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The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: August 4, 2013 — Dulce Base Legends: Greg ValdezGene and Chris present Gabe Valdez's son Greg, who has just released a very informative book, "Dulce Base: The Truth and Evidence from the Case Files of Gabe Valdez," which provides a fascinating look at his dad's many years of investigative work in and around the Dulce, NM/Rio Arriba County region, including the hell years of dozens of mutilations in the northern NM region, his work as a field investigator for Bigelow's NIDS, his theories and conclusions about the mutilations, the "Dulce Base" myths, stories, rumors and legends plus much more!Become a supporter of this...2025-07-311h 58
CEO To RainmakerEpisode # 86, Tariffs: Global Chaos and Small Business SurvivalSend us a textAmid the chaos of current tariff policies, international law expert John Tulac provides crucial insights on how small businesses can navigate trade uncertainty and supply chain challenges. His straightforward analysis cuts through political noise to offer practical strategies for survival in a rapidly changing global trade landscape.• Current tariff policies have created "pure chaos" in global trade, making risk assessment nearly impossible for businesses• Small businesses face disproportionate harm from high tariffs as they lack the financial cushion of larger corporations• "Pivoting" supply chains away from heavily tariffed regions requir...2025-05-1330 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 85 IT, Cybersecurity and AI, What You Absolutely Need To Now !!Send us a textThe digital landscape has transformed dramatically, and with it the threats facing your business. In this eye-opening conversation with IT security veteran Ryan Kincer, we uncover the harsh reality that small businesses aren't just vulnerable to cyber attacks—they're the primary targets.Ryan pulls back the curtain on the modern cybercriminal: no longer limited to physical break-ins, today's digital thieves operate remotely in their sweatpants, purchasing criminal software from the dark web to cast wide nets for vulnerable businesses. The statistics are sobering—over 60% of cyber attacks target small businesses, and of t...2025-04-2531 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 84, Your Business Intelligence System Could Be Your Secret WeaponSend us a textKnowledge management transforms business outcomes by organizing critical data into actionable insights. Women business owners are leveraging these systems to fuel incredible growth, with women-owned businesses growing at twice the rate of male-owned businesses from 2019-2023.• 14 million women-owned businesses in the US (39% of privately owned businesses)• These businesses employ 12.2 million people with combined revenue of $2.7 trillion• California hosts 23% of all women-owned businesses in America (1.5 million)• Knowledge management combines data, information systems, and analysis• Effective systems deliver the right data to the right person at the right time• Crea...2025-03-2519 minCEO To RainmakerYour A Young Startup, Hot Or ColdSend us a textCurious about how a young entrepreneur is shaking up the HVAC industry? Join us as we sit down with Austin Landy, the ambitious 30-year-old CEO of Heat Pumps Now, who left his father's business to start his own company focused on energy efficiency . Austin reveals the pivotal role of heat pumps in electrification, especially in California's climate, and opens up about the costs and benefits of these systems. He generously shares his journey, including the strategies that helped him solidify a unique business model and marketing plan on a tight budget. From the...2025-02-2133 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 82 The Anatomy of a StartupSend us a textSupport the show2025-01-2428 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 81 Empowering CEOs for Post-COVID SuccessSend us a textDiscover the secrets to thriving as a small business CEO in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on my extensive experience as a commercial banker, I return to the podcasting scene with fresh insights aimed at supporting business leaders navigating annual sales between one and fifteen million dollars. With a focus on strategic growth and value creation, I emphasize the underappreciated power of personal connections over our reliance on digital communication. Dive into a compelling success story where a client's financing strategy was transformed by leveraging commercial finance companies instead of traditional factors.2024-12-2029 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #80, Follow The 10 Commandments of Business To Get Your Business Into HeavenSend us a textReady to shepherd your entrepreneurial venture to the land of plenty? This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, distilled from over a thousand mentorship sessions with budding business leaders. Grab your notepad as I impart the top 10 commandments for entrepreneurial success, starting with the heavenly guidance of robust accounting systems, akin to the GPS for your business journey. Prepare for a masterclass in KPIs that will keep your finger on the pulse of your company's health and ambitions, and discover why adapting to change isn't just smart—it's essential. Plus, we dive in...2024-05-1027 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 79- Commercial Banking, A CEO's Perspective With Ivo TjanSend us a textEmbark on an inspiring journey with Ivo Tjan, the visionary CEO behind Commerce West Bank, as he recounts his ascent from an eager 18-year-old with banking dreams to founding his very own financial institution before his 28th birthday. Ivo's remarkable tale is a beacon for the entrepreneurial flame, illuminating how regional banks like his are crucial in offering bespoke banking services and personal attention to the backbone of America's economy—small and mid-sized businesses. In a marketplace where larger banks may fall short, Evo and I dissect how these smaller, agile players are no...2024-04-1230 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 78, Goats,Teenagers & Entrepreneurs, Who Would Have Thunk it ?Send us a textWhen life gave the Jimenez Family a surplus of goat milk, they didn't just make cheese—they crafted an ingenious business model that's as nourishing for the skin as it is for the soul. Tune in to hear CEO Michelle Jimenez and her daughters, Maddie and Abby, recount the transformation of their family ranch into a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit. Their journey is peppered with insights on innovation, the crafting of a goat milk-based skincare line that's capturing hearts (and complexions) across the nation, and the importance of staying true to natural, transparent va...2024-03-2729 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 77, Mastering Family Business Challenges and Strategizing Your Exit with Marty KaufmanSend us a textUnlock the secrets to navigating the complexities of family-owned businesses and discover how to craft a successful exit strategy with the wisdom of Marty Kaufman, founder of Accent Computer Solutions. Marty's entrepreneurial spark ignited a legacy, transitioning from the constraints of General Dynamics to cultivating a thriving business intertwined with family. Brace yourself for a journey through the trials and triumphs of integrating loved ones into the corporate world and the artful considerations involved in passing the torch.Ever wondered how departmental ownership can revolutionize the efficiency of technical tools, or...2024-03-1336 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #76 "Dancing In the Mud", Redefining How Food Is Done with Dr. Gina Oliver and Richard HutchinsonSend us a textWhen Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson decided to blend ancestral wisdom with modern technology, they conjured more than just crops—they sowed the seeds of change. In our heartwarming conversation, these pioneers share the story of 'From the Land,' a venture transforming the face of sustainable indoor farming with the heartbeat of community at its core. We delve into their fascinating integration of adobe building techniques with cutting-edge farm automation, a fusion that earned them a patent-pending status and a USDA grant. Their tale is one of resilience, a tribute to Gina's ri...2024-02-2135 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #75 Bridging Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Guadalupe Buitron's Mission to Empower Marginalized CommunitiesSend us a textEmbarking on a transformative journey with Dr. Guadalupe Buitron, we unravel the threads of social justice and business acumen that weave together the tapestry of Financially Capable LLC. As the progeny of Mexican immigrants, Lupe's narrative is one of tenacity and cultural pride, guiding her path from a bilingual mental therapist to a beacon of financial wisdom for communities often left in the shadows. Her entrepreneurial spirit is a lighthouse for first-generation individuals and communities of color, illuminating the steps toward financial wellness and social mobility. Amidst the confluence of academic r...2024-02-0728 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #74 "News Views & Clues"- Medical Workers, LA Times Best of 2023Send us a textOn this segment of "News Views & Clues ", Gene offers his opinions on the minimum wage hike for medical workers and the best companies in the Inland Empire as desiginated by the LA Times. Check it out .show Link; https;bit.ly/46ezOqbSupport the show2024-01-3106 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #73 Discover the Benefits of SBA 504 Loans for Business Real EstateSend us a textUnlock the full potential of your business's real estate strategy with insight from Jeff Sceranka CEO of Enterprise Funding. He's the guide you need through the maze of the SBA 504 loan program, revealing how a modest 10% down payment and an appealing fixed interest rate can be part of your next commercial property venture. Jeff contrasts the SBA 504 with other loans, such as the SBA 7A and conventional commercial mortgages, highlighting the unique benefits that could mean a world of difference for your bottom line. We tackle everything from the owner occupancy requirement to...2024-01-2434 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 72 Can The Philosophies of A Buddist Monk Make You A Better CEO?Send us a textHow often do we examine the role of mental health in our professional success? Join us for a riveting discourse featuring our guest, CPA, Steve Williams, as we shed light on this less-explored avenue. With insights from a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, we delve into embracing realistic expectations without accepting mediocrity, and cultivating a sharper, more productive mindset for business. Transitioning to the subject of life purpose, we discuss the impact of releasing attachments, aided by the fascinating conversation with the monk and Steve as a religious person. Hear a...2024-01-1036 min
Artists Telling StoriesArtists Telling Stories Extended TrailerIn this extended trailer, please join Austin Tichenor, Aline Smithson, Joe Harjo, Vincent Valdez, Jay Tolson, Alicia Olatuja, and Jim Lavilla-Havelin in discovering the importance of stories, the language of our humanity, and the transformative power of art. Artists Telling Stories Podcasts draw out human stories in the hope that in their telling, artists will offer a new story of our shared humanity, bringing all of us closer together.Artists Telling Stories Podcasts feature the stories of artists and the art of stories. We seek the personal stories of artists—their journeys—and the impact of t...2024-01-0305 minCEO To RainmakerNew Segment, Episode 2, "News, Views, & Clues", Medical Debt, US EconomySend us a textFor episode 2, Gene's shares his views on current medical debt and credit reporting agencies and the disconnect on how the current state of economy from an economist's perspective is different from the average US adult .evaldez@theloandoctor.loans 909-2300024access all shows:www.ceo2rainmkr.comhttps://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.comapple podcasts: Ceo To Rainmaker- Gene ValdezSupport the show2023-12-2704 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 71 Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI for Business with Brian Kennedy Jr.Send us a textEver thought about implementing AI into your business and felt overwhelmed by the complexity of it all? Fret not, as our distinguished guest, tech expert Brian Kennedy, dispels the mystery surrounding AI and introduces us to the exciting potential of chat GPT. As the director of the entrepreneur ecosystem at Ampac Business Capital, Brian's insights are valuable for anyone eager to leverage AI in their operations.Our intriguing conversation steers you through the recent upheavals at Open AI, the significance of President Biden's executive order on AI, and how chat...2023-12-2039 minCEO To RainmakerConfessions of An Ex-BankerSend us a textGene candidly reveals some items he believes small business owners should know about to develop a mutually beneficial commercial banking relationship.Most of items are not always discussed in detail by bankers and most business owners don't know what they mean.This include -Business checking accounts, earnings credit rates and account analysis..Kinds & Costs of Financial reportingWhat Are Financial covenants ?How to negotiate personal guarantees.Why you should refer your banker to business owner friends.This is a must see or listen to...2023-12-0626 minCEO To RainmakerNew Segment, Episode 1, " News, Views & Clues- Hollywood CelebritiesSend us a textGene introduces a new segment of his Podcast Show, called, "News, Views & Clues".These new segments will be funny, educational and relevant and will air once a month.This first episode centers on Gene's views toward Hollywood Celebrities and their desire to manage or create their own brands.Gene cites general business strategies that Celebrities are employing whether they realize or not. Don't miss this show !! It is short but has many gold nuggets!To contact Gene:evaldez@theloandoctor.loans909-23000242023-11-2905 minCEO To RainmakerHow To Win a 1 Million Dollar Government Contract!Send us a textGene sits down with Karla Gonzalez, a government contracting expert and Assistant Director with the Small Business Development Center " ( SBDC"). The SBDC is a national program which is funded by various institutions, including the SBA. The SBDC provides a full spectrum of consulting services at no charge to its small business owner clients. The SBDC can advise business owners on how to obtain their share of the contracting pie. Karla indicated that contracting opportunities could be at the federal, state or city level and three hot industries are janitorial, professional services and constr...2023-11-1524 minCEO To RainmakerHow A Survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting Used That Experience To Elevate His Business.Send us a textGene sits down with Ryan Miller a public speaker, business performance coach and author. Ryan and his wife were survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass shooting where 59 people were killed and over 500 were injured. This event caused him to question his views toward work and his business performance coaching. This introspection led to his theory of How To Unlock The Greatness Within You. The Key principle is that we were all created by God for a specific plan. must know who you are. To unearth that plan you must have a purpose that exc...2023-11-0825 minCEO To RainmakerHow To Become A Great Business Owner for Free!Send us a textFor many owners, established or startup, their businesses are not doing as well as they like.Gene sat down with Mihai Patru to discuss tools and services that are available in California to help businesses get on the right track, stay on the right track and how to grow and expand their businesses effectively.Mihai is the Executive Director of Caravanserai Project and has worked in the California Governor's office as part of the Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force.Caravanserai Project is a nonpartisan, non-profit initiative managed a...2023-10-2530 minCEO To RainmakerSimple Economics To Make You A More Skilled Business OwnerSend us a textGene sits down with Professor Manfred Keil, who teaches economics at Claremont Mckenna College, Claremont , California. Dr. Keil's specialty is economic forecasting for the US, Southern California and the Inland Empire . During the show Dr. Keil covers a variety of topics including but not limited to the price of gasoline, the 2024 presidential race, individual commute patterns , the difference between a monetarist & keynesian economists and the composition of the IE's labor force. The three measures of the economy are also discussed which includes, inflation, the unemployment rate and GDP. Don't miss this epis...2023-10-1142 minCEO To RainmakerPreach What You Have Practiced w/Bill DonohooSend us a textGene sits down with Bill Donohoo who is currently a business professor who teaches at California State Universitys at San Bernardino & Long Beach . Before that he was the co-owner of the Gipson Group where he grew the company from scratch to $80 Million a year in sales, Bill , who is 81 years old shares his thoughts with young entrepreneurs on how on to grow a business and what lessons he teaches his students today.wgdonhoo@aol.comtext: 17149645319--Follow us on our other platforms for more content!2023-09-2725 minCEO To RainmakerTo Win In Business You Should Know The Score w/Dale SarverSend us a textGene sits down with Dale Sarver, formerly the CEO of his own company and currently a business advisor of SCORE, ( Servce Corp of Retired Executives). SCORE is a program provided by the SBA. Dale explains what SCORE can do for the current or prospective business owner. The beauty of the mentoring services is that all services are free!Dale also reveals some real live success stories.dale.sarver@scorevolunteer.org714-376-0411To book an appointment: inlandempirescore.orgif you like the show leave a review and...2023-09-1325 min
Talking Texas HistoryJourneys in Chicano Activism, Past and PresentHear the captivating journey of Ray Valdez as he talks with us about the era of Mexican-American activism and the Chicano Movement. Ray discusses efforts to preserve the LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston. He explains the challenges and highlights of historic preservation, and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibit at Houston's Heritage Society Museum marking the 60th anniversary of JFK's visit to Houston, a significant moment in Mexican-American history. For more information, see: C60, Inc. https://council60clubhouse.com/The National Trust for Historic Preservation's website on the LULAC Clubhouse https://savingplaces.o...2023-08-3130 minCEO To RainmakerHarder Than Ever To Obtain A Business Loan, Myth or Reality? W/Keith CerwinskiSend us a textGene sits down with Banker, Keith Cerwinski, Regional Vice President for American Business Bank , in Corona, CA. Keith offers his opinion on the difficulty of getting loans approved and also his thoughts about the future direction of interest rates, business, the federal reserve and the economy in general.This is a must hear episode for those interested in establishing a strong commercial banking relationship to help make their business grow and be sustainable . Don't miss this one it is of the best of the CEO To R...2023-08-3027 minCEO To RainmakerNo Pain No Gain !! - W/ Verious SmithSend us a textGene sits down with Verious Smith small business owner located in Corona, CA. Verious shared his background and his entrepreneurial journey which was very painful but through sheer will he became a success. Verious also shares some best practices he learned along the way. He currently owns two successful businesses:Philoveracity- web design, branding, internet consulting et. alStartempire Wire- Digital news of the Inland Empire business community et.al.veriuos can be reached at :www.philoveracity.comwww.startempirewire.com 1 (281) 777.5826verious .smith @phi...2023-08-1627 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode 61#- 2022 year in review, 2023 format changesSend us a textGene provides stats on his very successful first year as a podcast host and shares his new format for 2023 starting in January909-2300024evaldez@theloandoctor.loans Support the show2022-12-1210 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 60 How To Get Your Piece of the Government Pie ! w/Abe XiongSend us a textGene sits down with Abe Xiong , president of National Government Contractors Assocation Abe explains the process of how small business owners obtain contracts also shares his entrepreneurial journey. abe@govassociation.org404-955-8080Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast.Support the show2022-12-0530 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 59- There Are A Lot of Different Ways To Make Money w/Rebecca DiamondSend us a textGene sits down with Rebecca Diamond owner of Rebecca Diamond Voice ActorRebecca has a unique business and and a non traditional business background (theater arts) proving that any type of background will work if you are providing a service businesses want and will pay for.Rebecca shares what a voice actor is , what she does for clients and also what she has learned during her entrepreneurial journey. Rebecca DiamondRDiamond86@gmail.com1970-531-9027Support the show2022-11-2823 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #58 How To Build A Winning Team By Becoming A Better Leader w/Patti CottonSend us a textGene sits down with Patti Cotton, President of the Cotton Group , a company engaged in the area of leadership and organizational development. Patti is an expert in these two functional areas. During the show Patti shares her thoughts on how small business CEOs can reach the maximum potential of their businesses.Patti has an impressive list of former clients of all sizes consisting of but not limited to: Harvard University, Coca Cola, Amazon, Apple, Oracle, Google, Microsoft, Verizon and Riverside and San Bernadino CountiesIn addition to heading up her own...2022-11-2123 minCEO To Rainmaker#57 "It's Time To Make Dust" w/Janet Steiner Former CEOSend us a textGene sits down with Janet Dabek Steiner former CEO of Thoro Packaging, Inc. and currently a motivational key note speaker. Thoro packaging was formed by her father Macy Dabek in 1968 after he moved the family away from the cold winters of New Jersey to Anaheim, Ca. Thoro was engaged in the short run folding carton business. After graduating from high school , Janet took a few accounting colleges and began helping her dad with the company books. Macy could not afford to pay his daughter as they were tight on cash in...2022-11-1426 minCEO To Rainmaker#56- How to Get Big Bucks When You Sell Your Company w/Wayne SlavittSend us a textGene sits down with Wayne Slavitt, president of the Primemark Group. Wayne is an expert in the area of maximizing business value and exit planning . He earned his designation as a certified Exit Planning Advisor by the exit planning institute.In addition he is an extensive public speaker and author. He recently penned a new book called "Run It Like You'll Sell it . Wayne shares expert tips on the dos and dont's of exit planning and business valuation. Very informative show , dont miss it .Wayne Slav...2022-11-0719 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 55 How I Did It ! The Story of a Poor Mexican Kid from Lynwood , Ca w/Gene ValdezSend us a textIn honor of National Hispanic Entrepreneur month , Gene shares his story as to how he made his dream of becoming a successful coach/consultant a reality . Genes parents Edward & Consuelo immigrated from Mexico to southern california in the late 20's and 30s. Gene's family was poor. Gene attributes his success to the grace of god, having a mentor, his education and working hard with passion. Gene also shares 9 business lessons he learned during his 40 yr plus entrepreneurial journey. During this time he started three successful businesses, The Claremont Advisory Company , The Loan...2022-10-3117 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 54- Female Immigrant From Mexico Creates A Multi Million Dollar Business in Just 5 years! w/Angy LopezSend us a textGene sits down with Angy Lopez, CEO of Angy's Angels Cleaning ServiceAngy's story is truly inspirational and motivationalAngy was a divorced mother with four children who immigrated to the US in 2013 for a better life for her kids. At the time she spoke no english. She went to a community college to learn english and worked three jobs to support her family. In 2014 she started her own company and 5 years later was honored as an entreprenuer of the year for the Inland Empire. Today she is runn...2022-10-2425 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 53- From City Intern to Successful Entrepreneur w/Jonathan Palacios-AvilaSend us a textGene sits down with Jonathan Palacios-Avila, co-founder & currently VP of Marketing and Research of Stratos Fuel Inc. Jonathan of Mexican heritage, founded the company 8 years ago along with his father John who provided guidance and initial capital . Jonathan was only 25 years old at the time. He started thinking about his business idea when he was only 13 years old!Stratos Fuel is a very successful company that produces hydrogen for a variety of industries and purposes. The primary industry is autos and the like that run on electricity. see website for my detail. E...2022-10-1725 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 52 Miguels Mexican Restaurant- A Family Success Story w/Javier VazquezSend us a textGene sits down with Javier Vazquez, CEO of highly successful Miguel's Mexican Restaurants which was formed by his Mother & Dad over 50 years ago . There are now 22 location, 21 quick serve and 1 sit down with locations in the Inland Empire & Orange County ( 4).Gene discussed with Javier a variety of topics including ;The benefits of working in a family owned businessHow Miguels dealt with Covid , which wreaked havoc in the restaurant industryHow the Company has maintained competitive and enjoyed long term sustainability over the last 50 years .These factor...2022-10-1024 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 51 Can You Use Thrift & Spending Money To Pursue Profits In The Same Sentence? w/Tony ReyesSend us a textGene sits down with Tony Reyes who is an expert in the 24 billion dollar thrift store industry and is now the CEO of the Thrift Store Consulting Group, a company that provides services to meet various social needs such as kids at risk and the homeless. Tony has 35 years experience in the industryBorn in Pomona, Calif, as one of nine children , Tony's rise to become a highly successful for-profit CEO before he started his consulting is a remarkable journey. The fundamentals to make a profit in the...2022-10-0326 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 50 US Population- Demographics- What Are The Numbers Telling us?Send us a textGene discusses general population numbers as provided by The US Census, (2019) and the breakdown of small businesses owned by women, all minorities and veterans. This information can be used by listeners to create better sales and marketing strategies and reveals a large disparity of representation by minorities.Also discussed are podcast listeners broken down by gender and ethnicity and finally Gene's October podcast schedule which will include five successful hispanic business owners.909-2300024gene@ceo2rainmkr.com https://ceoto rainmaker.buzzsprout.com Support the 2022-09-2609 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 49 If It Worked For Albert Einstein, It Will Surely Work For You ! w/Gene ValdezSend us a textGene interprets a quote of Albert Einstein ," Logic Will Get You from Point A to B. Imagination Will Take You Everywhere "In order for a CEO to be super successful they must spend much of their time imagining what they want their businesses to become in the future. Another term is vision.While logic and processes are important to get the work out today it is imagination that and creative ideas that will ensure that a CEO's business will realize long term sustainability.Link...2022-09-1903 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode #48 Changing Careers, How To Successfully Pivot ! w/ Shelly HarrisonSend us a textGene sits down with Shelly, CEO of Luminary leaders who started her own business five years ago after a distinguished 25 year banking career. Shelly shares her entrepreneurial journey and best practices which has resulted in a very successful business today. Shellly Harrison, CEO909-519-3712luminaryleaders@gmail.comlink: https://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.comSupport the show2022-09-1220 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 47 Cyber Attacks, Are Losses Insurable? w/Chris HodsonSend us a textWith cyber attacks on the rise and losses mounting, Gene sits down with Chris Hodson a professional commercial insurance broker who gives a general overview of this subject matter and if this risk is insurable and what the cost might be. chris hodson 1949-287-5667chodson@thebrokerageins.comLink: https://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.comSupport the show2022-09-0513 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode 46-Rainmaker Lingo ! w/Gene ValdezSend us a textOne part of being a certified rainmaker is that you have to speak rainmaker language or lingo. Gene outlines twenty five key words and terms and also provides the definitions in the form of a test . Terms discussed included but were not limited to :barriers to entry; boot strapping ; business angels; licensing and vertical integration . This is a fun episode to build your rainmaker vocabulary on. ceo2rainmkr.com909-2300024gene@ceo2rainmkr.com Link; https://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.comSupport...2022-08-2913 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 45 Employee Retention Credits, An Unexpected Source of Cash For You? w/Brad TrangsrudSend us a textGene sits down with Brad Trangsrud, Associate Director of the Alliant Group. The Alliant Group is a Houston based national tax consultancy firm with over 20 offices in the US.Brad is an expert in the Employee Retention Credit field. Brad has helped small & mid-size businesses claim more than $250MM in credits.Brad provides information on ERC, PPE Loans and what the IRS and congress's goals are. He also discusses how you apply for an ERC and reveals how simple it is. Finally, he cites a client ca...2022-08-2221 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 44. If Thomas Edison Can Deal With It, Why Can't You? w/Gene ValdezSend us a textGene, quotes Thomas Edison who said " I have not failed I have just found 10,000 ways that do not work!' Gene interprets the quote that todays CEO will be bombarded with failure but the key is how will they respond to those experiences?gene@ceo2rainmkr.com909-2300024www.ceo2rainmker.com Link : https;//ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout .comSupport the show2022-08-1803 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode 43 -Growth Strategies 360% w/Gene ValdezSend us a textGene briefly discusses six internal ways you can grow " organically" or " from within . " 1) create a new product/services2) add new features & benefits to existing product/services3) sell to different target markets4) create a more aggressive sales & marketing plan 5) make it easy for customers through technology to pay you 6) consider exporting The external way to grow is through acquisition or to buy another company, which is not the focus of this episode. gene@ceo2rainmkr.comwww.ceo2rainmkr.com909-2300...2022-08-1508 minCEO To RainmakerContinuing Education Can Make All Your Dreams Come True w/Dr. Mike StullSend us a textGene sits down with Dr. Mike Stull who heads up The Inland Empire Entrepreneuership Program at California State University - San Bernardino. Mike and his staff have created a new 50 hour educational program called The Catapault Business Network . The program targets CEOs who operate small businesses that want to grow . In addition to the "How To " aspects of the program their is a peer group element where CEOs can learn and network from a group of other CEOs who are not competitors. The cost could be zero if CEOs qualify for scholar...2022-08-1117 minCEO To RainmakerEpisode # 42 How To Value Your Business To Sell! w/Ed FixenSend us a textGene sits down with Ed Fixen a Certified Business Appraiser and Broker who is the CEO of Business Quest Brokers. Ed is an expert in the field of Business Valuation. He has sold and appraised over 200 businesses covering a variety of industries . Ed shares the three analytical ways a business can be valued and discusses various ways a business can gain or lose value. He also outlines other purposes why a business should be appraised other that preparing to sell it. Contact Info 909-6369827www.b...2022-08-0827 min
The Ken Valdez ApproachEP 35 - Jesse Damon of Silent Rage and Damon’s RageJesse Damon is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career has spanned well over 30 years. From Silent Rage, a band who caught the attention of Gene Simmons and is one of the most criminally underrated bands ever to his latest project called Damon's Rage, listen to his stories about the Sunset Strip scene in the 80s and how he came to become an extremely gifted writer/musician!
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