Garrett Ervin, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

Jon-Paul Croom with WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Tracey Grace with IBEX IT Business Experts, and John Hipes with Hipes & Belle Isle Law Firm

June 6, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Jon-Paul Croom with WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Tracey Grace with IBEX IT Business Experts, and John Hipes with Hipes & Belle Isle Law Firm

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John Ray, Jon-Paul Croom, Tracey Grace, John Hipes, Mike Sammond

Jon-Paul Croom/WellStar North Fulton Hospital

On April 1, 2016, North Fulton Hospital became part of WellStar Health System. The hospital was renamed WellStar North Fulton Hospital. In the past year, leaders at WellStar have shared the not-for-profit’s vision to deliver world-class healthcare with the hospital’s team members, physicians, patients and community. Today, the 202-bed facility, located in Roswell, is recognized for its Accredited Cancer Program and Primary Stroke Center designations, and is one of only three state-designated Level II Trauma Centers in metro Atlanta. WellStar North Fulton Hospital is known for providing a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, orthopedics, cardiology, women’s services, rehabilitation, surgical services and oncology. With this combination of commitment and expertise, the hospital caters services to the unique healthcare needs of all patients.

Tracey Grace/IBEX IT Business Experts

IBEX IT Business Experts (IBEX) is an award-winning consulting, training and IT service and support firm working with federal and local government, healthcare and corporate entities across the United States. IBEX is an 8(a) and woman-owned small business with a niche in Business Process Management and brings this to all engagements, whether they are Process Improvement focused or not. The IBEX key advantage as they compete in the marketplace is their strong team of employees empowered to decide in the best interest of their customer. They excel with their hands-on experience in consulting, benchmarking and best practices, and outpace with their strong partner network. They help their customers win!

John Hipes/Hipes & Belle Isle Law Firm

John Hipes has been practicing law for more than 29 years and is a founding member of the Hipes & Belle Isle Law Firm located in Alpharetta, GA. John practices commercial litigation, including insurance coverage, construction, real estate, employment, and partnership and shareholder disputes. He has successfully resolved and tried numerous business and contract lawsuits on behalf of policyholders, including issues involving bad faith, fraud, arson, theft, cancellation procedures, and coverage interpretation.

All About Anxiety (Part 2 of 2)

June 4, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

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Food, Faith & Feelings

All About Anxiety (Part 2 of 2)

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“Food, Faith, and Feelings” Podcast Episode from June 4, 2017

Guy Selinka with Streamline Financial Services, Larry Butler with LyfeWell and Fred C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C.

June 1, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Guy Selinka with Streamline Financial Services, Larry Butler with LyfeWell and Fred C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C.

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Steven Julian, Fred Dawkins, Larry Butler, Guy Selinka, Mike Sammond

Guy Selinka/Streamline Financial Services

Streamline Financial Services is a nationally recognized commercial equipment lender. They focus on financing for the construction and transportation industry, which includes all trades and related specialties. They finance all titled equipment from light duty to heavy duty (trailers and trucks) and all non-titled equipment (lifts, chippers, skid steers, earth moving equipment and yellow iron). Streamline also has divisions for fitness, medical, restaurants and software. They even offer working capital loans.

Larry Butler/LyfeWell

The words “good health” convey many different ideas, but two things are irrefutable. The need of oxygen and adequate blood flow are essential to a better life, and if either of them becomes restricted in any way whatsoever, the human body will suffer. LyfeWell’s unique blending of two historically proven therapies (E-HBOT) is changing the way people look at their personal health care, for both the short term and the long term. Learn more about how LyfeWell can help with stress treatment, especially PTSD treatment.

Fred Dawkins, Esq., P.C.

Fred Dawkins has 25 years’ experience helping employers manage personnel-related legal issues. Mr. Dawkins provides day-to-day counseling on workplace matters; handles discrimination, harassment, and unpaid overtime claims; advises on performance management and disciplinary matters; conducts training for supervisors; and performs workplace investigations. Mr. Dawkins also provides diversity and inclusion training, and counseling on workplace leave obligation requirements. Mr. Dawkins has tried cases in state and federal court as lead counsel. He has been selected for inclusion in Georgia Super Lawyers for Employment & Labor, selected by practicing attorneys as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Labor and Employment Law, and named one of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in Labor and Employment. Mr. Dawkins received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Michigan.

MASTERMIND YOUR LAUNCH: Kevin Mobolade and Nick Chandarana of Drofika

May 31, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

Mastermind Your Launch

MASTERMIND YOUR LAUNCH: Kevin Mobolade and Nick Chandarana of Drofika

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Kevin Mobolade, Stefanie Diaz and Nick Chandarana

Kevin Mobolade & Nick Chandarana/Drofika

Automated Aerial Intelligence. Drofika builds software solutions for drone data optimizing construction, mining,energy, and other complex industries. Using your drones to give customizable, actionable data and allowing you to perform analytical annotations to your maps.

Grow your knowledge with 3D models, 2D models, Orthomosaics and NDVI analysis. Maps are processed in real time and with the ability to add, edit and manage your maps in a dedicated portal.

Twitter: @DrofikaHQ

Stefanie Diaz/Mastermind Your Launch

Stefanie Diaz has always had a keen ability for developing marketing strategies for entrepreneurs, but it’s her ability to position startups for accelerated momentum through personal branding and content marketing that has become the cornerstone to her professional success. Her background includes being a strategic adviser to CEO’s spanning startup phase to over $100 million in annual revenue. She has led strategic partnerships with global retailers and Fortune 500 companies, as well as facilitated multi-million dollar government contracts. There is something magnetic about the energy of startup founders that draws Stefanie in. They’re hungry, driven, and committed to making positive change for themselves and the greater community. After conducting over 60 interviews to date, Stefanie is excited to bring Mastermind Your Launch to the Business Radio X platform. Learn more at MastermindYourLaunch.com.

Tina McKenna of McKenna Media Group, Carrie Roeger of Windsong Properties and Chris Miller of North Fulton Wills

May 30, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Tina McKenna of McKenna Media Group, Carrie Roeger of Windsong Properties and Chris Miller of North Fulton Wills

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John Ray, Tina McKenna, Chris Miller, Carrie Roeger, Mike Sammond

Tina McKenna/McKenna Media Group

McKenna Media Group does all the things that a large ad agency does, but with the intense focus of a smaller agency – without the overhead. Their BIG agency talent (over 75 years plus combined experience) provides strong conceptual thinking with top quality implementation. They consider themselves an extension of your marketing department, working in close partnership with you. And they believe in an intimate and collaborative approach, working as part of your team that takes your business to the next level. Whether you are looking for traditional advertising strategies, media placement, or an entire marketing plan, they can help. Your media dollars are treated as if they are their own and they have continued success with boosting your marketing ROI.

Carrie Roeger/Windsong Properties

Since 2003, Windsong Properties has been building homes in North Atlanta for the active adult market, providing “empty nesters” with beautifully designed houses that are uniquely functional. For many, being an empty nester doesn’t mean elderly, and downsizing doesn’t mean entering a retirement community. So all of Windsong’s communities allow older adults to live in smaller (not small) homes while staying independent, entertaining friends, and connecting with neighbors of similar age and interests.

Windsong’s team of highly-experienced experts is committed to improving the quality of life for homeowners. That focus includes creating an interior atmosphere where residents are comfortable and happy, as well as developing unique outdoor environments perfectly matched to their needs and requirements for an active lifestyle.

Chris Miller/North Fulton Wills

Chris Miller of North Fulton Wills and his team of lawyers and legal staff guide their clients through difficult times when a loved one passes away. They also work with clients to plan for the future with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Chris has experience in forming and working with Special Needs Trusts. His 17 years in practice in Alpharetta have taught him how to walk clients through and around probate in Georgia.

All About Anxiety (Part 1 of 2)

May 28, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

Food, Faith & Feelings

All About Anxiety (Part 1 of 2)

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“Food, Faith, and Feelings” Podcast Episode from May 28, 2017

David Kohlasch with Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta and David Raderstorf with Kudzu Art Zone

May 25, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

David Kohlasch with Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta and David Raderstorf with Kudzu Art Zone

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David Raderstorf, Steven Julian, David Kohlasch

David Kohlasch/Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta

Sonesta is a growing, global hospitality brand with more than 60 properties in seven countries, centered on a corporate dedication to delivering a guest experience that provides more than just a place to stay. With a portfolio of diverse and distinctive properties as individual as its guests, there is no typical Sonesta. With a full range of exceptional experiences found in many of the most memorable destinations in the world, Sonesta proudly exceeds guest’s expectations time and time again.

Discover Royal Sonesta and Sonesta Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Hilton Head Island, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Jose, St. Maarten (3), Chile (2), Colombia (5), Ecuador, Peru (5), and Egypt (6 + 3 cruise ships). Sonesta ES Suites is an extended stay hotel brand managed by Sonesta found in 27 locations near Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Burlington, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Detroit, Flagstaff, Houston, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Parsippany, Princeton, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Tucson. For more about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com or call (617) 315-9200 or 1-800-Sonesta (1-800-766-3782) in the U.S. and Canada.

David Raderstorf/Kudzu Art Zone

Kudzu Art Zone became a 501(c)(3) corporation in June 2006 when a group of artists shared a vision of a thriving artist community. In late 2006, the city of Norcross donated a 3,200 square foot building at 116 Carlyle Street, Kudzu Art Zone’s current home. The building has a gallery, eight artist’s studios, and ample space for meetings, workshops, and artist development opportunities. The Kudzu Art Zone has become a place of fellowship where over 100 artist members have access to a community of support, space, and professional development opportunities.

Kudzu Art Zone is a cultural leader. As such, it serves the artist community and promotes the importance of the visual arts to individual growth, cultural heritage, and economic growth. Kudzu Art Zone organizes and presents exhibitions and programs by local, regional, national and international artists. It demonstrates proactive local leadership by educating artists of all ages, cultivating and growing audiences, and initiating and encouraging collaboration among diverse artists, institutions, communities, and supporters.

MASTERMIND YOUR LAUNCH: Brad Stevens with Entreholic

May 23, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

Mastermind Your Launch

MASTERMIND YOUR LAUNCH: Brad Stevens with Entreholic

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Brad Stevens/Entreholic

Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur and has committed himself to the discipline, creativity and constant innovation required to achieve success. He has helped build multiple seven figure businesses in numerous domestic and international markets including B2B, B2C, physical products, software, and professional services.

His most recent company, Entreholic, provides an affordable, entrepreneurial approach to helping small to medium businesses implement and execute innovative growth strategies. Entreholic is also the creator of the Top 200 Tools To Fuel Your Business Growth and the weekly Addictive Tools Series. Brad also enjoys teaching on the topic and conducts educational seminars throughout the year.

Brad serves on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Global Entrepreneurs’ Organization where he co-chairs the Accelerator Program to help emerging companies achieve $1 Million in annual revenue within three years. He is a graduate of LEAD Atlanta Program, serves on the High Point Civic Association, and co-founded an annual charity event for breast cancer.

Brad is a native of Atlanta and lives in Sandy Springs with his daughter and wife, an inspirational third grade teacher. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Marketing.

Stefanie Diaz/Mastermind Your Launch

Dr. Jeff Rose with Fulton County Schools, Dr. Dionne Poulton with Poulton Consulting Group, and Gary Campbell with Hire Dynamics

May 23, 2017 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Dr. Jeff Rose with Fulton County Schools, Dr. Dionne Poulton with Poulton Consulting Group, and Gary Campbell with Hire Dynamics

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John Ray, Dr. Jeff Rose, Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton, Gary Campbell

Dr. Jeff Rose/Fulton County Schools

Dr. Jeff Rose serves as Superintendent of the Fulton County School System. As the fourth largest school system in Georgia, Fulton County has more than 10,500 full-time employees, including more than 7,500 teachers and other certified personnel, who work in 101 schools and administrative and support buildings.

Dr. Dionne Poulton/Poulton Consulting Group

Dionne Wright Poulton, Ph.D., is an HR and Leadership Consultant, Educator, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Poulton Consulting Group, LLC (PCG), an HR and Leadership Consulting business specializing in diversity and inclusion, equity, bias, intercultural communication, adult learning, adult behavior, and conflict mediation. Since its inception in 2004, PCG has worked with a wide range of diverse clients in the U.S. and Canada, including in the San Francisco tech and digital marketing industry, K-12 schools, higher education, and many corporate and service industries. Poulton Consulting Group (PCG) is also a government-approved business for local, state and federal level contracts.

Gary Campbell/Hire Dynamics

Hire Dynamics is a 15-year-old Georgia staffing company putting 5,000 people to work every day. Last year, they did 26,000 W2s. They specialize in call center, supply chain logistics, manufacturing, and office clerical. Gary Campbell chairs the Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Talent Coalition whose mission is to improve the supply of skilled workers to fulfill business demand and fix the regional skills gap.