Strictly Business on KSVY

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Strictly Business engages the people and issues of business and management history, corporate growth and profitability, entrepreneurial breakthroughs, operating successes and failures. Covering all fa... more

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The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.

Strictly Business on KSVY episodes:

November 25, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Diestel Farms (75th Anniversary) - Heidi Diestel Orrock and Jared Orrock
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Heidi Diestel Orrock and Jared Orrock - Diestel Farms (75th Anniversary)
We will talk about:
1) the history of the Ranch, founded in 1949,
2) how ranch management has evolved over 4 generations,
3) operating changes/improvements in production practices over the years,
4) the effect of changes in consumer tastes on methods of production,
5) changing profile of the consumer of turkey products,
6) the complexity of shifting to organic farming,
7) the shift from pasture raised to regenerative farming and recognition as the first Turkey producer to receive 3rd party regenified certification,
8) the challenge of maintaining ‘family farm’ status,
9) the ‘business of Thanksgiving’ - its impact on consumption and production,
10) the challenges of product diversification,
11) competitive factors which have affected your industry over time,
12) differentiation of Diestel birds,
13) the effect of consolidation in agribusiness on market share and pricing,
14) the important contribution Diestel has made to California and the farming industry over the years,
15) future plans for Diestel growth,
16) other topics (such as your recommendations for best turkey preparation on Thanksgiving day)
diestelturkey.com/
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51min
November 21, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Co-Founder Palm House Hospitality - Benson Wang
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Benson Wang - Co-Founder Palm House Hospitality
We will talk about:
1) years in the restaurant industry after a career in finance,
2) how and why shift careers,
3) entry into the hospitality industry,
4) why the acquisition of The Flamingo Hotel and Nick’s Cove,
5) the marketing of each property,
6) the difference in hospitality concept differentiation between restaurants and hotels,
7) competitive factors which have affected Palm house hospitality holdings,
8) operating changes/improvements made over the years,
9) how consumers tastes have evolved over time,
10) profiles of guests at each property,
11) the impact of the fire at Nick’s Cove and the response of loyal customers,
12) the important contribution The Flamingo Hotel and Nick’s Cove have made to the Sonoma and Marin community through the years,
13) future restaurant or hospitality plans for PHH in the future,
14) other topics
palmhousehospitality.com/
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52min
November 13, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Investigative Reporter for the Press Democrat - Phil Barber
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Phil Barber - Investigative Reporter for the Press Democrat
We will talk about:
1) His 20+ years at the Press Democrat,
2) Why he shifted from NFL coverage in articles and books to general reporting,
3) His in depth coverage of LeFever and Mattson - how/why it started,
4) The ability to cultivate sources to talk about them, on or off the record,
5) His opinion on what L&M were trying to accomplish,
6) His opinion on whether they will survive as an ongoing real estate entity,
7) Value of public outcry over their property acquisitions,
8) Effect of lawsuits against them,
9) Impact of the recent bankruptcy declaration,
10) Anticipated follow-up,
11) His opinion on whether this was/has been the biggest business story in Sonoma,
12) Next big story?
pressdemocrat.com/phil-barber/
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55min
November 04, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Public Opinion Pollster and Lecturer at SSU - Richard Hertz
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Richard Hertz - Public Opinion Pollster and Lecturer at SSU
We will talk about:
1) his years as a public opinion pollster,
2) how and why he got started in political science after a career in MLB,
3) how one creates unbiased surveys,
4) what he wants election apps to do,
5) his perspective on the most reliable public opinion polls and why are they reliable,
6) thoughts on the evolution of polling,
7) his opinion on the usefulness of polling - to the candidate?, to the voter?
8) his perspective on voter engagement - what works and what doesn’t,
9) his perspective on campaign finance and its effects on election outcomes,
10) book recommendations you might make on political science topics,
11) what college students think about politics and politicians
12) other topics
politicalscience.sonoma.edu/faculty-staff/richard-hertz
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58min
October 28, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Professor of Political Science, CSU Chico - Diane Dwyre
Hosts: Kip Altman with George Webber
Guest: Diane Dwyre, Prof. Political Science, CSU Chico
We will talk about:
1) your new book on the U.S. campaign finance system,
2) how and why you started researching and writing about campaign finance policy,
3) why the campaign finance system has developed as we find it today,
4) your perspective on campaign finance regulatory structure,
5) why the Supreme Court sided with free speech over political equality,
6) the impact of corruption - in what form and by whom,
7) why the campaign finance system is privately funded,
8) the evolution of the cost of campaigning - how much money it takes to compete,
9) why citizens contribute to political campaigns,
10) the history and spectrum of PACs,
11) the correlation between campaign contributions and influence on politicians and policy,
12) the influence of business on politicians and policy,
13) the role and influence of the FEC,
14) chances of repeal of Citizens United,
15) the future of campaign finance,
16) other topics
csuchico.edu/pols/people/tenure-line-faculty/dwyre-diana.shtml
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51min
October 21, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Coffee Expert - Willard 'Dub' Hay
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Willard 'Dub' Hay, Coffee Expert
We will talk about:
1) Dub's 40+ years in the industry,
2) how and why Dub got started in the business,
3) the development of his ‘coffee palate’,
4) Dub's transition from coffee buyer for Procter & Gamble’s Folgers Coffee brand to…
5) Dub's position as Starbuck’s top coffee expert and master taster to…
6) Dub's leadership in creating new blends and coffee education inside Starbucks,
7) how consumer tastes have changed over time,
8) the intensity of competition in the coffee industry,
9) Dub's perspective on the impact of the coffee business on the lives of the farmers who grow the product and the environment where it is grown,
10) the importance of controlling the supply chain to guarantee coffee quality,
11) perspectives on coffee growing worldwide - methods, beans and tastes,
12) experience as Chairman of Kona Hills, LLC and co-founder of Leatherhead Coffee,
13) Dub's Honorary Lifetime Membership designation by the NCA,
14) other topics
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54min
October 15, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Adobe Drug Store - Aman Garg and Paul Clark
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Aman Garg and Paul Clark of Adobe Drug Store
We will talk about:
1) the 70+ year history of Adobe Drugs,
2) the effect of the change in ownership to Pharmaca in 2004,
3) the sale of Pharmaca (28 stores integrative pharmacy chain) to Medly Health (a digital pharmacy) in 2021,
4) Medly’s bankruptcy in 2022 - what happened,
5) Walgreens acquisition of Medly’s assets and Pharmaca customer list and the closing of Pharmaca in February 2023 - why,
6) your decision to re-open as Adobe Drugs in June 2023
7) your being described as a ‘ gutsy pharmacist is counting on a loyal customer base to reestablish a locally owned, independent drug store’,
8) community reception to your re-opening on Adobe Drugs,
9) the impact of customer loyalty,
10) turmoil in the drugstore industry - Rite Aid bankruptcy, closing of Tuttle’s in Santa Rosa, operating problems of Walgreens - what is going on,
11) your ability to compete with drugstore chains,
12) operating changes/improvements in retail practices you have made,
13) your decision about what products to sell - has product line changed over time,
14) other topics
adobedrugs.com
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54min
October 07, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Sonoma Stompers Baseball Club - President & GM Eddie Mora-Loera
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Eddie Mora-Loera, President & GM, Sonoma Stompers Baseball Club
We will talk about:
1) Being in sports management for 5 years,
2) Responsibilities as President and GM of the Sonoma Stompers,
3) how and why he got interested in sports management,
4) Why shift the Stompers from the Pacific League to the CCL,
5) trends in attendance at Stompers games,
6) how he attracts players to the Stompers,
7) the essential elements of player development,
8) the financial condition of the team,
9) the primary revenue sources for the team,
10) creating a management internship program,
11) how he has marketed the Stompers and increased attendance,
12) plans to use your Haas MBA,
13) his perspectives on a career in sports management,
14) his opinion of the best managed sports franchises,
15) other topics
stompersbaseball.com
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53min
September 30, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - North Bay Business Journal - Reporter Jeff Quackenbush
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guest: Jeff Quackenbush, Reporter, North Bay Business Journal
We will talk about:
1) his 25 year perspective on business in Sonoma,
2) how he got started in business journalism,
3) how Sonoma business and industry has changed over your years covering both,
4) how coverage of business has changed,
5) the biggest stories he's covered,
6) the ‘largest’ personalities he's encountered,
7) the biggest challenges he's faced,
8) the important contribution his coverage has made to the community through the years,
9) the future of business journalism,
10) other topics
northbaybusinessjournal.com
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51min
September 24, 2024 Strictly Business KSVY - Silveira Chevrolet - Denise & Scott Silveira
Hosts: Kip Altman with Scot Hunter
Guests: Denise & Scott Silveira, owners, Silveira Chevrolet
We will talk about:
1) their almost 40-year history in the auto industry,
2) their acquisition of Sonoma Chevrolet,
3) the growth of the company,
4) competition in your industry,
5) competition among makes and models,
6) evolution of customer tastes and driving habits,
7) competition in the truck sector of the market,
8) the rebranding/reintroduction of the Chevy Blazer as a subcompact SUV,
9) effect of social media on product marketing and advertising,
10) the discontinuance of Chevy Volt and the future of electric vehicles,
11) important contributions your company has made to the community through the years
12) other topics
silveirachevy.com
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57min

FAQs about Strictly Business on KSVY:

How many episodes does Strictly Business on KSVY have?

The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.