SQUARE UP WITH GRAYSQUARE

Landon Atkinson & Tim Koontz catches up with Steve Bussa, and old friend and past business partner of GraySquare. He talks about how he got started in YouTube as a reactor, getting to interview artists from different parts of the world. To follow Steve Bussa on social media: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SteveBussaGS⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SteveBussaGS⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/SteveBussaGS/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/SteveBussaGS⁠ Blog: ⁠https://gsgspotlight.net/⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/cRemxN4

This week on "Square Up with GraySquare", Our Recruiter Andrea Carabello & Catalina Lopez talks about recruiting, best practices for interviews, & women in the business industry.

Mario Henao, CFO, and Tim Koontz, President, talks about how to start a business and quick tips on what to expect at the start. They also discuss about the differences and similarities of businesses in both Colombia and U.S.A. They wrap it up with a funny rebuttal on where there is the best pizza.

Check out this fun episode where two business partners and friends talk about business and who will be making it to the Super Bowl.

This week on "Square Up with GraySquare", Vice President Landon Atkinson interviews Brandyn Campbell, a communication consultant that helps companies have a better view on diversity and communications in their trainings and branding.  Brandyn Campbell combines her passions for communications and diversity to help businesses build and articulate their commitment to racial justice. The founder of Brandyn Campbell Communications, she has worked with clients including the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL.  Drawing on her 15 years of experience managing diversity issues in international education and facilitating diversity & inclusion trainings for educational leaders. Brandyn’s Antiracism Consulting helps organizations have challenging conversations to create inclusive, high-performing workplaces. Where to reach her: website: www.brandyncampbell.com IG: @brandyncampbellcomms Facebook: @BrandynCampbellCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandyncampbell/ Twitter: @sports_muse

This week on "Square Up with GraySquare", President Timothy Koontz and Vice President Landon Atkinson talk about their new temporary hobbies during the pandemic and practices made in the business after we went back into the office. They also talk about TikTok trends and possible 2021 social media stars. Check out this fun episode where two business partners and friends talk about business, tiktok, and stocks.

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we had the opportunity of interviewing the co-owner of Energetek, Kristin Debias. We caught up with her since our last episode with them and talked about our struggles and successes during the quarantine. We also share a few good documentaries and tips for Hubspot and email marketing.  To learn more about Energetek, follow their social media accounts on Instagram (@energetekbiz), Twitter (@energetekbiz), and Linkedin.

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we interviewed David Mor, Digital Marketing Consultant at Digital Concept. David is based in Toronto specializing in search engine optimization, Facebook and AdWords advertising, e-commerce, traffic generation, conversion optimization, and web marketing for clients who want to get more real local customers to grow their business and get a real ROI.During this episode, we interview him about his experience with digital marketing. He gives tips on how to start your business and the best strategy to find customers. He also spoke about how agencies fail and what not to do and what to prioritize.  To get in touch with David Mor, follow the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmorlive/Instagram: @davidmorlivePodcast: Level Up with David Mor

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", our VP Landon Atkinson interviewed one of our team members, Andrew Baugher. He started working at GraySquare late October and since then proved himself as a valuable player in our Philadelphia office.  Listen on to learn about his techniques and experiences while in GraySquare. To check out his blog post from GraySquare Shares - click here.

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we interviewed Shawn Mills, owner/CEO of Legacy Park Sports and DMS Energy.  Shawn Mills is an entrepreneur and public speaker who is not afraid of the next challenge. He believes in the fundamentals of faith, family, and fierce accountability.Legacy Park is a three premier sports complex and training center in central Virginia. With 8 baseball fields, 15 batting cages, 2 basketball courts that can be converted in to 4 volleyball courts, a full weight room, plus an indoor, 14,000 square foot, turfed area, Legacy Park had a combination unlike any other facility in the region.DMS Energy has provided expertise to over 5,500 companies in the energy marketplace for more than 13 years. Shawn and his team impart straightforward guidance related to your electricity, gas, solar and other energy needs. In addition to providing competitive electricity and natural gas supply plans, we offer businesses valuable energy management solutions to help them buy and use less of what we sell. In addition, with a dedicated team of sales professionals and an in-house customer relations team, you will receive personalized support, from your initial contact and throughout the term of your contract.Against The Current Ministries Temperament Therapy is a biblically-based, clinically sound counseling ministry that exists to help individuals, couples and families experience emotional, mental, relational and spiritual transformation.  By focusing on Temperament or Creation Therapy, we strive to first assess an individual’s inborn genetic makeup before determining the best solution to propel real lasting change. Our focus is to identify the root of the problems affecting an individual’s mental and emotional well-being.   To get in touch with Shawn and his company, follow the links below: Shawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realshawnmills/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realshawnmills/ DMS Energy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realdmsenergy/ DMS Energy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealDMSEnergy/ Legacy Park Sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyParkVA/ Against The Current LLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatiaCMillsATCM/

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we had the chance to interview Ashley Owens, networking concierge of Ashley Assists, LLC. Last time we had her on the podcast, she interviewed our VP Landon Atkinson. This time we switched roles and asked her what she does and what her company is all about.  To get in contact with Ashley Owens, contact her on Instagram (@ashleyassists), LinkedIn, Facebook, or her official website, https://www.ashleyassists.com/ - - - Ashley Assists, LLC is happy to provide onsite strategic partnerships for working professionals during networking events and lead follow up functions for businesses. Networking, building and keeping relationships is a key role in any successful business. Most working professionals are inundated with multiple aspects of business development from lead to deal. Leads go from warm to cold quickly because of lack of follow up and opportunities become missed opportunities. Ashley Assists, LLC will support administrative tasks associated with follow ups and scheduling, and consultation in identifying networking opportunities that range from events, groups, and communities. Similar to a concierge service, these tasks are all customized for your networking challenges and needs. Free 30 minute consultation here - https://calendly.com/ashleyowens

This episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we interview Deon Stokes, CEO of Joint Effort Consulting Agency.  To get in touch with Deon and her company, follow the links below: Deon Stokes' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-deon-stokes-mba-322b2b9b/ Joint Effort's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joint-effort-business-marketing-consulting/ Deon Stokes' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_ds/ Joint Effort's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointeffortllc/

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we did a round table talk with Timothy Koontz - President, Landon Atkinson - Vice President, and Jason Scott - Director of Business Development. We talk about our latest projects happening in GraySquare, including our newest campaigns with Sprint and Commerical Energy. We also discuss our call center in South America and the benefits we have found since branching out. Finally, Tim and Jay goes head to head on their opinion on Ancestry DNA.  To get in contact with Landon Atkinson, follow him on Instagram (@landon_atkinson), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in contact with Jason Scott, follow him on Linkedin.  To get in contact with Tim Koontz and to learn more about GraySquare, follow the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.koontz.520 Instagram: @timothykoontz LinkedIn: Timothy Koontz Website: https://gograysquare.com/

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", we are sharing an episode of Connect to Success with Ashley Owens. She asked Landon Atkinson, VP of GraySquare, to come in and talk a bit about our company and what we do. Thank you again, Ashley, for this amazing opportunity and for allowing us to share it with our listeners. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and learn a bit more about who we are.  To get in contact with Landon Atkinson, follow him on Instagram (@landon_atkinson), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in contact with Ashley Owens or to be apart of her show, contact her on Instagram (@ashleyassists), LinkedIn, Facebook, or her official website, https://www.ashleyassists.com/

In this episode of "Square Up with GraySquare", Vice President Landon Atkinson and Campaign Manager Bill Vollrath come together again and updated the listeners on new campaigns that have been working on. They then talk about the similarities and differences between B2B and Retail tactics and a few conspiracies of past sales experiences. They wrap it up with some fun banter on the best meals for Thanksgiving.  To get in contact with Landon Atkinson, follow him on Instagram (@landon_atkinson), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in touch with Bill Vollrath, contact him through the following links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-vollrath-35358523/ Instagram: @wrathofvoll This episode was sponsored by HŌM Group, follow them on Instagram (@homgroupusa), Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or their official website - http://joinhom.group/

In this episode of Square Up with GraySquare, we interviewed Emma Criddle and her father Jason Criddle about their businesses and successes. Emma Criddle started her own podcast back in 2016 at only 6 years old after falling in love with books. Inspired by Reading Rainbow and her father's brands, she began recording books for a nonprofit operating out of Tanzania, with kids that could only listen to audio online due to limited 2G and 3G internet access. The kids wanted books for Christmas, so she delivered them stories. Emma is now on a path to teach school-aged children the importance of reading, writing, and starting their own brands. Entrepreneurship is her passion, and she realizes kids can contribute to their families, too. So, after partnering up with the Smartr brands, we are launching The Kids' Publishing Company! Built to help kids publish their own books, start their own brands, and to bring the love and gift of business, reading, and writing to children all over the globe!    Jason Criddle Criddle is a millennial business leader with a passion for helping entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals succeed, while focusing on the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of what it takes to drive greatness within one self. He has been running the Smartr brands since the creation of The Smartr App Company in 2015. Now, as the Creative Director of SmartrHoldings, Jason Criddle provides exclusive services to entrepreneurs and small and large businesses alike.   To get in contact with Emma & Jason Criddle, follow the links below: Podcast: Story Time with Emma Book: Designs by Emma The Kids’ Publishing Company: https://thekidspublishingcompany.com/  GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/thekidspublishingcompany Jason Criddle website: https://jasoncriddle.com/ SmartrHoldings: https://smartrholdings.com/

In this episode of Square Up with GraySquare, we interviewed Mauricio Garcia, CEO of KVM International Services. A telemarketing company located in Colombia, their mission is to excel at creating tangible value for their clients from managing and training your staff to delivering a workforce tailored to fit your growing enterprise. GraySquare's president, Tim Koontz, sat down with Mauricio to share a bit of how their company is tied with Graysquare. They also discuss the pros and cons of entrepreneurship in a third world country.   To get in contact with Mauricio Garcia and to learn more about his business, follow the links below: Facebook: @staffforyoursuccess Instagram: @i_am_mauricio_garcia LinkedIn: Mauricio Garcia Website: https://www.kvmoutsourcing.com/ To get in contact with Tim Koontz and to learn more about GraySquare, follow the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.koontz.520 Instagram: @timothykoontz LinkedIn: Timothy Koontz Website: https://gograysquare.com/

In this episode of Square Up with GraySquare, we interviewed John Bura, CEO of Mammoth Interactive Inc. Mammoth Interactive is a company that was formed in 2008. Mammoth Interactive has produced games for the iPhone, iPad, XBOX 360 and more. Their games have been sponsored by highly esteemed companies such as Nickelodeon. John Bura discusses how he started his business in coding and teaching others how to code.  To get in contact with John Bura and to learn more about his classes, follow the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnburaUdemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/johnbura/Website: http://www.mammothinteractive.com/Online Courses: https://training.mammothinteractive.com/

This week on "Square Up with GraySquare", we have Dennis Hennigan, co-ceo of Dreamers Events Rentals, face off with our VP Landon Atkinson. They talk about having a positive entrepreneur mindset and how to kick-start your entrepreneurship.    To get in contact with Dennis Hennigan, follow him on Instagram - @dennishennigan

In this episode of Square Up with GraySquare, we interview our newly promoted Sales Managers, Sofia Masseroli and Carlo DeLuca. Catalina Lopez, Executive Assistant & Social Media Manager, and Landon Atkinson, Vice President, co-hosts in this episode and gives the listeners a bit of our Boston's company culture.   They bring up their experience in time management and how it has helped with Sofia and Carlo's promotions. We also had a friendly banter on which city has the best culture: Boston, NYC, Nashville, and Philadelphia. This lead to our two biggest offices, Philadelphia and Boston, and their differences and similarities. We then discussed on how working out and "gainz" can relate to work ethic. Carlo DeLuca, a gym-aficionado on his part-time, brings up how the two can be related. We finish our episode with Landon discussing on how his age and knowledge has helped him become a mentor for the younger generation in the company.    To get in contact with Sofia Masseroli, follow her on Instagram (@sofiamasseroli), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in contact with Carlo DeLuca, follow him on Instagram (@carlo_deluca_), his fitness Instagram (@carlo_gainz), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in contact with Catalina Lopez, follow him on Instagram (@katalina_was_here), LinkedIn, and Facebook. To get in contact with Landon Atkinson, follow him on Instagram (@landon_atkinson), LinkedIn, and Facebook.