Best Southerncalifornia Podcasts (2024)

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Game Craft Brewing - Laguna Hills 1:22:39

1+ y ago1:22:39

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Listen in as Slater and Eddie are joined by Pubs and Grubs at Game Craft Brewing company. Game Craft Brewing is celebrating their 4 year anniversary, and what better way than to celebrate with 4 special beers!MA EFFECT a 5.9% ABV FestbierWASD a 6.7% ABV Anniversary IPA1337 SPEAK a 7.6% ABV Anniversary IPATHIOLSHOCK (Collab w/8 Bit Brewing) 8% Sour …

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How To Use Technology To Achieve Your Sales Goals, With Kirsty Dawe CEO At Webeo Episode 71 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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Do you know the best way to capture the attention of your target audience? Harnessing new technologies that allow you to deeper connect to your customers is KEY to converting viewers into sales. Joining us today is Kirsty Dawe, the CEO of Webeo, a B2B website personalization solution that empowers marketers by creating long lasting relationships wi…

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The Marketing Framework EXPLAINED, With Bendee Anzures, Internal Consultant & Previous Vice President Of Brand & Lifecycle Marketing Episode 70 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

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When you have a new product or business idea, where do you even begin? Figuring out how to sell your product can be challenging, but to help us get to the bottom of it is Bendee Anzures, Internal Consultant and former VP of Brand & Lifecycle Marketing with top companies like Kraft and Chips Ahoy. She’s here to help us think through our marketing ta…

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How To Raise Capital For Your Small Business, With Scott Rogalski Director Of Strategic Initiatives At Northern California SBDC Episode 69 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

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Do you need help financing or receiving funding for your small business? I’m thrilled to bring back today’s guest, Scott Rogalski, the Director Of Strategic Initiatives at Northern California Small Business Development Center. Scott is a finance guru and someone who calls it straight when it comes to small business financing. He’ll cover everything…

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The Key To Finding The Support You Need, With Carolina Martinez CEO At California Association For MicroEnterprise Opportunity Episode 68 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

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There is help out there for whatever your needs are. Today I’m joined by Carolina Martinez, the CEO of CAMEO, an association for micro enterprise opportunity, where I currently serve on the board of directors! Back in 1994, Carolina saw a lack in services and tools for micro enterprises to grow and thrive. Today, as a statewide network for business…

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Discover Your Wellness Strategy, With The Small Business Front Team Episode 67 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

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Wellness does NOT have to look one certain way. Today I’m joined by two amazing guests, the first is the founder of Avant Haüs Media, master behind the scenes, and Producer of Hack My Business, Christina Barsi. Along with us is Beth Bloom, the Editorial Director of Small Business Front, a corporation I started earlier last year to help entrepreneur…

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Breaking Down The KEY Business Principles, With Tim Holtkamp Business Advisor At Mclennan SBDC Episode 66 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Your biggest competitor should always be yourself! Today I’m joined by Tim Holtkamp, a small business advisor with the small business development center out of Mclennan, MCCSBDC, which services the central Texas area. We’ll dig into all things business advising and what it truly means to be providing support to small business owners. He shares how …

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Why You Should Fire Yourself From Your Business With Simon Severino Founder of Strategy Sprints Episode 65 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

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There is one single person holding you back from growing your business...and that is YOU. To truly scale up, you need to let go of the reins and become a teacher rather than a worker! Start turning your work into processes that can be delegated and focus on innovating instead. Today we have an expert in small business growth to reveal to us his 12 …

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Forging Cultural Connections Using The Power Of Storytelling With Bianca Quesada CEO & Founder Of ARCUS Studios Episode 64 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

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Ever wondered how to get your start as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry? Well you’re in luck, today we are joined by entertainment expert, Bianca Quesada, the CEO and Founder of ARCUS Studios and Zone One Productions. The entertainment industry is teeming with small businesses and Bianca is here to inspire you to take your first steps …

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Strategic Planning SIMPLIFIED, With Eric Ryan Founding Partner At Mission Met Episode 63 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

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Strategic planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Coming to you on site from the SBDC conference, I’m joined by my dear friend Eric Ryan, a founding partner at Mission Met, an organization that helps other organizations with their strategic planning. We'll discuss how you can surmount the challenges that come with developing and executing your bus…

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The Key To Creating A Strong Community Of Entrepreneurs, With Sal Bednarz Co-Founder & Managing Partner At Port Labs Episode 62 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

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Entrepreneurs just see the world differently. I’m joined today by Sal Bednarz, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Port Labs, an exciting innovation hub located in Oakland, California. Sal has always had an eye for spotting value, and creating community and connection around entrepreneurship. Moving now into a leadership role, Sal is advocating …

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Discover The Power In Asking For Help, With Jessica Padilla Bowen Communications Consultant & Certified Coach Episode 61 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

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How do you know when it’s the right time to hire an executive coach? I’m delighted to introduce Jessica Padilla Bowen, a certified Executive Coach, and an accomplished Communications and Public Relations professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Jessica helps executives tackle the biggest issues they’re facing so they can produ…

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The Key To Driving Up Economic Vitality, With Dave White The CEO At Opportunity Stanislaus Episode 60 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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How can we create better opportunities within the community? I’m speaking with Dave White, the CEO at Opportunity Stanislaus, an industry leading nonprofit organization improving economic vitality in Stanislaus county. Digging into the driving forces behind economic development, Dave will clue us in on the best way to drive economic growth in a spe…

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The Key To Developing A Talented Team With Kurt Daradics, General Manager At Hunt Club Episode 59 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

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The people in your life are not there by accident! I’m excited to be joined by Kurt Daradics, host of The Kurty D Show podcast, and the General Manager at Hunt Club, where he helps high growth companies scale through talent recruiting. Kurt encourages all entrepreneurs to embrace the changing landscape and focus on building a strong team of talente…

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Why Small Businesses DON’T Need To Worry About Inflation, With Nury Gomez CEO & Founder Of Accounting Breeze Episode 58 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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Are you letting fears about inflation and the threat of recession hold you back from growing your business? I’m thrilled to introduce Nury Gomez, someone I consider a core part of my team! Nury is not only my bookkeeper, but she is the CEO and Founder of Accounting Breeze, where she partners with entrepreneurs to help them achieve all their busines…

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The Recipe For Marketing Your Small Business, With Patty Ross The CEO Of Golden State Marketing Episode 57 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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A marketing strategy is more than just a pretty logo! Joining me today is marketing expert and one of my own trusted advisors, Patty Ross, the CEO of Golden State Marketing, a digital marketing service and promotional product firm. Patty is here to help you find the best strategies to design content, identify target audiences, and discover irreplac…

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The Key To Creating Work-Life Balance With Sid Voorakkara Senior Vice President Of Strategies 360 Episode 56 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

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Your time is the most valuable aspect of your business. Finding ways to set real boundaries so you can perform at your best when the time comes is KEY to operating a successful company. I’m thrilled to have Sid Voorakkara back on the show, my former co-host, and the Senior VP of Strategies 360, where he provides his expert consulting services. Sid …

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How To Face Failure With Fearlessness With Natasha Case The Chief Brand Officer At The Urgent Company & Co-Founder At Coolhaus Episode 55 27:28

2y ago27:28

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How does an entrepreneur take the humble ice cream sandwich and spin it into a multi-million dollar brand? I’m honored to be joined by Natasha Case, the Chief Brand Officer at The Urgent Company and Co-Founder of the famed ice cream brand, Coolhaus. We’ll cover all of her incredible successes and of course her delicious ice cream history. Natasha w…

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SUMMER TIPS: Finding & Keeping Customers Episode 54 26:53

2y ago26:53

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Is the high cost of EVERYTHING impacting your business growth? We know that increasing business developments as we deal with increasing costs during this time can seem scary, so we have some solutions for you! Jesse welcomes back Christina Barsi, who he refers to as the “business development guru” to share her best tips for client revenue and manag…

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SUMMER TIPS: Making Managing Cash Flow Easier Episode 53 23:00

2y ago23:00

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We all have some area in our financial life that we KNOW is draining money, and NOT for very good reasons…It’s time we address this stress and clear the air. To address these issues, I teamed up with my podcast producer of this show and Founder of Avant Haüs Media, Christina Barsi. Barsi is here to discuss the increasing costs and rapidly changing …

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How You Can Avoid the Biggest Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Alex Bruno, Attorney & Founder of Bruno Group Inc. Episode 52 40:44

2y ago40:44

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Do you have basic legal questions about your business set-up? We’re excited to be joined by our very own attorney, Alex Bruno of the Bruno Group Inc. Alex works with small businesses and entrepreneurs alike to help them set up their own successful ventures by preventing any and all legal obstacles. He guides us through the proper steps and legal pr…

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How To Set-up & Automate Your CRM To It's Best Ability With Jeroen Corthout CEO & Co-Founder Of Salesflare Episode 51 39:35

2y ago39:35

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Understanding the mind of your customer is vital to sustaining a successful business. Joining us today is Jeroen Corthout, the CEO and Co-Founder of Salesflare, an intelligent customer relationship management software company that helps small and medium size businesses automate their data and make more business to business sales. Jeroen will share …

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How To Navigate The Public Speaking Industry, With Blair Bryant Nichols Owner Of BBN Creative Management Episode 50 40:05

2y ago40:05

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It’s vital for ANY business owner to know how to present themselves and speak clearly and concisely to a group. The owner of BBN Creative Management, Blair Bryant Nichols, is joining us today to discuss how you can foster NEW strategies for operations, communications, partnerships and business developments within the speaking industry. As a manager…

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How Investing In Women Can Build Wealth On A Global Scale With Anna Marie Cruz Western Regional Manager At ICIC Episode 49 39:29

2y ago39:29

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Entrepreneurship can create endless possibilities. Joining us today is Anna Marie Cruz, the Western Regional Manager at ICIC and Founder and Executive Director of Entrepinayship, where she elevates Filipina entrepreneurs around the world. Anna Marie will share how she learned the importance of focusing on personal investments and finances, and taki…

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How To Change The Future For Female Entrepreneurs With Schenae Rourk, President Of Redwood Resources Episode 48 34:55

2y ago34:55

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How many businesses do you know that are women owned? Our guest today, Schenae Rourk serves as the President of Redwood Resources, a leading firm for procurement, and diversity, equity & inclusion consulting. But as the incoming President for the National Association of Women Business Owners for California, Schenae is here to help us understand wha…

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How Creating Economic Access For Under-Served Populations Benefits EVERYONE With Chris Horton The Director Of The Inclusivity Project Episode 47 41:54

2y ago41:54

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What does an inclusive economy look like to you? Director of The Inclusivity Project, Chris Horton, is here to break it down for us! He’ll teach us how we can create equal opportunities for ALL by elevating Black and minority owned-businesses. The mission of The Inclusivity Project is to support small business owners by challenging systemic and ins…

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What You Can Do To Shape Communities After Disruption & Disaster With Clare Briglio, Executive Director Of Central Eastside Industrial Council Episode 46 29:53

2y ago29:53

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Do you find yourself wondering, how can my community come back from the major disruption caused by the global pandemic and civil unrest? We must now look inwardly in order to rebuild our communities, and help efforts to recuperate and progress economic development once again. Clare Briglio, Executive Director Of Central Eastside Industrial Council …

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The 3 Steps To Turning Your Business Into A Franchise With The Wolf Of Franchise, Creator at Workweek Episode 45 35:00

2y ago35:00

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Expanding a business is NOT simple. Today we will be diving into the wide and deep world of franchises with The Wolf of Franchises himself. As an industry insider who’s been working tirelessly over the last few years helping entrepreneurs, The Wolf guides business owners into making the right decisions when it comes to transitioning into a franchis…

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The 7 Elements For Success With Alicia Butler Pierre Founder & CEO Of Equilibria, Inc - SPOTLIGHTING MINORITY WOMEN CEOs 52:23

2y ago52:23

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How do you know when to take the leap to start or expand your business? Today we are joined by founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc, Alicia Butler Pierre to help us answer these questions. She’s an organization expert as well as a podcast host, who encourages us to do our best by embracing our natural abilities. We dig into her journey and how she fo…

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A Business Built On Intuition With Emily Lau of The Little Bra Company - SPOTLIGHTING MINORITY WOMEN CEOs 49:28

2y ago49:28

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What we touch on today speaks to the entrepreneurial mindset, the idea of just doing it, just getting started, and that it's okay to rely on your instincts to get going. We bring on Emily Lau of The Little Bra Company and discuss practical lessons about what it means to run a business. You're going to make a lot of mistakes. And that's all part of …

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Rethinking Fast Casual & Leadership In The New Normal With Gail Lillian, Founder & CEO of Liba - SPOTLIGHTING WOMEN CEOs 37:27

2y ago37:27

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“People who advocate always advocate”. How can one continue to put the issues that are most important forward and to motivate and mobilize, while your business’ current status is unsure of whether it will sink or swim? Gail expresses how leadership in advocacy starts with communication and finding ways to express the message and connect with those …

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How To Use Podcasting In Your Business With Christina Barsi, Founder Of Avant Haüs Media - SPOTLIGHTING WOMEN CEOs 45:38

2y ago45:38

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Podcasts are designed to create a relationship with your hoped for or existing audience i.e your customer, your new demographic, your industry stake holders, your desired niche, etc. Hosts Jesse and Sid bring on their producer of Hack My Business and podcast production and development firm founder, Christina Barsi to talk about how podcasting can b…

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The Art of Self-Care & Creating Safe Spaces With Sherry Younge, Founder Of The Artform Studio - SPOTLIGHTING MINORITY WOMEN CEOs 46:01

2y ago46:01

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Understanding the importance of creating a safe experience for her clients and community is an understatement for Sherry Younge. Not only has she kept up with the Covid-19 protocols, and created online spaces for her clients to learn how to cut their own hair through one-on-one coaching sessions but Sherry has made a conscious effort prior to Covid…

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How To Gain Capital For Your Black & Minority Owned Business With Renee King CEO Of FundBLACKFounders - SPOTLIGHTING MINORITY WOMEN CEOs 42:10

2y ago42:10

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We are joined today by Renee King the CEO of FundBLACKFounders, a Black owned crowdfunding platform for Black founders and entrepreneurs. Renee shares how to utilize online platforms and resources in order to obtain the funds your business needs to take off and succeed. She defines the difference between non-dilutive and diluted capital, and how im…

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How To Become An Advocate For Your Small Business Community With Julian Cañete President & CEO Of The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Episode 44 48:01

2y ago48:01

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What does it mean to educate, empower, and advocate for your community? Julian Cañete, President & CEO Of The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, is an expert on uplifting disadvantaged communities. He joins us today to discuss the work of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and how they create a better quality of life for the commun…

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The Tools and Resources You Need To Launch An International Online Business With Anna Latorre Founder of AnnaSpanish Episode 43 36:35

2y ago36:35

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There are new tools and resources available everyday to build up your business online. But how can you utilize technology to your greatest advantage? Anna Latorre is a master of virtual tools and building a business when in-person interaction is not an option. At the height of the pandemic, Anna created an entire business model for thriving online,…

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How To Assess Your Business’s Environmental Impact With Jaime Nack President At Three Squares Inc. Episode 42 37:08

2y ago37:08

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Tomorrow is never promised. That is why it’s so important to work against the effects climate change is having on the planet NOW. Our guest today, Jaime Nack is president of Three Squares Inc., an award winning sustainability consulting firm working with top name brand companies like Nike, United Airlines, and many more. Not only is Jaime an expert…

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How To Bring Your Product To Life With Stanley Shen Founder of Hillside Industries Episode 41 48:39

2y ago48:39

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We are so thrilled to welcome Stanley Shen onto today’s episode! As an inventor and environmentalist, Stanley’s main goal is to create a brighter and greener future for all of us. Stanley founded Hillside Industries, where they offer adventure driven products that are designed to adapt to all dynamic movements and environments. Stanley will share…

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The Employment Law Handbook Explained With Angela J. Reddock-Wright Founder of Reddock Law Group Episode 40 49:26

2y ago49:26

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Our guest today is an expert in ALL things law, and has been named one of Los Angeles’s most influential attorneys by the LA Business Journal. We’re so honored to introduce Angela J. Reddock-Wright, the founder and practicing partner of Reddock Law Group, a firm specializing in the resolution of employment and labor law, Title IX sexual assault, ha…

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Why Simplifying Your Business Plan Will Lead To Massive Growth With Vince Thompson CEO Of Middleshift Inc. Episode 39 41:51

2y ago41:51

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You don’t need to over complicate your goals. Oftentimes, if you ask yourself the right questions you can eliminate obstacles and complete your objectives. On today’s episode we are joined by Vince Thompson, consultant, early stage investor, and Los Angeles based author! Vince is the founder and CEO of Middleshift Inc, a consulting firm dedicated t…

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How To Leverage Business Development to Innovate, Advocate & Invest In Minority Communities With Barney Santos CEO & Founder Of Gentefy Episode 38 46:32

2y ago46:32

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There is something truly magical about creating physical spaces in underserved & overlooked communities to harbor the exchange of ideas and opportunities to collaborate. Joining us today is our friend, and community builder Barney Santos the CEO and Founder of Gentefy, a commercial real estate company building strong local communities by investing …

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Bookkeeping 101 For Small Business Owners With Astrid Daniela Galvez Founder of Accounting Specialists and Business Solutions Episode 37 46:52

2y ago46:52

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One of the major stumbling blocks for many entrepreneurs is finances. Tracking, structuring, and building healthy finances can seem like a daunting task. But it’s massively important to the growth and stability of your business! Thankfully we have Astrid Daniela Galvez, Founder of Accounting Specialists and Business Solutions, with us today to expl…

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Creating An Ecosystem Of Entrepreneurs With Taylor McPartland CEO Of ScaleHealth Episode 36 44:46

2y ago44:46

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As entrepreneurs passionate about creating things from scratch, we are constantly looking for better ways to innovate. Luckily, we’re joined today by Taylor McPartland, the CEO and creator of ScaleHealth. Taylor created ScaleHealth to provide innovators with strategic resources and partnerships that will help them succeed in their field. We’ll clue…

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Forging Cultural Connections Using The Power Of Storytelling With Bianca Quesada CEO & Founder Of ARCUS Studios Episode 35 45:04

2y ago45:04

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Ever wondered how to get your start as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry? Well you’re in luck, today we are joined by entertainment expert, Bianca Quesada, the CEO and Founder of ARCUS Studios and Zone One Productions. The entertainment industry is teeming with small businesses and Bianca is here to inspire you to take your first steps …

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How To Gain Capital For Your Black & Minority Owned Business With Renee King CEO Of FundBLACKFounders Episode 34 41:31

2+ y ago41:31

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We are joined today by Renee King the CEO of FundBLACKFounders, a Black owned crowdfunding platform for Black founders and entrepreneurs. Renee shares how to utilize online platforms and resources in order to obtain the funds your business needs to take off and succeed. She defines the difference between non-dilutive and diluted capital, and how im…

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How To Plan & Prioritize For Success with Tony Whatley Founder of 365 Driven Episode 33 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

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When it comes to planning a new business, prioritizing is key. Today we welcome onto the show a very special guest, Tony Whatley, a best selling author, creator, podcaster, and startup entrepreneur. Tony is best known as the co-founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive community with over 300,000 members that sold for millions! He has taken on the r…

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Beat the Burnout & Regain Control of Your Business with Christina Barsi Founder Of Avant Haüs Media & CCO of Small Business Front Episode 32 42:39

2+ y ago42:39

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Burnout is one of the largest challenges that small business owners face today. The amount of work and responsibilities that build up can feel like a landslide that quickly buries you. Anyone can experience burnout, but with the proper tools you can avoid getting too lost or overwhelmed in your work. Today we are joined by Christina Barsi, the prod…

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Breaking Down The Trust Equation With Mark Villalovos Senior Director Of Operations Implementation At The Aspen Group Episode 31 42:39

2+ y ago42:39

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When it comes to running a business, no matter how big or small, it’s all about consistently delivering an exceptional product. You have to keep your brand in mind every single time you engage with your customers. We are so excited to welcome back Mark Villalovos onto the show once again! Mark is the Senior Director of Operations Implementation at …

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The Key To Creating A Brand With Alex Sanfilippo, Founder of PodMatch Episode 30 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

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When you fall it is imperative to get back up and try again. You should never let failure stop you from something you are supposed to do, instead take it as a learning opportunity. We are joined today by the Founder of PodMatch and host of the Creating a Brand podcast, Alex Sanfilippo. He is here today to help us understand the best way to take cal…

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The 7 Elements For Success With Alicia Butler Pierre Founder & CEO Of Equilibria, Inc Episode 29 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

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How do you know when to take the leap to start or expand your business? Today we are joined by founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc, Alicia Butler Pierre to help us answer these questions. She’s an organization expert as well as a podcast host, who encourages us to do our best by embracing our natural abilities. We dig into her journey and how she fo…

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