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Dawn Cook Causey, DayBreak Enterprises, LLC

November 5, 2021 by John Ray

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North Fulton Business Radio
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Dawn Cook Causey, DayBreak Enterprises, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 408)

Executive coach Dawn Cook Causey joined host John Ray to define emotional intelligence (EQ) and explain why sharpening your EQ is so vital to business sucess. Dawn also offered practices for developing self-awareness, how she coaches her executive and business leader clients, and much more. She also shared a new e-book, Every Day is an Interview, which debuts soon.  North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

DayBreak Enterprises, LLC

DayBreak’s mission is to help organizations drive profits by developing their people.

They believe that better emotional intelligence (EQ) leads to better leaders which lead to better business performance. Research shows that leaders and teams with high EQ perform at a higher level, contribute to increased corporate earnings, enjoy higher morale and experience lower turnover. They like proving that research is accurate.

Although DayBreak is based in Alpharetta, Georgia and many of our clients are in Atlanta, we provide executive coaching and leadership development world-wide. Raising the bar for leadership has no limits.

DayBreak offers a variety of tools and assessments to enable you and your team to improve your success.

Developing your team drives business results by increasing skill and motivation. Superstar performance comes from individual contributors leveraging each other’s strengths in addition to their own.

Training your team to increase leadership skills will be six times more effective when it is supported by a strong framework that includes laser-focused objectives, highly engaging content and management-supported follow-up.

Dawn assists clients, teams, and organizations in increasing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management so they are EQuipped to bring about change in themselves and their organizations.

Company website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Dawn Cook Causey, Executive Coach, DayBreak Enterprises, LLC

Dawn Cook Causey, Executive Coach, DayBreak Enterprises, LLC

Dawn Cook Causey is an Executive Coach working with leaders and teams to improve their leadership bench strength, increase the speed/reduce cost of doing business through better work relationships and deliver better results.

Her mission is to help organizations drive profits by developing their people. Better emotional intelligence (EQ) means better leaders which means better business performance. Research shows that leaders and teams with high EQ perform at a higher level, contribute to increased corporate earnings, enjoy higher morale and experience lower turnover. She likes proving that research time and time again. Those ‘touchy feely’ competencies are touching and feeling bottom lines everywhere.

Dawn helps leaders who are intellectually bright and technically strong, yet struggle to maximize their own or their team’s potential because they fail to maximize the power of emotions. Her ideal client is the one who is as passionate about developing themselves as she is about helping them do it. She has an excellent track record helping leaders who need to better balance their strong, results-oriented nature with leveraging relationships.

If you or your executives are in any of these positions, Dawn can help you:

– Executive who blew the doors off their competition and rose quickly to the top, but now having to manage and motivate others is a challenge,

– Chief Information Officer responsible for technical types with ‘black and white’ thinking who need their communication styles to be as scalable and efficient as their enterprise solutions,

– Chief Engineering Officer who recognizes that their engineers need to design a better system for relating to non-engineering folks, or

– VP of Human Resources looking for ways to impact the bottom line through higher employee engagement and morale, lower turnover and recruiting costs,

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • There are lots of coaches out there, we’ve interviewed several on this show. What is your niche or what makes you unique?
  • How did you get into coaching? What’s your journey?
  • Who do you coach? Describe your clients and the types of things you coach with them on.
  • In your bio, you say your motto is, “It’s your choice. Make it count.” Tell me about that.
  • And how does making a choice tie to emotional intelligence, since that is your specialty?
  • Can you give us an example of how you’ve worked with a client to make better choices?
  • You call yourself an Executive Coach. Do you ever do Life Coaching?
  • How has the pandemic affected your coaching business?
  • How can people connect with you if they want to start making better, more emotionally intelligent choices?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Dawn Cook Causey, DayBreak Enterprises, emotional intelligence, EQ, executive coach, executive coaching, John Ray, Life Coach, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, self-awareness

Toseima Jiles, Creative Arts International, Inc.

November 4, 2021 by John Ray

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Toseima Jiles, Creative Arts International, Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 407)

Creative Arts International, Inc., founded by Toseima Jiles, brings performing arts to companies for team-building and strengthening company culture. Toseima joined host John Ray in the studio to discuss her journey, her business consulting practice, the need for arts to support people and business, her work in the community with children who have experienced abuse, and much more. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Creative Arts International, Inc.

Creative Arts International is an arts consulting firm founded by Toseima Jiles. They use performing art alongside business consulting to help companies improve not only the lives of their employees but their bottom line as well. CAI starts with a discovery process and applies art processes, coaching, and training to meet the client’s goals.

Company website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Toseima Jiles, Consultant, Creative Arts International, Inc.

Toseima Jiles, Consultant, Creative Arts International, Inc.

Toseima Jiles is the Master Consultant with Creative Arts International Inc. and has been a lover of the arts her entire life. For over 27 years, she has dedicated her life to the love of the arts and alongside the pursuit of that passion, business development consulting has comfortably landed as her business equivalent of ‘Beyonce’ and ‘Sasha Fierce’. She has accepted the fact that providing the experience of both has afforded a great opportunity to impact the lives of people in an authentic and unique way.

As with most people in the world, since the impact of COVID 19, recent events have forced a closer evaluation of ‘why’ in life and that inevitably allows the most essential answers to lead the Creative Arts Consulting team forward. Teaching performing arts alongside business consulting for nearly three decades has been more enriching than could ever have been imagined.

Hundreds of companies over the years have been helped, consulted, and inspired to produce more tangible results within their goals and that is truly what it’s all about.

 

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • How did Creative Arts International Inc. come to be?
  • What makes your consulting firm unique?
  • Describe a typical Arts Consulting Service in your firm.
  • Describe a typical Business Consulting Service in your firm.
  • What is the most creative thing you have done for a client?
  • What is your greatest success story as a consulting business?
  • Why is community involvement so meaningful to you?
  • Where can people learn about events, partnerships, and ways to connect?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Aflac, arts consulting, Creative Arts International, John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, Toseima Jiles

Mark Hutchins, Silverton Mortgage

November 2, 2021 by John Ray

Silverton Mortgage
North Fulton Business Radio
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Mark Hutchins, Silverton Mortgage (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 406)

The residential real estate market has been moving fast, and Mark Hutchins of Silverton Mortgage provided great guidance on this episode on how to address your mortgage needs. Mark joined host John Ray to discuss renting vs. buying, getting prepared to buy, investment properties, and much more. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Silverton Mortgage

At Silverton, they understand that one size does not fit all. Let them help you find the right loan program for your dream home.

Buying a home can be overwhelming. There are so many financing options, offered by so many different banks, lenders, and brokers. Don’t stress yourself out trying to find the perfect product and perfect rate on your own – that’s what Silverton is here for. Contact them today to start a conversation about which loan option is right for you.

They believe that communication is the key to success, which is why Silverton puts communication at the core of their full-service mortgage lending company. Keeping everything in-house keeps them accountable to you through every step of the transaction.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook

Mark Hutchins, Mortgage Loan Originator, Silverton Mortgage

Mark Hutchins
Mark Hutchins, Mortgage Loan Originator, Silverton Mortgage

Mark is a firm believer that offering compassionate care towards service and providing a win-win result for all parties is the best way to do business. He’s passionate about the portfolio of products that he offers and is happy to discuss which option is best for each of his clients. He is dedicated to educating those that he works with on the complex financial issues that they may be facing as well as the options available to best serve their needs. Nothing beats the personal satisfaction that he gets in helping homeowners enjoy the life they deserve.

Mark is honored to work for Silverton Mortgage, one of the most respected firms of its kind in the country, and appreciates how they care for the needs of their clients. As your loan originator, he is more than happy to guide borrowers through a smooth process that a client deserves. His clients receive the education and knowledge to make the best financial decision for their mortgage. He looks forward to serving and helping you experience a better life.

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Cost of Waiting
  • Renting vs Buying
  • How Student loans are considered in Debt To Income Ratio
  • Investment Properties and Second Homes
  • Advantages offered with tools and reports that you can share with Real Agents, Financial Planners and Borrowers

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: buying a home, home mortgage, John Ray, Mark Hutchins, mortgages, North Fulton Business Radio, residential mortgages, residential real estate, Silverton Mortgage

Lutunji Abram, Lutunji’s Palate

November 1, 2021 by John Ray

Lutunji's Palate
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Radio
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Lutunji Abram, Lutunji’s Palate (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 22)

Lutunji Abram, CEO of Lutunji’s Palate and founder of Voices for Effective Change, has a passion for infusing her business with purpose. As an entrepreneur and accomplished pastry chef, the sales of her gourmet desserts support youth and adults in the community with work experiences and mentorship, enabling them to thrive. She and host John Ray discussed her work, her journey, the bakery, and much more. Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is produced virtually by the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®.

Lutunji’s Palate

Lutunji’s Palate is a social enterprise fueled by love and built with purpose.  Back in 2018, Lutunji Abram, M.A. met with the Pastor of a historic church in South Minneapolis to discuss the Charter School for teen parents she developed in partnership with her organization, Voices of Effective Change. Lutunji blessed him with her signature peach cobbler as a sign of respect and gratitude. He took one bite, and Lutunji’s Palate was born.

He loved it so much he insisted she use their commercial kitchen to create a line of gourmet desserts and that his team would provide all the support she needed.  This was the divine order manifested.  In that powerful moment, Lutunji knew that her passion for delicious treats, and the joy they bring, would be the catalyst for her mission to bring effective change to our community.

Every scrumptious bite of Lutunji’s Palate Gourmet Cakes, Cobblers and More, contributes to youth development, teen parental support, and transition assistance for Men returning to society from incarceration, providing the space, education, resources and experience they need to grow and thrive.  Click here to learn more about Voices of Effective Change.

Lutunji’s Palate Gourmet desserts are available at Lunds & Byerly’s (Downtown, Northeast, Uptown, Nokomis and Golden Valley) North Market, Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex, Seasoned Specialty Market, Handsome Hog, and Pimento Kitchen. Brick and mortar bakery and cafe coming first quarter of 2022.

Lutunji’s Palate:  built with purpose, fortified with love.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Lutunji Abram, President & CEO, Lutunji’s Palate and Founder of Voices of Effective Change, Inc.

Lutunji's Palate
Lutunji Abram, President & CEO, Lutunji’s Palate and Founder of Voices of Effective Change, Inc.

Lutunji Abram is CEO and Founder of Voices of Effective Change, Inc. (a community advocacy and Public Relations company) with the mission to send an effective voice to the masses, stand with young children and their parents using the tools of personal empowerment and community development. She is a gourmet Pastry Chef and, the founder of Lutunji’s Palate offering her famous Harriet’s Escape Buttery Butter and Vegan Peach Cobbler layered with organic coconut oil crust and other gourmet goodies.

Lutunji is a renaissance artist and socially impassioned diversity and inclusion community activist with an eclectic repertoire of works spanning the spectrums of theater, music, education, and civic engagement. Lutunji is armed with a B.A. in Community Development and a minor in Performing Arts Management from Metropolitan State University, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University, and a DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative fellowship alumnus.

Her skillful blend of arts, education, and advocacy has a far-reaching impact on varying fronts including being a John Lennon Songwriting finalist, an opening act for the late Tupac Shakur, The Goodie Mob, and others, volunteer teaching of poetry to elementary through high school-aged students at Metropolitan State University; penning the theme poem for the 2014 and 2015 City of Minneapolis Peace ceremonies, adjunct professor, and tireless contributions as a former legislative aide and recurring political campaign volunteer.

Lutunji is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Iota Zeta Zeta Chapter, and proud mother of one son, Aaron Lamar Abram, Esq.

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Lutunji’s Palate journey
  • How did Lutunji’s Palate come about?
  • What is the mission of Lutunji’s Palate?
  • What’s happening right now?
  • How is Lutunji’s Palate evolving as you open your facility?
  • How can someone get involved?

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX® .  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.

Tagged With: bakery, John Ray, Lutunji Abram, Lutunji's Palate, Minneapolis St Paul Business Radio, mission-based business, pastries, peach cobbler, social enterprise, Voices of Effective Change

Tiffany Hoeft, Tiff Hoeft Operations Consultant

October 29, 2021 by John Ray

Tiff Hoeft
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Radio
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Tiffany Hoeft, Tiff Hoeft Operations Consultant (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 21)

Tiff Hoeft has created a thriving business helping entrepreneurs with systems and support so they can grow by focusing on what they do best. As an entrepreneur herself with four kids, she shares with host John Ray not only her business tips but how to prioritize what’s most important, when to say no, client success stories, and much more.  Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is produced virtually by the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®.

Tiff Hoeft Operations Consultant

TIff HoeftAfter spending countless hours searching for the best systems, trying to do everything by yourself or attempting to outsource and have it go horribly wrong, you’re probably frustrated and overwhelmed.

You’re ready for professional support and a team in your corner to help you as your business runs in the background.  You want help working on the RIGHT things that move the needle forward towards your BIG goals.

Struggling to land on a project management or client management tool? Is your schedule a mess and you need help mapping out your fierce week? Does everything feel like it takes forever? Maybe it’s time to get some outside perspective!

Tiff and her team provide an array of services from project management, client management, finance tracking, automation and templates in addition to a bit of social media, CRM buildout, and coaching.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Tiffany Hoeft, Owner, Tiff Hoeft Operations Consultant

Tiffany Hoeft, Owner, Tiff Hoeft Operations Consultant

Tiff is an Operations Consultant, Fractional COO, and mom of four. She’s spent the last 20 plus years working behind the scenes in businesses as a trusted leopard-loving side-kick. Tiff helps high-level creative entrepreneurs identify, strategize, and implement a solid business blueprint so that they can focus on their zone of genius while the business runs in the background.

LinkedIn

 

Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Systems
  • Time Management
  • Productivity
  • What problem do I solve?
  • What sets me apart?
  • What do I want them to walk away with?
  • What’s a consultant compared to a coach?

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX® .  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.

Tagged With: coach, Consultant, entrepreneur, fractional COO, John Ray, Operations Consultant, project management, Tiffany Hoeft, time, time management

Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, and Author of Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation

October 28, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio
North Fulton Business Radio
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Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, and Author of Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 405)

Executive coach and author Randy Hain joined host John Ray to discuss his latest book, Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation. Randy discussed essential values, such as authenticity, trust, and candor, which he believes professionals of all career stages should embrace. He also covered why developing and deepening relationships is so vital, using RAPKG (random acts of praise, kindness, and generosity), mentoring the next generation, how he coaches CEOs and other leaders, and much more. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Serviam Partners

Serviam performs executive coaching and leadership consulting work for individual business leaders, teams, and companies. Serviam Partners blends deep experience, refreshing candor, and strong values in our consulting/coaching offerings.

They offer executive and career coaching, and leadership development.

Company website | LinkedIn | YouTube

Randy Hain, Founder and President, Serviam Partners

Randy Hain, Founder and President, Serviam Partners

Randy Hain is the founder and president of Serviam Partners and the co-founder of the Leadership Foundry. With a successful 30-year career in senior leadership roles, corporate talent, and executive search, he is a sought-after executive coach for senior leaders at some of the best-known companies in the U.S. who are seeking candid and expert guidance on how to identify and overcome obstacles to their success or develop new leadership skills.
He is the award-winning author of eight books, including Something More: The Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life; LANDED! Proven Job Search Strategies for Today’s Professional; and Special Children, Blessed Fathers: Encouragement for Fathers of Children with Special Needs. His latest book is Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation.

He is a longtime board member of Growing Leaders, an international non-profit focused on developing leadership and character in young people and an Advisory Board member for the Brock School of Business at Samford University.  He is also a past board member of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability and is passionate about promoting autism awareness.

Randy is a 1989 graduate of the University of Georgia. He has been married for over 25 years and has two sons.

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • What was the thought behind wanting to write this book Essential Wisdom?
  • What are lessons leaders can learn at any age?
  • These are challenging times for leaders, what is one takeaway message that will help instill resilience, strength in these leaders today?
  • How should leaders build better business relationships?
  • What is RAPKG?
  • You write about the importance of mentoring the next generations, how does one become a good mentor?
  • What’s the best way to fix dysfunctional meetings?
  • How do you prepare to coach CEO’s? Is there a common denominator that you use when preparing?
  • What’s next for you?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation, John Ray, Leadership Foundry, North Fulton Business Radio, Randy Hain, Serviam Partners

Ofer Yourvexel, Pepperi

October 26, 2021 by John Ray

Pepperi
Business Leaders Radio
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Ofer Yourvexel, Pepperi

On this edition of Business Leaders Radio with host John Ray, Pepperi Co-Founder and CEO Ofer Yourvexel discussed his company’s work with medium to large consumer packaged goods, health & beauty, and other brands, and the success of the Pepperi platform in supporting and driving B2B sales both online and in-store. Yourvexel shared why Pepperi’s mobile component is so vital for the success of their customers, the flexibility of the platform, and much more. Business Leaders Radio is produced virtually from the Business RadioX® studios in Atlanta.

Pepperi

Pepperi is an omnichannel platform for both online and in-store B2B sales and retail execution. With over 1000 customers in more than 65 countries, Pepperi provides consumer goods and brand manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers with a comprehensive solution to increase sales figures, reduce inefficient processes and speed up operations.

Combining sales force automation, retail execution, route accounting and B2B eCommerce in an integrated out-of-the-box solution, their customers rely on Pepperi to plan, execute and analyze their B2B omnichannel sales:

• Online/offline order taking made easy with e-catalogs, trade promotions and full customer data

• Retail execution app for in-store auditing, merchandising and replenishment

• Direct Store Delivery and van sales powered by a route accounting app for iOS and Android mobile devices

• Web and mobile B2B eCommerce enables buyers to order anytime from anywhere

• Central management streamlines omnichannel operations across customer touchpoints

Pepperi’s enterprise-grade platform integrates seamlessly with ERPs such as SAP Business One, SAP Business ByDesign, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Nav, NetSuite, and many others, making data fully accessible to field reps and buyers on all devices, on and offline.

Company website | LinkedIn | Twitter

Ofer Yourvexel, CEO & Co-Founder, Pepperi

Ofer Yourvexel, CEO & Co-Founder, Pepperi

Ofer has 25 years of experience in international marketing, sales, business development, and management.

He was formerly an executive in multiple Nasdaq companies such as Jacada (JCDA) and Amdocs (DOX).

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Questions and Topics

  • Tell us about your solution
  • Who are your customers?
  • Why do B2B brands and wholesalers need your solution if they can sell D2C (direct to consumer) or on marketplaces?
  • We see a lot of M&A in the CPG industry, especially in the Food and beverage. How does it impact you and F&B companies?
  • Tell us about your most successful implementation
  • Who are your competitors?
  • What’s the role of mobile in B2B sales?
  • Any crazy customer requirements you ever implemented?

 

Business Leaders Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.  The show can be found on all the major podcast apps and a full archive can be found here.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Tagged With: b2b sales, Business Leaders Radio, consumer packaged goods, CPG, eCommerce, John Ray, Ofer Yourvexel, Pepperi, renasant bank

Brandon Wheeless, ALUX Properties

October 26, 2021 by John Ray

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Brandon Wheeless, ALUX Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 403)

Blending healthcare with lifestyle and fitness is the unique concept behind The Bailey, a first-of-its-kind mixed use development coming to Alpharetta. ALUX Properties is the company behind The Bailey, and ALUX Chairman & CEO Brandon Wheeless joined host John Ray to share details of this exciting new development, his entrepreneurial journey, other ALUX projects, and much more. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Bailey

A beautiful, tech-centric wellness center.

A jaw-dropping medical rehab facility.

Exquisite hospitality suites. The Bailey will exhibit elite aesthetics, capture human physiology, incorporate current environmental principles, and tie it all within the context of luxury.

The Bailey will redefine the look, feel, and meaning of “country clubs” everywhere.

Website

ALUX Properties

ALUX is a development company that designs residential and commercial spaces that utilize innovative technological solutions to enhance their client’s experience.

They are solidifying our brand to become a leading name in the residential and commercial real estate development industry – trusted for innovative design, superior quality, and unmatched reliability. Through continued collaboration of industry experts from conception to completion, they deliver quality and dynamic projects that will undoubtedly meet and exceed the needs of their clients.

They offer a comprehensive range of development and management services that include Residential and Commercial Development, Construction Management, Consulting, and Property Management.
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Brandon Wheeless, CEO and Chairman, ALUX Properties

Brandon Wheeless, CEO and Chairman, ALUX Properties

The mastermind and driving force behind The Bailey development is Brandon Wheeless, a U.S. Armed Forces Veteran who is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Atlanta-based ALUX Properties, a global luxury design, building and management firm. Leveraging innovative technological solutions, the company is committed to enhancing quality of life – one project at a time – and serving as a trusted source for cutting-edge design, superior quality and unmatched reliability in the real estate sector.

Over the past decade, Wheeless has honed his expertise in commercial real estate and construction developing an array of industrial, office, retail, institutional and mixed-use structures. He began his career in project management while serving in the U.S. Navy, and later the U.S. Army, from 2006 to 2017, piloting ambitious logistical operations for personnel and equipment movement to stations and bases around the world – including managing a fleet of 750 vehicles.

Following his PMP accreditation and acquisition certifications, the Army appointed him to execute several infrastructure building projects for local and international bases. These ground-up, large-scale developments ranged in budget size from $2 million to over $2.7 billion. Wheeless takes projects from conception to ribbon-cutting, incorporating forward-thinking energy efficiency and environmental remediation initiatives along the way. He founded ALUX Properties in 2017.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Wheeless is a former NCAA Division I basketball player who graduated magna cum laude from Norfolk State University, where he played an integral role on the 2012 championship basketball team.

With his impressive background and achievements in sports, military, and business ventures – all of which demand the utmost in discipline and skill – Wheeless is uniquely positioned to bring his latest dream to life with The Bailey, a first-of-its-kind, multi-use regional development with a tech-centric focus on lifestyle-meets-health features. As the son of an award-winning chef, his passion for creating a world-class hospitality destination like The Bailey comes naturally.

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Share with us your plans for The Bailey, the first-of-its-kind wellness development coming to Alpharetta
  • What are some of your goals for The Bailey and ALUX Properties?
  • Tell us about your experience as a developer
  • What have been some of the challenges and most rewarding aspects of taking on a project of this magnitude?
  • ALUX Properties also opened Aria Spirits – what can you tell us about this recent development and what makes it unique?
  • Is there any advice you could give to business leaders in the area or perhaps something you wish you had known while starting out?
  • Where can we find out more information on The Bailey?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: Alpharetta, ALUX Properties, Brandon Wheeless, commercial real estate, healthcare club, John Ray, mixed use development, North Fulton Business Radio, real estate development, The Bailey, wellness

Peter Rosen, HR Strategies & Solutions

October 22, 2021 by John Ray

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Peter Rosen, HR Strategies & Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 402)

With experience as both an employment attorney and a senior human resources officer for multiple companies, Peter Rosen brings a seasoned perspective to his HR consulting advisory for business and non-profit clients. Peter joined host John Ray to discuss his work at HR Strategies & Solutions, which includes HR advisory, organizational design and effectiveness reviews, investigation of employee complaints, and more.  North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

HR Strategies & Solutions

HR Strategies & Solutions (HRSAS) is a boutique consultancy firm addressing the unmet HR and organizational needs of start-ups to large organizations. Let’s work together to revolutionize the way your business handles HR.

HRSAS provides HR leadership and expertise. They enable growth, improve efficiency, and prevent problems. From HR strategy development to HR recruitment, they do it all.

Their clients recognize the importance of having a strong culture resulting in an aligned, motivated, and engaged workforce. They are committed from the very top to “Doing the Right Thing” and to “Doing Things Right”.

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Peter Rosen, President, HR Strategies & Solutions

Known for his ability to quickly build trust and credibility with his clients and colleagues, Peter Rosen, a thoughtful and practical human resources executive and consultant, has a unique capacity to understand and assimilate into a variety of corporate cultures at different stages of the corporate lifecycle.

With over 25 years of experience in both domestic and international companies, he is able to tailor his approach to specific HR situations and translate his larger corporate experience into start-up and growing environments. His contagious enthusiasm and optimism make working with him a pleasurable experience. Peter’s easy-going manner and hands-on approach help him connect with people, understand their needs, and gain buy-in for strategies that strengthen both organizations and individuals. Peter uses a practical, business-focused approach to HR issues based on both theory and experience.

He has built human resources capability and the infrastructure to support it in a variety of environments, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in the financial services, consumer products, technology, healthcare, and staffing industries.

He has held strategic roles in established companies like The Coca-Cola Company, SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories, Norrell Corporation, Alexander and Alexander, Capital One Financial Services and TeamStaff.

As the founder and owner of a boutique human resources consulting firm, he now focuses on helping growing companies establish and implement HR infrastructure and works with their senior executives on strategic HR issues. An expert in strategic planning, employee relations, independent investigations of employee complaints, executive coaching, business development, culture building, and team building, Peter has made significant contributions to companies throughout his career and has enhanced both individual and team effectiveness.

He has developed and executed strategic human resources action plans, improved executive teams’ communication and performance, led the successful integration of acquisitions, worked collaboratively with dozens of labor unions, designed and gained acceptance for new departmental organizational structures, created and implemented new benefits programs, and successfully led change initiatives.

Peter’s reputation is one of integrity, trust, innovation, and common sense, backed up by solid experience, a strong educational background, sound business judgment, and self-awareness. He possesses a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law with an emphasis on employment law.

Peter is a member of the New York and Georgia Bars and is certified in the Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coaching Process, the Prosci Change Management Process and Tools, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

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Questions and Topics Discussed in this Episode

  • Benefits of retaining an experienced HR advisor for small to mid-size companies.
  • Benefits of conducting an organizational design and effectiveness review for small and mid-size organizations.
  • Benefits of bringing in an independent and experienced HR professional to investigate internal employee complaints.
  • The role of a well-crafted company handbook.

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, 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.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Tagged With: hr advisory, HR Consultant, HR consulting, HR Strategies & Solutions, Human Resources, Human Resources Consulting, John Ray, North Fulton Business Radio, organizational design, Peter Rosen

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