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  • Business Impact on Distracted Driving and #AtlantaKindness on Georgia Business Radio
    Business Impact on Distracted Driving and #AtlantaKindness on Georgia Business Radio
    Doug Rieder
    Chairman / Partner at Sterling Seacrest Partners
    I specialize in risk management and insurance & surety bond broking for medium to large commercial contractors and real estate developer / managers. Specialties: General Contractors, First Tier Trade Subcontractors, Grading / Utility Contractors and Real Estate Developers
    Brief Description of Product or Service:
    Sterling Seacrest Partners is a top-ranked insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The company serves a wide range of clients with complex property/casualty, employee benefit and personal insurance needs.
    Topics to Discuss:
    Distracted driving and businesses. Most of the discussion since the new law was passed has centered around what individual drivers can and cannot do with their phone while driving. But it’s vital for businesses to have a strong plan for their employees.
    In our 24-hour workplace, with employees always potentially just a call or text away, every company should have policies in place to make sure their employees are abiding by the law and are safe.
    Leaders must set the tone for safe driving at their companies. It’s not just one tactic. This should be a multi-pronged approach that ingrains safety into your company culture.
    1.Talk About It - Make conversations about safe driving a regular part of new employee orientations, quarterly company meetings, more.
    2.Training - Safe driving should be a part of the “new employee” training, and should be incorporated into larger training sessions.
    3.Enforcement - The culture must be clear about enforcement. Employees must understand that the policy is real or it’ll have no value.
    4.Walk the Talk - It is important that the company actually live its plan.
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
    Linkedin: http://www.sterlingseacrest.com/team/doug-rieder/
    Website: www.sterlingseacrest.com
    Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sterlingseacres
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterling-seacrest-partners-01390540/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sterlingseacrestpartnersinc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxkYBp8V_d0
    Shayne Walsey
    President, UrbanEnterprises.com
    Urban Enterprises is a boutique promotional and event staffing firm that has been serving Atlanta businesses for 35 years. We staff high-end brand ambassadors for our clients events and promotions. Our client list includes larger brands like the AJC, Simon Malls, and Disney on Ice, as well as more local brands like Marlow’s Tavern, Willy’s, and Bantom & Biddy. While headquartered in Atlanta, we service clients throughout the South East. Our key services include the following:
    EVENT & PROMOTIONAL STAFFING
    UrUrban Enterprises offers a full range of staffing programs including full time, part time, seasonal and event staffing. Urban Enterprises provides a turnkey solution for onsite event management including event coordination and event managers. Clients that take advantage of this service include the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the AmericasMart, and Lenox Square.
    OFFICE BUILDING DISTRIBUTION
    Our Promotion Specialists reach the business community by personally distributing your coupons/promotional materials directly into the hands of the business people working in the local trade areas. Using our office database, our ladies go door to door in office buildings delivering your materials to the front lines of the office community. Current clients include Peachtree Center, Willy's Mexican Grill, and Papa John's.
    COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION
    Teams deliver postcards and hang posters in coffee shops, retail, restaurants, community boards, churches, schools, day-care centers and other neighborhood related businesses. This grassroots approach is a cost effective and high yield method to promote events and non-profits. Recent distributions include Ringling Brothers, the Alliance Theatre, and Fernbank.
    32 min
  • LearningRx, High Achievers and WaterStation Technology on Franchise Business Radio
    LearningRx, High Achievers and WaterStation Technology on Franchise Business Radio
    Tanya Mitchell
    Chief Research and Development Officer
    LearningRx 
    I have spent the last 20 years educating and training 1000's of professionals on how to improve learning and processing through personal one on one brain training.
    I head sales development for LearningRx, BrainRx, and PACE. We currently have over 80 locations in the US, over 250 PACE licensees, and BrainRx, our international license is in over 40 countries. Our Gibson test is now translated in 15 languages. We are very excited to help people all over the world!
    Specialties: Coauthor of "Unlock the Einstein Inside", Brain Training Program Developer, Research Coordinator, Presenter on brain training and business development and franchise recruitment. Sales, Public Relations, Program Development, Seminar Presentations, Webinars, CFE, certified franchise executive.
    Brief Description of Your Product or Service:
    LearningRx specializes in one-on-one brain training franchised centers and license opportunities. With more than 80 LearningRx centers and over 300 licensed locations around the world, clients of all ages work face-to-face with their own personal brain trainers, doing intense (but fun) mental exercises and drills that improve cognitive skills.
    Cognitive skills are the core skills the brain uses to think, read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention, and are also the abilities that determine IQ. Our clients include children and adults with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, PDD, ODD, Asperger's, and TBI. Since its inception in 2001, LearningRx has helped thousands of people experience the benefits of stronger cognitive performance.
    We call it brain training. Our clients call it life changing.
    Topics to Discuss:
    Story, services, brain training industry
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
    www.learningrx-franchise.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyagibsonmitchell
    Beth Ardell
    Owner/Director
    LearningRx Atlanta-Buckhead 
    LearningRx provides one-on-one brain training to strengthen the core cognitive skills the brain uses to think, read and learn. This life-changing program improves cognitive performance for students of all ages, and it even raises IQ scores by an average of 15 standard points.
    Topics to Discuss:
    My story, case studies, clients we serve, research
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
    www.learningrx.com/atlanta-buckhead
    www.learningrx.com/alpharetta-johnscreek
    https://www.facebook.com/learningrxatl/?ref=br_rs
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ardell-333400a
    Susie McDaniel
    Owner/Director
    LearningRX Atlanta-Buckhead & LearningRx Alpharetta-Johns Creek
    LearningRx brain training centers provide cognitive skills training that empowers anyone of any age to learn faster and easier. Tutoring and other programs reinforce WHAT students must learn (information). LearningRx brain training centers identify and strengthen the skills behind HOW students learn. We provide testing and life-changing training for students of all ages who desire to learn easier, think faster and perform better.
    Topics to Discuss:
    My story, case studies, clients we serve, research
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
    www.learningrx.com/atlanta-buckhead
    www.learningrx.com/alpharetta-johnscreek
    https://www.facebook.com/learningrxatl/?ref=br_rs
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-mcdaniel-984536a
    Kimberly Alexander
    Chief Technology Officer and Partner
    High Achievers® 
    I have been an entrepreneur and small business owner for 24 years. I have owned and operated several businesses over the years and love the economic and social impact a small business can have on a community. In the last several years I was an owner of a regional company that had customers across multiple states. In 2016 we decided to sell that business and put our full effort into High Achievers®.
    44 min
  • Steve Newton with University of Georgia Small Business Development Center on Business Developers Network
    Steve Newton
    Business Consultant
    The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
    Executive Manager with over 20 years of professional experience including small business Management and Ownership. Past experience includes Chief Executive Officer positions in both public and private sector organizations. Expert level knowledge in finance, sales, and business management systems. An accomplished leader with the drive and passion for adding value to business by providing vision, leadership and teamwork needed to deliver profitable growth.
    Topics to Discuss:
    Business consulting for Georgia small businesses
    Explain what SBDC does
    Highlight success stories
    Discuss SBDC business model & how it promotes itself
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:
    University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
    https://www.georgiasbdc.org
    Steve Newton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-newton-19334212/
    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 their businesses. Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.
    For more info about the show sponsor visit: www.igscorp.net
    To listen to more episodes visit: www.BusinessDevelopersNetwork.com
    To view more photos from this show visit: www.ProBusinessPictures.com
    To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
    www.OnAirGuest.com
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  • Robert Long, VP of Economic Development for Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on Business Developers Network
    Robert Long, VP of Economic Development for Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on Business Developers Network
    Robert Long, VP of Economic Development 
    for Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
    Florida State University: MS Degree in Demography
    Graduate student at the Center for Population Study. Curriculum included Economics, Sociology, Statistics, GIS and Urban Planning.
    Graduated with Honors in Sociology from University of South Carolina-Aiken: BA Sociology
    Certifications
    •Sidebar Conference on Development Authorities
    •Development Authority Training - Advanced
    •Region 3 Graduate
    •Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
    •South Carolina Certified Economic Developer (SCCED)
    Organizations
    •Georgia Economic Developers’ Association
    •Gwinnett County Redevelopment Task Force
    •International Economic Development Council
    Topics to Discuss: 
    Review business aspects for how cities, counties, states develop business and improve community life.
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links: 
    https://www.cummingforsythchamber.org
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlongcecd/
    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 their businesses. Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.
    For more info about the show sponsor visit:
    www.igscorp.net
    To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
    https://www.memberplanet.com/s/probusinesscommunity/guest
    To view photos from this show, visit:
    www.ProBusinessPictures.com
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    https://www.OnAirGuest.com
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  • Kody Bateman Author of The Power of Human Connection on Visionaries and Influencers
    Kody Bateman Author of The Power of Human Connection on Visionaries & Influencers
    Appearing in the Pro Business Channel studios...
    Kody Bateman, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer
    SendOutCards
    The Premier Authority On Relationship Marketing In The World Today
    His training and systems have impacted over 700,000 users over the past 10 years. In that time, Kody has conducted live relationship marketing and personal development training events around the world. He has trained hundreds of thousands of people on the concepts of “Finding and building the best version of you so you can give that away to the people you meet and serve.
     
    Announcing the release of a new book "The Power of Human Connection!"
    How Relationship Marketing is Transforming the Way People Succeed
    When most people see the term relationship marketing, they tend to focus more on the second word than on the first. They want to know how they can market to get more business. But increasingly, the business world is beginning to realize the key to building business is creating genuine relationships, appreciating your customers and clients, and networking to give.
    The key is to focus on relationship 80 percent of the time and marketing 20 percent of the time.  Kody highlights many success stories from people across a wide range of business niches who have implemented his relationship marketing principles with tremendous success.
    Foreword by Ivan Misner, Ph.D founder of BNI Business Network International
    Connect with Kody Bateman and More info about the book visit:  www.KodyBateman.com
    Check out the SendOutCards service Click Here for a Free Account!
    https://www.sendoutcards.com/facebook
    From left to right: Dave Smith, Kody Bateman, Rich Casanova, Michael Moore, Artie Ruderman.
    SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MORE STUDIO PHOTOS
    AND PHOTOS FROM THE BOOK TOUR!!!
    About the show:
    Imagine having conversations with some of the most influential people of our time! You & I will be doing exactly that on each episode of Visionaries & Influencers Podcast!
    About the show sponsors:
    Made possible in part by:  Global Podcast Studios
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    Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Atlanta Studios and worldwide across the PBC syndicated networks.
    Don't miss an episode, subscribe now across the PBC Syndicated Networks... iHeartRadio, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Share this episode using the easy share social media links and join Rich Casanova next time for more conversations with Visionaries & Influencers!
    About the 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.
    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.
    39 min
  • A Numbers Game — The Real Petty Card-Based Dating Sim
    "Modern Dating is a Joke, Why Not Treat it as One!"
    A Numbers Game — The Real Petty Card-based Dating Sim
    Interview with Mattie Rosen about ANumbersGame.me
    Origin of the Game
    Started as a game that would elicit regret, as players would only be able to learn the information about characters they dumped after becoming exclusive with someone else. Our lead developer, Ryan Zubery, had been rejected again and he was feeling super down about it. So, instead of moping and scrolling through Tinder, he came up with this incredible game!
    Moving to 499
    As A Numbers Game moved from this Introduction to Game Design class to Polishing and Publishing, we moved into a different direction that would comment more on the difficulties of modern dating. We want our players to reach inwards and find their pettiest, most judgmental selves to really mirror how excruciating modern dating is. We wanted to get away from the idea that players were going to be emotionally invested in these possible dates, too. Instead, we want our players to shut off those emotions and focus on finding the hottest, most socially acceptable date.
    What is A Numbers Game?
    A Numbers Game is a competitive card based dating sim where you and another person play as petty, image obsessed young adults who want a more socially desirable date than the other person so they can feel superior.
    When you’re an image obsessed young adult who wants a better date than the other person, dating is just A Numbers Game. Play against your friend in a competitive card based dating sim - Are you in?
    Branding and Outreach
    We like to say we’re a game made by millennials, for millennials. A Numbers Game is a very topical game that makes fun of and sheds light on the issues that modern dating has come across, especially online dating. However, unlike other games that satirize dating, A Numbers Game has a more cynically realistic and humorous tone. It’s also different because players get to build their dates throughout the game, versus meeting them or having an entire profile handed to them. Due to the nature of the game, players can come up with millions of combinations to create unique, and equally hilarious and cringy, dates with each play.
    A Numbers Game Kickstarter Story
    Within a few days of launching our Kickstarter campaign we experienced an overwhelming amount of support from people all over. It’s been truly incredible to have others support and share this game. We have a funding goal of $6500, so any amount helps! But, if you donate $30 or more, you’ll get a copy of the game! We have some really cool rewards that you get if you donate more, so definitely check out our Kickstarter page!  Check it out at Kickstarter, and search for A Numbers Game. We’re the tabletop/card game! Any support would be appreciated, whether you help fund our project or even just share the link on any social media!
    Support the Game on Kickstarter!
    Direct Link:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/51172481/a-numbers-game-the-real-petty-card-based-dating-si
    Meet the Team:
    A Numbers Game began as one of Ryan Zubery projects in the University of Southern California's Game Design Workshop class; the game was centered around the concepts of regret and dating since Ryan had recently been rejected (again) and was mopey. Quiana Dang joined the team for the game's final project version, and later on, Mimi Zambetti, Mattie Rosen joined as the game transitioned from a simple project to a game in USC's Finishing and Polishing class.
    Learn more about the game and watch the video at:  http://www.anumbersga.me
    Follow on social media at:
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/anumbersgame4u
    Twitter:  https://twitter.com/anumbersgame4u
    Join in the fun, watch the video and get some cool rewards on their Kickstarter Project
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/51172481/a-numbers-game-the-real-petty-card-based-dating-si
    CoFounders Podcast
    19 min
  • Stephen Loudermilk with Loudy Properties Team/Keller Williams North Atlanta on Spotlight Episode
    Stephen Loudermilk with Loudy Properties Team/Keller Williams North Atlanta on Spotlight Episode
    Stephen Loudermilk
    Loudy Properties Team/Keller Williams North Atlanta
    Stephen Loudermilk is a seasoned and experienced real estate professional who is passionate about making home buyers, sellers and investors realize their dreams come true.
    Brief Description of Product or Service:
    With top-notch negotiating, marketing/communications and strategic selling skills, The Loudy Properties Team will help you buy, sell or invest in the dream home of your choice for the long-term future!
    Topics to Discuss:
    How I got involved in real estate
    Clients
    Real estate industry trends
    My team's business model
    What's next in the real estate industry
    Connect with the Loudy Properties Team:
    Website: https://sloudermilk.kw.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loudyproperties
    Connect with Stephen Loudermilk:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloudermilk
    Spotlighting Industry Leaders and Trends. Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.
    Show Host:
    Rich Casanova, CoFounder
    Pro Business Channel
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova
    https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom
    Submit a guest request:
    CLICK HERE
    To view guest photos from this show, visit:
    www.ProBusinessPictures.com
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  • Rejecting Retirement and Creating Community in the Cloud Carl Harkleroad with Imagine.Cloud on Capital Club Radio
    Rejecting Retirement and Creating Community in the Cloud Carl Harkleroad with Imagine.Cloud on Capital Club Radio
    Join Michael Flock, of FLOCK Specialty Finance, as he speaks with Carl Harkleroad. Carl is the founder of Latitude Software, the once upstart, but now a highly regarded and universally recognized collection software platform. Today, Carl is launching a new enterprise, Imagined.Cloud, a software development company based in Jacksonville, Florida, that is focused on building cloud-based applications and services for the ARM industry. Carl and his new partner, Jonathan Ohlrich, have joined forces to create Imagined.Cloud and believe it will offer collection and agency management solutions to creditors & collection agencies and master servicers.
    During the first 20 years of Carl’s career he was focused on operations in data center management. In 1973, Carl began writing commercial software for the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C. During his time in D.C. he worked on several projects including “The Walter Mondale for President Campaign”. Carl is the former CEO and President of Latitude Software. He has more than 45 years of experience developing software products, of which the last 34 years have been focused on the ARM industry. Before founding Latitude Software in 1997, Carl had served as Vice President of IT at Capital Credit Corporation, Corliss Credit Services, Inc., The Master Collectors, and Nationwide Credit. In addition, Carl served as the Vice President of Central Credit Services, Inc.
     
    Here is a glimpse of what Carl shared in the interview:
    “…we didn’t have anything in writing. I learned that lesson…having all those things, the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed make the whole process a lot easier.”
    “We introduced all of those customers to each other through our user group and built this big
    community of people.”
    “We probably have two competitors. But I equate them to the Titanic, we’re a bunch of guys on jet skis and we can move a lot quicker and nimbler that they can and the technology we’re using lets us do that.”
    Learn more about Imagine.Cloud:  Visit:  Imagine.Cloud
    Connect with Carl on Linkedin at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-harkleroad-30a9512
    Capital Club Radio
    Hosted by: Michael Flock
    Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance
    Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.
    Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.
    For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:
    www.FlockFinance.com
    To listen to more episodes visit:
    www.CapitalClubRadioShow.com
    To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
    www.OnAirGuest.com
    To view more photos visit:
    www.ProBusinessPictures.com
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  • Jeff Plank of HLB Gross Collins Talks Profit Enhancement, Tech Start-ups, Mindshop and More
    Jeff  Plank of HLB Gross Collins Talks Profit Enhancement, Tech Start-ups, Mindshop and More
    Jeffrey Plank, Director of Consulting Services
    HLB Gross Collins
    Jeff has been with HLB Gross Collins for 14 years and is their Director of Consulting Services.
    HLB Gross Collins is a full service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm provides traditional accounting & audit services and specialized technical guidance for international tax, estate, and business consulting.
    Jeff graduated with an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and perhaps even more notable, he is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
    Jeff manages HLB Gross Collins’ advisory services, which include services such as; profit enhancement, business transition planning, litigation support, valuation services and internal control engagements.
    Jeff focusses on adding value to his clients. He does this by looking at all the pieces of the current and future financial landscape. He looks to maximize opportunities and avoid pitfalls that are at each stage of his clients' business lifecycle.
    Jeff is an expert in internal controls and IT assurance and risk management and a Certified Mindshop Facilitator. Jeff, you have us interested to know what that is, Mindshop is a global provider of strategic and personal development solutions for business leaders and advisors.
    Jeff has held senior management positions for operations & finance with companies in an array of industries in Fortune 500 companies, small & midsize firms including technology start-ups.
    Jeff’s background has given him expertise for how companies large and small have managed the Touch Points for developing business from Insight Analytics to crafting a Marketing & Sales Outreach Plans.
    Topics to Discuss:
    Profit enhancement
    Business transition planning
    Litigation support
    Valuation services
    Internal control engagements
    Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links
    Connect with Gross Collins: http://www.hlbgrosscollins.com
    Connect with Jeff Plank:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-plank-mba-cva-cepa
    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 their businesses. Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta.
    For more info about the show sponsor visit:  www.igscorp.net
    To listen to more episodes visit:  www.BusinessDevelopersNetwork.com
    To view photos from this show visit:  www.ProBusinessPictures.com
    To nominate or submit a guest request visit:
    https://www.memberplanet.com/s/probusinesscommunity/guest
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  • Andrew Dietz A Subversive in Brooks Brothers Clothing Interview on Capital Club Radio
    Andrew Dietz A Subversive in Brooks Brothers Clothing Interview on Capital Club Radio
    Michael Flock spends time speaking with businessman, consultant, author and community leader, Andrew Dietz, about the power of relationships, branding and how to create a strong internal and external culture.
    Andrew Dietz, Founder of Creative Growth and Co-Founder of Creative Influence, a sales-enabled public relations content firm for business-to-business organizations.  His clients have included firms such as Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Gensler, Perkins + Will, Wells Fargo Insurance, Chubb, Avanade (Accenture), Edelman Public Relations, Microsoft Professional Services, Cushman & Wakefield, Jones Lang LaSalle and many more.
    Andrew is an industry-recognized expert on B2B Services strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing and revenue growth. He is a frequent contributing writer and speaker on marketing and management issues for national business publications and associations. In 2014, McGraw-Hill published Andrew’s book, The Opening Playbook: A Professional’s Guide to Building Relationships That Grow Revenue.
    Prior to launching Creative Growth in 2003, Andrew was a consultant with Egon Zehnder International, one of the world’s leading human capital advisory and executive search firms. He co-founded netWorth Partners, a Private Equity investment firm affiliated with Mellon Bank, and he served as CEO of SideTalk and successfully executed its sale to a publicly traded entity.  Additionally, Andrew was a founding member of BellSouth’s Internet service provider, BellSouth.net, where he served as VP, Product Marketing and led the marketing launch of BellSouth’s broadband service.
    Andrew lives in Atlanta, GA where his community leadership has focused on building the city’s creative community.  He has served on the Board of Directors for the Anti-Defamation League, Atlanta College of Art, IMAGE Film and Video (Atlanta Film Festival), High Museum’s Contemporary Art Society, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia and of VOX Teen Communications.  He also wrote the nationally acclaimed book, The Last Folk Hero – A True Story of Race and Art, Power and Profit which championed raw creative talent in the world of outsider art. (Ellis Lane Press, 2006)
    Here is a glimpse of what Andrew shared in the interview:
    “I was different. I’m a subversive in Brooks Brothers clothing, so I didn’t think that I would be accepted at BellSouth. But that was a really great environment for me. I say, especially early in your career, you want three things, network, name and knowledge.”
    “…as I look at you and your business, you’ve built tremendous relationships as your team with people in the market. So, it does exist, but there is a reputation you’re dealing with. And that reputation certainly is translated to consumer relationships.”
    “…relationships are built, we could say one conversation at a time. Great conversations start with curiosity, genuine curiosity.”
    “And Steve Ross said 10% thinking, 90% doing. Strategy before tactics doesn’t mean you over think, but you have got to put a little time in, aiming before firing.”
    Connect with Creative Growth  visit:  https://www.creativegrowth.io
    Connect with Creative Influence visit:  https://www.creativeinfluence.io
    Connect with Andrew Dietz visit:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/asdietz
    Capital Club Radio
    Hosted by: Michael Flock
    Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance
    Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.
    Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.
     
     
    For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:
    www.FlockFinance.com
    To listen to more episodes visit:
    www.CapitalClubRadioShow.
    31 min

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