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Certified Management Consultant, Capital and Business Immigration Solutions on Georgia Business ShowStanley Sloan, Managing PartnerSloan Management ConsultingSMC helps businesses achieve excellence by addressing the work force issues that significantly impact success in the market place. Dr. Sloan has over 30 years experience providing consulting services in the areas of customer service and satisfaction, change management, organization effectiveness, performance improvement, and reward management.He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a national professional designation held by less than 1% of all management consultants. Dr. Sloan is a past Chairman and President of the Georgia Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and has served for many years as a board officer. He also is active in the Organization Change Alliance (OCA) and serves on the OCA Program Committee.Sectors Served: Institutional/Nonprofit, International, Private/Commercial, Public/GovernmentIndustries: Banking/Financia

Aubrey Daniels International, Building Sales Pipelines and Big Social Marketing on Buckhead Business ShowAubrey DanielsAubrey Daniels InternationalAubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D., is the chairman of Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), which helps organizations employ the timeless principles of behavioral science to re-energize the workplace, optimize performance and achieve lasting results. He has published seven books about performance systems, workplace safety and management issues.Topics to Discuss:Optimistic science of behaviorCulture changeUnlimited potential of human beingsLabels and stereotypes that hinder potential and performanceWeb Site / Social Media Links:http://aubreydaniels.comhttps://twitter.com/AubreyDanielsChristie WaltersiCore StrategyHost of The Why and The Buy Podcast - A show for sales and leadership professionalsSales Trainer - Certified by Jeffrey Gitomer, author Little Red Book of SellingSuccess Coach - Helping small businesses and sales professionals clear the path to successTopics to Discus

Peter van der Lende with Expand360 at Atlanta Euro Chamber Mixer on International Business RadioPeter van der Lende, PartnerExpand360Peter van der Lende has a 20-year foundation of experience in nine different countries.Peter lived and worked in Europe, North America and Latin America, executed market development projects in Asia and Africa, and is fluent in English and Spanish.He successfully established multinational companies as well as medium sized companies in The United States and Mexico from 2013 to date.He introduced an RFID baggage tracking company at a major US airline as a $10M per year project. Expanded position of VANDERLANDE baggage handling in Mexico, resulting in new customers.www.expand360.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/petervanderlendeThis interview was recorded live at the International Euro Chamber After-Hours Business Mixer in Atlanta. Hosted by members of the Belgian, British, Swedish and Dutch business community in Atlanta, Georgia. Including the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce

Christian Ross with Village Realty and Tutu Longe with Hottie+Lord, Joanne Hayes with Simply Buckhead on the Buckhead Business ShowChristian RossVillage RealtyOver 10 years experience with residential and commercial real estate sales and development with over 13 years business and client development consulting experience.My focus: Helping Realtors succeed in real estate. Continue to build a team that assists our clients with their domestic and international real estate investment goals.Board of Directors, Atlanta Realtors AssociationBoard of Directors, Midtown Neighbors Association- Manage and grow brokerage resulting in increased gross sales of over $50 million in 2016 YTD.- Execute risk management tools, guidelines, and procedures.- Teach agents sales strategies, financial structures, client care, and marketing.- Direct annual brokerage education initiatives.- Manage digital marketing and recruiting initiatives and campaigns.- Prepare international investors for EB-5 Visa program.- Work with real estate con

OrthoNOW, spa810 and Benetrends Financial on Franchise Business RadioChristine Dura, Chief Development OfficerOrthoNOWChristine E. Dura has over 25 years of quantifiable executive management and franchise related leadership experience within the US and internationally with notable franchise startups in the service, technology, retail, food, health and wellness, financial service, medical care, technology and professional services.As a Senior Franchise Executive and Entrepreneur, Ms. Dura has been both an individual contributor and has successfully led world-class teams. Ms. Dura excels at partnering with all core business operations to significantly increase the company’s foot print, expand market share, and generate sustainable revenue and EBIT gains.Topics to Discuss:The OrthoNOW storyIndustry trendsHow to determine if the franchise candidate is a good fitFinancingMarketingWeb Site / Social Media Links:https://www.orthonowcare.com/franchise-orthopedic-urgent-care/https://twitter.com/ChristineDura_https://ww

Ruben Aceves with Casa Herradura Interviewed on Bar Talk RadioRuben Aceves, Director of International Brand DevelopmentCasa HerraduraBased in Guadalajara, Mexico, Ruben Aceves has served as the director of international brand development for Casa Herradura since 2000.In this role, Ruben educates customers and consumers on Mexico's famous spirit and Casa Herradura's tequila portfolio through tastings, dinners, and Tequila Master Classes.Ruben's unofficial job title also includes historian for Casa Herradura. He is well-versed in the 140-year-old history of the Hacienda of San Jose del Refugio, the homeplace of Casa Herradura, which hosts more than 60,000 visitors a year.Ruben is a proud native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and holds an MBA degree. He is fluent in English and brings a wealth of knowledge and vast experience to the Casa Herradura team.Topics to Discuss:History of Tequila as a category and where it's headed in the futureHistory of Casa HerraduraDifference between tequila (highland/lowland), 100% Agave

Jake Evans with Thompson Hine and Dan Ricks with Bright Water Consulting on Georgia Business RadioJake Evans, Business Litigation Attorney and AdvisorThompson Hine LLPJake represents individuals and corporate entities – from successful small companies to Fortune 100 corporations – in high-stakes complex litigation. His practice is national in scope and consists of litigating in state courts, federal courts, and varying alternative dispute resolution forums including arbitration and mediation. Jake has successfully defended corporations in high exposure product liability cases and has obtained favorable outcomes for individual and corporate clients in complex business litigation disputes. He manages all aspects of litigation, including dispositive motion drafting, fact and expert witness depositions, oral arguments, and trial preparation and execution.Jake also serves as outside counsel for multiple small to mid-size companies, advising them on corporate structure and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating agr

B.A.N.K. Code, Sales Communication and Relationship Coaching on Buckhead Business ShowMaxine FredericksMelissa FredericksMonique HayesOrganization / Company Name:M3 TRINITY LLCCertified and Licensed B.A.N.K. Trainers, teaching businesses and entrepreneurs how to increase their sales up to 300% in less than 90 seconds. This revolutionary system is designed to quickly identify the values of your client or customer so you can unlock their code, speak their language, understand "Why They Buy" and close more sales. Unlock your code at www.mybankcode.com/M3Topics to Discuss:Sales, Communication, Relationship Coaching, Training and ProductsWeb Site / Social Media Links:www.bankcode.com/M3Use access code M3 at check​out​​https://twitter.com/thebankcode​​​https://www.facebook.com/TheBANKCode​     Maxine Fredericks       Melissa Fredericks         Monique HayesThe Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channe

Brent Leary, CRM Essentials and Amazon on Georgia Business RadioBrent Leary, Managing PartnerCRM Essentials, LLC Brent Leary is Co-founder and Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, a CRM consulting/advisory firm focused on small and mid-size enterprises. He has over 15 years of IT and management consulting experience working on projects for Microsoft, Research In Motion, BellSouth, Compaq and the state of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development. Leary received CRM Magazine’s 2004 Most Influential Leader Award along with his business partner Michael Thomas. He serves on the national board of the Customer Relationship Management Association as Vice President of Technology, and as CRM subject matter expert for the Small Business Technology Task Force. His articles have been featured in Direct Marketing News, CRMGuru.com and DestinationCRM.com, in addition to his regular business solutions column for various publications, including The Network Journal and the Atlanta Tribune. Leary earned a bachelor's degree in Acc

Blockchain, Authority Marketing and Reputation Marketing on Buckhead Business ShowHunter PrendergastMimir Blockchain SolutionsHunter Prendergast is an Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Computer Engineering. He holds a diverse background in computer and system security/design that includes work as a naval nuclear reactor operator, naval instrumentation and control equipment network administrator, and photovoltiac system engineer. Hunter was introduced to blockchain technology by Nicholas Fierro who is a founding partner of Mimir Blockchain Solutions. Nicholas has worked in the blockchain space since 2014 where he worked with the Ethereum Foundation in Switzerland during the pre-sale formulation. Since this time Nicholas and Hunter have worked together to fully understand the blockchain world from the bottom up. They began this work building automated cryptocurrency trading engines that utilized artificial intelligence to predict market fluctuations. More recently they observed the limitations of blo

Capital Club Radio Interviews Jenny Pruitt of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International RealtyJenny PruittAtlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International RealtyJenny Pruitt, a third-generation Atlantan, is revered as a community advocate and philanthropist and respected nationally as a visionary real estate leader. Her strong business acumen has led to more than four distinguished decades of success in the Atlanta residential real estate arena.Jenny began her real estate career in 1968 before establishing Jenny Pruitt & Associates in 1988. In 2007, she and her business partner, David Boehmig, opened Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. The company’s 400 agents are among the most accomplished real estate professionals in Metro Atlanta, with more than $2.3 billion in sales in 2016.She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Atlanta REALTORS® Association’s E.A. Isakson Award; the Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award; and REALTOR® of the Year – 1980; the Georgia Small Business Per

Franchise Business Radio - Public Relations, Marketing, Creative Services and Discovery Point Child Development CentersAmy Rosenberg, Director, KQ AtlantaKingdom Quality CommunicationsBorn from a desire to provide unparalleled quality, the KQ founders opened a full-service communications firm focused on offering top-notch public relations, marketing and creative services to nonprofits, small businesses and faith-based organizations.In the beginning, we had no idea what was in store for us. We knew there was a need in our community for a firm comprised of genuinely good listeners, who, with integrity and authenticity, could turn goals and ideas into quality services that consistently surpass expectations.Since our humble beginnings, our client base has grown considerably, and our office has relocated several times to accommodate our expanding business and talented team. In April 2016, we opened a second location in Atlanta, GA where we were immediately met with clients in search of the type and level of servic

Buckhead Business Show - Atlanta Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being, TEDx Talk on Defusing Stress with Mindful MojoDennis ButtimerCompany:Atlanta Center for Mindfulness & Well-BeingStress is the #1 health epidemic in this country and it is costing businesses over $330 billion annually. Three out of four employees report that stress is impacting and impeding their performance and productivity at home and at work.The World Health Organization reports that by the year 2020, stress, anxiety and depression will be the #1 disability in the world. In fact, one in twelve employees currently report that they are so overwhelmed that they have actually contemplated suicide. This is impacting morale, productivity, and communication. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can help transform the stress your organization is experiencing into higher levels of energy, innovation, and performance.Our keynotes, corporate trainings, and peak performance coaching leverage the power of mindfulness and motivation to cultivate a

Georgia Business Radio - Medicine and MarketingCompany:Harris Allen GroupDr. Harris AllenWho we are we?Value-driven Population Health: A management and measurement system that tackles this challenge with an evolving integration of proven methods for value and population health that has reached critical mass and is ready for broader use.​A consortium of national experts and partner organizations devoted to the science and management of VDPH and supporting its use to improve outcomes and reduce costs in community and stakeholder settings.At 17.8% (the latest estimate), healthcare’s share of U.S. GDP is 1.5 times that of second-ranked France; by 2025, the Office of the Actuary for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has projected that this share will be 20.1%On our current path, the Congressional Office projects that by 2040 the public debt will exceed 100% of U.S. GDP, with healthcare by far and away the biggest contributorYet, the Commonwealth Fund and others report that U.S. health outcomes cont

Buckhead Business Show - Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Compassionate Capitalism and Local Community PublicationsMaria PeckNew Role to Helm ACE’s Hispanic InitiativeAccess to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc.Maria Peck, previously the director of the ACE Women’s Center, will lead one of ACE’s biggest projects slated to begin this year. Peck will lead the nonprofit’s Hispanic initiative, starting in the Gwinnett area. “After three years of serving in the community as director of the ACE Women’s Business Center, I’m eager to have an impact on the local Hispanic community’s business growth by helping provide better access to capital,” says Peck. “I look forward to watching firsthand the tangible outcomes that can result from a business owner’s infusion of capital.”Peck’s focus will be on providing access to commercial loans of $50,000 and greater and being visible in the Hispanic community by giving presentations and collaborating with other organizations. Peck started working at ACE as a microlender after wo

Bar Talk Radio - Savannah Distributing and Liquid Culture Discuss Cocktails, Spirits and TrendsFederico DesiletsCompany:Savannah DistributingTopics to Discuss:Food & BeverageWeb Site / Social Media Links: www.savdist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SavDisthttps://twitter.com/savdistJason WaltonCompany:Savannah Distributing CompanyTopic to Discuss:Beverage DistributionCocktail/spirits trendsWeb Site / Social Media Links:www.savdist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SavDisthttps://twitter.com/savdistCasey TeagueCompany:Liquid CultureCasey Teague revered as Atlanta’s top Whiskey expert and owner of Liquid Culture, a spirits focused consulting, marketing, education, and events company. He consults on Whiskey programs for restaurants and does marketing for local spirits brands American Spirit Whiskey, Independent Distilling Richland Rum, and Still Pond (229) Spirits.Casey(L) with Bar Talk Radio Host Anthony(R)Teague began his career working in Atlanta’s top restaurants. He found his passion for Whiskey when he opened At

Capital Club Radio - Interview with John Bedard, Credit and Collection Industry AdvisorJohn BedardBedard Law Group, P.C.John is an AV rated attorney and nationally recognized authority on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. He serves as counsel to several professional trade associations, including the Georgia Collectors Association. John is a published writer on industry topics and a former member of the Board of Directors of the industry's leading professional trade organization, ACA International, The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals. John is recognized by Collection Advisor magazine as one of the nation's top 50 most influential people in the collection industry. He serves as the State of Georgia Compliance Chairperson for ACA International and is a former Chairperson and Program Designation award recipient of ACA International's Members Attorney Program.John is a nationally recognized speaker and travels the country training collectors and educating

Buckhead Business Show - Joe Koufman, AgencySparks Founder and Amy Glass, RealtorAmy Glass, REALTORHarry Norman REALTORSAs native of Georgia and Atlanta, Amy possess extensive knowledge of her community, local commerce and educational systems. She approaches real estate from a unique perspective, by providing the most current and relevant information available. As an associate of Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Amy has access and support to exclusive global affiliations unmatched by any other brokerage. Amy passionately offers her clients unparalleled support throughout the decision making process and will invariably hold your best interest as the priority.Amy feels strongly about giving back to her profession and to her community. She is a active supporter for a team dinner for the Trinity House for Men, Big Bethel, a member of the Atlanta Realtors Association (Governmental Affairs and RPAC Committee), and a member of the Buckhead Business Association. When not volunteering, Amy enjoys a wide variety of activities

Franchise Business Radio - Any Lab Test Now, Triton Franchise Financing and Chicken Salad ChickClarissa Bradstock, CEOAny Lab Test NowAs the CEO of Any Lab Test Now, Clarissa Bradstock is proud to lead the franchisees in their goal of providing an exceptional experience for our customers interested in clinical, toxicology and DNA testing.In addition, Clarissa is the Vice Chair for the Southeastern Franchise Forum, and on the IFA Women’s Franchise Network committee, and the Chair for the Atlanta Chapter of the Women’s Franchise Network.On a fun note, she did a brief stint as a stand‐up comedian.Interview Questions:1. What does Any Lab Test Now do?2. When did this concept start?4. How many facilities are there now?5. Tell us about your franchisees.6. Are you involved in the community?7. What’s the typical day like for a franchisee?8. What’s the most rewarding part of your position?9. What are some of the recent changes in your industry?10. How involved are you in franchising?Additional Topics:Conference, SEFF,

Georgia Business Radio - Alpharetta, First Georgia City to Receive Accreditation from AEDOPeter TokarEconomic Development DirectorCity of AlpharettaSeasoned Economic Development executive with over 15 years of blended experience in technology, marketing, sales, graphic design and public/government relations. Well versed in communications, networking, graphical/visual/industrial design, strategic and business planning. Strong personal, communication and business skills as well as customer relationship management for all levels of civilian and government agencies, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small business.Interested in opportunities to challenge and develop skills and abilities, particularly working in a community or business development role and establishing long term business relationships.Specialties: Economic Development, Technology, Development Authority, Tax Incentives, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Assistance, Television Production, Management, Teac