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The Winter Sisters Author Tim Westover

June 9, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

The Winter Sisters Author Tim Westover

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Disclaimer: The Amazon 99-cent book sale mentioned during the show was from June 2-8

The award-winning The Winter Sisters (QW Publishers, August 2019) is Tim Westover’s second unusual Southern novel. Auraria (2012), his first, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The Old Weird South (2012) is a collection of 24 stories exploring the supernatural side of the American South. Westover is also the author of Marvirinstrato (Mermaid Street) (2009), a collection of short stories in Esperanto, an international language created in 1887 to bridge the gap between speakers of different languages. Westover is a recognized expert in Esperanto and also speaks Russian, German, and reads ancient Greek.

Westover is a transplanted Yankee who has put down roots in Lawrenceville, Ga. where he and his young daughter have embraced the culture. He perfected a family recipe for biscuits after dozens of failed attempts, learned to play the claw hammer banjo, and travels the South looking for unique stories, folklore, and history that he enjoys mixing with larger philosophical themes in his books.

Dedicated to supporting his community, Westover has donated $50,000 of the proceeds from The Winters Sisters to the Child Life Department of Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. He is also the COO and web application designer for MediaLab, Inc., an international company based in Lawrenceville.

Westover has a bachelor’s in English from Davidson College where he was Phi Beta Kappa and a master’s in business technology from the University of Georgia. He and his daughter live in Grayson.

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

About Tim’s new book THE WINTER SISTERS
Why Tim decided to put THE WINTER SISTERS on sale for 99 cents on Amazon
Why Tim selected the SE Gwinnett Co-Op to benefit from the sale
How much money Tim hopes to raise for the SE Gwinnett Co-Op

About Our Sponsor

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Dayton Business Radio: David Ramey with Strategic Leadership Associates

June 9, 2020 by angishields

Dayton Business Radio

Dayton Business Radio: David Ramey with Strategic Leadership Associates

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David Ramey founded and has been President of Strategic Leadership Associates, Inc. since 1987. He formerly served as President of Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning, a national conference and training center in Dayton, Ohio. He served as Interim Chief Administrator for the American Association of Tissue Banks in Washington, D.C., restructuring that organization. Dave completed the book Empowering Leaders published by Sheed and Ward in 1991, which enjoyed a second printing. In addition, he developed the StrategicLeadership Assessment and Profile to evaluate the leadership culture of organizations.

Dave received a B.A. Degree from Marquette University and a Master’s Degree in education from Loyola University of Chicago. He has doctoral studies in Continuing and Vocational Education and has completed a Certificate in Training and Consulting from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dave has offered regional and national workshops on leadership development and strategic planning. Educational institutions, including Wright State University, Loyola University of Chicago, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Notre Dame University, have sponsored his leadership development workshops and presentations.

Dave serves as a strategic planning and organizational development consultant to over 800 business, healthcare, and life science, government, education, arts, and human services, foundations, national organizations, and universities throughout the United States. In 2001, he received NASA’s Public Service Medal, the highest civilian award of the agency. His NASA clients have included the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Langley Research Center (LaRC), and the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC). His clients have also included the Air ForceResearch Laboratory, Texaco, FirstEnergy Corporation, the Greater PhoenixEconomic Council, the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle Foundation, the American Association of Tissue Banks, Excellus Health Plan, Inc., and the LifetimeHealthcare Companies.

Dave is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Oasis House (for women) and the Brunner Literacy Center. He has also been past President of the Beavercreek, Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Dave has served on the Advisory Board for the center for Supervision and Leadership Formation at United TheologicalSeminary. He is a former Vice President of the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation and former Executive Committee member of habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton.

Dave has served as Trustee and President for Retreats International, a national professional organization of conference centers; a board member for NCCL, a national association of educators; Chairperson for the Volunteer AdvisoryCouncil for the City of Kettering, Ohio; and moderator for a regional association of five chambers of commerce. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of greater Dayton.

Dave has been a media guest on the subject of leadership. His interviews have included KMPC, LosAngeles; KBRT, Costa Mesa; WOAI, San Antonio; USA Radio Network; WERE, Cleveland; WOOD, Grand Rapids; WDWS, Champaign; KYBG, Denver; WTAK, Huntsville; and KOAP, Oregon Public Radio.

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TMBS E88: Joel Marion, Co-Founder of BioTRUST

June 8, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E88: Joel Marion, Co-Founder of BioTRUST

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15 years ago, Joel Marion won the world’s largest Body Transformation contest for “regular” people, the Body-for-Life Transformation Challenge.

Since then, as a 5-time bestselling author and fitness personality, Joel Marion has appeared on all of the television networks is a frequent guest on SIRIUS satellite radio, and has been featured in the pages of more than 20 popular national newsstand magazinesincludingMen’s Fitness, Woman’s Day, Maximum Fitness, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Muscle Mag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers.“So, I think it would be fair to say that, when it comes to achieving your best body and the results you truly deserve, rest assured, you couldn’t possibly be in better hands”.

https://www.joelmarion.com/

Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPThas been helping literally millions of people world-wide slash body fat, gain muscle, and dramatically improve their lives through his cutting-edge articles,witty blogs, and breakthrough diet programs ever since breaking into the fitness industry more than 15 years ago by winning the world’s largest Body Transformation contest for “regular” people, the Body-for-Life Transformation Challenge. Since then, as a 5-time bestselling author and fitness personality,Joel has appeared on such television networks as NBC, ABC, and CBS is a frequent guest on SIRIUS satellite radio and has been featured in the pages of more than 20 popular national newsstand magazines including men’s Fitness, Woman’s Day, MaximumFitness, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Muscle Mag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers. When it comes to achieving your best body and the results you truly deserve, rest assured, you couldn’t possibly be in better hands.

Diane Wilush with SPADD

June 8, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Diane Wilush with SPADD

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Diane Wilush came to UCP of Georgia in 1994 and has led the organization through tremendous growth, from a small nonprofit serving the Atlanta area to an organization providing comprehensive services for more than 500 individuals and families statewide.

With more than 35 years of experience in developing community-based supports and advocating for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Diane also sits on the board for SPADD and leads a team in the They Deserve More campaign.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

What a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is and what issues they face in Georgia
The impact of low wages and high turnover on the individuals they support
How COVID-19 is impacting group homes, caregivers, and the individuals they support
Why They Deserve More was created
What Georgians can do to support these DSPS

About Our Sponsor

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BRX Pro Tip: Focus on Strengths

June 8, 2020 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: Focus on Strengths

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BRX Pro Tip: Focus on Strengths

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with BRX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, there is no shortage of counsel out there on how to be successful, how to stay sharp, but one piece that seems to have stood the test of time is this idea of focusing on strengths. Say more about that.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:21] Right. I think that people, in general, are much better served to focus on their strengths, to double and triple down on them because that’s your secret sauce. That’s the thing that makes you different and special in the marketplace. So, everybody has weaknesses. It’s important to know what they are, to acknowledge what they are, but rather than spending all this time fixing your weaknesses to make them strength, I think you’re better served by making your strengths better, learning more about whatever the thing you’re interested in and good at, becoming more and more of an expert in that area. And then, rather than fixing all your weaknesses, just shore them up or delegate them to other people rather than just spending time in areas that you get you frustrated, that you’re not great at, that you’re just kind of okay at, and you don’t really like doing. So, I think your energy and time is much better served making your strengths stronger rather than your weaknesses stronger.

Franchise Bible Coach Radio: Amy Freeman with The Spice & Tea Exchange

June 7, 2020 by angishields

Denver Business Radio

Franchise Bible Coach Radio: Amy Freeman with The Spice & Tea Exchange

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Amy Freeman is the CEO and co-founder of The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retail franchise with locations across the United States, from Anchorage to Key West. Over the last decade, Amy has led the Sales Department, the Operations Department, has worked in Production, Fulfillment, Marketing, and has also become a Certified Franchise Executive. Her initiative and energy have helped move the company from a single store to over 70 locations.

The adversity Amy faced as a teenager and young adult helped shape the persevering, can-do entrepreneur she is today. Her parents divorced at a pivotal point in her life, and was left on her own having to grow up quick. Yet, Amy excelled in every position she was given. By her early 30s, she was a Corporate Sales Manager for Sheridan Hotels – learning the ins and outs of the business world with virtually no higher education behind her. In 2005, Amy stumbled upon a small specialty spice retailer and realized she could take the concept to new heights. Now, as CEO, she guides the overall vision of the company and presides over major initiatives aimed at increasing profitability.

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About the Show

The Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast with Rick and Rob features no-nonsense franchise industry best practices and proprietary strategies that franchisors and franchise owners can implement to improve their profitability and operational efficiencies.

Our show guests are franchise superstars and everyday heroes that share their tips for growth and strategies to survive and thrive during the current challenges.

About Your Hosts

Rick Grossman has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success.

Rick developed and launched his second franchise organization in 2003. He led this company as the CEO and CMO growing to over 150 locations in less than three years. He developed the high tech/high touch franchise recruiting and sales system.

Both companies achieved ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List. During this period Rick served as a business and marketing consultant to small business and multimillion dollar enterprises. He also consulted with franchise owners and prospective franchisees, franchisors, and companies seeking to franchise.

Rick had the honor of working with his mentor, Erwin Keup as a contributing Author for the 7th edition of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Bible published by Entrepreneur Press.

Mr. Grossmann has been chosen as the new Author of Franchise Bible and his 8th Edition was released worldwide in January of 2017. He currently serves as an executive coach and strategist for multiple franchise clients.

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Rob Gandley has served as SeoSamba’s Vice President and Strategic Partner since 2015.

With 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, sales, and technology, he continues to focus on leading the expansion of SeoSamba’s product and service capabilities and US market penetration. SeoSamba specializes in centralized marketing technology built for multi-location business models and continues to win industry awards and grow consistently year over year.

Concurrent with his work at SeoSamba, Gandley is a strategic growth consultant and CEO of FranchiseNow, a digital marketing and sales consulting firm. Gandley consults digital businesses, entrepreneurs, coaches and multi-location businesses across diverse industries. Prior to SeoSamba, he built an Internet Marketing business and platform responsible for generating over 100,000 qualified franchise development leads used by more than 400 US-based franchise brands for rapid business expansion.

Gandley also held various senior sales and management positions with IT and Internet pioneers like PSINet, AT&T, and SunGard Data Systems from (1993-2005) where he set sales records for sales and revenue growth at each company. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal Business School in 92’ with a BS degree in Finance and emphasis on Marketing.

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn.

David Aferiat with AVID Vines

June 7, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

David Aferiat with AVID Vines

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David Aferiat started AVID Vines to solve the problems experienced the next day after celebrating – which is why our selections are characterized by lower dosage, fewer sulfates, and the highest quality and classification of juice.

AVID Vines temperature controls shipments from vineyard to destination to reinforce this approach. In fact, they call it an OCEAN of difference (TM), compared to the industrial production of the widely marketed brands, which stands for: Organic/sustainable methods, Chilled on import, Exceptionally reviewed, Artisanal, with #NoRegrets”

Connect with David on LinkedIn and follow AVID Vines on Facebook and Twitter.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How AVID Vines business has been during the pandemic
The impact on champagne sales with restaurants closed or reopening for take-out and outdoor seating only
How this champagne is different than perennial favorites like Moet or Veuve Cliquot
How AVID Vines has managed the business through COVID and the tariffs beforehand

About Our Sponsor

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TMBS E87: Suzanne Livingston IBM Food Safety, Waste

June 6, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E87: Suzanne Livingston IBM Food Safety, Waste

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IBM Technology Promotes Food Safety, Reduces Food Waste, and Revolutionizes the Supply Chain

More About Suzanne Livingston:
Suzanne Livingston, Director of the IBM Food Trust Network
SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin |

As the Director of the IBM Food Trust Network, Suzannebrings transparency, accountability, and traceability to the food supply chain using blockchain. Prior to blockchain, Suzannelaunched, and scaled new offerings for IBM, including social software, cloud collaboration, and the fintech platform for developers. Suzanne leads product management organizations with a collaborative, inclusive approach that has been on the frontlines of product management, engineering, and user experience. Suzanne founded the MIT Product Management Club, was a Product Management 101 & 102 Teaching Fellow at Harvard Business School.

World Food Safety Days, June 7, 2020, and was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent detect and manage foodborne risks, and other challenges impacting global food safety. One thing many don’t realize is how common foodborne illnesses are. In fact, the WHO estimates that 1 in 10 people fall ill due to foodborne diseases each year.

(In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 48million people get sick and128,000 are hospitalized from foodborne diseases each year. Additionally, no single end-to-end view of food delivery exists, making it difficult to manage safety issues within the supply chain when contaminations like Ecoli emerge, causing costly delays and impacting public health).

IBM has found new ways to apply technology to add traceability to the food supply chain, combat foodborne illness, reduce food waste, and solve other challenges with the global food supply chain.

Blockchain technology provides solutions for a variety of issues plaguing the global food supply and the supply chain. A blockchain network can permanently store data through a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using written codes (cryptography), where each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data that cannot be altered. The technology could serve as an alternative to traditional paper tracking and manual inspection systems, which can leave supply chains vulnerable to inaccuracies.

For example, Kvarøy Arctic, a Norwegian salmon producer, will begin providing products to Whole Foods stores in the United States with this tracking technology via a QR code. In production, members of the supply chain will download and use an app to scan each salmon lot at each point of receipt. KvarøyArctic then can grant permission to the distributor and retail partners, allowing them to see data about the grade of feed used, the population and density of the habitats the salmon were raised in, their age, harvest date and more, helping keep suppliers, and eventually customers, more informed about where their food came from.

John Ghirardelli with Colo Atl

June 6, 2020 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

John Ghirardelli with Colo Atl

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John Ghirardelli is Colo Atl’s General Manager. He oversees the planning and implementation of the company’s strategy and manages its overall commercial and business decisions. Mr. Ghirardelli joined Colo Atl in 2019 upon American Tower’s acquisition of the company.

He received his Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from Georgetown University and MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management.

Connect with John on LinkedIn and follow Colo Atl on LinkedIn and Twitter.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode