OC Talk Radio

Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business.  And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradio

 In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Palumbo of OC Grantmakers to discuss the crucial topic of equity. Learn how South County Outreach is working to level the playing field for all community members and the role of strategic partnerships in fostering inclusivity. Taryn shares insights from OC Grantmakers' strategic plan and highlights the importance of equitable access to resources. Tune in to discover actionable steps you can take to support equity in your community. #equity #community #communitypartnerships #nonprofits #charities #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio 

 Henry Walker, CEO Famers and Merchants Bank joins us to discuss their community banking model and longstanding ties with OUR COMMUNITY over multiple-generations. #farmersandmerchants #banking #communitybanking #octalkradio 

Giselle Hasman (one of the Small Business Development Centers resident Artificial Intelligence experts) joins us to discuss how AI is revolutionizing business, big and small, by automating repetitive tasks and improving intelligence gathering and processing large amounts of data to derive better information and make better decisions.  #AI #artificialintelligence #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenter #sbdc #business #businessintelligence #businessautomation #businessdecisions #octalkradio

Ryan Moody and Rudy Gonzales , co-owners of REBELS BURGERS and BREW join us to share their journey in opening this unique "gastropub" in Yucaipa. And how it's doing a year later.  With help from their local SBDC (Small Business Development Center).  #sbdc #sba #brewpub #gastropub #restaurant #octalkradio

Meet Octavio Paloma, Owner of Givo Ice Cream. An authentic Mexican ice cream shop that just opened in Santa Ana.  Join as he shares his immigrant dream to build his own business and how the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) helped turn that dream into a reality. #entrrepreneurship #startups #followyourdream #inspiration #immigrantstory #icecream #food #restaurant #octalkradio

Ace Tarachian, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to discuss his background in business planning, finance and raising capital.  #SBDC #SBA #smallbusiness #startups #entreneurial  #octalkradio

Hector and Laura Blanchette, owners of VISION ONE MORTGAGE, share their entrepreneurial story. And why they recently chose to join the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. #hispanicbusiness #hispanicentrepreneurs #ochcc #octalkradio

Miriam Martinez, President of the Orange County Hispanic Youth Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss all that they do. And how her involvement as a senior at UCI added to her life. #ochcc #hispanicbusiness #orangecounty #octalkradio

Meet Shelly Padilla, State Farm agent and our 2021 Community Leader joins us to discuss her support our upcoming community events like tomorrow's Dia de los Abuelos at Delhi Center in Santa Ana. #entrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #hispanicleaders #hispaniccommunity #ochcc#octalkradio