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Pamela Currie & Shari Currie Skjoldager (A.K.A: The Franchise Sisters) are the Hosts of the Franchise Business Radio show and operate the consulting firm Franchise Intellect. Franchise Intellect specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise selection process, achieve financial independence and dodge costly errors when investing in a franchise. Check Out:  www.FranchiseIntellect.com to schedule a complimentary consultation call. Responsible Franchising / Visionary / Founder Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds Power Washing, is an expert in building relationships and developing brands. He learned management skills and how to build strong relationships while working in the film and television industry in Hollywood. Aaron got his franchising career started as a Franchise Development Director for Chem-Dry. When Belfor Franchise Group acquired Chem-Dry, Aaron was promoted to the role of Senior Director of Franchise Development where he oversaw part of the franchise development team for Chem-Dry and did franchise development for The Patch Boys. In that role he was integral in rebuilding the infrastructure for training, marketing, and ongoing support for franchisees. During his tenure at Belfor Franchise Group, he personally awarded and helped open over 400 territories in just a few short years. Most recently, Aaron stepped out on his own to become the franchisor for a successful power washing business, Rolling Suds. In this role, Aaron is responsible for building and managing the franchise system by providing world class support to franchisees across the country. Show Notes: Podcasts Topics: *The story behind Rolling Suds Power Washing *Rolling Suds Business Model *Rolling Suds Vision & Building a Team *Rolling Suds Growth *Rolling Suds Growing Pains - Pivot *Rolling Suds Franchisee Profile *Day and Life of a Franchisee *Money Matters Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? As Certified Franchise Consultants, Shari (left) and Pam (right) help aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Contact us at FranchiseIntellect@gmail.com and let us… **Minimize your risk & maximize your certainty on selecting the right franchise for you. **Save you time and money with our streamlined methodology. **Investigate before you invest by equipping you with due diligence tools to vet the business opportunity. **Implement a wise funding strategy with our funding specialists partners. **Make an informed decision that dodges costly errors with no cost to you. To learn more about Franchise Intellect’s complimentary services or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply contact Pam. – Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together business professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Pamela Currie & Shari Currie Skjoldager (A.K.A: The Franchise Sisters) are the Hosts of the Franchise Business Radio show and operate the consulting firm Franchise Intellect. Franchise Intellect specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise selection process, achieve financial independence and dodge costly errors when investing in a franchise. Check Out:  www.FranchiseIntellect.com to schedule a complimentary consultation call. Show Notes: On this episode of Franchise Business Radio, we have a guest that we can all learn from and benefit from personally and professionally by getting Digitally Organized. Podcasts Topics: The Digital Organizer gives us an idea of what you do, but tell us, what does a typical client look like and how do you help them?  How did you get into this?  This is so relevant to our audience because when you're first getting started with a franchise, there's a lot to get done. Where should someone get started? How does what you help people implement tie in with the franchise or is it all independent? A big key to getting a business established is getting involved in the community. What would your approach be with the new tools we have available today? Technology, when does someone need to find an IT partner and do you do that?  Action Item: What's the biggest thing our listeners can do to give themselves more time and mental clarity so when they're ready to make the leap to buy their first franchise, they're ready to roll? SHAWN LEMON FOUNDER of The Digital Organizer www.thedigitalorganizer.com 530-355-9430 Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? As Certified Franchise Consultants, Shari (left) and Pam (right) help aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Contact us at FranchiseIntellect@gmail.com and let us… **Minimize your risk & maximize your certainty on selecting the right franchise for you. **Save you time and money with our streamlined methodology. **Investigate before you invest by equipping you with due diligence tools to vet the business opportunity. **Implement a wise funding strategy with our funding specialists partners. **Make an informed decision that dodges costly errors with no cost to you. To learn more about Franchise Intellect’s complimentary services or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply contact Pam. – Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together business professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Pamela Currie & Shari Currie Skjoldager (A.K.A: The Franchise Sisters) are the Hosts of the Franchise Business Radio show and operate the consulting firm Franchise Intellect. Franchise Intellect specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise selection process, achieve financial independence and dodge costly errors when investing in a franchise. Check Out:  www.FranchiseIntellect.com to schedule a complimentary consultation call. On this episode of Franchise Business Radio is Chris Hincker, the Vice President of Development for FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers.  Chris has been with the brand for the better part of a decade. As a former tennis teaching professional and Division 1 Collegiate Head Coach, Chris’s passion is now focused on coaching future business owners toward franchise ownership in the field of physical therapy.  L.Y.L. (Love Your Life®). Podcast Topics: *Let’s first talk about the spelling of your brand name…Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers? ****What is the Story behind your brand?  *Explain the business model ***What makes you different? Tell us about Balance Therapy? Who does that serve? Do you have anything proprietary in nature? * You obviously decided to grow your business through franchising. Share more about this decision and your growth? * What do you look for in a Franchisee? *Day and Life and Role of Zee *What is the Initial Investment to become a franchise operator? *Do you offer an Item 19, if so what can you share? ****You will be refiling your FDD soon, do you foresee any major changes to your FDD / Item 19? *Any Additional thoughts you would like to share? *In closing, Any Tips for budding entrepreneurs Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? As Certified Franchise Consultants, Shari (left) and Pam (right) help aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Contact us at FranchiseIntellect@gmail.com and let us… **Minimize your risk & maximize your certainty on selecting the right franchise for you. **Save you time and money with our streamlined methodology. **Investigate before you invest by equipping you with due diligence tools to vet the business opportunity. **Implement a wise funding strategy with our funding specialists partners. **Make an informed decision that dodges costly errors with no cost to you. To learn more about Franchise Intellect’s complimentary services or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply contact Pam. – Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together business professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Pamela Currie & Shari Currie Skjoldager (A.K.A: The Franchise Sisters) are the Hosts of the Franchise Business Radio show and operate the consulting firm Franchise Intellect. Franchise Intellect specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise selection process, achieve financial independence and dodge costly errors when investing in a franchise. Check Out:  www.FranchiseIntellect.com to schedule a complimentary consultation call. On this episode of Franchise Business Radio, we have a recurring guest, John Quattrocchi, better known as John Q, who will be sharing knowledge on a very important aspect of business ownership and that is… Financial Management and the taboo topic of Tax Audits. John Quattrocchi’s Contact Information: Corporate Financial Options LLC Website: cfoatl.com Email: johnq@johnqcpa.com Phone: 770-395-0223 (Work) Podcasts Topics: *Tax Audits. What makes you vulnerable to tax audits and more, if you are not properly managing your business finances? *Low Profits. When does it make sense to minimize your profits? What about when you are ready to sell that business asset? *Your Business Structure. Explain LLC, S-Corp, etc. *Building a Proforma. Please give a simple overview. *What does it mean when a Zor says that you break even in 5-6 months? Or start cash flowing in 5-6 months? *The term ROI (Return on Investment) is thrown out there a lot. What are we really talking about when we say ROI. *Another common acronym: EBITDA? What is the difference between EBITDA vs Net Profit? *Once you become a business owner, your household revenue shifts and you are able to receive Biz Owner Benefits. Talk to us about that. *What are some classic Tax Write Offs or Tax Protections. *Scalability. How does a business owner leverage their first franchise unit into a 2nd or 3rd unit? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? As Certified Franchise Consultants, Shari (left) and Pam (right) help aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Contact us at FranchiseIntellect@gmail.com and let us… **Minimize your risk & maximize your certainty on selecting the right franchise for you. **Save you time and money with our streamlined methodology. **Investigate before you invest by equipping you with due diligence tools to vet the business opportunity. **Implement a wise funding strategy with our funding specialists partners. **Make an informed decision that dodges costly errors with no cost to you. To learn more about Franchise Intellect’s complimentary services or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply contact Pam. – Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together business professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the franchise selection process, achieve financial independence and avoid a devastating investment in the wrong business. Show Notes: On this episode of Franchise Business Radio, we have 2 of a Woof Pack (Jill and Taylor) sharing about a Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Mobile Pet Grooming & So Much More Franchise Opportunity. Podcasts Topics: *What is the Story behind your Woofies Pet Ventures?  *Explain who Authority Brands is? *Explain the business model ***What makes you different? * When did you start franchising? ****What kind of growth are you experiencing? * What do you look for in a Franchisee? *Day and Life and Role of Zee *What is the Initial Investment to become a franchise operator? *Do you offer an Item 19 (Financial Performance), if so what can you share? *In closing, Any Tips for budding entrepreneurs  To learn more about Franchise Intellect complimentary services or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765

ABC Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran on Georgia Business Radio “Shark Tank” Co-Host and entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran is teaming up with Catherine Hernandez-Blades of Aflac to examine some important ways that small businesses especially businesses owned by women and consumers can stretch their dollars and stay competitive in the marketplace. They’ll also share information about new Aflac small-business solutions designed to help ease the burden of benefits administrators. Barbara Corcoran | Catherine Hernandez-Blades Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. As one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in twenty-two businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success. Her newest book, SHARK TALES, takes you behind the scenes of her life and business and her ‘seen on TV’ venture capitalism. Barbara is famously brash and blunt, bold and courageous, and a brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent (often invisible to others). Shark Tales How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend, quit her job as a diner waitress, and started a tiny real estate office in New York City. Using the unconventional lessons she learned from her homemaker mom, she gradually built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show. Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, "If she can do it, so can I." Nothing would make Barbara happier.   About Catherine Hernandez-Blades: Hernandez-Blades is SVP, chief brand and communications officer at Aflac, a company which has made the Ethisphere list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies list 12 times and counting. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AFLAC SMALL BUSINESS HAPPINESS REPORT: INSURANCE: 27% of employees would like more affordable health care coverage FINANCES: 55% think the greatest challenge when working at a small business is financial (related to salary and health care expenses) HAPPINESS: 87% think working at a small business is more fun than a large business BARBARA – YOU TURNED A THOUSAND-DOLLAR LOAN INTO A BILLION-DOLLAR REAL ESTATE EMPIRE. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LESSONS YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS? CATHERINE – IT APPEARS SMALL BUSINESSES ARE IN A GOOD POSITION. CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT SOME OF THE KEY FINDINGS FROM THE HAPPINESS REPORT? BARBARA – WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR A WOMAN STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS? CATHERINE – WHAT SHOULD COMPANIES FOCUS ON WHEN DECIDING WHAT BENEFITS TO OFFER? BARBARA – DOES OFFERING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS MAKE FINANCIAL SENSE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES? For More Information, Visit: http://www.Aflac.com/HappinessReport Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Hosts: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 David Hicks, the CEO of Dallas-based HomeVestors, better recognized for their marketing message and the original “We Buy Ugly Houses” company. With more than 1,100 franchises in 170 markets across the country. David joined the company in 2005 as director of franchise systems and developed a process for coaching franchisees.       Don Cameron has been a We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee since 2005.  His goal has been to grow his business every year and he has been extremely fortunate to have been recognized as the HomeVestors franchise of the year 5 of the past 10 years.  Don originally joined HomeVestors to grow his business by becoming part of a nationally recognized brand and to take advantage of the fact that HomeVestors allows franchisees to focus on buying houses - something he has proven to be very successful at doing. Since becoming a franchisee in 2005, Don has purchased more than 1,500-2,000 homes from local sellers. Interview Questions Asked: Tell me a little bit about HomeVestors and the work your franchise does? How is HomeVestors different from a traditional real estate business? Tell me a bit about your time with HomeVestors and the work you have done for homeowners in the South Florida market. What is the biggest benefit a homeowner who wants to sell gets in working with HomeVestors? When you first saw the home that was later designated as the Ugliest House of the Year, what was your reaction and if you could renovate it to a point in which it was livable again? What was some of the work that you and your team put into the house, and what were the biggest challenges? Can you tell me a bit about the final outcome of helping the previous homeowner out of a bad situation by offering cash for the house and then renovating it for a new homeowner? What are some of the characteristics you look for in an ideal franchisee?   Learn more about “The Ugliest House of the Year” and this man, Don Cameron, a franchisee, orchestrated a dramatic turnaround. He then provided a home to a young family, and donated $20,000 so other families could afford homes.  HOW IT GOT UGLY: There was a single candle lit outside on the back patio of a single story ranch house in Hollywood, Florida. The wind blew the candle over onto a rug, which caught fire, and within minutes the 1,035-square-foot home was engulfed in flames. extensive smoke damage extensive structural damage the home was unlivable the owner did not want to spend any time or money to repair it. HOW IT GOT PRETTY: Cameron bought the house “as is” Gave the homeowner instant money without having to make repairs prior to the sale He then completed a full renovation that included extensive work and upgrades on: drywall electric plumbing paint floors landscaping FAMILIES BENEFIT - $20,000: Cameron then sold the house to a family with a young child They appreciated being able to move in without needing to do any work to the house or property Thrilled with the total makeover of the home Now enjoys being able to host family and friends in their first home and large backyard As an added bonus, Don Cameron and HomeVestors recently made a $20,000 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit housing organization, to support its mission to help families in need of decent and affordable housing. Don Cameron: Cameron has worked on many similar projects as one of HomeVestors’ longest tenured and most successful franchisees. His group owns five franchises in the South Florida market He buys and sells more than 200 houses per year

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 Bio: John Quattrocchi is a CPA and the owner of Corporate Financial Options and offers a complete end to end outsourced service for book-keeping, taxes, accounting and financial management. His CFO level work, eliminates these burdens from business owners, which is a big relief. Admittedly, some business owners operate with a handicap, because they have insufficient, incomplete and inaccurate financial information. John Q has devised a system that provides information in a manner that corrects potential operating inefficiencies, poor cash flow management with a focus on higher return on investment. Learn more by going to his Web Site: www.CorporateFinancialOptions.com Podcast Topics: --ROI…what are we really talking about when we throw around the term Return on Investment? --What does it mean when a Zor says that you break even in 5-6 months? Or start cash flowing in 5-6 months? --Another common acronym: EBITDA? And the difference between EBITDA vs Net Profit? --When considering a franchise…can you give a simple overview of how to build a proforma? --New Franchisee: How should a prospective franchisee structure their business. Explain LLC, S-Corp, etc. *Business Owner Benefits / Tax Advantages. *What are classic Tax Write Offs or Tax Protections. *Can I write off my Franchise Fee? *Growing Your Business: How can someone scale and leverage their first franchise unit into a 2nd or 3rd unit? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising.  As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.      Franchise Business Radio Show Host Pamela Currie   along side her dog Indy the shows official mascot! Made possible in part by... Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation. ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Interested in Franchise Ownership? Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Brian J. Zaslow President Zaslow Marketing GroupZaslow Marketing Group Whether your business is growing, trying to reach the next level, if you’re launching new products or services or if there’s simply too much work for you or your team to focus on marketing … I can help. Think of me as a “Fractional CMO.” Add me to your staff on an agreed-upon number of days per month and get the senior-level marketing you deserve at a great value; without hiring a full-time CMO. • Identify marketing opportunities • Devise & implement strategies to build your brand & boost your bottom line • Solve business problems like declining sales, competitive threats, customer retention, employee morale • Manage all marketing functions including digital and traditional advertising I have over 25 years of B2C and B2B marketing and advertising experience in many industries combined with business management and operational skills as a partner in a multi-unit retail franchise. Topics Discussed: *How has your experience as a Krispy Kreme franchisee enhanced your marketing business? * What is a fractional CMO and how does this benefit a franchisor? *What are common challenges you see in business owners marketing efforts? *Best Practices on Identifying Marketing Opportunities? *Tell us about the you have in process in place to help franchisors and franchisees with their marketing? *How does a franchisee focus on marketing with all of the other responsibilities they have? *What advice do you have for franchisors in supporting franchisee with their marketing? *What are key strategies for franchisors to consider in developing their marketing plans? *Any other advice you would give to a business owner on developing a strategy to build your brand and boost your bottom line? *In this digital age, what in the balance of digital and traditional advertising? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.      The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, {

Interested in Franchise Ownership? Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Steve Cesari The Cesari Companies Steve works with a select group of individuals and organizations to help them fully integrate their business success along with their personal success. Having started or owned companies across many different industries, Steve has seen the highs and lows of the entrepreneur's lifestyle. He's been nominated as Inc Magazine's Entrepreneur of the year, but has also had companies go bankrupt. Steve is an open book, businesses, organizations and individuals alike can benefit from his wins, losses and lessons learned along the way. Topics Discussed: - How to be the best and achieve the best at home, at work and in the community - Work life integration based on the 5-F model - Faith, Family, Friends, Finance and Fitness = Fulfillment - What is holding most people/business back from reaching their full potential Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.   The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Chef Jamie Adams with il Giallo Osteria and Bar on Food and Beverage Radio Chef Jamie Adams  il Giallo Osteria & Bar The youngest of five children born in Atlanta, Jamie Adams was intrigued by every aspect of Italian culture - from its cars to its language; from its people to its food. His passion for Italian cuisine was fueled by his mother, a native of New Orleans and fabulous cook in her own right. To this day, Jamie’s fondest memories are of cooking in the kitchen with his mother, or at relatives’ homes and kitchens in New Orleans, where his family visited regularly. While studying music, biology, and English literature at Georgia State University, Adams simultaneously worked for The Mad Italian Restaurant in Atlanta. It was here that he realized his profound appetite for the restaurant business: the desire to immerse himself into Italian cuisine and great hospitality began to smolder. Fanning these flames was the fact that his siblings, who had traveled to Italy, came home with stories of meals they had enjoyed in quaint Italian towns. These stories and his love for Italian cuisine led him to create his own Italian adventure. “In 1985, I found myself in the Mestre train station with a 200 Lire Gettone in my hand, hoping against hope that someone on the other end could speak English,” reflects Adams. “Thus began an almost five year stint that was supposed to only be one. I went on to find and work in many of the places that I had heard so many stories about and I made friendships and connections that forever changed the course of my life,” he recalls. Upon returning to Atlanta, Adams received several offers to cook in the city’s top Italian kitchens, but immediately knew that working at Pricci (then Cappriccio), the Italian crown jewel of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, was the perfect setting for his talents. Adams impressed owner Pano Karatassos, by making several pasta dishes from scratch just like his time in Italy at several Michelin starred restaurants. He was given the title of Sous Chef and thus began a more than 20 year relationship with Pano and his prestigious restaurant group. In 1993, the company took over Veni Vidi Vici and Adams was named Executive Chef. The restaurant was formerly owned by one of the gran dames of Italian cuisine, Marcela Hazan, coincidentally, one of Adams’ most profound culinary influencers. Adams left BLRG for a short while, when he opened the boutique restaurant, ENO in Midtown Atlanta. In addition to an economic downturn, during this time, Adams was as he refers to it, “the lucky recipient of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, fondly referred to as “Cabbage-CABG,” also known as a quadruple bypass. After taking some time off to recuperate, as a compliment to the long-time, mutually respectful business relationship between Pano and Adams, the Chef was asked to rejoin the Veni Vidi Vici team. While at Veni Vidi Vici, Adams realized that he and restaurant General Manager, Leonardo Moura, shared a mutual desire to create and run their own Italian restaurant. Adams and Moura shared their dream with Pano Karatassos, and it was decided that Veni Vidi Vici would close, enabling the pair to open their own restaurant. In creating il Giallo Osteria and Bar (meaning both yellow and mystery in Italian), the passion and experience Adams obtained in Italy will fuse together in this Coastal Italian restaurant in the upscale Sandy Springs neighborhood. Adams has been a featured chef at The James Beard House in New York, competed in The Food Network’s “Chopped,” selected to participate in a TBS-TV “Super Chef Cook Off”, and was highlighted on “Great Chefs of the South, and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” In addition to building a loyal following and maintaining his great health as an avid cyclist, Chef Adams is exceptionally proud of his fundraising efforts for many organizations that are important to him, including Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry and Moving in the Spirit,

From Boy Scouts to The Citadel, Life-Long Principles, Processes and Discipline that Drive Success. Damon Edmondson on Capitol Club Radio. Join Michael Flock as he interviews Damon Edmondson. Damon is the Chief of Analytics at FLOCK Specialty Finance based in Atlanta, Georgia, a growing finance company that provides access to capital beyond the traditional banking system to underserved markets and assets classes. Damon discusses how the principles, processes and discipline he learned as a Boy Scout, at military school and at The Citadel helped him launch his successful career. He brings out personal and professional experiences to illustrate how he shares his analytical knowledge with FLOCK clients to help them grow their businesses successfully. Prior to joining FLOCK, Damon was Senior VP of Analytics at Eltman, Eltman & Cooper Capital Management where he oversaw the analysis and reporting of the financial performance of purchased portfolios. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Portfolio Administration at Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. for the Portfolio Services Division. He started his career at ValuJet Airlines as a Senior Analyst of Pricing. Damon earned a BA degree from The Citadel. He has spent decades as a volunteer leader for the Boy Scouts of America in various duties and he currently serves on the Atlanta Area Council Strategic Planning Committee, Assistant Council Commissioner and as a Crew Advisor. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and are the proud parents of three sons, all of whom achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Here is a glimpse of what Damon shared in the interview. “…it’s those sorts of people who take you under their wing, and mentor you and help you to see that learning self-discipline, self-control, thinking through things before you react emotionally to something, and always looking at the overall mission is something that you’re looking for.” “The key thing, I think, is that as you go through those steps, that you respect the process, and whatever the answer is, is whatever the answer is.” “So, you need to stick to your guns and have the courage of your convictions to hold true.” “which is the nature of the Eagle Scout project. To learn to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent…” Connect with Damon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonedmondson Capital Club Radio Hosted by: Michael Flock Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking. Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business. For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit: http://www.FlockFinance.com To listen to more episodes visit: http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view more photos visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

SBA National Veterans Small Business Week on Georgia Business Radio Terri Denison District Director  SBA Georgia District Office Terri Denison is the Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role since May 2002, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SBA’s financial, counseling/training and business development programs for small businesses throughout Georgia. Terri began her SBA career in 1987 as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Agency’s Washington, D. C. District and Headquarter Offices. Other positions included working with the Agency’s Minority Enterprise Development and One Stop Capital Shop programs and Office of Field Operations. Terri holds a B.A. Degree in American Government from Cornell University and an M.A. Degree in Urban Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Terri currently serves as the President of the Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta and a member of the Cornell University Council. Other personal interests include ballroom dancing and travel. Brief Description of Product or Service: Federal Government Agency Provides programs and resources to support small business creation and expansion Topics to Discuss: National Veterans Small Business Week Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links: www.sba.gov/ga https://twitter.com/sba_georgia https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-denison-952b37b Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaBusinessRadio.com Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Joe Labriola, Executive Director of Second Helpings Atlanta on NonProfits Radio Joe Labriola, Executive Director Second Helpings Atlanta Joe Labriola is the Executive Director of Second Helpings Atlanta, a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to reduce hunger and food waste in the metropolitan Atlanta area by rescuing healthy, nutritious, surplus food and delivering it to those in need. Prior to joining Second Helpings Atlanta in May 2015, Joe was the Vice President of Product Marketing at PGi, the Chief Marketing Officer at Enterprise Information Management and spent 30 years at IBM before he retired in November 2010. Brief Description of Your Service:  Second Helpings Atlanta is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to reduce hunger and food waste by rescuing healthy, nutritious, surplus food and delivering it to those in need. Topics to Discuss: The hunger & food waste epidemic in the country. Second Helpings Atlanta's simple yet highly effective food rescue program. Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:  www.SecondHelpingsAtlanta.org www.facebook.com/SecondHelpingsATL www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/secondhelpingsatlantaga https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephlabriola Non Profits Radio! Be Our Guest and “Broadcast Your Cause!” Mission: Share compelling stories of local community nonprofit organizations. Inviting nonprofits and companies/individuals supporting nonprofits to join us in the studio for a guest interview on NonProfits Radio! A passion project of Pro Business Channel, the creator of NonProfits Radio "as our way to support and help tell the stories of local nonprofits"!! Hosted by: Rich Casanova Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom Non Profits Organizations - to submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com For Profit Companies - inquire about sponsor opportunities visit: https://probusinesschannel.com/contact-us To learn more and listen to episodes visit: http://www.NonProfitsRadio.org To view photos of recent episode visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Live Stage Podcast of the Rich Hart Show Check out this unique episode recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the NEW Rich Hart Global headquarters in Atlanta! Includes a fireside chat with Rich Hart, Rich Casanova and Michael Moore on stage podcasting live, talking about what it took to make the new space possible, the challenges and wins. The story and vision behind the new venture, the impact, offerings and opportunities for businesses and organizations. What really makes this a one-of-a-kind venue with state-of-the-art technology 20+ years in the making! After the fireside chat, the podcast moved to a round-table discussion and finally taking questions from the audience. More about the show, host and sponsors: Show Host: Rich Hart Rich Hart Show Mission: "Bringing the World of Business Closer to You." Format: Business Talk with In Studio Guests! Interviewing Real Estate & Finance Thought Leaders. Broadcasting LIVE from Pro Business Channel Studios in Atlanta Learn more about the show host and sponsors visit: http://www.RichHart.com To submit a guest booking request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com Check out more episodes visit: http://www.RichHartShow.com To view photos from this show visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

MasterCard's Chief Marketing Officer, Raja Rajamannar Announces New Sonic Brand Experience at the Grammy Awards During Interview on Georgia Business Radio Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard CMO, Explains How the Company is Tapping into the Culture & Energy of Music’s Biggest Night to Bring the Sonic Brand to Life The buildup to the GRAMMYs is always exciting, and this year as a proud sponsor, Mastercard is providing a few Priceless experiences of its own to help music fans and cardholders alike celebrate. First, learn how the brand is evolving from a two-dimensional image to a fully sensorial symbol. To showcase its new sound identity and engage music fans, the company has created a unique Sensory Lab—a one-of-a-kind space filled with interactive experiences and exclusive merchandise that will engage visitors’ senses—open to the public February 8 & 9 at Fred Segal Sunset in West Hollywood. Special interview with Mastercard’s Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Raja Rajamannar, to showcase and explain how the brand is evolving to meet the demands of multisensory commerce and a rapidly changing consumer landscape. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN DURING THIS PRICELESS PREVIEW: Learn about how Camila Cabello is bringing a new sonic brand to life See music fans engage with interactive experiences at the Sensory Lab Preview the latest brand transformation and for the first time, hear the new transaction sound made with every purchase SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: Rajamannar is Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Mastercard. He has been named one of the “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes magazine twice, and has been globally recognized for the innovative thinking and leadership in business transformation that he has brought to executive roles across industries. AdWeek has named him as one of the “Top 50 Most Tech Savvy CMOs in the World” and one of the “Top 50 CMOs Leading Charge to Transformation”. Recently, he was named one of the “World’s Most Innovation CMOs” by Business Insider. In addition, Rajamannar has been a featured speaker several times at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Mr. Rajamannar joined Mastercard in 2013, bringing with him more than 25 years of extensive experience as a global executive managing large P&Ls, as well as business transformation and innovation for companies in multiple industries including consumer products, financial services and healthcare. Since joining the company, he has overseen the successful rebranding of Mastercard in 2016 – the organization’s first major rebrand effort in 20 years. Furthermore, Mr. Rajamannar led the integration of both Marketing and Communications to create one global integrated function. He is passionate about evolving both contemporary and classical marketing and communications skillsets to future proof the workforce. Prior to Mastercard, Mr. Rajamannar served as Chief Transformation Officer of the health insurance firm Anthem (formerly WellPoint). He helped craft the company’s new business direction and strategy, managed its $11 billion Medicare Advantage business and led its $5 billion acquisition of Amerigroup. He had also served as Chief Executive, international and Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer at Humana. Earlier, Mr. Rajamannar held a number of leadership roles during 15 years with Citigroup including Global Chief Marketing Officer, Cards and Payments and Chairman and CEO, Diners Club North America. He has held senior executive leadership positions all over the globe – in North America, Europe, Asia and MEA. Before that, he spent seven years with Unilever in sales and product management roles. He began his career with Asian Paints in India. Mr. Rajamannar has been globally recognized for the innovative thinking and leadership in business transformation he has brought to executive roles across industries. He has been named one of the “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes magazine twice,

Chris Shuler The Start-up Expert Interview on Capital Club Radio Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance interviews Chris Shuler, who has over 29 years as a corporate executive in the financial services and credit industry. Chris is President of Activate Financial, located in San Diego, which is a fully licensed, national, third-party collection agency that is focused on bad debt recovery and skip tracing services. He is an entrepreneur who has been very successful in the start-up of five new ventures over his professional career. Some of these ventures include Vital Solutions, Inc., Credit Performance Services and National Bankruptcy Services Corporation. In the interview, Chris discusses how dedication, desire, determination and hard work have been a huge part of his success. During his extensive corporate career, Chris was the COO for American First Finance in Dallas, CEO & President of Vital Solutions, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for Outsourcing Solutions, Inc., Senior Vice President of Business Development for JDR Receivables Management, Marketing Director and then Vice President of Business Development for Wallace & de Mayo, P.C. His career highlights include such accomplishments as delivering phenomenal growth of $80M+ in annualized revenue in less than three years for the start-up Credit Performance Services. Additionally, while at Outsourcing Solutions, Inc., he led the bad debt purchasing division and grew it from 1.8 million accounts owned in 1998 to 19 million accounts owned in 2001. Chris earned a BS degree from the University of West Georgia and is a graduate of the Management Institute of Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has served as the National Treasurer of the Chi Phi Fraternity and as Chairman of the Chi Phi Educational Trust. Furthermore, he has served as Treasurer and Vice President of the University of West Georgia’s National Alumni Association. Here is a glimpse of what Chris shared in the interview. “Dedication, desire, determination, hard work put in the sweat equity…So just work hard, learn the business and opportunity abounds.” “We focused on those two verticals and back to the trust thing, back to business development thing, back to relationships. People trusted both Chris and I and we were able to put it together.” “I’ve believed in conflict theory for a long time. But what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Capital Club Radio Hosted by: Michael Flock Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking. Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business. For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit: http://www.FlockFinance.com To listen to more episodes visit: http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com To nominate or submit a guest request visit: https://www.OnAirGuest.com To view more photos visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Content and Social Selling Strategies with Tracey Fudge on Buckhead Podcast Tracey Fudge, Owner Thrive Ad Agency & Creator of the LinkedAutomation™ Method Tracey is the owner of Bella Roman Inc. and the Thrive Ad Agency. She is also the creator of the LinkedAutomation™ Method, a systematic approach to delivering nurtured business relationships for her clients. She attended Emory University and received her MBA from Regis University. After entering the high tech space in 1993, she spent the following 20 years in sales and business development roles within organizations that ranged from multi billion dollar to start ups. In 2013, Tracey decided to leave the corporate world to start her own businesses, the first being Bella Roman Inc. After seeing first hand how the sales process has changed and considering the onset of the internet and social selling, she worked to put together a model to produce sales opportunities with a systematic and predictable approach, the LinkedAutomation™ Method and from this the Thrive Ad Agency was born. When not working, she enjoys playing tennis and polo. Tracey contributes her time to non-profit efforts and has a special affinity to fighting human trafficking. As a breast cancer survivor, she also helps volunteer in that area. She currently resides in the Buckhead area of Atlanta with her family and their dog Scarlett and cat Olivia. Topics to Discuss:  LinkedIn and the LinkedAutomation™ Method Web Site / Social Media Links:  https://thriveagencyinc.com The Buckhead Business Show Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The Buckhead Business Association and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios. Show Host: Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO For more info about the BBA visit: http://www.BuckheadBusiness.org Check out more episodes at: http://www.BuckheadPodcast.com   To view photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Usher's New Look, No Longer Bound and Auditory-Verbal Center on NonProfits Radio Careshia Moore Organization / Company Name:  Usher's New Look Careshia Moore is an advocate and educator who has a heart for inspiring others to reach their potential. She mentors leaders, facilitates workshops, designs educational products and connects people with others and opportunities to promote personal success through education. In her roles as an Attorney, Educator and most currently, President & CEO for Usher’s New Look she has always worked on behalf of providing access, opportunity and exposure of underserved youth. Careshia is active in her community through membership on boards such as Communities in Schools of Henry County and United Way Advisory Board, a certified Aggression Replacement Trainer and a mentor to young girls. She is also the founder of League of Women Entrepreneurs, a networking group that seeks to empower, educate and elevate women in business. In recognition of her dedication to the community and her passion for encouraging and inspiring others, in 2013, she was named as one of Southern Journal Magazine’s Top 14 under 40. Careshia earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and Juris Doctor degree from University of Florida. She shares her thoughts and experiences regarding education, parenting and success on her blog Compete to Succeed and is the President and Founder of Compete to Succeed Educational Resources, an entity that creates resources that promote positive parenting and student success. Careshia is married to her husband of 16 years, and they are the proud parents of one son and one daughter. The Moore family recently co-authored a children’s book, Mikaela the Koala. Brief Description of Your Service: Usher's New Look (UNL) is a 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to transforms lives of underserved youth through our 10-year comprehensive program that develops passion-driven, global leaders. In 1999, Usher Raymond IV established an organization to give marginalized and underserved youth a “New Look” on life. UNL prepares young people for success and leadership through a programmatic model based on four essential pillars: talent, education, career, and service. UNL’s developmentally appropriate curriculum helps young people identify their TALENTS, learn to focus their passions through EDUCATION, gain opportunities to explore a future CAREER, and give back to their communities through SERVICE. UNL’s curriculum is predicated on the Search Institute’s building blocks, which represent the relationships, opportunities and personal qualities young people need to succeed and thrive. To date, UNL has trained over 42,000 youth from marginalized communities providing skills and tools necessary to succeed in school, career and life. Utilizing a peer-to-peer training model, UNL has increased high school graduation rates, post-secondary pursuits, and developed well-rounded, forward-thinking leaders. In 2016, Usher’s New Look successfully served over 4,000 youth. And, we are extremely proud that 100% of our academy high school seniors continue to graduate on time! Usher’s New Look will train approximately 5,000 students in 2016. Topics to Discuss:  Story of Usher's New Look Mission Impact Upcoming events Web Site and Social Media Links:  www.ushersnewlook.org @ushersnewlook (All platforms) Bethany Monroe Organization / Company Name:  No Longer Bound  Bethany Monroe, age 33, has worked for No Longer Bound for 2 years as Store Manager of their second thrift store location in Woodstock, Georgia. Brief Description of Your Product or Service: No Longer Bound serves men who struggle with addiction. We are a twelve month regeneration program that is supported mainly by industries, which include our thrift stores, and are a part of the men's recovery program. Our industries make it possible for men to pay only a third of what it would actually cost them to go thro...

Barry Banther, Chairman of the Board, The National Speakers Association Presenting at the NSA Georgia Chapter in Atlanta for the first ever NSA hybrid event... Live Audience, Zoom Live-stream and Interview on the Visionaries and Influencers Podcast! Barry Banther is a sought after family business leadership consultant and inspirational speaker. He has written over fifty leadership training programs used by Fortune 500 companies around the world and family owned businesses throughout America. Barry combines three decades of experience as a business leader, corporate executive, and public leader to make sure you are answering the right questions to develop your team, strengthen your family and grow your business. He is the best selling author of "A Leader's Gift - How to earn the right to be followed." Barry served in the administration of three Florida Governors as their appointee to oversee private higher education. He was elected to three back to back terms as Chairman of the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities. Specialties:  Strategic Leadership Development, Family Business Advising, Communication Training, & Professional Development In the first two chapters of A Leader's Gift, I write about my early success and failure as a leader. My mistakes were the common ones most new managers make. But, what was uncommon was the opportunity I had while still young to discover the gifts a leader needs in order to succeed. I hope you will get the book and read chapters 3 through 10 and discover how I earned the right to be followed. Connect with Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybanther About the show: Imagine having conversations with some of the most influential people of our time! We do exactly that on each episode of Visionaries & Influencers Podcast! About the show sponsors: Made possible in part by:  Global Podcast Studios Creators of Podcasting as a Service! Offering Rentals, Production and Distribution We Make Podcasting Easy & Affordable visit:  www.GlobalPodcastStudios.com Also made possible in part by:  Podcasters Directory The World's Largest Directory For & About Podcasters! Stop Searching & Get Matched to Podcast Guests, Podcasters and Resources! Claim Your FREE Listing at:  www.PodcastersDirectory.com   Broadcasting LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios and worldwide across the PBC syndicated networks. Don't miss an episode, subscribe now across the PBC Syndicated Networks... iHeartRadio, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Share this episode using the easy share social media links and join Rich Casanova next time for more conversations with Visionaries & Influencers! About the show host: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News. Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer. Connect with the show host:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova Check out more episodes visit:  www.VisionariesandInfluencersPodcast.com Submit your entry to be a guest,