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PHELAN & MYERS 2 FOR 20: Venture Capital and Business Start-ups with Mike Dowdle of Circadian Ventures

January 30, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

PHELAN & MYERS 2 FOR 20: Venture Capital and Business Start-ups with Mike Dowdle of Circadian Ventures

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Host Scott Phelan is joined by Mike Dowdle of Circadian Ventures to explain how business start-ups are funded and the differences between venture capital, angel investors, and private equity.

No matter where you are in life – just starting out, in your peak earning years, nearing retirement, or contemplating your legacy – Phelan and Myers Wealth Management Group of Janney Montgomery Scott is here for you. When you work with them, it’s about going beyond investing. It’s about connecting your life and your finances.

They take a comprehensive and customized approach to your finances, by understanding your needs and goals and aligning your investment strategies to help meet those goals. Their depth of knowledge and experience, combined with their firm’s capabilities and resources, enables them to provide high quality service, while offering advice and executing financial solutions for every stage of life.

No needs are more important than your own. They pride themselves in making your needs and goals, their own. They don’t simply work for you. They work with you to understand who you are as an individual and as an investor.

Their mission is to help you to define your financial objectives, and then use that knowledge to develop — together — a plan that is tailored to fit your unique needs and preferences, and is in your best interest. They’re proud to offer comprehensive financial planning resources, providing you access to education, advice, planning, and consultation.

Scott Phelan, CFP®
Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Scott Phelan has over 20 years of financial advising and planning experience. As Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, his focus is helping build wealth for high net worth individuals and corporate clients. His core competencies include estate, retirement, insurance and income tax planning strategies. Scott has a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry having held leadership positions at Edward Jones, The Hartford, and New England Financial. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor/Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Scott began his career at the New England Financial Group where he developed and implemented employee 401(k) programs.

Phone: 678.448.4841
sphelan@janney.com

Gene Russell with Go Dawgs Roof Roof

January 30, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Gene Russell with Go Dawgs Roof Roof

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Mike Sammond, Gene Russell, Harper LeBel

Gene Russell/Go Dawgs Roof Roof

Go Dawgs Roof Roof is a roofing company with local experts proudly serving Atlanta, GA and the surrounding areas with a passion for excellence and a commitment to community.

The company offers roof repair, rejuvenation, and replacement for both residential and commercial. They are experts in applying Peak 301, the all-natural application of chemistry-correcting formula that guaranteed to add years of life to your roof. They have also partnered with the University of Georgia and Gwinnett Technical Institute to employ and bring forth this cutting-edge roof technology to save money, retain homeowners’ insurance, and maximize the life of an asphalt roof for Georgia homeowners.

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast – Center Joey Cipollone

January 29, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast – Center Joey Cipollone

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On this month’s episode of The Atlanta Gladiators Podcast on Business RadioX, the team’s Director of Broadcasting & Communications Liam Gotimer interviews Gladiators center Joey Cipollone about his hockey career. Learn about his childhood as a New York Rangers fan, his time winning an NCAA National Championship, his professional hockey career, and his recent acquisition by the Gladiators.

Team Website: AtlantaGladiators.com

CLICK HERE to watch this podcast on YouTube!

Living Life with Leta: Design Your 2025!

January 23, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Living Life with Leta: Design Your 2025!

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No topic is off limits and host Leta Brooks Hays is an open book on her award-winning “Living Life with Leta” podcast series! Leta engages her audience with her honesty, captivating stories, talent for teaching, and she definitely never shies away from using her own life as an example.

CONNECT WITH LETA

Email: hello@livinglifewithleta.com
Website: www.livinglifewithleta.com

LIVING LIFE WITH LETA IS PRESENTED BY

DEREK HAYS LAW

If you’ve been injured by someone else and you need an attorney to fight an insurance company for you, the only one to call is Derek Hays Law at 404-777-HURT. Let Derek put his over 25 years of knowledge and experience in the personal injury field to work for you. When you hire Derek Hays Law, you get a team that specializes in personal injury claims and a one-on-one experience with your attorney unlike most law firms. They pride themselves in a commitment to communicate with their clients in a way that creates a personal connection between you and your attorney.

5 STRANDS AFFORDABLE TESTING

5 Strands Affordable Testing believes everyone deserves to eat with confidence and feel at home in their body. That’s why their test kits reveal dietary sensitivities and imbalances, and their supplements unlock greater vitality for both people and pets.

Episode 6: Business Trends to Look For in 2025

January 16, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 6: Business Trends to Look For in 2025

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Workplace Evolution in 2025 with Fred Dawkins and Jeff Spence: Trends in Culture, AI Innovation, Legal Shifts, and More

Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine. We’re thrilled to be joined by Fred Dawkins, Owner at Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C., and Jeff Spence, Founder and CEO at WithFuel, for an in-depth discussion on the dynamic shifts shaping the workplace in 2025. Together, we’ll explore the evolution of workplace culture, the growing complexity of management, and the transformative impact of AI innovation. This episode also covers timely legal and business topics such as recent rulings on salary thresholds and non-compete agreements, the rising use of fractional employees, and strategies for leveraging remote work to solve complex challenges. Whether you’re leading a startup, managing a team, or running a large organization, this episode is filled with actionable insights to help you thrive in the year ahead.

In this Episode:

Intro 00:00
Trends in Workplace Culture in 2025 03:35
Calling Employees Back to the Office 03:40
There Should be Complexity to your Management 08:36
Knowing How to Manage People 13:00
Utilizing Fractional Employees as a Small Business 19:14
How Will AI Impact the Workplace? 21:15
Salary Threshold Increase Struck Down in Texas 29:55
Non-Compete Ban Blocked Nationwide 31:24
Immigration Enforcement in the Workplace Ramped Up 39:50
Using Remote Opportunities and AI to Solve Problems 43:40

Resources & Links:

Jeff Spence – LinkedIn

Unconstrained: Fueling Opportunities & Unsucking Your Business by Jeff Spence

Fred Dawkins – LinkedIn

Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq. – Website

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Tanya Turner with Salto Systems and Frederick Taylor with Tomorrow Pictures

January 16, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tanya Turner with Salto Systems and Frederick Taylor with Tomorrow Pictures

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Mike Sammond, Frederick Taylor, Tanya Turner, Harper LeBel

Tanya Turner/Salto Systems

Salto Systems is a leading global access solutions provider, part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM. Salto develops pioneering facility access control, identity management, and electronic locking technology that ensures seamless, reliable, and secure experiences. Salto solutions are used in over 40,000 installations with 40 million daily users and has offices in 40 countries with a partner network that extends to every region of the globe.

Frederick Taylor/Tomorrow Pictures

Tomorrow Pictures is a media solutions company that believes the story is in the telling. They are dedicated to creating original content that matters.

Sherwin Levinson with MRC-GEM and Kristi Gorinas with Healthy Coverage for Life

January 9, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Sherwin Levinson with MRC-GEM and Kristi Gorinas with Healthy Coverage for Life

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Sherwin Levinson/MRC-GEM

MRC GEM is an all-volunteer nonprofit whose mission is to augment community health operations during large-scale emergencies, aid response to pressing health care needs, and improve community emergency preparedness. They serve Georgia’s Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties, a highly-diverse population of well over 1.2 million people. COVID is a perfect example of when their help was needed as their volunteers provided over 17,000 hours of support, helping with 375,000 vaccinations and tests. They’ve assisted with hurricane evacuation shelters, TB testing, distributing Narcan kits, providing first aid stations at public events, among many other functions. With over 1,300 volunteers who either have an
active healthcare license or a current background check, their work has received awards and special recognition from GNR Public Health, the Gwinnett County Commission, the Georgia State Legislature, FEMA, and the U.S. Surgeon General.

Kristi Gorinas/Healthy Coverage for Life

Healthy Coverage for Life is a boutique health insurance agency focusing on customized plans that meet health needs and budget. They are experts in health, life insurance, living benefits, and long term health insurance, retirement planning, annuities, college funds and more.

Season 3, Episode 1: GWINNETT COUNTY LEADER RICHARD TUCKER

January 7, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Season 3, Episode 1: GWINNETT COUNTY LEADER RICHARD TUCKER

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Host Stan Hall is joined by a true leader and influential figure in Gwinnett County, Richard L. Tucker. Richard is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arlington Capital. With an impressive career spanning decades, Richard has become a cornerstone of both the local business community and the state of Georgia, serving in pivotal roles such as Chairman of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau, former President of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and as a long-serving member of the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents.

The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

You can watch this podcast on YouTube (Please like and share!)

Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta

January 6, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta

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Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, LLC, and Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX, introduce you to Steve and Christine Strong, the owners of Adam & Eve Atlanta, an adult novelty store located at 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Berkeley Lake, GA.

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.