North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 184: Andy Kalajian, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting, and Kevin Quirk, Harvest Connect
On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” Andy Kalajian, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting discussed his executive coaching brand and the power of a positive mindset, while Kevin Quirk, Harvest Connect, explained how his company has made inroads in Georgia’s hemp industry. “North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and is broadcast from inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Andy Kalajian, Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting
Andy Kalajian has been a highly sought-after public speaker for more than 25 years. He has received public acclaim for his brand, EnTheos, which is Latin for “Spirit Within” and predecessor to the word Enthusiasm. Through Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting, Andy delivers powerful talks and lessons steeped in wisdom literature and practical application into busy lifestyles. As a certified John Maxwell coach, Andy helps professionals sharpen business skills, and offers Mastermind group teaching, and one-on-one executive coaching.
Andy is a native of Detroit, MI. In high school, he read such books as “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. He was awarded the prestigious Evans Scholarship, a full academic and leadership scholarship for golf caddies, to study at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Medical Technology. Andy started his professional career by blending his lifelong passion for medicine and public speaking with a position in Medical Sales, in Atlanta. He formerly held positions at MicroPort Orthopedics, Zimmer Biomet and ConforMIS.
Andy’s professional tagline, “Transformational thought in action,” reminds clients that they can permanently change the destiny of their life by changing the nature of their thoughts and actions.
To learn more, go to the Fort Leadership and Sales Consulting website, email Andy directly, or call 770-597-9005.
Kevin Quirk, Harvest Connect
Kevin Quirk is Chief Executive Officer at Harvest Connect, a brand company focused on the hemp-derived CBD market. Harvest Connect’s entities include Georgia Good, Graceleaf, CBD Store and More, and Harvest Canopy, the medical marijuana division covering aspects of the cultivation, processing, retail and wholesale of CBD, hemp and medical marijuana.
Harvest Connect’s mission is to be the positive change agent for all things cannabis in the state of Georgia. The company works to bring ethical practices to the hemp industry, improve the lives of Georgians, create jobs, and give back to the community.
Kevin has more than 25 years experience in general, brand and financial management. He brings knowledge of FDA and USDA compliance through the founding and selling of an organic juice company. In addition, he has an extensive background in consumer packaged goods through former management roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Anheuser-Busch.
To learn more, go to the Harvest Connect website, email Kevin directly, or call 703-609-6643.
North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
