Host Tom Loarie discuss the secrets of a successful career pivot with guest mentor Lynn Fischer, one of the “50 Most Empowering Women in Business.” Lynn jumped from being a successful marketing executive (E&J Gallo, Dreyers, The Wine Group) to co-founding and running one of U.S.’s 20 most promising biotechnology solution providers. Her company, Title21, is considered today to be one of top five companies to work for in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find Show Notes here.

The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with Michael Van Hecke, M.Ed., president of Catholic Textbook Project, on how a teacher and headmaster ended up doing the last thing he ever expected to do, namely, launching a now-thriving textbook company that focuses on exceptionally well-researched and engaging-to-read history textbooks.  Van Hecke and his textbooks were even featured on CNN and The Lou Dobbs Show.  But what a transition! From teaching to textbooks, without any business background...  Why?  And why "history?" It's an eye-opening interview with some great take-aways for listeners.  See Show Notes here.

Host Tom Loarie interviews Andreas Widmer, Author of "The Pope and The CEO: John Paul II's Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard" and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business and Economics. You'll learn about his business start-up success and learnings, the launching a successful seven-year project to help turn-around severe poverty, hitting the wall, profit, faith, and much more...Find Show Notes here

Today's guest Jim Tecca, president of Western Financial Bank, talks with The Mentors host Ric Brutocao about one of the biggest concerns for entrepreneurs: Cashflow.  It's often said that in business, cash is king. You need it to build a team, grow, expand, reach new markets and to stay on top of serving your customers and clients with excellent service and product delivery.  So, how can you build a strong financial foundation? Is there a secret to creating a solid financial strategy? Find the answers on this episode.

In this episode, The Mentors host John Phillips talks with Don Alix, district manager of Insperity, regarding the human resources (HR) challenges faced by small and some mid-size businesses. Alix has served as a trusted advisor to businesses for more than 25 years, providing an array of human resources and business solutions designed to help improve business performance.  In this show, you'll learn some wonderfully innovative HR solutions that can offer employees more benefits than most business owners think possible, and that won't break the bank.  Find show notes here.

Scott Schimmel, founder of The You School, has helped thousands write their own life story, follow their dreams and passions to achievement.  He's helped young veterans transition into civilian life; those frustrated with a job or career that "didn't fit" to dig deep and find a new path; high-achieving athletes transition to other careers where they also excelled; and young college students transition into successful professional careers they love.  He's helped many who find themselves at the crossroads rediscover who they are, what they uniquely care about, at the deepest level, and find a path to achieve it; to "write" their own stories.  In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with Scott Schimmel about The You School and his top tips for living a life of fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Find show notes here.

 

 

Hear first-hand the remarkable story of entrepreneur Eric Rhoads, a broadcast Hall of Famer who shares his secrets for building one of the U.S.' fastest growing media companies—Streamline Publishing Inc — with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie.  The two met in an oil painting class years ago and their friendship continued as Eric grew his media empire in niche markets in which he was passionate.

In this upcoming episode of THE MENTORS RADIO show, host Ric Brutocao talks with pioneering, board certified ER doctor Gregory Moreno, MD, founder of award-winning MedHero Urgent Care Clinic, about Urgent Care, the Flu and You.  You'll learn what motivated Dr. Moreno to leave the ER room and serve patients directly with his own Urgent Care, his innovative practice that is even capable of helping people at home, and insider medical insights about the flu, where to go for what health issue,  how to enjoy great health, and more.  Listen to show below.  Go here for show notes.

Do you know someone who is thinking about a new career -- or someone forced to look for one? Maybe you find yourself in that place.  Learn how to get unstuck from a job you don't like, How to find success in any Job Transition, and how to find yourself in a position that gives you a sense of fulfilment and purpose.  Dan Rink, a seasoned career transition coach who has successfully helped thousands of people find fulfilling careers and jobs is host Tom Loarie's guest this weekend on The Mentors Radio. Listen below, or go to Show notes additional info.

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao interviews Timothy Strader, the founder and Chairman of Starpointe Ventures, a robust real estate development and investment firm. In addition to serving on several boards and foundations, Mr. Strader is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business, teaching a graduate course entitled Management of the Real Estate Enterprise. With more than 43 years of real estate and development expertise, Mr. Strader has seen just about everything possible in the market and he has plenty to say about what he sees looking ahead for the 2018 Economy. Items mentioned in the episode may be found in the Show Notes.