December 20th Debra Kline - The Sage Lady of BUSINESSWISE, the regional business research tool of choice
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If you want to gain insights on new business development for this coming year, then this is the show for you. Tune-in as Debra Kline, CEO & President of BusinessWise offers how targeted network and prospecting will get you off to a fast start in the New Year. Learn from this sage women, how she built a company that has not only survived the test of time but is thriving in what can be considered some rather interesting economic times. Listen as she offers perspective on how she has accomplished this, while turning BusinessWise into a critical business development tool for successful companies doing business in Georgia, Dallas/Ft. Worth & Charlotte!
Debra offered some fresh perspectives that, quite honestly, offered me, an old “been there, done that” type of Sales guy, some major “Aha’s! So I highly recommend giving this show a listen either from the link above or download and listen on your MP3 player.
Until next time you tune-in, remember – Everyone is in Sales! So Happy Selling!
Listen in as David talks to Dr. Alan Urech about franchising and the implications of expanding his restaurant business into new markets. Rising Roll Gourmet was established in 1996 to satisfy a demand for quality food in small spaces such as office buildings and college campuses. They have one of there Rising Roll Gourmet Express locations right here in 200 Office! Their food is made fresh on-site every day and around 40% of their business comes from catering. Rising Roll Gourmet also has plenty of healthy, low-calorie menu options available. You can find out more at http://risingroll.com/.
Jeremy Porter is a Partner at WMI, a business strategy, organizational development and human capital firm. This is Jeremy’s second stint with this firm, having been recruited back to the firm by the CEO and Chairman. WMI has been recognized in Inc. Magazine’s 500 lists as one of The Fastest Growing Companies in America and is also listed by Kennedy Publications as one of the top 50 firms in the nation. Jeremy is the leading Client Development Executive in the company, achieving 198% of goal for 2007. His primary focus is working with top executives in Fortune 50 and smaller companies in the nation, within various industries. His forte is analyzing businesses, creating structure and efficiencies, and building strong teams. Jeremy manages the Atlanta team, as well as a virtual team in the Greensboro office.
Prior to WMI, Jeremy was the Vice President of Operations for The Corban Group (TCG) for five and half years, a firm that was similar to WMI. At its peak, Jeremy successfully ran the Georgia operation, directly managing 22 employees and reporting to the CEO in Florida. While being promoted through the ranks at TCG, Jeremy was known for growing client relationships at a much higher rate than anyone in the company’s history. While managing and solving client’s challenges, he also worked diligently to improve TCG’s corporate and operational structure.
Prior to TCG, Jeremy was a senior executive consultant at WMI during his first tenure with the firm, reporting to the CEO. He was recruited to WMI by one of the managing partners. During this two and a half year tenure, Jeremy was known for his ability to penetrate practice areas previously untapped by the firm. His base of knowledge spans six industries, including technology, industrial, energy, financial, EPC firms, retail and e- commerce. Jeremy was recognized as a problem solver and troubleshooter for all difficult clients. He exceeded all previously set records for first year employees and surpassed all goals for the second year at the firm.
Previous to WWC, Jeremy was a co-owner of Auto Accents (AA) for three years. AA was a high-end/exotic auto performance/customization facility for street cars. Jeremy approached the owner of this failing company and offered to take it over and turn it around. Within nine months the shop was in the black and repaying old debt.
A consistent theme while at the above companies has been Jeremy’s ability to drive profits, trouble-shoot and improve operations reduce unnecessary headcount, drive teams to their best abilities, and renegotiate contracts with vendors to retain greater profitability and resolve complex challenges. Jeremy is known for his high ethical standards; In addition, he is highly technical with computers, networks, and software. Jeremy also made the “List Makers” two years in a row in the Atlanta Business Chronicle
Join us Wednesday December 21st as Make A Difference Radio spotlights the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, G-CAPP. The organization is committed to enriching the lives of adolescents and helping them achieve a healthy, productive future free of early pregnancy.
Host Derek Van Dam speaks with G-CAPP’s President and CEO Vikki Millender-Morrow and Vice President of Development Kathleen Egan about the numerous programs and services G-CAPP has implemented to help educate Georgia’s youth to make successful life decisions.
BevAnn Bonds host of High Achiever Radio and efficiency expert, entrepreneur, and virtual assistant of Business Support Solutions, will interview Warren McClellan of McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC. We will learn more about McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC and their philosopy for:
accounting which is a top down focus looking first at the needs of the client and creating an engagement to meet those needs.
client service. If you are concerned about the client needs, the rest will take care of itself.
empowering the client through training and simplification of their processes. Often they don’t take ownership of that part of their business. Ownership removes the mystery and ugliness and allows them to engage and utilize the information to manage and grow their businesses.
McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC is a CPA firm that serves owner involved businesses. Our mission is to assist these owners in organizing, managing and utilizing the details of their businesses in a way that allows them more opportunities to focus on the missions of their organizations.
Warren began his career with small business at a local CPA firm while completing the requirements for his CPA. Subsequently he completed his Masters degree and found himself with the largest CPA firm in the world assisting tax departments of many of the Fortune 100 companies. After years of traveling and successfully climbing the ladder, he wanted more control over his life and future. He returned to serving small business by building a firm that addresses their needs in a unique way.
January 3rd - Comparing and Contrasting Writing Journeys and What We Can Learn from Them
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Linda Lehmann Masek has worked as an art teacher and librarian but her true love is writing and she has been writing professionally for over 20 years. She has written and had published a number of articles, children’s stories and novels. Bob Kashey is a residential real estate agent. Two years ago he began writing Panic to Passion, his personal story of overcoming debilitating bouts of anxiety which sometimes struck multiple times a day. What, if anything, has changed in Linda’s writing habits over the years? What habits, if any, did Bob generate in writing his first book? Do they encounter similar barriers or challenges? What insights do Bob as an emerging writer and Linda as a seasoned writer offer to other writers? And of course, there is the question that usually appears in each interview: how has writing a book impacted your business?
December 27th - A Look at an Emerging Writer's Initial Steps
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Today’s show features Henry Leeds in the “hot seat” with both regular host Dr. Tim Morrison and permanent guest host Vanessa Lowry providing questions. Mr. Leeds is a client of both Vanessa and Dr. Tim. Collectively they have a goal of helping Henry write a book and market it and also generate a workshop. Does the book come out of the workshop format or does the workshop format emerge from the book? Is it a little bit of both? The conversation will provide a look at the processes used to help clients gain focus for writing and for generating other information products or revenue streams. Henry Leeds is President and Owner of H.L. Leeds International, Inc.
Transformational Women Highlights Linda Matzigkeit, SVP at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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We sat down to talk with Linda Matzigkeit, Senior Vice President at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the US and also a recipient of Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work. Linda has been the architect of CHOA’s people and engagement strategies, so listen in on how she has helped to build and transform the culture and hear her own leadership lessons and tips.
Linda serves as Executive Leader for Human Resources, Strategy and Business Development, and Child Wellness. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of becoming an employer of choice and Wellness. She has completed two marathons, twenty half-marathons, multiple 10ks (including ten Peachtree Road Races), triathlons (including three Iron Girl events and the Chicago Triathlon), and trail runs. She balances work and life successfully by carefully prioritizing work, family, and self.
Her 3 tips for being a transformational leader (and she does each of these herself):
Be sure to check back for the exact date and time of our newest show.
Host Bernie Wolford interviews senior managers and C-level executives who are acknowledged leaders in the business community. Topics include Strategy, Tactics, People and how they and their companies are meeting the challenges of the business environment. Our audience tells us every segment seems to provide numerous “take-aways”— real world, implementation-oriented suggestions for their own businesses. We welcome you to join our audience, listening live, or listening later (to the podcast.)
