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THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY IN GEORGIA: Doug Nicely with Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta

November 18, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY IN GEORGIA: Doug Nicely with Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss interviews Doug Nicely, the Executive Vice President of Studio Operations for Eagle Rock Studios in Atlanta, about the booming film and television industry in Georgia.

Doug Nicely/Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta

Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta is the largest stage complex under one roof in the United States with 465,000 square feet of space. The facility includes two furnished production offices and four 30,000 sq. ft. stages, including 20,000 sq. ft. clear span, each with silent air conditioning and 4,000 amps. There are 50 loading docks surrounding the facility providing easy access to 100,000 sq. ft. of storage and 40,000 sq. ft. of supporting areas including shops, holding and catering areas.

Recently, Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta joined five other Georgia-based film studios to form the Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance (GSIA), a new film and television studio and infrastructure association. The group hopes to serve as advocates for the education of crew members and the development of talent needed to keep clients returning to Georgia.

Georgia ranks third in the U.S. for feature film production. The film and television industry in Georgia directly employs 23,500 people, with nearly 8,200 production-related employees. The state reports the film industry had a $5.1 billion economic impact during the 2014 fiscal year.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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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.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Digital Marketing and How to Make it a Success

November 12, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Digital Marketing and How to Make it a Success

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Vlad Rusz, Joseph Riccardi — Vlad Rusz and Joseph Riccardi

This episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” discusses the importance of digital marketing, what the buzz words really mean, and how to effectively launch and run a digital marketing campaign. It will also dive into what you need to know before hiring a digital marketing company, and what deliverables you should expect once you hire a company.

Joseph Riccardi/Digital Marketing Specialist

Joseph Riccardi is a serial entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist, who was raised on the “mean streets of Boston” and Long Island, joined the United States Armed Forces at the age of 17 and was recruited for the elite Rangers Special Forces Unit. After serving six years, he received honorable discharge.

At the age of 23, he became the youngest-ever employed with Mutual of Omaha insurance company and was named rookie of the year and top sales agent in the entire U.S. At that time, he also became active with the ministry in Boston.

At the age of 28, Joe moved to Phoenix where he opened his first business, a satellite dish company. Within three months, his company was the top producing company in the southwest. Quickly rising in his success. Joe then moved up to owning several more multi-million dollar corporations. In October 2008, he moved to Georgia after a life-changing experience and decided to help other business owners, big and small, to attain the same success he had been experienced throughout his life. The way he gives back now is by helping companies reach their digital marketing and overall exposure and return on investment in the digital marketing space.

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.

Robin Reece with Robin Reece Productions, Marjorie Dykes with The 1818 Club, and Don Maxwell and Lonnie Allen with M2 Asset Services

November 12, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Robin Reece with Robin Reece Productions, Marjorie Dykes with The 1818 Club, and Don Maxwell and Lonnie Allen with M2 Asset Services

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Gwinnett Business Radio - November 12, 2015 — Mike Sammond, Lonnie Allen, Robin Reece, Marjorie Dykes, Don Maxwell, Steven Julian

Robin Reece/Robin Reece Productions

Looking for a female voice with a touch of Southern? Well, stop right now! You found one in Robin Reece Productions. Need copywriting for your business venture? Need help with something to say or sell on the Web? You need a competent, experienced, affordable voice that can write. That’s where Robin comes in. If it’s important to you, it’s important. When the best and the most expensive are not synonyms.

Marjorie Dykes/The 1818 Club

Located atop the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce building, The 1818 Club is the perfect destination for private dining, corporate events, and social gatherings. Voted “Best Power Lunch & Meeting Place” by Gwinnett Magazine, The 1818 Club has over 750 of the county’s top business, academic, and community leaders. Members can enjoy their 100-seat fine dining room, bar & grill, eight private meeting rooms, and a 220-seat grand ballroom. Named after the year in which Gwinnett County received its charter, The 1818 Club is a member-owned, private dining and meeting venue that provides the best in food, service and meeting accommodations for its members. The 1818 Club strives to make your business their pleasure!

Don Maxwell & Lonnie Allen/M2 Asset Services

M2 Asset Services was founded in 2014 by Melva Wagner and Don Maxwell. They are a minority-owned company with an extensive nationwide network of professionals and organizations coming together to provide “quality home ownership opportunities to consumers”.

M² provides non-profit organizations with end-to-end default and asset management services. Through their client practices, high touch approach and proprietary expertise, M² ensures superior service while maintaining a personal connection with non-profit organizations, funding partners, financial institutions, real estate service providers, and the consumer.

M²offers a highly effective combination of asset management services and multi-faceted solutions to non-profit organizations to ensure their success of managing properties from acquisition through resale.

CLICK HERE to watch this program on YouTube.

The Scary Parts of Aging

November 1, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

The Scary Parts of Aging

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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.

Randy Redner with Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

October 29, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Randy Redner with Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

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Mike Sammond, Randy Redner, Steven Julian

Randy Redner/Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

For more than three decades, the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia has worked in partnership with donors to donate close to $60 million to the charitable causes that matter most to the community.

Rather than giving haphazardly to every donation request, they help people learn where the real needs are and which non-profits are directly addressing those needs. Instead of giving in a rush at year-end for tax purposes, they offer tools that allow you to invest your resources now and give more purposefully when you’re ready. And if you want to leave a legacy that reaches far beyond your lifetime, they can help with that too.

They make giving easy, with a powerful return on investment for the community. In short, they connect people who care with causes that matter.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on YouTube.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Understanding the Difference Between Starting Your Own Independent Business Versus Owning a Franchise

October 29, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Understanding the Difference Between Starting Your Own Independent Business Versus Owning a Franchise

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Vlad Rusz, Kevin Williams, Chris Williams

“Starting Your Own Independent Business Versus Owning a Franchise”

This episode discusses the differences between starting an independent business versus owning a franchise. We will talk about the pros and cons of franchises, as well as defining the different types of franchises that exist. This show will go into detail about why people choose to purchase a franchise and what they should know, whether a franchise is a good fit, and which franchise they should consider. We will also delve into fee structures and success rates as well as how veterans may be able to enter into a franchise opportunity.

Kevin Williams & Chris Williams/Personal Business Advisors

Kevin Williams’ has extensive experience in management, sales, marketing, services and operations working across the globe for some of the world’s largest retailers, professional sports teams and other high profile institutions. In addition, Kevin spent over 40 years in the photo industry working for industry giants such as Eastman Kodak, Agfa, and Noritsu. Today Kevin owns a Master License to Personal Business Advisors, LLC, a 13-year-old company based in Texas that conducts business both domestically and internationally. Personal Business Advisors (PBA) works with executives that are ready to move from the corporate world into “entrepreneurial-ism”.

Chris Williams’ experience comes from the real estate investment and refurbishing space in addition to extensive sales and political consulting experience. He was educated at Lander University with a Degree in Political Science and Government and has since began his Seminary Studies.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

WHY BUSINESS LEADERS SHOULD NOT SPEAK LIKE POLITICIANS: Bill Lampton with Championship Communications

October 28, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

WHY BUSINESS LEADERS SHOULD NOT SPEAK LIKE POLITICIANS: Bill Lampton with Championship Communications

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On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss interviews speech expert Dr. Bill Lampton about the 7 reasons why business leaders should NOT speak like politicians.

Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Bill Lampton, Ph.D. of Championship Communication has provided Speech Coaching for leaders for more than 20 years, a skill he honed as a Speech Communication faculty member at the University of Georgia. His clients – which include executives at Gillette, Duracell, Procter and Gamble, Sage and other leading corporations – learn to speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly so they will generate the attention, agreement, and action they want.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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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.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Theresa & Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, Eric Boxer with Tapout Fitness, and Garrett Abdo with the Atlanta Comedy Theater

October 23, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Theresa & Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, Eric Boxer with Tapout Fitness, and Garrett Abdo with the Atlanta Comedy Theater

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Mike Sammond, Theresa Conklin, Don Conklin, Garrett Abdo, Eric Boxer

Theresa & Don Conklin/Pinnacle Custom Signs

Pinnacle Custom Signs is a family-owned and operated full-service commercial sign company that focuses on providing high quality signs and services to businesses in the Atlanta and North Georgia area. They provide their customers with a one-stop shop since they do all types of signage from simple banners and yard signs, to vehicle graphics and wraps, outdoor signs, and a list of other services. What sets them apart is their dedication to customer service. There are many companies that can make signs, but not everyone can service all the needs in a timely and service-focused manner.

Eric Boxer/Tapout Fitness

At Tapout Fitness in Norcross, you are part of the family, and they promise to work with you to reach your health and fitness goals. They understand that everyone is an individual, but their process works by making everyone feel like part of the Tapout team.

As a Tapout team member, you’ll have full access to all of their state-of-the-art fitness equipment and the exclusive Tapout 20 program. Tapout 20 is the answer for a fast and efficient workout that also teaches the fundamentals for martial arts along the way. Furthermore, as part of the Tapout Fitness Team, you will have access to a comprehensive variety of classes every week that offer beginner to advanced martial arts and fitness based programs.

Garrett Abdo/Atlanta Comedy Theater

Atlanta’s only upscale comedy club, Atlanta Comedy Theater features an Executive Chef, top touring headline comics, and A-1 customer service. At Atlanta Comedy Theater, you can catch the best comedy, improv, dinner theater and murder mystery dinner theater. If its funny, it’s on their stage. The venue is also available for private events, birthdays, special occasions, and catered events.

Mike Miller with Two Maids & A Mop and Chris LaMorte with Web Chimpy

October 22, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Mike Miller with Two Maids & A Mop and Chris LaMorte with Web Chimpy

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Mike Sammond, Mike Miller, Chris LaMorte, Steven Julian

Mike Miller/Two Maids & A Mop

Two Maids & A Mop is a residential cleaning company headquartered in Birmingham, AL that recently launched an aggressive franchising strategy and now serves 13 markets throughout seven states. The company is the nation’s second fastest growing cleaning company and they recently opened a Gwinnett franchise, owned by Michael Miller, which marks the company’s 17^th franchise location.

Chris LaMorte/Web Chimpy

Web Chimpy is not your average digital marketing company. They offer web design, branding, and digital marketing services to small businesses nationwide. They are on a mission to provide quality web design and branding services that, until now, were only accessible to the big corporations.