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Humor Wins

May 5, 2015 by CW

Midtown Business Radio

Humor Wins

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Humor Wins

This week I sat down with Marshall Chiles, Founder and Dudeman of Humor Wins, a business that helps companies looking to improve team dynamics among their staff. As the owner of one of the first comedy clubs in Atlanta, Laughing Skull Lounge, he has been in the humor business for years. He decided to take his knowledge of comedy to help business people learn to add an element of humor to their client interactions and sales presentations. Humor Wins’ team also provides corporate roast services, adding a memorable, interesting element to company events.

Marshall talked about how they take their clients through the process of learning how to develop some humorous comments or jokes that help disarm prospective customers, facilitating relationship building that can lead to a sale. His team also facilitates team building by teaching self-deprecating humor that can foster better communication and reduce tension among the business’s staff.

He brought along Jeremy Wing, Co-CEO of Payscape Advisors, a merchant services and financial technology company. Payscape Advisors provides an array of services and technologies for companies ranging from online invoicing, an online registration platform for schools and camps, access to AR capital, payment processing, and more. Jeremy shared how he came to know Marshall through providing their payment processing services, ultimately becoming a client of Humor Wins.

I met Kimyung Kim, a comedian and word smith who uses improvisational free-style rapping to provide entertainment services for corporate events. We got a demonstration of his skill with him rapping while we gave him random words he integrated into his lyrics.

If your company is looking to attract young, motivated millennials, reduce turnover, and help build closer relationships among your sales force, executives, and administrative staff, you need to get to know these innovative experts.

Special Guests:

Marshall Chiles, Founder/Dudeman Laughing Skull Lounge and Humor Wins

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Services, University of Georgia
Founder of Southern Fried Supernova
Founder of the the world’s smallest comedy club (Laughing Skull Lounge)

Jeremy Wing, Co-CEO of Payscape Advisors

Previous Director, MTV
Director, RegPoint Solutions
Investor in numerous businesses such as FINSYNC, KidsLink Inc., Bayan Investment Group
Recipient of numerous business awards including Top 40 Innovative Company, Atlanta, Top Workplace, AJC, Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies, and others

Kimyung Kim, Speaker/Rapper Kimyung Kim Speaks

Former teacher, Social Studies, Magnolia Science Academy
BA, History, Georgia State University
National Speakers Association volunteer
Active comedian

Jeremy Wing of Payscape Advisors & Jim Biggs of PF Harris

April 15, 2015 by sabracordery

Founders Club Radio

Jeremy Wing of Payscape Advisors & Jim Biggs of PF Harris

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Jeremy Wing / Payscape Advisors

Jim Biggs / PF Harris

Read more about the interview here.

Payscape Advisors

December 2, 2014 by CW

Midtown Business Radio

Payscape Advisors

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Payscape Advisors

According to the Atlanta Metro Chamber, “Georgia is 3^rd in the nation, just behind New York and California in FinTech revenue. Georgia FinTech companies have produced more than $83 billion of shareholder value since 1995 and revenues are more than $34 billion annually. Wages in Atlanta’s financial and IT industry are lower than competitive markets. Here, there is a convergence of three key sectors: finance, IT, and software, all of which have a strong presence in Atlanta, along with an abundant IT, software and financial labor force.”

Today I got to sit down with 3 of the folks on the team from Payscape Advisors, an Atlanta company through and through that is an important player in those amazing statistics. I was joined by Rachel Lawrence, Technology Integration Specialists, Hunter Hudson, Director of Business Development, and Zach Wing, Product Manager. Hunter Hudson has been with Payscape Advisors for a number of years and he shared the story of how Payscape Advisors was started and launched by two Atlanta residents, Jeremy Wing and Adam Bloomston. They have since grown the company to include offices in 13 cities nationwide that also has clients and partners around the globe. The company initially focused on payment processing but saw opportunities to expand their suite of services to include point-of-sale processing, access to working capital, SaaS services including Reg Point and Billing Orchard, international payment processing, web development for eCommerce sites (including compliant payment features) and more. The company has striven to provide the gamut of services to merchants

As Hunter described why they’re different than many of the other merchant services companies out there, “We do have those feet on the street. We have a team. We have somebody you can call. You’re gonna call their cellphone and you’ll have their email address. We’re not just a 1-800 number. You’re gonna have someone who’s going to be there for you.” He went on to talk about the different service options they provide and how they collaborate with SaaS developers to provide the payment interface for their applications, enabling them to provide a more desirable, robust product to their users.

We talked about the innovative user registration software they make available to groups such as camps and other large events that provides a secure way for attendees to sign up and enter sensitive information and provide payment. The company also offers several avenues for companies to access working capital when bank loans are not readily available.

As I sat with these 3 experts it was clear that they all share a passion for what they’re doing and take pride in engaging their clients and partners with a personable, professional approach with the goal of forging long-term, mutually-beneficial relationships.

Special Guests: Payscape Advisors

Rachel Lawrence, Technology Integration Specialist, Payscape Advisors

BA Communication, University of Georgia
WW IBM WebSphere GB and Partner Sales Executive 4/13
Recipient, Rep of Quarter Q1 2013, IBM

Hunter Hudson, Director Business Development, Payscape Advisors

BA Finance, University of Alabama
Successful entrepreneur

Zach Wing, Product Manager, Payscape Advisors

BA Marketing, University of Alabama
Former Manager, Direct Sales, Atlantix Global Systems
Former Owner/Partner, USA Payroll

Jeremy Wing with Payscape Advisors, Tricia Whitlock with Hypepotamus, Erica Baity with TechieChic, and Jeff Newlin with OutSystems

August 28, 2014 by rhondachale

Atlanta Tech Leaders

Jeremy Wing with Payscape Advisors, Tricia Whitlock with Hypepotamus, Erica Baity with TechieChic, and Jeff Newlin with OutSystems

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Jeremy Wing / Payscape Advisors

Jeremy Wing is the founder of president of Payscape Advisors, which has grown from a local startup to a diversified FinTech company with $45 million in projected revenue and more than 225 employees. The company has been an Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter for three straight years and has secured positions on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in the country.

Jeremy is a graduate of Dunwoody High School and the University of Alabama. During college, he began his entrepreneurial activities by founding CampusCard, a discount card marketed toward college students. Jeremy’s post-education professional experience began with a successful six year career at MTV where, as the Director of Business Development for the Southeast, he was the youngest director in the company’s history. It was during this time that Jeremy also founded the Peachtree Social Club, which still draws countless scores of Atlantans to social gatherings each year.

Tricia Whitlock / Hypepotamus

Tricia Whitlock is with Hypepotamus, a publication that shares interesting and innovative people and ideas. Based in Atlanta, Hypepotamus is a voice of record for the innovation ecosystem. Spanning the technology and creative workplace, Hypepotamus focuses on surfacing promising talent, entrepreneurs and the innovative companies that shape the future and participate in building community. Whether it’s storytelling, highlighting a community event or surfacing a job, creating connectivity and awareness is central to the Hypepotamus mission. We invite all to participate.

Erica Baity / TechieChic

Erica is the founder of TechieChic, a company geared towards educating, training and staffing women in technology. Its vision is to reach gender parity in coding fields. To this effect TechieChic offers two programs, Girls Learning Code and Youth Code Academy, to expose the youth of the country to technological prospects and provide affordable learning options.

With over thirteen years experience in technology as a software engineer and data architect claiming several certifications, Erica has a sincere passion for educating and empowering girls and believes in cheering on women in technology. Outside of developing and growing her business, she enjoys being a mother to Sidney and Ethan and a wife to her fellow “techie” husband, Godfrey.

Jeff Newlin / OutSystems

Jeff Newlin joined OutSystems in 2011 as Vice President and General Manager of Americas. In this role, he is responsible for OutSystems American business where he drives continued growth and expands the organization. As a member of the executive team, he also plays an active role in the overall strategy of the company. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in creating and continually evolving sales and services organizations as well as strategic and tactical operational management. Most recently, he held the position of Senior VP of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer at Silverpop, a provider of SaaS solutions for engagement marketing. Prior to Silverpop, he held positions at Cybrant, TenFold Corporation, Texas Instruments Software, and KnowledgeWare. Jeff holds BS in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University.

Mario de la Garza with Payscape Advisors and Julie Frisbie with Elite Sports Georgia

February 5, 2013 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Mario de la Garza with Payscape Advisors and Julie Frisbie with Elite Sports Georgia

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Mario de la Garza/Payscape Advisors

Payscape Advisors offers dynamic payment solutions to businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Their dedication to payment technology and industry innovation is consistent and their mission is clear: make it simple for business owners to collect money. Whether you accept credit cards at your retail storefront, process payments on your mobile phone, promote gift cards, operate an online shopping cart, or electronically invoice clients, Payscape offers financial products and services guaranteed to satisfy your cash flow needs.

They continue to disrupt the commoditized merchant services landscape with cutting-edge products and services, universal API integration, best-in-class customer service, strategic referral and technology partnerships, and a lifelong devotion to delivering uncomplicated and intuitive payment processing solutions to business owners.

With more than 150 employees located in ten offices throughout the U.S., Payscape Advisors recognizes that success is dependent on employee satisfaction and prides itself on cultivating a work environment that supports creative collaboration and rewarding work experiences. They are consistently ranked as both a “Best Place to Work” and an Inc. 500/5000 company.

They’re a team of inspired entrepreneurs with a passion for working hard and playing even harder. They’re redefining the payment landscape, one happy customer and employee at a time.

Julie Frisbie/Elite Sports Georgia

Elite Sports Georgia specializes in team uniforms for all ages (youth and adult), sporting goods equipment, custom screen printing and embroidery. For store hours or more information, please call 770-622-7900.

Julie Frisbie owns and operates the Elite Sports in Duluth, GA where she has been in business for over five years. Originally from Texas, Julie has a background in advertising sales and marketing. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Marketing.

A.J. Robinson, Georgia Forward 2012 and Jason Swenk, Billing Orchard

August 29, 2012 by chic perspectives

Good Morning Atlanta

A.J. Robinson, Georgia Forward 2012 and Jason Swenk, Billing Orchard

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Today on Good Morning Atlanta A.J. Robinson and Jason Swenk join Dana and Elizabeth in the studio.

A.J. Robinson is the Board Chair for GeorgiaForward and the President of Central Atlanta Progress.

GeorgiaForward, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, will host its third annual Forum on September 12-13 at the Classic Center in Athens. With the theme “Re-visioning Statewide Prosperity,” the 2012 Forum will feature an impressive lineup of guest speakers to inform and inspire attendees as they delve into issues central to Georgia’s long-term growth and positioning in a global economy.

Who would enjoy the 2012 Forum? Who should attend?

• Business Leaders who want to engage with thought-leaders on a variety of pressing statewide issues.

• Anyone interested in helping shape the future of transportation! T-SPLOST failed, where do we go from here??

• Teachers, Professors and Students interested in economic development. This year we have expert speakers on this subject.

• Companies or Foundations who want to get involved in solving the problem of childhood hunger in Georgia.

• People actively involved in civic organizations and non-profits who want to be inspired by our keynote speakers.

• Politicians – both parties and independents! – who want to pursue new solutions to problems around the state.

• Healthcare Industry Leaders who want to talk about how healthcare can become an economic engine in Georgia.

The 2012 Forum’s interactive breakout sessions will allow attendees to explore new ideas and work together toward finding solutions to a range of statewide issues including:

• Ending Childhood Hunger in Georgia

• The Future of Rural Georgia

• How Our Cities Can Excel and Find Their Niche

• Healthcare as an Economic Engine

• After the T-SPLOST: What’s Next for Transportation?

The 2012 GeorgiaForward Forum is sponsored by Central Atlanta Progress, Bank of America, the Georgia Humanities Council, Georgia-Pacific, The Arby’s Foundation, King & Spalding, Piedmont Healthcare, Kia Motors America, and GeorgiaTrend Magazine.

For details and to register to attend the 2012 Forum, visit www.georgiaforward.org/2012-forum.

Jason Swenk is Chief Innovation Officer for BillingOrchard, a subsidiary of Payscape Advisors.

Founded in 2002, BillingOrchard is one of the leading providers of online automated recurring billing and payment processing solutions for the small to medium business market.

Prior to joining BillingOrchard, Jason led Solar Velocity, which became one of the leading technology and digital agencies in the southeast with accolades of 2007 Best Places to Work, 2008 Innovative Company of the Year and ranked one of the top 25 small businesses for 9 years in a row. In 2011, Northridge purchased Solar Velocity for their deep design, marketing and social expertise.Jason Swenk has a career long commitment to thinking outside of the box and building a highly profitable business. He shares his insights on his blog at http://www.jasonswenk.com/

Payscape Advisors makes it simple for businesses and individuals to collect money by accepting credit cards, sending bills, collecting donations, or processing online registrations. Founded in 2004, the privately held company has grown to include a national sales force, with account managers throughout the country. Payscape offers a full suite of financial products and services, including: Credit Card Processing, Debit Card Processing, Check Guarantee Services, Gift Cards, Merchant Cash Advance, ATM Placement & Sales, POS Equipment Leasing & Sales, Virtual Terminal Packages, Online Invoicing System, Online Registration Management, E-Commerce Solutions, and Mobile Applications.

For more on Billing Orchard “Get Paid Quicker” and Payscape Advisors visit

http://www.billingorchard.com

http://www.payscapeadvisors.com/