OUR COMMUNITY: Jessica Becerra, AZZUL SWIMWEAR
Jessica Becerra, Owner of AZZUL SWIMWEAR joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey.  And her work with the upcoming OC FASHION WEEK. And her charitable work as a Leader of the Homeless Lunch Ministry at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine.
34m Mar 08, 2024
34m
OUR COMMUNITY: Sofia University's Newest Campus in Costa Mesa, CA
Mary Kay Chess, PhD. Chair of the Doctorate of Business Administration Program and Penny Li, MBA and AVP of Strategic Enrollment join us from SOFIA University to discuss their newest campus here in Costa Mesa, CA and the many innovative programs they offer like a Doctorate in Business Administration (more than an MBA!) and a Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (a field they've pioneered since th...
28m Mar 08, 2024
28m
OUR COMMUNITY: Maria Gomez, CEO Orange County Escrow
Maria Gomez, CEO Orange County Escrow and 2022 OCHCC Estrella Awardee Member of the Year. Talking about the Orange County Hispanic Chamber's Residential REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE.
32m Mar 07, 2024
32m
OUR COMMUNITY: Salvador Ramirez, Director, Corporate Affairs, KROGER/FOOD 4 LESS
Salvador Ramirez, Director, Corporate Affairs, KROGER/FOOD 4 LESS joins us to discuss all the good work they do in Our Community.
33m Mar 07, 2024
33m
OUR COMMUNITY: The Legendary Trumpet Player Arturo Sandoval
Reuben Franco, President of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, gets the rare privilege (and pleasure) to interview the legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval.  Including how he fled his childhood home in Communist Cuba, how he met and was helped by the great Dizzy Gillespie and the many Grammy Awards he's won thru the years, starting with Irakere (an influential jazz group that b...
12m Mar 07, 2024
12m
PROFIT TALKS: Riverside County Office of Economic Development
Joaquin Tijerina, Director of the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss his work there helping small businesses thrive and grow (and get started). And with the overall Riverside County Office of Economic Development that helps fund this center and so many other programs like Riverside County's Small Business Thrive Program, Business Assistance NOW Program...
44m Feb 13, 2024
44m
PROFIT TALKS: Veterans and Government Contracting
SBDC Business Consultant Troy Small on his extensive work with Veterans and Government Contracting. Following his own extensive career in the Marines (including procurement) and later military contracting.  And how he now helps veterans start small businesses and take advantage of all the special programs that the government  has put in place to help vets get certified for (and secure) governme...
48m Feb 13, 2024
48m
PROFIT TALKS: New SBDC Caravan Center for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Mihai Pătru (Executive Director of the Caravanserai Project) and Carolina Rosas-Saavedra (Director of the Small Business Development Center's new CARAVAN CENTER opening Feb. 15 in Palm Springs).  Talking about this new partnership between the CARAVANSERAI PROJECT and the SBDC (funded in part by the US Small Business Administration and the State of California). Designed to foster and grow more H...
52m Feb 13, 2024
52m
PROFIT TALKS: SBDC 2024 Trade Mission to South Korea, March 15-24th.
Manal Richa, Director of the OC IE SBDC Global Trade Center discusses their upcoming Trade Mission to South Korea March15-24, 2024. Where participants pay for the cost of the trip and the SBDC will prepare them with research into specific opportunities that might match their product or service. And then actually set up meetings with prospective partners in Korea. As well as government officials...
25m Feb 13, 2024
25m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet SBDC Restaurant Consultant Jay Allis
Restaurant expert Jay Allis talks about his 25 years working both "in the front of the house" and the "back of the house" and the work he does with restaurant clients here at the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast.  Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in ...
33m Feb 11, 2024
33m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet Media Consultant Pam Coleman from the Special SBDC MARKETING CENTER
Meet SBDC Media Consultant Pam Coleman.  Who discusses the work of the special MARKETING CENTER (the only one of its kind in the whole national Small Business Development Network).  Hosted at the Santa Ana College Digital Media Center. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S...
35m Feb 11, 2024
35m
OUR COMMUNITY: NAMM Foundation $10,000 Gift to local Anaheim School to Support Music Education
With the huge National Association of Music Merchandisers (NAMM) at the Anaheim Convention Center all week for their massive music industry trade show, hear about another important aspect of this non-profit's work to support music programs at the local level. As we talk about NAMM's recent "Day of Service" here in Anaheim (ahead of their multi-day trade show). Happening two days before The NAM...
29m Feb 11, 2024
29m
OUR COMMUNITY: Edwin Rivera-Cortez, LATINO HEALTH
Edwin Rivera-Cortez, Chief Development and Communications Officer at Latino Health Access on expanded Medical Eligibility for the community.
30m Feb 11, 2024
30m
OUR COMMUNITY: Great Tips on Building Business Credit with Veronica Herrera, EXPERIAN
Veronica Herrara, Director of Core Credit Services and a Credit Ambassador for EXPERIAN.  Helping provide credit education to consumers and small businesses alike. With some amazing tips on starting BUSINESS CREDIT that you won't want to miss!
35m Feb 11, 2024
35m
OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Feli Michada, Senior Field Engineer and Brand Ambassador for MANAGED SOLUTION.
Meet Feli Michada, Senior Field Engineer and Brand Ambassador for for a large IT firm MANAGED SOLUTION. About the tremendous need (and opportunity) for Hispanic students to enter and succeed in the ever growing area of Internet Technology (IT).  And how his parents (in particular) sacrificed everything to move from a rural village in Mexico to offer their son the opportunity to be all he could ...
34m Feb 11, 2024
34m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Minimally Invasive Image Guided Surgery
Privileged today to have "the man who wrote the book" on today's new minimally invasive,  image guided surgeries.  As Dr. Patrick Sewell joins us to talk about his pioneering work in this field.  And how he himself recently struggled to find a qualified surgeon who could perform his own procedure on him when he discovered that he had kidney cancer. "The usual procedure," explains Dr. Sewell, "...
36m Jan 08, 2024
36m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: 2023 in REVIEW
Join our Sales Coach Ashley V as she looks back at the first year of her show. And talks about all the amazing guests who've joined her here at OC TALK RADIO.  And learn from them their secrets to sales success.
26m Jan 07, 2024
26m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Professional Santa Kevin Scott
Santa is in the house!  As real life, professional Santa Kevin Scott joins us to discuss how he got into this world and the joy he gets out of it...
36m Jan 07, 2024
36m
REAl WORLD OF SALES: Dr. Chris Lowe, SHARK EXPERT
Dr. Chris Lowe, Dir of the Cal State Long Beach (CSLB) Shark Lab discusses his work studying sharks. And helps to dispel many myths around their behavior.  Pointing out the rarity of shark attacks and their importance in our ecosystem.
28m Jan 07, 2024
28m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Patricia Rae-actress/activist
Patricia Rae-actress/activist on her long, successful career as  working actress in countless films and TV shows. And how she continues to "sell herself" everyday to sustain her career and uncover new opportunities. (like producing her podcast
30m Jan 07, 2024
30m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Elvis Impersonator Scott Robertson
Elvis Impersonator Scott Robertson joins us to discuss his career (and his day job as a banker).
35m Jan 07, 2024
35m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: So Cal Dog Training
Join us as Celebrity dog trainer Vlad from So Cal Dog Training joins us to talk about his strategies to "treat a dog like a dog" (otherwise they will treat YOU like a dog!).  Along with stories from his appearances on David Letterman and other shows.
29m Jan 07, 2024
29m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Magician Fantastic Fig
Magician Fantastic Fig, featured on America's Got Talent, joins us to discuss his change in career, and how he continues to sell himself  as a magician.
26m Jan 07, 2024
26m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Gary Golding, NAKED AND AFRAID
Gary Golding from NAKED AND AFRAID joins us to discuss his amazing journey and current career as a motivational speaker mixing nature awareness and business survival.
44m Jan 07, 2024
44m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Mariah Hanson, Dinah Weekend Founder
Mariah Hanson, Founder of the  world renowned Dinah Weekend in Palm Springs.  On her life and love of producing one of the most iconic parties and events in Palm Springs.
27m Jan 07, 2024
27m
Real World of Sales: Cory Shakarian, Sports Marketing
Former NBA/MLB/NFL Executive Cory Shakarian joins us to discuss his wide background in Sports Markting and Sales for Major League Basketball, Baseball and Football.
36m Jan 07, 2024
36m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Marissa Alma Nick, REBEL IN VENUS
Former professional dancer and author Marissa Alma Nick (REBEL IN VENUS) joins us to discuss her journey.  And her unique new fictional story aimed at the queer community she's a part of.  Including those in Florida (where she lives).
23m Jan 07, 2024
23m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Brian Thornton, Thornton Quarter Houses
Hear about the unlikely path of Brian Thornton (owner off Thornton Quarter Horses here in Huntington Beach, CA) to becoming a noted horse trainer and breeder.  And how he continues to thrive and grow his business here in the heart of surf culture and suburban sprawl.
31m Jan 07, 2024
31m
REAL WORLD OF SALES: Musician Dan Stein
Musician Dan Stean joins us to discuss his musical journey and how he makes a business of it.
31m Jan 07, 2024
31m
THE REAL WORLD OF SALES: Meet Ashley V
Join us as we enter the REAL WORLD OF SALES. Discussing the real opportunities and challenges today.  Along with the technology that should make thinks simpler (and often makes it more confusing).  So ride along as we enter the REAL WORLD OF SALES with our Sales Pro, Ashley V and her friends.
26m Jan 07, 2024
26m
OC SPOTLIGHT: TecKnowCare and Managed IT
George Mulak from TecKnowCare IT joins us to discuss the world of Managed IT Services.  And the need to a "tech expert" on your team with the growing complexities and problems in cyber security, AI and the emerging "internet of things" where everything will soon be connected to the Internet.
31m Jan 07, 2024
31m
S3 Ep14: OC SPOTLIGHT: OC Solar and the Confusing World of Home Solar Systems
Hear my own journey installing solar panels on my house here in South Orange County.  Including the initial confusion,  concerns and uncertainty I had (until I found the right company, OC SOLAR (https://ocsolar.com/) ).  And hear from the owner himself, Vincent Curcie about what makes them different and special. Learn more than you ever wanted to know about this confusing industry and the many...
50m Jan 07, 2024
50m
S3 Ep14: OC SPOTLIGHT: Meet Monique Claudio, OC LUXURY BAGS
 Meet Monique Claudio, founder of OC LUXURY BAGS and hear all about her business reselling luxury handbags LIVE on TikTok. And how she got started in this business and what happens during her live shows featuring these rare, hard-to-find and collectible high-end handbags.
17m Jan 07, 2024
17m
S3 Ep14: Roy Osorio, OSORIO GROUP, Coldwell Banker, Global Luxury on PRESALE RENOVATION STRATEGY
 Roy Osorio, OSORIO GROUP, Coldwell Banker, Global Luxury joins us to discuss their unique PRESALE RENOVATION STRATEGY that allows you to create more profit in less time than the traditional real estate model. By having them provide the capital needed to fix up your home. Leading to quicker sales and higher profits.
31m Jan 07, 2024
31m
S3 Ep14: OC SPOTLIGHT: Expedia's Brick and Mortar Agents
Chris Meyer, Owner of Expedia Cruises here in OC joins us to discuss the booming cruise business.  And Expedia's role in that market, particularly with their brick and mortar franchises (like his here in Orange County).
31m Jan 07, 2024
31m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Private Chef Antonio Cardenas. CALIFORNIA DINING
Chef Antonio Cardenas from CALIFORNIA DINING discusses his life as a private chef for celebrities, private parties and anyone looking to have a memorable experience.  Discussing his love of cooking (starting when he was just a kid) and the authentic Mexican flavors, aromas and recipes he absorbed from his mother and grandmother (passed down thru generations). To his modern training in "fusion" ...
32m Jan 07, 2024
32m
OC SPOTLIGHT: LIONHEART HEALTH and the Possibility of Improving and Extending Life Itself
Hear from the amazing Howard Leonhardt (with his 21 U.S. patents for products for treating cardiovascular disease) on his latest venture, LIONHEART HEALTH.  Pioneering a new category of "Longevity and Wellness" MedSpas (with the first one slated to open here in Orange County, CA). All built around the new possibility of both improving a patient's overall quality of life and dramatically extendi...
33m Jan 07, 2024
33m
S3 Ep13: OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Lauren Franco, GIRLS WHO GATHER
Meet Lauren Franco. Founder and Executive Director of GIRLS WHO GATHER, a non-profit that seeks to bring women who are in their early/mid-career into the community and build women leaders. Marketing Lead at WME Fashion, on the team that puts on New York Fashion Week.  And OCSA and NYU Alumni, Actress and Producer.
34m Dec 26, 2023
34m
S3 Ep13: OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Yesenia Ochoa, CEO of MECCA
Meet Yesenia Ochoa, CEO of MECCA (Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies) and Board Chair, Orange County Community Housing Corporation-STEPPING UP
36m Dec 26, 2023
36m
S3 Ep13: OUR COMMUNITY: Karina Fawzy, President California Marketing and Sales
Karina Fawzy, President and Co-Owner of California Marketing and Sales joins us to discuss their plumbing supply business, where they represent more than 40 manufacturers nationwide in the plumbing industry.
30m Dec 26, 2023
30m
S3 Ep13: OUR COMMUNITY: Betty Martinez Franco, Founder and CEO, PRISMA COMMUNICATIONS
Join PR guru Betty Martinez Franco as she shares her amazing journey from coming to the US and working the fields  to getting her education at OCC, Cal State Fullerton and then a Masters at USC. After which she founded her own PR firm here in Orange County, CA.  Where she now serves as the representative for FORD MOTOR COMPANY overseeing their Hispanic Communications Outreach efforts here on th...
30m Dec 26, 2023
30m
OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Remax/NewDimension
Meet Edgar Adame (Broker/Owner) and Hugo Pompa (Managing Director) with local real estate group Remax/NewDimension, with 2100+ homes sold and counting
28m Dec 26, 2023
28m
OUR COMMUNITY: Jesse Bejarano, on MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Jesse Bejarano, CEO Bejarano Group, joins us to discuss MANUFACTURED HOUSING here in Southern California. Including the time and cost savings of buying a pre-built home and attaching it to your land either permanently as real estate (in which case in appreciates over time like any regular home) or temporarily like a mobile home (in which case it depreciates over time like a trailer or car or an...
31m Dec 26, 2023
31m
S3 Ep13: OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Singer Alissa Villa
Meet singer ALISSA VILLA who uses her talent to amplify important causes and foster a more compassionate world. Particularly for veterans like her husband.
36m Dec 26, 2023
36m
S3 Ep12: PROFIT TALKS: Karla Gonzalez, Center for Contracting
Karla Gonzalez, Director of the SBDC's CENTER FOR CONTRACTING talks about the endless opportunities to secure a government contract from local, state and Federal agencies and the mandates they have to "spread the wealth" by guaranteeing that a certain percentage of those contracts get awarded to qualified small businesses (particularly certain subcategories like minority owned, woman owned or v...
29m Dec 19, 2023
29m
S3 Ep11: PROFIT TALKS: California Shop Small Marketplace
Cherie Edilson, Founder of the SBDC's online marketplace for small business owners, CALIFORNIA SHOP SMALL talks about this amazing program (and her own personal journey starting it).  Creating a place for small "makers" and "creators" to move from the Farmer's Markets and Swap Meets in their local communities and sell their wares online as well.  From custom hairbows (like Cherie once made and ...
33m Dec 19, 2023
33m
S3 Ep10: Profit Talks: Dennis Kause, Bio Orthopedic Lab
Dennis Kause discusses his amazing journey from being a consultant for Bio Orthopedic Lab (maker of custom shoe inserts) to being an investor in the company. And helping right the ship after it sailed into choppy waters following the sudden death of one of its founders. Successfully sailing the company into new directions (like their new direct-to-consumer store in Las Vegas, NV.) On this week...
46m Dec 19, 2023
46m
S3 Ep9: PROFIT TALKS: The Chocolate Bar-A Sweet Story of Family, Faith and Success
Here's a sweet story (literally!) of a young immigrant entrepreneur who took a leap of faith and started a family run "sweet shop" which he calls The Chocolate Bar in Ontario, CA. With no real background in preparing or selling food (beyond their years working for large nut and fruit wholesaler in sales and accounting), this determined husband and wife team (and two teenage daughters) built a d...
41m Nov 28, 2023
41m
S3 Ep8: PROFIT TALKS: Meet Tech Coast Angels Chairman David Friedman
David Friedman, Chairman, TECH COAST ANGELS, joins us to discuss his work with this prominent "angel investor" group. His prior years in Corporate America with Senior Roles at places like US CELLULAR and BOEING. And his "giveback" work with the Small Business Development at Corporation (SBDC) where he counsels a wide range of small to medium sized companies from startups to established firms. A...
27m Nov 17, 2023
27m
S3 Ep7: PROFIT TALKS: Family Owned Business Challenges with Next Gen Collaborative
Katie Rucker is the co-founder of Next Gen Collaborative, a personal growth coaching business focused on Next Gen Family Business leaders. She has a true passion for empowering and championing Next Gen leaders and fully understands the ups and downs of what working with family is like as she has been navigating her own family business journey for 15 years. Katie is a G2 co-owner and co-presiden...
36m Nov 14, 2023
36m