Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Chic Entrepreneur Elizabeth Gordon and Francina Pace with Building Champions

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:50:00 GMT

Elizabeth is Founder and CEO of Flourishing BusinessÂ, a business advisory firm for entrepreneurs specializing in working with high growth startups that want to augment their internal expertise with that of seasoned business advisors, who can help with strategy and execution. For more information, visit: www.flourishingbusiness.com or www.chicentrepreneur.com.

Building Champions...People Lovin' People is the vision of our next guest, Francina J. Price Pace. Building Champions is the realization of her dream to help people love themselves by loving them, and to guide them to self-actualization through a lifetime of learning. In 2001, she put her dream into motion by bringing together an unbelievably talented and committed group of skilled professionals who share in her aspirations of helping others to build the champion within. She also talked Crossing the Jordan a program that she runs to help women learn more about their finances and to help them get their financial house in order. For more information please visit her website www.building-champions.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Bonnie Buckner Reavis from Zenith Design Group and Jill Felts with Compelling Creations

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT

As CEO, she is responsible for sustaining and growing client relationships, providing strategic counsel, and managing client programs. Zenith Design Group is entering into its 10th year - a milestone for a fully self-funded organization which is still owned by Bonnie. Zenith has recently been named one of Atlanta's top Woman-Owned Businesses by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. She gave us lots of great information about the challenges and rewards of starting a business from scratch and growing it successfully. For more information please check out her website www.zenithdesigngroup.com

Next up we had on Jill Felts owner, president, and lead designer of Atlanta-based Compelling Creations, Inc. She has been in the business world for more than 20 years. Since 1996, she has channeled her entrepreneurial drive into a passion to share her beliefs through messages and symbols inscribed on her sterling silver faith jewelry. In the past few years Compelling Creations has supported non-profits nationwide through the sale of the jewelry designs via the companyâs retail website.

In 1995 I set out to find an easy way for non-profits to fundraise 24/7 and remain still focused on their unique mission. I am humbled to hear how my jewelry designs touch the lives of so many people. We have become the âHallmark of jewelry.â When people donât know how to express their sentiments in words they give one of my designs. For more information about Jill's beautiful designs and to learn how your non-profit can raise more funds please go to her website www.compelling-creations.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Business Owners Anand Goel, Stu Lustman, Annette Curtiss and Doug Billian

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:05:00 GMT

After doing these various projects, Stu went back to finance after his MBA (a degree held by less than 10% of his industry peers), this time commercial finance so he could learn about working with debt and helping small business owners. Stu started Southern Lending Solutions, LLC about 2.5 years ago so he could help these small businesses who were clearly being ignored by the big banks. For more information about Stu and his company please go to his website www.southernlendingsolutions.com

Next up we had on Annette Curtiss with Sales Diagonal. Sales Diagonal was founded in 2007 and they are a Business to Business Consulting firm that specializes in developing and executing High Impact Value Driven strategies to increase sales revenue. They focus on increasing an organizational's sales revenue by decreasing poor workflow, improving productivity, improving processes and identifying sales tools. The firm's focus is on People, Process and Technology.

Sales Diagonal Consultants are experienced in the Health Care, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Technology, Insurance, Software and State and Local Government sectors. The consultants have big-company experience and have refined and applied their processes to deliver successful strategies to businesses of all sizes. For more information about Annette and her firm please go to her website www.salesdiagonal.com

Next we had on Doug Billian with Southern Silver.

Southern Silver specializes in new and vintage sterling silver flatware and serving pieces. Thereâs also a wholesale stainless steel implement (serving piece âbladesâ without the handles) piece of business thatâs pretty meaningful.

Southern Silver has lots of potential growth areas, so please let me know if there are any sterling silver pieces you think might add value to the customer experienceâ baby gifts, picture frames, corporate gifts, etc.

Southern Silver will not be operating a retail shop, but please visit them online at www.southernsilver.com.

And finally we closed the show with Anand Goel, CEO with Optimized Payments Consulting.

He talked about how they leverage their intimate knowledge of Interchange and merchant services practices while helping businesses that annually process over $5 million in non-cash sales ensure they are getting the best possible value from their payment providers. Optimized Payments does NOT sell credit card processing services and are not aligned with any payment processor, reseller, network or equipment vendor. Their allegiance rests solely with their clients.

Their clients are very busy, and they find navigating the intricacies of pricing, interchange and fees to be time consuming and confusing. Optimized Payments uses a proprietary methodology to identify and implement the appropriate savings strategies for acceptance of all payment types, from credit and debit cards, to electronic checks and gift cards.

They also have a no-risk approach to every client engagement. If Optimized Payments doesnât deliver measurable results to their clients' your bottom line they the client does not pay a fee. For more information please check out his website www.optimizedpmts.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Employee Benefits and Wellness Program Special

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:48:00 GMT

Previously, Mr. Stone spent 22 years with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance where he was Marketing Director for State Government Development. He was responsible for the management of thirty agents and three assistant managers who assisted him in the development of government related business in the State of South Carolina. Mr. Stoneâs extensive experience in the insurance industry, combined with his experience in corporate sales and marketing of insurance products, has been successful to public and private businesses in the Southeast. His leadership in the private sector led to the creation of a profitable distribution company, Phillips/Stone and Associates out of Raleigh, NC that was sold to investors after 4 years of profitable operations.

He is an active member in the South Carolina Technology Alliance, Central Carolina Economic Development Alliance Committee of 100, and the Atlanta CEO High Tech Council. He served as technology chair for the South Carolina Health Underwriters State Board as well as a Steering Committee member of the Columbia Technology Entrepreneur Council.

EasyHRwebâ specializes in web based software for benefit enrollment and management, and HR solutions. By designing solutions that are customizable to each individual clients needs, we are able to ensure the most effective and supportive service possible for each organization and their employees.

Founded in 1998 as EasyBenefitsâ, an organization catering primarily to the K-12 education sector, a great deal of experience and recognition was gained in ensuring effective introduction of benefit management systems to small and large clients.

EasyBenefitsâ grew out of Columbia, South Carolina; saw progressive growth over the subsequent years, through teamwork and strong leadership from President/CEO Joseph Stone. Recognition of the organization's potential was received in the form of multiple technology and service awards, including the Greater Columbia ITC Palmetto Pillar on more than one occasion.

2006 marked the beginning of a new phase for EasyBenefitsâ. With the introduction of Co-Founder Charles Wall, the organization was reformed as EasyHRwebâ, branching deeper into HR solutions. EasyHRwebâ offers web based tools for a variety of standard HR procedures through their products; the Online JobCenter and Benefits Center.

EasyHRwebâ continues to thrive under strong leadership, team work, and a dedication to customer satisfaction. Research and development of new products, while maintaining and improving existing services and support networks are high on EasyHRwebââs priorities. By increasing knowledge and experience EasyHRwebâ looks forward to continuing its success into the future. For more information please go to their website www.easyhrweb.com

Next we had on Rob Peters with Pritchard & Jerden. Rob brings over six years of industry experience and is responsible for the design, negotiation, implementation and management of complex benefit programs. Prior to joining Pritchard & Jerden, Rob was a producing broker with a national brokerage firm and leading group sales representative with Sun Life Financial. Over the years Rob has worked with both large and small employers across the country to develop creative solutions for their benefit programs. With his background on the brokerage and carrier side, Rob, brings a unique perspective to his clients. For more information please go to Rob's website www.pritchardjerden.com

Lee also discussed his new membership wellness website that helps people stay compliant to their weight loss and exercise program. For more information on that please go to www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Return of the Georgia Inventors

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.
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First up we had on we had on the past president and the current vice president of the Inventors Association of Georgia. Dave Savage. Dave is the most passionate advocate for the Georgia Inventors group we could find. He shared all kinds of information about how the IAG is a diverse group of experienced patent owners, inexperienced inventors, patent practitioners, marketing consultants, and other innovative persons who like to get together, share accomplishments and concerns, help promote invention and innovation, and provide guidance to members without breaching implied confidentiality. Dave is an expert in Microsoft Word and has created invented the WordTipster to help you get the most out of the software. For more information please go to www.davesavage.com

For more information about the Inventors Association of Georgia please go to their website www.georgiainventors.com

Next we had Bob Schwerzel with Technology Guidance Services tell us all about how he takes great ideas and sell them into big corporations. He has a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry and uses it to further his work in contract Research and Development. For more information about how Bob can make your company more profitable by helping you with product development and commercialization please go to his website www.tgsproducts.com

Next up we had on entrepreneur Allan Hess, creator of Airport Booties. Allan's firm helps entrepreneur's from idea all the way to manufacturing and marketing. He has resources around the world waiting to help. While he was the inventor of Airport Booties, he was the advisor and marketer for The Wrapkin. Someone else had the idea but Allan helped them find a manufacurer and has helped them get the finished product out into the marketplace. The Wrapkin is a koosie-like napkin that wraps around a bottle or glass to sop up all the condensation. For more information about Airport booties please go to their website www.airportbooties.com and to find out more about Wrapkins please go to their website www.wrapkins.com. No matter which stage you are in with your idea Allan can help.

And finally we had on Ron Reardon a Patent Agent with Patents & More, Inc. Ron helps entrepreneurs take their idea from conception to protection to reception in the marketplace. Ron explained the differences between Patent Agents and Patent Attorneys. He also explained that many reasons why you should get a patent and the protection that it gives you. For more information about his firm and all their services and resources please go to his website www.patentsandmore.com.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's National Volunteer Month Special

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:48:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

You can also download the show to listen on any mp3 player. Or listen on iTunes. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we had on Katy Elder, Manager of the Employee Volunteer Program at The Home Depot Foundation. And Kate Lee, former Manager of Community Affairs at The Home Depot. They spoke about corporate philanthropy.

Both Katy and Kate spoke at length about the importance of being a good corporate citizen. This does not always mean writing big checks either. There are lots of ways companies help their communities. It might be money, but it also might be having employees volunteer their time.

Katy talked about some of the programs Home Depot is involved in including their KaBoom program that builds playgrounds in under-served communities, their Hands on Schools program and their tree planting program as well. For more information about the philanthropy that The Home Depot is involved in and to see if they can help your group please go to their website www.homedepotfoundation.org.

Kate explained that she now provides consulting in Community and Public Affairs for small to mid-sized companies. She teaches companies how philanthropy can help their bottom line. Being a good corporate citizen shows your customers that you "do good" and customers appreciate that. It also improves employee morale, retention and recruitment. For more information about Kate please email her at katelee @ earthlink.net.

Since it is National Volunteer month you should explore some of the ways your company can get involved. One great resource for companies of all sizes is the Metro Atlanta Corporate Volunteers Council, their website is www.macvc.org

Next up we had Jim Aden with PlantMakers. PlantMakers has developed a green and eco-friendly way to grow live plants without dirt and water so they can easily be shipped by UPS or FedEx anywhere in the country at prices below a typical FTD offering. Jim was on explaining their brand new fund-raising initiative. Organizations can order plants on-line on a custom portal created just for them and 25% of all revenues generated throughout the year goes back to the organization. For more information about how you can get involved please go to their website www.GoGreenPlanters.Atlanta.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Investor Watchdog Pat Huddleston and Author Dr Shelley Negelow

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Pat Huddleston served in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 1990 to 1996. From 1992 to 1996 he was an Enforcement Branch Chief, leading investigations of cases involving insider trading, brokerage firm misconduct, and Ponzi schemes. While at the SEC, Pat traveled the United States taking sworn testimony from brokers, sales managers, and Ponzi scheme operators.

Pat has served as an expert witness in securities litigation cases, and has been appointed by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, on the recommendation of the SEC, to act as Receiver in two cases involving fraudulent securities offerings. Pat has been quoted on investor protection issues in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today, among other publications.

Motivated by a desire to protect investors from falling victim to reckless brokers and professional scam artists, Pat created Investorâs Watchdog, a company dedicated to helping investors avoid the transactions and relationships that will cost them a lifetime of savings. For more information and to check out your broker please go to Pat's website www.investorswatchdog.com

Next up we had on Dr Shelley Negelow. Dr. Negelow is a National Trainer, Business Consultant, Speaker and Author. she is also the founder and CEO of Power of Woman Seminars. For over fifteen years, she has been teaching the nationally acclaimed seminar Power of Woman, which trains women in how to achieve satisfaction and success in their business and personal lives. Shelley is passionately committed to supporting women in learning how to create a life they love.

Dr Negelow was the #1 Executive Recruiter in the southeast with the largest executive recruiting firm in the country. She also owned her own recruiting company. Her book, The Master in the Mirror: A Womanâs Guide to Living a Passionate and Joyful Life, is available through www.TheMasterInTheMirror.com. For more information about her upcoming seminars please go to her website www.PowerOfWomanSeminars.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Disabilities Special

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:09:00 GMT

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia was founded in 1962 by a group of citizens in metro Atlanta. These pioneers had a vision of cradle-to-grave community-based supports to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Nearly half a century later, UCP of Georgia stays true to our founders' purpose and its mission of supporting people in a Life Without Limits.

Since its founding, UCP of Georgia has grown into a comprehensive service organization offering a range of supports for people living with any developmental disability (not just those with cerebral palsy). The array of services includes early intervention and therapy in an inclusive child care setting, engaging day supports for seniors, employment services, in-home supports, community living supports, after school care, and day supports.

To learn more about the services this great organization provides or to make a donation please go to their website www.ucpga.org

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Charlie Cummins with Trove. Where Insight is Mined and Applied.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:00 GMT

When it comes right down to it, your company is made of people. Individual team members bring more to the table than just their expertise. They demonstrate their own dynamic set of working styles. They bring their own feelings about their roles. They have their own agendas, both good and questionable. Most importantly, they interact with every person in your organization in a unique way.

Through interviews, distinctive assessments and a wide variety of services, Trove identifies your strengths, shortcomings and opportunities for improvement. And not just from a numbers perspective or a one-size-fits-all approach.

Utilizing decades of experience to apply the right tools and techniques for your company, Trove will maximize the potential of your partners, employees and even prospective hires. And in the process, they will become partners who will not only identify opportunities for improvement, but also develop and execute the solutions to them.

The tagline for Trove is Insight. Mined and Applied. Visit their website at www.troveinc.com and their blog site www.seismicshift.net more information.

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Mike Wittenstein Chief Experience Officer with Storyminers & Marketer Bernadette Peters

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Mike explained that meaningful customer experiences occur when your company puts the things customers care most about at the heart of your brand, then designs in the capability to deliver on-brand experiences every time. He believes that a business should make the right promise to their customers for the right reasons and then keep that promise. For more information about Mike and his company please go to their website www.storyminers.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Services For Profitable Medical Practices Special Part 2

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:54:00 GMT

The Balanced Physician program is an intense, action-oriented program that addresses the interpersonal and personal challenges of physicians and teaches them the skills to: Control the stress that they face daily; Feel energized and positive at the end of the day when they get home to their family; Be able to have time for themselves their golf game or favorite hobby without neglecting their family; Take their patient service to a higher level with a highly motivated and satisfied staff and realize their expectations of building a successful practice that makes a difference to their patients.

Increasingly, healthcare organizations realize the importance of programs that address interpersonal skills, behavior and the personal performance of physicians.

Long-lasting change and improvements of these important skills cannot be achieved through an individual presentation; they need to have effective follow-through. For more information please go to her website www.balancedphysican.com

Next we had on Ann Schaeker with SurgiMed Services. In today's modern practice, computers and software should alleviate all the hassles of complicated and tedious business processes. Unfortunately, practices quickly find they lack the knowledge, personnel, and time to efficiently manage their systems and their cash flow begins to spiral out of control. There are few doctors that enjoy this aspect of their practice & even fewer that can afford the time to become further involved in billing, administration, & staff management.

SurgiMed Â Services offers your practice a real solution, in a convenient and affordable way. We are a full service billing and practice management company working to serve today's Health Care Professional. SMSI has over 50 years combined experience in insurance filing and billing for medical practices. They have a highly trained staff of specialists who can provide an immediate boost in cash flow and reduced AR for you. Most importantly they allow your staff to concentrate on patient care by freeing them from the frustrating and time-consuming headaches of billing and administration. SurgiMed Â Services is not only limited to assisting Medical practices but also offers powerful and comprehensive solutions to Dentists, Optometrists, Chiropractors & other healthcare related professionals. For more information, please go to her website www.surgimedservices.com

And finally we had on Michael McHughes with Pinnacle Products & Services. Founded in 1995, Pinnacle is a printing distributor providing business forms, filings systems, promotional products and marketing services to Healthcare practices, Country Clubs, and general business clients across the country. They have been successful by tailoring their offerings to meet their clients unique needs. They supply a full range of computer forms products including checks, statements, envelopes, labels and notices as well as a complete line of filing products and services such as patient charts, labels, dividers + shelving, magnets, pens, calendars + mugs. For more information please go to Michael's website www.pinnpro.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Services For Profitable Medical Practices Special

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

You can also download the show to listen on any mp3 player. Or listen on iTunes. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we talked about how to make your medical practice more profitable and run smoother.

First we had on Seth M. Cohn with Capstone Financial Partners. Seth is a comprehensive financial planner that specializes in representing healthcare professionals and their practices. He represents physicians in all facets of their careers from: training to practice; from practice to practice and from practice into retirement. Seth has taught at Emory University, Mercer University Health Systems, Morehouse University and The Atlanta Medical Center. He frequently lectures on financial planning, disability insurance, cash flow analysis and retirement planning. He is a regular speaker at various medical association conferences in and around Atlanta. For more information please email him at sethcohn @ finsvcs.com or call him at 404-926-1317

Next we had on Jeffry Finkel, President of Overhead Reduction Services. Jeff has been called the Clark Howard in his field. He regularly helps physicians lower their costs on various overhead expenses such as: credit card clearing, telecommunication and bank fees to name a few. He offers a unique proposition to the physician whereas he only gets paid on a contingency basis if he can lower fees. Over the years he has been helping physicians contain their overhead - saving them thousands of dollars in junk fees and cost reductions each year. For more information please contact Jeff directly at 404-995-9112 or by email at finkelj @ bellsouth.net

And finally we had on Max Smith, VP of Operations with Extension Express. Extension Express is a full service accounts receivable and bad-debt collection management firm specializing only in the medical industry. Extension Express has been in the accounts receivable and collection business for over sixteen years. Because they collect only in the medical industry, they understand the relationship between doctor and patient and are considered a soft core collection agency. For more information on the ways Extension Express can help improve the cash flow for your medical practice please go to their website www.extensionexpress.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Women Networking and Mentoring Show with Stephanie Hillman, Barbara Giamanco and Chi Chi Okezie

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:58:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

You can also download the show to listen on any mp3 player. Or listen on iTunes. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we talked about Women Networking and Mentoring. We had on Chi Chi Okezie with SIMPLEnetworking. Her two year old consulting firm specializes in professional/social etiquette, image consulting and cultural awareness instruction. Chi Chi delivers this unique service through seminars, classes, workshops, presentations and talks. Some of her clients include non-profit organizations, colleges/universities, professional groups, companies and business individuals. For more information please go to her website www.snseminars.com

Also joining us in this discussion was Stephanie Hillman, with WOMEN Unlimited. WOMEN Unlimited is one of the most talked-about development programs for achievement-oriented women. It has been featured on CBS, CNN, CNBC, NBC, and articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The New York Times, Business Week, Fortune, Working Woman, The Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune, among others. Since 1994, WOMEN Unlimited has partnered with top organizations to help attract, retain, and develop emerging, high-potential and executive women. Stephanie explained that their unique multi-dimensional approach provides benefits across organizations. They work with program participants, managers and mentors to provide a comprehensive and powerful learning experience. For more information please go to their website www.women-unlimited.com.

Barbara Giamanco with Talent Builders and Women's Mentor Network joined our roundtable to provide her insight. Talent Builders delivers Coaching, Consulting and Programs to help clients increase sales, develop leaders, improve customer satisfaction, engage employees, and increase retention. Each service focuses on the end goal - success. They help their clients connect their learning with bottom line, personal and business results. Women's Mentor Network is an organization of women dedicated to helping other women through mentoring! The vision of the Women's Mentor Network is to create a community of women who want to share their experience, knowledge, talent and resources with other women to help them succeed personally and professionally. For more information about them please go to their website www.womensmentornetwork.com. Talent Builder's website is www.talentbuildersinc.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Women in Business Show with Dr Kathleen Hall, Dr Ann Evangelista and Mary Welch

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:57:00 GMT

Dr. Hall is the Global Ambassador for the Unilever/Knorr Soup Campaign - Eat Soup, Live Healthy; World thought leader to Fortune 500 Corporations such as Electronic Arts spokesperson (Pogo.com) and Darden Restaurants; and has worked with Microsoft as a spokesperson. For more information please go to her website www.stressinstitute.com.

Dr. Ann Evangelista strives to help organizations create world-class leadership and talent management. She believes the right people, in the right roles, are critical to any organization's success. She strives to help organizations achieve their business goals through selecting, developing and managing the best people possible. She also believes that organizations do their best work when people are happy and productive in their jobs.

Dr. Evangelista's areas of specialty include individual and team development, workshops and training facilitation, executive assessment, leadership development, succession planning, executive coaching, and partnering workshops. For more information about her and her company Talent Quest please go to their website www.talentquest.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Josh Felix Publisher of Atlanta Hospital News And His New Publication Kenzie - Atlanta

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Atlanta Hospital Newsâ number one goal is top quality health care journalism written for Atlantaâs most successful, powerful health care business executives and professionals. Josh explained, "Our objective is to serve as a vehicle for disseminating industry developments in a non-threatening, supportive environment. We are an information exchange medium for health care providers who are, equally, consumers of the professionâs news." Each issue focuses on trends and services in industry areas, such as home health care, legal issues, rehabilitation, geriatrics, managed care, nursing, medical practice management, recruiting/staffing, outpatient services, educational opportunities and clinics, etc.

In addition to Atlanta Hospital News, Josh also publishes: Chicago Hospital News, Western Pennsylvania Hospital News and South Florida Hospital News. Josh also announced on the show that he will be publishing Kenzie - Atlanta, a quarterly publication that will provide consumer pediatric healthcare news and information to parents. Josh said "We will work with the region's pediatric healthcare leaders including dentistry, chiropractic, homecare and rehab. We will accept information, story ideas and photos from healthcare reps as well as parents. Kenzie-Atlanta will be a vehicle through which everyone can communicate with each other." For more information about Atlanta Hospital News please go to their website www.AtlantaHospitalNews.com. Kenzie-Atlanta's website will be launched soon at www.kenzieatlanta.com

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Glycomics Special with Expert Joe McKenna

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:33:00 GMT

"Impact of Glycomics" is a radio show dedicated to that function. "Impact of Glycomics" is the lay person's and the professional's source for scientific knowledge. His shpow will bring together the great minds in this emerging field in order to share the depth of Glycomics while relating the information to the average citizen. The Impact of Glycomics show is created to bridge the gap between the scientists and the eventual end consumer, allowing for acquisition and understanding of research and the utilization of the new knowledge of the exciting goings on in the science of Glycomics. Please go Joe's website www.impactofglycomics.com for more information and to listen to the show every Wednesday at 11am EST.

Also if you know of a business owner in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get him or her on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Special Outsourced Business Resources Show

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Atlanta Business Radio's Home Remodeling Special

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:46:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we talked all about remodeling your home. We started out with Kelly Riedinger with KR Associates talk about her work as the liaison between the home owner and the builder. She works as an advocate of the homeowner when they decide to hire a builder to work on their home. She has extensive experience as an appraiser so she can advise the homeowner on the right improvements that will be the most financially beneficial to them. The best part of her service is that her fee is paid by the contractor so their is no out of pocket expense for the homeowner...just great advice. She can be reached by phone at 770-235-9861.

Next we had on Ed Cholfin President of Advanced Kitchens. Advanced Kitchens offer in-house help in all areas of kitchen design, including cabinet selection, tear-out, plumbing, electrical and more. Their designers bring over 20 years experience and college training to your job. In addition to kitchens they also handle all other room remodels. For more information please check out their website www.advancedkitchens.com

Next we had on Carl Cohen from HADCO. HADCO is a nationally recognized, regional distributor of high-style, high-performance designer appliances for the home. All their products have several things in common â innovative design, unsurpassed attention to detail, exceptional beauty, superior performance, and long-lasting value.

The appliances they distribute, sold by over 400 dealers in their 14 state territory, include professional-style appliances from Viking and FiveStar; energy-efficient laundry products from Asko and Eurotech; under-counter refrigeration from Scotsman and U-Line; sinks and faucets from Franke; and ventilation from Zephyr Ventilation, Trade-Wind and Continental Fan.

While they do not sell directly to the end user, their showrooms are instrumental in marketing our products. They we offer hands-on consumer demonstrations to educate homeowners about which appliances will best fit their lifestyle, expectations and dreams. Their staff is a reliable resource for product knowledge, specifications and installation instructions. After the sale, they provide Care and Use Classes to assure customers that they will get the most from their new appliances. Finally, we provide service for all our products. For more information please check out their website www.hadco.com

Next Jonni Vann, the Graceful Lifestyles Consultant shared her thoughts on Feng Shui in the home and ways to green your home. She is a perfect consultant to help you bring purpose into your home and make you love it again. Learn more about her unique business philosophy from her website at www.jonnivann.com

We concluded the show with Rex and Uri from Paramount Custom Furniture. these craftsman have been building custom furniture and cabinets for over 15 years. They only sell wholesale so they can pass amazing savings onto the consumer. Please go to their website www.pcfatl.com to see their portfolio.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Taste of Dunwoody Benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Special with Alons and Brooklyn Cafe

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:59:00 GMT

Alon opened the first Alon's Bakery in 1992 in Virginia Highlands. Over the years, the store expanded in size and scope and now his second location is just a couple of weeks away. Inspired by specialty markets in Europe and New York, Alon was passionate to bring a full service gourmet market to the Virginia Highlands. Since it's opening, Alonâs has become a neighborhood and city favorite receiving high accolades from Gourmet Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Creative Loafing. For more information please go to their website www.alons.com

Then we closed the show with Jeff Trump owner of one of Sandy Springs' favorite restaurants, Brooklyn Cafe. Jeff has been in the restaurant business for a long time. Before purchasing Brooklyn Cafe he was with the Houston's Restaurant organization for 16 years. Jeff is a big believer in giving back and has been instrumental in raising over $100,000 for local non-profit organizations. The menu at Brooklyn Cafe changes seasonally but always features the freshest fish and vegetables and over 90% of the sauces and dressings are mad in house. They also have an extensive wine list that is selected in order to match the food served on the menu. Jezebel Magazine puts rates it as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Atlanta. they have received the Zagat Guide Award of Distinction as one of the Top 40 Most Popular Restaurants in Atlanta. And the Atlanta Journal Constitution calls Brooklyn Cafe "Unpretentious and Gutsily good" and "An Atlanta institution." For more information about Brooklyn Cafe, including their menu, please go to their website www.brooklyncafe.com.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Linked-In Special with Sean Nelson & Leslie-Anne McAllister Plus Colin Goodrich with Hobbs Fountains

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks. By the way Amy and I have our first Atlanta Fast Pitch Networking Event of 2008 at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Dunwoody on January 16 2008 from 5pm-7pm. RSVP by CLICKING HERE

Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

We started the show with Colin Goodrich with Hobbs Architectural Fountains. He shared information about how technology is helping his company and how they have evolved over the last 40 years. Hobbs Architectural Fountains can bee seen all over the world from Epcot Center in Orlando, FL to the Mall in Washington DC and to Centennial Park here in Atlanta, GA. For more information about them please go to their website www.hobbsfountains.com

Next up we began a dynamic discussion about Linked-In with Sean E. Nelson with Acuity Benefits Solutions and marketing consultant Leslie-Anne McAllister.

Leslie-Anne drew on her many years working with the Yellow Pages about ways small business owners can use Linked-In more profitably.

Sean has been thoroughly researching ways to use Linked-In and he shared some great tips. Here are 3 ways Sean built his network 1- Searched on companies he had worked for and schools he had attended to reconnect with people he had known in the past 2- Looked through his own CardScan contact list for people he had met though Chamber events. 3-Searched for people he had met while doing business including current clients.

Sean also shared some great tips about common mistakes people make on Linked-In...like using the canned text they provide when sending out connection invitations rather than personalizing their message. You'll have to listen to the show with a pencil and paper to write down all the great tips that were thrown out by our guests.

For information about Sean please go to his website www.acuitybenefits.biz And for more information about Leslie-Anne email her at leslie-anne @ mail.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Top Financial Planner Debbie Montgomery with DM Financial Planning

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:27:00 GMT

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews brian cork HUMAN CAPITAL, Jim Dawson with ADI Performance and Melissa Cooper

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:09:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks. By the way Amy and I have our first Atlanta Fast Pitch Networking Event of 2008 at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Dunwoody on January 16 2008 from 5pm-7pm. RSVP by CLICKING HERE

Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

This morning we had on Brian Patrick Cork with brian cork HUMAN CAPITAL. Brian has been a highly successful executive and entrepreneur; is a seasoned public speaker; Professional Athlete; and, an accomplished Executive Recruiter and Business Coach. He has raised over $500 million dollars in private placement capital for a wide array of companies across every industry; recruited and counseled hundreds of executives and other decision-makers; and, has actively participated in building dozens of successful organizations.

As an Executive Recruiter, Business Coach, and "Trusted Adviser" Brian Cork is a vital resource for decision-makers in terms of making better decisions. On any given day, Brian Cork speaks with and shares ideas with people ranging from Politicians and Educators to Fortune 50 Executives and Entrepreneurs. His Executive and Business Coaching Clients include top executives in Fortune 50 companies to professionals in transition.

Brian also has a Personal BLOG - The Unsinkable Brian Cork His business business BLOG can be found here at - "The Human Capital Blog" and he is currently writing his first books entitled "Dear God: I am Dancing In My Head", "This Would Be Jefferson's View", and "The CEO Handbook".His company website is: www.bchcroi.com/

We led off the show with Jim Dawson the Managing Partner with ADI Performance. Jim is a recognized expert in the area of human functioning in the workplace. He is a speaker, corporate trainer/facilitator, columnist, and author. As a presenter/speaker, he has addressed and impacted
the lives of thousands of people and achieved impressive results for his clients.

Working with clients from a variety of industries and roles, Jim easily
creates an energized learning environment that captivates audiences,
provokes thought, and inspires action. He is dedicated to helping every
client realize a greater sense of self-expectation and new levels of
performance that lead to expanded career options and a more satisfying
work/life balance. Over the last twenty years Jim has dedicated himself to
developing and delivering training that acts as a catalyst, unleashing
individual potential. Jim is a co-author of âReal World Customer Service Strategies That Work,â (Insight Publishing Company, 2004), and has contributed to nearly 200 business and trade journals. You can learn more about him and his company at their website www.adiperformance.com.

And our last guest was Melissa Cooper with Mail Sort Incorporated. Mail Sort is a full service mailing and premium incentive company. They are based in a 65,000 sq ft building in Duluth, GA and service everyone from Fortune 500 companies to individual entrepreneurs. For more information please go to their website www.mailsortinc.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio's Leaders In Innovative Medical Services Special.

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:34:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

First a big thank you to Joe McKenna with the McKenna Project, who filled in for Lee Kantor as Amy's co-host. The McKenna Project is about helping doctors do what they do best â practice medicine. Their seminars, coaching, assessment and recruiting services all enable doctors to take back their practices, improve levels of care, and even generate new profits as patients increasingly come to see themselves as healthcare consumers.For more information about Joe and his company please go to his website www.mckennaproject.com

This morning we had on Jennifer Revels with Keltman Innovative Practice Solutions. Keltman brings innovative practice solutions to enhance patient care and create alternative revenue sources for physicians. Jennifer talked about their generic drug program that has helped physicians earn additional revenue while providing a cost saving convenient service to their patients. For more information about all of Keltman's services please go to their website www.keltman.com

We also had on Mike Davis with My Georgia Doctor. My Georgia Doctor is causing quite a stir in the helathcare industry. For $500 a year members get unlimited visits to any one of their medical clinics. Memberships are available to everyone regardless, of sex, age, income, medical history or national origin, including non-immigrants & visitors. For more information please go to Mike;'s website www.mygeorgiadoctor.com

And finally we had on Jeff Wright, President of Air Medical Consultants. Jeff explained that there was a dire need in the air ambulance industry for someone who will look out for the patient and family, and assist them with arranging air ambulance transports. Air ambulance arrangements can be misleading and confusing to people who are not familiar with the air ambulance industry. Jeff has worked on thousands of flights and knows ways to make sure you are getting the proper care and the best financial deal. For more information about Air Medical Consultants please go to Jeff's website www.airmedicalconsultants.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Special Inventor Show.

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:02:00 GMT

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Atlanta Business Radio is sponsored by Fast Pitch! Networking - a one-stop shop for networking and marketing your business online and offline. Please go to their website www.fastpitchnetworking.com. When you sign up, please mention you were referred by Lee Kantor. That will help the show! Thanks.

Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Remember if you want a pretty comprehensive listing of all kinds of Atlanta Events including Business Networking events please check out www.AtlantaEvent.com.

First up we had on George Hammond, with Advanced Coastal Technologies, inventors of the Water Tube. The Water Tube is your own personal water supply. It is made from 35oz German Vinyl with heat welded seams. It is 15 feet long and holds 450 gallons of water. You simply hook it up to the downspout of your gutter system and it automatically collects the rainwater during every downpour. The Water Tube can be easily hidden in any garden by covering it with pinestraw. Add an electric sprinkler pump and feel guilt free watering your lawn and garden. This is a must have addition to any environmentally conscious home. You can get it online at their website www.advancedcoastaltechnologies.com for just $389.

Next up we had on entrepreneur Allan Hess, creator of Airport Booties. Airport Booties help you navigate that germ filled area in the security section of the airport. You know when you take your shoes off to walk through the metal detector you are walking where countless other germ carrying strangers have walked before you. Airport Booties help you safely pass through without catching anything. Companies, like Park N Fly, put their logo on the Airport Booties and give them away for free to their customers. Allan also works with the Wrapkins people to distribute this innovative product. The wrapkin is a koosie-like napkin that wraps around a bottle or glass to sop up all the condensation. For more information about Airport booties please go to their website www.airportbooties.com and to find out more about Wrapkins please go to their website www.wrapkins.com

And finally we had on the past president and the current president of the Inventors Association of Georgia. Dave Savage and Tom Newell shared all kinds of information about how the IAG is a diverse group of experienced patent owners, inexperienced inventors, patent practitioners, marketing consultants, and other innovative persons who like to get together, share accomplishments and concerns, help promote invention and innovation, and provide guidance to members without breaching implied confidentiality.

They both wanted everyone to know of the open casting call for PBS' Everyday Edisons show on January 12. For more information about that please go to the website www.everdayedisons.com

Tom is also the inventor of the Book Bug www.thebookbug.com and
Dave invented the Word Tipster www.davesavage.com

For more information about the Inventors Association of Georgia please go to their website www.georgiainventors.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Healthy Eating Expert Megan McCarthy, Publicist Yoshi Simms & Entrepreneur Kurt Jordan

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:38:00 GMT