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Jake Evans with Thompson Hine and Dan Ricks with Bright Water Consulting on Georgia Business Radio
Jake Evans, Business Litigation Attorney and Advisor
Thompson Hine LLP
Jake represents individuals and corporate entities – from successful small companies to Fortune 100 corporations – in high-stakes complex litigation. His practice is national in scope and consists of litigating in state courts, federal courts, and varying alternative dispute resolution forums including arbitration and mediation. Jake has successfully defended corporations in high exposure product liability cases and has obtained favorable outcomes for individual and corporate clients in complex business litigation disputes. He manages all aspects of litigation, including dispositive motion drafting, fact and expert witness depositions, oral arguments, and trial preparation and execution.
Jake also serves as outside counsel for multiple small to mid-size companies, advising them on corporate structure and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating agreements, managing litigation-avoidance and active litigation, and representing them in day-to-day operations.
Topics to Discuss:
My practice
Business development tips
Relationship building
Growth of Atlanta
Web Site / Social Media Links:
http://www.thompsonhine.com
https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Hine-LLP-221895017828197
https://twitter.com/ThompsonHine
http://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/evans-jake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-evans-54710935



Dan Ricks, President
Bright Water Consulting, LLC
Dan Ricks is an entrepreneur that specializes in operations, management and technology consulting. Dan has performed executive roles such as CIO and interim CIO for several companies. In 2003 Dan started Bright Water Consulting, LLC (BWC) and continues as it’s President. BWC’s motto is “Your most important projects on time, on budget and at the highest possible quality.” Dan started his career with the Georgia Power Company and then Norrell Corporation. From 1986 – 2000 Dan held a successful career at The Coca-Cola Company implementing improved business processes and technology globally. Afterwards Dan served as Vice President and Business Technology Officer for SunTrust Bank. Throughout his career Dan has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and drive which led him to, following his successful corporate career, start BWC (in 2003). For the past 14-years Dan has been providing C-level Services to corporations nationwide to help those companies improve efficiencies, improve business processes, reduce costs and position themselves to be scalable and sustainable for future growth.
Dan is an executive and business leader with a career consisting of strategic, operational, and tactical experience. Known as “the Problem Doctor” due to his ability to quickly diagnose and resolve problems. Demonstrated success as a business partner focused on building and strengthening teams to lead change.
He is an active member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Project Management Institute Mr. Ricks graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.B.A. degree and earned his M.B.A. degree from Georgia State University. He has been married for 30 years and has two sons.
Topics to Discuss:
Who/what is Bright Water Consulting?
Trends in business management.

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Jake Evans with Thompson Hine and Dan Ricks with Bright Water Consulting on Georgia Business Radio

Jake Evans, Business Litigation Attorney and Advisor

Thompson Hine LLP

Jake represents individuals and corporate entities – from successful small companies to Fortune 100 corporations – in high-stakes complex litigation. His practice is national in scope and consists of litigating in state courts, federal courts, and varying alternative dispute resolution forums including arbitration and mediation. Jake has successfully defended corporations in high exposure product liability cases and has obtained favorable outcomes for individual and corporate clients in complex business litigation disputes. He manages all aspects of litigation, including dispositive motion drafting, fact and expert witness depositions, oral arguments, and trial preparation and execution.

Jake also serves as outside counsel for multiple small to mid-size companies, advising them on corporate structure and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating agreements, managing litigation-avoidance and active litigation, and representing them in day-to-day operations.

Topics to Discuss:

My practice

Business development tips

Relationship building

Growth of Atlanta

Web Site / Social Media Links:

http://www.thompsonhine.com

https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Hine-LLP-221895017828197

https://twitter.com/ThompsonHine

http://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/evans-jake

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-evans-54710935

Dan Ricks, President

Bright Water Consulting, LLC

Dan Ricks is an entrepreneur that specializes in operations, management and technology consulting. Dan has performed executive roles such as CIO and interim CIO for several companies. In 2003 Dan started Bright Water Consulting, LLC (BWC) and continues as it’s President. BWC’s motto is “Your most important projects on time, on budget and at the highest possible quality.” Dan started his career with the Georgia Power Company and then Norrell Corporation. From 1986 – 2000 Dan held a successful career at The Coca-Cola Company implementing improved business processes and technology globally. Afterwards Dan served as Vice President and Business Technology Officer for SunTrust Bank. Throughout his career Dan has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and drive which led him to, following his successful corporate career, start BWC (in 2003). For the past 14-years Dan has been providing C-level Services to corporations nationwide to help those companies improve efficiencies, improve business processes, reduce costs and position themselves to be scalable and sustainable for future growth.

Dan is an executive and business leader with a career consisting of strategic, operational, and tactical experience. Known as “the Problem Doctor” due to his ability to quickly diagnose and resolve problems. Demonstrated success as a business partner focused on building and strengthening teams to lead change.

He is an active member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Project Management Institute Mr. Ricks graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.B.A. degree and earned his M.B.A. degree from Georgia State University. He has been married for 30 years and has two sons.

Topics to Discuss:

Who/what is Bright Water Consulting?

Trends in business management.

Trends in operational and technology consulting.

Advice for corporate leaders when choosing a management consulting firm.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.brightwaterconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3780478

https://www.facebook.com/BWCBusinessTechnologyConsultants

https://twitter.com/BrightWaterLLC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkricks

Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, GBR content is in...

B.A.N.K. Code, Sales Communication and Relationship Coaching on Buckhead Business Show

Maxine Fredericks

Melissa Fredericks

Monique Hayes

Organization / Company Name:

M3 TRINITY LLC

Certified and Licensed B.A.N.K. Trainers, teaching businesses and entrepreneurs how to increase their sales up to 300% in less than 90 seconds. This revolutionary system is designed to quickly identify the values of your client or customer so you can unlock their code, speak their language and close more sales. Unlock your code at www.mybankcode.com/M3

Topics to Discuss:

Sales, Communication, Relationship Coaching, Training and Products

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.bankcode.com/M3

Use access code M3 at check​out​

​https://twitter.com/thebankcode​

​https://www.facebook.com/TheBANKCode​

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Hosts:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Audio Engineer:

Rob Morley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-morley-795256126/

Video Production:

Steven Tyler Rubin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115/

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

B.A.N.K. Code, Sales Communication and Relationship Coaching on Buckhead Business Show
Maxine Fredericks
Melissa Fredericks
Monique Hayes
Organization / Company Name:
M3 TRINITY LLC
Certified and Licensed B.A.N.K. Trainers, teaching businesses and entrepreneurs how to increase their sales up to 300% in less than 90 seconds. This revolutionary system is designed to quickly identify the values of your client or customer so you can unlock their code, speak their language, understand "Why They Buy" and close more sales. Unlock your code at www.mybankcode.com/M3
Topics to Discuss:
Sales, Communication, Relationship Coaching, Training and Products
Web Site / Social Media Links:
www.bankcode.com/M3
Use access code M3 at check​out​
​https://twitter.com/thebankcode​
​​https://www.facebook.com/TheBANKCode​
 
    
Maxine Fredericks       Melissa Fredericks         Monique Hayes



The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.
Show Hosts:
Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone
https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO
Rich Casanova, CoFounder
Pro Business Channel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova
https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom
Audio Engineer:
Rob Morley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-morley-795256126/
Video Production:
Steven Tyler Rubin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115/
For more info about the BBA visit:
www.BuckheadBusiness.org
To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com
To view photos from this show, visit:
www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pro-business-channel--2662314/support.

Brent Leary, CRM Essentials and Amazon on Georgia Business Radio
Brent Leary, Managing Partner
CRM Essentials, LLC
Brent Leary is Co-founder and Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, a CRM consulting/advisory firm focused on small and mid-size enterprises. He has over 15 years of IT and management consulting experience working on projects for Microsoft, Research In Motion, BellSouth, Compaq and the state of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development. Leary received CRM Magazine’s 2004 Most Influential Leader Award along with his business partner Michael Thomas. He serves on the national board of the Customer Relationship Management Association as Vice President of Technology, and as CRM subject matter expert for the Small Business Technology Task Force. His articles have been featured in Direct Marketing News, CRMGuru.com and DestinationCRM.com, in addition to his regular business solutions column for various publications, including The Network Journal and the Atlanta Tribune. Leary earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and a MBA concentrating in MIS from Widener University. He hosts the Technology for Business $ake program, which airs on Business Talk 1160AM and www.BusinessTechnologyRadio.com. His popular blog can be found at www.brentleary.com.
Specialties: customer relationship management, workshop development and presentation, article/case study writing on the following subjects:
crm, small business technology usage, minority business technology usage, leveraging web 2.0 technologies and strategies to engage customers and prospects
Topics to Discuss:
Amazon.com
http://www.zdnet.com/article/prime-day-a-showcase-for-amazons-engagement-echosystem
Web Site / Social Media Links:
www.brentleary.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentleary
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrentLeary




Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, GBR content is in distribution across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.
Check out more episodes visit:
www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com
To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
http://www.meetme.so/GeorgiaBusinessRadio
To view guest photos from this show, visit:
www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Brent Leary, CRM Essentials and Amazon on Georgia Business Radio

Brent Leary, Managing Partner

CRM Essentials, LLC

Brent Leary is Co-founder and Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, a CRM consulting/advisory firm focused on small and mid-size enterprises. He has over 15 years of IT and management consulting experience working on projects for Microsoft, Research In Motion, BellSouth, Compaq and the state of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development. Leary received CRM Magazine’s 2004 Most Influential Leader Award along with his business partner Michael Thomas. He serves on the national board of the Customer Relationship Management Association as Vice President of Technology, and as CRM subject matter expert for the Small Business Technology Task Force. His articles have been featured in Direct Marketing News, CRMGuru.com and DestinationCRM.com, in addition to his regular business solutions column for various publications, including The Network Journal and the Atlanta Tribune. Leary earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and a MBA concentrating in MIS from Widener University. He hosts the Technology for Business $ake program, which airs on Business Talk 1160AM and www.BusinessTechnologyRadio.com. His popular blog can be found at www.brentleary.com.

Specialties: customer relationship management, workshop development and presentation, article/case study writing on the following subjects:

crm, small business technology usage, minority business technology usage, leveraging web 2.0 technologies and strategies to engage customers and prospects

Topics to Discuss:

Amazon.com

http://www.zdnet.com/article/prime-day-a-showcase-for-amazons-engagement-echosystem

Web Site / Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentleary

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrentLeary

Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, GBR content is in distribution across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Check out more episodes visit:

www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

http://www.meetme.so/GeorgiaBusinessRadio

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Blockchain, Authority Marketing and Reputation Marketing on Buckhead Business Show

Hunter Prendergast

Mimir Blockchain Solutions

Hunter Prendergast is an Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Computer Engineering. He holds a diverse background in computer and system security/design that includes work as a naval nuclear reactor operator, naval instrumentation and control equipment network administrator, and photovoltiac system engineer. Hunter was introduced to blockchain technology by Nicholas Fierro who is a founding partner of Mimir Blockchain Solutions. Nicholas has worked in the blockchain space since 2014 where he worked with the Ethereum Foundation in Switzerland during the pre-sale formulation. Since this time Nicholas and Hunter have worked together to fully understand the blockchain world from the bottom up. They began this work building automated cryptocurrency trading engines that utilized artificial intelligence to predict market fluctuations. More recently they observed the limitations of blockchain technology from the perspective of accessibility. Resolving this issue has been Hunter's primary focus for some time now, and has resulted in a suit of tools that is poised to cause disruption in the blockchain ecosystem.

Topics to Discuss:

The concept of a blockchain

What a blockchain facilitates.

Why Ethereum is different than most blockchains.

Why this technology should be viewed as an infrastructure (for now).

Why caution should be used when interacting with this technology.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

MimirBlockchain.solutions

Michael Hammock

Q2 Digital

Topics to Discuss:

Authority Marketing

Reputation Management vs. Reputation Marketing

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.q2digital.com

https://www.facebook.com/Q2DigitalMarketing

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Hosts:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Audio Engineer:

Rob Morley

Video Production:

Steven Tyler Rubin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115/

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Blockchain, Authority Marketing and Reputation Marketing on Buckhead Business Show

Hunter Prendergast
Mimir Blockchain Solutions

Hunter Prendergast is an Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Computer Engineering. He holds a diverse background in computer and system security/design that includes work as a naval nuclear reactor operator, naval instrumentation and control equipment network administrator, and photovoltiac system engineer. Hunter was introduced to blockchain technology by Nicholas Fierro who is a founding partner of Mimir Blockchain Solutions. Nicholas has worked in the blockchain space since 2014 where he worked with the Ethereum Foundation in Switzerland during the pre-sale formulation. Since this time Nicholas and Hunter have worked together to fully understand the blockchain world from the bottom up. They began this work building automated cryptocurrency trading engines that utilized artificial intelligence to predict market fluctuations. More recently they observed the limitations of blockchain technology from the perspective of accessibility. Resolving this issue has been Hunter's primary focus for some time now, and has resulted in a suit of tools that is poised to cause disruption in the blockchain ecosystem.



Topics to Discuss:
The concept of a blockchain
What a blockchain facilitates.
Why Ethereum is different than most blockchains.
Why this technology should be viewed as an infrastructure (for now).
Why caution should be used when interacting with this technology.

Web Site / Social Media Links:
MimirBlockchain.solutions





Michael Hammock
Q2 Digital



Topics to Discuss:
Authority Marketing
Reputation Management vs. Reputation Marketing



Web Site / Social Media Links:
www.q2digital.com
https://www.facebook.com/Q2DigitalMarketing
 




The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Hosts:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone
https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

Rich Casanova, CoFounder
Pro Business Channel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova
https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Audio Engineer:
Rob Morley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-morley-795256126

Video Production:
Steven Tyler Rubin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115


For more info about the BBA visit:
www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pro-business-channel--2662314/support.

Capital Club Radio Interviews Jenny Pruitt of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Jenny Pruitt
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty


Jenny Pruitt, a third-generation Atlantan, is revered as a community advocate and philanthropist and respected nationally as a visionary real estate leader. Her strong business acumen has led to more than four distinguished decades of success in the Atlanta residential real estate arena.

Jenny began her real estate career in 1968 before establishing Jenny Pruitt & Associates in 1988. In 2007, she and her business partner, David Boehmig, opened Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. The company’s 400 agents are among the most accomplished real estate professionals in Metro Atlanta, with more than $2.3 billion in sales in 2016.

She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Atlanta REALTORS® Association’s E.A. Isakson Award; the Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award; and REALTOR® of the Year – 1980; the Georgia Small Business Person of the Year; and is an inductee of the Business Hall of Fame at Georgia State University, the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. Jenny was the 2016 recipient of the Four Pillar Award from The Council for Quality Growth, which recognizes the pillars to be quality, responsibility, vision and integrity and celebrates her philanthropic endeavors as well as significant contributions to economic development in Metro Atlanta.

Jenny is committed to helping Atlanta maintain its exceptional quality of life through her philanthropic service, humanitarian support and volunteer commitments. She is active with Habitat for Humanity, and serves on the Board of Councilors for the Carter Center and the Board of the Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Director of the Buckhead Coalition. In October 2015, Jenny released her book, Beneath His Wings, which follows her walk of faith in the marketplace, while offering guidance and inspiration.

Jenny and her husband, Bob, have been married for 50 years. They have two daughters and seven grandchildren.


Web Site / Social Media Links:
Atlantafinehomes.com
https://twitter.com/atlfinehomessir
https://www.facebook.com/atlfinehomessir





Capital Club Radio
Hosted by: Michael Flock
Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance

Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.

Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.


For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:
www.FlockFinance.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
www.CapitalClubRadioShow.com

To view more photos from this show visit:
www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Capital Club Radio Interviews Jenny Pruitt of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Jenny Pruitt

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Guest BIO:

Jenny Pruitt, a third-generation Atlantan, is revered as a community advocate and philanthropist and respected nationally as a visionary real estate leader. Her strong business acumen has led to more than four distinguished decades of success in the Atlanta residential real estate arena.

Jenny began her real estate career in 1968 before establishing Jenny Pruitt & Associates in 1988. In 2007, she and her business partner, David Boehmig, opened Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. The company’s 400 agents are among the most accomplished real estate professionals in Metro Atlanta, with more than $2.3 billion in sales in 2016.

She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Atlanta REALTORS® Association’s E.A. Isakson Award; the Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award; and REALTOR® of the Year – 1980; the Georgia Small Business Person of the Year; and is an inductee of the Business Hall of Fame at Georgia State University, the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. Jenny was the 2016 recipient of the Four Pillar Award from The Council for Quality Growth, which recognizes the pillars to be quality, responsibility, vision and integrity and celebrates her philanthropic endeavors as well as significant contributions to economic development in Metro Atlanta.

Jenny is committed to helping Atlanta maintain its exceptional quality of life through her philanthropic service, humanitarian support and volunteer commitments. She is active with Habitat for Humanity, and serves on the Board of Councilors for the Carter Center and the Board of the Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Director of the Buckhead Coalition. In October 2015, Jenny released her book, Beneath His Wings, which follows her walk of faith in the marketplace, while offering guidance and inspiration.

Jenny and her husband, Bob, have been married for 50 years. They have two daughters and seven grandchildren.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

Atlantafinehomes.com

https://twitter.com/atlfinehomessir

https://www.facebook.com/atlfinehomessir

Capital Club Radio

Hosted by: Michael Flock

Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance

Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.

Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.

For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:

www.FlockFinance.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.CapitalClubRadioShow.com

To view more photos from this show visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com