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Matti Anttila, Founder & CEO of Grain & Barrel Spirits, and creator of Dixie Southern Vodka joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Beverage Industry Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Matti Anttila discuss the following:

* Can you tell us about yourself?* Can you tell us a little bit about Grain & Barrel Spirits, and its portfolio?* Can you elaborate on the collaboration between Dixie Southern Vodka and the Savannah Bee Company? What is the Bee Cause?* We hear DSV recently won the 2019 Growth Brands Award in the “Rising Star” category. Can you speak to us about Dixie’s evolution over the past 5 years? Changes, upcoming launches?* Can you speak about your work with charities?

In 2012, Anttila founded Grain & Barrel Spirits, a West Palm Beach-based beverage alcohol company. At home in the Southeast with production and sales partners around the world, Grain & Barrel Spirit is an innovative, emerging company with wholly owned brands including Dixie Southern Vodka which Anttila created from scratch and which won of a 2019 “Rising Star” Growth Brands Award from the Beverage Dynamics magazine; pre-Prohibition favorite Chicken Cock Whiskey, which Anttila resurrected; and Endless Summer Rum.

Last year Grain & Barrel launched Dixie Wildflower Honey in partnership with the Savannah Bee Company and its Charleston-based non-profit, The Bee Cause, which installs observation hives worldwide with the mission to develop future stewards of the planet. On a personal note, Anttila is a board member of Piper’s Angels, a foundation which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the cystic fibrosis community. Their annual Father’s Day event, Crossing for a Cure, is an 80-mile open-sea paddle board crossing from the Bahamas to Florida; in 2018, Anttila made the crossing solo in 16 hours, and he is looking forward to this year’s event.

Anttila’s career began in 2001, as an analyst for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Four years later, he found himself in São Paulo, Brazil where he founded Cabana Cachaça, which by 2011 was named one of the top 50 spirits in the world by Wine Enthusiast magazine. From 2015 onward, Anttila straddled the finance and CPG industries, marrying the two through his investment company North End Commerce which holds Anttila’s companies Grain & Barrel Spirits, licensing company Cloudbreak Brands, and food and snack focused Intercoastal Brands.

Anttila attended Amherst College and lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and paddle boarding, and is currently brushing up on Finnish, a language he spoke nearly fluently as a child.

Websites: https://dixievodka.

Janet Fagan, M.Ed, ACC, a Certified Coach and is Principal of Fagan Coaching-Career Success Development; she specializes in: Career Transition, Executive Coaching as well as Team Development and Behavioral Assessments for Recruitment and Hiring joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Janet Fagan discuss the following:

* Why did you choose Procrastination for today’s topic?* How would you define procrastination? * What are the main causes of procrastination? * What are some resolutions and answers to these main causes of procrastination ? * Do you have any OTHER strategies or techniques to help stop procrastination and mostly to get better organized?

Janet Fagan specializes in Life and Career Transition coaching.  A certified coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation, she also has demonstrated accomplishments in the areas of Executive Coaching, Team Development and Psychological Assessments for Recruitment and Hiring.    

Janet has consulted with city government as well as non -profits in areas of Leadership Management and Team Development. In addition to her development of career center and coaching projects with organizations such as Kodak, Gillette, Ciba-Geigy and the New Jersey Department of Labor , Janet served as Career Center Director for a Right Management Consultants, working on several large corporate projects, including CIGNA/ACE-Philadelphia.  As a Senior Account Executive with Caliper Human Strategies, she utilized personality assessments to consult with companies in recruiting and hiring the best talent for the job. She provided interview expertise as consultant to InterviewNow.com in designing online questions/competencies, as a hiring/screening tool, for Fortune 500 companies.  

Janet collaborated as member of special task force, charged with creating “Career Center in a Box”, a prototype of manual used by centers nationwide.  She has led workshops in career development/transition, team development and managing change for Bell Atlantic and Manchester Partners, Drake Beam Morin and Right Management. She has also taught career skills and life planning courses at Yavapai College, Arizona.  As an Affiliate Consultant/E-delivery with several career transition firms, she has done extensive one-on-one coaching and job search consulting with clients representing both the corporate sector, as well as government (N.J. Department of Higher Education, N.J. Department of Labor), including the United States Military(SEACA Program for Military Spouses-Impact Group). 

Janet was a virtual career coach for Impact Group/St. Louis and currently is a Senior Transition Coach for RiseSmart, San Jose, CA where she collaborates with top level executives, as they transition in their careers.   In addition to completing certification requirements for Job & Career Transition Coach (Knowdell), she is a graduate of Monmouth University’s B.A. and M.Ed. programs and the Coach for Life accredited program.  Professional affiliations include:  International Coach Federation, Career Planning & Adult Development Network, Career Thought Leaders Network and Career Directors International.

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Anthony DeLima, the Global Chief Technology Officer of Neoris that helps its customers with digital transformational solutions with a special proficiency in Artificial Intelligence joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Anthony DeLima discuss the following:

* What or who is Neoris?* How does Neoris work with customers and what specific industries do you focus upon?* Can you tell the audience what Digital Transformation is all about?* Can you give us an example of how Neoris helps its customers? Can you tell us about a case study where you helped a customer deploy Artificial Intelligence that yielded results?* Do you see a time when virtually all businesses of all sizes will be active in the digital environment? Would you offer a tip to our business listeners as to how they can view and deploy AI or some of the technologies you spoke of today to their advantage?

Anthony (Tony) DeLima is Head of Digital Transformation and Global CTO for NEORIS.  His role spans across all NEORIS’ offerings and industries, but largely focuses on the company’s overall technology strategy and digital transformation solutions. DeLima has held leadership positions with powerhouse companies like KPMG, Ryder Dedicated Logistics, Telefonica, the Hackett Group and others, and has harnessed fast growth environments with innovative entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference for their employees, customers, and humanity as a whole.

Tony has extensive experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing and Telecom sectors and historically fosters a company’s desire to strategically reposition themselves while leveraging “everything digital” as a key enabler. He applies innovative thinking combined with disruptive technology solutions to ignite new customer experiences that empower hyper-personalized interactions across a company’s entire value chain.

Tony enjoys working with clients who are fanatical about their digital transformation strategies. His enthusiasm to aid companies ignite disruption through the application of innovative capabilities such as AI, big data, intelligent process automation and others to accelerate the creation of new business platforms and smart customer interactions is contagious. He is passionate about exploring paths that move humanity forward by leveraging the power of technology.

He has a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and a Master degree in Information Systems.

Website: www.neoris.com

Social Media Links:Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/neorisFacebook: facebook.com/NEORIS.Corporate

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Melissa Pegus, Head of Revenue at Diff Agency, a full service digital agency and product incubator that focuses on supporting retailers within the Shopify ecosystem joins eCommerce Radio.

Prior to Diff Agency, Melissa had an extensive career leading e-commerce companies in the US and abroad, and striking complex deals in the partner ecosystem.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Melissa Pegus discuss the following:

* Tell us who you are and who is Diff Agency?* Diff Agency recently went through its own rebrand, something you usually do for customers, what were the surprising things you learned as a company?* How are you approaching this differently than your competitors?* What are the discussions today around e-commerce in the consumer markets and how is it changing?* Can you tell us what is usually the turning point for your customers when they realize they need a solution like yours?* Any other interesting facts about your company, the market and/or your customers?

With Diff Agency, there’s no fluff. Founded by a retailer, Diff understands retailers. Differs are committed to engineering and delivering custom solutions that drive retail businesses forward. Diff makes merchants’ lives easier by streamlining their operations and implementing new strategies to propel their success.

Website: http://diffagency.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/DiffAgencyLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/diffagency

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Eddie Lees, CEO of Now Sorted, the service that looks to supply their clients the important data and documentation they require in a crisis joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Eddie Lees discuss the following:

* Eddie, can you tell us about what led you to launch NowSorted?* As someone dealing with a non-tech industry and clientele, how do you best communicate the need for NowSorted?* How does NowSorted differentiate with other online vault facilities?* What sort of customer is finding this product the most exciting?* What advice would you give to anyone listening who is curious about trying out NowSorted?

Now Sorted is a digital online vault that has become an ideal solution for every type of family and/or business client – and is quite different from almost all others:

* It does far more than mere storage facility apps can do.* Built within its app structure, with one click it produces a client’s Crucial Facts Report & Directory in the form of a (shareable) PDF.* Information/document retrieval is instant – and online security exceptionally high.

Website: www.nowsorted.com

Social Media Links:Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/now-sortedFacebook: facebook.com/nowsorted

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Rebecca McCrea, Owner and Founder of Hickey Bottom Barbecue Company, who is currently walking across America, raising awareness and money for the Ellen DeGeneres supported nonprofit “Best Friends Animal Society” joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rebecca McCrea discuss the following:

* Tell me about Hickey Bottom. When was it founded and why?* What has been like Walking across America, Is it anything like you imagined? Tell me about how you are surviving the summer heat and what it’s like walking the Highways and Interstates?* A look at your Facebook page astounded me with the amount of kindness from strangers your charity walk has inspired. Can you tell me about what happened on July 19th, when a stranger drove from the Arkansas border on his Harley to where you were walking in Missouri just to bring you two cases of water?* I noticed your Go Fund Me campaign for Best Friends Animal Society had a donation goal of 1 dollar per mile walked. You estimated your walk to comprise roughly 2,473 miles, putting your donation goal at 2,473 dollars. How many miles have you walked already and how much have you raised? * So, you’re a successful business owner and now proving to be a successful charity endorser. Hickey Bottom Barbecue Company is growing in distribution and meanwhile you are half-way across America on-foot because of an itching desire to do something meaningful. From starting a company to taking an adventure of a life time, what advice do you have to people listening who are maybe afraid to take a leap of faith towards their dreams?

Rebecca McCrea is the owner and founder of Hickey Bottom Barbecue Company. Hickey Bottom Barbecue Company is named after a quiet country road in Western Pennsylvania. It’s a place where hard-working folks do their best for their families and neighbors. It’s where your word is your bond and a handshake is a contract you stand behind. Hickey Bottom is something we all carry within us and can find everywhere you go. Hickey Bottom is more than just the name of our company; it’s a way of life. Hickey Bottom Barbecue Company has a simple and effective philosophy: work hard, make an honest product, and always say thank you. We have been a local, women-owned and operated business since 2013.

Website: www.hickeybottombbq.com

Other Websites: Go Fund Me Best Friends Facebook: facebook.com/rebecca.mccrea.31

Shoaib Aslam, the Co-Founder of Pearl Chartered Accountants, a UK-based chartered accountancy firm that has multiple locations across London joins Enterprise Radio. They are experts in helping startups and established businesses with all aspects of growth, strategy, scaling up, accounting and tax planning.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Shoaib Aslam discuss the following:

* So tell us a bit about yourself, I am know are quite well know now in the accountancy profession and as a entrepreneur, how did you start all this at the age of 18?* What made you stand out from all your competitors?* If you were able to sit yourself down 10 years ago, what advice would you give your younger self?* “What’s the biggest impact you had at your past organization?”* What’s the most important asset to your business?

We are one of UK’s best chartered accountancy firms, that have helped thousands of freelancers, contractors, e-commerce and small to medium sized businesses to flourish as a result. We help with all aspects of accounting, tax and business growth strategies across a range of different industries.

We are regulated by one of UK’s premier accounting bodies, the ICAEW, so you’ll be in safe hands knowing that your accounts and taxes are handled by a competent person.

Some of the staff including the partners are ex Big 4 qualified meaning we have both the exposure and experience to deal with BIG clients as well as startups.

Being accredited with softwares such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage, to name a few, we believe in productivity and efficiency and provide these free of charge within your packages.

We have a huge portfolio of “happy” client base and as such we provide our services in a number of languages, as well as English. We have client managers at the practice who can speak languages such as Urdu, Arabic, Polish, Hindi, Punjabi and more, allowing our foreign-born clients to converse with their accountants in their native language.

Our multi-lingual accountants ensure that every client gets fair and equal treatment, no matter what their mother tongue may be!

Website: pearlaccountants.com

Social Media Links:Twitter: @PearlAccountFacebook: facebook.com/PearlCharteredAccountants

Lindsey Hanson, head of Customer Success at Practifi, a cloud- based business management platform powering growing financial advice firms around the world joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lindsey Hanson discuss the following:

* Can you tell us a bit about your role at Practifi and how you got started in the financial industry?* What is Practifi’s view to customer success, why is it important, and how does it set Practifi apart in the industry?* Why do so many companies see customer success and building customer relationships as purely just a cost of doing business, rather than a priority which will help their business thrive?* With so much of the world becoming digitized, do you think that in the end it will be good customer service face to face (or at least human to human connection) which will set companies apart?* What ideas do you have for the future of Practifi and what do users have to look forward to as your approach to Customer Success continues to develop?

With a background in financial services technology and a passion for great customer service, Lindsey heads up Practifi’s growing Customer Success team across Australia and the U.S. She believes that good customer service will always be what sets a service provider ahead of the crowd and applies this mentality to build Practifi’s methodology to customer success. In doing so, she ensures financial advisors across the globe have both the tools and support they need to grow.

Website: https://www.practifi.com/au

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/PractifiTwitter: @practifi

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Dana Todd, CEO and Founder of Balodana, an online marketplace that offers a solution to modern-day clothing woes with custom built and made-to-measure clothing joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dana Todd  discuss the following:

*  What is Balodana, and what inspired you to create it?* What’s different about your made-to-measure company compared to a company like TrunkClub?* What’s the main problem with the current fashion industry when creating, selling, and sizing clothing? How does your company fix these problems?* In the future, will your company cater to men?* What advice would you give to anyone who has an idea for a company and wants to make it a reality?

Balodana is an online marketplace for custom made-to-measure fashion that targets women of all shapes and sizes. With their mission to make women happy, Balodana understands that women’s bodies shouldn’t be defined by a single number or ‘small/medium/large’ descriptor. Balodana also believes that humans have a responsibility to the planet, in which they support small-batch manufacturers who value quality over quantity. With custom-made clothing comes high quality and personalized fit made by talented designers at a reasonable cost.

Website: www.balodana.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/balodanafashionTwitter:  @balodanafashion

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Sune Hjerrild, a former opera singer who is now founder and CEO of Danish technology start-up Truelinked, the first ever networking platform created specifically for the opera and classical music industries joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sune Hjerrild discuss the following:

*  Tell us a bit about Truelinked and why you launched the company? * Why do you feel that the opera industry needs a platform such as this?* Who are the people/audiences who stand to benefit most from Truelinked, and in what way?* Beyond the opera industry, what types of opportunities do you hope Truelinked will bring to the wider performing arts industries in the future?* What are your aspirations for Truelinked in the future and what do you hope to achieve in the next few years?

CEO and Truelinked founder Sune Hjerrild is a former opera singer who had a vision to transform the industry he loved, to make things easier for his colleagues and to connect all the people working within classical music. This, he hopes, will see the industry grow stronger and attract more loyal fans than ever before.

He built a successful career throughout European opera, performing with the revered Sir Neville Marriner, Jeffrey Tate, Graham Vick, Michael Hampe, Herbert Blomstedt, Ivor Bolton among many others and at Teatro di San Carlo, Rome Symphony Orchestra and with the RAI Symphony Orchestra in Turin. He also competed in both the Operalia Competition and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Sune’s vision for what is now Truelinked first came about in 2011, after witnessing firsthand how the disconnect between the ‘four As’ (Artists, Arts Organisations, Agents and Audience) of the classical industry could sometimes cause havoc in an artist’s career, not to mention greatly impede the progress and process of arts organisations and agents.

In 2011, he joined forces with COO and co-founder Jan Pilgaard Carlsen to develop the idea for a digital community that would connect those that love opera and provide a way to connect 21st century technology with an age-old, beloved art form.

Website: https://truelinked.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/TrueLinkedTwitter: @Truelinked

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