Biz Soup Podcast Radio

Rick Voight- Starting a New Business: Building on What You Know

BizSoup Podcast Radio Episode 025 with John DeBevoise

Rick Voight is the CEO of Vivid Pix. Rick has spent his career helping people take/make/share pictures and with his clients has created a billion-dollar business through consumer and business research, business development and marketing for Kodak, HP, and Vivid-Pix.

Vivid Pix focuses on developing easy-to-use software that helps you RESTORE – RELIVE – SHARE your underwater, on land, and old pictures!

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Podcast Radio episode with Rick Voight about starting a new business by building on what you know.

·      Three things any new business needs: good product, having credibility in the marketplace, getting people to believe in you

·      Creating the brand: making the company out of your vision

·      Controlling money, measuring your progress, staying creative, allow for surprises

·      Making a product anyone can use

·      Finding a niche in a competitive market

Connect with Rick Voight

Website

vivid-pix.com 

Facebook

@Vividpixfix

Twitter

@VividPixFix

Instagram

@vividpixfix

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Chris Nikoloff, Packaging and Sending Your Product: Making the Transition from Garage to Fulfillment Center

BizSoup Podcast Radio Episode 024 with John DeBevoise

Chris Nikoloff is Vice President of Sales and Client Services at QuickBox Fulfillment. He has been a business leader for 16 years in the fulfillment and logistics field using his broad knowledge of the of logistics, finance, and supply chain to provide solutions to companies in the e-commerce market space. He has built processes that eliminate sthe silos between marketing, sales, and client services, which have resulted in significant growth in revenue and profits for the mid to large market companies he has been associated with. The teams have been built on providing solutions to complex problems which result in higher revenues, reduced time to market, and improved margins for the clients they have been associated with.  

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Podcast Radio episode with Chris Nikoloff about making the transition from garage to fulfillment center.

●     The point of diminishing returns: when to stop using your family members as warehouse personnel.

●     How a fulfillment company can help your brand and your customers.

●     The fulfillment steps: receive, process, pick, pack, inventory, ship.

Connect with Chris Nikoloff

Website

quickbox.com 

Facebook

facebook.com/QuickboxFulfill

Twitter

@quickboxfulfill

Instagram

@quickboxfulfill

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/quickbox-fulfillment

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiuXz6WVtYwTfUQsXdAlOg

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John Gomez, Keeping Lawyers at Bay. How to Protect Your Business from COVID-19 Lawsuits.

BizSoup Podcast Radio Episode 023 with John DeBevoise

John Gomez is the founder of the Gomez Firm and acts today as President and Lead Trial Attorney. From humble beginnings, he attended three separate San Diego public high schools and Grossmont Junior College before graduating from the Nation’s top ranked law school, Yale University, in 1993. He clerked for a federal judge, worked for the international law firm of Latham & Watkins and served the United States as an Assistant United States Attorney until becoming a in 2000.

Since that time, he has established himself as one of California’s most recognized and accomplished trial lawyers. Lawyers USA named him the national Lawyer of the Year in 2010. He has twice been named San Diego’s Trial Lawyer of the Year. The Consumer Attorneys of San Diego have him an unprecedented ten separate Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards. He has been named a Top 100 California Attorney overall by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, a Top 10 San Diego attorney overall by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine and has been voted by peers a top 10 San Diego Super Lawyer every year since 2012.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Podcast Radio episode with John Gomez about how to protect your business from COVID-19.

●     The simple safeguards that protect you from unhappy employees.

●     Does business interruption coverage apply to COVID-19?

●     How to protect yourself when an employee gets sick.

●     The three major liability concerns of small businesses.

Connect with John Gomez:

Website

thegomezfirm.com

Facebook

facebook.com/gomeztrialattorneys

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/johngomezthegomezlawfirm

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Rhonda Sher, Market Yourself on LinkedIn with a Little Help from Rhonda Sher

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 022 with DeBevoise

Rhonda Sher is a published author, keynote speaker and business development consultant specializing in LinkedIn training, consulting, profile makeovers and business networking. Rhonda brings a wealth of practical, real-life expertise and presence into every consulting, coaching and speaking relationship. Having over 20 years of experience in an array of industries including law, insurance, direct sales and training, Rhonda’s philosophy is that you cannot teach what you have not practiced and learned firsthand, and her mission is to make a positive difference in the success of small business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO’s and those who run non-profit organizations.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Rhonda Sher about marketing yourself on LinkedIn.

●     How your banner and headline are about making a first great impression on LinkedIn.

●     Why the about section should be about your business, not you.

●     The three P’s of LinkedIn are Present, Prospect, Profit.

●     How to get people to share and repost your content.

Links Mentioned

Connect with Rhonda Sher

Facebook

facebook.com/rhonda.sher

Twitter

@rhonda_sher

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/rhondalsher

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMU-vYBFYiC77W4_yHyjEw

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Mayor Rebecca Jones: Leading the Way in Times of Uncertainty

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 021 with John DeBevoise

Mayor Rebecca Jones is a long-time San Marcos resident and has served on the San Marcos City Council since January 2007 after being appointed to a vacated Council seat. She was re-elected in 2008, 2012 and again in 2016. Rebecca served as the Vice Mayor from 2012-2018. She is currently serving in her first term as Mayor, having been elected in November 2018.

In addition to her role as Mayor, Rebecca currently serves on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors, on the SANDAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment Committee (RHNA) and is an alternate for the SANDAG Executive Committee. Rebecca also serves as alternate on North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (NCDJPA), the League of California Cities (LOCC), and North County Transit (NCTD).

Mayor Jones is a strong supporter of business in San Marcos and believes that a healthy business base is an important part of a dynamic and thriving community.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Rebecca Jones about leading the way in times of uncertainty.

·       Serving two masters: State Mandates vs. Residents Wishes

·       Get Involved! The importance of knowing what your local leaders are doing. Are they looking out for you?

·       Looking at the big picture. Making the right decisions for the good of the community

·       Helping Small Businesses Survive During the Pandemic

Connect with Rebecca Jones

Website 

https://www.san-marcos.net/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaJonesSanMarcos/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/RebeccaJ516?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jones-98b2abb/

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Brent Wilsey, Preparing for Financial Growth after the Pandemic

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 020 with John DeBevoise

Brent is a seasoned financial strategist with over 40 years of experience in the field. Brent currently owns and operates Wilsey Asset Management— through which he offers day-to-day investment guidance to both individual investors and corporations. A financial management veteran with nearly $250 million under management, Brent’s industry expertise, and credibility has made him a sought-after expert source with the media. He has frequently served as a guest commentator on national broadcast television and radio talk shows, including CNBC and Bloomberg.

Currently, Wilsey hosts 760AM-KFMB’s weekly Smart Investing program, which airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 5 pm. In addition, Brent penned a weekly newsletter for the San Diego Daily Transcript and continues to write a weekly newsletter, The Smart Investing Newsletter.

An accounting graduate of National University, Brent received his MBA degree from the same institution in 1986.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Brent Wisley about preparing for financial growth after the pandemic.

·       We are NOT going into a recession.

·       Anywhere between 3 and 4 trillion dollars is going to come into the economy over the next 5 months

·       Banks are Stronger than Ever. They can handle the strain and need to carry the ball for a few months

·       If you’re a transportation company enjoy the reduced prices now because it’s not going to stay that way

Connect with Brent Wilsey

Website

wilseyassetmanagement.com 

Facebook

facebook.com/brent.wilsey

Twitter

@BrentWilsey

Instagram

@brentwilsey

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Daven Michaels discusses insights of a successful entrepreneur.

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 019 with John DeBevoise

Daven Michaels is founder of 123 Companies. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 15. Since then Daven discovered a business formula that has been used to turn multiple diverse business ventures into extremely successful businesses, including a few multiple-million-dollar home runs.

In 2006 Mr. Michaels started 123Employee, a virtual employee center in the Philippines. He started with one employee and today has built a company of hundreds of employees operating from several managed facilities. In the same year he started offering high level marketing, business consulting and coaching services.

The desire to help people started in 2009 when a friend suggested that he teach others how to achieve success. This ignited a flame that has grown into a magnificent fire over the years.

Teaching alone, however, was not enough. He believes that talk is cheap. There are many people who teach business and marketing, yet very few understand the trials and tribulations business owners are facing in today’s economy.

His commitment is simple, he’ll help you save money, make more money, grow your business, get your time back and ultimately create the lifestyle you desire.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Daven Michaels about

·       Entrepreneurs Should ALWAYS have a Branding Site.

·       Having someone who can be objective about your business and who is not in your business is extremely valuable.

·       Use technology to work from anywhere

·       Try and focus on one thing. And if you work long enough, you’ll get it right.

Connect with Daven Michaels:

Website

123employee.com

virtualentrepreneursassociation.org

davenmichaels.com 

Facebook

facebook.com/davenmichaels

Twitter

@davenmichaels

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Greg Reid discusses his book Three Feet From Gold and seeing the opportunity where most see the obstacle.

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 018 with John DeBevoise

Greg Reid is filmmaker, keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of several successful corporations. Greg has dedicated his life to helping others achieve the ultimate fulfillment of finding and living a life of purpose.

His unique style has made him a Forbes/Inc and Entreprenuer (Rated Top 10) Keynote Speaker for Corporations, Universities and Charitable organizations and has shared his message from the stages at the Pentagon, to the General Assembly floor of the United Nations (Novus Summit)

In addition to producing films Greg is a highly successful author with such titles as: Three Feet From Gold, Stickability, Success and Something Greater, Napoleon Hill’s Road to Riches, and Thoughts are Things.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Greg Reid about:

·       Building a Social Media Platform.

·       Seeking counsel and ignoring people’s opinions.

·       The biggest thing that holds people back is fear – it’s their big “BUT”.

·       What would you be doing if you stopped worrying about what other people think?

Connect with Greg Reid

Website

Facebook

facebook.com/dr.gregreid

Twitter

@gregreid

Instagram

@gregreid

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/in/gregreid

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Craig Smith continues to discuss securing your assets and IT security.

BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 017 with John DeBevoise

Since 1993 Craig has been instrumental in leading encryption and backup services, internet filtering offerings and compliance. Craig has been published in dozens of magazines for his innovative channel programs, network security involvement, and has chaired the board of Resellers for Faronics Inc. Craig holds an MBA and has served in VP and director positions for 8e6 Technologies, St. Bernard Software, TriGeo Network Security, and others.

Craig Smith came to BorderLAN Inc. after more than 15 years of leadership and vision in the IT security industry. Craig joined BorderLAN to help continue the success of the company in driving new innovative product offerings and open new vertical markets. Since joining BorderLAN Craig has hired key staff that have earned partner of the year with each of our key vendors. His passion is to provide the best level of service and represent the best products on the market.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Craig Smith about Cyber Security and the many ways a company can protect itself from potential outside threats

·       Understanding how hackers work.

·       Learning how to protect you and your company from hackers

·       Hacking computers is a multibillion-dollar business. It’s not if, it’s when. Be prepared.

·       What is the Dark Web?

Connect with Craig Smith

Website

http://borderlan.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/borderlaninc/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-smith-346bb512/

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BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast Episode 016 with John DeBevoise

Tom Alston, CEO of Aero and Marine Tax Professionals

Tom is one of the preeminent experts in California sales and use tax regards aircraft and vessels. He also speaks on topics related to work, success and building wealth. His bi-weekly webinars with industry leaders are widely attended.

Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Talk Radio Podcast episode with Tom Alston. Some of the topics you will hear:

·      How to legally and ethically purchase a plane, boat, or vehicle and not pay taxes

·      What is, “The Principal Use Test?”

·      Learn the tips, tools, and technics for documenting fuel, maintenance, and hangar or slip receipts

·      Understanding exemptions

Links Mentioned

Business:

https://www.aeromarinetaxpros.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/aeromarinetax/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/aeromarinetax

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