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Steve Shamatta is the owner and operator of Creatwood Tavern, Red Door Tavern and Whitehall Tavern. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Steve is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of his establishments with duties ranging from hiring new talent to bartending and everything in between. As a longtime Atlanta [...]

Sanjay Sehgal, Chairman and CEO of MSys Technologies, is a multi-faceted person donning several hats a Technology Entrepreneur, Global Businessman, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Meditation Instructor, and a Self-Development Enthusiast. At the helm of MSys growth story, is Sanjay who works as the creative-proliferator, observant, and meticulous force. Sanjay s exub...

Jeremy Heilpern has been working in advertising since he was 12 years old when he founded his first digital agency. At 14 he went to college at the Art Institute of Atlanta, graduating with a BFA before he was 18 years old. After graduating, Jeremy cut his teeth consulting with a number of shops in [...]

Ask Jason Aldrich for advice about climbing the career ladder, and he ll start by replacing the ladder with a rock-climbing wall which was the framework for his doctoral dissertation on facilitating career adaptability. Jason, who joined Robinson College of Business in 2005 after serving in similar roles at Vanderbilt University and the University of [...]

Dr. Darren Naugles is an emergency room physician and chief medical officer of MAJL Diagnostic Laboratories. He is a member of the American Medical Association and National Medical Association. What You'll Learn in This Episode What is MAJL Diagnostic Laboratories? Why the work MAJL Diagnostic Laboratories is doing is so important for communities of color [...]

Andy Goldstrom and his team grow companies profitably and do it fast. Andy is an expert with B2B companies and is a sought-after business partner and speaker. Early in his career, Andy started and built a division of a real estate brokerage company that generated 30%+ margins and grew from 1 to over 500 employees. [...]

Jon Ezrine, CEO of Assurance Software, brings a great mix of enthusiasm, drive, and operational focus to Assurance. Jon has a strong track record of leadership in high-growth software and managed services companies including roles as the COO of Nexidia, a customer service analytics software company, and as the CFO of Witness Systems, a customer [...]

Dedric M. Avery (Oba Chikelu), B.A., MSL, is a native of Decatur, GA. Avery attended University of West Georgia and Belhaven University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. Avery also has earned several professional executive management certifications from University of Notre Dame Mendoza [...]

Lori Brewer is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader who has manifested her forward-thinking visions into the development of award-winning fintech applications including CompenSafe , the premier incentive compensation management platform, and LimeGear , a revolutionary business intelligence platform. As an officer in the U.S. Air Force, she designed an inaugural website for the C-130...

John Hightower is the CEO of Arch + Tower | an FD Company . John co-founded the company and led the firm from inception through acquisition. Arch + Tower has served firms across various industries and sizes, notably Chick-fil-A and alongside the Founder of the Ritz-Carlton – Horst Schulze. In 2019, Arch + Tower was [...]

Brandon Peccoralo, General Manager at DataBank, is a results driven IT professional with 14 years of experience focused on data center, cloud, managed services, network and security. Experience in management, global sales, sales engineering, design support, strategic planning, and implementation. Drive growth, optimization, and profitability for the client and company in multiple market verticals....

Ben Brunt is a principal with responsibility for sourcing and underwriting new investments encompassing individual asset and portfolio acquisitions, land, and new development opportunities, market, and investment analysis and brand positioning. Prior to joining Noble in 2005, Mr. Brunt held senior executive investment roles at Songy Partners and Hardin Capital. He has more than 23 [...]

Leo Falkenstein is a brand strategist, video producer, and co-founder of Consume Media. Leo has been working in video marketing for eight years and has worked with a wide variety of clients in fields including technology, consumer goods, municipalities, and healthcare. Currently, Leo spearheads the Strategy and Customer Success divisions at Consume Media with the [...]

Entrepreneurship is deeply ingrained in Kevin Pride s make-up, and his professional mission is to reach out to aspiring business owners and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. The co-owner of the Atlanta Business Journal Digital and founder of Influencer 365, a full-service integrated marketing agency providing digital marketing, a radio show, [...]

James Hobbs, Sr. Director, Global Programs at Meeting Expectations, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of global meeting and conference management for key clients. James experience ranges in managing programs from $50,000 to $25 million. He has extensive experience managing both hotel and convention centers in the US and abroad for programs with attendance ranging [...]

Ashley D. Bell currently serves as the entrepreneurship Policy Advisor for the White House Opportunity and revitalization Council and the SBA Region IV Administrator. In his policy advisor role, Ashley is responsible for recommending policy to assist America s underserved communities. Ashley was appointed on February 21, 2018 (also by the White House) to serve as [...]

Brad Stevens is a lifetime entrepreneur having built multiple 7 figure businesses in domestic and international markets with distribution in 18 countries. He is President of Entrepreneurs' Organization Atlanta Chapter. His current company is Outsource Access, an offshore virtual assistant and outsourcing firm in the Philippines, that he grew to over 100 staff in less than [...]

Serving as Clearwave s Chief Operating Officer, Eric Anderson leads the company s software development, product installation and integration, electronic data interchange, technical infrastructure, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction initiatives. Eric has more than 20 years of technology and consulting experience, having worked with large global companies to design, develop, implement, and...

Bill Nordmark joined Aver from PaySpan, Inc., where he was Chief Growth Officer. Nordmark brings decades of experience to Aver in the innovation and development of healthcare reimbursement systems, as well as in the growth and success of early-stage companies. Nordmark held many management positions during his 11-year tenure at PaySpan, including leading its Payer [...]

Tracy Reznik is a Director at Jabian Consulting, a technology and management consulting firm. She leads Jabian s Human Capital Management team, a cadre of consultants specializing in change management, leadership development, organization design, culture change, performance management, and learning and development. Ms. Reznik s 20+ years of management consulting experience includes leadership stra...

As Chief Operating Officer for Radix Health, Emily Tyson drives the company s efforts to scale its delivery model while maintaining a flexible operating structure and clients first culture. Emily boasts an outstanding track record of proven results across fast-growing, innovative healthcare technology and service companies. Prior to joining Radix Health, Emily was responsible for the [...]

The award-winning The Winter Sisters (QW Publishers, August 2019) is Tim Westover s second unusual Southern novel. Auraria (2012), his first, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The Old Weird South (2012) is a collection of 24 stories exploring the supernatural side of the American South. Westover is also the author of Marvirinstrato (Mermaid Street) [...]

E55 All You Ever Wanted to Know About the PMP Exam Ever wonder about the history of the PMP exam? Have you heard of the upcoming changes to the PMP in 2021? Why was there a change to the REP program and how PMP training is being conducted. In this episode we have a fun [...]