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Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

August 20, 2019 by John Ray

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Adrian O'Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

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**John Ray, Gabriel Vaca, and Adrian O’Connor**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 157: Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center

Are you trying to recruit great accounting talent? Are you an Hispanic business looking to learn and to connect? If either of those questions resonate with you, then join us for this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” as host John Ray speaks with Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network, and Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Center.

Adrian O’Connor, Global Accounting Network

Adrian O’Connor is the CEO of Global Accounting Network. Global Accounting Network is a boutique recruiting firm specialising in in connecting top tier finance professionals with exciting employers across the US and internationally. With over 60 years of recruitment experience in the finance sector, GAN is able to provide a bespoke service to their clients and candidates with unrivalled recruitment expertise and specific industry knowledge. In a competitive market, GAN has developed relationships with both huge public companies and innovative SMEs through delivering quality where others have not. We offer impartial advice to both active and passive jobseekers, and ensure the recruitment process is one that suits their needs. With excellent attention to detail and a strong network of contacts, we recruit Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, Finance Transformation and Change specialists, Financial Controllers, Technical Finance Managers, Commercial Managers, Financial Modellers, Systems Accountants and Financial/Management Accountants.

For more information, go to the Global Accounting Network website, or contact Adrian directly at 404-900-3865.

Gabriel Vaca, Hispanic Business Network

Gabriel Vaca is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Business Center, the programming arm of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Hispanic Business Center focuses primarily on developing programming, seminars and curriculum that accelerates and transforms small business to profitable growth as well as provides grants to small Hispanic businesses through a Business Accelerator program and offers Health Care programs to Hispanic businesses.

Gabriel was the COO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 2018 and transitioned in 2019 to the Hispanic Business Center. Gabriel retired in 2018 from UPS International after 24 years and was responsible for consulting and supporting UPS’s largest enterprise customers in their logistics and global supply chain. Mr. Vaca has been an integral part of the growth transformation of the GHCC for over 12 years and has held a variety of positions, such as Chairman of the Board as well as Chairman of the Hispanic Business Center. He is a founder and graduate of the GHCC Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Institute and founding member of Crecer, the UPS Latino Business Resource Group.

For more information, visit the Hispanic Business Center website or contact Gabriel directly at 770-375-9067.

“North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

August 19, 2019 by John Ray

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Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, "Family Business Radio"

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**John Ray, Anthony Chen, and Tim Fulton**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 156: Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” host John Ray speaks with small business consultant Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters, and family business specialist Anthony Chen, host of “Family Business Radio” on Business RadioX®.

Tim Fulton, Small Business Matters

Tim Fulton is a nationally recognized small business consultant and advocate. He has been involved in entrepreneurship for the past thirty years in varying capacities as a successful business owner, a small business counselor, and as an adjunct university professor. In 1994, he started Small Business Matters, an independent management consulting and training practice. During this time he has worked with companies such as Lucent Technologies, Carlson Companies, Insignia ESG, and Georgia Power.

Tim’s past work experience also includes serving as the assistant director of the Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University and the Director of the Family Business Institute at Florida International University. He has worked with thousands of business start-ups and existing business entities as a catalyst for starting and growing their business enterprise.

Tim’s own entrepreneurial experience includes the ownership and operation of several fast-growing retail and service businesses. Each of which resulted in successful M&A opportunities. In addition, he was one of the founders of a successful Atlanta-based INC 500 internet software company.

Tim currently is a Vistage Group Chair in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past fourteen years, Tim has facilitated over 500 executive group meetings, participated in over 3000 face-to face discussions with chief executives, and trained over 2000 small business owners.

Tim Fulton is the author of a very popular award-winning book on small business titled Small Business Matters. This past year he published his second book Small Business Matters and All That Jazz. He has also been published and featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Catalyst Magazine. Tim also publishes his own award-winning electronic monthly newsletter, SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS, for small business owners.

Starting in 2013, Tim Fulton began hosting the Small Business Matters Conference in Atlanta. The event features twelve different speakers and over 200 small business owners and key executives in attendance.

For more information, go to the Small Business Matters website. To contact Tim directly, you can email or call directly at 678-427-9436.

Anthony Chen, “Family Business Radio”

**Anthony Chen, Host of “Family Business Radio”**

Anthony Chen is a financial advisor with Lighthouse Financial Network and the host of “Family Business Radio” on Business RadioX®.

Anthony started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email.

Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

August 16, 2019 by John Ray

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Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

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“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 155: Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

Need to build professional relationships? Want your pipeline to be bursting? Then you should check out this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” as Susan Knox, President of Corporate Connections, joins host John Ray.

Susan Knox, Corporate Connections

Corporate Connections opens the right doors to the right relationships. Corporate Connections, founded by Susan Knox, is the premier business development firm in the Southeast, and has been for over 20 years. Based in Atlanta, Susan believes the key to successful and scalable business growth is cultivating strong, long-lasting, strategic relationships. Corporate Connections generates revenue for professionals by providing strategic corporate introductions. Her mission is to provide professionals with increased business opportunities by providing stronger contacts, broader network exposure, more qualified business opportunities, ultimately growing your company.

For more information, call Susan directly at 770-757-8300, email her, or go to the Corporate Connections website.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

August 13, 2019 by John Ray

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Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today's Chaplain

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**John Ray, Samantha McElhaney, Bruce Petty**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 154: Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

Two fantastic business leaders, one paying it forward to her banking clients, another serving spiritual and emotional needs in the workplace, on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio.” Join host John Ray as he speaks with Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank, and Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain.

Samantha McElhaney, CenterState Bank

Samantha McElhaney (“Sam”) is a Vice President, Commerical Banking, working in the Metro Atlanta area with CenterState Bank (formerly First Landmark Bank). She refers to herself as a financial advocate and community partner for small business owners. With 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Sam prides herself on placing her client’s needs first, gaining their trust and becoming a more important part of their overall team.

With over $16 billion in assets, CenterState Bank Corporation (parent of the former First Landmark Bank) provides traditional retail, commercial, mortgage, wealth management and SBA services throughout its Florida, Georgia and Alabama branch network and customer relationships in neighboring states. The Bank also has a national footprint, serving clients coast to coast through its correspondent banking division. For more details, go to https://www.centerstatebank.com/.

Bruce Petty, Today’s Chaplain

Today’s Chaplain is a Corporate Chaplain Agency based in Cumming whose mission is to care for a company’s most important asset, their employees. They seek to make a real difference in employee lives, work and relationships. The company was founded by Bruce Petty in October 2015 and currently serves clients in Forsyth and Gwinnett Counties. Bruce has been serving others for nearly 50 years, first as a Pastor and now a Corporate Chaplain. He graduated high school and went on to surprise his teachers by earning a Bachelors Degree from Lincoln Christian University, a Masters degree from The Graduate School at Kentucky Christian University and his PhD from Louisiana Baptist University. He loves a good double cheeseburger and doing fun activities with his wife Linda. Occasionally he wastes time and money playing golf.

To get in touch with Bruce, call (770) 557-5798. You find out more on Today’s Chaplain on their website.

Sonja Smith, Fotopia, and Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

May 22, 2019 by John Ray

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Sonja Smith, Fotopia, and Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

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**Host John Ray, Sallie Boyles of Write Lady, Inc., and Sonja Smith of Fotopia**

Sonja Smith, Fotopia

Sonja Smith is the Director of Sales, North America, for Fotopia. At Fotopia, they design easy to use software application exclusively for SharePoint and Office 365 that enhance its features and functionalities. With the Fotopia Viewer application, you can scan, view, edit, annotate, and redact data on documents from within SharePoint allowing you to collaborate with internal and external teams securely.

Fotopia also solves transactional content management challenges. Fotopia Capture will allow you to scan 50,000 pages a day of transactional data, such as invoices, employee files, and finance directly to SharePoint. With Fotopia Discovery, the Search and Retrieve application provides access to your data in the blink of an eye so you can find the right document, at the right time, to make the right decisions.

If you’d like more information, you can reach Sonja at (404) 806-7496 or go to www.fotopiatech.com.

Sallie Boyles, Write Lady Inc.

Combining her marketing experience and writing talent, Sallie Wolper Boyles launched Write Lady Inc. in 2003. Based in Atlanta, Write Lady provides freelance ghostwriting, copy writing, journalism and editing services to a wide assortment of clients—aspiring authors, creative and PR agencies, website developers, publishers, business and nonprofit executives, professionals and entrepreneurs—wherever they happen to be.

You can read her blog, learn more about her services, and contact Write Lady Inc. via www.writelady.com or connect with Sallie Boyles through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallieboyles/.

Stephanie Sokenis, SmallBiz Ally

April 30, 2019 by John Ray

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Stephanie Sokenis, SmallBiz Ally

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Stephanie Sokenis, SmallBiz Ally

Stephanie Sokenis is the Founder and Owner of SmallBiz Ally. Specializing in assisting new businesses with starting properly, and existing businesses with proactive strategies for remarkable growth, SmallBiz Ally is a small businesses new best friend.

As Accredited Small Business Consultants, their services are reliable and effective, and with the experience of hundreds of consultations, their efforts are always focused on providing a customized strategic road map for clients to meet their objectives and reach their goals.

Dedicated to demonstrating the highest levels of professional integrity, while understanding both the needs and budget of a small business, SmallBiz Ally works to help meet one without exceeding the other.

Whether you are already up and running and unsure what to do next or considering a launch of a new business and feeling overwhelmed, take advantage of a complimentary call to discuss how SmallBiz Ally can help!

For further information, go to https://www.smallbizally.com/ or call (678) 822-3959. For their event calendar, go to https://www.smallbizally.com/events.

Clark Savage, Clayton CameraCraft Photography

April 23, 2019 by John Ray

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Clark Savage, Clayton CameraCraft Photography

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Clark Savage, Clayton CameraCraft Photography

Clark Savage is a photographer, author and arts advocate. Since 1994, he has owned and operated Clayton CameraCraft Photography in Alpharetta, specializing in corporate and family photography. His photography career spans 30 years and includes creating portraits of presidents, music, and sports stars. Clark is Co-President of Arts Alpharetta, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Alpharetta as a cultural arts destination for artists and their work and strategic local partnerships with a variety of arts organizations. Arts Alpharetta operates in the newly opened Alpharetta Arts Center. Clark is also author of the forthcoming book The Kenyan Rhino Rider’s Club. Clark was born in Berkeley, CA and has lived in Georgia for 25 years.

For more information or to contact Clark, go to www.atlantaphotographer.com.

Jason Moccia, OneSpring LLC

April 9, 2019 by John Ray

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Jason Moccia, OneSpring LLC

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**Jason Moccia, CEO of OneSpring LLC, and John Ray, Host of “North Fulton Business Radio”**

Jason Moccia, OneSpring LLC

Jason Moccia has over 20 years of experience in the digital strategy and software fields and is the founder and CEO of OneSpring LLC. Jason has worked with numerous Fortune 1000 companies and Federal Agencies including but not limited to Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Ernst & Young, General Electric, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SAIC, Florida Power & Light, InterContinental Hotels, Deloitte, Veteran Affairs (VA) and SunTrust.

OneSpring is an Alpharetta-based experience design firm focused on helping companies and government agencies understand how design thinking can solve their most complex problems. Their team is well versed in Human-Centered Design and Customer Experience which they utilize to streamline the way in which software is designed, validated, and launched to market.

“North Fulton Business Radio”

Each week, host John Ray interviews the area’s top business leaders, spotlighting companies and entrepreneurs from across the region. Tune in each week, live at 11:30 EST, to hear the live broadcast. An archive of past shows can be found here.

Mike and Cara Becker, Fred’s Beds, and Gary Zermuehlen, Dale Carnegie Training

March 26, 2019 by John Ray

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Mike and Cara Becker, Fred's Beds, and Gary Zermuehlen, Dale Carnegie Training

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**Gary Zermuehlen, Cara Becker, Mike Becker**

Mike and Cara Becker, Fred’s Beds, Cumming, GA

**Cara and Mike Becker, Fred’s Beds, Cumming, GA**

Mike and Cara Becker are the Owners of Fred’s Beds in Cumming, GA. Fred’s Beds offers deals to dream about; high-end name-brand mattresses at close-out prices. Fred’s Beds sources its mattresses through a nationwide network of discounted closeouts, factory over-runs, liquidations, mix & match, and lightly distressed models. In addition to mattresses we also carry headboards, frames, pillows, sheets, protectors, and comforters – everything you need for a great night’s sleep! Whether it’s a lower priced queen bed for the guest room, a mid-level full size for the kids, or a super high end king mattress for your master bedroom, Fred’s Beds’ experienced and friendly staff will guide you to your very own deal to dream about!

For more information on Fred’s Beds, go to their website, give them a call at 770-999-9576, or visit them at:

Fred’s Beds Mattress Clearance Center
6280 GA Highway 400 North
Cumming GA, 30028

Gary Zermuehlen, Dale Carnegie Training

Gary Zermuehlen is Senior Sales Consultant with Dale Carnegie Training. Dale Carnegie is a world-wide training organization that helps people take command of their jobs and change their lives. They have been around for over 105 years and have had over 8 million people take their courses. What makes their training unique is they not only train people but transform them in a positive way. The Dale Carnegie Courses all evolved from the book Dale Carnegie wrote in 1936 called How to Win Friends and Influence People. Over 30 million copies have been published and it still is one of the top ten selling books of all time next to the Bible. Their courses take those principles in the book and put them into a lab like environment where people get to learn and practice those principles and skills. To contact Gary, send an email to gary.zermuehlen@dalecarnegie.com.