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November 20th – Honoring Those Who Served and Learning Life Lessons from Them

November 9, 2012 by drtim

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November 20th - Honoring Those Who Served and Learning Life Lessons from Them

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For our Thanksgiving 2012 show, we bring together three military veterans to talk about their years of service to our nation, why they chose to serve and what they do now to help others who serve in the military. Each in their own way will challenge us to do similarly: provide help to those who serve, especially when those dedicated men and women come to the end of their military service. Amidst the discussion, you will hear words of gratitude especially for our nation and all that it offers and represents. Dr. Tim Morrison and Vanessa Lowry join together to co-host this show and interview our distinguished guests:

Mark Eister – U.S. Army, Sergeant Major, retired; Director of Military Outreach, Georgia Perimeter College

Richard Teters – U.S. Army, Colonel, Viet Nam veteran, retired; Executive Director: The Center for Accountable Leaders, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University andLecturer in Business and Economic History Bill Williams – U.S. Army, Captain, enlisted then commissioned out of OCS, Viet Nam Veteran, left after tour; Franchise Advisor, Axxiom LLC

November 13th – Storefront Entrepreneurs Fulfilling Their Dreams

November 7, 2012 by drtim

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November 13th - Storefront Entrepreneurs Fulfilling Their Dreams

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Storefront businesses and entrepreneurs are not words that often go together. This week on Write Here, Write Now, they do as host Dr. Tim Morrison talks with two long time friends each of whom started their own businesses and occupy store fronts in Highland Plaza in East Cobb, GA.

Julia Travis owns and operates Chocolate Jewels Candy Company. Chocolate Jewels Candy Company is a brick and mortar retail candy store reminiscent of the old fashioned candy counters of the past! The store has 28 feet of candy cases filled with over 100 reasons for visiting, browsing and buying! The English Toffee which is the signature candy of CJCC comes from a family recipe that Julia learned from her mom. Julia makes the candies in her candy kitchen in the back of the store.

Doug Meadows is a third generation jeweler who with his brother David established David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry. David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry provides a friendly atmosphere for customers to shop with confidence because they are buying from a reputable, family jeweler with a tradition of fine craftsmanship and service. The grandsons continue the tradition started over 70 years ago by their grandfather.

Why did each guest choose to be an entrepreneur in a store front plaza? What are the challenges and joys of their work? What encouragement will they offer to others who might hold a similar dream. This and more will emerge as Dr. Tim interviews his friends and this week’s guests.

November 6th – Entrepreneurs with a Niche

October 29, 2012 by drtim

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November 6th - Entrepreneurs with a Niche

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Some folks seem to know what they want to do and be in life from the “get go.” Others have an idea, try something, work variations on a theme and then head in another direction. Ultimately to be successful and content, we need to find our niche, our place in the business world. Rob Teem and Jerrund Wilkerson share their particular journeys. Rob Teem has continued a family tradition of being in the printing business. Mr. Teem owns and operates Paramount Graphics. Jerrund Wilkerson is a registered pharmacist, began his career as a pharmacist and continues to work as a pharmacist one day a month. He has been an executive in the health care industry. Today Jerrund leads Level 10 Healthcare Group a high performance management consulting firm.

What causes one individual to stay in the family business while another becomes highly skilled in a career then tweaks it, goes in another direction but doesn’t forsake education and training – merely takes it to different arenas and practical applications. Each strives to provide services that help the individual to grow, to reach new levels in their professional lives.

October 30th – Tackling the Tough Stuff II: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

October 25, 2012 by drtim

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October 30th - Tackling the Tough Stuff II: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

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Most people who actually start writing a book never finish writing it. Is procrastination a major factor? That combined with a fear of failure perhaps. Procrastination can impact just about every aspect of our lives. We may call it something else but at its heart it is procrastination. How can we better recognize it in our lives and when we do, how do we overcome it? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone help us recognize procrastination in what we do – or don’t do? Think of what we could accomplish in addition to all that we currently achieve!

Dr. Tim Morrison interviews Dr. Michelle Tullier, the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Overcoming Procrastination and seven other books. Michelle is also a regional vice president for a leading global consulting firm where she manages career coaching and employee development solutions for major corporations. Listen as Dr. Tullier shares her insights and secrets and bold truths about battling procrastination – turning it into productivity. And maybe she will tell listeners what it takes to write 8 books.

October 23rd – Providing a Voice for the Voiceless

October 17, 2012 by drtim

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October 23rd - Providing a Voice for the Voiceless

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Who is doing what to provide a voice for the voiceless? What individuals or organizations generate meaningful dialogue and a positive exchange of ideas? This edition of Write Here, Write Now provides a look into two very different organizations who each bring the hope of being heard and a positive exchange of ideas to thousands if not millions of people.

Chad Peace and Emma Goda join us by telephone from San Diego to tell us about the Independent Voter Network (IVN), an online news platform for communication between independent-minded voters, public officials, civic leaders, and journalists. The purpose of IVN.us is to provide unfiltered political news and policy analysis across the political spectrum. IVN actively encourages contributors and readers of differing political tendencies to engage in a constructive dialogue. IVN is a project of the Foundation for Independent Voter Education (FIVE) which is dedicated to restoring the importance of open dialogue, engagement, and constructive compromise in our political system, unfiltered by the partisanship that drives the larger public dialogue. FIVE defines “independent” as people, positions, or information not dictated by a partisan point of view.

In the studio with host, Dr. Tim Morrison, is Lee Lambert, author of The Caregiver’s Companion. Through her book and other activities, Lee seeks to provide a platform so caregivers may have a voice and be supported through the empowerment of the individual, the family and the community. Ms. Lambert’s goal is to make available simple strategies and important tools to assist caregivers in effectively addressing the complex challenges of providing quality care for loved ones. Lambert says, “We must speak for those precious loved ones who cannot speak for themselves – and do it effectively.”

October 16th – A Unique Look at Return On Investment

October 11, 2012 by drtim

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October 16th – A Unique Look at Return On Investment

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Regardless of our business or profession, we all want to maximize our return on investment. What can we do to enhance ROI? What might we be missing in our day to day activities that keep us from increasing our ROI? Are there other elements to improving ROI than just branding and more effective advertising and marketing? What impact can social media have on ROI?

An eye opening, mind expanding experience await listeners as Tijana Lehtikoski and Rabbi Pamela Jay Gottfried join host, Dr. Tim Morrison, in the BRX studio for an exciting discussion on ROI in our business and in our personal lives.

Ms. Lehtikoski is a principle with AIDEA Digital, a boutique Marketing Strategy Consulting focused on online marketing strategy. Rabbi Gottfried is a member of CLAL’s Rabbis without Borders fellowship.

October 9 – Publishing to Expand Speaking Opportunities

October 5, 2012 by drtim

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October 9 - Publishing to Expand Speaking Opportunities

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The national chapter of the National Speakers Association released a statistic last year that 55% of their members are authors and more than half of those earn $5,000+ for a full day engagement. Today’s show features speaker’s agent, Kelly Powley, and trainer, consultant, speaker & author, Wendy Ellin. Kelly specializes in promoting speakers for events, conferences and other speaking engagements. Wendy is one of her clients and has a newly published book, Enough is Enough, Get Control of Your Stuff! Join guest host Vanessa Lowry for a lively discussion of how Wendy turned one of her popular workshop topics on increasing productivity into a published book and how having a published book impacts the type of engagements Kelly is able to book for her clients.

October 2nd – From Start-up to Dynamic Adventure: a Story of Two Businesses

September 27, 2012 by drtim

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October 2nd – From Start-up to Dynamic Adventure: a Story of Two Businesses

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An impressive 55% of new companies are begun by women. What triggers these creative adventures? A chance conversation? A news article? A long held dream? An I can do that attitude? A bit of each of these? We learn about two companies begun by dynamic women determined to make a difference. Medical Staffing Resources is one of Atlanta’s oldest, established healthcare staffing firms. By providing top talent, MSR believes they can truly make a difference in the long term stability of the healthcare community. 5 WIVES is a concierge business created to make life more manageable and enjoyable for its clients. Whether it is cleaning house, organizing files, washing sheets, restocking a pantry, or picking up dry cleaning, 5 WIVES engages in best practices, adheres to efficiency, and constantly seeks ways to add value to the customer’s life.

The guests are Michelle Lee and Adecia Shumate. As always the guests will be asked in what ways writing is a part of their business.

Michelle Lee serves as President and CEO of Medical Staffing Resources; she began with the company as a recruiter in the first few years of the business. Michelle continues to build upon the mission and dream of the founder from whom Michelle purchased the company. Adecia Shumate founded 5 WIVEs after the idea was first conceived during lunch with about 20 single friends in 2006.

September 25th – Tackling the Tough Stuff: Change Management

September 20, 2012 by drtim

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September 25th – Tackling the Tough Stuff: Change Management

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Change happens . . . or not. How a company and its management choose to deal with change impacts the company’s overall strength and profitability. CEDA, Inc. provides seasoned experts to consult with businesses and enterprises that face or are undergoing change. CEDA experts effectively manage complex, technical processes while at the same time motivating people to perform at maximum potential. CEDA experts help their clients set direction, align people and inspire innovation in order to navigate the potential and real turbulence encountered in change and to move successfully through the challenges with greater strength and a solid foundation combined with a clear focus for the future.

PeggySue Marquez-Kelly, managing partner of CEDA, and Deborah Tyler, president of CEDA, join host Dr. Tim Morrison in the studio for a conversation on change management. Can businesses anticipate change? Are there “tell-tale” signs? What triggers change? Is change good or bad or does it “depend?” What makes CEDA unique? And, of course, there is always the question: what role does writing have in the work CEDA does?