Member Spotlight |
Roberts Scott works in Business Development and Sales at EIC!
Q: In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.
A: “EIC provides ERP Software for Wholesale Food Distributors”
EIC helps your company create an end-to-end system for tracking products from source to destination; by batch, shipment, item, customer, or vendor. They equip your business with tools to automate your operations, streamline processes, and reduce waste — so you can maximize the full value of your business.
Q: What is your favorite part about your job?
A: “My team and our customers”
Q: What made you decide to join Forge?
A: “Great facilities and management”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Forge?
A: “Convenience and amenities”
Q: What is your favorite spot/place to work at Forge?
A: “My office, sometimes the roof” [The Pizitz has an amazing rooftop pool AND conference room!]
Q: Is there a product you cannot live without?
Q: What is the last show you binge-watched?
Q: What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A: “Home with the family”
Member Spotlight |
Tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.
My company teaches and guides parents on how to get their children started in the acting and modeling business.
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love when my clients get signed or booked for their first ever job. My passion is truly helping them live out their dreams and a win for them is a win for me!
What made you decide to join Forge?
I was already using Forge for mail service, but one day I had no where to work and I came here. It turned out to be a super productive day, so I joined right then and there!
What is your favorite thing about Forge?
I love being around other driven business owners. Even though I rarely speak with anyone else, just knowing I’m surrounded with the same kind of work ethic helps me stay focused.
What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?
Acuity for keeping my calendar, and
Grasshopper for client calls. I get 1200 calls a day so I couldn’t imagine them coming to my personal cell!
Is there a product you cannot live without?
This probably isn’t what you meant- but lipgloss! lol
What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
Doing anything completely alone would be great, lol. Maybe a stroll through Railroad Park, shopping at the Summit, and dinner at Automatic!
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Member Spotlight |
Tell us about what you do!
“Single family rental properties, Airbnb rentals, mobile home parks, self storage, Triple Net rentals, apartments, and insurance”
What is your favorite part about your job?
“Helping others win financially”
What made you decide to join Forge?
“It’s a great space for creative thinking and focus work”
What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?
“Google Drive, ChatGPT,
UpWork,
StorEDGE, and the State Farm mobile app”
Is there a product you cannot live without?
What is the last show you binge-watched?
“Does NFL Red Zone count?”
What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
“Breakfast at Hero with my wife and 1 year old, Railroad Park, the Market at Pepper Place, a local hike, and then a concert at one of our great venues.”
Member Spotlight |
Meet Forge Member Terrell Oliver!
What is your job title?
Life Insurance Broker
In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.
I run a financial services firm protecting peoples assets and helping families transfer generational wealth for generations to come.
What is your favorite part about your job?
Knowing that my clients’ finances are protected and they can sleep peacefully without having to start a GoFundMe campaign.
What made you decide to join Forge?
I was looking for a change in environment and I found Forge with excellent support and service.
What is your favorite thing about Forge?
Networking with likeminded individuals.
What is your favorite spot/place to work at Forge?
Open coworking space!
What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A little bit of working, networking, and relaxing.
Forge News and Updates |
Meet Forge Member Ellen Skrmetti!
What is your job/title?
Writer/Content Creator
In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.
I’m under contract with Worthy Publishing an imprint of Hachett Book Group to bring my Instagram content to life with a book titled “Hey Jesus, It’s Me.” In addition to creating content, I’m also developing my stand up show.
What is your favorite part about your job?
It’s all like living in a dream. I can’t believe that I’m able to make a living from my writing and comedy.
What made you decide to join Forge?
My husband works from home and I need a distraction free zone so I can write. I joke that 2 hours at Forge is like 6 hours at home.
What is your favorite thing about Forge?
I love the people and feeling like I have a real job!
What is your favorite spot/place to work at Forge?
Catch me in the cubes!
What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?
I love to stay as low tech as possible. As long as I have a Google Calendar – I’m set.
Is there a product you cannot live without?
My phone. It’s how I record my content and track my analytics.
What is the last show you binge-watched?
I haven’t been the same since Snowfall and Succession ended. I’m not sure I can watch TV again.
What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
I cannot wait to spend my weekend with my husband on the grill and football on the TV and our kids playing in the backyard!
Be sure to follow Ellen on Instagram for some hilarious content!
