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Samantha Smith Creative

Samantha Smith, Samantha Smith Creative LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 572)

Samantha Smith, owner of Samantha Smith Creative LLC, was host John Ray’s guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. Samantha’s expertise is Instagram, and she discussed the ways she helps business owners maximize their visibility online through Instagram. She has also expanded her offerings to blog posts and email marketing as well as social media strategy to help her clients build organic reach. Samantha and John talked about what makes a strategy succeed, her passion and skills, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Samantha Smith Creative LLC

It’s time to put margin back into your schedule and make your content marketing work FOR you, not cause you frustration!

With 8+ years in supporting small businesses and a B.S. in Communication, Samantha has the experience to take your organic content marketing to the next level.

It’s time for your business to reach a greater audience with your important message.

 

Samantha Smith, Owner, Samantha Smith Creative LLC

Samantha Smith, Owner, Samantha Smith Creative LLC

Samantha Smith is the founder of Samantha Smith Creative, a digital content marketing company in Alpharetta, Georgia. With more than eight years of experience in the industry, her favorite part of working with service-based business owners is taking their message and making it stand out online without using paid ads!

Clients will tell you that Samantha supports them to upgrade their online visibility and reach their target audience. They love her ability to think big picture for strategy, as well as her attention to detail for execution. Her done-for-you services include social media management, email marketing, and professional blog post writing.

When she’s not working, you can find her at a Braves baseball game with her husband and daughter, or snuggled up reading a book.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Is Instagram only for product-based businesses?
  • How does a business know when it’s time to outsource its Instagram management?
  • Why is a strategy a necessity for results?
  • How will you know if it’s working?
  • What is the difference between organic online marketing and using paid ads?
  • Is it a good idea to buy followers on Instagram?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Paul Zanardo, Zanardo Dezignz LLC

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Paul Zanardo, Zanardo Dezignz LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 571)

Paul Zanardo, Founder and CEO of Zanardo Dezignz, LLC, is a graphic designer and website developer with a commitment to quality and detail. Paul joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to discuss logos, websites, social media, the services his firm offers, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Zanardo Dezignz LLC

Paul Zanardo, founder of Zanardo Dezignz, is a website developer, graphic designer, and social media marketer with an eye for dynamic concepts. Zanardo develops high-ranking SEO websites with device-responsive versions included.

Their logos are digitally designed in Adobe Illustrator to stand the test of time with your vision in mind. If it’s graphic design related, they design it; everything from business cards, banners, flyers, and book and magazine layouts.

Zanardo has corporate accounts with wholesale print shops to get you the best deal on all your printed marketing materials. They also consult, coach, and manage social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn to ensure the success of your brand in a digital era.
Over 20 years of experience in sales management and marketing gives them a huge insight into how to help grow your business. They believe in integrity, honest business practices, providing a reliable turnaround time, and listening to client’s needs down to the very last detail.

SERVICES OFFERED

Website Development – Designed with high-ranking SEO, smooth user experience, device responsive optimization, web hosting, web maintenance, intelligent user interface, and streamlined designs that drive leads into sales.

Graphic Design – Attention to detail and knowledge of current branding trends helps us bring your vision to life. Stand the test of time with logo design, brochures, business cards, flyers, magazine/book layouts, POP displays, and all types of marketing materials. Your brand will be an experience that adds value to the marketplace.

Social Media Marketing – Posting unique and helpful content about what sets you apart will boost your search results page ranking. They consult on and manage the platforms that will generate the most business to ensure success. Each platform is different, but the common theme is engagement for the biggest impact on brand awareness.

Printed Marketing Materials – Corporate accounts with many large wholesale print shops enable them to provide you with the best value on all your printed marketing and merchandising needs, everything from business cards to outdoor promotional materials. If they can’t print it, they will find out who can!

Paul Zanardo, Founder & CEO, Zanardo Dezignz LLC

Paul Zanardo, Founder & CEO, Zanardo Dezignz LLC

Paul Zanardo is the owner and founder of Zanardo Dezignz.  He has over 20 years of sales management and marketing experience. He excelled in these fields but often thought about how he could improve the overall customer experience, and he desired to spend more time with his family.

After lots of prayer, he decided to go back to school and get a degree in graphic design with an understudy in website development. Zanardo Dezignz is now quickly approaching 8 years of serving others. Amy Zanardo, Paul’s wife, is the lead designer and content editor. She earned this position by helping Paul study for his degree and collaborating with him through the entire process.

They have a son, Anthony, who is a sweet, creative 7-year-old that keeps them extremely busy!

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Have you always been interested in the creative field?
  • What services does Zanardo Dezignz provide?
  • What makes you unique?
  • What other services do you provide?
  • How is your pricing structure set up?
  • Are your clients residential or commercial?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 570)

State Farm Agent Nikki McCauley joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They chatted about why she joined State Farm, why she’s a Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce member, the value she receives from her sponsorship of the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Nikki McCauley, Agent, State Farm

Nikki McCauley, Agent, State Farm

Nikki is a long-time resident of Roswell, GA. She and her husband Matt have a dog Brady and three children: Cam, Arden, and Juliette! You can find them around town at events with the GNFCC, at the gym and visiting the many restaurants and parks in the area!

Over the last 21 years Nikki has worked in financial services. Being an agent allows her the flexibility to help people manage their risk with insurance and financial services products. The true value of an insurance plan designed specifically to you and your needs cannot be overstated. That’s what her and her team do. They start by getting to know you, determining what policies fit your unique situation, and then crafting a package that lets you feel ready for the road ahead. She also encourages every customer to meet with her every year or two to make sure their package still makes sense for their life. They’re focused on delivering quality service that’s personalized to each individual, and her office has achieved the highest State Farm and industry recognition in honor of their outstanding commitment to their customers.

Nikki is proud to work with people across Georgia and Florida, including Alpharetta, Norcross, Duluth, Roswell, Marietta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, and Smyrna. If you’re interested in a real insurance partner, contact Nikki today. Her office can help with auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, property insurance, business insurance, renters insurance, health insurance, and financial services.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • State Farm Insurance
  • The GNFCC & Event Sponsorship
  • Women in Leadership Summit

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Ben Gibson, JP Morgan Chase, Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media, and John Marsh, Bristol Group

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Ben Gibson, JP Morgan Chase, Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media LLC, and John Marsh, Bristol Group
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Ben Gibson, JP Morgan Chase, Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media LLC, and John Marsh, Bristol Group

Ben Gibson, JP Morgan Chase, Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media, and John Marsh, Bristol Group (ProfitSense with Bill McDermott, Episode 37)

On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed three distinguished business advisors. Ben Gibson, JP Morgan Chase, described the satisfaction he gets in helping business owners achieve their goals. Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th Media, discussed branding and marketing, while John Marsh shared how he helps business owners successfully sell their companies through his work at Bristol Group.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

JP Morgan Chase

For over 200 years, JPMorgan Chase & Co has provided innovative financial solutions for consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutions around the world.

Today, they’re a leading global financial services firm with operations servicing clients in more than 100 countries.

Whether they are serving customers, helping small businesses, or putting their skills to work with partners, they strive to identify issues and propose solutions that will propel the future and strengthen both their clients and their communities.

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Ben Gibson, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase

Ben Gibson, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase

Ben Gibson is a Relationship Executive in the Middle Market Banking Group covering the Georgia Middle Market. Ben utilizes the expansive JPMorgan Chase product platform to companies with annual revenues from $20 million to $100 million, offering cash management, credit, investment banking, international banking and wealth management and an array of other solutions.

Ben has 20+ years of banking experience and is responsible for relationship management, new business development and delivering the firm’s solutions locally with his Georgia-based clients.

Ben is a Magna Cum Laude graduate and 40 under 40 awarded alum of Georgia State University. He is married with children and his hobbies include reading, listening to music and watching movies and sports.

Ben is actively involved in the Metro Atlanta community as a member of the Executive Committee of the German American Cultural Foundation and Treasurer of OaksAtl, an affordable housing nonprofit focused in the Vine City and English communities, and serves on the finance committee of Atlanta Westside Charter School.

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Mighty 8th Media LLC

Headquartered in the heart of historic Buford, GA, Mighty 8th is an award-winning, nationally recognized marketing and creative agency. Founded in 2005 by industry veterans Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood, Mighty 8th has become synonymous with producing powerful campaigns that drive business and make a lasting impact. The agency provides everything from strategy and creative development to website design and broadcast production for local, national and international clients across a variety of industries, including Alta Refrigeration, ClearStar, Consolidated Banking Services, Emory University, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Hyster Company, MegaSlab, Pinnacle Bank, Porter Steel, Primus Builders and Reeves Young and State Road Tollway Authority (Peach Pass).

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Jonathan Holmes, Managing Partner, Mighty 8th Media LLC

Jonathan Holmes, Managing Partner, Mighty 8th Media LLC

Jonathan Holmes is co-founder and Managing Partner / CFO of Mighty 8th, a full-service marketing and creative agency. The agency was founded in 2005 and has grown to be an Inc 5000 –  top 50 Marketing Agencies in Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle 2017 & 2018.  His agency has been awarded Best Places to Work in Atlanta, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019 and a Best Places to Work in Georgia, Top 10, 2010 and Top 3, 2016.

Jonathan is a highly trained professional in accounting, non-profit operations, marketing, web and strategic planning with over 35 years of hands-on experience in revenue growth, organizational development, brand repositioning and entrepreneurial start-ups.

He is a native South Carolinian and graduate from the University of South Carolina. A 2018 Graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and 2022 LG Alumni Chair, having lived in Gwinnett for 21 years, Gwinnett is his “hometown”. He is an avid supporter helping to make Gwinnett Great as a growing county to lead the Atlanta Metro Region supporting a diverse population. He currently serves as Board Chair of Artworks Gwinnett, Most recently through his leadership efforts, Artworks has undertaken a Master Plan for Gwinnett’s Creative Economy – growing the Arts, Entertainment and Technology sector as an economic engine for Gwinnett.

He is a Board Member of the Gwinnett Chamber, Board Member Gwinnett Parks Foundation, an Advisor / Investor in Partnership Gwinnett, and a Chairman’s Club member of the Gwinnett Chamber. He also serves on the Board of Visitors of Georgia Gwinnett College and the Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Development Committee. Most recently, he was appointed as a Board member of Pinnacle Bank based in Elberton, GA.

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Bristol Group

John’s firm is a Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory and business brokerage practice. They assist business owners in the process of successfully transitioning business ownership. As M&A advisors, they represent the interest of their clients and guide them through the complex process of selling or buying a business.
The team overthan 75 years of experience structuring transactions for business owners, individual buyers, private equity groups, and corporate acquirers. The nationwide network produces some of the best business opportunities and investments for people looking to buy a business.
The firm is affiliated with the Bristol Group. The Bristol Group has seventeen Business Brokers and Mergers and Acquisition Advisors across the United States.

John Marsh, Founder, Bristol Group

John Marsh, Founder, Bristol Group

John is a successful cross-functional executive with experience leading and strengthening finance, accounting, and operations organizations. He has held a variety of executive roles including CFO, VP of Supply Chain and Planning, and EVP of Finance and Operations during his 17-year career. In those roles, John served as an integral part of the leadership team that scaled a medical device company and sold it to a private equity firm for 161M. John led integration efforts and was a part of due diligence on all of the companies acquisitions.

John started his career with the accounting firm, Ernst and Young in Atlanta, GA, and has worked with both start-ups and a large private equity-owned medical device manufacturer. He leverages his significant mergers and acquisition experience to help entrepreneurs successfully transition business ownership.

John graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Accounting and holds an MBA from Kennesaw State University. He currently lives in Sandy Springs, with his wife and two daughters.

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Julie Keyes, KeyeStrategies, LLC, Thomas Hamm, SMASH Wellness, Jennifer Montellanico, Insperity, and Dan Mahony, Transcendent Sales Solutions

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Julie Keyes, KeyeStrategies, LLC, Thomas Hamm, SMASH Wellness, Jennifer Montellanico, Insperity, and Dan Mahony, Transcendent Sales Solutions, LLC
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Julie Keyes, KeyeStrategies, LLC, Thomas Hamm, SMASH Wellness, Jennifer Montellanico, Insperity, and Dan Mahony, Transcendent Sales Solutions, LLC

Julie Keyes, KeyeStrategies, LLC, Thomas Hamm, SMASH Wellness, Jennifer Montellanico, Insperity, and Dan Mahony, Transcendent Sales Solutions (Family Business Radio, Episode 38)

On this edition of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen welcomed four accomplished business leaders to the studio. Julie Keyes, KeyeStrategies, discussed how her own business transitions help her counsel business owners on their own exits. Thomas Hamm, SMASH Wellness, discussed his executive wellness coaching practice, while Jennifer Montellanico of Insperity shared the payroll and benefit services her firm offers. Finally, Dan Mahony discussed his work as a fractional sales executive and how he addresses the sales problems his clients face.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

KeyeStrategies, LLC

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Julie Keyes, Founder/President, KeyeStrategies, LLC

Julie Keyes, Founder/President, KeyeStrategies, LLC

Julie Keyes is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) the founder of KeyeStrategies, LLC in Minneapolis, MN specializing in exit and transition consulting for owners of lower and middle market companies. Julie has been an entrepreneur most of her life. As the founder and operator of several companies, she understands what keeps owners up at night.

She works with business owners who seek to understand and maximize their exit and critical transition options. She is actively involved with the Exit Planning Institute, as a faculty member and regular content contributor, and winner of EPI’s “Thought Leader of Year” in 2017 and 2022.

She is also on faculty for Hoopis Performance Network and a Speaker Network member. Her speaking engagements for the financial services and entrepreneurial organizations have included NAIFA, WIFS, FPA, NAWBO, Merrill, UBS, LIMRA, Lincoln Financial Services, Principal Financial Group and Frost Bank.

Julie recently released the 2nd Edition of “Poised for Exit” a book which helps owners of privately held companies navigate the process of business exit. Her weekly podcast, also called “Poised for Exit”, provides content relevant to business owners and advisors alike, and can be found on all major podcast platforms.

She also produced an online course specifically to help advisers educate their clients and prospects on the process of Exit Planning called “Business Transition Readiness: An Owner’s Guide to the Process”.

On a personal note, Julie and her husband Shaun have 8 children and 10 grandchildren, so when she’s not working, she’s spending time with them doing something fun, active, and outdoors.

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SMASH Wellness

SMASH Wellness is a world-class wellness concierge service that will customize and entire team of professionals to optimize your human experience. They are your fitness gps to not only achieve your goals but, to surpass them by creating an environment to be your best version of yourself. They are a fine dining white linen event within wellness. Their services are In-Person and Virtual and can be taken anywhere, anytime and as much as you would like.

When you come to SMASH Wellness you are not a number, you will not get lost and you matter!

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Thomas Hamm, Founder and CEO, SMASH Wellness

Thomas Hamm, Founder and CEO, SMASH Wellness

Thomas Hamm is CEO, the evangelist at the helm, and after 20 years in the business, he still loves to drive personal success. He is an enthusiastic motivator, trained chef, and carries numerous certifications relative to fitness and nutrition. He is energetic, easy to work with, and fun to be around.

Thomas comes to the table with world-class expertise. He has studied, traveled, and worked with clients in beautiful cities around the globe: Napa Valley, Sydney, Charleston, Miami, San Fransisco, Vail, New York, Luzern and Zurich, Atlanta, Strasbourg, Santorini, Athens, Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Oxford, Bath, Lake District-UK, London.

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Insperity

We work with small to mid sized businesses in the greater Atlanta area to help them improve efficiencies, reduce risk, and contain cost on all areas surrounding their people. At Insperity, we will match you with a package of HR solutions that truly fits your business. You’ll get access to better benefits, time-saving technology and the first-class service you deserve – complete with dedicated support.

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Jennifer Montellanico, Business Performance Advisor, Insperity

Jennifer Montellanico, Business Performance Advisor, Insperity

A seasoned sales & sales leader with 20 years of experience, she has worked with every business industry, preferring to work with Small / Medium businesses to see the true impact. Born and raised in Atlanta, she is a true community advocate working with multiple NFP organizations and currently serving on the board of Cool Girls, Inc – Dedicated to the self empowerment of at-risk girls in Atlanta.

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Transcendent Sales Solutions, LLC

Transcendent Sales Solutions is focused on empowering companies with tactical sales strategies to accelerate revenue growth. Dan is an agile, results-oriented, and charismatic leader with a proven track record of turning underperforming sales organizations into revenue producing market leaders. He has a unique ability to create sales messaging and processes that increase revenue, decrease headaches, and provide order and definition in place of chaos and confusion.

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Dan Mahony, President & Founder, Transcendent Sales Solutions, LLC

Dan Mahony, President & Founder, Transcendent Sales Solutions, LLC

Dan Mahony is the President of Transcendent Sales Solution, a company that helps and empowers small to mid-sized businesses in turning underperforming sales teams into revenue-producing market leaders. Transcendent Sales Solutions takes a proven results-oriented strategic and tactical approach by developing successful sales plans, building a strict sales approach, and aligning sales teams that will help a business marketing operation run effectively. Dan has a unique ability to create sales messaging and processes that increase revenue, decrease headaches, and provide order and definition in place of chaos and confusion.

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Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

Anthony Chen, Lighthouse Financial, and Host of “Family Business Radio”

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 569)

Gloria Mattei, Owner of two Nothing Bundt Cakes stores in North Fulton, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the growth of her Nothing Bundt Cakes business, community engagement, the Women INfluencing Business Committee, the Summit itself, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell as well as a newly acquired store in Sandy Springs. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary, and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy-giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Community Engagement
  • Women INfluencing Business Committee
  • Women in Leadership Summit

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 568)

Valarie Mackey, CEO of WrightNow Solutions, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about her work at WrightNow Solutions, having the “It Factor,” workplace culture, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

Valarie left a successful career to start WrightNow Solutions where she could dedicate her efforts to pushing the needle in providing education and tools needed for everyone to have equitable opportunities. By orchestrating technology credentialing programs, she has helped take people out of generational poverty and provided opportunities for them to change the trajectory of their families by doubling and tripling their salaries in four months.

After graduating with various co-op and internships, Valarie started her career in management consulting with Ernst & Young, went to a smaller consulting firm, and then progressed to The Coca-Cola Company. She started out as an engineer, however, made a transition to Information Technology. While in Technology she had responsibility for large global portfolios and had overarching accountability for technology solutions to enable business success.

Valarie built her career in a variety of roles including strategic planning and execution, program management and delivery, business development, customer service and retention, vendor and supplier management, employee development and engagement, organization optimization, and community outreach.

Valarie’s LinkedIn

WrightNow Solutions

WrightNow Solutions was created in part to help underrepresented populations launch successful careers by providing Life and Career Readiness training, thus preparing them for, and bridging the gap to, companies that need entry-level talent. Because the entire talent lifecycle is critical, they have curricula and programs that place a keen focus on helping people thrive and excel in their career from entry-level to executive level.

Website | LinkedIn | Twitter

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • WrightNow Solutions
  • The IT Factor
  • Workplace Culture
  • Women in Leadership Summit

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission
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Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 567)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer at the Atlanta Regional Commission, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. Dr. Wilkins was a speaker at the summit. She shared the work of the ARC, her talk at the Women’s Summit, the value of resilience in life, advice on how to embrace change, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins is the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). She heads the agency’s strategy development, corporate and community engagement, governmental affairs, board engagement, and communications. She also spearheaded the agency’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program. Wilkins has more than 25 years in public policy and administration, operational leadership, strategic organizational communications, and building long-standing partnerships in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Prior to onboarding with ARC, she served the State of Georgia in various executive-level roles with the State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, Georgia Commute Options, and the Georgia Department of Human Services. In addition, she served as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Southern States Police Benevolent Association and worked as a consultant for several advertising agencies. Dr. Wilkins is known for her strategic relationship development and consensus-building across multiple disciplines.

She is currently the Membership Chair for the Buckhead Rotary Club, and a Commission member for the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission. Wilkins is also a member of COMTO Atlanta, ULI Atlanta, Public Relations Society of America, and Past President of WTS Atlanta.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communications from the University of Georgia. A Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

Malika resides in the City of Atlanta with her husband Anthony and daughter Malia.

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Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

ARC is responsible for developing and updating the Atlanta Region’s Plan, a long-range blueprint that details the investments needed to ensure metro Atlanta’s future success and improve the region’s quality of life.

The Atlanta Regional Commission is charged with peering into the future and working with our partners across the community to plan for a better, brighter tomorrow.

On any given day, ARC works with local jurisdictions and various regional partners to:

The agency also serves as a regional convener, bringing diverse stakeholders to the table to address the most critical issues facing metro Atlanta.

ARC’s member governments are Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and the city of Atlanta.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • The ARC
  • Dr. Wilkin’s presentation at The Women’s Summit
  • Resilience
  • Embracing change

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

 

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 566)

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications with PGA Tour Superstore, joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the PGA Tour Superstore, executive sponsorship for women, mentorship v. sponsorship, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications, PGA Tour Superstore

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications, PGA Tour Superstore

Chon Trent is the Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at PGA Tour Superstore in Roswell, Georgia. She makes sure that their message is the same and consistent across multiple platforms. She has been with the PGA Tour Superstore since early this year and has a long history in the marketing industry.

At PGA TOUR Superstore, golf and tennis’ leading equipment and apparel destination across the United States, our vision to inspire guides all that we do – including how we grow, train and reward our team.

As part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore strives to create a family atmosphere for all of our Associates. We believe in hiring, training and growing individuals who are passionate about our business and embody our company’s core values: put people first, listen and respond, include everyone, innovate continuously, lead by example and give back to others. This commitment to our people, coupled with our expertise in the business, has led us to be one of the fastest growing specialty retailers in the country.

PGA TOUR Superstore is headquartered in metro-Atlanta, Georgia, whose chairman and controlling owner (through AMB Group, LLC) is Arthur M. Blank, owner of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United and co-founder of The Home Depot.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Chon’s LinkedIn

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • PGA Tour Superstore
  • Executive Sponsor
  • Mentorship v. Sponsorship
  • Women in Leadership Summit

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

RenasantBank

 

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

 

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

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