Garrett Ervin, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

Gregg Mooney with Leadership Max, Preeti Maini with Deloitte Consulting and John Gallagher with The Promo Shop

October 14, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Gregg Mooney with Leadership Max, Preeti Maini with Deloitte Consulting and John Gallagher with The Promo Shop

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Gregg Mooney/Leadership Max

Leadership Max provides Individual Executive and Group Leadership Coaching, Speaking, Training, Workshops, Seminars, Mastermind Groups, Leadership Assessments, Team Assessments, Team Building/Training, and Performance Enhancement. Founder and President Gregg Mooney is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. He has served as Vice President of two national engineering firms over the past 20 years, and has extensive leadership experience at all levels.

Preeti Maini/Deloitte Consulting

Preeti is a manager in the Deloitte Consulting – SAP practice, where she handles a wide variety of information management projects on behalf of her clients, primarily leveraging SAP systems. She has strong techno-functional and leadership skills across business processes, SAP components and project management responsibilities within the Consumer Products industry. Preeti also brings a wealth of experience in planning, architecting, designing, developing, and implementing complex business intelligence and data warehousing solutions.

John Gallagher/The Promo Shop

The Promo Shop is a promotional marketing firm providing customized apparel, promotional items, company stores and incentive programs that increase the market share of a business’ products & services.

Their Mission is to provide top-of-mind brand awareness through: Creative Promotional Marketing Programs; Custom Branded Product Creation; Promotional Products; Customized Apparel & Awards; Company Stores; Incentive & Safety Programs; Trade Show Booth Displays & Graphics; Fulfillment; and Client Satisfaction.

Since 1997, they have worked very closely with businesses (both large and small) to develop marketing strategies on how best to present their brand and logo for highest appeal to their target customer.

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MAKING SENSE OF GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Keith Nabb of Affordable Medicare Solutions

October 14, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

MAKING SENSE OF GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Keith Nabb of Affordable Medicare Solutions

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Confused about group and individual health insurance, plus all the new Medicare laws, and how it affects your business? On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank sorts it all out with Keith Nabb of Affordable Medicare Solutions.

Keith Nabb/Affordable Medicare Solutions

Affordable Medicare Solutions is not your average health plan agency. It is a welcome center for ideas- a center for education- and a center for creative solutions. They are the helping hand that guides you through the situations that seem impossible to overcome. They are the tools you need to fix your health and Medicare plan predicaments. They are the answers that no one else will give you when you have a lot of questions. But more than that, Affordable Medicare Solutions is the education you need to be confident in your health plan decision.

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.

Keith Daniel of Paran Homes and Rich Bartolotta of Schooley Mitchell

October 8, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Keith Daniel of Paran Homes and Rich Bartolotta of Schooley Mitchell

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Mike Sammond, Keith Daniel, Rich Bartolotta, Steven Julian

Keith Daniel/Paran Homes

Paran Homes is a new home builder, building quality homes throughout the Southeast in cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga and Raleigh.

Rich Bartolotta/Schooley Mitchell

Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent telecom and merchant services consulting company in North America with offices from coast to coast. They deliver telecommunications and merchant services expertise to companies large and small from all industries, offering a broad range of services that include analysis of existing and future needs, assessment of best alternatives, and implementation of cost-effective solutions. The company is fully independent of all providers, ensuring recommendations are based exclusively on your needs.

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Brian Peart of Commercial Capital and Dawn Poplawski of PCC Innovative Solutions

October 7, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Brian Peart of Commercial Capital and Dawn Poplawski of PCC Innovative Solutions

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Brian Peart/Commercial Capital

Commercial Capital is a nationwide direct private money lender and provider of business loans, SBA loans, commercial investor loans and more. Their niche is getting loans approved that have been denied by banks or traditional lending sources for one reason or another. 100% of their closed loans were once denied by other banks or lenders and Commercial Capital got them done – usually at the same rate as they were getting at the bank that denied them. They do not charge to review any scenario and get approval in writing within 48 hours. They are the ONLY no risk option in commercial lending. They are a 20 year old company and have been doing commercial loans since 2000. Call Brian Peart directly at 770-908-1672.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

PCC Innovative Solutions is a debt collections agency that supports all types of businesses dealing with commercial and consumer receivables. They don’t just collect on slow paying customers, their focus is in educating businesses on how to reduce bad debt and increase cash flow. Through free consultations and training workshops, businesses will learn what steps should be taken in order to protect their sales or revenue from becoming a collection issue.

Collection methods and training are all based on the Federal Debt Collections Practices Act (FTC) and Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) Title 7. In addition to education, PCCIS offers AR outsourcing, mediation and various litigation practices involving collections. If you are having any troubles collecting money, then check them out at www.pccis.com for more information and follow on LinkedIN at https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dawn-poplawski/30/292/38.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise

October 1, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise

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“The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise”

During this episode, Strategic Insights Radio delves into the pros and cons of owning a franchise with Dave Wilkins of Maid Right of Duluth.

Dave Wilkins/Maid Right of Duluth

Maid Right of Duluth is a different type of home cleaning service. One big difference is that the Maid Right of Duluth cleaners are not hourly workers – they are the business owners. Take comfort in knowing the same reliable and trustworthy cleaning crew will clean on each visit. At Maid Right of Duluth, they customize a house cleaning plan to fit their clients’ unique needs and busy lifestyle. Personal attention to detail, a thorough cleaning regimen and a commercially tested process translates into superior maid services for your home. Maid Right of Duluth’s advantages include their exclusive disinfecting EnviroShield® treatment on each visit, strong communication with your Maid Right of Duluth cleaner through their log book and survey program, and the strongest guarantee in the home cleaning industry. Maid Right of Duluth is proud to be a certified Trust Dale company.

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.

MARKETING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: Jonathan Holmes with Mighty 8th Media

September 30, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

MARKETING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: Jonathan Holmes with Mighty 8th Media

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank interviews Jonathan Holmes of Mighty 8th Media about marketing your small business.

Jonathan Holmes/Mighty 8th Media

Mighty 8th Media is beginning its 10th year as a full-service marketing, communications and interactive agency with the credentials, creativity and a desire to help organizations build a strong brand and grow their company through effective communications strategies. They view each client uniquely and offer marketing solutions that emphasize both traditional and interactive marketing techniques that are targeted to their unique needs. Their team of professionals sets ambitious goals, plans strategies that defy limits and creates results-oriented campaigns that leave lasting impressions.

The firm’s name was inspired by the 8th Air Force, the largest force of its kind during WWII. Like Mighty 8th, they were formed here in our home state of Georgia, delivered great results and even extended their wings into Europe.

Located north of Atlanta, Mighty 8th Media was founded in 2005 by partners Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood. At the core of Mighty 8th Media is their dedication to an old-fashioned approach to customer service. They believe in the days when business relationships were often friendships in which the vendor could guide the customer through the decision-making process by fully understanding their needs, desires and financial parameters. By infusing creativity and a diverse mix of media and technology, Mighty 8th is skilled at breathing new life into old concepts.

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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.

Holly Willis and Lori Haigwood with USA Payroll and Michelle Hanchey and Netania Walker with Toastmasters International

September 24, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Holly Willis and Lori Haigwood with USA Payroll and Michelle Hanchey and Netania Walker with Toastmasters International

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Mike Sammond, Holly Willis, Lori Haigwood, Michelle Hanchey, Netania Walker, Steven Julian

Holly Willis & Lori Haigwood/USA Payroll

USA Payroll is dedicated to providing quality products and services beyond what you would expect from a payroll service company. They design every program to meet their clients’ demands. Their powerful and flexible payroll system gives you complete control of all your company information while eliminating the burden of payroll preparation in house.

Michelle Hanchey & Netania Walker/Toastmasters International

Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters International provides an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 85 years and offers a proven and enjoyable way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

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Chris Arrendale of Inbox Pros and Andy Green with Kennesaw State University

September 23, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Chris Arrendale of Inbox Pros and Andy Green with Kennesaw State University

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Chris Arrendale/Inbox Pros

Inbox Pros is your partner in Email Deliverability. To this effort, they assist in evaluating mailing infrastructure set up, authentication, sender reputation, bounce and complaints management, list quality and permissions, domestic and international compliance, message content and delivery tracking. They also provide ISP remediation and outreach, domain specific volume and policy guidelines, and industry updates. Services include:

Deliverability Audits – This deliverability audit suits any client of any provider and will include a comprehensive report on the state of the ESP.
24/7 Monitoring & Alerting – Their monitoring alerts keep an eye on your email deliverability 24/7. These alerts monitor IP/domain blacklists, as well as IP/domain reputation.
Reporting & Analysis – They work with you to design custom reports for better overall email deliverability analysis.
Reputation Building – From IP warming plans to helping establish or rebuild your reputation, they are focused on achieving solid email deliverability.
IP & Domain Authentication – Making sure that you have the proper IP/domain authentication set up is a valuable piece to getting emails delivered.
Whitelisting Assistance – They look at your program and provide feedback on how to get white-listed with those ISPs and domains that accept white-listing.
Bounce Code Reasoning & Assistance – They analyze your bounces, determine the cause, and provide assistance on either suppression or getting those emails delivered.
Block Removal Assistance – ISP blocks can be difficult, but their consultants have expertise in working to get these blocks removed.

Andy Green/Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive university recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit, global engagement and sense of community. As Georgia’s third-largest university and one of the fifty largest public universities in the country, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including an increasing number of doctoral programs. Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, national and global level.

Kennesaw State University offers the only undergraduate degree in Information Security and Assurance in the state of Georgia.

The Marketing of NAPA and NAPA AutoCare Centers

September 22, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

The Marketing of NAPA and NAPA AutoCare Centers

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Gwinnett Business Radio - September 22, 2015 — Mike Sammond, Ron Givens, Scott Holton, Brian Gardner, Zachary Bennett

Brian Gardner/NAPA

NAPA Autoparts has been a trusted part of the American automobile industry for more than 90 years providing corporate, independent, and home auto mechanics with quality parts for their vehicles. NAPA’s commitment to quality has earned them a respected leadership position in the industry.

Wanting to venture further into the auto repair side of the industry, NAPA joined together with the top automotive repair centers to bring you NAPA AutoCare. Now you have top, local certified mechanics, quality, reliability, and efficiency standards backed by the national power of NAPA. Just look for the NAPA AutoCare logo.

NAPA AutoCare Centers. The parts you trust are now the shops you rely on.

Ron Givens/GK Tire & Automotive, a NAPA AutoCare Center

Established in the early 1980s, GK Tire is owned and operated by Tom and Ron Givens. Their motto has always been “if it’s not right, we’ll make it right”. Their capabilities include diesel diagnostics and repair, electrical diagnostics and repair, as well as all gasoline engine diagnostics and repairs. Their technicians are all ASE certified. They are an authorized Michelin tire dealer but they also inventory tires from manufacturers such as Michelin, Bridgestone, Uniroyal, Goodyear, Firestone, Falken, Nexen, Dunlop, Kelly Springfield and others.

Scott Holton/Aero Automotive, a NAPA AutoCare Center

Aero Automotive has been in business for over 10 years and they’ve been proud to be a NAPA AutoCare Center since 2009. While they appreciate the recognition from NAPA, their real motivation for joining the family of NAPA AutoCare Centers was the additional benefits that it enables them to provide to their customers.

They are professionals and their work reflects that. They pride themselves on doing the best job possible. That starts with understanding the complexities of today’s automobiles, how to maintain them so you get the most out of them, and a systematic approach to repairing them when mechanical failures do occur.

Zachary Bennett/Reformation Productions

Reformation Productions is a full-service marketing agency offering marketing consultation and creative production services. The agency leads businesses through the proven marketing process used by Fortune 500 companies so that they can compete both efficiently and effectively on the marketplace.

Services include: Brand Identification & Development, Customer Targeting, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Messaging, Campaign Concepting, Web and Graphic Design, Photography & Video Production, Voiceovers & Radio, Social Media, Print Advertising & Collateral, Media Buying, Business Coaching, Public Relations and SEO.