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Today we led off the show with Tse Chih Chang with Grand China Restaurant and Ken Katz with Geisha House. They are representing the Taste of Asia Week celebration that is taking place August 10-16 with a special public tasting to be held August 5 at Macy’s Lenox. Taste of Asia is Georgia Restaurant Association’s second annual celebration of the Asian culinary tradition. More than 30 Atlanta restaurants participate in this week long event, giving diners a chance to sample delicious Asian cuisine. To learn more please go to their website www.tasteofasiaweek.com

Next up we had on Craig Johnson from Matchstic. Matchstic specializes in branding and design.  He focuses his clients on what makes them remarkable and then builds brand identity around that core message. His team has designed brand identities for the Atlanta Dream, Clint Black and John Mayer. He explained the ins and outs of creating a powerful and memorable brand identity and suggested the book Zag as a great resource for establishing the right brand identity mindset. To learn more please go to his website www.matchstic.com

Next Steve Romaniello (pictured), Managing Director with Roark Capital Group joined us to explain the world of private equity. Roark is an Atlanta-based firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1 billion.  Its franchise portfolio includes: Carvel, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Money Mailer and Primrose Schools.  For more information please go to his website www.roarkcapital.com

We closed the show with Evelyn Anne Johnston with A Clever Twist. A Clever Twist is one of Atlanta’s leading iPhone application design and development firms. She explained the creative spark behind some of the most popular iPhone apps out there. If you are interested in having an app made for your company you should reach out to Evelyn. To learn more please go to their website www.aclevertwist.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

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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.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

Today we led off the show with Epilepsy Expert Dr Lawrence Seiden with the Peachtree Neurological Clinic in Buckhead. He spoke about the importance of properly diagnosing and treating epilepsy and gave some tips on what to do if you see some one having a seizure. To learn more please go to his website www.peachtreeneurological.com

Next up Sheila Frame an Epilepsy Advocate with UCB joined us. Sheila spoke about the challenges people who suffer with epilepsy face and some innovative ways to manage the disease – including getting help from trained dogs. Sheila shared some examples of UCB’s long standing commitment to helping the epilepsy community here in the metro Atlanta area from their Smyrna headquarters (including helping patients who need dogs get them for free) and around the world. To learn more please go to her website www.ucb-group.com or www.epilepsyadvocate.com and to learn more about the trained dogs go to www. canineassistants.org

We closed the show with author Dan Bobinski CEO of Leadership Development and Director at The Center for Workplace Excellence. Dan is the author of the new book Creating Passion-Driven Teams: How to Stop Micromanaging and Motivate People To Top Performance. He shared some great tips on how to get the most out of your employees. Managers are critical for most corporate success and yet they are often poorly trained and poorly equipped to manage their people. This book is based on Dan’s 20 years of consulting experience along with extensive examples of best practices. Dan’s blog has been voted into the top 100 must read blogws for entrepreneurs To get his book and learn more please go to his website www.workplace-excellence.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

Podcast: Download

Please click on the 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, Georgia, USA.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

Today we had our Eldercare special featuring some of the leaders in helping the elderly in Atlanta.

First up we had on Laura Benson Ross with Atlanta LTC. Laura is a long term care insurance expert. She explained the importance of this kind of insurance and that it is much more affordable to get it when you are younger than it is to wait until you are elderly to try and get it. She also said that long term care insurance covers a lot more than nursing homes. To learn more about long term care insurance please go to www.atlantaltc.com

Next up we had on Caroline Bell, President of Preparing For Care. After a successful career in Corporate America Caroline almost overnight went from Corporate Executive to Executive Caregiver to her aging parents. She had to learn everything on her own and that she did. Now her business helps others by providing the education, support and guidance adult children need when caring for elderly parents. To learn more about Caroline and her business please go to her website www.preparingforcare.com

Next up we had on Patricia Ann Bowen with Get Ready For Tomorrow. Pat helps seniors and their families downsize, relocate and liquidate estates. Pat explained that it is sometimes easier to hire her firm to help go through a parents home rather than put that entire burden on a family member. To learn more please go to www.getreadyfortomorrow.com

Next up we had on Brad Culp with Griswold Special Care. Griswold has been in the non-medical home care business for over 27 years. They have learned best practices when it comes to this kind of homecare. Brad has been serving Dekalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties since 2003. He is opening another location in Lanier. Check out his website to learn more www.griswoldspecialcare.com

Next up we had on Vic Warmsby with Miracle-Ear Atlanta. Vic is an audiologist who considers it a privilege to help people regain their hearing. Vic shared some great tips to help you determine if  your mom or dad might benefit from getting a hearing aid. To learn more please go to his website www.miracle-ear.com

We closed the show with Susan Tomlison with American Ramp Systems. She explained that her company can help seniors with handicap ramps or even senior friendly showers. A ramp doesn’t have to be permanent Susan’s company also builds temporary ramps for events or visits. To learn more please go to www.amramp.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

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Please click Play above 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.  

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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, subbing for Amy Otto, we had Sara Fisher, the owner of A Simple Space, a professional organizing business working with individuals to de-clutter and simplify their homes, whether it is a home-office space, bedroom closet, or garage. Beyond “clearing the clutter,” A Simple Space helps clients create organizing solutions to fit their personalities and lifestyles.

For over five years, Sara has been coaching her clients on how to de-clutter their space, simplify, and make room for abundance in all aspects of their lives. As Sara discovered how simplifying and organizing can create space for abundance, she wanted to help others to discover the joy and peace of a clutter-free home.

Her unique insight and experience bring a disciplined, creative, and light approach to any personal organizing project.

Sara is a Certified Professional Organizer and is the current Vice-President of the National Association of Professional Organizers Georgia Chapter (NAPO-GA). Sara has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution(AJC), Atlanta’s Home Improvement Magazine, and Parents Magazine, as well as other online publications. She is the former co-host of the weekly radio show, The Organizing Playground. Learn more about her at www.asimplespace.net

John Damiano has spent over 30 years in retail executive management, where he held many different positions, including EVP of C&R Clothiers, President and CEO of Barbeques Galore, COO of Busybody Fitness, and VP of Operations of K&G Superstores, a division of the Men’s Wearhouse.

In 2002, John left the retail business to pursue a career in real estate in Atlanta. In 2002, John was recognized by RE/MAX® Greater Atlanta as the Rookie of the Year. He has achieved Lifetime status in the Million Dollar Club, 100% Club, Executive Club. The Providence Group was recognized by Communities Magazine as one of the Top 100 Teams in Metro Atlanta in “2008”.  John has sat on the RE/MAX® Greater Atlanta Agent Advisory Board. John is also a member of the Atlanta Executive Forum, Business Network International, Sandy Springs Business Owner’s Roundtable and Greater North Fulton Chamber. Learn more about John at his website www.tpgatlanta.com

Heather Demis is from Annapolis, Maryland and attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Written Communications. Heather began her career in the late 80’s designing specialty announcements, custom invitations and magazine ads. She moved to Atlanta in 1992 with her husband, Mark. She spent the next decade working all aspects of the commercial printing business.

In 2000, she broadened her knowledge and skills working with a major national firm in the promotional products and branded apparel industry, while still providing her clients with all their graphic design and printed collateral needs.

In May of 2005, Heather started Anchor Marketing^TM Services, which now specializes in corporate image consulting and brand identity management services including graphic design and printing, promotional items, web graphics, tradeshow merchandise and branded apparel.

Heather is active in her community and has served on the boards of Child Development Association of North Fulton, Senior Services North Fulton and the Rotary Club of North Fulton, where she is an active charter member. She is a past Chair of the Ambassador Committee for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and a graduate of Leadership North Fulton class of 2000. Ms. Demis is currently a member of the Women”s Success Network in Roswell. To learn more please go to Heather’s website www.anchormarketing.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

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Please click PLAY above 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.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

Today we had on three leaders working with women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Christine DeZarn is the Founder of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc. (www.PCOSupport.org), a national non-profit organization formed in 1997.  After self-diagnosing and later confirming her own case of PCOS in the mid-1990’s, Christine noticed that there was a profound lack of patient-focused information available.  At the same time, patients were not being readily diagnosed with PCOS despite presentation of classic symptoms.  With a grass-roots volunteer staff, PCOSupport delivered both patient-focused and doctor-focused educational programs and online resources to fill the information gap.  Through print, radio and television media outreach, including an appearance on NBC”s Dateline, Christine served as a spokesperson for PCOS awareness.  Today, Christine is a proponent of the belief that PCOS is an “early warning system” that can benefit women by signaling their need for lifestyle change to prevent serious illness, and to extend lifespan.  At the same time, she leads efforts to address the many quality-of-life issues brought about by PCOS, and the condition’s “attack on femininity” that can be devastating to a woman’s self-image.  She advocates for the comprehensive treatment of PCOS at the fundamental level, addressing serious health issues, with simultaneous symptomatic treatment to achieve the highest possible quality-of-life.  Christine currently represents the PCOS patient community for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services “healthfinder.gov”, and participates in a variety of medical society committee work.  Christine lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her infant son Preston, born in December 2008.

Evelina Weidman Sterling, PhD, MPH, CHES is a public health educator and researcher specializing in reproductive and women’s health issues.  She is a best-selling and award winning author of several consumer health books focusing on fertility-related issues, including Living with PCOS, Having Your Baby through Egg Donation, Budgeting for Infertility:  How to Bring Home a Baby without Breaking the Bank, and Before Your Time:  The Guide to Living Well with Early Menopause.  Dr. Sterling is the co-founder and CEO of My Fertility Plan, an innovative consulting firmed aimed at providing action-oriented information and educational resources to help patients overcome their infertility and build their families.  Dr. Sterling also serves as the acting Executive Director of Rachel’s Well, a women’s health non-profit organization addressing menstrual health and ovarian insufficiency, as well as Vice President of Strategy and Marketing for the ultimate fertility web portal www.FertilityAuthority.com. To learn more about what she is up to and all her books please go to her website www.myfertilityplan.com

Dr. Mark Perloe earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center, and served his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Perloe completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Minnesota.

He is a clinical assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia.

As Medical Director at GRS, Dr. Perloe has expertise in treating conditions related to infertility including polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, menstrual disorders, fibroids, male fertility problems and endocrine and other reproductive health problems. He also has extensive experience in in vitro fertilization, and using the latest microsurgical techniques for reversing tubal sterilization. His research interests include new tests for the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss, in vitro maturation and minimal stimulation IVF.

Dr. Perloe has conducted and published research in medical journals including Obstetrics & Gynecology, Southern Medical Journal, Human Reproduction and the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 1986, he co-authored Miracle Babies and Other Happy Endings for Couples with Fertility Problems. He is a frequent speaker at international medical conferences, and is active as an advisory board member for INCIID, OBGYN.net and the Endometriosis Association. He serves as the Reproductive Health expert for RevolutionHealth.com

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated five to ten million women of reproductive age. For women trying to conceive a child, PCOS is a serious, common cause of infertility – nearly half of all female factor infertility cases can be traced to PCOS. New medical insight into the disease has led to treatment options, including insulin-reducing ovulation medication (clomiphene, glucophage, Metformin), dietary changes (low glycemic diet) and surgery (ovarian drilling), which have proven successful and allow many women to overcome PCOS and conceive a child naturally, while reducing the risk of miscarriage. Women who undergo treatment for PCOS but are still unable to conceive naturally often turn to assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF and experience high pregnancy success rates. To learn more about Dr Perloe and his practice please go to www.ivf.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

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Today we had four members of Sandy Springs Rotary come on and talk about this great service organization. Rotary was founded over 100 years ago in Chicago in order to help the community. Now over 1.2 million members around the world are making a difference in their communities. The first international program this non-political, non-religious group took on was to irradicate polio in the world.

Locally the Sandy Springs Rotary chapter is involved in literacy programs within the area schools. Whether they are donating dictionaries or books or even sitting down and tutoring kids in reading and math. Rotarians are all about service before self. To learn more please go to www.sandyspringsrotary.org They meet every Monday at noon at Hammond Springs and you can join them for a free lunch to see if it is a fit for you.

On the show Eric Stotts was co-hosting in place of Lee. As you remember from a recent show, Eric is with Advantec. Advantec delivers Human Resource, payroll and benefit services to small and mid-sized companies. They help clients mitigate risk, improve processes, reduce costs and attract and retain top talent. If you are considering outsourcing all or some of your HR, you should give Eric a call. Check out his website at www.advantec-hr.com.

Also on was Justin Daniels an attorney with Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal. Justin is the trusted adviser providing corporate and commercial real estate advice to fast growing privately held entrepreneurial businesses. Justin has been recognized as a Rising Star by the Georgia Super Lawyers and has represented a variety of clients in the manufacturing, retail, professional, consulting and technology industries. To learn more go to his website www.wjrlaw.com

Also on was Bill Snellings, president of Snellings Walters Insurance Agency. As a business insurance advocate, Bill has been advising clients for over 30 years. To learn more please go to his website www.snellingswalters.com

Lastly we had Fran Farias in the studio. Fran is an exclusive agent and represents over 96 products and services through State Farm Insurance and Financial Services. In addition to being active in Rotary Fran works hard giving back to her community through her church and numerous civic and community non-profit boards. To learn more about Fran please go to her website www.FranFarias.com

Hurry! Time is running out to sign up for the Roswell-tree a great fun run and race held each year on July 4. Everyone Wins at this is an invitation only event that benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank. All participants get a cool designer t-shirt and your choice of either a tiara or a baseball cap, plus an awesome award breakfast immediately following the race. To learn more please go to www.roswelltree.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