BAM BIZ TALK
SUPPORTING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY
BAM BIZ TALK is forging an on-demand personal connection to benefit surrounding communities, business owners, clients, and students. We plan to provide meaningful dialogue to advance highly interactive entrepreneurial conversations or discussions with “like-minded” on various topics and issues that motivate solutions. Typically, we will weigh the evidence, characterize the impact, evaluate alternatives, and develop action strategies. The principles of the podcast are to deliver critical information to optimize success, maintain growth opportunities with introductions to those who have walked a similar path, have robust knowledge, materialized practical experiences, and establish successful methods.
YourHOST
Angel Garcia and Michael Crain
The BAM BIZ TALK podcast shares information about new technologies, products/services, general information about multiple industries, various approaches to develop solid foundations, and strategies to build a business. The benefits to our target audience include time-shift and place-shift, expressing the convenience of our media consumption. The platform boosts the client’s ability to request topics, learn new things, keep up to date, and enrich personal inspiration. The planning of our client experience includes valuable insights from years of experience capable of articulating multiple perspectives applicable to driving theory to validate substance.
PODCASTS
Release Date: January 4, 2024
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Jeanette Frantz
Owner, Best Brain and Body
Holistic Health Coaching, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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Balancing work and family for busy entrepreneurs
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Importance of self-care in a hectic business life
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The role of sleep in productivity and overall health
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The misconception of catching up on lost sleep
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Holistic coaching approach: Mind, body, and soul connection
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Abandoning deprivation mindset for an abundance mentality
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Teaching goal-setting strategies for lasting success
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Lunch and Learn series on achieving life balance and goals
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Building a supportive coaching community on Facebook
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The transformative power of investing in oneself for entrepreneurs
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Brenda Bee
Owner, Honey and Sage Spa
Massage Therapy and Healing, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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Entrepreneurship and Self-Discovery
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The Essence of Holistic Wellness
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A Journey Through Massage Modalities
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Relationship Building through Couples Massage Classes
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Overcoming Challenges on the Entrepreneurial Path
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Personal Growth Through Business Ventures
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The Fulfillment of Aligning Purpose with Work
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Networking and Expanding Horizons
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A Glimpse into the History of Massage Therapy
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Cultivating Passion and Creativity
Release Date: October 26, 2023
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: James Durbin
Owner, The Oilfield Photographer
Photography & Videography, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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Energy Industry Passion: Fueling growth with a love for energy.
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Visual Storytelling: Paint your business's story visually.
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Photography Composition: Frame your brand's essence expertly.
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Energy Industry Significance: Understanding the heart of Midland.
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Building Industry Alliances: Forge connections for business success.
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Sparks of Innovation: Innovate to stay competitive.
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Confronting Industry Challenges: Challenges fuel growth and innovation.
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Community Building: Connect with and support your community.
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Honoring Historical Heritage: Cherish Midland's rich history.
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Nurturing Creative Passion: Foster creativity for business growth.
Release Date: October 12, 2023
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Melissa Romo
Owners, West Texas Pressure Testing LLC
Machine Inspection & Recertification Company, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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Melissa and Manuel's business, West Texas Pressure Testing, and its services.
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Pushing Out of Comfort Zones
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Emphasizing the importance of treating employees with respect and involving them in the business's success
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Recognizing the need for self-care and setting boundaries between work and personal life.
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Highlighting the connection between personal development and the success of a business.
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The dynamic of having both masculine and feminine perspectives in decision-making.
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The value of actively listening to employees' ideas and perspectives to improve the business.
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Exploring how AI, can be a valuable tool for business owners to streamline tasks and save time.
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Discussing the significance of a brand's image and reputation in business.
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Challenges faced as husband and wife working together in the business.
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: KEITH & MARIBEL MCLELLAND
Owners, Eagle's Shadow Trading Post, Inc.
Authentic Native American Turquoise Jewelry, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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The inception of Eagle Shadow Trading Post.
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Partnering with indigenous artists.
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Focusing on quality service.
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Personalized fashion advice.
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Financial Growth by Surpassing expectations.
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Online Presence through Leveraging social media.
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Building trust and respect.
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Community Support by Giving back and volunteering.
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Honoring Michael's contributions.
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Gratitude for Support
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Release Date: September 6, 2023
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Marty & Justin Gautreaux
Owners, Marty G's Cajun Eats
Food Truck, Midland Texas
Topics Presented:
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Business Origins: Marty G'S Cajun Eats' humble beginnings.
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Challenges Faced: Overcoming obstacles like weather and safety.
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Community Support: The importance of local support and word of mouth.
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Menu Expansion: Evolving from traditional Cajun to fusion dishes.
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Food Truck Collaboration: Collaborating with other food trucks.
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Customer Experience: Providing an engaging and fun experience.
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Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embracing the pioneer mindset.
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Resilience Amid Challenges: How perseverance leads to success.
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Success Sharing: The significance of supporting fellow businesses.
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Future Initiatives: Upcoming plans and growth opportunities.
Release Date: August 22, 2023
SPECIAL RELEASE
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Kaylie Banda -
Chairwoman, Young Professionals of Odessa
VP Commercial Lending, South West Bank
Topics Presented:
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FUEL YOUR FUTURE!
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Friday, August 25, 8 am - 5:30 pm, 2023
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Odessa Marriot Hotel & Conference Center
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X2 FREE Tickets - Email: YPOBoard@gmail.com
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Keynote Speakers
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Gloria Salinas
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Bruce Waller - Get his new book, for FREE!
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Experience Personal Growth and Professional Development
Release Date: August 5, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 14
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Erika "EK" Luna; Licensed Esthetician and Educator
Founder, Owner, CEO - Resilience & Beauty
Topics Presented:
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Introducing Resilience & Beauty - Apply Pressure
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Rebranding and Brick & Mortar Grand Opening
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Ambition, Dedication, & Sacrifice
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Experience + Education = Entrepreneurial Evolution = Mentorship
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It's Possible - A Personal Crucible is A Gift from God
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Working on the Dream, Working on Earth
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The Academy: Creating Entrepreneurs
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Providing Value, Building Community
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Our Business Depends on Us - Keep it Fresh, New, & Exciting
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Grant Sourcing & Writing Coming Soon
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Let's Grow Together - It Exists
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Make it Beautiful by Staying Resilient to Your Grind!
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 13
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Lauren Anz-Howard
Owner, Anzwers Marketing; Solutions Partner, BAM
Topics Presented:
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Introducing BAM Solutions Partner Anzwers Marketing
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Marketing Master Class July 22, 2023
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FEM: Female Entrepreneurs of Midland
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Get Involved - Keep it Local!
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Get Expert Advice and Accept Constructive Criticism
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Founders Blend - Moving the Culture Forward
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Midland is Growing - Foundersblend.com
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The Devil is in the Details - Sweat the Small Stuff
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Know your Business and Outsource Accordingly
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Release Date: June 16, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 12
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Sammi Steele
Midland Development Corporation, BRE Coordinator
Topics Presented:
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What is a BRE Coordinator?
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Diversification: How do you eat an Elephant?
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The New Frontier - Space Comes to West Texas
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Curiosity Driven from school to reporter to MDC
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Employee Retention is more than $$$$
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Developing Midland - Listening to Small Business Owners
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Midland IS The Entrepreneurial Spirit
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Midland is Young and Successful - Median age of 31
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Founders Blend: An Entrepreneurial Fellowship
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Get Involved - No Time to Complain
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 11
Hosted by: Angel Garcia & Victoria Gaytan
Special Guest: Michael Sanchez
Business: Owner, Tall City Sneakers
Topics Presented:
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit - It's a Family Affair
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Synchronicities, Old Friends, and Skin in the Game
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Beautiful Problems Need to be Solved as well
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It's All About People - Excellent Customer Service
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Figuring out Your (BEP) Break-Even Point
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From Banking to Business Walking in Faith
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Sneakerheads and the Sneaker Game
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Take the Calculated Risk and See What Happens
Release Date: May 19, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 10
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Casandra Santillan
Business: Owner of Santillan Barber & Beauty Studio
Topics Presented:
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A Bootstrap Startup in the Middle of the Pandemic
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Get out of the building and knock on doors
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You're Nothing Without Your People
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The Customer Experience - Customers are Family
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Customer Service & Professionalism
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Consistency is Key - Reliable vs Unreliable Income
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My only competition is ME
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Flip the Tortilla!! Find the Positive - Mindset!
Release Date: April 21, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 8
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Becca Haberman
Business: Beckie Leigh's HAT BAR Co
Topics Presented:
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What is a Hat Bar? You aren't a Hat Person... YET!
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Every Hat Has a Story
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Always Stay Learning and Follow Your Passions
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Wrestling Alligators in Colorado... Wait What???
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Creating a Unique Customer Experience
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Inventor of TAP HAT - Take Risks Believe in Yourself
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The Key to Success is not Always Monetary
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Sharing the Gift of Knowledge
Release Date: April 7, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 7
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Sussana Pinion
Business: MEL - Mujeres Emprendedoras Latinas, Creativa by Susana Pinion
Topics Presented:
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Realizing Your Purpose
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Getting Started with Your Passion
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Loving the Creative Outcomes
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The Creative Process
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Making an Impact in Your Community
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Empowerment by Educating Your Peers
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The Importance of Culture
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Networking Events for Latina Entrepreneurs
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 9
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Mike Schlatman
Business: Owner of Tall City Bagel and Coney Island Dogs
Topics Presented:
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Launching a New Product as a Business
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From IT to Hockey Podcasting Van Life
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Serendipititiously Stranded in Midland, TX... Wait, Where are We
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The Journey from Keto Mike to Tall City Bagel to Coney Island Dog
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New York Water, Coffee, Smears, Pizza, and Eccentric Collaboration
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The Vision - Milestones and Goal
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Midland Food Truck and Music Culture is Blossoming
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It Takes a Village - Let's Get It!
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 6
Hosted by: Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Kimberly Cowan
Business: Kimberly Cowan Photography, LLC
Topics Presented:
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Follow your Passions and DO what you LOVE!
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The Importance of Education and Mastering your Craft
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Morning Routine - The Power of Structure and Habit
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Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
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Get in Front of your Customer
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Surround yourself with Supportive Peers - Go to Conferences
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President of a Non-Profit - Learning, Networking, Fellowship
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The A.I. Artificial Intelligence Debate
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 5
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Cody Reeves
Business: Serial Entrepreneur - Blue Door, Eskimo Hut, New Angle Capital
Topics Presented:
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Getting Started with Multiple Businesses
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Knowing you Don't Know Everything
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Finding the Right Resources
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Take Care of Your Employees, and they will Take Care of You
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The Customer Experience
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Knowing Your Market and Knowing Your Customer
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 4
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Lori Blong
Business: Mayor, City of Midland
Topics Presented:
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Forged in the Fire - The Entrepreneurial Journey
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Ups & Downs & Success in the Oil Patch
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Develop a Winning Team
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Know When to Pivot or Die - Adapt to Grow Quickly
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The plurality of Leadership - Making Better Decisions
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People (HR), Facilities, Infrastructure, Finances
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Midland is a Great Place to Start a Business
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The Time is NOW
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 3
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Kat Shelby
Business: Shelby Technology Solutions, LLC
Topics Presented:
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The Importance of Data Security for Small Businesses
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Digital Transformation
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Digital Remediation Plan for Small Businesses
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Tech Stack - Security, Branding, Good Customer Services
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Minimize your Risk
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Zero Trust Network Policy
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Brand Awareness and Trust
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 2
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Ken Noble
Business: Leadership Coach
Noble Leadership Solutions, LLC
Topics Presented:
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Daily Disciplines Determine your Destiny
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Consistency Matters - Show Up
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Overcoming Internal Conflict
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Culture - Developing People, i.e., your TEAM
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Teamwork and Collaboration = Success
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Core Values, Mission, Vision, and Purpose
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Leadership - Training the Leader to Lead
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The Utility of Universal Laws
Release Date: January 13, 2023
Episode Number: Season 2, Episode 1
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Kristen Chandler
Business: Multibusiness Owner, Franchise Owner
Subway, B+You
Topics Presented:
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The Entrepreneurial Journey
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Grit and Determination
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Resourcefulness to make something from nothing
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No, just means not right now!
Release Date: December 16, 2022
Episode Number: 00009
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Craig Stoker
Business: Executive Director (501c3)
Meals on Wheels of Odessa
Topics Presented:
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Branding
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Storytelling
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Practical Application
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Testing the Market and Adjusting
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It's all about the TEAM
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Fund Raising
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How best to help a nonprofit
Available Links
Apple
Spotify
Substack
Amazon Music
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Episode Number: 00008
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Noah Bergeron
Business: Innovation Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Topics Presented:
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Commercialization
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Technology Transfers
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The process of Commercialization
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Barries of Commercialization
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The Business Model
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Funding
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The purpose of development
Release Date: November 18, 2022
Episode Number: 00007
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Kalah Sprabeary
Business: Owner of Hub Funding Solutions
Topics Presented:
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Optimizing a Financial Toolbox For Startups
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Types of Available Funding – This is Surprising!
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The GOOD, BAD, and UGLY of Factoring
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The Differentiation of Capital Opportunities
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Equipment Lending – Leasing Capabilities
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Multiple Funding Opportunities
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Line of Credit | SBA Loans
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Methods to Secure Market Opportunities
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Credit Baselines
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The Advantages of Good Credit
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Episode Number: 00006
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Sandra Crain
Business: 35 years of experience in retail, managed 12 stores and sustained millions in sales year-over-year.
Topics Presented:
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Business Livelihood hood is the Customer
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Building Customer Relationships
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Keeping it Fresh | New | Exciting
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Method of Developing Customer Service
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Defining Customer Services
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Creating the Customer Experience
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The Level of Service | CRM
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Customer Service Model | Tracking
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Purchasing Behavior | Pricing/Cost
Release Date: October 28, 2022
Episode Number: 00005
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Ruben and Idalia Carrasco
Business:
Pachuco Mobile Food Co. and NEW owners of Johnny’s Barbeque
Topics Presented:
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Underlining the essential skills and education
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Methods applied to building a food truck.
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Articulating food taste, menu, and sauces
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Startup requirements to open a food truck
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The process of Learning to make an Original Menu
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The Food Truck – Selecting and Making it your Own
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What is needed to move the idea into a Restaurant?
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The Meaning behind the name “Pachuco.”
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The Purpose – Motivation - Planning
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New Food Items – includes Barbeque.
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Creating your lane! Developing your own Experience
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Episode Number: 00004
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Ex-Mayor and Candidate Jerry Morales
Business: Casita Gerardo’s and Mulberry Cafe
Topics Presented:
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How Mr. Morales started in the Restaurant Business
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Methods of hiring and keeping employees
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Creating an Organizational Culture
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The Effects of the Pandemic and the aftermath
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Supply-chain and recession issues and the effects
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Building a foundation for success - training
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Advice for Small Businesses & Opportunities
Special Edition
Release Date: October 12, 2022
Episode Number: “Special Edition”
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Susan Nash, Ph.D. Director of Innovation and Emerging Science; Director of Education and Professional Development - AAPG
Background: 20 years of experience launching and managing successful programs supporting energy and economic development and innovation in local and global contexts, along with developing educational programs, skill sets, and knowledge bases for agile, creative, and resilient individuals. She has developed programs to connect funding and commercialization sources with new services and technologies.
Topics Presented:
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Innovation and Commercialization
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Current Innovation in the Oil Field
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Team Perspectives – value added.
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Discussion on Water and various Carbon collection
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Carbon Credits
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U-Pitch – Startups, Consortium, New Technologies…and more
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What a pitch deck should include
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The importance of knowing your audience
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Reduce Complexities to enable the Audience to Participate
Release Date: September 30, 2022
Episode Number: 00003
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Dan Corrales - City Council at Large, Midland, TX
Topics Presented:
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Business of the City compared to developing a business.
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Reward Staff
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Develop a Contingency Plan
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Know your customers and be accessible
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Develop added value to maintain customer interaction
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Understanding a competitive advantage - provided services
Release Date: September 16, 2022
Episode Number: 00002
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia
Special Guest: Mayor Javier Joven of Odessa, Texas
Topics Presented:
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Mayor Javier Joven Background in Business
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His Father’s Methods of Operating the Family Business
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Facts about Employer/Employee Mutual Benefits
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Creating Brand Awareness, Brand Messaging, and Brand Equity
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The Value of the Dollar and the Importance of Time
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His views of governmental entities relevant to a business platform
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What he Wishes for NEW Startups and Existing Businesses
Release Date: September 5, 2022
Episode Number: 00001
Hosted by: Michael Crain & Angel Garcia (Partners)
Special Guest: Not at this time
Topics Presented:
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The introduction to B²Hub Accelerator Program and BAM Consulting.
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The backgrouds of the partners
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What is currently on the development table.
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Current courses available and curriculum under development.
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Services provided and support given to clients.
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Announment of future events hosted by BAM.