Thought Leaders

Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Buy Now or Wait?

The question I’ve gotten constantly over the past two years is, should I buy now or wait? There seems to be a lot of uncertainty regarding doing the right thing to protect your financial interests. According to an article in Forbes from July 27, 2021, Bill Conerly writes “The current housing boom will flatten in 2022—or possibly early 2023—when mortgage interest rates rise. There is no bubble to burst, though prices may retreat from panic-buying highs.” I happen to agree with him. Truthfully, you can research and find someone who agrees with

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Darin Myers

Workplace Diversity

Many CSRA companies like Hull Barrett law firm and SRS contractors have “gotten younger” by hiring differently. In this vodcast, TAB CSRA CEO Darin Myers looks at how to best manage through employees to optimize teamwork.

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Numbers never lie!

As 2021 quickly comes to a close, now would be a great time to look at some of our local sales statistics. When I get the chance to analyze what is happening in our market, it brings a great excitement and hope for the future here in our community. Truthfully, so much of my profession is merely based around opinion, it is nice to see some real time statistics. First of all, I want to make sure everyone knows my numbers are based on residential sales only and from our

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Cyber Security

Georgia Cyber Center visionary warns medical community of threats

“It doesn’t matter how big or small your organization is, the cyber threat is real and doesn’t discriminate,” said Heather Roszkowski, the leader of the Cybersecurity and Information System of Augusta University and AU Health, as she addressed a standing room only crowd of about 200 doctors, nurses, practice managers and support staff from the local community on December 14th in Columbia County. Patrick Reynolds (see above) of Cross Link Consulting introduced Roszkowski, the visionary for the Cyber Defense and Enterprise Department housed in Building II of the Georgia Cyber

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Cyber Security

Lessons Learned From Cyber Attacks

Nowadays, if you do not have an I.T. or Cyber protection plan, you could be putting your clients at great risk and your employees in a tenuous situation as well. In today’s Vodcast,” Cross Link Consulting founder Patrick Reynolds, invites you to “save the date” on a Cyber conference and provides some tips on how to prevent a Cyber attack.

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: 5 Things Buyers Want!

With spring rapidly approaching, our big season to move is creeping up. In an effort to help you appeal to as many buyers as possible, I wanted to give you 5 things that just about every buyer wants in a home. Anyone who is planning to sell in the future, should make sure they have added these to get the most money and appeal to multiple buyers. 1. CEILING FANS You should have ceiling fans in all the bedrooms, the great room or family room, and on any covered back

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Darin Myers

No hire better than bad hire!

CSRA business coach Darin Myers is a stickler on making sure that you find the right person to fit your company vision, the right fit for your company. He tells ABD Publisher Neil Gordon, even if it means passing on all of the candidates you speak with.  

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Darin Myers

Teamwork Shortage

Business Coach Darin Myers of The Alternative Board, recently sat down with ABD Editor Neil Gordon for a discussion on how to keep all of your employees or co-workers rowing in the same direction, despite their vast differences.

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Shawna Woodward

Pros and Cons of Selling Home During Holidays!

Let’s be honest here. In the time period between Halloween and the New Year, everyone is running an emotional and stress-filled gauntlet. You’ll attend more family gatherings in these four months than you did in all of the months before. This entails cooking, planning, cleaning, and not to mention the mental preparation needed to withstand all of your deranged family members. Just days after Thanksgiving it is time to hang Christmas lights, replace your fall decorations (that you just put out) with Christmas decorations, and if you’re like most people,

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Darin Myers

Trusting remote workers to get the job done

Like many remote workers, Craig Young enjoys the freedom that comes with working from home. Young recently started a job as Regional Vice President for FULLTHROTTLE – a Philadelphia-based advertising technology company. In this role, he and his team work remotely. “I’m very self-disciplined, so it works for me,” says Young, who lives with his wife and children in Evans (see photo above from Young’s FB page). “You really have full autonomy of your day.” He explains working remotely gives him the opportunity to help his wife with household chores

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