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Tino Mantella, President, TAG (Technology Association of Georgia) appeared on the show, Friday, March 11.

March 9, 2011 by admin

BRX National

Tino Mantella, President, TAG (Technology Association of Georgia) appeared on the show, Friday, March 11.

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The Technology Association of Georgia has emerged with a refined mission, a renewed commitment, and a new president, Tino Mantella . TAG is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities.

Membership in TAG puts you in good company: a who’s who of tech leaders and pioneers. TAG is an unmatched way to network with peers…to grow professionally, to find a job or hire an employee…and to grow your skills. With nearly 11,000 members, representing 1,600 tech and tech-enabled companies, TAG is a leader in the technology industry. TAG serves as an advocate for positive public policy change that will transform the technology community and will enhance the economic climate of Georgia. Our membership includes thought leaders from technology companies – small and large, executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

http://www.tagonline.org/

Anita Best, Find Your Franchise and Richard Kirby, Executive Impact appeared on the Avenue Friday, March 11.

March 9, 2011 by admin

BRX National

Anita Best, Find Your Franchise and Richard Kirby, Executive Impact appeared on the Avenue Friday, March 11.

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Richard Kirby is the prototype for many of today’s executives and professionals who are challenged to manage their careers and make worthwhile job transitions in a difficult 21st century employment market. During his 30-year corporate career, Richard proactively moved between occupations and employers with consistent success, seeking better opportunities and a broadening of his management experience. He successfully transitioned professions from engineering to human resources to marketing to sales, while also choosing to change employers seven times.
Today, Richard is a Certified Management Consultant, a Certified Personnel Consultant and an Executive Career Consultant. He launched his own boutique career firm, Executive Impact, in 2002 to provide private career consultations to executives and professionals, both employed and unemployed.
Richard has a depth of knowledge and practical in-the-trenches client experience that allow him to speak with authority about the subjects of job search and individualized career management. He recently published his career book, Fast Track Your Job Search (and Career!), and has set his sight on replacing What Color Is Your Parachute!

http://www.executive-impact.com/

Anita Best brings over 20 years of business experience to the franchise industry and has represented the top percentile of achievement in every business she has participated in from the inception of her career. As a franchise owner and operator for over 10 years, she has a true passion for business ownership.
Anita opened a Keller Williams franchise as managing partner, and through her stewardship, the business achieved profitability in year one and her office grew to over 125 agents in less than 3 years. Because of her inimitable business acumen and success in running the franchise, she was invited to join the business coaching program at KW, where she coached other business owners to reach their peak performance.
Today, Anita uses her wealth of knowledge and broad base of experience to assist aspiring business owners to determine which franchise opportunity best aligns with their strengths, goals and core values. If you have ever considered business ownership as a career, or are looking for passive investment opportunities, Anita is eminently proficient in saving you time and money, and committed to helping you make your best possible investment choice.
“My single expectation of every client interaction is that they have a positive experience and leave the exchange immensely more knowledgeable of their options, regardless of whether or not they decide to pursue business ownership.”

http://www.findyourfranchise.com/

The Power of Communications at the Worksite! George Pfeiffer Explains.

March 8, 2011 by admin

Good Health is Good Business

The Power of Communications at the Worksite! George Pfeiffer Explains.

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George Pfeiffer is founder and president of the WorkCare Group, Inc., www.workcaregroup.com, – a company that provides award-winning communications and consulting services to organizations of all types and sizes. The first half of our interview with George was to discuss how important a role does a communication program play in a successful worksite wellness strategy.

In addition, George is on the Board of Directors for the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion and serves as their Senior Editor of Worksite Health, www.iawhp.org. During the second half of our interview, we asked Mr. Pfeiffer about the valuable role the Association can play for the worksite practitioner. He also shared information about the upcoming American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Summit, www.acsm.org/summit. A conference with a special track on the topic of “Worksite Health Promotion”. To hear our inteview with George, click on this link: Good_Health_02222011_Interview.mp3.

The hosts also asked George what he felt was the most successful engagement strategy to get members to participate in health & wellness programs. Click on this link to hear his insightful response: Good_Health_02222011_Engagement.mp3.

High Velocity Radio Guest Host Dr. Tim Morrison Interviews Tricia Molloy

March 7, 2011 by admin

High Velocity Radio

High Velocity Radio Guest Host Dr. Tim Morrison Interviews Tricia Molloy

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To get a copy of the â€œCRAVE Your Book Goals!â€ article and subscribe to the Working with Wisdom enewsletter, send an email to tricia@triciamolloy.com

Tricia Molloy is a business productivity expert who speaks for organizations that want to inspire their people to achieve their goals and perform at their best every day.

A professional speaker and mentor, Tricia is the author of “Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Universal Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs” and the “CRAVE Your Goals!” ebook.

She started her own public relations firm, Molloy Communications, in 1988 to support the success of other passionate business owners. Throughout her life and career, she has always used universal principles and has counseled clients and colleagues to do the same.

Known as “The Queen of Serene,” Tricia’s wise, peaceful presence and common-sense advice are welcome in todayâ€™s challenging, complex business environment. Through Working with WisdomÂ® talks, workshops, retreat programs, teleseminars and webinars, Tricia inspires business people to achieve their goals faster and easier by capitalizing on the power of their subconscious mind and life-changing principlesâ€”like Visualization, Affirmations and Gratitude. Her most popular program, CRAVE Your Goals!Â®, presents a powerful, practical five-step system for attracting what you desire and deserve. A seasoned business owner and marketing consultant, Tricia also offers one-on-one, short-term Wisdom Mentoring for Entrepreneurs.

Tricia is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Georgia Meeting Professionals International, and is a resource speaker for Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization. She is a contributing author in “Good Business: Putting Spiritual Principles Into Practice at Work” (Unity House, 2010). The “Working with Wisdom for Project Managers” course and webinar series for professional development unit (PDU) credits is available through PDUs2GO.

A native New Yorker, Tricia earned her broadcast journalism degree from New York University and was an award-winning radio talk show producer in New York and Phoenix before becoming an entrepreneur. On a personal note, Tricia and her husband, Rick, live in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta with their teenage twins, Connor and Allyson, and their joyful Golden Retrievers, Honey and Lucy.

Special Thanks To Guest Host, Dr. Tim Morrison

Great Job Dr. Tim !!!

Interview with Aubrey Daniels, MIT Leadership Professor

March 7, 2011 by admin

CFO Radio

Interview with Aubrey Daniels, MIT Leadership Professor

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To listen to Aubrey Daniels’ PODCAST, click on the link player bar above. Or to download and save the podcast, RIGHT CLICK on the DOWNLOAD option above.

Aubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D., is the world’s foremost authority on applying the scientifically-proven laws of human behavior to the workplace. His management consulting firm, Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), works with business leaders such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, NASA, Roche Laboratories, and Westinghouse to develop management strategies that reinforce critical behaviors vital to their long-term success.

Daniels is the author of best-selling books widely recognized as management classics: Bringing out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement; Performance Management: Changing Behavior That Drives Organizational Effectiveness; Other People’s Habits; and Measure of a Leader. His fifth book, OOPS! 13 Management Practices That Waste Time and Money (and what to do instead) is a how-to guide for avoiding common “well-intentioned” attempts at motivating employees.

A passionate thought leader and an internationally recognized expert on management, leadership, and workplace issues, Daniels has been featured in Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, The Washington Post, CNN, and CNBC among others. Join CFOradio.com today for this highly motivating interview!

RIGHT CLICK here and choose Save Target As…to save and listen to Aubrey Daniels’ CFO Tip of the Month

Inside PR Special with Park 75 Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker, his Public Relations Pro Marsha Middleton, Author / Producer Noelle Adams, Image Branding Expert Nikki Darling, and their Publicist Sherri Walker

March 3, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Inside PR Special with Park 75 Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker, his Public Relations Pro Marsha Middleton, Author / Producer Noelle Adams, Image Branding Expert Nikki Darling, and their Publicist Sherri Walker

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Today we shined the light on M-Squared Public Relations Prez Marsha Middleton and her client, Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker. Then we caught up with Sherri Walker of Full Moon PR and chatted with two of her clients, Nikki Darling and Noelle Adams.

We discovered Chef’s passion for all things culinary, his commitment to the first ever Hotel Restaurant Week (4/2 thru 4/9 2011), and a surprising talent for the sacred art of “bee-keeping.”

In our second segment, we dove into the exciting world of Entertainment Marketing and Reality TV. (After some discussion, Stone & Lee were strongly advised to suspend their TV aspirations and stay in Radio.)

And a special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

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 to get them on the show.

Atlanta Business Radio Spotlight on Peachtree Benefit Group Special Featuring Founder Archie Lowe, VP Jennifer Cummiskey and Broker & Consultant Brent Morris

March 2, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Spotlight on Peachtree Benefit Group Special Featuring Founder Archie Lowe, VP Jennifer Cummiskey and Broker & Consultant Brent Morris

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On today’s show we shined the Atlanta Business Radio spotlight on Peachtree Benefit Group. Joining us in the studio were: founder Archie Lowe, Vice President Jennifer Cummiskey and Broker & Consultant Brent Morris. This well established insurance firm has been around for over 25 years. With creative ideas for delivering business solutions and serving clients Peachtree Benefit Group has grown from serving Atlanta to serving companies headquartered across the United States with domestic and foreign operations.

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

High Velocity Radio Interviews BMA Atlanta Board Members

February 28, 2011 by admin

High Velocity Radio

High Velocity Radio Interviews BMA Atlanta Board Members

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We celebrated our new partnership with BMA Atlanta this morning by conducting a Special Broadcast Roundtable with several members of their Leadership Team . . .

Joe Noonan, Chair of Programs
Joe Noonan is Director of Programs for the Business Marketing Association, Atlanta chapter. Joe is instrumental in planning our monthly events, enhancing our speakerâ€™s bureau as well as coordinating with his BMA team for a great â€œGame Dayâ€ experience at BMA events. Joe is the President of Proforma Corporate Printing / Promotions, a $320 million Marketing Solutions agency focusing on sales results incorporating Print, Promo and 3D Marketing Solutions for his clients. Joeâ€™s 19+ years of marketing experience highlight his primary objective â€¦ make a client look like a hero! Personally, Joe plays competitive racquetball, ALTA tennis, ice hockey and golf. Joe volunteers a lot of time coaching youth sports in the metro Atlanta area.

Steve Chalk, Chair of Communications
Steve Chalk is the Communications chairperson for BMA Atlanta and is a Social Media Specialist at IBM. Steve has managed marketing and communications initiatives in Atlanta for over 17 years. He has gone from a focus on printed communication to, at this time, a heavy concentration on digital communications. Initiatives under his guidance have included marketing, branding, and communications projects for the Georgia Institute of Technology, IBM, First Data Corporation, After Six Formalwear, Intercontinental Hotels Group, ING Financial, and MCI Worldcom, among others. Steve holds a BBA in Marketing from Georgia State University.

Martine Hunter, Secretary, Chair of Marketing
Martine Hunter is Marketing chairperson for the BMA and currently the creative director of inbound marketing at MLT Creative, an east Atlanta B2B marketing agency. She leads the agencyâ€™s inbound marketing, website, social media and public relations programs providing clients with inbound marketing solutions built around strategy, analytics and ROI. A creative, idea person, Martine began her marketing career in Los Angeles with Chiat/Day Advertising and has held marketing leadership positions with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Harland. She was also a graphic designer on the creative services team of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. Martine attended California State University at Northridge and is currently enrolled in University of Phoenix.

Erick Pennington, Chair of Sponsorships
Erick Pennington serves as the Sponsorships Chair for the Business Marketing Association, Atlanta Chapter, and has 10 years of experience in B2B marketing and business development. He is currently the Business Development Manager for The Jones Group, an Atlanta-based creative agency with a strong focus on B2B marketing. During his time at The Jones Group and previously as Project Director for an international brand consulting firm, Erick has advised clients such as Russell Corporation, DuPont, VeriFone, Coca-Cola Enterprises, AT&T Wireless, Intellinet, Stiefel Labs and CSM Bakery Products on a wide variety of branding and marketing initiatives. He began his career in the professional sports industry, working for teams in Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, including the Atlanta Hawks.

Interview with Laura Moore, Founder and CEO of Dream House for Medically Fragile Children

February 28, 2011 by admin

CFO Radio

Interview with Laura Moore, Founder and CEO of Dream House for Medically Fragile Children

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To listen to Laura Moore’s PODCAST, click on the link player bar above. Or to download and save the podcast, RIGHT CLICK on the DOWNLOAD option above.

In its continuing efforts to promote the finance of non-profits as well as public and private companies,Â CFOradio is pleased to present today’s broadcast interview with Laura Moore, Founder and CEO of Dream House for Medically Fragile Children (www.dreamhouseforkids.org).

A former pediatric nurse, Laura Moore developed Dream House to train and empower families to care for medically fragile children at home, improve their quality of life, and benefit the State of Georgia, the tax payers and healthcare institutions by providing a more efficient and effective way to care for children with critical, continuing medical needs. Through Dream House, families and care givers are provided with educational programs and unique teaching environments in specially-equipped and accessible homes; communities are made aware of the lives and needs of medically fragile children; and opportunities are created for Corporate and Community Partnerships focused on improving the quality of life for medically fragile children and their families.

In today’s interview, Laura discusses some of the strategic finance options that have helped keep her non-profit organization in operation since 2001. Corporate donation programs, special fundraisers, and the generosity of individual volunteers and donors are at the heart of what keeps Dream House for Kids going.

Learn more about this unique non-profit (the only one of its kind in the United States) on today’s CFOradio broadcast.

Listen to Laura Moore’s CFO Tip of the Month