NAWOSB Biz Talk with your Host Tammie Bailey-Fults

June 7, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

NAWOSB Biz Talk with your Host Tammie Bailey-Fults

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NAWOSB Biz Talk with your Host Tammie Bailey-Fults

ROBERT (BOB) WEHNER / Legal Shield

Director

Specialist in Legal and Identity Theft Plans for Small Businesses, Benefit Brokers, Group Benefits, Families, Police, Foster Parents and Commercial Drivers.

Developing and retaining clients; >36 consecutive months in Performance Club with >88% retention rate by ensuring small businesses, families plus individuals used and were satisfied with our services. In addition was part of a team to assist large firms deliver voluntary employee benefits.

Contact

Email: rjwehner@yahoo.com

Website: www.legalshield.com/hub/rjwehner

bob & carol — Bob Wehner and Carol Fisher

Carol W. Fisher / Workplace Partners, LLC

President

Carol W. Fisher, L.C.S.W. (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is a founder and current CEO / President of Workplace Partners. Carol received her undergraduate degree from Agnes Scott College and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Georgia.

She has worked in government services, including child welfare;project management with public/Private partnerships, and maintained a private psychotherapy practice. She was a founder and Practice Administrator for the largest non-psychiatric multidisciplinary therapy practice in Metro Atlanta.

She then was instrumental in founding an Employee Assistance Program company in which later became Workplace partners. Carol coordinates with Workplace Partner’s support staff, sales associates, account representatives, and a network of over 30 counselors, trainers, and organizational development professionals to provide services to our client employers and employees.

Email

carolwfisher@wppllc.comcastbiz.net

Bob Wehner, Carol Fisher, Janet Waller, Sharaey Smith and Host Tammie Bailey-Fults

Janet Waller / Perimeter Staffing Placements, Inc.

CEO

Perimeter Staffing Placements Inc. is a full service staffing company providing staffing solutions to a variety of clients and industries. We are proud to be recognized by our clients as a staffing firm that delivers on its promises. As a certified MBE we help our clients achieve their objectives by providing the right employee for their temporary, on-site staff management, ASAP, pay-rolling and temp- to- hire needs. We look forward to an opportunity to meet your staffing needs.

Contact

Email: janet.waller@perimeterstaffing.com

Website: http://www.perimeterstaffing.com

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SHARAYE SMITH / Blue Phoenix Creative Media

CEO

As Blue Phoenix Creative Media CEO, Sharaye has the pleasure of working with clients in various industries. From conceptualization, creation to design. She assists in maintaining many graphic and web design projects, proposals, flyers, eBlasts, websites, press kits, sales sheets, logos, and much more.

Contact: Email: info@bluephx.com Phone: 678-595-1666 Website: www.bluephx.com

Atlanta’s Most Trusted Advisors: Tax Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners

February 25, 2016 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta's Most Trusted Advisors: Tax Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners

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Atlanta’s Most Trusted Advisors interviews industry experts from in and around the Metro Atlanta Area. Our goal is to provide valuable information that all business owners and managers can use in their day-to-day work to help them succeed.

Cathy Wright, Mark Fishman, Bonnie Boul Ruszczyk and Ryan Redhawk

Mark Fishman: Mark is a CPA and has a Masters in Taxation with several years of experience in public accounting. He joined Cain & David in 2005 as a Partner. Mark’s areas of practice include manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, distribution, entertainers and athletes, and services companies. He also is the Partner in charge of the firm’s state and local tax practice (SALT) with a specialty in multi-state tax planning, tax credits, nexus requirements, sales tax and ad valorem tax issues. He also advises the firm’s clients in international taxation.

Cathy Wright: Cathy Wright, owner of Wright Tax Solutions, LLC has over 20 years of experience in serving individuals and small businesses with their income tax needs. Wright Tax Solutions, LLC is located in East Cobb.

Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk (Host)/ bbr Marketing Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk has been a member of the creative and marketing services community for over 20 years and does not appear to be leaving it anytime soon. As president of bbr marketing, she has relished the challenges of entrepreneurship as she worked to grow and nurture a new business. Since the firm’s inception in 2009, Bonnie has led the young company to become widely recognized and respected within the professional services marketing niche, with award-winning client websites and an outstanding history of business success having worked with clients in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces.

Patrick Renn of Renn Wealth Management Group & Jonathan Wilfong of Focus Investment Banking

February 2, 2016 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Patrick Renn of Renn Wealth Management Group & Jonathan Wilfong of Focus Investment Banking

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Patrick Renn / The Renn Wealth Management Group

Pat Renn is a financial professional that has been cited in ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS for his work in wealth management.

Pat is Founder & President ofThe Renn Wealth Management Group, Inc. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 40 years experience providing wealth management strategies to individuals, their families & charities.

He has been President of the Georgia Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners & President of the Georgia Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning. He is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Atlanta Estate Planning Council and the Georgia Planned Giving Council. He is a graduate of Villanova University and holds an MBA from Loyola College.

He has served on the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Board and chaired their Endowment Funds Committee. Pat chaired the Cathedral of St. Philip Endowment Funds and is a trustee of the Alliance for Christian Media Endowment. He chaired the Georgia Special Olympics Board and served on the Schenk School Board.

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Jonathan Wilfong / Focus Investment Banking, LLC

Jonathan E. Wilfong, a FOCUS Partner, has over forty five years of broad industry experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, and capital formation. Mr. Wilfong has participated in over 100 transactions, as intermediary or principal. In his capacity as business advisor he participated in numerous capital formation and merger and acquisition activities that aggregated in excess of $500 million.

Prior to joining FOCUS, Mr. Wilfong was the Senior Managing Director of The March Group, LLC, a private investment banking firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. While at March he completed a number of successful merger and acquisition engagements for middle market companies in the chemical, oilfield and wellhead supply, equipment manufacturing and healthcare industries. Some of the more significant transactions he participated in are Verify Solutions, Alliance Healthcare, Excelsior Medical, Control Devices, Drain All, VeenendaalCave, SBC Systems and Encore Construction among others.

Mr. Wilfong was a founder and co-founder of two physician practice management companies, OrthAlliance and the Plastic Surgery Company. In founding these companies Mr. Wilfong raised over $5 million in Regulation D offerings and negotiated the acquisition of over 75 medical practices. Both of these companies completed successful initial public offerings with a combined market capitalization in excess of $125 million at the IPO date.

In addition, he was a co-founder of Ouch.com; an Internet-based medical supply superstore. During his tenure as president and chief executive officer, he recruited an experienced management team, managed the development of a web site that offered over 65,000 items and initiated and implemented strategic alliances with several significant medical associations including the Orthopaedic Foundation of America.

In 1970, Mr. Wilfong joined Price Waterhouse, LLP and from 1983 through 1995 he served as a Partner with that firm, including 5 years as an office managing partner. During his tenure at Price Waterhouse Mr. Wilfong served as a business advisor to numerous clients, many with global operations, in a wide spectrum of industries including media, transportation, manufacturing and distribution, consumer packaging and products, healthcare and retail.

Mr. Wilfong, a CPA, received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from East Carolina University and participated in the Executive Program at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

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Riah Winston Greathouse of Greathouse Trial Law, LLC

January 21, 2016 by angishields

Cobb Business Radio

Riah Winston Greathouse of Greathouse Trial Law, LLC

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Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia, Riah Winston Greathouse has been counsel of record in over 1000+ criminal and civil matters throughout the state with a high rate of success. Riah earned his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where he graduated at the top of his law school class.

Riah has also served his community as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia for several years, where he prosecuted cases ranging from drugs to violent felonies throughout the county. After leaving the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Riah joined a nationally recognized plaintiff’s firm, where he represented injured victims as well as estates on behalf of decedents in wrongful death actions, where he has recovered over $1 million for his clients.

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Tanya Nebo, Managing Partner at Nebo Law Firm, LLC

December 24, 2015 by angishields

Cobb Business Radio

Tanya Nebo, Managing Partner at Nebo Law Firm, LLC

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Tanya Nebo is an attorney and business consultant with over twelve years of varied commercial experience. As the managing partner of the Nebo Law Firm, LLC, Tanya’s practice focuses on serving small business owners in areas of law that include corporate, franchise, and commercial real estate. She provides legal expertise and counsel to small business owners by helping them buy, sell and successfully operate business enterprises, including franchises.

Tanya provides legal services to a range of different entities, including companies and individuals in the entertainment, medical, construction, and real estate investment industries. Included among her most recent transactions are the acquisition of several Fastsigns retail stores, the acquisition of a Subway, and the sale of commercial property in the historic Castleberry Hill District in downtown Atlanta. Tanya has served as an educator in the capacity of an Adjunct Professor for Rasmussen College. Tanya earned her undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City and her law degree from the University of Virginia. She is a Board Member of the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce and is passionate about being a resource for entrepreneurs who want to create wealth and legacy through business ownership.

Whitney Nicely of Nicely Done Auctions, LLC

December 16, 2015 by angishields

Cobb Business Radio

Whitney Nicely of Nicely Done Auctions, LLC

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Whitney Nicely is a native to Knoxville, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

Whitney defines herself as a self-motivated individual with a passion for exceeding goals and delivering exceptional results. She has a proven track record for establishing value based relationships built on trust, honesty, and strong ethical principles.

Whitney found a connection with real estate auctions in her teenage years by attending Saturday sales with her parents. They didn’t “win” the first house auction she visited, but Whitney was hooked. In May 2015, Whitney became the Principal Auctioneer for Nicely Done Auctions, LLC.

Whitney has auctioned properties from 1 acre with a house to 215+ acres of rolling hills.

Whitney is also the Principal Broker with Whitney Buys Houses, LLC. Whitney Buys Houses is more than a company name. It’s a fact! Whitney has purchased over 15 houses in 2015 by paying CASH, Lease with Option, taken over debt or she has received Owner Financing.

Whitney’s favorite house is a Vacant house. She has several strategies to acquire unwanted properties. If you need cash within 60 days, call Whitney. She buys houses! 865-309-4500.

Whitneynicely.com

Dan W. Boles, Associate Agent of Aaron Bruner Agency, LLC

December 10, 2015 by angishields

The Owners' Manual

Dan W. Boles, Associate Agent of Aaron Bruner Agency, LLC

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Dan has been an Atlanta area resident since moving here from Nashville TN in 1993. He currently lives in Acworth GA with his wife Amanda, and their 3 kids. His professional background includes success in banking, financial services marketing, insurance, and 10+ years in Christian ministry with youth, young adults, and Men. Combined, his career makes him a well-rounded Insurance Professional who understands the unique needs of small business owners and upwardly mobile families. Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee, Dan specializes in Business/Commercial Insurance and Life Insurance coverage that help protect the things that matter most and reduce the risk of catastrophic loss in today’s litigious society.

A 2003 graduate of Kennesaw State University, Dan is very involved in the KSU Alumni Association and a proud season ticketholder for KSU Baseball and KSU Football which just wrapped up their inaugural season with a 6-5 record. He is also an active member of the Acworth Business Association.

In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, actively participating in Kennesaw State Athletics and Alumni events, camping, hiking, backpacking, and overland travel. He’s also part of a 4-man team of Overland

Enthusiasts called Peach State Overland (facebook.com/peachstateoverland), which will traverse from Atlanta to Moab UTAH and back in April 2016 documenting there experience in a documentary video series.

For more information about Dan, visit http://about.me/danwboles.

Jim Hall and John Taylor of Triatek Holdings, LLC

August 25, 2015 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

Jim Hall and John Taylor of Triatek Holdings, LLC

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Jim Hall / Triatek Holdings, LLC

Mr. Hall is an experienced executive with a proven track record of increasing sales, developing organizations, and exceeding objectives in Fortune 500 companies, start-up ventures, and privately held organizations. Beginning his career with Pitney Bowes, he was promoted to Branch Manager at age 23 and relocated to Rochester NY to take over an office performing at 70% of Quota. Within 2 years the office finished #3 out of 300 offices and Mr. Hall received the PaceMaker award. From there, Mr. Hall’s career has been focused on leading organizations by driving revenue growth and profitability.

Career Milestones:

US Surgical Corporation (acquired by Tyco):

#1 Percentage increase in Sales- 1995

#1 New Product Sales Award- 1998, 1999, 2000

Division Director of the Year- 1999, 2000

2001- Wrote and Executed Business Plan for successful company launch of ViaCirq, providing novel surgical therapy for patients with end stage cancer. Product continues to be successfully used throughout US.

2002- Chief Operating Office for Prism, Inc- doubled sales in 3 years, led negotiation for successful sale to Danaher, Inc. (Fortune 100 Company)

2005- Led San Diego based Medical Device Company to triple sales in three years

2008- Purchased assets of Triatek from Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Liquidation Auction, successfully turned company into multi-million dollar international leader in airflow controls for critical room environments.

2011- Managing Member of Pure Wireless leading growth of 8X in three years. Pure Wireless was recognized as #79 of the fastest growing 100 companies in Metro Atlanta in 2013 and presented with the Pacesetter Award.

2014- Named Business Person of the Year awarded by Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

Jim lives in Roswell GA and is celebrating 25 years of marriage with Sue in 2015. They have 4 children and when not involved in their activities Jim enjoys golf, tennis, and disc golf. Jim can be seen around Atlanta as bassist for Wild Honey (www.gigsalad.com/wild_honey_atlanta) and Union Jack, and in Boston on rare occasions with TRM.

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John Taylor / Triatek Holdings, LLC

John Taylor joined Triatek in 2006 and serves as the Director of Product Development. He has more than 25 years of product development experience, and led the team that brought the innovative FMS and HMS 1650 and 1655 series of room pressure and fume hood controllers to the market. John’s designs are known for their user-friendly touchscreens, intuitive graphical user interfaces, and Safety Halo™ edge lighting.

Prior to joining Triatek, John owned and operated an engineering consulting business, bringing new technology products to market for numerous controls manufacturers. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. John is also an active member of ASHRAE. During his leisure time, John enjoys practicing martial arts and spending time with his family.

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Linda Gabbard of Framework Initiatives Company and Wayne Kurzen of The Kurzen Group

June 16, 2015 by angishields

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Linda Gabbard of Framework Initiatives Company and Wayne Kurzen of The Kurzen Group

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Linda Gabbard / Framework Initiatives Company, LLC

A high performing Strategic Execution Consultant and Vistage Chair, Linda Gabbard is known for driving growth and results in large global companies, start-up businesses, and turnarounds. Her consulting practice specializes in strategic execution, change management, leadership development and executive coaching. She has deep experience in the manufacturing space with experience in product marketing, sales, general management, leading international business units, and change management.

Recognized as a change agent and strategist, she combines teamwork, creative problem solving, and a sense of humor in supporting clients in the execution of complex strategies in fast-paced environments. Winner of Vistage Chair Excellence Awards, Master Chair, and National Chair of the Year awards, she is a certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC and ACC) and Leadership Circle 360 Practitioner.

Wayne Kurzen / The Kurzen Group

Wayne Kurzen is an International Award Winning Business Advisor, Coach, and Speaker with over 30 years of business and leadership experience. In over 11 years as a Certified Business Coach, Wayne has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their business and have a “life.” Wayne has worked with Leadership Teams of more than 60 Entrepreneurial Companies ranging from $1 to 100 Million in revenue – focusing on Successful Businesses that want to break through to become a market leader.

Wayne is a former decorated USAF Pilot where he commanded a Unit of 700, and was promoted early to Colonel (top 1% of his peers). As the owner of several businesses, he secured the first exclusive U.S. Distributorship for Europe’s then second largest decorative brass hardware manufacturer. In less than two years, he grew this start-up business to a point where they were supplying products to Home Depot.

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