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Inside PR Special with Don Rountree From the Rountree Group, Kevin Sullivan with Fisher & Phillips, Zenobia Godschalk from ZAG Communications and Laura Armistead with Reflex Systems

On today’s Inside PR Special guest co-host Stone Payton and I opened with Don Rountree with the Rountree Group and his client Kevin Sullivan with the labor and employment law firm Fisher and Phillips. They spoke about their unique working relationship and how regular communication helps them stay on top of things.

We closed the show with Zenobia Godschalk with the ZAG Communications and her client Laura Armistead with Reflex Systems. They talked all about the ways they work together and how their relationship has deepened over the years.

Also a special shout out to our new sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter Please go to their website to register for their monthy events www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Chef Tony Sharpe, Joy Ogozelec with Urban Major League Chef Association and Katie Ashcraft with Books2Tax

On today’s show we opened with Chef Tony Sharpe and Joy Ogozelec with the Urban Major League Chef Association. The UMLCA is a new organization that brings together under-served minority chefs to provide access to experts in the culinary profession in order to teach the latest trends in the culinary arts, build culinary skills and support professional development for culinary artists nationwide. To learn more how Chef Tony and his team helps the chefs and culinary enthusiasts in Atlanta please go to www.umlca.com

We closed the show with Katie Ashcraft, Partner with Books2Tax. her firm helps small business owners with the finance and administrative functions of their business. If you need help wth your books or your taxes please go to www.books2tax.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Inside PR Special with Chris Myles from Golin Harris and His Client Krista Eberle from United Egg Producers. Also Drew Plant with Plant Communications and His Client Charles Crawford From Private Bank of Buckhead

On today’s show Stone Payton co-hosted this Inside PR Special.

We opened the show with the announcement of the 7th Annual BMA Atlanta Charity Chocolate Tasting benefitting Cure Childhood Cancer. This event is being held at FAB Atlanta on February 24 from 6p-8p. Please go to the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter’s website to register www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Our first guests were Chris Myles from Golin Harris with his client Krista Eberle from United Egg Producers. They discussed the role of a PR firm in handling a crisis. They shared the ways they worked together and had to move quickly and maintain one message through a recent crisis.

Next up we had on Drew Plant from Plant Communications with his client Charles Crawford from Private Bank of Buckhead. Drew has worked with Charles since the start of this venture and has helped his client stay ahead of the issues during these tough economic times.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Randy Merrill with Massage Heights, Abraham Xiong with Government Contractors Association, Attorney Robert Meyring & Johnathon Closs and Dalton Sirmans with Mainstreet Technologies

Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past podcasts. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show we opened with the announcement of the 7th Annual BMA Atlanta Charity Chocolate Tasting benefiting Cure Childhood Cancer. This event is being held at FAB Atlanta on February 24 from 6p-8p. Please go to the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter’s website to register www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Randy Merrill from Massage Heights came on to discuss his entrepreneurial career. He is now working with Massage Heights, the premium massage retreat service that offers spa services at affordable prices. To learn more please go to www.massageheightsatlanta.com

Next Abraham Xiong from the Government Contractors Association came on to explain how his group helps women owned business owners and all entrepreneurs learn how to acquire government contracts. It is very complicated to get government money and Abraham’s group helps you learn how to get your share. To learn more please go to www.govcontractors.org

Next Robert Meyring, attorney at law came on to explain the importance of estate planning. Did you know that most Atlantans are over insured but under estate planned? This could become a crisis for your children and a threat to your business. To learn more about getting your will and estate planning in order please go to www.meyringfirm.com

We closed the show with the folks from Mainstreet Technologies – Executive Vice President Johnathon Closs and CEO Dalton Sirmans. This innovative technology company has been leading the way in the financial management and government record management spaces for a long time. Managing data and documents is a challenge and Mainstreet Technologies has a lot of experience solving their clients problems. To learn more please go to www.mainstreet-tech.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Pierre Panos with QS America and Fresh To Order Plus Kyle Ross with Junior Achievement

Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find past podcasts of all our shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show we opened with restauranteur Pierre Panos. Pierre founded the Stoney River Legendary Steaks chain which he then sold. He currently owns the Brookwood Grill and heads QS America, the parent company of Fresh to Order along with about 40 Papa Johns restaurants in 4 states. There are currently 6 F2Os but they are looking to exand through franchising and owner operated stores.

We closed the show with Kyle Ross, Vice President – JA Capstone with Junior Achievement of Georgia. Kyle explained how JA helps students learn about entrepreneurship and business through real life expereince. If you have a business in the area you should really consider volunteering with JA and helping kids learn about the benefits of owning a business. You can learn more at their website www.georgia.ja.org

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

Atlanta Business Radio’s “Improv to Improve Your Business” Special

Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show several of the co-authors of the new book “Improv to Improve Your Business” came on to explain how using the principles of improvisation can foster communication, creativity and innovation in businesses. They shared the 10 Commandants of improv and how you can incorporate the skills in to sales and training situations.

Brent Brooks, Vanessa Lowry, Rob Duncan, Leah Henderson and Jim Hogan explained how learning improvisation skills has helped them grow their respective businesses.  You can order the book on Amazon.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show