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  • #25 2017 Year in Review – Feature Interviews

    Michael Anderson is a Certified Financial Planner in Ventura County California. He helps clients with investment management, wealth management, retirement planning and financial planning, you can learn more about his services at Maranantha.com.

    2017 Year in Review – 24 Feature Interviews
    Each week on Big Money in the 805 we’ve had one feature interview that is local and relevant. 

    #2 Henry Dubroff, Pacific Coast Business Times

    #3 Chris Figureida, Endurance Athlete
    #4 Dr. Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superindent of Schools
    #5 Mike Panesis, Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship
    #6 Greg Gillespie, Chancellor Ventura County Community College District
    #7 Water Focus Show: Susan Mulligan & Maruicio Guardado. Calleguas MWD & United Water Conservation District
    #8 Bruce Stenslie, CEO Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County
    #9 John Greathouse, UCSB Technology Management Program, Forbes, Venture Capital Investor
    #10 Mary Osborne, Pro Surfer and Local Legand.
    #11 Husam Hishmeh, Domino’s Pizza
    #12 Dena Jenson, Director, Center for NonProfit Leadership
    #13 Dan Boyd, CEO Boyd & Associates.
    #14 Matt LaVere, 40 under 40, City Council, Gibbs Trucking Deal.
    #15 John Krist, CEO Farm Bureau of Ventura County
    #16 Marlyss Munguia Auster, CEO Visit Ventura
    #17 Max Drucker, CEO Carpe Data, (SB Start Up) (mike is gone)
    #18 Ron Greenwood & JC Oberst, Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
    #19 CA Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin 44th District
    #20 Ron Bamieh, Lawyer & Defense Attorney.
    #21 E Ashley Dean, Director of Corporate Development, Sports Academy
    #22 Thomas Fire: Relief, Recovery, Rebuild: Jim McGee CEO of Red Cross, Vanessa Bechtel, CEO of VCCF. Chris Collier & Emily Barany of thomasfirehelp.com
    #23 Capt. Janke, Commanding Officer Naval Base Ventura County
    #24 Dr Margit Cox Henderson – Trauma from Thomas Fire & – Optimistic Aging, from mid-life to the good life.

    You listen to any of these shows on marantha.com/articles

    or a podcast app like this one blubrry.com/bigmoney/

    Non-Profit Spotlight
    Here is a review of the 2017 Non-Profit Spotlights. Keep an eye out for these groups doing awesome work in our community.

    Ventura Botanical Gardens

    California Lutheran University – Center for Non-Profit Leadership – Dena Jenson
    Surfrider Foundation – Ventura County Chapter
    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura – Spencer Garrett
    MOXI The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation –
    Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center – Elizabeth Wibbelmann Hoffman
    Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County
    Ventura Rotary Club – Staci Smith Johnson
    Food Forward
    Kirwin International Relief Foundation
    KidSTREAM
    Ventura Education Partnership – Madhu Bajaj
    Ventura Community Partners Foundation – Ed Wehan
    Ventura County Farm Day – Mary Maranville
    Charmaine Hilton Buehner, VCLA
    Ventura Police Community Foundation – Ashley Bautista
    Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
    Women’s Economic Ventures – Marsha Bailey
    Salvation Army of Ventura
    Museum of Ventura County – Elena Maria Brokaw
    Ventura County Community Foundation, American Red Cross Ventura County Chapter
    Resource Conservation Partners – Jessica Morrison
    Suz Montgomery, The Senior Advocate

    You can listen to any of the 30 minute shows on maranantha.com/articles or on a podcast app like this oneblubrry.com/bigmoney/

    2-Minute Drill

    Michael talks about investments and financial planning at the end of the show. This is called the 2 minute drill. 

    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 or find a local fee-only advisor at NAPFA.ORG

    The Mailbag

    Each week we have questions from listeners. Sometimes its a guest local expert talking a specific topic. We’ve had Greg Abrams from American Pacific Mortgage, Greg Mauk from Geico Local Office in Oxnard. We’ve had Luke from Sunrise Enterprise & Construction and Steve Lazenby from ASR Property Restoration.

    Special thank you to our sponsors:

    Geico Local Office  –  Greg Mauk

    Aera Energy: Keeping California Moving Forward.

    Spanish Hills Country Club, Camarillo, CA

    Allocationlink.com  – Michael Anderson

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  • #25 2017 Year in Review – Feature Interviews

    Michael Anderson is a Certified Financial Planner in Ventura County California. He helps clients with investment management, wealth management, retirement planning and financial planning, you can learn more about his services at Maranantha.com. 2017 Year in Review - 24 Feature Interviews Each week on Big Money in the 805 we've had one feature interview [...]

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  • #24 Dr Margit Cox Henderson, Trauma of Thomas Fire & Optimistic Aging.

    Michael Anderson talks with Dr Margit Cox Henderson about the trauma caused by the Thomas fire.

    Dr Margit Cox Henderson, Trauma of the Thomas fire & New book: Optimistic Aging 

    We talk about the emotional impact and trauma caused by the Thomas fire.  Dr Henderson shares very insightful ideas and thoughts relating to what all experienced in Ventura.

    • What emotions do we experience when dealing with a home loss?  Or a friend’s home loss?
    • Fight, Flee or Freeze. The body’s response to a catastrophic experience.
    • Connecting to community is important and physically moving is helpful when moving beyond the trauma.

      • Learn more about Dr Margit Cox Henderson at MargitHenderson.com

      Dr Margit Cox Henderson’s book: Optimistic Aging: from Midlife to the Good Life

      Book referral from Dr Henderson: Phoenix Rising: Stories of remarkable Women walking through fire.

      Blog referral: GrowingBolder.com

      Nonprofit Spotlight:  Brought to you by Aera Energy. 

      Our guest today is Suz Montgomery, “The Senior Advocate”   

      Suz is involved with teaching, supporting and connecting seniors to resources. She shares some insight into the increasing growth and economy of Seniors in Ventura County. ‘The Silver Tsunami” of baby boomers coming into retirement.  In the City of Ventura, we’re approaching 30% of the population is a Senior. To learn more or connect with Suz Montgomery you can email her at  [email protected]

      Mailbag:

      Our guest in studio is Steve Lazenby, with ASR Property Restoration,  805-794-6094

      • What is Property Restoration? What do you do?
      • What is a public adjuster? Should we start with talking with our insurance company first? 
      • How long will restoration take?
      • Helpful BLOG about what to do after a fire.  https://captainlaz.blog/after-the-fire-what-do-i-do/

        • You can contact Steve Lazenby, with ASR Property Restoration,  805-794-6094

        Enjoy the show and please join us again soon. 

        Sponsors:

        Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

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

        Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

        Matt’s All Haul — For all of your junk removal and hauling needs.

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

        Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

        Contact us  Allocationlink.com  or Maranantha.com also via email. [email protected]  805-665-3767

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      • #24 Dr Margit Cox Henderson, Trauma of Thomas Fire & Optimistic Aging.

        Michael Anderson talks with Dr Margit Cox Henderson about the trauma caused by the Thomas fire. Dr Margit Cox Henderson, Trauma of the Thomas fire & New book: Optimistic Aging  We talk about the emotional impact and trauma caused by the Thomas fire.  Dr Henderson shares very insightful ideas and thoughts relating to what [...]

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      • #23 Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County, Commanding Officer.

        Michael Anderson talks with Naval Base Ventura County’s Commanding Officer, Captain Chris Janke.

        Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County’s Commanding Officer.  

        We talk about the economic impact of having the base in Ventura County and how they have partnered well with the greater community. We also discuss the three properties that make up the Naval Base Ventura County.

        • What is the role and job of a Commanding Officer?
        • What makes Naval Base Ventura County unique and do you see it growing, shrinking or staying the same?
        • What types of training exercises and projects are taking place at the Naval Base? 

          • Learn more about Naval Base Ventura County online, visit their website at: https://cnic.navy.mil/

          Nonprofit Spotlight: 

          Our guest today is Jessica Morrison, the Executive Director at Resource Conservation Partners.  Visit their website at: resourceconservationpartners.org 

           

          • What is Resource Conservation Partners?
          • The fire has gone through so much of our Hillsides. How do we work smart? Where do we go from this point moving forward?
          • To learn more about Resource Conservation Partners or contact Jessica Morrison,  the Executive Director visit their website at: resourceconservationpartners.org
            • 2-Minute Drill

            In the aftermath of Thomas Fire, many of us take a step back and try to ask ourselves… How can we be prepared if something like this happens again?  What do we take, what do we put in the go-bag if we’re evacuated?  Many folks that evacuated didn’t have time to really think about this…  As we think about how we can be prepared for a disaster in the future we have to look at our financial situation.  Today I want to take this 2 minute drill to talk with you about NAPFA.  You can visit their website NAPFA.ORG. It is the National association of Personal Financial Advisors.  They list all of the Fee-Only financial advisors in your area. Talk with your financial advisor to see how you can get a “Document Vault” this is where you can safely & securely store your important documents online. 

             If you want to speak directly to Michel about any of your financial matters you can email him [email protected] or you can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

            Mailbag:

            Our guest in studio is Luke Klinzing, with Sunrise Enteprise & Construction, located here in Ventura, CA. *  805-947-9114. Luke thanks for coming in today.

            • We hear that you should “Check the license” What does that mean to CHECK the license? What should people do?   
            • We know it’s a good idea to ask for referrals a good contractor will have referrals and photos of past work. But what questions should we ask when we’re calling on those referrals?  
            • What other advice can you share with people when they are going to do a remodel or rebuild?

              • You can contact Luke Klinzing or Bill with Sunrise Enteprise & Construction, located here in Ventura, CA. * You can reach their office at  805-947-9114.

              Enjoy the show and please join us again soon. 

              Mike

              Sponsors:

              Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

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

              Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

              Matt’s All Haul — For all of your junk removal and hauling needs.

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

              Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

              Contact us  Allocationlink.com  or Maranantha.com also via email. [email protected]  805-665-3767

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            • #23 Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County, Commanding Officer.

              Michael Anderson talks with Naval Base Ventura County's Commanding Officer, Captain Chris Janke. Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County's Commanding Officer.   We talk about the economic impact of having the base in Ventura County and how they have partnered well with the greater community. We also discuss the three properties that make up [...]

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              34 min
            • #22 Rebuild Ventura – VCCF, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.com

              Michael Anderson talks with Ventura County Community Foundation, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.com.

              Vanessa Bechtel, CEO VCCF
              • VCCF kicked off its disaster relief support by awarding a total of $477,000 to two of
                • our most vital service providers– the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
              • Ventura County nonprofits who have been immediately affected by the fires and
                • are assisting those in urgent need can apply for relief funding through the SUN
                fund for grants of up to $5,000. For details, contact Breanne Foster
                at [email protected] or (805) 988-0196.

                Contributions can be made by mailing a check, contributing online, or making a gift

                of stock or wire transfer. For details, visit www.vccf.org

                Jim McGee, CEO Red Cross
                • Consider volunteering with the Red Cross to help with their efforts. Visit them online at RedCross.org
                  • Chris Collier & Emily Barany, ThomasFireHelp.com
                  • Connecting people that can give with people who need it.
                  • Visit ThomasFireHelp.com

                    • Special thanks to all of the volunteers leaning in to support the relief, recovery & rebuild efforts for the 805. Enjoy the show and please join us again soon.

                    -Mike

                    Sponsors:

                    Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

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

                    Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

                    Matt’s All Haul — For all of your junk removal and hauling needs.

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

                    Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

                    Contact us  Allocationlink.com  or Maranantha.com also via email. [email protected]  805-665-3767

                    28 min
                  • #22 Rebuild Ventura – VCCF, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.com
                    Michael Anderson talks with Ventura County Community Foundation, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.com. Vanessa Bechtel, CEO VCCF VCCF kicked off its disaster relief support by awarding a total of $477,000 to two of our most vital service providers– the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Ventura County nonprofits who have been immediately affected by the fires […]
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                  • #21 Ashley Dean, Director at Sports Academy

                    Michael Anderson talks with Ashley Dean from the Sports Academy.

                    Ashley Dean, Director from Sports Academy.
                    • You were a collegiate coach, how has sports changed in the past 17 years?
                    • What are some of the statistics with youth sports and the economy of sports?
                    • Ashley mentions this article from TIME magazine. Sums up the youth sports market in the US. http://time.com/magazine/us/4913681/september-4th-2017-vol-190-no-9-u-s/
                    • Ashley shares information about sports training and the current technology used at Sports Academy.

                      • You can learn more about Sports Academy online at sportsacademy.us  or feel free to call direct for a tour with Ashley at (844)518-7246

                      Nonprofit Spotlight: Brought to you by Aera Energy. 

                      Today we have Elena Brokaw, the executive director of the Museum of Ventura County.

                      What’s new & exciting?What events can the community get involved with?

                      How can the community get connected with events and happenings?

                      Learn more about  Museum of Ventura County by going to their website:  venturamuseum.org/

                      2-Minute Drill

                      Michael does a quick rundown on the the 12 Principles of Personal Finance.

                      You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

                      Enjoy the show and please join us again soon.

                      Mike

                      Sponsors:

                      Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805

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

                      Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available.

                      Matt’s All Haul — For all of your junk removal and hauling needs.

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

                      Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be.

                      Contact us  Allocationlink.com  or Maranantha.com also via email. [email protected]  805-665-3767

                      28 min
                    • #21 Ashley Dean, Director at Sports Academy
                      Michael Anderson talks with Ashley Dean from the Sports Academy. Ashley Dean, Director from Sports Academy. You were a collegiate coach, how has sports changed in the past 17 years? What are some of the statistics with youth sports and the economy of sports? Ashley mentions this article from TIME magazine. Sums up the youth […]
                      28 min

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