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  • #36 President of Cal Lutheran University, Chris Kimball

    Michael Anderson talks with California University’s President Chris Kimball.

    Chris Kimball, President of Cal Lutheran University
    • What is going on with STEM and the science program and new building?
    • How has the $4.6 million grant impacted the students at Cal Lutheran?
    • Describe the Centers of Excellence and how they work?
    • Learn more about Cal Lutheran online: callutheran.edu

      2-Minute Drill

      Michael talks about the history of “Money” and how salt, cheese and cocoa have been used as currency many years ago. 

      Do you have a written investment plan?  This written plan does not have to be complex, but it can help you segment your assets into short term and longer term investment vehicles. You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

      What’s in the News

      Tim Gallagher, former editor of the Ventura County Star newspaper shares what’s in the news. Learn more about Tim visit his website: the2020network.com

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    • #36 President of Cal Lutheran University, Chris Kimball

      Michael Anderson talks with California University's President Chris Kimball. Chris Kimball, President of Cal Lutheran University What is going on with STEM and the science program and new building? How has the $4.6 million grant impacted the students at Cal Lutheran? Describe the Centers of Excellence and how they work? Learn more about Cal [...]

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      29 min
    • #35 Brick Conners, Former Fighter Pilot & Commanding Officer

      Michael Anderson talks with Brick Conners about public private partnerships, the issues with Ventura County’s economy and more.

      Brick Conners, Former Fighter Pilot & Commanding Officer of Naval Base Ventura County
      • How did the Naval Base deal with BRAC & partner with Ventura County?
      • What is a “leader”?  What are 1-2 things you talk about in leadership training?
      • What issues to you see as an issue in Ventura County?
      • Learn more about Brick Conners online: PharosLead.com

        2-Minute Drill

        Michael talks about Credit, we all need to be aware about building a strong credit score. It’s important to know how your score is calculated and what makes your score go UP or DOWN.  You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

        What’s in the News

        Tim Gallagher joins us to discuss “What’s in the News” This week he talks about how the idea of new districts are being established for voting purposes.

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        24 min
      • #35 Brick Conners, Former Fighter Pilot & Commanding Officer

        Michael Anderson talks with Brick Conners about public private partnerships, the issues with Ventura County's economy and more. Brick Conners, Former Fighter Pilot & Commanding Officer of Naval Base Ventura County How did the Naval Base deal with BRAC & partner with Ventura County? What is a "leader"?  What are 1-2 things you talk [...]

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        24 min
      • #34 Eric Rosenberg, Full-Time Blogging
        Eric Rosenberg, Full-Time Financial Blogger
        • What is a full-time financial blogger?
        • How is a blogger paid? 
        • Which Blogs do you recommend for our listeners?
          • Get Rich Slowly by JD Roth, Budgets are Sexy by J Money, Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn, The Points Guy, PTMoney
          • Which Podcasts do you recommend?
            • Entrepreneur on Fire
            • Learn more about Eric Rosenberg online: personalprofitability.com  or ericrosenberg.com

              Non-Profit Spotlight

              Ventura Community Partners Foundation  is a nonprofit that helps by developing and maintaining parks, recreation and cultural opportunities. They have an event, Fairways & Fiestas on October 20th in Ventura at Olivas Adobe. Check it out online.

              Learn more online at meadowlarkserviceleague.com

              What’s in the News

              Tim Gallagher joins us to discuss what’s in the news this week. He shares insight on the traffic situation with the 101 freeway and car user-ship. Tim also talks about the current bullying issues we’ve seen in the Ventura Unified School District. Connect with Tim online: the2020network.com

              The Mailbag

              Michael answers 3 questions from listeners. What is a fee-only financial advisor?  What is the difference between financial planning and investment advisory? Do annuities pay a commission, how do you feel about annuities?

              Do you have a written investment plan?  This written plan does not have to be complex, but it can help you segment your assets into short term and longer term investment vehicles. You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

              Thank you to our sponsors:

              Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

              Aera Energy – safety, innovation and community. 

              American Pacific Mortgage, — Greg Abrams. Serving the 805.

              Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

              Allocationlink.com – Investment Management that is smart, low cost & automatic.

              Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

              Contact us: [email protected]  805-665-3767

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              34 min
            • #34 Eric Rosenberg, Full-Time Blogging

              Eric Rosenberg, Full-Time Financial Blogger What is a full-time financial blogger? How is a blogger paid?  Which Blogs do you recommend for our listeners? Get Rich Slowly by JD Roth, Budgets are Sexy by J Money, Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn, The Points Guy, PTMoney Which Podcasts do you recommend? Entrepreneur on Fire [...]

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              34 min
            • #33 Banks Staples Pecht, “What is life coaching?”
              Banks Staples Pecht, 
              • How do we hold ourselves accountable?
              • How do you separate facts from emotions when things happen in your life?
              • What can adults do when they get stuck in work, or in life?
              • How can coaching help with career advancement, interviews and more. 
              • Learn more about Banks Staples Pecht online: bankscoaching.com

                Non-Profit Spotlight

                Mario Robinson & Steven De Fratus from City of Ventura Recreation Department share information about Teen Voice Leadership Summit, PEAK after school programs, Police Activity League and more.  Learn more online at City of Ventura

                What’s News with Tim Gallagher

                Tim shares 2 minutes of updates with what’s in the news this week.

                Thank you to our sponsors:

                Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

                Aera Energy – safety, innovation and community. 

                American Pacific Mortgage, — Greg Abrams. Serving the 805.

                Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

                Allocationlink.com – Investment Management that is smart, low cost & automatic.

                Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

                Contact us: [email protected]  805-665-3767

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                31 min
              • #33 Banks Staples Pecht, “What is life coaching?”

                Banks Staples Pecht,  How do we hold ourselves accountable? How do you separate facts from emotions when things happen in your life? What can adults do when they get stuck in work, or in life? How can coaching help with career advancement, interviews and more.  Learn more about Banks Staples Pecht online: bankscoaching.com Non-Profit [...]

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              • #32 Best of our Feature Interviews. 8 clips worth hearing.

                Michael Anderson highlights some of his noteworthy interviews on Big Money in the 805.  On this episode we learn about two public/private partnerships, following dreams and Ventura County’s water situation.

                CSU, Channel Islands starts an Engineering Program
                • Bruce Stenslie the CEO of Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County talks about the need for engineering. 
                • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin talks about how she saw a need for engineering in Ventura County and took action.
                • Gibbs Trucking and Ventura College come together 
                  • Chancellor Greg Gillespie talks about how the college found a home for this new diesel mechanic program.
                  • Matt LaVere shares the backstory of how he brought this deal together with Gibbs Trucking and Ventura Collge.
                  • Following Your Dreams, Adult Education and Opportunities in Business
                    • Kevin Costner shares a few thoughts on following your dreams and taking action.
                    • Stanley Mantooth from the Ventura County Office of Education talks about adult education programs available.
                    • Husam Hishmeh shares his story of how he and his 2 brothers started their first Domino’s pizza restaurant and now they own 82 of them.
                    • WATER in Ventura County – State Water Project & CA Water Fix
                      • Susan Mulligan, General Manager of Callegaus Municipal Water District shares her insight on water for Ventura County.
                      • Mauricio Guardado, General Manager of United Water Conservation District talks about how they support State Water and CA water fix.
                      • Non-Profit Spotlight: Community Conscience

                        Community Conscience is also known as the Human Services Center.  What are some outcomes you’re observing in the community as a byproduct of Community Conscience in Thousand Oaks?  On Saturday March 3rd, there will be an awesome celebration and community gathering for the Mardi Gras Ball. Union Bank is a title sponsor, Bob Engler and Helene Ross are the King & Queen this year. Tickets are still available.

                        Robin Britt, Executive Director, Community Conscience, in Thousand Oaks. You can visit their website online at communityconscience.org

                        2-Minute Drill

                        Michael talks about the idea of “timing the market”.  This is the idea that you can sell before the market goes down or buy before the market goes up.  All of the financial books will tell you that it is too difficult to time the markets. Enjoy an example he shares about timing the market.

                        Do you try to time the market? If you need financial help, you can find a fee-only financial advisor at NAPFA.ORG 

                        The Mailbag

                        Michael Palazzolo, CFP® of Fintentional LLC in Detroit, Michigan is a NAPFA registered fee-only financial planner. He is a fiduciary.  

                        1. 98% of Financial advisors are NOT Fee-ONLY.  You are a Fee Only Financial planner. what is a fee only financial advisor & how are they different?  
                        2. As a fee-only financial planner, what issues are you solving? What is the outcome of their meetings and service with you?
                        3. Michael Palazzolo, CFP® is this week’s guest expert.  You can learn more online at: fintentional.com

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                          30 min
                        4. #32 Best of our Feature Interviews. 8 clips worth hearing.

                          Michael Anderson highlights some of his noteworthy interviews on Big Money in the 805.  On this episode we learn about two public/private partnerships, following dreams and Ventura County's water situation. CSU, Channel Islands starts an Engineering Program Bruce Stenslie the CEO of Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County talks about the need for engineering.  Assemblymember Jacqui [...]

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                          30 min

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