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204 - What Platform Is Best For Your Business?

Release Date: 07/30/2023

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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...

225 - Key Staffing

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Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Jackie Koster, Founder and CEO of Key Staffing Inc and LLS Visionary of the year. Key Staffing is a company founded in 2019 by Mrs.Koster and it is now a leading recruitment firm serving all industries including, industrial, administrative, accounting, and medical. Jackie tells us the story of how Key Staffing came to be from simply her entrepreneuring spirit and determination to succeed. Amanda and Jackie also discuss the impact that generational cultures bring to the workforce and the difference on how to motivate for success. In starting a business there are always...

224 - Planned Exits

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Kyle Jones welcomes Scott Garrison, Founder and CEO of Planned Exits, a new company that provides business owners with strategies on how to maximize their business’s value upon exit. Scott tells us the story of how Planned Exits came to be and his inspiration behind the company. The company is committed to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs plan for successful exits with the most favorable terms that help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Exit planning is a critical process that holds immense significance for businesses, and It allows them to strategically navigate...

223 - PHB

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Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Cepi and Lu, the executive board of Power Hub Bakersfield, a new local non-profit that helps businesses and C suite employees grow. Cepi the president tells us the story of how Power Hub Bakersfield came to be. Their inspiration behind bringing PHB to the community was that they wanted to provide business owners and C Suite professionals with the proper tools to power up their growth through networking, goal setting, financing, and accountability. This nonprofit is different from others as they provide networking, programs lead by experts, and an accountability coach....

222 - F45 - Training for Every Body

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Kyle Jones welcomes Sarah Kuhlmann and Tarin Meadows, Co-owners of F45 Training Seven Oaks and Fit-Pantry. Sarah and Tarin tell us the story of F45 training. Their inspiration behind bringing F45 training to the community was that they wanted to provide a fun place that produces high-intensity workouts to get the heart pumping. F45 Training’s mission is to help its members conquer everyday movements and unlock their inner athlete. At F45 Training, their workouts are created by certified personal trainers to bring together all muscle groups in the body, helping them achieve exceptional...

221 - How a Little Food Can Go a Long Way

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Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Debbie Powers, executive director of Golden Empire Gleaners. Debbie tells us the story of how the local non-profit was founded and how much they have grown since then. Debbie goes over what the non-profit does for the community and how it has an impact on many lives. She discusses the process in which the non-profit receives its donations and how they create and distribute the baskets. Donations are a big part of the non-profits mission, volunteering is the other important part, Debbie discusses how the volunteers are what allows the program to run smoothly and how...

220 - Atlas, Year End Business Checklist

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We are welcomed today with a special recording from our Host Amanda DiGiacomo as she tells us the story on how she came about founding Atlas Financial Solutions. Amanda goes over a year-end business checklist for small business owners and how to close out their books. She goes over minimum wage increases and sick leave changes for 2024. Atlas Financial Solutions offers a variety of services that cater to small businesses, they are passionate about giving back to their community. Small business owners face many burdens, teaming up with AFS allows you to outsource those burdens. LEARN MORE ABOUT...

219 - What It Takes To Grow

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Kyle Jones welcomes Richard Chapman, President and CEO of the Kern Economic Development Corporation. Richard educates us on what the Kern EDC corporation does and gives us an in-depth on the process of how they study and strategize the market overview of Kern County. He also gives us insight into what's going on in East Kern, he discusses how they started the East Kern Economic Alliance (EKEA) and goes over how they reach out to locals and corporations in the area to cultivate relationships and help sustainably grow their businesses. Kern Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to...

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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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