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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 opened the show with Dr Mark Perloe with Georgia Reproductive Specialists (GRS). Dr Perloe explained that GRS, which is one of the country’s most highly regarded fertility clinics, has an innovative solution for people whose insurance does not cover infertility services. For women in need of in vitro fertilization treatment to help them achieve pregnancy, GRS is offering an IVF value plan at a substantially reduced cost. To learn more please go to Dr Perloe’s website www.ivf.com.

Next we had on Dr Elaina George with Peachtree Ear, Nose & Throat Center. Dr George specializes in minimally invasive ENT surgery for snoring, sleep apnea and sinus disease in both adults and children. Her philosophy is to treat the root cause of the disease to prevent or to eradicate it instead of masking symptoms with medications that generally only manage the symptoms. She has found that an emphasis on wellness and prevention can improve patient care safely and effectively. To learn more about Dr George and her practice please go to her website www.peachtreeentcenter.com

We closed the show with Dr David Rearick (pictured) with Strategic Benefit Solutions. Dr Rearick focuses on providing clients long term health enhancement strategies to control health costs and improve productivity. Using medical/pharmacy claim anailysis and predicitve modeling he identifies medical management services client’s need and monitors the success of all health and wellness vendor activities to show value on these investments. Dr Rearick is also the author of Good Health is Good Business. An Implementation Guide for Corporate Wellness. To learn more about Dr Rearcik and Strategic Benefit Solutions please go to their website http://www.sbs-benefits.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.

Today Chi Chi Okezie of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC, served as the guest host for this week’s Atlanta Business Radio Show. She interviewed Sarah Hathorn (pictured) and Nancy Dozier in a segment of image and business for the modern woman. Sarah Hathorn is an entrepreneur, certified image consultant and co-author of “Image Power”. Ms. Hathorn shared with listeners on how they can improve their image for business success. She incorporated many of the tips that she teaches individuals and top companies on image branding. To learn more about Sarah Hathorn and her tips for image visit her website www.illustraimageconsulting.com

The show went into full gear with Nancy Dozier, counter manager and senior make up artist for Estee Lauder at Belk in Fayetteville, GA. Ms. Dozier shared the best skin care and make up tips for professional women. She also gave her top picks for Spring looks and offered great incentives to the audience. For more details please visit: www.esteelauder.com or call Belk, Fayetteville at 770.460.8550.

Chi Chi Okezie wrapped up the show with tips and suggestions for how women can use their image to build confidence, credibility and trust. She also mentioned a few networking tips for the modern woman. To learn more about polishing your look visit: www.snseminars.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

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 were honored to have on the city of Dunwoody Georgia’s Mayor Ken Wright, City Councilman Denis “Denny” Shortal and its City Manager Warren Hutmacher to discuss the latest happenings in one of Georgia’s newest cities.

We learned that April 1 at midnight was the launch of Dunwoody’s police force. So be on the look out for that. While having the same ratio of residents to businesses as Dekalb County, the panle expressed that they would be a very business friendly city. Dunwoody is now Georgia’s 14th largest city with nearly 40,000 residents who voted overwelmingly to become their own city. Mayor Wright has generously donated his Mayor’s salary to the Stage Door Players, a local community theater.

To learn more about the City of Dunwoody please go to their website http://www.dunwoodyga.gov/

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

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 on Andy and Dennis Weyenberg founders of Resource Alliance. Resource Alliance is unique in a couple of ways. First they are a licensed insurance agency as well as specialists in Human Resources. This allows them to offer a complete solution for companies of all sizes in need of benefits and HR. They also offer those services a la carte. They also differentiate themselves from their competitors by offering a Benefits Specialist for each benefits client. This person is primarily responsible to act as a liaison for their client’s employees to assist them with their insurance needs. Now those employees don’t have to wait on hold for hours struggling to get answers to their questions. Someone is always there for them at Resource Alliance. To learn more please go to Dennis and Andy’s website http://www.real-hr.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.

Today we opened the show with William Fadul one of the principals of Mosaic Group [Architects and Remodelers] in Atlanta. MOSAIC Group reflects the coming together of two of Atlanta’s most exceptional design/build firms: The Building Firm and Deckwright. William and his partner Rick Goldstein have been beautifying Atlanta homes for more than two decades. The name MOSAIC was carefully chosen to reflect how the seemingly unrelated pieces of a home renovation are related as their clients witness how design, architecture, materials, craftsmen and service come together to form a beautiful and artistic whole. To learn more about the firm and their two remodeling divisions (MOSAIC Indoor Living and MOSAIC Outdoor Living), please go to their web site at MosaicGroupAtlanta.com or their Facebook Page.

Next up we had on David Asarnow CEO of CliX portrait Studios. David has been CEO since 2004 and he has done a remarkable job growing the franchise to over 30 units today and being rated as a top 100 emerging franchise. They now offer a Clix Portrait Studio option as well as a work out the home Clix Events option as well. David is out in front of the industry as he helps his franchisees use social media tools like Facebook to grow their business. To learn more about Clix for your next event go to their website www.getyourclix.com or if you want info on a franchise please go to www.clixfranchise.com

We closed the show with Justin Palmer who is the Business Service Officer in the Commercial Banking side of BB&T. Justin didn’t talk banking he wanted to share his work as President of Club Blue. Club Blue implements fun social and service activities that connect young local professionals while positively influencing children and teens through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Justin was instrumental of forming and growing this group to the 150+ members they have now. In fact, the concept has resonated so well with his community that other Boys and Girls Clubs around the US have inquired about how to start Club Blues in their communities. The next mixer is coming up in April and they have a Braves night planned for may. Please go to their website www.clubblue.org to join and learn more.

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 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 opened the show with Don and Anne Webb with Greenwood Land Company. Their firm is recognized as the foremost authority on recreational land investment, ownership, management and resale throughout the Southeastern and Midwestern states. Founded in 2003 Greenwood Land specializes in premier properties that represent exceptional recreational and wildlife management potential. In addition, some of their work is applied to restore fish and wildlife levels as well as to help landowners achieve their goals. They are hosting a great event called The Greenwood Project which explains why timberland is a must for your investment portfolio. The next event is March 31, 2009 from 7-9pm at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road. To learn more please go to their website www.greenwoodland.com or call 800-466-1163

Next up we had on Nick Powills with No Limit Media Consulting. No Limit is an Atlanta-based progressive communications firm specializing in helping franchisors grow their concepts through the power of publicity – both traditional and virtual. Nick founded No Limit after an extensive media career that included time with Rolling Stone Magazine. His clients have included: Huddle house, Qdoba, Wireless Zone, Checker’s/Rally’s and other growing brands. to learn more please go to his website www.nolimitmediaconsulting.com

Andy Greider has been a marketer for most of his life. Having owned 9 small businesses, helped start a dot com and worked with a boutique firm as a consultant to mom and pops all the way to the Fortune 500. He has a plethora of experience in helping companies grow. Now he is the Chief Dot Connector and Owner of Marketing Pedagogy – an educational marketing company rather than the traditional persuasion marketing companies that are out there. To learn more please go to his website www.marketingpedagogy.com

We closed the show with Emile Paradis, the Managing Partner of RPM Advisors and is a franchise owner of the Referral Institute. He has been a Referral Institute Master Trainer and has developed a number of referral training programs that are taught nationally. Emile is known for his fast-paced results oriented training style. His dynamic presentations provide on the ground, useful information mixed with action items and a little fun. To learn more please go to his website www.referralinstituteatlanta.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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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 Sean Nelson guest hosting for the vacationing Amy Otto.
Sean Nelson is the owner of Atlanta Health & Life and has helped Individuals, the Self-Employed and Small Business in Atlanta save up to 60% on their health insurance. Since 2008 he has written the Linked Intuition blog, written a book about LinkedIn, “LinkedIn 101”, and conducts training for individuals and small business on how to use LinkedIn more effectively. For health insurance questions visit www.atlantahealthlife.com. To learn more about Linked Intuition go to www.linkedintuition.com.

This special edition of the Atlanta Business Radio show put its spotlight on the 2009 North Fulton Business Expo which is being held this Friday March 13, 2009 at the Alpharetta Marriott which is on Windward Parkway.

The Expo will once again host nearly 100 exhibitors during a dynamic day of seminars focused on helping businesses learn how to maximize their profits in a down economy. Last year’s event, which drew nearly 1,500 attendees was considered a resounding success, but the Expo Committee predicts even higher attendance for the 2009 event. The seminars, which are free to the public are filling up fast and are covering a wide variety of topics that business leaders are interested in right now in this challenging economic climate. If you are looking for great information, great companies and a great place to network the North Fulton Business Expo is a must attend event. To learn more or to RSVP for any of the seminars please go to their website www.gnfccexpo.com
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First up we had on David Andrews who manages the marketing for the North Fulton Business Expo David Andrews is the Creative Director and Global Brand Manager for TM Forum, an international telecommunications member group with marketing efforts underway in virtually every corner of the world. Previously, David ran The Westport Group, a North Fulton full-service marketing company with a reputation for controversial, effective marketing campaigns. David is widely recognized as a business-to-business marketing expert and has won dozens of awards for event, print and web-based communications over the years. To find out more about TM Forum, visit www.tmforum.org.

We closed the show with Dave Coulter who is a sponsor of North Fulton Business Expo Is the Founder of a Apex Signs and Graphics located in Roswell, GA. His company specializes in full color printing, vehicle wrap & lettering, office environments, dimensional signage, and event signage. www.apexsigns-ga.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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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.

Today we opened the show with Dea Holman from ExecuTrain who explained how effective training can bring about change in an organization resulting in increased productivity and a direct impact on the bottom line. Dea talked about a training methodology based on the Adult Learning Theory and how training classes should be fun and engaging. ExecuTrain has expertise in key arenas such as: computer application to business skills and various delivery methods – from instrucotr led to virtual. To learn more please go to her website www.executrain.com

Next up we had on Executive Coach Dawn Cook with DayBreak Enterprises. Dawn has an excellent track record of bringing cultural change via coaching and training senior executive teams. Her cleints include: Turner Broadcasting, Federal Reserve Bank and Georgia EMC. Dawn applies her knowledge of emotional intelligence and adult learning when coaching her clients in the areas of leadership, communication, client relationships, coaching and public speaking. To learn more please go to Dawn’s website www.daybreakeq.com

We closed the show with Stan Friedman, CFE and President of RetroTax. RetroTax is an ACI Franchising concept that specializes in tax credit identification and administration, helping bsuiness owners obtain valuable tax credits and incentives legislated by federal and state governments. Stan explained that to ensure maximum benefits for his clients RetroTax has developed a powerful proprietary mapping system that is constantly updated to reflect the most current geographical boundaries of these designate locales. This unique mapping system enables RetroTax to accurately identify and document eligible tax credits for federal empowerment zones, federal renewal communities, developable sites and state job creation programs. The best part of this service is that it is completely risk free – the client only pays for performance. And if Stan can help the client he can even go back up to 3 years and get retroactive credits. If you want to learn more about Stan’s service for your bsuiness or if you are interested in being a potential franchisee please go to Stan’s website www.retrotax.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 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 explained some of the tax ramifications of the federal government’s various stimulus plans including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act from Corey Sutton who is with H&R Block.

Corey explained (in laymen’s terms) that most of the tax effects of these plans will occur down the road but there are some things that you take advantage of for your 2008 tax return. Some of the things to be aware of are: new home buyer credit, one time social security payments and even some increased tax credits to encourage you to make your home more energy efficient. To learn more please go to www.hrblock.com. They have a lot of current information there as well as the locations of all the convenient H&R Block offices around the metro Atlanta area.

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 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 shared some of the tools successful entrepreneurs in Atlanta use everyday.

First up we had on Allison Babb, a recognized expert on self-employment success for solo entrepreneurs. She is an author, speaker and small business coach. Allison is also the founder of Great Small Business Advice and is the author of 7 Biggest Mistakes Small Business Owners Make. To learn more please go to her website www.greatsmallbusinessadvice.com

Next up we had on Rich Sells and Carrie Tegeder from Corporate Office Centers. Corporate Office Centers (the home of Atlanta Business RadioX)
is a leading national business center company with locations in dozens of cities throughout the United States. In the metro Atlanta area they have 4 centers (Perimeter, Alpharetta, Buckhead and the new Johns Creek center). If you are an entrepreneur who needs flexible terms, premium business serivces and convenient office solutions you must contact Corporate Office Centers. You will not get better service or find a more entrepreneur friendly center.Please go to www.corporateofficecenters.com and find a location near you.

Next Kevin Ligon with StratMarCon shared some great small business marketing tips. Kevin provides targeted expertise on a retainer, hourly consulting or on a per project basis while p[roving cost effective outsourcing through bidder/vendor relationships for customized marketing and advertsiing campaigns. To learn more or to subscribe to his marketing newsletter Entrepreneurs Approach please go to his website www.stratmarcon.com

We closed the show with Chris Heuser with PC Doc USA. Chris expalined the dreaded blue screen of death and what you can do to prevent it. So if you work out of your house or have a limited IT budget then give Chris a call – he says he’s the last Doctor to still make house calls. He’ll help you bring your computer back to where it was when you took it out of the box. To learn more about this remarkable mobile computer repair company please go to Chris’ website www.pcdocusa.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