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Mahyar Ghassemian - Construction Litigation

Bill Black interviews Mahyar Ghassemian who shares ideas, strategies and advice in the area of construction litigation. We upload new content daily so check back often!

Mahyar Ghacssemian, was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999. Mahyar has a Masters’ degree in Physics from California State University, Long Beach and obtained her Juris Doctor degree , graduating cum laude from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California. While in law school Mahyar was invited to the California Court of Appeal in Santa Ana where she honed her research and writing skills as an extern for Presiding Justice, David Sills.

Website: www.MayharLaw.com

Exit Coach: Bill Cohen: How to steal an MBA worth more than $100k for $15,000 (20M Interview)

Bill Black interviews Bill Cohen of the Non-Profit Institute of Advanced Management, who discusses the value and availability of MBA degrees for business people

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENT - The Values Institute Trust Summit 8/19 at 4pm

At the Values Institute, we believe that trust is going to be what shapes the future of business. A brand can find a deeper connection with its audience when there is a relationship established by shared values. Every year, we honor the companies in Orange County that have shown extraordinary care for their customers. Not only will we present awards, we will celebrate “the shape of trust to come” with messages from speakers like Rich Karlgaard, a publisher of Forbes magazine and Mike Weisman, founder of the Values Institute.

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 4-6 PM at Cal State Fullerton’s Meng Concert Hall
800 N. State College Blvd.,
Fullerton, CA 92831
Tickets are $65 per person $45 for students with ID Tickets are tax deductible and go towards supporting higher education. There will be a hosted wine bar and appetizers. Dress code is business casual.

Buy tickets now at www.TheBrandsWeTrust.com

 

Exit Coach: Seth Neistadt: How To Get More from Your Membership Organization (20M Interview)

Bill Black interviews Seth Neistadt of Micronet, who offers products such as ChamberMasters and MemberZone that help membership organizations organize their data and get more efficiency out of their member software.

Solving the Entrepreneurial Puzzle - Mary Marshall

Bill Black interviews Mary Marshall who shares tips, ideas and precautions from her book in the area of Exit Planning. We upload new content daily so check back often!

 

Exit Coach 20M INTERVIEW: How to Sell for an Outrageous Price - Kevin Short

Bill Black interviews Kevin Short of Clayton Capital Partners who shares tips, ideas and precautions in their area of expertise. We upload new content daily so check back often!

Exit Coach: The Tony Martignetti NonProfit Radio Show (20m) Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti discusses how his Podcast and Radio Show produces Big Non-Profit ideas for "the other 95%", the smaller Non-Profit organizations who don't have huge resources to spend on Donor development. We talk about top tips Tony has heard from numerous guests over the past four years over 200 shows.

Exit Coach: The Ultimate Event (20m) Clarke Langrall

Clarke Langrall of Forecast Strategic Advisors is a 39 year veteran of the financial planning industry and is primarily focused on Business Owner Continuity planning. Here he talks about some of the needs of business owners and offers great tips and suggestions.

What Does It Take to Get Out of The Self-Employment Trap? (15) Patty DeDominic

Patty DeDominic is a dynamic force in the world of business. She has been named CEO of the Year by the LA Business Journal, is the former Chairperson of the Foundation for SCORE and is the former Chairperson of the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is now helping business owners through her affiliation with MauiMastermind.com, a collaborative organization that helps business owners get "un-Stuck from the Self-Employment Trap" (tm).

Patty discusses how Maui Mastermind helps business owners excel and announces an upcoming workshop in Irvine, CA June 28 and 29. For information about the workshop and Maui Mastermind, visit www.MauiMastermind.com

 

Patti DeDominic with Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the SBA

SPECIAL EVENT: 5th Annual TRUST SUMMIT 7/17 in Fullerton, CA

JOIN BUSINESS LEADERS FROM AROUND ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL TRUST SUMMIT SPONSORED BY THE VALUES INSTITUTE AT DGWB, CAL STATE FULLERTON AND THE OC REGISTER, HONORING OC’S MOST TRUSTWORTHY BRANDS.

 

IT ALL HAPPENS JULY 17^TH FROM 2-4 PM AT THE MENG CONCERT HALL ON THE CAMPUS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER RICH KARLGAARD, PUBLISHER OF FORBES AND AUTHOR, WILL BE SHARING HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS NEW BOOK , "THE SOFT EDGE".  DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD TRUST IN YOUR ORGANIZATION FROM OC’S BEST!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THEBRANDSWETRUST.COM.

Is Your NETworking NOT-working? Special Webinar Invitation 6/20 at 10am PST

Join us for a special free webinar on what it takes to start your own podcast / radio show. Bill Black will share his experiences and tips and Paul Roberts, founder of OCTalkRadio.net will talk about his experience in launching many successful  internet radio shows. To register go to: http://webinarjam.net/webinar/go/10990/a827e8fa5c

Common Exit Paths - Which One Are You On? (1m) Chris Kramer

Chris Kramer, Managing Director, Strategic Equity Group discusses common exit paths for business owners.

 

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Ed Tyll Radio Show review of Exit Coach Radio

Ed Tyll has a nationwide radio show and he reviewed the Exit Coach Radio Show.

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Host: Bill Black, The Exit Coach Radio Show - the Information Station for age 50+ business owners. 

 

 

How Factoring Can Take The Lid Off of Growth (1m) Adam Lomax

Adam Lomax of Oxygen Funding discusses how Factoring can help companies expedite their growth.
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A Well Rounded Approach for Business is the Key (15m) Jack McSunas

Jack McSunas, SCORE Mentor from www.SCOREOC.org, discusses a variety of business topics from his many years of experience, from growing to international trade to preparing for sale.

Common ESOP Misconceptions (1m) Corey Rosen

Corey Rosen, Founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership, explains some of the common misconceptions he hears about ESOPs.

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What To Do When Your Primary Value Is Your Client Base (1m) Stacey McKibbin

Stacey McKibbin of Exit Ahead (a division of MultiVariable Solutions) shares a tip to enhance your value when your primary asset is your customer base.

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A Solution for Underfunded Pension Plans (20m) Larry Bell

Larry Bell discusses a potential solution for companies, non-profits, government entities and associations that have underfunded Pension Plans.

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Eight Ways to Exit Your Company (article) Bill Black

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According to Paul Simon, there are 50 ways to leave a lover. Not being as creative as Mr. Simon, we’ve only come up with eight ways for owners to leave their companies:

Transfer the company to a family member; Sell the business to

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Is Your SOP Manual Ready? (1m) Ace Chapman

Ace Chapman, Ace Chapman Business Acquisitions Consultant, discusses the important factors that he looks for when buying a business - your marketing "funnel" and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) Manual are at the top of the list.

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Charlie Poznek interviews Bill Black (20m)

Bill Black is interviewed on "The Boomer Business Owner" podcast with Charlie Poznek. To listen to the interview, click on this link: http://www.theboomerbusinessowner.com/2014/05/tbbo-89-bill-black-four-essential-components-successful-podcasting/

(Special) Jordan Walker Update - Bill Black

Jordan Walker is 16 years old. He suffered a major spinal cord injury on 11-22-13 at his High School playoff football game in the 1st quarter. He immediately lost all movement and sensation from his neck down. Follow the amazing daily story about Jordan and his parent's road to recovery at http://www.gofundme.com/5m7mms It is truly amazing, heartwarming and shows the lengths that devoted parents will go to for the love of their child.

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Include Plans for Disability Risks in Your Estate Plan (1m) Michael Wittick

Mike Wittick, President - Michael J Wittick, a Prof. Law Corp,  discusses the need to plan for more than just your death when you discuss your Estate Plan.

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Start Your Plan With The End Goal In Mind (1m) Jim Brubaker

Jim Brubaker, discusses the need to know your Financial Target when your start your Exit Plan.

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Continuity Planning is a Necessary Component of Exit Planning - (1M) Mark Dorman -

In this 1 minute highlight, Mark Dorman, President & Founder of Dorman Legacy Advisors, discusses the importance of having a strong Business Continuity plan just in case things go awry on the way to your planned exit.

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Every Plan A Needs a Strong Plan B (1m) Jim Brubaker

Jim Brubaker, discusses the need for a strong back-up plan when exit planning.

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Bigger is Not Always Better for an Encore Business (1m) Marc Camras

Marc Camras, President, MVision Consulting discusses the importance of thinking about your goals and objectives and factors that go into your business selection if you want to "re-wire" your business life after selling your existing business.

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Lynn Fulks - The First Step of a Successful Marketing Campaign is Research

Lynn Fulks enlightens us as to the proper order of creating effective, profitable marketing campaigns.

Lynn Fulks has been managing innovative high-tech marketing departments, developing and managing strategic marketing campaigns as well as overseeing product launch marketing for over 25 years. With a proven history of running cross-functional teams, Lynn has successfully delivered domestic and international marketing programs for Microsoft and other companies. Her background in high-tech B2B has made Lynn an expert at taking complex products to market. Lynn is a natural team leader, both flexible and persistent, and is a highly creative problem solver. Her experience is matched by her enthusiasm for helping businesses succeed.

As COO & Your Chief Marketing Officer at Upstart Group, Lynn works with clients to understand their long term strategic objectives as well as short term annual business and sales goals, and develop marketing strategies to meet those goals.

Clients work with Lynn and Upstart Group to:
• Solve big-picture challenges around markets and strategy, as well as tactical issues of implementation
• Grow, increase valuation and prepare for potential mergers and acquisitions
• Set up marketing and sales programs to grow revenue
• Implement flexible teaming arrangements for ongoing marketing support or accomplishing a single project

Working closely with counterparts at IBM, Intel, and Compaq, Lynn managed partner and OEM initiatives to market new technology for successful adoption, like USB and Firewire. She launched several operating systems during her tenure at Microsoft and served as a press spokesperson.

Lynn is an avid golfer and SCUBA Divemaster and lived on a sailboat in the Caribbean for 7 years.

Specialties: Marketing Strategy and Management, Marketing Plan and Program Development, Marketing Plan Implementation

Website http://www.upstartgroup.com

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What Business Buyers Look For (1m) Ace Chapman

Ace Chapman, Ace Chapman Business Acquisitions Consultant, discusses what every seller should know about what a buyer is looking for.

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Be Careful That Your Financing Does Not Cap Your Growth (1m) Jan Ibey

Jan Ibey of Cinergy Commercial Capital shares a client story where their financing source seemed reasonable but they inadvertently capped their growth opportunities.

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How Does Your Future Look? (1m) Roger Winsby

Roger Winsby, President, AxiomValuation Solutions,  discusses some of the important considerations that go into a business valuation.

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Rethink your international marketing plan - Kenneth August

Kenneth August  of August Law Group shares a very simple but often overlooked strategy when it comes to doing business overseas.

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What Should You Expect of Your Trusted Advisor? - Jim Immel

Jim Immel, Owner, Immel and Associates, Inc. discusses some of the questions that business owners should ask themselves before they choose an Advisor.

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The Post-Business-Sale Transition - Matthew Capell

Matthew Capell, January Partners, discusses what is normally expected of an Owner who has sold their business after the close.

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The 5 Values That Hold Business and Personal Relationships Together (1m) Michael Weisman

Michael Weisman, Founder - The Values Institute  discusses that the 5 Values that hold relationships together (whether business or personal) can be measured and worked on to build trust in the Boardroom and the Family room.

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Real Planning Takes a Team Of Specialists (1m) Michael Wittick

Michael Wittick, President - Michael J Wittick, a Prof. Law Corp,  discusses the importance of working with a team of specialists in the many disciplines involved in Estate & Business Planning.

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Always Let Your Values Drive Your Actions (1m) Tony Pelusi

In this 1 minute Highlight, Tony Pelusi, Tony Pelusi & Associates discusses how he begins to understand what his clients need by comparing their values against their actions.

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Interdependence Relies on Respect (1m) Russ Williams

Russ Williams, Founder of the Passkeys Foundation and the Ethical Edge, explains that a building block of our society, interdependence, depends on a healthy attitude of respect for one's self and others.

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7 Powerful Ratios To Start Tracking Now - Bill Black

Doctors in the developing world measure their progress not by the aggregate number of children who die in childbirth but by the infant mortality rate, a ratio of the number of births to deaths.  Similarly, baseball’s leadoff batters measure their “on-base percentage” – the number of times they get on base as a percentage of the number of times they get the chance to try.

Acquirers also like tracking ratios and the more ratios you can provide a potential buyer

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3 Tips For Those Contemplating an Encore Career - Peter Cross

Peter Cross of ISU Insurance shares 3 valuable Tips for those who are contemplating an "Encore" career or business.

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Business Sale Value is Relative To Who's Buying - Jason Kwiatkowski

Jason Kwiatkowski, President, Valuation Support Partners Ltd. discusses some of the factors that will influence the value of your business at the time of sale.

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33 Finance Experts Reveal the Number #1 Mistake Small Businesses Make with Money and Finances (and How to Avoid It)

We are pleased to announce that Bill Black, the Exit Coach, was among those included in the study -- see the report here: https://tinyurl.com/l9t85m4

 

The Story of Your Business is in Your Financials (20min) Jim Chamberlain

Jim Chamberlain of the Orange County Chapter of SCORE (#114) discusses great information that all business owners need to know from some of his SCORE workshops on Demistifying Business Financial Statements.

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The Basic Legal lssues to Start and Run a Business - Elissa Warantz

Legal tips for you - find her full interview at www.ExitCoachRadio.com.

Can Your Retirement Plan Cause Your Bankruptcy? Buck Blanton

Buck Blanton of ECM Group discusses the hazards of being a Trustee on a Retirement Plan.

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Understanding Business Valuation Will Help You Choose a Growth Strategy - Chris Kramer

Chris Kramer discusses the basics of business valuation so you can choose the proper strategies to increase your value.

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Vitamin A - 10 Advisors in 10 Minutes - The All Star Review #6

Our compilation of Top Advisors sharing 1 minute tips is one of our most popular features - not too short, not too long! Enjoy!
Hear 1 minute tips and 20 minute interviews from over 250 Advisors at www.ExitCoachRadio.com or http://iTunes.ExitCoachRadio.com

How Overlooked or Mishandled HR Compliance Issues affect the Bottom Line (20) Lauraine Bifulco

Lauraine Bifulco of Vantaggio HR shares tips and precautions regarding HR issues.

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Proven Marketing Communication Strategies (20m) Devon Blaine

Devon Blaine of the Blaine Group discusses several concepts to promote and protect your business.

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Increasing the Value of Your Business (20m) John Foley and David Shaffer

John Foley and David Shaffer of Arrow Up Partners discuss several techniques and strategies to increase your business value.

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