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MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS IN A GROWING ECONOMY: Marie Fratoni with Gets Clients Everywhere and Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting

June 10, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS IN A GROWING ECONOMY: Marie Fratoni with Gets Clients Everywhere and Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting

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On this episode of “On the Money”, host Joe Moss discusses managing a small business in a growing economy with guests Marie Fratoni and Doug Ireland.

Marie Fratoni/Gets Clients Everywhere

Get Clients Everywhere is a company that provides events, workshops and coaching for entrepreneurs so they create great programs, find the right clients, and make more money. They teach how to create long-term sustainable businesses with predictable income.

Doug Ireland/Freeland Painting

The mission at Freeland Painting is to bring excellence to their clients through home repairs. Painting, roofing and general renovations are not a unique business, but Freeland Painting & Construction intends to be unique within this industry. They believe that their customer’s fulfillment and happiness is the ultimate goal and their only assignment. They believe that only by serving their customers FIRST can they then serve their employees, suppliers and families.

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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.

BUSINESS MATTERS presented by Incentive Solutions

June 9, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

BUSINESS MATTERS presented by Incentive Solutions

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Luke Kreitner, Celeste Simmons, Steve Damerow

Luke Kreitner/Loyaltyworks

Loyaltyworks is a 35 year-old debt-free employee managed award winning technology firm based in Atlanta whose cloud based platform helps companies manage multiple employee and sales loyalty or incentive programs simultaneously. The company has 40 employees and has been awarded Inc 5000 and Best and Brightest Place to Work by National Association of Business Resources.

Getting maximum impact, Loyaltyworks creates and manages full-service incentive, loyalty and reward solutions that maximize the impact of the people and relationships that drive your business results.

Celeste Simmons/Big Social Marketing

Social marketing has changed the way companies do business. Big Social Marketing helps companies create daily content, post it, and then manage the responses.

There are lots of opportunities in social marketing that individuals and businesses should be using to get ahead, and stay ahead. If you want your company to be seen and heard, you have to be social. Social media is an indicator of what people are looking for, and what Google looks for as well. Your social marketing strategy will determine your business success, or its failure.

If you have not done much social media, then you need a social media campaign focused on getting your message or brand recognized. Big Social Marketing can help! They can manage many different social networks for you, and all without frustration. They make a focused plan for you, then make a schedule for updates, and start writing – with your brand as the focus! They create buzz for your brand with social media as the messenger.

About Incentive Solutions:

Steve Damerow, the host of “Business Matters“, is the founder and CEO of Incentive Solutions along with Loyaltyworks. He earned a MBA and Masters in Economics, that has helped him propel the respective incentive firms into the forefront of the loyalty industry.

“Technology making incentive rewards easier.”

Incentive Solutions is a 21-year-old debt-free, employee-managed incentive marketing agency that uses the “cloud” and mobile app’s to manage and communicate sales incentives to in-house employees, distributor/dealer/value added resellers utilizing 3 primary reward vehicles.

1. Group incentive travel and sales meetings

2. World’s largest online rewards mall

3. Choice of 155 retail gift cards or prepaid VISA debit cards

Incentive Solutions is an Inc. 5000 company, voted “Best & Brightest Place to Work Atlanta” two consecutive years, and BBB++ rated.

Bruce Sharp with BB&T and Ray Ramu with Saia, Inc.

June 4, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Bruce Sharp with BB&T and Ray Ramu with Saia, Inc.

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Mike Sammond, Bruce Sharp, ray Ramu, Steven Julian — Mike Sammond, Bruce Sharp, Ray Ramu, Steven Julian

Bruce Sharp/BB&T

BB&T is a fast-growing full-service financial institution that has been existence for over 140 years. The bank reports assets of over $180 billion and is highly rated by the credit agencies. Although the organization is a significant regional company, the approach of its professionals is to lead with advice by meeting regularly with clients, face to face, in order to better understand their needs so solutions might be customized at the local level.

The Mission of BB&T is to make the world a better place by helping clients achieve economic success and financial security, by providing an environment where their associates can learn, grow and be fulfilled in their work, by helping their communities be better places to live, and by generating a safe and sound investment for their shareholders over the long-term. The associates of the bank cannot execute successfully on this mission without a strict adherence to the bank’s core values, with the foundational values of honesty and integrity being integral to the success of the bank since 1872.

Ray Ramu/Saia, Inc.

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), with 2014 revenues of $1.3 billion, offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistic services through their three operating service groups: Saia LTL, Saia Logistics Services, and LinkEx. The company operates 147 terminals in 34 states and is home to the industry-exclusive Customer Service Indicators and Xtreme Guarantee. With headquarters located in Johns Creek, GA, Saia employs 9,000 people nationwide. In addition to its headquarters, Saia’s operations in Georgia include terminals in Athens, Augusta, Ellenwood and Savannah. The company has close to 1000 employees working at the five facilities.

THE DENTISTRY BUSINESS: Dr. Frank Clayton with Clayton Dental

June 3, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

THE DENTISTRY BUSINESS: Dr. Frank Clayton with Clayton Dental

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Dr. Frank Clayton with Clayton Dental discusses the business of being a dentist on “On the Money” with host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank.

Dr. Frank Clayton/Clayton Dental

Clayton Dental is a cosmetic dental office in Suwanee, GA. Outside of clinical dentistry, Dr. Clauyton focuses on the business of dentistry. He has lectured internationally for over ten years and trained sales staffs on selling to dentists. He serves on a dental advisory board and corporate board for Affinity Bank in Atlanta. He graduated from the Terry College of Business at UGA with an International Business BBA. He speaks German and works with German dental companies looking to expand their market in the U.S. He tends to act as a connector among patients who own small businesses as he sees a variety of people and professions.

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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.

Harm Scheffer and Chris Abbey with Reliant Building Solutions, and Geoffrey Sperback with EnVision EES

June 3, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Harm Scheffer and Chris Abbey with Reliant Building Solutions, and Geoffrey Sperback with EnVision EES

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Harm Scheffer, Chris Abbey, Geoffrey Sperback, Nikole Toptas

Harm Scheffer & Chris Abbey/Reliant Building Solutions

Reliant Building Solutions designs and executes engineered repairs for the structural components of buildings. RBS performs: Concrete Repairs and restoration (spalls, cracks, etc.); Barrier Cable repairs; Parking Garage repairs and restoration; Carbon Fiber strengthening; Epoxy crack injection; Steel and Concrete column repairs; Site concrete placement (curbs, gutters, equipment pads); Slab openings for stairs/escalators/elevators; Expansion joint replacement; Stair demolition and slab closures; Joint sealant and leak repairs; Waterproofing; Driveway and walkway repairs (Residential and Commercial).

Geoffrey Sperback/EnVision EES

Through EnVision EES‘s partners and company intel, they develop a strong customized plan for any corporation that is looking for a more leading edge approach. They are the leaders for those manufacturers who partner with them and a solution for those corporations who seek their services.

Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

May 28, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

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Mike Sammond, Candace Williams, Antony Kountouris, Steven Julian

Candace Williams/Hire Dynamics

Hire Dynamics is the #1 staffing agency in Gwinnet and #2 in Atlanta. They believe that staffing is more than filling a position. It can make a difference for their clients’ business strategies and change the lives of the talent they place. Their commitment to putting their people first has helped them become an award-winning loyalty leader, both locally and nationally.

Antony Kountouris/BMarko Structures

BMarko Structures is a shipping container modification company in Atlanta. They convert containers into office buildings, rooftop bars, and even modular classrooms. They are also renting out container office space overlooking the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer stadium near the intersection of I-85 and I-285.

Structuring and Managing Investment Portfolios

May 27, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Structuring and Managing Investment Portfolios

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Bill Leonard, Robert Port, Craig Frankel, Lane Steinberger

On this episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Craig Frankel and Robert Port discuss the issues and challenges in structuring and managing an investment portfolio with their guests Bill Leonard and Lane Steinberger.

Bill Leonard/Taylor English Duma LLP

Bill Leonard, a partner at Taylor English Duma LLP, has over three decades of experience in litigation involving securities and investments, liability of directors, officers, managers, and partners of businesses, shareholder and member rights and fiduciary duties, accountant and auditor liability, law firm liability, and banking law. His experience includes class actions, lawsuits in federal and state courts in many different states, and arbitrations. Mr. Leonard is also a trained mediator and has served as an arbitrator for securities disputes. He conducts internal investigations into potential wrongdoing by officers, directors, and employees of corporations. He has represented officers, directors, accountants, brokers, and other professionals in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Stock Exchange, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and the Department of Justice. He has represented investors, stockbrokers, and brokerage firms in lawsuits and FINRA arbitrations concerning stocks, bonds, and options.

Mr. Leonard has been counsel to parties in litigation involving insurance coverage, restrictive covenants, tax sharing agreements, mergers and acquisitions, computer software, and other business disputes. He has represented shareholders in asserting dissenters’ rights in connection with corporate mergers and asset sales. He has also handled fiduciary litigation in several contexts, such as the representation of employees in litigation against trustees and corporate sponsors of ERISA plans to recover benefits and for breach of fiduciary duty, waste, and conflicting interest transactions.

Mr. Leonard investigated and asserted claims as counsel to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation against directors, officers, and attorneys of failed financial institutions in several states. As counsel to the National Credit Union Administration, he headed the investigation and assertion of claims against directors, officers, and attorneys of two Massachusetts credit unions, including uncovering the largest real estate fraud in United States credit union history.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bill-leonard/1b/68a/916

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-english-duma-llp

Lane Steinberger/Redwood Wealth Management

As chief investment officer, Lane Steinberger brings more than 20 years of experience in the world of finance and investing to Redwood Wealth Management. Lane also comes from a long line of entrepreneurs, including his grandfather and father, who owned a grocery store and furniture business in Statesville, N.C., that was established in the early 1900s

Lane’s path to Redwood started with Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C., advising clients on the foreign currency markets and derivative strategies, his first job after attending North Carolina State University. From there, it was on to international finance studies in Vienna, Austria, and Bangalore, India, as part of the University of South Carolina’s nationally ranked International MBA program.

He joined BellSouth in 2000, where he managed a $5 billion fixed income/bond portfolio for the company’s pension fund while also working as the fund’s asset allocation strategist, managing the asset allocation of the entire pension portfolio.

After BellSouth, Lane finally followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and started Alexander Investment Advisory, which later merged into Redwood.

Today, he holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designations, a distinction shared by few advisors. He intends to be a lifelong student since he is now currently working towards a Doctorate in Business at Georgia State University.

He has also served as a board member and media/communications head of the CFA Society of Atlanta and volunteers on the budget and finance committee for the JF&CS charity.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanesteinberger

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redwood-wealth-management-llc

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodWealthManagement

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 listen to 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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Dr. Benson Karanja with Beulah Heights University and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

May 27, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Dr. Benson Karanja with Beulah Heights University and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

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Dominick Rainey, Dr. Benson Karanja, Victoria Archable, Nikole Toptas

Dr. Benson Karanja/Beulah Heights University

Founded in 1918, Beulah Heights University has become known as one of the nation’s oldest and fastest growing Bible institutions. Located in the beautiful city of Atlanta, GA, Beulah Heights University aims to offer higher education founded in the Protestant Christian tradition. BHU is proud to be acknowledged for its academic pursuits and its dedication to the Christian mission. Beulah Heights University is proud of its heritage as a training institution for students interested in learning ethical leadership for the ministry and the marketplace. Beulah Heights University (BHU) offers students a curriculum that is centered in its core values of Biblical Inerrancy, Integrity, Global Missions, Dedicated Servant-hood, and Diversity suitable for Christian leadership in a host of arenas. Though nestled in the historical Grant Park area of metropolitan Atlanta, BHU extends its reach to the four corners of the earth. BHU nurtures students’ leadership skills by exposing them to international ministry opportunities through mission programs and short-term overseas trips. BHU has structured its leadership curriculum to offer training across the globe, thus making a difference internationally in churches, government entities, and businesses. In addition, the curriculum is tailored to expose students to humanities, sciences, effective communication skills, and other professional studies.

Victoria Archable/CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

Care Patrol of Metro Atlanta assists families in finding safe assisted living, independent living, memory care or in-home care for their loved ones. They review the care and violation history of all the communities they recommend. They tour families to the recommended communities and they provide this service FREE of charge. Their fees are paid by the network of providers they work with.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jeannie Moreira with Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville, Mark Butler with the UGA Small Business Development Center, Dawn Poplawski with PCC Innovative Solutions, and Michael Ehmke with Heritage Golf Links

May 22, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jeannie Moreira with Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville, Mark Butler with the UGA Small Business Development Center, Dawn Poplawski with PCC Innovative Solutions, and Michael Ehmke with Heritage Golf Links

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Mark Butler, Dawn Poplawski, Jeannie Moreira, Michael Ehmke, Mike Sammond

Jeannie Moreira/Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville

Mosquito Squad, known as The Squad”, was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises in the country and the only outdoor pest control organization to make the list. With more than 160 franchise locations nationwide, Mosquito Squad specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and adult ticks and fleas from outdoor living spaces, allowing individuals to enjoy their yards, outdoor living spaces, special events and green spaces.

Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville is locally owned and operated by Jeannie Moreira. Focused on delighting customers, by protecting families and pets from the nuisance and danger of mosquitoes by focusing on the areas of your property where mosquitoes are most likely to feed and harbor. Once applied, Mosquito Squad provides even greater protection as mosquitoes attempt to feed off your greenery, as the residue from the treatment will knock them down as well.

Mark Butler/UGA Small Business Development Center

The mission of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting, continuing education, and access to research for its clients. One-on-one consulting services are provided at no cost to the small business owner.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

PCC Innovative Solutions believes in taking a personal approach by getting to know their clients and a full knowledge of their business to develop the right course of action based on their needs. Their goal is to assist with all your credit and collection needs. They are here to find solutions that will protect your assets and teach you how to manage your accounts receivables.

Michael Ehmke/Heritage Golf Links

Heritage Golf Links is the premier semi-private golf club in the metro Atlanta area. Located in Tucker, Heritage features 27-holes surrounding a 20-acre lake with no encroaching development that provides stunning vistas over our rolling terrain. Complementing their course is an all-grass driving range replete with simulated greens and bunkers. In addition to golfing options, Heritage Golf Links features a full service bar & grill open to the public for lunch and dinner. They look forward to hosting you!