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Franchise Business Radio - Any Lab Test Now, Triton Franchise Financing and Chicken Salad Chick

Clarissa Bradstock, CEO

Any Lab Test Now

As the CEO of Any Lab Test Now, Clarissa Bradstock is proud to lead the franchisees in their goal of providing an exceptional experience for our customers interested in clinical, toxicology and DNA testing.

In addition, Clarissa is the Vice Chair for the Southeastern Franchise Forum, and on the IFA Women’s Franchise Network committee, and the Chair for the Atlanta Chapter of the Women’s Franchise Network.

On a fun note, she did a brief stint as a stand‐up comedian.

Interview Questions:

1. What does Any Lab Test Now do?

2. When did this concept start?

4. How many facilities are there now?

5. Tell us about your franchisees.

6. Are you involved in the community?

7. What’s the typical day like for a franchisee?

8. What’s the most rewarding part of your position?

9. What are some of the recent changes in your industry?

10. How involved are you in franchising?

Additional Topics:

Conference, SEFF, WFN, Any Lab Test Now

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.AnyLabTestNow.com

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

https://www.facebook.com/anylabtestnowcorp

@ALTNCorp

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

@clarissawindham

La Mancha Sims, CEO

Triton Business Group

La Mancha is a former Naval officer, with an extensive background in finance, business development, and Franchise wealth building model.

Currently the CEO of Triton Business Group, Inc., the leading alternative franchise business lending firm in the southeastern United States;

• Developed Triton’s Certified Franchise Advisor™ Program for long term wealth building;

• B.A. in Economics and Masters in Finance;

• Six Sigma Management Expert;

Triton work with Entrepreneurs who need to obtain funding and are interested in the Franchise Industry to building wealth and financial freedom.

Topics to Discuss:

- Alternative ways to Access Business Capital;

- Simple strategies for choosing a Franchise opportunity that investor(s) will fund;

- Triton’s Certified Franchise Advisor™ (CFA) Program;

- How to Survive and Excel your first year

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.tritonfranchise.com

www.facebook.com/TritonFranchise

www.twitter.com/TritonFranchise

Lauren Fernandez, President and Co-Founder

Origin Development Group

Atlanta-area Developer, Chicken Salad Chick

Lauren E. Fernandez is the president and co-founder of Origin Development Group, the developer of the rapidly growing local Chicken Salad Chick® portfolio, including Augusta, Alpharetta, Athens, Roswell, Kennesaw and Peachtree City. As the “Atlanta Chick,” Fernandez has grown the brand in not only the greater Atlanta metro area, but the Athens and Augusta markets, and plans to more than double the footprint of the brand in Georgia in less than two years. Driven by a desire to serve others, her fearless leadership and entrepreneurial vision have catapulted the restaurants into the hearts and appetites of all Atlantans with a heart for quality southern fare.

As an experienced attorney and veteran brand developer, Fernandez has vast experience across 140 countries establishing franchise partnerships, licensing, distribution and supply chains. In addition to her role at Origin, she leads The Fernandez Company, helping clients generate new revenue streams through licensing, franchising and manufacturing. Prior to forming her own companies, she served as General Counsel for FOCUS Brands, parent company of brands such as Carvel®, Cinnabon® and Moe's Southwest Grill®.

Fernandez is an active leader both for her profession and for local causes. She is the immediate past chair of the intellectual property section of the State Bar of Georgia and an alumna of Emory University, where she also taught trademark law as an adjunct professor. A passionate advocate for the fight against hunger,

Georgia Business Radio - Alpharetta, First Georgia City to Receive Accreditation from AEDO

Peter Tokar

Economic Development Director

City of Alpharetta

Seasoned Economic Development executive with over 15 years of blended experience in technology, marketing, sales, graphic design and public/government relations. Well versed in communications, networking, graphical/visual/industrial design, strategic and business planning. Strong personal, communication and business skills as well as customer relationship management for all levels of civilian and government agencies, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small business.

Interested in opportunities to challenge and develop skills and abilities, particularly working in a community or business development role and establishing long term business relationships.

Specialties: Economic Development, Technology, Development Authority, Tax Incentives, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Assistance, Television Production, Management, Teaching - Adjunct Professor, Web Design, Graphic Design, International Business

Leadership Broward Graduate - Class 27 (Florida)

Leadership North Fulton Graduate - 2013 (Georgia)

Atlanta Regional Commission - Regional Leadership Institute - Class of 2015

Young Gamechangers 2016 - Georgia Forward Leadership Program

Speaker - 2012 IEDC Annual Conference - "Managing the Generation Gap"

Speaker - 2014 IEDC Annual Conference - "Recruiting YP's to Economic Development"

Moderator - 2015 IEDC Annual Conference - "Because were worth it"

Speaker - 2016 IEDC Annual Conference - "Kicking your Advertising Strategy into High Gear"

Topics to Discuss

Alpharetta is First Georgia City to Receive Accreditation from AEDO

Alpharetta was recently recognized by the n with an AEDO qualification. This endorsement lends credibility to the city’s efforts towards growth and economic expansion. As a respected AEDO organization, Alpharetta becomes part of a group of distinguished, nationally known leadership municipalities.

Alpharetta Mayor, David Belle Isle, states, “Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our city leadership, economic development initiatives and programming, as well as partners in the community, The City of Alpharetta has built upon its culture of innovation and high-tech heritage by broadening our technology and community landscape. The AEDO certification is a testament that we have built an Alpharetta for all. Balancing business with community.”

While other establishments have been endorsed by the AEDO, Alpharetta is the first city to be approved in Georgia. To acquire the accreditation, officials created a strategic plan focusing on the main components that have contributed to progress in Alpharetta including enhancing the downtown space with the new City Center, the financial incentives offered that attract new businesses, and the area’s more than 20 million square feet of constructed office space. Alpharetta’s image also was a key component, with developments like Avalon and the proposed Alpha Loop enhancing the overall representation of the region. By bringing these successful companies, events, and new residents to the area, the city continues to advance with both tech-focused and commercial growth.

To determine approval, AEDO starts with a detailed organizational assessment examining internal and external operations including procedures and structures. Next, the certification process is conducted in two phases, the documentation review and a site team visit.

Peter Tokar, Economic Development Director for the City of Alpharetta, explains, “We are very excited to be recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization. The accreditation is not only a badge of honor, it communicated both internally and externally that our economic development programming is headed in the right direction.”

Communities that are recognized by the AEDO are known as leading authorities on business progression and e...

Georgia Business Radio - Team USA Powerboat Race and Mini America Theme Park

Team USA, Powerboat Race Around the World.

Join us as teams from the UK, Norway, Germany, Italy, Honduras and the US compete in the first 27,000 Powerboat Race Around the World!

We call our fast yacht/ship technology "Vortex" technology.

At first glance the Oceans Quest Racer looks like any other fuel efficient fast catamaran. It makes a fast Ocean Racer a little faster, while using less fuel.

The last voyage was made in honor of the memory of: Sgt John Harvey, Cpl George Holmes, and SSgt Dewey Johnson.

Three Guiness World Records:

1. The Smallest Power Boat to Cross The Atlantic Ocean.

2. The Longest Non-Stop Ocean Voyage in a Flats Boat.

3. The Longest Ocean Voyage in a Flats Boat

We expect it to be one of the most photographed boats in the world.

For more details and investor/sponsor info visit:

OceansQuest.com

Contact:

Ralph Desmond Brown

352-346-2365

About Mini America

The landscape of America is as diverse as the people who live here. To experience all this great country has to offer could take more than one lifetime. Now, a new, family-oriented theme park, MINI AMERICA, will bring the beauty of our country and the inspiring story of the American Dream to life by allowing visitors to roam freely from coast to coast in just one day, stopping by their favorite landmarks or gazing upon spectacular vistas...all in miniature!

MINI AMERICA, is much more than just a theme park though; it is an all-encompassing, patriotic and uniquely American idea whose time has arrived. Taking advantage of the latest technology, the MINI AMERICA brand becomes a place both real and virtual where young and old alike from around the country and the world can be educated, entertained and inspired in a sustainable environment in the park and through a variety of interconnected on-line programs and communities.

In addition to celebrating our great land, this state-of-the-art theme park with miniature versions of America's most well-known locations will become a place where people can share their amazing stories of striving for and achieving the American Dream inspiring others with the entrepreneurial spirit that has always driven our country to lead the world.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire and motivate you, and all visitors, to become innovators and entrepreneurs, to follow the American Dream, thereby stimulating the American economy by providing resources, education, and entertainment. In doing so, We the People, are roused to motivate, give back to others, and pursue our [individual and collective] definition of the American Dream. “E Pluribus Unum” means united as one [Latin: out of many, one]. Let us unite to pursue our goals through care, commitment, hard work, and together, make a difference. Live the American Dream.

The Mini America Team is committed to making the dream of Mini America a reality. For the past four years a substantial investment of sweat equity and actual capital has been invested. This endeavor is developed and supported by premier American brands and experts in their respective fields. Join us and invest in America today by investing in Mini America and making this dream a reality.

“The Importance of Mini America”

By the Founder & Atlanta Mini Mogul Eric de Groot

As a global educator and entrepreneur my life is dedicated to informing and educating people.

I am inspired to help change and shape society to enable each one of us to find their passion and follow their dream.

America is a society of innovators; however, we do not all have the tools nor are we in a position to start a small business. Yet, our economy largely depends on small business, as three quarters of all jobs are created by the private sector and entrepreneurs.

Theme parks, generally speaking, are places where one can have fun and be happy,

Buckhead Business Show - Corporate and Personal Wellness and Mastermind Dinners Atlanta

Fadi Malouf

Body by Fadi

Fadi Malouf strives to change lives by delivering extraordinary & permanent results for individuals & corporations worldwide since 1996.

Celebrity personal trainer, lifestyle coach, business consultant, speaker, author, model, and actor is nominated Entrepreneur and Fittest Friend of the year in 2011. Fadi and associates conveniently deliver health & fit lifestyle solutions to the world with the Body By Fadi elite brand of corporate wellness programs, reward systems, adventure travel, virtual fitness classes, personal training, nutritional consulting, lifestyle coaching, online interactive tools, apps, and autobiography/self-help book “Strong The New Fit”, Fadi’s personal stories of endeavors and conquers.

From 1996 to 2004, Fadi competed in several shows a year and always placed in the top 3 spots. In addition, he is well diverse in fitness and an all around athlete.

Topics to Discuss:

Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Life Coaching, Weight Loss, Travel

Corporate Wellness

Web Site / Social Media Links:

http://www.fadimalouf.com

http://www.bodybyfadi.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/Fadi_Malouf

Jack Crawford

Mastermind Dinners Atlanta

Professional and personal chef bringing amazing entrepreneurs to the table to discuss the growth of their business over a private four course gourmet dinner.

Topics to Discuss:

1. Why mastermind groups matter.

2. How Mastermind Dinners Atlanta takes the brainstorming concept to A higher level.

3. The benefits gained from hosting your own mastermind dinner .

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.ChefjackATL.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-jack-978b571a

https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_dinners_atlanta

https://www.facebook.com/masterminddinneratlanta

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Hosts:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

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

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Audio Engineer:

Dennis Rice

Video Production:

Steven Tyler Rubin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115/

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Buckhead Business Show - PostNet, Business Accelerators and Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University

Kevin Center, Owner

PostNet Buckhead

Postnet is a printing, design, and shipping destination. Kevin operates the local Buckhead store as well as Atlanta Area Developer for PostNet International.

Topics to Discuss:

Developing PostNet brand across Greater Atlanta region

Printing, design, and shipping services

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.postnet.com/ga131

www.facebook.com/PostNetGA131/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/postnetga131/

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Glenn Henderson, Founder

Business Accelerators

Glenn Henderson, entrepreneur, author, teacher, speaker; from bankruptcy to teaching best business practices – founder of Rock Solid Principles, husband and father; champion of – how to start and build a business with little to no debt.  Glenn continues to serve on many boards teaching his time tested proven best practice principles in the board room as well as the classroom – globally. From Harvard Business School, Kellogg School of Business (Northwestern University), Kennesaw State University, Stetson University, Buleah Heights Bible College to executive coaching and personal mentor, Glenn Henderson has been called upon to help navigate leaders and businesses.

Glenn is Co-founder/CEO of AFC Worldwide Express, a global transportation and logistics company. Through his leadership, the company has had consistent growth over its 20 year history.

As a successful entrepreneur, Mr. Henderson and his company have been recognized for their exceptional commitment best practice and customer service.

– In 1993 and 1994, Hallmark Cards awarded AFC as their supplier of the year. They also named AFC as small business of the year.

– AFC’s reputation as a top transportation and logistics provider prompted Motorola to call on AFC to provide relief communications during the 911 tragedy in New York City.

– Major US companies such as P & G, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Nextel, and Kinko’s routinely rely upon the delivery of systems and services provided by AFC Worldwide Express to maintain their logistics supply chain and competitive edge.

– AFC is also called upon during natural disasters and governmental emergencies.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

In addition to his leadership at AFC Worldwide Express, Mr. Henderson has made leadership contributions to a variety of other organizations.

– Author of “Rock Solid Principles of Business Development”, a comprehensive business development educational curriculum.

– Guest speaker, Kennesaw State University and many other academic institutions on the subject of business leadership and development.

– Appeared as a guest speaker on the televised “Minority Business Report” on WGN in Chicago, as well as on Atlanta business related programs.

– Serves as faculty member of Logistics Resource International which is part of the Georgia Technology Institute’s logistics program.

– Served as a board member for the Christian Coalition, Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC), Atlanta Pastor’s Fellowship Advisory Board, Crown Financial Ministries (formally, Christian Financial Concepts), and the Institute for Organizational Leadership.

– Served as Administrative Pastor for Milford Church of God in Smyrna, GA. During his two year service, he reorganized staff, improved administration, provided leadership for worship, and taught on subjects such as marriage and family.

– Assisted young adults by teaching at the National Transportation School collegiate program in Greensboro, NC, and has established financial grant programs for a select group of high school students in Chicago, and the INROADS initiative in Atlanta. He has also served as a mentor to a variety of young people.

Glenn Henderson is proudly married to Regina Henderson, his wife and advisor of 20 years. They live in Atlanta, Georgia with their three children, Valerie, Cameron, and Allegra.

Driving Business Faster - Office Angels for Established and Emerging Companies

Essie Escobedo, Chief Executive Angel

Company:  Office Angels

When Essie Escobedo majored in physics, she had no idea that she would apply her knowledge about how the universe works to the world of business.

Essie launched Office Angels in 2000 after a 25-year career as a successful small business owner. During that time, she honed her gifts of exceptional interpersonal skills and a sharp intellect, while gaining hands-on knowledge about successful business management.

After observing a large and growing number of credentialed, seasoned individuals with outstanding skills and proven track records who had left corporate America, Essie saw a stellar opportunity. These professionals may have left the full-time workforce, but they wanted to continue working—on their schedules. Essie realized these professionals could bring expertise and a level of professionalism to a job that most small businesses could not otherwise afford.

Compelled by her strong entrepreneurial character and drive to help people succeed, she developed a unique business model that addresses two needs: Office Angels helps small business owners focus on business priorities, while Angels perform a range of essential but often-neglected “back office” operations in areas such as administrative support, bookkeeping, and marketing. At the same time, Office Angels provides meaningful work to highly experienced and trained business professionals who wish to work on a flexible, part-time, freelance, or project basis.

Topics to Discuss:

When and why did you start Office Angels?

How is Office Angels different from a traditional staffing agency?

What kinds of services does Office Angels provide?

How does the process work?

How does one know when his/she is ready to work with Office Angels?

How does one evaluate the cost/benefit of working with Office Angels?

Web Site:

www.OfficeAngels.us

Cecilia Roach, Principal

Pivot Point Group

Topics to Discuss:

How marketing can generate sales for small businesses

Website or Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-roach-b956661

Driving Business Faster brought to by Azul Motorsports, where you become the passenger or driver in a real race car! Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. Tune in live and listen to recent episodes or possibly be a guest along with Professional Race Car Driver and Talk Show Host Chris Grigalunas!

Connect with the show sponsor visit:

www.AzulMotorsports.com

Listen to more broadcasts visit:

www.DrivingBusinessFaster.com

Submit a Show Guest Request visit:

www.meetme.so/DrivingBusinessFaster

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Buckhead Business Show - Georgia Entertainment Industry Film, Television, New Media and Eagle Rock Studios

Bernadette Boas

CEO of Ball of Fire Media

Bernadette Boas, Entertainment Industry Leader with Ritz Group and CEO of Ball of Fire Media spearheads the states premier event 2017's Creative + Investor Summit on June 8th, and will be sharing with us how this event is helping to expand the entertainment industry footprint in Georgia.

Topics to Discuss:

Entertainment in Georgia

Ritz Group's 2017 Creative + Investor Summit

Web Site / Social Media Links:

http://www.ritzgroup.org/summit

https://www.facebook.com/theritzgroup

https://www.facebook.com/creativesmeetopportunity

Taylor Owenby, Founder

matchbook media + pr

Producer of Film, Television and New Media. Eligible for the Producer's Guild of America and Founder of matchbook media + pr, Georgia's ONLY full-service production and public relations firm.

Entrepreneur I Producer I Fundraiser

An up-an-coming creative with a passion for producing. A go-getter with connections and a killer work ethic if the price is right or it's a cause I believe in. I am the guy who will create an insane campaign so far out-of-the-box you forgot a box was there. Then, I reel it in with creative strategy and a knack for communication, Timekeeper and budget hound with a sincere love of the game and the players. Before you know it, you are talking about my work even if you don't know my name.

Yeah, I'm that guy.

Ego aside, I have a passion for helping others elevate their status and their situation. From small non-profit efforts to one-on-one guidance, I get a substantial amount of my self-worth from being a positive impact on others.

My road has not been an easy one and through each challenge I grow wiser. "Live in the present, for it is a gift."

Life isn't about how many times you fall, it is how many times you get up. If something goes wrong, if things don't work out, if you make a mistake... Learn from it. If you learn and grow from an experience then how have you failed?

Failure?

There is no such thing.

Topics to Discuss:

When did you start matchbook and why?

What are you doing now?

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.matchbookeast.com

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

Noah Scammon, Director of Operations

matchbook media + pr

Noah Scammon is the Co-Partner and director of operations at matchbook media +pr. He works as a producer and production manager for Film and television production. As well as being apart of anything from development of new media and online content, getting millions of views on videos, to voice acting and animation in new upcoming cartoons, and even new and upcoming works in the video game industry.

Topics to Discuss:

1) Getting my start, how I got into this industry

2) funny experiences while working at studios

3) the good and bad of the industry

4) good advice for people just starting out

5) how to get into voice acting

6) how to get into animation

7) is school for entertainment for everyone?

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.matchbookeast.com

matchbook media + pr @facebook

The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The BBA and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Hosts:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

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

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

Rich Casanova, CoFounder

Pro Business Channel

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

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Audio Engineer:

Dennis Rice

Video Production:

Steven Tyler Rubin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tyler-rubin-005a94115/

For more info about the BBA visit:

www.BuckheadBusiness.org

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

www.BuckheadBusinessShow.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

www.ProBusinessPictures.com

United States Bartender's Guild, Atlanta Chapter Speakers Panel Event

We invite you to listen in to a recent event featuring a panel of industry experts hosted by the United States Bartender's Guild, Atlanta Chapter! Part of their ongoing series on Bar Talk Radio on the Pro Business Channel networks. The event was recorded in front of a live audience at the Wrecking Bar Brew Pub near an area of Atlanta known as Little Five Points. This event was moderated by Anthony Porquez the host of Bar Talk Radio.

As founder and head craft cocktail specialist of Liquid Culture, Anthony has over 17 years in the food and beverage industry. Spanning from Boston, Los Angeles, Australia and locally in Athens and Atlanta, Anthony has provided top tier professional service and training to establishments of all kinds in the U.S. and abroad. Formerly the senior bartender for the two time James Beard Award nominated cocktail bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, Porquez has contributed greatly to the success of H&Fs highly respected cocktail program. He has been a guest bartender for Bacardis Street Party Portfolio Event at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans and is a contract mixology consultant for a major local spirits distributor. Furthermore, Porquez was a curriculum developer and instructor for Holeman & Finchs Academy of Bartending while holding the role of Communications Coordinator for the Resurgens Hospitality Group. Currently he is a brand advocate for 6 different distilleries in addition to providing cocktail events and spirits education privately and within the industry as well.

Line-up of distinguished speakers on our panel:

Tiffanie Barriere

a Houston native who now calls Atlanta home, has previously overseen and operated the award-winning beverage program at One Flew South since the restaurant’s 2008 opening at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Under Tiffanie’s creative direction, One Flew South has been hailed as one of the best airport bars in the world by press outlets such as Esquire, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. Under Tiffanie's direction, One Flew South was named "Best Airport Bar in the World" at Tales of the Cocktail in 2014. Barriere’s background and training included the Bar Smarts program under the tutelage of “King Cocktail,” legend Dale DeGroff and cocktail historian David Wondrich.

Kaleb Cribb

Kaleb started in food and beverage in Valdosta Ga in a RocknRoll dive bar named Vito’s as a bartender and a sound man. Upon moving to Athens Georgia, he began as a door man and bar back working in a volume sports bar and townie scene bar named Transmetropolitan, where he spent 5 years, leaving as the bar manager. After that, he moved into fine dining at the now defunct Farm 255, where he developed the first craft cocktail program in Athens (after staging with Miles Mc. At Leon’s Full Service).

He moved to Atlanta after taking a job with National Distributing Company as their in house mixologist and craft spirit specialist. He spent almost 2 years with the distributor before taking over as lead bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, spending 2 years running that program. That program, in 2007, was the birthplace of Atlanta’s craft scene. Since November, he has been an Account Consultant for Enthuse Marketing Company, representing the Diageo Reserve Portfolio in Atlanta.

Miles Macquarrie

As a baby, Miles Macquarrie opted for a Japanese Style 2:1 jigger over a pacifier. Wearing a period-correct tiny mustache, Macquarrie couples knowledge of obscure classic cocktails with an uncanny ability to talk like a nerd when it comes to ice, spirits, and cocktail technique. Atlanta magazine says, "Miles Macquarrie could serve his cocktails in an old shoe and they'd still taste better than those of his competitors."

For the past 12 years, Miles Macquarrie lives to serve the perfect cocktail. He is the beverage director and managing partner of Kimball House in Decatur,...

Buckhead Business Show - The Scorecard Solution, Success Institute and Goal Mettle Academy

Dan King

Close Reach Consulting

Dan is an advisor to senior executives and Boards in the areas of business transformation and growth. He helps Business Leaders “get it right” when it comes to strategy, execution and talent. As founder of Close Reach Consulting Group, Dan utilizes a proprietary organizational performance diagnostic that pinpoints vulnerabilities. This scorecard approach keeps a management team focused on the right things and leads to what Dan refers to as a culture of competence. Dan’s passion is to create business environments in which people can thrive. He believes that no business can win until the people doing the work every day are winning.

Dan’s thirty-year business career includes senior executive roles in Fortune 50 companies and high growth mid-market enterprises, the most recent being a venture backed consumer services company recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies five out of seven years.

Dan is a published author, The Scorecard Solution….Measure What Matters to Drive Sustainable Growth and frequent speaker at CEO forums. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Topics to Discuss:

Bridging the Strategy - Talent Chasm

The Elements of Excellence...Attributes of Great Companies

Web Site / Social Media:

www.closereachconsulting.com

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

Jimmy Farris

Farris Success Institute / Goal Mettle Academy

I am professional speaker and consultant. As a retired NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion, I have spent my life setting and achieving goals. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, I have found that the key to excellence in everything I've done is mental toughness. I have been fortunate to be coached, mentored, and trained by some of the finest leaders across many industries. My life experiences have taught me that you're either getting better or getting worse, but never staying the same. Applying the mental toughness secrets we teach at Mental Toughness University and Goal Mettle Academy is the key to continued growth in your personal and professional life. I am dedicated to serving others and passionate about assisting companies and individuals achieve success.

Goal Mettle Academy is the most effective and comprehensive goal-setting workshop ever conducted. We break down the science and psychology behind setting and achieving goals so that you can get more of the things you want in life and live your dreams.

Mental Toughness University is a comprehensive mental training process that moves sales and management teams from good to great. Mental Toughness trains people how to control their thoughts, feelings, and attitudes, before, during, and after a performance. Especially under pressure.

MTU is a process, not a program. It’s about training people how to THINK like world-class performers, and how to control and manipulate their own emotions for MAXIMUM performance. MTU is a cross between emotional intelligence training and critical thinking. It’s an introspective process that causes people to examine their thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs and how those directly impact their results. We call the process, ‘Facilitated Introspection’. The 6-hour program is an awakening to expose participants to the process and show them there’s a higher level of emotional competence and mental performance than they are experiencing.

When I was in the 5th grade, my teacher handed out a blank sheet of paper and asked us to draw a picture of where we saw ourselves in 15 years. There was no doubt my dream was to be a football player when I grew up. I was a huge New York Giants fan, so I drew a stick figure of myself in a Giants uniform and wrote "In 15 years I will be playing linebacker for the New York Giants." I never asked myself if it was possible, realistic, attainable, reasonable, or any of the other silly and irrelevant questions we adul...

CoFounders Podcast - Media and Branding with eFocus Media Group and P2P Branded

BRANDI BRIDGETT

Consultant, Social Media Manager, and Mother in Washington, DC

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Greetings, I’m Brandi. I’m a consultant living in Washington, DC. I am a fan of entrepreneurship, networking, and fitness. I’m also interested in innovation and causes that help shape the world for the better.

As a mom of three, I know how hard it is to run life, business, and still have time for yourself, but we have found that balance happens day to day.

Brandi Bridgett has been in the medical field for 10 years. She started in the field of cosmetic surgery here in Washington, D.C. Brandi then started growing her own family, which directed her into looking for a new career choice.

Brandi and her family were relocated to San Diego, California, where she developed a love for health and wellness. Brandi began coaching in the field of health and wellness in 2011, where she partnered, developed, and opened a health and wellness nutrition club. With this practice, she has helped hundreds of people internationally obtain their health goals through education and training, fun and engaging activities, and nutritional solutions.

In 2012, Brandi and her family returned to the Washington, DC area, where she again partnered and developed a health and wellness office at the National Harbor. She and her partner have been able to touch the lives of those who are looking to lose, gain, or maintain weight, or increase their energy simply by living a healthier lifestyle.

In 2013, she and her sister who is a retired schoolteacher decided to come together and take their strengths to form a company. In April of 2013, Platinum Health and Wellness was born. The vision is to teach those within the community about proper health and wellness to obtain optimum health by making health fun, simple, and magical!

Over the past three years, we have been able to speak at several community events, make a name within the health and wellness field here at the National Harbor and now the goal is to expand and shape up the community one person at a time!

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SEAN FOSTER

Small Business Owner in Maryland

Sean Foster has been in the Advertising and Marketing field for 15 years. He is well experienced in various influential marketing techniques and business image consulting. Sean is the Managing Member and CoFounder of eFocus LLC and has been in the media field for the past 5 years.

Specialties: successful in generating sales for several different markets, strength in generating creative and innovative partnerships and ideas for companies. Team Building and motivating employees to view work as an adventure rather than a means to an end. If your in business and things just don't seem to be changing or moving into the direction you want, contact Sean and he will not only give you what you need for your business to progress but he will walk with you on your journey and motivate you along the way.

Profound in Networking and Connecting B2B Sean has been on the D.C. areas Networking scene since 2009. He frequents supports and sponsors network events.

http://www.efocusmediagroup.com

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http://seanfoster.me

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

TYRA DYSON

P2P Branded

P2P Branded is the premier brand management company for Speakers, Authors, and Coaches. We specialize in “Branding Your Voice”, providing key strategies to Position, Present, and Profit. Creating the Ultimate Brand Experience.

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