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He wrote the book on Networking---literally! Ricky Steele, author, speaker and Chief Development Officer of Hunter Technical Resources appeared on our Dec 10 show.

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Ricky Steele is the ultimate Rainmaker. Steele has a long history of developing new business, expanding the brand, marketing, public relations, and community engagement for clients across many industries. Today, Ricky is the Chief Development Officer for Hunter Technical Resources, one of Atlanta’s premier staffing and recruiting companies.

Ricky is also a published author with the release of his first book, The Heart of Networking, in September 2004. He frequently conducts seminars and speaks on the subject of his book, “successful networking through servant leadership and living the Golden Rule”.

Previously, Steele served as a Client Partner with Korn/Ferry International in Atlanta, concentrating on senior executive search services. He has a broad base of knowledge about early stage companies in all segments of the technology industry.

Steele is a native of Atlanta and served as Director, Emerging Growth Technology Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he was instrumental in helping PwC take the dominate position among the Big 5 within emerging growth companies.
Mr. Steele has been profiled and cited in numerous local business publications and several national technology publications including The Wall Street Journal. The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Mr. Steele one of the “Who’s Who in Technology” during his employment at both PwC and Korn/Ferry International.

A life long entrepreneur, Steele received the Georgia Small Business Person of the Year Award in 1986. He was hired as a consultant by BETA, SSA, and WIT to study the various technology associations in Georgia which produced the original business plan for The Technology Association of Georgia.

Mr. Steele has had a passion for serving the needs of his community throughout his career. Steele was a Founder and the first Chairman for both Atlanta’s Table, part of The Atlanta Community Food Bank and Hospitality Helping Hands. Steele serves on the Board of Trustees for Leadership Atlanta and The Ron Clark Academy. He is the immediate past Chairman of The Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Southeast, and is also active with High Tech Ministries.  Additionally, Mr. Steele is an Alumnus of Leadership Atlanta (1986) and Leadership Georgia (1987).

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Leslie Kuban: FranNet and Chris Wallace The SuperGroup

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A FranNet consultant since 1999, Leslie Kuban provides education and support to individuals who are interested in owning franchised businesses. Leslie has helped more than 240 people make the transition from corporate life to business ownership, and she credits her personal experience as a franchise owner with giving her the perspective to help clients find the quality of life they want.
Upon graduating from Vanderbilt University, Leslie had already operated family-owned franchises, and she became a franchise owner in 1996. As the operating partner of a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise, Leslie joined the local support team to assist other MBE franchise owners successfully run their businesses. Leslie continues as a franchise owner today as a FranNet franchisee.
According to Leslie, “My role is to provide education on the franchise industry and help you find the right solution to reach your goals. My services are at no cost and help you understand the pros and cons of owning a business.”
Leslie received the FranNet Consultant of the Year awards in 2002 and 2004; the FranNet Top Gun Award in 2007; and the Commitment to Excellence award in 2009. When she’s not helping clients find their ideal businesses, Leslie is an active sponsor of the Atlanta Humane Society and Literacy Volunteers of America.

The SuperGroup is an interactive marketing agency that blends creative ideas with the latest technology to drive entertaining and memorable new media promotions. From creative consulting, interactive advertising and digital strategy, to web design and web development, we help our clients harness the power of digital solutions to effectively promote their brand online.