Gwinnett Business RadioX Archives - Page 6 of 12

Sammy Baker with Contractor’s Best Pest Solution and FeFe Handy with Page Turners Make Great Learners

August 27, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Sammy Baker with Contractor's Best Pest Solution and FeFe Handy with Page Turners Make Great Learners

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Sammy Baker/Contractor’s Best Pest Solution

Contractor’s Best Pest Solution was founded in 2012 with the belief that pest control companies could provide great products and great customer service.

Company founder Sammy Baker started in the pest control industry 25 years ago and has worked as an executive for Orkin as well as Arrow Exterminators. He learned very quickly how to retrain and hire the correct people, and how to be consumer friendly and create policies to help clients.

One of Contractor’s Best favorite features is their No Transfer Fee. Also treated houses are provided a warranty which home owner can transfer when the home is sold, at no charge. They also have lower cost renewals on an annual basis, and tailor all of their pest control treatments.

FeFe Handy/Page Turners Make Great Learners

Page Turners is a literacy nonprofit serving schools throughout metro Atlanta. Their mission is to expand children’s knowledge and understanding of the world, themselves, and the unique possibilities through a love of reading. They host author’s visits, read-a-thons, and book clubs.

Tim Gowens with Metro Wheels & Accessories and Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions

August 20, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tim Gowens with Metro Wheels & Accessories and Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions

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Tim Gowens/Metro Wheels & Accessories

Metro Wheels and Accessories is Atlanta’s premier wheel repair and replacement company. They also specialize in vehicle personalization such as custom wheels and accessory add-ons.

Rick Crain/Breakthrough Business Solutions

Breakthrough Business Solutions is Atlanta’s award-winning Business Coaching & Consulting Team for fast-growth businesses. For the past 14 consecutive years, they have been successful in serving the Atlanta business community. They work with business owners to overcome or eliminate the challenges that stand between where they are and where they want to be upon exiting their business, increasing the valuation beyond what they could have achieved on their own.

John Garner of OneDigital, Alton Grose of Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors, and Walil Archer of Downtown Hott Radio

August 13, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

John Garner of OneDigital, Alton Grose of Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors, and Walil Archer of Downtown Hott Radio

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Alton Grose, John Garner and Walil Archer

John Garner/OneDigital Health and Benefits

The OneDigital Vibe starts with a passion for what they do, and the tremendous respect they share for each person who works at OneDigital. They want their customers to have great experiences, so they surround themselves with the most talented and committed team members they can to make sure that happens every day. They thrive on meeting new challenges and exceeding expectations at every opportunity, and it’s this “can do” spirit that has fueled their growth and earned them recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of the country’s fastest-growing private firms every year since the honor’s inception in 2007.

Alton Grose/Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors

Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors is a full-service roofing company that specializes in storm damage, roof repairs and exterior restoration. Southern Standard is customer service driven while proving the highest level of workmanship.

Walil Archer/Downtown Hott Radio

Walil Archer is a photojournalist and DJ with Downtown Hott Radio. His company specializes in weddings, events, fashion shows, baby showers, family portraits, candid photos, black & white photos, proms, portraits, sports, and more. Walil is also the host of “The Real RAPP Radio Show”, a talk and music show on Downtown Hott Radio every Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Behind the Mic with Mike and Amanda

August 12, 2020 by Mike

Business Made Simple

Behind the Mic with Mike and Amanda

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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!

Mike Sammond & Amanda Pearch/Business RadioX

Business RadioX interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses “Get The Word Out” about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions.

Business RadioX hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community.

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!

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

Julie Soltis with BMW Performance Center and Cindy King with King Law Firm

August 6, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Julie Soltis with BMW Performance Center and Cindy King with King Law Firm

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Julie Soltis/BMW Performance Center

The BMW Performance Center is a permanent performance driver training facility located in Greer, South Carolina. The facility is open to the public and offers a wide range of driving schools for licensed drivers of all ages and capabilities. The facility also offers special programs for private and corporate groups. The BMW Performance Driving Schools are taught by BMW professional driving instructors on a private course. The classes provide individuals with the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine® and learn proper vision, basic car control, panic braking, handling, last-minute emergency lane changing, distracted driving, high-speed control, precision driving and much more.

Cindy King/King Law Firm, LLC

King Law Firm is a legal services provider that specializes in helping people secure their largest assets and protect their legacy through estate planning and real estate property law. They have been providing legal services in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas for nearly 15 years.

Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

July 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

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Mike Sammond, Dean Collins, Paul Oh, Steven Julian

Paul Oh/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Because they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community.

In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business.

Dean Collins/Axis Companies

Axis Companies was founded in 2016 by Dean Collins, who recognized a significant need within the development industry. An innovator, Dean tapped into his more than 25 years of experience leading transportation and site development projects for large engineering consulting firms and formed Axis Companies to fill the need.

Simply put, Axis offers a unique blend of services in land development, design, project management and construction management services. This “Development Suite”, paired with significant industry experience, allows for these services to reside under one professional management team. Their Development Suite allows you the flexibility to choose either individual services to supplement in-house staff, or turnkey services to manage an entire project or program. Regardless of your selection, you will have confidence knowing that your project is being managed by industry experts.

Lauren Summers of New Dawn Realty and Tom Shelton of the Sugar Hill Business Alliance

July 16, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Lauren Summers of New Dawn Realty and Tom Shelton of the Sugar Hill Business Alliance

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Mike Sammond, Lauren Summers, Tom Sheldon, Steven Julian

Lauren Summers/New Dawn Realty

New Dawn Realty is a local real estate company based out of Norcross,GA which has focused on serving the Gwinnett community for over 20 years.

For buyers, whether you’re looking for your first home, your dream home, or an investment property, New Dawn Realty is committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. For sellers, the decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, their proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home.

Tom Sheldon/Sugar Hill Business Alliance

The Sugar Hill Business Alliance provides a platform to enable members to gain exposure and relationships. Promotion and growth is facilitated through networking opportunities, sponsorships, social media exposure, and special events. Their goal is to unite and empower local businesses in Sugar Hill, GA and the North Gwinnett area.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: McCarthy Building Companies

July 7, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: McCarthy Building Companies

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX highlights local businesses that are open for business, explains how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and shares the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the latest interview of the series, we hear from Ben Watkins, Vice President of McCarthy Building Companies, to hear how the nationally-recognized commercial builder has responded during the Covid-19 crisis.

Established in 1864, McCarthy Building Companies has a long history of building facilities that drive greater value. From exceptional levels of quality and safety – to ease of maintenance over time – they are firmly committed to helping their clients and partners achieve the short-term and long-term strategic goals of every project they do.

Tara Washington with Live Nation/Coca-Cola Roxy and Sandy Hill with Fairway Mortgage

June 25, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tara Washington with Live Nation/Coca-Cola Roxy and Sandy Hill with Fairway Mortgage

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Steven Julian, Tara Washington, Sandy Hill, Mike Sammond

Tara Washington/Live Nation & Coca-Cola Roxy

The Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta’s brand new concert venue, opened in April of 2017. The 3,600 capacity venue is located in The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development next to Truist Park, home of The Atlanta Braves. It is conveniently located near the intersection of interstates 75 and 285.

The legendary Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre was originally located in the heart of Buckhead and was one of the Southeast’s premier music venues before closing in 2008.

The new two-tiered intimate venue has a flexible configuration including a general admission floor, theatre-style seating and permanent seating in the balcony. Both levels are ADA wheelchair accessible. The 53,000 square foot site has state of the art sound, lights and production capabilities for live music, corporate meetings and private events. Coca-Cola Roxy hosts approximately 40 shows per year and presents a diverse range of local, national and international artists and bands.

Coca-Cola Roxy complements the vast array of existing Live Nation venues including Tabernacle, Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and Buckhead Theatre.

Sandy Hill/Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Customer service is a way of life at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. They are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for their customers while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Their goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping you through every step of the loan process – from application to closing and beyond. It’s all designed to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction and earn trust.

Since opening their doors more than 23 years ago, their team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of home ownership. Ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, they have funded more than $129.4 billion in loans since the company started and more than $21.8 billion in 2018 alone.