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Angela Sandritter with Cygnus Strategy, Kat Phillips with kat scratch films, Larry White and Michael Moore with The Ritz Group – Buckhead Business Radio

April 8, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Angela Sandritter with Cygnus Strategy, Kat Phillips with kat scratch films, Larry White and Michael Moore with The Ritz Group - Buckhead Business Radio

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Tres Crow (Host), Kat Phillips, Larry White, Angela Sandritter, Michael Moore

Angela Sandritter/Cygnus Strategy

Ms. Sandritter is a motivated, organized executive — a self-starter with 15+ years of telecommunications or high-tech industry experience. She drives towards and successfully achieves a high rate of revenue growth and customer satisfaction. With a background in IT, she is able to understand technology and assign business value and positioning to technical concepts. Ms. Sandritter is a spokesperson on technology and industry trends in IT and also briefs industry analysts and members of the press. Her strengths lie in developing go-to-market strategies, market analysis, business strategy, new product development and product launches. Her past roles include product marketing, business development, product management, technical training, channel development, applications engineering, and technical support. Ms. Sandritter holds a Masters in Business Administration and has achieved the CCNP and CCNA certifications. She participates actively in regional economic development organizations and steering committees. Partner Cygnus Strategy Group, LLC. May 2013 – Present General business consulting firm tailored toward individual business needs. Cygnus Strategy Group, LLC uses a multi-discipline approach to affect positive change in the companies it works with. Using the Cygnus Method as a framework for diagnosis and treatment, Cygnus calls upon its core competencies in Organizational Development, Branding/Marketing, and Change Management to create real and lasting improvements for its clients.

Product Marketing, Business Communications Solutions Digium Global Marketing and Product Management. Oversee product marketing efforts and personnel in developing and executing company’s global go-to-market strategies and product marketing launches. Train sales team, industry analysts, press, channel partners, and customers on product and messaging. Develop technical product training programs. Manage training efforts to deliver online and instructor-led training courses for company’s business phone systems Introduce hi-tech products to VoIP and telephony markets; address product strategy and competitive and ROI analysis.

• Generate leads through on-line content, organic search, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

• Spokesperson for industry, technology, technology trends, ROI and ROI analysis.

• Regularly contribute writings on technology to industry publications.

Global Marketing, ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc., 12 years Developed strategic marketing plans for Enterprise and Carrier Networks Divisions through market research, competitive analysis, pricing, customer engagement, and business planning. Worked consistently with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales Channel to provide product messaging to Channel and customers. Developed materials and messaging for product launches at trade shows, press releases, customer presentations, application briefs, product family brochures, datasheets, and case studies.

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Kat Phillips/kat scratch films

Kathilynn Phillips, currently residing in Atlanta, is a filmmaker whose works have screened to thousands in the U.S., Europe and Asian Pacific. Her latest completed feature film, “Chasing the White Dragon”, has won several awards and received international distribution. Ms. Phillips has also been the recipient of multiple awards for writing, producing and directing film, including those from Academy Award qualifying film festivals, and was a Semifinalist for the Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting, administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars). Utilizing her expertise in foreign and domestic production incentives and distribution, her next film, “Feral”, is a PG-13 modern take on the iconic “creature feature”. As humorous as it is scary, the Producers are currently attaching top domestic and international acting and directing talent per the desires of distributors who will offer presales on the project. Anticipated release date is Fall 2015.

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Michael Moore/The Ritz Group

Michael E Moore is a farm kid from Alabama, an Eagle Scout, a military officer during an unpopular war, a recovering banker and entrepreneur. Michael received his BS degree in accounting and finance from Auburn University in 1972 and served his country as a U.S. Army officer. He relocated back to the South (Atlanta) with his wife Karen in 1975 to work for the Citizens & Southern National Bank. Michael has been involved with business since the age of 8 as a farm kid running a produce stand and more recently he’s helped to found and fund new and grow companies for the benefit of our economy. Michael has a passion to help people develop their skills and connect with the right opportunities to derive a high value from their experiences.

Mr. Moore shares beliefs that to succeed you must invest with those close by and use the skills on the team to set and accomplish objectives (goals). Michael brings over forty years of diverse experience in leadership, banking, manufacturing, retailing and business start ups to the table. He also can burn up, tear up or just about destroy old paradigms of thinking as that relate to execution of an idea while keeping the team moving forward. Michael has been involved with professional growth as a personal and business coach for his entire career. Michael currently is involved as an ambassador for the Ritz Group a board member of the Atlanta Micro Fund and the College Park Entrepreneur Fund.

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Larry White/The Ritz Group

Larry White is the Founder and CEO of Retail Electronic Visions a software development company providing social media communities for Retail, Capital, Emergency Management, Yachting and Sports vertical industries. Retail Electronic Visions is the holding company for brands doing business as the Ritz Group, (www.ritzgroup.org) TheAisles (www.theAisles.net) and eLink 911 (www.elink911.com)

In 2012 Retail Electronic Visions purchased the 26 year old Ritz Group and added the Capital Community, a Reg D private equity solicitation community, for entrepreneurs, Investors and service providers. In addition, the Capital Expo was launched as the industry’s first video virtual e-trade show for companies raising equity funds under the Invest Georgia Exemption Act (IGE)

The Ritz Group meets monthly at the City Club to network and added Shark Attack where 3 companies (Bait) pitch for 15 minutes to 3 Industry ICONS (Sharks). Shark Attack is professionally hosted by Bob Rathbun, Fox Sports South broadcaster for the Hawks. 8 exhibitors are featured at the Networking Event.

In addition to providing members with electronic Incubation and physical networking, the Ritz Group provides members with a free and fee-based services to improve the “investor-readiness” of early and later stage companies through debt, crowdfunding and equity funding process.

New 2014 programs will include online delivery of Equity-U courses, Ritz Group Radio to showcase our members, Angel Meet-Ups to serve our Angels, plus the launch of Blue Chips – a new collaborative approach to fund Georgia’s “best” disruptive Technology, Consumer Goods, Medical, Food and Beverage and Entertainment early-stage ventures.

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Bob Littell with NetWeaving International, Emily Rowell with Crowne Office Suites, Moss Robertson and Katie Sanders with The Exercise Coach, Patrick Eisenbeil with Eisenbeil Consulting, LLC – Buckhead Business Radio

April 8, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Bob Littell with NetWeaving International, Emily Rowell with Crowne Office Suites, Moss Robertson and Katie Sanders with The Exercise Coach, Patrick Eisenbeil with Eisenbeil Consulting, LLC - Buckhead Business Radio

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Emily Rowell, Patrick Eisenbeil, Moss Robertson, Katie Sanders, Bob Littell

Bob Littell/NetWeaving International

Bob has spent over 40 years in the financial services industry both as Marketing VP for two insurance companies, as well as on the outside in brokerage sales and marketing consulting as well. He consults to individuals and business on insurance and strategic marketing and selling. He’s acted as an expert witness in a number of cases and since the Final 4 is just over, he mentioned that his first case dates back to 1986 and involved the cocaine death of Len Bias – the University of Maryland super star who was to be the future of the Boston Celtics but who died of a cocaine overdose before reporting to camp.

But his passion these days is speaking and writing on the concept he came up with and trademarked over a decade ago – “NetWeaving” – also known globally as ‘the business version of “Pay It Forward”. Bob and his wife Carolyn, live in Big Canoe with the two loves of their lives – Duke and Duchess – a Belgian Malinois and a Border Collie who would rather work than eat. He works out of their condo here in Buckhead a couple days a week when he’s not traveling and speaking on NetWeaving.

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Emily Rowell (Co-Host)/Crowne Office Suites

Crowne Office Suites started in Atlanta, in 1979 by a friend of the family’s, Lydia Howren. Lydia and Emily’s mom, Bonnie, were Girl Scout leaders together. It started as a secretarial service and turned into an Executive Office Suites business within the first year.

Throughout college, Emily answered phones for Lydia at several of the locations and also did administrative work. In 2000, Lydia had sold offices to several Dot Com businesses and then lost the majority of her clients after the Dot Com boom. By 2002, Herb, Emily’s father, bought the 3 locations inside the perimeter.

Emily was in the restaurant business as well from her senior year in high school until she got married in 2000. She quickly made it to the top in sales, won several contests and was head wait and front of the house manager. When she got married, she became a stay at home mom and also homeschooled for 2 years. In 2008, she ended up at NYL. (long story) Emily began earning top sales awards within 6 months of starting in the business. She became “Agent of the Year for NYL in 2010.” This was a huge accomplishment being that she was in a “foreign land” (didn’t know anyone) and didn’t know anything about the business.

Herb soon snatched her up to start building the business he was going to leave to her anyway. Today, Emily and her sister Julie work together to build the business and get their parents to the beach, permanently. Emily knows she’s exactly where she is supposed to be helping people build their business and succeed.

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Moss Robertson and Katie Sanders/The Exercise Coach

Moss and Tricia Robertson are the owners of The Exercise Coach Buckhead. Jason and Katie Sanders, are the owners of The Exercise Coach Johns Creek. Moss is a rare native to Atlanta, attending both Grady High School and Ga. State. Moss was in the automobile business for over 30 years in Gainesville, Ga. and sold the family business in 2013 so he, Tricia. Jason and Katie could embark on The Exercise Coach creating a paradigm shift in fitness. Tricia is a native from Nashville, TN and received her Doctorate from Mercy Hospital in Orthodontics. Her practice is located in Buford near the Mall of Georgia.

Katie Sanders is the daughter of Moss Robertson and the late Lindsay Robertson. Katie grew up in Gainesville, Ga., attending University of Ga. with an Honors degree in Finance. After working as a consultant in the 401k world, she returned home, with her husband Jason to work in the family automobile business. Jason Sanders is a native of Savannah, he attended Benedictine Military School as well as attending Northwood University for studies in the automobile industry.

Both The Robertson’s and The Sanders are excited to act as THE ambassadors for The Exercise Coach Atlanta. We are thrilled with being able to connect with our clients, and actually achieve their health and fitness goals through the most effective, efficient, and injury free workout to exist! 2 20 minute workouts per week, is all we ask from you!

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Johns Creek: Jason and Katie Sander Linkedin

Patrick Eisenbeil/Eisenbeil Consulting, LLC

Patrick Eisenbeil is the President of Eisenbeil Consulting. Eisenbeil Consulting was established to bring the knowledge and experience of the world’s top consulting firms to the financial industry. Patrick understands the obstacles advisors face in today’s market.

Patrick is a native of Savannah Ga. He attended Valdosta State University and graduated with a background in Public Relations, Psychology, and Marketing. Immediately after graduating he started his career in the consulting industry. After two short months he became Project Manager for the world’s largest consulting firm. He was responsible for consulting some of the country’s largest fortune 500 companies, using some of the same techniques he uses with his clients in the financial industry. Advisors approach Eisenbeil Consulting for many different reasons, but they all have one thing in common, they want to improve their practice.

www.eisenbeilconsulting.com

Marcia Jaffe with Buckhead Business Association, Tres Crow with Ritz Group, Ken Escoe with Alpharetta Beverage Company, Mark Jones with Franchise Systems, Pamela Currie with Franchise Intellect, Rafael Escoto with Executive Trade Expo – Buckhead Business Radio

April 1, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Marcia Jaffe with Buckhead Business Association, Tres Crow with Ritz Group, Ken Escoe with Alpharetta Beverage Company, Mark Jones with Franchise Systems, Pamela Currie with Franchise Intellect, Rafael Escoto with Executive Trade Expo - Buckhead Business Radio

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Rafael Escoton, Tres Crow, Pamela Currie, Mark Jones, Marcia Jaffe, Ken Escoe

Tres Crow/The Ritz Group

Tres Crow (guest co-host) is an experienced marketing and sales professional. Having worked successfully in a variety of fields–as a lender, banker, insurance agent, membership manager, marketing and copywriting freelancer, as well as a sales and operations manager at both regional and national retail banks–Tres have a wide-ranging view of several key aspects of the business and entrepreneurial communities.

He has an eclectic range of personal and semi-professional interests, which make him exceedingly unique in the business world. In addition to over 8 years of sales, marketing, and management experience, Tres is also a published fiction author who has completed two novels, an adapted screenplay, and countless short stories. He spent over 8 years in Nashville and Ann Arbor, MI as a songwriter, releasing 2 LPs, 2 EPs, and 2 digital singles during that time. He has also developed a keen interest in developing green and sustainable solutions through entrepreneurship, which led him to form the Green Entrepreneurs of Atlanta group in October of 2013, which has seen its membership grow to 30 in just a few months.

He completed his MBA at University of West Georgia in July, 2013, where he maintained a 4.0 GPA and was honored with induction to the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society. He is currently an Ambassador for the Ritz Group, tasked with growing and maintaining membership.

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Ken Escoe/Alpharetta Beverage Company

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Marcia Jaffe/Buckhead Business Association

A graduate of the University of Florida Marcia is now retired after 37 years with the Atlanta Journal Constitution. She currently divides her time as the Senior Captain Cheerleader of the WNBA Dream Dancers and columnist with the Atlanta Jewish Times. Marcia is a well known figure in the Buckhead business community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Buckhead Business Association as Vice President of Area Retailing.

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Mark Jones/Franchise Systems

Mark Jones is a sales and management professional consultant with over 20 years of experience in franchise sales, master Franchise operations and single-unit franchise operations. He has owned franchises; sold franchises; created franchises; and managed a master franchise. As the owner of Franchise Systems Advisors, he helps individuals find a franchise business they can own & enjoy and most importantly, CREATE EQUITY.

Mark Jones and Pamela Currie are Franchise Advisors, who help people find the franchise business that meets their client’s skillset, financial capability, lifestyle and business ambitions. They are “Business Matchmakers” and each has their own franchise consulting company with additional services. Mark and Pam collaborate together to provide a comprehensive service to their clients and would be happy to speak with anyone who has questions regarding franchising.

Pamela Currie/Franchise Intellect, Inc

Pamela Currie has over 20 years in franchising and traditional corporate America; She has aacquired business acumen from multiple perspectives of the franchise business model, starting at the franchisee level, then as a franchisor business support & trainer, to a franchisor launch & system developer, all of which included creating strategies for sales development and implementation of effective-relevant training programs. Her experience puts her in the role of training other franchise advisors.

She founded Franchise Intellect, Inc. and offers franchise consulting to individuals who are interested in pursuing franchise ownership and to franchisors that are looking to receive assistance in developing a franchise growth strategy and/or a training strategy. She specifically enjoys guiding her client’s in making a knowledgeable decision in selecting the best franchise based upon their criteria, with the objective of achieving financial health and life enjoyment.

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Rafael Escoto/Executive Trade Expo

Store Manager Executive Clothiers January 2011 – Present (3 years 3 months)Assist customers with men’s wear clothing and accessories Took measurements to make sure attire was fitted to perfection Manage interns to assure quality assurance and customer service is met Keep track of inventory and sales on weekly basis Experienced Manager skill sets with hands-on approach to business, service and techniques that achieve successfull outcomes Cheif Executive Officer Home Furniture, Art April 1996 – November 2010 (14 years 8 months)Baltimore, Maryland AreaTransferred, developed and established a 20,000 sq ft showroom and gallery Build continuous relationships with high-end manufacturers, vendors and new industries Developed brochures which showcase styles, services and creative programs Tenacious with flexible markets and economic stratus Hands-on approach to business, service and techniques that achieve successful outcomes Gain expedient turnaround on short term projects Experienced Manager skill sets with vendors, subcontractors and distribution channels President and CEO Interiors & Furnishings by Rafael April 1982 – April 1996 (14 years 1 month)Baltimore, Maryland AreaSpecialized in high-end home furnishings, art and design services Marketed and promoted to residential, government and high-profile clients Subcontracted with vendors, installers and product specialists Researched and executed all phases, on-time and within budgets In-depth knowledge of form, function, trends Published in Architectural Digest Chief Executive Officer In-House International April 1968 – April 1982 (14 years 1 month)Baltimore, Maryland AreaIdentified international business opportunities, imports and textiles for US market Planned, developed and organized wholesale distribution operations in North Carolina’s furniture mecca Developed international business and strategic relationships across Europe Set national wholesale distributorship and manufacturing to secure styles and unique business offerings Contracted and negotiated short term agreements between multiple businesses Created partnerships to expose international companies to American counterparts Successful B2B relationships opened pathways, eliminating barriers to trade Implemented Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) with systematic delivery and customer satisfaction Established a new division supportive of business development and written plan for success Modeled a creative process which offered an array of merchandise well below competition Utilized varying media approaches to advertise and promote amongst broad audiences

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Courtney Moss with City Club of Buckhead, Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions, Doug Norwood with Swarm Agency, Jeff Waller with 7 Mindsets, Tamara Diahann with BOSSNews Atlanta – Buckhead Business Radio

March 25, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Courtney Moss with City Club of Buckhead, Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions, Doug Norwood with Swarm Agency, Jeff Waller with 7 Mindsets, Tamara Diahann with BOSSNews Atlanta - Buckhead Business Radio

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Tamara Diahann, Doug Norwood, Jeff Waller, Courtney Moss, Rick Crain

Rick Crain/Breakthrough Business Solution

Rick Crain (guest co-host) is the Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Business Solutions, an Atlanta based consulting firm specializing in Business and Leadership solutions for fast growth companies. His career stems from over three decades in leadership roles for the world’s largest employer services company where he was responsible for $300M in processing revenue. Rick has taken two startups to $15M and $45M respectively. He has won multiple industry awards for excellence in service and innovation.

Rick is one of the founding partners and co-developers of DrawSuccess, a fun and innovative process that transforms teams to high-performing based on playing a board game. He holds numerous certifications including Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Master Executive Coach Trainer, Project Management, and Strategic Organizational Leadership. Rick plays Senior Men’s Baseball to keep his competitive edge.

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Courtney Moss/City Club of Buckhead

Courtney Mercedes Moss is originally from Douglasville, GA the only child of Mignon and Gary. Courtney attended a small private school K- 12th . After high school, she attended the University of West Georgia for four years and graduated July 2013 with a degree in Public Relations and minor in Marketing. Throughout college, Courtney interned with Cumulus Media where she earned recognition on the Dean’s list and received the Professional Development Award. Courtney was actively involved on campus as a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority, American Marketing Association, and Public Relations Student Society of America.

After graduation, Courtney accepted a Concierge position with the City Club of Buckhead in September and was promoted to the Asst. Membership Director in December where she performs sales related activities, marketing, and hosting new member orientations and networking events. Courtney has been with CCB for six months and currently a member of Junior Chamber International and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

City Club of Buckhead is a private fine Dining, Social, Business and Athletic Club that is located on the 18th and 19th floors of the Atlanta Financial Center in the heart of Buckhead. City Club offers exquisite cuisine, premiere service, a state of the art fitness facility with personal trainers, a private indoor pool and deluxe spa services. You also will always be amazed and impressed by the dining experience at City Club. Their menu changes seasonally and we offer a daily special at both lunch and dinner. Our many complimentary monthly networking events create exposure for you and your business while establishing both personal and professional relationships with Buckhead business leaders.

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Doug Norwood/Swarm Agency

Doug Norwood is an accomplished, innovative business development and marketing professional with more than 25 years of proven success in delivering revenue and building brands in highly competitive business environments. Carrying a diverse background of agency and corporate marketing, Doug has driven profitable successes in CPG, technology, telecom, hospitality and retail with particular focus in the areas of sports, entertainment, events and online marketing. With extensive experience across all disciplines of marketing, as well as ecommerce and business development, Doug has created and executed successful growth programs for powerhouse companies and brands such as General Mills, Pillsbury, InterContinental Hotels, Comcast, Best Buy, Miller Brewing, Rent.com, EarthLink, Sears, SC Johnson, Office Depot and many others.

Doug has earned a reputation for developing and growing long-term, high-value relationships while providing senior leadership and strategic management to the development of ideas that drive business and profitability.

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Jeff Waller/7 Mindsets

Jeff is a leading expert on youth achievement. He has dedicated the last decade to studying and understanding the critical elements that define high achievers. Jeff’s work is currently impacting over 50,000 students globally and coauthored The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life.

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Tamara Diahann/BOSSNews Atlanta

California born Tamara Diahann is the Founder and Editor of BOSSNews Atlanta the “Publication for the Female Over-Achiever.” While trying to expand her personal training company back in 2011, Tamara found it difficult to find one location for sound better business advice and resources. Taking the saying “be the change you want to see in the world” literally, Tamara launched BOSSNews in September of 2013. Its purpose is to become the hub of information for personal and professional development for female executives and entrepreneurs around the country.

The publication is released seasonally and features marketing articles, beauty advice, local female trendsetters, business operation tips, women’s health, recaps from local events, regional business news/climate, etc In the spring of 2014 Tamara, along with Executive Producer Sole Profit will be taking a portion of her publication “The BOSS Spotlight” beyond the pages of her magazine and turning it into a talk show called A-List Weekly “Where Entertainment Meets Business.” This hybrid of “Live with Kelly & Michel” and 106&Park offers entrepreneurs and entertainers a marketing platform unlike any other currently available.

Tamara prides herself for being a fearless trendsetter and believes the only thing standing in the way of who you are and who God wants you to be is… well you. “There’s nothing to it but to do it.” Is one of the many famous sayings of Tamara’s father Eugene Bradley, and words she lives by and hopes to encourage others to do the same. Her mantra is “Unapologetically live the life you were designed to live.” For more information please visit the listed links. BOSSNews Atlanta “The Publication for the Female Over-Achiever”

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Jeff Lovejoy with ActionCOACH Atlanta, Jonathan Sparks with Sparks Law Practice, Dr. Ruben Boling with the University of North Georgia, Lloyd Lofton with American Eagle Financial Services, Leo “Skip” Shababy with Skips Hot Dogs, Larry White and Tres Crow with The Ritz Group – Buckhead Business Radio

March 18, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Jeff Lovejoy with ActionCOACH Atlanta, Jonathan Sparks with Sparks Law Practice, Dr. Ruben Boling with the University of North Georgia, Lloyd Lofton with American Eagle Financial Services, Leo “Skip” Shababy with Skips Hot Dogs, Larry White and Tres Crow with The Ritz Group - Buckhead Business Radio

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Jeff Lovejoy/ActionCOACH Atlanta (Co-Host)

Jeff joined ActionCOACH Atlanta out of a desire to help owners grow their businesses in pursuit of their dreams and to provide a positive contribution to their community. His goal is to take the seemingly complicated responsibility of running a successful business and making it simple and fun. He helps owners de-mystify sales, marketing, planning, profit growth, leadership, business systems, time management, team building and financial management responsibilities. In working with Jeff, business owners are able to increase the success of their business which increases profits while gaining more “free time”.

Examples of the benefits Jeff has provided local business owners include:

• Doubled annual revenue for a remodeler

• Dramatically improved efficiency of a nonprofit’s Executive. Dir.

• Developed a marketing plan for an IT company

• Implemented recruitment process for a med. spa

• Worked with owner of engineering business to design their sales process

• Adopted formal planning and review for a retailer

• Increased sales performance at recreation company

• Taught CPA how to make better use of his time

Prior to joining ActionCOACH Jeff had built a successful 26 year career in sales, sales management, sales support leadership, marketing and project management. As a Senior Vice President at Bank of America and Wachovia he led initiatives that achieved dramatic results.

• Increased sales teams’ annual results by over 27%, on average, through training and simplifying the sales process

• Played key role in driving division’s sales teams towards consultative selling

• Developed a team that improved the quality of over 900 proposals

• Led initiative to raise the quality of marketing communications

• Received a national award for best practices in sales effectiveness in financial services.

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Jonathan Sparks/Sparks Law Practice

Jonathan Sparks is the Principal Attorney at Sparks Law Practice. He works as the “on-call” in-house attorney for many small to medium-sized local businesses. He has worked as an attorney at King and Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia, and interned at the United States Senate Office, the Attorney General’s office for the District of Columbia, and the United States Department of Justice. He is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School, where he excelled at Corporate and Business law, Torts, Litigation, and Securities law.

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Dr. Ruben Boling/University of North Georgia

Ruben Boling Director, Center for the Future of North Georgia at the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia.

As part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia and as Director of the Center for the Future of North Georgia, Dr. Ruben Boling’s primary focus is to promote entrepreneurship and business leadership in the classroom and regional and international business community.

Over his 30 years in business and academics, Dr. Boling has developed an expertise in the fields of strategy, entrepreneurship and management. During his business career, Ruben served in leadership and staff positions for several major companies including Arthur Andersen, Georgia Power and WorldColor. He has also served as owner or co-owner of two different small businesses and as a key partner in start-up initiatives in larger companies and institutions. His managerial and consulting experience has spanned several industries and focused on enhancing or improving strategy, customer acquisition and retention, and operations.

Ruben received his Doctor of Business Administration with a focus in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Kennesaw State University, Master of Science in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, and Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University.

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Lloyd Lofton/American Eagle Financial Services

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Leo “Skip” Shababy/Skips Hot Dogs

Leo “Skip” Shababy is the founder/owner of Skips Chicago Dogs. In 1977 Leo Shababy Sr. and son Leo “Skip” Shababy Jr. moved their families from Chicago Illinois to the land of sweet tea and BBQ, Atlanta Georgia. Combining a hard work ethic, family values and a passion for quality food the duo set out to bring the great taste of the “Windy City” to Atlanta and in 1979 Skip’s Chicago Dogs was introduced.

Featuring Chicago Style Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches and Maxwell Street Polish Sausages, Skip’s has become a staple in the Atlanta area for high quality food served up loud, fast and fun just like in Chicago!

Though Skip himself has been working the biz for the past 35 years you can still come in throughout the week and catch him behind a register or putting together some delicious Chicago cuisine….all with a smile on his face that is contagious!

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Larry White/The Ritz Group

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Tres Crow/The Ritz Group

Tres Crow is an experienced marketing and sales professional. Having worked successfully in a variety of fields–as a lender, banker, insurance agent, membership manager, marketing and copywriting freelancer, as well as a sales and operations manager at both regional and national retail banks–Tres have a wide-ranging view of several key aspects of the business and entrepreneurial communities.

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Jeff Sheehan with Sheehan Marketing Strategies, Emily Rowell with Crowne Office Suites, Charlotte Merritt with Offices at 1100 Peachtree, Jim Silverman with Vienna Beef Ltd. and Emile Paradis with Referral Institute – Buckhead Business Radio

February 4, 2014 by angishields

Buckhead Business Radio

Jeff Sheehan with Sheehan Marketing Strategies, Emily Rowell with Crowne Office Suites, Charlotte Merritt with Offices at 1100 Peachtree, Jim Silverman with Vienna Beef Ltd. and Emile Paradis with Referral Institute - Buckhead Business Radio

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Inaugural episode of Buckhead Business RadioX!

Host Rich Casanova, guest co-host Jeff Sheehan, Charlotte Merritt, Emily Rowell, Jim Silverman and Emile Paradis

Jeff Sheehan/Sheehan Marketing Strategies

Jeff is a marketing consultant and job search mentor, as well as the volunteer director of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Career Ministry in Atlanta. Jeff Sheehan ranks in the top 1% of people on LinkedIn. With over 260,000 followers on Twitter, he has been recognized as the #1 Marketer In The World To Follow On Twitter #2 in Social Media and #1 in Sales. Ranked number 6,481 out of 554,000,000 users on Twitter, Jeff is ranked number 23rd in Atlanta right after The Weather Channel, ahead of both Diet Coke and the music group Collective South. He is the co-author of the upcoming book “HIRED! Paths to Employment in the Social Media Era.”

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Jim Silverman/Vienna Beef Ltd.

Jim Silverman was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and has lived in Cobb and Cherokee counties since 1988 and is proud to be a resident of the Metro Atlanta area. He took a voluntary transfer to the Metro area when he was working with the franchise expansion of the Bain’s Deli chain. Jim has been in the food business for 35 years and currently resides in Canton with his wife Brenda and their dog Katie Jo.

Linkedin: Jim Silverman Twitter: @jimsilverman Facebook: jamespsilverman

Emile Paradis/Referral Institute Atlanta

Emile combines his experiences as a Marine, forester, financial advisor, and director of a nonprofit, to bring a unique perspective to marketing and sales. His approach to creating business success through building lasting relationships resonates with many sales professionals.

He is currently the owner of Referral Institute Atlanta and is the managing partner of RPM Advisors. Emile is also certified as a DISC Practitioner by Personality Insights, Inc. and has conducted DISC training for businesses both large and small.

Emile is the also Executive Director for Fast Forward Restart, a nonprofit organization which works with small businesses and nonprofits in their recovery from major disasters.

Emile’s fundamental principle of marketing is the belief that to know me is to love me

www.ReferralInstituteAtlanta.com Twitter: @emileparadis

Emily Rowell/Crowne Office Suites

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/crowne-office-suites-inc

Twitter: @officesatlanta Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrowneOfficeSuites

Charlotte Merritt/Offices at 1100 Peachtree

Offices at 1100 Peachtree is a new expansion/partnership of Crowne Office Suites.

www.OfficesAt1100Peachtree.com

Dr. Bill Williams with Suwanee Dental Care, Rich Casanova with Atlanta Business Networking and Ty White with Buffalo’s Cafe

October 29, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Dr. Bill Williams with Suwanee Dental Care, Rich Casanova with Atlanta Business Networking and Ty White with Buffalo's Cafe

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Mike Sammond, Bill Williams, Ty White, Rich Casanova

Dr. Bill Williams/Suwanee Dental Care

Suwanee Dental Care is a full service dental practice where patients can get all dental care in one place or as they say, “All under one roof!” Four well-qualified and experienced dentists are available to complete orthodontics, cosmetic makeovers, TMJ, dental implants, reconstruction and sedation dentistry as well as root canals, gum treatment and laser dentistry. They have won “Best of Gwinnett” for ten straight years

Rich Casanova/Atlanta Business Networking

Atlanta Business Networking (ABN) came about after eight years of networking in the Atlanta market. Known as the “Prince of Networking”, Rich Casanova wanted to create a resource for professionals as a way of giving back to the business community. The philosophy behind ABN is “Networking Builds Relationships, and Business Will Follow”. Launched in 2012, the ABN website features over 100 of Atlanta’s top business networking events. It’s FREE to register and many events are free or at a nominal cost to attend. Members receive a weekly list of events and are able to bookmark the site as a quick reference guide during the week to enhance their networking schedule and strategy.

Ty White/Buffalo’s Café

Buffalo’s Café offers world famous buffalo wings and classic American dining in a family friendly atmosphere.