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Jeff Fischer, Houck’s Grille and Independent Business Consultant

September 30, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Jeff Fischer, Houck's Grille and Independent Business Consultant

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Jeff Fischer, Houck’s Grille and Independent Business Consultant (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 531)

After a successful career at UPS, Jeff Fischer settled into full-time business ownership and consulting with small businesses and non-profits. Jeff joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio to discuss his career path and what he learned from his time at UPS, how he helps the organizations he consults with, the great food and drink at Houck’s Grille, their private dining and event space, and much more.

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

Houck’s Grille

Located in the heart of Roswell, Houck’s offers classic American dining, a large event facility & weekly live entertainment.

This favorite American restaurant was open back in the day, and its owners decided to re-imagine the menu and space and bring it back to Atlanta. Whether you are looking to stop by for brunch, dinner, or lunch, their menu has a wide array of delicious choices to fulfill your appetite.

Houck’s is also a bar and grill, and they serve a number of local tap beers! They pride themselves on the huge event space attached to the facility.

Live music and entertainment is always in abundance on the weekends, and private events can be booked for birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, and more! Just give them a call today at (770) 993-8000 to ask about any of these options!

They also have a private dining space, inclusive of: – A private entrance for you and your guests – Private Men’s/ Women’s Restrooms – Per-person pricing – Personal event coordination services – A dedicated bartender for your very own bar – Drink packages for every budget – Customized menus

Contact the Events Director, Shelby Walsh for more information by email at shelby.walsh@houcksgrille.com or by phone at 404.368.0223

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Jeff Fischer, Owner, Houck’s Grille and Independent Business Consultant

Jeff Fischer has over 35 years of experience within the global supply chain industry; of which the final 25 were with UPS. During his UPS career, Jeff worked on developing integrated logistics solutions for the world’s largest Fortune 100 companies. He was a key member of a UPS team that won a $1 Billion service parts logistics contract with IBM followed by a $750 Million similar logistics deal with Compaq; the 2 largest revenue opportunities for UPS at the time. This was followed by converting 4,000+ Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) to The UPS Store retail network, and later in his career directing the operations of a customer contact center in Richmond, VA.

Prior to joining UPS, Jeff worked for Fuji Photo Film USA and Lever Brothers in New York. Jeff has written and published over 100 articles for a variety of logistics and business magazines. He was an adjunct professor in New York and Georgia colleges teaching logistics, international management, thesis research and writing, and organizational management.

He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Distribution Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Syracuse University; and earned a Master of Business Administration in Management from Long Island University. Jeff is a native of the New York City area and moved to Atlanta with UPS in 1994.

He has been married to his wife Nancy 37 years with 2 adult children Matthew and Christine. Jeff has been the co-owner of Roswell’s Houck’s Grille since opening in 2015 and the primary face and voice of Houck’s since the pandemic in the spring of 2020. Since retiring from UPS, in April 2018, Jeff has also been supporting many local non-profits by leveraging his acquired business acumen and corporate experience through Houck’s Grille as well as his consulting practice, The Whole Business LLC.

Whether sponsoring a cause, hanging a poster, having a community giveback day, etc., leveraging the space and Houck’s brand is an opportunity, even during the pandemic, to give back to the community. In some cases, the combination of being a former executive of three Fortune 100 companies and owner of a small family restaurant has afforded Jeff the opportunity to serve as an advisory board, board, or executive board member.

As an independent consultant, in addition to non-profits, Jeff helps small and medium sizes companies increase revenue, improve profitability, improve customer experience, and/or reduce operational expense by taking a holistic 360-degree of all processes within the order-to-cash cycle or simply put, within the four walls of a business, to see what’s working and what’s not.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Briefly discuss your global supply chain/logistics career pre-UPS and UPS, and the transition to owning a small business
Why start a restaurant?
How have your past corporate background and present restaurant ownership redefined you or help you now in this part of your life?
What are some of the business skills or experiences you’ve had helped specifically with non-profits?
How do you typically engage with a non-profit? What are they typically asking of you or Houck’s?
How have your family and friends, whether growing up or now, influenced and guided you?
So, what’s next for you?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

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

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

John Webster, DC, Roswell Health and Injury Center

September 30, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

John Webster, DC, Roswell Health and Injury Center

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John Webster, DC, Roswell Health and Injury Center (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 530)

Dr. John Webster, Owner of Roswell Health and Injury Center, shared with host John Ray the fascinating story of how he came to be a chiropractor, which has been his profession for thirty-eight years. Dr. Webster discussed the causes of problems in the spine besides injury, the history of chiropractic, the conditions he treats, the importance of drinking water, and more.

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

Roswell Health and Injury Center

Roswell Health and Injury Center is a healing center for both the injured and those who simply want to be healthy. They have the latest technology to properly diagnose and treat your condition. The doctor and staff are especially caring and pay close attention to detail. Care plans are individually designed to get the best results as quickly as possible. Any case that is beyond our expertise is referred to the appropriate medical specialist.

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John Webster, DC, Owner, Roswell Health and Injury Center

Dr. John Webster discovered the benefits of chiropractic care as a young man. He was struck with a life-changing health condition for which traditional medicine had no answer. As a last resort, he tried chiropractic and was very surprised and pleased at the amazing results. This led him to become a chiropractor himself.

He has helped thousands over the last 38 years and still enjoys helping people every day.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

History of chiropractic. How it started and how it has evolved over the years
Is chiropractic accepted as mainstream? Does the medical profession “approve” of the chiropractic profession?
Dr. Webster’s path to chiropractic
Is it safe for children and how so?
Discuss the most common conditions and solutions that you see in your practice
Discuss Personal Injury and why a person should be examined by a chiropractor even if they don’t feel that they are hurt.

Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series 2022 with Antonio Henson, Renasant Bank, Trenton Carson, TC Productions, and Gladys Agwai, Ignite Within

September 28, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series 2022 with Antonio Henson, Renasant Bank, Trenton Carson, TC Productions, and Gladys Agwai, Ignite Within

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Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series 2022 with Antonio Henson, Renasant Bank, Trenton Carson, TC Productions, and Gladys Agwai, Ignite Within (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 529)

The Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series is a capacity-building program designed to assist small business owners with business development, marketing, networking, and many other benefits. On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray was joined by Antonio Henson, Renasant Bank, and Renasant Roots alumni Trenton Carson and Gladys Agwai. Antonio discussed last year’s program, topics and speakers for this year’s series, grants available to participants, and more. Trenton and Gladys discussed their respective businesses, why they signed up for last year’s Renasant Roots series even though they are veteran business owners, what they learned, why they encourage fellow entrepreneurs to participate, and much more.

To apply for this year’s Renasant Roots program, follow this link. You can also email RenasantRootsCapacityBuilding@renasant.com for more information.

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

Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series

Renasant Bank is proud to introduce the Renasant Roots Entrepreneurial Success Series to the Atlanta market. The capacity-building workshop is a four-week program customized to help small business owners sharpen their business development skills and fill gaps in their knowledge and experience to make their enterprises stronger. Renasant Roots was created in partnership with the Birmingham Business Resource Center four years ago.

With the program having great success in the Birmingham market, Renasant’s Birmingham team and the BBRC are sharing the Renasant Roots template with the Atlanta Renasant team to share with small business owners in Atlanta. “We are excited to bring the Renasant Roots program to the Atlanta market. After watching the success and growth of the program in Birmingham, we decided that it would be a great opportunity to share these business resources with the Atlanta community as well,” said Zennie Lynch, Atlanta Market President. “In addition to the skills development and powerful information these participants will receive, they will also be provided with a small business development grant of $2,500 when they complete the program.”

The workshop will focus on business development and planning, marketing and branding, accounting principles and tax preparation, funding options, and resource development. Speakers for the sessions will be provided by Invest Atlanta, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, LiftFund, and Atlanta Black Chambers.

There is no cost to participate in the program other than committing 10 hours over five weeks. 10 participants will be selected through an application process.

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Antonio Henson, MBA, First Vice President – Community Lending Relationship Director, Renasant Bank

Antonio Henson has over twenty years of experience in business and banking. He has facilitated training sessions for staff aimed at enhancing product & credit knowledge and regulatory procedures.

Antonio has structured project financing designed to spur neighborhood revitalization efforts in the low-income communities throughout the State of New Jersey and Metro Atlanta. This action involved community outreach and working with elected officials, government agencies, quasi-public agencies and the private sector to promote revitalization and commercial development.

He has provided expertise and assistance to various community-based organizations, to assist them with meeting the financial needs of their respective organizations.

Trenton Carson, President, TC Productions

TC Productions Video Production Company is a full-service video production company that partners with marketing executives and business owners. They develop and execute highly customized video marketing campaigns focused on driving leads, awareness, brand loyalty and retention. Their focus is in Branding, Marketing and Testimonial video production.

The two areas their company specialize in are; They produce videos specifically for your intended audience – Video Production and they get those videos in front of your intended audience – Video Marketing.

They have helped their clients:

*Build brand awareness and establish an influencing presence online
*Effectively use video as a tool in their marketing strategy
*Create evergreen content that enhances their marketing message
*Become comfortable with the growing demand the market has for videos

What they learned:
Stories are in everything you do. Your brand and the story it tells impacts people, what they believe, how they feel, and the decisions they make. The combination of visuals and sound evokes emotions more effectively than text alone. If you want to draw your viewers in, connect with them emotionally, and move them to take the next step, working with TC Productions to produce your next video will make you the company hero.

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Gladys Agwai, Founder, Ignite Within

Ignite Within is a 100% woman and minority-owned business with 30 years of international (US, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya) executive organizational leadership experiences in the areas of organizational development, sales/marketing strategies, execution, operations, and infrastructure development and design. They provide services that help clients establish an authentic connection with their target audiences while exceeding their personal and professional goals. By making an impact on the current issues that my clients face, and anticipating ones they may face in the future, I empower individuals and businesses to lead globally with confidence. This brings focus, effective decision making, wise choices, and accelerated growth as defined by the client to have BETTER organizations, businesses, teams, careers, and overall lives.

They take clients through a 5 “C” step methodology-CLARITY of purpose/objective, CREATION of an on-purpose strategic plan, CONNECTING with purpose, COMMUNICATING their message/brand, and CAPITALIZING on opportunity. Ignite Within’s differentiator is its global corporate and business exposure and experience ensuring tailored content.

Gladys Agwai spent 30 years as a corporate executive leader in the US, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Her leadership experiences spanned across multiple functional areas, such as Sales, Marketing, Financial, and Operations, key industries in Public Sector, Banking, Telecommunications, and Small Medium Enterprises, and cultures. She received multiple top leadership and sales awards throughout her career. On an Executive Loan program, she spent seven years working with the Committee for the Olympic Games with game-changing thought leadership on its resource strategy that was implemented for future Olympic games.

In 2014, she decided to leverage these experiences and made a transformational transition into entrepreneurship as Founder & CEO of Ignite Within. Gladys works with professionals and leaders of organizations to take scared action to accelerate and sustain their personal, professional, and organizational growth. She brings a global perspective to ensure clarity of purpose and objectives with an effective and sustainable plan to execute with confidence and success.

She is the author of a) Dumped! NOT Dumped On! How to stop reliving the negative impact of rejection in your life, business, and career, b) IMPOSTER: Five Strategies to Your Authentic Self and c) co-author of Life Boosts: Strategies, Tactics, and Ideas to boost your wealth, health, and more! Gladys is an authentic, engaging, inspiring, and results-driven international author, speaker, coach, teacher, and strategist. She provides inspirational enrichment programs related to self and business discovery, leadership, organizational, business, and transition strategies and values. Her speaking engagements have included: US: United Nations CSW65, VEEAM Software, University of Chicago Health, Georgia State University, West Virginia State University, SCORE, Small Business Administration, Small Business Master Mind Forum, Women and Dekalb Chambers of Commerce, Junior League, Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council (GMSDC), Project Management Institute, Atlanta Business League. NIGERIA: General Electric, Women in Business, Continental Reinsurance, HIVE Global, International Summit of Leaders, The American Women’s Club. FRANCE: Africa CEO Forum – Women in Business GHANA: HR Network Africa

Gladys holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Leadership. She has had a positive impact on others through the mentoring and coaching of individuals and small businesses’ growth and development internationally. She worked with over 100 small and medium minority businesses within the Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council (GMSDC) to develop them on their business approach and how to grow their business with large corporations while mentoring female small business owners in Nigeria. Being a role model, she has always had a passion for working with teenage girls and became a foster parent of two girls. She mentors and coaches young women in high school and college through her Girls Ignited program and one-on-one providing skills to help them successfully navigate through life, careers, and business.

Her favorite role is being the grandmother of three wonderful children – Prince 9, Ana 7, and Rose 2. She enjoys inspirational reading and beach vacations.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Antonio Henson’s role at Renasant
Renasant Roots and its success
Trenton Carson and TC Productions
Gladys Agwai from Ignite Within
The skills and strategies that they learned through Renasant Roots

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Lori Allen, Wellstar Foundation

September 27, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Lori Allen, Wellstar Foundation

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: Lori Allen, Wellstar Foundation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 528)

Lori Allen, Regional Development Officer for the Wellstar Foundation and a Roswell Rotary member, joined host John Ray to cover the philanthropic work of the Foundation. Lori discussed the Foundation’s mission, her connection to Roswell Rotary, the “Roswell Teens Talk” podcast being produced and made available to the public, thanks to a grant from Roswell Rotary, other areas the Foundation addresses such as workforce development, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia, on September 12th, 2022.

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

Lori Allen, Regional Development Officer, Wellstar Foundation

Since 1985, the community has invested millions of dollars through the Foundation to make sure every Georgia resident has access to quality care. As a not-for-profit health system, our passion for people extends beyond our walls and into the communities we serve. Our vision is to ignite the passion of donors and partners to accelerate healthcare innovation and wellness to create a healthier future for all.

Philanthropic contributions are transforming healthcare and improving access for all across four areas of focus:

Health Equity- They work to ensure all Georgians have access to high-quality healthcare and preventative services.

Behavioral Health – Team members provide whole-person care that integrates behavioral health with other health services.

Innovation – They work to promote best practices and equip our patients and every care site with state-of-the-art technology.

Workforce Development – They equip, support, and train their team members so they may provide superior, highly skilled care while cultivating the new generation of healthcare leaders.

Foundation website | Lori Allen LinkedIn

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

About Wellstar Foundation
Lori’s role as Development Officer
The grant from Roswell Rotary to Wellstar Foundation
Mental Health Podcast Series “Roswell Teen Talk”
Workforce Development

Tonya Hicks and Nicole Jones, Women Do Everything

September 27, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Tonya Hicks and Nicole Jones, Women Do Everything

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Tonya Hicks and Nicole Jones, Women Do Everything (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 527)

Tonya Hicks and Nicole Jones, Women Do Everything, LLC, joined host John Ray to share the tremendous work their organization does empowering and encouraging women to pursue male-dominated occupations. Tonya and Nicole discussed the Women Do Everything Summit and Career Expo to be held on October 1, 2022. They also explained the challenges facing women in the workforce, who the Summit is designed for, the tracks and speakers, their vision for women in the workforce, and much more.

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

Women Do Everything, LLC

Women Do Everything, LLC was founded by Tonya Hicks in 2015 as a social enterprise on a mission to change the future of work for women by providing the tools necessary to gain access to high-paying careers and contracts in male-dominated industries.

Her passion was inspired, in part, by her own career journey. Hicks was the first Black woman to be certified as a journeyman electrician in her home state of Mississippi. She is also the CEO of her electrical engineering firm Power Solutions, which she founded 22 years ago at the age of 28. (In the United States, only 2.4% of electricians are women, and just 9.5% of electrical contracting businesses are owned by women.)

“Women have always stepped up selflessly, leaving their jobs behind and limiting their own earning potential,” said Hicks. “Women need equitable career and job opportunities that pay a livable wage, benefits that support women’s health, and access to affordable housing. The life of the working woman has changed drastically and it’s time the working world responds.”

Tonya Hicks will bring this message to the masses when her Women Do Everything (WDE) Summit and Career Expo kicks off in Atlanta on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The event will feature some of today’s most accomplished women entrepreneurs, executives and community leaders who will gather to offer insight, advice and even jobs to the hundreds who will be in attendance. The festivities will then continue with a free career expo starting at 9:00 AM at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium.

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Tonya L. Hicks, President and CEO, Power Solutions, Inc. and Women Do Everything, LLC

Tonya L. Hicks is the President and CEO of Power Solutions, Inc. and the Managing Principal of Women Do Everything, LLC. Ms. Hicks is a serial entrepreneur and journeyman wireman electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). She became the first woman – not to mention first African American woman – to become a journeyman wireman in Local 917 of IBEW in her hometown of Meridian, Mississippi. Ms. Hicks specializes in robotics, building automation, and high voltage equipment installation and repair.

In 2000, at the age of 28, Ms. Hicks founded Power Solutions, Inc.; an electrical contracting and facility maintenance company specializing in renewable energy, sustainability, and smart city technology. In 2015, Ms. Hicks launched Women Do Everything LLC; a workforce development and technology company helping women to thrive in male-dominated industries through employment or entrepreneurship.

Tonya Hicks serves on the board of C5 Georgia Leadership Foundation, Georgia Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and Board Chair for Partners in Action for Healthy Living (PAHL). In November 2019, Ms. Hicks was featured in Forbes Japan for expanding her business in Singapore and the New York Times for her progress as a tradeswoman and business owner in the construction industry. Ms. Hicks is a Leadership Atlanta Class of 2022 alumni and a Sustainability Ambassador for the City of Atlanta.

Tonya is a graduate of the inaugural classes of the City of Atlanta Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI), Women Export University by UPS, The Bridge Accelerator by Microsoft, and the African Diaspora Network (ABLE) Program. Ms. Hicks has received several honors and awards but most importantly she’s proud to be called “Mom” by her sons: Rashadim (28) and Vincent (16).

Ms. Hicks enjoys golf, cooking, gardening, and volunteering on community projects.

Company Website | LinkedIn

Nicole Jones, Co-Founder, Women Do Everything, LLC and Founder/CEO ‘The Perfect Fit’ Global HR Solutions

Nicole is a co-founder of Women Do Everything, LLC and works on community efforts for the organization. She has a twenty-year career in Human Resources.

In addition to helping coordinate the Women Do Everything Summit, Nicole is a speaker in the Work Track of the Summit happening on October 1st, 2022 at Center Park Stadium. The inaugural summit includes panel discussions, one-on-one networking and a career expo curated for women trying to find profitable new opportunities in a post-pandemic economy.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Description of the Conference
Why did you want to create this event?
What makes it different from other similar conferences?
What results to you want your attendees to take from the conference?
What drew you to work in a male-dominated profession?

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: John Carruth, Roswell Rotary Club

September 26, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: John Carruth, Roswell Rotary Club

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LIVE from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament: John Carruth, Roswell Rotary Club (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 526)

John Carruth, President of Roswell Rotary Club, joined host John Ray at the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament, LIVE at Brookfield Country Club. They discussed John’s role as President, his career in architecture, the tremendous work Roswell Rotary does, the tournament and the projects that it funds, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the 2022 Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia, on September 12th, 2022.

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

John Carruth, President, Roswell Rotary Club

Roswell Rotary has been serving the community for over 70 years and is one of the largest service organizations in the southeast. Their members come from all walks of life and combine to provide a diverse group of servant-minded business leaders. Their mantra of putting “Service Above Self” is easy when you do it alongside some of your best friends. With numerous service projects within their community and abroad, you can be sure that you will find a place to give back and have fun doing it.

This year the Rotary International theme is “Imagine Rotary” and Roswell Rotarians are using their imaginations to make the community and world a better place. With over 1.4 million members internationally focusing on water/sanitation, mental/child health, basic education/literacy, economic/community development, the environment, disease prevention/treatment and peace and conflict prevention/resolution, you can be assured that Rotary is changing lives in the community and the world.

Roswell Rotary’s signature event is the Aubrey Greenway Golf and the Hagan Cup Tennis Tournaments. These tournaments serve as their main fundraiser and engage our 240 members in a one-day event that includes a full day of golf, a tennis tournament, an after party, and silent/live auctions. The event typically raises over $150,000. Proceeds fund an annual Community Impact Project as well as provide grants to various charities during the Rotary year; helping organizations large and small fulfill their charitable missions.

John Carruth, President, invites you to suit up, help them give back to the community and join in the fun.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

About John’s career
His Rotary membership and term as President
Roswell Rotary’s projects and impact
The Golf and Tennis Tournament

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo

September 23, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo

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LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 524)

Connor Griffin, Sales Manager and Account Executive at Cortavo, joined host John Ray LIVE from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Connor discussed not only the IT solutions Cortavo solves for their clients, but some of the serious technology issues businesses are facing right now. Connor also talked about Cortavo’s membership in GNFCC, the GNFCC Small Business Awards, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the new offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at the 10000 Building at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia, on August 18, 2022.

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

Connor Griffin, Sales Manager and Account Executive, Cortavo

**Connor Griffin, Sales Manager and Acount Executive, Cortavo**

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cortavo was founded in 2019 as a complete and affordable IT solution for small to mid-sized businesses.

Cortavo’s mission is to remove the complexity of business IT and provide everything businesses need to be successful. From cybersecurity, helpdesk support, networking equipment, and cloud data storage to hybrid workplace systems. Their all-inclusive IT plans and support are designed to scale as your business grows.

With Cortavo, all you have to do is focus on your business while they handle your IT.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Connor Griffin LinkedIn

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

About Cortavo
Problems they have been solving for their clients
Connor’s involvement with GFNCC
GNFCC Small Business Awards

Phillip Williams, P&P Business Solutions

September 20, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Phillip Williams, P&P Business Solutions

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Phillip Williams, P&P Business Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 523)

Because of his long banking career, Phillip Williams brings tremendous skills and insights through P&P Business Solutions to business owners seeking better profitability, access to capital, and a path to exiting their business successfully. In this interview with host John Ray, Phillip discussed the issues involved in getting a business ready for sale, how taxes and inflation might impact business owners over the next few years, the current market for business sales, and much more.

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

P&P Business Solutions

Established by Phillip Williams in 2015 to serve small business owners who are based in Metro Atlanta and St. Augustine, FL, P&P stands for Passion and Prosperity.

Generations of entrepreneurs like you have fueled the American Dream by their sheer passion to build businesses that, in turn, produced great prosperity.

Referrals from other professional service providers— including bankers, accountants, financial planners and attorneys —as well as satisfied customers fuel P&P Business Solutions. Yes, they champion entrepreneurial drive and enthusiasm, but countless examples from decades in banking prove that passion does not guarantee prosperity. Therefore, while helping you understand what your financials reveal about your company, P&P’s role is to uncover problems that are hindering your initiatives and to present opportunities that align with your goals.

Ultimately, their objective is to find viable solutions that enable you to be more profitable and stable, thereby fostering your prosperity.

Company website | LinkedIn

Phillip Williams, CEPA, President, P&P Business Solutions

Throughout his 30-year commercial banking career, Phillip focused on the success of his commercial clients by expertly dissecting their financials and prudently advising them. Committed to his fiduciary role, Phillip established P&P Business Solutions to serve as a trusted advisor. After a long commercial banking career, he had the opportunity to work with hundreds of businesses and witnessed firsthand the key drivers that made his clients successful, as well as helping them avoid mistakes. This invaluable experience has provided the backbone for him to help you improve your business results today.

Guided by a passion for helping others, Phillip has spent many hours volunteering within his community. With a heart for serving, Phillip will prioritize your best interests above all else.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

When is a good time to sell my business?
Is now a good time to sell my business?
Why are business owners hesitant in selling their business?
What’s the difference between a “lifestyle” business vs an “enterprise” business?
Who would buy my business?

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice

September 19, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice

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LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 522)

Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice, joined host John Ray LIVE at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Lynn shared the work Golden Rule does serving hospice patients at home throughout all of North Fulton. She discussed the services they offer, why she finds membership in GNFCC so valuable, and much more.

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

Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice

Golden Rule Hospice is the vision of two seasoned hospice veterans operating together as a single provider. Our focus is on respecting the dignity and choices of our patients and their caregivers while providing compassionate support.

They have decades of experience and have provided quality service to thousands of patients in Alpharetta and Atlanta. They have encountered a wide range of situations and are trained and equipped to handle diverse scenarios.
Their company is staffed with experienced personnel who have dedicated their life’s work to the care of hospice patients.
They are the only area hospice to offer five levels of care including Transitional Care. That means that they surpass the support provided by 90% of area hospices in the final 7 days of life.
They are a local company, not a national one. That means that their staff—including physicians and owners—are available to you anytime you have questions or concerns.
Golden Rule’s approach is holistic, incorporating physical, emotional, and spiritual support. They respect the choices and dignity of patients and caregivers and are dedicated to fulfilling those choices with compassion.

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