Podcasts about greater north fulton chamber

Celebrating Two Distinguished Award Winners: Ken Davis, Renasant Bank, and Jack Murphy, North Fulton Improvement Network (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 106) In this episode of The GNFCC 400 Insider podcast, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, we meet two distinguished award recipients, Ken Davis and Jack Murphy. Ken, the […]

Celebrating Two Distinguished Award Winners: Ken Davis, Renasant Bank, and Jack Murphy, North Fulton Improvement Network (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 106) In this episode of The GNFCC 400 Insider podcast, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, we meet two distinguished award recipients, Ken Davis and Jack Murphy. Ken, the […] The post Celebrating Two Distinguished Award Winners: Ken Davis, Renasant Bank, and Jack Murphy, North Fulton Improvement Network appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

2025 GNFCC BOLD Businesswoman on the Rise: Katrina Singletary, City of Roswell (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 105) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, interviews Katrina Singletary, the Government and Community Affairs Manager for the City of Roswell. Katrina was recently […] The post 2025 GNFCC BOLD Businesswoman on the Rise: Katrina Singletary, City of Roswell appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

MARTA’s Transformation and Future Growth in North Fulton, with MARTA’s Freda Hardage and Jennifer Larosa (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 104) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, discusses the significant developments in the North Fulton transit system with Freda Hardage […] The post MARTA’s Transformation and Future Growth in North Fulton, with MARTA’s Freda Hardage and Jennifer Larosa appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Plant Vogtle and Georgia’s Energy Future, with Kelley Balkcom, Georgia Power (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 103) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, interviews Kelley Balkcom, Region Executive for Georgia Power. They discuss the pivotal role of Plant Vogtle in securing […]

Plant Vogtle and Georgia’s Energy Future, with Kelley Balkcom, Georgia Power (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 103) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, interviews Kelley Balkcom, Region Executive for Georgia Power. They discuss the pivotal role of Plant Vogtle in securing […] The post Plant Vogtle and Georgia’s Energy Future, with Kelley Balkcom, Georgia Power appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition, with 2024 Chair Jim Teel and 2025 Chair Dean Collins (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 102) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the discussion centers on reviewing the successful 2024 Chamber year and […]

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition, with 2024 Chair Jim Teel and 2025 Chair Dean Collins (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 102) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the discussion centers on reviewing the successful 2024 Chamber year and […] The post GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition, with 2024 Chair Jim Teel and 2025 Chair Dean Collins appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 818) Live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray chats with Vernalisa Rougeux, the event’s logistics master. The episode delves into the history and growth of […] The post Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 818) Live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray chats with Vernalisa Rougeux, the event’s logistics master. The episode delves into the history and growth of […]

Highlighting Morgan Stanley’s Impact in North Fulton, with John McGrory and Richard Vaughan, Morgan Stanley (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 101) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, the spotlight is on Morgan Stanley’s significant presence and contributions in North Fulton. Joined […]

Highlighting Morgan Stanley’s Impact in North Fulton, with John McGrory and Richard Vaughan, Morgan Stanley (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 101) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, the spotlight is on Morgan Stanley’s significant presence and contributions in North Fulton. Joined […] The post Highlighting Morgan Stanley’s Impact in North Fulton, with John McGrory and Richard Vaughan, Morgan Stanley appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Spotlight on the Georgia Hispanic Chamber’s 40th Anniversary with CEO Verónica Maldonado-Torres (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 99) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Verónica Maldonado-Torres, President and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. They discuss GHCC’s impactful […]

Spotlight on the Georgia Hispanic Chamber’s 40th Anniversary with CEO Verónica Maldonado-Torres (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 99) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Verónica Maldonado-Torres, President and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. They discuss GHCC’s impactful […] The post Spotlight on the Georgia Hispanic Chamber’s 40th Anniversary with CEO Verónica Maldonado-Torres appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

2024 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award: Jennifer Gore, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 98) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the Chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year Award winner, Jennifer Gore, founder […] The post 2024 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award: Jennifer Gore, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Boosting North Fulton Tourism: An Inside Look at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, with Trevor Ralph, Live Nation Entertainment (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 97) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, talks with Trevor Ralph, Vice President of Operations at Live Nation Entertainment. […]

Boosting North Fulton Tourism: An Inside Look at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, with Trevor Ralph, Live Nation Entertainment (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 97) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, talks with Trevor Ralph, Vice President of Operations at Live Nation Entertainment. […] The post Boosting North Fulton Tourism: An Inside Look at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, with Trevor Ralph, Live Nation Entertainment appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

GNFCC 2024 BOLD Award Winners: Kathy Swahn, The Drake House, and Natalie DeLancey, City Springs Theatre Company This edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider showcases the contributions of two Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce BOLD Award recipients for 2024. Kathy Swahn received GNFCC’s BOLD Businesswoman Legacy Award, and Natalie DeLancey was named GNFCC’s 2024 […]

GNFCC 2024 BOLD Award Winners: Kathy Swahn, The Drake House, and Natalie DeLancey, City Springs Theatre Company This edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider showcases the contributions of two Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce BOLD Award recipients for 2024. Kathy Swahn received GNFCC’s BOLD Businesswoman Legacy Award, and Natalie DeLancey was named GNFCC’s 2024 […] The post GNFCC 2024 BOLD Award Winners: Kathy Swahn, The Drake House, and Natalie DeLancey, City Springs Theatre Company appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

2024 North Fulton Economic Outlook, with Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 91) On this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, discusses the 2024 economic outlook for the North Fulton region with Dr. Jerry […] The post 2024 North Fulton Economic Outlook, with Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Aleisa Howell, Mauldin & Jenkins (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 728) Aleisa Howell, Partner and Non-Profit Practice Leader at Mauldin & Jenkins, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Maudlin & Jenkins was a Gold Sponsor of the […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Aleisa Howell, Mauldin & Jenkins appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Rebekah Anderson, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 729) Rebekah Anderson of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce sat down to reflect on the 2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit with host John Ray. In a live interview from the Summit, Rebekah […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Rebekah Anderson, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 727) Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean of the Mercer University School of Business, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Mercer was a Presenting Sponsor of the […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 726) Jon-Paul Croom, President and CEO of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Wellstar was a Presenting Sponsor of the Summit. Jon-Paul discussed […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 726) Jon-Paul Croom, President and CEO of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Wellstar was a Presenting Sponsor of the Summit. Jon-Paul discussed […]

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 727) Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean of the Mercer University School of Business, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Mercer was a Presenting Sponsor of the […]

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Aleisa Howell, Mauldin & Jenkins (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 728) Aleisa Howell, Partner and Non-Profit Practice Leader at Mauldin & Jenkins, joined host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit. Maudlin & Jenkins was a Gold Sponsor of the […]

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Rebekah Anderson, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 729) Rebekah Anderson of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce sat down to reflect on the 2023 GNFCC Women’s Leadership Summit with host John Ray. In a live interview from the Summit, Rebekah […]

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 725) Robin Mladinich, a senior consultant and executive coach with Turknett Leadership Group, joined host John Ray for a live interview from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit. Robin shared the work […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Robin Mladinich, Turknett Leadership Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 725) Robin Mladinich, a senior consultant and executive coach with Turknett Leadership Group, joined host John Ray for a live interview from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit. Robin shared the work […]

LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 724) In this live interview with host John Ray at the 2023 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit, Lynn Segal from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University discussed her work preparing […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit: Lynne Segall, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lisa Amundsen, Le Macaron French Pastries Alpharetta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 526) Lisa Amundsen is the owner of Le Macaron French Pastries Alpharetta, with locations at North Point Mall and at Avalon. She joined host John Ray at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lisa Amundsen, Le Macaron French Pastries Alpharetta appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 525) Connor Griffin, Sales Manager and Account Executive at Cortavo, joined host John Ray LIVE from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Connor discussed not only the IT solutions Cortavo solves for their clients, but some […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Connor Griffin, Cortavo (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 525) Connor Griffin, Sales Manager and Account Executive at Cortavo, joined host John Ray LIVE from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Connor discussed not only the IT solutions Cortavo solves for their clients, but some […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 522) Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice, joined host John Ray LIVE at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Lynn shared the work Golden Rule does serving hospice patients at home throughout all of North […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 521) Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College, stopped by to chat with North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray during the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Melvin discussed Gwinnett Tech’s presence in North Fulton, recent […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 522) Lynn Jones, Golden Rule Hospice, joined host John Ray LIVE at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Lynn shared the work Golden Rule does serving hospice patients at home throughout all of North […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 521) Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College, stopped by to chat with North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray during the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration. Melvin discussed Gwinnett Tech’s presence in North Fulton, recent […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Stacy Garmon, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 519) Stacy Garmon is Vice President of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and joined host John Ray LIVE to talk about the Grand Opening Celebration. She discussed the new location, value-laden opportunities available […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Stacy Garmon, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Linda Coyle, LGE Community Credit Union (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 515) Linda Coyle stopped by to chat with host North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray during the live remote celebrating the new Greater North Fulton Chamber offices at Avalon. Linda discussed LGE’s continued growth, her deep […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Linda Coyle, LGE Community Credit Union appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Linda Coyle, LGE Community Credit Union (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 515) Linda Coyle stopped by to chat with host North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray during the live remote celebrating the new Greater North Fulton Chamber offices at Avalon. Linda discussed LGE’s continued growth, her deep […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 512) Rory Robichaux of Sciera joined host John Ray LIVE from the Grand Opening Celebration of the new offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at Avalon. Rory discussed the work of Sciera, why he and his company are […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 512) Rory Robichaux of Sciera joined host John Ray LIVE from the Grand Opening Celebration of the new offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at Avalon. Rory discussed the work of Sciera, why he and his company are […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Bill Bland, Construction Industry Veteran, and 2019 Chairman, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 509) Bill Bland, an icon of the construction industry and the 2019 Chairman of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was on hand at the Grand Opening celebration […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Bill Bland, Construction Industry Veteran, and 2019 Chairman, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Bill Bland, Construction Industry Veteran, and 2019 Chairman, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 509) Bill Bland, an icon of the construction industry and the 2019 Chairman of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was on hand at the Grand Opening celebration […]

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Senator Brandon Beach, North Fulton CID (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 505) Senator Brandon Beach, the Executive Director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID), joined John Ray at the Grand Opening Celebration and shared his reflection on the growth of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, recent […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Senator Brandon Beach, North Fulton CID appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 503) The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) recently celebrated their move to 10000 Avalon with a day-long grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration. During the event, President and CEO Kali Boatright sat down with host […] The post LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 503) The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) recently celebrated their move to 10000 Avalon with a day-long grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration. During the event, President and CEO Kali Boatright sat down with host […]

Jennifer Cantor is a proud graduate of the University of North Georgia, where she received a degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Publication. She went on from college to become an English teacher at Rivers Academy (formerly known as Chalk to Champions) in the Fall of 2008. Jennifer quickly became immersed in the school and explored any opportunity that became available. Within her first two years at Rivers, she gained the role of Teacher Liaison and Admissions Coordinator. Jennifer completed her master's degree in Educational Administration from National University in March of 2014. She became the Principal of Rivers Academy in the Fall of 2014. For the next four years Jennifer strived to create a school where students and staff feel valued and accepted. Rivers Academy has become leaders in their industry by providing students a high-quality college preparatory curriculum in just three school days.        At the age of 34, Jennifer became a co-owner in June of 2018 with her business partner, Debbie Beasley. During their first year of ownership, Rivers Academy joined the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), where they have gone on to win three state championships in Golf and Swimming over the past three years. The school expanded by opening a new middle school building and adding eight new teachers at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. We currently have 240 students in 5th-12th grade and 32 staff members.   Jennifer has received the Greater North Fulton Chamber's Women Influencing Business Rising Star Award in 2020. 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Christian Tardif, Signs of Significance (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 497) Christian Tardif, Sales and Marketing Director for Signs of Significance, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio to chat about business signage, family business, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Mentor Program. They covered how Signs of […] The post Christian Tardif, Signs of Significance appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Rachel Dangerfield, Kendra Plotkin, and Debbie Ryals, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 424) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Rachel Dangerfield, Kendra Plotkin, and Debbie Ryals of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce joined host John Ray to discuss their respective roles at the Chamber, events and […] The post Rachel Dangerfield, Kendra Plotkin, and Debbie Ryals, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 68) The 2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program initiated by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is the focus of this episode, featuring two pairs of mentors and mentees, Lisa Tilt and Tori Kerlin, as well as Geoff Smith and Tukker Penrod. Over the […] The post 2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

GNFCC is Moving! – An Interview with CEO Kali Boatright, Chair Lindsey Petrini and Treasurer Jim Teel, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 400) The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) just announced an early 2022 move to the 10000 Building at Avalon. Lindsey Petrini, GNFCC’s 2021 Chair, Jim Teel, 2021 […]

GNFCC is Moving! – An Interview with CEO Kali Boatright, Chair Lindsey Petrini and Treasurer Jim Teel, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 400) The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) just announced an early 2022 move to the 10000 Building at Avalon. Lindsey Petrini, GNFCC’s 2021 Chair, Jim Teel, 2021 […] The post GNFCC is Moving! – An Interview with CEO Kali Boatright, Chair Lindsey Petrini and Treasurer Jim Teel, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 66) After the merger of the former Milton Business Alliance into the Greater North Fulton Chamber, the resulting Milton Business Council has now completed an incredible inaugural year. John Herbert, 2021 Chair, and Linda Coyle, Incoming Chair for 2022, joined host Kali Boatright […] The post John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Update with the CDC, with Amanda Cohn, MD, and Michelle Wilson, Centers for Disease Control (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 59) CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amanda Cohn offered an update on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and CDC Senior Advisor Michelle Wilson joined the call as well. Today’s program was […] The post Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Update from the Centers for Disease Control appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Update with the CDC, with Amanda Cohn, MD, and Michelle Wilson, Centers for Disease Control (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 59) CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amanda Cohn offered an update on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and CDC Senior Advisor Michelle Wilson joined the call as well. Today’s program was […]

Workforce Development Taskforce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 58) The Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Economic Recovery Task Force was created to connect businesses and jobseekers to much-needed resources. Misty Fernandez, North Fulton Area Manager for Georgia Power serves as the Chair of the Chamber's Workforce Committee. Samir Abdullahi is the Deputy Director of Economic Development for […] The post Workforce Development Taskforce, with Misty Fernandez, Georgia Power, and Samir Abdullahi, Select Fulton appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Workforce Development Taskforce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 58) The Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Economic Recovery Task Force was created to connect businesses and jobseekers to much-needed resources. Misty Fernandez, North Fulton Area Manager for Georgia Power serves as the Chair of the Chamber s Workforce Committee. Samir Abdullahi is the Deputy Director of Economic Development for […]

What Advice Would You Give Business Owners as They Deal with an Uncertain Business Climate? – Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce John Ray: [00:00:00] And hello again, folks, I’m John Ray again here at North Fulton Business Radio, and I’m here with Kali Boatright, and Kali is the CEO of the Greater […] The post What Advice Would You Give Business Owners as They Deal with an Uncertain Business Climate? – Kali Boatright, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

This special edition of TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan features another installment of a limited series called Coping with COVID . Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, Coping with Covid shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Joining Bryan on this installment […] The post Coping with Covid: Kali Boatright with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery: Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 47) Five months into a pandemic, Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined the “GNFCC 400 Insider” to share what she’s learned about leadership through a pandemic, […] The post Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery: Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Bonnie Mauldin, Founder and Managing Director for The Mauldin Group, left a career in medicine to start a general, full-service digital marketing agency, helping any client who knocked on the door. Today, The Mauldin Group provides professional web design, internet marketing, and business development training to clients in “healthcare, construction, manufacturing, senior living, and education.” Bonnie feels these industries are less regulated than others, like finance. Less regulation means her team can create marketing content and “freely share information, education, and entertainment online in a way that's fun and productive.” Mauldin team members (all lovers of stories, art, and design) partner with business owners who “had the courage to start their own businesses to stand out from the competition, to build exceptional brands online, to provide products and services in a way that no one else can.” Bonnie claims that her team's off-the-clock recreational activities are the “secret sauce” to their creativity. She encourages them “to play video games, watch movies, watch television series, and draw and paint and go horseback riding . . . to do anything they can to regenerate their creative juices.” That's important, when you are trying to “help business owners tell their stories in a unique way so they stand out.” How does The Mauldin Group get at the crux of a client's story? It's all in the pictures, video, audio, the origins of everything that the client has done, digging into “Where did it come from, why did it come to be, and where is it going next?” Bonnie sees the biggest mistake companies make in creating online content is in posting boring, dry, repetitive, or overly complicated material; preaching at someone rather than telling the organization's story; and failing to provide value before asking for the sale. Bonnie sees a trend where millennials and Gen-Z prefer social media (in particular, YouTube and Instagram) over cable television. This means content creators can produce independent films and video series . . . and gain an audience . . . just as cable television stations do. Google and YouTube are today's biggest search engines. Instagram and Facebook provide amazing demographic targeting. Younger people are watching short, funny videos on TikTok. Bonnie advises people to “Always stay on the lookout for what the young people are doing, because that's where the world is going.” Bonnie has been featured in The Huffington Post, Fox News, CNN, the AJC, and the movie The Inner Weigh. She has been awarded Business Person of Excellence and Business of the Year (Atlanta Chamber of Commerce). Enterprise.com ranked The Mauldin Group as a Top 10 SEO & PPC Agency in Atlanta. Bonnie serves as President of The Sales & Marketing Academy and on the board with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. She is a seasoned speaker, teacher, business coach, team trainer, and author. She just completed a degree in Instructional Design and e-Learning and looks forward to using these new skills to help her clients train employees and communicate messages. Bonnie can be reached on her website at:  bonniemauldin.com. Transcript Follows: ROB: Welcome to the Marketing Agency Leadership Podcast. I'm your host, Rob Kischuk, and I'm joined today by Bonnie Mauldin, CEO of The Mauldin Group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Welcome to the podcast, Bonnie. BONNIE: Hey, hey, hey. Thanks for having me. ROB: Fantastic to have you here. Why don't you start off by telling us about The Mauldin Group? Many agencies have a superpower, so what is your superpower? BONNIE: Our superpower is content marketing. My team and I are natural storytellers. We write poetry, we write stories for kids, novels, science fiction. A lot of us are Harry Potter fans and fans of Game of Thrones and all kinds of sci-fi stuff. We are just a band of nerds that love stories, love art, love design, and we've all gotten together and decided to help business owners tell their stories in a unique way so they stand out. ROB: Does this band of nerds have any particular industry that you work with more often than others? BONNIE: Yes. We do have five main industries that we like to stick to our guns in, and that is healthcare, construction, manufacturing, senior living, and education. ROB: Very interesting. How did you come to align on those different industries? Sometimes there's some interesting stories on what gets you there. BONNIE: Absolutely. We started off as a general digital marketing agency, full service, helping any and everyone. After a number of years of doing the work, we really narrowed down our niche by seeing the success stories of the companies that we did the work for. We saw a reoccurring account of tremendous success in those industries. Some industries are a little harder to work with, like insurance and mortgages and real estate and finance, and that's because these industries are heavily regulated and need a lot of security. We like industries where we can be free in writing our content and not have to get approval and permission from people to do so for the business owner. We can just put our heads together and share information, education, and entertainment online in a way that's fun and productive. ROB: You seem to know a lot about the writing interests of your team. Is that something that comes up much in the interview process? BONNIE: That's a good question. Yeah, I do like to ask, “What are your hobbies outside of work?” I also encourage the people on my team to play video games, to watch movies, to watch television series, and to draw and to paint and to go horseback riding and to do anything they can to keep them in a creative space and to give themselves enough room and enough time to take a break so they can relax, refocus, and regenerate their creative juices. That's really the secret sauce to the work that we do. ROB: It's so helpful to have those outside influences and those places to distract. I find that often some of my best ideas come when I am doing something where my brain is detached from work and is focused on something more in the physical domain, so it definitely makes a ton of sense. You seem to be very interested in the range of storytelling across different media. I know you mentioned video games, you mentioned poetry, you mentioned books. Obviously, there's film, there's TV, there's even streaming. Where are you seeing some of the more interesting storytelling emerge that inspires you, Bonnie? BONNIE: YouTube and Instagram are taking over for millennials and Gen Z. What I mean by that is this generation, millennials and Gen Z, are preferring social media over cable television. This is huge. This tells us that content creators can produce their own independent films and they can produce their own video series and amass an audience, just like a cable television station does. ROB: Those people are getting more and more capable. Sometimes you have things that are very raw and authentic; sometimes you have things that are quirky and better produced. Is there any direction that starts to go? Do we lose the opportunity to be raw and authentic as other people get the gear and up their game, or is there always a window to sneak in? BONNIE: There's always a window to sneak in. Just come from a genuine place of something that you're super passionate about, whether it's helping people or teaching people or just sharing your story. Naturally, the audience that is right for you will gravitate to you and attract to you like a magnet. Next thing you know, you have a whole group of people that really enjoy your content and they want more. ROB: You're in some industries where, for me, storytelling would possibly be hard, or perhaps counterintuitive for the audience, like how would you tell a story in something like construction? What are some counterintuitive ways you've been able to weave story into maybe a client or two of yours? BONNIE: Thinking about your childhood days and what influenced you when you were little to pick a certain subject in school and pick a certain major in college and get a certain job, these are the beginnings or the foundation of your story. The origin story of how your company began, the origin story of how you chose your first customers and what happened when you got your first customer and your first employee, and case studies of the clients that have experienced great success in your company, their testimonials and video, audio, or in text – these are all great bases to draw from when creating your story. Pictures, video, audio, the origins of everything that you've done. Where did it come from, why did it come to be, and where is it going next? ROB: That's a perfect segue. Tell us about the origin story of The Mauldin Group. How did you come to be and come into this world of entrepreneurial marketing? BONNIE: My story is a little unorthodox. I got my start in medicine. Went to school for clinical laboratory science, was pre-med. Worked in a hospital as a lab tech for a number of years, and I decided to resign to start my own business. This was back when Google was new, Facebook was new. These platforms were just taking off, early 2000s, and I wanted in. I did everything I could to learn about web design, social media, content, and started to produce high level content on a regular basis online and was able to garner an audience that really liked what I had to say. It allowed me to sell services like coaching and trainings and informational products, eBooks, and podcasts. All this led to me being in a movie. Someone found me online and asked me to be in their movie. I was like, “Cool, I'll do it.” So that was a great experience. I later had my own radio show at a local AM station here in Atlanta called Healthtopia, where I did celebrity interviews and book reviews. I just enjoyed the process of marketing this whole time, promoting my business, and I said, “Hey, this is a viable skillset. I know I can transfer this to help other businesses grow.” That's the part I like the most – telling the story, producing the content, producing the websites and social media. So, I started an agency, and as my book of business grew, I brought on a team. Now I have a full-time team of 12. We are a band of nerds. We love to write, we like to take pictures and video, we like to tell stories, and we help small business owners who are champions in their community that had the courage to stand up and start their own business to stand out from the competition, to have an exceptional brand online, to provide products and services in a way that no one else can. We partner with these companies, and we're their extended online marketing team to help them grow. ROB: That's excellent. Congratulations on getting from yourself up to 12 people, and also that passion that you shared for other people who are starting and growing businesses. They can be sometimes a little flighty, but also very ambitious and growing very quickly. Was your transition out of the medical field something that was gradual as you picked up these other aspects to life? Or was it more sudden for you? BONNIE: I'll be honest with you. All my life, when I was a kid, my parents told me to go to school and get a good job. Go to school and get a good job. I'm thinking, “Okay, which job should I pick? I like science and I like math. Okay, I'll pick medicine. I like helping people, so maybe that'd be a good job for me.” But I got into it and went to try it out and I'm like, “Gosh, I'm bored out of my mind.” The reason why is because it didn't appeal to my creative side and the fact that I love speaking one-on-one with people and being super personable and creating things all the time. The job that I had picked wasn't one that allowed me to do that. I'm a firm believer in having kids in high school, especially in their junior and senior year, take some type of aptitude test so they can see what their strengths are and they can see where their interests lie, so they can pick a job or career that's in alignment with what they're able to do and what they enjoy doing, so they don't have this drastic career change in the middle of their life because they find out that they should've been doing something else the whole time, and they don't waste tens of thousands of dollars on tuition at a college to focus on a career path that's not right for them. But that's a whole other show. ROB: [laughs] Absolutely. That sounds like a tremendous substrate for some additional change that we need in this world. You mentioned that you are into the world of content marketing. I think there are some tried and true tactics, and there are probably some tactics that have become a little bit stale. What are some things that people might think of when they think of content marketing that maybe don't work the way they used to? BONNIE: When it comes to content marketing, you are providing educational content, informational content, content that provides value and improves people's lives in some way. The biggest mistake that I see companies make when it comes to creating content online is being boring and drab and dry and repetitive, or too complicated. It's important to tell a story instead of preaching at someone, and it's important to provide value before you ask for the sale. A lot of the content that I'm seeing from companies is very salesy. It's “Buy my stuff, buy my stuff, I'm so great” instead of informative, “These are ways you can improve your life, this is how our product can serve you when you're ready.” It's not personable enough, attached to a person, place, or thing that's relevant to the buyer. ROB: It's real subtle, but that person, place, or thing that they're attached to, it's relevance, it's building that bridge from where that individual potential customer is to the company that's putting out the content. I think you already mentioned Instagram and YouTube as places where some younger generations are going. What are some new tactics you're commonly seeing – again, some of your industries, at a glance, wouldn't seem so novel in their channels. But do you find that the workforce is growing up a little bit where some of these other channels are relevant? Or are there some other unexpected marketing channels that are emerging content-wise? BONNIE: You have your tried and true Google and YouTube, the biggest search engines out there right now, and then you have Instagram and Facebook, which are great in the B2C space where your demographic targeting is just out of sight. You can target people based on what they've liked and where they are and what their interests are and their age and gender. Targeting on there is phenomenal. Then you have some of these emerging ones like TikTok, where kids are watching these short videos that are fun and funny. That is amassing huge audiences with young people. Always stay on the lookout for what the young people are doing, because that's where the world is going. Also, look at buying channels where buyer behavior is changing. People are more comfortable with purchasing things online, like clothes and food and household items, and it won't be long before houses and boats and planes are purchased online as well, without all the complications involved with doing that right now. So just looking ahead for the future, looking at how people learn, how people buy, how people relate to each other is going to be important to pay attention to so you can tap in early and ride the wave and not get left behind. ROB: Those waves are obviously always moving, but as of right now – and I might even have to look at my calendar to remind myself of when right now is – but as of July 2020, where does that line end up in terms of who should be looking at TikTok and who should maybe not yet be looking at TikTok, or something tricky like that? BONNIE: If you're under 20, more than likely you have a TikTok account; if you're in your sixties, more than likely you have a Facebook account. It's just a matter of where your demographic lies and you delivering consistent, high value content on that platform on a frequent basis. Most people are in an entrepreneurial mindset, especially millennials and Gen Z. They're 188% more likely to start a side hustle or a new business versus Baby Boomers, and the reason why is because Baby Boomers were able to get a steady job and collect a pension at retirement, where that is not happening anymore. Most people are staying at a job maybe 2-3 years max and then moving on to another job or getting laid off. So, people are thinking about different ways to bring in income. “How can I have something on the side that's going to give me reoccurring revenue, passive income, that I can make?” That's why you have this surge of small businesses opening, but unfortunately 50% of them close down within the first year, and then 95% of them fail within the first 5 years. So, you have a mass of people starting businesses and then having them not work out. I'm plugged into the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. I serve on the board of directors there, and the whole point of the chamber is to provide small businesses with support and community and a legislative voice so they can thrive and be successful. Small business owners definitely need to get a fair amount of training, mentorship, and support before they launch out on their own because there's just so much to know to have a successful business and to have it thrive and stay alive more than 5 years. ROB: Super solid, and you are well on that path of staying alive and growing, and congratulations on that. As you look back a little bit at what you've built so far with The Mauldin Group, what are some lessons you've learned along the way – things you might do a little bit differently if you were starting over from scratch? BONNIE: You need to have your vision in mind of where you want to be and have a roadmap on how to get there. If you are a solopreneuer, a micro business, and you're wanting to earn a good living and make a six-figure salary and serve a handful of clients, then just know that right off the bat and build your business for that. But if you are wanting to have tons of clients and you want to have a staff to support your client base, then build your business for that. Know what industries you're strong in and try to niche down in your services and your client base and the types of people that you're targeting and the problems you solve. Don't try to do too many things at once. Get really good at one thing and do it with excellence and become known for it. And make sure you have the right counselors, mentors, and advisors on your team, whether that's your accountant, your business coach, or some type of mentor who has done what you want to do and has been successful at it. It's important to have people in your life that can give you a roadmap instead of you making all these mistakes and having to waste a lot of time and money. The person that is your mentor can tell you, “Oh, don't do that, do this,” and then you're 10 steps ahead. So, if you don't take anything else away from today's podcast, I would just say have people in your life that can give you strong direction so you don't make too many mistakes. ROB: That's excellent. One thing we've heard from time to time on the podcast is people who were connected with a mentor and they concluded over time that while that person may be wonderful, they weren't the right mentor. Or even a lot of times, as many agency owners are accidental entrepreneurs, they find that they sort of inherited a vision from somebody else's idea of what their business should be. What have you found is helpful in terms of finding your own truth and direction when it comes to the vision and mentors that are good for you, not someone who may not resonate but is otherwise very capable? BONNIE: It all stems from your mission statement, your core values, and the type of customer that you're committed to serving. For me, I think it's tragic that 50% of small businesses fail because I understand to start a small business, people are taking their homes and refinancing them, they're cashing in their 401(k)s, they're asking friends and family for money, they're taking out credit cards and putting themselves in immense debt, they're taking their life savings, and they are stepping out in faith and starting a business because, doggone it, they want to be their own boss. They take all this money, this time, this effort, this fortitude to go strong, and they hit a brick wall because they didn't have the right information, the right marketing, the right sales, the right service, the right market need. Then they find themselves back in a cubicle again, having to get a job. I think that's tragic. I want to do everything I can to empower that business owner with the information they need to run a successful business, to have a strong sales and marketing team, to have the right mentorship in place, to know how to hire, how to fire, how to automate their business processes. The Mauldin Group is all about giving people that strong foundation and structure to be successful. When you're building your mission statement, it needs to be heartfelt like that. It needs to come from the problem that you're trying to solve and the person you're trying to solve it for, and then everything else can lay on that foundation. ROB: So, you don't want to end up back in a cubicle, Bonnie? BONNIE: Hell no. ROB: [laughs] That resonance with the customer matters so much, and that's something I think a lot of business owners are afraid to admit. Whether you say it overtly or whether they can judge on the same vibration that you don't want to be back in a cubicle and neither do they, that's just amazing for credibility. When we look forward a little bit, Bonnie, what is coming up for The Mauldin Group, and maybe even on the broader marketing landscape, that you're excited about? BONNIE: Thanks for asking that. I just got my degree from the University of Georgia for Instructional Design and E-Learning. I'm a lifelong learner. I'll always be in school, even when I'm 90. E-learning is where it's at. A lot of the kids around here are going to have to learn from home for the first time, and companies are going to need to train their stuff from home. Entrepreneurs are going to need to put together trainings for their staff and for their clients. Private training schools that are used to face-to-face training are going to have to transition into an online learning environment. I want to facilitate that transfer. I want to facilitate that change. I want to have my hands in the process of developing these online courses. A lot of people think it's easy to do; the problem is, 80% of people who sign up for an online course don't complete the course, and it's because it's not set up properly. It's not done with instructional design in mind. I want to set up online courses for companies, for entrepreneurs, and for schools so we can have some really good courses out that are interactive and fun and actually help people retain the information. That is the future for The Mauldin Group. Not only are we a full-service digital marketing agency helping small businesses with SEO, PPC, social media, and content, we're also going to add that e-learning arm to our agency where we're setting up those online courses. ROB: I want to reiterate – listeners, you heard the word “instructional design.” Not industrial design, not interactive design. Instructional design. That seems like something we're all going to need to pay attention to. I think a lot of people start off – I've known many people who have started making an e-learning course, much like they've started making a podcast, and then it never comes out. They tell you they're working on it, they tell you they're still working on it, they hit 10 hurdles along the way. Where is it that people seem to get stuck, where they think they can make an online learning course and then they just hit a wall? What are the hurdles there that people might not expect when they start out? BONNIE: The first thing is having a framework that you go by. An ISD (instructional designer) is going to follow something like an ADDIE process. ADDIE stands for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. First you need to analyze who the course is for, why this person is taking the course, and what this person is going to do with the information. Then you need to design the course with a proper outline of what the course is going to be about, the topics, and the subtopics. Then you need to develop the course and decide if you're going to do this with video, with audio, with explainer cartoons, with whiteboards, with text or PowerPoint. You need to come up with the development and actually implement what the course is going to be. After you implement it, you evaluate the results. You get people to try the course out, see if they're able to retain the information by giving them some quizzes afterwards, looking at the work performance afterwards, looking at the results of their new skillset afterwards, and evaluating if the course actually accomplished the goal that it set out to do. Having that ADDIE framework as an instructional designer gives my clients the power to make a course that is functional, that is fun, and that actually accomplishes the result that they want. ROB: That's a great roadmap for success both in getting it done and also – I think we all see this – in giving customers confidence that it's going to get done, having that framework you can articulate on the frontend instead of just saying, “Trust me, I can build an online course.” It helps for them to know that it's rooted in some of the education you've just completed. That's probably a good segue. Bonnie, when people want to find you and find The Mauldin Group online – either learn some things from you or maybe even make some online learning courses happen – where should they find you? BONNIE: My main website is bonniemauldin.com, and all of my service offerings are there, whether you're looking for a nice website or a digital marketing plan to promote your business and an implementation team to give you ongoing service to make that work. I also serve as a speaker/trainer. Organizations hire me all the time to come in to teach and train their team. Also, I offer one-on-one coaching on a quarterly basis to give small business owners marketing strategy sessions. Lots of offerings at The Mauldin Group. With me personally, I have a passion for helping small businesses succeed. I have a passion for entrepreneurship and education, and I love to plug in with what people are doing when they're ambitious and they're innovative and they're ready to get some money in their pocket. I have so many ways to strategize with them to make that happen online. ROB: That is excellent. Thank you so much, Bonnie Mauldin of The Mauldin Group. Great to hear some more about your story and learn about learning. Have a great day. BONNIE: Thank you. Let's go to the top. ROB: There you go. Up to the top. Bye bye. BONNIE: Bye. ROB: Thank you for listening. The Marketing Agency Leadership Podcast is presented by Converge. Converge helps digital marketing agencies and brands automate their reporting so they can be more profitable, accurate, and responsive. 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Show Summary This edition of “North Atlanta’s Bizlink” features two GNFCC Women in Business Award Winners for 2019. Lindsey Petrini, Chief Operating Officer of WellStar North Fulton Hospital is the 2019 JenLan Rising Star Award Winner, and Staci Hutto, Atlanta Area Coordinator for Troy University, is the Runner-up for the JenLan Rising Star Award. These […] The post NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: GNFCC Women In Business Award Winners Lindsey Petrini, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, and Staci Hutto, Troy University appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Show Summary What’s the purpose of the Tech400 Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce? How do technology companies connect through the activities of this committee? What’s the latest on key technology sectors in North Fulton? This podcast answers these questions and more, as Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber […] The post NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: GNFCC’s Tech400 Committee with Winford Williams, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Ralph Pasquariello, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jeff Petrea/Georgia Power Georgia Power is an electric utility headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It was established as the Georgia Railway and Power Company and began operations in 1902 running streetcars in Atlanta as a successor to the Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway Company. Georgia Power is the largest of the four electric utilities that are owned and […] The post NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Jeff Petrea with Georgia Power and Bill Bland with Choate Construction appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Rachel Ewald/Foster Care Support Foundation Foster Care Support Foundation serves a vital and growing need throughout Georgia by providing free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) needs your financial support to meet the needs of thousands of children in foster care […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Rachel Ewald with Foster Care Support Foundation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Cederick Johnson/PDI Software PDI Software, the leader in enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale markets, delivers solutions to connect to intelligent business. Their people-first approach, combined with their 35-year heritage and best-in-class technology, helps you thrive in today's digital economy. They're passionate about your success and delivering exceptional customer experiences. It's […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Cederick Johnson with PDI Software appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Kali Boatright/GNFCC Kali Kirkham Boatright is the new president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Boatright led the Douglas County Chamber from a near bankrupt organization when she arrived in 2004 to a flourishing business organization with strong financial stability. To accomplish the success, she inspired staff and volunteers […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Kali Boatright – President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

I was talking with some friends the other day and they were commenting on how the face of customer service has changed from when we were growing up. It used to be that exceptional customer service was the norm versus the rarity. It is hard to find a day that goes by that some customer service fail is not front and center on social media or traditional media. Why the change? Is it possible to reverse the trend of poor customer service? Do we even know what great customer services is anymore? My guest has been a friend for years. We have spoken together about customer service and technology back when I had my tech company and he just released his new book, The Extra Scoop - Rediscover the Art of Great Customer Service. For my regular listeners you know that I only talk about books that have an impact on my thinking and shift my perceptions in some way about the topic. This is one of those books. John reveals how, with just a few changes, you can shift your company from one of questionable or low customer service to one with great customer service. And, for companies with great customer services how you can kick it up a notch to exceptional. Take a listen and share your customer services stories on www.extrascoops.com Oh, and let me know how I can serve you even better. John Mamon is currently the President and CEO of mPowered IT, a leading Managed and Cloud Services Provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Mamon has over 20 years of experience in all areas of Information Technology leadership including engineering and sales. Roles in previous organizations have included Vice President, C.O.O. and C.I.O. He has been a part of several start-ups, including his previous organization of which he was an owner; that company was successfully incubated and sold in Atlanta, GA. His specialties include service design, team creation and oversight, increasing operational effectiveness, harnessing cloud and data center services, network security, and providing objective guidance and consulting to small business owners. Mr. Mamon currently chairs the Tech400 committee for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and has recently authored a book titled “The Extra Scoop: Rediscover the Art of Great Customer Service”. He resides in Woodstock, GA with his two daughters and wife of over 20 years.

Nicole Sterghos/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce The mission of the North Fulton Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Nicole Sterghos with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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.

Tosha Marks/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce The mission of the North Fulton Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Tosha Marks with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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

Senator Brandon Beach/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce The mission of the North Fulton Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and […] The post NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Senator Brandon Beach with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Todd Peneguy/TAG It’s a new world for tech, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has emerged as a world-class membership organization and an engine for economic development for the state of Georgia. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Todd Peneguy with TAG appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

North Atlanta’s BizLink The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce linking you to Business Leaders Peter Stewart/Cyviz Peter Stewart serves as President of North America for Cyviz, a global provider of high performance visualization, collaboration and command & control environments. Peter brings 20 years of relevant experience with positions in technology strategy, sales, alliances and product management. […] The post NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Peter Stewart with Cyviz appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

"Brandon Beach, President & CEO Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce" - November 14, 2015 by Lou Weiland

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.On today's show subbing for Amy Otto we had Sara Fisher, the owner of A Simple Space, a professional organizing business working with individuals to de-clutter and simplify their homes, whether it is a home-office space, bedroom closet, or garage. Beyond "clearing the clutter,” A Simple Space helps clients create organizing solutions to fit their personalities and lifestyles.For over five years, Sara has been coaching her clients on how to de-clutter their space, simplify, and make room for abundance in all aspects of their lives. As Sara discovered how simplifying and organizing can create space for abundance, she wanted to help others to discover the joy and peace of a clutter-free home.Her unique insight and experience bring a disciplined, creative, and light approach to any personal organizing project.Sara is a Certified Professional Organizer and is the current Vice-President of the National Association of Professional Organizers Georgia Chapter (NAPO-GA). Sara has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution(AJC), Atlanta's Home Improvement Magazine, and Parents Magazine, as well as other online publications. She is the former co-host of the weekly radio show, The Organizing Playground. Learn more about her at www.asimplespace.netJohn Damiano has spent over 30 years in retail executive management, where he held many different positions, including EVP of C&R Clothiers, President and CEO of Barbeques Galore, COO of Busybody Fitness, and VP of Operations of K&G Superstores, a division of the Men's Wearhouse.In 2002, John left the retail business to pursue a career in real estate in Atlanta. In 2002, John was recognized by RE/MAX® Greater Atlanta as the Rookie of the Year. He has achieved Lifetime status in the Million Dollar Club, 100% Club, Executive Club. The Providence Group was recognized by Communities Magazine as one of the Top 100 Teams in Metro Atlanta in “2008”.  John has sat on the RE/MAX® Greater Atlanta Agent Advisory Board. John is also a member of the Atlanta Executive Forum, Business Network International, Sandy Springs Business Owner's Roundtable and Greater North Fulton Chamber. Learn more about John at his website www.tpgatlanta.comHeather Demis is from Annapolis, Maryland and attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Written Communications. Heather began her career in the late 80's designing specialty announcements, custom invitations and magazine ads. She moved to Atlanta in 1992 with her husband, Mark. She spent the next decade working all aspects of the commercial printing business. In 2000, she broadened her knowledge and skills working with a major national firm in the promotional products and branded apparel industry, while still providing her clients with all their graphic design and printed collateral needs. In May of 2005, Heather started Anchor MarketingTM Services, which now specializes in corporate image consulting and brand identity management services including graphic design and printing, promotional items, web graphics, tradeshow merchandise and branded apparel.  Heather is active in her community and has served on the boards of Child Development Association of North Fulton, Senior Services North Fulton and the Rotary Club of North Fulton, where she is an active charter member. She is a past Chair of the Ambassador Committee for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and a graduate of Leadership North Fulton class of 2000. Ms. Demis is currently a member of the Women"s Success Network in Roswell. To learn more please go to Heather's website www.anchormarketing.comAlso if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show