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LISTENING TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication

March 4, 2015 by Mike

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LISTENING TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication

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Is your organization lagging or leading in your industry? Are your employees whiners or winners? Do your customers rage or rave about your service? Are sales slumping or soaring? In this episode of “On the Money”, Dr. Bill Lampton discusses the keys to good communication and the importance of listening to your employees and customers.

Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Founded in 1997, Championship Communication helps companies identify their communication roadblocks while strengthening teamwork, morale, productivity and profits. Dr. Bill Lampton also helps leaders learn to speak with “poise, power and persuasion” so they will generate “attention, agreement and action”.

Dr. Lampton also teaches clients how to produce top-quality, cost-effective videos using their iPads or iPhones. As a keynote speaker, seminar director and coach, he has worked with top-tier clients such as the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Gillette, Ritz-Carlton-Cancun, Celebrity Cruises and the British Columbia Legal Management Association. He wrote a popular book “The Complete Communicator: Change Your communication, Change Your Life”. His motto is “Helping You Finish in First Place!”

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUPS: Calvin Koon with North Georgia Business Connection and Michael Gifford with National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

February 18, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUPS: Calvin Koon with North Georgia Business Connection and Michael Gifford with National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

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On the Money - February 18, 2015 — Michael Gifford, Joe Moss, Calvin Koon

Is it necessary for every business to join a networking group or chamber? What are the benefits of joining these business networking organizations? Host Joe Moss addresses these topics and more with the leaders of two networking groups on this episode of “On the Money“.

Calvin Koon/North Georgia Business Connection

The North Georgia Business Connection is a networking organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales representatives grow their business through education, accountability and networking with other members in their local communities.

They help grow each other and are invested in each other’s success. NGBC builds success through member accountability, educational seminars, community activities, mentor partnerships and more. Members work together as an outside sales force for each other by constantly looking for opportunities to refer business to fellow members through their own contacts, relationships, and opportunities.

Michael Gifford/National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

The National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett is a chamber of commerce focused on small business. They are committed to providing their members with the personal service they deserve. Their hands-on, business-to-consumer model offers a unique method of helping their members both attain and retain customers. TNBC of Greater Gwinnett is BIG on small business!

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

WINNING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: Jennifer Perry with Lone Wolf Communications and Ken Gregory with 800 East Studios

February 11, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

WINNING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: Jennifer Perry with Lone Wolf Communications and Ken Gregory with 800 East Studios

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What are some of the secrets to becoming well-known in the music and publishing industry? For the answer, host Joe Moss interviews Jennifer Perry – a publicist for musicians and authors – and Ken Gregory – a longtime musician, studio manager and composer – on this edition of “On the Money”.

Jennifer Perry/Lone Wolf Communications

Lone Wolf Communications is a public relations and publicity firm specializing in authors, musicians, and artists. They also provide media coaching and interactive “Promote This! DIY Publicity” webinars teaching people how to do their own publicity at the onset of their careers.

Ken Gregory/800 East Studios

800 East Studios houses the most diverse community of experienced music producers, audio engineers and musicians in the Southeast. Their 6400 sq. ft. facility bordering Atlanta’s Freedom Park includes an astounding variety of top quality recording equipment, musical instruments and microphones, all selected and operated by their own seasoned staff of musicians/engineers and producers.

Recording at 800 East Studios is a guaranteed positive experience. They aren’t finished until you’re thrilled with the results. Their track record proves it.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Business Communications and Social Media: Lara Sadowski with First Prize Writing

January 14, 2015 by Mike

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Business Communications and Social Media: Lara Sadowski with First Prize Writing

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Lara Sadowski with First Prize Writing joins host Joe Moss to discuss web content, copywriting and business communications including how you can use Twitter, Facebook, blogging and other social media platforms to grow your business.

Lara Sadowski/First Prize Writing

First Prize Writing specializes in copywriting and business communications for individuals and companies. A few of the writing projects they handle are creating and revising web content, preparing articles for publications, ghostwriting blogs, books, e-books and social media sites as well as press releases. This is just a tip of the iceberg! At First Prize Writing, they love words, and they want your words to make your business or project shine.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

CHANGES IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY: Nitin Shah with Imperial Investments Group

December 10, 2014 by Mike

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CHANGES IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY: Nitin Shah with Imperial Investments Group

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Hotel owner Nitin Shah with Imperial Investments Group joins host Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, to discuss the latest changes within the hotel industry.

Nitin Shah/Imperial Investments Group

Nitin Shah serves as president of Imperial Investments Group Inc., a Georgia-based hospitality company he founded in 1984 which currently has assets approaching $100 million, including 15 hotels plus a variety of commercial real estate projects.

Nitin is also chairman and CEO of Embassy National Bank, an Atlanta-based community bank he helped establish in 2007 which has grown to $100 million in assets and is a leading lender to small businesses in the southeastern United States.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

DIRECT MAILING & THINGS THAT MATTER: Kyle Campbell with GIANT Marketing and Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting

December 3, 2014 by Mike

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DIRECT MAILING & THINGS THAT MATTER: Kyle Campbell with GIANT Marketing and Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting

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Kyle Campbell with GIANT Marketing and Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting join host Joe Moss to discuss “Direct Marketing & Things That Matter” related to small business.

Kyle Campbell/GIANT Marketing & Anytime Fitness

GIANT Marketing is a full-service marketing and design firm located in the heart of Atlanta. From start to finish, they can make your business GIANT! GIANT Marketing started with just postcards. Well, marketing is so much more than just hitting mailboxes! So GIANT Marketing now offers everything including direct mail campaigns, email marketing, social media marketing, website and logo design, call tracking, print marketing and more.

GIANT Postcards of Atlanta has been an established and successful brand since 2009, delivering the highest quality direct mail to your doorstep. When their CEO Kyle Campbell realized the endless bounds the company could reach with a bigger concept and a more diverse range of services, GIANT Marketing was born. With their industry experience and our motivation to make your business GIANT, they are sure to help you succeed in all of your business marketing goals.

Doug Ireland/Freeland Painting & Construction

The mission at Freeland Painting is to bring excellence to their clients through home repairs. Painting, roofing and general renovations are not a unique business, but Freeland Painting & Construction intends to be unique within this industry. They believe that their customer’s fulfillment and happiness is the ultimate goal and their only assignment. They believe that only by serving their customers FIRST can they then serve their employees, suppliers and families.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Educating and Training Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

November 19, 2014 by Mike

On the Money

Educating and Training Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Mark Butler with the UGA Small Business Development Center talks about educating and training small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on “On the Money” with host Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank.

Mark Butler/UGA Small Business Development Center

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) mission is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting, continuing education and access to research for its clients. One-on-one consulting services are provided at no cost to the small business owner.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF BUSINESS: Bryan Mulligan with Applied Information and Kyle Smith with Embassy National Bank

November 5, 2014 by Mike

On the Money

THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF BUSINESS: Bryan Mulligan with Applied Information and Kyle Smith with Embassy National Bank

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Host Joe Moss discusses the newest technology and the future of business with Bryan Mulligan of Applied Information and Kyle Smith with Embassy National Bank.

Bryan Mulligan/Applied Information, Inc.

Applied Information is a technology company focused in the Surface Transportation sector. Using a combination of embedded field devices, wireless telematics, cloud computing and business intelligence, Applied Information makes it easy to turn data into actionable intelligence, resulting in more efficient and safer intelligent transportation systems.

Kyle Smith/Embassy National Bank

A new building with an old soul, Embassy National Bank was founded in 2007 to meet a need of its community: a truly business-friendly local partner who could make lending and banking accessible, straightforward and grounded. A local group of businessmen with backgrounds in finance, banking and hospitality created that partner for the greater Atlanta area, especially the communities of Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee and Norcross. To support that vision, Embassy National Bank has assembled a team of managers and bankers with both local and nationwide experience to support the bank’s mission: to be the community partner our small businesses want, and our neighbors need.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

NAVIGATING THE SMALL BUSINESS MINEFIELD: Phillip Saxton with Small Business Samaritans and Mike Hardesty with Hardesty Hackett & Partners

September 24, 2014 by Mike

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NAVIGATING THE SMALL BUSINESS MINEFIELD: Phillip Saxton with Small Business Samaritans and Mike Hardesty with Hardesty Hackett & Partners

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Phillip Saxton with Small Business Samaritans and Mike Hardesty with Hardesty Hackett & Partners discuss the pros and cons of launching and operating a small business with Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank.

Phillip Saxton/Small Business Samaritans

Small Business Samaritans cares about the individuals who have the dream and courage to start a business. These dreams are important, not just to them and their families, but to their customers and the community where they operate.

We are living in challenging economic times where much of the future of the United States depends upon job creation. Our top concerns as a nation lie with economic recovery, job creation, and setting up & operating successful businesses. It is highly doubtful that many new jobs are going to be created by big business, global business, governments, inventions or new investments. During the last 15 years, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses generated over 64% of new jobs. Currently, 70% of job growth is generated by small businesses, which is expected to continue, if not increase, in the next four years.

Small businesses have been severely affected by economic, global and political forces completely out of their control. The current recession was caused by poor political decisions, poor leadership from large financial organizations, a liquidity shortfall in the banking system caused by the overvaluation of assets, poor leadership from large corporations, and greed.

The concept of SBS was born out of the idea that small businesses and entrepreneurs needed to do things differently in order to insulate them from these economic and political forces. Our communities depend upon doing things differently. The goal is to operate a business that is less subjected to outside forces.

Mike Hardesty/Hardesty Hackett & Partners

Since their beginning in 2004, Hardesty Hackett & Partners set out to be different and unique. They had seen consulting from both sides of the desk and knew what was good and what was not good. They wanted to provide excellent value for the money, achieve their goals every time, insure that their work was sustainable, and make a real and significant difference to their clients’ performance. There was no “Plan B”.

To achieve this vision, they needed excellent and consistent performance from their people; unique people with particular skill sets that would go the extra mile to create success and compete with themselves, not each other, and think “outside the box”. These people would possess a personal authority – morally, technically and energetically – so their clients would be motivated to engage in the process, rather than fight it. The use of independent contractors would prove to be the appropriate model.

They also needed a process that allowed them to see the issues quickly and then effectively change systems, processes and behaviors to bring about significant and sustainable change. They created the Hardesty Hackett Change Process (HHCP) which is largely credited with establishing an outstanding reputation for creating sustainable change.

Under the ownership of the five original partners and two subsequent partners, Hardesty Hackett has grown substantially every year. Part of this success is due to their insistence to always delight their clients. Part of their broad industry experience has allowed Hardesty Hackett to grow in ways to help their clients, and part has been their selection and mentoring of the Hardesty Hackett team to successfully execute the original vision.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.