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Pierre Maalouf with Tiny Towne

January 16, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Pierre Maalouf with Tiny Towne

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Pierre Maalouf/Tiny Towne

Tiny Towne is a high-tech driving edutainment park where kids practice their driving skills starting at 3 years of age. Three different size cars are available to accommodate kids of all ages. At the age of 9, after passing a computer test and a simulator test, kids start enjoying a real-life driving experience using Tiny Towne Smart Cars. Tiny Towne gives teens years of confidence, experience and awareness in a safe and controlled environment. Tiny Towne’s teaching method is by far the most advanced in the world!

The Difference Between Estate Planning, Elder Care, and Asset Protection Planning

January 15, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

The Difference Between Estate Planning, Elder Care, and Asset Protection Planning

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading age Boomers and Seniors addressing the issues of aging, care-giving and maintaining quality of life. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families.

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills.

The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners (Part 1 of 2)

January 14, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners (Part 1 of 2)

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Charlotte Nash, Dr. Linda Anderson, Leticia Willis

The Gwinnett Chamber’s Moxie Awards recognize both individuals and organizations alike. Organizational awards highlight companies that support the advancement of women, as well as those that are women-led. Individual awards honor those who are trailblazers in a male-dominated field, Gwinnett County champions, emerging leaders, professionals who are at the peak of their career, and those who are generous with their time, talent or resources.

Dr. Linda Anderson/Gwinnett County Public Schools (Enlightened Employer Award)

Gwinnett County Public Schools is the largest school system in Georgia, the largest employer in Gwinnett County and serves almost 180,000 students. As a school system of choice, the finest teachers, involved parents, and a supportive community are key elements in the district’s quest to become a system of world-class schools. As a premier school district, the district is a two-time winner (2010 and 2014) of The Broad Prize for Urban Education, designating GCPS as one of the nation’s top urban school districts. In 2017, GCPS earned kudos as an “Outstanding Great District for Great Teachers” and in 2018 was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women.

Charlotte Nash/Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Greater Good Award)

Gwinnett County government: provides high quality essential services for Gwinnett residents and as many other services as tax revenues allow; spends and accounts for tax dollars in a responsible manner; responds to needs and concerns of the citizens; and conducts business in an open and professional manner without favoritism. The Board sets direction and formulates policies for the county government, adopts the budget, authorizes expenditures, and approves or disapproves specific actions, such as rezoning of private property. Voters in each of four districts elect a part-time District Commissioner. The full-time Commission Chairman is elected countywide. Terms are for four years, but staggered so the chairman and two commissioners are elected during one election cycle and two years later the other two commissioners are elected. The Board holds official business meetings the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:00pm. On those days, the Board conducts work sessions at 10:00am. The Board also holds a public hearing to consider zoning requests on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. These meetings are held in the auditorium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. On many Tuesdays, the Board conducts informal discussions with county departments and community groups. These meetings are held in the conference room of the Board of Commissioners suite. Informal discussions as well as official meetings are always open to the public.

Leticia Willis/Willis Mechanical (Influence Award)

Willis Mechanical was founded in 2002 by Leticia and Grant Willis. They leveraged their skills and experience to form a new kind of mechanical contracting company. A company that puts customers first, treats employees well, and holds the highest standards for their work. Integrity and customer service are the cornerstones of doing good business. They had that in spades, and began to grow. Customer service, flexibility, and honesty have caused tremendous growth at Willis Mechanical. They still bring their special brand of humble customer service to each and every client they serve, and it has worked. Even though they have hundreds of clients and complete thousands of jobs per year, most of their customers would never guess that was the case.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Daniel Stewart with Merchant Lynx Services

January 10, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Daniel Stewart with Merchant Lynx Services

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Daniel Stewart/Merchant Lynx Services

At Merchant Lynx Services, they believe in creating loyal customers by providing exceptional credit and debit card processing services to businesses nationwide. They strive to lead in the industry by providing competitive rates and a full range of products and professional solutions to meet their customer’s needs. Merchant Lynx Services is committed to their core company values of saving customers money, providing the best products available, maintain superior customer service and exercising outstanding internal and external communication. They pledge to be positive role model, to attract and retain a diverse workforce that closely matches the diversity of the community. They hire only the most qualified, ethical and professional people. Merchant Lynx Services strives to create a workplace environment that encourages all employees to maximize their individual potential.

Jennifer Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Jennifer Rusz has a long career working for both corporations and as an entrepreneur. Rusz began her career, in the 90’s in market intelligence, business operations and management for companies such as Mid America Research/Fact in Focus, Lucent Technologies, Kyocera Wireless, ARS/ Current Analysis and Websense Software Solutions before starting her first company in 2004. She has since been a business consultant and now Founder and CEO of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is an award-winning full service business consulting firm with three divisions, which include business consulting, marketing consulting and strategic technology consulting. For more information about Jennifer Rusz or Sterling Rose Consulting Corp, visit www.sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com or call (470)202-8659.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

“Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com

Ryan Sauers with Sauers Consulting Strategies & Our Town Gwinnett Magazine and Tom Pilotti with Tom Pilotti World

January 10, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Ryan Sauers with Sauers Consulting Strategies & Our Town Gwinnett Magazine and Tom Pilotti with Tom Pilotti World

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Steven Julian, Tom Pilotti, Ryan Sauers, Mike Sammond

Ryan Sauers/Sauers Consulting Strategies & Our Town Gwinnett

Ryan Sauers is the President of Sauers Consulting Strategies, a consulting, speaking, and coaching firm that specializes in national sales, marketing and leadership. He is also the President of two monthly Our Town Gwinnett Magazines which focus on positive family and community happenings, events, and news in Gwinnett County and the surrounding areas.

Tom Pilotti/Tom Pilotti World

For over 23 years, Tom Pilotti has been teaching sales pros how to maser the art of the deal and to help them develop their most powerful gifts and talents. The development of presentations that close sales is the key in next level sales mastery. Tom offers on-site seminars designed specifically to double your company’s monthly billing quickly. He offers field training and hands-on experience that is designed to shave years off a sales persons learning curve. Speaking at nationwide sales events and rallies, Tom also offers one-on-one digital video coaching & learning designed to produce immediate results. It pays to work with the best!

The Bottom Line with Jacqueline Sheldon – Debut Episode!

January 3, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

The Bottom Line with Jacqueline Sheldon - Debut Episode!

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Hosts Tom and Jacqueline discuss tax planning, incorporating your business, what to do when the IRS sends you a letter, why using a tax planner is always a good idea, and much more on this debut episode.

Jacqueline & Tom Sheldon/Bottom Line Tax Solutions

Bottom Line Tax Solutions specializes in tax planning and tax resolution. The firm focuses on proactive tax planning and working with their clients throughout the year lower their tax liability and to help them keep more of what they make. Bottom Line Tax Solutions can assist clients who have back tax issues work out payment terms with the IRS, get penalties reduced, and in some cases settle their tax debts for less than what they owe.

Mayor Rey Martinez of the City of Loganville and Keith Cordeiro from Crosstex International

January 3, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Mayor Rey Martinez of the City of Loganville and Keith Cordeiro from Crosstex International

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Steven Julian, Keith Cordeiro, Mayor Rey Martinez, Mike Sammond

Mayor Rey Martinez/City of Loganville

Before serving as Mayor of the City of Loganville, Rey Martinez was elected city council member in 2010 and re-elected to serve a second term in 2013. He has been the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and Public Works Committee, and a member of the Public Utilities, Planning and Development, and Transportation Committee. Mayor Martinez served in the U.S. Navy with 3 deployments to the Middle East in support of Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. He Earned many awards including the Navy Achievement Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Campaign Medal.

His civic duties include:

• Georgia Municipal Association District 5 Vice-President & Member of GMA Federal Policy Council
• Board Member of State of Georgia Immigration Enforcement Review Board & Commission on Equal Opportunity Board (appointment made by the Governor)
• Board Member of the Walton County Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce & current President of the Walton Municipal Association
• Member & past President (2016-17) of the Loganville Lions Club
• Georgia Lighthouse Board Member
• Honorary Member Rotary Club of Loganville

Keith Cordeiro/Crosstex International

Crosstex International is a manufacturer of infection prevention products with industrial, medical, and dental divisions. Keith is an Account Executive in the dental division and covers 3 states (GA, AL, TN). Crosstex International has a variety of infection prevention products including masks, waterline treatment, amalgam separators, saliva ejectors, etc.

The Philosophy Of Sales is a blog that Keith started to showcase the use of discovery, collaboration, and compassion to sustain a culture of community and cooperation in all sales interactions.

Best Of Gwinnett BRX

January 1, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

“The Best of Business RadioX” was a one-hour program that aired on North Georgia’s News-Talk WDUN Radio (550 AM and 102.9 FM). The show replayed some of the top interviews each week from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett County.

August 24, 2019

Highlights: Two local college football and NFL stars scoring big in the business world (from Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers); How Georgia’s Lt. Governor uses his days on the baseball diamond to help guide his political career (from Leader Dialogue); Inside the trucking industry and how technology is transforming today’s truckers (from TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan); News about a 25-year reunion and celebration for the championship Atlanta Knights hockey team (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

August 3, 2019

Highlights: An interior design superstore in Gwinnett County like no other (from Gwinnett Business Radio); Explaining population health and how it affects the healthcare industry (from Leader Dialogue); An inside look at the success and culture of Chick-fil-A (from Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers); The “do’s and don’ts” of estate planning for those with disabilities (from Senior Salute Radio).

July 6, 2019

Highlights: Hear how to effectively sell the right way (from Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers); Meet an Atlanta company developing an aircraft that will travel 5 times the speed of light (from TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan); Experts weigh in on mental illness and why many won’t talk about it (from Gwinnett Business Radio); A tax expert shares common tax problems and how to avoid a visit from the IRS. (from The Bottom Line with Jacqueline Sheldon).

June 8, 2019

Highlights: Meet one of Atlanta’s most high-profile divorce lawyers and his new idea that allows you to get personalized videos from your favorite celebrities (from Gwinnett Business Radio); Someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States. Doctors share insight on how the 2nd most common cause of death worldwide is preventable, treatable and beatable (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

May 18, 2019

Highlights: Get ready to experience Revel, the $900 million, 118-acre mixed-use and entertainment destination coming to Gwinnett (from Member Spotlight); The Gwinnett business leader who’s distributed over 10,000 back packs filled with school supplies to homeless children (from a live remote); Properly training security personal and improving the image of private security (from Case in Point); The growing trend of using movie theatres for private events (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

March 30, 2019

Highlights: Former UGA and NFL football star Matt Stinchcomb discusses the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and keynote speaker Nick Saban (from Gwinnett Business Radio); Scooters, bikes and the growing trend towards micromobility (from TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan); A look inside the Atlanta Small Business Network (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

March 9, 2019

Highlights: A new Home Improvement SuperMall is coming to Atlanta (from Power Play); Who gets your stuff when you die? (from Senior Salute Radio); Life as a professional bull rider (from Gwinnett Business Radio); Tax mistakes that cost small business owners money (from The Bottom Line with Jacqueline Sheldon).

February 9, 2019

Highlights: Do videos on your business website really work? (from How’s Your ePresence?); How healthcare costs can lower your taxes (from The Bottom Line with Jacqueline Sheldon); A business owner explains how a local pro hockey team is promoting his business (from Power Play); Expert sales & marketing secrets to double your sales (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

December 15, 2018

Highlights: The annual tradition of The Nutcracker and the Gwinnett Ballet (from Case in Point); A restaurant that’s the “toast” of the town (from Shut Up and Eat!); How technology is helping private security firms keep you safe (from TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan); A corporate attorney takes the fear out of starting your business (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

December 8, 2018

Highlights: The future of driverless cars and autonomous vehicles (from TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan); Cybersecurity and the health industry – are your online medical records safe? (from Leader Dialogue); Tips and secrets from a top sales trainer on closing the big deal (from Case in Point); Here we grow again! Exciting news about Business RadioX (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

December 1, 2018

Highlights: The dangers of distracted driving (from Case in Point); A millionaire businessman who started with nothing (from Gwinnett Business Radio); An inspirational music school owner who’s teaching her students about more than music (from Gwinnett Business Radio); The only place in town to find chicken lips on the menu (from Shut Up and Eat!).

November 17, 2018

Highlights: The remarkable story of a young woman saving a non-profit organization after the founder passed away (from Beyond the Cupola); Throw away those cardboard boxes! A business that has you packing differently (from Gwinnett Business Radio); Expert tips to grow your business through digital media (from How’s Your ePresence?); A successful business owner shares his insight about social media (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

November 3, 2018

Highlights: A doctor discusses his medical practice and the business challenges he faces (from Gwinnett Business Radio); A restaurant that is well known for its food and live music (from Shut Up and Eat!); How to get free help to launch and manage your business (from Simon Says, Let’s Talk Business); A notable leadership company introduces its new leader (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

October 20, 2018

Highlights: How a staffing service uses video to place top candidates (from How’s Your ePresence?); Ground-breaking technology and “intelligent buildings” to deter school shootings, fires and other life-threatening situations (from Case in Point); A television reporter offers tips on how business leaders should speak to media (from Strategic Insights Radio); The newest workout rage that’s sweeping the nation (from Gwinnett Business Radio).

October 13, 2018

Highlights: You wanna rock? A musician-turned-business-owner who opened the area’s first School of Rock (from Gwinnett Business Radio); How technology is shaping the face of healthcare, allowing doctors to treat patients over the phone and through the computer (from Leader Dialogue); Tips and secrets criminals don’t want you to know (from Case in Point); Things you never knew about LinkedIn (from How’s Your ePresence?).

ABOUT WDUN: Popular news/talk station WDUN Radio is an award-winning broadcast media outlet which serves the North Atlanta and Northeast Georgia region. For nearly 70 years, WDUN News/Talk 550 AM and North Georgia’s 102.9 FM have offered radio listeners a diverse mix of local and syndicated talk programming, backed up by the AccessWDUN 24-hour Newsroom, which provides up-to-the-minute news, traffic and weather.

Stephen Burge with Johnny’s New York Style Pizza

December 27, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Stephen Burge with Johnny's New York Style Pizza

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Stephen Burge/Johnny’s New York Style Pizza (Lawrenceville and Grayson)

At 16 years old, Bruce Jackson was flipping pizza at the original Johnny’s Pizza in Manlius, NY. He loved the business of serving piping hot pizza always made with fresh, authentic ingredients to happy customers, sitting down with the locals on a Friday night for a slice, or feeding the high school football team after a win. He saw an opportunity and he wanted to build his own. Most of Johnny’s franchise operators are familiar with the feeling.

In three short years, Bruce opened a Johnny’s Pizza just off the Syracuse University campus with Johnny’s younger brother Rosario. After six years of success, Bruce and a new business partner, Scott Allen, were ready for a move to warmer weather and Atlanta, GA is where they landed. In 1977, Bruce and Scott wrote “Now Open” on a pizza box, stuck it in the front window of their storefront in Atlanta, and started selling pizza. One year later, they opened a second store. As entrepreneurs, they saw bigger potential in the brand and the business model they so carefully fine-tuned. In 1994, they officially began to franchise.

In 2003, Johnny’s needed a unique name to operate on a national level, so they gave Johnny a last name and Johnny Brusco’s Pizza was born. Now a new generation of leadership is guiding Johnny’s Pizza into the future. Bruce’s son, Luke, is expanding the business across the country and focusing on growth in both dine-in and delivery segments. They’re also focusing on ways to increase individual store volume growth, including new seasonal menu offerings, and an expanded craft beer selection.

Johnny’s NY Style Pizza – Lawrenceville

Johnny’s NY Style Pizza – Grayson