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Sharon Catter with Catter Design Group and Soul Ongoiba with Quantum Do

July 3, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Sharon Catter with Catter Design Group and Soul Ongoiba with Quantum Do

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Sharon Catter/Catter Design Group

Established in 1991, Catter Design Group is a woman-owned small business based out of Duluth, GA. They specialize in office, industrial, and retail spaces, and have provided design services for commercial leasing agents, property managers, facilities managers, tenants, building owners, landlords, and business owners.

Soul Ongoiba/Quantum Do

The Quantum Do™ (the way of energy) is an energetic, high-performance approach that equips athletes, executives, and business owners to move from frustration, pressure, and plateaued performance to fulfillment, flow, and inner peace so they can create the meaningful impact they desire.

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Duluth Business Now! – Networking: Follow Up and Building Relationships

November 7, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Now! – Networking: Follow Up and Building Relationships

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Benjamin King, John Withers, Lisa Thompson, Katrina Lucisano, Ken Thompson

“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. On this episode, the panel discusses what you can do after your networking meetings to build valuable relationships.

Ken Thompson/Thompson Hypnotherapy

Thompson Hypnotherapy believes everyone deserves the chance to live their dreams and not have to live their lives burdened by their past or paralyzed with fear, doubt, or anxiety about their future. Their focus is on those who really want to make the necessary changes. Using sessions to educate, guide, and empower, they show you how to find the incredible natural power that has been inside your mind all along and then show you how to use that power to break the chains holding you back. This may include changing or removing negative habits and behaviors, as well as forming new positive ones. At the end of the day, Thompson Hypnotherapy believes in helping you live your best life every day!

Katrina Lucisano/Silverton Mortgage

Founded in 1998, Silverton Mortgage is an acknowledged industry leader within the mortgage community. They’ve always believed that maintaining the entire loan process in-house keeps everyone involved: borrower, real estate agent, and Silverton Mortgage. One team, one goal. Katrina brings over 30 years of experience from owning Family First Mortgage to being a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator at Silverton Mortgage.

Benjamin King/Pet Wants of Johns Creek

Pet Wants has redefined the meaning of “fresh” in the pet food industry. To them, fresh means from the manufacturer to your pet’s bowl in weeks, not months. They have raised the bar in animal wellness and nutrition for over a decade. Their proprietary pet food is made using natural and fresh ingredients, including salmon, chicken, lamb and brown rice. There are no added sugars, no corn, and no animal by-products. They never use corn, wheat, soy or dyes.

John Withers/How Money Works

How Money Works is on a mission to eradicate financial illiteracy, the #1 economic crisis in the world, which impacts more than 4.5 billion people across the planet. Each Financial Educator has a goal to help their students break the cycle of endless debt, foolish spending, and financial cluelessness so they can take control of their financial future.

Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association (Moderator)

The Duluth Business Association exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact economic development and improve the Duluth community.

“Duluth Business Now!“ is member-sponsored by CrossPointe Realty, Knick Knack Products Group, Profound Wellness, Lillies Boutique, Rainbow Village, Home Access Mortgage, Gwen Tajz Wine Bar, and Morsels by Melissa Catering.

The Stages of Success E7

October 15, 2024 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

The Stages of Success E7

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The Stages of Success E7

In this episode of The Future of Work, hosts Al Loveland and Kyle McIntosh explore the “Stages of Success” with guests Julie Martin, Vee Luna, and Claudia Moreno. Julie discusses her experience purchasing an insurance agency, while Vee and Claudia share the challenges of growing their business, Moxie Girl, all crediting MAC 6’s strategy sessions for helping them manage relationships and business growth.

The conversation shifts to leadership and people management, with Julie reflecting on teamwork, and Vee and Claudia discussing improved communication and accountability within their teams. The guests also touch on balancing personal and professional responsibilities, emphasizing the value of leadership and mentorship in navigating the complexities of business growth.

As your local Farmers® agent in Tempe, AZ, Julie and her team help customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. They have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options–whether that’s auto, home, renters, business insurance and more.

Julie Martin is an experienced insurance agent, passionate about helping people and businesses understand their insurance coverages, needs and gaps.

Julie is experienced in business development and served as a Chamber of Commerce Executive. She has a history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Strong marketing professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Event Management, and Media Relations.

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Vee Luna and Claudia Moreno are owners of Moxie Girl. Moxie Girl was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 2007 on the idea that your home should be your haven. At the end of a long day or a hectic week, we should all be able to relax, unwind, and recharge.

Moxie Girl brings together the services of a house cleaner or home organizer, with the benefits of a personal assistant to help our clients do just that.

While each family we help is unique, we always agree that the best part is completing the project and literally watching the stress go out the door with us when we leave.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WORK

Welcome to Future of Work Radio Show and Podcast – where business leaders share how they integrate humanity and technology through innovative approaches, healthy culture, flexible workspaces and seamless virtual technology.

ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS

With a focus in marketing and a background in various for profit and not for profit companies, including much professional and volunteer work, Kyle McIntosh wondered, “How can I pair the passion and commitment to community progress of a non-profit with the sustainability and reach of a for profit company?”

From this question and perspective a mission evolved to tear down the false distinction between the two sectors and to promote companies with Conscious Capitalism® business models through MAC6.

Albert Loveland has joined the MAC⁶ Team full-time. Al will be helping us to takeMAC⁶ to the next level as Vice President of Operations(and, for all of you who are familiar with EOS, as the MAC⁶Integrator).

Al brings over 25 years of experience in leadership and operational efficiency, first working for JPMorgan Chase for fifteen years and then, for the past decade, with his own consulting business working with small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.

Al has been working from MAC⁶ as a community member for five years now, acting as the unofficial ‘Mayor of MAC⁶’and helping every day to make this community a great place to be. Please join us in congratulating him as the now Official Mayor of MAC⁶ and as an integral new part of our team!

To learn more about MAC6 Communities, call 480-293-4075 or find them on LinkedIn and Facebook.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

MAC⁶ offers flexible spaces and programs to help your team grow, and a community of thriving businesses, just like yours. Advocating Capitalism as a Force for Good, MAC6 is Accelerating the shift to Conscious Capitalism (where Purpose and Profit Unite) through Creativity, Collaboration, Community and Change.

Duluth Business Now! – The Networking Meeting: Get Results Every Time!

October 10, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Now! - The Networking Meeting: Get Results Every Time!

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Melissa Gunderson, Holly Norman, Lisa Thompson, Charisse Excell, Areigna Preston

“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. On this episode, the panel discusses how to find more success in your networking meetings.

Melissa Gunderson/Morsels by Melissa Catering

Morsels by Melissa opened its doors to Atlanta in 1999. Melissa provides expertise to her clientele in the planning and implementation of corporate and private parties and events, wedding receptions and intimate dinners with a full range menu of items including specialty cakes and sweets. Allow Melissa to design and fulfill all aspects of your next event!

Holly Norman/Chris Alex Real Estate Group

Chris Alex Real Estate‘s ethos is grounded in their client-centric philosophy. Providing a client with an unforgettable real estate experience worthy of sharing with friends requires a steadfast commitment to that client. Pledging trust, integrity, and professionalism as their guiding principles allows them to craft an exceptional experience that their clients are known to seek and repeat years, even decades later. When the time comes to embark on your real estate journey in Atlanta’s northern suburbs, reach out. Chris Alex Real Estate Group looks forward to giving you an exceptional experience.

Charisse Excell/Home Access Mortgage

Home Access Mortgage treats each customer as an individual, not a number. They don’t place you into a loan profile formula created by the banking industry. They use “common sense” and will help you obtain the best loan possible. They represent a wide range of “A” rated lenders with first quality rates to private “hardship” lenders. Whether your situation calls for Full Documents, No Documents, Non-Owner Occupied (Investor) or Multi-Family, Home Access Mortgage will fit your needs!

Areigna Preston/Profound Wellness

Profound Wellness provides massage therapy to enhance wellness, decrease stress, and reduce stress-related chronic health issues. Their intention is to provide a therapeutic massage for YOUR individual needs, as well as support you as you make changes to increase your health, happiness, and well-being in both your personal and professional lives. Make an appointment soon – to heal, recover, and rejuvenate.

Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association (Moderator)

2022 Year in Review, with host Richard Grove

January 4, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

2022 Year in Review, with host Richard Grove

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2022 Year in Review, with host Richard Grove (Organization Conversation, Episode 53)

Richard Grove, the host of Organization Conversation, wraps up 2022 by reviewing the first year of the podcast, the guests, and the live remotes at the WORKBENCHcon and HAVEN conferences. He also discussed the impact of the pandemic on Wall Control, what the business has seen during 2022, projects coming in 2023, and much more.

Organization Conversation is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

About Organization Conversation

Organization Conversation is hosted by Richard Grove and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Richard Grove, Wall Control

Richard Grove, Host, *Organization Conversation*

Richard Grove‘s background is in engineering but what he enjoys most is brand building through relationships and creative marketing. Richard began his career with the Department of Defense as an engineer on the C-5 Galaxy Engineering Team based out of Warner Robins. While Richard found this experience both rewarding and fulfilling, he always knew deep down that he wanted to return to the small family business that originally triggered his interest in engineering.

Richard came to work for the family business, Dekalb Tool & Die, in 2008 as a Mechanical Engineer. At the time Wall Control was little more than a small ‘side hustle’ for Dekalb Tool & Die to try to produce some incremental income. There were no “Wall Control” employees, just a small warehouse with a single tool and die maker that would double as an “order fulfillment associate” on the occasion that the original WallControl.com website, which Richard’s grandmother built, pulled in an order.

In 2008, it became apparent that for the family business to survive they were going to have to produce their own branded product at scale to ensure jobs remained in-house and for the business to continue to move forward. Richard then turned his attention from tool and die to Wall Control to attempt this necessary pivot and his story with Wall Control began. Since that time, Richard has led Wall Control to significant growth while navigating two recessions.

Outside of Richard’s work at Wall Control he enjoys helping other business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs along their own paths to success by offering personal business coaching and advising through his website ConsultantSmallBusiness.com. Richard has developed an expansive and unique skillset growing and scaling Wall Control through a multitude of challenges to the successful brand and company it is today. Richard is happy to share his knowledge and experience with others who are looking to do the same within their own businesses.

Connect with Richard:

Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Richard’s Website

About Wall Control

The Wall Control story began in 1968 in a small tool & die shop just outside Atlanta, Georgia. The first of three generations began their work in building a family-based US manufacturer with little more than hard work and the American Dream.

Over the past 50+ years, this family business has continued to grow and expand from what was once a small tool & die shop into an award-winning US manufacturer of products ranging from automobile components to satellite panels and now, the best wall-mounted tool storage system available today, Wall Control.

The Wall Control brand launched in 2003 and is a family-owned and operated business that not only produces a high-quality American Made product but sees the entire design, production, and distribution process happen under their own roof in Tucker, Georgia. Under that same roof, three generations of American Manufacturing are still hard at work creating the best tool storage products available today.

Connect with Wall Control:

Company website | Facebook | Instagram

Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

December 21, 2022 by John Ray

Business Beat

Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

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Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat: Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

Scott Hilton, Commercial Banker at SouthState Bank and Representative from Georgia State House District 48, joined host Roger Lusby to talk about the critical issues in the state he has a passion for. They discussed the Georgia First Commission, the state’s high-demand Career Academies, interest rates and inflation, Scott’s work with small businesses at SouthState, his family life, and much more.

Business Beat is presented by Alpharetta CPA firm Frazier & Deeter and is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®

SouthState Bank

SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 275+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. SouthState offers robust banking solutions, including consumer banking, mortgage, small business banking, commercial banking and wealth management. SouthState bankers care about its customers and each other – and it shows. SouthState is proud to have earned awards for banking solutions, service and workplace environment.

For the past three years, SouthState has been ranked on the Forbes 100 Best Banks in America and has earned top workplace honors several years running. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Scott Hilton, SouthState Bank and Georgia State House District 48

**Scott Hilton, Georgia State House District 48**

Scott Hilton serves as Senior Vice-President for Commercial Banking at SouthState Bank in Atlanta. Prior to this role, Scott led the Georgians First Commission under the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp as Executive Director. The Georgians First Commission developed policy and operational changes to reduce burdensome red tape and streamline state government for the benefit of Georgia’s small business community. Scott was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016.

During his tenure as State Representative, Scott was appointed to a leadership role as deputy whip and was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by numerous organizations, including the Georgia Charter School Association and Council of Municipal Court Judges. Scott has spent a career in commercial banking working directly with business owners and CFOs to provide the valuable capital needed to grow their businesses.

Scott graduated with honors from Georgetown University, with majors in finance and international business. Scott graduated from Emory University’s accelerated, one-year MBA program with a concentration in capital markets. Scott is active in his community, having served in a variety of roles including President of the Peachtree Corners Civic Association and President of the Fowler Family YMCA Board. Scott is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute, and LEAD Atlanta.

Scott met his wife, Meredith, at Georgetown. Meredith is an estate-planning attorney with a focus on wills and special needs trusts. They live in Peachtree Corners with their three children and enjoy hiking, golf, traveling and pickleball.

Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Frazier & Deeter

The Alpharetta office of Frazier & Deeter is home to a thriving CPA tax practice, a growing advisory practice and an Employee Benefit Plan Services group. CPAs and advisors in the Frazier & Deeter Alpharetta office serve clients across North Georgia and around the country with services such as personal tax planning, estate planning, business tax planning, business tax compliance, state and local tax planning, financial statement reviews, financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, internal audit outsourcing, cyber security, data privacy, SOX and other regulatory compliance, mergers, and acquisitions and more. Alpharetta CPAs serve clients ranging from business owners and executives to large corporations.

Roger Lusby, host of Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat, is an Alpharetta CPA and Alpharetta Office Managing Partner for Frazier & Deeter. He is also a member of the Tax Department in charge of coordinating tax and accounting services for our clientele. His responsibilities include a review of a variety of tax returns with an emphasis in the individual, estate, and corporate areas. Client assistance is also provided in the areas of financial planning, executive compensation and stock option planning, estate and succession planning, international planning (FBAR, SFOP), health care, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and service companies.

You can find Frazier & Deeter on social media:

LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

An episode archive of Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat can be found here.

Simon Says Let’s Talk Business 2.0: Katrina Lucisano of Silverton Mortgage & Skip Mangum of Flack’s Flooring join Host Gary Zermuehlen of Sandler Training, Simon INC

September 17, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Simon Says Let’s Talk Business 2.0: Katrina Lucisano of Silverton Mortgage & Skip Mangum of Flack's Flooring join Host Gary Zermuehlen of Sandler Training, Simon INC

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Katrina Lucisano of Silverton Mortgage

Expert Mortgage Loan Originator, Katrina is enthusiastic about serving her clients and community. Buying a home can be overwhelming. There are so many financing options, offered by so many different banks, lenders, and brokers. Don’t stress yourself out trying to find the perfect product and perfect rate on your own – that’s Silverton is here for! Contact Katrina today to start a conversation about which loan option is right for you.

Skip Mangum of Flack’s Flooring

Choosing flooring can be overwhelming, Skip and team guide you through the process. You want flooring that reflects your personal style while standing up to the everyday demands of life. Flooring that will live with you for years and look great every step of the way. Flack’s Flooring and Rugs is where you’ll find it.

Host Gary Z is a Sales Trainer & Coach at Sandler Training, Simon Inc.
Companies depend on sales force development. Gary and team equip sales professionals to drive sales revenue higher, uncover significantly more business opportunities, shorten their selling cycles, and protect their gross profit margins. Using a powerful combination of consulting, sales training, they help their client community to achieve goals and overcome challenges.

Series proudly presented by Sandler Training, Simon Inc.

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

Produced by Amanda Pearch

Simon Says Let’s Talk Business 2.0: Joe Huggins of Keller Williams & Virginia Bowman of Synergetic Media join Host Gary Zermuehlen of Sandler Training, Simon INC

August 6, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Simon Says Let's Talk Business 2.0: Joe Huggins of Keller Williams & Virginia Bowman of Synergetic Media join Host Gary Zermuehlen of Sandler Training, Simon INC

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Virginia Bowman of Synergetic Media & Joe Huggins of Keller Williams

Virginia Bowman of Synergetic Media

Synergetic Media brings together the best of both the latest technologies and design for your business. Their design team is classically trained from institutions such as Savannah College of Art and Design and Washington University while our production specialists are the envy of their peer set. With a passionate heart and creative eye and they seek to demonstrate that through storytelling. They have a hands-on collaborative approach to your business that is refreshing, valuable – and synergetic!

Joe Huggins of Keller Williams

Joe has a background in TV/Film. Nashville, LA, Atlanta. He has been in Atlanta for over 25 years. He is focused on high level of customer satisfaction and negotiation has provided skill set now in Real Estate transactions. Joes’ motto is “I don’t Sell, I Serve clients”. Keller Willams aims to be the real estate company of choice for agents and their customers allowing them build careers worth having, businesses worth owning, lives worth living, experiences worth giving, and legacies worth leaving.

Series proudly presented by Sandler Training, Simon Inc.

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

Produced by Amanda Pearch

“Stewarding Family Wealth” featuring Melissa Libby of Melissa Libby & Associates with Host Randy Brunson

August 1, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

“Stewarding Family Wealth” featuring Melissa Libby, owner of Melissa Libby & Associates,

with Host Randy Brunson

Melissa Libby

Melissa Libby & Associates is a public relations agency based in Atlanta, Georgia with local and national clients in the food, beverage and retail industries. She and team specialize in media communications, event planning, community outreach and social media. Specialties include: communications strategy, creative problem solving for increased business revenues, product launches, publicity, crisis messaging.

Randy Brunson is the President of Centurion Advisory Group. He studied engineering and marketing at UT Chattanooga. Randy currently holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and CKA designation and makes it a priority to stay on top of his knowledge in the financial industry through continuing professional educational opportunities and reading. Randy has completed studies in qualified plan design, estate planning and business transition planning and he enjoys speaking and writing on these topics.

Stewarding Family Wealth is presented by