Connections
By Dry Cleaning Connection
ConnectionsJun 27, 2023
Beat Pollen Season Like a Pro!
Get ready to combat the dreaded yellow wave! Join Glen Gould and Cameron Clark as they spill the secrets to conquering pollen season in style. From power washing prowess to painting perfection, Cameron dishes out expert advice on prepping your home for the ultimate spring refresh. Discover the must-know tips for tackling pesky pollen, avoiding property pitfalls, and scoring pristine results. Don't let pollen ruin your plans—click now to unlock the ultimate cleaning hacks with Cameron Clark's exclusive insights!
Learn more about Clark Painting & Power Washing:
https://www.clarkpowerwash.com
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Unlock Your Writing Potential Now!
Denise Michaels is a book visionary – as a coach and ghostwriter, she helps people create books that make readers’ lives better and authors are proud of for years to come. Her clients span the globe. She crystallizes what’s changing in the world, combined with your expertise and passion, into a book that positions you as an influential leader in your field. She’s worked with mega-bestselling authors as a trainer, speaker, and coach. She’s helped many people become bestselling authors. Clients who take her straight-shooting, compassionate advice get support, expertise, and hands-on guidance. Follow Denise: https://internationalbookwritingguild.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/217524621686329 https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisemm/ https://www.instagram.com/writersmeditate.denisemm/
Transforming Fitness with Skye Best
Skye Best, the franchise owner of Hotworx in Newnan, Georgia, discusses the unique features and benefits of her fitness studio in a video interview. She highlights how their intimate and welcoming environment sets them apart from traditional gyms, where many people feel judged and intimidated. Hotworx offers hot yoga and other workouts in a semi-private setting, providing a comfortable and low-impact fitness experience. The studio is open 24 hours a day, with virtual instructors leading 11 different workouts that restart every 15 or 30 minutes. Skye Best shares her personal journey and how her own positive experience with Hotworx led her to open the business in her community. She emphasizes the importance of referrals and the positive impact of social media in spreading the word about their unique offerings. Despite juggling multiple responsibilities as a business owner and a parent with three children, Skye acknowledges the support of her husband and their ability to work as a team. Learn more about Hotworx https://www.hotworx.net/studio/newnan-bullsborodrive Learn more about Dry Cleaning Connection https://drycleaningconnection.com
The Art of Cruising: Exploring the World with Arthur Fessenden
In this podcast episode, Glen Gould interviews Arthur Fessenden, a cruising expert from The Art of Cruising. Arthur emphasizes that his services are free, and he books people for cruises all around the world. He highlights that his experience in visiting numerous countries allows him to provide valuable insights to travelers, helping them get a sense of what to expect in their desired destinations.
Glen discusses Arthur's extensive worldwide reach and the unique places he has booked cruises to, which often go beyond the typical tourist destinations. Arthur mentions the benefits of cruising, such as the abundance of activities and amenities offered by cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, especially for families and kids. They also touch upon the importance of considering the preferences of individuals and the significance of food options on a cruise.
Arthur shares his expertise in group cruises and highlights the convenience of cruising for larger groups, as it allows for shared experiences without the hassle of cooking or cleaning. Glen and Arthur also discuss various aspects of Arthur's personal life, including his political background, love for golf, and his residence in Douglas County. They briefly mention some favorite restaurants, particularly sushi places.
Finally, they delve into the intricacies of planning cruises, addressing common concerns and the personalized assistance Arthur provides to his clients, such as rate adjustments and detailed pre-trip guidance. The episode concludes with a discussion about different cruise options, including ocean cruises on large ships and river cruises on smaller vessels, highlighting the contrasting experiences and atmospheres of each.
This Thrift Store Gave Away ~$500K to The Community
Clothes Less Traveled began as a small storefront on Huddleston Road. MaryAnn Cox and Joan Velsmid needed a place to sell the merchandise arriving at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The solution? Open up the first nonprofit thrift shop in Peachtree City, named “The Clothes Less Traveled” by Janet McGregor Dunn! Clothes Less Traveled expanded three times at the Huddleston location, but continued to outgrow the space. In 2006 we moved to our current location on Hwy 74. After a few years we expanded to a 25,000 square foot store selling quality donated goods at reasonable prices. Since opening, our goal has been the same: to empower change in our community by giving away our profits in the form of grants to local charities, as well as scholarships. Thanks to our generous donors, faithful volunteers, and loyal shoppers, we have been able to give away more than $7.5 million to over 100 local nonprofits! Learn More About Clothes Less Traveled https://clotheslesstraveled.org Learn More About Dry Cleaning Connection https://drycleaningconnection.com
Job Searching? Meet Dave
Dave O’Farrell has dedicated most of his adult life helping people achieve their goals. While he was still in high school, he coached a little league hockey team; in college he was a youth advisor at church. As a sales manager in his 20’s, he trained salespeople who were more than twice his age. Now O’Farrell helps people shorten their search, earn more money, and get better results.
Learn more about Dave
https://www.ofarrellcm.com/
https://linkedin.com/in/davemofarrell
Learn more about Dry Cleaning Connection
https://drycleaningconnection.com/
Russell on Becoming a Writer at age 8 to The Mason Jar
James Russell's novels are on sale in book stores worldwide.
Lingerfelt's writings have been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines such as The Huffington Post, A New Mode, Thought Catalog, The Elephant Journal, Elite Daily, Good Guy Swag, and The Good Men Project. Lingerfelt keeps readers briefed at his blog, which has garnered over 6 million views.
In December 2019, Lingerfelt's third novel, Young Vines was released in book stores world wide. His fourth novel, The Portrait of Samantha Yale, was published in November 2021. If you would like to write James Russell Lingerfelt or book him for a speaking engagement.
https://jamesrussell.org
A Non-invasive Approach to Optimum Health (Ft. Dr. Philip J. Crane, D.C.)
Dr. Philip J. Crane, D.C., is an Applied Kinesiologist and Chiropractor who partners with athletes and individuals who seek physical peak performance.
Phil’s non-invasive approach to optimum health focuses on a full-body approach to care getting to the root cause of your problem fast.
He grew up watching how much chiropractic and AK helped his dad’s patients and wanted to grow up helping people in the same way. His exposure to chiropractic care started when he was born when his father (also a chiropractor) “caught” Phil because the midwives didn’t make it on time. And his first words were “occiput,” “vertebra,” and “subluxation” because of his exposure to the benefits of chiropractic care at a young age.
He is a graduate of McIntosh High School and a graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. During his studies, he became certified in Applied Kinesiology, was involved in the X-Ray Intern program and Sherman College Lyceum. Additionally, Dr. Crane served as President of the Applied Kinesiology Club.
Today, he is a resident of Peachtree City, where he and his wife, Dr. Gillian J. Crane, have a love/hate relationship with home improvement. They have two fur babies, Beau (mixed breed) and Zeus (Italian Greyhound) and can be found at Line Creek Brewery when he is not playing video games in their downtime.
Learn more at https://sentinelptc.com
Have a Less Sucky Divorce By Using This Service (Ft. Gail Nankervis)
Gail Nankervis' goal is to turn the divorce industry as we know it upside down!
She wants to create an environment where the divorce process is not adversarial, financially confusing, or unreasonably costly.
She believes that by providing thorough written financial analysis, recommended solutions, advice on negotiation, and a shoulder to lean on, she can help turn fear and uncertainty into peace and confidence at an affordable price. She is committed to a kinder, gentler, less sucky divorce process for all involved.
She helps clients who want a pro-se divorce (do-it-yourself, but with educated guidance and support from me). She also works with clients who already have lawyers, to help them best understand their financial position and make informed decisions. Her goal is to provide peace of mind through a difficult process.
Learn more on how you can have a Less Sucky Divorce at: https://lesssuckydivorce.com
They're Kind of Like Your Doctor's Office (Ft. Kelly Hines of @Coweta Samaritan Clinic)
They could do nothing without the willing hearts and hands of those in our community.
Having received support from so many friends of the Clinic, they are intentional in finding creative ways to give back. Their timeline highlights milestones in the Clinic’s history, the benchmarks that fulfill our strategic plan, and the mutually beneficial relationships that make Coweta County a better, healthier place to live.
Learn how you find or give help at https://csccares.org
Dreaming of Becoming an Entrepreneur at 15 (Ft. Latha)
Latha Ravi and her husband Ravi Somasundaram co-own The Flying Locksmiths South Atlanta. They have lived in the South Atlanta area for over 15 years.
Ms. Latha Ravi graduated with an MS in Computer Science and Engineering from Oakland University, MI, and a BE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Anna University, India.
She is an entrepreneur and has 25+ years of experience in technology and customer service with American businesses of varying sizes, from startups to corporate Fortune 500 companies.
As an owner, Latha work to anticipate and understand the needs of their customers by building long-term relationships and quickly offering the best solutions to keep you, your loved ones, and your business safe and secure. They started this franchise location together to offer locksmith and security solutions you can trust and rely on with the power of a great name brand brought to you with family values and professionalism.
Ron in Serving in Vietnam to Becoming a Professional Photographer
Glen, COO of Dry Cleaning Connection, interviews Ron Kupferberg of ARKAY Studios.
ARKAY (Ron Kupferberg) Studios offers clients 30+ years of design and photography experience, creating printed material and visual elements to promote products, businesses and people.
Photographic services are offered in the areas of executive and family portraits, model portfolios, product promotion, corporate and private events, editorial and environmental assignments.
Graphic design is offered in the areas of promotional elements, such as: package design; direct mail pieces; advertising; logo design; sales material; corporate identity. Completion of assignments incorporates the follow-through responsibility at the quality control, production, and distribution levels of each assignment as required.
Learn more at https://arkaystudios.com.
A World Class Educational Center in Our Backyard
Mark Whitlock is the CEO of Georgia's first College and Career Academy, Central Educational Center (CEC). CEC has been replicated at least 51 times in Georgia. CEC became the first program in the U.S., ever, to incorporate a certified German Apprenticeship Program that allows student apprentices as young as age 15 to begin the program, and then complete the program during the high school years.
Smile Big, Dream Sweeter
In this new episode of Connections, we sit down with Amanda Moberly of SweetDreamCampers.com.
Amanda is a girl on the go. It’s a rarity to see her still. Her mind is always turning with new brilliant ideas and she has a desire to be pushed out of her comfort zone in order to grow. In her free time, she is the President of the local elementary PTO and has become an avid tennis player. She and her husband, Matt, live in Georgia with their daughter and 3 cocker spaniels.
How David is a Retired Pastor Serving Clients in His New Job | Off the Press
We continue our Off the Press series with our team member David.
David is a father and retired pastor who loves working with us here at Dry Cleaning Connection.
He has fit into his driving role perfectly well.
Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
This is How Our Team Member Marcia is Helping us be Successful | Off the Press
Today we have Marcia on our Off The Press Series.
Marcia is an essential part of Dry Cleaning Connection's success. She is our accountant and personal friend. She took time out of her day to come by the studio to give us some insight into how she is building her personal business. Let’s find out together.
You can reach Marcia by emailing marciasmws@gmail.com or calling 678.953.0261.
Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
Ed is a Full-time Father Who Loves to Serve Clients | Off the Press
We continue our Off the Press series with our team member Ed. After retiring from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, his family moved to Peachtree City to be closer to family. His daughter, Megan, works alongside him here at Dry Cleaning Connection.
How Did Megan Become More Confident Working at a Dry Cleaner? | Off The Press
This is how our Team Member Megan became more confident while working with us at Dry Cleaning Connection. She took time out of her day to tell us exactly how.
How Did Charlotte Learn to be More Professional by Serving Clients? | Off The Press
How did our team member Charlotte learn how to be more professional by serving clients? She took time out of her day to come by the studio to give us some insight. Let’s find out together.
How is Mary Balancing Being a Parent and a Full-time Job? | Off the Press
How is our team member Mary having a full-time job cleaning, staging, pressing, and directing plant operations while being a mother? She took time out of her day to come by the studio to give us some insight. Let’s find out together.
Tommy Ward on Jazz Music, Moving from LA, and Living in MetroAtlanta
“A CLASSIC, POWERFUL SOUND THAT COMES ALONG ONLY NOW AND AGAIN” - NBC
"Tommy is the epitome of great music. He reminds me of working with Frank Sinatra in some strange way." - QUINCY JONES, 27 time GRAMMY-award-winning producer
"A fine singer... A lovely, silky voice." - STEVE WYNN, founder Wynn Resorts
"I just saw Tommy in Las Vegas at a corporate event and I was BLOWN AWAY. To the extent that this could be the next Sinatra of our time." - BART TORRES, 99.7FM The Highway Vibe
25 year old Tommy Ward is a critically acclaimed singer and entertainer from Las Vegas with a deep love and appreciation for legendary musicians and crooners. His videos on social media have racked up millions of views and recently released EP’s “Forget Me Not” and “Merry Christmas” hit Top 10 on iTunes jazz the first day of release.
His most recent recording, “Home” with GRAMMY nominated country artist, Mark Winston Kirk, is currently in the Top 100 on regional radio and is being played in more than 15 states across the United States including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
Tommy has worked alongside industry veterans and legends since he was 16. At 17, he and his band were one of the youngest opening acts in Las Vegas history completing 90 shows for Billboard #1 artist and Las Vegas headliner of the year, Frankie Moreno, in addition to a widely celebrated opening act run for comedy legend Louie Anderson during his tenure at the Plaza Hotel.
Listen and Follow Tommy Ward:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tommywardmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstommyward/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommywardmusic
https://www.tommywardmusic.com/
Moving to Serenbe Reconnected Mary Catherine to Nature and People
Glen of Dry Cleaning Connection sits down with Mary Catherine Bloodworth to discuss business, lifestyle, and community service. She is a financial planner and associate at Capstone Financial.
Mary Catherine recently moved to Serenbe after falling in love with its' iconic community. Serenbe strikes a balance between big-city and small-town living.
"Imagine a place where you know your neighbors—and they know you. Where you meet the world out your front door and nature out your back door. Where small-town living meets big-city amenities.
No matter the season, something is always happening at Serenbe. Experience everything from gallery exhibits and artist lectures to world-class dinners and outdoor concerts. Or simply stargaze on a rooftop garden or near an outdoor fireplace." – Serenbe
You can reach Mary Catherine Bloodworth at 770.655.8107.
Learn More about Serenbe: https://serenbe.com/
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Here is Why You Should Put Your Employees First (Ft. Doug Augustine)
In this new episode of Connections, we sit down with Doug Augustine of Georgia-Texas Enterprises.
Georgia-Texas Enterprises was founded by Gene and Jane Augustine in 1988. Mr. Augustine fell in love with the Taco Bell brand and traded in his long time career in Pharmaceutical Sales to open the first Taco Bell in Newnan, Georgia. Today, that very same Taco Bell is the highest volume store in the Company.
In 1998, Gene passed away of a sudden heart attack. Doug, Gene's son, succeeded him in the role of President and CEO of Georgia-Texas Enterprises. Doug has since lead the company to become a multi-brand Restaurant Management Group. GTE currently owns and operates 12 Taco Bells and 13 Wendy's. The core focus of GTE is to create a GREAT restaurant company by embracing a people-focused culture.
Learn more at: https://georgiatexas.com/
Visit our website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
Here is How Samantha with Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing is Helping Our Community
Samantha Brazie is the Sales and Operations Manager at Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing where she was named HVAC News Top 40 Under 40 in 2016. She completed her Master’s in Business Administration at the University of West Georgia and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clayton State University, where she was named ‘Outstanding Alumni’ in 2013.
Samantha is a highly active member of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, receiving several awards for her service – including 2012’s Ambassador of the Year, is a proud graduate of Leadership Coweta as well as having the honor of receiving the 2014 Volunteer of the Year award. She was highly involved in re-visioning the now extremely successful Coweta Business Women’s Network and has done the same with the Newnan-Coweta Young Professionals, which re-launched in 2015. Currently, Samantha serves on the Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s Board of Directors as the Treasurer and is slotted to be the Chairman in 2022.
Samantha’s volunteer involvement has included causes such as Elevate Coweta, Southeastern Assistance in Healthcare, March of Dimes, and others. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as co-running a ladies golf league located at White Oak Golf Course, Golf Life Ladies. Samantha is happily married to Keith, a mother of four beautiful children and a dog named Kona.
Learn More about Progressive Heating, Air and Plumbing : https://progressiveac.com
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Fine Dining at Home? Visit Cleaver & Cork to Experience Fun Flavors
Fine Dinning at Home? Visit Cleaver & Cork to Experience Fun Flavors
Their worlds collided together in the meat industry while representing our employers at a conference 19 years ago.
Audrey, raised in a small town in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, representing Hardy Sales, Ltd., a food distribution company marketing CAB throughout Western Canada. Chad, at that time representing Certified Angus Beef, raised on a small cattle farm in Kansas, got his start in the beef business at an early age.
Together in 2007, they were blessed with their daughter, Riley. They have devoted most of our lives to the food industry. It has afforded them the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest restaurant quality steaks and seafood.
They’ve felt compelled to share that with their community, so families can experience this within their own homes just as we do every day.
Go Check out Cleaver & Cork: https://cleaverandcork.net/
Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
Beer, Real Estate, and Business Leadership (ft. Jake Mullins)
Are you actively looking for a new home? Are you finding it difficult to find a home in this market? Are you curious about what Beer, Real Estate, and Business leadership have in common?
Glen sits down with Jake Mullins of Mullins Pro Realty Group to find out. Mullins Pro Realty has become the Top Rated Zillow Team in the country even during the pandemic and this volatile market. Jake is an Author and Serial Entrepreneur who enjoys beer.
Are you a business owner and an aspiring entrepreneur? Do you want massive success? Then the Beer and Business Podcast is for you! Jake is the founder and one of the hosts. They strip out the BS, photo filters, and nonsense to deliver REAL actionable strategies for normal people like you. They deliver sizzling hot content along with lots of laughs to keep it fun!
This show has it all! Comedy, smart stuff, success strategies, and yes.... BEER!
Learn more about Jake and his many business projects below.
Mullins Pro Realty https://mullinsprorealty.com
Beer and Business Podcast https://beer.business
Adapted Leadership: A New Breakthrough on Harnessing Leadership Style https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD9NJC7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
If Nothing Else Do This to Succeed in Your Marketing & Events (ft. Paige Paul)
Glen sits down with Paige Paul of PaigeMe Marketing and Events to discuss what it takes to run events and marketing for organizations and businesses.
Find out more:
Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/paigememarketingandevents
Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigememarketingandevents
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How Ken Williams Went from Teacher to Speaker
Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a recognized trainer, speaker, coach, and consultant in education and leadership. He is the chief visionary officer of Unfold the Soul, a company dedicated to helping schools both live their posters, and engage in practices that make equity actionable. A leading authority in the areas of collaboration, leadership, school culture, equity, and peak performance, Ken is skilled in joining the why of our work to the how of our work. Known for his provocative and engaging combination of ‘heart, humor, and hammer,’ Ken is an expert at helping schools build capacity in the collective commitments required of school culture’s aspiring to ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Ken’s background includes a BA from Morehouse College and he also holds a Masters degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Leadership Certificate from the Bowie State University. For more than 20 years, Ken has served as a distinguished teacher, mentor, advocate, speaker, and school leader. Ken is the author of two books. His latest is a bestseller written with Tom Hierck; Starting A Movement, Building Culture From The Inside-Out in PLC’s.
Unfold the Soul: https://unfoldthesoul.com
The Bless His Heart Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HXmLLC1X4OkapLs5VanWT
Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
How to Live a More Healthier Life (Ft. Dana Black)
Our next episode of Connections is now Live! Today we sit down and talk with Dana Black of Constantly Varied Nutrition.
She is committed to raising the bar for nutrition coaching, educating the community that food is not to be feared and creating impact and empowerment in people’s lives so they can achieve their goals.
She was able to “out train” a marginally decent Standard American Diet growing up dancing every day and then taking aerobics and weight training classes throughout high school and working at the local skating rink. It wasn’t until college that that plan went south. She became mostly sedentary, which combined with a diet of campus food and fast food, lent itself to a 20-pound weight gain over a 6-month time frame. This was when she started “dieting.”
For the next 7 years, she struggled with her weight. Losing it, gaining it back, losing more and gaining that back too. Dana stopped looking at herself in the mirror because she didn’t like what she saw. The emotional roller coaster that accompanied all this made it even worse.
It was June 2006 when she finally looked at herself in the mirror again. Over the next 14 months, she lost 80 pounds and have kept it off for over 12 years. She wishes that she could say the initial weight loss was via “healthy” means, but that would be a lie. What this time period in her life did provide her was an insatiable passion to truly find out what healthy nutrition looked like.
Since that time she has self-educated herself, gone back to college, received multiple certifications in the field of nutrition and will continue learning in this field for the rest of her life.
Find out more about Constantly Varied Nutrition:
https://constantlyvariednutrition.com/
https://www.instagram.com/danalblack/
https://www.facebook.com/ConstantlyVariedNutrition/
Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/
Why Now is the Best Time to Create a Marketing Campaign (ft. Andy Miller)
Our third episode of Connections is now live! This series brings together top local business leaders to discuss life, how they help our community, and share secrets they've learned along the way.
In the episode, featuring Andy Miller of PrintSource, we discuss marketing strategies during COVID19. PrintSource has been serving our community since 1996. They are Coweta's #1 Direct Mail Company.
You can find out more at:
https://theprintsource.net
Coach Harlan Shares His Business Wisdom
Welcome to our second episode of Connections. Our series brings together top local business leaders to discuss life, how they help our community, and share secrets they've learned along the way.
Today we have Coach Harlan Hammack of iB4e Coaching.
Harlan Hammack grew up in Southern California near the Hollywood/Burbank-Bob Hope airport. Harlan worked at Lockheed Aircraft for 10 years. He attended California State University, Northridge where he graduated with a degree in English.
Harlan moved to Atlanta in 1992 and also lived in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. He spent his early career as a Technical Writer and Instructional Developer. Harlan moved back to Atlanta in 1999 and began his career as an Organizational Change Management consultant. In 2003, Harlan established iB4e, a management consulting firm focusing on Organizational Change and Business Transformation.
Harlan is a Leadership Coach working with executives, entrepreneurs, and small business professionals. He is currently working on several books in the "A Pilot's Guide" series. When he's not writing or coaching, Harlan enjoys travel and adventure, including experiencing cultures and cuisines from around the world.
You can find out more at www.ib4e-coaching.com.
This is How the Fayette Chamber is Helping Businesses During COVID
Welcome to our new series Connections. In our first episode, we sit down with Colin Martin, President and CEO of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce.
Please take a moment to watch as Colin gives us great insight into how his members are dealing with the current pandemic.
We're grateful to Colin for taking a moment out of his day to share with us.
Learn more about the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Fayette community at www.fayettechamber.org.