Designed To Grow

Brendon Bigcas is the Chief Marketing Officer for Acquire Crowd. Their mission is to help businesses utilize Ad Technology to increase conversation and click-through rates to further grow their client’s companies.

Brendon has over five years of marketing and strategic business growth experience. His passion for videography and marketing have paved the way for his success in many of his entrepreneurial ventures. 

In this episode, we discuss Brendon’s path into marketing and how his passion for videography and entrepreneurship has led him to where he is today. From identifying key words to breaking down customer acquisition and customer retention, Brendon goes into great detail about how to build a successful marketing campaign.

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Today’s guest is my wife Bekah Stahl. Bekah is a personal trainer at Renaissance Club Sport. She specializes in strength training and PNF assisted stretching. 

Bekah has over four years of personal training experience and was recognized as the number one personal trainer in 2022 at one of the most exclusive gyms in Orange County. Her extensive knowledge of strength training is highlighted in her ability to train and transform the physical health of her clients for long lasting results.

In this episode, Bekah discusses her pathway into fitness and breaks down the fundamental benefits of strength training. From starting out with zero clients at the beginning of Covid in 2020 to being acknowledged as the number one trainer in 2022, Bekah share’s incredible wisdom in her story.

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In this episode I go over the three biggest lessons learned in 2022.  

1. Curiosity drives creativity.
2. How to motivate or encourage a student who is completely disengaged in the class.
3. What does getting 1% better actually look like.

I also want to say thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast! Your support has meant the world to me and I can't wait to make even better episodes in 2023!

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Frank Damico is the President of California Communication Specialists. They specialize in the installation of network cabling infrastructures that carry voice and data information throughout a commercial building.

Frank has over 20 years of experience and is a professional in the cabling industry. With creative and effective ideas, Frank has upgraded the antiquated and flawed methods used by past cabling companies.

In this episode, Frank discusses how his career started in the cabling industry and how his company has revolutionized the installation of cabling infrastructure.

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Dave Eason is a Pilot with close to 15 years of experience flying. He has his Airline Transport Pilot certificate or ATP license, which is the highest flying certificate that a civilian can achieve.

Dave first began flying out of pure enjoyment while working construction. Then after accruing hundreds of hours and earning his multi-engine certificate he began flying for MedFly and then flying private charter flights for Paragon Airways. Today, Dave is a Part-91 Private Pilot which means he flys for the personal owner of the jet.

In this episode we discuss Dave’s journey from working in construction to becoming a Private Pilot. We talk about FAA requirements for flying certificates and the do’s and don’ts of networking in the flying community. Dave provides great insight and advice for anyone pursuing a career in aviation.

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Jason is a former Professional Natural Bodybuilder and is currently the Director of Health and Wellness for Renaissance Club Sport in Aliso Viejo

Jason began pursuing bodybuilding after placing 4th in state for wrestling. He competed in the middleweight division for Bodybuilding and placed in the top 15 at USA’s. He has over 30 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry and has a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland.

In this episode we discuss the diet and exercise routines Jason used to train for bodybuilding competitions, his extensive understanding of health and fitness, and the qualities and knowledge that make a personal trainer great. Jason does an amazing job at explaining how personal fitness can benefit the lives of everyone and practical ways of how to get started.

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Jon is the founder and head pastor of Zion Church. Located in San Clemente, California.

Jon and his wife Tayren officially opened the doors for Zion Church in 2020. Jon has been in full-time ministry for 10+ years and holds a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry and a Master's of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University. Jon is passionate about helping people encounter the life-changing love of Jesus, building authentic community, and fighting for the unseen.Their vision as a church is to save the lost and ignite the saved. 

In this episode we go into great detail about Jon’s calling to plant a church in San Clemente, valuable lessons learned about pastoral leadership, and his vision for Zion Church. We discuss how Jon defines success in a church setting and how he handles the pressure of being a head pastor for a large community. Jon provides great advice and an honest view for anyone interested in church planting or a career in ministry.

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Dr. Taylor Henderson is a Physical Therapist and owns her own PT clinic called BloomWell Pediatric Wellness and Physical Therapy. Located in Laguna Hills, California.

Dr. Henderson founded BloomWell after discovering a gap in wellness and family education in the world of pediatric healthcare. She is a strong supporter of preventative care and believes wholeheartedly in empowering families through sharing her expertise in gross motor development. BloomWell offers a variety of services including infant wellness programs and one-on-one skilled physical therapy services. 

In this episode we go into great detail about Dr. Henderson’s journey through grad school and how she fell in love with pediatric healthcare. We discuss the intense difficulty of becoming a physical therapist as well as the challenges of starting her own practice. Dr. Henderson provides great advice and an objective view for anyone wanting to pursue higher education, physical therapy, or starting a business.

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Kayla is an artist and the founder of KaylaRae Studio. She is one of the premier artists located in Laguna Beach. She is specifically known for using acrylics and resin in her artwork. While most of her work is abstract, Kayla draws her inspiration from the flow of water and geologic features found just steps from her studio in Laguna Beach. Her art evokes a sense of serenity and familiarity found naturally in response to the peaceful surroundings.

In this episode we discuss Kayla’s journey from working out of a garage, uncertain about her future as an artist, to selling out months worth of work in a matter of minutes. We talk about the business perspective of starting an art studio as well as how therapeutic and beneficial creating art has been for her personal life.

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George Hubbard is the Director of Sales for California and Hawaii for Service Corporation International.  Service Corporation International is the largest funeral home and cemetery company in the world. It is publicly traded and did more than 4 billion in revenue last year. 

And you’re probably thinking “oh gosh, this guy is going to be really weird”. Which is funny because George is the last person you would expect to work for a funeral company. He is a surfer who spends as much time as he can at the beach and with his family.

In this episode we discuss George’s development over the last 32 years with SCI from being a sales counselor going door to door to then becoming the Director of Sales for California and Hawaii. We talk about the importance of creativity in sales, developing discipline, and how doing right by people will carry you throughout your career. 

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