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Evan Knox with Caffeine Marketing

April 26, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Evan Knox with Caffeine Marketing

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Brought to you by OnPay. Built in Atlanta, OnPay is the top-rated payroll and HR software anywhere. Get one month free at OnPay.com.

Evan Knox is a 4th generation entrepreneur and Founder of Caffeine Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer of CaffeineLabs. He’s passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs like his Dad and Grandfather succeed through marketing and business strategy.

Caffeine Marketing makes profitable marketing easy for small companies. CaffeineLabs is the education arm of the Caffeine family and gives entrepreneurs the exact blueprint to run in order to grow the company they’ve been dreaming of.

Connect with Evan on Twitter and Facebook.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

What problem Caffeine Marketing solves and who they serve
How Evan got into marketing
The common marketing mistakes most companies make
How Caffeine Marketing helps business owners grow their companies
The common revenue leaks companies have

About Our Sponsor

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Follow OnPay on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

The Myths of Business and Financing

April 22, 2020 by Mike

Business Made Simple

The Myths of Business and Financing

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

The couple shares their business experiences, challenges, and passions for success. “Business Made Simple” offers tips and strategies on how to build a business from scratch, how to manage and overcome obstacles, how to manage working with family and friends, and much more. Hear lessons learned along the way, and the importance & power of positive thinking!

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Together, Tim and Chrystal have over 50 plus years of business experience in the Health & Fitness industry through education, coaching and living a healthy way of life. Key elements of this program are motivating people to pursue and achieve their dreams & goals in business, building/managing relationships, health & fitness, as well as helping others manage and overcoming obstacle while remaining focused, persistent and positive.

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

Matt Moeck of Next Star Communications and Denise Gray of DKS Esthetics

April 16, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Matt Moeck of Next Star Communications and Denise Gray of DKS Esthetics

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Amanda Pearch, Denise Gray, Matt Moeck, Steven Julian

Matt Moeck/Next Star Communications

Next Star Communications is a Sprint and T-Mobile Authorized Retailer and Authorized Business Dealer with 29 retail locations stores in Georgia, Atlanta, and the surrounding area. Next Star is one of the few Sprint and T-Mobile retailers that has business-to-business sales teams that handle the wireless needs and business solutions of small, medium and large companies in Atlanta and Alabama. As a top performer in the wireless retail industry, Next Star has proudly served their customers since 2000. The goal is to help you lower your wireless costs and provide superior customer care.

Denise Gray/DKS Esthetics

An appointment-only solo spa, DKS Esthetics offers a range of services to women, men and teens that address aging skin, acne, hyperpigmentation, sun damage and sensitive skin issues. With nearly three decades of experience in the medical field in nursing, dermatology and plastic surgery, Denise has become a trusted source for knowledge and advice for her clients on their skin health.

Welcome to “Business Made Simple” with Tim and Chrystal Mansour

April 8, 2020 by Mike

Business Made Simple

Welcome to "Business Made Simple" with Tim and Chrystal Mansour

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Trucking Industry

April 7, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Trucking Industry

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On this special episode of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan”, host Bryan Mulligan discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trucking industry – and the importance of truck drivers during this crisis – with guest Rebecca Brewster of the American Transportation Research Institute.

Rebecca Brewster/American Transportation Research Institute

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954. ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Arlington, VA with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Sacramento, and New York.

ATRI’s primary mission is to conduct transportation research, with an emphasis on the trucking industry’s essential role in a safe, efficient and viable transportation system. ATRI’s research focus includes: Congestion and Mobility; Economic Analysis; Safety and Security; Technology and Operations; Environment; and Transportation Infrastructure.

ATRI’s extensive experience covers a broad range of commercial vehicle operations including leadership and/or participation in numerous national freight analyses, technology research initiatives and field operational tests.

CLICK HERE to see a list of the Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks in 2020

Emergency Vehicle Preemption & Priority Solutions: When Seconds Matter, Green to Scene

March 31, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Emergency Vehicle Preemption & Priority Solutions: When Seconds Matter, Green to Scene

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” offers a replay of the Applied Information webinar that was conducted on March 26, 2020 discussing “Emergency Vehicle Preemption & Priority Solutions: When Seconds Matter, Green to Scene”.

Hosted by Peter Ashley, the Vice President of Business Development & Marketing with Applied Information, this webinar will discuss:

Green to Scene: Clearing the Way for Priority & Preemption:
– 25% of firefighter fatalities in 2017 were related to vehicle crashes
– How to reduce response times by up to 20% with their adaptive preempton & priority systems
– The City of Marietta emergency vehicles saved a full minute on average with preemption activated

AI’s Preemption & Priority system offers a full suite of safety products making it easier and safer for emergency vehicles to reach citizens in need by clearing the traffic ahead of them, giving them green lights at intersections, and bringing all other traffic safely to a halt. Their cloud-based connected system is an efficient and cost-effective way to take action to clear roads and save more lives.

BEHIND THE BUTTONS with Joe Pusz and Kelly Lorenzen

March 22, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

BEHIND THE BUTTONS with Joe Pusz and Kelly Lorenzen

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BEHIND THE BUTTONS with Joe Pusz and Kelly Lorenzen

In this episode of the “Behind the Buttons” Podcast, you’ll hear from Joe Pusz, Owner of the PMO Squad and Host of the #1 Project Management Podcast in the USA, “Project Management Office Hours”; and, Kelly Lorenzen, Owner of KLM Consulting, LLC and Host of “Collaborative Connections Radio Show and Podcast” as they share the success they are experiencing within their business since they’ve started their radio show and podcast with us.

Business RadioX ® is amplifying the voice of business by sharing unscripted conversations from local business leaders serving their market, their community, and their profession. Listen in and then let’s explore a show concept for you and your business!

Joe Pusz, Host of Project Management Office Hours, started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real-world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn.

Kelly Lorenzen, Host of Collaborative Connections and CEO of KLM Consulting, is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 15 years of business-ownership experience. She is also a certified project management professional.

Kelly’s expertise is in business development, customer service, marketing, and sales.

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn, and follow KLM Consulting on Facebook.

About Your Host

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen, and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education.

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow Phoenix Business RadioX on Facebook and Instagram.

Rob Taranto, Emile Blau and Ryan Smith of Bottles & Bones

March 12, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Rob Taranto, Emile Blau and Ryan Smith of Bottles & Bones

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Rob Taranto, Emile Blau & Ryan Smith/Bottles & Bones

Bottles & Bones is a modern American chophouse located in the heart of Suwanee, GA at the Siena Suwanee Town Center. Serving dinner nightly, Bottles & Bones is a chef-driven concept focusing on high-quality steaks, daily fresh seafood, and a wide variety of gluten-free selections. Live entertainment in the piano bar & lounge Tuesday through Saturday.

2020 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards with Robert Packett of Amazon

March 5, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

2020 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards with Robert Packett of Amazon

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Partnership Gwinnett hosted the 2020 Movers & Makers Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards on March 5, 2020 at the Infinite Energy Forum. The Keynote Speaker was Robert Packett, the Southeastern Regional Director of Operations with Amazon.

Amazon is building it’s first robotics fulfillment center in Georgia, scheduled to open in late 2020. The $238 million facility straddles the Gwinnett-DeKalb County lines and spans the length of 12 football fields. Once the facility is fully operational, more than 1,000 employees will work alongside robots packing and shipping products. Additionally, workers will be hired for finance, information technology and other jobs.

Robert spoke about the new facility and more in this exclusive interview with Business RadioX.

Robert Packett/Amazon

As the Southeastern Regional Director of Operations at Amazon, Robert Packett leads a team of more than 16,000 professionals who are the heart and soul of Amazon operations. Robert is a seven year veteran of Amazon fulfillment, leading multiple business units from reverse logistics, online fulfillment, Kindle, and Amazon Robotics.

Robert’s passion is people and process. In his own words, “Investment in our people leads to delighted customers.” Before Amazon, Robert honorably served as an Operations Director and Logistician with the Defense Intelligence Agency and the United States Air Force.

Robert grew up all over the U.S. but calls Louisville, KY his hometown where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville. He currently lives in Tampa with his family and is very engaged in the community.

About Movers & Makers Awards

The Movers & Makers Awards is the annual recognition of exceptional Gwinnett-based manufacturers and supply chain companies. Through the Movers & Makers awards, Partnership Gwinnett seeks to honor outstanding small, medium, and large manufacturers in Gwinnett, as well as innovators in supply chain management, and will extend the opportunity for local businesses to nominate the community’s MVP (Most Valuable Provider).

About Partnership Gwinnett

Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, GA. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett. Every day, a team of dedicated professionals work to drive the mission of Partnership Gwinnett to strengthen the economic vitality of the community.