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Harm Scheffer and Chris Abbey with Reliant Building Solutions, and Geoffrey Sperback with EnVision EES

June 3, 2015 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Harm Scheffer and Chris Abbey with Reliant Building Solutions, and Geoffrey Sperback with EnVision EES

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Harm Scheffer, Chris Abbey, Geoffrey Sperback, Nikole Toptas

Harm Scheffer & Chris Abbey/Reliant Building Solutions

Reliant Building Solutions designs and executes engineered repairs for the structural components of buildings. RBS performs: Concrete Repairs and restoration (spalls, cracks, etc.); Barrier Cable repairs; Parking Garage repairs and restoration; Carbon Fiber strengthening; Epoxy crack injection; Steel and Concrete column repairs; Site concrete placement (curbs, gutters, equipment pads); Slab openings for stairs/escalators/elevators; Expansion joint replacement; Stair demolition and slab closures; Joint sealant and leak repairs; Waterproofing; Driveway and walkway repairs (Residential and Commercial).

Geoffrey Sperback/EnVision EES

Through EnVision EES‘s partners and company intel, they develop a strong customized plan for any corporation that is looking for a more leading edge approach. They are the leaders for those manufacturers who partner with them and a solution for those corporations who seek their services.

Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

May 28, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

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Mike Sammond, Candace Williams, Antony Kountouris, Steven Julian

Candace Williams/Hire Dynamics

Hire Dynamics is the #1 staffing agency in Gwinnet and #2 in Atlanta. They believe that staffing is more than filling a position. It can make a difference for their clients’ business strategies and change the lives of the talent they place. Their commitment to putting their people first has helped them become an award-winning loyalty leader, both locally and nationally.

Antony Kountouris/BMarko Structures

BMarko Structures is a shipping container modification company in Atlanta. They convert containers into office buildings, rooftop bars, and even modular classrooms. They are also renting out container office space overlooking the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer stadium near the intersection of I-85 and I-285.

Structuring and Managing Investment Portfolios

May 27, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Structuring and Managing Investment Portfolios

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Bill Leonard, Robert Port, Craig Frankel, Lane Steinberger

On this episode of “Wealth Matters”, hosts Craig Frankel and Robert Port discuss the issues and challenges in structuring and managing an investment portfolio with their guests Bill Leonard and Lane Steinberger.

Bill Leonard/Taylor English Duma LLP

Bill Leonard, a partner at Taylor English Duma LLP, has over three decades of experience in litigation involving securities and investments, liability of directors, officers, managers, and partners of businesses, shareholder and member rights and fiduciary duties, accountant and auditor liability, law firm liability, and banking law. His experience includes class actions, lawsuits in federal and state courts in many different states, and arbitrations. Mr. Leonard is also a trained mediator and has served as an arbitrator for securities disputes. He conducts internal investigations into potential wrongdoing by officers, directors, and employees of corporations. He has represented officers, directors, accountants, brokers, and other professionals in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Stock Exchange, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and the Department of Justice. He has represented investors, stockbrokers, and brokerage firms in lawsuits and FINRA arbitrations concerning stocks, bonds, and options.

Mr. Leonard has been counsel to parties in litigation involving insurance coverage, restrictive covenants, tax sharing agreements, mergers and acquisitions, computer software, and other business disputes. He has represented shareholders in asserting dissenters’ rights in connection with corporate mergers and asset sales. He has also handled fiduciary litigation in several contexts, such as the representation of employees in litigation against trustees and corporate sponsors of ERISA plans to recover benefits and for breach of fiduciary duty, waste, and conflicting interest transactions.

Mr. Leonard investigated and asserted claims as counsel to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation against directors, officers, and attorneys of failed financial institutions in several states. As counsel to the National Credit Union Administration, he headed the investigation and assertion of claims against directors, officers, and attorneys of two Massachusetts credit unions, including uncovering the largest real estate fraud in United States credit union history.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bill-leonard/1b/68a/916

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-english-duma-llp

Lane Steinberger/Redwood Wealth Management

As chief investment officer, Lane Steinberger brings more than 20 years of experience in the world of finance and investing to Redwood Wealth Management. Lane also comes from a long line of entrepreneurs, including his grandfather and father, who owned a grocery store and furniture business in Statesville, N.C., that was established in the early 1900s

Lane’s path to Redwood started with Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C., advising clients on the foreign currency markets and derivative strategies, his first job after attending North Carolina State University. From there, it was on to international finance studies in Vienna, Austria, and Bangalore, India, as part of the University of South Carolina’s nationally ranked International MBA program.

He joined BellSouth in 2000, where he managed a $5 billion fixed income/bond portfolio for the company’s pension fund while also working as the fund’s asset allocation strategist, managing the asset allocation of the entire pension portfolio.

After BellSouth, Lane finally followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and started Alexander Investment Advisory, which later merged into Redwood.

Today, he holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designations, a distinction shared by few advisors. He intends to be a lifelong student since he is now currently working towards a Doctorate in Business at Georgia State University.

He has also served as a board member and media/communications head of the CFA Society of Atlanta and volunteers on the budget and finance committee for the JF&CS charity.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanesteinberger

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redwood-wealth-management-llc

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodWealthManagement

About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

If you would like to listen to past episodes of “Wealth Matters’, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstateDispute

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstateDispute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estatedispute

Dr. Benson Karanja with Beulah Heights University and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

May 27, 2015 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Dr. Benson Karanja with Beulah Heights University and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

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Dominick Rainey, Dr. Benson Karanja, Victoria Archable, Nikole Toptas

Dr. Benson Karanja/Beulah Heights University

Founded in 1918, Beulah Heights University has become known as one of the nation’s oldest and fastest growing Bible institutions. Located in the beautiful city of Atlanta, GA, Beulah Heights University aims to offer higher education founded in the Protestant Christian tradition. BHU is proud to be acknowledged for its academic pursuits and its dedication to the Christian mission. Beulah Heights University is proud of its heritage as a training institution for students interested in learning ethical leadership for the ministry and the marketplace. Beulah Heights University (BHU) offers students a curriculum that is centered in its core values of Biblical Inerrancy, Integrity, Global Missions, Dedicated Servant-hood, and Diversity suitable for Christian leadership in a host of arenas. Though nestled in the historical Grant Park area of metropolitan Atlanta, BHU extends its reach to the four corners of the earth. BHU nurtures students’ leadership skills by exposing them to international ministry opportunities through mission programs and short-term overseas trips. BHU has structured its leadership curriculum to offer training across the globe, thus making a difference internationally in churches, government entities, and businesses. In addition, the curriculum is tailored to expose students to humanities, sciences, effective communication skills, and other professional studies.

Victoria Archable/CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta

Care Patrol of Metro Atlanta assists families in finding safe assisted living, independent living, memory care or in-home care for their loved ones. They review the care and violation history of all the communities they recommend. They tour families to the recommended communities and they provide this service FREE of charge. Their fees are paid by the network of providers they work with.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jeannie Moreira with Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville, Mark Butler with the UGA Small Business Development Center, Dawn Poplawski with PCC Innovative Solutions, and Michael Ehmke with Heritage Golf Links

May 22, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jeannie Moreira with Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville, Mark Butler with the UGA Small Business Development Center, Dawn Poplawski with PCC Innovative Solutions, and Michael Ehmke with Heritage Golf Links

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Mark Butler, Dawn Poplawski, Jeannie Moreira, Michael Ehmke, Mike Sammond

Jeannie Moreira/Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville

Mosquito Squad, known as The Squad”, was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises in the country and the only outdoor pest control organization to make the list. With more than 160 franchise locations nationwide, Mosquito Squad specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and adult ticks and fleas from outdoor living spaces, allowing individuals to enjoy their yards, outdoor living spaces, special events and green spaces.

Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville is locally owned and operated by Jeannie Moreira. Focused on delighting customers, by protecting families and pets from the nuisance and danger of mosquitoes by focusing on the areas of your property where mosquitoes are most likely to feed and harbor. Once applied, Mosquito Squad provides even greater protection as mosquitoes attempt to feed off your greenery, as the residue from the treatment will knock them down as well.

Mark Butler/UGA Small Business Development Center

The mission of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting, continuing education, and access to research for its clients. One-on-one consulting services are provided at no cost to the small business owner.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

PCC Innovative Solutions believes in taking a personal approach by getting to know their clients and a full knowledge of their business to develop the right course of action based on their needs. Their goal is to assist with all your credit and collection needs. They are here to find solutions that will protect your assets and teach you how to manage your accounts receivables.

Michael Ehmke/Heritage Golf Links

Heritage Golf Links is the premier semi-private golf club in the metro Atlanta area. Located in Tucker, Heritage features 27-holes surrounding a 20-acre lake with no encroaching development that provides stunning vistas over our rolling terrain. Complementing their course is an all-grass driving range replete with simulated greens and bunkers. In addition to golfing options, Heritage Golf Links features a full service bar & grill open to the public for lunch and dinner. They look forward to hosting you!

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why Businesses Fail When They Grow Too Fast

May 21, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Why Businesses Fail When They Grow Too Fast

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Welcome to “Strategic Insights Radio” presented by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. This monthly show discusses topics about how to succeed in business, what risks exist, and how to mitigate those risks.

Today’s topic: Why do businesses fail when they grow too fast?

Vlad Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is a Gwinnett County, GA based company that provides business plan creation and review, online and offline marketing, marketing plan creation and review, ongoing marketing services, accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, operations and business consulting. The staff of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp has over 100 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the Company, Vlad Rusz, has launched and managed four successful businesses that range in age from 17 months to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $175,000 to over $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. The company takes it even one step farther to make sure that the client understands how to effectively present these documents, whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors. Sterling Rose Consulting also provides full loan SBA packages, Immigration Visa Business Plans, Commercial Lending Business Plans, Commercial Space, Growth, Not-For-Profit and Venture Capital/Investment Ready Plans.In addition, Sterling Rose Consulting Corp also provides Zoho Customization, Design and Implementation, Custom CRM solutions, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Accounting Services.

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.

About Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.is a full-service marketing, financial and business consulting firm. They incorporate multi-channel and multi-vertical knowledge and best practices into targeted and actionable online and offline marketing, public relations, advertising, business consulting, business operations, business planning, market research, competitive intelligence, accounting, finance and growth strategies. Sterling Rose has successfully created and launched over 250 marketing plans, 500 investor ready business plans and 1,000 market/competitive research reports. 92% of their business plans have resulted in acquisitions of SBA, Angel, and Series A Factoring, among others.

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HELPING ENTREPRENEURS: Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere

May 20, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS: Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere

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Marie Fratoni with Get Clients Everywhere joins host Joe Moss of Embassy National Bank to discuss how entrepreneurs can find success in today’s competitive business world.

Marie Fratoni/Get Clients Everywhere

Get Clients Everywhere is a company that provides events, workshops and coaching for entrepreneurs so they create great programs, find the right clients, and make more money. They teach how to create long-term sustainable businesses with predictable income.

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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.

David Rhines with Post Retirement Living and Dr. Judith Dennis with Roswell Urgent Care Center

May 20, 2015 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

David Rhines with Post Retirement Living and Dr. Judith Dennis with Roswell Urgent Care Center

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Silver Lining in the Cloud - May 20, 2015 — David Rhines, Dr. Judith Dennis, Nikole Toptas

David Rhines/Post Retirement Living

The mission of Post Retirement Living is to save people time and money, reduce frustration, and ease the burden on families facing the broad range of elder care challenges. They provide the resources and expertise to help plan for life events that happen later on in retirement.

Dr. Judith Dennis/Roswell Urgent Care Center

Roswell Urgent Care Center is an urgent care clinic serving children, adults and seniors with common injuries and illnesses, or other medical requirements. They serve Roswell, Woodstock, East Cobb, Sandy Springs and the surrounding areas. They are committed to delivering quality patient care, convenient hours, prompt service and low costs to their patients. Their board certified physicians and mid-level providers are fully prepared to handle your Urgent and Immediate Care needs. They accept most major insurance plans and walk-ins are always welcome!

David Scott with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Elaine Bylos with Unforgettable Voyage, and Vanda Teixeira with To Be A Woman

May 15, 2015 by Mike

Business Leaders of Today

David Scott with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Elaine Bylos with Unforgettable Voyage, and Vanda Teixeira with To Be A Woman

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Chris Horne, Vanda teixeira, Elaine Bylos, Tess Turrin, David Scott — Chris Horne, Vanda Teixeira, Elaine Bylos, Tess Turrin, David Scott

David Scott/Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers is one of the largest real estate marketing companies in Georgia. They currently have 25 offices and specialize in both residential and commercial real estate. Visit their corporate website at www.metrobrokers.com or you can visit David’s personal company website at http://davidscott.metrobrokers.com

Elaine Bylos/Unforgettable Voyage & Cruise Planners American Express

Unforgettable Voyage is a Cruise Planners American franchise, specializing in the customization and planning of exquisite land and cruise vacations to destinations around the globe.

Vanda Teixeira/To Be A Woman

To Be A Woman is the platform of true empowerment for women who are ready to awaken their true power and for companies that are serious about supporting women’s empowerment. Recognized at the United Nations as a Stand Out Program.