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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Cost of America's Collapse: Who Pays the Price?Welcome to The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert!
Today's topic discusses plans for surviving the current economy. It's not just Wall Street feeling the heat. From Main Street USA to small Southeast Asian factories, the ripple effects are real and relentless. If the economy crashes (think 2008-level or worse), some U.S. states and cities will feel the pain faster and harder than others.
The fallout usually hits places that rely heavily on vulnerable industries, have high debt, or already have fragile economic conditions. Here's a breakdown of who's likely to feel it first a...2025-05-011h 31
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertKicking off 2025 with Game-Changing StrategiesKick-off 2025 with game-changing strategies designed to help small businesses thrive! In this episode, we dive deep into the top trends, tactics, and tools entrepreneurs and small business owners need to scale their businesses this year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert is a weekly online talk radio show that streams live on YouTube and Facebook from 3 to 4:30 p.m. PST. The show promotes small business and entrepreneurship practices. Hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach & Consultant cmitchell544@gmail.com Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coach & Consultant gilbert@thebuchanangroup.net Facebook: / thebusinesszonewithcrystalandgilbert
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertGiveBack Strategies: Save on Taxes, Support Your Community"Are taxes draining your small business? Discover smart strategies to cut your taxable income while making a meaningful impact in your community.
In this episode, our guest Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur, tackles small businesses' common tax struggles and explores how giving back can boost your bottom line.
With surprising stats about small business taxes and thought-provoking insights, you'll learn how to turn tax challenges into opportunities for growth and community support. Is your business ready to make a difference?"
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Unstoppable Rise of Black EntrepreneursToday, we spotlight the top game-changers, the Black Entrepreneurs and innovators who shaped the American economy as we know it today! Join us as we explore the world of Black entrepreneurs and discuss the challenges of being Black in America. The topic of Black entrepreneurs and innovators and their rising influence in various industries highlights the significance of this movement post-slavery.
In 2024, we're witnessing a decisive shift in the entrepreneurial landscape. With their resilience and determination, Black entrepreneurs are rising to the top, breaking down barriers, and making their mark in various industries. This movement is still...2024-09-231h 54
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertMastering the Hispanic Market: Secrets to SuccessClass in Session
Join us in this week's episode as we tackle the challenge of cracking the code to the Hispanic market and discovering the secrets to big profits!
The Hispanic market is a force to be reckoned with in today's economy, and its significance only continues to grow. With over 40 million Hispanics in the US alone, this demographic presents a massive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach and increase their profits. Unlock the potential of the lucrative Hispanic market with our latest video, "Mastering the Hispanic Market: Secrets to Success.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWomen Will Change the World in 2025In this thought-provoking video, we explore the powerful role women will play in shaping the world by 2025. From leadership positions to grassroots movements, women are at the forefront of change, driving innovation and advocating for equality. Join us as we discuss the importance of supporting women’s empowerment initiatives and the profound impact this will have on shaping the future of our children and grandchildren. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and informed about women's incredible potential for creating a better world. Like, comment, and subscribe for more empowerment and social change content!
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertUnlocking Business Success: Ultimate Loan GuideGuest: Valerie Dufix, Diamant Carré Capital Group, Where Funding & Ideas Meet.
We accelerate capital access for business purposes. As a strong advocate for our clients, our team goes above and beyond to secure the best possible terms through our extensive network of over 120 local, regional, and community banks. Diamant Carré Capital Group excels at streamlining the lending process, making it efficient and stress-free for our clients. #Commercial Real Estate #Working Capital
Contacting Valerie Dufix - Principal Diamant Carre Capital Group
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Email: vdufix@diamantcarre.com
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Real State of Real Estate: Data Doesn't LieSubscribe so you don’t miss our shows: / businesszonewithcrystalgilbert Our guest this week: John Grace, Registered Principal, LPL Financial Today's topic: The Real State of Real Estate in America Predictions are a part of our daily lives. We rely on forecasts and data to navigate our decisions. While no one can predict the future with absolute certainty, having insights into the 2024 real estate market can empower investors, homeowners, and businesses to plan their expenditures more confidently. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.
This platform can he...2024-08-131h 26
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertProject 2025: 8 Critical Impacts that Matter to Small Business Owners – Act Now!New Episode Alert: Unveiling Project 2025 🎧
Project 2025 poses one of the most significant threats to the American people. Our investigation reveals a calculated, ruthless plan designed to undermine the quality of life for millions, strip away critical protections, dismantle essential programs, and prioritize special interests and ideological extremism over the well-being of our communities.
Tune in to this critical episode to understand the full scope of Project 2025 and what it means for our future. Your awareness and action are more important than ever.
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At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire business own...2024-08-031h 52
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertHow Voting Affects Your Small Business (And Why You Should Care)Economic Impact of Local Businesses Local businesses play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and stability within a community. They create jobs, drive innovation, and contribute to the local tax base. When local businesses thrive, they attract more customers, enhance property values, and generate revenue that can be reinvested into the community.
This interconnected relationship between businesses and the community underscores the importance of electing officials who understand the needs and challenges faced by local entrepreneurs.
Election Outcomes and Business Policies The outcomes of elections can significantly influence the business environment in your local...2024-08-031h 39
The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert"Driving Success with Diverse Leadership: The Female Perspective"This week's guest: Peggy White, CEO & Founder of OMG W.O.W. is a community for black women to share their stories and access the support and resources necessary to bridge the equity gap. We believe in the strength of collective empowerment and the transformative power of shared experiences. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.
This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com.
Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coac...2024-07-041h 32
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertElevating Your Marketing GameToday's Guest: Byron Mumford, Drone Copone At Drone Capone, we shoot aerial drone photos and videos for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their services with powerful imagery. Drone photography allows you to capture angles and shots that are otherwise impossible through traditional photography. We specialize in drone photography for real estate professionals, construction, special events, film footage, and more throughout California, Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas. We are fully licensed and insured, and safety and customer satisfaction are our top priorities on every project. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire business owners and...2024-07-031h 47
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertHonoring Fathers and Planning Your Business Exit StrategyWelcome to The Business Zone with Crystal and Gilbert! This episode kicks off with some technical hiccups, but soon dives into a warm welcome and a reminder of the upcoming heatwave in California. Crystal shares her recent travel woes and emphasizes the importance of supreme customer service, especially in the airline industry.
Our special guests, Denise Estelle and Andre, join us to talk about the "Honor Thy Father" event, celebrating its 22nd year. Denise shares a touching story about her inspiration for the event, highlighting the profound impact of fathers in their children's lives. Andre supports the...2024-07-031h 36
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertUnveiling the 'AR' Formula of Acquisition and RetentionJoin Crystal and Coach Gilbert Buchanan in "The Business Zone," a small business-focused podcast ideal for entrepreneurs eager to drive their organizations forward.
We also welcome a passionate entrepreneur, Solomon Thimothy, CEO and Founder, ONEIMS, who uncovers key insights into how small businesses can expand using the simple yet efficient "AR" technique of acquisition and retention. Solomon emphasizes the need for not only securing new customers but also retaining them for sustained business growth. He introduces his 10X framework and talks about effective business strategies to enhance customer value and achieve sustainable success.
This episode a...2024-07-031h 37
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertEfficient Systems Influence Long-Term Business SuccessSuccess in entrepreneurship is no accident; it's the result of strategic planning, focused execution, and relentless consistency. If you're an ambitious business owner seeking to scale up and enhance your profitability, you're in the right place. Welcome to Micah Logan’s Business Coaching, a place where your business dreams are transformed into strategic action. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities. This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com.
Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | entrepreneur, | speaker
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertEmbracing Gender Equality in the Entrepreneurial LandscapeThis week, we discuss gender inequality in the entrepreneurial landscape. There is a common misconception that still prevails: that women have the same opportunities and face the same challenges in entrepreneurship as men. However, the statistics and research are indicative of women facing significant struggles in accessing funding, networks, and mentorship opportunities. Gender stereotypes, biases, and the balancing act of entrepreneurship with family responsibilities add further hurdles. The underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and a lack of visible role models discourage aspiring women entrepreneurs. Addressing these gender-specific challenges is crucial for creating a level playing field in the...2024-01-231h 42
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBusiness Game-ChangersGuest: Selina Thomas, CEO, 6 HR Consulting and the newly appointed Valley Industry Association The Valley Industry Association is honored to announce that Selina Thomas of 6 Degrees HR Consulting has been appointed as 2024 Chairwoman for the organization.
Business success doesn't happen by accident; it requires careful thought and planning. A key component of business planning involves the development and implementation of specific success strategies, which should be part of a written business plan you create before starting your business. Successful business strategies include areas such as marketing, minimizing expenses, receiving compensation, and continuing your education.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBoost Your CashflowLike blood is to a body, cash is necessary for a business to exist. Quick cash collection, prudent cash management, and cash reserves where possible will provide you the flexibility to look for new possibilities and weather tough times with your business.
A lot of owners of small businesses are dealing with negative business conditions that are affecting their cash flow. According to the Bank of America's 2023 Small Business Owner Report, 88% of small business owners believe that inflation is having an impact on their enterprises. In this competitive labor market, 36% of small business owners plan to pay...2023-12-151h 35
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBuild a Business With Your BookElevate your Leadership & Authority with a Book
Our guest this week is: Sigrid de Kaste is a three-time international #1 best-selling Author and high-profit, high-impact Impact strategist for Women in Business who want to Expand their Brand into Global Recognition and Visibility with a Book Sigrid formally studied marketing and has direct experience starting up, building, and selling businesses, along with the different types of marketing that are required during each of these phases.
Contact Sigrid de Kaste: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigriddek... https://stickybeakmarketing.com/about... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertSuccessful Business Models That Make MoneyToday's episode is about creating a successful business model that makes money. An organization needs an established business model to prove to investors that it has a clear strategy for making money and sustaining its profits. After building and using a comprehensive business model, it continues updating it as the company develops and the industry evolves. Learning about the different types of business models can help you decide which one might help the organization you work for earn more profits. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract...2023-11-111h 30
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertUnlocking Your Best Life: Discover the Key to Personal FulfillmentYou are in for a treat. This week's guest is Steven Martile, author, life coach, and founder of Freedom Education, Inc. Steve Martile started as a mechanical engineer, then became a life coach. Today, he runs a marketing agency that helps entrepreneurs build their businesses. Steve has 1.5 million+ views on his YouTube channel and is known for his 7-day manifestation experiment. Tune in to learn how to discover the keys to living your best life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWill You Work Forever? Exit, Succession & RetirementClass in Session
Plan for Succession Even if You Plan to Work Forever
You may be one of those business owners too busy being successful to think about succession planning. Nonetheless, it is folly not to plan for your succession, and your strategy should follow the old adage of “hope for the best and plan for the worst.”
Assuming the worst—that you would unexpectedly leave the business tomorrow—do you have plans for a transition in management? What happens to your ownership interest? And how do you use your stake to provide for a sp...2023-11-031h 48
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertUnlock financial freedom: Learn How to Make Money OnlineGuest: Brittany Dke, Content Creator, Creator Lyfe, is a multi-talented individual with a diverse skill set in fashion design, photography, science, and business. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned celebrities such as music artist Becky G, Aeriel Miranda from ABC Family's popular series "Pretty Little Liars," Blake Hightower from "Everybody Hates Chris," Gabriel Morales from Disney Channel's "Shake It Up," and many other prominent figures. In addition to my work with celebrities, I actively contribute to the broader community by offering online YouTube tutorials dedicated to sewing and fashion.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertLegacy Wealth: What is it and How to Built it?In this week's episode, our guest, Eric Bell, strategic advisor of African Wealth Management, LLC, discusses the importance of legacy wealth. Why is generational wealth important? Wealth gives you more options in life.
Generational wealth is important because you have more freedom to think and live the life you want when you don’t have to worry about paying your bills or whether you can afford to quit a job that doesn’t fulfill you. Why, then, should you be concerned with passing on wealth to the following generation?
Many people have had the experience of f...2023-09-301h 38
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Road to Minority-Owned and Women-Owned CertificationsIn this week's episode, our guest, Joseph Duncan, managing director of Assured Consultants, Inc., discusses the importance of learning the steps to finance your business, networking, bank relationships and certified minority-owned businesses. Businesses that are certified as minority-owned can take advantage of special government programs, including increased access to government contracting opportunities that can help them grow quicker.
Find out whether your organization may qualify for this designation, how to become certified, and how this might help your business.
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Joseph Duncan, Managing Director, Assured Consultants, Inc. https://www.assuredconsults.c...2023-09-301h 45
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTEDx Inglewood: The Evolution In a CommunityIn this episode, we meet our guest, Rashunda Rene, Founder of TedxInglewood, Our Culture Hub, and Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub
In 2016, Rashunda became the CEO of The Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub, a Los Angeles-based hybrid company that provides shared workspace and business development services for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub provides a wide range of services from business formation, branding, marketing, bookkeeping, business credit building, and business funding. In the summer of 2022, Rashunda founded Our Culture Hub, an Inglewood-based curated retailer that features more than 30 Black-owned brands under one roof. Our Culture Hub brings...2023-07-291h 34
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBreaking Barriers: Ensuring Fairness in Infrastructure ProjectsGuest: Tasha Higgins, MBA, PE, PMP, is Director of the Program Management Division in the Port of Long Beach Engineering Services Bureau
"The Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action make EIP’s mission and coalition more critical than ever."
In this episode, we will discuss The Equity In Infrastructure in anticipation of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and to advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative and his executive order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, pledging to increase by 2026 the share of federal contracts that go to small and disadvantaged busi...2023-07-291h 45
The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert”Branding vs. Marketing: Can You Have One Without the Other?”Guest: ChaCha McGinnis, CEO California Beacons,
https://www.californiabeacons.com/
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of branding and marketing. We'll explore the key differences between the two and how they work together to create a successful business. Get ready for some casual banter and a whole lot of knowledge! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform, and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities. This platform can...2023-07-291h 42
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWhat Corporate Entity is Right For Your Business?Despite the implication of this week's episode title, you should not approach this subject with the idea that there is only one entity type that’s right for your business.
The choice you make will inevitably involve weighing the advantages and the disadvantages of several factors that apply to your particular business.
Tune in this week to learn why you should incorporate and which one is right for your business. Streaming live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and op...2023-03-041h 53
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertInside the Mind of a CEO: An Interview with Thomas ”TJ” Lofton"African Americans Who Changed The Automotive Industry Past and Present" Today's Guest - is Thomas "TJ" Lofton, Celebrity Car Builder, Public Speaker, and Author. As a native of Compton, California, from the age of 9, TJ acquired his business acumen from key local business leaders.
After graduating from Centennial High School (Compton, California), he opened his first brick-and-mortar business, Express Gold Plating. It would become the first of many very successful businesses, including Compton Wire Wheels and Molded Suspension.
Through innovation and leadership, he established low riding as a bona fide industry, with international recognition through...2023-03-041h 32
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertLas Vegas #Electrician Contractor Unveils Surprising Key to Career Success!Guest: Andrea Virgil, COO Allegiant Electric LLC Andrea Vigil, the COO and co-founder of LAS VEGAS' #1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Allegiant Electric LLC is a full-service electrical contractor that specializes in residential and commercial electrical service, repair, and installation.
Women's History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, from Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women's history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertLegacy of Black Tennis Past & PresentToday, our guests Marty Woods, Dir. of Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program, and Robert Foster, Vol. CFO American Tennis Association discusses the history of Black tennis and the importance of building future tennis legends.
The American Tennis Association, which was established in 1916, and individuals of significance after civil rights legislation. The history of blacks in tennis is a rich and inspiring legacy that must be preserved. It chronicles the emergence of an elite black middle class a mere 40 years after slavery was abolished.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Legacy of African American Healers - Past & Future”This week on The BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert, our guest is Askia Mauwakkil, a modern herbalist and holistic practitioner.
Many enslaved African and African American women were sources of medicinal knowledge, and many served as midwives and healers, West African slaves brought not only herbal knowledge with them across the Atlantic; they also imported the actual seeds. Today, we discuss the legacy of black health.
Black health and wellness mean having a unified community that listens to, cares for, advocates for, and helps the least resourced among us get the necessary care to live...2023-03-021h 41
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDo You Have a Recession Proof Business?Economic recession is something no business wants to face. In fact, recessions can be downright dooming for businesses that aren’t equipped to weather them. That said, some businesses can thrive during recessions—often because they’re essential businesses.
As the economic hardships continue to mount in 2023, it’s looking more and more like the economy could be headed for a recessionary period. Suppose you’re an entrepreneur worried about starting up in a down economy.
In that case, it’s worthwhile to start looking at recession-proof businesses and why these companies are equipped for success in e...2023-01-181h 45
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertNew Year; New Plan. A Strategy and Action Plan RequiredThe start of a new year is a great time to take stock of where your business currently stands and turn your attention to the future.
What are your business goals for the year, and what kind of planning do you need to do to get there?
Strategic business planning basically answers three questions:
How is your business performing?
What business goals do you want to set for the new year?
What are the best ways to meet your goals?
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCelebrating The Seven Principles of KwanzaaIf you thought Christmas and Hanukkah were the only two holidays this time of the year, get ready for another reason to celebrate! Kwanzaa, meaning "first" in Swahili, signifies the first fruits of the harvest.
Every year, from December 26 to January 1, many people of African descent in America commemorate Kwanzaa.
What is Kwanzaa and why is it celebrated?
Kwanzaa is a time for families and communities to come together to remember the past and celebrate African American culture. Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating...2023-01-051h 01
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDating Strategy of a Boss LadyCassie Betts, CEO/Founder - MISLA/Leader M.A.R.T.Y. Cassie is a self-proclaimed serial “techpreneur” dedicated to increasing tech industry diversity using community training. Forbes dubbed me “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”.
Who is Cassie Betts?
* I am a Diversity and Inclusion Activist (I made that up) * Forbes dubbed me “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”. (Forbes made that up)
* I Co-produce Urban Tech Connect- an annual tech conference headed by Plugin South LA.
* I volunteer my time training children & inner city youth in coding, e...2023-01-051h 57
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTeach a Man to Fish and You Will Feed Him For a LifetimeToday BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert has a special treat for our audience. We will be broadcasting at 10 am this Friday to accommodate our South African guests.
Please tune in to be enlightened by our special guest. Today's guests, Craig Poyo, Managing Director, and Trevor Poyo, of Lentec are making a difference in the City of Cape Town, South Africa.
LENTEC Training Academy's aim is to help individuals and communities break the cycle of poverty that prevents them from reaching their full potential. Their objective is to uplift the youth and unemployed by empowering and upskilling...2023-01-051h 07
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertAchieve Balance in Your Business and Personal Life.Balancing Business, Love, and Relationship Series
Guest: Ronda Jackson, CEO/Founder, Decor Interior Design Miss Ronda Jackson 💫 is your been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, kept the ticket stub—LIFE CHAMPION!
This serial entrepreneur, mother, licensed contractor, certified interior designer, and small business advocate is no stranger to hard work. We discuss how to achieve balance in your business and personal life.
Ronda is a transformational leader and has been honored with numerous awards. With over two decades of experience in interior outfitting, workplace enhancement, and business operation and growth, she is confi...2023-01-051h 05
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWhat Does It Take to Achieve Relationship Success?Today on The BusinessZone, our guest is Yeshiva Davis, LMFT & MBA, Founder of K & S Therapeutic Services. Balancing Life, Business, and Love Relationship Series
Yeshiva Davis is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Yeshiva helps people address depression, anxiety, anger, childhood traumas, stage-of-life issues, family problems, and couple's relationship problems.
There are a lot of factors that go into making a relationship succeed: open communication, passion, respect, understanding each other’s needs, and, of course, having fun together.
Join the discussion Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, @ 3 p.m. PT, streaming live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube....2023-01-051h 08
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertYour Vote, Your VoiceGuest: Selina Thomas, for Santa Clarita City Council Ms. Thomas is honored and excited to embark on the path to being your City Councilwoman. As you get to know her you will find she has a passion for people, a dedication to small businesses, a love for her children, and a commitment to our community.
Selina is registered as a "no party preference" candidate, she seeks to create pragmatic solutions to the challenges our community faces. A desire to serve people, not politics, is her motivation to lead Santa Clarita to economic recovery and growth. Selina is...2023-01-0559 min
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertNational Hispanic Heritage MonthGuest: Lilly Roches, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Latino Food Industry Association.
The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) supports and promotes restaurateurs, small businesses, and the entire Latino restaurant community to ensure the equitable economic growth of the sector.
The Latino restaurant community is strong in Los Angeles and coming together for critical issues in our business community allows everyone to thrive. LRA community members come together to network with industry pros, market their brand and learn new ways of making their business more efficient.
We are committed to going above and beyond for...2023-01-051h 22
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBalancing Business Love and RelationshipsDON’T LET YOUR BUSINESS RUIN YOUR RELATIONSHIP-FINDING BALANCE “Slide into bed with an entrepreneur, and you wind up cuddling with his business.” – Meg Cadoux Hirshberg It’s no secret that running a business can get in the way of managing a relationship.
Finding balance can seem daunting at times. Most entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t really think about how the long days and singular focus of running a fledgling business can affect their romantic partners. However, combining small business life with a successful relationship and finding balance doesn’t have to be impossible.
For the next...2023-01-051h 26
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCelebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthOld School Becky Lu has a communications background in radio broadcasting. Her journey began in 2011 when she was part of the inaugural group that launched KCOD Radio, the first-ever terrestrial college radio station at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. At KCOD she served as an On-Air Personality where she hosted two music programs, Wired Live at 5 and Rock-a-Holics.
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and e...2023-01-051h 29
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertExit and Succession Strategies for Your BusinessThe BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert, streaming live on Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube every Friday @ 3 pm PST.
Most entrepreneurs live for the thrill of building their businesses. We spend our lives creating and building the vision, developing the business, adjusting to market evolution, and riding out the company’s storms. But what do you do when it’s time to settle down, retire, or just move on from the day-to-day operational components of your successful business?
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract prov...2023-01-041h 55
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTen Signs That You Are You An Overworked Small Business Owner"Achieving Work-Life-Balance" Today's show: "Ten Signs That You an Overworked Small Business Owner"
In a day and age where fast and furious seems to mean bigger and better, it's easy for ambitious, gifted small business entrepreneurs to push themselves to the point of diminishing returns. Tips on achieving a work-life balance.
Tune in @ 3 PM PT - streaming live on Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire...2023-01-041h 30
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWhat Makes a Great Leader Exploring the 10 Essential Leadership QualificationTune in Friday, September 2, 2022, at 3 pm pst to explore what makes a great leader. Streaming live on Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin.
Leaders shape our nations, communities, and organizations. We need good leaders to help guide us and make the essential large-scale decisions that keep the world moving. Our society is usually quick to identify a bad leader, but how can you identify a good one? What would most people say makes a good leader?
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract p...2023-01-041h 36
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCelebrating Aspiring Youth EntrepreneursGuest: winners of 2022 BizCamp Denise Higgins, CEO Lemon Love, and Solano Allen, CEO Almond Milk
BIZ CAMP is a free four-week entrepreneurship summer camp for boys and girls ages 13-17 where students learn how to turn their business ideas into reality through planning, analysis, and real-world application of what they learn in the classroom.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Importance of Youth EntrepreneurshipBIZ CAMP
Biz Camp is a free four-week entrepreneurship summer camp for boys and girls ages 13-17 where students learn how to turn their business ideas into reality through planning, analysis, and real-world application of what they learn in the classroom.
Guest: 10-Year-Old, Anthony Baltazar, CEO & Founder of Anthony's Customs. You are in for a real treat, this 10-year-old launched his business at 5 years old. Anthony recently won First Place in the 2022 LAUL BizCamp Anthony's Custom creates mugs, cups, t-shirts, and other merchandise.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertSteps to Successful Business CommunicationsCommunications Expert, Tanya Legault shares the steps to better business communications.
Guest: Tanya Legault, Corporate Trainer, Brand Consulting, and HR Consulting. More than a dozen years of corporate insight & business knowledge to share with business owners & managers seeking to grow their companies & make them thrive
2022-08-301h 32The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertA New Generation of Business WomenOdyssey Weathers is a Kentucky native living out my dreams in Los Angeles! Helping people, making people happy, and putting people on to amazing products and services that make their lives easier is my thing. She's kind of obsessed with Social Media, trending topics, and using technology to make the world a better place. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:40 Welcome Crystal and Gilbert 00:21:34 Guest: Odyssey Weathers, ODD Media
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertIf You Are Not Ready Today; You Won’t Be Ready TomorrowToday's topic: Helping helps micro, small, and women-owned business enterprises become business-ready, contract-ready, and bank loan-ready.
To take your business to the next level, being a minority-owned, woman-owned, or veteran-owned small business opens a lot of doors for you with Local, County, State, or Federal contracting agencies. Today we are providing you with the necessary steps to get the process going.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Anatomy of Great Public Relations for Your Business BrandGuest: Ginger Campbell, Publicist, Live Events Guru, SNAP Publication, Inc. SNAP Productions is an integrated communications company that has been in business for almost 30 years. We help companies increase visibility and awareness for their products and services through live/virtual event production, public relations, marketing, branding, and outreach. We also help companies save money as a one-stop shop--you don't have to go to several agencies to get your communications needs met.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertStrategies to Recession-Proof Your BusinessSince World War II, the U.S. has experienced 12 recessions, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) — an average of one every six years. Indeed, recessions happen, they are more common than most people realize, and most business managers are likely to encounter several over the course of their career.
It's crucial for business owners and managers to prepare their organizations to survive, and possibly even thrive, through the next recession, whenever it comes.
Here are 27 actionable ideas that have helped protect many companies in various industries during past recessions. These strategies may no...2022-06-111h 46The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBridging the Gap with Communication through LanguageBridging the Gap in Communication through Language Guest: Katherine Jimenez, Language Specialist, KJ Interpreting Throughout my journey as a language specialist with over 10 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of developing a real passion for helping clients bridge the gap in communication. And as an educator with over 30 years of experience, assisting students with cultivating a successful style of learning, for me is a calling and honor to facilitate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and...2022-05-191h 30
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertFind $30,000 to $100,000 of Revenue in Your Business Without Investing a Cent.Today's guest: Gil Cargill, Gil Cargill, Author, Sales Coach, Founder & CEO of Cargill Consulting, Inc.
Today business owners are in the fight of their lives. Most of them have no additional revenue sources they can tap into for financial support during lean times – and their marketing and advertising aren’t working as well as they used to. In fact, for many small business owners, marketing isn’t producing any results for them at all, and their financial situation is growing more desperate by the day.
With forty years of experience, Gil has assisted over 7000 business-to-business salesfo...2022-05-101h 36
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCelebrating Women in BusinessCandidate for City Council in Santa Clarita 2022
Guest: Selina Thomas, CEO and Founder of 6 Degrees HR Consulting, host of a podcast on the SCV Signal, and a recent candidate for Santa Clarita City Council.
Ms. Thomas has a Masters in Human Resources and is a Nationally Certified Human Resource Specialist. As one of only two (MBEs) Minority Business Enterprises in Santa Clarita, she works closely with many local companies, employment attorneys, and insurance brokers to assure the compliance and infrastructure of small businesses. Selina Thomas is currently running for Santa Clarita City Council. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly...2022-05-0259 min
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Inclusivity Project SBDC - Partnering with Passionate Entrepreneurs
We’re starting new businesses, and jobs, and cultivating prosperous Black business communities.
California SBDC’s Inclusivity Project℠ partners with passionate entrepreneurs and forerunners to build resilient, profitable, companies and shape the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.
Chris Horton, a Career Financial Professional with a demonstrated history of working in business credit & lending, business banking services, commercial real estate acquisitions, business financial planning, credit restoration, and debt consolidation. Former VP of Membership and Sales with San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Former President & CEO with Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce. Graduate of the Western Association of Cham...2022-04-301h 37
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertFinancial Business Literacy Month: Budgeting & Forecasting - Part 3Business Financial Literacy is the cornerstone of successful businesses. Today on The BusinessZone we are closing our Financial Literacy Month with a discussion on Budgeting and financial forecasting as tools that companies use to establish a plan for where management wants to take the business—budgeting—and whether it is heading in the right direction—financial forecasting.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertFinancial Business Literacy: Money Smarts - Part 2Money Smarts Financial Business Literacy Month, Part 2 - Talking Money Smarts -
Why is financial literacy so crucial among business owners? It's about understanding how money works, how to spend money to make money, and knowing that your decisions are likely to affect the profitability of your business. In addition, financial literacy for business owners is essential since it helps them make better choices about what to do next. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform...2022-04-301h 30
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertFinancial Business Literacy: The Secret to Business Success - Part 1Why is financial literacy so crucial among business owners?
It's about understanding how money works, how to spend money to make money, and knowing that your decisions are likely to affect the profitability of your business. In addition, financial literacy for business owners is essential since it helps them make better choices about what to do next. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThink Global: Strategies to Take Your Business InternationalOur guest Karen Blackwell, Business Advisor, shares the steps and benefits of taking your business global. Karen is an expert in her fieldwork providing opportunities and leveling the playing field for minority business owners.
Karen consults and is committed to suppliers, corporations, and resource providers that want to make America’s supply chains more diverse, equitable, efficient, and effective.
Benefits of International Business Expansion 1. Establish New Revenue Streams, 2. Gain a Competitive Advantage, 3. Access a Global Talent Pool, 4. Find New Global Customers and 5. Utilize Government Incentives Tune in to learn about the opportunities of doing international bu...2022-03-301h 38
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTransforming Your Fitness and Health Over 50!Our guest today, Dawn Strozier is a certified personal trainer, exuberant motivational speaker, author, and the founder of DS-fitness and Nutrition and she is transforming the lives of women around the world. Backed by over 20 years of experience mending the mind and molding the body. Dawn is committed to helping women over 50 learn their body’s all over again, and take their life back. It’s a passion she developed from her own struggle after turning 50 and it’s a message she loves to share. “You can melt belly fat, build lean muscle and build the body you want at any a...2022-03-231h 49
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertHow the New Normal is Reshaping the Future of HR in the Work PlaceGuest: Selina Thomas, CEO and Founder of 6 Degrees HR Consulting, host of a podcast on the SCV Signal, and a recent candidate for Santa Clarita City Council. Ms. Thomas has a Masters in Human Resources and is a Nationally Certified Human Resource Specialist. As one of only two (MBE's) Minority Business Enterprises in Santa Clarita, she works closely with many local companies, employment attorneys, and insurance brokers to assure the compliance and infrastructure of small businesses. Selina Thomas is currently running for Santa Clarita City Council. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information...2022-03-2359 min
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTips on How to Succeed 40 Years in the Beauty Business - Women History MonthThis month is Women's History Month, The BusinessZone honors Michelle Moore Bell, celebrating 40 years in the beauty industry. Michelle shares her successful journey and business tips on growing her business.
GUEST: Michelle Moore Bell, a 40-year veteran in the beauty and hair care industry. As an industry leader and consultant, Michelle has grown her expertise by exploring new and different ways to provide quality service and products. She has been featured by Black Sophisticated Hair, Modern Salon, and other industry publications as one of the leading experts on short-style hair care, wellness, and business solutions.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertIs Toxic Work Culture Driving The Great Resignation?According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in April and have remained abnormally high for the last several months, with a record-breaking 10.9 million open jobs at the end of July. Why are Americans quitting their jobs? How can employers retain people in the face of this tidal wave of resignations?
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertStep by Step: How to Launch Your Product to the MarketplaceToday's Guest: Lura Ball, CEO & Founder, Lura's Kitchen “Old Fashion and delicious premium and gourmet baked cookies and mixes made with love from Lura’s Kitchen. Both original and traditional recipes made to celebrate any of life’s occasions.” Lura's Kitchen is a multi-generational woman-majority minority-owned benefit corporation based in South Central Los Angeles.
Get your premium gourmet cookie mix @ www.luraskitchen.com
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Future Dynamic Millennials and Gen Xrs of the African Diaspora Making an ImpactToday's Guest: Zaneta J. Smith, Social Impact Leader, Founder, Kolor Society discusses the impact of The Future: Dynamic Millennials and Gen Xrs of the African Diaspora Making An Impact. www.kolorsociety.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.
This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com.
Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educ...2022-01-301h 22
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertAmerican Tennis Association - A 104 Year Legacy Uniting a Community of TennisToday's Guest: Robert Foster, Volunteer Treasurer/ Chief Financial Officer, American Tennis Association (ATA)
The ATA is the oldest African American Sports organization in the United States. For over 100 years, the goal of the ATA has been to drive diversity, inclusion, and equity in the game of tennis. We build partnerships and programs to increase opportunities and to focus on helping underserved communities grow in the game of tennis.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertIt Takes Planning to Be Successful Pt 2Today's discussion positioning your business for success. Theodora provides award-winning Experience in Diversity and Inclusion.
Local Hire ~ Diverse Business ~ Labor Compliance
With more than 20 years of resourcefully developing, marketing, and implementing solid solutions that have produced extraordinary engagement outcomes for our clients, we are eager to guide your team to comparable results. MICS staff experiences include senior roles in Procurement and Outreach for general contractors and developers; Community Organizers for community-based organizations, and Owner Representatives. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers an...2022-01-1701 minThe BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertIt Takes Planning to Be Successful - Part 1
Guest: Theodora Oyie, MBA Pres. & CEO Mindful Integration Construction Services - www.mics.us
Today's discussion positioning your business for success. Theodora provides award-winning Experience in Diversity and Inclusion
Local Hire ~ Diverse Business ~ Labor Compliance
With more than 20 years of resourcefully developing, marketing, and implementing solid solutions that have produced extraordinary engagement outcomes for our clients, we are eager to guide your team to comparable results. MICS staff experiences include senior roles in Procurement and Outreach for general contractors and developers; Community Organizers for community-based organizations, and Owner Representatives.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert6 Sure Ways to Grow Your Business in 2022Happy New Year from The BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert. This wi the first show of 2022 and we are excited to begin.
It's a New Year and most people are setting up personal and professional goals for the new year. Join today's show to discuss 6 sure ways to position your business for growth in 2022.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDoes Your Leadership Skills Pass The Quality Test?Join our Guest Marta Segura, Leadership Coach, and Consultant to discuss the importance of building strong leadership skills.
Production is concerned with land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship. Leadership is the major factor that makes everything work together seamlessly; without leadership, all other business resources are ineffective. Switched-on business leaders are aware of the concerns of their employees and are on top of new developments in leadership theory and practice to create more effective working environments.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDigital Entrepreneurship - How to Make Money OnlineBuild your brand, Build Your Business - Guest Co-host: Armand Santos, Digital Consultant, Digenet Corp.
Class in Session,
Guest Co-Host Armand Santos, Digital Consultant, Digenet Corp. discusses Digital Entrepreneurship - How to Make Money Online. Streaming live on Facebook, and YouTube, Friday, December 10, 2021, at 3 PM PST. Motto:
Several studies have shown also that digital entrepreneurship can strongly contribute to reducing poverty and creating prosperity and improving livelihoods. Digital entrepreneurs can reap the benefits of the global market
Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coach, Founder, SmallBizPro
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertAre You Technically Challenged?Today's Guest: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Senior Partner/Instructor, and Jacquelyn Thomas, Senior Partner/Instructor, My Tech Academy, https://mytechacademy.net/
GET THE SKILLS NEEDED TO GROW PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY
My Tech Academy provides on-demand technology courses for individuals and small businesses with the skills to master critical tech skills and strategies that drive personal and business growth.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBusiness Tech Assistance That Really WorksToday's Guest: Dr. Sharon Peterson, Alumni Manager for the Southern California Regional Center for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. She supports the Southern California alumni and liaison to the national 10,000 Small Businesses alumni program. https://www.10ksbapply.com/
Guest Co-Host: Gregory J. Sneed, Partner, Lifesaver Financial Services
UNLEASH THE BIG POWER OF SMALL BUSINESSES.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing greater access to education, capital, and business support services. More than 10,000 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states, including Washington, D.C...2021-12-0711h 27
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertSmall Business Financing TipsGuest: Richard Pallay, Senior Vice President
Community Lending, AmPac Business Capital
Richard is an expert leader within the business community throughout Southern California. A top-tiered public speaker, he entertainingly shares his knowledge through seminars, panel discussions, and outreach campaigns hosted by the SBA and BOE, with other large associations avidly seeking his help as well.
My favorite thing about Richard: his company can't get a small business loan for you, he will try his bottom line best to find someone who will! It looks like sincerely caring for people still works.
Just a...2021-11-291h 55The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBuilding Strong Leadership SkillsGuest: Marta A. Segura, Leadership Coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martasegura
Her work focuses on the intersection of climate change, social justice, community and bold innovative civic engagement to deliver systems change in alignment with LA's Green New Deal. Segura is resourceful, driven, with demonstrated success in the public sector, local government, and community-based programs with a focus on social equity. Extensive background in project/program evaluation and management, under-served communities, climate policies, mediation of neighborhood health and environmental concerns, coalitions, grants, legislation, transition management, sustainability, and translating strategy into pragmatic action to effect a...2021-11-121h 20
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDon‘t Be That Guy; Planning Your Retirement
Guest: Jevon Thomas, Financial Advisors, Retirement Expert Email: jevon@btagroup.net https://www.btagroup.net/ 949-545-1358
Discussion of planning for retirement, when to start and what are the steps that need to be in place.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertPromoting Growth & Economic Development in the Business CommunityGuest: Angela Gibson-Shaw, President of The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce.
Economic freedom is to buy and sell, to choose an occupation, to fairly compete, to own property, to make a profit, and to financially take care of your family. Fight for Economic Freedom.
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.
This platform can help you grow your...2021-11-111h 19The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertIs Business Possible Without Marketing?Without a marketing plan, your company's growth will slow and could even stall. There will be very few new customers, and existing customers may not know about new products or upcoming sales, reducing their chances of becoming repeat customers.
Marketing is important because it helps you sell your products or services. The bottom line of any business is to make money and marketing is an essential channel to reach that end goal. Creatives explained that without marketing many businesses wouldn't exist because marketing is ultimately what drives sales.
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Guest: Christelle Biiga, Inspirational Speaker-Radio & Podcast Host - Personal Empowerment Coach An immigrant from Cameroon in Africa who, against all odds, has made her American Dream a reality and I have made it my mission to inspire people to have the courage to show up for themselves and go after their dreams no matter what. I packed my bags and left my country to pursue the American Dream.
I barely spoke English and had no friends here but nothing was going to stop me. Not even the immigration officer tried to deport me because he said I was coming to w...2021-11-071h 44The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCreating a Change in Los Angeles Block by BlockGuest: Teresa McDonald, Founder and CEO Ultimate Restoration Unlimited
The BusinessZone's guest today is taking on the blight in our neglected neighbors. The initiative is Clean & Safe Streets LA. Our goal is to raise the usage of neighborhood reporting so that the official complaint reflects the needs that exist in neglected communities around Los Angeles
URU Blight Patrol LLC is an organization dedicated to removing blight and the many forms of nuisances that exist within the city of Los Angeles, funded largely by city, county, and federal contracts. "Bring Employment Opportunities.
Follow on Fa...2021-11-051h 28The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWhat Makes a Successful Music Career?
Today, two up-and-coming singers and songwriters, Nandi Weser, and Stephen Morris of Perfect-UR-Gift, LLC. Their talent will take the world by storm.
Nandi Weser, Singer and Songwriter
Born in San Diego started singing at eleven years old, continued to sing, her family realized that she had a gift that couldn't be ignored. She started her journey as a young singer in her church choir and continued to branch out and develop while training with top vocal coaches. Nandi brings a melodic R&B and Neo-Soul vibe, singing covers, and original songs. Singing is my therapy and my passion is to con...2021-10-261h 17The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert”Clap” by Zarian Hadley and Thomas Lockhart Leimert Park First Annual Film Festival, Premier Short FilmA collection of business owners in LA's historic Africa Town join together to celebrate cultural films made by local creatives.
This historic night will feature the recognition of our local elders, a showcase of avant-garde filmmakers, nourishing food, live performances, and more! Get your free tickets here...
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leimert-park-film-festival-tickets-184149314557?aff=ebdssbeac ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities.2021-10-181h 33The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertEmpowering Women to Their GreatestToday, our guest Ruth Garcia-Corrales has over 25 years of experience in marketing and advertising for the Hispanic Market. Ruth is the current Director of New Economics for Women - Women's Business Center an SBA program, under her leadership, NWBC provides innovative workshops, access to capital, and exceeding the Center’s goals, Ruth was awarded The Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award for District IX from the Unites States Small Businesses Administration (SBA).
Visit https://www.new-wbc.org/ they are ready to support your business
A weekly online video radio show that brings busin...2021-10-111h 18The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertHow to Get Results From Year-End PlanningToday, on The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert discussed how to prepare your business for year-end. It’s that time of year again! One year will be ending and another beginning very soon, activities – taking stock, preparation, and planning — are key to running a successful business in the future, as you think through aligning goals and resources and taking advantage of new opportunities.
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our...2021-10-051h 12The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertThe Rise of Women EntrepreneursToday we are discussing the rise in female entrepreneurship and how you can join the growing trend.
Nearly 40% percent of all U.S. businesses are women-owned, and by 2025 the Census Bureau projects it will rise to 55%. The trend is new, dating back just to the 1980s, but its impact is already felt.
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities. This platform can help you g...2021-09-251h 14The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBlack Wall Street 100 Years
Topic: Tulsa, OK - Black Wall Street 100 Years Later
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1:00 Welcome
1:14 George Floyd verdict
Before the Tulsa Race Massacre, the city’s African American district thrived as a community of business leaders and visionaries. 9 Entrepreneurs Who Helped Build Tulsa's 'Black Wall Street' WATCH: 'Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre,' premiering Sunday, May 30 at 8/7c on The HISTORY® Channel. Watch a preview now. https://www.history.com/news/black-wa... ______________________________________________________________________________
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners an...2021-09-211h 25The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertAugust is National Black BusinessAugust is National Black Business Month, and we recognize the Black-owned businesses across the country.
Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that amounts to approximately two million companies owned by African Americans. Nearly 40 percent of black-owned businesses are in health care and social assistance, repair and maintenance, and personal and laundry services.
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone...2021-09-211h 07The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertYour Professional Network for SuccessA weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities. This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com. Co-hosts: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coach, Founder, SmallBizPro Subscribe so you don’t miss our shows: http://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessZone...
2021-09-191h 18The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertTurnover is Vanity Profit is Sanity But CashFlow is a RealityIn business, how much you keep and how much money is in the bank after covering costs matters more than anything. Turnover is vanity is about your ego, profit is sanity is about the reason you’re most likely in business, and cash is reality is what keeps the doors opens.
Guest: Armand Santos, Business Consultant
Co-Host: Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach
Co-Host: Gilbert Buchanan, Business Consultant
2021-09-191h 55The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWomen Worthy of WealthGuest: Tanya Mackey, CEO, National Fringe Benefits
Financial Literacy - Women are Worthy of Wealth
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCreating a Successful Career From Your PassionsDavid G. Brown, an award winning artist, educator and publisher. He produces Political cartoons, graphics novels and comic books with positive messages for young people. Brown is a certified teacher of Arts, Media, and Entertainment for the Los Angeles Unified School District, an instructor of Cartoon Art for the California Institute, and an Adobe
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2021-09-161h 41The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertStyles of Leadership: The Art of Motivating & Empowering Your Team10 Common Leadership Styles
At some point in your business life cycle, you may take on a leadership role in some capacity. Whether you’re leading a meeting, a project, a team or an entire department, you might consider identifying with or adopting a defined leadership style.
Most professionals develop their own style of leadership based on factors like experience and personality, as well as the unique needs of their company and its organizational culture. While every leader is different, there are ten leadership styles commonly used in the workplace.
Types of Leadership Styles
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertEmbracing TechnologyGuest: Carlos A. Garcia, F.Y.I Technologies
Most companies rely on technology to drive innovation, growth, strategy and raise competitive advantage. Technology is an essential aspect of all businesses and can’t disregard its role. Without engaging technology, most ventures won’t even survive. For this reason, it’s crucial to employ technology at different levels of your business.
Carlos A. Garcia is the CEO/CTO for F.Y.I. Technologies, Inc. Our company has helped many different types of businesses and education facilities achieve next-level steps in technology. I am a qualified technology profess...2021-09-051h 31
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertSupporting Black-Owned BusinessesAugust is National Black Business Month, and we recognize the Black-owned businesses across the country.
Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that amounts to approximately two million companies owned by African Americans. Nearly 40 percent of black-owned businesses are in health care and social assistance, repair and maintenance, and personal and laundry services.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertCreating a Successful Career From Your Passions!Creating a Successful Career From Your Passions!
David G. Brown, an award winning artist, educator and publisher. He produces Political cartoons, graphics novels and comic books with positive messages for young people. Brown is a certified teacher of Arts, Media, and Entertainment for the Los Angeles Unified School District, an instructor of Cartoon Art for the California Institute, and an Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communications in Adobe Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6, and InDesign CS6.
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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertUrban Magic: Vibrant Black and Brown Communities Are PossibleGuest: Michael H. Anderson, Architect, and Author of Urban Magic – Vibrant Black and Brown Communities Are Possible, offers a powerful argument for confronting the endemic and longstanding obstacles to economic growth and development of Black and Brown neighborhoods in Los Angeles—and anywhere else in America where there is motivation to bring about sustainable change in partnership with communities.
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2021-08-171h 40The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertWomen of Worthy of WorthGuest: Tanya Mackey, CEO, National Fringe Benefits
Financial Literacy - Women are Worthy of Wealth
A weekly online video radio show that brings businesses, entrepreneurship, supplier diversity, information, and opportunities through collaboration with contract providers and lenders. The BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform and inspire the business owners and entrepreneurs in our global communities. This platform can help you grow your business through heightened visibility “on-air” and via YouTube.com and Facebook.com.
Co-hosts:
Crystal Mitchell, Business Coach | Educator | Entrepreneur | Speaker
Gilbert Buchanan, Business Coach, Founder, SmallBizPro
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