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Atlanta Business Radio City of Dunwoody Georgia Special

April 1, 2009 by admin

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Today we were honored to have on the city of Dunwoody Georgia’s Mayor Ken Wright, City Councilman Denis “Denny” Shortal and its City Manager Warren Hutmacher to discuss the latest happenings in one of Georgia’s newest cities.

We learned that April 1 at midnight was the launch of Dunwoody’s police force. So be on the look out for that. While having the same ratio of residents to businesses as Dekalb County, the panle expressed that they would be a very business friendly city. Dunwoody is now Georgia’s 14th largest city with nearly 40,000 residents who voted overwelmingly to become their own city. Mayor Wright has generously donated his Mayor’s salary to the Stage Door Players, a local community theater.

To learn more about the City of Dunwoody please go to their website http://www.dunwoodyga.gov/

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

DeSai’s Dan Browne On Innovation Execution, And Roger Reak On (Practical) Strategic Planning

March 30, 2009 by admin

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DeSai's Dan Browne On Innovation Execution, And Roger Reak On (Practical) Strategic Planning

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Dan Browne,Â VP Innovation for our flagship sponsor, The DeSai Group, explains the distinction between Creativity and Innovation — and describesÂ what it really takes to mobilize a culture toward consistent, profitable Innovation Execution.

Strat-Alli CEOÂ Roger Reak shares key disciplines for breathing tactical life into your strategic plans, and admonishes leaders to be more diligent in expressing, modeling, and rewarding the changes they want from their people.

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Atlanta Business Radio Health Benefits and Human Resource Special with Dennis and Andy Weyenberg from Resource Alliance

March 26, 2009 by admin

Today we had on Andy and Dennis Weyenberg founders of Resource Alliance. Resource Alliance is unique in a couple of ways. First they are a licensed insurance agency as well as specialists in Human Resources. This allows them to offer a complete solution for companies of all sizes in need of benefits and HR. They also offer those services a la carte. They also differentiate themselves from their competitors by offering a Benefits Specialist for each benefits client. This person is primarily responsible to act as a liaison for their client’s employees to assist them with their insurance needs. Now those employees don’t have to wait on hold for hours struggling to get answers to their questions. Someone is always there for them at Resource Alliance. To learn more please go to Dennis and Andy’s website http://www.real-hr.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

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews William Fadul with Mosaic, David Asarnow with Clix and Justin Palmer with Club Blue

March 25, 2009 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews William Fadul with Mosaic, David Asarnow with Clix and Justin Palmer with Club Blue

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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.

Today we opened the show with William Fadul one of the principals of Mosaic Group [Architects and Remodelers] in Atlanta. MOSAIC Group reflects the coming together of two of Atlanta’s most exceptional design/build firms: The Building Firm and Deckwright. William and his partner Rick Goldstein have been beautifying Atlanta homes for more than two decades. The name MOSAIC was carefully chosen to reflect how the seemingly unrelated pieces of a home renovation are related as their clients witness how design, architecture, materials, craftsmen and service come together to form a beautiful and artistic whole. To learn more about the firm and their two remodeling divisions (MOSAIC Indoor Living and MOSAIC Outdoor Living), please go to their web site at MosaicGroupAtlanta.com or their Facebook Page.

Next up we had on David Asarnow CEO of CliX portrait Studios. David has been CEO since 2004 and he has done a remarkable job growing the franchise to over 30 units today and being rated as a top 100 emerging franchise. They now offer a Clix Portrait Studio option as well as a work out the home Clix Events option as well. David is out in front of the industry as he helps his franchisees use social media tools like Facebook to grow their business. To learn more about Clix for your next event go to their website www.getyourclix.com or if you want info on a franchise please go to www.clixfranchise.com

We closed the show with Justin Palmer who is the Business Service Officer in the Commercial Banking side of BB&T. Justin didn’t talk banking he wanted to share his work as President of Club Blue. Club Blue implements fun social and service activities that connect young local professionals while positively influencing children and teens through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Justin was instrumental of forming and growing this group to the 150+ members they have now. In fact, the concept has resonated so well with his community that other Boys and Girls Clubs around the US have inquired about how to start Club Blues in their communities. The next mixer is coming up in April and they have a Braves night planned for may. Please go to their website www.clubblue.org to join and learn more.

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

3/24/09: Talking Trust + Loyalty with Fred Elsberry of the BBB and Marc Ellis of Thanks Again

March 24, 2009 by admin

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3/24/09: Talking Trust + Loyalty with Fred Elsberry of the BBB and Marc Ellis of Thanks Again

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Fred Elsberry of the Better Business Bureau joined us this morning to talk about trust, honesty, and integrity which are more important now than ever before especially for small businesses. Whereas big companies often don’t put as much stock in developing that type of relationship with their consumers, it’s no less important but it doesn’t affect them as much. However, for small businesses, it’s a life or death scenario. If your customers don’t trust you because you haven’t been honest, you will feel it in your bottom line. The Better Business Bureau plays a key role in supporting that relationship. Each of their member companies are accredited by a very careful selection process. Rest assured that if you are doing business with a highly-rated BBB company, you will most likely have a satisfactory experience. And, as a merchant or business, this is a great badge of honor to be one of the 3,500 or so companies out of the 150,000 in the Atlanta Metro area to be listed as a Better Business Bureau accredited company.

Marc Ellis, of Thanks Again, came on GFR to discuss customer loyalty. He says the economy doesn’t really scare him because what they are seeing is that because consumers are more discerning, they are flocking to businesses that offer them incentives beyond the typical discounts. In fact, even if the monetary value of a discount and a reward is different, there is more perceived value in the reward (airline miles, gift cards, charitable donations) because they are aspirational goals. People will frequent a merchant more because of that customer loyalty program because they are working toward something such as a free trip. Thanks Again offers a great service to both the consumer (enrollment is free!) and the merchant by saving everyone money. At the same time, however, they are the conduit for a great relationship between a company and its customers. He also credit social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) for helping business owners listen and respond more quickly to their customers’ wants and needs.

Great show today! Thanks to both our guests. Have a stellar week and we’ll see you next Tuesday at 10am!

SPRY PR’s Alex Trouteaud On Leveraging Digital Media, And Vision Atlanta’s Dave Pridemore On Serving Georgia’s At Risk Youth

March 23, 2009 by admin

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SPRY PR's Alex Trouteaud On Leveraging Digital Media, And Vision Atlanta's Dave Pridemore On Serving Georgia's At Risk Youth

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Alex Trouteaud,Â Director of Client ServicesÂ for SPRY PR describes how and why digital media is quickly becoming the tool of choice for reaching . . . and truly engaging today’s market.

Vision Atlanta Executive Director, Dave Pridemore shares the inspiring story of Camp Grace — how businesses, the faith-based community, and individual donors have come together toÂ serve Georgia’s At-Risk Youth.

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Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Nick Powills, Emile Paradis, Andy Greider, Don and Anne Webb

March 18, 2009 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Nick Powills, Emile Paradis, Andy Greider, Don and Anne Webb

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Today we opened the show with Don and Anne Webb with Greenwood Land Company. Their firm is recognized as the foremost authority on recreational land investment, ownership, management and resale throughout the Southeastern and Midwestern states. Founded in 2003 Greenwood Land specializes in premier properties that represent exceptional recreational and wildlife management potential. In addition, some of their work is applied to restore fish and wildlife levels as well as to help landowners achieve their goals. They are hosting a great event called The Greenwood Project which explains why timberland is a must for your investment portfolio. The next event is March 31, 2009 from 7-9pm at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road. To learn more please go to their website www.greenwoodland.com or call 800-466-1163

Next up we had on Nick Powills with No Limit Media Consulting. No Limit is an Atlanta-based progressive communications firm specializing in helping franchisors grow their concepts through the power of publicity – both traditional and virtual. Nick founded No Limit after an extensive media career that included time with Rolling Stone Magazine. His clients have included: Huddle house, Qdoba, Wireless Zone, Checker’s/Rally’s and other growing brands. to learn more please go to his website www.nolimitmediaconsulting.com

Andy Greider has been a marketer for most of his life. Having owned 9 small businesses, helped start a dot com and worked with a boutique firm as a consultant to mom and pops all the way to the Fortune 500. He has a plethora of experience in helping companies grow. Now he is the Chief Dot Connector and Owner of Marketing Pedagogy – an educational marketing company rather than the traditional persuasion marketing companies that are out there. To learn more please go to his website www.marketingpedagogy.com

We closed the show with Emile Paradis, the Managing Partner of RPM Advisors and is a franchise owner of the Referral Institute. He has been a Referral Institute Master Trainer and has developed a number of referral training programs that are taught nationally. Emile is known for his fast-paced results oriented training style. His dynamic presentations provide on the ground, useful information mixed with action items and a little fun. To learn more please go to his website www.referralinstituteatlanta.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

60 Second Marketer Jamie Turner and Intellectual Property Strategist Jackie Hutter talk with Gravity Free Radio!

March 17, 2009 by admin

Gravity Free Radio

60 Second Marketer Jamie Turner and Intellectual Property Strategist Jackie Hutter talk with Gravity Free Radio!

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Stephanie was down in Austin for the big South by Southwest Interactive conference but we managed to have a terrific show anyway 🙂 Our associate Keith Fletcher was an ample substitute but we’ll still enjoy having Stephanie back on the mic with us next week.

The real story as always though was our incredible guests and the terrific information they had to share. Jamie Turner, the 60 Second Marketer had a lot of great things to say about marketing, brand management and differentiation from a small business owner’s perspective. Be sure to listen for Jamie’s free advice and check out his web site!

Our second guest, “recovering attorney” and intellectual property strategist Jackie Hutter had great information for any business owner who has ever invented something. Listen for her tips on when to — and when NOT to — consider a patent and how business owners can get the most value from a patent. Be sure to visit Jackie’s web site and her IP Asset Maximizer Blog.

Happy St. Patty’s Day! We’ll see you next Tuesday!

Andrew Dietz: What Are You Famous For?, and Jim Lester On Leveraging Credit

March 16, 2009 by admin

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Andrew Dietz: What Are You Famous For?, and Jim Lester On Leveraging Credit

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Andrew Dietz, Managing Partner w/ Creative Growth Group asks: “WhatÂ Are You (especially) Famous For?” and describes 3 key areas of focus that will help you answer that question for your market.

FTRANS VP, Jim Lester explains just how powerfulÂ properly managed / leveraged accounts receivables and creditÂ can beÂ for the small to medium size business . . . and revealsÂ the SAS (Software as a Service) Tool that can help you get it done.

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