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Lisa Rayner Book Launch Party with Riptide, LLC

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Author Lisa Rayner held a book launch and book signing party on May 13, 2025 at Johnson Lowe Gallery in Buckhead to promote her new release “Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife”. Business RadioX was on site to interview the author and distinguished guests attending the event, courtesy of Riptide, LLC.

BILL TUSH
Former Entertainment Reporter
CNN

TOMMY ROE
Singer / Songwriter
TommyRowe.com

 

OLIVIA PODES
Social Media Marketing & Modeling
Envy Lifestyle Group

MARIAN GOLDBERG
Founder & CEO
Fashionista Camp

 

LISA RAYNER
Author
LisaKRayner.com

 

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Wine Tasting & Networking with Adam & Eve Atlanta at Cork & Glass, presented by Riptide, LLC

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Riptide, LLC presented an evening of business networking, social engagement, and wine tasting on Tuesday, May 22nd at Cork & Glass in Alpharetta. The evening included a trivia and product presentation by Adam & Eve Atlanta. Business RadioX was on site to interview and highlight several of the business professionals attending the event.

PATTY MURRAY
Executive Business Coach
Murry Coaching & Consulting

PAM SANTORO
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

TED SCHWARTZ
Senior Partner
Carter Hill Commercial Real Estate Advisors

CELIA TALBOT
Programs Director
Revved Up Kids

JACKSON LOCKLEAR
Owner & Operator
Graze Craze Sandy Springs

BROOKE WHEELER
President
Restoration Talent Solutions

KRISTIN REYES
Principal & Consultant
Pathar Group

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

 

2025 SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference with Riptide, LLC

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The 2025 SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference was held March 25-26 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA. SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) is a professional human resources membership association that promotes the role of HR as a profession and provides resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to its members. Riptide, LLC and Gwinnett Business RadioX were on site to interview several participating members, vendors, and HR experts.

ADACIOUS HARRIS
Sales Manager
Main Event Alpharetta

BRYAN COLEY
Chief Creative Officer
Reel Experiences

MICHAEL “MAK” MAKROPOULUS
Managing Partner
Palisade International

TOM DARROW
Founder & Principal
Talent Connections

CARLA AYER
Director
Intrinsic HR Business Partners

DR. JILLIAN GILBERT
Director
Leadership By  Design

MONICA WISINGER
Senior Account Executive
Avery Partners

JEFF THOMAS & PATRICK McNALLY
Head of Sales & Account Executive
Headversity

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Riptide, LLC presents Adam & Eve Networking and Fun

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Riptide, LLC presented an evening of networking, merriment, and fun with Adam & Eve Atlanta on February 6, 2025 at the Imperial Fez Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge in Berkely Lake, GA. Business RadioX was on site to interview some of the business professionals attending the event.

STEVE & CHRISTINE STRONG

Co-Owners

Adam & Eve Atlanta

 

LISA THOMPSON & MELISSA GUNDERSON

Executive Board Members

Duluth Business Association

 

CARLEE SUGGS

Owner

Bees and Berry

 

RAFIH BENJELLOUN

Owner

Imperial Fez Mediterranean Restaurant

 

MELINDA SCHMIEDEKNECHT

Founder

Cobb Women in Business

 

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta

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Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta
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Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, LLC, and Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX, introduce you to Steve and Christine Strong, the owners of Adam & Eve Atlanta, an adult novelty store located at 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Berkeley Lake, GA.

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Riptide, LLC Presents Stephen Straub, President of Gotham Building

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Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, LLC, and Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX, introduce you to Stephen Straub, the President of Gotham Building, a company dedicated to building excellence.

Based in New York City,  Gotham Building serves clients by overcoming complicated construction-related issues and accomplishing the project objectives through analysis, coordination, and leadership. Gotham Building provides tailored services to suit each client’s specific needs. Through both the planning and execution phases, they ensure their client’s best interest is served.

Stephen is a results-focused, hands-on, construction professional with 20 years of experience in all aspects of the industry. He has a verifiable track record for successfully completing multi-million dollar projects through coordinating Architects, Engineers, Design Consultants, and Contractors.

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

2024 Atlanta Small Business Conference & Expo with Riptide, LLC

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The 2024 Atlanta Small Business Conference & Expo was held December 11th at the Atlanta Convention Center/AmericasMart. Business owners and entrepreneurs gained valuable insights into growing their small businesses. Business RadioX joined Riptide, LLC to interview several of the passionate professionals, small business owners, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs attending the event.

SHIELA MURPHY

Founder & CEO

She Creates Visions

 

DR. CHERAIRE LYONS

Vice President

InSource Revenue Management Innovations (IRMI)

 

TOKI TIGER & ELIJAH ZEPEDA

Musician & Videographer

 

 

BILLY PLUNKETT

Senior Sales Representative

K9 All Systems

 

MATT McLEAN

Founder & CEO

Digitic

 

AARON BEVERLY

Owner

Gifted Hands Hair Salon

 

NEKEIDRA “NIKI” TAYLOR

Owner

Vines Tasting Room

 

SHY’QUEL BROWN

Owner

The Elegant Suite

 

CRAIG McILVAIN

Owner

CraigAds

 

RAFI ROSTON

Co-Founder

AbroadWorks

 

TURHAN JAMISON

Marketing Director

QRS-Me

 

EMILY GOBLE

Customer Success Manager

Brainiest

 

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Celebrity TopGolf with Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons

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Atlanta Falcons football player Kyle Pitts hosted Celebrity TopGolf in Alpharetta on November 12 , an event that was co-sponored by Riptide, LLC.

Mike Sammond of Business RadioX and Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, enjoyed the festivities and in between their (bad) golf shots, had a chance to interview some of the business leaders attending.

SANDY BAKER & JENIFER JACOBS

Co-Team Leader & Realtor

Next Move Atlanta

 

DONOVAN POTTER

Founder & Managing Attorney

Potter Law, LLC

 

JOHN TAYLOR

Owner & President

Holen Hub

 

RENNIE CURREN

Keynote Speaker & Leadership Coach

Rennie Curren

 

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

2024 Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony

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The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony on Thursday, October 10th at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. Honoring extraordinary women who lead and inspire, the ceremony celebrated the exceptional contibutions and leadership of women making a difference in the community and beyond.

Business RadioX partnered with Riptide, LLC to interview several of the winners and other leaders attending the prestigious event.

DR. MAXINE CAIN – Trailblazer Award Winner!

Founder & President

STEM Atlanta Women

 

LINDA SHEIN

Manager of Finance & Operations

Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer

 

CORDIE MOORE

Mortgage Loan Officer

Texana Bank

 

STACIE SANDERS MARTIN

Director of Membership & Events

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

 

EMILY WARD – Trailblazer Award Winner! 

President

Atlanta Bar Association

 

JACQUE RUSHIN

Founder & Principal

Alexander & Rushin Holistic Mental Health

 

LAUREN CAIN

Chief Executive Officer

Alluring Social

 

MARY TRACHIAN-BRADLEY

Executive Committee Officer & Board Member

Alpharetta Chambert of Commerce

 

RICHARD ROTONDO

Ambassador & Board Member

Alpharetta Chambert of Commerce

 

AUDREY McGEE & KATIE STRICKLAND

Event Managers

Kendra Scott Jewelry

 

HALEY BEATTY – Trailblazer Award Winner! 

Forensic Accountant & Certified Fraud Examiner

Aprio

 

MICHELE RICKETT – Trailblazer Award Winner! 

Founder & CEO

She Is Safe

 

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

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