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Communication tools and infrastructure in the new normal business world
June 09, 2020 16:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBBrian Andersen, Digital transformation specialist and founder of Telecomphrensive Solutions works with businesses to help them think through their technology strategy, focusing on customer experience, employee satisfaction, security, and ease of use in the new normal of remote workers. Life changed two-plus months ago as employees headed home to work as a result of the Coronavirus. Who thought, including myself, that two months later we'd be working from home…hopping on endless zoom meetings...
1881: Communication tools and infrastructure in the new normal business world
June 09, 2020 16:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBBrian Andersen, Digital transformation specialist and founder of Telecomphrensive Solutions works with businesses to help them think through their technology strategy, focusing on customer experience, employee satisfaction, security, and ease of use in the new normal of remote workers. Life changed two-plus months ago as employees headed home to work as a result of the Coronavirus. Who thought, including myself, that two months later we'd be working from home…hopping on endless zoom meetin...
Denominations, Change and Culture with Dr. Doug Rehberg
June 07, 2020 18:58 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe numbers aren’t good. They really aren’t. Church attendance. Church membership. Religious affiliation. All down. Gallop tells us that in the past 20 years church membership has gone down a percent a year. 20 years ago 70% of Americans were church members. Now it is 50% and I probably don’t need to tell you that the younger a person is the less likely they have any religious affiliation.If we dig into that a bit we discover some more trends that are no longer breaking news. Mainline Denomi...
1880: Denominations, Change and Culture with Dr. Doug Rehberg
June 07, 2020 18:58 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe numbers aren’t good. They really aren’t. Church attendance. Church membership. Religious affiliation. All down. Gallop tells us that in the past 20 years church membership has gone down a percent a year. 20 years ago 70% of Americans were church members. Now it is 50% and I probably don’t need to tell you that the younger a person is the less likely they have any religious affiliation.If we dig into that a bit we discover some more trends that are no longer breaking news. Mainline Denom...
Life and Church in Romania (II) with Teodora Papazi
June 07, 2020 18:37 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMore stories from half way around the world, Teodora makes us think about life in America in a different way. What would it be like living in a former Communist country that still has plenty of remnants effecting daily life? How do people look at church that is so different than the American experience?
1879: Life and Church in Romania (II) with Teodora Papazi
June 07, 2020 18:37 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMore stories from half way around the world, Teodora makes us think about life in America in a different way. What would it be like living in a former Communist country that still has plenty of remnants effecting daily life? How do people look at church that is so different than the American experience?
1878: Life & Church in Romania with Teodora Papazi
June 07, 2020 18:32 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBChurch Hurts And begins in a unique way in this two part interview with Teodora visiting Orange County for the first time from Calarasi, Romania. Where is Romania? Teodora weaves us through the past 50 years from a very personal perspective helping us think about life in a different way. She adds a fun twist to Church Hurts And...
Life & Church in Romania with Teodora Papazi
June 07, 2020 18:32 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBChurch Hurts And begins in a unique way in this two part interview with Teodora visiting Orange County for the first time from Calarasi, Romania. Where is Romania? Teodora weaves us through the past 50 years from a very personal perspective helping us think about life in a different way. She adds a fun twist to Church Hurts And...
1877: Hurting, Hunger & My World with Devlin Donaldson
June 07, 2020 18:20 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBPaul, today is unique. I’m not sure I’ve ever spoken to an audience when I was more sure of their common condition including uncertainty, confusion and fear. This Corona virus has thrown this world for a loop and everyone is struggling to get perspective.I really believe we have today a guest who might just be perfect to help us do that. He has quite literally been around the world more than a few times and not on luxury cruise packages. Meet Devlin Donaldson, currently the President and CEO...
Hurting, Hunger & My World with Devlin Donaldson
June 07, 2020 18:20 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBPaul, today is unique. I’m not sure I’ve ever spoken to an audience when I was more sure of their common condition including uncertainty, confusion and fear. This Corona virus has thrown this world for a loop and everyone is struggling to get perspective.I really believe we have today a guest who might just be perfect to help us do that. He has quite literally been around the world more than a few times and not on luxury cruise packages. Meet Devlin Donaldson, currently the President and CEO ...
1876: Leadership and Church Board Rooms with Tom Melzoni
June 07, 2020 18:16 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI was looking around the jammed church on a Saturday afternoon when I was barely out of seminary and traveling with a famous speaker. Now it takes skill to hold an audience on a Sunny Saturday afternoon for a church conference, and this crowd was mesmerized. The content was wonderful and compelling. But something was eating at my insides, so I looked around again at the audience. What was bugging me? What was wrong?Little did I know that my perceptions at the time would lead to a major life ...
Leadership and Church Board Rooms with Tom Melzoni
June 07, 2020 18:16 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI was looking around the jammed church on a Saturday afternoon when I was barely out of seminary and traveling with a famous speaker. Now it takes skill to hold an audience on a Sunny Saturday afternoon for a church conference, and this crowd was mesmerized. The content was wonderful and compelling. But something was eating at my insides, so I looked around again at the audience. What was bugging me? What was wrong?Little did I know that my perceptions at the time would lead to a major life c...
1875: Worship Wars, Celebrity & Taste with James Ward
June 07, 2020 18:08 - 35 minutes - 33 MBYou know Paul, in my lifetime few things have defined churches more than their music style selection. I’ve seen choosing a church go from denominational loyalty, “I’m catholic", "We’ve always been Baptist", "I’m Presbyterian”, to “My church has the best worship, this amazing band, a really powerful service.” or “We still sing the old hymns and have the same liturgy we’ve always had."In that transition a lot of people were hurt, felt betrayed, were angry, disappointed and confused. Also in th...
Worship Wars, Celebrity & Taste with James Ward
June 07, 2020 18:08 - 35 minutes - 33 MBYou know Paul, in my lifetime few things have defined churches more than their music style selection. I’ve seen choosing a church go from denominational loyalty, “I’m catholic", "We’ve always been Baptist", "I’m Presbyterian”, to “My church has the best worship, this amazing band, a really powerful service.” or “We still sing the old hymns and have the same liturgy we’ve always had."In that transition a lot of people were hurt, felt betrayed, were angry, disappointed and confused. Also in tha...
1874: Singleness, Sex and Marriage with Michael Baggett
June 07, 2020 17:59 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSomehow sex, singleness and marriage are ways the church can just mess up it seems. Michael Baggett helps us navigate those waters.
Singleness, Sex and Marriage with Michael Baggett
June 07, 2020 17:59 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSomehow sex, singleness and marriage are ways the church can just mess up it seems. Michael Baggett helps us navigate those waters.
1873: Race, Ethnicity and Spirituality with Dr. Jim Lee
June 07, 2020 17:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBRECORDED PRIOR TO EVENTS OF MAY 25, 2020. It can really get boring. It really can. What am I talking about? Race. Ethnicity. Bias, Bigotry. Almost seems passé. Ahhh. Now that may not seem like a compelling way to introduce a topic, but let me take a stab at making the point. Just for fun I decided to open a newspaper as I prepared for this show and see how long it would take me to find an article on the subject. I opened the Wall Street Journal. Remember we are talking about Race and Ethnici...
Race, Ethnicity and Spirituality with Dr. Jim Lee
June 07, 2020 17:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBRECORDED PRIOR TO EVENTS OF MAY 25, 2020. It can really get boring. It really can. What am I talking about? Race. Ethnicity. Bias, Bigotry. Almost seems passé. Ahhh. Now that may not seem like a compelling way to introduce a topic, but let me take a stab at making the point. Just for fun I decided to open a newspaper as I prepared for this show and see how long it would take me to find an article on the subject. I opened the Wall Street Journal. Remember we are talking about Race and Ethnicit...
Assessing Positive and Negative Effects of Covid 19 with Lisa Tollner, Co-Founder of Sensi Products
June 04, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBLisa talks about how some of the negative changes driven by Covid-19 have had positive outcomes.
1872: Assessing Positive and Negative Effects of Covid 19 with Lisa Tollner, Co-Founder of Sensi Products
June 04, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBLisa talks about how some of the negative changes driven by Covid-19 have had positive outcomes.
#154 Thoughts in Quarantine: Charlie- Unraveling Pessimism
June 03, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBShow Notes According to my calculations at the time of this recording on May 27, 2020, we are in our 11th week of quarantine. How have you managed in the disconcerting time? You know for me, this time has provided, or forced, an opportunity a deep philosophical thought. For instance I have been reading Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, Viktor Frankl and TS Eliot. Whew! I think I’m in the mood for the calamities of a pleasant John Grisham novel. Today, Paul, I’d like to initiate a two-week series on...
1871: #154 Thoughts in Quarantine: Charlie- Unraveling Pessimism
June 03, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBShow Notes According to my calculations at the time of this recording on May 27, 2020, we are in our 11th week of quarantine. How have you managed in the disconcerting time? You know for me, this time has provided, or forced, an opportunity a deep philosophical thought. For instance I have been reading Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, Viktor Frankl and TS Eliot. Whew! I think I’m in the mood for the calamities of a pleasant John Grisham novel. Today, Paul, I’d like to initiate a two-week series o...
1870: Where you born a great leader or have you evolved into one?
June 02, 2020 16:52 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBLeadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, he/she is a born leader. But I’m not sure anyone is really born a great leader. Given today’s challenges in the business world; however, leadership is even more important than ever. Adam Mendler, CEO, of Veloz Group joins me at the Business Growth Cafe. Adam is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and today, my guest, to explore the importance of leadership, as well as advi...
Where you born a great leader or have you evolved into one?
June 02, 2020 16:52 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBLeadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, he/she is a born leader. But I’m not sure anyone is really born a great leader. Given today’s challenges in the business world; however, leadership is even more important than ever. Adam Mendler, CEO, of Veloz Group joins me at the Business Growth Cafe. Adam is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and today, my guest, to explore the importance of leadership, as well as advice...
Immunity Boosting Through Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Allyson Berkey
June 02, 2020 16:31 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHost Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Dr. Allyson Berkey of Beyond Regenerative Medicine and Aesthetics in Newport Beach. Known for her anti-aging, immunity boosting and stem cell therapy treatments, Dr. Berkey shares how COVID-19 is changing the patient experience. She also talks about the healing power of regenerative medicine and highlights on trend treatments that get excellent results. In this episode learn:- What changes Dr. Berkey has instituted in her med spa as a...
#153 Conversations in Quarantine: Ty Rose- When to Go with Your Gut
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBShow Notes You know for the last couple of weeks I seem to have focused a lot energy on this idea of Navigating with No Map. Today I plan to kinda continue with that thought but with an entirely different take, which is about: “When to Go with Your Gut.” I’m a “gut guy.” I believe that humans have millions of years of evolution updating our knowledge of the role of intuition in decision-making. It has only been since the industrial revolution that we have begun to use numbers and analyses as...
1869: #153 Conversations in Quarantine: Ty Rose- When to Go with Your Gut
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBShow Notes You know for the last couple of weeks I seem to have focused a lot energy on this idea of Navigating with No Map. Today I plan to kinda continue with that thought but with an entirely different take, which is about: “When to Go with Your Gut.” I’m a “gut guy.” I believe that humans have millions of years of evolution updating our knowledge of the role of intuition in decision-making. It has only been since the industrial revolution that we have begun to use numbers and analyses a...
Navigating a Business Launch During the Pandemic with Sam Madani of BOMANI Cold Buzz
May 26, 2020 21:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHost Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio Sam Madani, CEO and CO-Founder of BOMANI Cold Buzz. An NYC resident and USC Grad, Sam gave up his lucrative investment banker career to create BOMANI with his fellow co-founders who were also professionals in the investment world. Sam traveled to California in March 2020 for just a few days to meet with a few distributors ahead of their planned May 2020 California launch. However, he decided to stay in California with family due to the pa...
Strategies for buying or selling a business in a post-pandemic world.
May 26, 2020 17:17 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAt the Café, I’m joined by Carl Allen, founder of Dealmaker Wealth Society, a world-class entrepreneur, investor and corporate dealmaker who has worked on more than 330 transactions worth close to $48 billion to discuss post-pandemic strategies and buying or selling a business.
1868: Strategies for buying or selling a business in a post-pandemic world.
May 26, 2020 17:17 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAt the Café, I’m joined by Carl Allen, founder of Dealmaker Wealth Society, a world-class entrepreneur, investor and corporate dealmaker who has worked on more than 330 transactions worth close to $48 billion to discuss post-pandemic strategies and buying or selling a business.
#152Conversations in Quarantine: Terry Hershey- A World on Tilt
May 20, 2020 20:39 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBShow Notes Hey Paul, did you realize that when this show goes live we will have been in some kind of quarantine for 10-12 weeks? Now, for those few of us that are old and introverted, this really hasn’t been all that difficult. But I think of many others… people with kids, or couples in relationships that are not so good or, worse, what about those tragic occurrences of abusive homes. Man… I can’t imagine. My heart genuinely goes out… But, on the other hand, I think for the majority of us, th...
1867: #152Conversations in Quarantine: Terry Hershey- A World on Tilt
May 20, 2020 20:39 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBShow Notes Hey Paul, did you realize that when this show goes live we will have been in some kind of quarantine for 10-12 weeks? Now, for those few of us that are old and introverted, this really hasn’t been all that difficult. But I think of many others… people with kids, or couples in relationships that are not so good or, worse, what about those tragic occurrences of abusive homes. Man… I can’t imagine. My heart genuinely goes out… But, on the other hand, I think for the majority of us, t...
1866: Skateboarding legend Per Welinder talks about his journey from skateboarder to VC
May 19, 2020 19:37 - 33 minutes - 31 MBPer Welinder, freestyle skateboard legend, actor (you can find him in Back to the Future), serial entrepreneur and founder of iconic skateboard brands such as Birdhouse, and now Venture Capitalist and co-founder of WelinderShi Capital to talk about his journey and his focus on helping young active lifestyle and consumer-facing brands turn into successful iconic brands.
Skateboarding legend Per Welinder talks about his journey from skateboarder to VC
May 19, 2020 19:37 - 33 minutes - 31 MBPer Welinder, freestyle skateboard legend, actor (you can find him in Back to the Future), serial entrepreneur and founder of iconic skateboard brands such as Birdhouse, and now Venture Capitalist and co-founder of WelinderShi Capital to talk about his journey and his focus on helping young active lifestyle and consumer-facing brands turn into successful iconic brands.
How to Position Your Business for a Successful Re-Emergence in the Wake of COVID-19
May 15, 2020 17:19 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBHost Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Lee R. Goldberg, Esq, who is a transactional business attorney and has been practicing in Southern California for over 33 years. Lee has extensive experience in negotiating and documenting sophisticated real estate, finance, intellectual property, corporate structuring, M&A and many other business transactions. Currently, the majority of Lee’s practice consists of acting as outside general counsel to numerous companies across a broad...
Sales training gets the sales organization working from the same playbook
May 14, 2020 19:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBToday at the Café I’m excited to have Scott Bailey, a seasoned of Sandler Certified Trainer in the Western Region with over 24 years of service to discuss how sales training gets the sales organization working from the same playbook… using the same communications system to drive business growth.
1865: Sales training gets the sales organization working from the same playbook
May 14, 2020 19:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBToday at the Café I’m excited to have Scott Bailey, a seasoned of Sandler Certified Trainer in the Western Region with over 24 years of service to discuss how sales training gets the sales organization working from the same playbook… using the same communications system to drive business growth.
1864: Episode #45 – Gender Equality in the Workplace: Mekala Krishnan
May 13, 2020 16:33 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMekala Krishnan Today's guest is Mekala Krishnan. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mekala about the Gender Equality in the Workplace. Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Thank You To: Mekala Krishnan Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Prod...
Episode #45 – Gender Equality in the Workplace: Mekala Krishnan
May 13, 2020 16:33 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMekala Krishnan Today's guest is Mekala Krishnan. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mekala about the Gender Equality in the Workplace. Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Thank You To: Mekala Krishnan Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordi...
1863: #151 Glenn Parrish: Conversations in Quarantine-The Future of the Arts and Non-Profits
May 12, 2020 20:44 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBShow Notes In keeping with the intentions of our current series “Conversations in Quarantine,” it has been at least one year since our guest today and I have met face to face… and he lives within 10 miles of me. I guess that tells you about friendships with an introvert. It’s not that we don’t like people. We just don’t want to wear out our welcome. I have been trying to get today’s guest on the show since our inception. Well, here we are 150 episodes in, and we finally have with us, Glenn P...
#151 Glenn Parrish: Conversations in Quarantine-The Future of the Arts and Non-Profits
May 12, 2020 20:44 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBShow Notes In keeping with the intentions of our current series “Conversations in Quarantine,” it has been at least one year since our guest today and I have met face to face… and he lives within 10 miles of me. I guess that tells you about friendships with an introvert. It’s not that we don’t like people. We just don’t want to wear out our welcome. I have been trying to get today’s guest on the show since our inception. Well, here we are 150 episodes in, and we finally have with us, Glenn Pa...
The importance of planning for post-covid business growth
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMarcia Riner, CEO of Bella Financial and fellow podcaster and host of Profit with a Plan joins me at the Cafe to discuss why businesses need to gain clarity, control, and confidence in order to make the best financial and marketing decisions to compete in the post-COVID world.
1862: The importance of planning for post-covid business growth
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMarcia Riner, CEO of Bella Financial and fellow podcaster and host of Profit with a Plan joins me at the Cafe to discuss why businesses need to gain clarity, control, and confidence in order to make the best financial and marketing decisions to compete in the post-COVID world.
Episode #42 – Special COVID-19 Workplace Perspective: FAQ With Neil Pedersen, Esq. (Part 2)
May 07, 2020 20:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNeil Pedersen, Esq. Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen, Founder and Principal Attorney at Pedersen Law. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen and Neil provide responses to some FAQs regarding COVID-19 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act's (FFCRA) Emergency Family Medical Leave Response and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Acts. Neil also shares his thoughts and experiences as a small business owner in transitioning his 'brick and morter' law practice to a...
1861: Episode #42 – Special COVID-19 Workplace Perspective: FAQ With Neil Pedersen, Esq. (Part 2)
May 07, 2020 20:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNeil Pedersen, Esq. Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen, Founder and Principal Attorney at Pedersen Law. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen and Neil provide responses to some FAQs regarding COVID-19 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act's (FFCRA) Emergency Family Medical Leave Response and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Acts. Neil also shares his thoughts and experiences as a small business owner in transitioning his 'brick and morter' law practice to...
Episode #43 – Special COVID-19 Workplace Perspective – Greg Dill and the CARES Act (Part 2)
May 07, 2020 20:44 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBGreg Dill Today's guest is Greg Dill, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, and SBA Lending at Union Bank in Irvine CA. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Greg about the newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which provides numerous resources for small businesses including: the Paycheck Protection Program, Emergency Economic Injury Grant and the Small Business Debt Relief Program. In this first of a two-part pro...
1860: Episode #43 – Special COVID-19 Workplace Perspective – Greg Dill and the CARES Act (Part 2)
May 07, 2020 20:44 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBGreg Dill Today's guest is Greg Dill, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, and SBA Lending at Union Bank in Irvine CA. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Greg about the newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which provides numerous resources for small businesses including: the Paycheck Protection Program, Emergency Economic Injury Grant and the Small Business Debt Relief Program. In this first of a two-part p...
1859: #150 Graham Hodgetts: Conversations in Quarantine-From Bomb Shelters to Quarantine
May 05, 2020 22:34 - 42 minutes - 39 MBShow Notes Paul, I am really excited to introduce our listeners to my friend, and philanthropic colleague, Graham Hodgetts. Graham’s possesses an impressive resume as a successful engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, and devoted philanthropist. His Masters Degree in Engineering was earned from Crayton Tech in the UK, where Graham was born. Now, I first met Graham in 2017 in Uganda where his company was drilling water wells for Wells of Life, the NGO I work with. Graham is the co-founder and p...
#150 Graham Hodgetts: Conversations in Quarantine-From Bomb Shelters to Quarantine
May 05, 2020 22:34 - 42 minutes - 39 MBShow Notes Paul, I am really excited to introduce our listeners to my friend, and philanthropic colleague, Graham Hodgetts. Graham’s possesses an impressive resume as a successful engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, and devoted philanthropist. His Masters Degree in Engineering was earned from Crayton Tech in the UK, where Graham was born. Now, I first met Graham in 2017 in Uganda where his company was drilling water wells for Wells of Life, the NGO I work with. Graham is the co-founder and pr...
Meals on Wheels of Orange County – Fighting Hunger in Uncertain Times
May 05, 2020 16:47 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHost Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by the President and CEO of Meals on Wheels of Orange County, Holly Hagler and Scott Heinla of Producers Choice Network. Hunger is affecting more than 24% of low income, elderly adults in Orange County and the demand for support has intensified due to COVID-19. This non-profit serves over 1 million meals each year and has been dedicated to serving our community for over 50 years. Listen to this episode to gain access to information you ma...