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MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Scott Greenhut of Scott Inspires and Michelle Sutter of World Insurance Association Consulting Group

June 25, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Scott Greenhut of Scott Inspires and Michelle Sutter of World Insurance Association Consulting Group

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Jane Bishop, Scott Greenhut, Michelle, Ryan Sauers (social distancing)

Scott Greenhut/Scott Inspires

Scott Greenhut of Scott Inspires recently started his journey as an Inspirational Speaker. Long story short, he was the last person living in his immediate family by age 33. His mother passed away from cancer when he was 12 years old; his father passed away in August 2017 after being on dialysis for 7 years; and his sister passed away from her 8-year battle with Ocular Melanoma on February 1, 2019. Between his father and sister passing away, he lost 110 pounds. #PleaseJustStart

Michelle Sutter/World Insurance Association Consulting Group

Michelle Sutter of World Insurance Consulting Group is recognized as an enterprise partner providing expert guidance in the disciplines of employee healthcare cost management & containment, wellness, risk management, and corporate benefit compliance. Based in metro Atlanta, GA, Michelle and her team serve a diverse clientele covering 5 different time zones.

She is known to be a tenacious client advocate providing practical alternatives to the standard “one size fits all” mentality espoused by others in the industry. Clients benefit from her experience, acumen, attention to changing conditions and innovative solutions that are perennially sustaining.

Jane Bishop/Take the Next Step

Jane Bishop, is CEO of Take the Next Step which emerged out of her passion to help others “go for their It.” She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen and align with their inner core for success by using her coaching and training skills. When you work with Jane you will experience accomplishing your “it” and be a greater influence to those around you. Jane uses her E4U system to help clients get to the core faster to create and execute a plan for effectiveness. Jane is also a professional speaker and published author. Curious? Reach out and book a complimentary session and see where that leads.

Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies

Ryan T. Sauers has spent 25 years leading and/or consulting with visual communications and marketing related organizations. Ryan is President/Owner of the consulting firm, Sauers Consulting Strategies; Our Town Gwinnett Magazine (2 monthly magazines); and its parent company End Resultz Media.

Key areas of focus of the consulting firm include: sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development, and organizational change.

Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMO’s in the world and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.

Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership, marketing, and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and is host of the radio show Marketing Matters. Sauers is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You? More info at: RyanSauers.com or OurTownGwinnett.com.

Show Overview

Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers is a radio show presented by Air Filter Sales and Service. The show discusses topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, customer service, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business or life: which is rapidly changing, multi-generational, and noisy in nature.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show!

Coping with COVID: Michael Sullivan with American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia

June 24, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with COVID: Michael Sullivan with American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features the second installment of a limited series called “Coping with COVID”. Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, “Coping with Covid” shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Bryan on this installment is Michael “Sully” Sullivan, the President and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia, to discuss how the engineering community is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

Michael “Sully” Sullivan/American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia

Michael “Sully” Sullivan is the President and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. He currently serves on the following statewide and regional boards: Georgia Chamber of Commerce (Board of Governors & Board of Directors); Georgia Transportation Alliance (Executive Committee and Past Chairman); and Council for Quality Growth (Board of Directors). Sully also previously served as a member of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia – TCSG (appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2007 and reappointed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2013 and 2018); Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (appointed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2018); Gwinnett County Water & Sewer Authority (Chairman, 2008-2019, Member 2003-2019); Brookwood Schools Foundation Board of Trustees; and the Gwin Oaks Elementary School Council. Sully also previously served as the President of the National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE).

Sully has been named to Georgia Trend Magazine’s annual list of 100 Most Influential Georgians; James Magazine’s annual list of Most Influential Georgians; James Magazine’s annual list of Georgia Super Lawyers; and named a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine. Sully has been actively engaged in politics for more than 25 years at the local and statewide level and has served as counsel, advisor and campaign manager for numerous elected officials, candidates, political organizations and regional and local referendum campaigns.

Prior to joining ACEC Georgia in August 2012, Sully was an attorney and equity partner at Andersen, Tate & Carr, one of Metro Atlanta’s largest full-service law firms, where he led the Government Relations, Land Use & Zoning practice and represented clients in all types of government relations matters at both the state and local levels.

About Applied Information

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this interview.

Race Discrimination in the Workplace

June 24, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Race Discrimination in the Workplace

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In this episode of “Justice At Work”, Partners Amanda Farahany and Kathy Harrington-Sullivan discuss race discrimination in the workplace, and how today’s nationwide conversation about racism is affecting the workplace for both employers and employees. Joining the show is attorney Todd Stanton with Stanton Law.

Todd Stanton/Stanton Law

Stanton Law specializes in seeing legal and business issues from management’s point of view, and they’re committed to helping owners, managers, and entrepreneurs remain focused on growing their companies and implementing their ideas. With experience as management-side employment and business lawyers, they can help companies avoid the legal headaches that challenge every business without sacrificing managerial efficiency. For issues that range from helping with HR policies and compensation plans to providing guidance through disciplinary, performance, and leave issues to corporate transaction advice, negotiating client contracts and executing respectful and amicable separations, Stanton Law provides bottom line-oriented legal advice to small and medium-sized employers.

Amanda Farahany/Managing Partner

Amanda’s work on behalf of employees has been widely recognized, and she is the recipient of numerous awards and achievements. She was named 2019 Lawyer of the Year – Employment Law for Individuals by Best Lawyers and the Top 50 Women in Georgia by Super Lawyers. She has been voted in for her work in Labor and Employment to Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Georgia Trend, and as one of the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, as well as many other organizations.

Known as an attorney who only takes serious and important cases, Amanda has proven this by achieving the highest verdict in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case in the nation for her client and the largest libel verdict for a single plaintiff in Georgia. She tried the first Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act case in 2015 to a verdict of $2.25 million, ensuring that genetic privacy will be taken seriously by all companies. She seeks change for both individuals and for society as a whole, including publishing a study analyzing how the courts handle employment discrimination cases in an effort to bring these cases back into the hands of jurors.

A sought-after speaker and commentator, Amanda has been featured as a legal thought leader in publications and news segments. Amanda has spoken and has been published extensively on sexual harassment, overtime and employment cases, litigating cases for civil justice for crime victims and sexual assault.

Kathy Harrington Sullivan/Partner

Kathy Harrington Sullivan is a Partner at Barrett & Farahany and manages the firm’s case evaluation team. Because knowledge truly is power, Kathy and the Atlanta employment attorneys on her team regularly consult with and empower potential clients by helping them to understand the law, clarifying what their rights are as employees, and determining what steps they can take to protect themselves and their jobs.

Kathy is an active member of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) and is also a member of the Labor & Employment section of the Atlanta Bar Association. She holds a J.D. from Mercer University School of Law, a B.S. with Highest Honors in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Nursing from Georgia College. In addition to being a Georgia-licensed attorney, Kathy is also a Registered Nurse, a trained Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigator, and a mediator registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Kathy has mediated numerous court cases, including civil cases, divorce and child custody cases, and juvenile delinquency and deprivation cases.

About Barrett & Farahany:

Barrett & Farahany is a highly experienced employment law team that believes strongly in helping individuals fight injustice in the workplace. Their skilled Atlanta employment law attorneys have decades of experience helping to defend employee rights and always protect employee victims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. They take great pride in providing assistance based on years of experience negotiating and litigating employment matters to protect employee interests.

If you would like to watch episodes of “Justice At Work, please visit their YouTube Channel.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrettandFarahany/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarrettFarahany
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barrett-&-farahany-llp/

The Latest with Leta and Compassion Station

June 24, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

The Latest with Leta and Compassion Station

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Aimee Appling, Leta Brooks and Derek Hays

Let Leta take you on a journey of faith, life, travel, and interior design. Take your life out of the status quo and into 2020! Status Life with Leta is brought to you by Status Home Design, and by the Law Office of Derek M. Hays at 404-777-HURT.

On this episode, Leta offers some business and life advice, as well as a detailed recap of how she has succeeded in her weight loss challenge. She also welcomes special guest Aimee Appling with Compassion Station.

Aimee Appling/Compassion Station

Whether it’s a family in need or many families, Compassion Station collects resources to distribute and help spread hope to the hopeless. Compassion Station was featured on “Good Morning America” on May 9, 2020. They were recognized for their local efforts of giving to those in need. Their volunteers work hard to make their mission a success.

Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Status Home Design is a 12.000 sq ft retail store located in the Kohls Plaza of Hamilton Mill at 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Dacula, Georgia. They have 70 different merchants inside the store selling furniture and home goods of various styles. Their Status Carpenters can rehab, refinish, or repaint almost anything. This fantastic team of carpenters also custom builds tables, bookcases, cabinets, and barn doors. Status Design Studio, Inc., their award winning full-service interior design firm is also located inside the store. Their designers, provide exemplary service for all your home and business needs. Status Home Design’s knowledge of the latest trends and access to an abundance of manufacturers for furniture and all home decor items, sets them apart from the rest. Last, but certainly not least, they have an in-house seamstress and upholstery workshop.

Contact Leta at lbrooks@statushomedesign.com

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The Mansour Family Story (Part 2 of 2)

June 24, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Business Made Simple

The Mansour Family Story (Part 2 of 2)

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

The couple shares their business experiences, challenges, and passions for success. “Business Made Simple” offers tips and strategies on how to build a business from scratch, how to manage and overcome obstacles, how to manage working with family and friends, and much more. Hear lessons learned along the way, and the importance & power of positive thinking!

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Together, Tim and Chrystal have over 50 plus years of business experience in the Health & Fitness industry through education, coaching and living a healthy way of life. Key elements of this program are motivating people to pursue and achieve their dreams & goals in business, building/managing relationships, health & fitness, as well as helping others manage and overcoming obstacle while remaining focused, persistent and positive.

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

Carey Herron with CAB Incorporated

June 19, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Carey Herron with CAB Incorporated

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Carey Herron/CAB Incorporated

Since 1982, CAB Incorporated has been a preeminent leader in both manufacturing and global sourcing of waterworks pipe flanges in carbon and stainless steel up to 18 feet diameter. CAB Incorporated’s 35+ year successful track record of success is based on long term customer satisfaction and commitment to quality. A Key Differentiator that sets CAB apart is their significant investment in quality control. Their experience has taught them that the best way to grow their business is to focus on tightly controlled quality controlled processes and attention to detail. Every employee and partner within the CAB network is fully engaged in this commitment, and stands behind their commitment to YOUR success.

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Trina Kinjo with ePresence

June 19, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

ePresence

Trina Kinjo with ePresence

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Trina Kinjo/ePresence

Trina Kinjo has spent the last 29 years working in the hotel industry with Hilton and Marriott. She possesses a strong passion for sales and currently oversees 17 major accounts in her current position with Marriott.

Due to the hotel and hospitality industry downturn caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Trina has been able to shift her time and efforts into partnering with Mark Galvin at ePresence to utilize her knowledge and passion in the world of social media marketing.

Mark Galvin/ePresence

ePresence provides personal branding services for individuals, executives and entrepreneurs. They leverage social media on an individual level since that is where the audience is most engaged. Mark Galvin, CEO and Founder of ePresence, is a personal social media expert with 29 years of business management and hotel industry experience including stops with Marriott, Hyatt, Omni and IHG.

Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group and Aaron Lupuloff of Gwinnett County Public Schools

June 18, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group and Aaron Lupuloff of Gwinnett County Public Schools

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Mike Sammond, Claire Dees, Aaron Lupuloff, Steven Julian

Claire Dees/Spectrum Autism Support Group

Spectrum Autism Support Group provides support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism in Gwinnett and the surrounding metro Atlanta area. Support groups, camps (both overnight and day camps), respite, social skills groups, family events, and community education and training are all offered to improve lives in the local community. They serve over 1,500 families each year, bringing hope and encouragement while connecting families.

Aaron Lupuloff/GCPS Foundation

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation is aiming to improve the educational future of all students. As part of their continuing mission, the Foundation has launched the We Care campaign. The goal is to raise $1 million by June 30, 2020.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Elliot Holland of Guardian Due Diligence and Nick Keller of Prinovus International

June 18, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Elliot Holland of Guardian Due Diligence and Nick Keller of Prinovus International

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Elliot Holland/Guardian Due Diligence

Elliot Holland is the founder of Guardian Due Diligence, a boutique firm that leads due diligence processes for family offices, investors and private equity firms. Their focus is finance, accounting, operations, and legal diligence. They’ve helped companies like Three Arrows Group, Trilogy Investment Group, The Watermill Group, and Karmijn Capital execute high-quality due diligence so they could execute transactions worth millions of dollars of ROI/IRR. Their goal is to solve the problem for groups new to direct deals in finding a reliable diligence provider. They use proven methods, proprietary tools, and market leading experience to solve the diligence problem for buyers.

Nick Keller/Prinovus International

Prinovus offers end to end production of dietary supplements. They provide contract manufacturing for a number of supplement brands as well as their in-house brand Apocalypse Labz.