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Lucas Acosta, Founder & CEO of Foojee

August 2, 2018 by Mike

Beyond The Cupola

Lucas Acosta, Founder & CEO of Foojee

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“Beyond the Cupola” allows invited customers, community, and team members of Oconee State Bank to have an opportunity to share their stories of success and inspiration, and/or how the Remarkable culture of Oconee State Bank has inspired them to mark lives in their own right.

Lucas Acosta/Foojee

Foojee prides themselves on building rock-solid solutions created to serve by helping you achieve your goals through your Apple technology. Here are five things you should know about Foojee:

Foojee was born out of a calling to serve. They combined that calling with their enthusiasm of Apple products and created a company.
They’re in it to win it. Foojee doesn’t outsource their talent. All of their team members are W-2 employees with benefits, and each one adds their own spice to the Foojee brand.
Why the name Foojee? Well, the Fuji apple is their founder’s favorite type of apple. Simple as that.
Since Foojee opened shop, they’ve grown on referrals alone.
Foojee creates monthly Apple-centric videos filled with tips, news, advice, and the occasional joke. It’s how they like to keep in touch with their clients.

Tom Wilson/Oconee State Bank

In the early 1900s, there were banks in all the small towns of Oconee County… Bishop, Bogart, Eastville, Farmington and Watkinsville. When the Depression came along in 1929, all the banks went broke and Oconee County was without a bank for the next 30 years. Farmers and small merchants had to travel to Athens for their banking needs.

In 1958, a group of community leaders recognized the need for a bank in Oconee County and started a process of getting the necessary approval for a state chartered community bank. In 1959, the FDIC approved a community bank and Oconee State Bank opened its doors for business on February 1, 1960 with 3 employees and a small corner office on Main Street in downtown Watkinsville.

Today, Oconee State Bank has 3 full-service financial centers located in Oconee County, GA as well as a website which serves as an “Internet Branch.” The vision of the founders continues today. Oconee State Bank is proud to provide an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, value-added products, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities they serve.

Dennis Daniels with Above C-Level and Philip Wahl with Kale me Crazy

April 11, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Dennis Daniels with Above C-Level and Philip Wahl with Kale me Crazy

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Nikole Toptas, Philip Wahl, Dennis Daniels

Dennis Daniels/Above C-Level

A sought-after strategic marketing expert, business coach, speaker, facilitator and author of “Finally Get the Revenue You’ve Been Chasing!”, Dennis Daniels is the Owner/CEO of Above C-Level, LLC. He provides individual executive coaching, e-learning resources, and builds and facilities Peer Advisory Boards.

For business owners who are tired of seeing their marketing and advertising dollars having no impact on incremental revenue, Dennis’ enormous e-learning resources and executive coaching provide insight, proven content and processes, as well as tools, to help them:

Accurately identify their target customers
Understand the buying process, criteria and “hot buttons” of target customers
Craft the precise, vivid and compelling marketing and advertising messages that resonate directly with the target customer’s hot buttons, as they make “their own decision to buy”
Reveal the unique capabilities, customer experiences and other differentiators, available only from that particular business (seller)

For business owners, who’ve come to realize the hard way that while they know how to “make the widget” or “deliver the basic service”, they really don’t have their arms around “running a business”, Dennis’ per Advisory Boards provide:

Peace of mind from knowing other smart, non-competing, diverse peers are “watching their backs”
A personal board of advisors who exchange invaluable insight and advice with other experienced peers, who understand exactly what each other is going through
Actual solutions and recommendations for literally any business challenge or opportunity the business owner chooses to discuss
Validation, reassurance…or a better solution

Dennis has more than 35 years of global corporate executive experience in multi-billion dollar and smaller companies, across a variety of industries. He is an experienced business owner and C-level executive with a proven track record in building strong executive teams, strategic planning, marketing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and human resources.

Philip Wahl/Kale me Crazy

Kale me Crazy is a new fast-growing superfoods cafe and juice bar. They’re all about promoting healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods. Providing a fast and convenient alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. Kale me Crazy serves wraps, salads, acai bowls, cold pressed juices, delicious smoothies, energy shots and soups, all made from scratch, all made from fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily. They even make their own almond milk! Kale me Crazy also features cleansing packages that are the perfect support system to your healthy lifestyle. Come in to their restaurant and catch the healthy vibe. They also offer catering for your next meeting, special event, or sports outing. Their motto says it all: ” Healthy habits start here.”

Stellar Consulting Solutions and Orange Theory Fitness

February 18, 2016 by angishields

Midtown Business Radio

Stellar Consulting Solutions and Orange Theory Fitness

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Stellar Consulting Solutions and Orange Theory Fitness

Today I had the pleasure of talking to Sugra Naqvi and Varun Jhanjee, founders and consultants for the growing boutique technology consulting and staffing firm, Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC. I also caught up with CEO/Founder of Orangetheory Fitness, Dave Long to talk about their very effective approach to helping their members achieve a higher level of fitness, regardless of their fitness level when they start.

Varun brings seventeen years of experience beginning as an engineer moving rapidly into the technology field working with several major Fortune 500 companies and has been in the Atlanta area for the past fifteen years. I

Sugra makes contacting Stellar Consulting Solutions personal….letting potential clients/clients know she is only a click away from a response through any chosen media…a rarity in today’s depersonalized business world.

Our guests are two upwardly mobile entrepreneurs who saw a growing need in the business community: maintaining traction in the rapidly changing world of IT. Using their combined business acumen, they developed Stellar Consulting Solutions to help businesses alleviate the stress and strain of staying current in the IT world; imperative in today’s market.

SCS, LLC specializes in the IT field offering a resource pool of experts to assist on technology projects, provide experienced consultants, and deliver end-to-end recruiting staffing solutions, and the list is only the beginning of what this company can offer. Concentrating on the H2H factor allows Stellar to bring the right solution with the right talent to its clients. Varun feels the importance of not only providing quality IT answers but takes their expertise into the personal realm allowing companies to blend their needs with Stellar to build the perfect profile.

Sugra shared that Stellar Consulting assists those in the job seeking market to connect with companies looking for people to fill sort-term projects, fill full time positions, or fill contract jobs. Because the resource pool for specialized IT professionals is limited, SCS can offer businesses the freedom to concentrate on business while SCS provides quality staffing to respond to the data driven issues that arise daily.

Sugra and Varun also foster diversity in the workplace, as Stellar is a minority business enterprise (MBE). Authenticity matters to SCS. Our guests shared that SCS can bring the personal and the professional into the IT field of constant change and guarantee quality results.

Stellar Consulting Solutions also addresses specialty areas: ERP Systems Database, Social, Mobile Analytics, Cloud Project/Program Managers, Infrastructure technologies to name a few.

A little over a year ago, a long-time friend of mine began talking about Orangetheory Fitness. I had heard of the fitness concept brand before but as I watched my friend’s physical and personal transformation before my eyes, and heard her rave about her experience with them, I wanted to learn more.

David Long graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy and an MBA from the University of Florida. David has an extensive, successful past as an entrepreneur and visionary. He has had management roles with GNC, Massage Envy VP of Operations, and is Partner and Founder of Orangetheory Fitness.

David has been immersed in personal fitness since he hit the retail scene in 2001 as a Director of Operations with Lifestyle Family Fitness. Reviewing David’s extensive professional background, it is apparent why he again is instrumental in leading the fitness industry to a unique new concept: Orangetheory Fitness.

Orangetheory Fitness combines interval, cardio, and a floor workout into a one hour session. What sets this concept apart is focusing on the individual working out within a community and using a Heart Rate Monitor for each client. Each studio is a “boutique fitness” location. Studios are conveniently located, franchise driven, and staffed with hand-picked experts in a variety of fields. Clients are exposed to a non-intimidating climate, a community, and can quickly blend in, therefore, removing the stigma of being “different” because they are newbies, walked in from a sedentary life style or have no clue about the world of physical fitness.

Personal is a key word at Orangetheory Fitness. Someone can go from zero experience in working out or be a seasoned fitness buff. No one is competing with anyone else: an important component to individuals hesitant to even walk into a fitness location.

Orangetheory Fitness empowers members to have more control over their effort level by having clients wear a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) to track progress while working out. We have all heard “Get that heart rate up!”, but Orangetheroy Fitness makes tracking the heart rate an active component. Clients work toward a target zone that stimulates metabolism, increases energy, promotes extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout.

Clients WANT to return to the Orangetheory Fitness studio; the dread, lack of visible results, and overly aggressive tactics are gone. Simply stated: it works.

You can hear Dave Long’s Orangetheory Fitness interview on its own below:

Special Guests:

Sugra Naqvi, Vice President of Sales, Stellar Consulting Solutions

BS, Sociology, Georgia State University
BS Nutrition Sciences, Kaplan University
Active Wellness/Lifestyle Coach
Fluent, Urdu/Hindi

Varun Jhanjee, SVP, Stellar Consulting Services

BS, Electronics, University of Pune
Former Senior Programmer Analyst, Microtek International
Previous Development Lead, CAD Images, Government of India
Fluent, Hindi, Punjabi, English

Dave Long, CEO/Founder, Orangetheory Fitness

BS, Health Science/Physical Therapy, University of Florida
MBA, Management, University of Florida
Developer and Owner, European Wax Centers
Former Regional Developer–NY, Massage Envy

John Abel and Kirk Hines with AG Rhodes Health & Rehab, Reggie Jones with DTI and Wendy Bigham with Special Olympics Georgia

July 23, 2014 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

John Abel and Kirk Hines with AG Rhodes Health & Rehab, Reggie Jones with DTI and Wendy Bigham with Special Olympics Georgia

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John Abel, Kirk Hines, Wendy Bingham, Reggie Jones, Nikole Toptas — John Abel, Kirk Hines, Wendy Bigham, Reggie Jones, Nikole Toptas

John Abel & Kirk Hines/AG Rhodes Health & Rehab

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab is a not-for-profit organization providing therapy & rehabilitation services, short-term recovery, and long-term care at three Atlanta-area locations. As one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofits, A.G. Rhodes has set the standard for serving an aging community since 1904. Residents and their families, staff, volunteers and donors all contribute to an impressive reputation of success and commitment to excellence.

A.G. Rhodes constantly researches the latest technologies and trends in the industry, and seeks innovative approaches in providing superior care. Over the past year, the organization has significantly enhanced the services it offers with the addition of horticultural and music therapy programs within its rehabilitation and therapy department. These new programs reflect a commitment to offer the best and most distinctive therapy and programming available.

Reggie Jones/DTI

DTI is the nation’s largest privately held legal process outsourcing company serving law firms and corporations. DTI helps their clients accelerate the changes they must make to remain competitive. DTI is a preeminent leader in the management of mission-critical information and processes. The company manages risk and minimizes costs associated with complex litigation and compliance functions. The company’s extensive managed services, litigation support and eDiscovery experience is unmatched in the industry. To learn more about DTI’s national footprint, flexibility, capacity and world-class project management, visit www.DTIglobal.com.

Wendy Bigham/Special Olympics Georgia

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is the first and still the only organization to offer sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. There are 26,702 athletes in Georgia, which is the largest Special Olympics state program in the country. 26 sports are offered – even kayaking and equestrian. Five state games are held.