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Vivian Dempsey, Wilson Lewis, and Scott Williford, vLink Solutions

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Vivian Dempsey, Wilson Lewis, and Scott Williford, vLink Solutions (ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 45)

On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed Vivian Dempsey, Partner at Wilson Lewis, and Scott Williford, CEO of vLink Solutions. Vivian talked about Georgia’s personal income tax rebate, the advantages and disadvantages of an S Corp, the IRS tax inflation adjustments for the tax year 2023, and much more. Scott discussed his experience in being an entrepreneur for over 30 years, lessons he has learned from past startups, marketing trends, and much more. Bill closed the show by talking about how to know if your business is scalable.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Wilson Lewis

Wilson Lewis, a Gwinnett-based Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm, provides a variety of tax, accounting, and consulting services to meet the changing needs of both individuals and businesses. There are services designed to help address “once in a lifetime” issues such as estate, succession, and retirement planning, fraud prevention and detection, and even strategic business planning. The combination of these provides the direction and confidence that many seek in their accounting relationships. While the main work is ensuring accurate and timely reports and tax filings, team members are proactive and often bring new ideas to the table when appropriate. Concurrently, there is also an emphasis on consistent communication throughout the year to ensure new opportunities are properly leveraged.

Wilson Lewis is a philanthropic star in Atlanta’s business community and proudly supports Rainbow Village, Arthritis Foundation, Ahimsa House, CHOA Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Happy Feat, and The NSORO Foundation to name just a few. The firm is also very involved with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and has been named The Best of Gwinnett Accounting Firms 2016-2022.

If you are looking for a proactive CPA firm focused on client service and capable of growing with your needs, then Wilson Lewis is the firm to consider. With locations in Atlanta, Duluth, Sandy Springs, and availability online, Wilson Lewis is right around the corner. Additional information is available at wilsonlewis.com or by calling 770-476-1004.

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Vivian Dempsey, Partner, Wilson Lewis

Vivian Dempsey specializes in federal and state compliance and tax consulting services. Her work spans the full spectrum, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates, not-for-profit, and individual planning and returns. Vivian is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

She came to Wilson Lewis in 2014 from a firm in Atlanta and was named partner in 2017. Vivian’s professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Public Accountants.

Vivian currently resides in Buford, Georgia with her husband, Robert, and their 5 children.

vLink Solutions

Engaging your audience whether they are prospects, employees, or event attendees is critical to reaching your goals. Video and live streaming are powerful communication tools but they can be complicated and expensive. vLink Solutions has mastered the art of creating effective video and live streams at a price point that’s affordable. Let us help you engage your audience.

vLink produced over 1500 videos and live-streamed over 4000 hours in 2022. They are the owners of vlink Events, a complete virtual events platform.

vLinks current and past clients include UPS, Google, Comcast, LeasePlan, Fleetcor, ParkMobile, and many many more. For more information about vLink please visit www.vlinksolutions.com.

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Scott Williford, CEO, vLink Solutions

Scott is a serial entrepreneur, consultant, and family man. He has played a major role in several successful organizations and helped countless others as an investor, consultant, and executive. Scott has a passion to help businesses and professionals differentiate themselves in their marketplace. He is currently the CEO of vLink Solutions.

vLink is a video marketing agency that helps businesses create cost-effective, high-quality videos, virtual events, and live streams. As CEO and Founder of vLink Solutions, Scott is the visionary leader and spokesperson for the company.

Scott is also the managing partner in Iuvo, LLC, a boutique management consulting practice, specializing in all areas of technology, marketing, business planning, and more. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge from his CEO and COO background that provides clients access to a unique blend of technology, marketing, sales, and operational expertise.

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott dives into the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and business owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. The show is presented by McDermott Financial Solutions. McDermott Financial helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion, and financially prepare to exit their business. The show archive can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Bill McDermott is the Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as a board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling, and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 14: Lisa McGuire, Marketing Consultant; Andrew Sullivan, Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management; and Craig Pate, Wilson Lewis

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ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 14: Lisa McGuire, Marketing Consultant; Andrew Sullivan, Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management; and Craig Pate, Wilson Lewis

Host Bill McDermott is joined by marketing consultant Lisa McGuire, Andrew Sullivan of Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management, and Craig Pate, CPA, with Wilson Lewis. “ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Lisa McGuire, Business Growth Advisor and Marketing Consultant

When the rules of business shift, one thing stays the same. Businesses need to be clear about the value they offer and communicate it effectively to the marketplace.

This is exactly what Lisa McGuire helps her clients do. Lisa McGuire is a Business Growth Advisor and Marketing Consultant to professional services and personal brands (coaches, consultants, authors, speakers). She leverages her experience as the marketing leader of a startup, where she created the brand position and message that grew a vision-based company to raise $50M in capital funds with an $18M annual operating budget.

Integrating her strong background in educating others, Lisa equips her clients with strategies to align their teams, attract and convert leads, boost revenue, and retain clients. She is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Business Made Simple Coach, workshop speaker, and the co-host of the Business Growth Insiders Podcast.

Andrew Sullivan, Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management

**Andrew Sullivan, Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC**

Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC is a comprehensive wealth planning firm established to serve affluent individuals and their families in an effort to plan for and achieve their financial goals. With a combined total of over 150 years of industry experience, we have the expertise to develop a plan that is specific to your needs.

Andrew Sullivan is managing partner and wealth advisor of Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC. In this role, he offers access to a full range of comprehensive financial services, including estate, financial and income planning, as well as strategic and tactical portfolio construction and management.

Prior to forming Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC in 2008, Andrew was a financial advisor and senior vice president at SunTrust Investment Services for nearly 20 years. He has been in the financial services industry since 1989.

Andrew graduated from The University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in finance and received a master’s degree in international business from Georgia State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designee, earned through studies conducted at Oglethorpe University.

Currently, Andrew is a member of the Board of Trustees for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Board and a member of the Annual Fund Committee for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Andrew sits on the Student Affairs Development Board and is Chair of the Emerge/Leadership Programs Subcommittee for Auburn University.. Andrew is a former member of the Terry College of Business Alumni Board. After 7 years of committed service to The Schenck School, Andrew was named to their Emeritus Board. He served on the Executive Committee and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees at The Schenck School, where he also served as Chairman of the Financial Aid Committee He served on the board for Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia, and served as the organization’s treasurer. Andrew also served on the Development Committee for Wesleyan School for four years. In 2011, in recognition of Andrew’s community involvement, he was nominated for the Turknett Leadership Character Award.

Andrew and his wife Donna reside in Alpharetta, GA with their two children, Drew and Katie. He spends his free time with his family. They enjoy frequent trips to their house on Lake Hartwell. Andrew is also an avid hunter, traveling across the U.S. and various other countries for the sport.

Craig Pate, CPA, CFE, Partner, Wilson Lewis

Wilson Lewis is a certified public accounting firm that serves the Atlanta metro area including downtown Atlanta, Midtown, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Cumming, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Marietta, Roswell and Smyrna (Georgia) with audit, tax, accounting and advisory services

Craig is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. He has over twenty years of experience in the construction industry.

He is responsible for performing and supervising client engagements for the firm, including audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements. He is a part of the firm’s fraud consulting and investigation services.

About “ProfitSense” and Your Host, Bill McDermott

“ProfitSense with Bill McDermott” dives in to the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and business owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community and their profession. The Show is presented by McDermott Financial Solutions. McDermott Financial helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion and financially prepare to exit their business. The show archive can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Bill McDermott is Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.