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The Business Developers Network is where today’s leading business developers share and learn innovative business development concepts.

Business development today is driven by analytics and algorithms. A human element is needed for crafting a value proposition and never underestimate appreciation for a warm smile and firm handshake.

“Marketing is everybody’s responsibility.” *   So, to some degree, we are all business developers!

*Jack Welch, legendary CEO of GE

Business Developers Network Show Topics

Each episode takes a deep dive to learn how our guests successfully employ one or more of these touch points…

Vision » Big Picture & Mission

Insight » Business Intelligence & Analytics

Strategy » Value Proposition & Positioning

Outreach Plan » Firmographics & Demographics

Implementation Plan » Marketing & Sales

About the Show Host and Sponsor

Artie Ruderman, Principal of Innovative Growth Solutions, a B2B corporate and business development company providing insight and hands-on implementation for driving business and generating value on a fractional basis.

Artie brings a unique perspective for developing business from having grown a family business to have 100+ employees to developing multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts for a $6Billion global company.

Show Host

Artie Ruderman

Principal of Innovative Growth Solutions

Made possible in part by Innovative Growth Solutions

for more info visit www.IGScorp.net

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BusinessDevelopersNetwork.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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:arrow: :arrow: Communicating Story as a Business Leader with Dr. Gene Griessman on the Rich Hart Show

Focused upon Time Management, Leadership, Diversity and Change Management.

The man who brings to life one of America’s most beloved Presidents at conferences and company meetings Gene Griessman is celebrated around the world for his books, training films, and memorable presentations.  As an actor and playwright, he has performed at Ford’s Theater, the Georgia Dome before 25,000, the Lincoln Memorial, and aboard the famed carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln.  He has conducted exclusive interviews with American Presidents, actors, sports stars, and business leaders.  He has won numerous awards including the Benjamin Franklin Award.  He often appears on television and radio, and his award-winning productions have aired nationally.

Dr. Gene Griessman

He is the creator of whatyousay.com.  If credibility is important…. his award-winning book “The Achievement Factors” is considered a classic. “Time Tactics Of Very Successful People,” published by McGrawHill, is in its 38th printing. “The Words Lincoln Lived By,” published by Simon & Schuster in its 18th printing.  He is author of “Lincoln Speaks To Leaders,” “Lessons from Legends,” “Lincoln’s Wisdom;” and the celebrated training film “Lincoln On Communication.”

Dr. Griessman has taught at major universities in the US and abroad—at William and Mary, North Carolina State University, Auburn University, Tuskegee University, and Georgia Tech.  He served as a Fulbright professor at the University of Islamabad, the National Graduate University of Pakistan, and as a visiting researcher at the National Agrarian University of Peru and the University of New South Wales in Australia. He is a member of the Television Academy.

Show Topic:  What makes People Successful while engaging and communicating story as a “Thought Leader” and “Business Professional” in today’s diverse and ever changing environment.

1) Your Story:

“The 16th President of the United States of America, Abe Lincoln” the embodiment of your personal story and the impact your story has made in your life. How has Lincoln been able to carve effective leadership principals in today’s business environment. Your “Voice” and the “Privilege of the Platform” that you have been able to share.

2) As a Though Leader, Communicator and Consultant:

“Surround yourself with Great People” Teaming with Great People within your personal and Business community. Why is this such a valuable Tool, Skill and Resource in business today; especially in the role of individual Leadership Positions? The elements that surround Failure vs. Accomplishment.

3) The View of Success:

Achieving and Reaching higher levels.

Your expertise in Time Management, Leadership, Diversity and Change Management.

What are today’s leaders missing?

“Make Me Feel Important” the significance and importance of this statement.

Connect with Dr. Gene Griessman:

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

www.PresidentLincoln.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 view photos from this show visit:

www.ProBusinessPhotos.com

To submit a guest booking requests for consideration visit:

www.RichHartShow.com

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

www.RichHart.com

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:arrow: :arrow: Chris Hogg:  Still Enjoying His "Gap Year" After 40 Years! Interview on Capital Club Radio

Chris Hogg has been the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind several businesses in the consumer financial services and consumer product industries. He is an Australian citizen and currently resides in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA. Chris is the President of Broad Street Holdings, LLC which recently acquired SRA Associates, a NJ-based debt collection and receivables management company; North Shore Agency,located in NY, is a letter-based collection company; and a California-based auto loans business.

Chris is Chairman of National Surety Underwriters and National Fidelity Reinsurance Company, founded in 2014, underwriting surety guarantee and contract bonding business throughout the USA. Chris is also the Independent Director of CCA Industries, a consumer products company (NYSE American: CAW). In his most recent venture, Chris founded EmployeeCash, a unique digital workplace consumer loans platform.

Chris was the chief executive officer of Australia's largest privately-owned debt collection agency specializing in credit card debt recovery. He then joined the first board of UK-based Marlin Financial Group (MFG), a start up in the distressed receivables management business. Eight years later, MFG grew into the largest privately-owned business of its kind in Europe and was sold to PE investors for substantial gains in 2013. He was Chairman of The Mint Corporation, a publicly listed debit card and payroll processing company. Under Chris' direction, Mint grew into a respected leader in the highly competitive payments processing sector in the MENA Region, operating in four countries. In 2013, he retired as its executive chairman.

"I graduated high school at barely the age of 17... I got into business and as soon as I started earning a salary, the idea of staying in business looked a heck of a lot more attractive than going to university. So I put it off for another year and another year... I'm in my fortieth year of that gap."

"It's never really been about the money... It's about creating something. It's about building something. It's about the success of taking something from nothing and turning it into something from $1 to $65 million.... if I look back, I could have made some decisions that would have actually made me a lot more money, but it probably wouldn't have been as gratifying to me as building a business and creating jobs and creating futures for people."

Connect on Linkedin:

Chris Hogg

Broad Street Holdings, LLC

About 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 nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.CapitalClubRadioShow.com

To view more photos from this show visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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:arrow: :arrow: Interview with Javier Díaz de León Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, Jacob Gluck Founder of Goza Tequila, John Min Chief Economist with Tempus on International Business Radio

Javier Díaz de León

Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta

Javier Díaz de León holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. He also earned a Master of Arts in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent at Canterbury in England. Since 1991, he is a member of the Mexican Foreign Service, and currently holds the rank of Ambassador. During his professional career he has served as: Deputy Consul General in San Diego; Deputy Consul General in New York, Head of the Office for Migration and Hispanic Affairs at the Mexican Embassy in the United States, and Executive Director of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From June 2013 to May 2016 he served as Consul General of Mexico in Raleigh, NC. On May 2016, he was appointed by President Enrique Peña Nieto as Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is serving in this position since June 18, 2016.

Organization: Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta

Website:  www.consulmexatlanta.org

Jacob Gluck

Founder and CEO of Goza Tequila

Jacob Gluck is an entrepreneur; he is the Founder and CEO of Goza Tequila—an ultra-premium, craft tequila brand headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Through his time spent building Goza and successfully bringing the product to market, Jacob acquired a wealth of knowledge across a multitude of areas. Creating a liquor brand from scratch enabled Jacob to gain expertise in fields ranging from manufacturing and distribution, to branding, marketing, and sales strategy—all while building a solid foundation within the alcoholic beverage industry at large. He has deep experience developing effective business plans, financial modeling/projections, and other various documents essential to raising capital. As Goza is a U.S. federal importer, and in working closely with Mexican businesses and government entities, Jacob has a thorough understanding of the complexities inherent in doing international business and trade.

As much as anything else, Jacob knows how to compete and succeed with limited resources. He believes in a bottom-up approach to growth, the efficient use of capital, and that the best form of advertising cannot be paid for. Prior to entering the spirits industry, Mr. Gluck worked in finance as a stock broker for Compass Point—a boutique sales, research, and trading firm. There Jacob honed his financial chops, gaining skills that would prove invaluable to his future entrepreneurial endeavors. At Compass he served in equity sales, leveraging the firm’s research to drive business with buy-side accounts (primarily hedge funds). The company’s research was focused on the financial services industry; specific sectors included big banks, thrifts, specialty finance companies, mortgage insurers, REITs, home-builders, and financial technology companies. Jacob left Compass Point with a broad understanding of companies spread across various sectors, market capitalization's, and capital structures. In addition, Jacob earned the FINRA Series 7 certification—the most comprehensive financial securities exam offered by the FINRA, which covers a wide range of investments including stocks, bonds, options, limited partnerships, and investment company products.

Company: Goza Tequila

Website:  www.gozatequila.com

John Min

Chief Economist with Tempus

Dr. John Min is currently the Chief Economist with Tempus. Prior to working with Tempus, John was Founder and Chief Economist for World First USA and worked as the VP of Sales for Ruesch International, an international financial institution based in Washington DC. Throughout his career, Dr. Min has also worked with companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Everbank, Management Concepts,

:arrow: :arrow:  NEW Niche Franchise Opportunity in the Non-Profit and Fundraising Sector on Franchise Business Radio

SPECIAL SPOT LIGHT SHOW today with a UNIQUE, EMERGING Franchise Opportunity in the FUNDRAISING sector.

The Name of the Franchise is:  CG3 Battery Fundraising and our guest is the Founder & CEO Charles Grosse.

CHARLES GROSSE

Charles has a background in Econometrics and Corporate Law, Charles served for over 25 years as the General Counsel and held various business executive roles for companies like RaceTrac, Barco, Glock and WAI Global.  He currently lives north of Atlanta with his wife Sarah and two daughters.  Hobbies include golf, traveling and competitive swimming.  Charles created CG3 Battery Fundraising with the goal of operating a lean and efficient company offering a unique product to the fundraising market.  In doing so, CG3 has tapped into a lucrative niche market while helping organizations raise much needed funds for great causes.

Questions:

1) First things First….Give us a little history—Who is CG3?

2) How did you get into Fundraising? Industry Opportunity?

3) Tell us a little bit about the Product Offering. Batteries—Why Batteries? (Custom Branded-Battery Assortment Packs)

4) What made you decide to Franchise?

5) What is the Franchisee’s Role?

6) How does the Fundraising Organization make money?

7) A franchise in the fundraising sector makes you a unique franchise opportunity—so what else is unique about your franchise offering? Why CG3 if someone was considering a franchise?

8) Are you concerned about competition from other battery companies?

9) What are you looking for in a prospective franchisee candidate?

"I’m excited to announce that I have chosen to become a CG3 Battery Fundraising Franchisee and I am really looking forward to working with you Charles."  Pam Currie

With close to 20 years in franchising and have acquired business acumen from multiple perspectives of the franchise business model. For the past 9 to 10 years you have specialized in helping clients find the right franchise opportunity. Why did I decide to become a CG3 Franchisee?

--Unique, Niche Franchise Opportunity in the Non-Profit / Fundraising Sector

--1.5 Billion Dollar Industry that is fragmented and in need of business professionals to lead & get involved.

(Note: A Fragmented industry = Great Franchise Opportunity)

--Home Based / Lifestyle Business

--Low Overhead

--Low & Affordable Cost of Entry (Franchise Fee is only 25K)

--No Royalties (Distributor Model)

--High Potential for High Return on Investment

--Sales Based with an Approachable Customer Base (not like a classic B2B Sales Process)

--Manufacturer – Distributor Business Partnership. Franchisee is the face of the business and manages the customer relationships and all back end operations & product fulfillment are managed by Corporate (Franchisor).

--Large Protected Territories

--Reoccurring Revenue

--Digital Marketing Program to help drive leads to franchisees

AND THE BIG REASON….LEADERSHIP—Charles.

 The Key to a successful ground level franchise is Leadership and I liked what I learned (not only about the opportunity), but about Charles leadership style & philosophy.

 I was able to see his vision & what he is planning to achieve

 I like Charles “culture philosophy” of openness, collaboration, flexibility. He wants franchisee’s to have input and a voice (we are already discussing forming a franchisee board).

 I like that Charles has created what I call a Franchisee Friendly Biz Model. Large Protected Territories. Ability to really build my own business inside of a business. (Asset) and in an environment where I’m giving back.

 I believe this biz opportunity taps into my strengths and passions… --I like the ide...

:arrow:  :arrow:  Spiritual Leadership in Today’s Business Environment, Interview with Pastor Mike Linch on the Rich Hart Show

Mike Linch, Senior Pastor

NorthStar Church

Who is Mike Linch:

Senior Pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA. Host of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast. Frequent speaker for professional, collegiate and high school athletic teams as well as business leader gatherings. Mike has been at NorthStar 21 years and married to his wife Anne for 26 years and they have two children (Casey & Mary-Michal).

Topic: The key’s of Leadership belief’s as a Spiritual Business Development Leader in Fragmented and Diverse Environments

TOPIC BULLETS:

1) Concept behind “Spiritual Leadership” why are so many missing the mark when it comes to reinforcing their Belief System.

What is a Servant Leader?

Level of Engagement for today’s leader

Job of a Senior Pastor

Remaining: Faithful, Obedient and Trusting

LEADERSHIP: Strength, Confidence and Desire

2) Dealing with Adversity (Dark Times) if the Church Walls could talk…

As a leader, dealing with the dark time, people and Behaviors, Teaming and Staff, Growth and the Surrounding Community

ADVERSITY: Challenges, Choice and Decisions

3) Your Leadership Programs

Direction, Mission and Meaning

Mission to the Surrounding Community

Business / Leaders Men's Group

Surrounding yourself with Like Minded People

Self Predicated, Self Medicated and Self Motivated

4) How do we keep “People” engaged

“The HEART of PRAYER” Those who Develop the Process and the Players involved in the process

CALL TO ACTION regarding today’s environment

Mike’s Podcast and Information Resources about Northstar

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.northstarchurch.org

www.mikelinch.com

Twitter - @mikelinch

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 view photos from this show visit:

www.ProBusinessPhotos.com

To submit a guest booking requests for consideration visit:

www.RichHartShow.com

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

www.RichHart.com

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:arrow: :arrow: Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell Interview on the Buckhead Business Show

Sam Massell, Founding President

The Buckhead Coalition

Sam Massell, a life-long resident of Atlanta, has had successful

careers in real estate brokerage, elected office, the field of tourism, and

association management.

He spent twenty years as a Realtor, becoming Vice President of

Allan-Grayson Realty Company, then one of the city’s largest commercial

brokerage firms. During that time, he was elected a charter member of the

Atlanta Real Estate Board’s Million Dollar Club and was honored three

times with the Cates Trophy by the Georgia Association of Real Estate

Boards for creating the “Outstanding Transaction of the Year.”

While in real estate, Massell became extremely active in a wide range

of civic work, which eventually led to the political arena. He served twenty-

two years in elected offices, including eight as President of Atlanta’s Board

of Aldermen (now known as the City Council) and four as this city’s Mayor.

While holding that office, he was also chosen as President of the 15,000-

member National League of Cities. In addition, he has served a four-year

term on the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, and

was a Board Member of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.

Among other achievements, his administration as Mayor is credited

with establishing MARTA (Atlanta’s mass transit program), with developing

the city’s first enclosed arena (the Omni Coliseum), and with providing the

“Five Points” Central City Woodruff Park, all with no call on ad valorem

taxes. He also pioneered minority opportunities in city government,

appointing the first female to Atlanta’s City Council and the first Blacks as

City Department heads.

After leaving full-time public service, he entered the tourism business

in Buckhead where he operated for thirteen years under the name of Your

Travel Agent Sam Massell. He is a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC), and

a former President of the Travel Industry Association of Georgia.

Mayor Massell now manages a nonprofit civic organization as the

1988 founding President of the Buckhead Coalition. This is a prestigious

association of Chief Executive Officers of major businesses in this area on

the north side of Atlanta who have pooled their strengths to nurture the

quality of life and guide the orderly growth of Buckhead.

He has been honored by induction into the Atlanta Convention and

Visitors Bureau “Hospitality Hall of Fame”; Georgia Municipal Association

“Government Hall of Fame”; Georgia State University Robinson College

“Business Hall of Fame”; Georgia Trend Magazine “Most Influential

Georgian’s Hall of Fame”, and International Civil Rights King Center “Walk

of Fame”. His life is chronicled in a biography (“Play It Again, Sam”) by

Charles McNair and Mercer University Press.

Topics to Discuss:

Why did you decide to do a book - - and why did you choose this author?

 How did your childhood days in elementary and high school at Druid Hills shape

your civil conscience?

 The book tells of a successful college political campaign that sounds

unbelievable . . . until we hear the “other side of the story”. Will you elaborate?

 You won a lot of top awards in real estate. Tell us about one of which you were

particularly proud.

 What drew you into the political arena, and if you had the chance to do it all over,

would you have pursued a more lucrative business career instead?

 I’ve learned that one of your earliest Atlanta political reforms was elimination of

something called “Ward Courtesy”, which isn’t in the book. Please explain this

initiative.

 What do you consider your greatest decision; what do you wish to be your

legacy; what was your worst political mistake?

 How in the world did you get in the tourism business, and was it satisfying?

 You’re credited with nurturing what was thought of as not much more than a

sleepy,

:arrow: :arrow: GSMA Unites 800 Mobile Tech Operators and 300 Companies Worldwide on Buckhead Business Show

Ana Tavares

Head of North America for GSMA

•Direct report to the CTO with delegated responsibility for high priority areas and activities in the organisation. Adviser to GSMA’s Heads of Programme.

•Responsible for cross programme coordination and activities that support CTO’s Mobile World Capital Board position.

•Americas Region lead for GSMA’s Mobile Identity Program, driving the deployment of mobile Connect with mobile operators and service providers.

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organizations in adjacent industry sectors. Operator members in the North America region include companies such as AT&T, Bell Mobility, Digicel, Rogers Communications, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus and Verizon, among many others. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Mobile World Congress Americas and the Mobile 360 Series of conferences.

GSMA OPENS NEW NORTH AMERICA OFFICE IN ATLANTA

New Facility Puts Mobile Industry Organization in Center of Atlanta Tech Scene, Provides Strong Foundation as GSMA Works with Members to Advance Development of Mobile Industry

The GSMA announced it has opened its new North American regional office near Midtown Atlanta, a move that will enable it to better serve its members across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. At a ceremony attended by dignitaries and leaders from the Atlanta technology community, the GSMA officially cut the ribbon for its new 15,000 square-foot offices, which are located in Armour Yards and currently accommodate nearly 90 GSMA employees.

“The opening of our new North American office marks the start of the next chapter for the GSMA in the region,” said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. “Our new location in Midtown Atlanta puts us at the very center of the vibrant, dynamic tech scene in the city, enabling us to draw on a rich talent pool and engage even more closely with the broad technology ecosystem that has developed here.”

On behalf of its members, the GSMA leads a range of programs designed to drive collective industry benefit in areas such as future networks, the Internet of Things, mobile identity and others. The GSMA also engages with key stakeholders in a series of advocacy initiatives to secure greater spectrum for mobile, modernize regulatory frameworks and deliver life-enhancing mobile services to underserved populations around the world. Finally, the GSMA convenes the broad mobile ecosystem through its portfolio of industry-leading events on both a global and regional basis.

With a presence in the United States since opening its first office in Sandy Springs, GA in 2006, the GSMA has invested significantly in its North American operations in the last year, with the addition of 25 new roles across a number of functional areas. Most notably, in September 2017, the GSMA launched “Mobile World Congress Americas, in partnership with CTIA”, the first mobile industry event addressing the entire Americas region. Held in San Francisco, the inaugural Mobile World Congress Americas attracted more than 21,000 visitors from 110 countries and territories, and in 2018, the event moves to Los Angeles, where it will target not only the mobile ecosystem, but also the media and entertainment and content creation sectors.

Once a railway yard, Armour Yards has been transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use campus that delivers a life- and work-enhancing environment where businesses can thrive. The new GSMA office space, designed by HLGstudio, draws on influences from progressive loft-office environments prevalent in vibrant urban areas around...

:arrow: :arrow:  Local Industries and CorpGetaway on Georgia Business Radio

Neil Bedwell

Over the last 18 years, Neil has led work, teams and businesses in London, Amsterdam and San Francisco. Most recently, at Coca-Cola driving global digital strategy across multiple brands, leading the digital program for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, developing new ways to create and publish content in real-time across multiple social channels, and managing global digital agency relationships. Neil is a regular speaker and advisor to multiple start-ups, and spends his spare time messing around with old racing cars.

Neil Bedwell and Andrew Osterday often describe themselves as reformed marketers. They learned and honed their craft over the last 15 years at agencies and brands in the U.S. and Europe. Their experience at Coca-Cola navigating internal cultural barriers while leading global digital programs - including the 2014 FIFA World Cup global campaign - was the catalyst for the creation of Local Industries.

Linkedin Profile:

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

Andrew Osterday

Local Industries

Andrew began his career as a freelance artist, designer, and self-taught developer in the up-and-coming Atlanta agency scene. An original digital native, Andrew crafted campaigns for brands like the Atlanta Braves, The Home Depot, Delta, Porsche NA, Goldman Sachs, and Jack Daniels before moving to Coca-Cola’s Global group where he lead Cannes award-winning digital creative for Coke Zero. His work at Coca-Cola also included real-time social content and production for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, leading the world’s largest user-generated photo contest ever and crafting Coca-Cola’s employee engagement program spanning all 206 countries Coca-Cola serves. Andrew is a frequent mentor and people connector, and still taps his artist roots when he’s not chasing his kids around.

List Any Topics You Would Like to Discuss:

1. The Problem we exist to solve

Two-thirds of us are unhappy with the thing we spend half of our waking lives doing.

Happy, engaged employees are five times more productive - and four out of five of business leaders believe engaged employees are a key driver of growth.

Human contentment at work is the wicked business problem of our generation.

#2. The Business we are building

Marketers have mastered engagement for people as consumers. What if the same techniques could be applied to foster deeper engagement for people as employees?

Local Industries is a Change Marketing consultancy. Put simply, we apply consumer-grade marketing expertise to drive real cultural change inside organizations by focusing on their most important asset. People.

Our current clients are a balanced mix of HR, Tech and Growth leaders at global organizations across CPG, Tech, Travel and non-profit.

#3. Our Product

We create Change Marketing programs around three essential human motivations:

Growth - translating the company vision into practical ways for employees to grow their skills and career

Impact - demonstrating the real positive impact every employees work has on the lives of their customers

Relationships - building better ways to create trust, respect, and collaboration between colleagues

Every program starts by building belief across these three areas through storytelling and communications. We then move to practical adoption through training, tools and process design, and finally to ownership, empowering people to become experts in these new ways of work, and to lead and guide others.

#4. Our Ambition

To create a new model for employee engagement, based on the happiness, health and belief of it's people. And a new level of investment in employees. Imagine if companies spent even 1-2% of their consumer marketing budget on real employee engagement.

#5. Our Background

Neil Bedwell & Andrew Osterday often describe themselves as reformed marketers.

:arrow: :arrow: Bringing the Platform of Global Real Estate to your Finger Tips on the Rich Hart Show

Dr. Dan Nussbaum

Originally from Long Beach NY, Dan was young when his parents passed away, and he lived in 17 places in 9 years while putting himself through college and graduate school with the help of academic scholarships. Dan finished college when he was 20 before going to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and then practiced in Philadelphia for 22 years before deciding to move to California and begin a second career as a licensed investment adviser. As he always had an interest in real estate, Dan decided to also become a licensed California real estate broker and created successful local agencies in Los Angeles. After being contacted from outside the USA about promoting new home developments into the Los Angeles market, Dan became fascinated with the idea of creating The International MLS [IMLS] as an affordable way to bring together agents, brokers, developers, associations, buyers, sellers, and property listings all together into one global marketplace. Dan's vision has been to have all of the listings shared on agent and broker sites all over the world via The IMLS searches, giving agents and brokers the tools to succeed in a competitive global marketplace, with the goal of putting the power of the real estate industry back into the hands of the agents and brokers. As someone who is a licensed broker himself, it is Dan's mission to protect agents so that there will be no advertising of other agents on a personal agent members listing page, that if it is your listing,.. it is your lead, and that there will be no For Sale By Owner listings on The IMLS along with everything posted on The IMLS 10 point Pledge. Dan relocated with The IMLS from Los Angeles to Boca Raton, Florida July 2015. When not working on The IMLS, Dan can be found running, skiing, playing tennis or golf, and maintains an actively engaged life in the Miami-Palm Beach area.

Dr. Bruce Salzinger

Rich Hart (L) Bruce Salzinger (R)

An active Doctor of Chiropractic at Chiropractic Healthcare of Buckhead on Pharr Road for 25+ years.  In 2008 Dan came up with a novel concept and vision of the international real estate market and it just made sense to me.  I learned the business best I could and the opportunities it offered.  Having participated nationally and internationally at several real estate shows it confirmed we not only have something unique but extremely valuable to all.

My resume below indicates the last 25 of years of chiropractic achievements.  My children have decided to pursue other careers.  I hope to continue helping to launch The IMLS and eventually devote full time to building this vision worldwide.

1970 Graduated Long Beach High School, NY with sports participation on the golf, swim and track teams.

1974 Graduated University of Connecticut, Storrs CT, B.S. Degree with sports participation on the Alpine Downhill Ski Racing and Cross Country teams. Active in karate and judo clubs.

1972-1973 International Business Studies Program, American College of Switzerland, Leysin Switzerland with sports participation on the Alpine Downhill Ski Racing Team and Cross Country Teams.

In 1974 Dr. Salzinger experienced a serious skiing related injury. After 3 months of traditional drug and physical therapy treatments for a herniated disc and bilateral severe sciatica he was scheduled for a low back surgery. Fortunately a good friend who was going to New York Chiropractic College at the time suggested he come in for a consultation and exam as "I could always go ahead with the surgery". The explanation of my condition from the chiropractic perspective just made sense. I proceeded with a regimen of regular subluxation based chiropractic adjustments and the rest is so to speak, history.

1974-1989  V.P. National Bolt & Nut Co. Inc. and  V.P. 1125 Myrtle Realty Corp.

1993 Graduated Life Chiropractic College, Marietta,