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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Bexley & DeLoach

April 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Bexley & DeLoach

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX will highlight local businesses that are open for business, how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and share the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief 10-minute interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the second interview of the series, we hear from Robert Bexley and Jennifer DeLoach, Partners in the law firm of Bexley & DeLoach, to see how the firm has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and how they are helping small businesses during the crisis.

Auto Insurance Money Saving Tips During the Coronavirus Crisis

April 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Auto Insurance Money Saving Tips During the Coronavirus Crisis

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“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” will answer legal questions and debunk personal injury myths with insight and humor. For nearly 25 years, Derek has exclusively represented injured parties in Georgia. Now, he’d like to put that knowledge to work for you!

On this episode, Derek helps you evaluate your car insurance coverage and provides money saving tips during the Coronavirus shutdown. He also debunks more of the common myths about personal injury claims.

“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” is brought to you by Status Home Design, your one-stop-shop for all your home and gift needs.

About The Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays is located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville at 30 Lumpkin Street, Suite C in Lawrenceville, GA . We are just minutes away from the Lawrenceville Square and Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center.

Derek Hays, owner and founder of the Law Office of Derek M. Hays, is among Georgia’s elite trial lawyers, recognized for his work on behalf of victims of car wrecks, nursing home negligence and other personal injury claims. He has successfully obtained approximately $125,000,000 in combined verdicts and settlements in his almost 25 years practicing law. Nationally, he is one of America’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, earned by the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Derek M. Hays has also been honored as Gwinnett Magazine’s “Best of Gwinnett” every year since 2015 as well as being a valued member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mr. Hays believes communication is key and this sets him apart from other firms. He is committed to clients and manages each case while discussing all aspects of your claim with you from the beginning, answering questions and guiding you through the process to maximize your compensation.

Call for a free, no risk case evaluation – 404-777-HURT

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Covid-19 Survivor on Georgia Re-Opening for Business, and Two Compelling Kidney Donor Stories

April 22, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Covid-19 Survivor on Georgia Re-Opening for Business, and Two Compelling Kidney Donor Stories

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Let Leta take you on a journey of faith, life, travel, and interior design. Take your life out of the status quo and into 2020! Status Life with Leta is brought to you by Status Home Design, and by the Law Office of Derek M. Hays at 404-777-HURT.

On this episode, Leta updates listeners on her health after surviving coronavirus, shares her thoughts on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp allowing businesses to open amidst the Covid-19 crisis, and discusses her experience as an organ donor. Leta’s friend Amanda Hayhurst also joins the show to share her story as a kidney donor.

Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Status Home Design is a 12.000 sq ft retail store located in the Kohls Plaza of Hamilton Mill at 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Dacula, Georgia. They have 70 different merchants inside the store selling furniture and home goods of various styles. Their Status Carpenters can rehab, refinish, or repaint almost anything. This fantastic team of carpenters also custom builds tables, bookcases, cabinets, and barn doors. Status Design Studio, Inc., their award winning full-service interior design firm is also located inside the store. Their designers, provide exemplary service for all your home and business needs. Status Home Design’s knowledge of the latest trends and access to an abundance of manufacturers for furniture and all home decor items, sets them apart from the rest. Last, but certainly not least, they have an in-house seamstress and upholstery workshop.

Contact Leta at lbrooks@statushomedesign.com

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Candidate for Congress Joe Profit

April 22, 2020 by Mike

Case In Point

Candidate for Congress Joe Profit

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Joe Profit/Candidate for Congress, Georgia’s 6th District

An old adage tells you if you want to know more about a person, notice the company he keeps. If you want to know about Congressional Candidate Dr. Joseph Profit, look at the companies he has built and the path he took to build them.

For the past three decades, Dr. Profit has enjoyed the innovation in management within the information technology industry, where he has established and succeeded in building stable and competitive information technology firms. Founder of his own communications firm, he has extensive experience in multi-media design, integration of wireless networks, streaming video distribution, advertising, marketing and sales, product branding, e-commerce, on-line provisioning, and capital funding.

Many have two reactions when they hear Joe Profit’s name. First, they’ll note he has an appropriate surname for a successful businessman. Then many will try to remember where they’ve heard his name before. Start with his football career as a running back in the NFL. Then the founder of one of the most successful information technologies company in the country, a company that “INC. Magazine” ranked as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America for three consecutive years.

Dr. Profit holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, from University of Louisiana and a Doctor of Philosophy from Haywood University. In addition to his contributions to the information technology world, he has served on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), White House Small Business Advisory committee, the U. S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board, the GOP Advisory Business Board, the National Alliance of Business Task Force, Chairman of the National Association of Minority Telecom Executives and Companies (NAMTEC), and other political and philanthropic organizations.

Behavioral Finance: Tips for Overcoming Irrational Financial Decisions

April 22, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Behavioral Finance: Tips for Overcoming Irrational Financial Decisions

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Jeff Bernier/TandemGrowth Financial Advisors

The president and chief investment officer of TandemGrowth Financial Advisors, LLC, Jeff Bernier has been providing personalized financial advice to high-earning individuals and families since 1986. After starting his career with a large firm with limited products and services, he made the decision to form his own registered investment advisory (RIA) firm where he had the freedom to provide holistic, objective advice. Three decades later, Jeff couldn’t be prouder of his team’s success and the firm’s continued dedication to fee-only financial planning, its recognition as a National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) advisory firm, and its commitment to serving as a fiduciary for their clients.

Taylor Stanfill/Verisail Partners

Taylor started his career in commercial real estate. Though he enjoyed his work, he desired a job where he could use his strengths to impact people’s lives in a positive way. This led to a career into the financial planning and investment management industry. After working for a large company for a few years, he joined Verisail Partners as the third partner. He enjoys walking alongside his clients to help them understand where they are and how to get where they want to be, while helping them feel confident and at peace about their finances along the way.

Andy Avera/Avera Wealth Advisors

Andy Avera with Avera Wealth Advisors has been providing comprehensive wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families for nearly 20 years. He has worked with clients from many professional and personal backgrounds, having net worths ranging from $1 million to over $100 million. Andy believes the most rewarding part of what he does is helping his clients gain peace of mind, knowing that they are on track to fulfill their financial goals.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

If you would like to watch past episodes of “Wealth Matters”, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in HERE on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

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The Myths of Business and Financing

April 22, 2020 by Mike

Business Made Simple

The Myths of Business and Financing

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

The couple shares their business experiences, challenges, and passions for success. “Business Made Simple” offers tips and strategies on how to build a business from scratch, how to manage and overcome obstacles, how to manage working with family and friends, and much more. Hear lessons learned along the way, and the importance & power of positive thinking!

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Together, Tim and Chrystal have over 50 plus years of business experience in the Health & Fitness industry through education, coaching and living a healthy way of life. Key elements of this program are motivating people to pursue and achieve their dreams & goals in business, building/managing relationships, health & fitness, as well as helping others manage and overcoming obstacle while remaining focused, persistent and positive.

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center

April 21, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center

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The Community Spotlight series offers brief 10-minute interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the first interview of the series, we hear from Trent Lind, the CEO of Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, to see how the hospital has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and how his doctors, nurses and staff working are doing on the front line.

LEADER DIALOGUE: Responding to Covid-19, Making it Real

April 17, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: Responding to Covid-19, Making it Real

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The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia presenting a donation check to the North Gwinnett Co-Op

On this special episode of “Leader Dialogue”, learn how pillar organizations within Gwinnett County have joined forces in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis to attack issues such as homelessness, diminished access to healthcare, and food insecurity. Hosts Ben Sawyer and Lisa Counsell of SOAR Vision Group are joined by two special guests serving on the front lines, Scott Mawdesley and Rachel Spain.

Scott Mawdesley is the Community Outreach Director for 12 Stone Church and also serves as the Chair for Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services where he is also the facilitator of the Food Insecurity response for Gwinnett County.

Rachel Spain is the External Engagement Director for Gwinnett Church and also has responsibilities with the corporate Intersect Ministry at Northpoint Community Church. Intersect Ministry helps identify external organizations who have aligned missions and instead of duplicating efforts, the church “comes alongside” to help augment their functions.

The North Gwinnett Co-Op was formed in 1991 as a ministry that provides food, clothing, financial assistance, and spiritual support to those in need in the Buford, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill communities. Originally formed by Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in 1991, the ministry is now supported by additional congregations, area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and individuals who generously donate food, clothing, financial resources, and committed volunteer efforts. 12 Stone Church and Gwinnett Church are two of many partners in the North Gwinnett Co-Op.

About SOAR Vision Group

The SOAR Vision Group mission is to: Align People with Purpose to Achieve Exceptional Results. SOAR provides best practice strategy execution, business process optimization services, and a structured organizational development approach for organizations to effectively implement the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework. For more information, contact SOAR Vision Group at (888) 294-3303 or visit soarvisiongroup.com.

About the Baldrige Foundation

The mission of the Baldrige Foundation is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is presented annually by the United States President to organizations that demonstrate quality and performance excellence. For more information, contact the Baldrige Foundation at (202) 559-9195 or visit baldrigefoundation.org.

Rachel Simon of Connect the Dots Digital

April 16, 2020 by Mike

ePresence

Rachel Simon of Connect the Dots Digital

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Rachel Simon/Connect the Dots Digital

Rachel Simon has nearly 20 years of experience helping clients build and leverage their community and network to meet their goals. She launched the formal social media strategy for a large nonprofit agency, growing their following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. When transitioning into a freelance role, she developed a passion and expertise for LinkedIn and started her company Connect the Dots Digital with that singular focus.

In working with clients, Rachel observed that very few were connected to the right targets on LinkedIn nor were they showcasing their expertise in a strategic way. She guides professionals on using the power of LinkedIn to build meaningful relationships, develop thought leadership, and how to use it’s features to achieve real business goals.

Mark Galvin/ePresence

ePresence provides personal branding services for individuals, executives and entrepreneurs. They leverage social media on an individual level since that is where the audience is most engaged. Mark Galvin, CEO and Founder of ePresence, is a personal social media expert with 29 years of business management and hotel industry experience including stops with Marriott, Hyatt, Omni and IHG.