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The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. Fesko also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about. For those interested, listen to an earlier conversation with J.V. Fesko on his book The Spirit of the Age (2017), which discusses 19th century debates about the Westminster Confession in the American Presbyterian church. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. Fesko also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about. For those interested, listen to an earlier conversation with J.V. Fesko on his book The Spirit of the Age (2017), which discusses 19th century debates about the Westminster Confession in the American Presbyterian church. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. Fesko also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about. For those interested, listen to an earlier conversation with J.V. Fesko on his book The Spirit of the Age (2017), which discusses 19th century debates about the Westminster Confession in the American Presbyterian church. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. Fesko also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about. For those interested, listen to an earlier conversation with J.V. Fesko on his book The Spirit of the Age (2017), which discusses 19th century debates about the Westminster Confession in the American Presbyterian church. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. Fesko also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about. For those interested, listen to an earlier conversation with J.V. Fesko on his book The Spirit of the Age (2017), which discusses 19th century debates about the Westminster Confession in the American Presbyterian church. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

In 1903, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America revised the Westminster Confession of Faith because they thought it was deficient regarding the Holy Spirit. In The Spirit of the Age: The 19th Century Debate Over the Holy Spirit and the Westminster Confession (Reformation Heritage, 2017), J. V. Fesko explores the differences between the pre-Enlightenment theology that formed the original Westminster Confession and the post-Enlightenment theology that called for its revision. This study reveals that the pneumatology of the original Westminster Confession is marked by catholicity, whereas the revisions of 1903 represent a doctrine of the Holy Spirt that departed from the common Christianity of the ages. It also reveals that some of the underlying issues linked to the 1903 revisions are still alive today, even among Presbyterian fellowships that refused to adopt the twentieth-century revisions to the Westminster Confession. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1903, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America revised the Westminster Confession of Faith because they thought it was deficient regarding the Holy Spirit. In The Spirit of the Age: The 19th Century Debate Over the Holy Spirit and the Westminster Confession (Reformation Heritage, 2017), J. V. Fesko explores the differences between the pre-Enlightenment theology that formed the original Westminster Confession and the post-Enlightenment theology that called for its revision. This study reveals that the pneumatology of the original Westminster Confession is marked by catholicity, whereas the revisions of 1903 represent a doctrine of the Holy Spirt that departed from the common Christianity of the ages. It also reveals that some of the underlying issues linked to the 1903 revisions are still alive today, even among Presbyterian fellowships that refused to adopt the twentieth-century revisions to the Westminster Confession. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In 1903, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America revised the Westminster Confession of Faith because they thought it was deficient regarding the Holy Spirit. In The Spirit of the Age: The 19th Century Debate Over the Holy Spirit and the Westminster Confession (Reformation Heritage, 2017), J. V. Fesko explores the differences between the pre-Enlightenment theology that formed the original Westminster Confession and the post-Enlightenment theology that called for its revision. This study reveals that the pneumatology of the original Westminster Confession is marked by catholicity, whereas the revisions of 1903 represent a doctrine of the Holy Spirt that departed from the common Christianity of the ages. It also reveals that some of the underlying issues linked to the 1903 revisions are still alive today, even among Presbyterian fellowships that refused to adopt the twentieth-century revisions to the Westminster Confession. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In 1903, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America revised the Westminster Confession of Faith because they thought it was deficient regarding the Holy Spirit. In The Spirit of the Age: The 19th Century Debate Over the Holy Spirit and the Westminster Confession (Reformation Heritage, 2017), J. V. Fesko explores the differences between the pre-Enlightenment theology that formed the original Westminster Confession and the post-Enlightenment theology that called for its revision. This study reveals that the pneumatology of the original Westminster Confession is marked by catholicity, whereas the revisions of 1903 represent a doctrine of the Holy Spirt that departed from the common Christianity of the ages. It also reveals that some of the underlying issues linked to the 1903 revisions are still alive today, even among Presbyterian fellowships that refused to adopt the twentieth-century revisions to the Westminster Confession. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In 1903, the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America revised the Westminster Confession of Faith because they thought it was deficient regarding the Holy Spirit. In The Spirit of the Age: The 19th Century Debate Over the Holy Spirit and the Westminster Confession (Reformation Heritage, 2017), J. V. Fesko explores the differences between the pre-Enlightenment theology that formed the original Westminster Confession and the post-Enlightenment theology that called for its revision. This study reveals that the pneumatology of the original Westminster Confession is marked by catholicity, whereas the revisions of 1903 represent a doctrine of the Holy Spirt that departed from the common Christianity of the ages. It also reveals that some of the underlying issues linked to the 1903 revisions are still alive today, even among Presbyterian fellowships that refused to adopt the twentieth-century revisions to the Westminster Confession. Dr. J. V. Fesko has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. More of his writing can be found at his personal website. Justin McGeary is Director of Christian Studies at John Witherspoon College and a graduate student at Union School of Theology, Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

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Caring Moms, Inc. was founded IN 2019, and is run by Maria Bradfield. Maria, as many nonprofit founders, saw a need in the Northwest Atlanta area. She decided to answer the call to service, and formed Caring Mons, Inc. – a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.   In this episode, you will hear how Maria uses Caring Moms to take care of the community's needs, one household at a time. Maria assists the elderly, the sick and everyone who calls her, by taking them food, personal care items and sometimes just to sit and pray with them. Maria is a great example of how many nonprofit organizations are started by a person who didn't have a clue as to how they were going to do it. Maria was faithful that she was going to be blessed by God to get it done, one day at a time. We are excited for the much-needed support Maria will receive from The CNN Podcast community! Just as in the case of Maria and Caring Moms, Inc, we are here to shine the spotlight on you and the good work your nonprofit is doing in the community.   Contact us to share your story!  

Joyful, jubilant, accepting, encouraging — this is Paige. It is a huge hope that this conversation brings encouragement, inclusivity, and light to our school-aged children and to parents and to anyone who feels vulnerable showing up as them. Today's show is like talking with an old friend and one that is going to tell you exactly what she went through, has been though, and how she got to the other side. We are diving into her real life story of raising her fierce, funny, fabulous family. We are talking bullying — online, in person, children and adults. We are talking expressing yourself, messing up, identifying how you feel and advocating for those needs. Please note, Paige's interview begins at the 15 minute mark. Here on the show, we couldn't release a topic like bullying without addressing the devastating event and loss of life in Uvalde, TX. If you are sensitive, please be aware. Resources are shared. This show is about being honest with what we can do and how we can grow from here. There is also a BONUS at the 1:17 mark for the woman putting herself out there in a new way…. Tune in today!  A little bit more about Paige: In today's episode, we speak with Paige Minear, a very remarkable woman. Paige is a mother of three and a lifestyle blogger who lives in Northwest Atlanta. Paige and her husband have been married for 27 years and just went through a cancer battle. We spoke with her today about why she does what she does. We talk about her son's chromosomal abnormalities diagnosis and how she handled it. How she keeps moving forward and achieving new goals by sharing her story and not leaving any things out, Bullying in children and the pain it creates, and the importance of being connected as a parent. Her perspective on mental health and mental health for children and teenagers is also revealed. As we get started, we'll look at why it's important to be welcoming and inclusive, as well as other fascinating topics. Paige's journey is full of surprises. She is here with us today! In this Episode you'll learn:  [2:16] when it comes to motherhood, the truth starts with each of us. [5:37] as a mother, you may apply everyday nuances to yourself and be more responsive to your own needs. [12:53]"There is no such thing as other people's children, they are our children." Glennon Doyle [15:54] A little bit about Paige. [19:55] Paige talks about her son's diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and how she dealt with it. [22:59] How Paige keeps pushing forward and achieving new goals by sharing her story and without leaving any details out. [32:53] Paige's vulnerable years, how she dealt with them, and why the more she was put to the test, the closer she got to success. [35:55] Online bullying [44:56] Why is it necessary to be welcoming and inclusive? [47:43] Bullying among children and the pain it causes. Paige's detailed account of how a fellow students bullied her daughter at school and online [56:55] How important it is to be plugged in as a parent [59:23] Social media is not appropriate for every child [1:03:29] The difference between being plugged in and being a helicopter parent [1:09:02] Paige's take on mental health and mental health for children and teenagers [1:09:45] many people admire Paige's work and write her thank-you messages. [1:12:57] The life skill of identifying how you feel verbalizing It could change the world, hat inner awareness and introspection, unfortunately, gets lost [1:14:18] Why it's crucial to hug those who are going through difficult times in their lives and why it matters so much to them [1:14:58] What Paige needs a hug for? [1:16:21] Paige's theme song for her motherhood journey [1:18:52]Paige's counsel to those who are starting a new chapter or season in their lives and are worried about people making fun of them [1:20:22] there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. Quotes:  “The self-mothering journey, and the self-parenting and the self-awareness is 120%. Key unnecessary to being a part of positive change to being a part of any change.” [06:27] “There were 61 active shooter incidents, which indicates an almost 97% increase over 2017. What we can do here as mothers and as the molders of the future is we can use our voice and we can take action. [08:24] “Don't believe the lie that nothing can change. Don't believe the lie that nothing you do will matter. Don't believe the lie that one more phone call won't make a difference. Don't believe the lie that we just have to get used to our children being murdered.” [09:40] “And in the darkest and hardest of times. For me, it's definitely been my inspiration.” [17:22] “Autistic children need advocates, they need to feel, and you know, quote, normal in a very abnormal world.” [21:23] “It is 100% not our business what other people think of us.”[28:41] “I feel like for every joyful thing that I get ready to do, there's a roadblock that I have to find my way through and I feel very something will happen. And I'll be like, No, you need to move on going this way. And it I feel like the more joy I feel and the more excitement I feel, the harder the trials get.[33:57] “If you want a situation to occur, you need to create it.” [41:55] “And children make very children. Most children make child appropriate mistakes.”[48:20] “It was not a fit for my son 90% of the bullying happened at school. But 10% of it happened online. And it was that 10% That, I think pushed him over.”[1:00:07] “I think that someone even putting their arm around you apologizing for what you've been through, telling you, you're not alone, no matter where, whether you're five or 55, it makes all the difference in the world.” [1:14:03] Connect with Paige: Instagram: http://instagram.com/paigeminear Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepinkclutchblog Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thepinkclutch Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @Rachelcamfield or @themothers.embrace Website: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/   Resources: Blog: https://www.thepinkclutchblog.com/ Find Your Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative  Senators Contact: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm  See the "protect" highlight in my personal IG @rachelcamfield for the steps I took regarding gun violence and protecting our kids.  

A Northwest Atlanta brick factory that helped rebuild the city after the Civil War — using the free labor of mostly Black prison convicts — will be reborn as a park and memorial, supporters hope. This episode of Georgia Today examines the history of the Chattahoochee Brick Co. 

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed; informational meetings starting end of October 2021! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! Member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Dr. Fesko has taught at RTS Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. We want to thank Christian Focus for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Fesko! Purchase the books here: Adam and the Covenant of Works Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed; informational meetings starting end of October 2021! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! Member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters SEASON 3 EPISODE 20 Join Nick & Peter as they discuss the twentieth chapter of Covenant Theology (written by Dr. R. Michael Allen), published by Crossway and edited by the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary! Dr. JV Fesko has taught at RTS Atlanta since 2000 while he served as a pastor in Northwest Atlanta and now as Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. He has been an ordained minister since 1998 in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving as a church planter, pastor, and now teacher. Dr. Fesko's interests include early modern Reformation and post-Reformation theology, the integration of biblical and systematic theology, as well as soteriology, especially the doctrine of justification. Dr. Fesko has authored or edited more than twenty books and written fifty published essays for various journals and books. How do modern recent theological trends understand the nature of the Bible? How do current theologians "construct" their bible? What is the overarching theme that is generally used and how is it different than Covenant Theology? Who are the major "players" in the recent trends that we should know? How are recent Covenant theologians who have been publishing either in response to these recent theologians, or helping us better understand the covenants in our current context? Why does any of this matter? Purchase the book here: Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

For Kelli Phillips, real estate is about more than just selling houses; it is about helping families achieve their goals. Her philosophy is simple. Give value, try to help every person you meet, and sales will come as a byproduct. By providing her clients with an unforgettable experience, she then grows her referral business. It’s the law of reciprocity, and the cornerstone of her business model, and it works!  Several years ago, Kelli realized that she couldn’t go it alone, so she made a decision to grow a team of like-minded professionals who could better serve her clientele through specialization. Each agent has their strengths, and they leverage this. Focusing on their gifts, and what they’re truly passionate about, allows them to serve where they best fit. Each and every day she is honored that clients place their trust in her to advise them in buying and selling one of their most important investments ~ their home. Exceptional service, honesty and integrity are the foundations of their day-to-day dealings with people. Their clients deserve nothing less than the best they can give! Kelli has worked extremely hard to become one of the top Realtors in Northwest Atlanta. The knowledge and local expertise that she gained from managing a Keller Williams market center for several years, combined with numerous sales transactions are undoubtedly the biggest competitive advantages that she offers her clients. She also compliments her real estate experience with a background in marketing, and a marketing/business education from Western Kentucky University. Kelli has a passion for education and mentoring new agents. She enjoys speaking and training both new and seasoned agents. As a leader for her local Board and a volunteer at the state level, she continually gives back to the profession she loves so much.  For more information about having her visit your area for speaking or training, visit www.KelliPhillips.com Kelli has been married for 27 years and has 3 sons and one daughter-in-law. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, organic gardening and volunteering with various ministry organizations. What You Will Learn: Kelli’s transition from part-time stay at home mom into real estate Kelli’s journey from sales into management and leadership The importance of consistent conversation with your clients and prospects How to prioritize revenue-generating activities The transformation of communication and brand strategy in real estate How Kelli’s maintains her brand Kelli’s approach to coaching and mentorship Book Recommendation: “The Best Yes” by: Lysa TerKeurst Additional Resources: Website: https://www.kelliphillipsrealtygroup.com/ Twitter: @WelcomeHomeATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomeatlanta/?ref=bookmarks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-phillips-a3aa4b14b/ Communication Strategies for Modern Real Estate Agents Pick Up the Phone! Conversations create closings—the more conversations you have; the more likely you are going to build connections that lead to conversations about real estate. Kelli Phillips got into real estate in 2003, and if one thing has remained constant since Day 1, the significance of communication in the growth of your business. People do business with who they know, like, and trust. In order to build that trust, you must communicate with people. So pick up the phone as often as possible, and get out and see people! New Media, Same Conversations Picking up the phone is a simple, effective tactic if you are willing to do it. But today, communication is a different animal. It is hard to get someone’s attention, but you can design a message that packs a bigger punch. Social networking, cell phone usage, and media consumption habits directly influence how clients interact with our brands, so it’s important to try and use that to your advantage. Create Stronger Connections You can create video walkthroughs and build digital marketing campaigns with ease. You can send your clients DMs on Instagram. The tools are changing but the goal is still the same; you want to have conversations that will help you win the day. The only difference is the number of ways you can start them. Listen to my podcast episode Communication Strategies for Modern Real Estate Agents, with Kelli Phillips to learn more. Cheers!

Wes Durham joins The Dubcast to talk juggling TV play-by-play for the ACC, radio play-by-play for the Atlanta Falcons ... and, oh yeah, a daily Sirius/XM radio show with Mark Packer. Durham, who lives in Cartersville, Ga., reflects on Trevor Lawrence's celebrity in the suburb of Northwest Atlanta. He also shares a priceless Larry Munson anecdote.

According to Zig Ziglar, “You don’t build a business. You build people, and people build the business.” This idea resonates strongly with Connie Carlson, CEO and managing broker of Live Love Atlanta. On today’s show, Connie shares how she found and trained the agents who took her brokerage to the top of the Northwest Atlanta market. She also offers advice on attracting quality agents, encouraging adherence to core values, and hitting the numbers you need to boost profitability. Also, to help others avoid the problems she encountered on the path toward success, she shares the mistakes she made and her biggest failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This presentation will describe local community-driven research, advocacy and public health practice in an environmentally degraded urban community, Northwest Atlanta’s Proctor Creek Watershed, in which watershed residents (community researchers), academics, and nonprofit organizations leverage local, community knowledge; community science methods; and digital mapping technology to identify and document local environmental hazards and quality of life stressors. This highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work has helped to improve municipal services and address community health concerns while also demonstrating that the democratization of science can help fill critical data gaps about local conditions and pollution sources, advance environmental justice and impact changes in implementation of urban policies.

John E. Noel is founder and president of Energy & Environment LLC, a lighting retrofitting company based in Atlanta, Georgia.  John has spent more than a decade in the energy efficiency field, working in commercial, industrial, local and state government and military sectors.  John’s company has engaged in projects such as Pearl Harbor Naval Air Station in Honolulu, Hawaii; Vermont’s Colchester Army Reserve Center; a chain of Ice Packing Plants across the South; and Former Vice-President’s Al Gore’s home in Nashville, Tennessee.  His business has grown to be one of the leaders in Georgia in the green energy field.   The company’s expertise also includes energy audits in commercial and public spaces.   Mr. Noel served in the Georgia Legislature representing parts of Northwest Atlanta, serving on the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee.  Mr. Noel introduced the first LEED construction bill in the General Assembly, and played an important role lobbying for the 2008 Georgia Clean Energy Tax Credit. John is an EPA Green Lights Surveyor ally, a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and the US Green Building Council.  John has been engaged in international dialogue on clean energy.  Within the past year, he has attended seminars and energy efficiency exchanges in Germany, Cuba and Singapore. He is also part of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Green Chamber of the South.

Mary Ward Cater was born in the Scott's Crossing area in Northwest Atlanta and grew up in Mableton, Georgia. Her father was a sharecropper and produce seller and her mother worked at Whittier Cotton Mills. Mrs. Cater attended Washington Street Elementary School in Austell, Georgia, and integrated Lindley Middle School in Mableton, Georgia, in 1969. She attended Pebblebrook High School and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. Mrs. Cater worked in the mortgage department of Georgia State Bank, later becoming First Union Bank. She has been active in civil rights and community organizations. In 1981 she participated in the reactivation of the Cobb County Branch of the NAACP. Mrs. Cater's home was shot in 1983 as part of a racially motivated attack. She is the sister of Susanne Henry, Gwendolyn Dillard, and Miriam Culver. ID:ksu-45-05-001-03030 Rights:To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format, you must contact the Archives, Rare Books and Records Management.

Mary Ward Cater was born in the Scott's Crossing area in Northwest Atlanta and grew up in Mableton, Georgia. Her father was a sharecropper and produce seller and her mother worked at Whittier Cotton Mills. Mrs. Cater attended Washington Street Elementary School in Austell, Georgia, and integrated Lindley Middle School in Mableton, Georgia, in 1969. She attended Pebblebrook High School and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. Mrs. Cater worked in the mortgage department of Georgia State Bank, later becoming First Union Bank. She has been active in civil rights and community organizations. In 1981 she participated in the reactivation of the Cobb County Branch of the NAACP. Mrs. Cater's home was shot in 1983 as part of a racially motivated attack. She is the sister of Susanne Henry, Gwendolyn Dillard, and Miriam Culver. ID:ksu-45-05-001-03030 Rights:To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format, you must contact the Archives, Rare Books and Records Management.

Mary Ward Cater was born in the Scott's Crossing area in Northwest Atlanta and grew up in Mableton, Georgia. Her father was a sharecropper and produce seller and her mother worked at Whittier Cotton Mills. Mrs. Cater attended Washington Street Elementary School in Austell, Georgia, and integrated Lindley Middle School in Mableton, Georgia, in 1969. She attended Pebblebrook High School and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. Mrs. Cater worked in the mortgage department of Georgia State Bank, later becoming First Union Bank. She has been active in civil rights and community organizations. In 1981 she participated in the reactivation of the Cobb County Branch of the NAACP. Mrs. Cater's home was shot in 1983 as part of a racially motivated attack. She is the sister of Susanne Henry, Gwendolyn Dillard, and Miriam Culver. Use Restrictions: To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format, you must contact the Archives, Rare Books and Records Management.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the show off with Marshawn Evans, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, attorney, author and survivor of Donald Trump's The Apprentice. Marshawn shared some wisdom from her new book "S.K.I.R.T.S in the Boardroom: A Woman's Survival Guide To Success in Business & Life." To learn more please go to her website www.skirtsintheboardroom.comNext up we had on our good friend Leslie-Anne AcAllister from ReachLocal. Leslie-Anne explained why she is known as The Google Girl. She also shared some great tips on getting the most out of your web advertising and if you are currently using Google AdWords you need to call Leslie-Anne. She will be glad to help you make sure you are getting the most bang for your AdWord bucks. She is a great networker and has helped a lot of people associated with our show. Please check out her website www.reachlocal.com. She is truly an Intenet Marketing Specialist who can help you grow your business.We closed the show with Al Burroughs. Al is the Sound Engineer with The SOS Band as well as an affiliate with VM Direct the parent company of HelloWorld a great video email solution for your business and your home. Al explained multiple uses for this unique product which you reall have to see to understand completely. Please go to Al's website www.TV4UnMe.com and check out the demos.Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the show off with Pat Stansbury, Marketing Director with the National Museum of Patriotism. This unique museum is opening its doors in January of 2009 and it's mission is to celebrate patriotism in America. there are innovative interactive exhibits as well as permanent monuments to patriotism. Be sure to go to their website www.museumofpatriotism.org to learn more and take advantage of their Family membership.Next up we had on Bill Dixon with the Atlanta Art Gallery. Bill's gallery celebrates the representational art style. He shared a moving story about how he came to own an art gallery and how important it is to follow your passion in life. To learn more about Bill, his gallery and the big Atlanta Gallery Association Gala in January please go to his website www.atlantaartgallery.comNext we had on Jo Kirchner, President and CEO of Primrose Schools.  Jo was recently named one of the Top 25 Entrepreneurs in Atlanta and Primrose is regularly on various Top franchises in America lists. Jo's lifelong passion to improve early childhood education has helped her open close to 200 schools nationwide. To learn more about Primrose as a parent or as a franchise owner please go to their website www.primroseschools.comNext Carrie Podber founder of E Chain Community shared ways small business owners can connect with others building relationships and meeting others online and off through her unique community. Carrie is an expert in connecting companies. She helps create synergistic, strategic and revenue generating relationships for her community members. Please go to www.echaincommunity.com to submit your business profile and learn more. And we closed the show with Doug Hughes with Meridian South. Meridian South are specialists in Dental and Medical construction. They have over 25 years experience designing and building dental facilities. Talk about having a niche, Doug explained that since they do so many dentist and doctor offices they know exactly where all the equipment should go to maximize efficiency and effectiveness for their doctor clients.  If you are a doctor thinking about building a new office please call Doug. To learn more go to his website www.meridiansouthinc.com   Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the show off with Jude Southerland Kessler, lifelong Beatles fan and author of Should Been There. Shoulda Been There is the first documented biography of John Lennon, a meticulously factual account housed in a fiction format. She spent over 20 years researching the novel, traveling to Liverpool seven times and interviewing most of John's friends, early band members and college mates.  This facinating book traces John's life from 1940 until the end of 1961. In the interview Jude shares some great sotries about John and Paul, their friendship and their rivalry. This is a must have gift for Beatles fans and Lennon fans. Please go to Jude's website www.ontherockbooks.com to get your copy.Next up we had on Tom Gustoff, regional developer for Massage Heights who just opened a new retreat in Sandy Springs. This location will be the first of 20 franchise locations planned for the Atlanta market within the next 5 years. Massage Heights is based in San Antonio and the executives there feel that Atlanta is a prime location for expansion. Massage Heights is a membership based spa retreat that offers elevated services and home spa products as well. To learn more about the services of the new Sandy Springs / Dunwoody location or to learn more about one of the franchise opportunities available here in Atlanta please go to their website www.massageheights.com We closed the show with Angel Van Wye owner of Caring Transitions of Metro Atlanta. Caring Transitions is the first national franchise to specialize in helping families transition their loved ones from home to retirement or care facilities. Angel explained that they help families when it's time to move parents or loved ones out of their longtime home which is typically filled with years and years of accumulated stuff. Angel and her staff come in and help the families assess what is in the house and assist them in making critical decisions  about those items. Then they work closely with the family to help them sell or liquidate those belongings in a timely manner. To learn more about Angel and her firm please go to her website www.caringtransitions.net/loganvillega Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the show off with Amy Pedersen and Jennifer Daniels, co-founders of the Marietta, based shapewear firm Slimpressions. According to Amy and Jennifer Slimpressions is a "flab-u-less" line of everyday shapewear designed to slim a woman's arms, back and midriff. Slimpressions' garments create an illusion of weight reduction boosting confidence while sculpting the top half of a woman's body. These two moms said they came up with the idea because they needed a solution to tackle their own flaby, flappy arms. For more information or to see some amazing before and after images please go to there website www.slimpressions.comNext up we had on Gary Valvo and Mike Carney, owners of Mr. Handyman's 300th franchise in Peachtree City. Gary and Mike invested in the full-service home repair and maintenance franchise after realizing the demand for reliable and affordable maintenance services in the Atlanta area. They felt that as more homeowners decide to stay put during this sluggish real estate market that the demand for quiality home improvement services is greater than ever before. Gary explained that in today's economy more and more homeowners are investing in monor repairs rather than do large scale remodelling projects or buy a new home. And with people busier than ever they just don't have the time to do things themselves any more. So Mr Handyman helps its clients shrink their nagging to-do lists. To learn more about Mr Handyman please go to their website www.mrhandyman.com and find the franchise nearest you. Mike and Gary are in the Coweta-Fayette area.We closed the show with good friend Dr Robert Schwerzel, president of Technology Guidance Services. Bob talked about the powerful free seminar series he is doing with Larry Warnick of PassKey Strategies. He and Larry are helping entrepreneurs position and grow their businesses through difficult times. They are offering these seminars at the Corporate Office Centers in Sandy Springs / Dunwoody and in Alpharetta. These seminars are on the third Wednesday of the month in Sandy Springs / Dunwoody and on the third Thursday of the month in Alpharetta. Each seminar features an opportunity to network and learn some valuable practical technique to grow your business. We strongly recommend attending these powerful seminars. To learn more please go to Bob's website www.tgsproducts.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

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comChi Chi Okezie with SIMPLE Networking guest hosted today's show for Amy Otto and Lee Kantor. She started the show off with Chris Cooper, Founder/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC.  Chris is dynamic as a coach, trainer, speaker, motivator and now you can add an author to his resume.  He has truly found his passion for assisting others and inspires great numbers of people to success.  Chris's newly published book, "Achieve Your Dreams: 26 Quick Keys to Succeed in Life", cleverly highlights ways in which students, entrepreneurs and professionals can hone in on their skills and be a Champion for Success!  The book gives 26 useful tips which are presented in alphabetical order.  Readers can map out their steps of action after each chapter. Check out his website www.ExecuteYourPassion.com Next up ChiChi had on Kim Boim, President of WWAOW Publishing, USA.  WWAOW publishing is an non-traditional publishing house which offers many benefits to authors and businesses.  WWAOW stands for Worldwide Alliance of Writers based in Belguim.  WWAOW has been in the binding and printing business for over 69 years and has the resources to produce and distribute books around the world.  Ultimately giving authors and businesses a global voice as they market their literary works.  A notable author in the WWAOW community includes, Gold 2008 Olympic Winner-200m sprint, Veronica Campbell-Brown. For more information about getting your book published with the help of Kim and her firm please go to her website, www.WWAOW.com Chi Chi Okezie who is an entrepreneur/instructor/author of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC wrapped up the show with helpful and practical tips for listeners who desire to write, publish and market their literary masterpieces. Chi Chi Tip #1: Have a Book Signing or Two.  Book signings, in retail bookstores or restaurants and business venues are excellent ways to bring awareness to an entrepreneur's products and services.  It encourages networking and community support from all angles. Chi Chi Tip #2: Teach a Class. Entrepreneur Authors are encouraged to link up with local colleges, universities, community libraries, churches etc. and teach a class on their book.  It is an exceptional way to feature and sell the book.  Authors can also teach classes on related subject matter of the book. Chi Chi Tip #3: Online and Social Networking.  This is a great time to connect with businesses and individuals online or face to face.  Authors should select online social networking groups which allow their members to post profiles of themselves.  In the profiles, authors can showcase their book, website and direct people to preview or purchase their products/services. Chi Chi Tip #4: Be a Radio Show Guest.  What better way to make yourself and your voice known than to be a guest on a radio show!  Authors can branch out to an interested and new crowd of potential clients and customers.  After the show, request a podcast/tapping of the show so pass along as marketing material. To learn more about Chi Chi please go to her website www.snseminars.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the show off with Innovation and Change Expert Stone Payton. Stone is with The Desai Group and he talked about managing your corporate climate for sustainable top line growth. He explained that a company's corporate culture is one of the most efficient machines on the planet. And that any effort wasted on behaviors that don't produce immediate, visible and positive results is immediately displaced with actions that do. To learn more about Stone, The Desai Group and how to create innovation in your company please go to Stone's website www.InnovationROI.com or www.desai.com.Next up we Jim DeBetta with Slingshot PRoduct Development came on to explain what it takes to launch a product. He has extensive experience taking a product from idea all the way to the shelves of Wal-Mart or to the screen of QVC. To learn more about Jim and his firm please go to his websites www.jimdebetta.com and www.slingshotproducts.com you'll find a ton of great resources.Fianlly we closed the show with technology expert Marius Nel with 360 Smart Networks. Marius has been helping company's with technology challenges for almost 20 years. He has lots of experience in voice/data integration and security. He has successfully implemented various computer telephony integration projects dealing with VOIP, Call Centers, Voice/Datas and WAN. So if you have an IT problem it would definitely be worth your time to check out 360 Smart Networks, their website is www.360smartnet.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

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe started the staffing special by interviewing Wade Hughes with The Intersect Group. Wade is the partner in charge of Intersect consulting services. In this capacity, he manages strategy articulation, corporate governance, operations and project management and implementation engagements on behalf of The Intersect Group clients.Wade gained extensive experience with large-scale project implementations during his 12-year career as a consultant, manager and practice director for Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. His areas of expertise include processes and systems for accounting, billing, sales and customer service, as well as revenue processes for large public companies. For several years, he led a software company he founded, developing and implementing a revenue and customer management system for niche industries. For more information about Wade and his firm please go to his website www.theintersectgroup.comNext up Rosemary Gignilliat, President of RG Staffing Resources shared her take on what it takes to succeed in the competitive medical staffing world. Rosemary began her career with OM5/Daystar, a national subsidiary of Management Recuriters International in 1989. Her tremendous commitment to her clients and candidates earned her MRI's most prestigious award of ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE DECADE, national recognition as NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR for 2001 as the REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR for 1989, 1993 and 200l. She was in the TOP TEN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR category for ten consecutive years."Rosemary is an exceptional team member with a real talent for the search industry", said Kathleen Luck, Manager and founder of OM5/Daystar at Colony Square. "Her client testimonials are outstanding and all echo the commitment Rosemary has shown in partnering with her clients over the years." "Rosemary does it right the first time". "She makes my life so much easier." "I can't imagine hiring anyone without her assistance. It frees me up to do my job."  To learn more about what Rosemary is up to please check out her website www.rgstaffing.netNext we had Nicole Pierce, New Business Development Manger with Snelling Staffing Services in the Atlanta Perimeter office.Snelling delivers temporary, career and professional staffing solutions to companies in every region of the country. After more than 50 years of innovation, Snelling knows how to connect people and businesses. We focus on helping clients to achieve priority driven results. With true consultative sales and ongoing quality reviews, we make sure we maintain alignment with your objectives to deliver the most productive solution in an ever-changing environment.Nicole's specific focus is legal staff recruiting. She places legal secretaries, paralegals, assistants, marketing professionals, records clerks, and any other support or staff position within leading Atlanta law firms or corporations.  She also helps with high-level administrative, sales, and accounting positions as-needed. For more on her firm please go to her website www.snelling.com/atlantaperimeterFinally we go to hear from one of Atlanta's most successful creative recruitment and consulting firms for premier ad agencies, Guy Tucker with Ask Guy Tucker. For many years, a commonly heard phrase around the Southeast in ad agency HR discussions and creative department meetings has been: "I don't know, let's ask Guy Tucker."   And so a successful consultancy was born.Guy is known for his insight into who and where the top creative players are - plus their talent and temperament. This fuels his ability to bring people and companies together successfully. Since launching the company in 1996, Guy's company has placed creatives in many of the most recognized firms in the business - from hot entrepreneurial shops to International mega agencies.  Guy is the 2004 recipient of the prestigious Atlanta Ad Club Silver Medal award for lifetime service to the industry and the community. For more about Guy and his firm please go to his website www.askguy.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

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had on our good friend Dr Kathleen Hall from The Stress Institute. She shared some great advice about how stress resilience can positively impact a company's bottom line. Her firm helps corporations become proactive with their wellness leadership. She explained that 90% of Americans polled felt they were stressed or extremely stressed. For more information about Dr Hall and all her wonderful work with corporate wellness and healthy mindful living, please go to her website www.thestressinstitute.comNext we had on J. Michael Zenn, Author of The Self Health Revolution. this is the book that best selling writer Harvey Diamond said "If ever there was a single book anyone interested in his or her health and well being should read without fail, this is it!" Michael explained to us that 91% of us will die from either: cancer, heart disease, stroke or complications from diabetes and that each of those diseases are preventable. For more information about his book and his availability for lunch and learns and his partnership with Whole Foods please go to his website www.selfhealthrevolution.comWe closed the show with Stephanie Servy and Kimberly Hard of Be Well Atlanta. They have a wonderful approach to trying to create a community among lifestyle, medical and wellness professionals in Atlanta. They offer a discount card that gives its members privlieges and special deals throughout the city. Members can take advantage of a vast array of benefits designed to support a healthy lifestyle. Some of these benefits are: discounts at wellness focused medical professionals; preferred pricing at fine dining establishments as well as discount packages and wellness retreats.  To learn more please go to their website www.bewellatlanta.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

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had Taun Henderson Director of BNI in Atlanta, GA explain how Business Networking International became the world's largest business referral organization. Taun helps BNI get chapters in Atlanta off and running. He feels that BNI is the best place for business men and women in Atlanta to share ideas, contacts and lots and lots of referrals. Networking is such a big part of Taun's life he recommends that you forget about the Yellow Pages and contact him when you need a referral. He has such a big database of personal contacts he'll know exactly the right person for you.  To find a BNI chapter near you and build your own Golden Rolodex please go to their website www.referrals4life.com Next we had on Art Wood, President of Atlanta's newswet BNI chapter called Brookhaven Rainmakers. His chapter meets every Tuesday from 7:15am-8:45am at the Georgia State Building. He is having a big kickoff get together for his chapter on November 11 from 7:30am-9:30am at Oglethorpe. To learn more about Art's mortgage solutions company Bright Path or BNI please go to his website www.brightpath.com or email him at awood@brightpathmtg.comWe also had on the Education Chairperson from the Brookhaven BNI chapter Bob Albright. Bob owns Buckhead Document Pros and provides scanning, copying and other document related services to lawyers, doctors and dentists in Buckhead. For more on Bob and his firm please go to www.document-pros.comThe VP of the Brookhaven BNI chapter Sylvia Morrow also joined us in the studio. She has been practicing law for over 20 years and her practice extends to all things real estate. From residential to commercial she closes transactions for individual and corporate purchasers and sellers, as well as institutional lenders.Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had Bruce Culbert, CEO of iSymmetry.com, an Inc Magazine fastest growing company in 2007. Bruce has been described as an e-commerce visionary by Forrester Research and a "charismatic leader" by Information Week. CRM Magazine has recognized him as "One of the 20 Most Influential People in CRM."Bruce is also CEO of myCRMcareer, a web community for people in the CRM industry as well as the Managing Director of BPT Partners. He is a member of the Board for the Center for Professional Selling at Kennesaw University and is a Global Advisor to Greater China CRM. For more on Bruce and his firms please check out his websites www.isymmetry.com and www.myCRMcareer.comNext up we had on Jordon Krolick, President and CEO of Stevi B's, a national pizza buffet restaurnat franchise. Stevi B's currently has 25 franchised and five comapny owned locations in 6 states. They feature a fmaily friendly environment with crazy pizzas like: loaded baked potato, chicken fajita, mac and cheese and cheeseburger deluxe. Their food is always fresh and families of four can eat there for about $20. It's perfect for sports teams and school functions. They do a great job connecting and giving back to with the communities they serve. For more information please go to his website www.SteviBs.com  Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.com Sally Jamara with Traversa Consulting was kind enough to sub for Amy Otto this morning. To learn more about Sally and Traversa Consulting, please go to her website www.traversaconsulting.com. This morning we had a lively roundtable discussion on ways to profit in a down economy. Sally invited Tammy Hurt with Outsource Events and Kristi Atkins with AIM Markeitng Solutions to particpate in the conversation. Tammy Hurt is the Founder and President of Outsource Events, Inc., an event management firm specializing in the logistical planning and execution of executive-level and customer events. As an 18-year veteran of the meeting and event industries, Tammy has built a reputation for organizational excellence and professional integrity. Her experience as an independent planner of corporate meetings, conferences, and events includes managing all aspects of event sponsorships, full-scale corporate meetings and corporate incentive programs. Among her successes are such high-visibility events as Olympics, Super Bowl, US Open, NCAA Men's Final Four, NASCAR, and other events for Fortune 500 corporations. During her distinguished career, Tammy has worked with an impressive array of world-leading venues, resorts and suppliers throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean to deliver outstanding results and positive year-over-year annual growth since the company's inception. Outsource Events is a WBENC, nationally certified, Women"s Business Enterprise. Tammy is the proud recipient of the 2008 - Catalyst Magazine Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Award, which recognizes emerging small business leaders for their high quality leadership, strength, determination, perseverance and, ultimately, success. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy (aka known as the GRAMMY Awards), serves as Second President on the Executive Board of ProWIN (Professional Women's Information Network) and as Strategic Advisor for the Atlanta chapter of Women In Sports and Events (WISE). She is involved in and respected among the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Atlanta Sports Council, Meeting Planners International (MPI), and International Special Events Society (ISES). For more information about Tammy and her firm please go to her website  www.outsourceevents.com. Prior to forming a|i|m MARKETING SOLUTIONS, Kristi Atkins was a Vice President at The GEM Group.  As a founding member of GEM, she was responsible for business development and management of client business.  Her clients included:  UPS, Bank of America, Compaq, General Mills, Sears, Domino's Pizza, GM Racing, ING and SunTrust Banks. Kristi also spent 6 years with Advantage International (now Octagon).  While at Advantage, she managed the Sara Lee Olympic account (Champion, L'eggs and Hanes brands), the global sponsorships for MasterCard International and Girl Scouts of America. She has extensive expertise in Olympics, motorsports, golf and soccer.  This experience includes:  sponsorship identification, strategy development, sponsorship negotiation, asset integration and tracking of sponsorship effectiveness. For more information about Kristi and her firm please go to her website www.aimmarketingsolutions.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comWe opened the show up with Darin Kraetsch who spent the last five years as a Principal and Officer for Raving Brands, the Atlanta-based leader in the fast-casual dining industry which consists of nine of the fastest growing franchise brands in America. The company was ranked #1 in Fast Casual magazine's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers." Darin's latest project is being the CEO of Flip Flop Shops. Trying to do to flip flops what Sunglass Hut did to sunglasses, Flip Flop Shops is the authentic retailer of the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and the first-ever franchise of it's kind.For more information please go to their website www.flipflopshops.comNext up we had on the editor of Business to Business magazine Tim Darnell. Tim shared some behind the scenes look at the exciting and never dull life of the editor of the premier business magazine in Atlanta. This must read magazine is truly evolving with the times... offering newsletters, events, podcasts and breaking news feeds. This magzine and website is a must read for Atlanta Business Radio listeners. To subscribe to their newsletters or podcasts please go to their website www.btobmagazine.com and don't forget to check out their magazine which is available at newstands everywhere.We closed the show with Todd Schnick from the Intrepid Group. Todd is a master direct marketer who has spent the bulk of his career helping politicans get elected. His unique experience makes him a valuable resource to the entrepreneur and small business person who is struggling with his/her marketing message.  todd explained that most small businesses do not have a marketing plan.  And statistics show that a business can see up to 30% more sales - simply by taking the time to draft - and execute - a marketing plan.  He says that he can help you with this process, as well as with branding and company positioning. for more information about Todd and his firm please go to www.intrepid-llc.com and when you are on his site be sure to read his blog it is great.Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had on anchor-turned-publisher Gloria Lane, who produces Atlanta Social Season Magazine with amazing aplomb, holding down the dual roles of editor and publisher. Active in the community, Lane is a member of the Marietta Rotary Club, served as a founding member of the Outstanding Young People of Atlanta, a member of Leadership Georgia and the first female president of the Atlanta Press Club. She also got involved with a little thing called the Beastly Feast in its first year. Planning this fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta was an eye-opening experience, Lane said. "We had to beg a barbecue establishment to donate food and arrange to borrow a dance floor and get a band!" With no expense budget, Lane and the other volunteer committee members staged the event with success - and even made some money. Today, the Beastly Feast raises more than $1 million in one night. Gloria went on to chair other successful events, such as the Humane Society's Pedigreed Affair at the illustrious Piedmont Driving Club and a day-long seminar for AT&T, introducing new products to Atlanta women. Lane left television to be a stay-at-home mom and, eventually, a magazine publisher. Over the years, she'd grown weary of the negativity embraced by TV news with its mantra, "If it bleeds, it leads." She wanted to report on the positive. In 1981, against the advice of friends and colleagues, she launched Season Magazine to spotlight charitable events, dedicated volunteers and upbeat happenings in Atlanta. The response was so tremendous the magazine went from an annual to a quarterly. Now she has begun Atlanta Social Season, a newly redesigned publication getting back to the heart of Atlantans. "In nearly 25 years, we have never published a negative word," Lane says, "and we never will!" While the magazine continues to cover Atlanta's social scene, the editorial content includes include profiles, local interviews with Atlanta's top philanthropists, fashion, travel, health & beauty, art, dining and home & design. "We are still keeping with the original mission to showcase Atlantans doing great things for our wonderful city," Lane says. For more information please go to Gloria's website www.seasonmagazine.com Next up we had on Joe Lindenmayer President of TSS Photography talking about how he develops new products to cater to consumer needs, working with home-based franchisees, successfully building a home-based business concept into the nation's industry leader, and TSS Photography"s unique apprentice concept to train new franchisees. After 25 years as the nation’s leading youth photography franchise, TSS Photography has a great deal to commemorate: 230 locations throughout 42 states, 165 franchisees across the nation taking photos of more than 1.5 million children annually, a product line consisting of more than 200 novelty photo items and a brand synonymous with today’s most progressive youth photography products and services.Joe explained "We credit our tremendous growth and marketplace endurance to the recruitment of dedicated franchisees who consistently exemplify the TSS Photography brand in markets throughout the country by providing professional and hassle-free customer service, product innovation and community care and involvement.” Since its founding in 1983, TSS Photography has evolved its product and service offerings to remain the leader in the youth photography industry. In addition to offering a wide variety of photography services for schools, youth sports, corporations, special events and other community organizations, TSS franchisees help parents turn their children’s ordinary portraits into lasting keepsakes. Children’s digital photos can be electronically formatted on more than 200 different novelty products at the TSS corporate laboratory in Atlanta. The evolution to digital equipment has helped franchisees step up their quality services with reduced turnaround time, immediate photo quality feedback, and increased online re-ordering options for customers. Some of the most popular products include a mock Sports Illustrated magazine cover, trading cards and cozy throws and pillows. Innovative customer offerings also include life-size wall images called 'WallPix ™,’ photo memo boards and photo mug mates, to name just a few. TSS launched the unique “Young Masters” program, where images of children’s artwork can be transferred onto mugs, mouse pads, sweatshirts, and other products that can be used everyday. Joe said “Parents end up discarding much of their kids’ artwork because they simply run out of room on the fridge.We help parents turn these precious pieces of their children’s youth into beautiful, functional memorabilia.” TSS Photography also increases its market share through alliances with national organizations and sports leagues such as the Babe Ruth League, Inc., National Recreation and Parks Association, YMCA and Police Athletic League. In addition, TSS Photography has a history of deep-rooted philanthropy within the corporate culture, giving back to the community as a vital partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information about TSS Photography please go to their website www.tssphotography.com and for more information about Young Masters please go to their website www.youngmastersart.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had on Katherine Fein with SandySpringsCommunity.com. Sandy Springs Community is an online resource for the City of Sandy Springs. The website provides valuable information for the people of Sandy Springs including a directory of all the businesses in that community. The site also offers visitors a trusted resource for finding the best deals and best businesses in the area. So if you are looking for a restaurant, doctor, spa, salon, mechanic or anyone else in Sandy Springs, Katherine's website should be the first place you look. Every business in Sandy Springs should contact Katherine and get their business listed in her directory - it is FREE of charge. Please go to www.sandyspringscommunity.com for more information. Next up we had on Mike Lassiter, president of Rising Roll Gourmet. Rising Roll was founded in 1996 by chefs. They use made from scratch recipes and have been Zagat rated for 10 straight years. Mike was kind enough to bring some breakfast paninis and breakfast burritos into the studio and they didn't last long. They were delicious. It's no wonder Rising Roll was voted Best Sandwich Shop in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine. Mike also mentioned that he owns Franchising Concepts, a company that helps franchise great concepts like Rising Roll Gourmet. Mike is also working on franchising Justix, a healthy meal concept and Ageless Remedies, a medical skincare and apothecary. Sandy Springs residents be on the lookout for the flagship Rising Roll Gourmet which will be opening soon at the corner of Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. And remember they are not only a great sandwich choice for breakfast or lunch they also cater! For more information please go to their website www.risingroll.com.We closed the show with Elaine Sterling, an internationally trained, certified, licensed Beauty Therapist and Educator. Before opening the Elaine Sterling Institute, Elaine was the Director of Education of a large skincare school in Atlanta and the Esthetic and Training Driector of one of the largest day spa groups in Atlanta. For more information about her skincare training classes and her beauty products please go to her website www.elainesterling.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

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had Richard Brock who literally pioneered the Sales Force Automation industry in 1984 when he founded Brock Control Systems (now FirstWave). Sales and Marketing Automation Magazine named him one of the 10 most influential people in CRM.In 1990, Richard was named Georgia's High Technology Entrepreneur of the Year. Formerly the Chairman of the Technology Association of Georgia, he has assumed numerous industry leadership positions and has received many accolades throughout his entrepreneurial career. He has served as President and Board Member of the Business & Technology Alliance, President of the Entrepreneur"s Division and Board Member of the Information Technology Association of America, President and BoardMember of the Southeast Software Association, Chairman of Georgia High Technology Month and Board Member of the Technology Executives Roundtable and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Electronics Association Southeast Council. FirstWave provides on-demand marketing automation solutions that generate, score and nurture leads for B2B marketers. FirstWave offers powerful demand generation solutions that enable marketing and sales to automatically qualify and prioritize leads; track, score and nurture leads based on behavior; and measure the overall success of marketing campaigns (online and offline) in one view. FirstWave enables organizations to increase marketing ROI while maximizing resources. For more information about Richard and his firm please go to his website www.firstwave.netNext we were fortunate to have int the studio, Dr. Sally Jamara, a Founding Partner in the Atlanta office of Traversa. She has been consulting and leading major organizational change in global organizations for over twenty years. Sally is retained to consult with Board of Directors, CEOs, senior executive team members and high potential leaders. She works with executives as a trusted advisor to align their teams to support the efficient and effective delivery of the corporate strategy. Sally provides the road map to make organization change successful for both the organization and the individual. Dr. Jamara has been consulting with companies in the consulting, consumer product, financial services, high technology, hospitality, non profit, and real estate industry. Previously, Sally was Senior Vice President of America's Human Resources for Bass Hotels & Resorts, Inc. In addition to her significant Human Resources experience, she has been Vice President of Customer Service and Sales, managing the P&L and overseeing client development. Sally has been the recipient of numerous executive leadership awards including: Executive Committee Award, Outstanding Teamwork Award and multiple Top Performer Awards in a number of different companies. For more information on Traversa and Sally please go her website www.traversaconsulting.com Next we had on Theo Gilbert-Jamison, author of the book, The Six Principles of Service Excellence. Theo is also Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Performance Solutions by Design, an elite performance consulting firm that caters to luxury and premium brands with an emphasis on creating the ultimate customer experience.Prior to launching Performance Solutions by Design in 2003, Theo was Vice President of Training & Organizational Effectiveness for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. During a 17-year career with The Ritz-Carlton, she oversaw the daily operations of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center and was also responsible for the company's worldwide training and development initiatives. Today, Theo works closely with a diverse group of organizations, ranging from automotive, legal and financial services, to education, hospitality, healthcare, professional golf and home building. She recently co-authored a new book with her business partner Vivian Bright, titled The Leadership Book of Numbers, and is also currently working on her third book, Becoming a Level Three Organization, scheduled to be published in 2009. To learn more about Theo and her firm please go to her website www.psbydesign.comWe closed the show with Margo Geller. Margo is a distinguished Personal, Business and Financial Coach who has lived and worked in Atlanta for over 20 years. She began her career as a psychotherapist then evolved into coaching after a financial planning firm hired her to act as a financial therapist for their clients. Margo is currently working on her e2e program - a unique, highly personal coaching program where she prepares her clients to make the journey from being an employee to an entrepreneur. For more information about Margo, her networking events and her brand new e2e program please go to her website www.margogeller.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

<!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.com Erik Wolf with Zero-G Creative was kind enough to guest host for Amy this morning. Check out Erik's website at www.ZeroGCreative.com Our guests this morning were serial entrepreneur Brian Cork founder of brian cork Human Capital. Brian is a leader in executive recruiting and executive coaching. He explained the difference between an entrepreneur, an intrapreneur and a corporate employee. He also explained his philosophy about business and success, You can learn more about Brian and his firm at www.bchcroi.com or on his personal blog www.briancork.blogspot.com You can check out Brian at the Vinings Club for a Catalyst Magazine sponsored talk on Raising Capital on September 11. Go to www.catalystmag.com to register. Brian is also speaking at Radford University's Economic Summit in October - go to Brian's website for more information on that. Also a big congratulations to Brian for in inclusion on the Inc magazine Top 500 companies list and also to being named one of Catalyst Magazine top 25 Entrepreneurs...both honors are for the second year in a row. We also had on Holly Green is the CEO and Managing Director of THE HUMAN FACTOR, Inc. based in San Diego, California. She has over 20 years of executive level and operations experience in FORTUNE 100, entrepreneurial, and management consulting organizations. Her book, More Than A Minute: How To Be An Effective Leader & Manager In Today's Changing World lends voice to her corporate experience and goes beyond the theory of leading and managing by providing practical action oriented information to those aspiring for greatness in business. For more information about Holly and her firm please go to her website www.thehumanfactor.biz or www.morethanaminute.com Holly will be in Atlanta speaking about Bursting Your Bubbles on October 10. Check out her website to register and to get more information. Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

 Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comThis morning we had our social media special featuring Teo Graca with NetTeams and LinkedIn Specialist Sean Nelson with Acuity Benefits Solutions.We started off with Teo explaining his company's turnkey membership management system and how it bridges the gap between face to face online networking. The idea was developed by President and CEO Teo Graca who has over 25 years of design research including experience with the State Department, the Military, Fedex, Lockheed Martin and other Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Graca has leveraged this intensive background to develop the Net-Teams community solution to customer relationship management. His burning passion to develop a single networking platform for multiple networks has produced an easy-to-use and intuitive system. It is focused on users in the small to mid-sized business market, but can be used within larger companies too. For more information please go to Teo's website www.net-teams.comNext up we had on Sean Nelson, author of Got LinkedIn, From Clueless to Connected in 6 Days. He is also President of Acuity Benefits Solutions. Sean shared some of his best tips to maximize the powerful networking tool LinkedIn. He believes the vast majority of people who have a profile on LinkedIn are not using it to its fullest potential. He also explained how he uses linked in while networking offline as well as online. For more information about his book or his company please go to his website www.linked101.com or www.acuitybenefits.bizAlso 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.

 Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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. Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one another's successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comThis morning we were fortunate to interview former Olympic level decathlete Spud Alford. Spud has founded an innovative game compnay called Zelosport. Zelosport creates products that put families back together again in the kitchens and living rooms playing wholesome games and building lasting memories. And with Finger Football, as well as all the games that have followed, the playing field is level...regardless of age, size, shape, athletic skills or ability, everyone has the same chance at winning. This game is licensed by the NFL and many collegiate teams as well. Starting in the Fall of 2008, you'll begin to see and hear about the Finger Football national tournament holding local, state and a national championship. They'll provide a structured league format so that anyone wanting to compete on a national level will have that opportunity. Spud hopes you will give Zelosport and one of their many games like: finger baseball, finger golf, finger soccer and of course the game that started it all finger football the chance to be a part of your family and the many memories you will carry with you throughout your life. For more information about buying your own game please go to their website www.zelosport.com or www.fingerfootball.com We kicked off the show with Brent Brooks and Michale Harper from Blank Stage Productions.Brent began his career performing as an actor fifteen years ago, and was a founding member of the  Atlanta based "Comedy Response Unit" improvisation troupe.  Brent began working behind the camera as well, and started his current production company, Blank Stage Productions, three years ago.  Brent's first feature-length film, "Art of Suicide," was an Official Selection in the 2007 Asheville Film Festival and won "Best Underground Film" at last year's Indie Fest USA Film Festival. Michael began creating his own stories at the age of eight.  After years working as a freelance comic book writer and illustrator, he made the move into animation, and finally, to screenwriting.  He is currently the Head Writer for Blank Stage Productions, and leads The Blank Page Screenwriters' Group. The Blank Stage is unique among Atlanta-based production companies in its multifaceted approach to client needs.  Blank Stage is a full-spectrum video production company, with a functional "black box" theatre space for live performances, and an instructional component, offering classes and workshops on a variety of aspects of the performing arts. For more information about their upcoming performances like Mr Right Enough and all of their video production and improvisation workshops please go to their website www.blankstageproductions.com  We closed the show with master networker Chi Chi Okezie. She is the author of the top selling book SIMPLEnetworking. She shared some of her best tips on netwroking, business etiquette, cultural awareness and image consulting. For more information about netwroking, Chi Chi, her book and all of her upcoming appearances please go to her website www.snseminars.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. 

 Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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. Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one another's successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comOur first guest this morning was Elizabeth Gordon, Author of the Amazon Best Seller The Chic Entrepreneur and President of Flourishing Business. Elizabeth told us all about her work with The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta and how she is able to help women owned businesses flourish. For more information please go to her website www.flourishingbusiness.com Next we had on Dr Andrea Robbins and Brent Darnell co-hosts of The Total Leadership Conference, a four-day kickoff of to a yearlong program that will create fundamental behavioral change by focusing on individuals’ mind, body and life.  The conference will take place from Sept. 25 – 28 in fabulous Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. Hosted by Brent Darnell International, a training and consulting company that teaches people skills to technically trained professionals, and Naturally Balanced, a natural healthcare provider headed up by Dr. Andrea K. Robbins, DC, ND, The Total Leadership Conference will offer a myriad of interesting classes on improving communication, self-awareness, and wellness. Prior to the conference, participants will be given emotional intelligence and health evaluations in order to assess their particular needs.  During the conference, participants will create personal development and wellness plans and be given all the tools that they need to improve their leadership skills, improve their health, and reach their goals both personally and professionally.  . After the four-day kickoff, participants will be contacted by a health/wellness coach and a life/leadership coach throughout the year to encourage them, motivate them and give them what you need to become the best that you can be. Space is limited to the first 100 people.  For more information, visit www.BrentDarnell.com or www.NaturallyBalanced.com.   Next up we had on small business marketing expert and web design guru Erik Wolf with Zero-G Creative. Erik has leveraged his corporate experience in several diverse industries like packaged goods, information technology and journalism into a thriving small business marketing consulting business. Heading the marketing communications department of a global manufacturer helped prepare Erik for his work with small business owners at Zero-G Creative.Working in the corporate sphere and tasked with the job of managing traditional advertising, marketing and design agencies as well as freelance designers, Erik quickly learned that the system was flawed — and that very few companies were well-suited to serve the small and medium-sized businesses that he worked for. Realizing that his experience made him uniquely qualified to help small business owners market their products and services. For more information about Erik and Zero-G Creative please go to his website www.zerogcreative.com We closed the show with Darrell Rodgers, President of Emerald Data Networks. Darrell explained that he helps align his clients technology with their business objectives. In order to best determine the right solution Emerald takes the time to thoroughly understand their clients' business and goals. Darrell shared that Emerald has just been awarded the 2008 Community Service Award from the Better Business Bureau for their help in wiping clean and finding new homes for old computers. To learn more about Emerald Data Netwroks and Darrell please go to his website www.emeralddata.net Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show. 

 Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. 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. <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.2in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one another's successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comOur first guest this morning was Stone Payton a Sales & Marketing Troubleshooter who specializes in helping Training & Consulting firms Solve Their Sales Problem. Affectionately known as "The Most Candid Consultant On The Planet," and widely recognized as the man who literally wrote the book on SPEED®, Stone is no theorist. He works exclusively in the "No Bull” Zone, and has a real job just like you and your team. Several actually . . . serving as Chief Sales Officer, Trusted Advisor, Sales Troubleshooter, and Top Producer for some of the world's most respected Training & Consulting firms. For over 20 years, Stone has been helping organizations drive their business strategies more effectively. His unusual candor and energetic style provide a refreshing and much needed perspective to clients striving to improve their organizational SPEED (the ratio of results to time invested). Mr. Payton is an accomplished speaker, published author, and co-founder of MarketMateTM  a unique network of consulting firms and individual specialists solely dedicated to helping clients Grow Their Business Fast. He is speaking at a Growth Answers event on Wednesday August 20 at 7am at the Georgian Club for more information please go to www.growthanswers.com. For more information about Stone please go to his website www.marketmate.org or blog www.stonesells.blogspot.com Next we had on Procurement Guru Norman Conway with Prorizon. Norman was just named the Pro to Know from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. Norman explained that if your company issues more than 500 POs per month, his Web-based e-procurement system can streamline and automate your processes, cutting costs by 45-75%, an average of $60 per PO. It"s so easy to implement you can go live on their Web services platform within 45 days without having to buy and implement software or overhaul your current systems. Prorizon helps you Streamline procurement processes; Maximize resource utilization;  Standardize user-controlled buying; Track assets and Audit performance. For more information please go to Norman’s website www.prorizon.com Next we had on Michael Thomas National President of the CRM Association. Michael explained that Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is now part of the mainstream.  Customer strategy is “ordinary” and something that is a day-to-day concern for all enterprises, large or small.  The business universe has shifted its focus from the company at its center to the customer at its hub. As a result, the CRM industry has matured.  More than ever, firms that do nothing but work involving the analysis and enrichment of customers abound.  CRM as an industry has not just practitioners, but vendors, integrators, management consultants, boutique specialists, evangelists, analysts, pundits, bloggers, authors and even detractors! As the industry has matured, so has the customer – not just the industry’s customer but the customer that CRM was created to support.  The customer experience, formerly an art and a gut check, is now a cutting edge science that is necessary for business growth and differentiation in an era where customers are fully empowered and highly volatile.   CRM Association represents the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) industry and all its constituents.  CRM represents what is now becoming an organized body of knowledge and strategy to be reckoned with.  The CRM Association aims at representing the industry as not just a purveyor of knowledge and information, but an action-oriented association that will protect and promote the interests of customer relationship management and its institutions and provide the members with the tools that it needs to enrich and improve that customer experience – be it the member’s direct customers or the customers of the members customers.  Please learn how to join Michael at his association’s big Return to Customer event August 26-27. For more on the CRMA please go to www.crmassociation.org or to learn more about Michael and his company Neighborhood America please go to www.neighborhoodamerica.com We closed the show with Susan Knox Founder of Corporate Connections. Corporate Connections provides direct Access & Highly Targeted Introductions to individuals helping fill your Pipeline & Accelerate the growth of your business. Susan explained that People Do Business with people they Know, Like and Trust.  The challenge is it may takes weeks, months and often years to get connected to the Right Relationships.  Being a native Atlantan, Susan has spent the last 10 years of her career building Trusted Relationships which helps others expedite their business development initiatives.  Corporate Connections Accelerates your opportunity to meet the right people at the right time at the right place.  For more information about how you can tap into Susan’s Golden Rolodex please go to her website www.corporateconnections.us Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.