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Month: August 2015

Food and Beverage Radio 08-12-15 Hosted by: Rich Casanova with Guests: Chris Poelma with NCR Corporation, Fred Castellucci with Castellucci Hospitality Group, Jay Bandy with Goliath Consulting Group

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Chris Poelma/NCR Corporation
President & GM of Small Business

11889477_1622313718028622_8997976424338279184_nFrom mobile software founder to CTO of Microsofts Operator Channel, Chris Poelma has spent nearly three decades developing innovative, high-growth businesses in the technology industry.

In April 2015, Chris joined NCR Corporation as President and General Manager of NCR Small Business. Chris oversees a very talented and ambitious team to drive business model innovation targeted at small business owners. NCR Silver, a cloud-based POS platform, is NCR Small Business newest solution designed to help small merchants manage and grow their businesses. Chris is accelerating the pace and execution of strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, and engineering to establish NCR Silver as the premier technology partner for small businesses.

Prior to joining NCR Small Business, Chris founded QwikCart®, an innovative mobile software company which provides businesses and consumers access to powerful retailing, transportation and entertainment solutions. Before QwikCart, Chris co-founded, served as CTO, and assisted in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with USInternetworking, now AT&T Enterprise Application Services. He has led five startup software companies to successful liquidity events as CEO including ControlPath, Comprehensive Software Systems (CSS), and Magellan Network. Additionally Chris has worked as an executive within industry notables Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and EDS. Over the course of his career, Chris has closed over $70 Million in private equity.

www.NCRSilver.com | Twitter | Facebook

 

Federico “Fred” Castellucci/Castellucci Hospitality Group
President

11885161_1622313944695266_6855702729144203255_nA graduate of the Hospitality School at Cornell University, Federico Castellucci has worked in the restaurant business his entire life. During his tenure at Cornell, Federico helped create and develop the original Sugo in Roswell. He grew the concept to four locations including three franchises. After graduating in 2007, Federico took over a failed franchise location that is currently Sugo in Johns Creek, Ga. Federico worked tirelessly to re-establish the brand, and within a year and a half the restaurant had become the most successful restaurant his family had ever owned in Georgia.

Building on that success, Federico created a new restaurant concept from scratch in downtown Decatur called The Iberian Pig. A modern Spanish restaurant with a strong focus on imported Spanish cured meats, fresh local produce, creative tapas dishes, wines of the region and classic cocktails, The Iberian Pig has been a hit from opening night in late 2009.

Following the success of The Iberian Pig, Federico embarked on two more projects in 2011 and 2014. Located on Roswell Road near I-285, Double Zero Napoletana opened in May 2011, bringing the regional cuisine of Campania in Southern Italy to Sandy Springs, Ga. The menu features handmade pasta, traditional Neapolitan pizza, handmade pastries and gelato, as well as contemporary takes on classic Southern Italian dishes. In November 2014, Federico opened Cooks & Soldiers, a Basque-inspired concept located in West Midtown, featuring traditional pintxos, raciones, asador and desserts influenced by the signature cooking methods of the region.

Federico currently serves as president of Castellucci Hospitality Group, the management company that he created in 2010, which includes Sugo, The Iberian Pig, Double Zero Napoletana and Cooks & Soldiers.

www.CastellucciHG.com | Facebook | www.SugoRestaurant.com | www.TheIberianPigAtl.com | www.DoubleZeroAtl.com | www.CooksAndSoldiers.com

 

Jay Bandy/Goliath Consulting Group
President

10891423_1622314114695249_6895888449839291127_nJay Bandy has thirty years of experience in the restaurant business including leadership roles at McDonald’s, RTM and Blimpie. Jay started Goliath Consulting Group in 2009 with several McDonald’s executives. the company’s clients include international and regional chains as well as independent restaurants. Locally, Jay is working with the Mrs. Winner’s, Cheeseburger Bobby’s brands and a new start-up at Ponce City Market.

www.GoliathConsulting.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

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Chris Baker with Chris Baker PR

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IMG_6477Chris Baker/Chris Baker PR
Owner

Chris Baker has been at the forefront of the convergence of digital marketing, public relations, direct marketing and online brand engagement for two decades. Chris Baker has secured editorial inclusions in over 200 media organizations including MSN, Reuters, Forbes, Yahoo News, VH1, Wall Street Journal, Details, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC Radio One, CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and E! Entertainment Television.

www.ChrisBakerPR.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

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Sales Influencers Radio 08-04-15 Show Host: Jeff Sheehan, Guest: Chris Conlin with Coaches Studio

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Chris Conlin/Coaches Studio, LLC
Chief Operating Officer

11017434_1616794138580580_7570409210547346341_nChristopher Conlin, Chief Operating Officer of Coaches Studio and an independent management advisor, is a senior executive with 30 years experience working with startups, large NYSE registered public companies and Fortune International 1000 firms in the electronics, semiconductor and wireless industries. Chris has held the positions of President & CEO, Vice President & General Manager Operations and Vice President Marketing & Sales.

Chris is accountability and results driven with a strong bent toward delegation, development and mentor ship. Hes successfully structured global organizations, defined and implemented business expansion strategies, pitched to investors for secondary stock offerings, raised start-up venture capital and exceeded expectations in challenging, turn-around environments.

Chris has an undergraduate degree in structural engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Emory University and is an active member of Atlanta Technology Angels. He is married with three children and enjoys baseball, softball, boating and photography.

www.CoachesStudio.net | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

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Lynda Martin with Goodwin Growth Works, George Rathman with The Alternative Board Atlanta Metro, Whitney Lee with oXYGen Financial

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Lynda Martin/Goodwin Growth Works
Founder

11880646_1621751398084854_451808094834834895_nLynda is a business consultant who passionate about helping business owners get more profits, time and freedom from their hard work.

Her real-world guidance comes from her own experiences as a business owner, plus wisdom gained from a diverse background that includes corporate marketing, human resources, and accounting.

Over the last 20 years she has helped over 100 small business leadership teams and she uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to give her clients simple, practical tools to get control of their companies and their lives.

www.GoodwinGrowth.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

 

George Rathman/The Alternative Board Atlanta Metro
Owner/CEO

11873369_1621751521418175_855952490994614661_nGeorge Rathman, Owner & CEO of TAB Atlanta Central, has over 20 years of business experience in retail operations, consumer goods finance and Division I college athletics. George is an ICF certified professional coach who partners with business leaders to realize their full potential while finding time, money and freedom.

 

George specializes in Human Resources and Talent Management operations, and has held various senior HR leadership positions, most recently with international eyewear brand Luxottica. He has implemented and managed new technology and systems to automate recruiting, performance management and professional development procedures. While at Luxottica, Georges team provided training solutions and leadership facilitation that touched over 20,000 associates and delivered sales results.

George earned his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law and his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Virginia. In the Atlanta community, George volunteers for 21st Leaders, the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency and the Atlanta Beltline.

www.GeorgeRathmanCoaching.com | LinkedIn | www.TabAtlantaMetro.com
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Whitney Lee/oXYGen Financial
Associate Private CFO

11825045_1621751631418164_5916484779117995721_nA very proud native of Georgia and the Atlanta area, Whitney graduated from Georgia State Universitys Robinson College of Business, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Finance with a concentration in investments., before beginning her career at oXYGen Financial.

 

www.oXYgenFinancial.net | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

 

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Wantrepreneur Radio Talk Show! Hosted by Mark Myette

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The Wantrepreneur Radio Show broadcast LIVE from the Business Radiox Studio in Buckhead, the financial center of Atlanta, GA. The show is hosted by Mark Myette.

Join us for the Inaugural Show August 27th, 2015!!

Then tune in for the LIVE stream every 4th Thursday at 10:00 AM (EST)

 

About the Host:


Mark Myette/The Entreprenuer’s Source / Network Over 40: Atlanta
Owner /Area Developer / Coach

Buckhead Business Radio 10-28-14 Mark Myette 1I’m an Owner – Area Developer / Coach for The Entrepreneur’s Source. Creating trusted, advocacy-based relationships where clients achieve clarity around entrepreneurship. We help people build rewarding businesses / careers. Our unique NO FEE discovery and education experience empowers our clients to explore alternative career options outside the traditional job market in self-employment and business ownership.

Throughout my business career, which began in 1983 and where I spent 24+ years within Fortune 500 companies, I have always loved being an advisor, catalyst, coach, connector, influencer, pioneer, stimulator and teacher!

I’m passionate about giving back, volunteering, doing my part to leave the world a better place AND helping people see things in themselves or the world they may not yet see.

BA from Boston University. MBA from Emory University. Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) from the Association of Talent Development (ATD).
I am the WORLD’S first certified coach for the Gallup “Entrepreneurial Strengths Finders” assessment.

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