Driven to Business with Eddie Mayfield

Dan Baker is Senior Vice-President of Georgia Commerce Bank, which recently opened a beautiful new branch office at the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Scientific Drive in the heart of Peachtree Corners. Dan can be contacted at 678-589-4201. OR, by clicking HERE.

Dan has a long history with banking, and is well known in the area. Listen as Eddie and Dan discuss the ins and outs of the banking industry, along with customer service, marketing, building relationships, and other topics of interest to anyone involved in a business leadership position.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield, airs each Saturday at 11 AM on Atlanta’s Business radio, WAFS, “Biz 1190.” The show is streamed live on biz1190.com and podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes.

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Scott Hinds was a well liked middle school teacher in East Tennessee when he suddenly got lucky and was chosen to play the role of Carl Perkins in the Vegas production of Million Dollar Quartet.  OK, not really, as with all “luck” stories, luck had very little to do with it.

Scott’s business and career change holds great lessons for anyone.  It’s a story of hard work, vision, hard work, creativity, hard work, determination, hard work, and perseverance.  There really is not a more competitive business than professional music, and Scott’s story is both informative and inspiring.  It’s also a heart warming story of a truly nice person doing well.

You’ll not want to miss this podcast of Eddie’s interview with Scott Hinds which aired  on Saturday December 20th.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield,  airs every Saturday at 11 AM on WAFS, Atlanta’s Biz 1190 AM.  The program is streamed live on biz1190.com and podcast on Eddiemayfield.com

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George Petsch turned his passion for music into a thriving business.  George is the founder and owner of Maple Street Guitars, located in the Buckhead section of Atlanta.  Visit their website HERE.

Highly skilled as a classical guitarist, George has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Macon Symphony, Emory Orchestra, Atlanta Chamber Players, The Atlanta Virtuosi, and The Atlanta Singers.  Additionally, he has performed in duo and in other combinations with many fine Atlanta singers , flutists, guitarists, and other instrumentalists either in recital or for special events.

George Petsch began his business initially to provide classical guitar instruction, but found that his students often asked him about which guitars they should purchase.  Maple Street Guitars, under George’s guidance, has become one of the most highly respected music stores in the Southeast.  George’s leadership style is based on a love for music,  a drive to teach, and integrity.  He’s been able to build one of the best teams in the business, and has teachers that have been with him for over 30 years.

Listen in as Eddie and George discuss Maple Street’s business and success.  The principles that have allowed Maple Street to thrive are the same principles that drive success in all businesses:   passion, excellence, and integrity.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield airs at 11 AM every Saturday on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM.  Driven to Business is streamed live on Biz1190.com.  The program is podcast on eddiemayfield.com and on itunes.

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Dr. John Moeller is the president and CEO, of Action Ministries, an  outstanding nonprofit organization that has been Leading People Out of Poverty in Georgia since 1963.  (Click HERE to visit their website) The mission of Action Ministries  is to mobilize communities to address the challenges of poverty by focusing on hunger, relief, housing, and education.

In running a busy and successful non-profit, John faces the same challenges of management, vision casting, and leadership that any business leader faces.  Since non-profits rely heavily upon volunteers to accomplish their mission, the leadership skills required can be especially difficult.

John is a well spoken, and entertaining guest.  He has a business degree in addition to his ministerial degrees, and is well positioned to discuss not only the worthwhile and effective ministry of Action Ministries, but the obvious parallels that our business audience will find interesting.

Want to donate to Action Ministries?  Then just click HERE to visit their website.  Driven to Business hosted by Eddie Mayfield is heard every Saturday on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 at 11 AM.   The program is podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes, and is streamed live on biz1190.com . Subscribe to us on Itunes!

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Mike Seigle is the Director of Research and Database Management for Landmark Communications. Mike manages the firm’s sophisticated statewide database of voters, creating mailing lists, phoning lists, walk lists and other “direct voter contact” projects.

Mike and Landmark were the most accurate pollsters in the recent statewide elections here in Georgia, and in fact, were the first in the nation to state that David Perdue would win the US Senate seat without a runoff. Almost every other polling organization in the country thought otherwise.

Managing a political database and making sense of it has parallels to business data, and in these days of “big data” it’s important that even small businesses and their leaders understand the trick of this trade. Mike was a history instructor at Georgia Perimeter for a number of years, so he brings a unique perspective to this.

The business parallels and lessons are obvious… all of us in business need to understand who our customers are, what motivates them, and why they buy from us and not our competitors. Just as important, if the prospect is buying from your competitor, knowing WHY can help you win them over.

Mike is an interesting and thoughtful guest, give it a listen.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield airs at 11 AM every Saturday on WAFS, Biz 1190 AM. The program is streamed live on Biz1190.com and podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ITUNES

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Michael Bull is a successful real estate investor, hosts a widely quoted radio program, and runs a highly regarded commercial real estate company. You can visit Bull Realty’s website HERE. For information about the “Commercial Real Estate Show” that Michael hosts, click HERE.

Listen in as Eddie and Micheal discuss not only the Atlanta area real estate market, but real estate in general. As a commercial real estate expert, Micheal offers great advice to all business owners and managers whether they are leasing or buying their building.

Fortunes have been made and lost in real estate, and Michael’s expertise in this field can be invaluable.

Michael’s interview first aired on Saturday November 15, 2014  at 11 AM.

Driven to Business hosted by Eddie Mayfield airs every Saturday at 11 AM on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM. The program streams live on biz1190.com and is podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ITUNES.

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Keith Getty is an Irish born Christian hymnwriter and performer.   Keith, along with his wife Kristyn are sought after performers, playing to sell out crowds all over the world.  A multi-talented instrumentalist and composer, Keith first learned to play guitar, but later began to study flute which included a summer masterclass under renowned Irish flautist Sir James Galway. Ironically, it was Keith’s piano – not flute – arrangements that most intrigued Galway and helped open the world of the music industry to him. Keith has since orchestrated and arranged more than 200 projects for recordings, concerts, theater, television and film, including arrangements for Michael W. Smith’s 2004 Healing Rain album, as well as producing and composing (with Kristyn) various projects for the internationally renowned African Children’s Choir.

Along with their band—an ensemble of some of the top names in Irish and American folk music—Keith & Kristyn have toured extensively in both America and the Celtic Islands this year. Additionally, their annual Joy – An Irish Christmas Tour, which included a sellout performance at Nashville’s prestigious Schermerhorn Symphony Center in 2011, has become a highlight of the holiday season for audiences around the country and is slated to stop in 20 cities, including right here in Atlanta on December 19th. (Click HERE for info) (Ricky Skaggs is also appearing with them)

Hailing from Northern Ireland and now residing in Nashville, the couple welcomed their first child, Eliza Joy, last year.

Keith is also a great guest.  He’s smart, funny, and open in sharing not only his faith, but the inside view of what it takes to pull off a successful performance tour.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield, airs every Saturday at 11 AM on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM.   Driven to Business is streamed live on biz1190.com and podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes.  (Subscribe to us on Itunes)

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Eric and Robin Gagnon have a very interesting business.. they SELL restaurants, and their company is called We Sell Restaurants.

This dynamic duo and husband and wife team are the country’s leading restaurant brokers.

Restaurant brokers, authors, radio hosts, speakers and experts and franchisors, their book, Appetite for Acquisition was named Best of 2012 by Small Business Book Awards and has a five-star rating on Amazon.

Eric and Robin are  great guests, and their experiences will be valuable to anyone in a leadership position within any business.

There’s also some very intriguing inside baseball for the restaurant business, including what makes one tick, what doesn’t, why you might want to buy one, and even how you can spot a good to dine with.

They also talk with Eddie a bit about what it’s like to work together as a husband and wife team.

Don’t miss this program with Eric and Robin Gagnon of We Sell Restaurants. Eric and Robin also host a radio program every Saturday at noon on AM Talk 920 in Atlanta which is the nation’s ONLY national restaurant show.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield is heard every Saturday at 11 AM on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM. The program is streamed live on biz1190.com and podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes. (SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on Itunes)

Greg Rush is the founder of Buy A Vette. one of the nations premier Corvette Resellers and restoration companies. You can visit their website HERE.

Who hasn’t wanted a Corvette at some point? In many ways, the quintessential American muscle car, with a brand that rivals that of Harley Davidson.

Listen in as Eddie and Greg discuss branding, how a company like Buy A Vette identifies and targets its demographic, and the long running appeal of the Corvette brand.

Buy a Vette is in many ways like all other small businesses, albeit serving a unique marketplace. Greg has a long background in business, has built a great team of professionals around him, and sells Corvettes all over the world.

Eddie and Greg discuss customer service, leadership, profitability, marketing, branding, and of course, the ins and outs of Corvettes. While this show concentrates on Buy a Vette, the principles apply to all businesses.

This is a great show, so don’t miss it.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield, airs every Saturday on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM. The show is podcast on eddiemayfield.com and itunes, and is streamed live on biz1190.com. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON ITUNES!

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Tobin Sexton is the president of Sexton Tire in Loganville, GA.   Sexton Tire was founded 50  years ago by Tobin’s dad, and has found an interesting business niche.   They take used aircraft tires, restore them as necessary, and then supply them worldwide for use in industrial applications.   You can find them HERE. 

Here on Driven to Business we especially enjoy talking to people that have exhibited innovation in developing a business niche, and Sexton Tire has certainly done that.   Listen as Tobin and Eddie discuss how that idea came about, how they sold the idea, and how they’ve handled growth and success.

Tobin Sexton not only heads a profitable and viable business, he also heads a family business.   He and Eddie discuss the ins and outs of that as well.   This program also spends some time talking about the conjunction of the Christian faith and good business practices,  leadership, marketing, and success.

Driven to Business, hosted by Eddie Mayfield airs at 11 AM every Saturday on Atlanta’s business radio, Biz 1190 AM  The show is streamed live on biz1190.com and podcast on eddiemayfield.com and Itunes.  Subscribe to us on Itunes!

Simply the best business radio in Atlanta..  Driven to Business.