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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Derek Peacock with DPeacock Studios, Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security, and Brandon Cockrell with Sandler Training by Simon Inc.

October 28, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Derek Peacock with DPeacock Studios, Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security, and Brandon Cockrell with Sandler Training by Simon Inc.

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Al Simon, Rick Strawn, Derek Peacock, Brandon Cockrell

Derek Peacock/DPeacock Studios

D.Peacock Studios is a full stack graphic web design business service located in Norcross, GA. For over 10 years, D.Peacock Studios has specialized in serving the needs of clients in the private sector with particular emphasis on small business. In that time, their work has been distinguished by three qualities: creative strategy, client collaboration, and technology integration. The concept is to provide custom marketing and design artwork for businesses looking to maintain a competitive edge with their brand. The company works on a variety of projects such as photography, print designs, websites, smartphone apps, Flash animations. and social media marketing.

Rick Strawn/Paradigm Security Services

Paradigm Security Services was established in 2006 in response to client requests of Strawn Security Services for highly trained private security personnel, both unarmed and armed, to replace off-duty law enforcement officers. Today, Paradigm uses trained and licensed private security personnel to replace certified law enforcement personnel during non-operational hours. Our well-equipped, uniformed private security personnel have superior training to meet emerging client needs.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, security providers face complex challenges, ranging from diverting everyday crime to securing facilities and personnel against international home grown terrorism. Paradigm believes these demands bring new responsibilities and substantially higher levels of accountability. Paradigm is available to provide whatever services its clients request and at any required venue, including shopping centers, residential and office properties, sporting venues, logistics facilities, gated communities, and construction sites. Paradigm also provides executive protection Services for high-profile individuals and companies.

Brandon Cockrell/Sandler Training by Simon

Sandler Training by Simon is a sales training, coaching, and business development consulting company based in the metro Atlanta/Peachtree Corners area specializing in teaching business owners and sales professionals to be effective and consistent with their business development strategies, tactics, and attitudes.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Gwinnett Young Professionals

October 27, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Gwinnett Young Professionals

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This episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” provides insight into what opportunities and training is available from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to support millennials.

Sean George/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Young Professionals is a personal and professional development program led by the Gwinnett Chamber in partnership with Georgia Gwinnett College. The program encourages young business people to develop and enhance leadership skills, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn more about the area’s business community and engage in the community’s future. The group targets individuals from ages 21 to 35.

Since January 2016, more than 550 young professionals have attended the 32 events hosted by YP designed specifically for the young professional community in metro Atlanta. In addition, YP launched its Leadership Institute and has since graduated 55 young professionals with a greater understanding of leadership and skills necessary for career growth.

Erica Williams/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.

Erica is the Market Research Manager at Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Erica has been with Sterling Rose Consulting Corp for nearly two years. Prior to Sterling Rose Consulting Corp she worked for companies such as Hobby Lobby and Genesis. Erica was also a campaign manager for Jon Gauthier for Congress (North Carolina 9th Congressional District).

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.

KM Howard with Ekthesi Advertising & Consulting Firm, Denise Peck with Design House of Flowers Weddings & Events, and Nate Turner with CTR Partners

October 27, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

KM Howard with Ekthesi Advertising & Consulting Firm, Denise Peck with Design House of Flowers Weddings & Events, and Nate Turner with CTR Partners

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Mike Sammond, KM Howard, Denise Peck, Nate Turner, Steven Julian

KM Howard/Ekthesi Advertising & Consulting Firm

Ekthesi Advertising & Consultant Firm offers you the ability to have quality advertising commercials and top notch business consulting for an affordable cost. Their target market is the new, small and midsize business, as well as new authors and nonprofits, that can’t afford the tens of thousand dollars, but still need the same services to grow their business.

Denise Peck/Design House of Flowers Weddings & Events

Design House of Flowers Weddings & Events is a full service custom floral design studio – a one-stop shop! Their professional event and wedding floral designers are based out of Buford, GA near the Mall of Georgia. They are able to achieve the freshest and newest trends in floral design by using the finest elements. Unique rental props, luscious fabric and table linens, and beautiful blooms all combine to make your wedding or event a treasured memory. Flawless events begin with a vision. Color, season and personal style are some of the elements that go into custom floral design. With a wide selection of seasonal styles and color palettes, they can create your vision. Design House of Flowers Weddings & Events offers an endless selection of flower varieties, designs, styles, and event decor to express your vision.

Nate Turner/CTR Partners

CTR Partners represent tenants – the people leasing or buying space – in commercial real estate. They are your advocate, helping you navigate every aspect of commercial office and industrial real estate. Their goal is to make the process easier: from selecting the ideal work environment, to managing complicated lease/purchase negotiations, to ensuring the deal is completed to your satisfaction. Above all, one difference with CTR is their intentional development of long-term, ongoing relationships with every client.

Phillip Williams with McDermott Financial Solutions and Derek Peacock with D.Peacock Studios

October 26, 2016 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Phillip Williams with McDermott Financial Solutions and Derek Peacock with D.Peacock Studios

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Phillip Williams, Derek Peacock, Dominick Rainey

Phillip Williams/McDermott Financial Solutions

McDermott Financial Solutions provides relationship-based financial consulting services. McDermott Financial Solutions works with business owners to find financing and improve profitability in their business. They develop a financial gameplan with you and coach your company to execute on its goals for growth and profitability.

Derek Peacock/D.Peacock Studios

D.Peacock Studios is a full stack graphic web design business service located in Norcross, GA. For over 10 years, D.Peacock Studios has specialized in serving the needs of clients in the private sector with particular emphasis on small business. Their work has been distinguished by three qualities: creative strategy, client collaboration, and technology integration. The concept is to provide custom marketing and design artwork for businesses looking to maintain a competitive edge with their brand. The company works on a variety of projects such as photography, print designs, html5 websites, smartphone apps, Flash animations and social media marketing.

GROWTH STRATEGY TIPS FOR SMALL (AND LARGE) BUSINESSES: Brian Gracon with Gracon & Associates

October 26, 2016 by Mike

On the Money

GROWTH STRATEGY TIPS FOR SMALL (AND LARGE) BUSINESSES: Brian Gracon with Gracon & Associates

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Joe Moss and Brian Gracon

Joe Moss discusses growth strategy tips for small (and large) businesses with Brian Gracon, president of Brian Gracon & Associates.

Brian Gracon/Gracon & Associates

Brian Gracon & Associates helps clients increase profits via design and development of customized learning solutions and marketing and sales consulting for today’s customers. With 19 years experience and corporate and international awards for creativity and results, clients include international marketing, sales, retail, banking, energy and merchandising leaders. Using educational best practices, they create high-energy, engaging and impactful courses in sales, business management, marketing, products, service, merchandising, technology, retail management, computer software, executive development, innovation, onboarding, safety and performance management.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on our YouTube channel.

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Dr. Jim Morrow with Morrow Family Medicine, Kimberly Graver with E-Transform, and Andy Jordan with Milton Business Alliance

October 25, 2016 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Dr. Jim Morrow with Morrow Family Medicine, Kimberly Graver with E-Transform, and Andy Jordan with Milton Business Alliance

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John Ray, Dr. Jim Morrow, Kimberly Graver, Andy Jordan, Mike Sammond

Dr. Jim Morrow/Morrow Family Medicine

Morrow Family Medicine is a state-of-the-art family medicine practice that utilizes the latest in technology combined with old-fashioned care. They are “bringing care back to healthcare” in Milton and Cumming. With easy appointments, a morning walk-in hour, and online access to medical information, they offer the access to care and to your information that patients deserve and expect. They accept most insurances and have the lowest self-pay rates in the area. They think you will agree this is the way healthcare SHOULD be! Established by Dr. James Morrow in 1998, Morrow Family Medicine quickly became a “go-to” practice for Forsyth County residents due to its open-access policy, same-day appointments, and popular morning walk-in hour.

Kimberly Graver/E-Transform

The team at E-Transform began with one simple goal in mind; to revolutionize the call center business. So many had seen business done the wrong way, and they have set out to change it. They are proactive, instead of reactive. Their internal corporate culture reflects the way they do business – with respect, communication, and a positive and energetic attitude. This successful model has transferred to their other related lines of service as well. They like “e” words. One of their favorites is execution. They truly believe that the secret to a successful business model is exceptional execution, all the time. And that is what E-Transform gives you. They push themselves to go the extra mile, provide the same level of service they want to receive, and think out-of-the-box by providing flexible pricing models.

Andy Jordan/Milton Business Alliance

The Milton Business Alliance was established to “promote and maintain a positive commercial environment in which existing and future Milton businesses can thrive”. Their objectives include promoting the economic development of the City of Milton through the maximization of commercial infrastructure, to encourage the locating of businesses within the City environs, and to assist and support the businesses and business persons who are located in the City of Milton.

In a recent board strategy session it was determined that MBA’s “driving force” is service to businesses in Milton with a primary goal of promoting Milton businesses. This includes helping members win more business, advocating for local businesses when necessary, serving as a voice for business with a civic presence, networking for business growth, building relationships with other local business leaders, and partnering with the City of Milton to advance general business interests. Ultimately they would like to build the ranks of MBA into a thriving group of local business owners or operators and residents that support business in our community.

Amanda Shook with Advanced Furniture Services and Charity Estes & Chelsea Larko with Cornerstone Coworking

October 20, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Amanda Shook with Advanced Furniture Services and Charity Estes & Chelsea Larko with Cornerstone Coworking

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Steven Julian, Amanda Shook, Charity Estes, Chelsea Larko, Mike Sammond

Amanda Shook/Advanced Furniture Services

When Advanced Furniture Services was established in 1995, their main focus was to provide the highest quality service and dedication. It has always been more than a promise, it has been a commitment. Many prestigious financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging growth firms have successfully turned to them to meet their office furniture needs. At the end of the day, they are confident that they will be able to deliver superior value and quality service to satisfy their customers.

Charity Estes & Chelsea Larko/Cornerstone Coworking

Cornerstone Coworking is a coworking, meeting & event facility. Coworking is about building a community of professionals within our members who are more productive, innovative and successful because they can collaborate. Cornerstone is not only a space to bring in and impress clients, but it’s also a network of businesses sharing new ideas, learning opportunities, and networking possibilities. They also offer a very unique and modern atmosphere that can be transformed to fit your event needs. It is Cornerstone’s goal to truly help their community grow through successful small businesses and creating a professional atmosphere for their member’s to thrive.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show

THE DR. DIONNE SHOW: Hiring Veterans and Athletes

October 14, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

THE DR. DIONNE SHOW: Hiring Veterans and Athletes

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Lex Brown, Dr. Dionne Poulton, Sean Rainey, Sam Douglas

This episode of “The Dr. Dionne Show” features a vibrant discussion about the unique skills and values that veterans and athletes have in common that make them “low risk hires” and invaluable workplace pillars. Panelists include Lex Brown, a former athlete and veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Operation Iraqi Freedom turned entrepreneur; Sam Douglas, a former standout basketball player turned corporate executive and basketball coach; and Sean Rainey, who is a boys basketball coach, former athlete, and retired police detective with the New York City Police Department. Learn why “bias” is not necessarily a bad thing when deciding to hire a veteran or athlete, especially when filling a leadership position.

Sean Rainey & Sam Douglas/Just Skills of Atlanta

The mission at Just Skills of Atlanta is to develop youth to their best potential for both on and off the court, and to prepare them with the skills and mindset of better basketball players. Just Skills is more than letting participants play. They are about skill development. They have a five-fold set of objectives that they set to meet with every participant that is associated with the organization: Conditioning, Instruction, Practice, Mindset, and Life Lessons. Last but not least, they encourage all to enjoy the game!

Lex Brown/Solutions By Lex

Solutions By Lex provides word-class writing and consulting services in the following areas of expertise: career enhancement, business development, organizational change, process improvement, startups, technology, military veteran issues, and project management.

HOST: Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton

Dionne Wright Poulton, Ph.D., is an HR and Leadership Consultant, Educator, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Poulton Consulting Group, LLC, an HR and leadership consulting business specializing in diversity and inclusion, equity, bias, intercultural communication, adult learning, adult behavior, and conflict mediation. Since its inception in 2004, Poulton Consulting Group has worked with a wide range of diverse clients in the U.S. and Canada including many in the San Francisco tech and digital marketing industry; K-12 schools and higher education; and many corporate and service industries. Poulton Consulting Group is also a government-approved business for local, state and federal level contracts.

Dr. Wright Poulton is author of the acclaimed book “It’s Not Always Racist…but Sometimes It Is” which is an extension of her PhD dissertation at the University of Georgia where she researched the racial biases and assumptions of teachers. She is also a certified K-12 teacher whose work is inspired by her 16 years of cumulative experiences as a high school teacher and university instructor in public and private institutions in Canada and the United States. Additionally, Dr. Wright Poulton has earned professional degrees from San Francisco State University (M.A.), the University of Toronto/OISE (B.Ed.), and from Rice University (B.A.) in Houston, TX where she was a former NCAA Division I track and field scholarship athlete.

In 2014, Profiles In Diversity Journal identified Dr. Wright Poulton as “a woman to watch.” She has presented social commentary in print media in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, as well as on numerous radio shows including CBS Radio stations in Atlanta, GA and on Tavis Smiley’s Radio Show. “The Dr Dionne Show” debuted in 2016 on Business RadioX with a focus on smart dialogue about diversity, leadership, and behavior in the workplace and beyond.

Dr. Wright Poulton is originally from Toronto, Canada and is a former member of Canada’s National Track and Field Team. She currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Snellville, GA.

To book Dr. Dionne Poulton as a speaker for your next event, or to facilitate one of her innovative professional development workshops based on her PhD research, you can reach her through:

Email: dionne@poultonconsultinggroup.com
Phone: 404-323-3842 or 1-877-263-2227 (internationally)
Facebook: The Dr. Dionne Show
LinkedIn: @Dr Dionne (Wright) Poulton
Twitter: @DrDionnePoulton

For more information, visit Dr. Poulton’s business website: www.poultonconsultinggroup.com

Annandale Village and Hi-Hope Center

October 14, 2016 by Mike

Giving Back To Gwinnett

Annandale Village and Hi-Hope Center

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Keith Fenton, Charday Jackson, Lynn Robinette, Nick Reynolds

Keith Fenton & Charday Jackson/Annandale Village

Tucked away on a beautiful 55-acre campus 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Annandale Village is a special place where men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives that reflect quality, independence, self-worth, and achievement with the utmost care and compassion. As a community where people can age in place, Annandale Village offers a comprehensive array of programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of each individual served, according to his or her own unique needs and abilities. Characteristically, individuals served at Annandale Village are 18 years of age or older with a primary diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability, and those that have experienced an acquired brain injury.

Nick Reynolds/Hi-Hope Center

Hi-Hope Service Center provides services to adults with developmental disabilities in Gwinnett County. Over 50 years ago, the parents of six young students from Gwinnett County founded one of the first organizations in Georgia to teach children with intellectual disabilities. The Hi-Hope Service Center, formerly known as Gwinnett County Association for Retarded Citizens, was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1960. Under the capable leadership of Vinie Lowry, and support from many parents and the greater Gwinnett community, construction of a special needs school was completed in 1970. In the late 1990s, when all student programs including the pre-school program were integrated into the public schools, Hi-Hope successfully transitioned to an organization supporting developmentally disabled adults. Currently, Hi-Hope supports 108 individuals through its weekday community access, employment and residential group home programs.