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Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group, and Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors

December 3, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group, and Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors

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Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group, and Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors (ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 64)

In this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott interviews Yuquan Holloway from Holloway Consulting Group and Lee Heisman from Exit Stage Left Advisors. Yuquan shares her journey from corporate America to becoming an “accidental entrepreneur,” providing insights into how she helps large corporations solve complex challenges through project management and training. Lee discusses his path from physical therapy to entrepreneurship and the importance of professional guidance in business sales. Both guests emphasize the significance of pipeline maintenance and adaptability in entrepreneurship.

Bill concludes the show with ideas on strategies to unlock hidden profit in businesses.

This episode offers valuable lessons for business owners looking to thrive and optimize their operations.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is sponsored and presented by Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, and the show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Yuquan Holloway, Holloway Consulting Group

Yuquan Holloway is a leader in the fields of business and IT. She is the Principal Consultant of Holloway Consulting Group, a consulting practice that focuses on helping corporate teams deliver IT and transformation projects, resolve systemic process issues, and train and coach associates on project management and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Yuquan graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and holds an MBA from Georgia State University. With over 20 years of experience in leading large cross-functional initiatives, Yuquan has a track record of driving successful change.

Through her work, she strives to demystify project management, create a culture of standard work and repeatable processes, stabilize and simplify core applications, and reduce critical incidents.

Holloway Consulting Group

Corporate technology teams are Holloway Consulting’s specialty; they assist clients in goal-setting, plan-making, and problem-solving.

With well over 20 years of experience leading projects and programs for Fortune 100 organizations, they are passionate about helping businesses achieve their strategic goals.

Their team of experts leverages proven methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Re-engineering to assess challenges and provide sound solutions and improvements.

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Lee Heisman, Exit Stage Left Advisors

Lee Heisman is a nationally recognized M&A negotiator and a serial entrepreneur. Lee has advised and negotiated on more than 1 billion dollars of deal value as well as personally built and sold four businesses, all in different verticals. Lee’s multi-disciplinary background allows him a unique perspective to build and construct deals at maximum enterprise value for other business owners.

Lee has a Masters Degree from Rutgers University, is a founding board member of the KSU Entrepreneurship Program, and has a nationally syndicated TV show, The Roadmap.

Lee is an avid health and wellness enthusiast.

Exit Stage Left Advisors

Exit Stage Left Advisors is a premier exit consulting firm dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized business owners in selling their companies. The team, composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully exited multiple ventures, understands the challenges and complexities involved in the sale process. With a proven track record of selling over five businesses, they leverage their expertise to guide entrepreneurs, alleviate their concerns, and enhance the value of their businesses through strategic representation.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to ProfitSense
01:11 Meet Yuquan Holloway: From Corporate to Entrepreneur
04:46 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship
06:54 Future Plans and Strategies for 2025
10:36 Working In vs. On the Business
13:42 Project Management Challenges and Solutions
17:22 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
18:49 Introduction to Lee Heisman
31:55 Embracing the Struggle for Growth
32:19 The Importance of Humility and Learning
33:18 Balancing EQ and IQ in Business
34:08 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward
35:29 Maintaining Relationships in Business
36:39 The Art of Saying No Gracefully
38:33 The Value of Professional Representation
42:05 Understanding Business Valuation and Sales
53:46 Unlocking Hidden Profit in Your Business

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott dives into the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and business owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession.

Follow this link to find the show archive.

The show is presented by The Profitability Coach. The Profitability Coach helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion, and financially prepare to exit their business.

Bill McDermott is the Founder and CEO of The Profitability Coach. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as a board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center, Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity, and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University, and he and his wife, Martha, have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling, and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Instagram and follow The Profitability Coach on LinkedIn.

Jill Heineck, Heineck & Company, and Brandi Rhodes, Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates

December 3, 2024 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Jill Heineck, Heineck & Company, and Brandi Rhodes, Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates

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Jill Heineck, Heineck & Company, and Brandi Rhodes, Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates (Family Business Radio, Episode 59)

In this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen explores the journeys and insights of two dynamic guests. First, Jill Heineck from Heineck & Company shares her extensive experience in the real estate industry, focusing on relocation services for high-profile clients and adaptations post-COVID. Jill highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging relocation benefits for both employees and employers. She also underscores the value of setting boundaries in business. Then, Brandi Rhodes, owner of Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates, discusses her transition from professional figure skating and professional wrestling to running her own wellness studio. She shares anecdotes about the physical and mental benefits of yoga and Pilates and offers advice on navigating entrepreneurship and maintaining balance.

Anthony concludes the show with a thoughtful reflection on meaningful advice received from mentors, underscoring the value of emotional intelligence and flexibility in personal and professional life.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®.

Jill Heineck, Heineck & Company

With 25 years in Atlanta real estate, Ms. Heineck is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE™) specializing in the sale of real property in family law cases. Ms. Heineck received her certification as a Divorce Real Estate Expert from the Ilumni Institute. Ms. Heineck offers her objective and neutral expert opinion in low- and high-conflict divorce matters involving real property.

Her extensive experience works seamlessly across all of her disciplines, including corporate relocation, sports and entertainment, and divorce listings. Working with Atlanta area sellers, Ms. Heineck is known for her in-depth discovery with each client in order to deliver at a high level, whether it be selling a condo, bungalow or multimillion-dollar estate. Working with Atlanta area buyers, Ms. Heineck seeks first to understand lifestyle requirements in order to craft strategic and winning offers.

Her relationship-based philosophy, deep understanding of the local market, and comprehensive knowledge of real estate and its nuances combined with her steadfast dedication to providing the necessary tools to make educated and informed decisions has created a strong and lasting network of loyal clients and trusted advisors.

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Brandi Rhodes

Brandi Rhodes is an RYT 200-hour yoga teacher and a certified mat and reformer pilates instructor. Most people know her from her time as a professional wrestler and announcer in WWE and AEW. A lifelong athlete, Brandi began figure skating at the age of 4 and enjoyed a successful 17-year competitive career.

She then moved on to a demanding 10-year career in the professional wrestling industry. She’s the wife of The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes and the daughter-in-law of the late WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.

Brandi has taken everything she’s learned from a lifetime of sports, fitness and performance to create a place that caters to people in all stages of their fitness journeys. From beginners to seasoned athletes, she looks to work with anyone with a slight curiosity to a burning passion for yoga and/or pilates and aims to help them meet and surpass their personal wellness goals.

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Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates

Naked Mind Yoga + Pilates is a studio in Roswell offering all types of yoga, both heated and non-heated, and reformer Pilates under one roof and one membership. Naked Mind also offers childcare, something that no other studio in the area offers. Naked Mind has won 3 awards since its opening less than a year ago and continues to climb in popularity.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to Family Business Radio
00:37 Jill Heineck’s Journey in Real Estate
02:54 Challenges and Trends in Relocation
03:58 Advice for Business Owners and Employees
08:59 Memorable Relocation Cases
14:25 Brandi Rhodes’ Yoga and Pilates Journey
21:33 Unexpected Membership Delight
22:17 Challenges of Figure Skating and Wrestling
24:04 Building a Yoga and Pilates Studio
25:35 Debunking Yoga Stereotypes
28:41 The Benefits of Yoga and Pilates
31:27 From Figure Skating to Wrestling
35:13 Advice for the Younger Generation
40:15 Closing Remarks and Anthony’s Commentary

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Family Business Radio is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services are offered through OSAIC, member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned, and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of OSAIC. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090, ext. 5075, or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY, in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA, home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance, Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of Family Business Radio can be found by following this link.

The Fundamental Breakdown Between Sales and Marketing, with Sean Shannon, Strategic Growth Design

December 2, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The Fundamental Breakdown Between Sales and Marketing, with Sean Shannon, Strategic Growth Design

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The Fundamental Breakdown Between Sales and Marketing, with Sean Shannon, Strategic Growth Design (One Minute Interview, Episode 128)

Sean Shannon: The fundamental breakdown between sales and marketing, as I have seen it in my time, is an understanding of the ideal customer profile.

In other words, marketing oftentimes is providing leads to the sales team that are of no use to them because marketing doesn’t understand what the sales ideal client profile is. And sales is guilty in that because they have not fed to marketing what that looks like. Peter Drucker’s famous for saying that the vast majority of businesses have no idea what their customers are buying.

They know what they’re selling to them, but they don’t know why the customers are buying it and for what use. And so I like to approach my, my, when I start to talk about value proposition with sales and marketing teams, I like to talk about the idea that we don’t necessarily buy products and services as much as we hire them to do jobs for us in our lives.

And if we can untangle what that job is, that whatever product or service we’re selling is that the customer’s hiring it to do for them in their business, we’re going to end up with an alignment between sales and marketing of both understand what that job is.

Listen to Sean’s full ProfitSense with Bill McDermott interview here.

Sean Shannon, Strategic Growth Design

Sean Shannon is the President of Strategic Growth Design.

Strategic Growth Design helps small and medium-sized businesses and start-ups chart a path to sustainable growth through thoughtful strategy and disciplined processes. Sales is the engine that drives growth, and yet little thought is given to the infrastructure that’s necessary to create repeatable success.

SGD offers business owners and CEOs the opportunity to engage on a project basis or as fractional sales leadership, all driven by the needs of the organization. Some simply need the processes; others need the leadership only years of experience can bring on an interim basis. The pros at Strategic Growth Design are ready to roll their sleeves up and get to work driving revenue north and mental anguish south.

Website | LinkedIn

The “One Minute Interview” series is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

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Alejandra Torchia, #IAmRemarkable, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 823)

In a live interview from GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit, host John Ray speaks with Alejandra Torchia, a Gold Facilitator for the #IAmRemarkable initiative. Alejandra shares insights about the program, which began with Google in 2016 and aims to help underrepresented groups recognize and vocalize their achievements. She discusses her onsite workshop she conducted at the Summit with women from The Drake House, a transitional housing nonprofit, and explains the impactful nature of the program. Alejandra also provides information on how organizations can bring #IAmRemarkable workshops to their workplaces and the process of becoming a facilitator. This episode highlights the significance of self-recognition and mutual support in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Alejandra Torchia, Gold Facilitator for #IAmRemarkable

To enable underrepresented groups to celebrate their accomplishments and get past the difficulty of self-promotion, Anna Vainer and Anna Zapesochini launched the global movement #IamRemarkable in 2016. It began as a Google workshop and has developed into a 90-minute program run by Vainer’s nonprofit organization, Rmrkblty. As of December 2023, it had reached over 550,000 participants in 180 countries, with more than 3,000 facilitators. The initiative continues to inspire individuals worldwide to embrace their worth and speak openly about their accomplishments.

Connect with Alejandra: LinkedIn

Connect with #IAmRemarkable: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit
00:41 Introducing Alejandra Torchia and Her Remarkable Work
01:34 The Impact and Growth of the #IAmRemarkable Initiative
03:07 Behind the Scenes: Workshop with the Drake House
04:16 The Power of Self-Recognition and Community Support
08:05 How to Bring #IAmRemarkable to Your Organization
09:10 Connecting with Alejandra Torchia

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The mission of BOLD—Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development—is to connect businesswomen to build outstanding networks and spheres of influence, to collaborate with each other and with partner organizations to develop their businesses, and to celebrate and recognize the women of North Fulton.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 800 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.

John Ray, Business RadioX - North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors — **John Ray, Business RadioX – North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors**

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 822)

In this live remote interview, host John Ray speaks with Lynne Segall, an associate professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Lynne discusses the importance of asking the right questions in both professional and personal contexts. She elaborates on how questions can drive problem-solving and effective communication. Lynne shares insights from her keynote on the structured approach to problem solving she teaches her MBA students, highlighting the different types of questions and their strategic use. The conversation also touches on the specific challenges women face in asking questions and how to overcome them.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School

Lynne Segall is an Associate Professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in the Practice of Organization & Management. Lynne also serves as Associate Dean, Management Practice Initiatives.

Lynne joined Goizueta after spending 15 years with Accenture, where she served as Director of Talent and Organization Offering Development. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from Goizueta in 1999.

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Emory University’s Goizueta Business School

The goal of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School is to make a positive impact on society by developing future leaders through their suite of undergraduate, MBA, and PhD degree programs and their tailored non-degree courses, and by creating and disseminating impactful knowledge and insights.

Business is a vehicle capable of delivering meaningful, lasting impact to society. Embracing this view unlocks their collective ability to innovate in the most important ways on the most pressing topics. For more than 100 years, Goizueta Business School has been a training ground for principled leaders and a laboratory for powerful insights. Their history includes an ethos of ethical business and empowers us all to strive for lifelong progress. By navigating the complex interdependency of business and society, we seek to convene the brightest minds to solve the biggest problems with integrity, ingenuity, and grit.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit
00:55 Introduction to Lynne Segall and Her Work
02:55 The Power of Questions in Professional Settings
05:49 Types of Questions and Their Impact
09:08 Challenges Women Face in Asking Questions
10:32 Conclusion and How to Connect with Lynne Segall

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Website

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter

North Fulton Business Radio

Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 821)

In this live remote interview, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray interviews Donna Beatty, Tax Partner with Frazier & Deeter, at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Donna shares her experiences in tax and advisory work, her role as a GNFCC Chamber diplomat, and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. She also highlights the value of Frazier & Deeter’s sponsorship and involvement in supporting women’s professional growth, discussing how the firm’s initiatives, such as talking partners and women affinity groups, foster a supportive work environment.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Donna Beatty, Tax Partner, Frazier & Deeter

As a Partner in Frazier & Deeter’s Tax Practice, Donna Beatty brings a wealth of professional tax and accounting knowledge to the firm. Her experience encompasses providing comprehensive tax planning, review, advisory, and compliance services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and professional services groups. She has extensive expertise consulting with small businesses on financial software and has worked with clients in industries that include real estate, construction, manufacturing & distribution, retail, professional services, technology, entertainment, and family-owned businesses. Donna specializes in helping law firms and real estate investment groups with complex tax matters. Her expansive industry knowledge allows Donna to provide background insight in an evolving market; she has successfully represented clients with the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.

Donna prides herself on solid professional relationships with clients and thrives on learning and fulfilling her client’s needs and expectations. Until 1994, she was a Principal at the firm before moving to become a partner at a small local accounting firm.

Professional & Civic Organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), Atlanta Tax Forum, Board Member, Past President, Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE GA, Board V.P., and C5 Georgia Youth Foundation, Board Member, Past Chair.

Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter is an award-winning accounting and advisory firm serving clients worldwide, ranging from Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm’s brand promise, Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference®, reflects its commitment to exceeding client expectations by addressing evolving needs as businesses grow. Known for exceptional client satisfaction, Frazier & Deeter focuses not only on meeting present accounting needs but also on providing advisory services that support future success.

Frazier & Deeter offers a comprehensive suite of tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services through its offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Nashville, Alpharetta, and Tampa, as well as international locations in London, Cambridge, and India. The firm has received numerous accolades for the quality of its work and dedication to client responsiveness, including recognition as a Top 50 firm, a Best of the Best Accounting Firm, a Best Firm to Work For®, and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership. Additionally, Frazier & Deeter is recognized as an award-winning Deliberately Developmental Organization, fostering a culture that prioritizes the growth of its team members every day.

The firm is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Canadian Public Accountability Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Frazier & Deeter is also a member of CPAmerica.

The Frazier & Deeter family of brands includes Frazier & Deeter, LLC; Frazier & Deeter UK, LLP; Frazier & Deeter India Private Limited; FD Real Asset Advisors; FD Family Office; and SignatureFD.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:34 Interview with Donna Beatty: Background and Role
01:22 The Importance of Networking and Community Involvement
02:10 Frazier & Deeter’s Support for Women’s Leadership
03:55 Insights from the Summit: Self-Care and Boundaries
06:46 Frazier & Deeter’s Culture and Employee Support
08:27 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Author and Speaker Jenna Banks, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 820)

In this live remote North Fulton Business Radio episode, host John Ray interviews keynote speaker and bestselling author Jenna Banks at the 2024 GNFCC Bold Women’s Leadership Summit. Jenna discusses her book I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love, which addresses the importance of self-love for women and how societal conditioning affects self-worth. Jenna shares insights on overcoming self-love issues in personal and professional lives and announces exciting news about her show being picked up by Amazon Prime Video. The interview concludes with a discussion on practical steps for women to enhance their self-love journey.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Jenna Banks, Author, Speaker, and Host of The Jenna Banks Show

Jenna Banks, Author of *I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness And Success Through Self-Love*

As a speaker, host of The Jenna Banks Show video series, and award-winning author, Jenna’s unconventional insights into self-love and personal power dynamics serve to inspire women to break free from the conditioning of outdated, disempowering social norms so they can be powerFULL.

Her work has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets that include: Forbes, ABC, NBC, and Authority Magazine.

Her book titled “I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love” released on March 8, 2022, hitting the Amazon best-seller charts within just the 3rd week of release. “I Love Me More” is the recipient of multiple awards, including the 2023 NIEA award in Women’s Health.

Early in her career, she worked in corporate leadership and entrepreneurial roles, producing marketing products for major movie studios in Los Angeles, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Bros.

She also led sales & marketing teams in the toy and games industry, working with well-known brands such as Hasbro, Mattel, and Lego.

In 2012, she quit her comfortable six-figure corporate job and started a home-based marketing products business with $400 and a laptop. While running the company, she simultaneously ramped up a profitable real estate venture and then later sold her marketing products business for $500,000.

Since selling her company, she has been following her passion for helping women break free from the unconscious chains that hold them back from owning their value and stepping into their power and potential.

She shares her message of being powerFULL and the incredible importance of self-love with the world through her writing, speaking engagements, her show, and her free “Love Notes To Myself” email series. Sign up for free at ilovemenotes.com.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

North Fulton Business Radio Host John Ray with Jenna Banks — **Host John Ray with Jenna Banks**

00:00 Welcome to the GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit 2024
00:28 Introducing Jenna Banks: Keynote Speaker and Author
01:00 Unleashing the Power of Self-Love
01:31 The Impact of Gender Programming
03:32 Self-Love in the Corporate World
05:03 Practical Steps to Embrace Self-Love
07:46 The Difference Between Self-Love and Self-Care
08:54 Details About Jenna’s Book
10:02 Exciting News: The Jenna Banks Show on Amazon Prime
10:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Website

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, with North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Darlene Drew, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 819)

In this live remote interview, host John Ray speaks with Darlene Drew at the GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Darlene, a leadership coach and inspiring speaker, shares her stirring journey from aspiring lawyer to resilience-driven prison warden. She discusses overcoming numerous obstacles and how she remained steadfast in her goal to lead and inspire others, particularly women. Darlene’s focus on resilience, mentorship, and vision offers valuable insights for women facing challenges in their career paths. The episode highlights her work today in leadership training and coaching, emphasizing the importance of positive leadership in all professional environments.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Darlene Drew, CEO, Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development

Darlene Drew, speaking at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit — **Darlene Drew, speaking at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit**

Darlene Drew is the CEO and Founder of Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC. She is also a Certified & Independent Leadership Trainer, Professional Speaker and Executive Coach with the Maxwell Leadership Team.

Darlene serves businesses, companies and organizations by helping leaders develop leaders. Through her training sessions, she equips, engages and energizes participants with leadership and professional development training by providing them with tools that can immediately be applied in their personal and professional lives.

As an authority in leadership, building relationships and communications, she helps organizations develop their staff in a manner that improves their bottom line of first valuing people, which improves the operation of their business and the performance and production of their staff.

She has been recognized in the Maxwell Leadership Team in the Top 20 Nominees for the Maxwell Leadership Team Culture Award. She’s a 2019 Stage Time Winner. Darlene has been featured in the Peachtree City Magazine on two occasions.

Her prior career began in the federal government at the entry level as a correctional officer promoted up to a Senior Executive Service Appointment into the position of Warden. One of her most groundbreaking accomplishments was becoming the first and only female to serve as Warden at the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, GA. She served as Warden of three federal prisons after being told early on in her career that she would never make it!

These dynamics brought leadership expertise that has positioned her to help those she partners with in their growth.

Website | Facebook | Darlene’s LinkedIn

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Event Overview

00:33 Guest Introduction: Darlene Drew

01:13 Darlene’s Career Journey

02:48 Overcoming Obstacles and Resilience

04:32 Achieving Leadership Roles

06:43 Insights on Leadership and Coaching

08:01 Darlene’s Leadership Practice

09:42 Conclusion and Farewell

2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on October 30, 2024, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

November 22, 2024 by John Ray

LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit, with Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, with John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio

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Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

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Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 818)

Live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray chats with Vernalisa Rougeux, the event’s logistics master. The episode delves into the history and growth of the summit, which is in its fourth year, designed for professional development and networking, primarily aimed at women but beneficial to all. Keynote speakers include Jenna Banks, Lynne Segall, and Darlene Drew. The event features special sessions like the “I Am Remarkable” workshop for Drake House mentees. Vernalisa shares insights into organizing such events and hints at exciting changes for 2025.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Member Events Coordinator, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

**Host John Ray with Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce**

Vernalisa Rougeux is the Member Events Coordinator for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

Connect with Vernalisa: LinkedIn

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit
00:38 Meet Vernalisa Rougeux: The Event Maestro
01:43 History and Growth of the Summit
02:53 Keynote Speakers and Highlights
04:36 Networking and Special Workshops
09:15 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Changes
10:28 Closing Remarks and Gratitude