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Jake Evans Senior Associate, Holland & Knight on Business Developers Network

Show Content Notes:

Becoming a lawyer takes hard work. Becoming a successful lawyer is even more challenging.

Law is a business, What most people do not realize is that for most attorneys, they are an independent business, and that is true whether they are sole practitioner or work in small firms, your value to the firm is relative to the revenue you generate for the firm and that is especially when they are working in large firms,

So, what does it take to succeed in law? If your ambition is to become an attorney, what path should you follow? Our guest, and my friend, Jake Evans will share his journey from law school to rising within the ranks of law firms in seven short years to become a senior associate at Holland & Knight, a global law firm with more than 1,300 lawyers.

Welcome Jake to the Business Developers Network broadcasting from Pro Business Channel studios in Buckhead, Atlanta.

Let me provide a brief bio for you so our listeners will get to know you:

Graduated with honors from University of Georgia undergrad and law school

Worked for 3 different law firms before becoming a senior associate at Holland & Knight; which is part of your journey we will learn about.

A senior associate at Holland & Knight representing individuals and corporate entities in matters involving complex litigation; government relations at the local, state, and national level; and general business law advice and counsel.

He has significant experience representing emerging and early-stage companies, where he carefully balances providing sufficient legal protection with ensuring adequate resources are available to push a company's product to market.

A rising star in Georgia's government and legal communities: Elected Chair of Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance

And finds the time to give back: He volunteers to be on:

Executive Committee of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Georgia Indigent Representation Task Force

Before we follow your career path, tell a bit about Holland & Knight, which is a global law firm with more than 1,300 lawyers with expertise for providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law.

What brought you to the three law firms before joining Holland & Knight?

Did each in a way influence and prepare you for the next law firm?

What led you to move to different law firms.? This is an important question because one need to know when it is time to move on and not get stuck in a ‘comfortable’ rut.

Artie: I am a serial networker or NetWeaver as I like to be and that’s how I first met you, at a BBA social mixer. How important is networking for you and how much time do you devote to networking?

Networking is more than attending mixers. It was very smart of you when starting out to introduce yourself to incubator companies – as they grow so will your relationship with them.

Has any of them developed into the big time?

You also became involved in politics and government services. And it is good to give back by joining support organizations; and that can also develop relationships; can you share those experiences and in what way do they help grow your practice?

What opportunities are there to develop relations within a large firm like Holland & Knight?

What advice can you offer a young attorney starting out?

What advice can you offer an attorney who might be with a small firm and would like to join a much larger firm?

You have been practicing law for 7 years now, innovation affects every industry and innovation is moving faster than before; what do you see are differences in practicing law today than when you started out? For example, do you still need those old law books or is everything you need to research can be found more quickly online?

Where do you see innovation going in law in the next few years?

What is the trend in the market?

Great Clips, Smoothie King, T-Mobile, Poke Burri, Lifting Noodle Ramen, Pigtails and Crewcuts on Franchise Business Radio

Grant Simon 

LSGF Management

Grant Simon is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of business management experience in retail, food, and service industries. As a multi-unit franchisee, his current brand portfolio includes Great Clips, Smoothie King and T-Mobile with over 160 locations throughout the southeast employing over 1200 people. Grant graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Finance.

Topics to Discuss: 

Multi Unit Franchising

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

http://www.lsgfmanagement.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-simon-46a05048

Greg Thomas

LSGF Management

Greg Thomas is president of LSGF Management and a franchisee of several brands including Great Clips and Smoothie King.

Working as a water delivery boy in 2004 and having a net worth of about zero, Greg embellished some financial applications to secure a loan to buy a distressed/under-performing hair salon. A combination of great operations and out of the box marketing led this becoming the fastest growing salon in the country.

Following that same business model, Greg bought several more distressed businesses. A few years later he teamed with neighbor Grant Simon to form LSGF management, which owns/operates over 160 stores.

In addition to being a franchisee, Greg served as co-op president for 8 years. In that role, he developed several large cross-promotions and charity-marketing concepts with a goal of increasing foot traffic without discounting.

One of those programs was the Great Clips 300 NASCAR race which resulted in the highest attended Nationwide Race in Atlanta’s history.

As long as business continues to be profitable and fun, Greg and Grant plan to continue adding more stores.

Topics to Discuss:

Background and how we got started

"Why Businesses Fail"

My niche was buying troubled/distressed businesses and turning them around.

I think some real stories with real facts might intrigue your listeners.

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

www.LSGFmanagement.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-t-174325

John Alburl

Poke Burri, Lifting Noodle Ramen

Lifting Noodles is located in the We Suki Suki food court in East Atlanta Village. The creation is the product of restaurateurs Ken Yu and Seven Chan and a proud member of the KSP Restaurant Group.

Our founders saw a gap in the ramen market here in Atlanta and wanted to put their own unique spins on the concept. Lifting Noodles will offer classic traditional dishes you think of when you think of ramen but also their own twists and secret menu.

Just like any of their concepts there will be all kinds of adventurous new takes on ramen including fried ramen dishes, ramen inspired by different cuisines, and of course seasonal items with fresh amazing ingredients.

Topics to Discuss: 

Business Growth

Franchising

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

https://www.liftingnoodlesramen.com

https://www.instagram.com/liftingnoodlesramen

Michelle Holliman

VP of Franchise Development 

Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise

Michelle Holliman’s work within the franchising industry dates back to 1997. Throughout that time she built experience by working for the parent companies of well-known brands such as Heavenly Ham, HoneyBaked Ham, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Planet Smoothie and P.J.’s Coffee.

Michelle now serves as the Vice President of Franchise Development . In this role, Michelle evaluates prospective franchisees to help them determine if owning a Pigtails & Crewcuts salon is the right investment choice.

 

Topics to Discuss: 

Our story

Business model

Where we want to expand

Interested in multi-concept franchisees

Web Site / Social Media Links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pigtails-Crewcuts-Haircuts-for-Kids-Franchise-471790145391/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.

Health and Finance on Georgia Podcast

Dr. Cherie Gallant

Workplace Wellness

Dr. Cherie Gallant, D.C., M.S., Master of Sports Science and Doctor of Chiropractic brings to the table more than six years of practice knowledge and success treating and counseling thousands of patients with pain resulting from various syndromes, diseases and injuries including but not limited to Disc Herniations, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Gluten Intolerance/ Celiac Disease, Rotator Cuff Tears, Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease.

Dr. Gallant, originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, is proud to now call the city of Atlanta home. She is the owner and founder of Workplace Wellness, a wellness-oriented company, specializing in Ergonomic Training, Stretching Programs and Chiropractic care in the Workplace. It is her mission to help employers and their employees improve their health, decrease costs and increase productivity!

Topics to Discuss:

Effectiveness of Corporate Wellness Programs

Reducing Healthcare and Workers Comp Costs

Injury Prevention

Programs for smaller vs. larger businesses

Web Site / Social Media Links:

http://www.workwell4life.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJJwD1XA6oskPUyaBle9jA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcheriegallant/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCherieGallant

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCherieGallant/

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ch%C3%A9rie-gallant-d-c-m-s-3a4a86a5/

Fadi Malouf

WellPlanUS.com

Fadi Malouf is a master trainer, life coach, international professional athlete, speaker, author, and small business consultant. He is a highly regarded authority in the wellness industry with more than 25 years of experience.

He spent the first part of his career face-to-face with CEO's, celebrities, athletes, personal trainers, coaches, super moms, and dads – helping them transform from being overweight, sick, out of shape and frustrated, to a fit, confident and productive person and professional.

Fadi is the author of “STRONG - The New Fit” - which will teach you how to use your inner and physical strengths to be healthy in body, clear in thought, vital and active, as you have fun realizing your dreams.

He currently works with small businesses, corporations, and associations to help them implement and execute wellness programs which increase productivity and reduce turnover, and also cultivates a healthy energetic and happy culture. He

provides a straightforward, efficient and effective corporate wellness plan nationwide using a dozen hand-picked tried and proven modalities focused on authentic engagement, cost control and wealth building.

Physical and Financial Wellness

http://www.WellPlanUS.com

Warren Cargal

Clinic Director

Acupuncture Atlanta, Inc

Licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and clinic director at Acupuncture Atlanta, Warren Cargal is a practiced Chinese medicine for over 20 years in the fields of infertility and chronic disease conditions. He maintains an active clinical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.

Warren's interest is in the integration of classical Chinese medicine with modern scientific study and evidence-based protocols. He's spent hundreds of post-graduate hours in Chinese herbology, nutrition, and endocrine education. Through work at his clinic, he recognized three fundamental factors that drive aging and the age related diseases of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer (shallow breathing, excessive consumption of calories and carbohydrates, and lack of exercise.)

He is the author of, Your Mitochondria: Key to Health and Longevity, which is based on the latest research on herbal isolates and nutraceuticals, presents approaches for correcting these three factors to reverse age-related diseases

Topics to Discuss:

Healthy Aging

Mitochondria

The number one cause of most age-related diseases that no one is talking about.

Ed Crowell and Nathan Goolsby of Georgia Motor Trucking Association on Business Developers Network

Industry Associations serve their members in more ways than just promote their members’ businesses; they provide: Best Practices for Business / Networking / Lobbying Local, State & Federal governments for best interests of the industry.

Industry Associations are a business and we are fortunate to have Ed Crowell, President & CEO and Nathan Goolsby, Chief Development Officer of Georgia Motor Trucking Association as guests in our studio to tell us how they manage and have grown Georgia Motor Trucking Association into the 4th largest trucking association in the nation.

Ed Crowell, President and CEO (Pictured on the right)

Georgia Motor Trucking Association 

Ed Crowell joined the professional staff of Georgia Motor Trucking Association in late 1992 and has served as its President and CEO since April 1993.

Crowell got his start in trucking when he closed his small freelance public relations and advertising firm to take on a role with what is now the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), then known as the ATA Foundation.

Ed’s political experience was already well-established before he GMTA. He earned a degree in political science from Liberty University and was in the process of adding a masters’ degree from Georgia State University in the same subject. Additionally, Crowell had worked in Washington, both for a U.S. Senator and as a staffer in the Executive Office of the President during the first Reagan Administration.

After two years with ATA, the opportunity to head up GMTA opened and Ed has been serving as GMTA’s President since. Along with fostering more than 25 years of positive legislative changes, Crowell has served on many committees of importance to industry. He has been a member of the national Anti-Terrorism Action Committee, a member of the Industry Policy Committee of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, as well as a member of Georgia’s Commercial Freight Advisory Committee. Crowell served on Governor Deal’s Severe Weather Advisory Taskforce and served a term as national chairman of the Trucking Association Executives Council (the group of all the trucking associations in country).

More locally, Ed has been involved in his Cobb County community as well. When his children were young he was a youth soccer coach. He has served in a variety of capacities in his local church over the years (from teacher to deacon) and served on the Cobb County Neighborhood Safety Commission until his election to the Board of Cobb EMC, the nation’s fourth largest electric cooperative. He is also on the Board of Gas South, one of the state’s leading gas marketing companies.

Nathan Goolsby, Chief Development Office (Pictured on the left)

Georgia Motor Trucking Association

Nathan Goolsby serves as the Chief Development Officer for the Georgia Motor Trucking Association. Nathan’s responsibilities include managing membership recruitment for both carriers and industry vendors, event sponsorships and marketing, managing and creating affinity programs, as well as developing new ways of engaging the next generation in the trucking industry.

In addition to GMTA, his professional background includes inside and outside sales as well as serving in state law enforcement. Nathan received a B.A. in History and Political Science from Georgia State University. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and son.

Topics to Discuss: 

Trucking & Logistics

Business Development

Current Trends in the Association World

Web Site / Social Media Links:

http://www.gmta.org

https://twitter.com/GATrucking

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-crowell-40b07712

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-g-b000a557

 

Show Host: Artie Ruderman

The Business Developers Network where today’s leading business developers share and learn innovative business development concepts to generate greater value for the...

Rich Hart Show Looking Back While Looking Forward

We're doing something different on this episode, we're turning the tables with Rich Hart on the other side of the microphone. Rich is joined in the studio with co-hosts Rich Casanova, founder of the Pro Business Channel alongside Michael Moore, among many talents the host of the Buckhead Business Show.

Join us for a conversation and stories from "the best of" The Rich Hart Show with nationally know speaker on a long list of topics and industries including Real Estate, Leadership, The Power of One, The Power of F.O.C.U.S. and the Need and Efforts of Faith Based and Non Profit Organizations.

Welcome to the Rich Hart Show ... Take you to the next level of Business Dynamics Development Show

We're going to take you on a Journey of the changes and Developments of Rich Hart, Rich Hart Global Inc. and the Evalucore Institute Story, Content Humor and Entertainment of Today's Industry Giants and Specialists

Skills, Knowledge, Tools & Resources of Today's Advance Business Strategists

Foremost of Knowledge and Expertise of Today's Dynamic Business Developments

1) What I experienced along the way of Business Journey of a Lifetime. Success and Failures in the Personal Management of Expectations ... Twist and Turns of Focus and the Effect and Affect in today's Business Environment.

2) World of FOCUS as an Acronym ... Life Experience Concepts, what we may of gained or missed along the way of Performance, Accountability, Relationships, Leadership and Adversity and the drivers behind these 5 areas of FOCUS

Through the Physical, Mental Emotional and Spiritual Foundations of Life, Personal and Business Balance.

3) New Global Headquarters in Atlanta, What are we looking to accomplish. New Direction of Rich Hart, my connections are not only associated as an International Business Developer, International Real Estate Broker, Financial & People Services as an International Motivational & Inspirational speaker and presenter.  Building a Sandbox where everybody can bring their toys.

I have been blessed in many ways in my life.  "Faith in Business" I felt it was very important to bring this to the fore-front for today's corporate, entrepreneur, seasoned to novice business interests wanting to stake their claim to the riches and glories for themselves.

Welcome to the NEW WORLD I'm so happy you came along for the Journey!

More about the show, host and sponsors:

Show Host:  Rich Hart

Rich Hart Show Mission: "Bringing the World of Business Closer to You."

Format: Business Talk with In Studio Guests! Interviewing Real Estate & Finance Thought Leaders.

Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel Studios in Atlanta

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Scott Lowery, Back to Square One on Capital Club Radio

Join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Scott Lowery, a well-known leader and successful entrepreneur in the debt buying industry.

Scott, throughout his tenure, was the Founder, CEO, President and Chairman of SquareTwo Financial Corporation, originally known as Collect America, LTD, headquartered in Denver, CO which became one of the top debt buyers in the United States and Canada. Under Scott’s guidance as CEO, thecompany grew to over 25 franchised law firms across the US, over 100 local counsel legal firms in the network and revenue consistently exceeding $300M annually, with its top annual revenue number just under 600 million. Prior to the financial crisis, Collect America was in talks for an IPO with a valuation approaching $1.4B. After a new CEO took charge, the financial performance declined severely and SquareTwo filed bankruptcy in 2017 and was ultimately sold to Resurgent Capital Services, LP, a subsidiary of Sherman Financial Group.

In 2018, Scott and his team acquired Galaxy Capital Acquisition, LLC which is a debt buyer and master servicer located in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, Scott is an attorney at Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson and Horniek, LLC, based in Wisconsin. Scott discusses how he goes back to “square one” with his new platform Galaxy.

Scott currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Valor Christian High School, the Daniels School of Business Executive Advisory Board, the Colorado UpLift Board of Directors and Executive Board and the ACE Scholarships Board of Trustees. He also served on the Denver Hospice Board of Directors and the Investment Committee.

Scott earned a BS degree in Business Administration and a JD degree from the University of Denver. In 2004, he was the recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Scott and his wife reside in Denver and are the proud parents of three daughters.

Here is a glimpse of what Scott shared in the interview:

“…. success is not linear, It’s not a direct trade-off. So, you can do 90% of the work and still have zero or five or 10% of the success. Then suddenly it trips.”

“… so this “square one”, a re-do or encore is just a way to gather again great people and work with some fun people. And I love the business … There are so many levers to pull.”

About building culture: “I think it’s simple and it’s hard. The things you learned in elementary school, how to play well with others in the sand box. You’ve got to genuinely like people. You’ve got to genuinely respect people. You’ve got to have people believe in your vision and believe in you, and then they’ll push you.”

Connect with SquareTwo Financial: https://www.linkedin.com/company/squaretwo-financial

Connect with Scott Lowery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-scott-lowery-b0b754/

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

 

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FirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business Radio

Greg Benage

FirstLight Home Care of Northwest Atlanta

Greg Benage spent the past ten years with U.S. Bank in several product management roles within the retail payments business. He managed credit card loyalty marketing for five years, small business credit card product for three years, and consumer credit card product for the last two years. His responsibilities included product strategy and new product development, marketing strategy, market and competitive intelligence, and customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Prior to joining the bank, Greg spent more than ten years in small business, first as an entrepreneur and then as an executive with the company he sold his business to. Greg earned his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Georgia.

Maria Benage hails from Moscow, Russian Federation, and spent three years working as a nurse after graduating medical college. She then returned to school, earning a master’s degree in English language and linguistics from Moscow State Pedagogical University. Upon graduation, she worked as a translator and in business support roles with several international companies and law firms with offices in Moscow. After immigrating to the U.S., she worked for three years in client services and procurement with a company that imported books and journals from publishers in Europe and Asia for academic and research libraries, including the Library of Congress.

Greg and Maria have shared the goal of owning and growing their own business for several years. Both have been caregivers for aging loved ones, and non-medical home care was always at the top of their list of potential business opportunities. Greg’s mother lived with the couple for the last four years of her life, and both Greg and Maria served as her primary caregivers during this time. In the last four months of her life she was in and out of the hospital and rehab, and Greg and Maria gained firsthand experience with the in-home care industry. Before immigrating to the U.S., Maria lived with her grandmother and was her primary caregiver for many years following the untimely death of Maria’s mother.

For Greg and Maria, the potential for return on investment and long-term growth and profitability are important considerations in any business opportunity, but the decision is also a personal one born from these experiences with Greg’s mother and Maria’s grandmother. They feel a deep sense of empathy for those who need some extra help and companionship, and they understand from their own experiences the stress and anxiety borne by family members who want to know that their loved ones are getting the care they need. Greg and Maria also want to build a business that has a purpose beyond profit and loss, one that makes a positive contribution to their community.

When Greg and Maria communicated these goals and desires to their franchise broker, Pamela Currie, she came back with one recommendation in the home care space: FirstLight. Greg and Maria believe this is because the company’s core values, its purpose and its “why,” are so closely aligned with their own. As the process has unfolded, Greg and Maria have also been impressed with the experience and vision of the executive management team, and with the fact that everyone with FirstLight they’ve spoken to has continued to emphasize those core values, that purpose, and the ways in which they guide everything the company does and how it does them. Based on their experience with FirstLight Home Care to date, Greg and Maria are not surprised by the excellent satisfaction ratings the company has earned from franchisees.

Greg and Maria have been married for twelve years and live in Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.

Topics to Discuss:

1. Professional background prior to launching your home care business?

2.

Marian Sangalang:  From True Grit in South Carolina to Professional Success in Chicago

Marian Sangalang 

Vice President at The Bureaus, Inc. RMA International Board of Directors

Please join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Marian Sangalang. Marian is Vice President of The Bureaus, Inc., a debt buyer and master servicer for accounts receivables portfolios located in Chicago, is a Certified Receivables Compliance Professional (CRCP).

She is currently the President of RMA International, Chair of the RMA International State Legislative Committee, and serves on several other RMA International Task Forces. Marian discusses how true grit, hard work, setting goals and her desire to help people solve their problems has led her down a successful career path. She also discusses her biggest goal as the RMA International president is to unite, as one community, all associations within the debt buying industry.

While at The Bureaus, Marian has pioneered many software suites popular in the ARM industry. She has responsibility for the management of data analysis and information technology systems for The Bureaus. She has assisted in the development of proprietary tools, including account level net present value modeling and data management systems. Marian received the Ambassadors Award for her work with Interactive Intelligence on the Latitude Software Suites.

Connect with Marian Sangalang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-sangalang-38b0b011

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:

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George Horrigan CEO of Fountainhead Consulting Group on Business Developers Network

INNOVATION: We hear so much about it. We are told we need to do it or be left behind. What is innovation? Are you and your company innovative? If not, can you be trained to innovate?

Our guest, George Horrigan, CEO of Fountainhead Consulting Group is a noted Innovation and Business Planning Expert and has published four books on innovation, an Innovation Report and produced a video series titled Igniting Innovation. Over the past 17 years George has shown over 1,200 companies how to use innovation to achieve the goals.

Get ready to listen & learn how to innovate!

 

 

Are you ready to:

•Use innovation to take your revenue through the roof?

•Transform your organization through innovative thinking?

•Turn every person in your organization into a fountain of innovation?

If you answered “yes” you are in the right place. During the past 17 years our speaker has shown over 1,200 companies how to use innovation to achieve the goals for their organization. He is the author or four books and has an Innovation Report and Video Series titled, Igniting Innovation: The 10 Secrets to 21st Century Innovation due out in mid-2019.

He is a noted Innovation and Business Planning Expert, Inventor, has started and operated 9 companies, and is Founder and CEO of Fountainhead Consulting Group, Inc.

George is the creator of the FastTrak Innovation Program, the two-day Innovation Academy and co-developer of Brite Idea Lab and i-Lab innovation management software packages.

When he is not showing people how to create the business of their dreams, you’ll find him being loved on by Isabelle, Jeremiah and Zechariah or hiking in the North Georgia Mountains.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

FountainheadConsultingGroup.com

Show Host: Artie Ruderman

Business Developers Network is a forum where business leaders exchange innovative concepts for generating greater value for their businesses.

Business Development can be any activity that generates value. 

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

Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta and on demand.

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Pastor Steve Saintus on the Rich Hart Show

Steve Saintus – Senior Pastor, Missionary and Business

Leader of Haiti and Dominican (NorthStar Church)

Pastor:  Steve Saintus – Haiti – Dominican Republic (NorthStar Church)

“Mission of your Business” – Haiti and Dominican Republic

“The Call for the Children, Family and Faith in a Far Away Land”

Topic: The Mission as a Leader and the Calling to a Diverse Level of Leadership

Pastor Steve Saintus was born in Port-au-Prince, in 1970. He left for the Unites States in 1986 where he became an educator in the public school system licensed in the areas of Math, French and Adult Education. Steve has studied electrical engineering, and theology. He is currently pending a doctorate degree in Education from Liberty University. He is soon-to-be a published author of his autobiography. He is also an enrolled agent with the IRS and has his own tax firm.

Pastor Steve has functioned in various leadership roles. He is a senior pastor who has planted many churches here in the USA and abroad. He is president and founder of Hosanna Helping Hand, a non-profit organization that supports the various schools and ministries internationally. He is a family counselor, a bible professor, an entrepreneur, but most importantly he is husband to the angel of his life, Esther for twenty-five years and father to his wonderful twenty-four year old son Joshua, his gift from God.

Most people who know him describe him as a loving and caring  human being, a promoter of excellence, a passionate visionary, but above all a servant of God and a man of great faith. After the earthquake that devastated his home land-Haiti, Steve moved his ministry to Haiti to help those in need. He is running an elementary school of 200 kids, a professional school with 47 young men and women, and a group home where he has opened his personal home to 10 kids whose parents are not able to care for.

Pastor Steve looks forward to a future of ministering the gospel  of Jesus through his personal testimonies and experiences to reach people for Christ, and caring for those in need.

TOPIC BULLETS:

1) Concept behind “Journey of Steve Saintus’s Leadership”

a) Earth Quake of 2010 / Can’t Sit Back and Do Nothing...

b) Leadership of an existing Foundation (Desalines) – Philosophy

was just not working... But need to Make a Change

c) Calling of Ministry- Haiti Calling my Name – STORY OF SARAH

LEADERSHIP: Strength, Confidence and Desire

2) ADVERSITY- Test of Faith, Obedience and Trust

a) Country of Political Instability

b) Poorest of the 3 rd World Countries and beyond

c) Poor Living Conditions, Food, Water, Health... Etc...

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND WITNESS OF THE REGION

If the Country could talk... As a leader, dealing with the dark time, people and Behaviors, Support (Family) and the Surrounding Community’s around the Glob

ADVERSITY: Challenges, Choice and Decisions

3) CHANGE: Your Leadership Direction... Birth of the Mission of Ministry

NO MORE based on Self Predicated, Self-Medicated and Self Motivated

a) Surrounded by SO MANY CHILDREN.

Birth of the Hosanna and Christian Academy

b) Support: Partners of the NorthStar Community, School for the Children, Sponsor a Child,

4) How do we get “People” involved, “The HEART of PRAYER” Those who Develop the Process and the Players involved in the process

CALL TO ACTION Visit website:  http://www.HosannaHelpingHandATL.com

 

More about the show, host and sponsors:

Show Host:  Rich Hart

Rich Hart Show Mission: "Bringing the World of Business Closer to You."

Format: Business Talk with In Studio Guests! Interviewing Real Estate & Finance Thought Leaders.

Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel Studios in Atlanta

To submit a guest booking requests for consideration visit:

http://www.OnAirGuest.com

Check out more episodes and learn more about the show host and sponsors visit:

http://www.RichHartShow.com