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MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Grant Brondyke with Presidential Relocation Services and Darrell Watson with State Farm Insurance

June 11, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Grant Brondyke with Presidential Relocation Services and Darrell Watson with State Farm Insurance

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Jane Bishop, Grant Brondyke, Darrell Watson and Ryan Sauers (socially distancing)

Grant Brondyke/Presidential Relocation Services

Presidential Relocation Services is a full service moving company with a mission of treating people right and offering the best service in their industry. They strive to put people above profits.

Darrell Watson/State Farm Insurance

It is Darrell’s goal as a State Farm Insurance agent to assist all of his customers to develop and maintain a Planned Protection Portfolio (i.e. auto, home, life/long term care, asset, health, finance and final wish protection).

Prior to becoming a State Farm agent, Darrell was a pastor for 28 years and is currently the interim pastor at FBC Tucker. He is a 2014 Texas Ironman having competed and completed all four triathlon distances in 2014 (sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and full ironmen, 140.6).

Jane Bishop/Take the Next Step

Jane Bishop, is CEO of Take the Next Step which emerged out of her passion to help others “go for their It.” She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen and align with their inner core for success by using her coaching and training skills. When you work with Jane you will experience accomplishing your “it” and be a greater influence to those around you. Jane uses her E4U system to help clients get to the core faster to create and execute a plan for effectiveness. Jane is also a professional speaker and published author. Curious? Reach out and book a complimentary session and see where that leads.

Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies

Ryan T. Sauers has spent 25 years leading and/or consulting with visual communications and marketing related organizations. Ryan is President/Owner of the consulting firm, Sauers Consulting Strategies; Our Town Gwinnett Magazine (2 monthly magazines); and its parent company End Resultz Media.

Key areas of focus of the consulting firm include: sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development, and organizational change.

Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMO’s in the world and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.

Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership, marketing, and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and is host of the radio show Marketing Matters. Sauers is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You? More info at: RyanSauers.com or OurTownGwinnett.com.

Show Overview

Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers is a radio show presented by Air Filter Sales and Service. The show discusses topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, customer service, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business or life: which is rapidly changing, multi-generational, and noisy in nature.

Melvin Everson with Gwinnett Technical College

June 10, 2020 by Mike

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Melvin Everson with Gwinnett Technical College

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Melvin Everson/Gwinnett Technical College

Gwinnett Tech has been providing career-focused education and training in this region for more than 25 years. Their programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams.

Gwinnett Tech offers more than 140 programs – degree, diploma and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less. Programs in the fastest growing fields, plus emerging industries and technologies, where employers need a highly skilled workforce and Gwinnett Tech graduates are in demand.

Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.

Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore of Forrestall CPAs

June 4, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore of Forrestall CPAs

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Steven Julian, Larry Roemer, Ricky Moore, Mike Sammond

Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore/Forrestall CPAs

Forrestall CPAs is a full service CPA firm. Founded in 1978, they are one the longest operating CPA firms in North Atlanta. Jeff Forrestall is the managing partner and his leadership team brings the experience and innovation to go beyond the basic compliance accounting functions.

Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Randy Rich

June 3, 2020 by Mike

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Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Randy Rich

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Randy Rich/Gwinnett Superior Court Judge

Judge Randy Rich was born and raised in Snellville and graduated from South Gwinnett High School. He was first elected to the Gwinnett State Court bench in 2004. Then in 2014 the Governor appointed him to the Superior Court. Known for years around the courthouse as a legal innovator, Judge Rich launched the “1 day / 1 trial” early release for jury duty, started the Gwinnett County Business Court, and handles an additional caseload as an Accountability Court Judge. Additionally, Judge Rich started a video conferencing system with the jail that saves Gwinnett County thousands of dollars per year by not transporting inmates to the courthouse for routine hearings. Judge Rich regularly teaches CLEs on the topics of professionalism, ethics, and evidence. He is an adjunct law school professor and is the author of a collection of trial problems used by law school students.

Candidate for Gwinnett County Commission George Awuku

May 27, 2020 by Mike

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Candidate for Gwinnett County Commission George Awuku

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George Awuku/Candidate for Gwinnett County Commission Chair

George Awuku is a longtime resident of Gwinnett County, a small business owner, and a family man. He has worked with Gwinnett officials on several projects as an outside Georgia State licensed Professional Civil Engineer, so he is aware of the many problems facing Gwinnett County concerning road, sewer, water and outdoor recreation improvement and development.

LEADER DIALOGUE: Workforce Engagement in Healthcare during the COVID-19 Crisis

May 21, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: Workforce Engagement in Healthcare during the COVID-19 Crisis

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Chuck Stokes/Former President & CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System

Charles (Chuck) D. Stokes, former President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, joined the system in 2008 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In June 2017, he was named President and CEO of the System. In his role, Chuck was responsible for leading and overseeing the $5.6B System’s network of more than 17 hospitals and 300 delivery sites, with more than 27,000 employees and 6,400 affiliated physicians in the Greater Houston area. Chuck retired from Memorial Hermann effective December 2019.

Chuck has four decades of leadership experience in healthcare, and throughout his accomplished career has achieved success in service line leadership, employee engagement, leadership development, physician collaboration, and quality and patient safety improvement.

During his tenure with Memorial Hermann, Chuck worked tirelessly to establish a culture of high reliability, innovation, and clinical transformation throughout the organization. Under his visionary leadership, Memorial Hermann attained unprecedented national accolades in patient safety, high-quality care, and operational excellence all while serving as Houston’s “safety net” health system.

Chuck models servant leadership with an emphasis on coaching and team building while using Malcolm Baldrige criteria as a platform for driving operational excellence. His leadership was instrumental in helping Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital secure the 2016 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. In 2019, Chuck was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

As part of his commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders, Chuck has taught numerous leadership development programs for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an organization of more than 48,000 healthcare executives working together to improve care delivery and population health. In 2017, Chuck was named Chairman of the ACHE Board of Governors.

Prior to his roles as COO and CEO with Memorial Hermann, Chuck served as President of North Mississippi Medical Center, a 650-bed tertiary hospital and also a 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient under his leadership. He has also previously served as COO for three other nationally recognized healthcare systems.

Co-Host: Dr. Roger Spoelman

Dr. Roger Spoelman is an accomplished healthcare executive and coach, having served as President/CEO of Mercy Health, a regional network of hospitals, physician organizations, and health network operations in western and northern Michigan. He also served as a senior executive for Trinity Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States having been posted as President/CEO of several of Trinity Health’s largest regional health systems including Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio; Trinity Health of New England; and Loyola University Health System in Chicago. Roger has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, community health improvement, leadership development, physician integration, physician groups, and governance. He is also a frequent speaker and facilitator, helping organizations develop a culture of innovation.

Co-Host: Lisa Counsell

Lisa Counsell comes to SOAR Vision Group with over two decades of clinical, leadership and clinical informatics experience. She has a proven leadership record – from start-ups to large Fortune 10 companies – generating strong customer engagement, leading high-performing teams, and driving profitable, sustainable business growth. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with experience in critical care and is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in healthcare.

About SOAR Vision Group

The SOAR Vision Group mission is to: Align People with Purpose to Achieve Exceptional Results. SOAR provides best practice strategy execution, business process optimization services, and a structured organizational development approach for organizations to effectively implement the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework. For more information, contact SOAR Vision Group at (888) 294-3303 or visit soarvisiongroup.com.

About the Baldrige Foundation

The mission of the Baldrige Foundation is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is presented annually by the United States President to organizations that demonstrate quality and performance excellence. For more information, contact the Baldrige Foundation at (202) 559-9195 or visit baldrigefoundation.org.

Glenn Haussman with No Vacancy News

May 21, 2020 by Mike

ePresence

Glenn Haussman with No Vacancy News

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Glenn Haussman/No Vacancy News

Glenn Haussman hosts the “No Vacancy” podcast and is publisher of novacancynews.com. He also co-hosts “Checking in with Anthony & Glenn”, a podcast he does with Travel Channel personality Anthony Melchiorri, as well as the “Hotel Tech” podcast, the “Hotel Design Podcast” and more. Glenn is also an in-demand public speaker, educator and custom content creator and consultant for major hotel brands, leading industry influencers and suppliers.

The “No Vacancy” podcast attracts the biggest names in hospitality, including major public company CEOs and industry influencers. The show was recently mentioned in the New York Times and was previously chosen by USA Today as a “best podcast to listen to while traveling”.

Glenn has been quoted in leading publications such as the New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post. He previously served as adjunct professor at New York University teaching classes in Public Relations & Advertising, and Consumer Behavior.

Mark Galvin/ePresence

ePresence provides personal branding services for individuals, executives and entrepreneurs. They leverage social media on an individual level since that is where the audience is most engaged. Mark Galvin, CEO and Founder of ePresence, is a personal social media expert with 29 years of business management and hotel industry experience including stops with Marriott, Hyatt, Omni and IHG.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Stephanie Sokenis with SmallBiz Ally, Joe Morrison with Adams Keegan, and Branden Lisi with Object 9

May 21, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Stephanie Sokenis with SmallBiz Ally, Joe Morrison with Adams Keegan, and Branden Lisi with Object 9

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Stephanie Sokenis/SmallBiz Ally

Now more than ever, small businesses face unique challenges. Having been there, SmallBiz Ally brings a unique understanding and empathetic perspective of the day-to-day challenges you face to everything we do with you. From hundreds of small business consultations and inspiring success stories, you’ll see they’ve got the secret sauce you need to propel your business forward. They understand your small business goals and budget and will help you achieve one without exceeding the other.
Branden Lisi/Object 9

Object 9 works with manufacturers and franchise brands to find and qualify prospective customers. Founded in 1992, their company has evolved as businesses continue their migration towards a digital economy. Object 9 excels at both integrating the different technology stacks and managing the myriad marketing resources required to succeed in digital commerce.

Joe Morrison/Adams Keegan

Adams Keegan is a leading national provider of HR services with clients in all 50 states. They provide HR services, Payroll/Tax administration, employee benefits, and benefits administration delivered to their clients through their proprietary cloud-based HR information and payroll system “Efficenter” and by expert HR teams dedicated to each client.

Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Beth Beskin

May 20, 2020 by Mike

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Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Beth Beskin

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Beth Beskin/Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court Justice

Beth Beskin is a candidate for Georgia Supreme Court Justice. The election is nonpartisan, statewide and will be held June 9th. Absentee voting is already underway. Early in-person voting commences May 18, 2020.

Prior to running for the Supreme Court, Beth served on the Judicial Nominating Commission and worked in the Attorney General’s office fighting waste fraud and abuse.

Beth Beskin has practiced law for 30 years. She is currently a partner at Freeman, Mathis & Gary. Previously, she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Georgia Department of Law, Medicaid Fraud Division. She has spent a lifetime working in the business and civic world to better her community. During her career, Beth has practiced family law, insurance defense, ERISA litigation and various cases for the plaintiff as well as the defense. Beth served the legal community as a member of the Georgia Judicial Nomination commission from January 2019 through March 2020.
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Beth was elected to serve as state representative for House District 54 in the Georgia General Assembly from 2015 to 2019. During the 2017-2018 legislative term, Beth served as the Chief Deputy Whip of the majority party. She served on the Georgia Commission on Child Support as well as on the Capitol Arts Standards Commission.