Exit Rich and the 6 P’s Method for Selling Your Business
Michelle Seiler Tucker joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss her new book, Exit Rich and the ins and outs of selling your business.  We also spend time discussing why businesses fail and steps you can take to ensure you ultimately have a successful exit!
55m Dec 17, 2020
55m
How to Christmas with Dr. Perry Downs
How to Christmas. If I asked you to tell me about how you do Christmas I bet you’d start telling me about family traditions, decorations, schedules for opening presents, typical attendance at Church services, and stuff like that. Right? Now you want to tell me about the lights you’ve put up in the midst of the pandemic and who can’t travel to see whom, and we are so far afield we can’t see the ...
32m Dec 17, 2020
32m
#174 Austin Hedges Behind the Scenes: A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
Show Notes  Hi Paul. Today we are reaching back to a guest we had on the show about one year ago, my son Austin Hedges. Austin is a professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Indians. After nearly a decade of playing since graduating high school for the San Diego Padres, he was traded in late August to the Cleveland Indians. What I hope to chat about today has to do with both the inner emo...
47m Dec 16, 2020
47m
Turning a 100-year-old Family Brownie Recipe into a Thriving Business Today
At the Cafe today is Wendy Pomerantz, the Great-Granddaughter and founder of Bertha Mae’s Brownie Company to talk about how she turned a 100-year-old recipe into a thriving and very tasty business.  Wendy talks about her journey from the corporate world to the kitchen and share advice for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. This is a sweet (pun intended) interview...as I  eat brownies and coo...
48m Dec 15, 2020
48m
How an Aerospace Engineer Became Job Optional
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Pam Scamardo, Founder of TPK Properties. Officially “retired”, Pam is a mother and wife who discovered the benefits of passive income after realizing she did not need to be a millionaire to begin investing in commercial real estate. An aerospace engineer by trade, having been employed by Lockheed Martin, Boeing and UTC Aerospace, Pam made...
28m Dec 14, 2020
28m
Family Law: Myths, Legal Insight and COVID Impact with Attorney Courtney Shepard
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Courtney Shepard of Burch Shepard Family Law Group. Courtney has earned a reputation as an aggressive and passionate advocate for her clients. She exclusively practices family law and has been declared a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She has successfully litigated cases invo...
37m Dec 14, 2020
37m
Closing The Racial Wealth Gap Pt. 2
This episode of Closing The Wealth Gap is a continuation of part one. Why is there a racial element to America's widening wealth gap? How do we get Black Americans get back on track, and set a new course towards acquiring perpetual income, building financial security, and creating generational wealth? For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or call Tyrone at (562) 498-4316. To receiv...
45m Dec 13, 2020
45m
Closing The Racial Wealth Gap Pt.1
America has an ever widening wealth gap. The distance between the haves and the have nots are becoming more obvious everyday. But there's also a racial component to this problem. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap, we'll explore why Black people in the United States are the poorest ethnic group in the richest country in the world. For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.com or Call ...
20m Dec 13, 2020
20m
Bob Gourdeau "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 1
WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox chats with Bob Gourdeau, VP Sales Americas at AVX, in Part One  of a two-part series.  Bob describes his journey through the industry, having served in various positions along the way, to now celebrating 8 years with AVX. Bob shares the commitment and investment AVX places on women in leadership and openly discusses the challenges women face in a mature, m...
19m Dec 11, 2020
19m
S1 Ep1971: Episode #58 – The Dying Art of Leadership: Anthony Casablanca
Anthony Casablanca       Today's guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership.          Thank You To:Anthony Casablanca   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordin...
30m Dec 09, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1970: Spend more time on yourself, family, friends and in your community using 6 Week Cycles
Joe Martin, Author, TEDx speaker, and creative agency owner talks about his new book and process called 6 Week Cycles.  Joe and I discuss how to change the way we think when it comes to time and what to do with it.  Including a little time travel!  You'll have to listen to figure out what the heck we mean!   Find the book on Amazon!
50m Dec 08, 2020
50m
The Zandbergen Group’s Vision for 2021 and Beyond
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Letitia Berbaum, COO of The Zandbergen Group, to discuss the goals and vision for The Zandbergen Group in a conversation led by publicist Paula Steurer of Sterling Public Relations. Letitia and Bart share with listeners their passion behind developing their firm and how they are cultivating an inspired team culture through purpose driven ...
30m Dec 07, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1969: #173 Charlie – Personal Growth: Ladders or Trellises
Show Notes   I am very passionate about the topic for today. You see I have sort of an aversion what is known as “linear growth.” You know, the old 3 or 5 Steps to Accomplishing the Life You Want. I think linear growth is quite effective when learning and even mastering a particular discipline. But… even then, there comes a point when the novice reaches the Master level and at that time goes in...
43m Dec 02, 2020
43m
Jim Kaplan "Leader in Highlight" Interview
In the latest edition of Women in Electronics Leader in Highlight series, WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox goes one on one with Jim Kaplan, CEO of Cornell Dubilier Electronics. Like so many leaders in the electronics industry, Jim, a 32-year veteran with CDE, shares his story of starting on the manufacturing floor and how the knowledge and experienced he gained working within one organiza...
19m Dec 01, 2020
19m
Riad Nizam "Leader in Highlight" Interview
Women in Electronics Leader In Highlight showcases Riad Nizam, President of Master Electronics. Having started in his family's business at a young age, Riad developed an early passion for electronics distribution. He quickly learned the value of leadership and its positive impact on a company's culture. At Master Electronics, they emphasize ANYONE can be successful, and Riad shares his philosop...
18m Dec 01, 2020
18m
S1 Ep1968: Catholic, Celibate and Real with Msgr. Paul Dudziak
It was one of those moments in life recorded in my brain in full color and stereo sound even though there wasn’t much color, and there wasn’t much sound. It was November in rural Southern Maryland, where the grayness and chill of winter overtook Autumn’s charm. My candidating sermon had been given on that Sunday morning in a middle school cafeteria in front of forty people, including children a...
28m Dec 01, 2020
28m
S1 Ep1967: All we need is love...in Business!
Do you associate Love with your business? With your employees? Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Dr. Bruno Cignacco, to discuss the concept of love as it relates to business and his latest book, The Art of Compassionate Business. If you own a business or are an HR person, this is a must listen to show!
48m Dec 01, 2020
48m
Change Happens – Introducing The Zandbergen Group
Host Bart Zandbergen welcomed friend and publicist Paula Steurer of Sterling Public Relations into the studio – allowing her to take over the interviewer seat for this special episode. Paula and Bart discuss change and how it ignites new opportunities along the way. This discussion of change paves the way for Bart’s pivotal career announcement which is that he has officially launched his own we...
27m Nov 30, 2020
27m
Episode #57 – Leadership in a Time of Crisis : Marilyn Gist
Marilyn Gist   Today's guest is Marilyn Gist. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Marilyn about leadership in a time of crisis.  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. ...
27m Nov 25, 2020
27m
Holiday Wine Pairings with Josh Lavis of Daou Vineyards
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Josh Lavis of Daou Vineyards. He is a 15-year veteran of the fine wine industry and currently serves as the Central U.S. Division Manager and the Export Manager for DAOU Family Estates. In his role, he joins founders Georges Daou and Daniel Daou as they trans-form the Adelaida District of Paso Robles into the global wine industry’s next f...
31m Nov 24, 2020
31m
S1 Ep1966: How the LGBTQ Movement Gave Birth to Cannabis Rights and Why We Need to Keep Fighting, with Wayne Justmann
Wayne talks about San Francisco in the 90’s, the gay-rights movement, and cannabis’ role in the fight to survive HIV. His early efforts to provide medical marijuana to HIV and AIDS patients helped pave the way for legalization and cannabis rights we have today.
24m Nov 23, 2020
24m
S1 Ep1965: Children, Agony and Praise with Jana Alayra
Children change the matrix. Did you ever notice this? You are in an argument with your husband, and it is getting heated. He’s being stubborn, won’t get your point, and keeps saying the same things over and over. About to notch it up one more level on the intensity scale, you hear the unmistakable sound of children’s feet approaching. You take a deep breath as you push back your hair and wipe t...
37m Nov 21, 2020
37m
The Family Bank Concept Pt.2
Here's part two of the Family Bank episode. Oftentimes the family's wealth is squandered by the third or fourth generation. It's all due to a lack of basic financial knowledge. Listen to Tyrone French explain how to prevent and overcome this negative condition.  For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or Call: (877) 296-5192. To download my free mobile app: text Tyrone to 36260 
33m Nov 20, 2020
33m
S1 Ep1964: What to Become a Professional Presenter?
Richard Mulholland, Founder, and Samantha Dean Leontsinis, Managing Director of the company Missing Link located in South Africa, joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to take us on a journey to help you achieve keynote worthy presentations.
54m Nov 18, 2020
54m
S1 Ep1963: Liturgy, Crisis and Culture with the Very Reverend Father Chip Edgar
Looks don't matter. “It is what is on the inside that counts.” Most of us grew up hearing some version of this. In reality, I'm afraid this little ditty may not hold up so well, but at least it causes us to reflect. Dating sites without photos don't go very far. We want our partners to be deep and thoughtful and caring, but we also want them to have an appearance we find appealing.The weekly se...
32m Nov 18, 2020
32m
S1 Ep1962: #172 Terry Hershey: Chasing Fairy Tales
Show Notes  Who doesn’t love Fairy Tales? Today Terry Hershey and I will engage in yet another very impromptu discussion. This time we plan to dive into the, may I say, treacherous waters of Fairy Tail. As kids, so many of us were “Walt Disneyed” with challenging and happy-ending Fairy Tales, which offered hope for overcoming the hardships and trials that come with real life. And the messages f...
43m Nov 18, 2020
43m
S1 Ep1961: #171 Haley Chapman: Daring to Dream Big
Show Notes It is so good to be back in studio. I so prefer working with you in here rather than remotely in my home office. Now that’s odd coming from an introvert. But I think perhaps I am only a “partial introvert,” I still enjoy live conversations with interesting people. And “interesting” certainly describes our guest today. I have known Haley Chapman for longer than fifteen years, all begi...
50m Nov 11, 2020
50m
S1 Ep1960: Episode #56 – Special Veteran’s Day Episode : Antoinette Balta
Antoinette Balta       Today's guest is Antoinette Balta. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Antoinette for a Special Veteran's Day Episode.          Thank You To: Antoinette Balta   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordi...
24m Nov 11, 2020
24m
S1 Ep1959: Practical, Political Correctness with Dr. Dan Lind
Are you tired? How about stressed? Do you find anxiety in your stomach these days, which is frustrating to diagnose and almost impossible to remove? Are you reaching for the Tums container more than usual? I didn’t need the Poll taken last week by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) to know this. Still, it sure didn’t surprise me to find out that 72% of people are anxious about the Presi...
30m Nov 10, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1958: A Life in Black and White - Challenges the Black Community Face in the Workplace
Paul Mitchell, who has been telling his story of  A Life in Black and White: How to Authentically Discuss Race in Business joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  This is an important discussion! Because of his life experiences, he is uniquely positioned to provide information and understanding to people of power, primarily White people, to help support better communication and engagement with t...
54m Nov 10, 2020
54m
S1 Ep1957: We Launch Startup Companies
Brad Chisum, CEO, and Founder of the Launch Factory joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to talk about what it says on his website home page…We launch Startup companies. During the discussion, we focus on his unique approach to helping launch startups and his own unique startup experience.
49m Nov 05, 2020
49m
S1 Ep1956: Education, Learning and Growth with Dr. Perry Downs
Discipleship was the trend in Evangelical Christian circles when I was in school. Young converts or “committed Christians” were encouraged to talk a more mature Christian into “discipling” them. Many made it a formal process, going through books together or meeting at a particular time with a syllabus of sorts. For others, it was a more informal process, making sure it included regular contact ...
30m Nov 04, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1955: #170 Lindsay Davis: On The Edge of the Unknown
Show Notes  The show today and our guest, Lindsay Davis, are very special. Although Lindsay and I only recently met, we hit it off like a couple of deeply kindred spirits. I think our listeners are in for a real treat. Today Lindsay Davis and I will take a deep dive into what I’m calling “Flirting on The Edge of the Unknown.” In our chat, we will discover how venturing into the unknown can resu...
55m Nov 04, 2020
55m
Julie McCoy
Julie McCoy is a professionally-trained life coach embarking on a new phase of her professional life. After 35 years as a trial and appellate attorney, Julie was called to coaching when she witnessed the power that life coaching has to transform lives. Julie’s most fulfilling years as an attorney were those devoted to serving pro bono clients, helping them transform their lives by solving intra...
27m Nov 03, 2020
27m
S1 Ep1954: Country, Christ, and Classics with Ben Virgo
When the virus called Corona hit Southern California’s shores, I was determined to practice the spiritual principles I have learned in recent years. Believing that God is in charge of every molecule under heaven, I had good reason not to get all stressed out. The equation added civil unrest and political monologues, destroying joy and fellowship on Facebook and social media. I consciously tried...
33m Nov 02, 2020
33m
Theresa Alesso "Leader in Highlight" Interview
WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products & Solutions and Professional Division of Sony, about rising in her leadership journey by being firm, fair, and consistent.  "A women can be anything she wants to be with hard work and consistency ," Theresa comments and goes on to say that success requires tough sacrifices, but when you utilize you...
23m Oct 29, 2020
23m
Episode #55 – Improving Productivity : Tim Ringo
Tim Ringo     Today's guest is Tim Ringo. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Tim about improving productivity.        Thank You To: Tim Ringo   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song ...
21m Oct 28, 2020
21m
S1 Ep1953: #169 Dr. Donna Friess: The Surprising Value of Nostalgia
Show Notes  Today’s show takes us on a journey down that “road less traveled.” Today we will learn about the value of life from the insights of author and professor, Dr. Donna Friess. Donna will talk to us about the value of nostalgia, overcoming childhood tragedy, and her fervent belief, that in spite of anything, happiness is a choice. My colleague Barbara Kimler, a publicist and consultant, ...
48m Oct 28, 2020
48m
S1 Ep1952: Turning Experts into Authorities
My guest this week, Simone Vincenzi, Founder/CEO of GTeX, a London-based company, and I discuss how becoming an authority in your field starts with these four pillars. Get clarity on your business model and turn chaos into simplicity and flow. Create HIGH-CONVERTING offers that deliver a real transformation. Expand your audience and reach to get in front of your ideal clients consistently. Grow...
59m Oct 28, 2020
59m
S1 Ep1951: Justice, Race and Relatives with Wm. Difenderfer, Esq.
Where do you go when you get in trouble? I mean real trouble. Since this is Church Hurts And you may be trying to outthink me and are guessing I am about to launch into the availability of the God of the Universe in prayer, but not today. Today I am asking this in a really tactile visceral way. I mean the kind of trouble where you may be standing alongside the road with a policeman telling you ...
33m Oct 27, 2020
33m
The Family Bank Concept
The family bank concept is something the eludes most consumers, only because they have never been exposed to this idea. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap we'll explores how the wealthy gain access to capital sources that the middle class and working poor only dream about. For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or text TYRONE to 36260. This episode is dedicated to my good fri...
30m Oct 26, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1950: Taking You're Product Idea and Bringing it to Market Reality
If you're like so many people around the world, you’ve got a great idea for a product.  You’ve been dreaming about it, and of course, the world could use it.  And, you can’t wait to begin selling it.  But how do you get it from an idea to a viable, marketable product? Joining me at the Cafe is Eric Rose, Founder & President of Pinnacle Product Innovation to discuss how to make that happen.
50m Oct 22, 2020
50m
Bruce Kellar "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 1
WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with Bruce Kellar, Sr. VP Sales Sager Electronics for Part One of a Two-Part Series about his early start in the electronics industry, working his way from the ground up, and his journey through multiple acquisitions along the way. Bruce comments on the importance of individual awareness and having sensitivity to gender differences. For rising prof...
21m Oct 22, 2020
21m
S1 Ep1949: #171 Terry Hershey: Detachment and Emotional Sanity
Show Notes  Today is a fun show because we have back our good friend, Terry Hershey. As many listeners know, Terry is the author of 17 books, acclaimed public speaker, teacher, and, what I like to call, minister of grace and human dignity. Today Terry and I will attempt to tackle a most sensitive question: That is, how can detachment provide emotional sanity in an otherwise insane world? At fir...
41m Oct 21, 2020
41m
S1 Ep1948: Never Broken, Never with Zack Collie
Life just isn’t fair. There is not a parent alive, probably in any culture, who doesn’t have burned into their memory the way their child expressed this sentiment. It’s not fair. It’s just not fair. Most likely that scream or whine or tearful plea comes at the behest of oneself relative to another who has been more favorably treated, rewarded, or blessed.My earliest memory of this came when my ...
34m Oct 20, 2020
34m
S1 Ep1947: Whatever happened to the promise of flying cars?
Join us as our resident car designer, Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan's SoCal design studio) imagines a world the flying cars from cartoons like the Jetsons really came to life. An alternative universe where flying cars became a reality.  And the series of paintings he's creating on that theme to raise money for his charity to help LGBTQ kids (like him) realize their dreams and pursue a ca...
25m Oct 17, 2020
25m
S1 Ep1946: Bringing new car designs to life
Join us as our resident car designer Bryan Thompson (10 years with the SoCal Design Studio) talks us thru his latest "self driving delivery car" as he ventures to OC to see the car come to life in a clay model version.  Bringing it one step closer from imagination to reality.  Only on OC TALK RADIO, Orange County's only business station.
38m Oct 17, 2020
38m
Graham Kilshaw "Leader in Highlight" Interview
Lectrix CEO Graham Kilshaw addresses the unique challenges of marketing in the electronics industry, and how the pandemic has forced companies to re-evaluate their go-to-market strategies. With digital marketing taking on an even more important role, Graham offers his ideas on how to build sales in today’s business environment. He shares innovative digital marketing tips for reaching design eng...
19m Oct 16, 2020
19m
S1 Ep1945: Change, Absolutes and Church with Richard Dahlstrom
I have always said the “C” word changes everything. Are you struggling with things in your life today? Money problems? Family issues? Health difficulties? Problems at work? Have you given those things the “C” word test? You know, cancer. How do your problems stand up next to the call from the doctor, “You have cancer.”I got that call this week for the first time. Now I don’t need to stretch out...
30m Oct 16, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1944: Episode #54 – A Look at the New COVID Sick Leave Laws : Connie Chen
Today's guest is Connie Chen. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Connie about new sick leave laws since COVID-19. Connie Chen Thank You To: Connie Chen   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the ...
30m Oct 14, 2020
30m