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Audio Dust Jacket Volume 12

June 22, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Audio Dust Jacket Volume 12

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On This Episode of Audio Dust Jacket:

Steve Jacobs / The Behavior Break Through

Steve Jacobs is chairman and senior partner of The Continuous Learning Group (CLG) consultancy, the largest behaviorally based management consulting firm in the world. Steve works with high-level executives from Fortune 500 companies who are ultimately accountable for the speed, return and sustainability of major strategic initiatives across a broad range of challenge areas. Steve holds an interdisciplinary bachelor of arts degree from the University of California and a master’s degree in Social Psychology from Harvard University.His CLG colleagues have also written Unlock Behavior, Unleash Profits: Developing Leadership Behavior that Drives Profitability in Your Organization, Preparing CEOs for Success: What I Wish I Knew and Switchpoints: Culture Change on the Fast Track to Business Success.

Audio Dust Jacket Volume 11

June 19, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Audio Dust Jacket Volume 11

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On This Episode of Audio Dust Jacket:

Sharon Drew Morgen / Did You Really Say What I Think I Hear? (In Progress)

Sharon Drew Morgen is a visionary, thought leader, author of many books including NY Times Best Seller, inventor, consultant, trainer, and developer of Buying Facilitation(r) method. Sharon Drew is the developer of the addition of the buying decision path into the field of sales. She is currently semi-retired, focusing on bringing the HOW TO of listening, to all people who wish to communicate more effectively, via a new book that will assess biases, filters, assumptions, and habits.

Sharon Drew Morgen | 512 457 0246

www.newsalesparadigm.com

www.sharondrewmorgen.com

www.buyingfacilitation.com

Meeting Pros: Chris Yellina with Graceology Photography, Andrea Kidd with Zoo Atlanta Special Events, Kelli Flournoy with Kelli Flournoy PR

June 13, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Chris Yellina with Graceology Photography, Andrea Kidd with Zoo Atlanta Special Events, Kelli Flournoy with Kelli Flournoy PR

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Chris Yellina with Graceology Photography

Established in early 2005, Graceology Photography, has recently exploded into the global wedding photography market. Known for our unique approach to photography, our witty charm, and our detailed touch to editing, Graceology Photography is one of the most sought after photography studios in Atlanta.

Chris and Heather are young, adventurous, and willing to do anything to get the perfect photo. Our photography team is simply the best in Atlanta and our passion for capturing the perfect photo makes us the perfect choice for you. Call us, we would love to talk to you! 404.395.9041. We are available for travel worldwide, please call for details. Browse our site and our galleries to see why we are the top choice for Atlanta wedding photography.

Andrea Kidd with Zoo Atlanta Special Events

Andrea has her degree in Hospitality Management from Georgia State University’s Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality. While earning her degree, she began managing venue sales, day-of event coordination, vendor relations & logistics planning in the Special Events Department at Rhodes Hall, Atlanta’s Castle on Peachtree Street. After two years at Rhodes Hall, Andrea moved into her current role as Catering & Special Events Manager at Zoo Atlanta, where she worked for over four years managing venue and catering sales, coordination and execution of both corporate and social events ranging from 20 to 5000 guests.

Kelli Flournoy with Kelli Flournoy PR

Kelli Flournoy is the owner of Kelli Flournoy PR, an boutique public relations firm specializing in the representation of fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands.

Meeting Pros: Desiree Scales with Bella Web Design, Inc., Angela Stalcup with Ladies Who Launch/ Angela Stalcup Group, Jill Mastrogiacomo with Offices @1100 Peachtree, LLC/Corporate Meetings ATL

June 12, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Desiree Scales with Bella Web Design, Inc., Angela Stalcup with Ladies Who Launch/ Angela Stalcup Group, Jill Mastrogiacomo with Offices @1100 Peachtree, LLC/Corporate Meetings ATL

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Desiree Scales with Bella Web Design, Inc.

Desiree Scales has been a featured online marketing and web design expert for USAToday.com, CBS News in Atlanta, 11Alive, NBC Nightly News.

She founded Bella Web Design in 1998 following a successful career as a flight attendant for United Air Lines and an analyst for Delta Airlines. Since the company’s launch, Desiree created a track record of success and profitability for Bella Web, which has helped over 1,000 companies build and maintain a strong online presence with services such as compelling web design, web hosting, ecommerce, automated marketing, SEO, email marketing, and social media coaching. Desiree is also an Infusionsoft Certified Consultant (ICC).

Bella Web Design’s success is a direct result of Desiree’s expertise and experience, which has evolved into a passion to educate both businesses and organizations on how to use Internet technology to spur success. She has been a featured speaker at companies, conferences, and seminars across the country. She also provides classes on blogging, web design, branding, Internet marketing, Web 3.0 strategies and social media, and offers personal social media coaching to business owners who want to apply “an online buzz” to their customer relationships and bottom line. She has over 55,000 followers online.

twitter.com/desireescales

facebook.com/bellawebdesign

youtube.com/bellawebdesign

Angela Stalcup with Ladies Who Launch/ Angela Stalcup Group

Angela Stalcup launches dreams. As CEO of Angela Stalcup Group, LLC, she has spent nearly 20 years marketing communications, strategic planning, business process improvement, and business development for small businesses and large corporations.

Since 2008, she has also been the Atlanta Market Owner for Ladies Who Launch, an online and in-person support community for women entrepreneurs with education, resources, and exposure opportunities for women-owned businesses from concept, to launch and beyond. In this role she has worked with over 1000 different women to support them in launching and growing businesses.

In 2012 she launched the Velvet Boot emerging and growing businesses to help them clarify their passions, overcome blocks, and deliver their business vision to the world. Additionally, in a nod to her own passion, Angela also launched The Curvy Entrepreneur, a program designed to address body image issues that impact women in business.

Jill Mastrogiacomo with Offices @1100 Peachtree, LLC/Corporate Meetings ATL

Jill Mastrogiacomo, Meeting Sales Manager – Offices @1100 Peachtree, LLC/Corporate Meetings ATL | jill@officesat1100peachtree.com, C#: 404-844-6115, LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmastrogiacomo, Twitter: @CorpMtgsATL , @Offices1100, @jillybean8D

Meeting Pros: Kristine Janovitz with Crimson Shutter Photography, Amber C. Saunders

June 6, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Kristine Janovitz with Crimson Shutter Photography, Amber C. Saunders

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Kristine Janovitz with Crimson Shutter Photography

Kristine Janovitz, photographer + owner of Crimson Shutter Photography.

Amber C. Saunders with Enrichment Prep & Failurebox

Upon graduating from law school, Amber became unsatisfied with the options she saw in the legal field. Ever the education enthusiast, she began Enrichment Prep after being asked to serve as a volunteer ACT/ SAT tutor at her old Atlanta high school. Shortly thereafter, she was awarded seed funding from 100 Urban Entrepreneurs and was asked to serve as the 100UE rep in the southeast. Since then, Amber has curated several startup events that focus on connecting entrepreneurs on the fringe of the startup scene to the vast resources available in Atlanta. Amber recently launched Failurebox, which hosted StemAtl at Atlanta Tech Village, where students from Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Emory, Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta

University were able to tour ATV and connect with some of the most talented entrepreneurs in the city to discuss failure in an effort to provide real world lessons and avoid romanticizing the entrepreneurship experience.

The next Failurebox #StemAtl Mixer will be at 200 Office on June 26th.

Meeting Pros: Toni Friday with events BOUT:IK, Andrew McDonald with PPi

May 29, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Toni Friday with events BOUT:IK, Andrew McDonald with PPi

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Toni Friday with events BOUT:IK

Events BOUT:IK a custom event planning, floral design and décor company was single handedly started just over 4 years ago by Planner – Decorist, Toni Friday. After 12 years in the corporate and non-profit world of Marketing and Advertising, Toni was faced with the decision to keep with what was comfortable or take the path less traveled. Initially juggling both marketing and event planning careers and moving past her fears of “…what if no one hires me” her work quickly spoke for its self.

She was soon featured in one of the nation’s leading bridal resources, The Knot Magazine. Just into her second year of business, Toni was invited to co-host The Knot’s TV on Demand: The Knot Insider Guide as one of Atlanta’s premiere event planners. Over the past 4 years, Toni’s company has grown a national and international client base. Successfully planning a broad variety of events for groups of 50 to more than 1,000 attendees. From outside-the-box weddings, to launch parties and corporate outings; events BOUT:IK consistently welcomes opportunities to make moments memorable.

Their vast network of stunning venues, leading vendors and loyal clients has proven that companies, can be just as if not more effective through positive, minimal stress practices and direct yet tactful communication.Toni’s work has been highlighted on numerous blogs, print publications and digital outlets. Although her natural ability and love for event planning is evident from the moment you meet her, she admits that what really drives her is to not only maintain but further building upon current and future philanthropic efforts.

Andrew McDonald with PPi

Andrew McDonald is the founder and Managing Director of the nationally renowned audiovisual production company, PPi. Throughout his 20 year AV career (and counting!), Andrew has served on several boards and associations in leading roles including; NACE and ISES, as well as, chairing multiple industry award events.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President of Allie Awards Incorporated. Allie Awards Inc. is the leading awards recognition body for the events industry in the Southeast Region. Andrew and his team at PPi have been featured in multiple national trade and social publications for event productions including PLSN, Southeast Staging, FOH and Essence. He and his team are the recipients of over 8 Allie Awards in the past 3 years for production excellence.

Andrew holds multiple degrees from the Royal Academy of Music in London England and spent 10 years performing around the world with the finest orchestras and ensembles including: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Royal Opera House Covent Garden, The Orchestra of the Bolshoi Ballet, The BBC Symphony Orchestra. When asked what was the best gift he ever received Andrew answered, ““My first pair of drum sticks because they led to the most remarkable first part of my professional life”.

Meeting Pros: Kelly Smink with Amusement Masters, Holland Muscio with Balloonacy & Flowers By Holland, Cathy Taylor with Your Event Solution

May 21, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Kelly Smink with Amusement Masters, Holland Muscio with Balloonacy & Flowers By Holland, Cathy Taylor with Your Event Solution

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Kelly Smink with Amusement Masters

At Amusement Masters, our staff is devoted to providing the highest level of customer service. We will work with you to develop a customized program featuring superior gaming equipment for your events. With an emphasis on attracting a crowd, we believe the right games can make a tremendous impact on an event’s success. Our motto is “We provide the fun”, and we create fun safely, efﬁciently and professionally. Mission Statement: “Work hard, have fun and enhance our clients experiences by providing renowned customer service and innovative amusement solutions.” http://www.amusementmasters.com

Holland Muscio with Balloonacy & Flowers By Holland

For almost 30 years Balloonacy has been adding some POP to events all around Atlanta. In 2005 Holland & Sean Muscio bought the company and added a ﬂoral division, Flowers By Holland. Holland has been involved in event planning & production for over 20 years-ever since getting bit by event bug when named Special Events Chair her senior year at Meredith College. Holland was on the festival planning committee for the Peach Bowl (now ChickFilA Bowl) for 5 years- serving as committee co-chair in 2000. After 8 years of planning marketing department events for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra- including the 35th anniversary of Classic Chastain, the introduction of Robert Spano as Music Director and the Memorial Concert for Robert Shaw, Holland decided it was time for a new adventure when the opportunity to purchase Balloonacy presented itself. The award winning design team at Balloonacy & Flowers By Holland are members of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamblee Business Association and Junior League of Atlanta.

Cathy Taylor with Your Event Solution

Cathy Taylor, Your Event Solution Founded in 1992, Your Event Solution is one of Nation’s premiere event production, entertainment and design and décor companies. From coast to coast we provide services at any location or venue.

With our customers’ needs as our focus, and attention to detail as our foundation, every event we design is a one of kind creation. No matter the size of your event, our goal is to provide you and your guests with an engaging experience. Our vast selection of in-house inventory allows us to be a cost effective solution for your event.

Proud Members of:

• GA Chapter of MPI

• National Association of Catering Executives

• Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association

• Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau• Buford Business Alliance

• National Association of Casino Party Operators

www.youreventsolution.com

Meeting Pros: Marna Friedman with Mpressive Solutions, Sharon Hochdorf with Button It Up, Inc., Lorri Blake McQueary with Destination South Meetings & Events

May 3, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Marna Friedman with Mpressive Solutions, Sharon Hochdorf with Button It Up, Inc., Lorri Blake McQueary with Destination South Meetings & Events

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On this Episode of Meeting Pros :

Marna Friedman with Mpressive Solutions

Marna Friedman is a Business Strategist… helping businesses understand and learn how to leverage technology. She has implemented numerous systems throughout several industries that have resulted in better efficiency and profitability. After years of working for non-profits and corporate entities, Marna is skilled at helping you understand how to use technology and save money, while improving your business.

These experiences also led to the development of a series of books on how to get started in your own small business, titled “The Small Business That Could™” and “The Small Business That Could™ For Women”; as well as “The Social Launch Toolkit” and “EVENTually Perfect”. Her books offer insightful websites, tips, resources and products to help businesses with startup information, social media and technology.

She holds a BS in Business Administration and an MA in Media Studies/Communications. She is listed in Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who Among Emerging Leaders in America.

Sharon Hochdorf with Button It Up, Inc.

Sharon Hochdorf grew up in Miami Florida.She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee.She started Button It Up in 1987 It was a perfect business to have while raising her 2 young children.Her husband Robert has been a partner in the company for 4 years.Button It Up has grown tremendously in the 26 years it has been in business.

Lorri McQueary with Destination South Meetings & Events

Lorri McQueary has been applying her creative approach to meetings and special events since 2002. In this time she has produced attention-getting events ranging from intimate gatherings to parties for 12,000. Her background in advertising as well as visual and performing arts allows her to deliver concepts for guest experiences that are dynamic, message driven and right on target with the client’s identity and goals.

She has worked closely with both entrepreneurs and international corporations to create successful brand and event identity through collateral design strategies, custom event concepts, award winning product launches,theatrical meeting openers and a wide variety of entertainment and breakout sessions.

Lorri has been an active member in the International Special Event Society, Atlanta Chapter, since 2004. In this time she has served in both committee and director roles. In 2010, she was named to the executive board as Vice President of Communications and was honored with the President’s Award in 2011. In 2005, Lorri was honored with an ADME Rising Star Award. She was also profiled in the 2010 summer issue of Atlanta Occasions Magazine as one of ten “Most Influential Planners in Atlanta.”

At her events, Lorri is most likely to be found hoping to ditch a headset and join the back-up dancers.

Meeting Pros: Tammie Wilson & Kathy Thompson with The Party Girl Events

May 1, 2013 by angishields

Meeting Pros Radio

Meeting Pros: Tammie Wilson & Kathy Thompson with The Party Girl Events

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Tammie Wilson & Kathy Thompson with The Party Girl Events

Tammie Wilson is the owner and founder of The Party Girl Events in Roswell Georgia. Born and raised in Texas she studied art history and hospitality management at Texas Tech then moved herself and all her talent to Georgia over 20 years ago.

Tammie founded the company 10 years ago out of her love of hosting fabulous events in her home! An invitation to a party at her home was the hot ticket; all invited knew that whatever was planned was sure to have the “Wow” factor. Word spread quickly and Tammie was asked by friends and organizations to plan their events because of her past successes. The word around town was if you needed help with your party or event call Tammie…..you know, “the party girl”!

Her passion, perfection and personal touches have been the success of her growing company in a sea of cookie cutter events. Tammie gets to know her clients on a personal level and then can translate that into an event that is uniquely theirs. When the event is over she has made new friends for a lifetime. A true measure of her success is the number of repeat clients.

Tammie is also involved in volunteering in the community with charities, schools and organizations lending her skills to many events. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two teenage children. When not planning events she spends her time reading, playing tennis, traveling, cooking, entertaining and enjoying a great glass of Chardonnay.