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Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by co-host Letitia Berbaum for a candid conversation about life in quarantine. In this episode the dynamic duo discuss their changes in routine, areas they have discovered a new found appreciation for in their lives and silver linings that have risen to the surface. They also discuss questions that have come to mind for many of us as we navigate this emerging way of life.

In this episode learn:

- Why many people are feeling more productive yet less connected

- What can be learned by investing time in self-reflection

- How COVID has bonded families together in more ways than one

- How COVID has re-inspired our desire to connect with others in a deeper and more authentic way

In the world of startups getting a business off the ground is not easy.  There is so much work that goes into developing the plans, product, testing, etc. etc., yet in 60 seconds or less, that dream can come to an end.

 

Why, because their investor pitch didn’t go so well.  This may have been the result of the entrepreneur themselves…or in many cases, their pitch deck didn’t communicate and the brilliance of their idea got lost in the sea of pages, numbers, and rambling that caused the potential investor to say to themselves, next!

 

At the Café, Jasmine Foroutan, CEO of Pitch Genius joins me to offer up some advice on what a great and effective pitch deck should include.

I was inspired by a movie I recently watched called The Ultimate Gift. It's based on a book written by Jim Stovall.  Without giving the premise away, there are 12 gifts discussed in the movie that I believe are gifts we have all given, received, or wish we had.  Please listen in as I believe you will find this conversation relevant given the times we are living in.  Hopefully, in the end, you will find this is my gift to you!

As a business owner, you dream of cashing out one day.  The big score! But what is your company really worth?  Maybe not as much you believe it is?  What is the right exit strategy for you?  Sell the company?  Be acquired?  Merge?  Or, as another thought, sell it to the people that helped grow your business.

 

At the Café, I have Chris Kramer, Managing Director of Strategic Equity Group to discuss ESOP’s (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) as an exit strategy.

Part 2 with Francis. I don’t know many Indians. As an American, I want to say, “You know like Indian Indians, not like American Indians.” I can not imagine how ignorant that must sound to the people who make up 1.3 billion of the world’s population. If you need something to put that in perspective as I do, that’s over three times the population of the United States.But wait. What race is Francis? I bet you don’t know. In fact, I bet you are not sure how many races there are in the world. Your mind is saying 5 right? or is it 4? or 7? I’m not going to tell you and if you do know that answer, right now you are feeling insulted and want to tell me. But do I mean race as a biological category or a sociological one? Which is it? Do I really mean ethnicity? Wait again. Name those races. What are they? Once again I bet you can’t name the major races, let alone the corresponding ethnicities and countries they mainly populate.But you feel strongly about the race dialogue going on in America, so much so that there is a good chance your friendships are being effected. You are insulted by those who are taking a different view from you. You may think they are ignorant and backward and bigoted or they may be ill-informed and pushy or snobby. I have some friends who are considering cutting off friends and even posted on Facebook if you have XYZ view, you can unfriend me. I don’t want to even be around you. Really? Some of you aren’t hearing a word because you are stuck on Black, White, Indian, Asian and you are counting on your fingers as you do it. What are you missing?We could do the same exercise in Major World Religions if we wanted to. What are the major World Religions? I divert.Back to Francis. I don’t know many Indians. I don’t have many Indian friends. Francis is a new friend for me and I suspect he will be one for life and it is going to be good and deep and filled with humor and teasing and a mutual passion for the God we love, the one Triune God who reveals Himself in Holy Scripture.Francis is going to teach me more about Indians, the amazing diversity among these people, their land, their history, their food, and cultures. I’ll probably even pick up novels about India that I never would have considered before I met Francis.His skin has different pigmentation than mine. Of course, I notice it. I’m not blind. Do I care? Not really. Bet you don’t either.  Why? Because it is Francis. You know his name, His mission, his values, his love of God and country.Why do I know Francis? Because as a middle-age man he came to my country and he learned about my people and from my people. When he met me, he smiled and shook my hand. I know Francis because he came here.I don’t want to push an analogy too far, but that’s also the story of the Gospel the Church has taught for 2,000 years. God made the trip. He came here, to this earth, in human flesh. His name is Jesus. He cared. He loved. He taught. He died. The message: “In my Father’s House there are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you.” Want one of those mansions? Check out a church today who can tell you more about that. The real estate up there in Heaven sure isn’t cheap, but the price has already been paid. And that is what we mean by “AND” and that is WORTH A THOUGHT.For Church Hurts AND this is John Bash. Love somebody today and Enjoy God, won’t you?

Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by the Regional Vice President of Orange County for First Choice Bank, Ben Buskey. First Choice Bank, headquartered in Cerritos, California is a community focused financial institution, serving diverse consumers and commercial clients and specializing in loans to small businesses, Private Banking clients, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans, and commercial real estate loans with a niche in providing finance for the hospitality industry. The Bank is a Preferred Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender. In this episode, Ben shares with listeners the latest information and current updates on the PPP which has seen a series of refinements since it became available.

In this episode learn:

- The current state of the PPP

- The impact current PPP updates are having

- What types of business entities can apply for the PPP

- What some of the PPP application process entails

When asked what his ultimate lesson learned has been, Ben shares, “if you don’t love people and building relationships, the banking business is not the right industry for you.”

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email [email protected].

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Katie Womersley

 

 

 

Today's guest is Katie Womersley. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Katie from Buffer about working remotely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Thank You To:

Katie Womersley

 

Paul Roberts

(Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)

 

Melissa DeLacey

(Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)

 

Stephen Vercelloni

(Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)

 

James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight

(DJs & “Radio Angels” Extraordinaire!)

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What god do you believe in? Imagine that as the icebreaker question at a party or business roundtable. Quickly we would realize why the old adage came to be, “We can talk about anything but politics or religion.” Violate that rule and trouble is sure to brew. But isn’t it a legitimate question? What god do you believe in?I work a lot in the recovery field and talk of a “Higher Power” is very important there. People will refer to “their” Higher Power. It seemed strange to me at first. Do people think that God is like ordering a Hamburger? I’ll take my God with an extra pickle, hold the judgment, drop the adultery for sure, and give me an extra dose of love sweet love.Reflection upon this took me back to my first Philosophy of Religion course, day one. There you learn to distinguish between religions which are “Theistic” (believing in one God) and those which are “Polytheistic” (believing in many gods). Sounds simple, right?Guess what? I’ve watched in my lifetime the world around me (I mean in the USA) transition from overwhelming predominant Theists (even Christian Theists going to church) to unapologetic unrefined Polytheists. Think about that for a second. Who is your higher power? What god do you worship? Sounds like a smorgasbord to me. How could this have happened? Wait. I have an idea. It is my Western thinking. We can learn from the East. They have different logic and certainly a different view of God. If you are not confused yet, you are not listening. Today we have as a guest one of the best people in the world to help us understand what is baffling to most. He grew up in India. Ended up becoming a Christian in college to join the 2 percent of that country which is so, even went on to become a minister and came to Southern California to study further and get his doctorate at Talbot Theological Seminary. Now he spends most of his year in India ministering to ministers. Welcome, Dr. Francis Burgula to Church Hurts And.

Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by the owner of YNG Studios, Deborah Miller. This courageous local entrepreneur has led her brand through what we all know has been a challenging season. She talks with us about her mission to give back, see the local community restored, and her unwavering commitment to creating a safe and thoughtful space for her members to practice within. Also in this episode, Deborah shares her entrepreneurial journey with us and provides insight into how she stays motivated to re-invent, re-imagine and restore her studio in order to thrive in an emerging new normal.

In this episode gain access to: - Misconceptions about Yoga from YNG’s Studio Owner, who once was not a yogi - Studio operations pre-pandemic and the road to re-opening - Why giving back became essential during the shelter-at-home orders for YNG Studios - What solutions YNG Studios has implemented to facilitate re-opening and emergence in a pandemic afflicted world - Why community connection and supporting other business owners throughout the seasons of change is imperative for success

When asked what her ultimate lesson learned has been, Deborah shares, “don’t be your obstacles and remember to let your obstacles be your teachers,”

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email [email protected].

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

At the Business Growth Café I’m excited to have Eli Eisenberg, Founder & President of Straight Line Management, which focuses on providing CFO services and financial expertise to help growing companies identify and exploit key opportunities, to discuss the importance of understanding and using your financials strategically in growing your business.

Eli has grown his business over the past 29 years and shares his experiences and guidance for high potential early-stage companies to get on the right path, the right model and the right way of thinking about your business.