This is ThriveAMERICA – A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
Blank Stage Productions is proud to present ThriveAMERICA. ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others can thrive in this economy and beyond.
A great interview with business leader Joel Bauer for ThriveAMERICA, right after his presentation [...]

We had the pleasure to run around with Mark Grace for his ThriveAMERIVA segment. We hope you like the direction we are headed, different locations, getting out of the studio and moving around. We really like this imagery.
So Mark was kind enough to let us in his amazing office space and discuss his core business. [...]

Guerrilla Marketing: The unconventional way to reach convectional goals by using creativity and working hard.
There are many that try and call themselves the Guerilla Marketers, but here is the real deal.
Guerrilla Marketing CEO, David Fagan, lets our camera crew inside his mountain getaway for this real, down to earth segment of ThriveAMERICA. Dressed for battle, David gets right to the point and speaks [...]

“Don’t sell CRAP”
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During the recent StomperNet.com convection here in Atlanta, GA we had the chance to speak with “Big” Jason Henderson, who wasn’t hard to miss, standing nearly 7 feet tall and fielding all sorts of questions about the StomperNet affiliate program. What follows is his candid interview on ThriveAMERICA where Jason explains what afflaite marketing is, what to avoid, how [...]

We snuck Mike away from his usual steady flow of traffic (online and off) from the recent Stompernet event, dried him off long enough so that he could reveal some powerful tips to our audience.
You see Mike has been busy opening the flood gates for his client’s online traffic with his creation of the “Traffic [...]

E-Commerce mastermind and internet marketing speaker, Todd Chism, sits down with us at the recent Stompernet conference.  Todd is a wiz at developing and running several thriving online e-commerce businesses.
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Blank Stage Productions is proud to present ThriveAMERICA. ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn.
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ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
“Networking in Atlanta“ Presents: ThriveAMERICA.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked business leader Bryan Menendez, founder of The Crepe [...]

A coaching session with Business/ ActionCOACH Rick Crain. Rick walks us through on how to close a sale.

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn. We brought Brent’s personal business [...]

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked thriving business leader Gail Dunn, founder of the Woman’s Automotive Connection to visit the [...]

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
“Networking in Atlanta“ Presents: ThriveAMERICA.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked business leader Brandon Miltsch of Firewolf and Networking [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked career coach and author Jeff Marks to visit the set and discuss ways a business executive can thrive in today’s competitive [...]

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A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn. We recently asked thriving artist/ photographer POANE to visit the set and share [...]

“Networking in Atlanta” Presents: ThriveAMERICA. Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked recording artist, LilDude, to visit the set and discuss ways an artist can thrive in this [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked career coach and author Richard Kirby to visit the set and discuss ways a business executive can thrive in today’s competitive job [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked Entertainment Lawyer, Michell Davis of RegisterLett to visit the set as a guest to talk to us [...]

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked Snelling Staffing franchise owner, [...]

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ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked personal client Lori [...]

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked text messaging wizard Larry Block to visit the set as a guest to serve [...]

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked indie film producer Unique Be’Ans to visit the set as a [...]

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked online business consultant Jason Prance to visit the set as a guest to serve [...]

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Angel Investor Steve Waldon to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope.  For the next few [...]

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Angel Investor Steve Waldon to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope.  Fro the next few [...]

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked published Author and LinkedIn specialist, Sean Nelson, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope. Please [...]

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked published Author and Motivational Speaker, JaWar, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and [...]

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Top ActionCOACH Business Coach, Wayne Kurzen, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope. Please leave a comment by [...]

We asked Angel Investor Alan Urech of Stoney River Capital LLC to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might [...]

ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy.  We asked Brandon Miltsch, owner of Firewolf, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope.  Press the comment ICON next to the main video player above and tell us what you think.
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If you know your target audience and now want to reach them, ImprovAstrom may be for you.  Hear what other people are saying about their ImprovAstorm experience.

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“I was blown away with how much preparation that went into my ImprovAstorm. I really felt you and the team understood my business. On the night [...]

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THIS JUST IN! For a limited time Coach Rick is fielding your questions about your business.  This is an incredible opportunity to receive invaluable tips on how to make your business thrive!  Send in any issue or question you may be having regarding your company by commenting below.  Press the comment icon next to the [...]

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Dr. Tim Langley, owner of Langley Chiropractic to [...]

One of the most useful tools a business has for understanding the needs, wants and frustrations of their most important asset is “Voice of the Customer” surveys.
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Meet the eXpert
Check out the coming GrowthANSWER “Meet the Expert” live learning event when owner of Plexus Marketing, Michael McClellan, raps about [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Karli G. Brooks, owner of Charisma Studios to join us as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her expertise, strength and hope. Please leave [...]

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked George Ishee, owner of [...]

Video Journal of the second ThriveAMERICA networking event at Blank Stage Studios in Marietta Ga. The event celebrated past and future guests of the hit video blog show ThriveAMERICA. Past and future guests got to mingle and network in the intimate setting.
Producer’s Notes: The video is more of a journal chronicling the night. [...]

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Based on the overwhelming response from our last blog about indie film marketing we decided to create another vlog about the topic.  This time  we asked Atlanta based film producer Kevin Powers and local actor Andrew McClure to help us with a [...]

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ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy. We asked David Cohen, owner of Equation Arts, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share [...]

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ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy. We asked Grace Lee, owner of Grace lee International, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to [...]

ThriveAMERICA is my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy.   We asked Ron Reardon, owner of Patents and More , to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope.

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Taxation Tales!

More Taxation Tales at Pro@ctive CPA. Want a FREE business tax assessment? [...]

We asked Kal Wayman, guerilla marketing genius and AmeriSave Mortgage Originator, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move [...]

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We asked Charles Fellingham founder of QAlias (google him) and bona fide Frank Sinatra impersonator to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that others might learn from his sharing. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and [...]

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Graham Wickham is the president and CEO of The Wickham Agency, Inc. and the Wickham Financial Group, Inc. He has been working with clients to develop investment and insurance strategies designed to help them meet [...]

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As part of the GrowthANSWERS Live Learning Events, this is a monthly Executive2Executive opportunity to learn, apply and grow responsibly.
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A Trusting Workplace Helps Close the
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We asked Dave Savage, president of the Inventors Association of Georgia to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move [...]

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Our guest today on ThriveAMERICA is a keynote speaker and published author dedicated to helping organizations Produce Better Results In Less Time.  He has a real passion for helping Executives and Business Owners plan & execute Fast, Innovative Change . . . and he literally wrote the book on SPEED:  “Never Fry Bacon In The [...]

We asked Erica Parker of Commercial Lending Solutions to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

We have had amazing guests visit the set of ThriveAMERICA.  We have identified and put a collection of the best segments thus far.  To scroll through all the videos and get to the one you want to see, use the arrow icons you see in the video player.

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FIVE Ways to use LinkedIn Effectively
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We asked John Hollner of Hollner Promotions, a business strategist, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

We asked Bob Farris, a venture catalyst to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure to [...]

We asked Todd Schnick owner of The Intrepid Marketing Group to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

We asked David Alexander CNO (Chief Networking Officer) of BNI to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

We asked Lisa Blackstone of Horse and Rider Club to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be [...]

We asked Teo Graca of Net-Teams to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure to comment [...]

We asked Chad Massaker of Carceron Systems Group to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

We asked Dee Doanes: Jigsaw Marketing and Services to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

NOTE: Special ThriveAMERICA networking event honoring past and future guests is being held at Blank Stage Studios, Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 6-9pm. Click Here for more information.
We asked Bill King of Axxiom Franchise Advisers to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might [...]

After 30+ years in Corporate America, Don turned passion into practice in 2005 as President of Integrated MARCOM.  In 2007, he launched GrowthANSWERS.  His firm and organization have a common purpose to help emerging companies find, keep and grow their customer. We asked Don Rigby to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his [...]

We asked J. Mark Walker Vice-President of Client Development with Integrity Solutions LLC to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so [...]

Seven Most Important Things You Should Know about Wayne Kurzen…Business & Executive Development Coach
1.  A Business Builder! Owner of several successful businesses…  Established the first exclusive US distributorship for Europe’s second largest manufacturer in their specific industry.  Personally involved in establishing policy and procedures covering importing, sales and marketing, distribution, systems, business planning, and financial analysis. [...]

We asked website development firm representative Chris Spears of Arke Systems to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might [...]

We asked Jay Kapp of Atlanta Web Site Design and Development firm Kapp Koncepts to come as a guest on Thrive America to share some of his thoughts and advice on Internet marketing. Jay has been marketing on the internet for over 10 years, with the past 8 coming with Kapp Koncepts. Jay talked about [...]

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

We asked thriving business owner Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview [...]

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

We asked thriving business owner Chris Heuser of PCDOCUSA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

We asked thriving business owner Chris Heuser of PCDOCUSA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so [...]

ThriveAMERICA is a new, blog-based video program designed to give your business the innovative tools you need to overcome today’s brutal economy.
In each new webisode, ThriveAMERICA gives flourishing business owners a forum to share their strength, hope and experience as they successfully navigate these tough times.  In addition, we interview experts in the fields of [...]

We meet Susan Asher of AsherPR at a recent business building workshop hosted by ActionCOACH and really connected with her. We asked Susan to be guest on our show to de-mystify what exactly a PR firm does and how they benefit a business.  Later webisodes will reveal what you can do to start building a [...]

We asked CPA Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA to come on our show and share with other business owners some advice on how to thrive in this brutal economy.  Below is a brief summery of what you will find by watching the video.

Build Liquidity

* A measurement of current assets (cash, accounts receivable and Inventory)
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I own a mobile computer repair company.
Now is the Best Time to Start Your Own Business
If you just got laid off, or thinking you might be losing your job. That business you have had in the back of your head, it is time to do it. Stats tell you that during the recessions, [...]

My good friend and vital Blank Stage resource Russell Fair runs RFwebSTUDIO. He has helped numerous clients create powerful blogging systems designed to drive in internet traffic, and in turn sale their product or services.  We asked Russell to submit his talking points for his show.  Here is what he sent us:
Using the internet [...]

Advertising on a blog is a complex subject.  It’s important to choose the right type of advertising.  If you have been at this for a long time  you can make some serious money on your blog.  It’s hard to generate income out of the gate selling ads on your blog.  I really like premium content [...]

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Scott Dunn, managing Director of Sonar Connects to visit the set as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his expertise, strength and hope. Please [...]

Here’s Why Having Rick Crain As Your Leadership Coach Will Be The Most Profitable Thing You Will Do In Your Business This Year
I have an extensive executive and business background along with the practical experience from being a business owner.  I have a high level of honesty and integrity, and I will always have the client’s interest [...]

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About Coach Drew Dobson
http://www.actioncoach.com/drewdobson
I am a certified Business Coach serving the Southern Crescent territory of Atlanta, GA with ActionCOACH, the World’s #1 Business Coaching Franchise (Entrepreneur Magazine, Jan. 2004 & 2005).
As your Southern Crescent Business Coach, I will be working with you in five key areas. The emphasis on each area depends on [...]

Jeff is one of the newest coaches to join the Georgia ActionCOACH team. He talks about his background and what led his to want to be an ActionCOACH business coach.
Who am I?
After graduating from college, I began my business life in sales before going on to law school and becoming a trial and business lawyer [...]

Make no mistake about it- every business person has the potential to achieve the success they desire.
Yet the vast majority of business owners are forced to toil and struggle, pouring every bit of time and effort they have into their businesses, just to keep it going. This can be very draining, not to mention disheartening!

As [...]

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UNDENIABLE
“A roommate uses the undeniable power of Doritos to seduce his buddy’s date.”
CHOKE!
“Are these two friends saving a life … or the last Dorito?”
TOUGH DECISION
Man must choose…a night of hot loving with his wife… or Doritos.
THE PROPOSAL
“A man uses Doritos to help him pop the question, with unbelievable results.”
SNAX IN THE CITY
“Several bar [...]

I can grow your business!

HUMOR MAKES IT PAINFULLY CLEAR
Lighten up! It’s December, the last month of a 12-lap race and you could probably use a break, comedic relief and a few laughs. BIFF is a Star. He’s also a misfit full of misadventures, yet there’s a lot to learn from this guy. He’s the antithesis [...]

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