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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.

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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!

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.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Todd Evans of Jackson EMC and North Johnson of Gwinnett Braves

February 26, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Todd Evans of Jackson EMC and North Johnson of Gwinnett Braves

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Todd Evans/Jackson EMC

Jackson EMC is a non-profit electrical service provider serving parts of 10 north Georgia counties. The cooperative was started by farmers in Jackson County 77 years ago. They serve over 100,000 meters in Gwinnett County. Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, one of the largest electric cooperatives in Georgia and the nation, is headquartered 50 miles northeast of Atlanta in Jefferson, GA. The cooperative serves more than 219,400 meters in total.

North Johnson/Gwinnett Braves

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Their 72 home games are played at Coolray Field and 2016 will be their 8^th season in Gwinnett County. G-Braves alumni include Freddie Freeman, Craig Kimbrel, Jason Heyward, Julio Teheran, Matt Wisler and Mike Foltyniewicz.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Lauren Chaney and Ashlyn DiNardo from Birch Communications, Michael McClellan from Designs in Motion, and Courtney Spencer from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

February 26, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Lauren Chaney and Ashlyn DiNardo from Birch Communications, Michael McClellan from Designs in Motion, and Courtney Spencer from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Michael McClellan, Lauren Chaney, Ashlyn DiNardo

Lauren Chaney and Ashlyn DiNardo/Birch Communications

Birch Communications is a leading technology service provider to small, mid-sized, enterprise and wholesale businesses. They meet the needs of business customers that are under-served by other providers by offering a diverse portfolio of integrated technology solutions coupled with a relentless focus on customer service. Their mission is to provide high-quality, reliable communications, broadband, cloud and IT services to business customers at the best possible value while giving each of their clients the personal attention they deserve.

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.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber will be the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance our 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. The Gwinnett Chamber uses its strategic marketing and communications capabilities to support its members, promote its programs, and enhance economic development efforts.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this program on YouTube.

Shawn Mahoney and Dean Rosson with Fit 2 Win Wellness

February 24, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Shawn Mahoney and Dean Rosson with Fit 2 Win Wellness

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Shawn Mahoney, Dean Rosson, Dominick Rainey

Shawn Mahoney & Dean Rosson/Fit 2 Win Wellness

Energize your staff with tools that help them be healthy and productive. The key to being healthy and productive is taking small steps, every day. The exclusive Fit2Win technology, and the knowledge they provide, makes getting healthy fun and simple to do. Members return each day to learn, earn, and track their progress. Teams compete in challenges, fun goals, earn points, see results, and connect with colleagues.

WHAT NOT TO SAY WHEN GIVING A SPEECH: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communications

February 24, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

WHAT NOT TO SAY WHEN GIVING A SPEECH: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communications

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss interviews speech expert Dr. Bill Lampton about the 20 worst opening lines for your speech.

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Bill Lampton, Ph.D. of Championship Communication has provided Speech Coaching for leaders for more than 20 years, a skill he honed as a Speech Communication faculty member at the University of Georgia. His clients – which include executives at Gillette, Duracell, Procter and Gamble, Sage and other leading corporations – learn to speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly so they will generate the attention, agreement and action they want.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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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.

Exit and Succession Strategies for Closely Held Business Owners

February 24, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Exit and Succession Strategies for Closely Held Business Owners

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Robert Port, Cardell McKinstry, Bryan Koepp, Adam Gaslowitz

On this week’s episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Adam Gaslowitz and Robert Port discuss “Exit and Succession Strategies for Closely Held Business Owners”. Guests include Cardell Mckinstry, Director of M&A Tax Services for Habif, Arogeti & Wynne LLP, and Bryan P. Koepp, Regional Wealth Strategist and Senior Vice President of Regions Private Wealth Management.

Bryan Koepp/Regions Private Wealth Management

Bryan Koepp joined Regions Private Wealth Management in August 2015 as its Wealth Strategist for its East region. Bryan’s major areas of expertise include advanced estate and trust planning, business succession planning, non-qualified benefit planning for companies and their employees, asset protection, and complex insurance transactions.

Prior to joining Regions Private Wealth Management, Bryan chaired PNC’s Wealth Management National Practice Group for Planning for the Business Owner as a Senior Wealth Planner for its Georgia wealth team. The Planning for the Business Owner group focused on the unique and often difficult planning needs of business owners including the development of a tax- efficient plan for business transition whether the transition is targeted for family members, outright sale, public offering, or other strategy. Bryan has also served as a group financial planning strategist with BB&T Wealth Management. While at BB&T, Bryan was the firm’s lead business transition planning strategist and also anchored BB&T’s wealth planning team in Georgia. Bryan has also served as a director and senior consulting attorney for AXA Equitable’s advanced markets team.

Bryan received his undergraduate degree (B.A.) with honors from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He earned his law degree (J.D.) from The Ohio State University College of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the states of Georgia and Ohio. Bryan is also a Certified Financial Planner and a registered Trust & Estate practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) for international planning.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-koepp-0402317

Cardel McKinstryHabif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP/

Cardell is the Director of M&A Tax Services for Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP. Cardell has over 15 years of tax consulting experience serving clients across a wide range of industries, including construction, distribution, financial services, manufacturing and telecommunications. Prior to joining Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, Cardell was a Senior Director with the Alvarez & Marsal Transaction Tax Group and a former member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction Services Group at Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Cardell focuses on advising financial and strategic clients on the tax aspects and structuring of taxable and tax-free transactions. These include mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, leveraged buy-outs and recapitalizations. He has been involved in all aspects of due diligence, transaction structuring and reviews of transaction-related documents.

Cardell has assisted in providing tax solutions for companies going through different phases of their life cycle, such as mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, bankruptcies and ownership changes. The tax solutions provide a variety of structures to retain valuable tax attributes (e.g. NOLs, tax credits, etc.), maximizing value and flexibility for all parties involved.

Cardell earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Alabama.

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.

If you would like to watch past episodes of “Wealth Matters”, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

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Brian McClellan with N2 Publishing, John Moss with Interactive Business Technologies and Stephanie Wolfe with The Whole Food Health Coach

February 18, 2016 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Brian McClellan with N2 Publishing, John Moss with Interactive Business Technologies and Stephanie Wolfe with The Whole Food Health Coach

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Mike Sammond, Brian McClellan, Stephanie Wolfe, John Moss, Steven Julian

Brain McClellan/N2 Publishing

N2 Publishing is the nation’s leading provider of newsletters for affluent communities. They create custom publications that transform places people live into places people love. Their publications give members of exclusive communities the opportunity to learn about their neighbors by reading their stories and seeing photos that are important to them. The result is quality publications that echo the voice of the neighborhood and reflect the community itself. Throughout the nation, communities who receive an N2 publication find that they know more about their neighbors and feel connected to them in ways that are meaningful and life changing.

John Moss/Interactive Business Technologies

Interactive Business Technologies can be your complete IT service management solution supporting all your servers, network appliances and desktops. Your systems are monitored and supported both remotely and locally by their managed IT services team.

Stephanie Wolfe/The Whole Food Health Coach

A holistic approach to wellness starts with understanding how your lifestyle, exercise, attitude, and nutrition choices integrate and set the stage for your overall health. The Whole Foods Health Coach will teach you simple sustainable principles that will help you take charge of your health and achieve optimal weight correction and wellness. Fueling your body and feeding your family well shouldn’t be such a challenge. Learn how easy it can be to avoid nutrition related diseases, improve learning and behavior, control weight, increase energy levels, prepare healthy snacks/food, and more!