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November 26, 2017#20 Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News Contributor
Michael Anderson talks with Ron Bamieh.
Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News Contributor
You worked for the White House and came to Ventura by chance, share the story.
Talk about coaching, parenting and how society gets it wrong with self esteem.
What ways is our justice system fair and unfair?
You can learn more and get connected with Ron Bamieh online at: bamieherickson.com
Nonprofit Spotlight: Brought to you by Aera Energy.
Our nonprofit spotlight guest Silvia from the Salvation Army of Ventura.
Learn more about The Salvation Army by going to their website: Ventura.salvationarmy.org
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
30 min
November 26, 2017 #20 Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News Contributor
Michael Anderson talks with Ron Bamieh. Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News Contributor You worked for the White House and came to Ventura by chance, share the story. Talk about coaching, parenting and how society gets it wrong with self esteem. What ways is our justice system fair and unfair? You […]
30 min
November 19, 2017#19 CA Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Engineer, Leader, Connector
Michael Anderson talks with CA Assembly-member Jacqui Irwin.
Assembly-member Jacqui Irwin.
You were an All-American Swimmer at UC San Diego, tell us about swimming.
How has being an engineer helped with being in the State Assembly?
You are a good community organizer, how did you get started in politics?
What are some of the projects you’ve had success with and what are you working on?
Learn more about CA State Assembly-member Jacqui Irwin online: a44.asmdc.org Facebook: @AssemblymemberJacquiIrwin Twitter: @ASM_Irwin
Nonprofit Spotlight: Brought to you by Aera Energy.
Our nonprofit spotlight guest is Marsha Bailey, Founder and CEO of Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV)
WEV is a wonderful resource for the community. WHAT IS WEV? How did it get started?
What classes can people can participate in, what’s the best way to get connected.
Learn more about Women’s Economic Ventures by going to their website: wevonline.org
2-Minute Drill
Michael talks about “2 financial planning concepts” with your personal finances. Here is what you want to know.
Progress not Perfection – What’s next for you financially?
Do you live for today or are you more focused on planning for tomorrow?
Are you a good financial steward with your money? 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
32 min
November 19, 2017 #19 CA Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Engineer, Leader, Connector
Michael Anderson talks with CA Assembly-member Jacqui Irwin. Assembly-member Jacqui Irwin. You were an All-American Swimmer at UC San Diego, tell us about swimming. How has being an engineer helped with being in the State Assembly? You are a good community organizer, how did you get started in politics? What are some of the projects […]
32 min
November 12, 2017#18 Max Drucker, CEO and Co-Founder of Carpe Data
Greg Monterrosa of hub101.la steps in to interview the CEO of this successful Santa Barbara start up.
Max Drucker, Co-Founder & CEO of Carpe Data
We are seeing more start ups in the 805. How has Santa Barbara been as a start up community?
What is Carpe Data? What type of preparation goes into finding an investor?
What advice can you give to over-worked entrepreneurs?
Listen in to learn hear much more about Max and Carpe Data.
Learn more about Carpe Data & Max Drucker online at carpe.io
Non-Profit Spotlight Ventura Police Community Foundation
Ashley Bautista is a community director with the Ventura Police department. She shares information about how the community and VPD have been working together on many projects to support Ventura. Listen in to learn more about the “I’ve got your back” campaign and the upgrades to the soft interview room.
Learn more about Ventura Police Community Foundation online at venturapolicefoundation.org
2-Minute Drill
Michael talks about the “Investor Psychology Cycle”
Have you ever noticed how when the market goes UP people start talking about it more and they want to BUY? We have seen this time and time before. Their caution turns into confidence and enthusiasm. Listen in to learn more about how this cycle works and how you can break the cycle.
You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com
The Mailbag
Michael talks about where you can go if you want a second opinion with your finances, napfa.org. He also shares the strategy of paying yourself first and how you can implement that with allocationlink.com. You can contact Michael at maranantha.com or 805-665-3767.
Sponsors:
Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805
Aera Energey.- Powered by safety, innovation and community.
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: email. [email protected] phone. 805-665-3767
27 min
November 12, 2017 #18 Max Drucker, CEO and Co-Founder of Carpe Data
Greg Monterrosa of hub101.la steps in to interview the CEO of this successful Santa Barbara start up. Max Drucker, Co-Founder & CEO of Carpe Data We are seeing more start ups in the 805. How has Santa Barbara been as a start up community? What is Carpe Data? What type of preparation goes into finding […]
27 min
November 05, 2017#17 JC Oberst & Ron Greenwood, Gold Coast Veterans Foundation.
This week on Big Money in the 805 Michael Anderson shares information about the services available to Veterans with the help of Gold Coast Veterans Foundation. This week’s show is dedicated to all Veterans in the 805.
JC Oberst and Ron Greenwood, Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
There are over 40,000 Veterans in Ventura County
What issues do Veterans face with jobs, benefits, housing and wellness?
How can Veterans get help with the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation?
Learn more online at GCVF.ORG
The Mailbag
Greg Abrams, Branch Manager of American Pacific Mortgage talks about the Veterans benefits with getting a VA loan. He answers 3 questions about buying a home, refinancing into a VA loan and how it’s free to call and see if you can qualify. You can learn more at apmloan.com or 805-667-8465
Sponsors:
Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805
Aera Energey.- Powered by safety, innovation and community.
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: email. [email protected] phone. 805-665-3767
30 min
November 05, 2017 #17 JC Oberst & Ron Greenwood, Gold Coast Veterans Foundation.
This week on Big Money in the 805 Michael Anderson shares information about the services available to Veterans with the help of Gold Coast Veterans Foundation. This week’s show is dedicated to all Veterans in the 805. JC Oberst and Ron Greenwood, Gold Coast Veterans Foundation There are over 40,000 Veterans in Ventura County What issues […]
30 min
October 29, 2017Marlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit Ventura
Michael Anderson talks about the economy of tourism in Ventura this week on Big Money in the 805.
Marlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit Ventura
How is tourism in Ventura and what are the goals?
Share some strategy with online efforts & social media including VisitVenturaCA.com
Less is more, talk to us about how longer duration stays are more valuable.
What do local Ventura residents miss and take for granted living here?
Learn more online at VisitVenturaCA.com
Non-Profit Spotlight Ventura County Legal Aid.
Charmaine Buhener is the President of Ventura County Legal Aid and they offer free legal advice for low income individuals. This has been a great resource for the community.
Learn more about VCLA online at vclegalaid.org/

2-Minute Drill
Michael talks about “Financial Success for people that hate finance”
5 priorities to focus on.
Start an emergency fund.
Pay off All of your Debt
Invest 15% (or more) household income into Retirement
Save for Home Down Payment.
Build Wealth and give back
You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com
The Mailbag
Michael talks about social security, ETFs (exchange traded funds) and getting kids started. You can contact Michael at maranantha.com or 805-665-3767.

Sponsors:
Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805
Aera Energey.- Powered by safety, innovation and community.
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: email. [email protected] phone. 805-665-3767
33 min
October 29, 2017 Marlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit Ventura
Michael Anderson talks about the economy of tourism in Ventura this week on Big Money in the 805. Marlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit Ventura How is tourism in Ventura and what are the goals? Share some strategy with online efforts & social media including VisitVenturaCA.com Less is more, talk to us about how longer […]
33 min

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