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Artisan Design Studio, Walk Your Plans Atlanta Win GNFCC Honors

October 30, 2025 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Artisan Design Studio, Walk Your Plans Atlanta Win GNFCC Honors

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Artisan Design Studio, Walk Your Plans Atlanta Win GNFCC Honors (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 109)

This edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider podcast features two entrepreneurs who are changing what “seeing the plan” means for homeowners and builders in our region. Ryan Williams, owner of Artisan Design Studio, shares how a small design firm can grow without losing its soul. She discusses pricing for outcomes, opening a retail studio to create community touchpoints, and why disciplined books and a good CPA are growth tools, not afterthoughts.

Mary Atchley, co-owner of Walk Your Plans Atlanta and co-founder of Design & Build XR, explains how clients make better decisions when they can literally walk their floor plans at full scale. Then she layers in extended reality to preview kitchens, baths, and additions on-site or in their studio, reducing rework and surprises.

Together, Mary and Ryan trade practical lessons: how to decide when to expand, where to invest first, what metrics to watch, and how to balance momentum with margin. They also highlight their shared work with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, creating accessible spaces for families who need them most. If you’re building, renovating, or growing a design-related business, this conversation is a blueprint for smarter decisions and happier clients.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

XR goes beyond 2D: Walk Your Plans Atlanta launched Design & Build XR to layer AR/VR and on-site visualization so clients understand unbuilt spaces and reduce surprises.
Category creation is hard work: Educating a successful industry to try a new modality takes daily consistency and clear value stories.
Boutique by design: Artisan Design Studio grew from a home office to a retail studio after past lessons on scaling, prioritizing process and the craft of design.
Community at the center: Both Artisan Design Studio and Walk Your Plans Atlanta volunteer with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, creating accessible bedrooms, baths, and therapy spaces for kids and families.
Make it easy to connect: Artisan’s Roswell storefront hosts events, while Walk Your Plans Atlanta invites prospects to see work online and on social.
Mindset for year one: Guard time, choose communities wisely, and keep showing up. Consistency compounds.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to the GNFCC 400 Insider podcast
00:26 Celebrating Small Business Award Winners
01:06 Meet two of the Award Winners: Artisan Design Studio and Walk Your Plans Atlanta
02:15 Journey of Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Inspirations
05:05 Innovations and Expansions in Business
12:28 Community Involvement and Giving Back
20:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
27:06 Connecting with the Businesses
28:59 Conclusion and Farewell

Ryan Morgan Williams, Artisan Design Studio

**Ryan Williams, Artisan Design Studios**

Principal designer Ryan Williams owns Artisan Design Studio. Williams has been practicing interior design for twenty years and has been a business owner for more than 15 of those.

With utmost attention given to learning about her clients and their families, Williams prioritizes making sure she is not only creating breathtaking spaces for them but also improving their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. As a member of a custom home-building family in Atlanta, Williams advocates for her clients through building and remodeling, as well as full furnishings projects. She prides herself on being the expert in the room but also a friend at the table.

Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Furnishings & Interiors from the University of Georgia. She is an Atlanta native and she currently lives with her husband and two children in Roswell.

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Mary Atchley, Walk Your Plans Atlanta

Mary Atchley is the owner and driving force behind Walk Your Plans Atlanta, a cutting-edge business that enables clients to experience life-sized floor plans before construction begins. Bringing over 20 years of expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and entrepreneurship, Atchley created a platform that bridges the gap between abstract blueprints and real-life spatial understanding so homeowners, architects, and commercial developers can make informed, confident decisions. Her visionary leadership and relentless focus on client service have transformed Walk Your Plans Atlanta into a destination for immersive, collaborative design walkthroughs, helping Atlanta’s building community identify issues early, optimize layouts, and minimize costly post-construction changes.

Atchley’s deep commitment to the local community matches her passion for innovation. She has ensured that Walk Your Plans Atlanta provides complimentary access to families sponsored by Sunshine on a Ranney Day, supporting ADA-compliant renovations for children with special needs. Recognized for her ability to foster lasting relationships and deliver tailored technology solutions, Mary Atchley is also active in regional leadership and professional organizations, including Leadership North Fulton and Women in Sport & Events (WISE). Her work continues to propel industry standards forward, making the design and construction process more transparent, collaborative, and client-focused throughout the greater Atlanta area.

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About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider podcast

Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) — **Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce**

The GNFCC 400 Insider is sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), and the host of the show is Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds

October 6, 2025 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin' Blinds

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Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 906)

From corporate marketing to becoming North Fulton’s “Shady Lady,” Ashley Sasher has built a thriving local business that helps homeowners and companies transform their spaces. As the owner of Bloomin’ Blinds, Ashley shares how her background in branding and storytelling shaped her approach to building a service business focused on beauty, efficiency, and trust.

In this conversation with North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray, Ashley talks about her transition from 22 years in corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, why window treatments are about more than just aesthetics, and how they improve comfort, energy efficiency, and productivity. She explains the rise of motorized and smart-home coverings, what sets Bloomin’ Blinds apart through its repair services and personal touch, and how small design details can make a big difference in how a room feels and functions.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Ashley Sasher shares her transition from 22 years in corporate marketing to entrepreneurship with Bloomin’ Blinds.
She explains how window treatments enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and home value while offering aesthetic appeal.
Ashley discusses the rise of smart-home and motorized options and why repairs help set her company apart.
She highlights how Bloomin’ Blinds’ family ownership, personal service, and community connection have fueled its local success.

North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray with Ashley and Keith Sasher, Bloomin' Blinds — **North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray with Ashley and Keith Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds**

Topics Discussed in This Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:50 Bloomin’ Blinds: Services and Offerings
02:58 Ashley’s Journey: From Corporate Marketing to Entrepreneurship
03:49 The Importance of Window Treatments
04:31 Choosing Bloomin’ Blinds: Unique Selling Points
05:31 Trends and Innovations in Window Treatments
08:30 Commercial Solutions and Benefits
19:14 Customer Success Stories and Testimonials
20:04 Conclusion and Contact Information
21:11 Final Announcements

Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds of Cumming and Johns Creek

Ashley Sasher is the owner of Bloomin’ Blinds of Cumming and Johns Creek, Georgia, proudly serving residents and businesses across Cumming, Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Dawsonville, and Johns Creek.

She launched the business in August 2025 with the goal of bringing premium window treatment solutions, repairs, and motorization directly to customers through convenient in-home and in-office consultations. With more than 20 years of executive-level experience in marketing, brand building, customer experience, and community relations, Sasher has a proven track record of driving growth for organizations ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to complex enterprises. She has led initiatives in brand storytelling, product integrations, and partner and vendor relationships, all skills that uniquely position her to deliver a personalized, professional experience for her customers.

By combining her business expertise with her love for design and creating beautiful spaces, Sasher helps families and businesses enhance their environments with custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and patio solutions from trusted brands such as Hunter Douglas, Alta Window Fashions, Norman Window Fashions, Carole Fabrics, Horizons Window Fashions, Insolroll, Graber, Eclipse, Universal Screens, and Sol-Lux.

Deeply rooted in the North Atlanta community for more than two decades, Sasher is passionate about serving her neighbors through a family-owned, female-led business that values quality, integrity, and customer care.

She is a member of the Window Coverings Association of America and actively involved in the Forsyth County, Dawson County, and Johns Creek Chambers of Commerce. Sasher and her husband of 19 years live in Cumming with their three children, where they enjoy being part of the vibrant local community.

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Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio

If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.

Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 900 episodes and having featured over 1,400 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors — **John Ray, host of *North Fulton Business Radio* and Owner, Ray Business Advisors**

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the author of the five-star rated book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices, praised by readers for its practical insights on raising confidence, value, and prices.

Hollie Deese, Nashville Interiors

April 3, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Hollie Deese, Nashville Interiors

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Hollie Deese, Nashville Interiors (Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett, Episode 15)

Hollie Deese, Owner and Publisher of Nashville Interiors Magazine, shared with host Julie Hullett her background, her love of Nashville and its creativity, how her days look, time management, the legacy she wants to leave, and much more.

After the interview, Julie shared a Quick Tip about your most valuable resource.

Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett is presented by Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Nashville Interiors

Nashville Interiors is the premiere print shelter publication focused exclusively on interiors, art, building and design in Middle Tennessee.

Founded in 2000, the magazine prints quarterly and continues to grow a strong digital library and organic social media presence. Partner with Nashville Interiors to become part of Nashville’s dynamic and growing design and build community.

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Hollie Deese, Owner and Publisher, Nashville Interiors

Hollie Deese studied magazine journalism at Columbia College in Chicago, working at CS Modern Luxury and Chicago magazines before moving to Nashville in 2003 to work for The Tennessean.

In 2008 she left the paper to raise her children and grow her freelance career, writing and editing for the Nashville Ledger, Parade, AARP, The New York Times and multiple USA Today publications.

Deese has won 34 Tennessee Press Awards for her writing about business and development and took over ownership of Nashville Interiors in 2017.

About Time Well Spent

Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett features stories from busy professionals who have created more time to do what they love. Every other week, your host and personal concierge Julie Hullett speaks with entrepreneurs, community leaders, and influencers to answer the question: What would you do if you had more time?

The show is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.

Julie Hullett, Host of Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett

Julie Hullet, Host of *Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett*

Julie Hullett is the host of Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett.

Julie Hullett is a personal concierge and entrepreneur in Nashville, TN. She founded Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC in 2011 to give people their time back so they can do more of what they love. No stranger to big ideas and pursuing passions, Julie left corporate America to create her business. She capitalized on her skills—multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management, to name a few—to build a successful business that gives back. Her clients enjoy ample free time. They’ve traveled more, spent more time with those they love, and have even created their own businesses.

Connect with Julie:

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Building a Future E125

October 6, 2022 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Building a Future E125

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Building a Future E125

Georgie Marquez joined Tycoons and delivered a structurally sound podcast. It’s obvious after hearing her story and her successes why they are such a sought after Architectural company!

Georgie emphasizes the importance of Architects designing safer, healthier spaces. It’s always a great learning lesson hearing what entrepreneurs wish they knew then what they know now.

Andre + Marquez Architects (AMA) is a woman-owned, SWaM certified Architecture and Interior Design firm in Norfolk, VA.

For the past 30 years, AMA has served commercial, hospitality, and industrial clients and federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Their portfolio includes extensive Design/Build projects for new construction, additions, renovations, space planning, interior design, and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. They are proficient in using and facilitating Design Workshops/Charrettes to develop programming and schematic design documents for small and large projects.

AMA is committed to excellence as they serve both the private and public sectors. They also commit to listening and creatively responding to the building design needs of each client and their team.

Georgie Márquez is Principal Owner at Andre + Marquez Architects, Inc., a SWaM and DBE certified Architecture and Interior Design firm in Norfolk, VA. The firm was started by her and her husband, Joel André, in June of 1993.

Ms. Márquez obtained her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. She relocated to Virginia in 1987 and is licensed to practice Architecture in the Commonwealth and Washington, DC. Her certifications include CPTED Practitioner, VA DEB Construction & Professional Services Manual, NCI Charrette System Training, and NCI Charrette Management and Facilitation Training.

She is involved with several local and national organizations, including the Hampton Roads Chapter of Women in Transportation and HRACRE. She served as the 2020 Chair for the Hampton Roads Chamber’s Norfolk Division Board and is the 2022 Vice-Chair of Diversity for the Chamber’s Executive Board.

She volunteers with the Hampton Roads chapter of the American Institute of Architects, serving on the statewide Disaster Assistance Committee. She graduated from the LEAD HR Class of 2006 and the LEAD VA Class of 2021. Currently, she is Project Architect for various Support Buildings in the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion project.

In 2018 Ms. Márquez was appointed by the Norfolk City Council to the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. She was selected as an honoree for Inside Business’s 2018 Women in Business Achievement Awards.

In 2021, she was appointed as an Invited Member of Virginia Governor Northam’s Technical Advisory Committee to support developing a Coastal Adaptation and Protection Master Planning process. More recently, in July of 2022, she was appointed by Governor Youngkin to the Secure and Resilient Commonwealth Panel under the Secretariat of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn and follow Andre + Marquez Architects on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Show

Tycoons of Small Biz spotlights the true backbone of the American economy, the true tycoons of business in America… the owners, founders and CEO’s of small businesses. Join hosts, Austin L Peterson, Landon Mance and the featured tycoons LIVE every Tuesday at 1 pm, right here on Business RadioX and your favorite podcast platform.

About Your Hosts

Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin is a registered rep and investment advisor representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial Advisors, Austin worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry.

He began his career in financial services in the year 2000 as a personal financial advisor with Independent Capital Management in Santa Ana, CA. Austin then joined Pacific Life Insurance Company as an internal wholesaler for their variable annuity and mutual fund products. After Pacific Life, Austin formed his own financial planning company in Southern California that he built and ran for 6 years and eventually sold when he moved his family to Salt Lake City to pursue his MBA.

After he completed his MBA, Austin joined Crump Life Insurance where he filled a couple of different sales roles and eventually a management role throughout the five years he was with Crump. Most recently before joining Lincoln Financial Advisors in February 2015, Austin spent 2 years as a life insurance field wholesaler with Symetra Life Insurance Company. Austin is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and Chartered Life Underwriter. In 2021, Austin became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses.

Austin and his wife of 23 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (21) and Ella (18) and they reside in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in French and of Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sales and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon Mance is a Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He rebranded his practice in 2020 to focus on serving small business owners after operating as Mance Wealth Management since 2015 when Landon broke off from a major bank and started his own “shop.”

Landon comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has a passion and excitement for serving the business community. This passion is what brought about the growth of Backbone Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At Backbone Planning, we believe small business owners’ personal and business goals are intertwined, so we work with our clients to design a financial plan to support all aspects of their lives.

In 2019, Landon obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. With this certification, Backbone Planning Partners assists business owners through an ownership transition while focusing on a positive outcome for their employees and meeting the business owner’s goals. Landon is also a member of the Business Intelligence Institute (BII) which is a collaborative group that shares tools, resources and personnel, and offers advanced level training and technical support to specifically serve business owners. In 2021, Landon became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses by counseling owners about exit options, estimating the value of the business, preparing the business for exit and tax considerations.

Landon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, stepson, and new baby twins. He grew up in sunny San Diego and loves visiting his family, playing a round of golf with friends, and many other outdoor activities. Landon tries to make a difference in the lives of children in Las Vegas as a part of the leadership team for a local non-profit. He regularly visits the children that we work with to remind himself of why it’s so important to, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

Pick Your Hard E118

August 18, 2022 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Pick Your Hard E118

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Pick Your Hard E118

Jamie Maldonado, Founder of JAM Design Studio LLC opens up to listeners about her upbringing as a daughter of missionaries and the challenges she overcame at a young age that have proven to be influential in her success.

Jamie stands out amongst her competitors with her experience in every aspect of the business. She has done everything from laying tile to working with sheet rock. She knows the inside and outside of design which is so important in this industry when it comes to giving clients the best service/product outcome they deserve.

Tune in to hear how Jamie used creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence to become a leading design studio.

Our goal at JAM Design Studio (JAMDS) is to enhance the way people live and work by making the most out of both interior and exterior space bringing its full potential to life. Based out of Atlanta GA, JAMDS has secured and developed design packages on over 200 projects, across 30 states, managing in excess of 70 million dollars in just the last 5 yrs.

Working in Hospitality, Multi-Family, Commercial, Office, Micro Homes, and High-End Residential; our passion is excellence with creativity and attention to detail. From initial concept development to full design deliverables, procurement, and final white-glove installation, we provide full-service design with a focus on efficiency and budget management.

Additionally, JAMDS offers full branding, project oversite, and master planning as well as design consulting services for outside design firm development.

With premier design staff across the country holding combined career projects numbering in excess of 1000, we have the ability to accommodate any level of design from the basic cleanup of a garden-style product to the full redesign of luxury high rises.

Jamie Ann Maldonado is a entrepreneur and businesswoman raised in an environment that encouraged acceptance of change and adaptation in order to be successful and to find her place of purpose in the business world.

With an Interior Design degree from Savanah College of art and Design (SCAD), and NCIDQ certification, Jamie had leveraged her knowledge of design and construction to create all-encompassing designs and architectural solutions for even the most complex projects.

Jam Design Studio is the creative brainchild of Jamie Ann Maldonado, founded in 2001 in Atlanta GA. Jamie has worked in numerous facets of design to include; multifamily, hospitality, restaurant, new construction, corporate, high end residential, micro homes, as well as site and amenity planning.

Jamie has led large teams of designers and construction professionals through hundreds of projects, entrusted with over 80million dollars in capitol improvement funds used in creating cutting edge, forward thinking, functional spaces that serve every need of the client as well as the end-user.

Connect withJamie on LinkedIn.

About the Show

About Your Hosts

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

Gary Braun is a Founder and co-owner of Pivotal Advisors. In his role at Pivotal, Gary is primarily responsible for business development but, he’ll gladly take on few clients in a consulting role. Gary speaks with and partners with other firms that help drive top-line growth.

Gary, helps organizations define where growth is coming from, helps them hire and/or develop the sales team, identify ideal clients and markets, and leverage true differentiators (even in commodity markets). He also implements sales processes, targets specific KPIs, increases activity, creates and applies sales compensation plans, and develops sales leadership skills.

Pivotal Advisors LLC is dedicated to creating a community of people who strive for excellence in sales and leadership. A Sales Operating System is the model for how to achieve excellence. Leadership is the First Factor of success in any sales organization. Therefore, building and developing leaders responsible for generating revenue is critical for growth.

Follow Pivotal Advisors on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Austin Peterson and Landon Mance are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Gary Braun and Pivotal Advisors are separate from and not affiliated with Backbone Planning Partners/Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Backbone Planning Partners is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Business RadioX® is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Our Life Is Up In Flames!

April 20, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Our Life Is Up In Flames!

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Let Leta take you on a journey of faith, life, travel, and interior design. Leta Brooks is the star of the hit podcast “Status Life With Leta.” Reaching a record number of downloads in a very short amount of time, Leta engages her audience with her honesty, captivating stories, and her talent for teaching. “Status Life With Leta” is a lifestyle podcast and blog which focuses on everything you need to know to enhance your life, your health, and your home.

Leta uses her 20+ years of experience as a practicing interior designer to teach trends, design styles, and tips on how to make a house a home. She also guides her followers to a lifestyle of better mental, physical, and spiritual health. With her “sweetie”, Derek Hays, as her co-host, they entertain listeners with playful banter and real life situations. Her mission is to help each and every listener #designyourlife.

Status Life with Leta is brought to you by Status Home Design, and by the Law Office of Derek M. Hays at 404-777-HURT.

On this episode, Leta discusses suffering grief after closing one of her businesses, but also moving forward and making new business goals.

Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Hey everyone! Thanks for joining me here at “Status Life with Leta“.

I’m Leta and I’m the a mother of two amazing minis, soon to be a stepmother of two others, a vendor boutique owner, interior designer, blogger, and podcaster. That’s all on paper (well more on the computer nowadays). What I’m passionate about is helping people create spaces they love, traveling the world, and encouraging others to live their best life. I guess I should have started by saying I love God, religion, and spirituality. I call myself a seeker and I can’t get enough knowledge about the world. I would give anyone the shirt off my back, but I’ll also be the first to set anyone straight. It’s a quality that can rub many the wrong way. I say what I mean and I wear my emotions for all to see. I don’t apologize for it. That’s all me and also, why I’m here. I want to motivate and encourage others to live their best life. “Status Life with Leta” is the place for all of us to share stories, get inspiration, and find purpose in life. You can ask me questions about anything. I may not be an expert on everything, but I’m here to help and willing to try. My journey hasn’t always been easy, but through faith and perseverance, I continue to design my life. Stay here with me and let’s continue to #designalifeyoulove.

Contact Leta at lbrooks@statushomedesign.com

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Heather Rogers and Mindy Sullivan, Simply Organized

April 6, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Heather Rogers and Mindy Sullivan, Simply Organized

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Heather Rogers and Mindy Sullivan, Simply Organized (Organization Conversation, Episode 12)

Heather Rogers, Owner, and Mindy Sullivan, Interior Designer, of Simply Organized joined Richard Grove and Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost on this episode of Organization Conversation. They discussed some common issues they encounter helping people organize their homes and moves, NAPO (the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals), different applications for Wall Control in the home, common obstacles their clients face, when to get rid of possessions, and much more. Organization Conversation is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Simply Organized

Simply Organized was founded to help people simplify their lives. Their typical client usually feels overwhelmed in their home or office or wants more time in their day and less stress in their lives.

They specialize in helping people who work from home, anyone who is getting their home ready to sell, needs packing or unpacking help, and in time and routine management coaching. They serve the Atlanta metro area, including Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, North DeKalb, Forsyth, North Fulton, Gwinnett, and Hall.

The Simply Organized team has the training and skills to help you organize everything from your hectic schedule, family, home, and office in all metro Atlanta areas. They only hire experienced professional organizers so you can be certain anyone from Simply Organized knows how to de-clutter, sort, pack, unpack, pre-stage, and help with spatial planning.

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Heather Rogers, Owner, Simply Organized

Heather Rogers is a professional organizer, owner of Simply Organized, and author of “A Simplified Life”. She and her team specialize in helping people decrease the clutter in their lives, create a more organized environment, manage their time more effectively, increase productivity and maintain calm in the midst of a busy life.

Her clients include professionals and entrepreneurs who work from home, anyone who is getting their home ready to sell, individuals and families who need help packing or unpacking, and busy professionals and families who need assistance with time management and space maintenance coaching.

A Georgia native, Heather has worked in the insurance and financial services industries, as well as in customer service and sales. She has a passion for helping people and a keen sense of spatial planning and organizing. Ironically, she earned a bachelor’s degree in risk management from the University of Georgia. Isn’t being disorganized one of the greatest risks in life?

She is the past president of the National Association of Professional Organizers Georgia (NAPO) and frequently speaks to groups about the benefits of time management and the costs of disorganization.

Mindy Sullivan, Interior Design, Simply Organized

Mindy Sullivan joined the Simply Organized team in 2020. Mindy comes with 20 + years of interior design experience and an aptitude for organization and spatial planning. She has a great attitude and fantastic work ethic!

Mindy is a professional interior decorator for over 20 years with clients across the country. She loves nothing more than helping a client feel good in their own space and keep it that way! Her design background is from the Art Institute of Atlanta fuels my ability to make a space make sense while looking good in the process. Whether it’s organizing drawers and closets or finding a place for all your beloved pet’s gear, you can be sure that you will be proud to show off every corner of your home.

About Organization Conversation

Organization Conversation is hosted by Richard Grove, and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

About Richard Grove

Richard Grove, Host, *Organization Conversation*

Richard Grove‘s background is in engineering but what he enjoys most is brand building through relationships and creative marketing. Richard began his career with the Department of Defense as an engineer on the C-5 Galaxy Engineering Team based out of Warner Robins. While Richard found this experience both rewarding and fulfilling, he always knew deep down that he wanted to return to the small family business that originally triggered his interest in engineering.

Richard came to work for the family business, Dekalb Tool & Die, in 2008 as a Mechanical Engineer. At the time Wall Control was little more than a small ‘side hustle’ for Dekalb Tool & Die to try to produce some incremental income. There were no “Wall Control” employees, just a small warehouse with a single tool and die maker that would double as an “order fulfillment associate” on the occasion that the original WallControl.com website, which Richard’s grandmother built, pulled in an order.

In 2008, it became apparent that for the family business to survive they were going to have to produce their own branded product at scale to ensure jobs remained in-house and for the business to continue to move forward. Richard then turned his attention from tool and die to Wall Control to attempt this necessary pivot and his story with Wall Control began. Since that time, Richard has led Wall Control to significant growth while navigating two recessions.

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Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

About Wall Control

The Wall Control story began in 1968 in a small tool & die shop just outside Atlanta, Georgia. The first of three generations began their work in building a family-based US manufacturer with little more than hard work and the American Dream.

Over the past 50+ years, this family business has continued to grow and expand from what was once a small tool & die shop into an award-winning US manufacturer of products ranging from automobile components to satellite panels and now, the best wall-mounted tool storage system available today, Wall Control.

The Wall Control brand launched in 2003 and is a family-owned and operated business that not only produces a high-quality American Made product but sees the entire design, production, and distribution process happen under their own roof in Tucker, Georgia. Under that same roof, three generations of American Manufacturing are still hard at work creating the best tool storage products available today.

Connect with Wall Control:

Company website | Facebook | Instagram

Pivot to Purpose

April 6, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Pivot to Purpose

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Derek Hays, Leta Brooks and April Farlow

Status Life with Leta is brought to you by Status Home Design, and by the Law Office of Derek M. Hays at 404-777-HURT.

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Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Status Home Design is a 12.000 sq ft retail store located in the Kohls Plaza of Hamilton Mill at 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Dacula, Georgia. They have 70 different merchants inside the store selling furniture and home goods of various styles. Their Status Carpenters can rehab, refinish, or repaint almost anything. This fantastic team of carpenters also custom builds tables, bookcases, cabinets, and barn doors. Status Design Studio, Inc., their award winning full-service interior design firm is also located inside the store. Their designers, provide exemplary service for all your home and business needs. Status Home Design’s knowledge of the latest trends and access to an abundance of manufacturers for furniture and all home decor items, sets them apart from the rest. Last, but certainly not least, they have an in-house seamstress and upholstery workshop.

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