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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: John Loud of Loud Security Systems

January 16, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: John Loud of Loud Security Systems

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John Loud/Loud Security Systems

Founded in 1995, LOUD Security Systems is one of Atlanta’s leading security companies, providing sales, installation, service and monitoring of residential and commercial security systems — such as intrusion and fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and automation. A quarter of a century later, LOUD Security now staffs over 50 employees, and has been recognized for its growth and positive impact in the surrounding communities. LOUD ranks as a Top 10 Security Company by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 security companies by SDM magazine, as well as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace. Are you ready to GET LOUD? Call 678-GET-LOUD.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Emma Reynolds-Middleton of Soft Skills Zone, Scott Ritzheimer of Eight Figure Focus, and Raymer Sale of E2E Benefits Services

January 15, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Emma Reynolds-Middleton of Soft Skills Zone, Scott Ritzheimer of Eight Figure Focus, and Raymer Sale of E2E Benefits Services

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Scott Ritzheimer, Emma Reynolds-Middleton and Raymer Sale

Emma Reynolds-Middleton/Soft Skills Zone

At Soft Skills Zone, they spend their time investing in people to close the soft skills gap. They have over 20 years of experience teaching courses in professionalism, team work and collaboration, communication, DISC personality profiles, critical thinking, leadership, and other interpersonal skills.

Their modules meet the needs of the multi-generational workforce, and they offer:
• In-person instructor-led soft skills training and workshops.
• Remote online, self-paced courses accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anytime, anywhere. Online modules are available for all ages.
• Online DISC personality assessments for adults, teens, and youth; in English with some versions in Spanish and French.
• Digital badges and a Certificate of Completion for courses complete.
• A soft skills assessment in English and Spanish for learners to earn a basic Soft Skills Mastery Credential.
• Workforce development consulting services.

Scott Ritzheimer/Eight Figure Focus

The business world has been moving faster and faster. In an environment of constant and relentless change, those businesses who are the clearest are the businesses who will win. Having worked in small business for over a decade and having helped start over 10,000 organizations, Scott Ritzheimer has worked hard to ﬁnd the best tools and frameworks to help brands to create clarity in their marketing, businesses to create clarity in their strategy, and leaders to create clarity for their teams. If you and your team are struggling to get clear on exactly what you need to do next to grow your business the fastest, we can help you ﬁnd your Eight Figure Focus!

Raymer Sale/E2E Benefits Services

Payroll, employee benefits and healthcare are complicated, expensive and time- consuming. E2E Benefits Services partners with clients to offer appropriate and affordable solutions to help them comply with complex federal laws, rules and regulations. Plus, their secure, 24/7 web-based technology is easy to use and convenient.

E2E offers a 360° approach for employers to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with payroll administration, human resources support and employee benefits programs. Plans and processes along with the technology are explained by their team of experts for everyone’s education and support.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Branding and Re-Branding Your Business

January 13, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Branding and Re-Branding Your Business

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On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio”, host Jennifer Rusz discusses the importance of properly branding (or re-branding) your business or organization.

Jennifer Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Jennifer Rusz has a long career working for both corporations and as an entrepreneur. Rusz began her career, in the 90’s in market intelligence, business operations and management for companies such as Mid America Research/Fact in Focus, Lucent Technologies, Kyocera Wireless, ARS/ Current Analysis and Websense Software Solutions before starting her first company in 2004. She has since been a business consultant and now Founder and CEO of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is an award-winning full service business consulting firm with three divisions, which include business consulting, marketing consulting and strategic technology consulting. For more information about Jennifer Rusz or Sterling Rose Consulting Corp, visit www.sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com or call (470) 202-8659.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

“Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

Grand Opening of iATL: Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory

January 13, 2020 by Mike

Cars talking to cars. Cars talking to traffic signals. The future is now. Connected Vehicle Technology has arrived.

The Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) is the first facility in the world where automakers and transportation infrastructure manufacturers can imagine, create and test technology and applications for connected vehicles to communicate with traffic signals and other smart roadside traffic control equipment.

The iATL is a private-sector led and funded initiative designed to help accelerate the deployment of connected vehicle technology by bringing together the various industry sectors to create applications that improve safety on the nation’s roadways.

Another unique feature of the iATL is that automakers can test safety applications in real-world conditions in the streets of Alpharetta which operates the first large-scale deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure technology.

State and regional representatives, along with industry leaders, attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Alpharetta, GA on January 10, 2020. As part of the “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” series, Business RadioX was on site to interview many of the featured speakers and panelists.

Shailen Bhatt/President & CEO at Intelligent Transportation Society of America

Jim Misener/Senior Director of Product Management at Qualcomm

Tim Milligan/City of Marietta Fire Chief

Mike Dudgeon/Director of Policy at Office of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan

Bill Bruton/City of Marietta City Manager

Keith Sanders/City of Sandy Springs Fire Chief

Kerry Armstrong/Chairman of Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton CID

Bryan Mulligan/President of Applied Information

Winter Horbal/Temple, Inc.

Still Waters International Academy, Cat Rangers and Bexley & DeLoach

January 9, 2020 by Mike

Giving Back To Gwinnett

Still Waters International Academy, Cat Rangers and Bexley & DeLoach

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Tom Vooris, Sharon O’Connor, Sparrow Marcioni, Robert Bexley

Sharon O’Connor/Still Waters International Academy

Established in 2007, Still Waters International Academy is a private school located in Norcross, GA and servicing the greater Atlanta metro area. Their day care and preschool programs educate children from 6 months of age through 4 years old, while their elementary and middle school, after-school and music programs service children in grades pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

The student body and staff represent over 15 countries, making the school a true reflection of people around the world. Through their comprehensive academic programs, they offer a safe and fun learning environment where teachers focus on educating the whole child: spiritually, academically and socially.

Sparrow Marcioni/Cat Rangers

Cat Rangers is saving the lives of cats and kittens one paw at a time. They are the “special forces” of cat rescue and all of their kitty’s recover at their center in Buford, GA while they wait to find their forever homes. Visitors are welcome!

Robert Bexley/Bexley & DeLoach, LLC

Bexley & DeLoach is a boutique firm operated by Managing Partners Robert S. Bexley and Jennifer L. DeLoach. Robert and Jennifer are Gwinnett natives who specialize in providing affordable legal consultation and representation to individuals and families, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. The firm will help you develop your company, address all of your nonprofit and small business legal issues, and provide you with ongoing legal representation as your corporate attorney.

Giving Back to Gwinnett
is presented by

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Jocelyn Wykoff and Kelsey Davis with Athens Orthopedic Clinic

January 9, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Jocelyn Wykoff and Kelsey Davis with Athens Orthopedic Clinic

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Jane Bishop, Jocelyn Wykoff, Kelsey Davis, Ryan Sauers

Jocelyn Wykoff & Kelsey Davis/Athens Orthopedic Clinic

Athens Orthopedic Clinic has been providing state-of-the-art care to its patients in Athens, GA and beyond since 1966. Athens Orthopedic’s extensive training, their focus on patient-centered care, and their commitment to research have kept them at the forefront of orthopedic care in the region for over 50 years.

Jane Bishop/Take the Next Step

Jane Bishop, is CEO of Take the Next Step which emerged out of her passion to help others “go for their It.” She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen and align with their inner core for success by using her coaching and training skills. When you work with Jane you will experience accomplishing your “it” and be a greater influence to those around you. Jane uses her E4U system to help clients get to the core faster to create and execute a plan for effectiveness. Jane is also a professional speaker and published author. Curious? Reach out and book a complimentary session and see where that leads.

Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies

Ryan T. Sauers has spent 25 years leading and/or consulting with visual communications and marketing related organizations. Ryan is President/Owner of the consulting firm, Sauers Consulting Strategies; Our Town Gwinnett Magazine (2 monthly magazines); and its parent company End Resultz Media.

Key areas of focus of the consulting firm include: sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development, and organizational change.

Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMO’s in the world and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.

Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership, marketing, and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and is host of the radio show Marketing Matters. Sauers is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You? More info at: RyanSauers.com or OurTownGwinnett.com.

Show Overview

Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers is a radio show presented by Athens Orthopedic Clinic and The Heart of What Matters. The show discusses topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business or life: which is rapidly changing, multi-generational, and noisy in nature.

Lori Harbin with Movie Tavern by Marcus and Rachel Gibson with Seven Keys Realty

January 9, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Lori Harbin with Movie Tavern by Marcus and Rachel Gibson with Seven Keys Realty

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Mike Sammond, Lori Harbin, Rachel Gibson, Steven Julian

Lori Harbin/Movie Tavern by Marcus

See how a meal and a movie should be done at Movie Tavern by Marcus. They offer premium-quality food and beverage offerings, comfortable DreamLounger recliner seating and an oversized SuperScreen DLX auditorium complete with Dolby Atmos multidimensional sound for the ultimate movie-going experience. A chef-driven menu features creative entrees, garden picks, pizzas, sandwiches, smash burgers, desserts and more — all delivered right to your seat. Each selection pairs perfectly with a refreshing specialty drink, beer or wine from The Tavern Bar!

Rachel Gibson/Seven Keys Realty

Seven Keys Realty offers a unique home buyer and seller experience that fosters a stress-free transaction. From the first-time home buyer to the experienced investor, they are hands-on through every phase, working diligently with all parties to ensure a very smooth and relaxed closing. They believe that agents are the heartbeat of SKR. They believe in in-touch relationships fostering a family environment where agents cultivate quality skills, share experiences, ideas and successes. They believe in the agent’s worth and their commissions are theirs. Seven Keys Realty is a faith-based real estate company dedicated to servicing the community.

Todd Long with Moreland Altobelli (An Atlas Company)

January 8, 2020 by Mike

Case In Point

Todd Long with Moreland Altobelli (An Atlas Company)

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Todd Long/Moreland Altobelli (An Atlas Company)

Atlas is a world-class organization of over 3,200 professionals in 40 states dedicated to creating lasting infrastructure. Atlas is uniquely connected to the communities they serve. Their services have grown to include everything from testing, inspection and consulting to engineering planning and design.

Rebecca Brizi with R G Brizi

December 19, 2019 by Mike

ePresence

Rebecca Brizi with R G Brizi

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Rebecca Brizi/R G Brizi

Ask 12 Italian grandmothers for their tomato sauce recipe, and you will get thirteen different answers. They will all use tomatoes, olive oil, basil… but the quantities will vary, as will the one special ingredient everyone has.

Every business has to have a product, clients, and good people, but the specific recipe is unique to each entity. Rebecca Brizi examines each business to discover what their special, unique recipe is, and builds a plan for all those separate ingredients to function well together, so the business owners can focus on what they do best: their craft.

Rebecca built her career managing the many moving ingredients of a software company, joining at the initial startup phase and moving the company through a major product change, to establishing a new office and subsidiary company in the United States. This office was generating more than 45% of the company’s business growth (by volume and value) within 3 years. Since March 2017 Rebecca works freelance providing consulting, planning, and process creation for small and medium sized businesses who are establishing their market, pursuing new growth strategies, or simply have to get in control of
their many moving ingredients.

Mark Galvin/ePresence

ePresence provides personal branding services for individuals, executives and entrepreneurs. They leverage social media on an individual level since that is where the audience is most engaged. Mark Galvin, CEO and Founder of ePresence, is a personal social media expert with 29 years of business management and hotel industry experience including stops with Marriott, Hyatt, Omni and IHG.