Pedego‘s top La Quinta Dealer on his Driving Passion for Electric Bikes
Join us as we talk with another Pro Golfer turned Electric Bike dealer as we chat with Bryan Newman about his rise up the leaderboard as one of Pedego's top dealers here in La Quinta, CA and his enduring passion for both golf and eBikes on this week's installment of the Pedego Podcast.
23m Sep 21, 2021
23m
David Fein, Entrepreneur
David Fein is an adventurer and entrepreneur. At 16 he became the 2nd youngest person to set foot on the South Pole, built and ran a sailboat charter company, and co-founded a private school. In 1986 he co-founded ValuSource, the leading producer of business valuation software. ValuSource’s was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 1994 and in 2004 David bought the company back. David is co-founder ...
45m Sep 17, 2021
45m
State of Michigan‘s Test Track of the Future for Self-Driving Cars
Meet Reuben Sarkar, President and CEO of the American Center for Mobility on their innovative test track for self-driving technology. And the startup campus they've created to help create the transportation technology of the future. Funded by the State of Michigan (and others).
18m Sep 16, 2021
18m
#208 Nese Dolan and Charlie: Broken, Mended and Better Than New
Show Notes  Our show today is a fun experiment. I have invited Nese Dolan, Director of Communications at Wells of Life and active law student to be on her very first podcast, not as a guest but as host! Yes. I couple months ago Nese interviewed me for an Onboarding Project for her new job. Her interview was outstanding. I told her she could be the host of a podcast, and then… well… then I offer...
34m Sep 15, 2021
34m
Episode #77 – The Corp. Introvert: Filling The Leadership Gap: Steve Friedman
In today's episode, Teresa talks to Steve Friedman, author of The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. Teresa and Steve discuss what an introvert is and what the workplace is like for introverts. Steve gives advice on what introverts can do to help their career path. He also discusses how employers can help their introverted employees succeed in the workplace. Steve's ...
28m Sep 14, 2021
28m
PEDEGO PODCAST-Actor William Shatner on his EBike Adventures
Acting icon William Shatner has enjoyed quite a ride in his long career from starring on Star Trek to multiple other movies and series including TJ Hooker in the 80s to the comedy series Third Rock From the Sun in the 90s to the acclaimed Boston Legal (for which he won two Emmys in the early 2000s). He's made a name for himself in the quirky world of "spoken records" and been the long running s...
18m Sep 13, 2021
18m
Mailbag Episode: Your Burning Publishing Questions Answered
The book broads, Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos answer your burning publishing questions on this mailbag episode of the Pub Date Podcast.
33m Sep 12, 2021
33m
You Don‘t Always Have To Die To Receive Cash Benefits From Life Insurance
You Don't Always Have To Die To Receive Cash Benefits From Life Insurance. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap, Tyrone French will cover some basic misconceptions in regards to owning a life insurance policy. Life Insurance Companies and their policies and evolved over the years to create what are called "Living Benefits." Listen to this simple and easy to understand narrative of how far ...
33m Sep 12, 2021
33m
Living Hope-JB Jaso shares his journey with pancreatic cancer and how he continues the fight in honor of his childhood friend.
 JB Jaso and Tyler Noesen were childhood friends.  Life has a way of moving on, Tyler, married the love of his life and JB went on to join the US Army and serve our country.  Even though they had not seen each other for a while, when Tyler was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer he asked JB to join him in Washington, DC and participate in PanCAN's National Advocacy Day.  JB didn't know wh...
24m Sep 09, 2021
24m
Peter Burns, Serial Entrepreneur
About Peter J. Burns III Peter J. Burns III is a serial entrepreneur, who has demonstrated time and time again that he has a keen eye for creating innovative businesses and partnerships. Based today in Del Mar, California, Burns grew up in a well-established New England family in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was briefly educated at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at West ...
49m Sep 08, 2021
49m
Steve Vannoy, The 10 Greatest Gifts Project
Steve’s Nebraska farming roots are deep. He still gets giddy when it rains. And when it hails, he doesn’t worry about his car, he worries about the wheat.  Over the 50 years of his career, he’s held many positions, Divisional Sales Manager for Rockmount Research and Alloys. VP of Marketing and Sales for Nemdaco.  He’s also founded many companies including Vannoy Talent, Verus Global, and The 10...
48m Sep 08, 2021
48m
#207 Courtney Marchesani: A Weaver and a Thief-On the Craft of Creativity
Show Notes   Sometimes really good things occur totally un-planned and today’s show is one of those times. Serendipity!!! Truth is, only this morning I had a very last-minute cancelation with my guest today. So as I was planning a “solo-sode” on the Craft of Creativity, I happened to receive a text early this morning from Courtney Marchesani about an unrelated issue and lo and behold, here she ...
50m Sep 07, 2021
50m
Todd Smart, Serial Entrepreneur
A "serial entrepreneur," as described by Crain's Chicago Business, Todd has founded and been President of four successful businesses since the age of 22.    In addition to Crain’s, Todd has been featured in a number of publications including Forbes, Success magazine, and a cover article of Inc. Magazine.   Todd’s first business in the food industry grew from start-up to 85 people in 18 month...
42m Sep 07, 2021
42m
PEDEGO PODCAST-From the Air Force to the EBike Revolution
Join us for another amazing journey here on the PEDEGO PODCAST as we talk with Aaron Maynard who bought a Pedego in London back in 2013 when he was a Colonel in the US Air Force on assignment at the US EMBASSY there.  Whole idea was to get to work faster thru the maze of London traffic (and maybe enjoy some exercise and fresh air along the way).  Which led instead to him exploring the alleys an...
26m Sep 06, 2021
26m
Living Hope-Man she never met inspires her to get involved with the Hirshberg Foundation.
Elissa Oblath joined the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research after hearing stories about her sister-in-laws father who had died from pancreatic cancer.  Though he died before they met, hearing her sister-in-law share stories about her father, inspired Elissa to get involved.  This connection drew Elissa to Hirshberg and she now serves as their Communication Director.  She shared...
17m Sep 04, 2021
17m
Mike Goral, Armanino‘s National Cannabis Tax Practice
Mike leads Armanino's National Cannabis Tax Practice. A tax professional since 1989, he has significant experience in federal, state and local tax from both an accounting and legal perspective. He spent time with multiple Big 4 firms, including serving in KPMG’s Washington National Tax Office, and has worked with cannabis companies both large and small in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington ...
36m Sep 04, 2021
36m
Episode #76 – Vaccine Q & A: Sharon Rennert
In today's special episode Teresa talks to Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about the vaccine mandate. Teresa and Sharon answer questions that all employees and employers are asking right now about vaccine mandates. Questions answered in this episode Can my employer ask me about my vaccination status? As an employer, can I make it mandat...
31m Sep 02, 2021
31m
Christèle Demuro
Christèle’s practice is mostly about assisting skilled workers to secure temporary visas and entrepreneurs to self-sponsor for legal permanent residence with their American companies. She is currently a student of Harvard Extension pursuing a Graduate Certificate Program in International Relations. This is highly relevant to the current state of affairs between the U.S. and foreign countries an...
26m Sep 01, 2021
26m
#206 Teresa McQueen: A Litigator’s View on Civility in the Courtroom and in Life
Show Notes  I believe we covered very fresh ground today on this entertaining and informative show with Labor law attorney Teresa McQueen. What Teresa learned early in life as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas she has used to transform her hugely successful law practice. Now she even spreads her intelligent and ever-so insightful wisdom as podcast host of Workplace Perspective. Our show begins wi...
46m Aug 31, 2021
46m
Living Hope-Sister does the unimaginable to support her sister.
Kelly Barber and her sister Wendi Cihacek share their journey with pancreatic cancer. Kelly talks honestly and emotionally about losing her husband, George, in 2006 to Pancreatic Cancer. Wendi did the unimaginable and moved across the state to support her sister and help with her niece, Megan, who was 2 at the time. Kelly took her pain and grief and turned it into something positive. She became...
21m Aug 31, 2021
21m
PEDEGO PODCAST-Michael Murphy on his transformative eBike experience
Join us as we talk with former banking executive Michael Murphy on how an eBike helped save his life (helping him shed nearly half his 300 pound weight). Which led him to postpone his retirement plans and open his own Pedego EBike store instead in Eugene, Oregon as an encore career. Helping others find their path to health and happiness (as he found his). 
35m Aug 30, 2021
35m
Living Hope-What only PanCAN is doing
Founder, Pamela Acosta Marquardt shares "What Only PanCAN is Doing."  Pam talks about how Patients/Survivors and their families can call "Patient Services," they will be assigned their own personal Case Manager and provided with the most updated resources and information at no cost. Information like "Know Your Tumor," "Clinical Trial Data Base," and the "Patient Registry," along with other help...
28m Aug 30, 2021
28m
How to Promote Your Book on LinkedIn (without being salesy)
LinkedIn is a powerful network with more than 740M active users. We're all on it and we're all talking at each other. But we may not be using the platform in the way it was intended. For savvy entrepreneurs and book authors, LinkedIn has become a new source of revenue. It's probably good to know that book marketing on the platform doesn't have to be a hard sales pitch--it should be an education...
26m Aug 29, 2021
26m
Creating a Custom Car
Join us as our car designer Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's new self-driving taxi, ZOOX) talks with custom car designer CHRIS BROWN (BrownAutoDesign.com) on how to update a classic and turn it into a custom, one-of-a-kind car. On this week's edition of DRIVEN BY DESIGN, here on OC TALK RADIO. OC's only community radio station streaming live from The Co...
19m Aug 28, 2021
19m
Jim Riley, Consultant
Jim Riley has spent his entire life saying yes to career changes and unique opportunities that align with his foundational values. Riley runs a successful, consulting business in Kalispell, Montana. Known for supplying value to clients by providing strategic recommendations, Jim Riley is known for smart strategic thinking, insightful operations, successful business growth and high pressure tran...
38m Aug 28, 2021
38m
Melanie Pizzey "Leader in Highlight" Part 2
In Part 2 of our interview with Melanie Pizzey, she chats with us about being a female leader in a male-dominated industry. She reflects upon her early role models being the strong women in her family and foundational TTI leaders, Paul Andrews and Craig Conrad. Melanie had an early determination to succeed and was taught to value and accept people for who they are. She learned how to navigate t...
23m Aug 26, 2021
23m
Melanie Pizzey "Leader in Highlight" Part 1
Tune in to this long awaited interview with Melanie Pizzey, VP Global Business Operations at TTI.  Melanie walks us through her career journey, fresh out of college to now, as she celebrates her 35 year work anniversary - while TTI celebrates their 50 year.  She talks about the strength of the organization being the foundational values laid by founder, Paul Andrews, and describes the challenges...
16m Aug 26, 2021
16m
#205 Andy Robin: The Tapas Life 
Show Notes  “You could be retired for decades — so you might as well get good at it!” Our guest today, Andy Robin, truly “loves what he writes.” In his recent book, The Tapas Life, Andy articulates fresh ideas about living a delicious life—one with all the tastiness of a Tapas meal. And for those of us not familiar with the Spanish idea of “Tapas” just think of a meal consisting only of several...
58m Aug 24, 2021
58m
The Journey from Pro Golfer to Pedego EBike Dealer
Tune it and hear Pedego Dealer Jon Krick from Pedego McDowell Mountain talk about his path from pro golfer to eBike dealer. And how eBikes helped him get out in the world and get happy again after injuries cut short his career.
30m Aug 24, 2021
30m
Episode #75 – Mid-Year Legal Update: Teresa McQueen
Teresa gives a Mid-Year update on some recent key rulings and gives some reminders for employees and employers. Topics discussed in this episode are: CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (CalSavers), for more information visit www.calsavers.comDistracted Driving License PointsCalifornia local minimum wage increase, for more information visit www.laborcenter.Berkeley.edu. EEO-1 Update, Equal E...
28m Aug 24, 2021
28m
The California Love Drop
The California Love Drop supports and fuels healthcare workers and first responders by providing meals, beverages, treats, and supplies to hospitals, medical centers, fire departments, police stations, grocery distribution centers, and more. We provide smiles and much-needed relief. The deliveries have gone to several local families and organizations from Los Angeles to San Diego, including CHO...
31m Aug 24, 2021
31m
Disappearing Credit Lines Are Just The Beginning!
Banks Are Cutting Their Customers Lines of Credit. You might be asking... Why should this concern you? In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap Tyrone French and Paul Roberts will be discussing why and banks are doing this now, and how you can protect yourself from the coming credit crunch. For more information visit: www.closingthewealthgap.coach or text: closingthewealthgap to: 36260. you ca...
34m Aug 21, 2021
34m
Living Hope-A sister deals with the diagnosis and death of her brother by giving back.
Julia Tominaga shares her journey with her brother Curtis, “the kind of brother that always looked out for his sisters...almost like having a third parent.” Curtis was diagnoses with stage IV pancreatic cancer after being taken to the ER.  There were few treatment options.  Curtis lived only two and half weeks after being diagnosed. After losing her brother, Julia wanted to do something to help...
18m Aug 21, 2021
18m
Conversation during first date leads to a surprising connection to pancreatic cancer
Dr. Lee Reitler and Dwaine Mattei-Reitler share their unique journey with pancreatic cancer.  You'll hear how they meet, how a conversation during their first date lead them to a  surprising connection and why they are passionate about helping others battling the world's toughest cancer. 
29m Aug 21, 2021
29m
#204 Christine Naman: A Parent’s Journey Through a Child’s Addiction
Show Notes  My guest today, Christine Naman, offered me unusually candid insights in matters of addiction in younger adults and how they are not as “uncommon” a many think. Drugs are so available, so commonly used by young adults and so especially soothing to the bullied and unaccepted child. Although not limited to the unpopular kids. What Christine brings to us is a brutally honest assessment...
56m Aug 18, 2021
56m
The Pedego Podcast-Cassidy Castleman on his eBike Business Adventure
Join us as we talk with Cassidy Castleman and his ongoing eBike journey. From helping his father open one of the first eBike dealerships in Sacramento to helping others do the same at Pedego Electric Bikes.  Fulfilling his goal to "change the world" as he once dreamed of in college (when his mission was to "join the Peace Corps"). Or later when he sold early solar systems.  Now changing the wor...
30m Aug 17, 2021
30m
Writing a Winning Proposal: Why Your Audience and Publisher Should be Front and Center
When your book publishing dreams are funded by bad money, do you look the other way? Or find a new publisher? In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast, book broads Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos discuss Hello, Sunshine! sale to two white dudes, questionable acquisitions by Simon & Schuster, and why their mission/ethics can play a role in finding a book publisher for your next book project.    
23m Aug 15, 2021
23m
Ted Miracco -Cylynt
About Ted Miracco Ted is co-founder and CEO of Cylynt. His high-technology experience spans 30 years in electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductors, defense electronics, RF/microwave circuit design, and cybersecurity. Prior to Cylynt, Ted was a co-founder of the EDA company AWR Corporation, which was acquired by National Instruments in 2011 and became part of Cadence Design Systems in ...
43m Aug 13, 2021
43m
#203 Caitlin Cogan Doemner: Gypsy Opportunist
Show Notes  Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know I frequently say, “This show is especially good,” but you know what? This show IS especially good! Caitlin Cogan Doemner continues to impress me with wit and wisdom. Today, she brings a whole new dimension to the show: Adventure. Like real Adventure! Caitlin is 6 weeks into a 2½ year journey around the world with her husband, Michael, and 3 children—Cora, Ja...
49m Aug 11, 2021
49m
Episode #74 – Health and Wellness: Kelly Lam
Today's guest is Kelly Lam, a wellness expert and founder of The Whole Purpose. Teresa and Kelly discuss the importance of health and wellness in the workplace, and why it is so important for employers to pay attention to their employees. Kelly discusses her top tips for how to stay healthy at work so you can be better focused and perform your job better. One tip Kelly talks about is setting a...
25m Aug 10, 2021
25m
Dave Heinzmann "Leader in Highlight" Part 2
In the second part of our two-part series, Littelfuse CEO Dave Heinzmann talks about talent being a key differentiator for success. Dave chats about the early inception of the company in the garage of the founder in the early radio days. He explains the growth of the organization through acquisitions and creating unique value in niche markets to become a global "circuit protection" company. Dav...
23m Aug 10, 2021
23m
Dave Heinzmann "Leader in Highlight" Part 1
In this first episode of a two-part series, Dave Heinzmann chats about his career of 30+ years at Littelfuse — from intern to CEO. He talks about his passion for learning and how his curiosity helped him continually gain new skills to advance along his journey to the top. Dave explains how he pushed past personal barriers, refining his professional and personal development through mentors and c...
18m Aug 10, 2021
18m
Pedego Dealer Rich Bastian and his Entrepreneurial Journey
Meet Pedego dealer Rich Bastian and learn how after being a serial entrepreneur for much of his life, he finally found his path and passion by opening a Pedego Electric bike store in Cape May, NJ. And how that quickly led him to open several more stores as well selling to customers just like him (with his recent twin hip replacements).  Enjoying the ride (and adding smiles all around).
25m Aug 09, 2021
25m
Monterey's famed Concours at Pasadera car show
Our DRIVEN BY DESIGNER Bryan Thompson (10 years at Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's new self-driving taxi, ZOOX) talks cars with the Chairman of the famed Concours at Pasadera about their classic car show in Monterey (held every year next to the famed Laguna Seca Race Track).  Talking about all that will be there this year from a tricked out Ford Galaxy once raced by Carrol Shelby t...
19m Aug 08, 2021
19m
Meet ZERO EV's Jim Maury
Our DRIVEN BY DESIGN designer Bryan Thompson,10 year vet with Nissan and recent lead designer for Amazon's self-driving taxi ZOOM (and others) talks with another pioneer in the emerging world of new EVs, Jim Maury and the company he leads with his wife and son to build a standard EV platform to power various EVs from SUVs to Delivery Vehicles at their startup ZERO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CORPORATION i...
19m Aug 08, 2021
19m
The Looming Eviction Apocalypse
With The Eviction Moratorium Is Set To Expire Soon... The City of Los Angeles, just passed a bill criminalizing homelessness. On this edition of Closing The Wealth Gap, we'll talk about some alternatives the government might use to solve this looming apocalypse. For more information visit: www.closingthewealthgap.coach or text closingthewealthgap to 36260. Feel free to call us 24/7 at: (877) 29...
43m Aug 08, 2021
43m
The Secrets of Ghostwriting
In this week's episode of the Pub Date Podcast, book broads Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos are joined by Kevin Anderson (@kawriting) to help demystify ghostwriting. Who are these ghosts? What do they do? How do you find a reputable one? An accomplished ghostwriter, editor, and entrepreneur Kevin Anderson gives us all the answers. Learn more about Kevin and his services by visiting https://www.ka...
23m Aug 06, 2021
23m
Philip Rebentisch, GottaStory
Creating Hand-Crafted Cannabis Content Medical cannabis can make profound changes in people’s lives, and we’re here to share their stories. Like tales told around a campfire, people respond to stories that connect and engage them. We’re bringing this concept to educational marketing content for cannabis brands, companies, and products. We feel it’s essential to help rebrand cannabis, moving a...
43m Aug 06, 2021
43m
God, Golf, and Grace with Dr. Doug Rehberg
Producer: Church Hurts And is a listener-supported podcast. Please go to ChurchHurtsAnd.org and click on the DONATE button to become part of our support team.  Do you need grace? Tired of feeling judged by Christians? Stay tuned as we look at God, Golf, and Grace with Dr. Doug Rehberg. I have seen huge cultural shifts in my time, a comment worthy of one who admits to being an old curmudgeon. ...
28m Aug 04, 2021
28m
#202 Terry Hershey: The Permission to be Ordinary
Show Notes  After a couple months of hiatus, I am so pleased to welcome back my friend and frequent podcast guest Terry Hershey. In today’s show Terry and I discuss the mostly American need for the overuse of superlatives in our daily speech. In this episode we talk about words like “great,” and “best” and “favorite.” Why is it when asked “how you doing” we commonly fall back to the phrase, “Gr...
50m Aug 03, 2021
50m