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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Rob Dubin, Motivational Speaker

April 6, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Rob Dubin, Motivational Speaker

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 632)

Motivational Speaker Rob Dubin joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE at the Business RadioX® remote at SOAHR 2023. Rob talked about his work as a motivational speaker, teaching happiness, the science of happiness, how investing in your employee’s happiness helps combat quiet quitting, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from SOAHR 2023, the annual conference of SHRM-Atlanta, held at the Gas South District Convention Center, Duluth, Georgia on March 28th and 29th, 2023. This series of interviews was underwritten by Oberman Law Firm, your legal guide to workplace complexities.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Rob Dubin has studied and mastered the art and science of human happiness.

He was an award-winning filmmaker who traveled the world making TV programs and commercials for Fortune 500 companies. He is also a serial entrepreneur who created multiple 7 figure businesses. At the age of 42 Rob and his wife retired, sold their home, moved onto a 40’ sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world studying human happiness and fulfillment.

Today Rob gives back by teaching courses in employee happiness which increase engagement, reduce resignations, and combats quiet quitting. Rob combines lessons learned while sailing around the world with the science of human happiness to deliver sound strategies audience members can implement immediately to better relate to their teams and become happier people themselves.

He has been married to Dee, his business and life partner for 40 years. When not motivating others Rob spends his time skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and flying his gyroplane near his home in the Rocky Mountains.

Whether speaking on stage with Tony Robbins to an audience of thousands or conducting intimate executive training, Rob connects with audiences. Your audience is sure to find inspiration and transformation in his unique programs.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Rob’s work as a motivational speaker and in teaching happiness
The Science of Happiness
How investing in your employee’s happiness helps combat quite quitting

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.

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

**Stuart Oberman, Founder, Oberman Law Firm**

Oberman Law Firm has a long history of civic service, noted national, regional, and local clients, and stands among the Southeast’s eminent and fast-growing full-service law firms. Oberman Law Firm’s areas of practice include Business Planning, Commercial & Technology Transactions, Corporate, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Privacy & Data Security, and Real Estate.

By meeting their client’s goals and becoming a trusted partner and advocate for our clients, their attorneys are recognized as legal go-getters who provide value-added service. Their attorneys understand that in a rapidly changing legal market, clients have new expectations, and constantly evolving choices, and operate in an environment of heightened reputational and commercial risk.

Oberman Law Firm’s strength is its ability to solve complex legal problems by collaborating across borders and practice areas.

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Teela Jackson, Talent Connections

April 5, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Teela Jackson, Talent Connections

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 630)

Teela Jackson, VP of Talent Delivery at Talent Connections, was in the booth with John Ray at SOAHR 2023. Teela is not only a veteran of HR but a fixture at SHRM-Atlanta. She and John chatted about what makes a great HR leader, the value of SHRM-Atlanta, her experience in the organization, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Talent Connections

First named HR Connections & Consulting, early projects took root at McKesson, Earthlink/Mindspring, and other emerging companies. Early on, clients started asking for help finding contract recruiters. Ever since, the firm has become well known for helping companies secure top talent acquisition and other HR talent on a contract basis. As that network grew, large companies started to take notice and the firm built an impressive clientele that included The Coca-Cola Company, Habitat for Humanity, Microsoft, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and others. In 2004, a new name, Talent Connections took hold reflecting its key focus and representative of a growing progressive firm. With an abundance of top HR talent in its network, Talent Connections has become the premiere HR-niche search firm in Atlanta, Georgia, the Southeast and beyond.

A mainstay of Talent Connections is the extensive leadership in the HR profession locally and nationally through the years. Tom Darrow and Teela Jackson have both served as President and on the Board of SHRM-Atlanta. Tom has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tom has also served nationally on the SHRM Foundation Board including as Board Chair, and is the Inaugural Board President for the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP). Teela serves as a District Director for SHRM Georgia State Council.

In addition to leadership in the Human Resources profession, Talent Connections is dedicated to community service through many volunteer activities. The Talent Connections team has served on Boards for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, the Brian Jordan Foundation (retired MLB & NFL player) and the Inward Bound Center for Nonprofit Leadership. During 2019, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary, Talent Connections, along with clients and contractors is serving one non-profit a month to give back to the Atlanta community. Click here to learn more

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**Teela Jackson, Vice President, Talent Delivery, Talent Connections**

Teela Jackson is a relational connector who is passionate about Talent and the role people play in an organization’s success. She is the Vice President, HR Search with recruitment solutions firm, Talent Connections, LLC. She leads the HR search practice and partners with the organizations to engage and recruit top Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professionals.

Teela often serves as an Emcee, Moderator, Panelist & Global Speaker on various Talent related topics. She is a member the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and volunteers with the SHRM Georgia State Council. Teela became the first African-American female President of SHRM-Atlanta in 2014 and is a lifetime member. She has been awarded the SHRM-Atlanta Presidential Leadership Award and she is the Founder of SHRM-Atlanta’s Rising Leaders Community. Teela also plays a key role in designing, teaching, coaching and professional development programs in HR Strategy, and talent acquisition, development, and retention.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

About Talent Connections
Teela’s involvement with SHRM-Atlanta
How Talent Connections serves its clients

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

By meeting their client’s goals and becoming a trusted partner and advocate for our clients, their attorneys are recognized as legal go-getters who provide value-added service. Their attorneys understand that in a rapidly changing legal market, clients have new expectations, constantly evolving choices, and operate in an environment of heightened reputational and commercial risk.

Oberman Law Firm’s strength is its ability to solve complex legal problems by collaborating across borders and practice areas.

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

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DePriest Waddy, Maria Walden-Sullivan, and Scott Jordan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

April 5, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

DePriest Waddy, Maria Walden-Sullivan, and Scott Jordan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 629)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, DePriest Waddy, Maria Walden-Sullivan, and Scott Jordan of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia, joined host John Ray to discuss the work of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia. They described a donor-advised fund and how these funds allow individuals to develop a charitable legacy, how the Foundation makes charitable giving easier and more organized, its work with local non-profits, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose – improving our world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals expand far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

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**DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

DePriest has a long history of leadership in the nonprofit sector. He has served almost 30 years in leadership roles at various nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, including the American Hospital Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity, and, most recently, Families First.

Before joining the Community Foundation in June 2022, DePriest was CEO of Families First, a 131-year-old nonprofit serving at-risk children and families throughout Georgia, the United States, and abroad.

DePriest received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Alabama and his MBA from Kennesaw State University. He is a Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2015 alumnus, as well as a Leadership Birmingham Class of 2019 alumnus and Leadership Atlanta Class of 2022. He has been named to the Atlanta 500 in 2021 and 2022, Atlanta Magazine’s annual list of the area’s most powerful leaders. He was also awarded the Georgia Titan 100 in 2022. He and his wife, Carol, have one married daughter and two granddaughters.

DePriest’s dream for the Community Foundation: “Continuing to help meet the increasing needs resulting from complex family problems.”

**Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

Caring for her community is at the heart of everything Maria does. She was born in the oldest city in America (St. Augustine) and has been a proud Atlantan for the past 25 years. Maria is passionate about making a difference in her own backyard and inspiring others to do the same.

As our Director of Development, Maria is leading the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia into a whole new territory. Through her role, we are now able to expand into and impact North Fulton and Forsyth. She has a passion for nonprofits and is highly skilled in donor relations, major gifts, volunteer management, grant writing, and capital campaign management.

Maria is a trainer and facilitator for leadership development, strategic planning, and capacity building. With almost a decade of experience at the world’s most trusted leadership company, Franklin Covey, Maria has been certified in over a dozen leadership courses. She has also served as an ad-hoc faculty member for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits since 2019.

**Scott Jordan, Board of Director, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia**

In 1999, Scott was accepted into the SunTrust Bank (now Truist) Management Associate Program. Upon graduation, he served in various roles including Financial Services Representative and Account Executive. He transitioned to BB&T (now Truist) in 2001 and served as a Financial Center Manager and Business Banker.

Scott was recruited by Accenture in 2004 as part of a new team focused on Bank Mergers & Acquisitions. He returned to BB&T (now Truist) in 2005 and spent the next 16 years in various business development and leadership roles including Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Market President – of North Metro Atlanta, Market President – of Central Atlanta, and Market President – of Northeast Metro Atlanta.

Currently, he is leading the newly created North Metro Atlanta Banking/Financial Services Division for Pinnacle Financial Partners.

Scott currently serves on the Boards of Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, North Fulton Community Charities, Forsyth Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Forsyth. Furthermore, he is a graduate of Leadership North Fulton, Leadership Gwinnett, Leadership Forsyth, and Leadership Atlanta.

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.

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq, and 2023 Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta

April 3, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq, and 2023 Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 628)

Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer at Sparq and SHRM-Atlanta’s 2023 Board Chair, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE at the Business RadioX® remote at SOAHR 2023. Robin discussed Sparq, remote work at Sparq and how culture is built and maintained, the success of the SOAHR 2023 conference, what’s in store for SHRM-Atlanta members for the rest of 2023, and more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

SHRM-Atlanta is one of the largest chapters of SHRM and shares its purpose of elevating the HR profession. As a leader in the Atlanta metro business community, SHRM-Atlanta strives to be the premier resource for those working in and supporting the human resource function. SHRM-Atlanta’s predominant goal is to be the voice of HR in metro Atlanta and be the first contact for those seeking information and solutions.

This will be achieved through the growth and diversity of members, education, and delivery of content, and by strengthening partnerships with organizations that share its vision.

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**Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq and Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta**

Robin is Chief People Officer at Sparq and the Board Chair for SHRM-Atlanta.

Backed by Bain Capital Double Impact, Sparq is the leading U.S.-based digital engineering consultancy for building, deploying and supporting digital applications, products and experiences. Sparq assembles trusted software engineering teams that collaboratively solve challenges with creativity and rigor. Their experts know how to work together—with each other and with clients—generating momentum, velocity and success.

Company website | Company LinkedIn | Robin’s LinkedIn

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

About Sparq
Who works with Sparq
Advantages of being fully remote
Creating culture while being remote
Cohort and Community
Sparq’s areas of focus
SHRM-Atlanta

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

By meeting their client’s goals and becoming a trusted partner and advocate for our clients, their attorneys are recognized as legal go-getters who provide value-added service. Their attorneys understand that in a rapidly changing legal market, clients have new expectations, constantly evolving choices, and operate in an environment of heightened reputational and commercial risk.

Oberman Law Firm’s strength is its ability to solve complex legal problems by collaborating across borders and practice areas.

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

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Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law

April 3, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 627)

Riah Greathouse, Founder and Owner of Greathouse Trial Law, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Riah discussed his career journey and why he started his firm, what differentiates Greathouse Trial Law from other personal injury firms, mistakes individuals who have an injury make, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

At Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, they fight to get injured victims the compensation that they deserve. The firm’s focus is on auto accidents, hit & runs, DUI accidents, slip & fall, and wrongful death.

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**Riah Greathouse, Owner, Greathouse Trial Law**

Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia, Riah Winston Greathouse has been counsel of record in over 5000+ criminal and civil matters throughout the state with a high rate of success. Mr. Greathouse earned his undergraduate degree at Hampton University and his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where he graduated in the Top 10% of his law school class. During his law school tenure, he gained invaluable experience with internships with Judge Clarence Cooper of the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia, as well as Chief Judge Myra H. Dixon of the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The respective judicial internships allowed him to gain a keen insight into the method in which judges operate, and how many of them expect attorneys to be prepared when appearing on clients’ behalf.

Following law school, Mr. Greathouse joined a premier DUI defense firm, where he zealously represented numerous individuals charged with DUI. While representing DUI clients, Mr. Greathouse earned his certification in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and attended the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard. Mr. Greathouse 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. His service as a prosecutor yielded a tremendous amount of courtroom experience, which allowed him to attack cases with tenacity, oftentimes proving to be beneficial in securing a favorable resolution. After leaving the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Greathouse joined a nationally recognized plaintiff’s firm, where he represented injured victims and estates on behalf of decedents in wrongful death actions.

Since starting Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, Mr. Greathouse has been selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars, has secured over 50 million dollars on behalf of injured victims and has built the Nation’s fastest-growing small law firm in 2020 according to Law Firm 500.

In addition to fighting on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Greathouse works to promote reform in the criminal justice system with his work as President of Caseless Inc., a mobile application that leverages GPS tracking and facial recognition technology to increase reliability and confidence in monitoring offenders.

When Mr. Greathouse is not in the courtroom, he finds time to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Zena’s House, Incorporated, a board member of Impact CDC, Woodward Academy Alumni Board, and is a former member of the City of Atlanta’s Board of Ethics. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and also enjoys spending time with his family, worshipping at Impact United Methodist Church, and rooting for the Falcons, Braves, Hawks, and UGA.

Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership

March 30, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 626)

Gayle Ely, Leadership Coach at Total Life Leadership, joined host John Ray to chat about her work as a leadership coach and trainer. Gayle discussed the inspiration for the Passionate Leadership Model she developed, the six pillars of that model, misconceptions about leadership, her work with non-profit organizations, success stories, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC, Leadership Coach, Total Life Leadership

Gayle Ely is a Leadership Coach, Trainer and Team Facilitator known for partnering with non-profit and public sector leaders who secretly ask themselves the question “How Do I Become a Better Leader?”

Using the Six Pillars of Passionate Leadership, together, Gayle and her clients create a firm foundation from which to successfully lead teams and organizations. Gayle’s clients no longer find themselves saying “I love my work – except for the people part.” Instead they find themselves as passionate about leading people as they are about the service they provide. The result is higher impact and more successful outcomes for clients and customers.

Gayle has also co-authored the book Spiral Up: The Surprising Secret to Great Team Results. The leadership fable provides an innovative framework for effective teamwork and reveals the secret that can take a team to new heights.

Gayle’s community activities include:
• Adjunct professor teaching leadership and self awareness classes for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) graduate students.
• Board President for Creative Community Services, a non-profit agency serving behaviorally and mentally challenged children in foster care and adults with disabilities.
• Pro bono coach for students in the Georgia State University WomenLead program.

Website | LinkedIn

Questions and Topics

What’s your story? What got you interested in working with non-profit and public sector leaders?
What are non-profit and public sector leaders grappling with today?
Tell me about the Passionate Leadership Model you developed.
What is one area leaders don’t focus enough on?
How could “Passionate Leadership” address the challenges facing the leaders you work with?
What’s the one thing people often don’t understand about leadership?
What type of person would enjoy working with you?
What’s the best way to engage with you?

Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep

March 27, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 625)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, Richard MacKelfresh, Founder and CEO of Shoebox Tax Prep, joined host John Ray to discuss the work of Shoebox Tax Prep, the origins of the company name, why he decided to start the company, advice for people who may not have filed their taxes yet, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, Shoebox Tax Prep has helped countless individuals, couples, and businesses get their taxes in order. They know if you come to them, taxes are the last thing you want to be doing — so they go out of their way to make the entire process simple and painless. Just stop by our office, hand us a box of your tax documents and files, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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**Richard MacKelfresh, Founder/CEO, Shoebox Tax Prep**

Fresh out of the University of North Carolina, Richard began his career with Ameriprise Financial Services in May of 1999. In 2004, he received his Certified Financial Planner designation and grew a successful financial planning practice in Sandy Springs serving high-net-worth individuals and families, which he is still involved with today.

As a financial planner, he founded Shoebox Tax Prep with the idea of bringing professional tax advice to the mass market at an affordable price with the simplest process possible.

Interestingly, the concept for Shoebox Tax Prep was a direct result of a conversation with a financial planning client who complained about overpaying her tax preparer. She said that by the time she gathered all the paperwork and completed the myriad of forms and questionnaires, she felt like she could have done the whole thing herself for a lot less money.

After 5 years, Shoebox Tax Prep has grown from a staff of 1 to a full-time staff of 4. Over the next 5-10 years, Shoebox plans to have offices in most major cities throughout the Southeast.

Outside of work, Richard lives in Buckhead with his wife and 3 children. He is on the Board of Directors at Caring Works, and volunteers with the Sandy Springs Conservancy. He loves to play guitar and sings in a rock and roll band.

Questions and Topics

How did you come up with the name Shoebox Tax Prep?
Why did you start this company?
In this digital age, are there still people who stuff their tax documents in a shoebox? What about those who prefer the digital option?
Who would you say are your ideal customers?
You can’t turn on the TV without seeing an ad for tax prep software or companies. What made you choose to start a company in this industry?
What separates you from the completion of CPA and big box storefronts?
So many people are preparing taxes themselves, is that a good idea?
What advice or tax tips might you have for someone who is self-employed?
It is the heart of tax season, what advice do you have for those who have not filed yet? What type of turn-around time can they expect? When should people consider filing extensions?
You’ve been in the business for five years in Atlanta, where do you see Shoebox in the next five years?
What is an EOS company and how does it help you run things?
How is the culture at Shoebox and how does your staff handle the stress of tax season?
For those that still need to file taxes, how can they reach you?

Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration

March 23, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 624)

Chris Stewart, Vice President of ATL Restoration, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Chris shared his journey, his service with the Marines Corps in Afghanistan, the work of ATL Restoration, helping clients at an extremely vulnerable time, how the company maintains their reputation for quality service, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Chris Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, ATL Restoration

At Atlanta Restoration, they use the latest technologies and resources to restore your property in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cumming, Johns Creek, Roswell, GA, and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re seeking restoration for your home or business, their skilled technicians are armed with the expertise and tools needed to get you back on track. Restoration is just a click away!

Chris Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at ATL Restoration.

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LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

March 7, 2023 by John Ray

LeeAnn Maxwell, The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

North Fulton Business Radio

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 616)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, LeeAnn Maxwell, Founder, and Realtor at The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty joined host John Ray to discuss how she got started in real estate, how and why she started Vixen Vodka, advice for those looking to sell their home, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

In this business, it’s all about building relationships. That’s especially true with The Maxwell Adventure Team. Your local Real Estate Guides, LeeAnn & Phillip, provide the current and future residents of Georgia with up-to-date and accurate community information.

LeeAnn and Phillip Maxwell are ready to take you on your OWN real estate adventure. They’ve helped buyers and sellers from the mountains of Ellijay and Blue Ridge, Georgia to the sandy shores of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Specializing in residential properties in metro Atlanta, they bring a wealth of information about the local real estate market and are experts in negotiation on both the buying AND selling side.

LeeAnn has an extensive background in residential mortgage lending, which is always a tremendous help in navigating the tricky financial waters of each transaction. Both Phillip and LeeAnn have been recognized as Top 5% producers by the Atlanta Board of REALTORS as well as being named Centurion Top Producers within the Global Century 21 organization. They work with first-time homebuyers, veterans, investors, estate sales, those who are transferring into or out of the Atlanta area, and, of course, those who want/need to upsize or downsize. The Maxwell Adventure Team is ready to help you on your next adventure!

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**LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty**

LeeAnn Maxwell spent over 28 years in the financial industry (moving from loan processor to loan officer to underwriting and ultimately managing a foreclosure department at a local law firm). She spent about as long in her first marriage.

Once both those chapters were over, LeeAnn realized a few things: first, she wanted more out of life; and second, she wanted to rediscover herself. She wanted to find the woman she used to be, and the one she always wished she had the courage to become.

It was 2009 NYE when she made two resolutions: one – to not ask why but to ask why not and two – to never turn down an invitation because you never know who you’re going to meet.

The first resolution brought her to start Vixen Vodka, as after a girls’ trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia, she and her girlfriend asked each other, “Why not start a vodka company?” And the second gave her the courage to meet Phillip, the man who would become her second husband and biggest fan.

LeeAnn became the CEO of Vixen Vodka, learning how to trademark, how to raise a million dollars, and how to navigate the tricky waters of the liquor industry along the way. While Vixen is still on the shelf, it is not paying the bills so she and Phillip formed The Maxwell Adventure Team and are the number one team for their Century 21 Office as well as consistently in the top 5% of the Atlanta Realtors Association.

She LOVES helping buyers and sellers on their next adventure and Vixen makes a great closing gift! Her social media for the brands blend seamlessly and have taken on a life of their own with her quest to find the craziest, creepiest houses or rooms, along with tips and tricks for decluttering, staging, and more! Be sure and follow her!

If you ask LeeAnn what the main message she wants people to take away from her story is, she’d tell you plainly – to embrace life, believe in yourself, and go for it (whatever your “it” is).

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Where did the idea for Vixen Vodka come from and how did you get started?
Do you have a background in the liquor industry?
Is Vixen Vodka still available at stores?
Why did you get into real estate?
How do you do both?
What is your background in the real estate industry?
How are you working to help others (besides serving them cocktails or helping them on their real estate adventure)?
Talk about the book and coaching program.

LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Rob Dubin, Motivational Speaker

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 632)

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Teela Jackson, Talent Connections

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 630)

Talent Connections

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

DePriest Waddy, Maria Walden-Sullivan, and Scott Jordan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 629)

LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq, and 2023 Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 628)

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The “LIVE from SOAHR 2023” Series is proudly underwritten by Oberman Law Firm

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 627)

Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 626)

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC, Leadership Coach, Total Life Leadership

Questions and Topics

Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 625)

Questions and Topics

Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 624)

Chris Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, ATL Restoration

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 616)

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Rob Dubin, Motivational Speaker (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 632)

Rob Dubin, Motivational Speaker

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Teela Jackson, Talent Connections (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 630)

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Teela Jackson, Vice President, Talent Delivery, Talent Connections

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DePriest Waddy, Maria Walden-Sullivan, and Scott Jordan, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 629)

Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

DePriest Waddy, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

Maria Walden-Sullivan, Director of Development, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

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LIVE from SOAHR 2023: Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq, and 2023 Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 628)

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Robin Stenzel, Chief People Officer, Sparq, and 2023 Board Chair, SHRM-Atlanta

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Riah Greathouse, Greathouse Trial Law (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 627)

Greathouse Trial Law

Riah Greathouse, Owner, Greathouse Trial Law

Gayle Ely, Total Life Leadership (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 626)

Gayle Ely, MBA, PCC, Leadership Coach, Total Life Leadership

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Richard MacKelfresh, Shoebox Tax Prep (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 625)

Shoebox Tax Prep

Richard MacKelfresh, Founder/CEO, Shoebox Tax Prep

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Chris Stewart, ATL Restoration (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 624)

Chris Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, ATL Restoration

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 616)

The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

LeeAnn Maxwell, Vixen Vodka and The Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

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