Pro Business Channel

Shantel Khleif, Owner

Imagine Media Consulting | Social Media Marketing

Stemming from a deep love and respect for small businesses, Shantel built Imagine Media to give an online voice to companies who wouldn't otherwise have the time to do so. As the previous owner of a Wedding Planning company, and as the current co-founder of an Non Profit aimed at assisting students in need, Shantel is a go-getter through and through with a huge heart. When she's not networking her way through Atlanta, selling our services to business owners in need, and motivating the team to be the best that they can be, you can find Shantel exploring Atlanta with her big and lovable pup, Gunnar.

Topics/Questions:

1. How do you create a successful social media strategy?

2. What social media networks should your business focus on?

3. How often should you post on each network?

4. What are the best times to post?

5. Resources and tools we recommend:

Web Site and Social Media:

http://www.imaginemediaconsulting.com/

https://twitter.com/ImagineMediaCon

https://www.facebook.com/ImagineMediaConsulting/

https://www.pinterest.com/ImagineMediaCon/

https://www.instagram.com/imaginemediaconsulting/

www.linkedin.com/company/imagine-media-consulting

Georgia Business Radio hosted by:

Rich Casanova

Interviewing industry leaders throughout Georgia each week live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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http://www.meetme.so/GeorgiaBusinessRadio

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

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.AtlantaLegalExperts.com

Justin Herring, Founder

YEAH! Local

We help local businesses get more customers, more referrals, and more repeat business. We do this with a and upfront strategy session with the client. We then decide what will generate the most new clients who are pre-sold on your business. We use SEO, Content Marketing, Review Marketing, and Ads to do this. SEO is the backbone and most profitable for us.

We create authority for your brand and become your silent sales team.

Here a couple blog posts that help explain:

http://yeah-local.com/dont-get-duped-key-questions-ask-hiring-seo-agency/

http://yeah-local.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-seo-to-work/

http://yeah-local.com

https://www.facebook.com/YeahLocal

http://linkedin.com/in/justincherring

https://plus.google.com/+Yeah-local

Len Gibson

Peachtree Village International Film Festival

Film festival and community involvement

www.pviffatl.com

Business Authority Radio: Conversations with Industry Leaders

Hosted by Media Authorities Craig Williams and Neil Howe

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www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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www.BusinessAuthorityRadio.com

Joe Sullivan - Partner

Taylor English Duma LLP

Joe Sullivan is a partner with the law firm of Taylor English Duma in Atlanta. A 2005 graduate of the Emory School of Law, Joe focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation and labor and employment.

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

https://www.taylorenglish.com/people-Joseph-C-Sullivan.html

Christina Moore, Partner

Taylor English Duma LLP

Christina Moore has experience in transactions involving securitization and warehousing of vacation ownership receivables, accounts receivable sale and hypothecation, real estate and related-asset secured loans and other complex credit facility transactions. Additionally, Ms. Moore has been involved in the structuring and regulatory compliance of resort and leisure developments such as condominium, hotel, timeshare, fractional development, condo-hotel, vacation clubs and destination clubs. She also assists clients in state and federal regulatory compliance with marketing and telemarketing laws, including sweepstakes; prize and gift promotions; do-not-call and various other Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission; state statutes and regulations; and she represents clients in marketing trade practice cases. Her depth of experience allows her to comfortably and knowledgably work all aspects of a transaction and offer a full range of services to clients needing answers in just a single phone call. She also recognizes the need to balance the legal framework of regulations and in transactions with the business goals of growth and development.

Ms. Moore’s practice also includes registration, maintenance and enforcement of state and federal trademarks and negotiation and preparation of co-existence and licensing agreements.

Ms. Moore graduated cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago and was a member of the Loyola Women’s Division I soccer team. She received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and is admitted to practice in Illinois and Georgia.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-moore-2bb9763 | https://www.taylorenglish.com/people-Christina-L-Moore.html

John E. Lekas, President, CEO and Senior Portfolio Manager

Leader Capital

Mr. Lekas began his career at A.G. Edwards & Sons in 1986. In 1993, he entered the Portfolio Management Program at Smith Barney. In 1997 he started Leader Capital Corp, a Registered Investment Advisory and Broker-Dealer. Mr. Lekas has over 20 years of investment experience and has managed fixed income securities on a discretionary basis for over 17 years.

www.LeaderCapital.com

Ron Hulbert

Leader Capital

Ron is a wholesaler with Leader Capital covering the southeast calling on wirehouses and registered investment advisors. He started in the securities business in 1998 with Edwards Jones. He attended the University of Georgia and majored in Economics. He and his wife, Kimberly, have 3 boys and live in Marietta, GA. He attends Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. He enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

www.LeaderCapital.com

Georgia Business Radio hosted by:

Rich Casanova

Interviewing industry leaders throughout Georgia each week live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Drew Paras

Director of franchise development for Franchise Group, LLC

Franchise Group LLC is a national consulting firm specializing in franchise brand development and sales strategies.

Current clients include Marilyn Monroe Spas & Tapout Fitness. Both iconic international brands names now emerging into franchising locations worldwide.

www.FranGroup.com

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

Topics/Questions:

How is Tapout Fitness different or unique?

How is Marilyn Monroe Spas different or unique?

Web Site and Social Media:

http://www.marilynmonroespas.com

http://tapoutfitness.com/

The Brand Bank

Thomas Rockwood, Vice President & Business Development Officer

Guest BIO:

Thomas Rockwood is an SBA lender at The Brand Bank based here in Georgia. His focus is on helping businesses throughout the Southeastern US obtain US Small Business Administration

(SBA) financing for projects such as business acquisitions, business expansion, partner buy-outs, business start-ups, real estate and equipment purchases or refinances and many other

types of projects. Mr. Rockwood brings a wealth of program expertise and experience to his clients and is always willing to talk to and advise business owners on how to best structure

their loans requests to ensure a smooth process. Thomas helps his clients throughout the entire process from structuring a loan request, obtaining credit approval through funding and

post-closing follow-ups. If your business needs access to capital, Thomas Rockwood can help!

Topics/Questions:

- What are some of the advantages of an SBA loan and why do businesses look to the banks for SBA loans?

- What are typical interest rate structures and repayment terms on SBA loans?

- What are the typical loan structures you're seeing today? Amount of cash borrowers are putting in vs the bank is financing?

- What kind of experience, industry specific or otherwise, do you want to see from the owners of businesses seeking financing?

Web Site and Social Media:

https://www.thebrandbank.com

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

Michelle Bolden, Owner/CEO

Home Helpers and Direct Link of Atlanta - Home Health, In Home Personal Care

Guest BIO:

Michelle Bolden, who is an RN with an MBA, has worked in a variety of healthcare positions, including adult and pediatric clinical work, discharge planning/case management and

administration. Her dynamic career in healthcare has been a foundation for introduction to entrepreneurship as owner/CEO of Home Helpers and Direct Link of Atlanta.

Topics/Questions:

*Whats the history of Home Helpers? Is this a new company to Atlanta?

*How did you select this Franchise?

*What type of services are provided by Home Helpers and Direct Link?

*Whats your screening process for caregivers?

*Are you licensed by the State?

*How does Home Helpers set its self apart from other Personal Care Providers?

*How can clients pay for your services?

*What's next for Home Helpers of Atlanta?

Web Site and Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/HomeHelpersAtlanta

www.homehelpershomecare.com/n-atlanta

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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 view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.FranchiseBusinessRadio.info

Rick Hamilton

Hamilton Fine Homes / RE/MAX Metro Atlanta, Real Estate Brokerage

Licensed Georgia Realtor with twenty years experience in INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, NEW HOME SALES, RESALE HOMES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Extensive sales and marketing experience in with Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, and with C-level executives.

B.S., Drexel University, Commerce and Engineering, Minor in Communications, 1976 M.B.A., George Washington University, Information Systems Technology, Minor in Finance, 1984

Licensed Georgia Realtor, specializing in Buyer and Seller representation in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Hamilton Fine Homes, RE/MAX METRO ATLANTA, 2011 - Present

Altered Spaces Realty LLC, RE/MAX GREATER ATLANTA, 2004 - 2011

Conversational French spoken.

http://www.HamiltonFineHomes.com

Faizan Moosa, Financial Advisor

The Piedmont Group of Atlanta, LLC (Financial Advisory)

Faizan has been in the financial services industry for quite sometime now, specifically dealing with small business owners in business and financial planning. Regardless of their occupation, Faizan diligently works to create a financial plan for his clients that include a map, a bridge, and a tax-efficient succession strategy.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizan-moosa-a4369731?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Sponsored by The Buckhead Business Association and broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com

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

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.AtlantaLegalExperts.com

Michael Crandal

Lori Whitaker-Noel

B4Design - An Interior Design & Decor, Home Staging business

Notes from Lori Whitaker-Noel:

Who we are/Why B4Design/Our clientele base/common design challenges/The Hottest Trend in Design Now - Home Staging/Why design is such a valuable element in all of our lives.

" I am able to help every person and family, regardless of socio-economic standing; it's about living well in your own space - providing the tools for comfortable living on a daily basis, whether living in an apartment or large home. My perfect prospect is a client who understands that their best moment for living is right now - bringing order and loving memories to their home and family with a few essentials in design and harmony mixed in......

www.b4design.net

Houzz.com

LinkedIn/3,000 connections to date

Business Authority Radio: Conversations with Industry Leaders.

Hosted by Media Authorities Craig Williams and Neil Howe.

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

http://www.meetme.so/BusinessAuthorityRadio

To view previous shows visit:

www.BusinessAuthorityRadio.com

Kate Atwood, Vice President of ChooseATL

ChooseATL - Community Nonprofit Organization Management

Kate is an entrepreneur and a community leader who has built a career on heading-up social impact initiatives in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.

In 2002 she founded Kates Club, a nationally-acclaimed not-for-profit based in Atlanta that provides support to children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling.

Following a successful founder transition in 2010, she went on to serve as the Executive Director of the Arbys Foundation where she refocused its efforts on a new strategic mission that more closely aligned with the Arbys brand. She also helped the organization contribute more than $18 million to ending childhood hunger in the United States.

In September 2015, Kate joined the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to lead the recently launched ChooseATL platform as Vice President. As VP she is responsible for focusing the regions narrative to showcase all that metro Atlanta has to offer with the purpose to attract and retain top talent.

Topics/Questions:

Background: Do you know what all of the following statements have in common?

#1 Moving Destination in the Nation in 2014

#2 City of Millennials

#4 Metro Area with Fastest Growing Young Population

#5 Metro Area for Job Growth from 2013 to 2014

If you guessed that they all describe Atlanta then you are exactly correct. In order to maintain these credentials, key Atlanta organizations are rallying behind the notion that the next generation of economic development must be centered on attracting and retaining fresh, qualified talent.

Thats why this March, Atlanta groups ranging from indie bands to film producers to startup entrepreneurs to regional municipalities - will be packing up and heading out to take over SXSW. Over the course of five days, representatives from all over the metro region will highlight the abundant career opportunities across our 29-county region, as well as our unique culture and highly ranked livability.

QUESTIONS:

- What is ChooseATL and why are you attending SXSW this year?

- Who are the key players from the metro area that are going with you?

- What is ChooseATL's doing while at the festival and what do you hope to achieve?

- What is the economic development importance of the trip?

- How will this trip impact the economic development of Atlanta beyond 2016?

- How can Atlantan's get involved both in Austin and back home?

CHOOSEATL:

https://www.facebook.com/chooseatl/

https://twitter.com/chooseatl

https://www.linkedin.com/company/chooseatl

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chooseatl/

KATE:

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

https://twitter.com/KateAtwood

Tres Crow - Business Consultant

UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University

Tres Crow is a Business Consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC),the CEO and Co-Founder of City Data Company, creators of the event mapping technology Walkabout, writer, and advocate for sustainable design, architecture, and economic policy, and the small businesses that make it all possible.

Tres has a BA in History from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and finished his MBA at the University of West Georgia.

Topics/Questions:

How the Small Business Development Center offers tons of free and inexpensive resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs

http://atlantasbdcblog.wordpress.com

http://twitter.com/ugasbdc_gsu

https://www.facebook.com/SBDCAtlanta

Georgia Business Radio hosted by:

Rich Casanova

Interviewing industry leaders throughout Georgia each week live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.

To view guest photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com