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Coping with COVID: Mark McGraw with Sandler Training

July 1, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with COVID: Mark McGraw with Sandler Training

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features the third 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 Mark McGraw with Sandler Training to discuss how sales organizations are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic

Mark McGraw/Sandler Training

Mark McGraw is the President of Sales Engine, LLC, a Sandler Training Company. The Sandler Selling System has helped over 1 million salespeople sell more and sell more easily by avoiding the games buyers play and empowering the salesperson to take control of the conversation. Their highly innovative programs, created by Sandler professionals, are tested and have proven effective for over 50 years by professionals around the world in every industry.

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.

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The Impact of Social Media on Injury Claims (Part 2)

July 1, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

The Impact of Social Media on Injury Claims (Part 2)

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“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” will answer legal questions and debunk personal injury myths with insight and expertise. For nearly 25 years, Derek has exclusively represented injured parties in Georgia. Now, he’d like to put that knowledge to work for you!

On this episode, Derek expands on the conversation he began last episode about the potential impact of social media on injury claims. He also discusses comparative and contributory negligence in personal injury claims.

“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” is brought to you by Status Home Design, your one-stop-shop for all your home and gift needs.

About The Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays is located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville at 30 Lumpkin Street, Suite C in Lawrenceville, GA . We are just minutes away from the Lawrenceville Square and Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center.

Derek Hays, owner and founder of the Law Office of Derek M. Hays, is among Georgia’s elite trial lawyers, recognized for his work on behalf of victims of car wrecks, nursing home negligence and other personal injury claims. He has successfully obtained approximately $125,000,000 in combined verdicts and settlements in his almost 25 years practicing law. Nationally, he is one of America’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, earned by the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Derek M. Hays has also been honored as Gwinnett Magazine’s “Best of Gwinnett” every year since 2015 as well as being a valued member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mr. Hays believes communication is key and this sets him apart from other firms. He is committed to clients and manages each case while discussing all aspects of your claim with you from the beginning, answering questions and guiding you through the process to maximize your compensation.

Call for a free, no risk case evaluation – 404-777-HURT

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Sharon Levell with Women for Trump and Black Voices for Trump

July 1, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Sharon Levell with Women for Trump and Black Voices for Trump

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Sharon Levell/Women for Trump and Black Voices for Trump

Atlanta business owner Sharon Levell serves as an Advisory Board Member for Women for Trump and Black Voices for Trump.

What makes Women for Trump so special? They are women. Women who know what it takes to get the job done. A group of women who knows that the next 4 years are critical. Their team has decades of experience in politics, media, and grassroots activism. Women that have been successful, and have shown they can make a difference. There are millions of women who support Donald Trump and they’re not standing in the shadows anymore! They won’t be pushed around by bullies who tell them who they are “supposed” to like. And they’re not going to keep quiet just because the Washington, D.C. power elites want them to!

Black Voices for Trump encourages the black community to re-elect President Donald J. Trump by sharing experiences and successes of everyday Americans as a result of the Trump administration. Re-electing the President will ensure greater economic opportunity, safer communities, and better healthcare policies for generations to come.

Stuart Ward with Buckhead Turfcare and Matthew Zurn with Zurn Plumbing Service

July 1, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Stuart Ward with Buckhead Turfcare and Matthew Zurn with Zurn Plumbing Service

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Stuart Ward, Theresa Conklin, Don Conklin, Matthew Zurn

Stuart Ward/Buckhead Turfcare

Buckhead Turfcare is a full service landscaping design/maintenance company servicing commercial and residential clients in the metro Atlanta area.

Matthew Zurn/Zurn Plumbing Service

Zurn Plumbing Service is a family owned and operated plumbing service company. They specialize in repair, replacement, and pipe relining. They do approximately 60% residential work and 40% commercial work.

LEADER DIALOGUE: Physician Engagement Post COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)

June 26, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: Physician Engagement Post COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)

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Dr. Michael Shabot/Executive VP & System Chief Clinical Officer of Relia Healthcare Advisors

Dr. Michael Shabot is a Founding Partner of Relia Healthcare Advisors, which provides services in the areas of high reliability safety and quality, executive leadership development, organizational culture assessment, medical staff governance and implementation of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Framework.

Dr. Shabot formerly served as Executive Vice President and System Chief Clinical Officer of the Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas, which includes 17 hospitals, 20 ambulatory surgical centers and 300 other Ambulatory sites. Memorial Hermann has private, employed and academic medical groups totaling 6,500 physicians and an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). In 2013, 2014 and 2015, Memorial Hermann’s ACO generated the highest annual savings the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program has ever recorded, totaling $200 million. Dr. Shabot served as chairman of Memorial Hermann’s ACO Board.

Under his leadership, Memorial Hermann embarked on a journey to high reliability safety. In 2013, Memorial Hermann received the John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality, presented by the Joint Commission and National Quality Forum. In 2009, Memorial Hermann received both the National Quality Healthcare Award from the National Quality Forum and the National Patient Safety Leadership Award from the VHA Foundation and National Business Group on Health. In 2016, the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital received the Baldrige National Quality Award, and in 2017 and 2018 respectively, the Memorial Hermann’s Katy Hospital and Memorial City Medical Center received the Texas Award for Performance Excellence (TAPE), based on the Baldrige Award criteria. In 2019, Memorial Hermann received the International Hospital Federation’s Dr Kwang Tae Kim Grand Award, presented to Dr. Shabot at the IHF Congress in Muskat, Oman.

Chuck Stokes/Former President & CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System

Charles (Chuck) D. Stokes, former President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, joined the system in 2008 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In June 2017, he was named President and CEO of the System. In his role, Chuck was responsible for leading and overseeing the $5.6B System’s network of more than 17 hospitals and 300 delivery sites, with more than 27,000 employees and 6,400 affiliated physicians in the Greater Houston area. Chuck retired from Memorial Hermann effective December 2019.

Chuck has four decades of leadership experience in healthcare, and throughout his accomplished career has achieved success in service line leadership, employee engagement, leadership development, physician collaboration, and quality and patient safety improvement.

During his tenure with Memorial Hermann, Chuck worked tirelessly to establish a culture of high reliability, innovation, and clinical transformation throughout the organization. Under his visionary leadership, Memorial Hermann attained unprecedented national accolades in patient safety, high-quality care, and operational excellence all while serving as Houston’s “safety net” health system.

Chuck models servant leadership with an emphasis on coaching and team building while using Malcolm Baldrige criteria as a platform for driving operational excellence. His leadership was instrumental in helping Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital secure the 2016 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. In 2019, Chuck was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

Co-Host: Dr. Roger Spoelman

Dr. Roger Spoelman is an accomplished healthcare executive and coach, having served as President/CEO of Mercy Health, a regional network of hospitals, physician organizations, and health network operations in western and northern Michigan. He also served as a senior executive for Trinity Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States having been posted as President/CEO of several of Trinity Health’s largest regional health systems including Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio; Trinity Health of New England; and Loyola University Health System in Chicago. Roger has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, community health improvement, leadership development, physician integration, physician groups, and governance. He is also a frequent speaker and facilitator, helping organizations develop a culture of innovation.

Co-Host: Lisa Counsell

Lisa Counsell comes to SOAR Vision Group with over two decades of clinical, leadership and clinical informatics experience. She has a proven leadership record – from start-ups to large Fortune 10 companies – generating strong customer engagement, leading high-performing teams, and driving profitable, sustainable business growth. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with experience in critical care and is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in healthcare.

About SOAR Vision Group

The SOAR Vision Group mission is to: Align People with Purpose to Achieve Exceptional Results. SOAR provides best practice strategy execution, business process optimization services, and a structured organizational development approach for organizations to effectively implement the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework. For more information, contact SOAR Vision Group at (888) 294-3303 or visit soarvisiongroup.com.

About the Baldrige Foundation

The mission of the Baldrige Foundation is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is presented annually by the United States President to organizations that demonstrate quality and performance excellence. For more information, contact the Baldrige Foundation at (202) 559-9195 or visit baldrigefoundation.org.

Do I Need a Trust?

June 26, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Do I Need a Trust?

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Richard Barnes/Barnes Law LLC

Richard Barnes is the founder of BarnesLaw, LLC, which services clients throughout Georgia and Florida. An attorney with over 30 years’ experience with professionals, executives and family owned businesses, Richard is an author and popular speaker on business and estate planning and fiduciary litigation. Richard is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a Past Chair of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, where he continues to serve on its Trust Code Revision Committee. Richard is the founder of a new blog on issues regarding estate and life planning found at www.leavewell.com.

Caroline Bradshaw, Cumberland Trust

Caroline Bradshaw, the Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Trust Administration, joined Cumberland Trust as a trust officer in 2007. Caroline is responsible for relationship management and account administration, with a focus on high net worth families and their needs. As a managing director of the personal trust administration department, she mentors trust officers and their teams, building connections with administrators, external advisors, and clients.

Her previous experience includes working in the investment banking division of JP Morgan in the firm’s New York, Hong Kong, and Sydney, Australia offices and then in the managerial roles of Vice President and Senior Client Manager for JP Morgan’s Private Client Group in New York. Here she provided comprehensive investment management and trust services, while representing individuals and families in Texas and Louisiana.

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About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

If you would like to watch past episodes of “Wealth Matters”, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in HERE on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

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Tara Washington with Live Nation/Coca-Cola Roxy and Sandy Hill with Fairway Mortgage

June 25, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tara Washington with Live Nation/Coca-Cola Roxy and Sandy Hill with Fairway Mortgage

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Steven Julian, Tara Washington, Sandy Hill, Mike Sammond

Tara Washington/Live Nation & Coca-Cola Roxy

The Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta’s brand new concert venue, opened in April of 2017. The 3,600 capacity venue is located in The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development next to Truist Park, home of The Atlanta Braves. It is conveniently located near the intersection of interstates 75 and 285.

The legendary Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre was originally located in the heart of Buckhead and was one of the Southeast’s premier music venues before closing in 2008.

The new two-tiered intimate venue has a flexible configuration including a general admission floor, theatre-style seating and permanent seating in the balcony. Both levels are ADA wheelchair accessible. The 53,000 square foot site has state of the art sound, lights and production capabilities for live music, corporate meetings and private events. Coca-Cola Roxy hosts approximately 40 shows per year and presents a diverse range of local, national and international artists and bands.

Coca-Cola Roxy complements the vast array of existing Live Nation venues including Tabernacle, Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and Buckhead Theatre.

Sandy Hill/Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Customer service is a way of life at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. They are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for their customers while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Their goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping you through every step of the loan process – from application to closing and beyond. It’s all designed to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction and earn trust.

Since opening their doors more than 23 years ago, their team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of home ownership. Ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, they have funded more than $129.4 billion in loans since the company started and more than $21.8 billion in 2018 alone.

Reggie Mobley of Mobley HVAC, Reno Borgognoni CPA and Pierina Anderson of Twin Kookies and Sweets

June 25, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Reggie Mobley of Mobley HVAC, Reno Borgognoni CPA and Pierina Anderson of Twin Kookies and Sweets

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Reggie Mobley, Reno Borgognoni, Pierina Anderson

Reggie Mobley/Mobley HVAC

Mobley HVAC is a full-service hearing and air conditioning company. They focus on indoor air quality and treating people righht becauser it’s the right thing to do.

Reno Borgognoni/Reno Borgognoni, CPA, PC

Reno Borgognoni, CPA, PC is a Gwinnett County CPA firm. RMBCPAPC provides advisory, tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small business. They lead you through the tax and business license regulations, preparing all the required filings. They advise on business entity formation, supporting you as the individual entrepreneur and on through the formation of a Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation – whichever is best suited for your specific situation.

They maintain your accounting records, prepare financial reports, and advise on business strategy and operations. Through affiliates, they oversee payroll, human resources and benefits administration. Through Archer Investment Corporation, they provide financial advisory and investment services; covering the individual and business with investment and retirement savings plans.

Pierina Anderson/Twin Kookies and Sweets

Twin Kookies and Sweets is a home based cottage food bakery. Pierina makes custom sugar and cinnamon cookies for all occasions.

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.

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