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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Dave McMullen with redpepper

September 23, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Dave McMullen with redpepper

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Dave McMullen/redpepper

Dave McMullen is principal at redpepper, a creative services firm and innovation lab with offices in Atlanta and Nashville. redpepper helps companies adapt and grow in a changing world by specializing in the intersection of communication, technology, and human behavior.

Dave is a writer and speaker with expertise in leadership, innovation, and marketing and has been featured on 60 Minutes, NPR, CNN, Headline News, CNBC, FOX News, and numerous national publications.

Listed on Catalyst magazine’s ‘Top 25 Entrepreneurs’, Dave was named the “Pinnacle Small Business Person of the Year” as well as the American Marketing Association’s “Atlanta Marketer of the Year”. He is a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT and served as the President of the Atlanta Entrepreneur’s Organization.

His company, redpepper, has been ranked on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private companies for six years and has been recognized within the advertising industry with several local, regional, and national ADDY Awards.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: David Cross with U.S. Asset Management, Brittany Buck with Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth, Arvell Poe with At Home, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

September 23, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: David Cross with U.S. Asset Management, Brittany Buck with Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth, Arvell Poe with At Home, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Brittany Buck, David Cross, Arvel Poe

David Cross/U.S. Asset Management

David Cross is a certified Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor with U.S. Asset Management. His primary responsibility is portfolio management and client relationship management. After 25 years at major firms and leading a team that was responsible for managing over $220 million in client assets, he left the firm in 2016 to start his own firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Auburn University and earned the Certified Portfolio Manager designation through the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers and Columbia University. David has earned numerous distinguished service awards with his former employers and he has over 25 years of experience managing investments for individuals, businesses and charities. He is active in the business and civic community, serving in a variety of organizations.

Brittany Buck/Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth

The Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth is conveniently located near I-85 and Pleasant Hill Road. It is a beautiful, newly renovated hotel including complimentary Wi-Fi, hot breakfast buffet, on-site fitness center, and fresh cookies in the afternoon.

Arvell Poe/At Home

At Home knows that no two people are the same, and they like it that way. From quirky to traditional, modern to exotic, they pride themselves on having something for everyone. Their wide variety of products allows customers to express their own unique style throughout their home in ways big and small. Add the outstanding customer service that the Buford location provides and you’ll know why their customers consider this store their second home.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on the Gwinnett Business RadioX YouTube channel.

David Kim with C2 Education, Shruti Dhawan with SmartPayroll Solutions, and Maria Horstmann with Be Fab – Be You

September 22, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

David Kim with C2 Education, Shruti Dhawan with SmartPayroll Solutions, and Maria Horstmann with Be Fab – Be You

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David Kim/C2 Education

C2 Education was founded in 1997 by David Kim and Jim Narangajavana, two Harvard students offering private tutoring programs from their dorm room. In 2000, C2 opened their first location in Maryland. As of 2016, the company has grown to over 160 centers nationwide, and will double the number of centers in the next three years. C2 serves over 15,000 students and their families each week. C2 is one of the premier SAT/ACT test prep and subject tutoring companies in the U.S., providing expertise with trained and often multilingual tutoring staff as well as customized curriculum. C2 was the first test prep provider to write and publish student workbooks for the new SAT.

Shruti Dhawan/SmartPayroll Solutions

SmartPayroll Solutions, serving Atlanta and the state of Georgia, is a full-service payroll company. Unlike any other service, they use a Consultative – Boutique – Transparent (CBT) model. They utilize cutting-edge payroll software backed by over 25 years of experience. their unique, personalized approach combined with this robust technology makes them the best choice for businesses of all sizes. With their Human Resources and workforce management tools such as onboarding, background checks, Time and Attendance and employee scheduling, SmartPayroll Solutions can also help you grow and manage an efficient, productive employee base.

Maria Horstmann/Be Fab – Be You

The opportunity to empower individuals, learn from each person’s uniqueness, be part of their growth, witness their transformation, and add value to their lives inspires Maria to stay the course! Choose from one-on-one coaching, small group settings, or corporate wellness solutions. Be Fab – Be You solutions are aimed at helping people achieve optimal wellness inside and outside the workplace.

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Ken Jones with CMIT Solutions of North Fulton, Stefanie Sheehan with Mastermind Your Launch, and Dr. Michael Skaliy with Atlanta Spine Specialists

September 20, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Ken Jones with CMIT Solutions of North Fulton, Stefanie Sheehan with Mastermind Your Launch, and Dr. Michael Skaliy with Atlanta Spine Specialists

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John Ray, Dr. Michael Skaliy, Stefanie Sheehan, Ken Jones, Mike Sammond

Ken Jones/CMIT Solutions of North Fulton

CMIT Solutions is an IT managed service provider serving businesses in the Alpharetta, Roswell and the greater Atlanta area. They have expertise in network management, network security, business continuity, server management, proactive managed services, help desk, VOIP, and managing cloud services. They bring big business solutions and expertise to the small and medium sized business market in Georgia.

Stefanie Sheehan/Mastermind Your Launch

Mastermind Your Launch offers branding and content marketing consulting to CEO’s and entrepreneurs that are ready to step into a new level of visibility, recognition, and success. Stefanie Sheehan, founder of Mastermind Your Launch, has career experience advising and executing strategic marketing plans for CEO’s from pre-revenue startup to over $100M in annual. Stefanie’s passion is helping to position courageous startup founders and serial entrepreneurs as leaders in their industries so that they can effortlessly attract clients and partnerships. Stefanie also hosts the Mastermind Your Launch Podcast found in iTunes and Stitcher Radio which features over 60 interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs.

Dr. Michael Skaliy/Atlanta Spine Specialists

Specializing in minimally invasive non-surgical treatments, Atlanta Spine Specialists are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of your back pain. Fortunately, the majority of back pain patients do not need surgery in order to find relief. Minimally invasive treatments allow you to continue your daily activities with less interference to you and your family. At Atlanta Spine Specialists they can diagnosis and treat your back pain using the most advanced and up to date non-surgical techniques. They will then help you make a personal decision as to what treatment best meets your personal needs.

Stan Osbourne with Bahama Breeze, Todd Reddeman with Mocha My Day, and Tom Vooris with Choices To You

September 15, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Stan Osbourne with Bahama Breeze, Todd Reddeman with Mocha My Day, and Tom Vooris with Choices To You

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Mike Sammond, Stan Osbourne, Todd Reddeman, Tom Vooris, Steven Julian

Stan Osbourne/Bahama Breeze

Caribbean inspired food, handcrafted tropical drinks, and a vibrant island atmosphere lets you feel a million miles from home, any day of the week. At Bahama Breeze, you can explore island flavors, discover legendary cocktails, and feel the energy of live music. Like sunshine on your face, it’s warm and welcoming. A place to gather with friends and share a tasty plate or two or five. No worries. You’ll find your favorite dishes here, but their chef delights in introducing you to tropical tastes and new recipes.

Todd Reddeman/Mocha My Day

Celebrate the wonder and romance of a real coffeehouse experience at your next special event with the hottest coffee bar catering service in Atlanta. A coffee and chocolate lover’s dream, Mocha My Day specializes in creating a delicious selection of espresso and non-espresso based drinks for you and your guests. Any season, any reason, whenever you want to have fun!

Tom Vooris/Choices To You

Let Choices To You bring the restaurant to you! If you live in the North Fulton or Gwinnett County area of Atlanta, they’re about to make your life a whole lot easier! If you ever ask yourself “Where’s the best restaurant delivery near me?”, they have got you covered. Try their food delivery service today. Choices To You lets you pick take out from some of the best restaurants around you. Feel like Italian? Mexican? Chinese? Who doesn’t love take out food?

NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING: Dan Adkins with Strategystix

September 14, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING: Dan Adkins with Strategystix

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Joe Moss and Dan Adkins

Joe Moss and Dan Adkins discuss the in’s and out’s of not for profit fundraising on this episode of “On the Money“.

Dan Adkins/Strategystix

At Strategystix, they serve non-profit organizations, collaborating to help them improve funding mechanisms and to prepare for maximizing capital campaigns. They coach strategies that engage the target community and create active investors in all efforts of the organization. Preparation leads to a far more successful effort and enhances the budget, leading to a better ability to achieve goals and accomplish the mission of the organization. Strategystix serve boards of directors, non-profit staff members, volunteers and investors in an inspiring, collaborative effort that further sponsors active participation.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on our YouTube channel.

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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.

Craig Ganssle with Basecamp Networks, Joanne Newell with Center for Energy Healing, and Dr. Charles Krieger with Krieger Health Solutions

September 13, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Craig Ganssle with Basecamp Networks, Joanne Newell with Center for Energy Healing, and Dr. Charles Krieger with Krieger Health Solutions

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John Ray, Craig Ganssle, Joanne Newell, Dr. Charles Krieger, Mike Sammond

Criag Ganssel/Basecamp Networks

Basecamp Networks is an innovative technology company that specializes in network solutions and cloud based application management. At the core is their wireless network infrastructure, connecting everything from businesses to communities, campuses to farms. Basecamp Networks supports the WiFi ecosystem needed for the Internet of Things (IoT). While they build with the right technology to streamline your company or link with your city, they are also passionate about leveraging those solutions for greater global agricultural issues.

Joanne Newell/Center for Energy Healing

The Center for Energy Healing uses holistic healing techniques such as Reiki, Meditation and Hypnotherapy to relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep and lead an overall better quality of life! Founder Joanne Newell is an established leader in the healing profession who is dedicated to helping others achieve harmony, success and a greater sense of well-being in both their personal and professional life. Joanne’s mastery of energy healing comes through extensive training in the fields of energy medicine, meditation, intuitive development and hypnotherapy. Her unparalleled healing abilities combined with a BA in Psychology allows her to use an integrative approach by customizing sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual for complete mind-body-soul wellness. Located in Roswell, the Center for Energy Healing offers private sessions, group classes and training programs. Passionate about community involvement, the Center for Energy Healing is a business partner of Roswell High School, teaching meditative techniques to both students and teachers to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve focus and confidence.

Dr. Charles Krieger/Krieger Health Solutions

Krieger Health Solutions grew from a family chiropractic practice that was begun in 1959 in NYC by his father Dr. Arthur Krieger. Today they are in Roswell, GA and they provide chiropractic care for children and adults, functional nutrition and detoxification protocols. Dr. Krieger graduated Life Chiropractic School in 1984 and began practice with his father in 1985. Over the years the practice grew to include nutrition and other holistic practices which were incorporated to enhance their chiropractic adjustments which were and remain the core of their practice. Another aspect of their practice has been to help businesses save money by educating employees about health and wellness. It is not commonly known but companies, big and small, lose lots of revenue through lost work time, medication costs and lost production. Krieger Health Solutions can provide businesses with employee workshops on a number of health and safety topics that can help decrease or prevent lost production and prescription costs.

THE DR. DIONNE SHOW: Mental Health Challenges and Solutions

September 9, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

THE DR. DIONNE SHOW: Mental Health Challenges and Solutions

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Cassia Gold, Dr. Dionne Poulton, Capt. Jay Eisner, Lori Brickman

This episode of “The Dr Dionne Show” tackles the sensitive issue of mental illness, its stigma, and why so many Americans are forced to suffer in silence without the needed compassion and support. The panel includes a mental illness advocate and intervention professional, a police captain, and a mental health public speaker.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

Lori Brickman/National Alliance on Mental Illness

Lori Brickman serves as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training coordinator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Georgia, connecting mental health professionals with presentation opportunities. As a mental health advocate, she meets, partners, and connects daily with individuals and corporations interested in and in need of mental health resources, funding, education, and advocacy. Lori can be contacted at brik33@bellsouth.net.

Lori also serves as Board Chair of Creative Community Services, a nonprofit organization serving foster youth and adults with disabilities, based in Norcross, GA. She is also the Vice Chair of the Dekalb County Misdemeanor Mental Health Court Board of Directors.

Jay Eisner/Dekalb County Police Department

Captain Jay Eisner is the Special Victims Unit Commander with the Dekalb County Police Department. He has gone through the CIT police training and offers a police officer’s perspective dealing with citizens with mental illness. He can be reached at jmeisner@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Cassia Gold/Member of National Alliance on Mental Illness

Cassia Gold is a spoken word artist, fashion designer and mental health public speaker. She can be reached at bookcassiagold@gmail.com and on Twitter at @iamcassiagold.

HOST: Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton

Dionne Wright Poulton, Ph.D., is an HR and Leadership Consultant, Educator, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Poulton Consulting Group, LLC, 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, Poulton Consulting Group has worked with a wide range of diverse clients in the U.S. and Canada including many in the San Francisco tech and digital marketing industry; K-12 schools and higher education; and many corporate and service industries. Poulton Consulting Group is also a government-approved business for local, state and federal level contracts.

Dr. Wright Poulton is author of the acclaimed book “It’s Not Always Racist…but Sometimes It Is” which is an extension of her PhD dissertation at the University of Georgia where she researched the racial biases and assumptions of teachers. She is also a certified K-12 teacher whose work is inspired by her 16 years of cumulative experiences as a high school teacher and university instructor in public and private institutions in Canada and the United States. Additionally, Dr. Wright Poulton has earned professional degrees from San Francisco State University (M.A.), the University of Toronto/OISE (B.Ed.), and from Rice University (B.A.) in Houston, TX where she was a former NCAA Division I track and field scholarship athlete.

In 2014, Profiles In Diversity Journal identified Dr. Wright Poulton as “a woman to watch.” She has presented social commentary in print media in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, as well as on numerous radio shows including CBS Radio stations in Atlanta, GA and on Tavis Smiley’s Radio Show. “The Dr Dionne Show” debuted in 2016 on Business RadioX with a focus on smart dialogue about diversity, leadership, and behavior in the workplace and beyond.

Dr. Wright Poulton is originally from Toronto, Canada and is a former member of Canada’s National Track and Field Team. She currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Snellville, GA.

To book Dr. Dionne Poulton as a speaker for your next event, or to facilitate one of her innovative professional development workshops based on her PhD research, you can reach her through:

Email: dionne@poultonconsultinggroup.com
Phone: 404-323-3842 or 1-877-263-2227 (internationally)
Facebook: The Dr. Dionne Show
LinkedIn: @Dr Dionne (Wright) Poulton
Twitter: @DrDionnePoulton

For more information, visit Dr. Poulton’s business website: www.poultonconsultinggroup.com

Models to the Rescue and Center Point

September 9, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Giving Back To Gwinnett

Models to the Rescue and Center Point

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Lynn Robinette, Shena Tarie, Marie Davis

Shena Tarie/Models to the Rescue

Models to the Rescue brings awareness to abandoned, neglected and abused pets who are having a hard time getting adopted in shelters or foster homes. Through ongoing fundraising efforts, they are able to provide shelters photo shoots with professional models and photographers. The photos of the animals are then shared across all social media outlets to give them the exposure they need to find forever homes. Models to the Rescue provides all services to rescue organizations at no charge.

Marie Davis/Center Point

Next year will be the 50^th anniversary for Center Point. This 501c3 entity was started by four Hall County Churches to provide time out religious education. Over time, Center Point was asked to provide counseling, drug and pregnancy prevention and mentoring in the city and county schools. Center Point also offers family and individual counseling at both locations.