HR Motorsports on Chasing Excellence

October 11, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

HR Motorsports on Chasing Excellence

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HR Motorsports

David Rivera & Chad Hallmark

HR Motorsports

David Rivera & Chad Hallmark of HR Motorsports join the show to share the exciting news about their new Atlanta based Racing Team. Car racing is a global phenomenon, with races being held worldwide at a series of historic racetracks. Follow the team on Instagram at HRMotorsports46 to stay connected and learn more.

Fire Maker Brewing Co. is a sponsor of HR Motorsports

Host Cathy Hogan

Cathy is an expert in design and marketing. She has won numerous awards as a gift designer, writer, instructor and trainer in the gift industry. Her award-winning design team specializes in unique creations. Her experience allows her to highlight a multitude of interesting professionals and share their stories of success with YOU!

Do you have a story that is worth sharing? Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

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Laure Hoffman, Owner of Work as Worship

October 6, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Laure Hoffman, Owner of Work as Worship

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Laure Hoffman

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Laure Hoffman/Work as Worship

In addition to being a positive, can-do person, Laure Hoffman is a business and nonprofit executive with a track record of providing strategic vision and leadership for mission-critical growth, organizational performance, and human resource excellence. She is an innovative, entrepreneurial leader who has worked with hundreds of business owners, executives, and leaders from all industries, serving as a trusted advisor for many years.

Laure served more than 12 years as an executive director for pro-life pregnancy centers, and worked as a field consultant for a national affiliation organization of more than 600 pro-life centers. She continued her work as a professional fundraiser at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in the roles of capital campaign director and interim executive director of The UNCG Alumni Association. She transitioned from higher education to serve as the VP of Kingdom Investment for The Pocket Testament League, and the Chief Development Officer for Haggai Institute, both international, faith-based organizations focused on equipping God’s people to share their faith with others.

In addition to running her own businesses, she initiated and completed a strategic turnaround for her family’s business, a manufacturer’s representative group in Denver, CO.

More recently, Laure serves as the Atlanta lead for The Master’s Program for Women, an international leadership development and coaching program for high-capacity women of faith seeking greater understanding of their unique passions, purpose and calling for the season of life in which they find themselves.

Laure grew up on Florida’s east coast and obtained a BSBS in Management at The University of Florida. She later received her MBA from UNCG.

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Bald Ridge Lodge, Family Promise Forsyth & Cumming Greek Festival 2023

September 30, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Bald Ridge Lodge, Family Promise Forsyth & Cumming Greek Festival 2023

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Kosta Buzzuto (Chairperson for Cumming Greek Festival), Angela Dikes (Executive Director of Bald Ridge Lodge) & Jan Rooney (Family Promise Forsyth Board President)

Bald Ridge Lodge is a non-profit in Cumming, GA providing a 12-bed Group Home and Community Based Services. The Group Home serves young men (age 12 to 21) who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect, while the Community Based Services serve youth and families in the community in need of support. The services offered through Community Based services include Case Management Services, Nurtured Heart Approach (TM) training for caregivers, and an Independent Living Program in development. Their mission is to provide safe and stable support to young men in the Group Home, Independent Living Program, and Community Based Services, in a manner that nurtures the youth, strengthens healthy relationships, and aids young men in their transition to adulthood. This is accomplished through partnerships with caregivers and a community seeking to care for its own. Come out to Solid Rock Brewing on October 8th, 2023 to support Bald Ridge Lodge! To learn more visit www.baldridgelodge.org

Family Promise of Forsyth County, Inc. serves families who are experiencing homelessness. In cooperation with community churches and volunteers, they provide a safe place to stay and meals along with programs and supports to help the families gain or regain sustainable independence.

They strive for their families to attain sustainable independence. Therefore, each family works on personalized, weekly goals to provide them the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Each family is also provided a mentor who will continue to work with the family beyond graduation to be a support and a link to additional services they may need.

To learn more about Family Promise Forsyth AND participate in the upcoming Luminary Garden Event at Vickery Village on October 15th, 2023, visit www.fpforsyth.org

The 2022 Cumming Greek Festival- Bringing more than just GREEK Culture to you! The Cumming Greek Festival is Forsyth County’s largest ethnic event, and they are excited to celebrate with you once again on October 14, 15, and 16, 2022. Stop by for a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture. There will be authentic Greek cuisine as well as continuous live entertainment, including traditional bouzouki and other live music, and energetic performances from our very own Greek dance troupe!

If you’re just passing through and can’t stay to eat, drink, and shop, they offer our fabulous drive-thru service. Whether you check out our menu early or make your decisions on-site, you’ll order when you arrive, and they bring your delicious Greek food and drinks directly to your car! Come out to the Greek Festival October 20th-22nd, 2023! www.cumminggreekfestival.com

Festival and Parking Location:
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
3074 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30042

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Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio inside of the beautiful Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in Cumming, Georgia

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How to Create Craveable Content to Market Your Brand– Brews With Bros Podcast

September 29, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Brews with Bros Podcast

How to Create Craveable Content to Market Your Brand– Brews With Bros Podcast

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Brews with Bros was established to connect like-minded business professionals in a casual yet intentional way. The group meets at a different brewery, monthly, in the Forsyth and North Fulton (GA) areas. Grab a brew with the bros and expand your network. Ladies are welcome too!

Creating Craveable Content to Market Your Brand

In today’s episode, we are thrilled to have Amanda Pearch Marmolejo, the Owner & President of Forsyth Business Radio X, share her wealth of knowledge on creating standout content and establishing your brand as a market expert through online content creation!

About Amanda Pearch Marmolejo: Amanda specializes in professionally producing, distributing and marketing podcasts, that not only make your brand stand out but also connect you with potential new clients. With years of experience in communications, she reveals what makes content craveable and how to leverage this medium for success!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn: The secrets behind creating content that stands out, how to establish yourself as a market expert through online radio, the essential strategies for connecting with potential new clients, along with insights and anecdotes from Amanda’s extensive experience in content creation.

Stay Connected & Updated: Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe for more insightful future episodes!

Be part of our community and join the next get-together: Brews with Bros Events

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We hope this episode with Amanda Pearch Marmolejo offers you valuable insights and strategies for content creation and online radio branding. Thank you for tuning in, and we look forward to seeing you in the next episode!

Co-Hosts: This podcast is brought to you by Dmitriy Teplinskiy with AlphaCIS and Ty Keller with Country Wide Mortgage.

Brews with Bros is a Production of Forsyth Business RadioX

Chasing Excellence : Community Connections

September 28, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence : Community Connections

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Melanie Conner, Andrea Barclay, Host Cathy Hogan & Bobbie Menneg

“Chasing Excellence” is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm”. Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys.

This special “Community Connection” episode features local Non-Profit Organizations in our community.

Because One Matters

In a world filled with economic instability, global uncertainty and lack of community, children need us more than ever. Because One Matters is here to offer more than just compassion. We are here to offer hope and real support and encouraging both children and families. We are passionate about positively serving foster children and young people in economically disadvantaged communities, because we know that they are our future leaders. To learn more or get involved, visit becauseonematters.org

Rainbow Village

The paths that lead to experiencing homelessness vary greatly, but the commonality is that residents arrive in survival mode. Their programming guideline for residents focuses on Family Stability, Well-being, Financial Management, Education & Training, and Employment & Career. Homelessness is a traumatic event, and healing requires both guidance and time. Our programs are each tailored to meet the needs of our residents throughout their journey. Learn more about each program at rainbowvillage.org

Beyond the Ribbon

Their mission is to advocate for support and resources beyond the diagnosis of Cancer, to educate, inspire hope, cultivate awareness and empower individuals throughout their journey and beyond. Impacting cancer survival and inspiring others is their goal. Connect with the Beyond the Ribbon and help raise cancer awareness. To learn more visit beyondtheribbon.org

Host Cathy Hogan

Do you have a story that is worth sharing? Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

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Nick Bryant of Nick Print, Inc. & Tom Burgess of Christian Brothers Automotive

September 18, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Nick Bryant of Nick Print, Inc. & Tom Burgess of Christian Brothers Automotive

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Nick Bryant of Nick Print, Inc. & Tom Burgess of Christian Brothers Automotive

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Nick Prints, Inc is a full-service commercial printing company specializing in marketing materials and print collateral for small businesses. If you need Letterhead, Envelopes, Business Cards, Brochures, Flyers, Postcards, Newsletters or Pocket Folders, give us a call or send us an email! We’d love to quote your next project.

Nick Print, Inc. offers high quality printing at a competitive price. We believe that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Resist the temptation to print your marketing materials at home. When prospects look at your print collateral, they are looking at more than the words on the page. They are evaluating you and your company. Are your marketing pieces sharp, colorful, and professional? High quality printed pieces go a long way to help you establish credibility. Looking cheap won’t help you to turn prospects into clients. As we are fond of saying at Nick Print, Inc., “Friends don’t let friends print at home.”

Christian Brothers Automotive

Since 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has sought to change the way customers think about auto service by providing knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs. Since that time, we have assisted countless individuals and families with their auto service needs and gotten them back on the road with as little hassle as possible.

Love your neighbor as yourself, no passage sums up our approach to customer service better than this one: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Even after 40 years of business in 30 states, this simple idea continues to guide our policies and practices. We don’t just care about providing our clients with exemplary auto service once, we want to invest in the health of their vehicles and remain their auto service partner for many years to come. That’s why we still approach auto repair work with transparency, integrity, and compassion.

This episode is presented by our #CommunityPartners at:

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Increase Client Engagement Through Video – Brews With Bros Podcast

September 17, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Brews with Bros Podcast

Increase Client Engagement Through Video – Brews With Bros Podcast

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This episode covers Increasing Client Engagement Through Video

Brews With Bros Podcast is brought to you by Dmitriy Teplinskiy www.AlphaCIS.com a Managed IT

Services and Cybersecurity provider for business in Atlanta Area and Ty Keller www.ty-keller.com a
Mortgage Broker with Country Wide Mortgage specializing in none-conventional mortgages.
Our Guest Realtor Zach VanZile is with Ansley Real Estate www.ansleyre.com can be reached through
email zachvanzile@ansleyre.com

Key Takeaways from Real Estate Agent on Leveraging Technology and Building Community
We recently had the opportunity to interview Zach VanZile, a real estate agent with Ansley Real Estate in
North Georgia. Zach shared valuable insights on using technology to boost real estate sales while staying
connected to the local community. Here are some key takeaways:
 Use video to humanize your outreach while respecting clients’ limited time.
 Upgrade traditional prospecting by integrating new data services, automation, and video.
 Build your local brand and attract buyers by showcasing community happenings.
 Attend in-person events to nurture referral networks.
 Avoid overt selling.
 Blend grassroots relationship building with digital tools for maximum impact.

Video Sets Zach Apart. One of Zach’s most effective tactics is sending personalized video messages to clients and prospects. He simply uses his smartphone camera to give quick updates on the home search process, market conditions, upcoming events, and more.

These authentic, casual videos allow Zach to connect on a deeper level. He emphasizes that in the busy
Atlanta metro area, clients have endless demands on their time. A video gives them valuable
information while respecting their schedule. Viewers feel prioritized without Zach intruding.

The videos have helped Zach stand out from other agents relying solely on texts and emails. He shared
that clients light up when they get a personal, familiar face on their phone rather than a generic flyer or
mailer. While impromptu, Zach keeps videos concise at under 30 seconds. This increases engagement.

Once filmed, videos can be embedded in email campaigns and text messages through Zach’s brokerage
platform. He can track analytics to optimize his approach. For more scalability, videos are uploaded to
Zach’s growing YouTube channel. This expands his audience.

Prospecting Gets a High-Tech Upgrade

While Zach is a big proponent of video, he hasn’t abandoned old-school prospecting tactics like calling
expired listings. In fact, he’s enhanced these methods with modern tools.

Services like RedX provide expired listing phone numbers that Zach inputs into a power dialer system.
This allows efficient calling at scale. When he gets voicemail, Zach will leave a video introducing himself
instead of a generic spiel. This nets 2-3X the callbacks of agents who only leave messages.

For other prospecting like circle prospecting, Zach uses platforms like Vulcan7 that scrape property
records. He then tracks all outreach in his CRM for optimized follow up.

YouTube Showcases the North Georgia Lifestyle

According to Zach, spotlighting the North Georgia way of life provides value to the community while
positioning him as an area expert. He says the thriving Alpharetta hub offers endless events, new
developments, and activities for families. Highlighting these on YouTube helps attract interested buyers
nationwide.

Zach advises real estate agents to tap into resources provided by their brokerage. For example, his firm
Ansley supplies market stats and localized content he can quickly share on social media. This content will
fuel his YouTube growth. Consistency is key – Zach aims for 1-2 videos per week.

Networking Is Crucial to Referrals

While Zach is well-versed in real estate technology, he emphasized that agents still need to show up
locally and build trust. Attending community events helps nurture the relationships that drive referrals.

For example, Zach participates in our monthly networking group called Brews with Bros. In this informal
setting, he aims to exchange value rather than sell. Some of the things we promote in Brews With Bros
group is the laidback camaraderie facilitates meaningful connections.
In Zachs view, you never know what opportunities might unfold by simply being present and engaged.
He feels real estate agents can’t afford to solely work behind a screen in isolation. Combining
networking with technology is optimal.

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Regions Bank Team Members: Gwen Cole, Priscilla Pocock & Justin DeLockery

September 13, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Regions Bank Team Members: Gwen Cole, Priscilla Pocock & Justin DeLockery

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Regions Bank Team Members

Gwen Cole, Priscilla Pocock & Justin DeLockery

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This episode features:

Gwen Cole | Vice President Consumer Banking Manager

Priscilla Pocock | Branch Manager

Justin DeLockery | Commercial Relationship Manager

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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Preface Project 4th Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

September 13, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Preface Project 4th Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

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Preface Project 4th Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

Founder and Executive Director, JT Wu & Heather Phillips, Director of Educational Development

Preface is a national 501(c)(3) philanthropic initiative that empowers communities to combat early childhood illiteracy and secure foundational educational opportunities for the next generation!

Their model works by first pairing a local high school and local elementary school together as Preface Partners. Their expert teams then work with the high school administration to select and train student leaders (“Preface Ambassadors”) in clinically-endorsed educational best practices, including finger-led reading, dialogic responses, voice inflections, and dyadic scaffolding.

Preface Ambassadors culturally and linguistically reflect the communities they serve, allowing them to maximize engagement capacity with young students most in need of educational assistance and mentorship.

Ambassadors work directly into the elementary school classrooms to act as free supplemental resources for local educators on the ground, allowing for highly personal engagement and reading assistance in small group classroom settings!

Preface’s relational model has helped elementary school students make gains in literacy skills nearly twice as fast as their peers, while high schoolers gain firsthand service experience and a newfound appreciation for careers in education.

Additionally, Preface has been recognized by the GA Dept. of Education as an innovative World Languages program and is advised by experts affiliated with a wide variety of institutions, including the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan Chase, Microsoft, and Princeton University.