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GDP Script/ Top Stories for March 13th Publish Date: March 13th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, March 13th and Happy birthday to Adam Clayton I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Jackson EMC’s Right Choice Homes Program Celebrates 20 Years Josh Fricks promoted to partner at Duluth's RYBD Nearly two dozen Gwinnett high schools made Georgia's AP Honors list Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on eggs All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Jackson EMC’s Right Choice Homes Program Celebrates 20 Years Jackson EMC’s Right Choice homes program, celebrating 20 years, honored local homebuilders for their commitment to energy-efficient construction. Since 2004, over 17,000 Right Choice homes, spanning 27 million square feet, have been certified, saving homeowners energy and money. Awards recognized builders in categories like Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Multi-Family, with Chafin Communities earning Builder of the Year in the Diamond Class. Leadership and Community Spotlight Awards highlighted individual and community contributions to energy-efficient building. Jackson EMC praised long-time participants for their dedication to comfort and sustainability. STORY 2: Josh Fricks promoted to partner at Duluth's RYBD Rhodes, Young, Black and Duncan (RYBD) has promoted Josh Fricks, CPA, to partner, recognizing his leadership and contributions since joining in 2018. Fricks, a University of North Georgia graduate, specializes in tax planning, optimizing tax structures, and guiding mergers and acquisitions for small businesses. An active member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and AICPA, he stays ahead of industry trends to deliver innovative solutions. Managing Partner Robin Sansone praised Fricks’ dedication and expertise, highlighting his impact on the firm and its clients. STORY 3: Nearly two dozen Gwinnett high schools made Georgia's AP Honors list Twenty-three Gwinnett County high schools were recognized as 2025 AP Honor Schools for their students' performance in Advanced Placement courses. The Georgia Department of Education highlighted schools in categories like AP STEM, Humanities, and Access and Support, among others. Superintendent Calvin Watts praised the achievement, crediting students, staff, and families. Schools like Archer, Brookwood, and Duluth earned recognition across multiple categories, reflecting Gwinnett's commitment to rigorous academics and expanding AP access. These honors showcase the district's efforts to foster academic excellence and prepare students for college success. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 10 STORY 4: Police catch three men allegedly trying to steal mail from apartment complex Three men were arrested for attempting to steal mail from The Fields At Peachtree Corners Apartments in Gwinnett County on March 1. Police responded to a theft-in-progress call and found damaged mailboxes, mail scattered on the ground, and suspects inside the mailbox building and a vehicle. Brandon Wyche, Duane Keith, and Demontre Shavers face charges including burglary, mail theft, and narcotics possession. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers, which offers cash rewards for tips leading to arrests. STORY 5: Braselton’s Annual PathFest Returns PathFest, Braselton’s annual community celebration, is set for Saturday, March 15, featuring a parade and scavenger hunt. The parade, showcasing decorated golf carts, bikes, and walking groups, will travel along the Braselton LifePath starting at Ace Hardware and ending at Primrose School. At 11 a.m., the “Back to School”-themed PathQuest scavenger hunt begins, with teams solving clues and completing challenges via a new interactive app. Winners, announced at 3 p.m. at Jack’s Public House, will receive up to $350 in eGift cards. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on eggs *** INGLES ASK LEAH (EGGS)*** We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 1 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Today we welcome Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri; attending surgeon at Georgia Oral & Facial Reconstructive Surgery and president of Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to discuss how you can find success in the current landscape of oral surgery.  Tuning in, you'll hear about Dr. Bagheri's training, career, current practice setup, how oral maxillofacial surgery has changed over the last 30 years, how you can be aware of challenges and advantages as an oral surgeon, why our guest believes maintaining surgical skills is imperative, and how he practices more complex ones. We delve into how oral surgeons can balance their kind-heartedness with the need to meet business margins before discussing why inter-specialty unity is imperative to solve massive financial issues in healthcare. Dr. Bagheri stresses the importance of allowing doctors to have decision-making capability in their practice, shares how surgeons can achieve their career goals, and why oral-maxillofacial surgeons' ability to practice both surgery and anesthesia is so valuable. Finally, Dr. Bagheri answers our rapid-fire questions and even shares how his overall happiness contributes to his ability as a surgeon. Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today's guest, Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri. Dr. Bagheri tells us about his training and current practice. How oral maxillofacial surgery has changed in the last 30 years. The importance of understanding challenges as an oral surgeon. How Dr. Bagheri has maintained some more complex surgical skills. Balancing business motives and kindness as oral surgeons. The importance of uniting across specialties to solve economic issues. Why doctors need to have more decision-making power. Some advice for how surgeons can pursue their dreams and goals. What makes oral-maxillofacial surgery so unique. The best book Dr. Bagheri has read recently. How being happy within himself makes him a better surgeon. The importance of staying fit as an oral surgeon. What forceps he uses to extract tooth number 12. His favorite movie and the one he wanted most recently. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri Website — https://drsbagheri.com/ Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri Email — sbagher@hotmail.com Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrokh-bagheri-md-dmd-facs-ficd-92712379/ Dr. Shahrokh Bagheri on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bagheriomfs/ Who Moved My Cheese? — https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853 Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

In this episode of JCO Article Insights, Rohit Singh interviews Dr. Ticiana Leal on the editorial, "Back to the Drawing Board: Overcoming Resistance to PD-1 Blockade." TRANSCRIPT The guests' disclosures can be found in the transcript. Dr. Rohit Singh: Hello and welcome to JCO's Article Insights. I am your host Rohit Singh and today we will be discussing the JCO article, “Back to the Drawing Board: Overcoming Resistance to PD-1 Blockade.” And we are joined by the senior author of the article, Dr. Ticiana Leal. Dr. Leal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, and she serves as director of Thoracic Medical Thoracic Oncology Medical Program and Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Leader at the Winship Cancer Institute. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors at the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology.  Dr. Leal, welcome to our podcast and thank you for joining us. Dr. Ticiana Leal: Thank you, Rohit. Thank you for this interesting opportunity to discuss our editorial. My co-authors and I are very glad to be here today. So, Dr. Jennifer Carlisle and Dr. Liu were co-authors with me on this editorial. Dr. Rohit Singh: It's a really good article. And just for our audiences, the article again, titled “Back to the Drawing Board: Overcoming Resistance to PD-1 Blockade,” it discusses the challenges and the potential strategies for overcoming resistance to immune checkbox inhibitors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. In this article, Dr. Leal and colleagues talk about the second line of drug when the patient developed disease progression while immunotherapy and they develop resistance and their definitions and what to do.  So, to Dr. Leal, can you please explain the mechanisms of primary and acquired resistance to immune check prohibitors in non-small cell lung cancer? I also saw in your article you proposed the definition of immunotherapy resistance in solid tumors, distinguishing between primary resistance and acquired resistance. So, if you can please share your thoughts and explain their mechanism. Dr. Ticiana Leal: So primary resistance and acquired resistance are related to tumor intrinsic and tumor extrinsic factors. And this is mainly clinically defined as of now according to previous response patterns and timing of occurrence, and these definitions can be heterogeneous, and we certainly think that biologically they can be very different. And it can be different according to prior therapy, whether patients got immunotherapy as PD-1, PD-L1 inhibitor alone or combination strategy with CTLA-4, or the combination with chemotherapy. But the patterns of resistance can be very different and can be based on defects and antigen presentation. It can also be due to tumor microenvironment immunosuppressive effects, and there are also additional inhibitory checkpoints that can be involved.  The definition in terms of when to call it primary or acquired resistance at this point has really been based on consensus guidelines by SITC, by Esmo, as well as our group Lung-MAP has developed clinical trials in this space. Specifically, through Lung-MAP, we've defined and incorporated the definition of acquired resistance as patients who have had prior exposure of 84 days or greater and then have had progression of their disease.  Dr. Rohit Singh: I can see why it is so challenging to come up with a standard definition for immune checkpoint resistance and I think incorporating these definitions and predictive biomarkers for clinical trial design is going to be more important going forward. Your article talks about CONTACT-01 study, so can you please discuss the CONTACT-01 study and how the shifting treatment paradigm in the first-time study impacted it and at the same time also discuss the potential implication of the differential outcome observed between the men and women in the CONTACT-01 study. Dr. Ticiana Leal: CONTACT-01 was a much-awaited study. The authors, Dr. Neal et al, looked at a very important question in the area of immunotherapy resistance. So, CONTACT-01 was a randomized phase three global study that investigated the combination of cabozantinib plus atezolizumab versus docetaxel in patients previously treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. And as background, cabozantinib is an inhibitor of multiple receptor tyrosine kinases including VEGFR-2, MET, RET and TAM family kinases. Preclinically, cabozantinib could lead to immuno permissive tumor microenvironment and so it was rational to combine it with a PD-1 inhibitor. In early results of a phase 1B expanded cohort of COSMIC-021 showed really promising results of this combination which led to the rationale of CONTACT-01. In this study, however, patients that were included had different prior treatment sequences. They could have had prior immunotherapy alone followed by chemo or the opposite, or they could have had prior immunotherapy and then upon progression gotten a combination of immunotherapy plus chemotherapy. That to say that immunotherapy rechallenge is something that people are doing in clinical practice given the unmet need and the desire to overcome immunotherapy resistance. But perhaps that also includes a more resistant population of patients, and these patients certainly could have had heterogeneous mechanisms of resistance which could have impacted these results.   The study did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival. We saw a median overall survival of 10.7 months with the combination of atezo plus cabo and 10.5 months with docetaxel alone. In terms of the differences between sex that we saw in the CONTACT-01 study, just to go back in terms of the preclinical studies that have been done, there have been some preclinical studies that demonstrated that perhaps there may be some biological differences in models of different genders in mice. However, in the clinical setting, there have been, I think, contradicting results. A meta-analysis showed that perhaps women derive less benefit than men. Other studies have shown that perhaps women have more adverse events to immunotherapy. In this study specifically, only about 20% of the patients enrolled were women and the majority actually had non squamous histology. And we saw here less benefit for immunotherapy in women. But again, I think the numbers here are quite small. This is an exploratory analysis and I do think it highlights though the importance of making sure that we include populations and have higher rates of accrual, not only in women, but in other representative populations. In this study, only about 1% of the patients were black. Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah. Thank you so much for highlighting those disparities. I think it's very important to make sure that we have proper representation of all the groups in our trials. I think based on just coming off the VEGF inhibitors, I think the Lung-MAP trial S1800A, showed a significant improvement in median OS with the combination of pembrolizumab and ramucirumab compared to standard of care. Do you envision any future commission therapies targeting the VEGF pathway with immune prohibitors in non-small cell lung cancer?  Dr. Ticiana Leal: I definitely think that targeting VEGF with multikinase TKIs based on the studies that we have seen, several now randomized phase 3 studies showing that this strategy is ineffective. So, this has been quite disappointing. But we've now seen the results of CONTACT-01, that we're just discussing here, but also other studies, including SAPPHIRE, which was also a randomized phase 3 that investigated nivolumab plus another VEGF multikinase TKI, sitravatinib. And then we also saw LEAP-008, which was a negative study investigating lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab. There still is a question though, whether you can target the VEGF pathway inhibition with a monoclonal antibody, so that's ramucirumab targeting VEGFR-2 plus ICI, and whether that can actually be an effective strategy. In our Lung-MAP trial, the S1800A, this study was a randomized phase 2. Here we used the definition of acquired resistance of patients receiving prior immune checkpoint inhibitor for a minimum of 84 days, and they were randomized to the combination of pembrolizumab plus ramucirumab versus investigator's choice of standard of care, which did include docetaxel, ramucirumab, docetaxel gemcitabine and methotrexate. This was a positive study. It led to significant improvement in median overall survival and there weren't any significant safety signals here. And we're waiting for another confirmatory study called the Pragmatica-Lung study.  Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah, I did have one patient who raced through pembro, and I utilized this combination and was able to get some responses.  You mentioned Pragmatica-Lung trial. Can you provide more information about the ongoing Pragmatica-Lung trial and its potential impact on the treatment paradigm? Dr. Ticiana Leal: Yeah, the Pragmatica-Lung trial is an ongoing study, S2302. This is an effort that is ongoing. Dr. Karen Reckamp is the chair of this study. And this is a study that actually has a very, I think, modern study design. The term Pragmatica, this is an effort that is supported by the NCI to really propose a clinical trial design that is pragmatic to promote diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. The aim of this trial specifically is to validate what we saw in terms of overall survival in S1800A. So, in this study, patients with previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer are randomized 1:1 to the combination of pembrolizumab plus ramucirumab versus standard of care for patients previously treated with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for stage 4 recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. Primary endpoint here is overall survival. And I think this kind of highlights what we were talking about in terms of empowering investigators to treat patients in a clinical trial more so like a real-world setting. And I think this can be paradigm changing and decrease barriers to enrollment and also include now the real-world population that we see in clinical practice. Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah, changing gears a little bit. I think your article also mentioned other agents that have been tested in ICI resistance settings, like lenvatinib-sitra. However, those trials results have been disappointing. What are the possible reasons behind those dose point results with multikinase inhibitors?  Dr. Ticiana Leal: We saw some really interesting, promising overall survival results with these combinations in phase two setting. In the phase 1B expansion with CONTACT-01, we saw prolonged overall survival that we thought would be promising enough to investigate in a phase 3. Ultimately, I don't know because there weren't any biomarkers that we could really tease out what was going on. Again, to highlight that both in LEAP-008 as well as CONTACT-01, there was no definition of immunotherapy resistance, which could have impacted, and we did choose the definition for SAPPHIRE, that patients had to have acquired resistance and immunotherapy had to be the most recent prior therapy. Ultimately, one potential reason for why these are not effective could be that this targeting with a multikinase TKI with multiple targets is ineffective, and you really have to target VEGF more precisely, which is the case here of ramucirumab, which targets VEGFR-2, and whether there are differences between a TKI and a monoclonal antibody may also impact the outcomes here.  Dr. Rohit Singh: You mentioned biomarkers. Do you think, are there any other potential biomarkers beyond PDL-1 or human mutation burden expression that can help us predict the response image checkpoint, especially in non-small cell lung cancer? Dr. Ticiana Leal: I think that's a great question. I definitely think that more effort needs to be dedicated, and of course, there are multiple efforts in this direction. One of the challenges, obviously, has been to obtain tissue to do this biomarker testing in clinical trials. When you look at CONTACT-01, they did PDL-1 expression, but this was all based on archival tissue and it was all based on standard of care, local testing. So, a lot of heterogeneity there, and certainly using PDL-1 at baseline from initial diagnosis for a second line trial may have significant flaws there. Ultimately, right now, for clinical practice, there isn't anything that's ready for prime time. But certainly, it sounds like, based on what we're seeing, that combining biomarkers is more likely to improve the accuracy. And I think a single biomarker alone is probably going to have insufficient predictive capacity. It'd be great to be able to better comprehensively characterize an individual's tumor, to individualize immunotherapy strategies in this relapse setting.  Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah, definitely. We need more, better biomarkers. Coming to your point of heterogeneity, PD-L1. I myself had a patient, when we got PDL expressions from one site, they gave us one to 49%. However, for the testing, I sent the patient to a further lab at outset and PDL turned out to be 80%. But that was from a different site because of the bio sets only. Yeah, to your point, it's very heterogeneous and definitely we need to be more cautious interpreting those.  In that trial, in CONTACT-01, we have, through the patient who have oncogenetic lung cancer. Are there any plans to explore the role of immune checkpoint in oncogenetic lung cancer, especially like non-EGFR, non ALK? I know those are the ones that we have seen in multiple studies that don't respond but are other oncogenetic lung cancer is getting more and more target treatments coming out for non-small lung cancer? Dr. Ticiana Leal: Yeah. So, for patients with driver mutations, the paradigm has been well established that if there is a driver mutation, the patient should receive the appropriate targeted therapy. Immunotherapy as monotherapy has been ineffective in a lot of the patients with driver mutations beyond EGFR and ALK, certainly RET and HER2, ROS1, or other driver mutations that we believe that immunotherapy alone is ineffective. However, we are seeing some interesting ongoing clinical trials, or completed clinical trials investigating immunotherapy in patients with driver mutations. Going back to the EGFR population, we recently saw the results of HARMONi-A, which investigated ivonescimab, which is a bispecific antibody hitting PD-1, and VEGF, that in combination with chemotherapy, improved progression free survival in patients with EGFR mutated, non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer with progression on prior TKI treatment. So, I think it is still an area of active investigation, and I do think that ongoing trials, perhaps with different PD-1, PD-L1 combination strategies such as bispecifics may be interesting but does require investigation. Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah, definitely. It looks like combination therapy is going to be the most likely answer coming forward with more research, we're able to figure out the best possible treatment in this subgroup of patients. Considering the current challenges and ongoing research efforts, how do you see the field of non-small cell treatment evolving in coming years? Dr. Ticiana Leal: This is an interesting and important question. I think it's been really exciting to be working in thoracic oncology research. We have seen that these research efforts have led to advancement in the field. I think we need to continue to partner and collaborate with institutions, partner with industry, and also with patients and patient advocates to design clinical trials that are really going to focus on the needs of our patients in clinical trials. The gap in the second line and beyond after immunotherapy failure is a significant one. So, I do think that the challenges are to continue to develop biomarkers, to really understand who will benefit from immunotherapy strategies, who benefits from combinations, and most importantly, who does nothing. I think biomarkers are going to be something that we need to continue to incorporate in clinical trials, and I do think that there's a lot of room for hope and promise in the field. We've seen some interesting results with antibody drug conjugates and the combinations there may also be of interest. And then other important strategies, we're looking at T Cell engagers and different drugs with different mechanism of actions, including CAR T and vaccines. So beyond immune checkpoint inhibitors, I think we have different classes of drugs that may lead to different treatment strategies for patients in second line and beyond.  Dr. Rohit Singh: Yeah, certainly we have seen such extensive development in lung cancer. However, there's still a lot to be done as you just mentioned.  Thank you so much Dr. Leal for your time and great insights discussing your article with us. Dr. Ticiana Leal: Thank you. Dr. Rohit Singh: Thank you for listening to JCO Article Insights. Don't forget to give us a rating or review and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You'll find all ASCO shows at asco.org/podcast.    The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. 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Pat Renn is a financial professional who has been cited in ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS for his work in wealth management. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 35 years of financial counseling experience, he is also the president and founder of The Renn Wealth Management Group. Pat once served as president of both the Georgia Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners and the Georgia chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning. A published author as well, Pat has written two books, Finding Your Money's Greater Purpose, and most recently, Your Financial Future and Legacy. He was born in Greece and moved with his family to the U.S. when he was 10 years old. Today Pat resides in metro Atlanta and is married with two sons. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, golfing, fly fishing, and wing shooting. Show Notes: In this episode, financial planner and successful small business owner Pat Renn joins our hosts for an informative discussion on succession planning. Pat shares insights on this important process and why many small business owners find it easier to get into business than it is to get out of it. Pat talks about the need to begin planning for your exit sooner rather than later, why many small business owners are choosing to work longer, the role shared values play in his hiring process, and how leaders need to set the pace. Tune in to learn how to maximize the value of your business, how to begin the succession planning process, and a little bit about wing shooting. Episode Highlights: • What Matters to Small Business [0:03:40] • Blind Spots [0:05:10] • The Continuity Plan [0:06:17] • Identifying Your Successor [0:07:39] • The Planning Process [0:09:39] • Current Trends [0:12:19] • Success vs. Failure [0:13:54] • A Collaborative Process [0:17:29] • Role of a Leader [0:20:08] • Rapid Fire [0:21:52] • Contact Information [0:26:31] • Takeaways [0:27:37] • SBM Announcements [0:29:35]

Today's episode we get to sit down with featured guest host, James Reaves (RT, CT, MR), to learn more about how the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologist (GSRT) is working towards strengthen recognition in their state.   One of the ways that they are doing this, is through visiting the Georgia Capitol and educating on the importance of our profession.  This episode gives you an inside look at the rules being promulgated and HB 434 and how other states can put together their own capitol visits.   Timeline: (00:51) Introducing guest host James Reaves (05:04) The inspiration and involvement to better recognition. (13:07) Discussing the promulgation of rules and what HB 434 means for Georgia. (14:31) The process of putting together a capital visit for 60+ students, technologist, and Radiologist Assistants (RA). (19:36) Setting yourself apart and the importance of meeting in person. (21:11) Tips and tricks for making the most success out of a capital visit. (22:49) The success of lining legislation up, following through, and visiting with representatives. (24:11) The inspiration that set James into motion on putting together multiple capitol visits. (26:42) The power of teaching advocacy at the start of medical imaging education and ASRT programs to help encourage student technologist to become more active in advocacy. (31:16) What “We're working for you” looks like behind the scenes. (34:29) The start of the RA lectures, Georgia's impacts, and learning more about the RA. (38:12) Educating at a state and national level to make a greater impact. (39:54) The power of negotiation to better achieve legislative success. (40:39) Closing remarks.   A big thank you to Mr. Reaves as he took time after a busy day at the capitol, to come on and share with us their experiences.  We are humbled by his continued excitement in working towards advocacy efforts and seeing success for the state of Georgia.  We are wishing them all luck with the promulgated rules and HB 434!  

Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! In today's episode, our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by the incredible Jennifer Mashburn, an interventional technologist and President of the Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists. Jennifer shares her journey into interventional radiology and gives us an insider's look at what it entails. They also discuss the importance of encouraging students to consider interventional radiology as a pathway, and the ways in which Jennifer and her department are partnering with schools to provide students with hands-on experiences. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation that delves into the dynamic world of interventional radiology. Tune in now!Follow the host & guest  here:Chaundria Singleton, podcast, Rad techs podcast, host, Jennifer Mashburn, technologist, interventional technologist, president, Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologist, board, Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists, virtual, area, radiography certification, level one trauma, OR, interventional radiology, procedural area, scrub in, circulate, doctors, service line, tips, trauma bleed, stroke, ruptured aaa, OR, radiology field, pathway, rotation, students, exposure, C-arm, vascular surgeons, interventional radiology, department, curriculum, call, nuclear medicine techs, mammo techs, pet ct, modality, ultrasound, CT, intertwined, patient, plaque, occlusion, PA, RadTechs, radiation protection, principles. Support the showThanks for listening to this episode on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! If you enjoyed this show, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to hit the subscribe button to be notified of our latest episodes. Thanks again for listening, and we'll see you next time!

Bryan Adams is coming to Gwinnett County in June and he's bringing Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.For more on this story please listen to the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Adams' tour in support of his 15th studio album — “So Happy It Hurts” — makes a stop at the Gas South Arena on June 18. The 26-city tour, which starts June 6 in Baltimore. Adams announced the 2023 So Happy It Hurts Tour on Tuesday night's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Adams is famous for songs like “Summer of ‘69”, “Everything  I Do” , “Heaven”, and more. Joan Jett's hits include “I Love Rock n Roll” and “I hate myself for loving you.” Tickets go on sale starting today at noon on ticketmaster.com. Andy Maughon may have retired from nearly five decades of fixing automobiles, but he's planning to stay more than active. Maughon, who for the past 27 years has owned and operated Andy's Muffler & Lube on Scenic Highway in Snellville, closed the business on January 31, selling the property where his shop was located. He said he may find a part-time job to “keep from going insane,” and that he is a hunter and fisher, and that he and his wife do enjoy horseback riding. When asked why he decided to retire now, Maughon said, “It's time. I'm tired and I can't get any help, so it's just time. I've got two (employees) working for me now and I used to have eight.” It's likely that the Monroe native, who now lives in the Oglethorpe County town of Arnoldsville, will also continue his hobby of racing. When he opened his shop in 1995, Maughon and his wife were featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post for their racing prowess. When the COVID pandemic kept families close to home, Loganville resident Michael A. Carson and his son Matthew decided to team up on a writing project that resulted in the publication of two books — one about the origins of Black History Month and the other about notable African-American jazz figures through history. Although the Carsons are no longer stuck inside, their collaboration continued with a new book, “Unsung African-American History Makers: Unknown Hidden Figures And Their Stories,” which was released on New Year's Day. Carson said that it was his son — who just celebrated his 13th birthday — who came up with the idea for their latest book. Although the father-son team has thus far proven quite prolific, Carson said they don't have a firm idea on their next book — or if there will be a next book. Their process is usually started when they hear of something that they both think might make a good book. As of now, they don't have anything currently in mind. Carson also said the best part of this whole process is the familial connection that he and his son have made.   Students from South Gwinnett High School brought home a national championship in late January after winning the SuitUp Capgemini business competition. The competition took place in four cities — New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta — with the winning team from each region advancing to compete nationally. South Gwinnett represented the Atlanta market. The teams participating in the competition hosted by SuitUp (an educational nonprofit that seeks to increase career readiness for young people through business plan competitions) assumed the role of CEO for Capgemini, designing the prototype for a teen-friendly app focused on financial literacy. Each student was recognized with a certificate and a cash prize. A dozen families were displaced by a fire at a Norcross-area apartment complex on Tuesday. Gwinnett County firefighters were called to the Terra at Norcross Apartments complex, at 10:12 a.m., on a report that smoke was coming from a water heater closet. A plumber later told fire officials that he had noticed smoke in a water heater closet while he was working on pipes in the closet and used pull stations to make occupants aware of the fire. Crews arrived three minutes after they were called and found a two-story, multi-unit building on fire and deployed four hose lines to battle the flames. They also used two hydrants which were located in the apartment complex. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by fire department officials. One adult male did sustain a minor injury during the fire, but he was treated by medical crews and released at the scene. Twelve families were displaced by the fire and the complex's management is working with them to get them a place to stay while repairs are made. The Knight History Essay Contest, established by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in honor of George S. and Stella M. Knight, is designed to provide high school students an opportunity to probe the major events of American history. Bolstered by research conducted by the student-writer, essays — ranging in word county from 800 to 1,200 — must be original with topics based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence or the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Students from the ninth through 12th grade submit their essays at the chapter and state levels to be considered for the national contest. Macayla Hutsler, a home-schooled 11th grade student from Gwinnett, is the recipient of the Lawrenceville-based Button Gwinnett Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution's essay contest award for 2022-23. Hutsler also won the state award, which was presented in late January at the Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution in Duluth. Hutsler's essay was entitled “Caesar Rodney: A Patriot Worth Remembering.” One of America's founding fathers, Rodney, who was born and died in Delaware, provided the tiebreaking vote that made the Declaration of Independence unanimous after Pennsylvania and South Carolina also voted for independence. For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/  www.atlantagladiators.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Holtkamp has only a couple of weeks left to enjoy a pre-elected office life, but there was some official business he had to take care of on Friday night for his soon-to-be new position. He had to be sworn in. New commissioners typically hold their swearing in ceremonies sometime in the December before their term officially begins. This time it was Holtkamp's turn, after he defeated outgoing Commissioner Marlene Fosque in last month's general election, and the ceremony was held at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse. And, in true Gwinnett County commissioner fashion, Holtkamp evoked the often-mentioned “Gwinnett Standard” county mantra as he addressed supporters at the swearing-in ceremony. Holtkamp will be the only Republican on the five-member county commission when he takes office in January. In his post-swearing-in remarks, he thanked the Gwinnett Republican Party executive board for supporting his campaign. But, Holtkamp did get support from across the political aisle at his swearing-in ceremony. Two Democrats who will soon be Holtkamp's colleagues on the county commission, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Commissioner Kirkland Carden, attended the ceremony. Hendrickson and Holtkamp are both members of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett. As Holtkamp addressed attendees at the ceremony, he recalled moving to Gwinnett from Ohio in the 1980's and having to learn how things worked in Georgia, and also some of he local vernacular. A roller coaster of a first half and Georgia's highest scoring state championship football game ever left the Mill Creek High School players both exhausted and jubilant Saturday. They had just made history in multiple ways on a foggy night with misting rain at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. The Hawks won the first state football title in school history with a 70-35 rout of previously unbeaten Carrollton, giving Gwinnett its third straight state champion in Class AAAAAAA. Their 70 points broke the state record for most points scored by one team in a state final according to Georgia High School Football Daily records, besting the old mark of 62 set by Valdosta in 1971 and Warner Robins in 2020. Mill Creek finished 14-1, pushing past the school record for wins in a season by a game. It wrapped up a completely dominant postseason with another convincing victory, putting an exclamation point on a run that featured the Hawks dealing out the mercy rule of a running clock to their first four playoff opponents. The showdown of nationally ranked teams — Mill Creek is Number 18 by MaxPreps and Carrollton is Number 20, while Carrollton is Number 20 and Mill Creek is Number 24 by USA Today — featured a first half of each team landing shots with the big play. Two of the Hawks' early scoring plays were on special teams that had them up 28-14 after the first quarter. Carrollton which hadn't allowed more than 28 points in a game all season, never got the deficit to single digits after the first quarter despite 529 yards and five touchdowns from freshman quarterback Julian Lewis. The Hawks hit the 70-point mark with a nine-play, six-minute scoring drive, set up by Jamal Anderson's fourth-down sack. Kevin Mitchell's 48-yard TD run with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter capped the scoring and made Mill Creek the eighth Gwinnett school to win a state football title in Georgia's largest class, joining Brookwood, Collins Hill, Grayson, Norcross, North Gwinnett, Parkview and Peachtree Ridge. Gwinnett high school football continued its impressive run with Mill Creek's championship. At least one Gwinnett team has won a state football title in 15 of the past 17 seasons. A Navy veteran who went on to work for the Veterans Administration and participated in several community groups has received a recognition from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a DAR America 250 Commendation to Terry Edward Pyatt Manning. Manning was recognized for roles he filled in the the armed forces and Veterans Administration as well as roles he filled in the community. He served in the Navy from 1967 until 1970 and left the military as a petty officer first class. He later went on to work for the Veterans Administration, where he eventually became the auditor-in-charge. But, he was also president of the Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region, is a member of the Gwinnett Historical Society, co-founded the Gwinnett County Genealogy Study Group and gives lectures on early American history, which he does while wearing colonial attire. Manning, who is married to Philadelphia Winn chapter member Virginia Manning, is also involved with groups that work with the DAR. He is a member of the Button Gwinnett Sons of the American Revolution, the Atlanta Sons of the American Revolution, the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and is the Senior President of the Allen Howard Society of the Children of the American Revolution. Northside Hospital will be building more of the new tower at its Gwinnett campus right away than previously announced, in a move that will make the Lawrenceville site the largest campus in the Northside Hospital system in 2025. Officials from Northside said the Georgia Department of Community Health gave them the green light on Wednesday to add seven more stories onto the construction that is gearing up for the new inpatient tower that is being built at the Gwinnett campus. That will put the tower at 17 stories, which is the height it was always intended to eventually be, all in one go at construction rather than in phases as was previously planned. It will add 146 patient beds at the hospital, and put Northside Gwinnett at a total of 696 beds. The tower, when completed, is expected to compete for the title of being the tallest building in Gwinnett County, at a height of 257 feet and six inches. Its closest competitor for the title, local officials had said in the past, would be the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta hotel, which has at least 15 floors. Getting the permission to build additional seven floors means the tower will not be built in stages, as had been the plan at one time. With state authorization granted, Northside officials now only need the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration — since the hospital is near Briscoe Field and the tower will be more than 200 feet tall — to proceed. The hospital system has already filed paperwork to get the FAA's blessing, and is expecting an answer soon.   When former Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash was a young girl growing up in the Harbins area, farming was still king. She recalls a time when eastern Gwinnett was truly rural — even though it's less developed that other parts of Gwinnett today, Nash is quick to point that she does not believe it's really rural anymore. When she thinks of the area being rural, she thinks of the farmland that used to be widespread in eastern Gwinnett. In fact, she remembers there being more farmland than forests in the Dacula area back in the day. Nash was one of several dignitaries, including Governor Brian Kemp and current Gwinnett Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, who attended Rowen's groundbreaking ceremony, which was held on a field on Drowning Creek Road on Friday. The 2,000-acre research-oriented “knowledge community” mixed-use development, located between Dacula and the Gwinnett-Barrow county line, has been in the planning stages since it was first announced in 2020, in Nash's final year in office. It is expected to take decades to build out, but it is projected to create at least 100,000 new jobs in eastern Gwinnett, according to Rowen Foundation President Mason Ailstock. The agricultural innovation aspect of Rowen in particular will likely have a major impact across the state since, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, agribusiness is the state's largest industry. Buford's wrestling team won the 18-team Aaron Kirkland Invitational on Saturday. The tournament honors former Buford wrestler Kirkland, who died in an October 2021 car accident. The Wolves finished ahead of runner-up Rockmart, third-place Mount Pisgah, fourth-place Creekview and fifth-place Etowah. Buford's D.J. Clarke, Rylan Ibold, Kieron McCormack, Drew Gorman, Gavin Pope and Aaron Riner won weight class titles. #GwinnettDailyPost #Georgia #LocalNews        --          -         -          The Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast is local news for Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, and all of Gwinnett County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Gwinnett Daily Post and GwinnettDailyPost.com by BG Ad Group    For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/           See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode features Briven Sullivan, an undefeated MMA fighter on the rise who is so pumped up with the energy that you will leave pumped the F**K UP! We covered mental health awareness, what it takes to compete in the octagon, and what and why to train in martial arts. We discuss how he became undefeated, why he takes tremendous passion in his artistic skill, and the trials and tribulations of his life, which are sure to inspire you, as they did for us!

Samantha Shams, MD, Piedmont Cancer Institute (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 494) Medical oncologist Dr. Samantha Shams joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio to discuss her background, her work as a board member of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology (GASCO), the advantages of a doctor-owned practice like Piedmont […] The post Samantha Shams, MD, Piedmont Cancer Institute appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

On this episode, PrecisCa speaks with Dr. Suresh Ramalingam, medical oncologist and Executive Director at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.   Dr. Ramalingam sits down with us to answer the following questions: What is the prognosis of lung cancer by stage? What are the side effects of targeted therapy for lung cancer & how do you manage them? Do you ever use immunotherapy in patients with driver mutations? What are the concerns about sequencing of immunotherapy and targeted agents? How do you treat metastatic EGFR mutated lung cancer in First, Second and Third line settings? How do you approach brain metastases in EGFR-mutated lung cancer? What are the modalities that can be used to treat brain metastases and how do the different TKI's compare in terms of brain metastases? What are the benefits of enrolling in a clinical trial? Board certified in medical oncology, Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO, is nationally recognized as an investigator and a physician in the area of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Ramalingam serves as executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and associate vice president for cancer of Woodruff Health Sciences Center. He is past-president of the Georgia Society of Oncology and a member of the board of Georgia CORE. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar. Dr. Ramalingam holds professional memberships with American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and International Association of Lung Cancer Study. He plays an active role in the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group as the Chair of the Thoracic Malignancies Committee and as the Deputy Chair of Therapeutics Programs. He serves on several international, national and institutional committees. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Board Exam Committee for American Board of Internal Medicine.  Visit www.precisca.com for more resources, content, and access to our entire catalogue of educational content. There you will have access to our complete library of educational videos. New episodes of the PrecisCa Oncology Podcast are released weekly. Please consider sharing our podcast, subscribing & turning on notifications to be the first to know about new releases. Together, we can raise the level of cancer care from diagnosis to recovery.  

Today, we are delighted to be speaking to Terry Brock! Terry is a legend in the speaking and meetings and events industries. He has tons of experience as a speaker. He has traveled to more than 44 countries to talk about technology and earned almost every award you could imagine for speaking.  In this episode, Terry talks about his fascinating experiences, shares plenty of tips, and explains how to use video to improve your business relationships.  We hope you enjoy listening to our lively conversation with Terry Brock today! Terry Brock's bio Today, more than ever, you need to know what is happening with technology and business and how to benefit from the changes.   Today's guest is ideally suited to help you understand what is happening and take advantage of the opportunities. Terry Brock is a Communications and Marketing Advisor who works with clients around the world (44 countries and counting!) showing them how to present in a video to get the results they want.  He's a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation, and has received the highest award given by the National Speakers Association (1 person per year), the Cavett. He recently was asked by Ace Hardware to be their Chief Retail Advisor training their retailers around the world in video. He was asked by Skype to be their Chief Enterprise Blogger and worked with them to serve their 43 million monthly customers. His clients include sole proprietors to Fortune 10 companies.  Building relationships For Terry, the meetings industry is all about communicating, building relationships, and connecting with people. He enjoys speaking to many different kinds of organizations, from Fortune 10 companies to solo practitioners, and showing people how to leverage technology to build relationships. He is always open to learning something more and something new. Terry's career journey Terry has been a professional speaker since 1983. He started speaking in the third grade when he stood up in front of his church to read the Christmas story. After college, he worked in radio and newspaper, and then went on to get an MBA in Marketing. After completing the MBA program, Terry taught himself to use a computer. He started using spreadsheets to help people invest in real estate. After that, he started doing spreadsheet training.  Then, Terry found a company in Atlanta looking for someone to do training on the very same spreadsheets with which he had been working, so he started working for them.  Training CPAs Terry met someone from the Georgia Society of CPAs and started training CPAs to use spreadsheets. From there, things started growing. The National Speakers Association After speaking for five years, Terry landed up speaking to CPAs in New York City. One of the speakers told him about the National Speakers Association. He decided to join the organization and also got involved with the local chapter.  Getting involved  Getting involved in the National Speakers Association made a big difference for Terry and opened many doors. It gave him training and motivation and taught him all he needed to build relationships, help others solve their problems, and become a great speaker. He initially became the Co-chair of a speaker's school that the NPA was offering, then VP of Finance for the Atlanta chapter, and eventually President of the Atlanta chapter.  Technology Technology has always been a vital part of what Terry has been doing. He loved being around people, so he also started talking about relationship marketing and blending technology into that. Blockchain and cryptocurrency Lately, Terry has become excited about speaking about Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies at conferences because they open up possibilities for people everywhere. Video Terry considers video to be one of the most powerful business tools today. He believes that video has some distinct advantages. If you do not know how to communicate effectively using video, you will hamper your career. The future Terry thinks that in the future, we will be using both video and in person. Having good audio  You need to have excellent audio when using video. If people cannot hear you or you cannot hear them, they will go somewhere else. Make sure that you have an external microphone positioned so that you are looking into the webcam. The background Be aware of what you have in the background and what is going on behind you when you do video.  Video messaging If done right, video can be a valuable tool for connecting because it can humanize the virtual experience. Send a video of yourself rather than a letter or text to connect or give someone a message. You communicate your emotions better that way because people can see your facial expressions and how you react. A shift Business owners will need to make a shift in the future when managing their teams and client relations. Many people prefer working remotely. They focus better and can get more done in that way.  Managers Managers need to understand that we are going into a new world. They should learn to adapt, be flexible, focus on results, and assign tasks based on objectives rather than on the number of hours that get put in.  Using technology in the right way Technology should be used appropriately and to its best advantage, focusing on getting the best results. Technology problems Many problems caused by technology can get solved by using time-honored non-technological principles like filtering emails and using time-blocking. Successful people Terry knows many successful people who got ahead by being kind, gracious, giving individuals, and treating people with decency, honor, and respect.  Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Terry Brock On his Website      

Suresh Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO, is the Professor of the department of Hematology-Oncology, Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Chair and Assistant Dean for Cancer Research, Director of Division of Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. He is also the Deputy Director at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Dr Ramalingam completed his medical school from Kilpauk Medical College University of Madras and residency in Internal Medicine from Wayne State University. He pursued a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology from University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Dr. Ramalingam currently serves as president of the Georgia Society of Oncology. Dr. Ramalingam is nationally recognized as an investigator and a physician in the area of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. He has been awarded the James Eckman Award for Excellence in Teaching at Emory, and the NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award. What makes an exceptional mentor and how do you go about finding one? Dr. Suresh Ramalingam explains why enthusiasm and your ability to “do the homework before you go to someone” compel the most impactful mentors to pay it forward, investing in improving the lives of patients not only by their own efforts, but also by the future efforts of those who share in their wisdom. Listen to Dr. Ramalingam's unique journey from Chennai to Atlanta to learn more about how identifying your strengths, knowing your gaps, and doing your homework can initiate meaningful mentorships and propel your career in medicine.   Pearls of Wisdom: 1. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. You need to learn how to reach out and move it forward in a way that helps you progress in your career and life. 2. Focusing on your strengths first gives you the confidence to objectively look at your gaps and figure out who can help you fill them. 3. To approach the right mentor, invest in learning first and realizing why you need a mentor in the first place.

This bonus episode comes to you from our recent Achieve Freedom Now event, hosted by Achieve Freedom Coaching. For this conversation, Adam was joined by Cari Briner, President of Coaching at Achieve Freedom Coaching, and special guest, Peter Pasternack. Peter is a real estate investment expert with a background as a CPA. He is the Founder & Host of the Real Estate Connections Group LLC and has appeared on A&E's Flip This House, the Fox Business Channel, in Georgia Society of CPA's Magazine, and in Business World Magazine. 8 months into his experience of investing in real estate, Peter landed a role on A&E's program Flip This House, where he used his background in banking to provide a business perspective on the investment opportunities presented in the show. He shared with us his principles for investing in real estate, and how real estate agents can help educate buyers. Peter is passionate about teaching and coaching people who are interested in investing and had many tactics. tips, and strategies to share.

Returning guest, Dr. Jeffrey Stark, M.D., Head of U.S. Medical Immunology at UCB discusses the new, ICD-10 sub-category, M45.A for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine and sacroiliac joint, and the importance of this development for physicians, patients, and their families. The new sub-category will be effective for diagnoses starting October 1, 2021. Jeffrey Stark, MD, is the Head of Medical Immunology at UCB and is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. After completing training at Vanderbilt University and Emory University, he spent several years in full-time rheumatology practice in both private and academic clinical settings. In subsequent industry medical affairs roles, Dr. Stark has focused on medical education, advocacy, data generation, and highlighting the unmet needs of patients with immunologic diseases. In addition to his role at UCB, Dr. Stark serves as a board member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Research Foundation and is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation. Dr. Stark is also a past President of the Georgia Society of Rheumatology. #UCB

Returning guest, Dr. Jeffrey Stark, MD, Head of Medical Immunology at UCB discusses the results from the BE RADIANT and BE SURE studies, comparing the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab to secukinumab and adalimumab, respectively, in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Both studies met all primary and ranked secondary endpoints.These data were published in the "New England Journal of Medicine" (April 2021). Jeffrey Stark, MD, is the Head of Medical Immunology at UCB and is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. After completing training at Vanderbilt University and Emory University, he spent several years in full-time rheumatology practice in both private and academic clinical settings. In subsequent industry medical affairs roles, Dr. Stark has focused on medical education, advocacy, data generation, and highlighting the unmet needs of patients with immunologic diseases. In addition to his role at UCB, Dr. Stark serves as a board member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Research Foundation and is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation. Dr. Stark is also a past President of the Georgia Society of Rheumatology. #SeverePlaquePsoriasis

Increasing Wealth and Ownership through Real Estate Investment Avenues on the Rich Hart Show Guest: John Mangham, CPA Known as the “1031 Guy”, John has been involved in all facets of real estate since the 1980's. As a CPA, licensed broker, and active investor, he works with investors and has formed syndications to buy, hold, build, manage, lease and sell properties. On an ongoing basis he provided consulting and education services to investors, attorneys and CPAs, specifically with respect to IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange strategies. Through his representation of Starker Services, Inc., the nation's best-known independent qualified intermediary company, Mr. Mangham, counsels clients throughout the Southeastern United States. His responsibilities include completing successful tax-deferred exchanges for owners and brokers of real estate, providing education in the form of workshops and seminars and continuing education courses to real estate, accounting, and legal professionals. Mr. Mangham has authored many articles and has been featured on both radio and television programs discussing real estate and tax-deferred exchanges. A nationally recognized speaker, he has spoken for the National Association of Realtors, many State and Local Boards of Realtors, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, and many national real estate companies. Mr. Mangham maintains memberships in the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, and the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association. He has served as president of the Georgia Chapter of the Real Estate Educators Association and the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managing Members (NARPM). He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Auburn University. Mr. Mangham lives in Atlanta, Georgia. John Mangham Key Elements of Successful REAL Estate Investing “Being that Wealth Building Platform Investor” Topic: The Premise of Increasing Wealth and Ownership through Real Estate Investment Avenues TOPIC BULLETS: Real Estate Investing... the Buy & Hold World... People, Property & the Wealth within... Real Estate Professional... or Ownership when it comes to Building Wealth ... The Real Estate Professional / Today's Investor/ Rules of the Game... Education, Services, Tools of the Profession... 1031 Exchange as a Gateway towards building wealth... Industry Pitfalls, Pro's / Con's and Principals of the 1031 Exchange... The Tax Man and the Governmental and State Rules & Regulations... Why Starker Services as an Intermediary... MORE TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE John Mangham: / (404) 352-1031/ (800) 332-1031 Jmangham@Starker.com http://wwww.Starker.com More about the show, host and sponsors: Show Host:  Rich Hart Rich Hart Show Mission: "Bringing the World of Business Closer to You." Format: Business Talk with In Studio Guests! Interviewing Real Estate & Finance Thought Leaders. Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel Studios in Atlanta Learn more about the show host and sponsors visit:  http://www.RichHart.com      To submit a guest booking request visit:  http://www.OnAirGuest.com Check out more episodes visit: http://www.RichHartShow.com To view photos from this show visit:  http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Natasha and Jenna releases a mini-season with special guest Jasmine Young, MBA, CPA, CFE, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Georgia State Board of Accountancy discussing the payroll tax changes that will impact employees entering 2021 and the deets on the 2021 tax season. A native of Indian Ridge, Alabama, Jasmine Young founded Southern Tax Preparation & Services, LLC from the comforts of her home in Huntsville, Alabama, in December 2014. Jasmine has over 8 years of experience in government accounting and auditing; she also has over 5 years in experience in public accounting. Jasmine is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, the Atlanta Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs, and the National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants. Every small business owner and every employee needs a CPA on speed dial for this upcoming tax season. Let's have this taboo conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fckworkpodcast/message

Matthew Mumber, M.D., practices medicine as a board-certified radiation oncologist with the Harbin Clinic in Rome. After entering private practice, Matt attended and graduated from Dr. Andrew Weil’s fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona, where he met Rachel Remen and attended trainings on facilitation of physician-patient retreat groups through Commonweal. Subsequently, Matt attended and graduated from a 2-year program on spirituality at the Living School for Action and Contemplation through the Rohr Institute, where he studied with Jim Finley. An author of academic and lay press texts on the subject of healing, Matt has edited an academic textbook entitled Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice and also co-wrote a lay-press health and wellness book, Sustainable Wellness with Heather Reed. He has served as the president of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology. His first book of poetry, In the Awakening Season, was published in fall 2020. Matt’s poetry, which draws on his personal, professional, cultural and natural-world experiences, stems from his Lectio Divina meditation and spiritual practice. Matt has facilitated groups and retreats focused on transformation and healing for over twenty years. He lives in Georgia with his wife and three sons.

Matthew Mumber, M.D., practices medicine as a board-certified radiation oncologist with the Harbin Clinic in Rome. After entering private practice, Matt attended and graduated from Dr. Andrew Weil's fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona, where he met Rachel Remen and attended trainings on facilitation of physician-patient retreat groups through Commonweal. Subsequently, Matt attended and graduated from a 2-year program on spirituality at the Living School for Action and Contemplation through the Rohr Institute, where he studied with Jim Finley. An author of academic and lay press texts on the subject of healing, Matt has edited an academic textbook entitled Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice and also co-wrote a lay-press health and wellness book, Sustainable Wellness with Heather Reed. He has served as the president of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology. His first book of poetry, In the Awakening Season, was published in fall 2020. Matt's poetry, which draws on his personal, professional, cultural and natural-world experiences, stems from his Lectio Divina meditation and spiritual practice. Matt has facilitated groups and retreats focused on transformation and healing for over twenty years. He lives in Georgia with his wife and three sons.

Jimmy Pruitt is originally from Orlando, FL, and received his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2017. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Florida Hospital Orlando. then went on to Grady Health System in Atlanta GA for his PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency. During his PGY2 year, he participated in a 24-hour in-house on-call program and completed a teaching certificate program at Mercer University School of Pharmacy. Jimmy is an active member of the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GSHP), delivering multiple presentations and sitting on group panels. Jimmy is an active member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and was awarded the Grady Pharmacist of the Year in 2019 by Emory Department of Emergency Medicine. In 2020, Jimmy obtained a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) recognition. Jimmy's professional interests include emergency medicine, free open access education (FOAM ED), cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and endocrine disorders. He's also the co-host of @pharmso_hard and the founder of PharmacyFriday Podcast: PharmSoHard Twitter: @PharmD_intheED During the podcast, we mentioned the NCAA After The Game group and PharmacyJoe. Here are the corresponding links below. NCAA After The Game LinkedIn Group PharmacyJoe Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/empharmd/support

On this episode we dive into best practices for skin care highlighting dark skin tones with Dr. Tiffany Clay.  We talk about products and ingredients to look out for on different types of acne as well as the new phenomenon maskne.  Dr. Clay breaks down hyperpigmentation, how to address it, and ways to prevent it.  We also discuss the importance of sunscreen, the pros and cons of mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, and her suggestion for use.Tiffany L. Clay, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist serving the Atlanta area. She practices medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with special interests in skin of color, injectable fillers and neuromodulators as well as skin cancer detection and prevention. Dr. Clay loves the diversity of patients and diseases seen in Dermatology. Having dealt with skin issues herself she prides herself on empathizing with patients and forming relationships with them to improve outcomes. Dr. Clay received her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Dillard University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She received her medical doctorate at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Clay completed her dermatology residency at Saint Louis University where she served as chief resident during her senior year. Dr. Clay also prides herself on philanthropy as a volunteer at skin cancer screenings, health fairs, and a community dermatology clinic. Dr. Clay is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the National Medical Society. Find her at Dermatology Affiliates in Atlanta, GAInstagram @dermdrclayYo This Cant Be Life  Instagram @yothiscantbelifeFacebook YoThisCantBeLifeOf course, we are available for your listening pleasure on all the major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google. Go ahead and subscribe so you won't miss an episode. Please consider giving us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or sharing your favorite episode on social media.

“Some say no one really lives his own life, true face covered by a mask, stuck tight and fashioned by a series of random voices, interactions, childhood dreams of flying, long lost, adult desires for comfort superficially gained, mismatched pieces welded sequentially over time, firmly, to the fragile, baby skin of who we really are. Some say all paths lead to these false lives discarded, rain-soaked clothes hanging against a damp, shadowed stone wall. Standing here, midlife, children grown and mostly gone, I let the cold, winter air in.   ~This Precious Life poem by Matt Mumber   Valeria interviews Dr. Mumber, the author of In The Awakening Season Dr. Matthew Mumber practices medicine as a board-certified radiation oncologist with the Harbin Clinic in Rome. After entering private practice, Matt attended and graduated from Dr. Andrew Weil's fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona, where he met Rachel Remen and attended trainings on facilitation of physician-patient retreat groups through Commonweal. Subsequently, Matt attended and graduated from a 2-year program on spirituality at the Living School for Action and Contemplation through the Rohr Institute, where he studied with Jim Finley. An author of academic and lay press texts on the subject of healing, Matt has edited an academic textbook entitled Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice  and also co-wrote a lay-press health and wellness book, Sustainable Wellness with Heather Reed. He has served as the president of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology. Matt's poetry, which draws on his personal, professional, cultural and natural-world experiences, stems from his lectio divina meditation and spiritual practice. Matt has facilitated groups and retreats focused on transformation and healing for over twenty years.   To learn more about Dr. Matt Mumber, please visit her website: https://drmattmumber.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

John Mangham Key Elements of Successful REAL Estate Investing on the Rich Hart Show John Mangham, CPA Known as the “1031 Guy”, John has been involved in all facets of real estate since the 1980's. As a CPA, licensed broker, and active investor, he works with investors and has formed syndications to buy, hold, build, manage, lease and sell properties. On an ongoing basis he provided consulting and education services to investors, attorneys and CPAs, specifically with respect to IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange strategies. Through his representation of Starker Services, Inc., the nation's best-known independent qualified intermediary company, Mr. Mangham, counsels clients throughout the Southeastern United States. His responsibilities include completing successful tax-deferred exchanges for owners and brokers of real estate, providing education in the form of workshops and seminars and continuing education courses to real estate, accounting, and legal professionals. Mr. Mangham has authored many articles and has been featured on both radio and television programs discussing real estate and tax-deferred exchanges. A nationally recognized speaker, he has spoken for the National Association of Realtors, many State and Local Boards of Realtors, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, and many national real estate companies. Mr. Mangham maintains memberships in the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, and the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association. He has served as president of the Georgia Chapter of the Real Estate Educators Association and the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managing Members (NARPM). He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Auburn University. Mr. Mangham lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics: 1) Real Estate Investing... the Buy & Hold World... People, Property & the Wealth within... Real Estate Professional... or Ownership when it comes to Building Wealth ... 2) The Real Estate Professional / Today's Investor/ Rules of the Game, Education, Services, Tools of the Profession... 3) 1031 Exchange as a Gateway towards building wealth... Industry Pitfalls, Pro's / Con's and Principals of the 1031 Exchange... The Tax Man and the Governmental and State Rules & Regulations... Why Starker Services as as Intermediary MORE TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE John Mangham: / (404) 352-1031/ (800) 332-1031 Jmangham@Starker.com http://wwww.Starker.com More about the show, host and sponsors: Show Host:  Rich Hart Rich Hart Show Mission: "Bringing the World of Business Closer to You." Format: Business Talk with In Studio Guests! Interviewing Real Estate & Finance Thought Leaders. Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel Studios in Atlanta Learn more about the show host and sponsors visit:  http://www.RichHart.com      To submit a guest booking request visit:  http://www.OnAirGuest.com Check out more episodes visit: http://www.RichHartShow.com To view photos from this show visit:  http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

With our entire world moving online, is it any wonder that the courts are moving there too?  On this week's episode of The Learn to Mediate Online Podcast, Susan Guthrie speaks with leading family law attorney and litigator, Randy Kessler, a veteran of inumerable courtroom proceedings who recently had his first opportunity to experience a virtual courtroom and the results surprised even a seasoned attorney like him!  Randy shares his insights and thoughts about what worked about the online platform (and in some ways was even better than in person matters) and where it still may fall short.  This is a fascinating peek into what is sure to become a staple of our judicial system as we move through COVID and beyond!   Some Highlights from this Episode: How are objections handled in a virtual trial and why is it better than in-person? What effect did the fact that all the participants could see themselves play in the proceeding? Why is witness sequestration so much easier online? What are the environmental benefits of holding trials virtually? Why is a virtual trial especially effective for family law trials? Randy covers all this and more in the episode so be sure to LISTEN NOW! Here is a link to Randy's article for Law.com on the Zoom trial experience.  Trial by Zoom More about this week's guest:   In 1991, Randall M. Kessler founded the law firm now known as Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, a 30 person family law firm in Atlanta. He is the author of many family law books including Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future, The GA Library of Family Law Forms, and How to Mediate a Divorce. He is an adjunct professor of Family Law Litigation at Emory Law School. Mr. Kessler has served as the Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association. Born in Gainesville, Florida, raised in New Orleans and having attended college at Brandeis University near Boston, MA, Randall M. Kessler came to Georgia in 1985 to attend Emory Law School. He has over 30 years of experience in Domestic Relations and Family Law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements and child support. He Founded KS Family Law in 1991 after practicing for years at other family law boutique firms. Mr. Kessler teaches family law jury trials at Emory Law School and taught Family Law at John Marshall Law School from 2005 – 2019. He has lectured for the ABA, AAML, AICPA, NACVA, IAAR, NFLPA, NBPA, the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA), the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and Atlanta Bar Associations and others all over the country and in fact, all over the world. Mr. Kessler is the Editor Emeritus of the Family Law Review for the State Bar of Georgia and is the former Chair of the Family Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. He is author of many Family Law Books including Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future, The Georgia Library of Family Law Forms and How to Mediate a Divorce. He is proficient in both Spanish and Hebrew. You can find out more about Randy's passion project Starsona, and get your own personalized star shout out at www.starsona.com! You can reach Randy at rkessler@ksfamilylaw.com and find out more about his firm, Kessler & Solomiany at https://www.ksfamilylaw.com/ ****************************************************************************************************** About Our Host:  Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law and Mediation Attorneys in the country, has been helping individuals and families navigate separation and divorce for 30 years. Susan provides online divorce mediation and legal coaching services to select clients around the world.As a leading dispute resolution professional, Susan is honored to serve on the Executive Council of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Dispute Resolution Section as the Membership Officer and to be a Co-Chair of the Mediation Committee.  Susan also is one of the leading experts in online mediation in the country and trains other professionals in the practical and ethical considerations of conducting their mediations online through her business Learn to Mediate Online (www.learntomediateonline.com.)  Susan offers additional training and webinars in Social Media Marketing for Professionals, DIY Website Basics, Building an Online Practice, Starting a Podcast and more so be sure to check the site for dates and times! Susan has been featured in and on media outlets such as CNBC, Market Watch, Forbes, Eye on Chicago, WGN, the ABA's Just Resolutions Magazine, Thrive Global, The Nook Online among others. She is licensed to practice law in the States of California and Connecticut as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States. Susan's other Podcasts: After a year and half of co-hosting the award winning podcast, Breaking Free: A Modern Divorce Podcast which has reached over 3 million listeners, Susan recently launched her fresh and inspiring new podcast, The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. (www.divorceandbeyondpod.com) which debuted on iTunes “Top Podcasts” List for self-help podcasts. Divorce & Beyond is focused on pulling back the curtain on the mysteries of the divorce process and bringing tips and resources to help people to thrive and shine in their new future beyond divorce.   Follow us on Instagram:  Susan Guthrie, The Divorce & Beyond Podcast and Learn to Mediate Online!   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so that you don't miss an episode and if you enjoyed this episode, please give us a 5 Star Rating on iTunes and tell us what you liked in a REVIEW!

Dr. Jennibeth Robles-Velez and Dr. Shawn Velez discuss their combined Advanced Endodontic and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical practice based in Aiken, SC. Specifically, they address endodontic versus implant success, flap design, new trends in grafting materials, case selection and office leadership, along with advice for the GP and specialist alike. Dr. Robles-Velez was born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Robles-Velez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a BS in biology and then returned to school and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry. She then went on to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and continued to complete an oral and maxillofacial surgery internship and residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia.After Dr. Robles-Velez completed her residency, she became a full-time instructor at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. She also worked as a part time instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.Dr. Robles-Velez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA). Since 2017 she has served as the Representative for the state of South Carolina at the House of Delegates of the ADSA. She's also a member of the South Carolina and Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.During her time in Chicago, she met her husband and business partner, Dr. Shawn Velez, an endodontist, and they now have 3 children!Dr. Shawn Velez received his dental degree from the University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry, where he also received his certificate in Endodontics in 2004. On May 3, 2012 Dr. Velez became a Diplomate of The American Board of Endodontics.He has also served as a faculty member at the University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry.  Dr. Velez is a member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontics.The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast (DCCP) is provided for general informational purposes only. The DCCP, MounceEndo, LLC, and Dr. Richard Mounce personally have no liability for any clinical, management, or financial decisions or actions taken or made by you based on the information provided in this program. The DCCP is not intended to offer dental, medical, legal, management, investment, surgical, tax, clinical, or any other professional advice. Reliance on the information in the DCCP is done entirely at the listeners own risk.  No guarantees, representations, or warranties are made with regard to the completeness, accuracy, and/or quality of the DCCP.  The DCCP takes no responsibility for, does not endorse, and does not imply a relationship/affiliation to any websites, products, services, devices, individuals, organizations which are hyperlinked to any DCCP component or mentioned in the DCCP. Third party materials, hyperlinks, and/or DCCP content does not reflect the opinions, standards, and policies of MounceEndo, LLC (owner of the DCCP, Dr. Richard Mounce, the guest, or show sponsors). The DCCP makes no warranty that the Podcast and its server are free of computer viruses or other destructive or contaminating code elements. The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special consequential or other damages arising out of any individuals use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this podcast or the information presented in this podcast. Support the show (http://mounceendo.com/)

Brandon S. Verner is a CPA and an Atlanta native who specializes in accounting systems and consulting as well as corporate and personal income tax. Brandon is an active member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past President of the North Perimeter Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs and has served on the Board of Directors of the State Society. The post Merging CPA Practices with Brandon Verner appeared first on The Websuasion Group LLC.

911 Free Fall with Andy Steele Guest, Roland Angle and Casey Pfeiffer Topic: Project Due Diligence Goes to the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers and Beyond Host Andy Steele is joined by AE911Truth board members Roland Angle and Casey Pfeiffer to discuss Casey’s recent presentation at the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers 2019 PDH Day and the next phase of Project Due Diligence

KL036 Peter Margaritis The Accidental Accountant and Improv Virtuoso Improvisation and Leadership Episode Summary I enjoyed interviewing Peter Margaritis, The Accidental Accountant and author of Improv is No Joke—Using Improvisation to Create Positive Results in Leadership and Life to get his take on why improvisation is a skill many leaders can benefit from learning. Bio Peter Margaritis, CPA is the author of “Improv Is No Joke: Using Improvisation to Create Positive Results in Leadership and in Life” and “Taking The Numb Out of Numbers: Explaining and Presenting Financial Information with Confidence and Clarity.” Peter’s mission is to have CPAs and business professionals to believe that using plain English is the best way to communicate their technical knowledge. Peter has a BBA from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s Degree in Accountancy from Case Western Reserve University and he is a licensed, non-practicing, CPA in Ohio. Peter has worked for companies such as Price Waterhouse, Victoria Secret Catalogue (not as a model), Citizen’s and Southern National Bank, and Ohio Dominican University. Peter is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Georgia Society of CPAs, Maryland Association of CPAs, Ohio Society of CPAs, and the National Speakers Association. He is also the past chairman of the Ohio Society of CPAs executive board and a former delegate to the AICPA governing council. He is currently the president of the Ohio Chapter of the National Speakers Association. He lives in Westerville, OH with his wife, son, and his two Labrador retrievers - Midnight and MJ. Website www.petermargaritis.com   Other Website www.takingthenumboutofnumbersbook.com   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermargaritis/ `   Twitter https://twitter.com/pmargaritis?lang=en   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaccidentalaccountant/?ref=settings   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pmargaritis/   Leadership Quote “Leadership has nothing to do with your title. Leadership is the positive effect you have on another person.”—Simon Sinek Purchase Peter's book on Amazon! - https://amzn.to/2PGDWfr Please visit KeepLeadingPodcast.com ( https://eddieturnerllc.com/keep-leading-podcast/) for a full transcript of this episode. The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques and insights. For more information visit https://eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody is perfect; otherwise, there would be no such thing as weaknesses and mistakes where you can learn great lessons from. In this episode, Boyd Search, President and CEO of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA), tells the story of his accidental journey into the association world. He shares the shifts in mindset along the […]

Nobody is perfect; otherwise, there would be no such thing as weaknesses and mistakes where you can learn great lessons from. In this episode, Boyd Search, President and CEO of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA), tells the story of his accidental journey into the association world. He shares the shifts in mindset along the way that have helped his transformation towards leading a statewide organization. As people, especially leaders, constantly strive for perfection, Boyd reiterates that no one is perfect and that we should forgive ourselves for not being so. He reflects this to creating a culture that brings a win-win satisfaction for everyone. He also tackles the importance of putting moments of pause to your career for you to understand which direction is right for you. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Breaking Beliefs community today: amyvetter.com/breakingbeliefspodcast Amy Vetter’s Facebook Amy Vetter’s Instagram Amy Vetter’s LinkedIn Amy Vetter’s Twitter Breaking Beliefs YouTube

In this episode, Dr. Richard Dubois shares his recommendations for keeping children healthy while in school. Dr. Rick Dubois is an infectious disease specialist and one of the early pioneers in treating AIDS patients. Dr. Dubois received his medical degree from the State University of New York and after graduation, he served as a Navy physician for three years, including one year in Vietnam. When he returned from his military tour of duty, Dr. Dubois completed his medical training at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Today Dr. Dubois is retired from his most recent position as chief of internal medicine at Atlanta Medical Center where he received The Award of Excellence in Teaching. During his career, Dr. Dubois also served as the president of the Georgia Society of Internal Medicine, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of Georgia and president of the Medical Association of Atlanta. Dr. Dubois answers these questions: Over the last 50 years, how has the fight against childhood sickness changed? What is your prescription for back-to-school health? Dr. Dubois shares a bullet-point list of things parents can do . . .  Which supplements should we be giving our children every day? Please tell us about Juice Plus+ capsules and chewables and why they are so powerful for our health and our children’s health . . .  From your perspective, why is the gold-standard research that has been conducted on Juice Plus+ so amazing? Please tell us about the results of the Juice Plus+ Children’s Health Studies . . .  Please tell us about Juice Plus+ Complete and the Tower Garden . . .  Disclaimer: Juice Plus+ does not claim to cure or treat any specific disease or symptoms and makes no income promises regarding the business.

This is not our normal weekly show, this a 72 minute special edition podcast on lease occupancy and CAM costs. This was taped on stage at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta at the Georgia Society of CPAs annual real estate conference.I'd like to thank our expert guests and the good folks at the Georgia Society of CPAs for inviting us to provide speakers as a media partner for the event.Enjoy.For incredible commercial agent training, check out show host Michael Bull’s online video training at: http://www.CommercialAgentSuccess.com This video is Michael’s most popular live presentation. If you want to be a consistent top producer, watch this video and take notes. https://www.commercialagentsuccess.co... For more information or services contact show host Michael Bull, CCIM with Bull Realty at 404-876-1640 x 101 See if the show sponsors might be of value to you, or your referrals: http://bit.ly/2ty53e1 Subscribe to our weekly show topic email notification to know who’s on the show and the topic: http://bit.ly/2gfoKSN Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2u1vr1n For more videos, podcasts, and articles visit: http://www.CREshow.com Connect with America’s Commercial Real Estate Show: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amer... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommercialRe... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CRE_show Instagram: https://instragram.com/creshow/

Paul Tigner, founder and president of FairShare Financial in Atlanta, has made a name for himself as a divorce accountant and expert witness in the southeast. Tune into this episode of Accounting Marketing Doesn’t Suck and learn more about why mediation is important for all professionals, how his practice has evolved and why speaking engagements helped him build his brand and reputation. Join us! Paul Tigner Founder and President of FairShare Financial, P.C | Twitter | LinkedIn  Paul Tigner is a Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics by the American Institute of CPA’s as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner. Paul is also a Registered Neutral in Georgia for General Civil and Domestic Relations Mediation and Arbitration. He is both a trainer and a practitioner of Collaborative Practice. He has over 30 years of financial analytical experience in legal matters. As founder and president of FairShare Financial, P.C., Atlanta, GA, he provides consulting and expert witness services as well as financial neutral services primarily to law firms and their clients in the areas of forensic accounting, financial valuation and economic damages. Paul holds memberships in various professional organizations including the American Institute of CPA’s, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. He is a past board member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, past president of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-Tampa Bay Chapter and a past member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Committee, the Florida Institute of CPA’s Litigation Services Committee and Relations with the FL Bar Committee. Paul is a frequent instructor to CPA societies, bar associations, and educational organizations. He holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration-Accountancy from Georgia State University.   Accounting Marketing Doesn't Suck is produced by Build Your Firm, leaders of marketing for accountants. Questions or Feedback? Email us at podcast@amds.us

Segment or niche? In this episode of Accounting Marketing Doesn’t Suck, host Hugh Duffy talks with Gale Crosley, owner of growth consulting firm, Crosley + Company all about small and large firm growth, why it pays to specialize and the glue that holds segments together. In this episode, you’ll learn about what Gale calls “revenue segmentation” and how that can help you build out your specialization, what areas need more CPA-power (hint: crypto consulting and AI consulting) and why it takes three years to gain traction in carving out a niche. Join us! Gale Crosley Crosley+Company Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook   Gale Crosley, CPA, has received the accounting profession’s “The Advisory Board Hall of Fame.” She was selected one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants in the Inside Public Accounting BEST OF THE BEST for 14 years, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today for 13 years. She consults with mid-market accounting firms, assisting managing partners, to effectively increase their firm’s revenues. She guides them through development of the best strategies to achieve aggressive revenue growth objectives. Gale’s years of experience features a unique combination as a practicing CPA at Arthur Andersen, PwC, and a local CPA firm. She has also held senior management roles in the cutting edge technology environment with IBM, and several start-up technology companies. Gale has helped hundreds of large and large-thinking firms, both domestic and international, create high growth cultures, driving revenue from all aspects of the firm. She is an honors accounting graduate from the University of Akron, Ohio, and winner of the Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award. Gale is a licensed CPA in Ohio and Georgia, a member of the AICPA, the Ohio Society and Georgia Society of CPAs, and is on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Accountancy. Her cornerstone book, At the Crossroads, chronicles the challenges and successes of a fictional CPA firm struggling with growth.   Accounting Marketing Doesn't Suck is produced by Build Your Firm, leaders of marketing for accountants. Questions or Feedback? Email us at podcast@buildyourfirm.com

Happy New Year, everyone! As I thought about 2019, I wanted to get off on the right foot – and I wanted to try something a little different. So today, I interview three wonderful guests at the same time. And you know what? It was a blast!   Our guests are Allen Lloyd, CEO of the Montana Society of CPAs; Boyd Search, CEO of the Georgia Society of CPAs; and Chris Jenkins, CEO of the South Carolina Association of CPAs. All three are CEOs who used to work for the Ohio Society and are now running other state societies, so naturally, our discussion centers around the state of the CPA associations and the issues that members are facing in the accounting profession, both current and in the future.   This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, which is why this isn’t a one-on-one conversation. These three highlight that each association needs the ability to recognize the idiosyncrasies or uniqueness of their membership and try to tailor their offerings to meet the membership’s needs.   For example, Chris Jenkins and the South Carolina Association of CPAs recently overhauled their membership model to create something completely new: an all-inclusive membership. And this was a pretty radical move!   “It's about bringing the association back to what it originally was, and the association was a community,” Chris says. “We spend a lot of time talking about CPE, and we spend a lot of time marketing CPE, but there are a lot of CPE vendors out there. What we were trying to do is deliver the maximum value for the minimum price. So, we wanted to roll CPE in as a member benefit.”   That’s right – SCACPA isn’t trying to upsell their members to purchase additional CPE credits anymore! The conversation around CPE is so often competence versus compliance, and when you take the price point out of the CPE, it becomes more of a competency-based system.   The world is changing rapidly, and as the world changes, associations need to change too.   Allen Lloyd and the Montana Association face a very different problem than our other two guests: they’re a state with just a million people that's three-and-a-half times the size of Ohio. CPE is difficult for them because it's difficult to get everyone together – then, even when you accomplish that, none of the cities in Montana are that big, and they're spread out so far from one another, making it difficult to get teaching talent to come.   So the MSCPA got rid of their eight-hour seminars and switched to cluster events. Instead of getting people together for an afternoon, everyone gets together for two or three days. None of the classes are longer than four hours and members can pick and choose what they want to do.   Georgia, on the other hand, is a much more populated state. There are over 21,000 CPAs licensed in the state, and 85% of their members are actually in Metro Atlanta. This creates both opportunity and challenges because, while they are compressed in this space, traffic is terrible and it's not going to get any better.   So Boyd and the GSCPA have made significant investments in their live stream technology, and they’re doing it all themselves. “We have our own equipment, our own staff, and we do it for ourselves,” Boyd says. “And in an age when a lot of people are partnering with outside companies, or with other states, or whatever, we have moved in the opposite direction where we are entirely reliant on ourselves.”   So the society owns the process, owns the technology, and hires the people beginning to end – and that has paid huge dividends for them financially. Although they have not experienced tremendous growth in their margins, they have offset losses that you can see in other states and other providers.   Change is scary. Change is necessary.   People in associations have a fear, and not an entirely irrational fear, that if they create too much change, the people who have supported the associations for the last 30+ years won't like them anymore.“But we also have to recognize that if we don't change, if we don't do something different, the people who are going to support us for the next 30 years are not going to find us relevant. They're not going to find value in us,” Chris says.   So, each association, and really each firm, has to have a method of controlled change, in which you try to balance the needs of both without making either one 100% happy... and no matter what you do, you’re never going to make everyone happy. But if people can find the value, they will want to be part of your association or work with your firm.     Resources: Montana Society of CPAs: https://www.mscpa.org/ Connect with Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscpaexecdir Georgia Society of CPAs: https://www.gscpa.org Connect with Boyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyd-search-2099356/ South Carolina Association of CPA: https://www.scacpa.org/ Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj52973   -- Change Your Mindset is produced by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Courtney Kirschbaum, who I had the pleasure of speaking with after her keynote address at the Georgia Society of CPAs’ Southeastern Accounting Show in Atlanta. Courtney’s keynote address was titled “The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning?” and it focuses on the idea that everything old is new again, especially when it comes to panicking about the younger generation.   This talk was first inspired by a quote from Socrates: “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.”   Sound familiar? Because 2000 years later, some older folks are still singing this tune – and yet, things are still getting done.   “Everybody thinks that their beginning and their end are like the ultimate beginning and the end... [but] anybody who had been in business for even a short while knows that so much of what we see is just something old with a new name.”   Burnout & Karoshi   Part of Courtney’s presentation covered the idea of karoshi, which can be translated literally as “overwork death.” Both Courtney and I have seen how this affects the Japanese people first hand, and you can learn even more about it in The Washington Post’s article “Do Japanese really work themselves to death? In some cases, yes.”   The sad truth is that the work culture in Japan has led to thousands of deaths, to the point where the government is now involved – and our culture here in the U.S. isn’t so different.   “It's going to come here, I think. It might come more slowly, it might take a different form, but we are turning into a culture that is work-obsessed. Well, we've been there for a while.”   The average workweek is 47 hours now. Not only that, from 2000 to 2014, the productivity at work increased by 21.6% – but, at the same time, the remuneration only increased by 1.8%. And that is simply unsustainable.   “We abandon our humanity, and we're working people to the point where they can't take it anymore, and they leave. And I think when we make millennial a pejorative term, we're kind of doing the same thing.”   So let's all cut each other some slack, let’s learn what we can about self-care from the younger generation, and let's add a little humanity to the equation; Let’s just bring some humanity into the boardroom, into the conference room, into our meetings, into how we manage our people, and how we interact with our people.   Don't just ask, “Will it work? Is it profitable? Is it right?” – Ask, “Is it humane?”   The evidence that treating people like people isn’t just nice, but a financially viable strategy, is abundant. So do you have the guts to do it?     Resources: Learn more at courtneykirschbaum.com Connect with Courtney: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Watch Courtney on YouTube Read: "“Yes, and” Take a Negotiation Lesson from Improv Theatre"   -- Change Your Mindset is produced by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I had the honor to speak with my friend for over 20 years Dr Antwan Treadway DMD MS. Dr Treadway is a board certified oral surgeon practicing in Atlanta GA. He completed his 4 year advanced specialty residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Martin Luther King/Charles R. Drew University's Medical Center in Los Angeles, California --now Harbor UCLA. He joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia and became the first African American full time faculty ever hired in the Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery's history. After a move to private practice he became the first African American president of the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, chairman of the organizations Committee on Anesthesia for the state of Georgia and represents District III (the Southeastern US and Puerto Rico) for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to the national committee on Anesthesia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/askdrdarwin/support

"I always like to say that common sense and respect get you about 90 percent there to avoid sexual harassment claims." - Sarah Lamar NICK WALKER:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  Every two weeks we meet and talk about what matters to you as a professional project manager.  Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned professional, we offer opinions, advice, and real-life experiences from those who are right there in the trenches right now and those who have been there before. I'm your host, Nick Walker, and with me are two who have been there before and lived to tell about it, Andy Crowe and Bill Yates.  And today, Andy, we're going to lay down the law when it comes to business and corporate environments. ANDY CROWE:  You know what, Nick, we're really fortunate to have an expert in an area that's on a lot of people's minds these days. NICK WALKER:  Our guest is Sarah Lamar, a partner with the Savannah law firm of HunterMaclean, where she practices in the area of employment law.  Sarah has experience in state and federal courts in the areas of discrimination, harassment, wage-hour questions, breach of contract, and tort claims.  She also conducts in-house training for employers and advises clients on a variety of employment law issues, including immigration and affirmative action. She received her B.A. degree from Yale University and her law degree from Emory University.  Sarah is currently the co-chair of the State of Georgia Society for Human Resource Management: Government Affairs Committee; and a past chair of Alpha International, a global legal networking organization.  Sarah, it is a privilege to have you here with us on Manage This. SARAH LAMAR:  Well, thank you.  I'm thrilled to be here. NICK WALKER:  Now, there are so many topics that we hope to get into, and we could get into right off the bat.  But maybe this would be a good place to start.  We've seen over the past year so many publicized cases of sexual harassment and discrimination as more individuals come forward with complaints.  Is this a problem that is becoming more widespread, or is it just simply the reporting and the prosecution of it that's increased? SARAH LAMAR:  Well, that's a good question.  I think that for the most part this is an issue that has just been more widely reported, and the awareness of harassment has increased over the last, really, only since about October 15th, which was when the #MeToo movement went viral.  And in fact it had been a movement.  It was a thing before October 15th.  The movement #MeToo was started in ‘06 by an activist trying to address sexual harassment and abuse.  But when the actress Alyssa Milano tweeted on October 15th words to the effect of, “If you've been harassed or abused, tweet back #MeToo,” that's when it really took off and went viral.  And that tweet was about a complaint regarding Harvey Weinstein that had been reported in the media. NICK WALKER:  Do you think there are still some people who don't really understand what sexual harassment is?  I mean, is there a working definition we can go with? SARAH LAMAR:  Well, yes.  There's a working legal definition.  And I'll spare you the legal geekdom on all of that.  But the essence of it is that someone is subject to unwelcome harassment, unwelcome behavior based on sex, that creates a severe and pervasive change in their working environment.  And then there has to be a way for the employer to become liable.  That's the definition that comes from federal civil rights law.  There are some other definitions that come into play with criminal law or other claims.  But that's the fundamental definition.  Were you subjected to unwelcome conduct that severely and pervasively interfered with your working environment?  And essentially was the employer involved, or did they know about it? NICK WALKER:  Now, this is something obviously that project managers need to be aware of.

FAR 142 Expected Air Date: 04/14/18 Opening Hello everyone. Today we are excited to be joined in a few moments by Peter Pasternack, former star of A&E’s Flip This House. Still an active investor in Atlanta, Peter has taken time from his busy schedule to join us this evening at Flipping Atlanta, the local networking group sponsored by Flipping America (crowd yell). Growing up in Connecticut, Peter Pasternack came by his entrepreneurial spirit very early on. Peter’s parents owned and operated a Dunkin’ Donuts location as well as a fast food restaurant in the West Hartford area. From an early age Peter had a knack for numbers as he assisted his father with payroll for both businesses, even processing payroll checks himself starting at age 5 when his parents were away for vacations. Peter’s love of numbers lead him to the University of Georgia where he earned undergraduate and master’s degrees in accounting. Upon graduation he began his career at Price Waterhouse in Atlanta before transitioning to the banking industry where he gained over 20 years of experience. From this He financed over 500 businesses and saw firsthand why some ventures succeed and many fail. In 2005, Peter co-founded Foundations Design, LLC with his best friend and business partner, Brian Trow. The award winning company designs, builds, and renovates residential properties in the Greater Atlanta area. Peter is responsible for the operational and financial aspects of Foundations Design as well as the long term growth of the company. The initial success of Foundations Design and some fortunate timing led to a leading role on one of television’s most recognized real estate investment and home renovation shows, A&E’s Flip This House. On the show, Peter is routinely seen integrating his business savvy with trademark enthusiasm. He has been called upon to offer his knowledge and experience to prospective entrepreneurs and real estate investors through national and local media outlets such as Fox Business Channel, Georgia Society of CPA’s Magazine, and Business World Magazine in addition to various speaking and radio engagements. In 2010, as the real estate economy was struggling to recover, Peter and Brian saw an opportunity to assist others in their local market of Atlanta. Real Estate Connections, a monthly networking event, was created to facilitate a positive atmosphere where real estate professionals and real estate related industries could join forces to network, share ideas and strategies, and ultimately grow their businesses. Over its 7+ year history, Real Estate Connections has continued to grow and influence thousands within the local real estate community to the point that the average attendance is 350-400 people. This is just another example where they have seen market needs and worked to fill the void. On top of two businesses, in 2017 Peter and Brian finally decided the moment was right to harness all they had learned through the years and pass it on to the next generation of real estate investors. Along with Denny Faircloth, The Investor’s Blueprint was formed to educate and inspire seasoned and new investors alike while taking them through the ins and outs of the real estate investing world. It is the perfect format to showcase Peter’s knowledge and infectious attitude for real estate investing and business in general. Peter has worked diligently for his many achievements and believes in passing on the information that has made him so successful. He is excited about sharing his knowledge and skills in making money and believes strongly in the entrepreneurial spirit. How to Reach us www.flippingamericanetwork.com Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instagram @FlippingAmerica YouTube: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnYouTube Linkedin: bit.ly/FlippingAmericaOnLinkedIn Call our National Comment Line: 404-369-1018, ext 1. Leave your message or your question. Announcements: My upcoming speaking engagements: April 21, FlipStarter Atlanta Details on the website and at FlipStarterEvent.com Special Guest Peter Pasternack. Motivational Thoughts for the day You’re not going to make tomorrow great by spending today dwelling on yesterday. Comment Line calls and Questions Call 404-369-1018, press 1 and leave your message! Emails: Questions@flippingamericaradio.com Tell us where you’re from! Ronald, Memphis, TN “About 40 minutes west of here in a little town called Forrest City, Arkansas, they are opening up a new textile mill with a big investment from China. I own some rentals here in Memphis and have been thinking maybe I should be looking at some over there. My concern is the new factory is the main source of income for the town. If it closes, the town will struggle again. What are your thoughts?” Annetta, Milwaukee, WI “I’m about to pay cash for my first rental property, a small duplex here. A friend told me I should borrow the money even though I have the cash to pay for it. Something about the power of leverage. He didn’t explain this in a way I could understand. It makes me a little nervous to borrow money for something like this, but I’m open to your thoughts.” Bill, Redondo Beach, CA “It’s tough to find deals right now. What are your best sources for deal flow?” Lena, Harrisburg, PA “The market here is so hot, it seems like I could just stick a sign in the yard and get the house sold without paying commission. I’m wondering why use a Realtor?” James, Lexington, KY “Quick question: Stage? Or not?” Robert, Morgantown, WV “I’ve flipped a few houses here and it went ok. I heard you talk about remote flipping. Should I be looking into that?” Eduardo, Las Vegas, NV “I’ve just been told that my contract, which ends June 30th will not be renewed. I’m an independent IT contractor. I’ve been interested in real estate for some time now. If I jumped in now, could I conceivably be making money by the end of the summer? I’m single and have enough put aside to maintain my lifestyle for a few months but will need income by the end of the summer to maintain a comfort level.”  

Today I sit down with four incredible guests – Michelle Sopp, Jennifer Oleksa, Chris Fleck, and Bret Johnson – to discuss our major takeaways from the 2018 National CPE Educators conference held earlier this year.  If you are in the learning and development business, in any industry, pay close attention because all industries and professions need to adapt and change in response to new technologies and changing behavior.  The conference objectives were:  Creating a fun and dynamic learning environmentTrying to avoid fluffOffering strategic sessions that spur creativityCreating sessions that challenge attendees to think differentlyCreating multiple learning opportunities that foster collaboration, not only with other educators but also with our vendors More about our guests:  Michelle Sopp is the Vice President of Learning for the Oklahoma Society of CPAs and the chair for the 2018 National CPE Educators Conference. One of her biggest takeaways from the conference is that today’s learners just learn differently, so the learning experience needs to be more engaging and broken up into smaller increments. Jennifer Oleska is the Director of Education and Training for the Georgia Society of CPAs. One of her biggest takeaways is that associations need to create a better content ramp for bringing in new members, so that we can create a valuable and even beautiful friendship between the members and the organization. “Give them what they need and then they want to be invested and involved with us in the future because they know we're invested and involved in them as well.” Chris Fleck is Senior Manager of State Society Learning at the AICPA. Chris and Bret were both part of the “FOOD Group” pre-conference meeting, which means “For Our Own Development.” His biggest takeaway is that we’re currently in the process of re-skilling the profession, with associations like the AICPA on the forefront in figuring out what skills professionals need going forward. Bret Johnson is Director of Channel Management and Development for the AICPA. One of his biggest takeaways is that the AICPA and state associations need to embrace more collaboration so that we can stop re-doing work that other organizations have already done. In this way, we can innovate more effectively, together. Resources: Michelle: LinkedIn | TwitterJennifer:  LinkedInChris: LinkedIn | TwitterBret: LinkedIn--  Change Your Mindset is produced by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boyd Search is the President & CEO of the Georgia Society of CPAs. Our conversation centers around how he approached changing the organization’s corporate culture, and the impact that the George Society is making on its members, associates, and the profession.   On Boyd’s first day as CEO of the Georgia Society almost seven years ago, I was actually his first new paying member – and I am still a member because his changes haven’t ticked me off yet!   So how (and why) is Boyd transforming the culture in the Georgia Society of CPAs?   Boyd’s first action as CEO wasn’t actually a big change or initiative – he took time to learn about the stakeholders in the association so that he could better make a plan for the future.   “As the world has changed, and as time becomes a more precious commodity, associations have, by and large, become more staff-driven.” The association hasn’t increased their staff, but existing staff positions now have new responsibilities, which means they’ve had to hire new staff or learn new skills.   “When you get to change in an environment where your hair isn’t on fire, it’s a lot more fun.” The change isn’t necessarily easier when it’s not an emergency, but it can be more fun.   Changing the culture has been a gradual process, and it’s only been possible because the leadership within the organization wanted change – that buy in from the leadership is extremely significant, whenever you’re approaching a big change within an organization.   There are a lot of things impacting the profession. We tend to undervalue or underestimate the amount of change that needs to happen, particularly from the curriculum perspective. The George Society has taken some time to have “conversations with smart people,” in which they spend time talking to their stakeholders over dinner (That’s right, more listening!). They found a theme: things are changing so often and so fast that no one is sure where the dust is going to settle, so they should continue with an incremental approach to change.   “There’s no question that the profession is going to face significant changes… but the reality is that there’s going to be tremendous opportunity for those who are in the business of providing validation, verification, and trust.” We need to figure out how to leverage those things, both for the good of the profession and the interest of public trust.   Resources: Learn more about the Georgia Society: GSCPA.org Connect with Boyd on LinkedIn -- Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does wine drinking by moms seem to be glorified more than ever before? For many women, their drinking ramps up soon after they have children. In this episode, hosts Dr. Tonmoy Sharma and Stefanie Wilder-Taylor explore the variety of reasons why mental health issues and problems with drinking can develop among new moms. Guests include Dana Bowman, the author of, “Bottled: A Mom’s Guide to Early Recovery” and the popular blog MomsieBlog.com and Dr. Susan Blank, the Founder and Chief Medical Officer at the Atlanta Healing Center, President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine and Advisory Board Member of the Georgia Physician’s Health Program.

Buckhead Business Show - Liberty National Life Insurance and CPA Allies ​Jeff Morris​ Company: CPA Allies Guest BIO: Jeff is an active member of the Atlanta and Cobb communities. He is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and the Atlanta Chapter National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), where he served two terms as President from 2015-2017. He is a mentor with the Marietta Mentoring for Leadership Program and an Ambassador for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. He also provides educational workshops to local colleges, universities, and industry groups. Prior to entering the financial services industry in 2008, he had a successful career at The Ritz Carlton, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and then as an entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry. These experiences gave him a passion for providing exemplary service and helped him recognize the importance of being attentive to client's needs. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University and holds a Series 6, 63 and 65 securities license along with life, health and variable annuity licenses. Jeff is married and has lived in Atlanta since 1989. He has two children and stays active with basketball, martial arts and his German Shepherd. Topics to Discuss: CPA Allies is an independent, RIA firm, specializing in providing accounting and finance professionals with insurance, investment and planning services. We work with young, mid-career and senior level accountants and CPAs. We also act as trusted, unbiased partners to CPA and accounting firms who provide tax, audit and compliance services to their clients. We have two approaches: Working one-on-one with accounting professionals by providing customized financial planning services to meet their specific needs. Serving as trusted advisors for accounting firms who want to provide their clients with a resource for their insurance, investment, and planning needs. CPAs and accountants are some of the smartest and most trusted business experts you can have in your professional network. However, many times they need personal assistance making financial decisions that impact all aspects of their life. Accounting firms offer many vital services to their clients but often times lack the expertise of the protection, investment and financial planning that will complete the holistic circle their clients desire. CPA Allies was created, to serve the needs of the accounting professionals and their clients in an unbiased, transparent and ethical manner. We understand the need to have a relationship with a partner you can trust and feel comfortable working with. It is no longer acceptable for CPAs to just prepare tax returns and financial statements. The very best clients expect, demand and deserve much more value from their CPA, who must evolve into the most trusted business advisor role. CPA Allies helps you solve the complicated problems for your best individual and business owner clients. We concentrate our efforts on developing and maintaining the relationship with the accounting community. Our sole interest is in enabling them to address and solve their clients' issues, only working directly with the clients when that trust is established. This model solves their client retention risk, makes them more valuable to their client and helps them grow their practice organically. Web Site / Social Media Links: www.cpaallies.com FB and Twitter: @cpaallies.com ​Yoly Dale​​ Company: Liberty National Life Insurance Company ​Topics to Discuss: Who is Liberty National, What are our products, How do we help businesses and employees, Employees testimonials, New sponsor, Getting our name out there. How businesses can contact me and Liberty National to set up an appointment to review our products. Employer payroll tax savings. Web Site / Social Media Links: Employee Testimonials: lnlworksiteadvantage.com   ​Ericka Bolling Company:

Mark Wyssbrod has intertwined quality of work with small business economics, the importance of financial position and a tax strategy. He is referred to as a Small Business CFO™. As an Eagle Scout, he understands the significance of being prepared and, as an economist; he understands the worth of being efficient. Mark has lived in the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast. This diverse background allows him to communicate well with individuals with different backgrounds, as well as understand their motivating factors. Mark has integrated improv in his business, which allows him to be a better active listener and to think creatively for “outside the box” solutions for his clients. Mark earned his Bachelors of Science in Business and Economics with a concentration in Accounting at the University of Kentucky. He earned his Certified Public Accounting designation from Georgia in January 2002. With an entrepreneurial spirit Mark has started several successful small businesses. A past business venture was the award winning Pro@ctive CPA. After attending a retreat in the spring of 2013 he made a decision to sell this company in order to spend more time with his family and community. Mark is a “local capitalist” and is a part owner of a local payroll company, sign company, water-collection and reuse company and development company. Mark believes it is important to give back to his community and he does so with both his time and resources. Mark has been a temporary foster parent, a volunteer at a halfway house, supporter of numerous community activities and events (including the Alpharetta Veterans Memorial in 2015) and just completed his term as the co-chair of Leadership North Fulton. Prior to 2015, Mark volunteered over 180 hours per year; in 2015, Mark volunteered 494 hours; and in 2016 Mark volunteered over 600 hours. The increase in time invested in his community is a result of following a calling to selling his CPA firm and surviving a near-death event. Mark has been recognized as a Business Person of Excellence by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce honored him as the 2013 Small Business Peron of the Year. This award was achieved for his focus on quality and commitment to his clients, team members and community. He has also been awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for tax services since 2009 to 2013. In 2015, Mark was honored by the Georgia Society of CPA with the Public Service Award. Jason Binder is a small business owner and independent financial planner for the firm Acolyte Advisors. He and his wife, Nicolette, have two daughters, Cecilia and Maggie. They enjoy attending local events like Food Truck Alley or taking the girls to the parks and greenway. Jason has a passion for service within Alpharetta and the greater North Fulton area. Never one to sit back, he takes responsibility and works with others to make a difference for the community. His activities in the areas of community service, civic responsibility and economic development include the following: Working with area nonprofits and organizing projects as the Community Service Director for the Alpharetta Rotary Club. Jason was recently honored as the 2014 Alpharetta Rotarian of the Year. ​Appointed to the Alpharetta Design Review Board in 2012. The Design Review Board’s responsibility is to preserve Alpharetta’s historical and cultural character and enhance the city’s aesthetic value.​ Worked to bring Alpharetta’s community together as a co-organizer of multiple Day of Service events. Over 500 volunteers have gathered together to help beautify Alpharetta and support our local non-profit organizations.​ Led the development of the Alpharetta Business Academy for the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.​ Serves on the Board of the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation to support our city’s First Responders.​ Completed the Georgia Academy for Economic Development in December 2014. Selected by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, the Academy’s multi-day regional program provides participants with an understanding of the complexities of economic and community development.

Bill Schneider, Director of Accounting Policy at AT&T in Dallas, joined us for this week's episode of Life In Accounting: The Where Accountants Go podcast. Moving on up! One of the more rare aspects of this interview versus others is that we typically talk about the guest's job changes as they have moved to different employers throughout their career. Bill is different though in that he's invested the last 25 years of his career with the same company – AT&T – and it has paid off.  I was hoping to get some insight from Bill on how to manage one's career when you want to stay at the same company but still continue to grow, and he definitely delivered in that area.  Bill shares some wisdom on how to better facilitate getting a variety of opportunities presented to you while still remaining at the same organization. Involvement Bill also talks quite a bit about the value of being involved in your professional association. Bill's a little different from our previous guests in this respect as well – he's actually been a leader in two state organizations – the Georgia Society of CPAs as well as TSCPA. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of this episode. When we get to “The Final Four Questions”, Bill shares a story of a management mistake he made earlier on in his career and what he learned from it.  I know I definitely found the insight valuable, and I'm sure you will as well. If you would like to contact Bill for further information, he can be reached through LinkedIn or at the email address he shares near the end of the interview. Here we go!  Enjoy… Mark Goldman CPA President – Where Accountants Go www.WhereAccountantsGo.com   If you found this episode beneficial and haven't subscribed yet, please visit https://whereaccountantsgo.com/blog/ and click on the orange “Subscribe” button in the upper right hand corner to be notified every time we post new content. Thank you!

Today we’re speaking with Mark Wyssbrod, founder of the special firm Pro@ctive CPA and a local capitalist. He also invests in small businesses in a CFO role through a firm called Small Business CFO.   Mark was also awarded the Small Business Person of the Year by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in 2013, the Public Service Award by the Georgia Society of CPAs in Spring of 2015, and was named in the Top 40 Under 40 list by the North Atlanta Business Post last Fall.   “Stop saying What If and start saying Yes, And.”   Mark started the firm because he wanted to help solve problems with a proactive mindset, as opposed to a reactive mindset. To learn to better solve problems proactively and communicate better with his clients, Mark spent some time studying Improv.   “If you can't connect with your client, if they don't understand your value proposition, if you can't speak their language then you're really just a bill to them … What you want to be is that confidant, what you want to be is that professional, that right hand arm – someone they could turn to not just in good times but in bad times to present solutions in ways that they could understand, so they could go implement them in their business.”   Mark has his hands in about five different small businesses, helping to do everything from unload shipments from China to bookkeeping to strategic planning to CFO. He is a strong proponent of helping local businesses plan for the future, and he takes his role as a local capitalist seriously. Mark doesn’t stay behind his desk. He gets up, gets his hands dirty and learns every aspect of the businesses he works with. He isn’t their accountant, he’s their confidant.   Getting out of behind your desk can be very beneficial, not just to you but for the the whole team.   If you want to learn more from Mark, he contributed Chapter 12, Pro-Solution Thinking, for Improv to Improve Your Business. It’s a wonderful book and I highly suggest picking up a copy.   I love when I get to talk to Mark and I greatly appreciate him coming on the show. He is a fountain of useful information, wonderful quotes and delightful stories that are sure to help any business person think more proactively and communicate more effectively.   Resources: Learn more about Mark: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Send Mark an email at mark@pro-active-cpa.com Improv to Improve Your Business by Brent Brooks & contributing authors (Mark wrote Chapter 11 - Pro-Solution Thinking) “It’s Time to Get Out From Behind Your Desk”   Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AnnMaria De Mars tech executive, currently co-founder and president of 7 Generation Games, adventure games that teach math, social studies, English and Spanish. Before founding three companies, before getting her Ph.D., she was the first American to win the world judo championships. She is also the mother of four daughters, author of a book on judo, Winning on the Ground, and  the author of numerous scientific articles.  Wendy Kavanagh  President of the Georgia Society of Association Executives, a position she has held since 2005.  Ms. Kavanagh reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for its overall operation. As president, she serves the membership and community by furthering the mission of the organization to advance the profession of association management and to enhance the professionalism of association executives. During her tenure, GSAE launched the highly-regarded Leadership Academy, celebrated its 90th Anniversary, implemented a significant branding and membership marketing campaign, and created a Supplier Council for the corporate member constituency For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

http://theestateattorneyatlanta.com/ Nationally Recognized Atlanta Estate Planning Attorney and best-selling author Shane Smith interviews Patrick Renn. Pat is the founder and president of The Renn Wealth Management Group, Inc. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with more than 35 years’ experience in counseling high-net-worth individuals, business owners and professionals regarding their financial affairs. Pat has been president of the Georgia Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners and president of the Georgia chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning. He is a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals, the Atlanta Estate Planning Council and the Georgia Planned Giving Council. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villanova University and an MBA from Loyola College. He holds the Advanced Pension Planning certificate from The American College as well as the Investment Management Consultant designation from Raymond James Institute. Pat served on the board of trustees for Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School and was chair of their Endowment Funds Committee. Pat also served as chair of the Cathedral of St. Philip Endowment Funds and is the current chair of the Episcopal Media Center Endowment. He is past board chair of the Georgia Special Olympics and has served on numerous charitable and professional organization boards. Pat is married with two sons. He enjoys travel, golf, fly fishing and wing shooting in his spare time.

  Michael N. Henderson, Author, Lecturer, Family History Researcher will explore the reasons why leaving a legacy of your genealogy research is important. Michael Nolden Henderson, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy retired,  began his genealogy journey almost 30 years ago. Henderson is the author of Got Proof! My Genealogical Journey Through the Use of Documentation, his memoir detailing his discovery of an enslaved ancestor who gained her freedom in Spanish colonial Louisiana in 1779. In 2014, he was awarded finalist in the 50th Georgia Author of the Year Awards from the Georgia Writer’s Association. Henderson is the first and only African American member of the Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. He is also a member of other lineage societies, including the General Society of the War of 1812.  He is a lecturer who speaks frequently to groups nationwide, and is the recipient of the 2013 James Dent Walker Award for Excellence in African American Genealogical Research. He is a native of New Orleans, and a graduate of Xavier University.  

Commercial Real Estate Forecast and OpportunitiesDate: 06/26/2014Ryan Severino, Senior Economist with REIS joins host Michael Bull on stage at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta for the annual Georgia Society of CPA's real estate convention. Michael and Ryan explore commercial real estate forecasts and opportunities in the office, retail, industrial and multifamily sectors.Ryan also shares his view on how rising interest rates will impact cap rates values and returns for commercial real estate investors.