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204 - What Platform Is Best For Your Business?

Release Date: 07/30/2023

Our Two Cents Podcast

Kyle Jones sits down with comedian and comedy club owner Dan Betts to talk business, risk, and live entertainment. Dan shares what it really took to relocate and reopen The Well Comedy Club in downtown Bakersfield, why comedy is booming in a short-attention-span world, and how live shows create an experience you can’t stream at home. The two also dive into the passion, mindset, and problem-solving required to build a business from the ground up. Daniel Betts is a man of many hats: husband, father, U.S. Navy veteran, geology major, former career in oil and gas, former Executive...

234 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What You Need to Know for Your Upcoming 2025 & 2026 Taxes

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In this episode, Amanda Jones breaks down the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers. With major tax changes on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to understand how these updates may impact your deductions, credits, planning strategies, and overall tax liability. We cut through the noise and explain what’s actually changing and how you can prepare — whether you’re a W-2 employee, self-employed, or running a growing business. ⏱️ What We Cover in This Episode Key changes affecting small businesses and...

233 - Bryce & Krista Horton: Turning Influence Into Impact

Our Two Cents Podcast

Join Kyle Jones as he sits down with Krista and Bryce Horton for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and run a business. They go behind the scenes of how their businesses started and share the challenges people do not always see, including the risks of undercapitalizing and the reality of learning as you go. Kyle talks about his upcoming business venture, while the Hortons dive into the passion and vision behind the Horton Hotel. They also discuss the importance of support from the Bakersfield community, offer advice for young entrepreneurs, and open up about how running...

232 - How to Close Out 2025 Strong and Create Goals for 2026

Our Two Cents Podcast

Amanda Jones welcomes Dr. Justin Hiebert CEO of New Frontier Consulting. New Frontier Consulting, a dynamic agency dedicated to helping small business owners scale their businesses and achieve sustained growth. With a decade of leadership in executive coaching, HR consulting, Lean Six Sigma process improvement, and digital marketing strategy, Justin is passionate about empowering business owners to break through barriers and unlock their full potential. New Frontier Consulting operates on a proven '4M' framework—Mindset, Management, Marketing, and Money—helping clients shift from feeling...

231 - The 5 Pillars of Health and How to Stay Healthy

Our Two Cents Podcast

In this episode of Our Two Cents, host Kyle Jones sits down with returning guest Dr. Hugh Beatty, otherwise known as “The Wellness Doc,” to talk about his book The Five Pillars of Health and the evolution of his concierge medical practice. They explore the importance of hormone balance, gut health, nutrition, sleep, and resistance training, and why Dr. Beatty believes love is the “ceiling” that holds it all together. He also shares candid insights into the flaws of the insurance-driven healthcare system and offers practical advice listeners can use right now to take charge of their...

230 - JJ’s Legacy

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Amanda Jones welcomes Lori Malkin and Joe Peters. Lori is the president of JJ’s Legacy a nonprofit here in Bakersfield CA that promotes organ donations. As a donor mother, I was truly inspired by the amazing legacy my son Jeffrey “JJ” Johns left after his passing. It became my passion to inspire and educate the community about the importance and need of organ, eye and tissue donation. I started JJ’s Legacy in 2010 to honor Jeffrey and other donor families in Kern County. This organization has grown to be so much more than I ever imagined! Today, JJ’s Legacy is educating and...

229 - College Admissions

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Join Kyle Jones and Kat Clowes of March Consulting as they dive into the often overwhelming and misunderstood world of college admissions. In this candid conversation, Kat shares her personal story of graduating high school early, navigating college transfers, and realizing just how many students — even high-achieving ones — are unprepared for the reality of applying to competitive schools. They talk through the ideal timeline that every college-bound student should follow, including why it’s critical to start planning as early as 7th or 8th grade if top-tier...

228 - KC SHRM

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Amanda Jones welcomes Jackie Andrade and Elizabeth Maldonado, Vice Chairman and Chairman of KC SHRM’s 2024 Symposium. Jackie Andrade, is an experienced and motivated human resources practitioner with sixteen years’ experience. Jackie Introduces the non-organization: The Kern County Chapter Society for Human Resource Management otherwise known as KC SHRM as an organization of human resource professionals whose primary goal is to foster an educational environment that is facilitated by the exchange of information and ideas. The organization provides an extensive amount of resources and tools...

227 - Kern WBC

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Amanda DiGacomo welcomes Norma Dunn, Program Director of the Kern Women’s Business Center. Norma's passion for education and business, combined with her engaging personality, has earned her a reputation as a high-impact networker. She is a sought-after community leader as is accomplished at planning and executing strategies that are both effective and efficient. Norma Introduces what the Women’s Business center provides and its dedication to enhancing opportunities for potential entrepreneurs and small business owners to become self-sustaining, successful contributors to their communities,...

226 - Virtuity Financials

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Kyle Jones and Amanda DiGacomo welcome Jasmine Mazariegos, Senior Broker at Virtuity Financial Partners and the newest tenant in the Mill Rock Way office. Jasmine Introduces the company she works with, Virtuity Financial and discusses the aspects behind financial literacy. Jasmine tells us how she attended CSUB with a major in kinesiology but later realized through experience that a career working 9-5 for someone else wasn’t going to get her to her financial goals, she was mentored and trained in Financial literacy and now provides the same information if not more to her clients. She...

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Family man Danny Hill is co-owner of Hill Broadcasting and is co-host of the Danny & Kait syndicated radio show. Danny & Kait have won Best of Bakersfield, Favorite in the Radio Personality category for 4 years in a row. Their show is currently on 11 radio stations in 6 states! Danny is married to Kait and they have five adorable children. Danny is also an accomplished wedding DJ, winner of the Kern County Bridal Association’s Wedding DJ of the year and was featured on “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway” on TLC.

Derek Jeffery is the Vice President & General Manager for KGET-TV, Telemundo, and CW Bakersfield stations. As a native to Bakersfield, he attended local schooling before receiving an athletic scholarship to Utah State University. That is where he received his degree in Broadcast Journalism. He returned home to start his professional career at KGET-TV in 2004 as a non-paid weekend intern and ascended through the ranks being promoted to Vice President/General Manager in 2014. Mr. Jeffery is a voice, advocate, and staunch supporter of his hometown currently serving on several local non-profit boards and is the current City Chairman for the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.

David Perkins started his sales and marketing career at Advanced Beverage as a sales manager while earning his Bachelor's degree in marketing. He then moved to Urners Furniture Store as their marketing director where he spent the next 10 years. During that time he always dreamt of owning his own business and armed with his love for community and writing he became a publisher at the Rio Bravo Publication. After two years he acquired the Seven Oaks Magazine which is now Greets Seven Oaks, and is celebrating 9 years as the publisher and owner.

Danielle Alcala is a big believer in community and got her start in marketing by working with local non profits. She has helped multiple organizations such as: Tiger Fight, JJ’s Legacy, Teen Challenge, and many others with their fundraising by using her knowledge of social media and current trends. She is a current board member of ADAKC as well as the NOR Chamber. When she isn’t working with her clients you can find her helping out at the Fox Theater or ice skating at Mechanics Bank.

Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our mini series on sales and marketing!!! Amanda DiGiacomo hosts a roundtable discussion with Danny Hill the President & CEO of Hill BroadCasting, David Perkins a publisher for Greet Seven Oaks, Danielle Alcala the owner of Alcala Solutions and Derek Jefferies the VP and General Manager for KGET-TV/Channel 17 News. They discuss the different types of platforms that are available for advertising such as TV, radio, magazine, and social media. They explain their sales programs and the current trends among each of their platforms and how beneficial they can be to a company.

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