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3 questions you should ask before buying a home in the Conejo Valley

March 19, 2024 21:43 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

Honored to be interviewed by Wayne Baxter of One Capital Management. Wayne and I discuss all the benefits of buying a home in the Conejo Valley. We also discuss what is going on in the homeowners insurance market in general and in the area. If you have thoughts of buying a home in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Agoura, Oak Park or Westlake Village, this episode is for you!

Simi Valley Unified Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Peplinski

June 05, 2020 04:52 - 45 minutes - 103 MB

Simi Valley Unified Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Peplinski discusses the challenges the District is facing with the pandemic and budget cuts. Will we have a full return to the classroom? A hybrid model with alternating attendance days? Full distance learning? Dr. Peplinski discusses all the variables being considered and what orders are needed be followed.

Dina Braverman offers tips for organizing your home work space and preparing your home for sale

May 21, 2020 16:39 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

As we find ourselves working from home, Dina Braverman from Organizing Concepts and Designs offers tips on best practices in organizing your home work space. Dina also helps people prepare their home for sale, whether with de-cluttering, organizing, packing and even staging! Dina's specialty is helping people organize! We hope you have a lot of takeaways that you can implement right now! Dina has only 5 star reviews on Google, and can be reached at (310) 560-5060 or https://organizingcon...

Talk tech and working remotely with Dan Natarelli

May 12, 2020 21:46 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MB

Technology seems to be a timely subject and this episode features specialist Dan Natarelli from MSP Pros. We cover tips for working remotely, setting up an effective workspace, security and protecting your data and network, tips for hosting an online meeting, how to set up a redundant system in case your WiFi goes down and, channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw, backing up!

Landlord and Tenant issues during the pandemic

May 08, 2020 22:18 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Do you rent a home? Do you rent a commercial property for your business? Do you own a residential or commercial property and want to know what new rights your tenants may have and options you have during this state of emergency? Please join the conversation with Don Lanson of Manfredi Levine and Janice Miller of Miller Haga as we discuss the new and changing landscape of landlord and tenants rights, as well as ways to keep relationships smooth. Because, at some point we will be on the other ...

All about mindset with Jeffrey Saad

April 21, 2020 23:55 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Our mindset and beliefs are challenged every day. Jeffrey Saad has a way about him, how he thinks and acts that produces energy and enthusiasm. I'm hoping our conversation will uplift you, even if you don't feel you need it, and perhaps offer new ways to approach your day. Maybe even offer you a "pick me up." I've known Jeffrey for years and have seen him present many times, and he is someone I will never get tired of being around and hearing from, and I hope you'll feel the same after listi...

Consumer and business credit - what you need to know!

April 20, 2020 19:52 - 38 minutes - 25.3 MB

Greg Spaulding, from Turnkey Advisory, share his expertise regarding both consumer and business credit. Greg's specialty is helping business owners establish credit under their business name, to separate it from their personal business. In this episode we discuss what consumers should know steps they should take to monitor their credit, the different FICO scores available, changes the federal government instituted on credit reporting and late payments, and how to build up business credit. ...

What is happening in the world of escrow?

April 15, 2020 19:10 - 26 minutes - 17.1 MB

Marcine Kline and Lauren Greer of Glen Oaks Escrow give us an update on what is going on with real estate transactions from their side of their side. How can buyers and sellers best prepare themselves before opening escrow and what can they do during the escrow period. Recorded on April 10, 2020. Marcine can be reached at 818-500-0400

Bob Miller, voice of the Los Angeles Kings for 44 years!

December 29, 2019 19:28 - 1 hour - 190 MB

What an amazing conversation with Bob Miller, voice of the Los Angeles Kings for 44 years. We talk about Bob’s passion for broadcasting and how he started doing play-by-play during his Little League games that he played in as a child. His time growing up in Iowa and Wisconsin and doing play-by-play for the NCAA national champion Wisconsin Badgers coached by Bob Johnson. His break getting the play-by-play job with the Los Angeles Kings. Stories about then owner Jack Kent Cooke. His reaction t...

Simi Valley drinking water quality Leah Segedie

December 17, 2019 14:43 - 59 minutes - 94.6 MB

In this episode we are joined by Leah Segedie as she shares concerns over the quality of the drinking water in Simi Valley, as well as steps being taken to help improve it. Leah's website, https://www.mamavation.com/, is about empowering women through eco-wellness. This website is a wealth of information on hormone-disrupting chemicals as well as environmental pollutants and toxins in the outer world and in our homes, and what we can do to lessen them. Leah is an amazing educator and activist.

Real estate donations to charity with Juan Ros of Forum Financial

October 27, 2019 16:20 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

It is well documented that there will be a great transfer of wealth as the baby boomer generation ages and passes away. There exists an amazing opportunity for non-profit organizations to keep in close touch with their donor base, and keep their eyes and ears open for planned gift opportunities. Although planned gifts rarely happen immediately (hence, planned gifts...), they can be transformative for an organization. Do you work for a nonprofit? Do you sit on the board of a nonprofit? If s...

Santa Susana Field Lab with Denise Duffield

October 27, 2019 16:13 - 59 minutes - 96.1 MB

What do we know about the Santa Susana Field Lab? It depends who you ask. In this episode I interview Denise Duffield, Associate Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. There are a few PDFs I was not able to attach to these notes. I did offer to have Boeing part of the show and they declined. Please find links where you can do further research. The timing of the show is critical as NASA wants to break out of the cleanup agreement they entered in 2010. Info on public hearings is: ...

Greg Monterrosa and Hub 101

October 18, 2019 21:43 - 43 minutes - 69.6 MB

Hub101 is a place for experimentation, discovery, and growth, and was created as part of Cal Lutheran University's Entrepreneurship program. Hub 101 creates a community for entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups who otherwise might be isolated in their home or other office. Featuring collaborative co-working spaces starting at $199 a month, Freelancers Academy, Pitch to your Peers, StartUp Weekends, and other benefit and opportunities, Hub 101 is THE place to be if you are a local tech star...

Our aging parents - in-home care, assisted living, estate planning, elder care issues and paying for it all.

September 30, 2019 15:47 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Please join Marc Mackenzie of Acorn Law, Susan Coert of Help Unlimited, Kelila Heller of Assisted Living Connections and I as we go in-depth on upcoming decisions we need to make for our parents as they age. Should they stay in their home? If so, should they hire an unlicensed or licensed help? If they need assisted living, how do you go about choosing independent, assisted, and other type of living arrangements? What about qualifying for MediCal and Medicaid? Do you have to hide your assets...

The Health Podcast with Esta McIntyre and Dr. Ryan Rubin

August 30, 2019 05:03 - 58 minutes - 93.7 MB

Two shows rolled into one! Esta McIntyre from My Health Studio in Westlake Village joins the show and shares her mission what makes her studio different from the big box gyms. Please click the following link for information about My health studio. My introduction to cryotherapy a few weeks sparked my introduction to Synergy in Westlake Village. There practice involves massage therapy, cryotherapy, physical therapy and chiropractic, for a comprehensive approach to recovery. Please click the...

Thousand Oaks Mayor Rob McCoy

August 20, 2019 23:15 - 34 minutes - 55.3 MB

Can you mix politics and religion? If you are Thousand Oaks Mayor Rob McCoy you can! Please join us for a conversation with Rob where we discuss his journey to serving in public office, what it was like to be named Mayor Pro-Tem the day before the Borderline mass shooting and two days before the devastating wild fires and what it was like behind the scenes with families and leading our community during that time. Rob talks about his mission to create a Borderline memorial during his one year...

All about the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

July 27, 2019 22:33 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MB

A special treat having as our guest spokesperson Melissa Giller from the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. How special is it that we have a Presidential Library in our area?! Melissa discusses the differences between the Foundation, Library and Museum. How President Reagan chose this area for the Musuem and his final resting place. How the Library and Museum are funded, their missions, special exhibits and more. After our interview we walked through the Museum and it brought back a lot...

What's it like to manage a local newspaper??

July 16, 2019 14:59 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MB

While we are all immersed in the digital age, while print advertising has been on the decline, how can a local newspaper survive? John Loesing, managing editor of the Acorn Newspapers, describes his how his background in TV news reporting lead him across the country to our community, the value of having a thriving local newspaper, the 5 local editions of the Acorn and what it's like running the paper.

100 Men Who Give a Damn - Conejo Valley

June 30, 2019 17:59 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MB

What do you get when you put together a bunch of charitably-inclined gentlemen, hor d'oeuvres, cocktails, 3 local non-profit organizations, and over $10,000 in donations? You get the 100 Men Who Give a Damn - Conejo Valley!! Please join this conversation with Tadd Eckstrand and Jason Dawes as we discuss 100 Men Who Give a Damn, a donation driven organization that combines fund raising for nonprofit organizations and networking. With an attendance of over 100 per event and each member donatin...

Making a movie with Travis Greer

June 22, 2019 17:38 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

Ever wondered what it would be like to make a movie? Write? Direct? Produce? Be the star? Well, local talent Travis Greer discusses his first feature film, a "Rock n Roll Heart." Which, just won Best Original Screenplay for a Feature Film at The Silicon Beach Film Fest. More accolades to follow I'm sure! Travis wrote this film in an incredible 3 weeks, and even more incredible than that, finished filming and editing in a mere 10 months on a budget that you will have to listen to to find out....

Talking foster care advocacy and support with Raising Hope founder Tami Barnett

May 31, 2019 23:48 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MB

Raising HOPE, Inc. provides advocacy, funding and support for children and families in the foster care system and offer funding to provide for the needs of dependent youth or recently emancipated youth. They also offer a high quality mentorship program for teens and young adults. Please listen to learn more about the important work they are doing for our community's youth.

The Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College

May 24, 2019 05:48 - 50 minutes - 117 MB

Did you know we have a zoo right in our own backyard, on the campus of Moorpark College? The Exotic Animal Training and Management program at Moorpark College is only of two teaching zoos in the country, and trains students from all over the world! Mara Rodriguez shares her experience working at the zoo, it's origins, and what it's like taking a tiger for a walk. Please listen to this fun interview, and better yet, please visit the zoo. They are open every weekend from 11-5. For more informa...

Getting into and paying for the college of your choice!

April 24, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

I'm so happy to present Debbie Goldstein of Savvy College Funding Solutions, a Westlake Village based consultant that helps navigate the college search and application process, as well as how to qualify for scholarships and financial aid. What is a FAFSA? What if you don't fill it out correctly? What if you present information about you, your family and your child differently? Will that impact whether your child gets accepted to the school of their choice? Will it impact qualifying for schol...

The In's and Out's of Real Estate Law with Don Lanson

April 11, 2019 04:57 - 1 hour - 155 MB

What a pleasure having Don Lanson, Real Estate Attorney at Manfredi Levine in Westlake Village, on the show! We talked about the common disputes between tenants and landlords, how to avoid liens on your home, and as 1 of 5 City Planners, Don treated us with some insight into the direction Thousand Oaks is headed in terms of building, improvements, and the plans for Downtown T.O. He also gives some beneficial advice on how to avoid common mistakes that lead to the need for legal action. Take ...

Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber!

March 29, 2019 15:43 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MB

Former Simi Valley City Councilmember and 8 year Simi Valley Mayor and current Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber spends time with us sharing his early life experiences that shaped who he is and his work ethic and why he is so dedicated to serving our community.

Skateboarding Hall of Fame with Todd Huber

March 19, 2019 04:47 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MB

The Skateboarding Hall of Fame is alive and well! Founder Todd Huber takes us through his history, his founding of World Famous Skate Lab in Simi Valley, to his founding of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum. What do you do when you have a passion of skateboarding and own over 5,000 (not a typo) skateboards? You share them and their history with the world. The 2019 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is May 2, 2019 at The Globe in Los Angeles, California. For more informatio...

Chief Economist Leslie Appleton Young talks California Real Estate

March 02, 2019 23:33 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MB

Leslie Appleton Young has been the Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors for the last 35 years. In this episode she talks California Real Estate, ongoing trends, and what is needed to help spark growth in our local Ventura County real estate market.

Interview with Wendy Jaffe of Conejo Deals

February 27, 2019 06:41 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

Wendy Jaffe of Conejo Deals and Simi Deals talks about how she and her brother Robert started these 2 local award winning "daily deals" websites. Wendy talks about her career before starting this business, some challenges faced during the launch, how they grew from 2,000 to over 60,000 subscribers, lessons learned, and how they've donated over $500,000 to local schools and nonprofits.

Simi Valley Mayor Keith Mashburn

February 27, 2019 06:32 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MB

Newly inaugurated Mayor of Simi Valley Keith Mashburn talks about his background of public service, his 30 years of service in the Ventura County Fire Department, Simi Valley Town Center, potholes and the budget.

Cindy Rakowitz talks about Fit 4 The Cause

February 23, 2019 19:03 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Founder and CEO Cindy Rakowitz talks about Fit 4 The Cause, a Thousand Oaks based nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic exercise and nutrition education to those who cannot afford trainers or attend gyms under normal circumstances. Cindy talks about the need for their services, how she got started, services offered and where they are going! You can find more about them at https://fit4thecause.org/

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