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Rob Herget with MonkeyDough.com and John Schaffner with BuckheadView.com – Buckhead Business Radio

July 14, 2015 by Rich Casanova

Buckhead Business Radio

Rob Herget with MonkeyDough.com and John Schaffner with BuckheadView.com - Buckhead Business Radio

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Rich Casanova (Host), Rob Herget, John Shaffner

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Rob Herget/MonkeyDough.com

Founder

Rob Herget was born and raised in Miami Florida. He owned an insurance business for 30 years before selling it and creating MonkeyDough.com. He has 2 boys, Steven who is 20 and in

college in Texas. Matt who is 24 and is a very successful artist in Los Angeles, with galleries in Miami, NY, LA, San Francisco and Dallas. Rob moved to Atlanta from Miami last year to

live out at Reynolds Plantation where he had been a member for about 13 years. He is dedicated to making a huge impact in the Atlanta are with his company MonkeyDough.com

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John Schaffner/BuckheadView.com

Editor

After a life-time career in newspaper journalism, and with no intention to ever “retire,” John Schaffner launchedBuckheadView, an online news site covering news of interest and importance to residents of Atlanta’s Buckhead community. Schaffner launched his professional journalism career in the early ’60s, when he joined the St. Petersburg Times fresh from Florida State University. In the years that followed, he moved from there to The Palm Beach Post and then to The Philadelphia Inquirer prior to joining The Atlanta Constitution as Managing Editor in 1977. Since moving into Atlanta community journalism a dozen years ago, Schaffner has attended nearly every major community meeting and event in the areas he has covered. The Atlanta City Council, the Buckhead Coalition, the Buckhead Business Association and the Northwest Community Alliance have all recognized BuckheadView Editor John Schaffner for his hands-on community journalism. As a resident of Buckhead and active participant in local meetings and events, Schaffner’s coverage provides a perspective that goes far beyond any other community news organization. Schaffner turned 74 recently and has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

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Georgia Business Radio! Hosted by: Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson – Buckhead Business Radio

July 6, 2015 by Rich Casanova

Ryan “Redhawk” McPherson

Business Radio Talk Show Host

Ryan is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and also a United States Army Veteran where he served as a Combat Infantryman and is a Purple Heart recipient.

When Ryan retired from the Army in 2010 he ventured into the entrepreneurial world and became a small business leader and franchise owner/operator.

Ryan has conducted over 200 interviews with business leaders from different industries and from levels of success. Both on the road and in the studio his interviewing style and technique is engaging and very conversational.

Ryan also adds to his skill set ; canine behavioral consultant, promoting safety and responsible pet ownership. He has also earned certificates from the National Personal Training Institute, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, Crossfit Defense, CPR/First Aid, North American Sports Medicine CPT, American Home Inspector Institute, National Outdoor Leadership School.

Currently Ryan is also on staff at Sharp Shooters USA in Roswell, GA where his responsibilities include firearm instructions, sales, and he is a a certified NRA range safety officer.

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I Have An Idea, Now What? What Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Have a Successful Meeting with Investors

October 13, 2011 by Elizabeth

Part II of our three part series on Angel Investing digs deeper in to the operations of the Atlanta Technology Angels, and examines the various stages of the process that an entrepreneur goes through to present to investors. Joining us for this discussion are Mike Eckert and returning guest from Part I, Ed Brown. Mike shares his experience and expertise as a founding team member of The Weather Channel, which was responsible for the company’s successful launch in to a real time, 24 hour weather information channel. The discussion also includes mentoring tips and advice for entrepreneurs on how to be best prepared to have a successful meeting with an investor.

Mike Eckert served as the President and CEO of Pathfire Inc. from 1999 to 2007. Mr. Eckert spent 14 years as the Chief Executive Officer of The Weather Channel. During his tenure at The Weather Channel, he also served as Vice President of Advertising Sales & Marketing, President and Chief Operating Officer. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Mike can be reached at mjmeckert@comcast.net.

Ed Brown is Vice-Chair of Burr & Forman LLP’s Business section and a partner in the firm’s Corporate law practice group focusing on taxation and estate planning. He has over twenty-four years of experience in franchise law, mergers and acquisitions and personal planning, specifically with federal estate and gift taxation. Ed represents venture capital companies and investors in funding early-stage and start-up companies and also represents both buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of businesses, through tax-free mergers, stock purchase arrangements, and asset acquisitions. Ed can be reached at ed.brown@burr.com.

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Robert Galanti with 200 Peachtree & 200 Office, and Alan Urech with Stage 2 Business Accelerator

April 7, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Robert Galanti with 200 Peachtree & 200 Office, and Alan Urech with Stage 2 Business Accelerator

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On today’s show we shined the spotlight on Robert Galanti with 200 Peachtree & 200 Office, and Alan Urech with Stage 2 Business Accelerator.

A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

On today’s show we shined the spotlight on Robert Galanti with 200 Peachtree & 200 Office, and Alan Urech with Stage 2 Business Accelerator.

A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthly events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

200 Peachtree is a place where memories linger… and are still yet to be made. A beautifully restored, living tribute to glamour, style and the elegance of a bygone era. A destination designed to showcase life’s celebrations, both large and small.

Established as a historical landmark and heralded for its grandeur and magnificence, 200 Peachtree has been known for its innovation and beauty since its beginning. Built in 1927 on a vein of granite from Stone Mountain, the building opened as Davison’s department store and was renovated in the 1980s for Macy’s. Today, 200 Peachtree still serves as an impressive facility that is host to a variety of clients and events. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a large social function, we will assist you with every detail to make your event a memorable success.

Situated on Peachtree Street in the heart of downtown Atlanta, affordable 200 Office offers a prime location for conducting business that is both convenient and inexpensive- especially when compared to leased downtown office space.

Adjacent to the Westin Peachtree Plaza, across the street from the Ritz-Carlton and MARTA Peachtree Center and within walking distance to CNN, the World Congress Center and America’s Mart, there is no workspace with better accessibility.

Along with this ideal setting, 200 Office provides a comfortable, state-of-the-art, urban loft venue that is the perfect place to work, meet and network complete with the latest in cutting edge technology in 7,700 square feet of space. Glass-walled private meeting rooms are equipped with flat-screen monitors, teleconferencing pods and full-wall greaseboards.

Built in 1927, the historic Macy’s building is the ideal location for this innovative flex-office space.

Stage2 – The Bridge Between Incubation and the Real World

Business incubators are a relatively new force in developing businesses. In 1980, there were 12 in North America. By the end of 2006, there were more than 1,400. Many incubators are housed in colleges, universities and government agencies, and they help entrepreneurs develop concepts into products.

Business accelerators, such as Stage2, are an even newer phenomenon. Backed by a private / public partnership with its local community, they help new companies commercialize and expand their products and services by building a strong corporate operational infrastructure that is sustainable through every business stage.

The Stage2 Business Accelerator is a 501(c)6 corporation whose mission is to provide business resources to help Georgia based young high-growth-potential companies succeed, which in turn will create jobs, increase the community tax base and improve quality of life. The Stage2 Business Accelerator main goal is to make our community a “live, work, play” environment.

The Stage2 Business Accelerator believes entrepreneurial companies require three areas of organizational support to be successful:

1. Practical and methodical education to help entrepreneurs learn the skills necessary to succeed.

2. An upfront agreed upon “Business Roadmap” of tasks to be learned and completed

3. An outside Advisory Board in appropriate functional areas to support the organization.

We partner with entrepreneurs, community service providers and capital resources to support our companies’ growth and sustainability as viable organizations able to grow and flourish.

Atlanta Business Radio Launches “Inside Safety” Series With Fisher & Phillips Partner, Ed Foulke

March 24, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Launches "Inside Safety" Series With Fisher & Phillips Partner, Ed Foulke

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On today’s show we launched our “Inside Safety” series, and shined the spotlight on Fisher & Phillips Partner, Ed Foulke.

Prior to joining Fisher & Phillips, Mr. Foulke served as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

Named by President George W. Bush to head OSHA, he served from April 2006 to November 2008. During his tenure at OSHA, workplace injury, illness and fatality rates dropped to their lowest levels in recorded history. For more than 30 years, Ed has worked in the labor and employment area, focusing on occupational safety and health issues, workplace violence risk assessment and prevention, whistleblower protection, and accident and fatality prevention.

He also served on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, DC, chairing the Commission from March 1990 to February 1994. Ed was named one of the “50 Most Influential EHS Leaders” by both EHS Today andOccupational Hazards magazines. He is a member of the Employee Health Safety and Security Special Expertise Panel for the National Society for Human Resource Management and he is “AV” Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Thirteen Strategies Every Employer Should Implement To Improve Safety, Reduce OSHA Penalty Exposure, And Improve Company Profits While Protecting Its Reputation/Brand

Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management

Inside PR Special with Vayu Media’s Jennifer Dunphy and Her Client, Bella Bag Owner and Founder, Cassandra Connors

March 17, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Inside PR Special with Vayu Media's Jennifer Dunphy and Her Client, Bella Bag Owner and Founder, Cassandra Connors

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On today’s show we shined the spotlight on Jennifer Dunphy with Atlanta based Online Marketing Agency, Vayu Media and her client Cassandra (Casey) Connors, Owner & Founder of Bella Bag.

Jennifer Dunphy, V.P. of Sales and Marketing, for Atlanta based online marketing agency Vayu Media, has provided her marketing and public relations expertise to the business community since 2005. Jennifer graduated from Georgia State University, where she double majored in Physiology and Kinesiology.

Through her efforts, Vayu Media has seen significant growth year after year. Jennifer has been nominated two years standing as one of the Small Business People of the year, through the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. She is a Google AdWords certified professional, as well as a SEMPO certified Professional.

Jennifer currently focuses primarily on the marketing and public relations efforts for Vayu Media. Vayu Media is a global leader delivering a full range of integrated online marketing solutions, interactive services and high performance websites, for any company looking to be successful. The company’s approach is consultative, and focuses on the long term growth of their clients. Jennifer’s position consists of managing all of Vayu Media’s marketing initiatives, establishing re-seller relationships, and overseeing the company’s sales efforts.

Among her many responsibilities, Jennifer is often engaged to speak at seminars and trainings. She is available to facilitate trainings in the areas of; online marketing & media, sales strategies & business development, brand awareness & marketing to your target audience and marketing that drives ROI.

Most recently, Jennifer has been featured on CBS Atlanta, FOX 5 Atlanta, TAG Tech Talk Radio, and has been mentioned on Forbes.com . Jennifer has also been a recent expert panelist at Women in The Spotlight, The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Business Boot Camp For Women, and will be a featured expert at the 2011 Digital Summit.

Jennifer can be reached at JDunphy@VayuMedia.com to be booked for speaking engagements and trainings.

You can connect with Jennifer at:

Jennifer Dunphy on LinkedIn

Jennifer Dunphy on Facebook

Jennifer Dunphy on Twitter

Vayu Media – SEO Company on Facebook

Vayu Media – SEO Company on Twitter

Cassandra Connors is the owner and founder of Bella Bag, one of the internet’s largest sites for buying, selling, and trading authentic only handbags and accessories.

With much of her life spent living in New York and London — and a great love of fashion from a young age, Miss Connors began Bella Bag 7 years ago with only a few Gucci Bags and an Ebay account. She now has a team of girls, hundreds of Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Balenciaga, Chanel (and yes Gucci) pieces . . . and a loyal clientele stretching from Atlanta to Tokyo.

You can connect with Cassandra at:

URL: www.Shopbellabag.com

Email: info@shopbellabag.com

Phone: 877-6-BELLABAG

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Bag/83350242863

Twitter: http://twitter.com/shopbellabag

Blog: http://shopbellabag.com/index.php/blog/

A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the showOn today’s show we shined the spotlight on Jennifer Dunphy with Atlanta based Online Marketing Agency, Vayu Media and her client Cassandra (Casey) Connors, Owner & Founder of Bella Bag.A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Jason Smith with Liquidware Labs and Their PR Pro, Zenobia Godschalk with Zag Communications

March 10, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Jason Smith with Liquidware Labs and Their PR Pro, Zenobia Godschalk with Zag Communications

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Today we shined the spotlight on Liquidware Labs. Joining us in the studio were VP of Marketing Jason E. Smith and Zenobia Godschalk with their PR firm, ZAG Communications.

Jason was previously with Entrigue Systems which the company acquired in 2009 for its user environment management solution, ProfileUnity. He joined Liquidware Labs with more than 16 years experience in software and technology product marketing and product management, having directly consulted dozens of Windows management and networking companies including Reflex Systems, ISS, RES Software, Opalis Software, Vector Networks, UltraBac Software, ScriptLogic, D&B Software, DCA, divisions of BellSouth, Red Hat Software, and Citrix Systems. A proven technical-minded serial entrepreneur, Jason was also a product marketing consultant and equity holder in Sonic Mobility which was sold to LANDesk/Avocent in 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism with a minor in Psychology from The University of Georgia.

A special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy@atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Inside PR Special with Park 75 Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker, his Public Relations Pro Marsha Middleton, Author / Producer Noelle Adams, Image Branding Expert Nikki Darling, and their Publicist Sherri Walker

March 3, 2011 by admin

Atlanta Business Radio

Inside PR Special with Park 75 Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker, his Public Relations Pro Marsha Middleton, Author / Producer Noelle Adams, Image Branding Expert Nikki Darling, and their Publicist Sherri Walker

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Today we shined the light on M-Squared Public Relations Prez Marsha Middleton and her client, Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker. Then we caught up with Sherri Walker of Full Moon PR and chatted with two of her clients, Nikki Darling and Noelle Adams.

We discovered Chef’s passion for all things culinary, his commitment to the first ever Hotel Restaurant Week (4/2 thru 4/9 2011), and a surprising talent for the sacred art of “bee-keeping.”

In our second segment, we dove into the exciting world of Entertainment Marketing and Reality TV. (After some discussion, Stone & Lee were strongly advised to suspend their TV aspirations and stay in Radio.)

And a special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter. Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also . . . If you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try to get them on the show.

Business Advisor Elizabeth Gordon interviews Bonnie Ross-Parker, CEO/Founder of The Joy of Connecting, and The Latina Joy of Connecting, and Joy of Connecting Licensees â€“ Annette Walden Mason, of Painted Lady, Enterprises and Carole McNichol of Kylen Financials Inc. on The Chic Perspectives Show

June 22, 2010 by chic perspectives

Chic Perspectives

Business Advisor Elizabeth Gordon interviews Bonnie Ross-Parker, CEO/Founder of The Joy of Connecting, and The Latina Joy of Connecting, and Joy of Connecting Licensees â€“ Annette Walden Mason, of Painted Lady, Enterprises and Carole McNichol of Kylen Financials Inc. on The Chic Perspectives Show

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Today on the Chic Perspectives Show, we shined the Chic Spotlight on The Joy of Connecting.Â My guests were Bonnie Ross-Parker, CEO/Founder of The Joy of Connecting, and The Latina Joy of Connecting,Â and 2 of the many Joy of Connecting Licensees – Annette Walden Mason, of Painted Lady, Enterprises and Carole McNichol of Kylen Financials Inc.

Bonnie â€“ A seasoned speaker/author and creator of a national/non-membership organization called The Joy of Connecting.Â With 27+ years of networking experience, Bonnieâ€™s focus is to support entrepreneurial women, professionals and business owners with her customer acquisition/marketing model.

Annette Walden Mason has a background in customer service and sales.Â She is a marketing solutions consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. Her company is Painted Lady, Enterprises. She helps businesses with their relationship marketing both online and off line.Â Annette is also one of the contributors for the book â€˜42 Rules for Effective Connections.â€™

Carole McNichol is a Financial Adviser with Kylen Financials with over 22 years experience in the insurance and financial services, specializing in helping women to feel comfortable with their finances and empowering them to take charge of their financial future. Carole currently holds the following licenses series 7, 65, 63, variable, life and health.

Bonnie talked about how she identified a need in the market for Joy of Connecting while at Mail Boxes Etc. and why she decided to move forward with the business – 8 years later it is thriving and growing.

With so much emphasis on on-line marketing, or â€˜social mediaâ€™ as many people call it, Carole talked about why she thinks itâ€™s important to also have off-line marketing.

It is very important for businesspeople to have off-line marketing in addition to an online strategy. The industry that Carole serves does not allow me to do any social media to advertise her business. It is a highly regulated industry and all print advertising must go through compliance.Â Seminars that have been her largest marketing tool – and with all the networking and connections she makes through TheÂ Joy of Connecting – sheâ€™s been packing the room at her seminars.

Annette talked about some of the off-line opportunities available today – There are lots, BNI (Business Network International),Â The local chambers of commerce, PowerCore, and a number of local types of groups both open and closed.Â The ladies talked about what make the Joy of Connecting experience so unique in comparison.

Bonnie touched on some of the differences between the genders when it comes to networking.

Bonnie, explained why she decided to add another networking venue to the marketplace.Â Even though there were already several womenâ€™s organizations in place, with The Joy of Connecting, the format, style and flexibility make it a truly differentiated opportunity to meet new people in a way that fits a busy womanâ€™s schedule.

Since the ladies are involved with The Joy of Connecting â€“ they described how the meetings work and what they each derive from participating.

Carole talked about how The Joy of Connecting has been and continues to be a unique marketing tool for her. She has used it as a way to gather an audience to market her financial seminars. Instead of trying to sell to her networking groupÂ she asks the women to help her invite other women for an educational fun event. By giving these events it as made a significant difference to her business. She has also helped women within her group by helping them to showcase their expertise within the events.

The more we talked about the benefits of this connecting experience, itâ€™s apparent just how special it is.Â Layers upon layers of benefits.

Annette said that what she most wanted was to develop relationships with other entrepreneurial women.Â Over the years these relationships have helped to grow her business and have also turned into wonderful friendships.Â It is a warm and nurturing environment.Â Women who are just starting a business and come to a Joy of Connecting always commit about how at ease they felt.

Carole talked more about some of the benefits for women to participate at a Joy of Connecting event.

Annette, added in some great Zig Ziglar wisdom – reminding us that Â -Â People want to do business with people they know like and trust.Â Itâ€™s about building the relationship.Â She related networking to what Zig Ziglar says about motivation and taking a bathâ€¦.you canâ€™t do it just once and expect it to last.Â She recommended finding places you feel comfortable networking and keep going on a regular basis.

Bonnie explained more about the licensing opportunity for someone wants to own a license and offer The Joy of Connecting in her community, the first thing she should do is check out the information on the website and fill out an application to be part of this great organization.

We talked about the reach and ripple effect The Joy of Connecting has had on Atlanta business community and far beyond.

LIsten to the replay and visit the websites to find out more about these fabulous ladies and The Joy of Connecting with them. Â www.TheJOYofConnecting.com, www.TheLatinaJOYofConnecting.com and www.BonnieRossParker.com

Annette:Â Website – www.PaintedLadyEnterprises.com

Blog www.PaintedLadyMusings.com

Twitter â€“ PaintedLady1 â€“ www.Twitter.com/PaintedLady1

Facebook â€“ PaintedLady â€“ www.Facebook.com/PaintedLady

Carole: www.kylenfinancials.com

Thanks so much for tuning in to hear how these ladies are succeeding and style and get their Chic Tips on how you can too.

Thanks for listening and thank you to my lovely guests.

Iâ€™ll talk to you next week.

Stay Chic !

Elizabeth