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Atlanta Business Radio Little Five Points Special with Matt Davis with BMT Promotions and Talent, Don Bender, Pam Majors with Junkman’s Daughter and Tim Scott with Libertine

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We had a Special this morning focusing on the Little 5 Points Business Community.

Matt Davis from BMT Promotions and Talent subbed for Amy Otto. You can learn more about Matt at his website www.bmtpromo.com

Matt brought some of his friends and Little 5 business neighbors on the show.

Don Bender, a former commercial real estate business owner, is one of Little 5’s founding fathers – he shared some great history of the area and why he thinks it is so unique.

Pam Majors, founder of Junkman’s Daughter came on to discuss why she chose Little 5 Points as the location of her 28 year old business. You can learn more about her store in this amazing article where her store was recently featured named a Retail Superstar http://www.retailsuperstars.com/junkmansdaughter/index.html Please checkout Junkman Daughter’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/junkmansdaughteratlanta
Tim Scott was also in the studio to discuss his shop Libertine. He has been around Little 5 for almost 20 years but his store has only been around for about 3 1/2 years. Check out his website at
To learn more about the histroy of this great neighborhood please go to:

And to learn more about one of the best Halloween Festival’s in the country (which is going on this Friday and Saturday) please go to http://www.l5phalloween.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 Keith Duncan with I See Stand, Amy Zuspan with Damsel Productions, Elizabeth Schneider with Wine for Normal People and Natalie Keng with Chinese Southern Belle

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On todays show we opened with inventor and entrepreneur Keith Duncan. His latest invention the I See Stand is the perfect solution for show and tell presentations, training, education, sales and design. The I See Stand combines the power of a high definition camera, a patent pending mounting stand and high reolution software for your laptop. It’s like your own portable overhead projector to create and share information. You have to see this to really appreciate it – so go to Keith’s website www.iseestand.com and check it out.
Next up we had on Amy Zuspan from Damsel Productions. She is putting a benefit music show on October 14 to help out the Atlanta Day Shelter for Woemn and Children. The show will be held at Smith’s Olde Bar at 8pm on Oct 14. The show will feature Kelly Andrews, Meredith MacDonald, Granville Automatic, Sin Pretty and Amy’s band the Amy Zuspan Band. Please go to www.damselproductions.com to learn more.
Next up we had on Elizabeth Schneider from Wine for Normal People. Elizabeth is a Sommelier who is dedicating herself to educating people about wine without any of the snobbery that is usually associated with that. She offers classes, private parties and corporate events. So if you are looking for a wine education in a fun and memorable way you have to check out www.winefornormalpeople.com
We closed the show with our good friend Natalie Keng with Chinese Southern Belle. Natalie and her mom Margaret have been connecting people, food and culture through cooking classes and health and wellness demos around town. By sharing tips and tales these Chinese Southern Belles hope to add a fun fusion touch to the kitchen and a sense of community throuigh a celebration of food and culture. They have events and classes almost every week – learn more at their website www.chinesesouthernbelle.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 Kevin Copeland and Andy Greider with Just Trash it

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On todays show we had on Kevin Copeland and Andy Greider from Just Trash It. They are a 13 year old locally owned and operated junk removal business that serves commercial and residential needs. You must listen to the show to hear the  strangest items they have found. They have helped thousands of homeowners declutter. They also shared stories about helping home owners associations, apartment complexes as well as commercial real estate firms with their trash removal and recycling. To learn more please go to their website www.justtrashit.com and see for yourself why they are the highest rated junk removal business on kudzu.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 Mike Levin, Jeff Graves, Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk, Josh Brandt, Brett Brugh & Roger & Stacy Vaughn

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On todays show we had Mike Levin with Levin Business Advisory Services guest co-hosting. Mike’s firm provides a suite of resources that meet the needs of small businesses. He is hosting Open Networking Event at Pure Taqueria in Woodstock on October 18, 6p-8:30pm. To learn more please go to his website www.prepaidlegal.com/plan/mlevin
We opened the show with Jeff Graves from 13.1 Atlanta. Jeff is the Race Director fo this year’s 13.1 Event which is being held on October 3. Go to his website www.131atlanta.com to get more info on volunteering, sponsoring, attending and participating in this great event.
Next up we had on Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk from BBR Marketing. Bonnie explained how small business is the backbone of America and they are going through a tough time right now. She shared some ways her firm helps professional service firms with social media, marketing strategy and project management. To learn more please go to her website www.bbrmarketing.com
Next up Josh Brandt with Air Reliant Service came on to explain why his HVAC firm is one of the leaders in Atlanta. He explained that delivering high levels of customer service differentiates his firm from all the rest. To learn more please go to his website www.airreliantllc.com
Next Brett Brugh with Mark-Rite Utility Services came on to explain the importance of proper planning and calling 811 when you are doing any type of digging in your yard. His firm works with the utility companies to insure that you do not accidentally damage any of the pipes that sit just below the surface of your yard. To learn more about his service please go to www.markriteus.com
We closed the show with husband and wife team Roger and Stacy Vaughn with D-Unity Consulting. Roger and Stacy explained how they help small business owners navigate through the maze of government contract work to help their clients compete for and win government contracts. To learn more about how this strategy can help grow your firm please go to their firm’s website www.d-unityllc.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 Interviews Cliff Oxford, Dahlys Hamilton, Brett Jacobsen, Seth Hopkins, Peter Goldberger, Reid Casey & Onaje Henderson

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On today’s show we opened up with Cliff Oxford with Entrepreneur Advisors. Cliff shared details about his new relationship with the Atlanta Business Chronicle and their upcoming Atlanta Symposium which is on Friday September 24. Cliff says that entrepreneurs will fuel this economic recovery. To learn more about his event please go to www.entrepreneuradvisors.com
Next Dahlys Hamilton founder of the Metro Atlanta Business Network came on to discuss her LinkedIn Event which is going to be held on September 25. She also shared some great tips to make you a LinkedIn power user. To learn more about what she is up to please go to www.metroabn.com
Next up we got into a spirited conversation about education with Dr Brett Jacobsen, Head of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian School (MVPS). Brett explained how design thinking has helped to transform MVPS into one of the finest 21st century Christian college preparatory communities in the world. To learn more please go to www.mountvernonschool.org
Next Seth Hopkins from the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA came on to discuss the brand new Ansel Adams exhibit which is coming to the museum from September 25, 2010 until February 20, 2011. This is the largest Ansel Adams collection to make it to the Southeast so you have to check it out if you are a photography buff. To learn more please go to www.boothmusem.org
Next Peter Goldberger from Perform Plus Marketing came on to discuss reward and recognition programs, channel marketing and incentive programs.  To learn more please go to www.performplus.com
Next Reid Casey came on to discuss the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals sales education event happening September 28. This month they will talk about Prospecting with Lissa Versteegh speaking. To learn more please go to www.johnscreekchamber.com/events
We closed the show with Onaje Henderson partner in Premier Art, specializing in original works of art.  This 14 year old company was founded by Onaje’s father the renowned artist Aaron Henderson. The firm has expanded to include other artists and is known around town for their Art Tastings which attract young professionals who want to get their feet wet in the art world. To learn more please go to www.premierart.net

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 Special Edition with Dawn Ely President of Palladium CLOs and Bernie Wolford

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Today we had a Special Edition of the show featuring Dawn Ely, founder and President of Palladium Chief Legal Officers, a part time Chief Legal Officer corporate staff augmentation service, serving the legal and business needs of companies without in-house legal counsel.

Dawn brought on Bernie Wolford former General Manager of Member Services with eLife Care, a firm that succesfully retained Dawn’s firm. He shared some great tips on how to best utilize these kinds of part time C level staff members. To learn more about Dawn’s firm please go to www.palladiumclos.com and to see what Bernie is up to go to his website www.bkhmassoc.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 Special Edition with Lanier Financial Group’s Nathan Hriczo and World Commodity Fund’s Jim Llewellyn

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Today we had a Special Edition of the show featuring Nathan Hriczo with Lanier Financial Group. Nathan explained the benefits of switching to a Roth IRA as well as some fixed income alternatives to low CD and Bond Rates. To learn more about planning for your financial future contact Nathan through his website www.lanierfinancialgroup.com

We closed the show with Jim Llewellyn portfolio manager of World Commondity Funds (WCOMX). Jim gave us an education on commodities and why his mutual fund might be right for some people. So if you want to learn more about the Rogers International Commodity Index contact Jim through his website www.worldcommodityfunds.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 Doug Field with Field Media and the CDHC Solutions Forum, Matt Davis with BMT Promo and Mattia Pace with Sausage World

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Today we had on Doug Field with Field Media. He came on to discuss the changing healthcare landscape driven by the new healthcare law and the healthcare consumerism megatrend. His firm is a national media company which is producing one of the industy’s first events focused exclusively on healthcare consumerism and the healthcare law. The event – CDHC Solutions Forum will be held September 9 at the Cobb Gallleria to learn more and to get your ticket to this must attend event please go to www.cdhcsolutionsforum.com. To learn more about Field Media’s other publications and programs please go to www.fieldmedia.com

Next up we had on Matt Davis with BMT Promotions and Talent. BMT Promo is your number one source for staffing conventions and experiential marketing events nationwide. They separate themselves from their competition through their thorough and diserning screening process. To learn more please go to www.bmtpromo.com

We closed the show with Mattia Pace from Sausage World. SausageWorld is the only place in Atlanta to get sausages that have been handmade with a simple artisanal approach and a passion for authenticity that makes their sausages stand out from all the rest. You can see Mattia each Saturday morning at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market or go online to learn more about the best tasting sausages in town at www.sausageworldinc.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 Special Edition with Microsoft MVP Mark Dunn from Dunn Training

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Today we had a Special Edition of the show featuring Mark Dunn with Microsoft’s MVP Program. Mark has over 20 years experience in software engineering, database administration and project management. For the past 7 years Mark has been awarded MVP status for his contributions to the Visual Studio.Net community and he serves as Microsoft’s Regional Director covering the Southeast United States. To learn more about Mark and his firm please go to www.dunntraining.com. To learn more about Microsoft’s MVP Program check out mvp.support.microsoft.com or mvps.org. To learn more about some of the User Groups Mark talked about go to www.atldotnet.org and www.devcow.com/usergroups

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 Special Edition To Help Darrah Brustein Get A Grant For Her Finance Whiz Kids Book Series

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Today we had a Special Edition of the show faturing Darrah Brustein, a local young entrepreneur in the national spotlight teaching kids financial education. She is wrting a book series for children titled “Finance Whiz Kids.” the series assists parents and teachers in educating kids by equipping them with the tools to help them manage their finances as they get older. You can yhelp Darrah get a $25,000 grant for this worthwhile project by going to http://www.refresheverything.com/financewhizkids and vote for her project. Only the top projects get the grant so please vote everyday if you can.

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