PROFIT TALKS: Sylvia Pizarroso, SBDC Finance Center
Sylvia Pizarroso, Director of the SBDC Finance Center joins us to discuss all the free work they do for businesses big and small with their Small Business Development Center clients paid for by the SBA, the State of California ( and others)#sbdc #startups #raisingcapital #businessloans  #octalkradio
35m Aug 05, 2024
35m
S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Alexis Rocha , WBO NABO Champion Boxer
Alexis Rocha, WBO NABO Champion boxer shares his journey from Santa Ana to his success in boxing #boxing #champions #ochcc #octalkradio
31m Aug 05, 2024
31m
S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: The Purpose of Recovery
Donella Cecrle, President of THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERY joins us to discuss their upcoming robust peer group for individuals in recovery.  And their upcoming 4th Recovery Rally at the Garden Grove Elks .  #community #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #ochcc #octalkradio
34m Aug 05, 2024
34m
S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Julio Gudino III, HISPANIC 100
Julio Gudino III joins us today to discuss all his different roles as a Board Member of the Hispanic 100. CEO of insurance Services, Inc, EVP of Coastal Pacific Lending and CMO of Tequila Nuestro Placer #hispanic100 #entrepreneur #hispanicentrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio
36m Aug 05, 2024
36m
S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Alex "Rocky" Kim, HomeFirst Mortgage Lenders
Alex "Rocky" Kim from HomeFirst Mortgage Lenders joins us to his company and all they do for the community.  Particularly solutions for small business owners. #smallbusiness #mortages #mortgagelenders #smallbusinesssolutions #ochcc #octalkradio
30m Aug 05, 2024
30m
S1 Ep7: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: Love Story of Our Founder Ray Havert
Bunni Ickes, South County Outreach Community Outreach Manager and Shawna Smith, Executive Director of Hope Builders joins us to share their stories about Ray Havert (the founder of South County Outreach) and his passion for helping others. Built around his simple philosophy "love thy neighbor" #octalkradio #charity #community #communityoutreach #southcountycommunityoutreach #helpingothers #love...
27m Jul 12, 2024
27m
S1 Ep6: OUR COMMUNITY: Dr. Lori Ochoa, PHD, LIFE BY DESIGN
Dr. Lori Ochoa, PhD, Life by Design joins us to talk about her work as a Personal Development Coach #behavioralanalysis #persondevelopment #coaching #personalcoach #lifecoach #ochcc #octalkradio
36m Jul 04, 2024
36m
S1 Ep6: PROFIT TALKS: OC Dept. of Education
Kathy Boyd, Director of Career Education for the OC Dept of Education joins us along with Kim Goodwin, Coordinator of OC PATHWAYS to discuss that program and all the work they do to expand education opportunities for all students here in Orange County #education #OCDepartmentofEducation #ocdepteducation #prekthru12 #octalkradio
33m Jul 04, 2024
33m
S1 Ep5: OUR COMMUNITY: CalOptima Health
Soledad Rivera, Manager of Community Relations joins us to discuss all that CalOptima offers Our Community. And all the programs they have in place that people may not be aware of. #orangecounty #health #community #communityhealth #caloptima #ochcc #octalkradio
35m Jun 22, 2024
35m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet Fluffy Transportation
 Meet SBDC client FLUFFY TRANSPORTATION.  And hear about their entrepreneurial journey. Creating a unique "uber transportation for pets"  #entreprenuer #entrepreneurial #entrepreneurialjourney #startup #petcare #pettransportation #ociesbdc #sbdc #sba #octalkradio
28m Jun 21, 2024
28m
PROFIT TALKS: Main Street Launch
 We talk with Darius Mahajer of MAIN STREET LAUNCH, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution that helps otherwise "unbankable businesses" who struggle to find a loan #banking #loans #communitydevelopment #alternativefinancialinstitutions #sbdc #octalkradio
32m Jun 21, 2024
32m
S1 Ep4: Around the Table w/South County Outreach: Bill Bracken, BRACKEN's KITCHEN
Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to feed and nourish them.  #hunger #homeless #homeles...
29m Jun 20, 2024
29m
S1 Ep3: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: College Corp Partnerships
Xitalay Luna, Volunteer Manage for South County Outreach joins Jenny Sheek, College Corp Coordinator at Concordia University Irvine join us to discuss how to grow and sustain partnerships to help fight hunger and homelessness here in Orange County, CA. #collegecorp #collegevolunteering #volunteering #partnerships #partnershipsuccess #charity #charities #homelessness #hunger #foodbank #southcoun...
19m Jun 18, 2024
19m
OC SPOTLIGHT: SHINE PROJECT Shines Light On LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse
 We talk with Automotive Designer Bryan Thompson about his illuminating SHINE PROJECT designed to shine a light on domestic violence within the LGBTQ+ community.  And the art exhibit he's put together at the Los Angeles LGBT Center at Liberation Coffee House, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles which opens on Thursday, June 13th from 6:30-9pm. #lgbtq #domestic_violence #hope #inspiration #insp...
27m Jun 10, 2024
27m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet SBDC Marketing Guru Edgar Mejia
 SBDC Consultant Edgar Meija, from the Small Business Development Center in Montclair joins us to discuss his background in Digital Marketing. And specifically, his views on the new topic of Community Centered Marketing. #sbdc #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenters #digitalmarketing #community #communitycenteredmarketing #onlinemarketing #smallbusiness #octalkradio
32m Jun 10, 2024
32m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Learn About Mixed Martial Arts with Williams MMA
 Corey Williams from WILLIAMS Mixed Martial Arts joins us to discuss his Martial Arts School in Fountain Valley and the special Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. #mma (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mma) #mixedmartialarts (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mixedmartialarts) #jiujitsu (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jiujitsu) #brazilianjiujitsu (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brazilianjiujitsu) #bjj (https:...
39m Jun 10, 2024
39m
OUR COMMUNITY: Theresa Harvey on Wild World of Medicare
 Theresa Harvey, Licensed Insurance Broker and Medicare Specialist joins us to discuss the Wild World of Medicare. #medicare #medicareinsurance #medicarecoverage #medicareadvantage #medicareexpert #medicalinsurance #ochcc #octalkradio
38m May 27, 2024
38m
PROFIT TALKS: VIVA LA BOBA
 David Friedman and Tansu Philips, Co-Founders of VIVA LA BOBA in San Bernardino and Redlands joins us to discuss their new community Boba shop.  And the classes they took from their local Small Business Development Center. That taught them how to apply for an SBA loan. And qualify for a City of San Bernardino small business grant. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Busin...
28m May 21, 2024
28m
OUR COMMUNITY: CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS
 Saira Ramirez Mingueta and Rola Halawanji  join us to discuss their roles at the California Climate Action Corps. And all the work they do planting trees in our communities. And other ways they help combat climate change throughout the state. #climatechange #climateaction #community #ochcc #octalkradio
34m May 21, 2024
34m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Dominion Harbor Group on Hidden Value of IP Sales and Licensing
 David Pridham founder and CEO of Dominion Harbor Group (www.dominionharbor.com (http://www.dominionharbor.com/) ) and his partner Brad Sheafe join us to discuss the hidden value locked in many companies unused Intellectual Property (IP) holdings for companies like Avaya, Kodak, NEC and others. Patents they've developed or acquired (but are not presently using). And how Dominion Harbor Group h...
27m May 20, 2024
27m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet Hugo Loyola, Coachella Valley SBDC
 Meet Hugo Loyola, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center in Coachella Valley.  On his unique background as a bi-lingual business consultant.  And the broad range of general clients he currently serves in that area. #business #businessgrowth #businesscoach #businessconsultant #businessconsultants #businessgrowth #salesgrowth #salesstrategy #salesstrategies #sbdc #ociesbdc #sba #...
37m May 17, 2024
37m
AROUND THE TABLE w/South County Outreach: Lauren Ruiz, Director of Development
 Lauren Ruiz, Director of Development for SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH joins us to discuss RELATIONSHIPs with our clients and our community. #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #hungerrelief #foodbank #foodbanks #homelessness #homelessnessawareness #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #creatingcommunity #buildingcommunity #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio
20m May 17, 2024
20m
OUR COMMUNITY: Professional Boxer Ronny Rios
 Professional boxer Ronny Rios joins us to discuss his career, starting here in Santa Ana, CA. And some of the challenges he's faced along the way. #boxing #professionalboxing #proboxer #sports #santaananative #hispanic #inspirational
37m May 13, 2024
37m
OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Paulina Thomas CEO Mujeras sin Limites
Meet popular blogger, public speaker and content creator Paulina Thomas.  CEO of Mujeras sin Limites.  And creator of inspirational women's events like "Women Without Limits'.  On how she built and grew her personal brand in the community. And the community of women she supports. #blogger #contentcreator #speaker #inspirationalspeaker #personalbrand #personalbranding #ochcc #octalkradio
31m May 03, 2024
31m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Learn About Mixed Martial Arts with Williams MMA
 Corey Williams from WILLIAMS Mixed Martial Arts joins us to discuss his Martial Arts School in Fountain Valley and the special Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. #mma #mixedmartialarts #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #communityengagement #community #localbusiness #localbusinesses #localbusinessspotlight #octalkradio
40m Apr 16, 2024
40m
OUR COMMUNITY: OC Power Authority Supplies Green Alternatives
Saul Viramontes, Management Analyst, ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY, joins us to discuss their role in providing OUR COMMUNITY clean, affordable energy alternatives to some of the residents here in Orange County, CA. #power #energy #energyefficiency #greenenergy #greenenergysolutions #powerproductionmix #municipalpower #powergrid #powergridsharetarget #powergridsharenews #powergridsharelatestnew...
26m Apr 13, 2024
26m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Repairing Cell Phones, Computers and other Electronics
 Sean Hicks, the founder of YOURTRONICS joins us to discuss how he repairs all of Your Electronics from Cell Phones and Computers to Game Consoles and even Drones.  Including how he got into this field 10 years ago.  And why he went from being a finance major at Chapman to a highly successful small business owner here in Costa Mesa, CA.   Offering quick repairs for the many electronic devices w...
22m Apr 12, 2024
22m
PROFIT TALKS: Marketing Synergy in the Age of AI
 Michelle Chuang from the SBDC Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to explore the strange new world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how businesses can use it to grow their revenue and build their brand. Across all their marketing strategies in a truly integrative fashion.
39m Apr 09, 2024
39m
OUR COMMUNITY: 5 Time World Boxing Champion Mikey Garcia
Meet Legendary Boxer Mikey Garcia (5 time World Champion) and here his amazing story.  From his family picking strawberries in the field of Oxnard to top of the world. On OUR COMMUNITY podcast.  Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO, Streaming live from our studio here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center. ...
35m Apr 06, 2024
35m
OUR COMMUNITY-Meet Christine Mantyla, WILLIAMSON LAW GROUP
Meet Christine Mantyla from WILLIAMSON LAW GROUP. Community Outreach Coordinator for South Coast College ( a private college in the City of Orange that teaches court reporting and medical legal programs).   And host of the Mil2Vet Veteran's Series Podcast. Aa well as a Board Member for the great charity PATRIOTS AND PAWS that (among other things) supplies free furniture to veterans in need. #pa...
34m Apr 02, 2024
34m
PROFIT TALKS: FREE TRAINING for Starting A Childcare Business
Meet First 5 of Orange County, a county agency (funded by Prop 10...the tobacco tax initiative) that funds programs for early access to childcare for PreNatal thru Age 5. Including a FREE Training Program (in partnership with the OCIE SBDC) that will train you to start your own childcare business.  A way for some moms to actually get paid to stay home and watch their own young children by also ...
36m Apr 02, 2024
36m
OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Norma Mora, Mortgage Loans, PRMG
Meet Norma Mora, a Mortgage Loan Officer for PRMG.  An Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  And a Mentor for the Hispanic100 Foundation as well.
31m Mar 26, 2024
31m
OC SPOTLIGHT: 3 CHIP COOKIES Franchisees here in Orange County, CA
Today three franchisees from CHIP Cookies join us to discuss their separate stores in Huntington Beach, San Clemente and right here in Irvine.  Sample some of their incredible cookies and talk about their different paths to being a "cookie entrepreneur". Who knew cookies could be so much fun (and profitable)?
34m Mar 25, 2024
34m
PROFIT TALKS: CLICKSTART DOG TRAINING ACADEMY
Meet from Cassie Pestana, Co-Owner of CLICKSTART DOG TRAINING ACADEMY in Lake Forest. And here her story about growing her business into a real "brick and mortar" location. And how the OC IE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped her to do that. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded...
39m Mar 25, 2024
39m
PROFIT TALKS: Learn About Orange County's Special LAUNCHPAD for Startups
Shaun Sanders, the Senior Associate Director of LaunchPad SBDC joins us to discuss their unique virtual accelerator.  Hosted by Octane and run by the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) in Newport Beach, CA. As he talks about his work helping startups and other small businesses craft their "pitch decks" (and specifically their "business stories".)  At no c...
38m Mar 25, 2024
38m
OUR COMMUNITY; Meet Sergio Contreras, OC UNITED WAY
Meet Sergio Contreras, Executive Director of UNITED FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, Orange County United Way and President and Founder of MADE IN ORANGE COUNTY.  A former school board President and City Council Member in Westminster. And a current Estrella Award winner from the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
38m Mar 15, 2024
38m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Rachel Daly, Psychotherapist on Post Holiday Health
As we begin a New Year, we bring in Rachel Daly, a psychotherapist from the Newport Beach Trauma Therapy Center to discuss the all too common "post Holiday blues".  Including their causes (from stress and financial worries to past traumas and current health challenges) and some tips on how to combat this all-too-common mental health problem which so many of us face this time of year.  Including...
39m Mar 14, 2024
39m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Castles Confections and Their Hand Crafted Toffees
Brian Castles, Founder of Castles Confections in Fullerton joins us to share how he became Orange County's very own Willy Wonka. And using his mom's family recipe, has brought back hand crafted toffee again to So Cal.
41m Mar 14, 2024
41m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Partee Golf Simulators
Hayden Ruiz, owner of Partee Golf Simulators joins us to discuss renting  a golf simulator for high end corporate events and/or personal parties.  The enormous leap in realism in these simulators today (where you are actually hitting a ball into a screen and then tracking that ball visually on some virtual course).  How PARTEE is actually starting to install these high end golf simulators into ...
34m Mar 14, 2024
34m
PROFIT TALKS: Uriel Arguelles, VP Relationship Mgr. LENDISTY
Learn about LENDISTRY and their work helping deploy capital for government programs like the PPP Loans (Paycheck Protection Program) initiated under COIVD). As well as being a direct small business lender for small businesses that may not qualify under traditional banking requirement. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Develop...
34m Mar 13, 2024
34m
PROFIT TALKS: Small Business and Vets Getting Contracts with the State of California
Diane Lydon joins us to discuss her work at a Business Outreach Manager for the State of California's  Office of Small Business and Disabled Veterans Business Services (often referred to simply as OSDS).  Helping small businesses and veteran owned businesses secure government contracts. Operating under the mandate created by California Assembly Bill AB-2019, 25% of all state government contrac...
31m Mar 08, 2024
31m
PROFIT TALKS: Alicia Brayboy, DIGITAL MARKETING CENTER
Alicia Brayboy, DIGITAL MARKETING CENTER talks about her background and why she moved from NY to SoCal to further her marketing career. And how she helps businesses share their brand stories thru social media marketing and make sense of the many platforms and digital strategies available to businesses today. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empir...
34m Mar 08, 2024
34m
PROFIT TALKS: Manish Bhardia, Asian Business Association of Orange County
Meet Manish Bhardia President of the Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC).  And partner in his own firm THINK AI. As he discusses his cutting edge work in adding Artificial Intelligence (AI) to businesses  (just like yours!)  And helping other Asian businesses (thru his work with the ABAOC) learn about new technologies (like AI0 and use it to increase productivity in their own or...
35m Mar 08, 2024
35m
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