Classic City Business Podcast

1050 Barber Creek Drive (Building 100)

Watkinsville, GA. 30677

(706) 395-6042

www.core-restore.com

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Core Restore LLC is a boutique personal training studio that specializes in Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®). Owner Christopher Verdi is your very own core muscle and movement training specialist who will use his skills, training, and knowledge to provide you with a consistent application of strategic methods in order to rectify problems halting your success in accomplishing your individual health and wellness goals. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Franklin College, and has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) since 2005. Chris has specialized in MAT® since March 2007, and has worked closely with professional athletes, personal trainers, individuals from the NHL, NFL, MLB, UGA Hockey, and those in training for the Olympics.

What is MAT®?

MATRx® is a program developed and owned by Greg Roskopf. MAT® is along the lines of kinesiology, and is a method that involves the resetting of the connection between the muscle and the brain through manual reactivation, which restores mobility and increases muscle contraction while eliminating chronic muscle problems. MAT® helps to enhance the body's ability to handle exercise and movement. MAT® practices have gained recognition throughout all facets of sports and recreation. Professional athletes use MAT® to shorten recovery time, and as a maintenance tool to keep their bodies at peak performance.

What is The Core Restore Training System (CRTS™)?

The Core Restore neuromuscular movement Training System (CRTS™) focuses on generating muscular contraction to increase the stimulation of the stabilization slow-twitch muscle fibers. CRTS™ enhances athletic performance by preventing and dealing with movement imbalances and compensations that can lead to poor muscle adaptation and injury. One of the most important components of working out receives the least amount of attention, and that is the critical significance of RECOVERY. CRTS™ will be able to create significant impact on the body's recovery system. CRTS™ is a training program designed to strengthen muscle groups in all planes of motion by ensuring each section of the body can work in isolation before integration. CRTS™ benefits include:

• Improved Motion & Stability
• Increased Range of Motion
• Improved Posture & Coordination
• Improved Sports Performance
• Improved Fatigue Resistance
• Increased Muscular Endurance

In today's fast-paced world of environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering and construction testing, problems are rarely abstract. They're real. And they affect real people whose jobs and lives are on the line.

Geo-Hydro understands real-world problems. We've made them our business since 1980, using a straightforward formula for success:

• Gather the right people
• Employ practical solutions and proven technology
• Work hand-in-hand with owners, developers, design professionals, lenders, and contractors throughout the industry

We study whole systems and look at the pieces beneath those systems. We solve problems economically and on tight schedules. We make good projects better, and we do it all by working closely with you.

Having the right answers is like having the right tools for the job. You can work more effectively, you can increase quality control and safety, and you can save money.

Geo-Hydro can provide you with the answers you need and the expertise you deserve.

Let us become your partner in all your projects, large and small.

https://classiccenter.com/

The Classic Center Downtown Athens, GA

The Classic Center is northeast Georgia's premier award-winning convention center and performing arts theatre. Located in the heart of downtown Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center provides unique meeting space, outstanding special event services, and a wide range of entertainment options, making this unconventional convention center the choice for conferences, meetings, and special events! The Classic Center is under the auspices of The Classic Center Authority (CCA), a political subdivision of the state government, created on March 10, 1988, as enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. The Athens-Clarke County Commission appoints the 5-member CCA board of directors. The Classic Center has been under the leadership of Executive Director Paul Cramer since it opened in 1995. Considered the crown jewel of downtown Athens, The Classic Center's motto is "Be Impressed," and guests most certainly are. Nearly 365,000 people attend more than 650 convention center and theatre events yearly.

The Classic Center underwent a visual identity redesign in 2023, unveiling a new logo inspired by the stainless-steel structure, "The Nest" by artist Maureen Kelly, hanging in the Atrium.

When you need stretches for sciatica in Athens and visit Stretch Zone, our trained stretch practitioners lead you through a series of dynamic stretches to increase mobility and muscle function and make daily movements more efficient. We offer a welcoming environment, knowledgeable staff and comfortable equipment, since our practitioners do all of the work for you, simply relax and enjoy the benefits of our lower back stretches in Athens!

https://www.stretchzone.com/locations/athens/

Energize Your Workout. Transform Your Life.

It can be tough to prioritize a fitness routine. Life gets hectic, time is limited, and to-do lists are long. But what if there was an easier way to embrace a healthier and more stress-free lifestyle?

At RockBox Fitness, we take a different approach to fitness - one that ensures you'll get fit, have fun in the process, and feel amazing afterward. Ourboxing-based studio offers classes that will make you look forward to working up a sweat.

https://www.instagram.com/rockbox_athens/

Their Story

Slow Pour Brewing Company, which opened its doors in September of 2017, began as a conversation and a what-if between Marty and his brother-in-law John, and they haven't looked back since. A gift exchange that resulted in a home-brew kit was the beginning of this adventure. While dreaming about leaving the corporate world behind, John began perfecting his recipes, and Marty began scouting for the perfect location, itching to start a brewery. The plans became real when they closed on an old garment factory just off the square in downtown Lawrenceville, Ga. John jumped in full-time learning all he could about commercial brewing, and Marty turned his attention to buildout and prep. They quickly began forming an invaluable team of partners, consultants and talented industry-savvy staff to help create, not only the first brewery in Gwinnett County, but one of the best around.

From the beautifully inviting tasting room and beer garden beckoning friends to sit and chat, to the family friendly atmosphere, Slow Pour Brewing is where people want to be. They come to enjoy delicious, innovative and original brews, laugh and play games, and make the most of every moment because that's what counts. At Slow Pour we believe the moment matters, and that is the story we continue to tell and invite people into!

FUNCTIONAL HIIT

F45 is specifically designed to provide a functional full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength, and endurance.

TEAM TRAINING

The team mentality at F45 Training helps members transform their lifestyle physically and mentally while encouraging community growth and a no-ego attitude.

45 MINUTES

F45 is one of the most time-efficient ways of training. We aim to burn up to 750 calories per 45-minute session.

https://f45training.com/westathens/home

John is a former 5 star Georgia offensive lineman out of Jacksonville FL. He got right with Jesus left Florida and came to UGA! After college he played the NFL. One year in San Francisco and then one year with Carolina.

After football he has a new team… Scooters Coffee. He and his business partners are opening up a Scooters Coffee in Winder.

Find John on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jtheus71?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Scooter's Instagram: https://instagram.com/scooterscoffee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

John is a former 5 star Georgia offensive lineman out of Jacksonville FL. He got right with Jesus left Florida and came to UGA! After college he played the NFL. One year in San Francisco and then one year with Carolina.

After football he has a new team… Scooters Coffee. He and his business partners are opening up a Scooters Coffee in Winder.

Find John on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jtheus71?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Scooter's Instagram: https://instagram.com/scooterscoffee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PuPNn5AuwwEweFONV7gol?si=FOt8f1b6SBmj3zmXEbadGQ&nd=1

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If the creative process is a journey, On the Edge represents an epic tale of twists and turns, all sparked by a voice from the past.

Over thirteen years ago, Stephanie Quayle experienced a profound tragedy when the love of her life died in a fiery plane crash. But what she thought was the worst day of her life soon turned surreal. As she was stumbling through the layers of grief, pain and confusion, a shocking story came to light, one that left her a shell of her former self. The life she knew continued to unravel as she discovered that she was not the only woman in his life. Over the next weeks, months, and years, the trauma and feelings of betrayal almost destroyed her. But over time she dug deep, transcended the pain, found her voice again, and ultimately created her own success. In April of 2021, Stephanie received a phone call from his daughter seeking her own answers to the wake her father left behind. She was painting her way through her healing in her senior year of college. The emotions from that dark time came flooding back and Quayle knew what she had to do. "Twelve years of thoughts, feelings and memories rushed over me like a wave. I had to write these songs. This was a must for me." Soon after, this Montana cowgirl was headed back to the ranch, with songwriter collaborator and confidante Tori Tullier alongside. During this writing retreat, they talked, wrote, sang, laughed, hiked along the creek, looked for double rainbows, spent time with horses, and let the power of the mountains elicit the power of the emotions. The songs from that session plumb the depths. Heartfelt, gripping, emotional and ultimately uplifting, they capture the Nashville songstress at her most vulnerable — and her most assured. The eight tracks of On the Edge explore that fundamentally human experience when in your darkest moments you're faced with a decision, when you're forced to choose between descending into the darkness or seeking the light. On the Edge is a redemptive tale, and a profoundly personal one. It's one in which Stephanie Quayle charts the stranger-than-fiction story in which she found herself — from the day the love of her young life shattered on an airport runway, and the harrowing aftermath of that tragedy — to the place of grace where she finds herself today. The long silence on this story is a natural outcome of the resilience and reticence ingrained in Stephanie from an early age. She grew up on a farm in Montana, where her family raised bison and cattle, kept draft and riding horses and grew alfalfa. Stephanie came to music early, starting with piano lessons taught by her stepdad's mom. Her creativity flourished on the farm in the form of stories, poems and songs and making music on piano and guitar. It was music that helped her get through the challenging teenage years, even landing her the role of lead singer in a Swiss rock band. After graduating from high school, Stephanie packed her guitar and headed west to California where she worked day jobs while playing wherever she could. A decade in, the unthinkable happened: her life partner, her charismatic boyfriend with the larger-than-life personality, was suddenly gone, and her core beliefs shaken. The years that followed — The Lost Years — found her face down and wallowing in the dirt. "At 29, my whole world stopped," she says. "It was a defining moment that made me question everything and wonder if I was ever going to sing again. I had to re-evaluate where I was headed and what I had to say." But with the help of family and friends, she eventually picked herself up and resumed her career. She moved to Nashville, saw her songs hit the charts, garnered industry accolades, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry over ten times. Eventually she fell in love again, married North Carolina businessman David Couch in 2015, and embarked on the most productive and exciting period of her career. Stephanie founded her own record label and was turning out new material with a number of co-writers; she was traveling relentlessly and performing to an ever growing fan base. In 2018 'Selfish' cracked the Billboard chart. Then in 2019, "Whatcha Drinkin 'Bout" was charging up the charts when along came Covid. In March 2020 Stephanie was on her way to perform as part of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Texas events when she had to cancel forty concerts and shelter in place at the North Carolina farm. Despite this setback, she quickly pivoted, finding new ways to connect to her fans while bringing music and farm animals into the lives of her followers. She started live-streaming, sharing eighty performances in eighty days, and recorded an album virtually with musicians in Nashville. When out of the blue her former life came calling, she heeded the inner voice. She followed that voice to Montana and wrote the songs for On The Edge, an album that heralds a whole new dimension for the artist. "I've been writing and recording since I was sixteen, but there was a shift, writing in Montana. I created the space to write with no intention other than to write. I allowed the songs the space to just be songs and it was like a dam broke. There's no more force, there's no more 'we have to's'. There's a rawness to the story, and a pureness in its creation. It's what it's meant to be, and I am where I need to be." To create her third Nashville studio album, Stephanie worked for the first time with five-time Grammy-nominated, ASCAP-award-winning producer Paul Moak. "I had to trust him without knowing him, but I wanted the unfamiliar on both our sides so I'd be stretched as an artist, as a songwriter and as a person. I think what is elevated in the sound is the space Paul created and sonic foundations that are about the songs rather than the genre. There is a live band feel to this recording. To me, it doesn't feel like a departure from my previous work, but an elevation in depth, warmth, vulnerability and richness." On the Edge explores the big themes in life and offers an unflinching portrait of grief, loss, betrayal and redemption. And it does so with the singer's signature honesty, humor, strength and style. This music has helped her move forward, and she hopes it will do the same for others. "It takes a lot of courage to share your weaknesses," says Stephanie. "But it's important to be vulnerable, because you never know who needs to hear it. This album is about moving people's hearts and minds. It's about music's redemptive qualities. This freedom is both terrifying, and exhilarating, and I cannot wait to take this music to the stage!"