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Please click on the POD button 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.   Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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 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

Podcast: Download

Please click on the POD button 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.   Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Chad Rothschild (pictured), a marketing and branding expert. Chad specializes in helping clients, attract, retain and engage customers and employees through several integrated marketing functions: branding and branded merchandise, recognition and points programs, interactive and direct response. Check him out on Twitter  @chad_rothschild or on his website www.chadrothschild.com

Next up we had on Gary Evonsion owner of the Atlanta home organization franchise Closets by Design. Gary is helping Atlanta homeowners get organized one closet, pantry, and garage at a time. Closets by Design offer homeowners comprehensive solutions to all their organizational needs in a short, simple process by designing, building and installing custom closets, garage cabinets, home offices, wall units, laundries, pantries and other home organizational systems. To get a free estimate to de-clutter your home please go to his website www.closetsbydesign.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

Podcast: Download

Please click on the POD button 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.   Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

Happy Anniversary to us. Today was our 100th show and we celebrated by munching on some of Amy’s delicious chocolate covered strawberries. Thank you so much Amy for being such a wonderful host. And thank you so much to our great guests who have generously given up some of their time to come into the studio and be on our shows. And lastly thank you so much to all of our loyal listeners.

We opened the show with Kevin Olson one of the Atlanta partners in B2B CFO. Kevin explained that his firm is the nation’s largest CFO firm serving entrepreneurial, growth and mid-market companies. He also shared some big news about how his firm has been able to help their clients get business loans when other companies are struggling. To learn more please go to Kevin’s website www.b2bcfo.com/partners/kolson or just Google Kevin Olson CFO.

Next up we had on Penny Fry and Kelly Bryant a dietitian with Fresh N Fit. Penny explained that Fresh N Fit provide freshly made, delicious calorie controlled meals for their clients. And Kelly shared some insights into how she works with the Fresh N Fit Chef to balance nutrition with taste. To learn more about how Fresh N Fit can help you lose weight and eat great please go to their website www.freshnfitcuisine.com

Next up we had on Sheldon Moss with Money Mailer. Sheldon shared some of the benefits of choosing Money Mailer to help you advertise your business. He explained that they are very targeted and affordable. He also shared some new programs that involved text message coupons and deals on your phone and going to the Money Mailer website to search for coupons from restaurants and other service providers in your area. Please go to www.moneymailer.com and search for Suburban Atlanta or Sheldon Moss to learn more

Next up we had on Joanne Bradley and Susan Thompson with AmRamp. These good friends shared how they left corporate America to begin a venture to help others. Designed for individuals who use wheelchairs or just struggle with stairs, AmRamp is America’s leading low-cost steel modular ramp system available. They help people who sometimes have been unable to live in their own houses finally get back home. To learn more please go to their website www.amramp.com

And we closed the show with Carissa Ledbetter with AdzZoo. Carissa works with local businesses to help them connect to their local consumers on the internet. With the help a staff of certified Google and Yahoo search profressionals Carissa helps her clients with geo-targeted multimedia advertising campaigns utilizing the latest technology to affordably reconnect their business with their local customers. To learn more please go to her website www.adzzoo.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 POD button 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.   Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Michael Moore, Cost Segregation Expert with BDO Seidman LLP. Micheal explained how his department helps clients lessen their Federal tax bill through an IRS authorized method of accelerating portions of real property to shorter depreciation lives. But remember you must be profitable to take advantage of this opportunity. The recent Economic Stimulus bills have opened up a lot of opportunity business owners if they know where to look and Michael explained that BDO Seidman has been helping their clients grow for over 100 years. To learn more please go to www.bdo.com

Next up we had Jonathan Rosen, CEO of Entaire Global Companies. Entaire is the leader in the rapidly expanding field of Financed Planning, which is a new approach to wealth building for business owners, physicians and other entrepreneurs. Through its affiliations with world-class insurance and annuity carriers, Entaire provides innovative retirement funding solutions while offering an advantage in tax efficiency. To learn more contact Jonathan through his website www.entaire.com

Next David M. Walker, Business Attorney explained The Business Owner Movement (BOM) he is helping start in Atlanta. The BOM is a new program for entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their business but need guidance and advice. David offers yearly membership which includes weekly classes and networking opportunities. The BOM offers new members a chance to receive a Georgia limited liability company and federal tax ID as well as assistance with opening a small business bank account. To learn more please go to www.thebom.biz

And we closed the show with Andrew Freeman owner of Cherries Divine. Cherries Divine is the place to go for elegantly packaged long stem chocolate covered cherries. You won’t find a more delicious corporate gift idea than a box of Andrew’s chocolate covered cherries. He explained that his family recipe has been delighting all who have tasted these cherries. All of the guests at the studio today could not stop munching on these tasty treats. So if you are looking for a unique client gift that will have them talking about you long after you leave then check these guys out. Affordable, elegant and delicious. You won’t go wrong with Cherries Divine. Please go to their website www.cherriesdivine.com And if you have a retail store or gift shop you should seriously think about carrying these.

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 POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Kimberly DeMeza with Georgia Veterinary Specialists, a multi-specialty referral practice and 24 hour emergency pet clinic. Satisfied clients call it the Mayo Clinic for dogs and cats. They treat complex, challenging and often life threatening pet health problems. Please go to http://www.gvsvet.com/ to learn more.

Next up we had on Mark Burch and Amy Jackson with Karmalized Pictures. Mark and Amy spend their time creating videos for businesses. They work with Yellow Pages, CitySearch and Kudzu to create vidoes that enhance their bsuiness listings. They have found that adding video to a website creates twice the number of conversions on the Yellow Pages site. They also shared a great tip when trying to create viral web videos – make it a how to. Mark and Amy are available for a free consultation so please check them out at http://www.karmalizedpictures.com/

Next up we had on Sally Jamara and Vanessa Lowry founders of the Roswell-tree Fun Run. This July 4th makrs the 4th anniversary of these popular event. This is the only fun run where every participant is guaranteed to be a winner. Participants also get t-shirts, and either a tiera or a baseball cap for participating. All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Food Bank so head up to Roswell Park this Fourth of July to race Amy and Lee. To learn more please go to their website www.roswelltree.org

We closed the show with Sam Abdullah and Sean Kelly who are with Buckhead Pizza Company. If you love gourmet pizza in an upscale environment you should definitely check out the Buckhead Pizza Company. Whether you like fresh ingredients made in store like mozzarella cheese or their one of a kind whole wheat dough this pizza place is worth the trip. They have three Atlanta locations: Buckhead, Buford, & Cumming. To find a location near you please go to their website at BuckheadPizzaCo.com. You can also follow Buckhead Pizza Co. on Facebook or Twitter.

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 POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.

First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Larry Kosten with Take Me Out Tickets. Larry explained that if you are looking for tickets to the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Hawks, Thrashers, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech or any other sports team give him a call. He said he can also get concert or play tickets, even tickets to events all around the country. So if you are tired of missing your favorite events give Larry a call or check out his website http://www.takemeoutonline.com/

Next up we had on Paul Baron CEO of HomeTownTimes.com This exciting new affordable franchise is bringing the hometown newspaper business online to towns across America. Franchises start at around $5000 and are perfect for the young entrepreneur or the recently laid off corporate executive who wants to really get connected to his community. The HomeTownTimes are your local online community source for News, Advertising and Business. To own, advertise on or work for a local site please go to Paul’s website http://www.hometowntimes.com/

W closed the show with Eric Stotts 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. And you can find Eric every Monday at the Sandy Springs Rotary meeting, where he is an active member. To learn more about that Rotary chapter please go to their website www.sandyspringsrotary.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

Podcast: Download

Please click on the POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Steven Goforth the brains behind Image Management. Steven’s passion and drive certainly came through during this interview. He knows his way around a barber shop and wants to help men get the ultra-premium grooming service he thinks they deserve. They have a new shop open in Buckhead where you can get a haircut and facial for $40 everyday. To learn more please go to his website www.managemyimage.com

Next up we had on Jobia Keys Program Manager of the Young Masters franchise. Young Masters is a home-based business that turns children’s art into fucntional memorabelia. Franchises can be purchased for less than $20,000. And franchise owners work with local schools, camps and churches to collect the children’s art work and then the parents can order that art work to be palaced on items such as: postacrrds, keychains, coffee mugs and even throw blankets. To learn more please go to their website http://www.youngmastersart.com/

And we closed the show with the Chief Marketing Officer for hire Keith Finger. Keith explained that he helps improve his clients sales by aligning their marketing with their sales efforts. He says this keeps the sales pipeline flowing with leads that generate revenue. He takes a macro approach to create, implement and manage marketing and demnad genration plans for his clients. Please go to his website to leanr more about how to increase sales and boost ROI with demand generation and lead nurturing (you can download a free whitepaper on the subject) at www.keithfinger.com

A big thank you to Brian and Jessica at Cafe Intermezzo for allowing us to have our last Atlanta Business RadioX Casual Networking Mixer there. Here are some pictures from the event. Also thanks to Erik Wolf and Stephanie Frost from Zero G Creative who co-hosted the event with us.

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 POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with EOS Marketing and Communications’ President Margaret Gearing and COO Susan Frost. EOS is a full service, woman owned advertising agency. They combine the depth of experience of a large agency with the nimbleness and flexibility of a boutique. They bring a fresh collaborative working relationship to all their clients. To learn more please go to their website www.eosmarketing.com

Next up we had on Bob Greenberger with Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, Certifed Public Accountants and Business Advisors. HA&W are the largest independent CPA firm in Georgia and one of the largest in the US. Bob shared some great small business tips and some compelling reasons to give his firm a call. To learn more please go to his website www.hawcpa.com

Next up Jason Jones with CresaPartners Corporate Real Estate Service Providers joined us. Jason explained that his ability to create competition among building owners ensures that his clients get the best terms on their leases. He said now is a great time to renegotiate your lease and that he would love to help you get the best rate. He shared a success story where he is in the process of saving one of his clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jason is also a guest columnist with Business to Business magazine where he does a podcast on leadership called Battlefield to Business. The link to his podcast is here and the link to his website is www.cresapartners.com

We closed the show with Kelly Resignola owner of Tastings, a wine experience company that is located in Decatur. Tastings unique concept lets you taste wines by the ounce, the glass or by the bottle. This lets you try before you buy. This friendly neighborhood wine bar has a huge wine selection. They are a fun restaurant that has trivia night but they can also create a custom intimate experience for your group. Enjoy their food and cheese along with their wine every day. They open in the evening every day and for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. To learn more please go to their website www.awineexperience.com or friend them on Facebook.

A big thank you to Brian and Jessica at Cafe Intermezzo for allowing us to have our last Atlanta Business RadioX Casual Networking Mixer there. Here are some pictures from the event. Also thanks to Erik Wolf and Stephanie Frost from Zero G Creative who co-hosted the event with us.

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 POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

We opened the show with Sanders McConnell who is with My HSA Rewards, an innovative firm that helps you energize your Health Savings Account. His company was created in order to painlessly help you put more money into your HSA. As you know a HSA is a tax advantaged way to pay for your health care expenses. My HSA Rewards helps you grow your account by earning rewards when you purchase stuff from their qualified merchants. To learn more please go to their website www.myhsarewards.com

Next up we had on Neil Gass, the CEO of Sunbrook Academy along with his VP of Franchising Scott Sutton. Sunbrook is one of the premier preschool and early childhood academies in the metro Atlanta area. They have been around for years and have a very successful business model for potential franchise owners. They currently have 8 academies in the area and are looking to expand throughout Georgia and the Southeast. To learn more please go to their websites www.sunbrookacademy.com and www.sunbrookfranchise.com

We closed the show with the dynamic Steve Cook, President of America’s Discount Home Loans. ADHL is one of Georgia’s largest home loan lenders. In addition to offering low rates and fees ADHL also offers a Quick Close guarantee. Steve explained that with record low rates and brand new loan programs from the Obama administration, now is a great time to buy a home, especially for the first time home buyer. To learn more about Steve and his company please go to their website www.americasdiscounthomeloans.com

A big thank you to Brian and Jessica at Cafe Intermezzo for allowing us to have our Atlanta Business RadioX Casual Networking Mixer there. Here are some pictures from the event. Also thanks to Erik Wolf and Stephanie Frost from Zero G Creative who co-hosted the event with us.

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 POD button 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. Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show.First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing.

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.

What a fun show we had today…a studio filled with successful businesswomen. It went so well we are looking to do this every couple of months or so. We opened the show up with the PeaceLoveMom ladies Lori and Suzanne who have been celebrating motherhood with their funky t shirts and apparel since 2005. They try to create designs that will both empower and inspire mothers everywhere. PeaceLoveMom represents a collaboration and true celebration of motherhood. Please go to their website www.peacelovemom.com to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Next up we had on Grace Choung,owner of the Kai Medical Spa. Kai provides a large selection of treatments for pampering, relaxation, beauty and results. With locations in Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Johns Creek (and a new Brookhaven location coming soon) Kai has a skincare boutique with the very latest in body products from around the world. Services are designed for both women and men and combine medical-grade products to achieve the best results in the shortest time. To book your appointment or to learn more please go to her website www.kaimedspa.com

Next we had on Gail Dunn, Atlanta’s Auto Advisor. Gail has worked in the automotive industry for years and is uniquely qualified to be the owner of Women’s Automotive Connection. Gail’s mission is to help women take control of their automotive service and repair transactions by empowering and educating her clients. Her Automotive Boot Camp For Women is an entertaining and unique program that educates women on vehicle service, maintenance, mechanical and collision repair. So if you have that fear of getting taken advanage of by some unscrupulous mechanic you should contact Gail. Her website is www.womensautomotiveconnection.com

We closed the show with Grayson Campbell, your Private CFO from our good friends at oXYGen Financial. Grayson prides herself in her ability to focus on total client service. She is in contact with her clients monthly to stay up to date with their needs and ever changing situation. She knows that people get overwhelmed by their finances and she works hard to be that trusted resource. She hosts regular shopping excursions with her clients and prospects in order to help them network and learn more about finance in an environment that is relaxed and fun. Please go to Grayson’s website www.oxygenfinancial.net to RSVP to her next event and to learn more about how she can help you.

Quick reminder to RSVP for our next Atlanta Business RadioX Casual Networking Mixer which will be held at Cafe Intermezzo in Dunwoody on Wednesday April 29 from 6-8pm.

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