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Lisa Sretenovic, Visionating LLC, Mike Kintz, Wingman Payments, and Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law

October 17, 2024 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Lisa Sretenovic, Visionating LLC, Mike Kintz, Wingman Payments, and Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law

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Lisa Sretenovic, Visionating LLC, Mike Kintz, Wingman Payments, and Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law (Family Business Radio, Episode 58)

This episode of Family Business Radio with host Anthony Chen features a series of insightful discussions with three distinguished guests, Lisa Sretenovic from Visionating, Mike Kintz of Wingman Payments, and Shawn Choi from Chastain Injury Law. Lisa talks about navigating a virtual business pre- and post-pandemic, setting work-life boundaries, and offering business coaching and consulting services. Mike explains how Wingman Payments provides streamlined payment solutions with specialized services tailored to various business needs. Additionally, Shawn shares his journey from a defense attorney to a personal injury advocate, emphasizing his unique approach to legal cases. The episode also includes reflections from Anthony Chen on building meaningful client relationships and integrating collaborative lessons into financial planning.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®.

Lisa Sretenovic, Visionating LLC

Lisa Sretenovic, CPA, has been empowering entrepreneurs to create a thriving business while focusing on their families for more than 30 years.

As The Velocity Detective, Lisa passionately brings financial literacy to both Wall Street and Main Street. She is a speaker, author, coach, & volunteer with organizations such as SCORE, Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts, and TXCPA. Along with being a leader in the nationally recognized mastermind group Coach Connections, LLC.

When businesses become more in line with their values and vision, they accelerate their impact and discover their missing velocity, resulting in a positive influence in their greater community.

Lisa lives in Austin, TX, with her husband, Milan (The Vibration Chef & music producer).

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Mike Kintz, Wingman Payments

Mike Kintz is the President of Wingman Payments.

Wingman Payments is a trusted provider of merchant services and payment solutions for businesses nationwide, delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional support to help businesses streamline their payment processes. Wingman Payments offers a wide range of services, including credit card payment processing, fully integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, and compliance management with PCI-DSS standards.

The company is committed to transparency, providing straightforward pricing without hidden fees, and a concierge-level of service that ensures businesses receive personalized support at every stage of their growth. Wingman Payments specializes in helping businesses reduce their payment processing expenses through innovative solutions like cash discount programs and dual pricing, which are designed to enhance operational efficiency and boost revenues.

As a merchant services broker for top brands like Dejavoo, Lavu, FRI, and National Retail Solutions, to name a few, Wingman Payments equips businesses with the technology they need to thrive in today’s competitive market. Whether working with retail, restaurants, or service-based businesses, Wingman Payments stands out for its dedication to building long-term partnerships, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring that its clients stay ahead of the evolving payment landscape.

Wingman Payments is the go-to partner for businesses looking to enhance their customer experience, optimize operations, and maintain compliance with the most recent industry standards because of its mission to simplify payment processing and offer exceptional service.

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Shawn Choi, Founder and Managing Attorney, Chastain Injury Law

Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law, on Family Business Radio with host Anthony Chen — **Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law**

Shawn Choi is the founder of the Atlanta, Georgia-based Chastain Injury Law, which specializes in personal injury law. The firm specializes in representing clients who have suffered injuries due to negligence, focusing on areas such as car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and premises liability. Committed to a client-centered approach, Chastain Injury Law offers free consultations and operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that clients receive quality legal representation without upfront costs.

With extensive experience in personal injury law, Shawn and his team are dedicated to securing fair compensation for their clients. They leverage their knowledge of Georgia’s legal landscape to effectively negotiate with insurance companies and litigate cases when necessary. The firm emphasizes personalized attention, tailoring strategies to meet the unique needs of each client, and strives to empower individuals navigating the complexities of the legal system following an injury.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to Family Business Radio
00:40 Meet Lisa Sretenovic: The Velocity Detective
02:12 Visionating During COVID: Challenges and Adaptations
04:23 The Untethered Entrepreneur: Balancing Work and Travel
10:59 Group Coaching and Consulting Services
16:43 Introducing Mike Kintz and Wingman Payments
20:10 Understanding Merchant Services and PCI Compliance
25:37 Understanding Client Concerns
25:45 Dedicated Relationship Managers
27:04 Innovative Payment Technologies
28:35 Point of Sale and Scheduling Solutions
30:08 Loyalty Programs for Small Businesses
31:24 Client Success Stories
33:28 Introducing Shawn Choi
33:41 The Journey into Injury Law
34:54 Challenges and Nuances in Injury Cases
48:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Family Business Radio is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services are offered through OSAIC, member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned, and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of OSAIC. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090, ext. 5075, or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen 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.

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2024 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award: Jennifer Gore, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group

August 27, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

2024 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award: Jennifer Gore, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group

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2024 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award: Jennifer Gore, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 98)

In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the Chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year Award winner, Jennifer Gore, founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group. Jennifer discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the unique culture she has fostered at her firm, and the dedication of her team to both their clients and the community. She also highlights her coaching business, Evergreen Business Coaching, and her future growth ambitions. The episode underscores the importance of mindset, culture, and community engagement for business success.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Jennifer Gore, Founder and Owner, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group

Jennifer Gore is the founding attorney and owner of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, a personal injury firm based in Roswell, Georgia.

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group represents victims of vehicle collisions, drunk driving collisions, those injured in a slip-and-fall, and wrongful death cases. Jennifer is committed to building a close working relationship with her clients to provide quality, compassionate, and efficient legal representation.

Jennifer’s own personal injury experiences influenced Jennifer’s goals of becoming an attorney and starting her own practice. In college, she was seriously hurt in a car accident. After going through the arduous recovery process and having to navigate her own legal case, Jennifer decided that she wanted to dedicate her professional life to helping other victims get back on track.

Since opening its doors in 2013, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group has grown exponentially in case portfolio, revenue, and employee size. Jennifer has also received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including: Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, Avvo Top Personal Attorney, Avvo Top Attorney, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorney’s “10 Best in Client Satisfaction,” The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers,” Superlawyers “Rising Star in Personal Injury Law,” Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite in Personal Injury Law,” Atlanta Attorneys at Law Magazine’s “Attorneys to Watch,” and recently, Daily Report’s “Best Social Mediator.”

In addition to building her own prosperous law practice, Jennifer regularly takes time to mentor younger attorneys on topics such as personal injury law, practice management, and business marketing. She has garnered recognition from various reputable news outlets, including CEO Weekly: “Entrepreneurship Beyond Law: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert’s Multifaceted Journey to Unprecedented Success.“

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group

At Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, they believe that the victims of serious accidents deserve compensation for their injuries. Victims should not have to deal with uncooperative insurance companies and get the runaround while trying to recover physically, financially, and emotionally.

The firm represents victims of negligence on the road. They know that it only takes a second for a careless driver to change the lives of others forever.

When their clients have serious injuries that require extensive medical care, lost income, and other expenses, they can depend on Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group to fight for them.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to GNFCC 400 Insider
00:46 Meet Jennifer Gore: 2024 Small Business Award Winner
01:15 Jennifer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
03:01 Building a Unique Law Firm Culture
08:35 The Importance of Community Engagement
11:15 Jennifer’s Personal and Professional Growth
17:57 Evergreen Business Coaching and Future Goals
24:24 Legal Advocacy
25:34 Conclusion and Contact Information

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

The GNFCC 400 Insider is sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), and the host of the show is Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

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.

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.

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Jeb Butler, Butler | Kahn

January 9, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Jeb Butler, Butler | Kahn

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Jeb Butler, Butler | Kahn (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 595)

Jeb Butler, Partner with Butler | Kahn, joined host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. He discussed how Butler | Kahn is different than other personal injury law firms that engage in endless advertising, what to look for when selecting a personal injury attorney, how he views personal injury law as a way to help people when they are in critical need, success stories, and much more.

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

Butler | Kahn

Some law firms take in huge numbers of cases, then settle them for less money than they should. Not Butler | Kahn. They take a small number of cases, then deliver maximum value for each of their clients. They turn away more cases than they accept as that ensures every client they have the honor of representing gets their closest attention. If you call Butler | Kahn and they’re unable to take your case, they can almost always connect you with another law firm that can help.

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Jeb Butler, Partner, Butler | Kahn

Being a lawyer isn’t about flash and glory. Winning a case for your client takes work, focus, and discipline. The made-for-TV moments are few and far between. Winning your client’s case means doing the little things right, from the first time you shake your client’s hand until you hand them a check.

Winning doesn’t depend on a single moment of creative brilliance – it isn’t that easy. Winning means grinding it out. Winning means digging deep into the facts before the case is filed, pressing the defense to turn over the evidence, crafting unanswerable deposition questions, revising your briefs until they are perfect, and obsessively preparing for trial. Winning also requires confidence and execution, but there are many lawyers who can do that.

What sets Jeb and our firm apart is what nobody ever sees. It’s the unglamorous grunt work. It’s reviewing hundreds of thousands of documents to find the one smoking gun. It’s the little things that he does over the months and years that a case is pending. As Jeb’s father has long said, you build a case like you build a house – one brick at a time. It’s not about flash and glory.

Jeb likes being a lawyer. That isn’t true of all lawyers – there are many who would rather be doing something else. But you can’t work as hard as Jeb does or build a firm like this one unless you like what you’re doing. Jeb likes helping people. He likes the intellectual challenges that practicing law brings. But if you ask him, he’ll usually admit that even more than that, he likes beating adversaries who deserve to be beaten and winning cases that bring about change.

Jeb says that he has been lucky to work on several cases that have made systemic changes. He was part of the trial team that won a $150,000,000 verdict in a product liability case after Chrysler put the gas tanks in certain Jeeps right next to the rear bumper – which no manufacturer does anymore. He handled a police chase case that resulted in policy changes to better protect innocent lives. He has worked on cases involving a hospital chain that regularly falsified its medical records to get more money from Medicare and he won a $500,000 verdict on behalf of a woman who had been sexually abused by her pastor for nearly a decade and whom the pastor had publicly accused of lying. Other case results that can be publicly disclosed include a $45,000,000 settlement in a motorcycle accident case, a $3,973,260 settlement after a boating accident, and a $1,250,000 settlement in a pedestrian case. He has obtained several other multimillion-dollar

Questions and Topics in this Interview

How are you different than gimmicky advertisements from personal injury lawyers on radio, TV, and billboards?
If you ask lawyers why they do what they do, they almost always say they want to help people. Do you really think you can help people, or is it all about the money?
How should someone pick a personal injury lawyer?
Is there really that big of a difference between one personal injury firm to the next?
What if a client doesn’t want to go to trial, but wants to settle out of court, can any lawyer handle that?
If a client hires you and doesn’t like you, can they fire you?
Do you like your job?

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.

Barton Goode with Kenneth S. Nugent, PC and Michael Miller with Duluth Animal Hospital

November 21, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Barton Goode with Kenneth S. Nugent, PC and Michael Miller with Duluth Animal Hospital

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Barton Goode/Kenneth S. Nugent, PC

The Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Law Firm has been trusted by thousands of clients involved in car accidents, motorcycle wrecks, and 18 wheeler accidents all across the state of Georgia. Their attorneys go the distance to make sure injury claims are handled quickly and professionally so their clients can focus on recovery.

Michael Miller/Duluth Animal Hospital

Duluth Animal Hospital has been happily serving the community since 1979. Their mission is to constantly deliver the highest quality, most compassionate veterinary care for their patients and clients. They always put your pet first, which is why they are an award-winning hospital (with internet-famous mascots)! Their goal is to improve the health and quality of life for all of their patients through excellent medicine, surgery, and education about the importance of preventative health care. Together we can help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Lisa Sretenovic, Visionating LLC, Mike Kintz, Wingman Payments, and Shawn Choi, Chastain Injury Law