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What I Learned About Business from Watching Reality TV

As a learning tool, sitting on the couch watching reality TV – and lots of it – would never get my vote. When it comes to business, first-hand experience seems hands-down the best way to learn. But then, along came Shark Tank, The Texas Investor’s Club, Undercover Boss and, our favorite, The Profit. And suddenly, reality TV isn’t all rose...

An Interview With Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville City Manager

Chuck Warbington is the new City Manager for Lawrenceville, joining the city after a decade of leading the Gwinnett Village CID. We talked to him on his 60th day on the job, when his office was still clean and there was plenty of room to display his Georgia Tech memorabilia. Warbington, a Tech engineering grad, is a life-long resident...

Top Four Business PodCasts

The School of Greatness: The blog of Lewis Howes Former professional football player Lewis Howes built a multimillion dollar business despite zero experience in the business world. Now, in his Podcast School of Greatness, he discusses everything from how to live with intention to how to build relationships that support self-development. He also has some great guests – like Taye...

If youÂ’re a small business owner, finding money to fund growth or operations is constantly on your mind. YouÂ’ve probably heard about online sources such as Fundbox or OnDeck that offer fast loans to small companies. Experts say online lending is here to stay and, to be sure, the alternative lending industry will continue to grow to fill what...

This was going to be the year. Yes, 2016 started strong and looked to be your best year ever. Deals were closing and the commissions were great. Prospecting? Who has time for prospecting? Then summer came and things relaxed around the office. Next thing you know, its third quarter, the sales funnel is running dry and 2016 isnÂ’t looking...

Guts: Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines

For Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, a focus on moving forward is paramount. “We say in our business, there’s a reason they don’t put rearview mirrors on airplanes.” Bastian, a Gwinnett resident, launched the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Insight Series this summer, sharing his experience and perspectives with other business leaders and residents. Bastian, who’s been with Delta for...

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchisees Recognized by CNBC as Franchise of the Year

Brian and Nola Klaubert opened their first Christian Brothers Automotive franchise in 2002 after leaving lucrative tech jobs in Tulsa, OK.  The Gwinnett couple was recently recognized nationally by CNBC out of more than 28,500 individual franchisees as a Top 50 Franchise All Star for 2016, and the top franchise in Georgia based on their significant financial success. They...

Sneak-Peek at Peachtree Corners Incubator

Organizers were anticipating 75 – to 100 to attend the sneak peek at the new business incubator that the City of Peachtree Corners will  open this summer. Instead, the event drew nearly 200. Entrepreneurs, business and community leaders came to learn more and to sign up for a seat in the new 12,000 square-foot space where the new incubator will...