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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Alejandro Tamayo and Paula Rivas with Green C Trading Company

March 24, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Alejandro Tamayo and Paula Rivas with Green C Trading Company

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Vlad Rusz, Paula Rivas, Alejandro Tamayo

On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio”, host Vlad Rusz introduces you to the owners of Green C Trading Company and their PAPAGAYO brand of all-natural frozen fruit pulp drinks.

Alejandro Tamayo & Paula Rivas/Green C Trading

Green C Trading is a Georgia-based Limited Liability Corporation, owned and operated by Paula Rivas and Juan Alejandro Tamayo Pelaez. The company is located in Gwinnett County and the owners originally heard about Gwinnett by listening to Business RadioX while still working and living in the South American country of Colombia. With combined experience of over 15 years in international import and export, marketing, communications and finance, the management of the business is positioned well for success.

The initial product offering that Green C Trading has launched in the United States under the PAPAGAYO brand is frozen fruit pulp in multiple flavors including Mango, Blueberry, SourSop, Passion Fruit and Lulo-Naranjilla. The product is available for distribution to restaurants, grocery stores, health food stores, ice cream shops, beverage depots, bars, hotels and spas. In addition, the company has natural fruit drinks.

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.

Do The Children Want Our Antiques? Personal Property and Your Estate Plan

March 23, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Do The Children Want Our Antiques? Personal Property and Your Estate Plan

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Millie Baumbusch, Spalding Nix, Roger Kirschenbaum, Robert Port

On this week’s episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Millie Baumbusch and Robert Port discuss “Do The Children Want Our Antiques? Personal Property and Your Estate Plan”. Guests include Roger Kirschenbaum, owner of Roger A. Kirschenbaum PC and Spalding Nix, owner of Spalding Nix Fine Art.

Roger Kirschenbaum/Wagner, Johnston and Rosenthal P.C.

Roger Kirschenbaum of Wagner, Johnston and Rosenthal P.C. obtained his undergraduate degree (B.A., 1978) from Brown University He began his practice of law in 1981 after his graduation from the Emory University School of Law. In 1985 he received a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from Emory. He is a member of both the Georgia Bar and New York Bar. Roger is a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council, served as Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association (2014-15), and serves on the Emory University Gift Planning Advisory Council. Roger has been a public arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

Roger was counsel to a client for a significant donation of an art collection to the High Museum of Art. Roger has expertise in probate matters relating to wrongful death negligence cases and has presented “The Role of the Personal Injury and Probate Attorney in Negligent Death Cases” with Laurie Speed for the Atlanta Bar Association in November 2011 and December 2013.

His primary areas of practice include estate planning, probate and estate administration, general corporate and business law, and related tax planning matters. Roger’s clients are mainly high net worth individuals and closely-held business owners for whom he plans the methods to achieve both fundamental and complex estate, business succession, and charitable goals.

Spalding Nix/Spalding Nix Fine Art

Atlanta native Spalding Nix has a long history in the Atlanta art world – interning at the Heath Gallery, working at Jackson Fine Art, and opening his eponymous gallery in 2003. Spalding Nix majored in both Art History and Studio Art at the University of Virginia. After working at Jackson Fine Art after college, Spalding attended the University of Georgia’s School of Law specializing in Intellectual Property and International Law.

During his undergraduate and law school summers, Spalding worked at The National Gallery of Art on their Design and Development team and in the General Counsel’s Office of The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. After passing the Georgia Bar, Spalding worked for Sotheby’s in their Client Development group working closely with Sotheby’s Appraisal and Valuations Department.

In the fall of 2003, Spalding opened Spalding Nix Fine Art. After working at Sotheby’s in New York, Spalding saw an opportunity to purchase 18th and 19th century paintings at auction in Europe and offer them to the Southeastern market. Additionally, Spalding followed his love for contemporary art with regular “Boutique Shows” at his gallery with artists like the ceramicist Garth Johnson and the painter Comer Jennings while serving on the board of MOCA GA.

Today, Spalding’s gallery highlights the best of contemporary art from abstract artists like Katherine Sandoz and Sally King Benedict to more traditional realists like Marc Chatov and Sarah Lamb. The gallery is unique, because it has moved beyond the white box of most contemporary galleries. It offers the work in a sumptuous setting with period antiques emphasizing the allure of the mix. “The Mix is IN,” says Spalding. “Mixing the old with the new allows both pieces to sing and truly reflects the collector’s taste. The “Golden Rule’ for any collector must be “Buy what you love!” Spalding’s gallery takes advantage of multiple platforms from 1stdibs to Facebook to promote his artists.

In addition to dealing art, Spalding is an appraiser valuing art and antiques who recently rediscovered a long lost Norman Rockwell. As an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers, Mr. Nix provides valuation services for donation, estate, insurance, and litigation-related purposes.

As an art advisor, Spalding assists individual and corporate clients like the Fortune 500 company Printpack in navigating the art world by offering confidential and objective advice in the acquisition or sale of fine and decorative art.

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.

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Tim Dondero with Donderos Kitchen, Sarah Babrick with WES Foundation, and J.W. Mozley with Coleman Middle School

March 23, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tim Dondero with Donderos Kitchen, Sarah Babrick with WES Foundation, and J.W. Mozley with Coleman Middle School

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Steven Julina, J.W. Mozley, Sarah Babrick, Tim Dondero, Mike Sammond

Tim Donderos/Donderos’ Kitchen

Located on the corner of Milledge and Cobb within Athens’ historic Cobbham District, Donderos’ Kitchen has been crafting culinary delights for the community for nine years. Family owned and oriented, they pride themselves on providing their customers with a friendly and personalized experience.

Donderos’ features a full-service café with locally roasted coffees, fine teas, and an extensive selection of baked goods. Their signature sandwiches, house-made soups and salads, cold sesame noodles and deli dishes include vegetarian options and gluten-free offerings. Breakfast and brunch are served daily. Main-course food items as well as house soups are available frozen for heating and enjoying at home, or by advance order prepared for pick-up. Catering of events from small parties to wedding receptions remains central to their business.

Tim Dondero, Executive Chef, is an international medical researcher, as well as a chef, cooking teacher, and food writer. He can work with interested catering customers in designing special menus for international focus or special dietary requirements. The staff also includes fine cooks and bakers.

Sarah Babrick/WES Foundation

The WES Leukemia Research Foundation is a Gwinnett County non-profit that is seeking the day “When Everyone Survives” by investing in new, innovative and potentially curative leukemia research. They work very hard to keep overhead extremely low so that all funds raised go directly to research. Even though a cure has not been found yet, WES Foundation-funded research has been extremely successful in development and many new treatment options have been discovered that provide a better quality of life for those going through a battle with leukemia.

J.W. Mozley/Coleman Middle School

Coleman Middle School is Gwinnett County’s flagship STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) middle school. Coleman focuses on integrating humanities, math, science, engineering, and technology to investigate and solve real world problems. Students investigate problems through the Engineering Design Process (EDP). All faculty members emphasize EDP as a problem solving model for all disciplines.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Business RadioX and Online Radio

March 17, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Business RadioX and Online Radio

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On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio”, host Vlad Rusz discusses digital media and online radio with Mike Sammond of Business RadioX.

Mike Sammond/Business RadioX

Mike Sammond is the operator of the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett and the host of the weekly program “Gwinnett Business Radio”. Mike is a veteran broadcaster and longtime Gwinnett County resident. The studio has recently been re-branded as the Subaru of Gwinnett studio.

Mike’s background in broadcasting is extensive. After receiving his journalism/broadcast news degree from the University of Georgia, Mike started his on-air career as Sports Director at WRBL-TV in Columbus, GA. Years later, he was a sports anchor at CNN Headline News. His award-winning radio and TV play-by-play work includes several years of calling professional baseball at all levels including three seasons announcing Spring Training games for the Atlanta Braves. He has also served as an announcer for the Olympic News Channel at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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Doug Adams of Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Dan Curry of City of Loganville and Rachel Hill of Dr. Chris Natural Remedies

March 17, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Doug Adams of Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Dan Curry of City of Loganville and Rachel Hill of Dr. Chris Natural Remedies

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Mike Sammond, Doug Adams, Rachel Hill, Mayor Dan Curry, Steven Julian

Doug Adams/Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (GECC) is the recognized voice of the business community in the cities of Snellville, Loganville and Grayson. It is the premiere source of business information, networking and education in the area. The Chamber is also a powerful force in working alongside other local organizations to bolster the efforts of community outreach and charitable causes. The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce is the forum “where business and community meet.”

Mayor Dan Curry/City of Loganville

The City of Loganville is located within both Walton and Gwinnett Counties and is centrally located between Atlanta and Athens, GA. Loganville’s schools maintain the school of excellence status and the city is only minutes from major universities and technical colleges including the University of Georgia, Gwinnett Technical College and Athens Technical College.

Loganville’s tag line of “Where People Matter” is more than a phrase. It’s a constant reminder of the values and principles that make the community great. The unique blend of hometown feel mixed with modern conveniences is why so many companies and organizations find Loganville a great place to open their doors and prosper.

If you are looking for a small community with amenities of a larger city, great schools, planned development, and ample business opportunities, the City of Loganville should be the star on your map.

Rachel Hill/Dr. Chris Natural Remedies

The mission of Dr. Chris Natural Remedies is to provide the members of their community with high quality, affordable healthcare in a comfortable and caring environment. Their goal is to alleviate pain, and educate and inspire people to become active participants in their own health and wellness. Their approach is holistic. They treat the entire person, not just the symptoms.

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Holley Calmes & Amy Ward with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Dr. Taushlea Green with Caring Hands Mobile Chiropractic, Josh Seides with Technocademy, and Kyle Valencia with MotivDeals

March 10, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Holley Calmes & Amy Ward with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Dr. Taushlea Green with Caring Hands Mobile Chiropractic, Josh Seides with Technocademy, and Kyle Valencia with MotivDeals

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Mike Sammond, Holley Calmes, Amy Ward, Dr Taushlea Green, Josh Seides, Kyle Valencia, Steven Julian

Holley Calmes & Amy Ward/Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has been nurturing young dancers since 1977. The first performing arts non-profit school and company in Gwinnett County, GBT has grown to become one of the most respected dance educators and performance companies in the metro Atlanta area. GBT’s “The Nutcracker” is Georgia’s second largest with 16 shows performed annually at the Infinite Energy Theatre (formerly the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center) the first three weekends in December and accompanied by the beautiful Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

Dr. Taushlea Green/Caring Hands Mobile Chiropractic

Caring Hands Chiropractic understands how hectic life can be. That is why they come to your home or office. Caring Hands Chiropractic provides spinal correction for adults and children as well as prenatal chiropractic care. They are dedicated to finding a better way for their patients to heal and reach their full potential. It’s their belief that everyone, no matter what age, can benefit from chiropractic care. Spinal misalignment prevents healthy cell metabolism and organ function. Physical and mental wellness is also hindered. They want to help you through chiropractic care. At Caring Hands Chiropractic, they believe that the human body has the power to heal itself. Pain isn’t something you should have to live with. They can help you get on the road to good health.

Josh Seides/Technocademy

Josh Seides is a high school senior from Alpharetta High School in Atlanta. He is the Founder/CEO of a nonprofit organization called Technocademy. They help senior citizens and veterans connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the community. They have helped over 170-thousand people learn technology and have spread awareness of digital illiteracy to over 18.3 million people through online campaigns. They have been featured in U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, and others.

Kyle Valencia/MotivDeals Fundraising

Supporting cancer research, upgrading sports equipment, remodeling your school cafeteria, or building a great youth center. Motivdeals was created to help people who are motivated to get things done. They help local sports teams, schools, churches, and other organizations raise funds in a new and exciting way. Forget the candles, cookies, gift wrap, and deal cards that people either don’t want or they lose. Motivdeals has developed a user experience, whereby members can access tons of local deals 24/7 using their mobile devices.

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CREATING A COMPANY CULTURE: Eric Alimena of Alimena Limousine & Worldwide Transportation

March 9, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

CREATING A COMPANY CULTURE: Eric Alimena of Alimena Limousine & Worldwide Transportation

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On this episode of “On the Money”, host Joe Moss interviews Eric Alimena, the owner of Alimena Limousine & Worldwide Transportation, about starting a successful business, providing excellent customer service, creating a company culture, and an extensive insight into the limousine and transportation business.

ERIC ALIMENA/ALIMENA LIMOUSINE & WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION

Alimena Limousine is a professional, reliable luxury limousine and transportation service in Atlanta that takes great pride in customer service and quality. Their chauffeurs are trained to the highest level of professionalism and customer service. Their executive level vehicles are always maintained to the highest standards. Their reservationists are the friendliest, most personal and highly trained individuals in the industry willing to work diligently to meet your transportation needs better than anyone else.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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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.

Melissa Martin and Macrae Cain with Blue Key Interactive, Nona Jones and Felicia Davis with Bahama Breeze, and Daniel Espeut and Estebon Watson with Espeute Productions

March 3, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Melissa Martin and Macrae Cain with Blue Key Interactive, Nona Jones and Felicia Davis with Bahama Breeze, and Daniel Espeut and Estebon Watson with Espeute Productions

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Melissa Martin, Macrae Cain, Estebon Watson, Daniel Espeut, Felicia Davis, Steven Julian, Mike Sammond, Nona Jones

Melissa Martin & Macrae Cain/Blue Key Interactive

Blue Key Interactive is a full-service web design and internet marketing company based in Atlanta. They thrive on collaboration, details and of course, copious amounts of coffee. They have assembled a team of specialists that are the best at what they do and work together to produce stunning results.

Felicia Davis & Nona Jones/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.

Estebon Watson and Daniel Espeut/Espeute Productions

Espeuté Productions is a memory-oriented, multi-tiered production company that provides videography, photography, and entertainment services to its clients. With their state-of-the-art equipment and experienced professionalism, they are able to capture every detail of life’s most defining moments. They can also assist in the production of major works, such as short and feature films, as well as with commercials and corporate marketing videos. They are passionate about what they do and always come prepared to accommodate your every need.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Don’t Give-Up When a Bank Won’t Give You a Loan

March 3, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Don't Give-Up When a Bank Won't Give You a Loan

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Don’t Give Up, Even If a Bank Won’t Give You A Loan.

On this episode of “Stategic Insights Radio”, sponsored by Maid Right of Duluth, Sterling Rose Consulting Corp CEO and host Vlad Rusz discusses what funding alternatives exist for small to large size businesses when a bank turns them down for funding.

Vlad’s special guest is Brian Peart, the CEO and Owner of Commercial Capital, a division of the Nexus Financial Group. It was started almost six years ago by Brian to capitalize on the commercial loan requests he was getting from his residential customers. Prior to opening Commercial Capital, Brian Peart worked in the same industry specifically focused on residential lending since 1995.

This episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” answers these and other important questions including:

1) When should a business start looking for funding?

2) What funding sources are available to any size business?

3) What happens if you are rejected? Are their alternatives?

4) Is every bank the right choice for you?

5) What is the timing on getting a loan?

6) What monetary expectations are required for getting a loan?

Brian Peart/Commercial Capital Limited

Commercial Capital Limited is a division of Nexus Financial Group. It was started almost six years ago by Brian L. Peart to capitalize on the commercial loan requests they were getting from their residential customers. Over the years, they have learned the nuances of the commercial lending arena and now have the team in place to provide the great rates and flexibility of a broker with the underwriting knowledge of direct lenders. In so doing, they can fill the void between the local commercial bank with its slow approvals, rigid terms, zero follow-up and restrictive criteria and the “hard money” lenders who will give you 15%+ rates. In fact, they will help structure the deal and can often get the loan approved with banks and lenders that you would be unable to get done. Plus, they are now correspondent lenders with several national banks, which means better pricing for you and your clients. They also have access to all of the nationwide lenders and direct conduits to Wall Street money. As the numbers of deals they handle grow, and the database of lenders that respect their underwriting grows, their ability to provide truly the finest service and terms available is reaching new highs. When you bring your deal to Commercial Capital Limited, you are getting a partner that will help you get the right deal for your dream. At Commercial Capital Limited, no dream is too big!