Pro Business Channel

Buckhead Business Show - Roadblocks to Retirement and 100 Year Lifestyle
Company: COUNTRY Financial
Guest: Terence Dowling - Financial Represesntative

Terence Dowling is a UGA grad who's been in insurance for almost 15 years now. He's been with COUNTRY Financial for 3 years where he helps his clients achieve financial security no matter where they are starting from. He takes a holistic approach, making sure he secures what they have while planning for the future.

Topics/Questions:
1. Why insurance in an integral part to financial planning?
2. Roadblocks to Retirement
3. The importance of having a distribution plan as well as an accumulation plan.
4. Why most of the financial problems occur in the distribution phase.

Web Site and Social Media Links:
website- www.countryfinancial.com/terence.dowling
facebook- https://www.facebook.com/terencedowlingcountryfinancial/
twitter- https://twitter.com/terence_dowling
linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-dowling-531a3472/

Company: Chiropractic Healthcare of Buckhead​
​Guest: ​​Dr Bruce Salzinger​

Our mission at Chiropractic Healthcare of Buckhead is to educate and adjust as many families and athletes as possible toward optimal health through natural subluxation based Chiropractic Care. We provide affordable, high-quality care to all people of all ages. We strive to not only correct a person's health problems, but to educate and enlighten people so that they do not encounter similar problems in the future.

Topics to Discuss:
Healthcare industry related

Web Site:
http://DrSalzinger.com

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

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

Audio Engineer:
Dennis Rice
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

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Buckhead Business Show - Interview with Brian Thompson CEO of CorporateKid.org

Company:

Corporate Kid Group

Brian Thompson CEO of Corporate Kid:

Raised in Philadelphia during the turbulent early 80's when the crack epidemic started. He was educated in both the Philadelphia school system and the drug infested streets of Philly. This is the backdrop of the beginnings of Corporate Kid. As a teenager during the worst urban drug infestation in US history Brian and countless thousands like him had to make some tough choices. Not much in these environmentally challenged areas has changed in the past 35 years and that is part of what inspired Corporate Kid.

Topics/Questions:

The why

The how

Who

Solutions

Web Site and Social Media Links:

www.CorporateKid.org

https://www.facebook.com/corpkid

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:

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

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

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

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

Franchise Business Radio - Interview with Social Joey and Shoney's Restaurants

Company:

Social Joey

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Mike McDowell, GM

Guest BIO:

Mike McDowell is the General Manager of Social Joey, a social media marketing company, based just outside of Chattanooga, TN. He began his career in marketing with his family's construction business during college, and has been working in the space ever since.

Mike was recruited by the Social Joey team during the development stage of the company due to his success and expertise in targeted advertising through social media, and has worked to develop the processes, and software that the company currently uses to run their day to day operations. Since inception in 2015 Social Joey has now grown to be one of the largest social media marketing firms in TN and has become a certified supplier of the International Franchise Association because of their work with Franchise companies across the U.S.

Before Social Joey, Mike was the Director of Marketing for the Teachers Credit Union where he implemented a social media marketing program that accounted for over 50 million dollars in new mortgage loans in six months and a 50% increase in direct deposit memberships.

Mike and his wife Megan live in Cleveland, TN and have one daughter who is 5 months old.

Topics/Questions:

Why social media?

What happening in social media?

How does a business win on social media?

More to be submitted if we are selected for a show

Web Site and Social Media Links:

www.socialjoey.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/5380870/

https://www.facebook.com/socialjoey

https://twitter.com/socialjoey

https://plus.google.com/+Socialjoey

Company:

Shoney's Restaurants

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Terri Harof Director of Franchise Development

Guest BIO:

Over 20 years experience building global brands and businesses. Responsibilities at Shoney's include domestic and international franchise marketing and development. Exceptionally strong decision-making, analytical, management, people, planning, negotiation, strategy and communication skills. Dedicated to providing unwavering support to our franchise partners throughout brand start-up, brand development, site selections, real estate acquisition, engineering, design, budget and operations. Shoney's is primed for significant growth and our key objectives are excellent customer service and strategic restaurant growth and profitability.

Topics/Questions:

Shoney's restaurants since 1947 - Where we were, where we are now and where we are going

Why Shoney's

Areas that are available for new restaurants and conversions

Our menu and full bar component

Giving Back to the community: 9th Annual Shoney's 5K Family Fun Run & Festival - Saturday May 13, 2017 Nissan Stadium in Nashville5krun.shoneys.com

Web Site and Social Media Links:

shoneys.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-harof-9008561/

https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3962538/

https://www.facebook.com/ShoneysFranchise/

twitter.com/Shoneys

5krun.shoneys.com

The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry

Experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.

Franchise Business Radio hosted by:

Pam Currie, Founder

www.FranchiseIntellect.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.FranchiseBusinessRadio.com

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Buckhead Business Show - BBA Young Bucks Talk Money Management and Executive Presence

Company:

The Piedmont Group of Atlanta

Name of Person Interviewed:

Faizan Moosa

Guest BIO:

Faizan is a financial advisor with the Piedmont Group of Atlanta. In the past couple of years in Buckhead, Faizan has found ways to impact his community by getting in leadership positions all around Atlanta in the networking scene. Today he is the President of YoungBucks, project manager for IPN, and on the membership committee for the Buckhead Club.

Topics/Questions:

My story on how I got involved in BBA and the impact it has had on me and my business.

How the Buckhead community can be more involved with the outside communities in Atlanta so that we can all grow together.

Business and networking growing together.

Web Site and Social Media:

financialguide.com/faizan-moosa

https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizan-moosa-a4369731

https://www.facebook.com/TheFezMoosa

Company:

MassMutual - The Piedmont Group

Name of Person Interviewed:

Sharpe Sablon

Topics to Discuss:

My Story

Industry Trends

Web Site:

www.financialguide.com/sharpe-sablon

​Company:

SW&A

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

​​Hurst Williamson, Business Development Manager

Guest BIO:

-Graduate of Rice University (played for their lacrosse team and lead their improv comedy troupe)

Topics/Questions:

What is spoken communications?

Topic of Storylines and Meaningful Messaging.

How to check out SW&A

Web Site and Social Media:

www.sallywilliamson.com

​https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/519925/?pathWildcard=519925

https://business.facebook.com/ExecPresence/?business_id=932402256785339​

​https://twitter.com/execpresence​

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:

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

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

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

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

Buckhead Business Show - Interview with Brian Thompson CEO of CorporateKid.org
Company:
Corporate Kid Group

Raised in Philadelphia during the turbulent early 80's when the crack epidemic started. He was educated in both the Philadelphia school system and the drug infested streets of Philly. This is the backdrop of the beginnings of Corporate Kid. As a teenager during the worst urban drug infestation in US history Brian and countless thousands like him had to make some tough choices. Not much in these environmentally challenged areas has changed in the past 35 years and that is part of what inspired Corporate Kid.
Topics/Questions:
The why
The how
Who
Solutions
Web Site and Social Media Links:
www.CorporateKid.org
https://www.facebook.com/corpkid



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

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

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.

Capital Club Radio - Interview with Reid Simpson Corporate Turnaround Specialist

Guest BIO:

Reid E. Simpson

Reid is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of creating value for shareholders. His experience includes over twenty-six years of CFO positions with large and small companies across varied business information, software and services, technology and financial services in both a public and private environment. Reid’s CFO positions include those within The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, CCC Information Services, eCollege, Gogo, Asset Acceptance Capital Corporation, Career Education Corporation, and ShopperTrak.

Reid was instrumental in the turnaround of Asset Acceptance Capital Corporation and successful $438.6 million sale to Encore Capital Capital Group in 2013. Reid has also led successful liquidity events at eCollege in 2010 and most recently in 2016 at ShopperTrak.

Reid is a current Board member at Helix Education. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University.

List Any Topics You Would Like to Discuss:

Interview content provided in previous communication.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-simpson-3194aa7

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

Buckhead Business Show - Entreholic, Cold Call Reluctance and Business Development

Company:

Entrecholic

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Brad Stevens

Guest BIO:

Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur and has committed himself to the discipline, creativity and constant innovation required to achieve success. He has helped build multiple seven figure businesses in numerous domestic and international markets including B2B, B2C, physical products, software, and professional services.

His most recent company, Entreholic, provides an affordable, entrepreneurial approach to helping small to medium businesses implement and execute innovative growth strategies. Entreholic is also the creator of the Top 200 Tools To Fuel Your Business Growth and the weekly Addictive Tools Series. Brad also enjoys teaching on the topic and conducts educational seminars throughout the year.

Brad serves on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Global Entrepreneurs’ Organization where he co-chairs the Accelerator Program to help emerging companies achieve $1 Million in annual revenue within three years. He is a graduate of LEAD Atlanta Program, serves on the High Point Civic Association, and co-founded an annual charity event for breast cancer.

Brad is a native of Atlanta and lives in Sandy Springs with his daughter and wife, an inspirational third grade teacher. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Marketing.

Topics/Questions:

How did you end up heading down the entrepreneurial path?

I really like your name, Entreholic, and it’s definitely different? Where did that come from?

What challenges do you see most business owners struggle with in getting their business out of the ground and growing?

How does your company help startups and small to medium businesses?

The rapid growth of the freelancer market to more cost effectively execute in your business.

How can business owners better leverage time, money and resources.

Automate and Delegate

Web Site:

www.entreholic.com/pro

Company:

Innovative Growth Solutions

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Arthur R. Ruderman, President

Guest BIO:

Personal:

Born in the Bronx. Formative years on Long Island. Married high school sweetheart. Two children. Earned a joint BS degree in Business & Economics from American University (Wash. D.C.). After nine years of living in Houston, when the oil & gas industry fell below investment grade, I relocated to Atlanta this past June to be near family and formed a business development consulting firm.

Professional:

My company provides business development and client acquisition services. Most people consider business development activities as marketing and sales. Marketing & sales are functions of business development, whereas business development is more global and holistic. Business development initiates with a strategy that is developed from insight drawn from analysis and implemented with a well crafted execution plan.

An advantage I offer clients is that I can leverage expertise from having been the owner of a mfg. company that employed 135 workers and grossed $100MM over its duration and whose business development efforts have secured $1.5bn in sales for a large global engineering & construction company and have been equally successful in scale with closely-held companies in diverse industries. My target companies are B2B closely-held small & midsize businesses in diverse industries.

Topics/Questions:

Why did you decide to form your own Business Development Consulting company?

Why the name Innovative Growth Solutions?

Can you give an example of innovation for driving business?

Can you give an example of strategic innovation?

Tell us about the National Business Development Association.

Web Site or Social Media Links:

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/artie-ruderman

Company or Product Name

Corevu LLC

Name and Title of Person to be Interviewed:

Joe Colavito,...

Company:

Entrecholic

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Brad Stevens

Guest BIO:

Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur and has committed himself to the discipline, creativity and constant innovation required to achieve success. He has helped build multiple seven figure businesses in numerous domestic and international markets including B2B, B2C, physical products, software, and professional services.

His most recent company, Entreholic, provides an affordable, entrepreneurial approach to helping small to medium businesses implement and execute innovative growth strategies. Entreholic is also the creator of the Top 200 Tools To Fuel Your Business Growth and the weekly Addictive Tools Series. Brad also enjoys teaching on the topic and conducts educational seminars throughout the year.

Brad serves on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Global Entrepreneurs’ Organization where he co-chairs the Accelerator Program to help emerging companies achieve $1 Million in annual revenue within three years. He is a graduate of LEAD Atlanta Program, serves on the High Point Civic Association, and co-founded an annual charity event for breast cancer.

Brad is a native of Atlanta and lives in Sandy Springs with his daughter and wife, an inspirational third grade teacher. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Marketing.

Topics/Questions:

How did you end up heading down the entrepreneurial path?

I really like your name, Entreholic, and it’s definitely different? Where did that come from?

What challenges do you see most business owners struggle with in getting their business out of the ground and growing?

How does your company help startups and small to medium businesses?

The rapid growth of the freelancer market to more cost effectively execute in your business.

How can business owners better leverage time, money and resources.

Automate and Delegate

Web Site:

www.entreholic.com/pro

Company:

Innovative Growth Solutions

Name and Title of Person Interviewed:

Arthur R. Ruderman, President

Guest BIO:

Personal:

Born in the Bronx. Formative years on Long Island. Married high school sweetheart. Two children. Earned a joint BS degree in Business & Economics from American University (Wash. D.C.). After nine years of living in Houston, when the oil & gas industry fell below investment grade, I relocated to Atlanta this past June to be near family and formed a business development consulting firm.

Professional:

My company provides business development and client acquisition services. Most people consider business development activities as marketing and sales. Marketing & sales are functions of business development, whereas business development is more global and holistic. Business development initiates with a strategy that is developed from insight drawn from analysis and implemented with a well crafted execution plan.

An advantage I offer clients is that I can leverage expertise from having been the owner of a mfg. company that employed 135 workers and grossed $100MM over its duration and whose business development efforts have secured $1.5bn in sales for a large global engineering & construction company and have been equally successful in scale with closely-held companies in diverse industries. My target companies are B2B closely-held small & midsize businesses in diverse industries.

Topics/Questions:

Why did you decide to form your own Business Development Consulting company?

Why the name Innovative Growth Solutions?

Can you give an example of innovation for driving business?

Can you give an example of strategic innovation?

Tell us about the National Business Development Association.

Web Site or Social Media Links:

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/artie-ruderman

Company or Product Name

Corevu LLC

Name and Title of Person to be Interviewed:

Joe Colavito, Chief Encouragement Officer

Guest BIO (Short Intro for Us to Read On-Air!)

Joe...

Capital Club Radio - Interview with Reid Simpson Corporate Turnaround Specialist
Reid is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of creating value for shareholders. His experience includes over twenty-six years of CFO positions with large and small companies across varied business information, software and services, technology and financial services in both a public and private environment. Reid’s CFO positions include those within The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, CCC Information Services, eCollege, Gogo, Asset Acceptance Capital Corporation, Career Education Corporation, and ShopperTrak.

Reid was instrumental in the turnaround of Asset Acceptance Capital Corporation and successful $438.6 million sale to Encore Capital Capital Group in 2013. Reid has also led successful liquidity events at eCollege in 2010 and most recently in 2016 at ShopperTrak.

Reid is a current Board member at Helix Education. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University.

List Any Topics You Would Like to Discuss:
Interview content provided in previous communication.

Web Site / Social Media Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-simpson-3194aa7



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  

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

Franchise Business Radio - Interview with Social Joey and Shoney's Restaurants
Company:
Social Joey
Name and Title of Person Interviewed:
Mike McDowell, GM
Ken Douglas (L) Mike McDowell (R)
Mike McDowell is the General Manager of Social Joey, a social media marketing company, based just outside of Chattanooga, TN. He began his career in marketing with his family's construction business during college, and has been working in the space ever since.
Mike was recruited by the Social Joey team during the development stage of the company due to his success and expertise in targeted advertising through social media, and has worked to develop the processes, and software that the company currently uses to run their day to day operations. Since inception in 2015 Social Joey has now grown to be one of the largest social media marketing firms in TN and has become a certified supplier of the International Franchise Association because of their work with Franchise companies across the U.S.
Before Social Joey, Mike was the Director of Marketing for the Teachers Credit Union where he implemented a social media marketing program that accounted for over 50 million dollars in new mortgage loans in six months and a 50% increase in direct deposit memberships.
Mike and his wife Megan live in Cleveland, TN and have one daughter who is 5 months old.
Topics/Questions:
Why social media?
What happening in social media?
How does a business win on social media?
More to be submitted if we are selected for a show
Web Site and Social Media Links:
www.socialjoey.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/5380870/
https://www.facebook.com/socialjoey
https://twitter.com/socialjoey
https://plus.google.com/+Socialjoey



Company:
Shoney's Restaurants
Name and Title of Person Interviewed:
Terri Harof Director of Franchise Development
Over 20 years experience building global brands and businesses. Responsibilities at Shoney's include domestic and international franchise marketing and development. Exceptionally strong decision-making, analytical, management, people, planning, negotiation, strategy and communication skills. Dedicated to providing unwavering support to our franchise partners throughout brand start-up, brand development, site selections, real estate acquisition, engineering, design, budget and operations. Shoney's is primed for significant growth and our key objectives are excellent customer service and strategic restaurant growth and profitability.

Topics/Questions:
Shoney's restaurants since 1947 - Where we were, where we are now and where we are going
Why Shoney's
Areas that are available for new restaurants and conversions
Our menu and full bar component
Giving Back to the community: 9th Annual Shoney's 5K Family Fun Run & Festival - Saturday May 13, 2017 Nissan Stadium in Nashville5krun.shoneys.com
Web Site and Social Media Links:
shoneys.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-harof-9008561

https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3962538

https://www.facebook.com/ShoneysFranchise

twitter.com/Shoneys

5krun.shoneys.com




Pam Currie, Mike McDowell, Terri Harof, Ken Douglas, John Quattrocchi

The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry
Experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.
Franchise Business Radio hosted by:
Pam Currie, Founder
www.FranchiseIntellect.com
To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
www.FranchiseBusinessRadio.com
To view guest photos from this show, visit:
www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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