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Planning Successfully - Impact of Divorce, Disability and Death on Your Business

Interview with Lee Drake

Managing Shareholder

Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C

Business Law; Taxation; Estate Planning & Wealth Management; Fiduciary Litigation; Mergers & Acquisitions

“It is an honor to help families preserve their assets, transfer wealth and businesses to the next generation, and define their legacy.” Highest levels of service. Protecting a family’s legacy is a profound responsibility that M.L. Drake, Jr. ("Lee") assumes as an attorney in the Business Law, Taxation, Estate Planning and Wealth Management, Fiduciary Litigation and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. Lee has over 25 years of experience advising clients on estate and gift planning, succession planning, tax, probate and trust law matters. Lee provides clients with the highest levels of service, thoroughness and sensitivity that they would expect in dealing with such personal matters. He is especially adept at working through the details of a plan and identifying possible issues with the potential for serious consequences if not addressed. Up-to-date counsel. Lee’s practice involves the preparation of wills, trusts and related documents, the creation of private foundations and family entities, and the preparation of prenuptial agreements. He also regularly advises clients with respect to business planning matters, including tax and structural issues, as well as mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he advises fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration matters and probate controversies. Understanding the nuances of estate planning and wealth management and keeping abreast of changes to the tax code are challenges that Lee and DMQ embrace to give the most up-to-date counsel to their clients. Referral sources such as banks and accountants value Lee’s experience and his ability to provide the full range of services in his field. In every situation, Lee empathizes with clients who are trusting DMQ with their financial legacy, and views that responsibility as an important obligation to achieve their goals.

Web site: www.dmqlaw.com/attorneys/drake-jr

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-drake-69161222

Interview with Elizabeth Lindsey

Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C

Domestic Relations & Family Law

“Divorce that involves complicated financial issues or private family wealth requires a smart, strategic approach. I work diligently to safeguard my clients’ assets so they can move forward with their lives." Navigating complex issues in a transitional time. Divorce is a complex time, not only from an emotional standpoint but also a financial one, especially for individuals with significant incomes, assets or business interests. Elizabeth Lindsey helps these clients navigate the intricacies of divorce with expertise, enabling them to move their lives forward in a positive way. When children are involved, Elizabeth keeps their interests at the forefront, drawing on her experience in managing complex child custody cases. Creative solutions based on business expertise. Business owners, executives, professionals, and clients with private family wealth value Elizabeth’s financial and business acumen. She understands how executive compensation packages and plans, pensions, stock options, business valuations and other financial tools work, and consequently how they impact the divorce settlement. Her legal knowledge and understanding of her clients' financial interests assists clients in negotiating agreements that give them peace of mind about protecting what they have built over a lifetime, and lessens the risk of future litigation. Fortifying her own expertise, Elizabeth can call on the resources of the entire firm for specialized counsel on taxation, trusts and estates, corporate and partnership issues. Personally invested in clients' well-being. Known to be tenacious and persistent on behalf of her clients, Elizabeth enjoys being personally involved in her...

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CoFounders Podcast
Conversations with Co-Founders & Start-Ups

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Join special guests Michael Moore and Ples Bruce

Michael Moore

RESULTS ATLANTA - SAYS IT ALL

Ples Bruce

Venture Head Group

Topics/Questions

1) How can individuals who don't think they can ever retire, plan to retire in 5 years.

2) Owning a business is the best plan for creating wealth.

3) Every B2C business owner should focus on strategies to dominate their local market.

Web Site and Social Media Links

http://www.VentureHead.com

http://www.DominateTheLocal.com

http://www.GrowthBrain.com

http://www.PlesBruce.com - LinkedIn

@plesbruce - Twitter

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.

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Branding Your Voice and Tyrannosaurus Tech

Tyra Dyson

Company or Product Name:

P2P Branded

Brief Description of Your Product or Service:

P2P Branded is the premier brand management company for Speakers, Authors, and Coaches. We specialize in "Branding Your Voice", providing key strategies to Position, Present, and Profit. Creating the Ultimate Brand Experience.

Web Site/Social Media:

www.p2pbranded.com

All Social Media: P2PBranded

Show Topics:

Our Story, Business Model, What's Next

Jasmine Dyson

Company or Product Name:

P2P Branded

Description of Your Product or Service:

P2P Branded is the premier branding company for Speakers, Authors, Coaches.

Web Site/Social Media:

www.p2pbranded.com

Show Topics:

Our story, Business Model, What's Next

Richard Simms

Company or Product Name:

Tyrannosaurus Tech

Brief Description of Your Product or Service:

Tyrannosaurus Tech is a web and mobile development shop. These days, everyone thinks they've got the next big idea..."hey, wouldn't it be cool if there was an app that did xyz?!" Truth is, even some of the best ideas go undeveloped and unexplored due to the major disparity in tech know-how and coding skills. We help solve this problem by working hands on with entrepreneurs and enterprise-level clients to bring their ideas to life on the web. Each day, we're building beautiful websites and apps for our clients with a proven iterative and consultative process.

Web Site/Social Media:

www.tyrannosaurustech.com

Show Topics:

I'd like to discuss my personal story, how I started the business, what our mission is, what we aspire to be, etc.

CoFounders Podcast

Conversations with Co-Founders & Start-Ups

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Atlanta Legal Experts Radio

Host: Emily Rowell on the Pro Business Channel

Atlanta Legal Experts Radio Show where attorneys come to share their expertise and make connections with the other guests. We also host networking events for attorneys, business owners, CPA’s & financial professionals. Speed network with attorneys, business owners, CPA’s, & Financial Planners based on an intelligent analysis of your company’s Referral Source Analytic s. As a Professional Connector, I practice the law of reciprocity in my everyday life.

Attorneys and business owners looking for an affordable Atlanta office and business services to help you build your business, contact:

Emily Rowell

Peachtree Offices

404-250-3200

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Georgia Business Radio

What Started Out as a One Woman Show

CoFounders Podcast - Career Path, Lifestyle and Spoonable Stevia

Co-founders Kate and Tallia

Company or Product Name:

Mavenly & Co.

Brief Description of Your Product or Service:

Co-founders Kate and Tallia are career consultants and the minds behind Mavenly + Co., equipping young professional women with a mindset to design a career and lifestyle with purpose. Beyond their online content and podcast, they do in-person workshops and corporate training for young professionals navigating the early stages of their careers that speak to how millennials want to work and live in the rapidly changing nature of the workplace today.

Web Site/Social Media:

Website: mavenly.co

IG: @mavenlyco

Podcast: Women Work and Worth

Show Topics:

- Our story, how we met/got started

- What we see as the a need/our niche in the market when it comes to careers

- Being the voice for millennials in the workplace today/what young professionals need in work and life to thrive.

Nagari K Reddy

Company or Product Name:

Reddy Chemtech, Inc., Reddy Spoonable Stevia Sweetener

Brief Description of Your Product or Service:

B2B . Commercial stevia products have after taste issues (Bitter taste). Our Stevia product is bitter free and taste close to that of sugar. It can be integrated into beverages and food products to replace sugar.

Show Topics:

We supply our bitter free stevia products to grow the business. We also provide custom formulation and manufacturing services to support functional beverages markets.

CoFounders Podcast

Conversations with Co-Founders & Start-Ups

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Georgia Business Radio - Women on the Move!

Planning Successfully - Let's Talk Business Contracts

Interview with Rett Peaden

Shareholder with Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C

Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Law; Taxation; Estate Planning & Wealth Management

"I want to help my clients achieve their goals and attain the best possible results given their unique circumstances."

Rett’s practice focuses on helping the owners of closely-held businesses and professional services firms exit their businesses, whether that involves selling the business or transferring it to the next generation. Getting a business onto a solid footing with regard to succession planning is essential, and Rett is well-versed in sophisticated tax strategies and entity structuring techniques that may be needed. He will also advise on and guide clients through strategic acquisitions to grow their own businesses. Rett regularly counsels clients on corporate, partnership, and related tax-planning matters, including the negotiation and preparation of mergers and acquisitions agreements, the drafting of shareholders agreements, the formation of limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the structuring of inbound investment opportunities for foreign nationals, the creation and operation of private foundations and public charities, and the review and drafting of executive compensation agreements. In connection with advising the owners of closely-held businesses, Rett has developed a particular interest in the taxation of pass-through entities such as S-Corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

Preserving legacy. The estate planning side of the practice, often done for the owners of closely held businesses, is highly personal, involving an individual’s legacy and the achievements of a lifetime. Rett’s purpose is to help his clients prepare for the future, provide for their families, and accomplish their long-term personal and charitable goals. In doing so, he works to develop plans that are well thought out and emphasize preserving wealth from unnecessary taxes and unanticipated risks. He knows how to take family dynamics into account, and draws insights from his work in business exit-planning and trust and estate administration to help families plan with foresight to avoid problems that could happen later on. Rett is often called upon by other professionals to advise them on the complicated income and transfer tax issues that can arise in the context of trusts and estates. On the trust and estate administration side of the practice, Rett works in both contested and uncontested matters. He assists survivors in managing their inherited wealth, and often continues to serve their families and family businesses as a trusted advisor on the basis of the confidence he inspires in them.

Web site: http://www.dmqlaw.com/attorneys/peaden

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/people/iweReconnectAction

About the show host:

Matthew Thiry

Shareholder with Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C

Business Litigation; Fiduciary Litigation; Business Law; Arbitrator and Mediator Services

“I am driven by results. I want to achieve my client’s goals as quickly and efficiently as possible, and do so in a way that’s professional and ethical.”

Guiding the best business decisions. Matt Thiry understands that lawsuits are a disruption to his clients' day-to-day affairs, and require the redirection of time and resources. In his practice, Matt strives to help clients minimize—or avoid—these disruptions. As a result of Matt's sound legal advice as to the best available options to manage their disputes, Matt's clients are able to better determine the course that most closely meets their goals. He consistently and aggressively represents his clients' interests both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Competent, thorough, respected. Matt represents businesses of all sizes, as well as business owners, families, and individuals, in various types of litigation, including disputes related to contracts, construction, business torts,...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of International Business Radio!

We have with us today a full house of fantastic guests! First off is Cynthia Blanford with the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Liberia here in Georgia, as well as From Nothing to Something's very own Altuawn Nelson and Florence Beauredon. Also in studio is Wilfred T. Harris, President of the Liberian American Partnership Initiative. All of our guests this week are focused on increasing trade and connections between Georgia and Liberia.

Atlanta 4 Liberia is a project to provide workshops to the people in Liberia and here in Atlanta. The workshops are taught by certified experts and focus on business training and anger management as well as life coaching. Liberia is brimming with opportunities for entrepreneurs and for those wanting to trade. Liberia is rich in rubber, and various metals, coffee, cocoa, and much more. Georgia signed off on its third agreement between the Savanna port and a port in Liberia this year. Our guests want to take the one way trade a step further and transform into a two-way street.

From Nothing to Something is planning on traveling to Liberia and holding workshops. They hope to get support from Coca-Cola and other groups to go in 2017.

Click play to hear all about the economic situation in Liberia and see if your business is the perfect connection between Liberia and you. They are looking for investors, translators and bilingual speakers. If that sounds like you find out how to connect below:

To find out more about trade with Liberia or connect with this week's guests visit http://liberianconsulatega.com/ or to http://www.fn2sproductions.com/ (Altuawn encourages you to reach out on social media).