Welcome to Southie Sessions, an Alison South Marketing Group Podcast hosted by Emily Ann Lively (EA) and produced by Augusta Podcasts. In this show, “EA” interviews clients, creatives, and everyone in between to hear their stories.

In this show, our theme is “Ringing the Cow Bell” comes from an SNL skit called “More Cowbell,” in which a band’s producer encourages originality and creativity in the form of an empassioned Cow Bell tone. At Alison South, we “Ring the Bell” to celebrate achievements big and small, and that’s what this show is all about!

Today’s guest is Russell Lahodny. He’s a recent transplant to Augusta, Georgia, from California. Before living in Augusta, he was the Vice President of the California Chamber in Sacramento, Ca AND the Western Association of Chamber Executives. He is currently the NEWEST President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.

His wife, Kimberly, and him both come from creative backgrounds. Kimberly loves production and Russell has always loved photography and the arts. After making the decision to go “corporate,” Russell has become an impressive professional with over 17 years experience in management and guidance. Listen for a fun, artsy, and insightful conversation and DON’T miss his Ring The Cowbell Moment!

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Welcome to Southie Sessions, an Alison South Marketing Group Podcast hosted by Emily Ann Lively (EA) and produced by Augusta Podcasts. In this show, “EA” interviews clients, creatives, and everyone in between to hear their stories.

In this show, our theme is “Ringing the Cow Bell.” That comes from an SNL skit called “More Cowbell,” in which a band’s producer encourages originality and creativity in the form of an empassioned Cow Bell tone. At Alison South, we “Ring the Bell” to celebrate achievements big and small, and that’s what this show is all about!

Today on the show: Local business owner, CPA, networker, leader, and MUCH more, Lisa Mayo. Lisa is the founder of Mayo and Associates, a CPA firm in Augusta, Georgia that has been growing like wildfire ever since it was founded in 2015.

Lisa and her team specialize in accounting, business planning, strategy, and more. Their diversified approach to business and their personal approach to clients are just a couple of their reasons for success.

In this episode, Lisa shares her unique and inspiring story that ultimately cumulates in a test of faith which helped her to land where she is today. Listen to hear a story that is 100% purpose-driven and to find out her Cowbell Moment.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mbueEN40vTk

Learn More & Connect with Alison South Marketing: AlisonSouthMarketing.com

Learn More About Augusta Podcasts: AugustaPodcasts.com

Welcome to Southie Sessions, an Alison South Marketing Group Podcast hosted by Emily Ann Lively (EA) and produced by Augusta Podcasts. In this show, “EA” interviews clients, creatives, and everyone in between to hear their stories.

In this show, our theme is “Ringing the Cow Bell.” That comes from an SNL skit called “More Cowbell,” in which a band’s producer encourages originality and creativity in the form of an empassioned Cow Bell tone. At Alison South, we “Ring the Bell” to celebrate achievements big and small, and that’s what this show is all about!

Today’s guests, 3 of the founding members of one of Augusta’s newest and hottest sports bars (& more??): Doc’s Porchside. Chris Parish, Manager, Daniel Scholer, Director of Operations, and Paul Jones, Manager, talk to EA about how their team and their ownership made the decision to convert not 1, but 2 Wild Wings restaurants into a local operation called Doc’s.

Join today’s conversation for a fun talk about creating menus, innovating, marketing, and all-things-food! What are the best new menu items? How many seltzers will they consume? All this and more!

Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zvFQwvb_vTY

Learn More & Connect with Alison South Marketing: AlisonSouthMarketing.com

Learn More About Augusta Podcasts: AugustaPodcasts.com

Welcome to Southie Sessions, an Alison South Marketing Group Podcast hosted by Emily Ann Lively (EA) and produced by Augusta Podcasts. In this show, “EA” interviews clients, creatives, and everyone in between to hear their stories.

In this show, our theme is “Ringing the Cow Bell.” That comes from an SNL skit called “More Cowbell,” in which a band’s producer encourages originality and creativity in the form of an empassioned Cow Bell tone. At Alison South, we “Ring the Bell” to celebrate achievements big and small, and that’s what this show is all about!

Today’s guest, Mike Thomas, is the Founder & CEO of Alison South. He tells his story about starting in business as a college student creating a radio station (that put him in unspeakable debt at that time!) and how his relationships all built up towards eventually coming together over his Kitchen Table (Capitalized intentionally, Stay Tuned for the Book!) with his former Step-Mom Cynthia South in order to build a small marketing service that eventually became the multi-million dollar institution that exists today: Alison South.

Mike also talks about his passions, his personal story, and his new family connection. In a kick-off to be remembered, Mike also shares his - the ORIGINAL - Ring the Cow Bell Moment.

Wacth on youtube: https://youtu.be/CVmhzloaOo8

Learn More & Connect with Alison South Marketing: AlisonSouthMarketing.com

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