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David DeLucia of Assisted Living Locators, and Keith Colley of Jewell Family Care Homes

October 21, 2011 by angishields

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David DeLucia of Assisted Living Locators, and Keith Colley of Jewell Family Care Homes

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Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, David DeLucia is nearly an Atlanta native after 20 years! Graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in Economics, David spent the bulk of his career in Banking and Medical Sales. Early in 2010, David felt compelled to make a career change, and started investigating franchise opportunities that might give him an opportunity to help people. Earlier in his career, David had frequently worked with older adults, and found it to be particularly rewarding. David describes himself as a problem solver. When he became aware of Assisted Living Locators, he felt that it was a niche that fit him perfectly. Today, David is the Owner and Director of Assisted Living Locators North Georgia. His role is to help seniors and their families transition from a potentially unsustainable environment to one that is better suited to a seniors needs, whether it is finding assistance in an existing home, or moving to some type of senior living community. For more information on David’s services (free to seniors), please call (678) 965-3459, email him at Davidd@assistedlivinglocators.com, or visit him on the web at www.assistedlivingnorthga.com.

Keith Colley is a Kansas City native and has had a remarkable journey into hospice and residential care. After graduating with a degree in Christian education and ministry, Keith moved to Canada before moving back to Kansas City. After working for a church in Kansas City, Keith moved to Dallas to build furniture for lofts and urban homes. In 2001, Keith was deeply effected by the tsunami disaster that struck Asia and dropped everything to go to Sri Lanka to aid in the disaster relief efforts.

Upon returning to the United States, Keith was encouraged to work in hospice as a bereavement counselor (now with Gardendale Hospice in Dallas). His experience in hospice has led him to open Jewell Family Care Homes, the first of which will open in the Lakewood Area of Dallas on November 1^st. For more information you can visit www.jewelcarehomes.com or call 469-358-6580.

We also want to thank Griswold Special Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Special Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta for nearly 20 years.

October 18th 2011 – US Carrier – Meridian Realty Consultants

October 20, 2011 by angishields

Atlanta Sales Talk

October 18th 2011 - US Carrier - Meridian Realty Consultants

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Selling Commercial Real Estate Services and Cloud Connectivity Services have more in common than you would think – Who knew?

Actually these two seasoned Business and Sales Leaders recognized this well before this host (Stephen Cadley) of Atlanta Sales Talk Radio did, much to my chagrin. And anytime you can throw a Radio host off his game makes for a fun interview. So tune-in to hear Greg Frikor of U.S. Carrier and Jack Nugent of Meridian Realty Consultants share their perspectives on Selling in this “New” economy and how they have found continued success during this rather interesting times. Learn some of the secrets of their success over the long-haul while also learning about some really interesting industries and how selling in these disparate business sectors is more similar than you might think.

And after you tune-in and listen, if you liked this show let us know, post a comment below or reach out to me, Stephen Cadley, at 770-569-5553 or Steve@cadley.com or on Twitter @Salesologist. We want to know what you thought.

Until next time Happy Selling and remember “Everyone is in Sales”!

October 11th 2011 – Wise Women Speak – Paula Washington and Rico Pena

October 20, 2011 by angishields

Atlanta Sales Talk

October 11th 2011 - Wise Women Speak - Paula Washington and Rico Pena

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What a great opportunity to have Paula Washington of Wise Women Speak foundation on our inaugural Atlanta Sales Talk Radio show. Tune-in or down load this show because a lot of great and exciting news was shared on this show. Besides Introducing Atlanta Sales Talk Radio, we discovered some more detail about Rico Pena’s Stay In The Game Summit and how it is supporting The Wounded Warrior Project. Rico Pena himself shared a great deal about this exciting event in January 2012, and well worth a listen. And if you have additional questions for Rico after listening he encourages you to reach out to him at rico@ricopena.com or 770-626-8080.

And tune-in to hear Paula Washington as she shared her inspiring story that manifested the Wise Women Speak Foundation, Inc. It is truly a great sharing and fascinating story of how Wise Women Speak was created and the journey that led Paula to be one of the top speakers and coaches in support Women today. And she also shares about an exciting event that that Wise Women Speaks Foundation is sponsoring in support of “Students without Mothers” November 5th 2011 – Noon – 4:00pm “An Afternoon at Bloomingdales” and you can find out more information about this event and her program at the Stay in The Game Summit by contacting Paula at paula@wisewomenspeak.org or 404-512-3371

Until next time Happy Selling and remember “Everyone is in Sales”!

Executive Recruiting and Talent Management.

October 19, 2011 by angishields

BRX National

Executive Recruiting and Talent Management.

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Bill Jeu Devine

Bill brings a Client focused attention to the Business Development initiatives for Talent Connections and Career Spa. Bill’s career encompasses 20+ years of Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Process, and Human Resources success. As President at AMPF/AMCI, a consumer products company, Bill has initiated a targeted Sales focus across his national team to increase customer interaction, built sales processes consistent across the organization and increased customer contact to grow the brand. Bill’s background includes start-up experience where he served as Director of Sales for FANMATS, a consumer products company.

From 1997 to 2003 Bill led the recruiting practices and leadership development initiatives as Manager of Staffing and Development at Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire-Hathaway subsidiary. In this role, Bill initiated an entirely new national sales recruiting process and strategy, built the recruiting criteria, identified the key criteria for performance success and worked collaboratively across the organization to drive the process.

Bill is active in career mentoring and business networking as a board member for the St. Brigid Business Connection Group and he volunteers with the Christ Centered Career Group (C3G) at Northpoint Community Church – both located in Alpharetta, GA. In addition, Bill is active in the Atlanta Catholic Business Conference, the Kettering Executive Network, the Furman Business Breakfast series, Hith Tech Ministries and the Men of St. Brigid.

Earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Furman University in Greenville, SC, Bill chose to stay in the southeast after growing up in south Florida. Bill, his wife Laura and their daughter Hampton live in Alpharetta where they are active with travel softball, school activities and enjoying the outdoors. They enjoy golf, tennis, tent camping, trips to the beach and their Boxer, Samantha

Gary Jones

Gary Jones, SPHR, is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Grizzard Communications Group with offices in Atlanta and Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of corporate level human resources experience in a diverse set of industries including marketing services, specialty retail, wholesale, and not-for-profit.

Prior to joining Grizzard, Gary served as Vice President of Human Resources with Pike Family Nurseries. He has also worked as a management consultant in operations and human resources with clients in a wide range of industry groups. In 2010, Gary received the SHAPE Award for Professional Excellence in Human Resources from the Atlanta Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Gary has served in a leadership capacity on several boards and advisory groups in community and business organizations including service as a board member of the Atlanta chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and Career Spa.

Gary holds graduate degrees in Administration as well as Counseling. Additionally, his professional certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Licensed Professional Counselor (retired, state of Georgia) and Diplomate with The American Psychotherapy Association.

Gary’s primary hobbies and interests revolve around guitars, classic rock, unsuccessful attempts to lower his golf handicap, and travel.

Daphne Bousquet, Event Strategy Solutions, helps to get “Butts in the Seats of Your Next Workshop or Seminar!”

October 17, 2011 by angishields

Â Join us on Wednesday, October 19th. High Achiever Radio will interview Daphne Bousquet, CMP. Â Daphne works with speakers, coaches, and service professionals, who want to increase their client base, boost their visibility and add as much as 6 figures to their bottom line with their own workshops and seminars. Â She is a 20-year event industry veteran and Certified Meeting Professional; she is the creator of the How To Get The Butts in the Seats Of Your Next Workshop or Seminar System and the Event C.A.S.H. System. Â Today she turns all her event experiences into profitable strategies for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business with their own events.

We will be asking Daphne:

Why is it that entrepreneurs need to add workshops to their marketing strategies?
Is that really so important to focus on your ideal audience?
How far ahead should you start marketing your workshop?

Be sure to join us Wednesday, October 19th at Noon EST.

Bill McDermott helps business owners navigate banking maze to arrive at their destination

October 14, 2011 by angishields

High Achiever Radio

Bill McDermott helps business owners navigate banking maze to arrive at their destination

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BevAnn Bonds, host of High Achiever Radio, interviews Bill McDermott to learn about the achievements of McDermott Financial Solutions and how he is helping to change the face of banking.

We answer question who uses McDermott Financial Solutions, by learning more about:

Business owners who are frustrated with the current banking environment or don’t have time to shop for a new bank. They have a banking destination in mind, but no idea how to get there. We’re like their GPS for banking!
Bankers who are unable to help existing or prospective clients with their financing needs and are looking for a resource to help these business owners.
CPA’s or Attorneys who are receiving calls from their clients asking for banking help and are looking for a resource to help their clients.

Bill also discusses how many business owners have a banking destination in mind but do not know how to get there. With Bill’s 32 years of banking experience, they are able to use his knowledge, connections, expertise, and vision to arrive at their destination.

Bill understands that cash flow problem occur for almost every business and they often need help to navigate their cash flow bumps in t

he road.

Listen to Bill’s interview to hear his take on the banking industry, what his clients have to say, and how numbers tell a story.

A Collaborative Effort: Partnering with the Right People to Make a Business Venture Thrive!

October 13, 2011 by angishields

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

A Collaborative Effort: Partnering with the Right People to Make a Business Venture Thrive!

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Unlike venture capitalists, angel investors invest their own funds, so it is just as important for them to see the business they have funded succeed. Joining us for the final show of our three part series on Angel Investing are Melanie Leeth and returning guest, Ed Brown. Melanie is Vice President of Imlay Investments, a private investment firm that provides funding for very early stage technology companies. She discusses Imlay’s history and their involvement with ATA. Melanie and Ed also discuss the importance of partnering with the right investor at the early stage of your company, and how an understanding of your market and your investor is key to a successful partnership.

Melanie Leeth is Vice President of Imlay Investments, Inc., which was founded by John P. Imlay, Jr. in 1990. She has been with Imlay for over 20 years. Imlay Investments was a pioneer in the Southeast in providing seed and early-stage investments that nurtured many technology startups in the region. Although Imlay Investments is no longer active in making new investments, Melanie is responsible for managing the investments and providing guidance to the portfolio companies. Melanie can be reached at MBLeeth@imlay.net.

Ed Brown is Vice-Chair of Burr & Forman LLP’s Business section and a partner in the firm’s Corporate law practice group focusing on taxation and estate planning. He has over twenty-four years of experience in franchise law, mergers and acquisitions and personal planning, specifically with federal estate and gift taxation. Ed represents venture capital companies and investors in funding early-stage and start-up companies and also represents both buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of businesses, through tax-free mergers, stock purchase arrangements, and asset acquisitions. Ed can be reached at ed.brown@burr.com.

I Have An Idea, Now What? What Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Have a Successful Meeting with Investors

October 13, 2011 by angishields

Part II of our three part series on Angel Investing digs deeper in to the operations of the Atlanta Technology Angels, and examines the various stages of the process that an entrepreneur goes through to present to investors. Joining us for this discussion are Mike Eckert and returning guest from Part I, Ed Brown. Mike shares his experience and expertise as a founding team member of The Weather Channel, which was responsible for the company’s successful launch in to a real time, 24 hour weather information channel. The discussion also includes mentoring tips and advice for entrepreneurs on how to be best prepared to have a successful meeting with an investor.

Mike Eckert served as the President and CEO of Pathfire Inc. from 1999 to 2007. Mr. Eckert spent 14 years as the Chief Executive Officer of The Weather Channel. During his tenure at The Weather Channel, he also served as Vice President of Advertising Sales & Marketing, President and Chief Operating Officer. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Mike can be reached at mjmeckert@comcast.net.

Don’t Miss This! Arts4Alzheimers and Aging with Hope

October 13, 2011 by angishields

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Don't Miss This! Arts4Alzheimers and Aging with Hope

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Originally from Boston, Tania Becker spent a good bit of her childhood in Paris. She moved to Manhattan at the age of ten. Until 1987 she was a real estate agent in Manhattan. In 1987 Tania married Kip Becker, and moved to Atlanta. About seven years ago, her husband, in his early 50s at the time, died suddenly of a blood clot during knee surgery. Faced with a gaping hole in her life, Tania needed something different to do. While reading the New York Times one day (once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker…)she came across an article describing a program of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Intrigued, Tania did more research, and decided to match her love for art and her formal art training with a mission to serve those dealing with the harsh realities of Alzheimer’s. Tania is the Founder and Director of Arts4Alzheimers, a non-profit initiative to help bring meaning and happiness to early stage Alzheimer’s patients that stay in their own homes. One of the primary outlets for her mission is a weekly class at the Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody. To find out more, visit www.arts4alzheimers.com, email Tania directly at Tania@arts4alzheimers.com, or call her at 404-492-6181.

Barry Teller is a Mississippi native and moved to Texas in the 1970s. Barry says that growing up on the Mississippi River never leaves you and he makes frequent trips back to his home state. After spending many years in business, Barry went back to school to pursue an advanced degree in counseling through Texas A&M University – Commerce. Barry’s background in counseling and therapy was the catalyst to his new career in coaching.

Focusing on the senior communities, Barry now helps seniors through individual life coaching and group work shops. Aging With Hope provides many programs that can help support seniors and their communities. To contact Barry and Aging With Hope, you can call 972-914-9107 or email barryteller@gmail.com. You can also find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/agingwithhope.