Pro Business Channel

Andy Patel Talks Google Ads and Internet Marketing on Georgia Podcast

On-Air Guest BIO:

Andy is a strategist, speaker, writer, and data geek who is obsessed with analyzing metrics and interpreting data. Since 2005, Andy has been perfecting the art of search engine marketing. Partnering directly with Google, he has helped many companies understand and integrate digital marketing strategies that lead to business growth. When he's not working on projects, Andy likes to perform music and is an active member of the Bollywood band Jashn.

Topics to Discuss: 

Google Ads and Internet Marketing 

Web Site / Social Media Links:

https://www.k3.marketing

On-Air Guest Linkedin Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyk3marketing

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

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Gotcha Covered, Arriba Restaurant Group and Fazoli’s on Franchise Business Radio

Interested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.

Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.

Email Pamela Currie at [email protected] or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765.

Vic Yosha, CEO

Gotcha Covered

Vic Yosha is the CEO and mastermind behind the Gotcha Connected system. Gotcha Covered started out as a technology company for the window treatment industry but Vic saw the potential for a franchise model centered around our technology and Gotcha Covered was born. Vic has been involved in business ownership his whole life (a very long one) and feels very passionate about sharing his love for entrepreneurship with others.

 

 

David Green

Gotcha Covered of Midtown Atlanta

Divorced Dad of two twenty something sons. Since college I’ve had a wholesale apparel and medical device career until being downsized due to patents expiring. After doing corporate retail store management for a few years and having my partner get downsized, we decided to start our own business with Gotcha Covered.

Topics Discussed

Our Story

Products and Services

Business Model

Clients

What's next?

To Learn About Becoming a Franchisee. Simply Contact [email protected]

Connect with David:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-green-76523b43

www.gotchacovered.com/midtown-Atlanta/

https://www.facebook.com/gotchacoveredmidtown

Lamont Brooks

Arriba Restaurant Group

Career restauranter with over 35 years of franchise experience. Franchisee with some of the industry's most iconic brands, Subway, Quiznos, Fuddruckers Burger King, Pizza Hut, Dunkin Donuts and Central Park. Including domestic and international experience.

Topics Discussed

Industry trends

Service

Future of business

Connect with Lamont: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamont-brooks-28a06359

Steve Bailey

Fazoli’s Senior Director of Franchise Sales

Steve Bailey likes to think globally — especially when it comes to expanding Fazoli’s around the world. He also has extensive experience in the franchising and hospitality industry, which is necessary to make it happen. After three years with Fazoli’s, Bailey has become a trusted ally for existing franchisees and has led single and multi-unit expansion efforts across the country. His strong financial and operational background, along with non-traditional development experience, has helped Fazoli’s create unprecedented growth. With prior experience with brands like Sonic, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, he understands how to partner with potential franchisees to build success for a growing brand.  “What I love most about Fazoli’s is the Leadership and Culture of the brand.  Everyone’s focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and success for our franchisees.”

Topics Discussed

Fazoli’s 30 year track record and growth

Fazoli’s Renovations

Fazoli’s Premium Brand & Concept

Fazoli’s Prospective Franchisee

Fazoli’s Growth Plans

Connect with Steve:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bailey-a64b628

Fazoli’s LinkedIn: Fazoli’s System Management, LLC

Fazoli’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fazolis/

Fazoli’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fazolis

Fazoli’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/fazolisitalian

To Learn About Becoming a Franchisee. Simply Contact [email protected]

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

Franchise Intellect

Made possible in part by:

Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association CEO Rick Walker on Georgia Business Radio

Rick Walker, President CEO and Founder

Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association

- Highly rated intellectual property (IP), trade association, and business attorney, technologist, and startup expert, with a proven track record in monetizing IP and generating profits for stakeholders. SIBF International Entrepreneur of the Year Award - 2015.

- I help clients develop a comprehensive intellectual property strategy for their patent portfolios, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intangible assets. Also help with startup issues in growing businesses and building brands.

- 14 years as a top corporate executive (EVP) and General Counsel in a NYSE-listed company

- Over 14 years as a partner in a law firm

- Have both undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees

- Very broad experience in corporate management, operations, technology, international including China, legal, and Board of Directors' matters

- Named one of the "Latest Generation of Atlanta CEOs and Power Brokers," Atlanta Journal Constitution

- AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell legal directory (highest ranking)

- Rated as one of the "Top Lawyers of Georgia - 2013" (National Law Journal), and one of the "Top Lawyers of Georgia - 2014" (Atlanta Magazine). Admitted to practice in Georgia, Michigan, Kentucky, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Registered Patent Attorney).

- Named an NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Governance Fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals.

- Experienced CEO and Independent Corporate Director

- Background and experience include service on several Boards of Directors with deep experience in corporate governance matters.

Topics to Discuss:

Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) October 3-5, 2018 at Cobb-Galleria Convention Centre

Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association

- New record-setting trade association which passionately promotes the interests of the automotive manufacturing industry.

- GAMA advances the automotive industry in Georgia and worldwide by providing:

-- Business Opportunities (helping members find new business),

-- Great Connections (facilitating business and personal networking), and

-- Unique Experiences (members are the first to learn about new industry initiatives).

GAMA helps "Drive the Business Success" of its members through various activities including meetings, continuing education, professional growth, and networking to foster increased profitability, quality, and innovation.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.GAMA-Georgia.org

www.SouthernAutoCon.com

Guest Linkedin Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-walker-a300222

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.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

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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eSports and Legal Expertise on Franchise Business Radio

Patrick Healy & Brett Payne Co-Founders

"Contender eSports Gaming Center" Franchise

Brett Payne, Chief Executive Officer

Brett Payne is our co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and he has

served in this role since August 2, 2018. Since 2013 Mr. Payne has

served as and continues to serve as the Director of Franchising of Classic

Rock Coffee Company a coffee franchise operating within the United

States. From September 2007 to May 2012, Mr. Payne served as the

Chief Executive Officer for Endis, Inc. a software development company

in Springfield, Missouri.

 

 

 

Patrick Healy, Vice President

Patrick Healy is our co-founder and Vice President and he has served in

this role since August 2, 2018. From 2016 to 2018 Mr. Healy served as

the Director of US Sales for Franchise Direct an International franchise

marketing firm. From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Healy was National Account

Director with Display Fixture Warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to

entering the franchise industry, Patrick spent 8 years at CBS Corporation

from 2004 to 2012.

Topics to Discuss

"Contender eSports Gaming Center" franchise history, esports & gaming,

current & future growth of esports & gaming, Contender franchise model

breakdown

Web Site / Social Media Links

https://contenderesports.com

https://www.facebook.com/contenderesports/

https://www.instagram.com/contenderesports/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpayne-ces

www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-healy-77b81568

Tom Branch

Owner, Mallernee & Branch LLP

Lawyer in Atlanta, with the firm of Mallernee, Branch & Daffner, LLP. Most of my practice is in the area of franchise law, representing both franchisors and franchisees. I am a native Atlantan, with two daughters and one granddaughter.

Topics to Discuss

How did you get started in franchising?

What trends have you seen in the franchise area?

What should people be thinking about before buying a franchise?

What should people be thinking about before becoming a franchisor?

Things to look for in buying a franchise - red flags

 

Web Site / Social Media Links

Mbdcounsel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-branch-1953b011/

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

Franchise Intellect

Made possible in part by:

Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Also made possible in part by:

Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city

To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Practical Business Contracts and Negotiations with Pless & Sauro, PC on Georgia Podcast

Larry Pless and Bob Sauro

Pless & Sauro, PC 

Laurance "Larry" Pless and his law partner Robert "Bob" Sauro are practicing Atlanta business attorneys, have practiced business law for a combined 70 years in the business community of metropolitan Atlanta. They have led acquisitions ranging in size from six figures to $450M including: Advertising, Medical Devices, Hospital, Industrial Gases, Steel Fabrication, Home Health Care Products, Technology and Metal Coating, among others. Larry lives in Atlanta with his wife Dana; he has 3 children and 1 granddaughter and Bob lives in Alpharetta.

Larry (L) and Bob (R)

Topics to Discuss: 

Practical Contracts and Light IP and Negotiations

What should business people keep in mind about the big picture when approaching an important contract? What should be in every contract? What does a contract need to be valid? What are some key things to know about negotiations? What is contract enemy number 1? Give us some concrete examples. Can a mere handshake be enough for an important contract to be enforceable?

Give us some practical tips and helpful hints about contracts that will be useful to business people on an everyday basis. Tell us about some traps for the unwary, with some concrete examples. Leave us with 3 core lessons to keep in mind about contracts.

When should a business consider applying for a trademark registration? What can a business do to enhance the chances of getting a trademark registered? When should a business consider applying for a copyright? What three things should business people keep in mind about trademarks and copyrights.

QUESTIONS:

1 - What should business people keep in mind about the big picture when approaching an important contract?

2 - What should be in every contract?

3 - What does a contract need to be valid?

4 - What are some key things to know about negotiations?

5 - What is contract enemy number 1? Give us some concrete examples.

6 - Can a mere handshake over terms be enough to make an important contract binding?

7 - Give us some practical tips and helpful hints about contracts that will be useful to business people day to day.

8 - Tell us about some traps for the unwary, with some concrete examples.

9 - Leave us with 3 core lessons to keep in mind about contracts.

Web Site: 

http://www.plessandsauro.com

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Odessa & Angeline Foundation on Georgia Podcast

Antonio Little-El, Co-Founder

Has been a serial entrepreneur since graduating college 1994 and a small business consultant of 10 years.  Currently President of Arkad Business Solutions. Started Odessa & Angeline Foundation with his brother Anthony, in remembrance of their two grandmothers and the strength that they demonstrated paired the great love.

Topics to Discuss: 

The mission of the foundation.

The cause of the explosion of fatherless homes.

The consequences of the epidemic.

The goal of the foundation.

Home can people help?

 

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

www.facebook.com/odessa.angelinefoundation

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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CBD Oil Benefits and Business on Business Developers Network

Everything You Should Know About CBD Oil

Cannabidiol commonly known as CBD oil has become omnipresent. 

It is touted for a wide assortment of health benefits including arthritis / chronic pain / insomnia.

It can be ingested orally or applied topically.  It is being sold in health stores, drug stores, and convenience stores.

So what is CBD oil?  Where, how and why you should buy CBD oil.

Our guest, Victoria Smiley, the Ops Manager at the nation’s leading retail outlet for CBD oil, Your CBD Store tells what we want to know about CBD oil.

 

Your CBD Store Roswell, GA

Victoria Smiley

Started with Your CBD Store in Augusta GA, then opened parents stores in Roswell GA and Lake Oconee GA.  A recent graduate from Augusta University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. I am media savvy and able to utilize my education in Communication to build strong relationships and appeal to consumers and clients.

Strengths: communication, graphic design, copy-writing, digital media, client service, customer service, event coordinating, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Indesign, public speaking, event planning

 

Topics to Discuss: 

CBD Oil Benefits and Business

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

https://cbdrx4u.com/find-us/georgia/roswell

https://www.facebook.com/YourCBDStoreRoswellGA

Show Host: Artie Ruderman, CEO

InnovativeGrowthSolutions 

B2B Corporate & Business Development: Driving Business / Generating Value

M 404-557-5516 / [email protected] / www.IGScorp.net

BDN is a forum where business leaders exchange innovative concepts for developing business.

Business Development is any activity that generates value.

If you are in business, you are a Business Developer!

To listen to more episodes visit: http://www.BusinessDevelopersNetwork.com

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

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

http://www.OnAirGuest.com

Dan Campbell A Founder Who Leads with the Heart on Capital Club Radio

Join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Dan Campbell, an entrepreneur par excellence. Dan is a partner at MSouth, a leading private equity investment fund based in Atlanta that provides equity capital and expertise to support management teams in acquisitions and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies typically valued between $25 and $200 million. In addition to his equity fund expertise, Dan has over 20 years experience in the staffing industry.

Prior to becoming partner at MSouth, Dan was most recently the CEO of Hire Dynamics, a leading commercial staffing company that he co-founded in 2001 and remains as Executive Chairman. Dan was responsible for growing the Company’s revenue at a 28% CAGR over 15 years, from $3 million in 2000 to over $100 million in 2015. Prior to founding Hire Dynamics, Dan was the CEO of an award-winning staffing company based in Los Angeles. Previous roles also include Director of Business Planning for AHL Services and an investment banker in the Corporate Finance Group of Price Waterhouse. In addition to his Executive Chairman role at Hire Dynamics, Dan remains active in the staffing industry as an investor and advisor at both Work N and ClearlyRated.

Highly engaged in the staffing industry, Dan served on the Board of American Staffing Association (ASA) for 10 years including serving as a past chairman. Additionally, he was elected to the Staffing Industry Hall of Fame by Staffing Industry Analysts in 2017.

Dan is also active within the Young President’s Organization (YPO) Southern Seven Chapter including serving as a past chairman. He was also named Entrepreneur of the Year in Atlanta by Business to Business Magazine.

Dan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA from Millsaps College where he attended on scholarship and played basketball. Dan and his wife reside in Atlanta and are the proud parents of two sons. He is very engaged in their sporting activities including baseball, basketball and soccer.

Here is a glimpse of what Dan shared in the interview.

“Well, first I’m a constant learner a lot of intellectual curiosity and you always do want to make sure that you have the opportunity to be prepared and learn before you do take that leap or before you jump.”

“And it really was just learning through mistakes and eventually developing, that I would say today, that is a strength and very good at reading people.”

“One of my leadership takeaways that I’ve learned over my career, is it’s more important to connect with a person’s heart than it is their head.”

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:

http://www.FlockFinance.com

To listen to more episodes visit:

http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

https://www.OnAirGuest.com

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http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Financial Literacy Instructor with a Mission to Empower People on Georgia Podcast

Michelle Alexander

Financial Literacy Instructor

AJM Financial

Michelle Alexander is a Financial Literacy instructor whose mission is to empower individuals with sound financial advice so that they can become skilled at living comfortably within their means. She has conducted financial literacy seminars at local DeKalb County libraries, local chapters of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) and ABWA (American Business Women’s Association), and The House of Hope Church in Decatur. Michelle has volunteered at Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), a non-profit organization for women who have experienced domestic violence instructing residents with the Back to Basics Money Management series. It was quoted in PADV’s monthly newsletter that “Michelle offers expert financial information to empower the women and children at our facility.” She has also volunteered with Project Take Charge; a resource for DeKalb County residents needing financial assistance during challenging financial times and she currently volunteers with Norcross Cooperative Ministry presenting various finance topics at their Money Management Series. Michelle has been featured on Women Are Worthy Online Radio station, Girl Power Hour Interview Radio Show, and has written freelance articles for The Atlanta Voice newspaper. Michelle holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.

Topics to Discuss:

My Story

Mission

Services

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.ajmfinancial.com

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

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Rob Garf, VP of Industry Strategy and Insights for Salesforce on Georgia Business Radio

Joining us today is Rob Garf, VP of Industry Strategy and Insights for Salesforce Commerce Cloud here to discuss predictions for retail shopping.

I've sat on all sides of the retail table -- as practitioner (Lids, Marshalls, Hit or Miss), industry analyst (AMR Research), strategy consultant (IBM), and software leader (Demandware).

I'm currently a VP at Salesforce where I lead Industry Strategy and Insights for the Retail team. I get to work with execs at leading brands and upstarts from around the world on unified engagement strategies.

 

 

 

Love writing, speaking, and participating on retail boards.

Lead a team that provides market intelligence, consumer insights, and business value analysis to influence product strategy and develop thought leadership.

Develop and maintain strategic framework to evolve and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

Conduct primary and secondary research to gain insights on industry opportunities, competition, market size, and portfolio expansion.

Develop and maintain sales tools and methodologies to substantiate business value.

Chair Client Advisory Board (CAB) that consists of leading retailers from around the world.

Q & A:

Q: More orders are expected this year from phones and tablets than from computers?

A: For the first time during the holiday season, shoppers will place more orders from their phones than computers or tablets.

Q: AI based products, how they are expected to drive holiday revenue this year?

A: AI will be huge, with AI-based product recommendations driving 35 percent of all holiday revenue.

Q: When are most people expected to do their shopping this year?

A: Black Friday will be the top digital shopping day of the season again, capturing 10 percent of the season’s revenue, while Cyber Monday will net eight percent of sales.

Q: Which social media platforms will most influence shopping behavior?

A: Instagram

Q: How do personalized experiences affect the way people shop?

A: Consumer preferences overall, such as their preference to buy from purpose-driven brands and retailers that value customer service.

Q: How does Salesforce know?

A: It powers leading retail brands like adidas, Puma, Coca-Cola, DVF, Lacoste and many others, and it has been able to make these prediction based on insights from 500M shoppers across the globe.

 

Where can we go for more information?

Learn more at:  https://www.salesforce.com/solutions/industries/retail/overview

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-garf-224395

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, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 10...