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Jeff Rose, Leading Ed Solutions, and Rachel Davis, The Edge

September 9, 2019 by John Ray

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Jeff Rose, Leading Ed Solutions, and Rachel Davis, The Edge

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“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 161: Jeff Rose, Leading Ed Solutions, and Rachel Davis, The Edge

A national community for school superintendents and a Georgia-based community for emerging entrepreneurs were on this docket for this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio.” Jeff Rose, Leading Ed Solutions, and Rachel Davis, The Edge, joined host John Ray in the Business RadioX studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Jeff Rose, Leading Ed Solutions

Dr. Jeff Rose is the Founder of Leading Ed Solutions. In his 12 years as a school superintendent, Jeff learned that leading alone is not effective. Superintendents are in an isolated role. The demands and expectations are often unrealistic, and it’s actually becoming more challenging over time.

Further, school districts are grappling with immense problems, both on a local and national level. Yet, the ‘conference model’ and traditional methods of support are not adequately helping top leaders move from talk to action.

To meet these problems, Leading Ed Solutions is assembling a national community of stellar superintendents to join us, as they work together to focus on practical solutions and strategies to some of our most pressing issues. This year, they are tackling student safety, both physical and social/emotional.

Leading Ed Solutions seeks to provide a structure and support system to help our leaders, individually and collectively, take their districts to the next level.

For additional information, go to the Leading Ed Solutions website.

Rachel Davis, The Edge

Rachel Davis is the Executive Director of The Edge. Founded in 1998, The Edge is a non-profit entrepreneurial training center serving Georgia residents. We specialize in serving individuals seeking to launch, grow, or sustain a micro-business or a small-scale business with up to ten employees. The Edge hosts a Women’s Business Center program and a B.R.A.V.E Veterans Entrepreneurship program. The Edge provides training, consultation, coaching, financial education, and a community of support. Through partnerships, we offer human resources, employee benefits, and reduced cost business support services through The Edge Collective.

For more information, go to The Edge website.

“North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. 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 approximately $12.9 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.

Cindy Taylor and Frank X. Perissi, Kettering Executive Network

September 3, 2019 by John Ray

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Cindy Taylor and Frank X. Perissi, Kettering Executive Network

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**John Ray, Cindy Taylor, and Frank X. Perissi**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 160: Cindy Taylor and Frank X. Perissi, Kettering Executive Network

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” we discussed peer to peer executive networking and other opportunities offered by Kettering Executive Network for C-level executives. Kettering’s President, Cindy Taylor, and Director of Marketing, Frank X. Perissi joined host John Ray in the Business RadioX studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Cindy Taylor and Frank X. Perissi, Kettering Executive Network

Cindy Taylor is President and Frank X. Perissi is Director of Marketing at Kettering Executive Network. Kettering Executive Network welcomes senior level executives across all functions and industries including Corporate, Non-Profit and Not-for-Profit. Kettering Members are servant leaders committed to a “Pay it Forward” principle, actively helping each other with business ideas, opportunities, mentoring and introductions, and the community at large through service activities. We are a volunteer, member-run and member-sponsored professional organization that enables, inspires and mentors the next generation of executive leaders in the Metro Atlanta business community. Through peer-to-peer networking, special interest groups (SIGs), motivational speakers, and personal relationships, we empower our members with the readiness, business ideas, and opportunities to thrive and build a better future for ourselves and those we lead. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, relationships and sense of family.

For more information on Year Up, the mentoring organization supported by Kettering and mentioned during the show, visit their website.

To find our more on Kettering Executive Network, go to their website or email info@ketteringexecutivenetwork.org.

Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming, and Doug Clayton, Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club

August 30, 2019 by John Ray

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Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming, and Doug Clayton, Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club

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**John Ray, Doug Clayton, and Tom Burgess**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 159: Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming, and Doug Clayton, Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” host John Ray welcomes Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming, and Doug Clayton, Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club.

Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming

Tom Burgess is the Owner of Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming. Since 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has sought to change the way customers think about auto service by providing knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs. Since that time, we have assisted countless individuals and families with their auto service needs and gotten them back on the road with as little hassle as possible. No passage sums up our approach to customer service better than this one: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Even after more than 34 years of business in 22 states, this simple idea continues to guide our policies and practices. We don’t just care about providing our clients with exemplary auto service once, we want to invest in the health of their vehicles and remain their auto service partner for many years to come. That’s why we still approach auto repair work with transparency, integrity, and compassion. How has this commitment to above-and-beyond service been received by our customers? We survey our customer base regularly to see how we’re doing and where we can improve. Here are the average customer service ratings for all our locations: 91% of customers said it was easy to schedule an appointment 98% said they were greeted in a prompt and friendly manner 95% said they were satisfied with the explanation of services 96% said the services were performed to their satisfaction 96% said the services were performed in a timely manner 96% were happy with the quality of the work performed 99% said the facility was clean 96% were happy with the experience 98% said they would return 97% said they would recommend the facility to a friend Want to learn more about the incredible service and accommodations behind these ratings? Find out more about our company’s history and leadership, our Nice difference® warranty, our community involvement, and our car tips.

For more information on Christian Brothers Automotive in Cumming, go to their website or call (470) 777-9250.

Doug Clayton, Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club

Doug Clayton is the Owner of Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club. At Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club, they are experts when it comes to all things firearms and shooting. They used everything they know to create a range and space that’s welcoming to everyone in the family. Since their team is top in the field, they’ll be able to help out with whatever you need: shooting for the first time, suggestions for a new firearm, or just answering any questions you may have.

Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club also offers private instruction and group classes for ladies only, as well as private training for law enforcement and security guards.

Stop by and see first hand why they’re the top shop in Cumming. For more information on the range and classes offered, follow this link. You can also call them directly at 678-965-5504.

Howard Page, TeamLogic IT, and Tommy Heaton, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State University

August 27, 2019 by John Ray

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Howard Page, TeamLogic IT, and Tommy Heaton, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State University

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**John Ray, Howard Page, and Tommy Heaton**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 158: Howard Page, TeamLogic IT, and Tommy Heaton, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State University

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” Howard Page of TeamLogic IT talks technology services and cybersecurity, and Tommy Heaton outlines some of the advisory work and classes offered by the SBDC at GSU.

Howard Page, TeamLogic IT, Atlanta Midtown

Howard Page is the Owner of TeamLogic IT, Atlanta Midtown. Their philosophy is simple: they treat you the way you’d want to be treated. They make the technology invisible so your focus is on what you do best, growing your business. They’re flexible. They accommodate different levels of service from fully-outsourced IT to supplemental IT to projects. They follow best practices. They have documented implementation across the whole IT market. They’re dedicated. They will not stop learning about your business and thinking of ways to improve it via technology.

For more information, follow this link or call Howard directly at 770-450-0910.

Tommy Heaton, Small Business Development Center at Georgia State

Tommy Heaton is a Small Business Consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State. With 17 locations across the state of Georgia, the SBDC’s goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC offers one-on-one consultation on a wide variety of subjects to address the needs of Georgia’s small business community.

For more information on the SBDC Grow Smart Program mentioned on the show, go to this link. For information on other upcoming SBDC classes and events in the Atlanta office, go to their website.

To contact SBDC at GSU directly, call 404-413-7830.

Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

August 20, 2019 by John Ray

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Adrian O'Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

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**John Ray, Gabriel Vaca, and Adrian O’Connor**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 157: Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

Are you trying to recruit great accounting talent? Are you an Hispanic business looking to learn and to connect? If either of those questions resonate with you, then join us for this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” as host John Ray speaks with Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center.

Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network

Adrian O’Connor is the CEO of Global Accounting Network. Global Accounting Network is a boutique recruiting firm specialising in in connecting top tier finance professionals with exciting employers across the US and internationally. With over 60 years of recruitment experience in the finance sector, GAN is able to provide a bespoke service to their clients and candidates with unrivalled recruitment expertise and specific industry knowledge. In a competitive market, GAN has developed relationships with both huge public companies and innovative SMEs through delivering quality where others have not. We offer impartial advice to both active and passive jobseekers, and ensure the recruitment process is one that suits their needs. With excellent attention to detail and a strong network of contacts, we recruit Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, Finance Transformation and Change specialists, Financial Controllers, Technical Finance Managers, Commercial Managers, Financial Modellers, Systems Accountants and Financial/Management Accountants.

For more information, go to the Global Accounting Network website, or contact Adrian directly at 404-900-3865.

Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Network

Gabriel Vaca is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Business Center, the programming arm of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Hispanic Business Center focuses primarily on developing programming, seminars and curriculum that accelerates and transforms small business to profitable growth as well as provides grants to small Hispanic businesses through a Business Accelerator program and offers Health Care programs to Hispanic businesses.

Gabriel was the COO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 2018 and transitioned in 2019 to the Hispanic Business Center. Gabriel retired in 2018 from UPS International after 24 years and was responsible for consulting and supporting UPS’s largest enterprise customers in their logistics and global supply chain. Mr. Vaca has been an integral part of the growth transformation of the GHCC for over 12 years and has held a variety of positions, such as Chairman of the Board as well as Chairman of the Hispanic Business Center. He is a founder and graduate of the GHCC Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Institute and founding member of Crecer, the UPS Latino Business Resource Group.

For more information, visit the Hispanic Business Center website or contact Gabriel directly at 770-375-9067.

Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

August 19, 2019 by John Ray

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Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, "Family Business Radio"

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**John Ray, Anthony Chen, and Tim Fulton**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 156: Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” host John Ray speaks with small business consultant Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and family business specialist Anthony Chen, host of “Family Business Radio” on Business RadioX®.

Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters

Tim Fulton is a nationally recognized small business consultant and advocate. He has been involved in entrepreneurship for the past thirty years in varying capacities as a successful business owner, a small business counselor, and as an adjunct university professor. In 1994, he started Small Business Matters, an independent management consulting and training practice. During this time he has worked with companies such as Lucent Technologies, Carlson Companies, Insignia ESG, and Georgia Power.

Tim’s past work experience also includes serving as the assistant director of the Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University and the Director of the Family Business Institute at Florida International University. He has worked with thousands of business start-ups and existing business entities as a catalyst for starting and growing their business enterprise.

Tim’s own entrepreneurial experience includes the ownership and operation of several fast-growing retail and service businesses. Each of which resulted in successful M&A opportunities. In addition, he was one of the founders of a successful Atlanta-based INC 500 internet software company.

Tim currently is a Vistage Group Chair in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past fourteen years, Tim has facilitated over 500 executive group meetings, participated in over 3000 face-to face discussions with chief executives, and trained over 2000 small business owners.

Tim Fulton is the author of a very popular award-winning book on small business titled Small Business Matters. This past year he published his second book Small Business Matters and All That Jazz. He has also been published and featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Catalyst Magazine. Tim also publishes his own award-winning electronic monthly newsletter, SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS, for small business owners.

Starting in 2013, Tim Fulton began hosting the Small Business Matters Conference in Atlanta. The event features twelve different speakers and over 200 small business owners and key executives in attendance.

For more information, go to the Small Business Matters website. To contact Tim directly, you can email or call directly at 678-427-9436.

Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

**Anthony Chen, Host of “Family Business Radio”**

Anthony Chen is a financial advisor with Lighthouse Financial Network and the host of “Family Business Radio” on Business RadioX®.

Anthony started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email.

Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

August 16, 2019 by John Ray

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Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

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“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 155: Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

Need to build professional relationships? Want your pipeline to be bursting? Then you should check out this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” as Susan Knox, President of Corporate Connections, joins host John Ray.

Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

Corporate Connections opens the right doors to the right relationships. Corporate Connections, founded by Susan Knox, is the premier business development firm in the Southeast, and has been for over 20 years. Based in Atlanta, Susan believes the key to successful and scalable business growth is cultivating strong, long-lasting, strategic relationships. Corporate Connections generates revenue for professionals by providing strategic corporate introductions. Her mission is to provide professionals with increased business opportunities by providing stronger contacts, broader network exposure, more qualified business opportunities, ultimately growing your company.

For more information, call Susan directly at 770-757-8300, email her, or go to the Corporate Connections website.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

August 13, 2019 by John Ray

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Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today's Chaplain

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**John Ray, Samantha McElhaney, Bruce Petty**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 154: Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

Two fantastic business leaders, one paying it forward to her banking clients, another serving spiritual and emotional needs in the workplace, on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio.” Join host John Ray as he speaks with Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank

Samantha McElhaney (“Sam”) is a Vice President, Commerical Banking, working in the Metro Atlanta area with CenterState Bank (formerly First Landmark Bank). She refers to herself as a financial advocate and community partner for small business owners. With 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Sam prides herself on placing her client’s needs first, gaining their trust and becoming a more important part of their overall team.

With over $16 billion in assets, CenterState Bank Corporation (parent of the former First Landmark Bank) provides traditional retail, commercial, mortgage, wealth management and SBA services throughout its Florida, Georgia and Alabama branch network and customer relationships in neighboring states. The Bank also has a national footprint, serving clients coast to coast through its correspondent banking division. For more details, go to https://www.centerstatebank.com/.

Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

Today’s Chaplain is a Corporate Chaplain Agency based in Cumming whose mission is to care for a company’s most important asset, their employees. They seek to make a real difference in employee lives, work and relationships. The company was founded by Bruce Petty in October 2015 and currently serves clients in Forsyth and Gwinnett Counties. Bruce has been serving others for nearly 50 years, first as a Pastor and now a Corporate Chaplain. He graduated high school and went on to surprise his teachers by earning a Bachelors Degree from Lincoln Christian University, a Masters degree from The Graduate School at Kentucky Christian University and his PhD from Louisiana Baptist University. He loves a good double cheeseburger and doing fun activities with his wife Linda. Occasionally he wastes time and money playing golf.

To get in touch with Bruce, call (770) 557-5798. You find out more on Today’s Chaplain on their website.

Sonja Smith, Fotopia, and Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

May 22, 2019 by John Ray

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Sonja Smith, Fotopia, and Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

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**Host John Ray, Sallie Boyles of Write Lady, Inc., and Sonja Smith of Fotopia**

Sonja Smith, Fotopia

Sonja Smith is the Director of Sales, North America, for Fotopia. At Fotopia, they design easy to use software application exclusively for SharePoint and Office 365 that enhance its features and functionalities. With the Fotopia Viewer application, you can scan, view, edit, annotate, and redact data on documents from within SharePoint allowing you to collaborate with internal and external teams securely.

Fotopia also solves transactional content management challenges. Fotopia Capture will allow you to scan 50,000 pages a day of transactional data, such as invoices, employee files, and finance directly to SharePoint. With Fotopia Discovery, the Search and Retrieve application provides access to your data in the blink of an eye so you can find the right document, at the right time, to make the right decisions.

If you’d like more information, you can reach Sonja at (404) 806-7496 or go to www.fotopiatech.com.

Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

Combining her marketing experience and writing talent, Sallie Wolper Boyles launched Write Lady Inc. in 2003. Based in Atlanta, Write Lady provides freelance ghostwriting, copy writing, journalism and editing services to a wide assortment of clients—aspiring authors, creative and PR agencies, website developers, publishers, business and nonprofit executives, professionals and entrepreneurs—wherever they happen to be.

You can read her blog, learn more about her services, and contact Write Lady Inc. via www.writelady.com or connect with Sallie Boyles through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallieboyles/.