Garrett Ervin, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

The Next Stop Foundation and North Gwinnett Cooperative

August 12, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Giving Back To Gwinnett

The Next Stop Foundation and North Gwinnett Cooperative

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Kim Phillips, Vicki LaRoche, Lynn Robinette

Vicki LaRoche/The Next Stop Foundation

The Next Stop Foundation was founded in 2006 by parents Stu and Vicki LaRoche when two of their children who are intellectually disabled faced the uncertainly of what happens when they age out of the school system at the age of 22. The fear was that they would spend days in non-stimulating environments, isolated from their peers, and feeling unproductive in their lives. When this fear was validated by other families in the same situation and stories of downward spirals of loneliness and depression were confirmed, The Next Stop was born.

What happens when the school bus stops coming and adults with special needs lose their consistent peer group and teacher mentors? With limited options for all young adults with special needs, The Next Stop sought to provide a place where social engagement, recreation and life application learning continued. A place where the risk of social and cognitive decline was reduced as members participated in stimulating, goal oriented and meaningful activities each day.

The Next Stop serves adults with special needs who are developmentally disabled or have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Uniquely, The Next Stop is not a “day program” or a “respite facility”.

Kim Phillips/North Gwinnett Co-Op

The North Gwinnett Cooperative was formed in 1991 as a ministry that provides, food, clothing, financial assistance and spiritual support to those in need in the Buford, Sugar Hill and Suwanee communities The North Gwinnett Co-Op is currently serving over 12,000 families a year.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Television Advertising and Branding

August 11, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Television Advertising and Branding

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On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio”, host Dave Wilkins discusses television advertising and branding with marketing expert Ali Turner from Comcast Spotlight.

Ali Turner/Comcast Spotlight

Ali Turner is a marketing expert specializing in small business growth, expansion and branding. An Account Executive at Comcast Spotlight for over two years, she works with local businesses of all sizes to customize multi-screen, geo-targeted video campaigns on popular networks like ESPN and HGTV. Prior to Comcast Spotlight, Ali was a fashion account executive at TheKnot.com, the world’s #1 wedding website and brand for eight years. She has been a top salesperson throughout her career and has a passion for helping her clients grow and succeed in the marketplace. Ali began her career as an account executive and editorial contributor at “I DO for Brides” magazine where she wrote articles showcasing weddings and wedding destinations.

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“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.

Andrea Hancock with Mattress Safe

August 10, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Andrea Hancock with Mattress Safe

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Andrea Hancock/Mattress Safe

Mattress Safe is a local manufacturer providing quality, waterproof yet breathable mattress protection products to protect your mattress from bed bugs, dust mites, spills, mold and bacteria. They specialize in both consumer and commercial applications throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Protecting your mattress just makes sense. At Mattress Safe, you will find the most luxurious, state-of-the-art mattress encasement options, detailed to fit any mattress. Keep your family safe and healthy, and ensure a good night’s sleep with the right mattress protector. Their fully waterproof, allergy mattress encasing products keep dust mites, mold, and bacteria from penetrating the mattress. All products, including mattress, box spring, and pillow covers, are fire retardant, and are tested and certified for reliable bed bug protection.

Badsha Das with 8d Quantum, Tony Trowbridge with Areance, and Hogan Bassey with LivFul

August 9, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Badsha Das with 8d Quantum, Tony Trowbridge with Areance, and Hogan Bassey with LivFul

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John Ray, Badsha Das, Tony Trowbridge, Hogan Bassey, Steven Julian

Badsha Das/8d Quantum

8d Quantum is a product design and development firm specializing in loT and consumer goods, industrial products and medical devices. Their team of engineers are experts in Sensor Technology and IoT. 8d Quantum’s highly complex predictive and cognitive algorithms make the product “smart” to observe, communicate, analyze and respond to their environment. The clients engage 8d Quantum for CAD, PCB Design, Sensor Technology, Product Visualization & Animation, and App Design & Development. They believe that great design encompasses both art and science. Art defines the creativity, uniqueness. Science defines the best possible solution in the physical world.

Tony Trowbridge/Areance

The world is in the early stages of the 4th Industrial Revolution that will fundamentally change the way we live, work and relate to one another. Along with these changes will come great opportunities and great challenges. Areance wants to help make those changes be positive, dramatic and part of the global ecosystem that continues to make the “human factor” it’s first priority.

Klaus Schwab, the author of “The Fourth Industrial Revolution“, wrote that “leaders and citizens must together shape a future that works for all by putting people first, empowering them and constantly reminding themselves that all of these new technologies are first and foremost tools made by people for people”.

As an Atlanta-based advisory, integration and innovation firm, they help their clients not only understand these technologies, they develop strategic roadmaps, they work alongside their teams to implement change, they discover new products and services to extend their competitive edge, and at all times, they act as their partner.

Areance has the best people advising their clients, they have the best people developing new products and services, and all of them love working together to solve problems and innovate.

Hogan Bassey/LivFul

LivFul is a biotech on a mission to save 200,000 lives per year. They are passionate about saving lives and transforming communities. They use a patented algae-based micro-encapsulation (control release) technology platform to address mosquito and bacteria-borne diseases through their flagship product, Akiva Repellent and Antiseptic wipes.

BRING SMALL BUSINESSES BACK: Alfredo Ortiz and Elaine Lutz with Job Creators Network

August 3, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

BRING SMALL BUSINESSES BACK: Alfredo Ortiz and Elaine Lutz with Job Creators Network

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Joe Moss, Elaine Lutz, Alfredo Ortiz

On this episode of “On the Money”, Alfredo Ortiz and Elaine Lutz from the Job Creators Network explain to host Joe Moss, the best ways to Bring Small Businesses Back!

Alfredo Ortiz and Elaine Lutz/Job Creators Network

Job Creators Network is a nonpartisan organization founded by entrepreneurs like Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus who believe the best defense against bad government policy is a well-informed public. JCN advances this mission through the Employer to Employee education program (E2E). JCN’s nonpartisan E2E program is strictly focused on empowering individuals through basic public policy education. JCN strongly supports the right of every employee to empower themselves with as much public policy information as possible, and more importantly the right of every individual to think for themselves and make their own private decision regarding what to do with that information. JCN does not and will not endorse candidates, political parties nor partisan organizations created to advance the election of candidates.

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Carey Sipp with Revenue Revealed and Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication

August 3, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Carey Sipp with Revenue Revealed and Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication

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Dominick Rainey, Carey Sipp, Dr. Bill Lampton

Carey Sipp/Revenue Revealed

Revenue Revealed are the revenue architects who help you be sure you’re not leaving money on the table. By analyzing your business, markets, positioning – all factors – they will find new ways to help you generate more revenue. For examples, watch “7 Core Ways to Add Revenue to Any Business” on their website at revenuerevealed.com and schedule a free 45-minute strategy session with them today.

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Through his company Championship Communication, Dr. Bill Lampton helps companies strengthen their communication strategies and tactics so they will improve their sales, customer service, teamwork, and management. Dr. Lampton also helps corporate leaders learn to speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly. His top-tier client list includes Gillette, Procter and Gamble, Duracell, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Missouri Bar, Ritz-Carlton Cancun and British Columbia Legal Management Association.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why Branding is Crucial To the Success of Your Business?

August 3, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why Branding is Crucial To the Success of Your Business?

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Michael McClellan/Designs in Motion

Designs In Motion is a full-service creative design firm, specializing in the enhancement of your company’s external and internal communication tools. Whether it’s print media, a unique web presence, or helping to create that dynamic ad campaign, you can rest assured that they will make your business stand out from your competitors. Their expertise in the creative arena has enabled their clients to achieve significant increases in visibility and brand awareness. Designs In Motion was founded in 1998 and is committed to offering excellent value to their customers through enhanced design solutions and outstanding customer service.

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Shawn LaFave with North Georgia Promotions, Diane Campbell with Gratitude Goodies, and Seth Gilland with FSI

August 2, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Shawn LaFave with North Georgia Promotions, Diane Campbell with Gratitude Goodies, and Seth Gilland with FSI

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John Ray, Diane Campbell, Seth Gilland, Shawn LaFave, Steven Julian

Shawn LaFave/North Georgia Promotions

NGA Promotions has grown to be one of North Georgia’s premier, family-owned providers of quality promotional products for any branding, marketing, publicity or communications need. They offer high quality custom screen printing and embroidery, digital printing and customized promotional items.

Diane Campbell/Gratitude Goodies

Gratitude Goodies is a corporately-focused gift basket company that provides delicious, stunning gifts to businesses all over the metro Atlanta area and nationwide. When you call, your order is created in real time by their skilled designers with an eye for elegance and style. Clients choose Gratitude Goodies when they want unique designs that help them express their sentiments in a meaningful way. Let them help you say “Thank you”, “Congratulations”, “Let’s celebrate”, “We’re thinking of you” and so much more. Gratitude Goodies was started in the basement of Diane Campbell’s home. Six months later, Marian McMichael joined her as Business Manager. Together they have built Gratitude Goodies, which now resides in 1,500-square-feet of production space with four employees. Each year they have grown and have been recognized in business. They are the proud recipients of the 2014 Small Business Award in Forsyth County; been named the Best of Forsyth in 2015 in the Gourmet Food Category; are a certified woman-own business with the National Woman Business Owners Corporation; and have recently been nominated for another small business award with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Seth Gilland/Fulfillment Strategies International

During their 20 years in business, Fulfillment Strategies International has established itself as a leading provider of third party logistics and fulfillment services, helping companies to deliver merchandise to consumers, retail stores and businesses around the corner and around the globe. FSI offers a full suite of 3PL fulfillment services including storage, inventory management, pick/pack/ship of orders, international shipping expertise, promotional support and custom kit assembly. FSI offers a unique approach to fulfillment support. By layering technology solutions and system/web site integration with proven logistics best practices, clients gain a solid partner on their team. FSI’s clients maintain a wide variety of sales channels requiring all types of support. Their diverse service offering gives clients the peace of mind to focus on their business development and growth while giving them a true competitive advantage in the marketplace.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Should I Buy A Franchise or License A Business?

July 28, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Should I Buy A Franchise or License A Business?

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Michael Rosenthal/Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal

Michael Rosenthal with Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C. received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. He has been practicing law since 1980. Mike began his career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia. Following his entry into private practice in 1984, Mike remained active in service to the State of Georgia, both in the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (as Coordinator of Special Projects) and as Special Assistant Attorney General.

Mike’s practice primarily involves the representation of franchise, distribution, professional and service industry clients, providing both day-to-day business counseling and advice. He is a member of the ABA’s Forum on Franchising and the Georgia Bar’s Franchise and Distribution Law Section. A substantial majority of his time is devoted to representing franchisors and franchisees. Typical franchisor clients include start-up franchisors and systems of 250 or fewer units. Mike prepares their Franchise Disclosure Documents and state franchise registrations, as well as counsels them on the legal side of the franchise sales process, franchisee compliance and all other matters. Typical franchisee clients ask Mike to assist with everything from single unit FDD reviews, corporate and leasing matters to advising multi-unit and multi-system franchisee operators with more complex structures. Mike and his firm also represent both franchisors and franchisees in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration and in the courts.

Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C. is a law firm engaged in a broad based business and commercial law practice in Sandy Springs, GA. The firm focuses its representation on privately held businesses.

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