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Eric Hansotia with AGCO and Todd Gerry with Tradebank of Atlanta

September 17, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Eric Hansotia with AGCO and Todd Gerry with Tradebank of Atlanta

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Mike Sammond, Eric Hansotia, Todd Gerry, Steven Julian

Eric Hansotia/AGCO

AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands (Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson and Valtra) and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion.

Todd Gerry/Tradebank of Atlanta

Tradebank of Atlanta is a trade/barter organization representing thousands of business owners who trade/barter their products and services to acquire the things they need without having to spend cash. Tradebank has offices throughout North America providing its clients with new avenues to market their business as well as a wealth of spending opportunities that can either reduce their cash expenses or enhance their personal lifestyles.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Importance of Business Plans

September 17, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Importance of Business Plans

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“The Importance of Having A Business Plan”

This episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” covers why every business should have a business plan. Among the many reasons are client perception, understanding the target market, properly creating financial projections, business feasibility, applying for SBA and other types of loans, securing investors, and planning for successful and attainable growth.

Vlad Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is a Gwinnett County, GA based company that provides business plan creation and review, online and offline marketing, marketing plan creation and review, ongoing marketing services, accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, operations and business consulting. The staff of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp has over 100 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the Company, Vlad Rusz, has launched and managed four successful businesses that range in age from 17 months to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $175,000 to over $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. The company takes it even one step farther to make sure that the client understands how to effectively present these documents, whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors. Sterling Rose Consulting also provides full loan SBA packages, Immigration Visa Business Plans, Commercial Lending Business Plans, Commercial Space, Growth, Not-For-Profit and Venture Capital/Investment Ready Plans.In addition, Sterling Rose Consulting Corp also provides Zoho Customization, Design and Implementation, Custom CRM solutions, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Accounting Services.

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.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: James Barber with Training of Champions

September 9, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

BUSINESS NETWORKING: James Barber with Training of Champions

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank interviews networking guru James Barber of Training of Champions.

James Barber/Training of Champions

Training of Champions offers training classes, motivational speaking and keynote speaking for companies of all sizes. They can train on various topics such as traits of champion networkers, effective communication, customer service and a plethora of business dynamics.

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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.

Decatur Book Festival

September 5, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Decatur Book Festival

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading edge Boomers and Seniors about issues involving care-giving and aging. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. Each week we will also Salute an incredible Senior.

Senior Salute Radio is presented by The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier.

Today’s Guests:

Philip Rafshoon/AJC Decatur Book Festival

Philip Rafshoon is Program Director for the AJC DBF. He manages the team that curates featured authors and events at the festival. With a BS in Management from Ga. Tech, he spent ten years in corporate sales. He then opened and operated Atlanta’s Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse, a venue for a diverse array of literary events and an unofficial LGBT community center. Philip has been involved in a broad range of community organizations including the advisory committee of the American Booksellers Association.

Daphne Reiley/Author

Daphne Reiley is the founder of Ripples of Grace, a consulting practice meeting communities of faith in their mission to include the isolated. Daphne has found that isolation takes many forms and that communities of faith, in particular, should be but are often not very good at meeting the needs of isolated individuals and families.

Ripples of Grace provides education to organizations desiring to better address ways of reaching out to isolated populations. Daphne offers workshops to professional organizations as well as communities of faith. She also facilitates retreats for pastors, congregational leaders, and groups of individuals.

Along with her favorite co-author Joseph LaGuardia, she is working on a companion book to their previously published “A Tapestry of Love, the Spirituality of Caregiving”. The work in progress – “Taking It to Heart” – is a book aimed at those receiving long-term care.

Yoshi Domoto of Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest, Bill Strang of TOTO USA and Aiyana Mathews of Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

September 2, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Yoshi Domoto of Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest, Bill Strang of TOTO USA and Aiyana Mathews of Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

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Dom Rainey, Aiyana Mathews, Bill Strang, Yoshi Domoto

Yoshi Domoto/Japan-America Society of Georgia and JapanFest

JapanFest Weekend, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 19-20, 2015 at the Gwinnett Convention Center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

The Japan-America Society (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the State of Georgia. They work with other international organizations and institutions to build appreciation of international culture and commerce in Georgia.

Bill Strang/TOTO USA

In 1989, in response to the state’s dramatic drought conditions and the growing need for water conservation, TOTO USA was established in California. With the TOTO Global Group’s reputation for manufacturing high efficiency toilets in Japan, TOTO quickly became the favorite of both U.S. water conservation experts and consumers as its toilets reduced water consumption while providing effective flushing performance. More than 25 years later, TOTO USA is a leader in the North American residential and commercial bathroom products market, offering a full line of plumbing fixtures, fittings, and accessories that are designed to create an enjoyable bathroom experience.

TOTO’s premium plumbing products are often the first choice of architects, designers, engineers, developers and others who seek the highest quality products for their projects, both residential and commercial. TOTO products can be found in many of the world’s most prestigious homes, condominiums, hotels, resorts, airports, stadiums, restaurants, office buildings and other structures whose standards demand the highest levels of performance design and aesthetics.

Today, TOTO is recognized as one of the world’s largest plumbing products manufacturers and is globally recognized as a leader in research and development, engineering, sustainability, and performance design for the bathroom. TOTO is committed to innovating products that benefit people, protect the planet and conserve water. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers work to achieve this seamless integration of performance and innovation. We’ve captured the breadth of our efforts in three simple words that will lead you to a wealth of TOTO data and innovation information: People, Planet, Water

Aiyana Mathews/Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge

Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge offers a different kind of travel experience. They are a team of trusted travel advisors who specialize in personalized experiences based on their own extensive knowledge, experience, global contacts and an understanding of the modern traveler’s needs.

Whether it’s wine tasting in Argentina, pitching a tent in the desert at Burning Man, or dancing the night away in Ibiza, Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s travel experts can help create memorable experiences. They have excellent personal relationships with festival organizers, the best hotels, and local tour operators around the world. Gardner-Mathews Travel Concierge’s team regularly participates in these events and visits each property to ensure that they advise their clients appropriately. Exceptional service is their hallmark.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer with Insperity, Dave Wilkins with Maid Right of Duluth, and Sean George with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

August 28, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer with Insperity, Dave Wilkins with Maid Right of Duluth, and Sean George with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Sean George, Kevin Ford, Stephanie Moyer, Dave Wilkins, Mike Sammond

Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer/Insperity

More than 28 years ago, Insperity CEO Paul Sarvadi envisioned making business owners’ lives easier by taking HR and administrative burdens off their plates. So he decided to start a company with little more than 600 square feet of space and one telephone. Since then, Insperity has grown into a $2.3 billion debt-free company with 57 offices nationwide as a result of helping clients reach their goals.

Their business model is simple. They’re dedicated to helping businesses succeed by taking care of the things that could be distracting you from the bigger picture. They do this by helping you control expenses, minimize risk exposure, and maximize your opportunities for revenue generation. Through their flagship HR service, Insperity Workforce Optimization, they help you tackle healthcare reform. They also provide everything you need to grow your business, from large company benefits to payroll processing, while managing employer liability and compliance issues.

David 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 is proud to be a certified Trust Dale company

Sean George/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce 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.

Dennis McCormick of Tucket Footwear and Beth Marien of Woodward North

August 27, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Dennis McCormick of Tucket Footwear and Beth Marien of Woodward North

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Steven Julian, Beth Marien, Dennis McCormick, Mike Sammond

Dennis McCormick/Tucket Footwear

Tucket Footwear is a classic loafer boat shoe company that designs footwear that can get wet and look good at the same time. They can go from boat to beach to bar to campus to the office or restaurant. They are Made In USA right in Georgia. Locally owned and locally built.

Beth Marien/Woodward North

Woodward North is a satellite campus of Woodward Academy. Located on 33 acres in Johns Creek, Woodward North offers a warm, nurturing environment where every student finds his or her own unique strength and talent. At Woodward North, their focus is on innovative practices in the classroom with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. With a student-teacher ratio average of only 10:1, students receive wise guidance at every step, discover their greatest strengths, and build life-shaping qualities of good character.

In addition to their rigorous academic program for mainstream students, they also offer an acclaimed Transition Program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities in fourth through sixth grades.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND SALES: Phillip Saxton with Small Business Samaritans

August 26, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

SOCIAL MEDIA AND SALES: Phillip Saxton with Small Business Samaritans

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank interviews Phillip Saxton of Small Business Samaritans about the role of social media in today’s sales efforts.

Phillip Saxton/Small Business Samaritans

Small Business Samaritans cares about the individuals who have the dream and courage to start a business. These dreams are important, not just to them and their families, but to their customers and the community where they operate.

We are living in challenging economic times where much of the future of the United States depends upon job creation. Our top concerns as a nation lie with economic recovery, job creation, and setting up & operating successful businesses. It is highly doubtful that many new jobs are going to be created by big business, global business, governments, inventions or new investments. During the last 15 years, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses generated over 64% of new jobs. Currently, 70% of job growth is generated by small businesses, which is expected to continue, if not increase, in the next four years.

Small businesses have been severely affected by economic, global and political forces completely out of their control. The current recession was caused by poor political decisions, poor leadership from large financial organizations, a liquidity shortfall in the banking system caused by the overvaluation of assets, poor leadership from large corporations, and greed.

The concept of SBS was born out of the idea that small businesses and entrepreneurs needed to do things differently in order to insulate them from these economic and political forces. Our communities depend upon doing things differently. The goal is to operate a business that is less subjected to outside forces.

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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.

The “End of Life” Stage of Estate Planning

August 26, 2015 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

The "End of Life" Stage of Estate Planning

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Adam Gaslowitz, Nikola Djuric, Brandy wright, Craig Frankel — Adam Gaslowitz, Nick Djuric, Brandy Wright, Craig Frankel

On this episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Craig Frankel and Adam Gaslowitz discuss how to anticipate and avoid issues at the “end of life” stage of estate planning with their guests Brandy Wright and Nick Djuric.

Brandy Wright/Cambridge Wealth Counsel

Brandy Wright, MBA, CDFA™, CFP® is a Wealth Manager with Cambridge Wealth Counsel. She specializes in working with senior executives and successful retirees. Having extensive experience designing and implementing complex financial plans for Fortune 500 executives and Executive Retirees, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Brandy joined Cambridge Wealth Counsel in 2010 and works primarily in the Atlanta-Northside office.

Brandy holds a Masters in Business Administration in Personal Financial Planning from Georgia State (1999) and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and a Certified Financial Planner™ professional. She also holds a BA in Finance with a minor in Risk Management from Georgia Southern University (1997). She is a corporate member of NAPFA.

Prior to joining Cambridge Wealth Counsel, she worked for The AYCO Company, L.P., a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, for seven years holding various positions as an analyst, financial planner and eventually as Vice President (2003-2010). Brandy also spent several years as a Trust Officer with SunTrust Bank in their Fortune 500 executive pension group (1997-1999).

Brandy lives in Buckhead, Georgia with her baby girl, Blakely, and two Shih-tzu’s, Bentley and Barnsley. She is a Kappa Delta alumna and is a home liaison for the annual Tour of Kitchens event with the Junior League of Buckhead. While not working, she enjoys movies, music, social and charitable events, Holiday fun, UGA football, any chance to get to the beach, spending time with friends and family and trying to keep up with a very happy and active Blakely!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandykwrightcdfacfp

Nick Djuric/Sutherland

Nick Djuric advises clients on estate planning—including the preparation of wills and trust instruments and tax and succession planning for closely held businesses. A member of Sutherland’s Tax Practice Group, Nick practices primarily in estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax; wills, trusts, and administration of estates; tax controversies; fiduciary litigation; and private foundations. In particular, he works closely with private family offices and their professional advisors on multigenerational estate planning. As chair of the Legislation Committee of the State Bar of Georgia Fiduciary Law Section, Nick has been active for many years in the reform of Georgia’s law of trusts and estates.

Nick served as an adjunct professor of law at John Marshall Law School and Georgia State University College of Law, introducing future attorneys to wills, trusts, estates and federal gift and estate taxation. Prior to joining Sutherland, Nick was a law clerk for the Honorable Gerald Bard Tjoflat, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutherland-asbill-&-brennan-llp

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.