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Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life

October 11, 2023 by John Ray

Hello, Self . . .

Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life

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Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life (Hello, Self… Episode 30)

Storytelling, TED, and Keynote Coach Doug Stevenson joined host Patricia Leonard. Doug shared his incredible life journey, how he developed the story theatre method, stories from his time in Los Angeles, overcoming the fear of the unknown, how to handle rejection, his podcast Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life, and much more.

Hello, Self… is presented by Patricia Leonard & Associates and produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Doug Stevenson, Founder and President, Story Theater International, and host of Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life

Doug Stevenson is the founder and president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company, now based in Tucson, Arizona. His company trains thousands of professionals and executives each year, for clients that include Microsoft, Amgen, Bayer, Caterpillar, Oracle, Volkswagen, Hewlett Packard, Maytag, Super 8 Motels and others. His association clients include The National Education Association, The American Medical Association, The National Association of Realtors, The Wisconsin Municipal League, The Cattleman’s Beef Association and others.

Since 1994, he has delivered keynotes and taught storytelling for business success in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Colombia, Denmark, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and The Netherlands.

Doug is the creator of The Story Theater Method for strategic storytelling in business and author of the book by the same name. He is also the creator of The How to Write and Deliver a Dynamite Speech System, and the Next Level Storytelling Video eLearning Series. He not only presents transformational speeches, he follows them by analyzing what he has just done. Not only does he make you laugh and cry, he teaches you how he does it. It’s as if he’s a magician who does a wonderful magic trick, and then takes you behind the curtain and shows you all of his secrets.

What Doug Stevenson does is not magic. You can learn how to be a transformational speaker using his methods and technology. You can learn how to use acting, storytelling and drama techniques to connect with people at a deeper level. His motto? Emotion is the fast lane to the brain. The process? Speak from your head with your heart wide open.

As a speaking and storytelling coach, he has coached over 1000 business professionals from CEOs to entrepreneurs to a member of the House of Lords in London.

Doug’s keynotes and training programs are like watching a business presentation as theatrical experience. He doesn’t just give a speech. He takes you on an intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving journey into your own magnificence. When Doug is done working his magic with you, you know more, understand more and can do more to change the world you live in. In the end, it’s always comes back to the beginning. It’s about hope.

In addition, he has contributed a monthly column entitled Talk Your Walk for the Denver Business Journal and is the author of twelve audio and DVD programs including the Story Theater Audio Six Pack and The How to Write and Deliver a Dynamite Speech System.

Doug is host of Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life.

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About Hello, Self…

Hello, Self… is a biweekly podcast focused on inspiring stories of turning dreams into reality. Join coach and author Patricia Leonard and her guests as they share life-changing Hello, Self… moments.

Hello, Self… is brought to you by Patricia Leonard & Associates and is based on the new book by Patricia Leonard, Hello, Self.., available here.

The show is produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with Business RadioX®. You can find this show on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.

Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…

Patricia Leonard is President of RUNWAY TO SUCCESS, a division of Patricia Leonard & Associates located in Nashville, TN. She is a MESSAGE ARTIST speaker, career & business coach, author and magazine columnist. Patricia consults with clients on leadership, empowerment, career management, entrepreneurship and the power of language. Her work is focused on helping clients find their runway to success!

She has a professional background in management, human resources, corporate training, business consulting and talent development. Patricia has worked with companies in the service, music, banking, manufacturing, publishing, warehousing, healthcare, academic, retail and financial industries, and has taught management classes as an adjunct professor.

Patricia has a degree in Human Resource Management, is certified as a Career Coach and Consulting Hypnotist and is MBTI qualified.

Her volunteer energies are focused on Women in Film and Television-Nashville, where she is a Board Vice President; Dress for Success as the Advisory Board President; and International Coaching Federation-Nashville where she held Board roles for several years.

Patricia is the author of Wearing High Heels in a Flip Flop World, BECOMING WOMAN…a journal of personal discovery, THE NOW, HOW & WOW of Success, Happenings, a full year calendar of inspirational messages and a spoken word album titled, I AM…

She enjoys songwriting, creating poetry and has written a one-woman show and artistic speech she performs titled Hello, Self…, about a woman in midlife reinventing herself, which led to her new book by the same name, available here.

On the personal side, Patricia, describes herself as a woman, lover of life, mother, grandmother, career professional and message artist; AND in that order! Her goal is to continue inspiring others, of any age, to START NOW creating and expanding their Runway to Success.

She believes that life is a gift, the way we wrap it is our choice.

Connect with Patricia:

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Keeping the Focus on Your Clients, with Keith Costley, Keck & Wood

October 9, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Keeping the Focus on Your Clients, with Keith Costley, Keck & Wood

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Keeping the Focus on Your Clients, with Keith Costley, Keck & Wood

[00:00:00] Keith Costley: Being curious about what your client need is asking good questions is just, it’s just absolutely critical. But in order to build relationships I find that instead of coming into a interaction with a client and wanting to talk about us or me, if we turn that around and make sure that we’re learning about them or doing our research.

[00:00:27] Keith Costley: We’re talking about them and even when we’re doing writing articles, are we writing articles about what we did or are we celebrating our clients and the cool projects that they’ve done? Are we, when we’re posting on social media, are we talking about our successes and our people – which is important.

[00:00:44] Keith Costley: But are we also celebrating our clients and their people and the good things that they’re doing? So you know, it just takes a moment and we try to instill in our culture to be a client centric have a client centric approach and get out of our own heads because when we submit proposals and statement of qualifications too much, it’s all about us instead of it being about the client and we’re trying to learn and improve that every day.

Listen to Keith’s full ProfitSense with Bill McDermott interview here.

The “One Minute Interview” series is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

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.

Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

October 9, 2023 by John Ray

Minneapolis St. Paul Business Radio

Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

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Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 40)

Ryan Burton, CEO of Leads Near Me®, a digital marketing agency focused on the automotive repair market, joined host John Ray on Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio to talk about his love for digital marketing, why digital marketing is so important for auto repair shops, how word of mouth created this niche for him, success stories, and much more. Ryan also discussed the 2023 High Gear Auto Repair Conference which will occur on November 29 – December 1, 2023 in Atlanta. Ryan shared why he started and organized this conference, what attendees can expect, and more.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is produced virtually by the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®.

High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

The High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference is coming to Atlanta!

Scheduled for November 29 – December 1, this conference will help attendees understand all things marketing, and will allow them to walk away with a wealth of knowledge that can’t be gained anywhere else.

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Leads Near Me®

Leads Near Me, a 2023 Google Premier Partner, is a digital marketing agency for Auto Repair Shops – Auto Repair Marketing. We have become known for our ability to Effortlessly Increase Car Count™. Leads Near Me combines many years of experience, proprietary Google Ads software and a thirst for getting better every day to help auto repair companies grow their shops. With hundreds of shops in 43 states and Canada, Leads Near Me is uniquely qualified to help shop owners dramatically grow revenue. Leads Near Me manages $10M+ annually in Google ad revenue for auto repair shops and has become one of the fastest growing marketing companies for auto repair.

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Ryan Burton, CEO, Leads Near Me® and founder of High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

Ryan Burton is CEO of Leads Near Me®, a digital marketing agency for auto repair shops and a 2023 Google Premier Partner, and founder of the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference.

Since 2016, Leads Near Me has combined innovative strategies and tailored marketing solutions to help hundreds of repair shops in 43 states across the United States and Canada become lead-generating, relationship-building businesses that keep customers coming back. With Burton’s deep understanding of the auto repair industry and digital marketing, Leads Near Me oversees more than $10 million per year in Google ad spend.

Burton is a visionary entrepreneur who created the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference in 2023. At this cornerstone event, repair shop owners share insights, exchange knowledge and stay ahead of the ever-evolving marketing landscape. They learn how to leverage the key skills of digital media, direct mail, networking and more so they can become the high-trust, high-visibility local brand customers know by name.

Prior to his success in auto repair marketing, Burton was a full-time radio announcer with a deep passion for broadcasting and music. He held roles in broadcasting sales and management before joining Cumulus Media in the U.S., where he became one of the company’s top salespeople nationwide. This valuable experience shaped Burton’s understanding of the entertainment industry and also paved the way for high performance in his future endeavors.

Burton currently lives in Dacula, Georgia, while the headquarters of Leads Near Me is located in nearby Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta. The company has become a trusted partner in the growth and prosperity of auto repair businesses, revolutionizing the way auto repair shops thrive in the digital era.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Tell me about yourself and how you came to start Leads Near Me?
What led you to focus on working with auto repair show owners?
Tell us about the marketing conference in Atlanta this fall
What do you think has led to such rapid growth for Leads Near Me?
What tips for lead generation can you share with our audience?
What do we need to know about the importance of finding a good auto repair shop?

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Minneapolis St. Paul studio of Business RadioX®. 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.

Cybersecurity Threats to Small Business, with Michael Caralis, Verizon

October 4, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Cybersecurity Threats to Small Business, with Michael Caralis, Verizon

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 707)

Michael Caralis, Vice President at Verizon Business Markets, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray to discuss cybersecurity threats to small business. Michael described the current top cybersecurity threats he’s seeing, ways business can protect their data with limited resources, the scope of the problem, his recommendations, resources which Verizon offers, success stories, and much more.

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

Verizon

Verizon Communications was formed on June 30, 2000, and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services.

Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

Verizon Business Markets provides the best Broadband, Voice, and Mobile products, solutions and services in support of America’s growing Small & Medium Business community. Verizon Fios uses powerful fiber-optic network technology to deliver fast and reliable internet to help you run your business.

Fios technology is flexible enough to support businesses of all sizes with a wide range of Internet, TV and Phone packages based on your needs. Verizon also offers reliable mobile phone service plans to businesses that signup with 5 or more lines.

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Michael Caralis, Vice President, Verizon Business Markets, Verizon

As Vice President of Verizon Business Markets, Michael leads three critical business units for small and midsize business customers: network as a service (NaaS), Fios for Business and Verizon’s channel program. His team of 1,200+ professionals partner with customers on their digital transformation journeys, providing innovative managed solutions for total communications, connectivity, collaboration and security.

Verizon’s customer-centric organization delivers 5G technologies, fiber, ethernet, security solutions, and unified communications solutions such as BlueJeans conferencing, One Talk (voiceover IP solution) and Microsoft Teams. As businesses across all segments and industries anticipate a post-pandemic comeback, they are looking to adopt 5G and its potential to create new opportunities and build new efficiencies and scale their businesses. Their team also provides Fios for Business, business digital voice, and easy to deploy and use set of security and collaboration products.

Prior to this, Michael served as Executive Director of Solution Architect and Engineering. In that role, his team was focused on the transformation of our technical teams, providing the best-integrated solution designs and managed services, including broadband, security and collaboration platforms. Earlier in his career, he served public sector customers at Verizon for four years. Last year, his team delivered critical services and technology to aid in the pandemic response and enable remote learning for students.

Previously, he served as the Director of Marketing and Operations for Verizon Wireless and partnered with Apple, Google and Samsung to enable a frictionless customer experience in deploying new technology and applications. As a result, Verizon was the first carrier in the world to launch Apple Business Manager, an iconic solution. Later, he led a team that launched Android zero-touch and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment. Prior to Verizon, he worked in various sales roles at Nextel and Sprint.

Michael thrives on solving the most complex business problems in today’s data-rich and tech-heavy environment while leading groundbreaking transformations and aligning large-team operations to the strategic vision. He strives to be the most objective voice in a room and believe in authentic leadership.

Michael is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone is heard and they take pride in serving their customers.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What do you see as the top cybersecurity threats affecting SMBs?
What do you recommend SMBs do to address security/cybersecurity threats beyond the basics?
What are you hearing from SMBs in terms of how they perceive and how they are addressing security/cybersecurity threats?
With limited resources, what are the three most important things SMBs can do to better protect their data?
Why is the data security problem for SMBs so big?
Any other new data points or insights you’d like to share?

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.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has 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/.

When Selling Your Business, Think Like a Buyer, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

October 3, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

When Selling Your Business, Think Like a Buyer, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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When Selling Your Business, Think Like a Buyer, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott discussed how to think like a buyer when preparing to sell your business.

Bill’s commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense.

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

TRANSCRIPT

[00:00:00] Bill McDermott: So I want to take a moment and talk to my business owner audience on if you’re selling your business or transitioning ownership whether it be to coworkers or a potential strategic or financial buyer,
[00:00:16] Bill McDermott: we have to think like buyers. Every business owner has a big dream to sell their business, achieve financial freedom, and live life on their terms. But recent studies show that business owners have a concept of the value of their business, but less than half of those have obtained an independent valuation.
[00:00:35] Bill McDermott: How do we know our value corresponds with the market value to a buyer? Selling our business is a lot like selling a home, except the business values are usually much higher. Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. Location is also critical. Typically to maximize the value, we don’t sell our house ourselves,
[00:00:57] Bill McDermott: we hire a professional agent. They come up with a listing price based on comparable sales and run a process. In the same way, when selling our business, it’s important to think like a buyer. This means understanding what buyers are looking for in a business and how we can position our business to be attractive to potential buyers.
[00:01:18] Bill McDermott: Number one, identify your ideal borrower. Who is our ideal borrower and what are their goals or pain points? Knowing who we’re selling to, we can tailor our marketing materials to appeal to them. Second, Prepare a business for sale. This means cleaning up our financials, updating our marketing materials, and getting our business in top shape.
[00:01:40] Bill McDermott: Many business owners don’t know where to start or what to do in these areas, so hiring a professional to help you is critical. Third, hire a business broker or an M& A advisor. Best to have an independent advisor to handle the marketing of our business, finding potential buyers, and negotiating deal points.
[00:02:03] Bill McDermott: By following these steps, you can increase the chances of selling your business for a fair price and to a buyer who is a good fit for the company.

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott dives into the stories behind some of Atlanta’s successful businesses and owners and the professionals that advise them. This show helps local business leaders get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. The show is presented by McDermott Financial Solutions. McDermott Financial helps business owners improve cash flow and profitability, find financing, break through barriers to expansion, and financially prepare to exit their business. The show archive can be found at profitsenseradio.com.

Bill McDermott is the Founder and CEO of McDermott Financial Solutions. When business owners want to increase their profitability, they don’t have the expertise to know where to start or what to do. Bill leverages his knowledge and relationships from 32 years as a banker to identify the hurdles getting in the way and create a plan to deliver profitability they never thought possible.

Bill currently serves as Treasurer for the Atlanta Executive Forum and has held previous positions as a board member for the Kennesaw State University Entrepreneurship Center and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and Treasurer for CEO NetWeavers. Bill is a graduate of Wake Forest University and he and his wife, Martha have called Atlanta home for over 40 years. Outside of work, Bill enjoys golf, traveling, and gardening.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow McDermott Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.

Drive-Through Medical Care, with Stacy and Dr. Luke Lathrop, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

October 3, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Drive-Through Medical Care, with Stacy and Dr. Luke Lathrop, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

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Drive-Through Medical Care, with Stacy and Dr. Luke Lathrop, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 706)

Stacy Lathrop and Dr. Luke Lathrop, owners of SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care in Roswell, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Stacy and Luke discussed how their work during the pandemic convinced them of the demand for a drive-thru medical practice, building the business from scratch, the services they offer, the advantages of their service model, why parents of young children particularly love their practice, what it’s like to receive medical care while seated in your automobile, the changing face of medical care, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in AlphaBretta.

SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

SmartMED Drive-Thru is the first drive-thru medical clinic with urgent care services provided while the patient is in the vehicle. All labs, both PCR molecular and Antigens, are processed on site and immediately, allowing SmartMED to provide a quick and accurate diagnosis. Check-In to Check-Out in less than 10 minutes. Treating all patients over 1 year of age.

Medical Services Include:

· Sick Visits

· Onsite Lab Services

· IV Hydration

· Semaglutide for Weight Loss

· Camp & Sports Physicals

· Medication Refills

SmartMED Drive-Thru is credentialed as “general medicine practice” so that it’s a primary care copay for most insurances. In-Network with all major insurance carriers; Insurance and Pricing.

For more information, call (678) 744-5386 or visit their website. Their Roswell, GA location is at 612 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA, next to Chick-Fil-A near the Highway 9 intersection.

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Dr. Luke Lathrop, Medical Director, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

Originally from Washington, IL, Dr. Luke Lathrop completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at St. Louis University. This was followed by residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and has been practicing for over 17 years. His research includes work on the GUARDIAN trial (studying outcomes after cardiac reperfusion) and contributions to the revised Sgarbossa criteria (identifying STEMI with pre-existing LBBB) with Dr. Stephen Smith.

To make dependable covid testing more available to their community, Dr. Lathrop and his wife, Stacy Lathrop, started a covid testing business in 2021 and saw over 20,000 patients in their first year at their Roswell location.

In response to the strain placed on the US healthcare system by the global pandemic, the Lathrop’s founded SmartMED Drive Thru in 2022. This was the first drive thru with urgent care services in the country. As the Chief Medical Officer, he is focused on providing the utmost in efficient care, while never sacrificing quality. Through his experience in Emergency Medicine, he continually looks for ways to innovate and improve the patient experience.

Dr. Lathrop, his wife, and two young children reside in Roswell, GA.

Stacy Lathrop, CEO, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

Stacy Perry-Lathrop is originally from Williamsburg, VA and a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Shortly after graduation, she began her career with Cox Automotive, where she remained for 17 years. Over the course of her career with Cox Enterprises, Stacy served in many areas of the business including sales, marketing, strategy and operations.

In 2021, Stacy left Cox to open and operate a Drive-Thru Covid testing location with her husband, Dr. Luke Lathrop. Their company tested more than 22,000 individuals for Covid over the course of the year.

The pandemic underscored the inefficiencies in healthcare. In response, the Lathrops developed a new drive-thru medical model with the goal of providing safe, convenient, thorough and prompt medical care for all. SmartMED Drive-Thru launched in September of 2022 and has treated thousands of patients of all ages, for a multitude of illnesses and ailments, from the comfort of the car. Their affordable and accessible drive-thru medical clinics have received accolades for ingenuity and most importantly, their dedication to compassionate care.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How did you come up with the idea of a full drive-thru medical clinic?
What are the benefits of a drive-thru and who are you serving?
Aside from the drive-thru aspect, how is this different than traditional medical visits?
How do you think this model will change medicine?
How will you set yourself apart from others that follow behind you?
Do you have any plans to expand? What’s next?

Emory Morsberger, Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, Nvestfit

October 2, 2023 by John Ray

Good2Give Podcast

Emory Morsberger, Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, Nvestfit

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Emory Morsberger, Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, Nvestfit (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 4)

Emory Morsberger, Founder of Helping Ukraine, and Samuel Richmond, President at Nvestfit, were the guests on this edition of the Good2Give Podcast. Emory Morsberger discussed his work and that of others to provide needed medical supplies and other goods to the people of Ukraine. He shared a compelling vision given to him and the invitation to deliver supplies. Emory also shared how Helping Ukraine has provided portable incubators, surgical tools, medical supplies, blankets, generators, support for orphanages, and Hope Centers for those left homeless by the destruction. Samuel Richmond discussed the benefits of philanthropic giving, the advantages of donor-advised funds, and more.

The Good2Give Podcast is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. 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.

Helping Ukraine

Helping Ukraine is a 501(c)3 designed to raise funds for medical supplies and other goods for the people of Ukraine.

The growing concern for the people of Ukraine has never been more evident than in the months since the February 24th bombing. Stimulated by Dr. Olha Paliychuk, Ukraine, her call for medical supplies, became a call heard around the world. Through individuals who reached out to one another from Ukraine to the US, a mission began sending medical supplies, ready to eat food and even cots for shelters bound for Ukraine. Rotarian Emory Morsberger of Atlanta, Georgia played a personal role by escorting expensive Stryker Drill Sets to hospitals in Ukraine in his own luggage.

Emory Morsberger founded Helping Ukraine, and joined Ken Ward and his team for a humanitarian mission to deliver stoves, generators, blankets, clothes, food and medical supplies to those along the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.

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Emory Morsberger, Founder, Helping Ukraine

In 1991 Emory Morsberger, CEO of the Morsberger Group, founded Avalon homes, a strip of 350 town homes, and spearheaded the Highway 78 project to improve the declining conditions of the area. He became active in organizations, such as the Highway 78 Community Improvement District board, the Gwinnett County Revitalization Task Force, and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce board, which promoted the success of Gwinnett County.

His trademark “Progress Coming” signs began to appear in the windows of empty buildings that lined the seemingly abandoned Lawrenceville City Square and the Morsberger Group was created. As an extension of his development firm Morsberger created Lawrenceville Properties. Stripping down the Square’s century old buildings to their original brick and wood floors, the Morsberger Group transformed the Lawrenceville Square into a bustling destination for fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.

As a longtime Rotarian and Atlanta businessman, Emory was moved to service after seeing images, media coverage and hearing stories of the needs of the Ukrainian people. Through his connections, he was able to help elevate an effort that had begun with local Rotary clubs to send surgical and medical supplies, food and other goods.

In June 2022, Emory traveled to Ukraine and hand-delivered much needed supplies and also deepened my connections with Rotary Clubs throughout the country. Upon his return in July, he was moved to do more and launched Helping Ukraine US.

Nvestfit

Nvestfit’s mission is to help their clients work toward financial independence through planning. They spend time with clients to determine their goals and objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and help them make suitable financial decisions for their future.

Their goal is to be a trusted and knowledgeable advisor to their clients for the long term through education, training, integrity, and outstanding client service.

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Samuel Richmond, M.S., CFP, President, Nvestfit

As a CFP® professional, Samuel strives to serve his clients to the highest ethical standards of care. Taking the time to understand what is MOST important to you is paramount, while utilizing an established process to work towards your stated goals. Sam engages with his clients in a fiduciary capacity, providing specialized, objective and independent advice, putting your needs and best interest first.

His practice is geared towards how his clients measure peace of mind as business owners and families navigating the unique challenges faced in our world today. He offers his clients a holistic financial planning approach to help them maintain overall financial health and pursue multiple (and competing) financial goals. Whether it’s a more comprehensive financial plan or a specific planning need, his services always align with your current priorities, including ongoing review and monitoring.

For over a decade, he has passionately sought out all investment personalities with confidence, expertise and insight. As part of your executive team, he will partner with your CPA’s and attorneys to coordinate the components of your entire financial picture, making a positive impact on generations to come.

Samuel says his most notable accomplishments include the marriage to his beautiful wife Melanie going on 17 years and the birth of their wonderful boys Samuel and Isaiah. The family’s hobbies include exploring the great outdoors as well as an appreciation for the arts, theater and music. They also enjoy a worship experience that adds great value to their lives.

Samuel is on the Board of Visitors for the School of Business at Georgia Gwinnett College. He was appointed by former Commissioner Marlene Fosque to serve on the SPLOST Citizens Project Selection Committee overseeing the funding of transportation projects throughout Gwinnett County. He has been involved in various non-profit organizations throughout Georgia and Tennessee such as Gwinnett Chatt Outreach, Preface, The Urban League, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Operation Hope. Samuel is a proud member of Rotary International.

In 2009 Samuel earned a Bachelors of Science in Organizational Management from Covenant College followed by a Master’s in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University in 2014. He achieved his CFP® designation in 2015 and continues to feed his appetite for learning through ongoing trainings, workshops and books.

The Good2Give Podcast celebrates the work of donors, nonprofits, and the causes they care about. The hosts of the show are DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan, and the show series is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia.

The Good2Give Podcast is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. You can also find the show on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose – improving the world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals expand far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

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Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

October 2, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

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Ryan Burton, CEO of Leads Near Me®, a digital marketing agency focused on the automotive repair market, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to talk about his love for digital marketing, why digital marketing is so important for auto repair shops, how word of mouth created this niche for him, success stories, and much more. Ryan also discussed the 2023 High Gear Auto Repair Conference which will occur on November 29 – December 1, 2023 in Atlanta. Ryan shared why he started and organized this conference, what attendees can expect, and more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in AlphaBretta.

High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

The High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference is coming to Atlanta!

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Leads Near Me®

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Ryan Burton, CEO, Leads Near Me® and founder of High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

Ryan Burton is CEO of Leads Near Me®, a digital marketing agency for auto repair shops and a 2023 Google Premier Partner, and founder of the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Tell me about yourself and how you came to start Leads Near Me?
What led you to focus on working with auto repair show owners?
Tell us about the marketing conference in Atlanta this fall
What do you think has led to such rapid growth for Leads Near Me?
What tips for lead generation can you share with our audience?
What do we need to know about the importance of finding a good auto repair shop?

Making a Career Change to Writing, with Carole Townsend, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Speaker

October 2, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Making a Career Change to Writing, with Carole Townsend, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Speaker

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Award-winning author, journalist, and speaker Carole Townsend joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to talk about her transformative journey to a career in writing. They discussed how she got started with writing, why she left the security of her marketing career to pursue writing full-time, books she’s written, her choice to pursue journalism as well, her advice to others who have yet to pursue their own dreams, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in AlphaBretta.

Carole Townsend, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Speaker

Carole Townsend has been a print correspondent and blogger for nearly twenty years. Also an award-winning author of six books, she has established a reputation as both an ardent researcher and an engaging writer. She has also taught writing workshops in the metro Atlanta area for nearly ten years.

Townsend is a graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her books are rooted in the deep South, mainly in Georgia and its rich history. Carole has been a guest on CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, NPR, and other major network news, talk shows and podcasts, to discuss her books and related topics.

Townsend is also a writing coach, having taught writers’ workshops for ten years, with her soon-to-be-launched company WRITE ADVICE COACHING (www.writeadvice.net) coming WINTER 2023. She is passionate about teaching aspiring writers how to be the strongest writers they can be, while also teaching them about the business of writing, publication and publicity.

A well-known advocate for women, Townsend devotes much of her time speaking to groups of women about pursuing their real dreams – those they’ve had for most of their lives and deferred because of, well, life.

The author resides in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two beloved dogs. When she’s not writing, Carole enjoys gardening, cooking, spoiling their grandchildren, and travel.

Carole’s Books
Southern Fried
Red Lipstick and Clean Underwear
Magnolias, Sweet Tea and Exhaust
Blood in the Soil (WINNER – FINALIST, 2017 GA Author of the Year)
Peachtree Corners, Georgia: The history of an innovative and remarkable city (WINNER – 2022 GA Author of the Year, WINNER – the Whitworth-Flanigan Book Award)
Major League Deal: How the Braves Came to Cobb

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How did you get started with your writing career?
What books have you written and in what genres?
Why a journalist, too?
What did you do before becoming a journalist and author?
What made you decide to make the change from being a corporate Marketing Director to a writer?
What is the message that you have to share with people who have yet to pursue their real dream?
As a speaker, what message do you have to share?
How has pursuing the dream you’ve had since you were a little girl changed your life?

Doug Stevenson, Story Theater International and Host, Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life (Hello, Self… Episode 30)

Doug Stevenson, Founder and President, Story Theater International, and host of Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life

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High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

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Ryan Burton, CEO, Leads Near Me® and founder of High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

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Michael Caralis, Vice President, Verizon Business Markets, Verizon

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When Selling Your Business, Think Like a Buyer, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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Drive-Through Medical Care, with Stacy and Dr. Luke Lathrop, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 706)

SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

Dr. Luke Lathrop, Medical Director, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

Stacy Lathrop, CEO, SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care

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Helping Ukraine

Emory Morsberger, Founder, Helping Ukraine

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Samuel Richmond, M.S., CFP, President, Nvestfit

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Kicking It Into High Gear, with Ryan Burton, Leads Near Me® and the High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 705)

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Ryan Burton, CEO, Leads Near Me® and founder of High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference

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Making a Career Change to Writing, with Carole Townsend, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Speaker (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 704)

Carole Townsend, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Speaker

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