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Nadia Bozeman and Joey Costello with Peachtree Ridge High School Robo Lions

December 12, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Nadia Bozeman and Joey Costello with Peachtree Ridge High School Robo Lions

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Amanda Peach, Nadia Bozeman, Joey Costello, Steven Julian

Nadia Bozeman & Joey Costello/Peachtree Ridge High School Robo Lion

The Peachtree Ridge Robo Lions are a student-led organization at Peachtree Ridge High School that participates in FIRST Robotics. Founded in 2004, the team has grown into a multi-cultural team with over thirty members dedicated to fostering a passion in science and technology within the community. Every year, they build, CAD, and program a robot completely from scratch, and go on to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition against some of the brightest minds in Georgia in order to make it to the World Championships.

Franchise Marketing Radio: Brightway Insurance CEO Michael Miller

December 11, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Franchise Marketing Radio: Brightway Insurance CEO Michael Miller

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Michael Miller’s day-to-day focus is setting the strategic agenda for the company, helping Brightway Insurance continue to innovate in ways that help everyone associated with the business grow and prosper.

Michael started his career in a high-volume sales call center environment, driving sales and technology innovations that resulted in continuously improved results. He brought that experience forward and built his own mortgage brokerage company before he joined his brother at Brightway.

It is that drive for results and focus on accountability that Michael brings to bear every day in his work in leading the Executive Team to produce better and better results for business partners. And, it’s those experiences that help him to build future leaders throughout Brightway.

Under Michael’s leadership, the Executive Team’s focus is building the best business opportunity in the country, bar none. And, we’re on our way, having already been named the Best Franchise to Buy by Forbes magazine.

Follow Brightway Insurance on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Topics and Questions in this Interview

How Brightway Insurance got started
What makes up the Brightway holistic platform franchisees are leveraging to grow
What does the future hold for Brightway Insurance?
What are the requirements to be a successful franchisee?

Audrey Bell-Kearney with PodChix International and Gifford Pace with Fulfillment Strategies International

December 5, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Audrey Bell-Kearney with PodChix International and Gifford Pace with Fulfillment Strategies International

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Mike Sammond, Audrey Bell-Kearney, Steven Julian

Audrey Bell-Kearney/PodChix International

PodChix International is for those who are passionate about podcasting with a goal to build a business around their podcast or to use podcasting to help them build a business they already run. PodChix is an incubator that can help you hatch your podcast. Join PodChix if you want to be a part of a community of women who are dedicated to supporting each other and sharing their expertise with each other. When you are a part of a community, there are opportunities to make friends and form collaborations. Also be in the company of other women who are passionate about podcasting just like you. PodChix is not just a community, it’s a sisterhood.

Gifford Pace/Fulfillment Strategies International

Fulfillment Strategies International (FSI) focuses on helping consumer product companies, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, get their client’s products to the individual consumers, retail locations, or team members by specializing in the inventory management, order fulfillment, subscription box management, and kitting for e-Commerce.

Episode 72: Gifford Pace’s Inventory Management Process

November 25, 2019 by Mike

Business Infrastructure

Episode 72: Gifford Pace’s Inventory Management Process

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As demand increases for your tangible goods, you will inevitably have to streamline your order-to-delivery process to ensure customer satisfaction. Outsourcing inventory management represents an opportunity cost when considering your small business no longer has the capacity to fulfill orders in a timely manner. Storing inventory in your basement, garage, or closets is no longer an option. In this episode, Gifford Pace explains a process his employer implements to help people “get their garage back” and ensure their order fulfillment is not compromised during sales peaks.

Special Guest: Gifford Pace, Business Development Consultant – Fulfillment Strategies International (FSI)

Location: Atlanta, GA USA

Show Notes:

Just-in-Time: an inventory management system that discourages long-term stocking and supplies products as needed.
The SEMA Show: a premier trade-only event in the automotive retailer space bringing together over 2,400 exhibitors and 70,000 domestic and international buyers.
Affiliate Summit: host of the largest performance marketing events around the world.
National Hardware Show: a trade show giving “access to everything you need to move your business forward, including new buying opportunities, merchandising ideas & solutions, money-saving deals & face-to-face networking opportunities” in the home improvement industry.
Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA): “a non-profit organization that facilitates trade between small to medium-sized southern U.S. companies and overseas importers…to promote the export of high-value food and agricultural products.”

Barton Goode with Kenneth S. Nugent, PC and Michael Miller with Duluth Animal Hospital

November 21, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Barton Goode with Kenneth S. Nugent, PC and Michael Miller with Duluth Animal Hospital

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Barton Goode/Kenneth S. Nugent, PC

The Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Law Firm has been trusted by thousands of clients involved in car accidents, motorcycle wrecks, and 18 wheeler accidents all across the state of Georgia. Their attorneys go the distance to make sure injury claims are handled quickly and professionally so their clients can focus on recovery.

Michael Miller/Duluth Animal Hospital

Duluth Animal Hospital has been happily serving the community since 1979. Their mission is to constantly deliver the highest quality, most compassionate veterinary care for their patients and clients. They always put your pet first, which is why they are an award-winning hospital (with internet-famous mascots)! Their goal is to improve the health and quality of life for all of their patients through excellent medicine, surgery, and education about the importance of preventative health care. Together we can help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Neurosurgery Atlanta

November 20, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Neurosurgery Atlanta

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Steven Julian, Dr. Michael Stechison, Mike Sammond

Dr. Michael Stechison/Neurosurgery Atlanta

Neurosurgery Atlanta specializes in adult neurosurgery with a particular focus on the management of brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and cranial nerve disorders. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Michael Stechison offers experienced neurosurgery treatments with access to the latest technology for those who reside in Gwinnett County and throughout the metro Atlanta area. Neurosurgery Atlanta is affiliated with Eastside Medical Center and conveniently located in Snellville, GA.

About Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.

Episode 71: Damon Burton’s Scaling with Quality Control Process

November 18, 2019 by Mike

Business Infrastructure

Episode 71: Damon Burton’s Scaling with Quality Control Process

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Good things come to those who wait…and persistently work toward their goal. Damon Burton knows this all too well. As the founder of SEO National, he made a conscious decision to scale and increase his company’s capacity to work with large clients. It worked! SEO National is now an Inc. 5000 company whose client list includes various NBA teams and the hit TV show Shark Tank. In this episode, Damon shares the realistic time commitment as well as the daily operational processes, people, and a robust list of tools he leverages to make it all possible.

Special Guest: Damon Burton, Founder & CEO – SEO National

Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA

Show Notes:

DamonBurton.com: Learn more about Damon on his personal website.
Ways2Rank.com/Facebook: Damon’s FREE facebook group to learn about all things SEO.
Trello: a web-based app to organize and prioritize work and projects with remote teams.
Acuity: online calendar and scheduling tool that syncs with multiple apps like MailChimp and QuickBooks.
8×8: a cloud-based voice over internet protocol (VoIP) solution that offers voice/phone, video, chat, and contact center solutions for teams.
Insightly: a customer relationship management (CRM) tool.
Things: a personal task management app for macOS, iPadOS, iOS, and watchOS.
Screencast-o-matic: a web-based screencasting and video recording software.
E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to do About It: book by Michael Gerber.
4-Hour Workweek: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich: book by Tim Ferriss.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 2: Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier, and Kasey Gartner, Northwestern Mutual

November 15, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 2: Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier, and Kasey Gartner, Northwestern Mutual

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**Melanie Millner, Bill McDermott, Kasey Gartner**

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 2: Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier, and Kasey Gartner, Northwestern Mutual

On episode 2 of “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott,” Melanie Millner, founding principal and owner of The Design Atelier discusses the value of a professional interior designer with unique vision. Wealth management advisor Kasey Gartner of Northwestern Mutual brings her expertise in financial planning, and much more with host Bill McDermott. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is broadcast from the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier

Award-winning interior designer Melanie Millner is founding principal and owner of The Design Atelier. Her team at the luxury interior design firm is committed to delivering exceptional spaces. They value architecture and the details that make each project unique. With a vision for spaces and lifestyles, they strive to exceed client expectations.

For more information visit The Design Atelier website. You can reach Melanie by email or phone, 404-365-8662. Also connect with Melanie on LinkedIn.

Kasey Gartner, Northwestern Mutual

As a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, Kasey Gartner understands that people often don’t take the time they should to properly plan for their financial futures. Life can be hectic – careers, family, friends and hobbies often leave little time to address some of life’s most important needs – like creating a solid financial plan. Kasey makes it her goal to help busy professionals craft a plan that most effectively and efficiently allows them to reach their financial goals, while protecting what’s most important to them. Helping clients address these critical areas and experience life knowing a financial plan is in place, continues to be the most rewarding aspect of Kasey’s career.

Her expertise includes business continuation planning, life insurance planning, investment strategies, disability income planning, education funding, executive business planning and more.

For more information visit Kasey Gartner’s website. You can reach Kasey by email or phone, 404-841-5013. Also connect with Kasey on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Your Host, Bill McDermott

Bill McDermott is Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. After over three decades working for both national and community banks, Bill uses his expert knowledge to assist closely held companies with improving profitability, growing their business and finding financing. Bill is passionate about educating business owners about pertinent topics in the banking and finance arena.

He currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.

David Shavzin with The Value Track, Monte Ortel with Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Mike Maloney with TPC Sugarloaf

November 15, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

David Shavzin with The Value Track, Monte Ortel with Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Mike Maloney with TPC Sugarloaf

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Steven Julian, Monte Ortel, Mike Maloney, David Shavzin, Mike Sammond

David Shavzin/The Value Track

David Shavzin created The Value Track to help business owners build value and create a path towards a successful exit. Too often, they have not built the value they need and are unprepared when the time comes to put their transition into action.

Since 2000, David has helped business owners get on The Value Track. He helps them think through their long-term goals and plans, educates them on business value and brings the right collaborative advisory team around the table. He then assists in the implementation of value-growth initiatives, guiding them to a successful transition (sale, family transfer, etc.). His 7-step process improves their quality of life and allows them to exit on their own terms.

A frequent speaker on these topics, David is a CMC, former IMC Georgia chapter president, and President and Co-Founder of Exit Planning Exchange Atlanta, formed to bring advisors together in a collaborative effort to serve their clients.

Monte Ortel/Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is a PGA TOUR Champions event hosted annually at TPC Sugarloaf.

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic returns to the metro Atlanta area April 13-19, 2020 and features legends of the game such as Tom Watson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Bernhard Langer, John Daly, Vijay Singh, and David Toms. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic proudly stands as a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions, but this event is much more than a golf tournament.

The events and activities associated with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere and the beautiful views of TPC Sugarloaf serve as a backdrop for world-class golf and provide the perfect venue to mingle with friends and business leaders while watching the legends of the game.

The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $2.3 million since the first tournament in 2013. All three rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic are televised internationally by the Golf Channel.

Mike Maloney/TPC Sugarloaf

Situated on 1,200 acres of breathtaking Georgia countryside within the gated community of Sugarloaf Country Club, TPC Sugarloaf offers a winning combination. In addition to 27 holes of magnificent golf designed by Greg Norman, TPC Sugarloaf offers an array of amenities with the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR’s acclaimed TPC Network of premier clubs.

TPC Sugarloaf’s par-72, 7,259-yard championship golf course is comprised of nine holes called “The Stables” and nine holes named “The Meadows.” Named by Golf Digest among the “Best New Private Clubs in the U.S.” when it debuted in 1997, and by Golfweek among the “Top 100 Best Residential Golf Courses for 2007-2008,” TPC Sugarloaf’s featured 18 holes are accented by tree-lined Bermuda fairways, streams, lakes and hills.