Ed Brown with DataScan and Rick Folea with AutomationDirect.com

June 20, 2017 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Ed Brown, Rick Folea

Ed Brown/DataScan

DataScan provides clarity to wholesale loan accounting and manages risk with a holistic auditing solution. As a global leader, DataScan offers comprehensive solutions to banks, independent finance companies, and captive financial institutions.

Rick Folea/AutomationDirect.com

In business since 1994, AutomationDirect is a distributor of factory automation products including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more. Their prices are typically well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because of their modern online business model where you just drop parts in the shopping cart and hit buy now. Most products are in stock and shipped same day via 2-day delivery. Orders over $49 get free two-day delivery; some limitations apply. For more information, contact them at 800-633-0405 or visit www.automationdirect.com.

John Ray is a Show Host and Producer and owns the North Fulton (Georgia) studio of Business RadioX®. John and his team work with B2B professionals to create and conduct their own podcast using The Generosity Mindset™ Method: building and deepening relationships in a non-salesy way that translates into revenue for their business.

John also operates his own business advisory practice, Ray Business Advisors. John’s services include advising solopreneur and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

John is the host of North Fulton Business Radio and The Price and Value Journey. North Fulton Business Radio, the longest running podcast in the North Fulton region of Georgia, features a wide range of business and community leaders. The Price and Value Journey is devoted to solo and small firm professional services providers and covers issues such as pricing, value, and business development.

John and his wife, Dr. Monica Ray, a dedicated teacher with 28 years in education, are grateful for their blended family of 5 children, 5 grandchildren, and 5 pets.

John is a Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.