KSU Entrepreneurship Center “The Shrimp Tank” Special Holiday Edition

December 23, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center "The Shrimp Tank" Special Holiday Edition

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The Shrimp Tank

Feeding Young Entrepreneurial Minds & Businesses Plans Entrepreneurs come to the Shrimp Tank to compete for funding to grow their dreams.

Special Holiday Episode featuring the children of your Hosts of The Shrimp Tank Chris Hanks and Ted Jenkin.

Ted Jenkin, Chris Hanks, Catherine Hanks and Hannah Heisman

Ted Jenkin/Oxygen Financial

(Co – Host)

Ted Jenkin has spent the past 22 years giving personal financial advice to thousands of people across the United States. After graduating from Boston College in 1991, Ted spent more than 16 years working for American Express Financial Advisors/Ameriprise Financial. He was one of the youngest people in the history of the company to reach both Field Vice President and Group Vice President level. He managed more than 800 financial advisors throughout 8 states in his last position with the company. He won the premier performer award, leader of the year award, and had the number one office in the country for more than two years in a row. In 2008, Ted founded oXYGen Financial to help revolutionize the financial services industry by creating a new company that focused on serving the X and Y Generation. oXYGen Financial now has more than 1,700 clients throughout 25 states across the country. Ted has been featured in over 25 magazines and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The Huffington Post. He has six advanced designations from the College for Financial Planning (CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS®, AWMA®, AAMS®, CMFC®) and is an on air radio personality featured on the popular drive time Atlanta radio show The Rock 100.5 Morning Show on Rock 100.5 FM. Ted lives in Milton, GA with his wife Genna and three kids Olivia, Lyla, and Louden.

Chris Hanks/ KSU EC

(Co – Host)

Christopher C. Hanks is the founder and executive director of the KSUEntrepreneurship Center. Prior to this, Hanks was the founder and director of the entrepreneurship program at the University of Georgia. He has owned multiple businesses, including music, e-commerce, publishing, and export ventures. He is also the co-author of a best-selling book on low risk entrepreneurship.

Hanks leads the International Entrepreneurship Institute and is certified in business valuation, providing expert witness testimony. Before teaching at UGA, Hanks taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University and assisted in leading the Russell Center for Entrepreneurship. He earned a BBA from University of Georgia and an MBA from San Jose State University. Before launching his first business, Hanks held corporate risk management positions in the pharmaceutical and beverage industrie

Ted Jenkin, Chris Hanks, Bryan Hanks, Molly Heisman

KSU Entrepreneurship Center

Dr. Cailen Wells with The Specific Chiropractic Center Atlanta

December 22, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Dr. Cailen Wells with The Specific Chiropractic Center Atlanta

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The Specific Chiropractic Center is committed to serving its patients with doctors of the highest quality.

Dr. Cailen Wells is a native of Michigan. Before deciding to bring her passion for helping others heal through Chiropractic to the Alpharetta area, Dr. Wells practiced on the coast of Georgia in the small town of St. Mary’s Georgia the home of Kings Bay Naval Base. Dr. Wells completed her undergraduate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition at Eastern Michigan University in 2005. It has been a part of her lifestyle to maintain her health with good nutrition and Chiropractic since she lost her mother from Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 16.

At Eastern Michigan she received a scholarship to pole vault on the Eastern Michigan’s Track and Field team with her previous experience as a competitive gymnast. Dr. Wells is a pole vaulting coach for Pole Vault-ATL. She also enjoys competitions in Crossfit and won her first competition in Jan 2014 at the Central Florida Games and placed 3rd at a Weightlifting competition in Gwinnett in May 2015. Dr. Wells is a Level 1 Crossfit trainer and enjoys coaching at Crossfit Remnant in Johns Creek, Georgia.

REM•NANT: (noun) the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone. The body’s ability to heal is far greater then what they have permitted you to believe. Crossfit Remnant symbolizes the perfect fit for Dr. Wells as she views health in the same way. Dr. Wells often times see’s the last resort patients, those who have tried everything, and everything has failed them. She believes there is still hope, there is still healing that will take place, there is still a remnant!

Her passion for health, nutrition and sports soared her to new heights as she pursued a further degree in Chiropractic at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. During Chiropractic school she became Advanced certified in Upper Cervical Specific as well as attended world mission trips to Guatemala and El Salvador.

Dr Wells is a published author in the JCCR, (Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research). She was published in 2011 with regards to research in an advanced type of arthritis called Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Dr. Wells is part of The Specific Chiropractic Center and currently operates the Atlanta office. Dr. Wells wants to help you realize the importance to having proper care of the spine and nervous system. She also wants children to understand the importance of having a healthy spine and nervous system as it becomes “the first choice in health care for future generations”.

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KSU Entrepreneurship Center Spotlight Episode “Shrimp Tank” on Atlanta Business Radio

December 2, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KSU Entrepreneurship Center Spotlight Episode "Shrimp Tank" on Atlanta Business Radio

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About the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center

We believe that entrepreneurship has the power to change lives. Those who embrace an entrepreneurial mindset will make more money, be happier in life, and have better relationships.

L to R Chris Hanks, Rhonda Duffy, Frank Duffy, Ted Jenkin

Chris Hanks/ KSU EC

Christopher C. Hanks is the founder and executive director of the KSU Entrepreneurship Center. Prior to this, Hanks was the founder and director of the entrepreneurship program at the University of Georgia. He has owned multiple businesses, including music, e-commerce, publishing, and export ventures. He is also the co-author of a best-selling book on low risk entrepreneurship.

Rhonda Duffy/Duffy Realty

Considered as a credible real estate expert and consumer advocate, Rhonda has been interviewed and published in hundreds of articles. She has been in the Wall Street Journal at least 20 times, on CNN, CNBC, on 4 major news channels, on Clark Howard’s Prime Time Real Estate special, quoted on MarketWatch and many, many publications.

Frank Duffy/Duffy Realty

Frank Duffy, co-owner of Duffy Realty of Atlanta, has been a home seller coach to over 20,000 Atlanta clients saving them millions in traditional agent fees.

Ted Jenkin/Oxygen Financial

Atlanta Electric Car Company with Diane Meyer and Paul Jones

December 2, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Electric Car Company with Diane Meyer and Paul Jones

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VINTAGE BEAUTY +

ELECTRIC EFFICIENCY

Atlanta Electric Car Company makes any car affordable and climate-friendly. We convert gas guzzlers into charge-ready vehicles with the look, luxury and speed you want at low cost to you and the environment.

Diane Meyer/Atlanta Electric Car Company

CEO & Founder

I am eager to share our business in converting vintage cars to electric and restoring them. Every vintage car has a story – but they need a lot of maintenance to keep running, so let’s turn them to electric and show them off. We started almost a year ago and have opened a second location on Martha’s Vineyard with Clarence “Tripp” Barnes the 3rd. It’s been an incredible journey to create and launch this company, people love it and we have a segment airing on CNN about the “little guys” trying to effect climate change. It’s simple to convert your car, but it’s more than that, convert fleets, trucks, your lawnmower, etc.

Paul Jones/ Atlanta Electric Car Company

Founder

www.atlantaelectriccarcompany.com Twitter Facebook

LET’S TALK!

Considering conversion or have a few questions? Drop us a line!

CONTACT

Kashi Sehgal with SuperNova South also Gigabark and Tarby Bryant with Gathering of Angels

October 14, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Kashi Sehgal with SuperNova South also Gigabark and Tarby Bryant with Gathering of Angels

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Kashi Sehgal/ SuperNova South – GigaBark

Excutive Director

Kashi Sehgal is Co-Founder & CEO of Gigabark, integrated mobile solutions company rooted in phone & text messaging technologies. Shes Exec. Director of SuperNova South, largest multi-disciplinary technology conference in the SE. Kashi previously spent time as a management consultant at Accenture, working with government & Fortune 100 clients. She has experience in strategic planning & brand strategy especially pertaining to early stage companies & nonprofits. She helped start several nonprofits including Music For Tomorrow, which provided financial assistance to jazz musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. MFTs now housed as a program of the Afro Cuban Jazz Alliance in NY. She works with Campus Community Partnership Foundation, which promotes education focused on social responsibility. Shes engaged in the local community serving on boards for WonderRoot, Georgias WIN List, Fulton County Career & Technical Education, Amplify4Good, & WINGS for Kids & with groups like Metro Atlanta Chambers Mobility Leadership Council, Choose ATL, Atlanta Regional Commissions Innovation Committee, Lovett Schools Sustainability Committee & as an Advice For Good Advisor. Kashi is a native Atlantan. She attended George Washington University for her undergraduate & GA Tech for grad research. She was selected as an Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40 in 2014 & a member of the 2013 LEAD Atlanta and LaunchPad2X classes. She volunteers mentoring & with CARE, Acumen & other organizations.

www.SuperNovasouth.org www.GigaBark.com Twitter Facebook

Tarby Bryant / Gathering of Angels

Foounder & CEO

Senior Executive with 42 years of Profit & Loss & Cash Flow responsibility, general and operations management, development and finance expertise

Took 501C3 Atlanta Economic Development Corporation from deficit to profitability, increased staffing and scope of operation in 16 months of leadership in mid-80s

Track record of successful real estate ventures to include 8 Luxury Hotels & Bed & Breakfast Inns ( see below)

Innovative problem solver and effective communicator for opening new marketing channels

Excellent in strategic thinking, planning and execution

Natural leader in developing management, marketing and sales teams and motivating to exemplary performance

www.GatheringOfAngels.com

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS: Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere

May 20, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS: Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere

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Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere joins host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank to discuss how entrepreneurs can find success in today’s competitive business world.

Marie Fratoni/Get Clients Everywhere

Get Clients Everywhere is a company that provides events, workshops and coaching for entrepreneurs so they create great programs, find the right clients, and make more money. They teach how to create long-term sustainable businesses with predictable income.

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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.

Veterans After-Action Coalition: Habitat for Humanity Project

July 25, 2013 by angishields

From Boots 2 Biz Radio

Veterans After-Action Coalition: Habitat for Humanity Project

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Today we welcome Brandon Skolnick and Dave Winchell to From Boots 2 Biz Radio talking about our Veterans sponsored project for Habitat for Humanity. Our group has formed the Veterans After-Action Coalition: Habitat for Humanity Project to build a home for a deserving, low income veteran and family in the Atlanta suburbs. This will become an annual program.

It’s our time to help our heroes in need, find out how you can give back to an Atlanta based Veteran as we discuss our Habitat project launching this fall. Be a part of this important event by joining the effort to collect necessary funding or volunteer your labor on a weekend to assist in the building phase.

The Veterans After-Action Coalition (VAAC) was organized in 2013 by both Veterans and civilian members. The group works with several individuals and organizations in the Atlanta area who are dedicated to providing resources and connections aimed at assisting Veteran men and women in the community. VAAC hosts and participates in several group meetings and round table discussions with topics that are useful to Vets in the metro Atlanta area.

The latest VAAC project joins the Habitat for Humanity organization, where our members will be organizing an Atlanta based home build for a qualifying Veteran. The fundraising portion of the project is set to launch now, continuing until the end of 2013 and will be comprised of several different fundraising events in the community. Financial support is crucial for the project to take place, so the VAAC has set up easily accessible portals where supporters can donate. As with all Habitat for Humanity builds, the homes can’t be built without the helping hands of the community and VAAC will be recruiting hard workers for the eventual construction. With successful backing from sponsors, contributors and willing workers, the project is set to begin construction by spring of 2014.

To learn more about the Veterans After-Action Coalition and our Habitat for Humanity project, join us on Facebook at JoinVAAC, and on Twitter: @JoinVAAC. You can also email Brandon Skolnick, the project leader, at Brandon@Sabotinvestments.com.

To donate, please find us on www.startsomegood.com under “Veterans After-Action Coalition”. Thanks and we look forward to your support!

To learn if you may qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home, visit: www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org

Patrol Services International aims at Veteran Entrepreneurs

July 18, 2013 by angishields

From Boots 2 Biz Radio

Patrol Services International aims at Veteran Entrepreneurs

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The Industry

Funding for police patrol services has been cut at federal, state, county and municipal levels. Because of these budget cuts, there are fewer police patrols being conducted which can lead to an increase in crime. Patrol Services goal is to pick up this slack and provide the needed services. Various statistics prove that regular and visible security patrols greatly reduce the chance of home invasion or crime in the patrolled areas.

We are a private security business, committed to closing the gap between law enforcement and security by providing targeted patrols in the community.

Why is PSI unique?

Patrol Services International has the experience, manpower and technology to supply the finest security services available. Our on-demand officer presence is a dedicated and powerful alternative for safeguarding businesses and communities.

All Patrol Service officers are highly trained. Most have sworn police department experience and/or Military Police experience.

The Market

Primarily businesses and individuals who are in search of security, security patrol, money transfer, personal protection, civil standby, and other related products and services.

Services include:

Special Event Security
Bike Patrols
Armed Officers
Alarm Response
Criminal Investigations
Fire Watch
Home Owners Associations.
Executive Protection
Labor Dispute Security

Patrol Services International aims at Veteran Entrepreneurs as a natural fit for a new career. Our thanks to Bill Wilson, an experienced franchise executive and franchisee for PSI for spending time with From Boots 2 Biz Radio.

For more information about Patrol Services International, please contact your host of From Boots 2 Biz Radio, Bill Williams at bwilliams@4axxiom.com.

Mr. Rooter and Veteran Entrepreneurs Clean Up

July 11, 2013 by angishields

From Boots 2 Biz Radio

Mr. Rooter and Veteran Entrepreneurs Clean Up

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Are you preparing to transition out of active duty? Do you want to have positive income and build wealth in your next career? Is quality of life for you and your family important? Are you thinking about owning a franchise but are not aware of the many choices?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then it’s time you considered opening a Mr. Rooter franchise. Mr. Rooter can show you how to launch and grow a plumbing business, follow an established and proven system, and build an asset that you can pass onto your children or sell when the time is right.

The plumbing business is not glamorous, however, it is one of those industries that enjoys a kind of natural job security. As long as there are sinks, drains and toilets, homeowners and businesses are going to need plumbers. It’s not the kind of repair you can put off for very long. The Department of Labor lists the job prospects for plumbers as excellent.

Mr. Rooter is an all-franchised, full service plumbing and drain cleaning company with approximately 300 franchises worldwide that is consistently ranked among Entrepreneur magazine’s “Franchise 500.” You can take our franchise business systems and solutions and four decades of plumbing expertise and put them to work for you as a business owner. Our professional franchise system will help you find new customers, gain market share over local competition and take your business to a level of prosperity.

As a Mr. Rooter franchise owner, you will be equipped with marketing and public relations support, vendor rebates and incentives, and a dedicated franchise consultant to keep you on the right track. We’ll provide ongoing training in our World Class Frontline Service System, designed to give your customers the best possible experience, and our Code of Values to keep your business focused on what matters most.

Mr. Rooter is part of the Dwyer Group family of service based franchises. Leading the Service Industry is more than a statement at The Dwyer Group. It means providing the best experience for our customers and franchise owners without compromise. Simply put, we strive to be the best franchise company offering the best franchise opportunities. It’s about reaching financial and personal goals while maintaining a commitment to integrity. It’s about creating businesses that communities can look to for more than just service. There’s a reason they call us Mr.!

Thanks to Mary Kennedy Thompson, herself a Marine veteran, now president of the Mr. Rooter brand and Glenn Galles, also a veteran and an owner of two franchise brands within the Dwyer Group for describing how Mr. Rooter and Veteran Entrepreneurs Clean Up. Mary has over 20 years of experience in the franchise industry, a former franchise owner and twice chairwoman of the VetFran program as part of the International Franchise Association. Glenn has grown a significant business in the relatively small city of Hot Springs, Arkansas and has won many awards recognizing his success including multi unit franchisee of the year.

For more information about Mr. Rooter and the other Dwyer group brands, please contact Bill Williams, your host of From Boots 2 Biz Radio at bwilliams@4axxiom.com for no cost, no obligation franchise advice.