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Episode 39: Using Processes for Structure & Consistent Results with Paul Nicholaides

April 1, 2019 by Mike

Business Infrastructure

Episode 39: Using Processes for Structure & Consistent Results with Paul Nicholaides

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In this first episode of Season 4, Paul Nicholaides shares an example of how he used processes to help a fast-growing company scale without compromising their culture. He specifically explains how he helped shape his client’s business infrastructure based on their value chain and processes. Processes are a valuable component of business infrastructure because as Paul says, “Without it, there is chaos and people will produce different results.” He also debunks the popular belief that processes are only for large enterprises and stresses that, to be effective, processes must be purposeful, relevant and continuously improved. Discover the important lesson Paul says he learned from this experience as well as the two fundamental things he says are needed to sustain processes.

Special Guest: Paul Nicholaides, Principal Consultant/Managing Partner at Tanic.

Location: Leeds, England

Show Notes:

Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation: a book by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones
Business Dynamics: Systems Thinking and Modeling for a Complex World: a book by John D. Sterman
Paul mentioned the importance of understanding the philosophy and principles behind the methodologies and concepts of Lean, Business Infrastructure, Scrum and Agile. Below are some articles as well as an infographic to get you started:
- https://www.smartsheet.com/agile-vs-scrum-vs-waterfall-vs-kanban
- https://brainhub.eu/blog/differences-lean-agile-scrum/

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Rich Bartolotta with Schooley Mitchell Atlanta and Jeff Waller with 7 Mindsets

March 28, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Rich Bartolotta with Schooley Mitchell Atlanta and Jeff Waller with 7 Mindsets

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Rich Bartolotta/Schooley Mitchell Atlanta

Businesses are bombarded with offers on the latest technology, service or application every day. That’s why Rich Bartolotta of Schooley Mitchell helps his clients make sense of their merchant services, telecom, and small-package shipping expenses, allowing them to receive independent, objective advice that reduces their expenses by an average of 28%. One unique benefit of Rich’s offering is that he works on a performance-fee basis, meaning his fee is a share of the savings he generates. Business owners take no risk in working with Schooley Mitchell. At Schooley Mitchell, they’ve helped over 18,000 clients realize over $320 million in savings.

Jeff Waller/7 Mindsets

Combining elements of relationship-based teaching and social-emotional learning, the 7 Mindsets distills extensive research on the nature of happiness and success into tools that provide a new language and operating system for schools and classrooms. With multiple courses of flexible, age-appropriate online curriculum for elementary, middle and high school, 7 Mindsets for schools is an easy-to-implement, transformational program that has been established in 22 U.S. states.

EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Bariatric Center and Surgical Weight Loss Program

March 28, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Bariatric Center and Surgical Weight Loss Program

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Dr. Aliu Sanni and Tracy Kuzava/Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.

About Eastside Medical Center’s Surgical Weight Loss Program:

Eastside offers a nationally accredited surgical weight loss program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality care. As a Bariatric Center of Excellence, their program, staff and facilities have been evaluated to meet and exceed all criteria and protocols for the care of patients with obesity. If you battle obesity, bariatric surgery can be an important step to help you succeed on your weight loss journey. The bariatric surgeons at Eastside offer a full range of procedures depending on each patient’s needs. From the first consultation or weight loss seminar to every milestone their patients reach, they’re there every step of the way.

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Ron Weber with Dogwood Pizza

March 28, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Ron Weber with Dogwood Pizza

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Ron Weber/Dogwood Pizza

Dogwood Pizza is a local owned and operated family pizza restaurant that serves beer and wine. They also have wings, hoagies, stromboli, salads, bread sticks and more. They offer speedy delivery and provide catering for businesses and events as well.

Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies

Ryan T. Sauers has spent over 25 years leading and/or consulting with marketing, media, and related companies. He is also owner of two Our Town Gwinnett monthly magazines. Sauers is a frequent national speaker and global columnist. He serves as an adjunct university professor teaching leadership courses. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence practitioner. Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Leadership. He is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You?

Show Overview

Marketing Matters is a radio show discussing topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business, which is rapidly changing, multi-generational. and noisy in nature.

Women and Wealth: Unique Opportunities and Obstacles Faced by Women

March 28, 2019 by Mike

Business Is Good

Women and Wealth: Unique Opportunities and Obstacles Faced by Women

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Robert Port, Stacy Hanley, Jessica Reece Fagan, Lisa Brown, Craig Frankel

Jessica Reece Fagan/Hedgepeth Heredia Law

Jessica Reece Fagan practices exclusively family law with Hedgepeth Heredia Law, helping her clients navigate the challenging issues related to divorce, custody, alimony and child support, modification, legitimation, and contempt actions. In addition to litigation and trial experience, Jessica assists clients to resolve matters amicably through private mediation and settlement out of court. Jessica is admitted to appear before the Supreme Court of Georgia, all Superior and State Courts of Georgia, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Jessica is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar (“YLD”), and the State Bar Family Law Section. Jessica is a graduate of the State Bar of Georgia YLD Leadership Academy and previously served on the YLD Executive Council. Jessica is also a member of Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and an active member of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association and the DeKalb Bar Association.

A native of Augusta, GA, Jessica is a cum laude graduate of The University of Georgia. Jessica earned her law degree, with honors, from Georgia State University. Prior to joining HHR, Jessica practiced at the international law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

Stacy Hanley/Leftkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass

Stacy W. Hanley is a partner at the law firm of Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C. Stacy practices primarily in the areas of tax and estate planning, probate, estate administration, real estate and closely held business matters.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Stacy graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University in 1996 with a B.A. degree in Classics and Economics. At Washington & Lee, Stacy played on the first women’s basketball team and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma and Omicron Delta Epsilon honor societies.

Stacy graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1999. Stacy
was elected to of The Order of the Coif, served as Senior Notes Editor for the International
Journal of Comparative and International Law and was awarded The Real Property Law Section
Award.

Lisa Brown/Brightworth

Lisa has focused her entire career in wealth management for high-net-worth families. “The most rewarding part of my job is helping my clients retire well, with confidence and security about their future.” Her straight forward, results oriented approach appeals to the busy professional.

Lisa is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Brightworth where she works with a select number of high net worth families in the areas of investment management, executive compensation, retirement transition and estate planning. She began her wealth management career in 1999 developing personal financial strategies for top level executives of Fortune 500 companies. Lisa joined Brightworth in 2005 as the Manager of Financial Planning and was promoted to Wealth Advisor in 2009. In 2015 she received national recognition in Financial Advisor Magazine as a “Top Young Advisor to Watch”.

Lisa is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, an Accredited Estate Planner, and has completed the Investment Management Consultants Association’s Investment Analyst Program at the University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business, earning the designation of Certified Investment Management AnalystSM. Lisa received her Masters in Business Administration with a personal financial planning concentration from Georgia State University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics.

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.

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Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

March 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Georgia Financial Power of Attorney Laws

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Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading age Boomers and Seniors addressing the issues of aging, care-giving and maintaining quality of life. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families.

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills. The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Al Simon with Sandler Training by Simon

March 27, 2019 by Mike

Case In Point

Al Simon with Sandler Training by Simon

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Al Simon/Sandler Training by Simon

Sandler Training by Simon is a professional development organization in the sales and sales management arena. Sandler Training by Simon helps clients to find opportunities for their pipelines, close more business, and close more business without discounting.

Steve Hassett with GT Software and Mitch Skyer with Passio Technologies

March 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Steve Hassett with GT Software and Mitch Skyer with Passio Technologies

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Nikole Toptas, Steve Hassett, Mitch Skyer

Steve Hassett/GT Software

GT Software turns yesterday’s legacy systems into tomorrow’s leading edge applications. Its solutions help organizations extend the value of their IT investments through agile development and standards-based APIs, which improves workflow and enhances operational efficiency. Masters of application modernization and a global distributor of the Fujitsu NetCOBOL compiler, GT Software’s proven solutions power mainframe integration with today’s technologies. Currently, more than 2,500 organizations globally trust GT Software’s solutions to ensure they are able to drive forward innovation that improves customer experiences, increases operational efficiency, and generates revenue

Mitch Skyer/Passio Technologies

Named as one of 2018’s TAG Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, and to the Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies for 2018, Passio Technologies provides modular and scalable transit technology solutions to fit any-sized transit system. Passio’s exclusive platform answers the daily challenges present in managing transportation systems, providing a single solution that integrates the technology passengers demand and that operators require for excellent transit service. Through onboard connectivity, IoT collection and integration, and cloud-based, open-architecture aggregation, Passio provides over 100 transit agencies with operational control, improving mobility for passengers nationwide.

Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame: Former UGA and NFL player Matt Stinchcomb

March 26, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame: Former UGA and NFL player Matt Stinchcomb

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Former University of Georgia and NFL offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb visits Gwinnett Business Radio to promote the upcoming Gwinnett County Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the event’s keynote speaker, Alabama football coach Nick Saban.

The Class of 2019 Inductees are:

Mickey Conn (Football)
Rennie Curran (Football)
Angie Hembree (Basketball)
David Saville (Team Manager)
John Sawyer (Baseball)
Megan Wiggins (Softball)

Matt Stinchcomb/Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame

Matt Stinchcomb is a former All-American offensive lineman at the University of Georgia (1995-98) who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2010, he was inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame. In 2018, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Matt is currently a college football analyst for ESPNU and SEC Network. Along with his partner, former UGA quarterback David Greene, he operates the Atlanta office of insurance broker Sterling Seacrest Partners.