opportunity to train and/or help form groups within your community for warriors & their families to reach out to. Our teams consist of Veterans, Active and Reserve Service Members as well as civilians that have a heart for the military and their families. We have active, reserve and/or veterans from every war up to World War II that are coming to our groups. Warriors that we have worked with have learned how to heal and cope with PTSD to find their “new normal” and are now are reaching out to other warriors to let them know that there is hope in the darkness and they are NOT alone.

Please give us the opportunity to show you what we can do to provide hope for the warriors in darkness and the families who love and support them.

TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS

Establishing relationships within the faith based community and secular organizations to facilitate support systems for our military community;
Locating and identifying churches currently ministering to, or are willing to consider beginning ministries to our military community
Workshops and counseling manuals are provided for both the warrior and their families.
By assisting the spouses, children and other family members, we aid in the healing process of the individual with PTSD. Too often other treatment options fail to appropriately address the impact of PTSD on the family;
Training is available through regional workshops or through video.
Training should be undertaken by pastors, staff, counselors and lay-members who might interact in any counseling program;
Keeping the issue before the media and general public through regular press releases and email newsletters, as well as PSA’s, websites and Facebook

Ron Combs, Combs Pest Control

April 29, 2020 by Beau Henderson

Ron Combs – Combs Pest Control

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