Today’s guests all serve on the board of the ASTD Greater Atlanta Chapter.
Vanessa Carey/Chapter President
David Adelman/VP of Community Relations
Leighanne Lankford/Senior Advisor
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Debbie Rodkin with Bedford Cost Segregation, Lloyd Lofton with American Eagle Financial Services, and Charles White
Debbie Rodkin/Bedford Cost Segregation 
Lloyd Lofton/American Eagle Financial Services
Charles White 
Charles White, MSFS, MSM, ChFC, CLU, REBC, RHU, CSA, CPA His professional interest is working with a (PEO) Professional Employer Organization & Life and Health Insurance Sales. Charles enjoys working with small business to provide benefits and HR services.
Special Edition: “Speaking Insights” with the National Speakers Association Georgia
NSA Georgia is the leading source in Georgia for community, education and entrepreneurial business knowledge needed to be successful in the speaking profession. Our members include professional speakers, aspiring speakers, authors, consultants, salespeople, trainers and vendors for the speaking industry. We meet in the Atlanta area the third Saturday morning each month. You can learn more at www.nsageorgia.org.
“Speaking Insights” is a quarterly program of the Georgia chapter of the National Speakers Association. Each show will feature professional speakers who share their insights on how to succeed in the speaking business.
Our Co-Hosts:
NSA Georgia president (2013-14) Desmond “Dez” Thornton is an idea enthusiast with a natural ability to transform complex ideas into simple, sequential steps. His passion for words and commitment to service led him to discover his labor of love, professional speaking. He spreads this love by dedicating himself to the advancement of professional and beginner speakers who strive to articulate their vision with the clarity and enthusiasm necessary to inspire action. Dez can be reached at dez@desmondthornton.com.
In an attention-deficient, entertain-me-now, wait-while-I-post-that-on-my-Facebook kind of world, the typical business presentation doesn’t measure up. NSA Georgia president (2014-15) Kelly Vandever works with organizations and individuals whose presentations need to get results. An award-winning speaker herself, Kelly helps clients improve their presentations using old school and hi-tech techniques, all while annihilating bullet points and making this world a better place for business audiences everywhere. You can reach Kelly at SpeakingPractically.com, at 770-597- 1108, tweet @KellyVandever, or www.facebook.com/speakingpractically.
Our Guest:
Lt. Col. (ret.) Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman – The Wingman – is a professional leadership speaker and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo. He teaches organizations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences as a combat decorated F-16 fighter pilot and businessman.
Waldo overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a highly experienced fighter pilot with over sixty-five combat missions in Iraq and Serbia. He believes the key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingmen – those in your life who help you to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. In business & life, you should never fly solo!
Waldo is a graduate of the U.S Air Force Academy and also holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior. An inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, he is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with real world sales experience. His clients include Hewlett Packard, Verizon Wireless, New York Life, Siemens, Home Depot, Aflac, and Johnson & Johnson.
In addition to his speaking business, Waldo is the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to build funds and awareness for soldiers, veterans and their families in need. He was voted one of the “Top 40 under 40” business leaders in Georgia and has been featured on Fox & Friends, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, The Harvard Business Review, Investor’s Business Daily, INC. Magazine, and Business Week.
For more info about Waldo’s programs or his bestseller Never Fly Solo, visit www.yourwingman.com, e-mail info@yourwingman.com, or call 866-925-3616.
Trade Show Radio Broadcasts LIVE from Four Athens Open House – Business RadioX
On January 21, 2014, Trade Show Radio was live in Athens, Georgia for the 2nd Annual Open House at Four Athens.
Four Athens was formed to discover startups, build community, connect creativity, accelerate growth and invest in success. They work passionately every day with new companies to help them succeed which in turn helps Athens succeed. Four Athens exists to support the startup community.
The Open House featured demos by a selection of Four Athens companies, free food and drinks, and networking with some of the best and brightest in Athens. For the first time, they also awarded prizes for the best startup of 2013 and the best founder of the year.
Check out these great interviews…
Special Edition: TiE Atlanta
Today’s show features guest host Michelle Matthews with Matthews Consulting Group.
Raj Rajan/TiEAtlanta 
Palaniswamy “Raj” Rajan is currently the co-founder, Chairman & CEO of Virima Technologies, Inc., an IT Operations and Datacenter software developer serving the fortune 5000 companies. He brings more than 15 years experience in the technology industry and combines a deep understanding of current technologies with the ability to articulate the application of these technologies in various business contexts and models. A highly versatile and proven entrepreneur, he has co-founded several ventures including, Vigilar, Inc, a leading network security technology firm; eLaunchpad, LLC, an early stage venture capital firm/incubator focusing on Internet infrastructure and network security technologies; and Resourcis, an executive recruiting firm. During his tenure at Vigilar, he conceived the company’s business plan and methodology, raised venture capital funding, recruited a talented management team and grew annual revenues from $0 in 2000 to $32M in 2005 in probably the most difficult technology industry climate. Another previous success, VerticalOne, a financial aggregator; was sold to S1 in 1999 in a deal valued at $166 million.
Mr. Rajan serves on the Board of Directors of the above companies and as well on the advisory boards of several early stage technology firms around the country. A leader in the business community, he is also involved in several professional and community related organizations. Mr. Rajan was instrumental in establishing the Atlanta CEO Council, a non-profit networking group of more than 1000 CEOs, CxOs, and investors in the Southeast. Mr. Rajan served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CEO council from 1999 through 2011 and is currently one of its Board members. Mr. Rajan also co-founded and is the current President of the Atlanta Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), a national mentoring organization for entrepreneurs.
Barry Patel/Total Therapeutic Management – Indegene TTM 
Barry Patel has a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Mercer University and started his career in clinical research with Warner Lambert, before moving to medical affairs with Merck. In 1995 Barry left Merck to found Total Therapeutic Management, a unique physician focused quality improvement and education outreach company that services the healthcare industry’s needs for data driven solutions. Under his leadership, TTM has been recognized as a leader in the healthcare industry providing a unique way of improving quality through the abstraction, analysis and dissemination of vital health information. Since 1995, TTM has worked with hundreds of health systems and managed care organizations. As President, Barry maintains many client relationships and is hands-on as it relates to strategy development and implementation among various facets of the organization. The company has been recognized by various business publications for its entrepreneurial approach to solving problems within healthcare. TTM was acquired on December 31st, 2013 by Indegene, a leading global provider of solutions to pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations.
Shelley Saxena/Sevamob 
Shelley has managed several multi-million dollar products for IBM and co-founded a cash-flow positive mobile technology startup, Saasmob. He has an MBA from Cornell and B.E. from IIT Roorkee. He has extensive experience in all aspects of a business including product management, R&D, marketing, channels, sales, support and financials.
Business Radio Interviews: This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs January 13 – 17, 2014 – Business RadioX
This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs
January 13 – 17, 2014
Featuring Business Radio Interviews with Executives and Entrepreneurs from our Sandy Springs Studio
Trade Show Radio
High Velocity Radio
Special Edition: Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce
Learning Insights
Cory Colton with AutoTrader Group
Meeting Pros Radio
Atlanta Business Radio
Special Edition: Georgia Society of CPAs
The Doctors Roundtable
Urodynamic Testing in Women: What, When and Why
Atlanta Technology Leaders
Jay Ferro with American Cancer Society
ATL Film Talk
Chad Darnell, and Benjamin Rowland and Will Wheeler with Yonder Blue Films
ATL Film Talk Features Chad Darnell, and Benjamin Rowland and Will Wheeler with Yonder Blue Films
Chad Darnell
Chad Darnell is a writer/ producer/ director and actor. He most recently appeared in the award winning film BIRTHDAY CAKE and he will begin production on his next film INSTALLATION in April. His script HELL HOUSE will begin filming in Atlanta in the Spring with Mary Lambert directing. His web series PROJECT: PHOENIX will premiere in April. He is expected to begin shooting X-RATED in late 2014.
As an extras casting director, he cast nearly 100 television series, feature films, pilots and movies of the week.
He currently teaches one-on-one consultations for anyone interested in developing their own short films, web series or indies.
Benjamin Rowland and Will Wheeler/Yonder Blue Films 
Yonder Blue Films is a full service production company with an extensive background in episodic TV production. In addition to full service production, we offer low altitude aerials. Recently we have filmed for “Dumb and Dumber To” with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Our recent credits include: Paramount, Universal, Cartoon Network, TNT, USA Network, Sundance Channel, and National Geographic.
Business Radio Interviews: This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs January 13 – 17, 2014
This Week At Business RadioX® Sandy Springs
January 13 – 17, 2014
Featuring Business Radio Interviews with Executives and Entrepreneurs from our Sandy Springs Studio
Trade Show Radio
High Velocity Radio
Special Edition: Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce
Learning Insights
Cory Colton with AutoTrader Group
Meeting Pros Radio
Atlanta Business Radio
Special Edition: Georgia Society of CPAs
The Doctors Roundtable
Urodynamic Testing in Women: What, When and Why
Atlanta Technology Leaders
Jay Ferro with American Cancer Society
ATL Film Talk
Chad Darnell, and Benjamin Rowland and Will Wheeler with Yonder Blue Films
Jay Ferro with American Cancer Society
Jay Ferro/American Cancer Society 
Jay is currently Chief Information Officer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the American Cancer Society has more than 900 local offices nationwide and a presence in more than 5,100 communities. Jay is responsible for the people, strategy and operations of the Global Information Technology organization.
Prior to joining ACS in 2012, Jay served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for AdCare Health Systems, a rapidly growing and recognized innovator in health care facility management. Jay spent the previous 7 years at AIG (American International Group), most recently as VP and CIO for AIG Aerospace, a leading global aerospace insurer. At AIG, Jay implemented numerous improvements that have delivered substantial value to the organization while managing significant organizational change in a turbulent market environment. In addition to his role as AVP of Information Technology with AIG Personal Lines, Jay was selected as CFO for Operations and Systems in 2006 and led multiple global IT Finance and Governance Standards initiatives that resulted in millions of dollars in savings for the organization.
Jay continues to be a thought leader in the Information Technology arena and is a frequent guest speaker and panelist, both in Atlanta and Nationwide. In recognition of his accomplishments, Jay was selected as Georgia CIO of the Year in 2011, and is currently serving as Chair for the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. His commitment and dedication to community involvement is evidenced by the time and energy he contributes. In 2007, he founded the non-profit group, Priscilla’s Promise, in honor of his late wife, which raises funds for cervical cancer education and research, and currently serves as its Executive Director. In 2011 he was elected to the Board of Directors for TechBridge, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization which helps other nonprofits use technology to improve their capability to serve the community, and in 2013 was named Board Chair.
Jay earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Georgia. Jay continues to be involved with his alma mater, both as a mentor for young alumni and as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors for the Terry College of Business.
Jay lives in the Metro Atlanta Area with his 3 sons: Trey, Connor and Alex.
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