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Danielle Claffey with Kuck Baxter Immigration, Soumaya Khalifa with Khalifa Consulting, and Jason Livy with Gateway Classic Cars

January 23, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Danielle Claffey with Kuck Baxter Immigration, Soumaya Khalifa with Khalifa Consulting, and Jason Livy with Gateway Classic Cars

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John Ray, Soumaya Khalifa, Danielle Claffey, Jason Livy, Mike Sammond

Danielle Claffey/Kuck Baxter Immigration

Kuck Baxter Immigration is a medium size firm practicing exclusively in the area of immigration law. Kuck Baxter is comprised of eight attorneys who specialize in immigration law. Ms. Claffey has more than ten years of experience representing corporate clients in all matters including non-immigrant work visas, permanent visas, investment visas, PERM applications, and I-9 and Everify compliance issues. Ms. Claffey also has extensive experience with family-based immigration matters, deportation defense and federal court litigation before U.S. District Courts.

Soumaya Khalifa/Khalifa Consulting

Khalifa Consulting is an Atlanta based consulting firm specializing in intercultural training, coaching and consulting to leaders and organizations in the U.S. and beyond. They also provide executive coaching, destination services, global virtual teams, and specialize in religious diversity in the workplace. The firm has consultants throughout the country to serve a wide range of clients.

Jason Livy/Gateway Classic Cars

Gateway Classic Cars is the world’s largest classic and exotic car sales company with 16 combined locations. They sell to private owners, collectors and estates via consignment. Gateway Classic Cars has been in business since February of 1999. They can assist in arranging shipping for both U.S. and international buyers. Gateway Classic Cars has access to both open or enclosed land transport. You can choose whichever you prefer. For international buyers, they have a freight forwarding company that will assist in setting up the export, taking care of clearance, duty charges, import fees and taxes. You might be asking “How do I make a purchase?” It’s easy. Pick out a vehicle that you would like to purchase and contact the showroom where this car is located.

Scott Wilson with CORE 4 Roofing and Ken Double with the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society

January 11, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Scott Wilson with CORE 4 Roofing and Ken Double with the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society

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Scott Wilson/CORE 4 Roofing

Core 4 Roofing solves problems with honesty while continually adding value to customers. Desire, devotion and skill goes into their production. They operate on the principle of Core 4. Power is the health and well being. Passion is the relationships with family and friends. Purpose is a continued desire to grow in education and spirituality. Production is the dedication to deliver the highest quality services and products in the industry.

Ken Double/Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society

The Atlanta Chapter is one of 65 local chapters of the American Theatre Organ Society. ATOS is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the theatre pipe organ, like “Mighty Mo” at the Atlanta Fox. The chapter has an instrument at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, with a series of concerts forthcoming. ATOS President Ken Double has toured as a concert performer since 1978, including seven trips to Australia, two to the U.K., and is he one of the two organists at The Fox. They are a most unique “niche” in the music world. The chapter dates to 1964 and played a major role in the Save the Fox campaign.

Ray Pope with @tlanta inbound, Deanna Armstrong with Alpharesults, and Peter Carpenter with Thoroughbred Design Group

January 9, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Ray Pope with @tlanta inbound, Deanna Armstrong with Alpharesults, and Peter Carpenter with Thoroughbred Design Group

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John Ray, Ray Pope, Deanna Armstrong, Peter Carpenter

Ray Pope/@tlanta inbound

@tlanta inbound designs and implements affordable and profitable online marketing campaigns for local businesses and professionals. @tlanta inbound focuses on creating a firm foundation in all search engines with top rankings in organic, local, mobile and map searches. Clients also receive comprehensive local directory citation development and management. @tlanta inbound also provides each client with a reputation marketing and management program essential for harvesting positive online reviews which is critically important for all local businesses.

Deanna Armstrong/Alpharesults

Alpharesults helps companies identify and obtain tax credits. Their team of experts know the detailed data collection, approval and filing requirements. They work with your tax professional or CPA firm to understand your tax strategies, documentation and filing requirements. There are many tax credits available to companies doing business in Georgia. Determining which tax credits that your company can utilize is a difficult task. Alpharesults can review your situation and recommend the appropriate tax credits to pursue. They manage the process for your company, from evaluation to data collection to final approval. Alpharesults focuses on small to medium-sized businesses that pays state income taxes and they can be corporations or pass-through entities such as LLCs. Alpharesults maximizes your Tax Credits while minimizing your risks.

Peter Carpenter/Thoroughbred Design Group

Peter Carpenter, owner of Thoroughbred Design Group, brings nearly 30 years of branding and graphic design background to his clients. His nationally award-winning designs provide a cornerstone to client’s branding and marketing efforts, while his service keeps them coming back for more! He has worked with “Blue-Chip” and “Mom and Pop” companies in the North Fulton/Forsyth County area since 2001, and prides himself on listening, understanding and producing the client’s marketing needs.

In addition, Peter and Thoroughbred Design Group keep active in the local community by serving on various boards, participating in civic organizations, and helping out with various school programs.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Year in Review

December 22, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: The Year in Review

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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 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 please 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.

Summaya Adam with TeamLogic IT, Brad Fried with College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors, and Wendy Brant with Homeowner Management Services

December 19, 2017 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Summaya Adam with TeamLogic IT, Brad Fried with College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors, and Wendy Brant with Homeowner Management Services

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John Ray, Wendy Brant, Summaya Adam, Brad Fried

Summaya Adam/TeamLogic IT

TeamLogic IT is a full-service managed services provider that takes the worry out of technology by providing the services that keep business operations running smoothly. The team works with small-medium sized businesses to provide them with the optimum solutions for their business needs. They integrate new technologies with legacy networks, design systems and coordinate implementation by using strategic partnerships which have been fostered with key industry suppliers. This enables TeamLogic IT clients to leverage technology to drive revenue, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce operating costs. The beauty of the team is that they bring with them a large national network while maintaining a small business mentality through local-ownership. TeamLogic’s approach is unique in that their objective is to understand how the client’s business operates and how technology can best be used to increase the efficiency and profitability of the business. By providing highly available, highly secure, and easy-to-use technology, TeamLogic IT strives to become the “Trusted Technology Advisor” to help the client manage and grow their business.

Brad Fried/College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors

College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors is the nation’s most respected, complete and professional resource helping busy families raise smart, confident, well-adjusted kids from cradle to college. The company’s mission of Building Stronger Families is something they take to heart and work very hard at, which is why they live by their core values: Can Do, Results Matter, and Leave it Better. Whether families need a part- time or full-time nanny, large spectrum of sitter services ranging from event care to overnight back-up care, or one on one tutoring, College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors has it covered.

Wendy Brant/Homeowner Management Services

Homeowner Management Services (HMS) is an Association Management Company. They handle single family home communities, townhomes and condominiums, as well as office parks. HMS is an AAMC accredited company, one of only five in the state of Georgia. They have a 24-year history in Atlanta, and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. HMS offers their properties a variety of unique products and industry leading solutions to common problems, including no-cost options for collections, lease monitoring and even savings plans for homeowners through a nationwide buying group.

Dr. Zack Mills with Tiger Tails Animal Hospital and Jonathan Maguire with Foundation Worx

December 14, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Dr. Zack Mills with Tiger Tails Animal Hospital and Jonathan Maguire with Foundation Worx

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Dr. Zack Mills/Tiger Tails Animal Hospital

Tiger Tails Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary care while also offering exceptional service to their valued clients. They are a full service veterinary hospital offering a broad range of services for dogs and cats, from routine wellness care to laser therapy for enhanced healing and pain control. They also feature a state-of-the-art boarding facility which provides a warm and welcoming home away from home for your animal companions. At Tiger Tails, their patients and their clients are part of their family.

Jonathan Maguire/Foundation Worx

Foundation Worx was started as a full-service foundation repair company. They take a systematic approach to solving your foundation repair needs. They focus on being a consultant that presents solutions, not just a “one size fits all” approach. Foundation Worx partners with you to offer solutions that meet your budget. They have many tools available for foundation repair, including helical piers, push piles, pressure grouting, polyurethane injection and structural reinforcement, as well as waterproofing, grading and crawlspace improvements such as encapsulation and vapor barriers.

Jacqueline Welch with The Golf Club of Georgia, Mike Kipniss with The Piedmont Group, and David Craig with Tap & Six

December 12, 2017 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Jacqueline Welch with The Golf Club of Georgia, Mike Kipniss with The Piedmont Group, and David Craig with Tap & Six

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John Ray, David Craig, Jacqueline Welch, Mike Kipniss, Mike Sammond

Jacqueline Welch/The Golf Club of Georgia

For nearly 30 years, The Golf Club of Georgia has established a reputation as one of the finest private golf clubs in North Atlanta. Their scenic and challenging Arthur Hills designed Lakeside and Creekside courses have been consistently ranked among the Top 20 Best Golf Courses in the state by Golf Digest. After a recent and comprehensive $40 million revitalization project, there is no other private club in the Atlanta area that has made such a concerted commitment to all members, future members and invited guests. The goal is to provide the utmost in quality from the course to the clubhouse. Coming in 2018, The Golf Club of Georgia will open the Cupp Golf Academy, a state-of-the-art golf instructional facility unmatched in the Atlanta area.

Mike Kipniss/The Piedmont Group

Since 2005, The Piedmont Group has helped you achieve your financial goals. They learn what is important to you, design financial solutions to help get you to where you want to be, and help you implement those strategies. They also keep a watchful eye as life unfolds to help make sure you remain on track for financial success.

David Craig/Tap & Six

Founded in 2017 by father and son team David and Ethan Craig, Tap & Six is Roswell’s first craft beer tap house and retail market. Tap & Six features 40 brews on tap to enjoy in a casual and relaxed environment, and more than 250 bottled and canned beers, 64-ounce growlers, and create-your-own six packs to take home. A diverse bar menu, lounge seating, and family-friendly neighborhood vibe makes Tap & Six the perfect destination for a true craft beer experience.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Project Management 101 (Part Two)

November 30, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Project Management 101 (Part Two)

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David Wilkins/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Dave Wilkins has over 30 years experience working for companies such as E&Y, Whitridge Associates, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and IBM in business and technology management and consulting. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp and the Business Unit Manager for the Business Technology Division of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Originally from Michigan, he has a BBA and MBA from the University of Michigan, and he has been a resident of Gwinnett County, GA for over 20 years. In his 30 years in business and technology, he has worked with clients in multiple business sectors including finance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and government, among others.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

Marlene Kelly & Lynn Hale with Exhibits South, Missy Burgess with Lanier Islands, and Jon Jeffries with A2V Productions

November 30, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Marlene Kelly & Lynn Hale with Exhibits South, Missy Burgess with Lanier Islands, and Jon Jeffries with A2V Productions

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Marlene Kelly, Lynn Hale, Jon Jeffries, Missy Burgess

Marlene Kelly & Lynn Hale/Exhibits South

Established in 1983, Exhibits South is a full service design and development firm that specializes in creative marketing and sales for trade show floor exhibits and office environments. Family owned and operated by Marlene Kelly, Exhibits South CEO, and daughters Stacey and Nikki, the company is revolutionizing the industry with over 80% of its business in returning clients and referrals.

Missy Burgess/Lanier Islands

Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1500 pristine acres of forests, meadows, and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge, villas, and lakehouses enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites, making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip-lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat from Harbor Landing, make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides and grooms as a highly sought-after destination wedding site.

Jon Jeffries/A2V Productions

A2V Productions provides voiceover services for a number of genres including: commercials, animation-character, promo, documentary, audio book, e-learning/explainer, corporate branding, real estate, phone/IVR, voice-to-video for YouTube and all social media apps.