Generation Z, Fun stats about 2019 Grads Generation Z, born between 1995-2012. Ever since they were born, the internet has been here and growing, they have grown up with technology. What does the next 50 years of work hold for Generation Z? Currently they are the largest population demographically, taking up 26% of the world population. 20 Years ago Buzz Leherman gave a commencement speech, it's still appropriate today. Please enjoy this 26 minute podcast, Tom Spence and Michael Anderson review ...
Jun 02, 2019•27 min
Tim Lohman, Ventura County Sheriff's Office What is going on with the phone scam calls? How can we stay safe, what are practical tools? What is happening with email scams right now? Where do we report these scams and other issues? Learn more online: https://www.venturasheriff.org/
May 26, 2019•26 min
Connie Albers, Author of Parenting Beyond the Rules How can parents be more prepared for teenage years? What should parents expect going into young adulthood? Is parenting today different than parenting 30 years ago? What ways can we embrace technology to be solid parents? Learn more online at conniealbers.com
May 21, 2019•27 min
Banks Pecht, How does asking the right questions improve performance? Can high performing people achieve more happiness and success, how is this done? What is coaching and how is it different from therapy? Does coaching help with job search? What is the difference between facts and feelings? Why does this matter? Learn more online visit bankscoaching.com
May 14, 2019•28 min
Dr JM Perry, Relationships & Performance Embracing the obvious, why is this often so difficult. Learn more online JmPerry.com
May 09, 2019•28 min
Tom Spence & Michael Anderson on Radio & Podcast How do you keep your home secure? Security back in the good ole' days used to be very different than today. Higher education has been a focus... what's next in this conversation? Gas Prices are outrageous, how can we understand the variations in gas prices? Avocados are grown in Southern California but why do they cost so much? Spring cleaning is here, what does that mean for you?
Apr 15, 2019•28 min
Michael Anderson, Certified Financial Planner in Ventura, CA What are the money questions that everyone should get answered? What does Tony Robbins have to say about money and finding a financial advisor? There are 5,000 fiduciary RIA financial advisors in the USA. Where do we find them napfa.org Learn more online go to Maranantha.com
Apr 09, 2019•27 min
Best of The Big Idea Show with Michael Anderson Kevin Costner talks about working toward goals and moving away from hurdles. Matt Lavere talks about helping to get the clean diesel program at Ventura College Cyber Security programs at Moorpark College that you should know about. Kat Martin is a NY Times best selling author, 25 times over, hear what she has to say about sensitivity in books. Jason Pridmore compares the golf with motorcycle road racing. Grant Sabatier talks about the FIRE movement...
Mar 31, 2019•28 min
Oh, the Places You'll Go... What is your favorite book by Dr. Seuss? Do you follow any specific groups or pages on facebook? We share some quotes from Positivity for Smart People.
Mar 27, 2019•18 min
Kim Milstein, CEO at Ventura County Medical Center What is the new and exciting at Ventura County Medical Center? Share the details and impact of having a new family room in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities. On April 7th there is going to be a big event, the walk for kids 5k to raise $125,000 for this new family room. What is the current state of healthcare within Ventura County? Sign up for the Walk For Kids event at walkforkids.org/ventura Non-Profit Spotlight Healthcare Founda...
Mar 11, 2019•26 min
What does good local government look like? How can we benchmark our elected officials in an objective way to measure if they have been effective and successful?What issues do we normally see in local government?
Feb 28, 2019•27 min
Kat Martin, NY Times Bestselling Author, 17 Million copies in print. Is publishing a book more difficult or less difficult today vs 20 years ago? What is the difference between self publishing vs working with a publisher? What do you recommend for someone wanting to get into writing a book? How much of book writing today is actually marketing? Learn more online at katmartin.com LJ Martin, Author of over 50 books Can anyone write a book? What does it take? How is Amazon changing the landscape of ...
Feb 17, 2019•27 min
Grant Sabatier shares 12 tips on money. Why do people trade time for money? What is the problem with using a budget? Where should people save money if they truly want to make an impact? How much money do people need to retire? What do you think about the FIRE movement? Learn more online search for Grant's book: Financial Freedom.
Feb 12, 2019•27 min
Make the most of your trip to Southern California. Here are 20+ ideas for your trip to California, do it like a local, see the right spots. Get the right beaches, find the right day trips, don't miss Ojai, Camarillo outlets, Ventura Harbor, Santa Barbara via amtrack & more. 7 reasons Ventura County is the perfect spot to be your HUB when you visit California? Which spots in Ventura California are great to eat and go out for nightlife? Three sites you have to explore before your trip to Californi...
Jan 27, 2019•25 min
The Smart People Money Show What are the things that smart people DO & DON'T do with their money? Our topic includes: online banking, fees and transparency. Twelve years and 3 observations from working with people on their financial matters. Finding a bank savings rate that is much higher with online banks. Fees, fees, fees... What do you get for your fees? This is a fair question to ask. Do you buy less when there is a commission involved, is transparency more important these days? FREE 15-minu...
Jan 27, 2019•27 min
Michael Anderson talks with Bob Poole about oil, energy and US consumption, learn more about issues in energy for CA and US. Bob Poole is the Director of Western States Petroleum Association. What is the history of oil production in California and Ventura County? How big is the demand and consumption of oil in California on a daily basis? Why is there a supply defecit if in California? What is the consequence of importing our oil from outside of California? Is one answer to consume less and is a...
Jan 21, 2019•27 min
Money class, the elective you didn't take in high school. Money tips with a CFP® We talk about corrections in the market. Taking a look at the 5% or more downturns in the S&P 500 over the last 10 years. We talk about bear markets that did not lead to recessions. How do you handle the down times in the markets with your retirement accounts? Stories from the teacher's lounge - credit cards with travel hacking and a companion pass offer from southwest. Homework challenge - Write down what you want ...
Jan 14, 2019•27 min
Tom Wittig, General Manager - RATP Dev, Road Runner Shuttle Community partnership with FOOD SHARE to collect & deliver food, event in late January. What are the lines of business for RATP Dev and road runner in Ventura County? What does the future hold for Ventura County and transportation? How do you use technology as a transportation company? What public private partnerships have you been a part of? Learn more online, visit: rrshuttle.com Non-Profit Spotlight Ronald McDonald house has partnere...
Jan 13, 2019•27 min
This new podcast is the class you never took in high school. Personal finance tips from a CFP. Enjoy the show.
Jan 07, 2019•27 min
Discussion about new tax laws as we prepare for our individual tax returns. There have been multiple changes and taxes appear to be going down for a large majority of people. The reduction of the tax brackets along with the doubling of the standard deduction will lower the taxes. Listen to our discussion to learn more. To get more information or connect with Mark Sauer visit https://sauerbraimemoss.com/ . https://sauerbraimemoss.com/
Jan 06, 2019•27 min
Covering relevant topics this week, we have Ron Bamieh and Tom Spence.
Jan 06, 2019•28 min
Michael Anderson hosts a panel discussion with 3 media leaders in Ventura County discussing 2018, 2019 and beyond.
Dec 30, 2018•28 min
Michael Anderson talks with Dr. Dial about services that make sense for our aging population.
Dec 30, 2018•27 min
How does a divided community heal? Michael Anderson and Dr. Charles Weis discuss current realities and issues with Ventura and America.
Dec 18, 2018•27 min
Michael Anderson speaks with Jim Welsh about his investment newsletter Macro Tides and Weekly Technical Review. Jim Welsh, Investment Analyst and author of Macro Tides What are the details with how and when recessions hit equity markets? What is it that many people miss when looking at the stock market? How does emotion get involved with investors, specifically Fear and Greed? Jim has published a monthly investment letter since 1985 that focuses on Federal Reserve monetary policy, the economy, a...
Dec 07, 2018•27 min
Show & Tell - 5 Kids Share their interests. Micah Wilcox talks about playing baseball and trains. Juliet talks about the new trend of "Escape Rooms" and college applications. Greg talks about war video games and his passion of history. Erin talks about learning a new language. .fusion-widget-area-4 {padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.fusion-widget-area-4 .widget h4 {color:#333c4e;}.fusion-widget-area-4 .widget .heading h4 {color:#333c4e;}.fusion-widget-area-4 .widget h4 {font-size:18px;}.fusion-widget-ar...
Nov 25, 2018•27 min
Michael Anderson, Financial Planner & Investment Adviser talks about Financial Literacy What are the topics that should be discussed in school? What should kids learn about CREDIT and CREDIT cards in middle school? Behavioral finance is a buzzword now, what is that? How can private and public schools integrate financial education in the classroom? Learn more about financial literacy and Michael Anderson online at Maranantha.com Non-Profit Spotlight Emily Barany and the team at 805help.org has be...
Nov 20, 2018•28 min
Jason Pridmore, Motorcycle Racing - Bien Sports - Mindset & Saftey Many people are note familiar with motorcycle racing in the US, where is this sport BIG and what is motorcycle racing? What is your background in racing and how has your dad Reg Pridmore been an impact for you? How much of an issue is SAFETY and what measures have been taken to calculate these risks? Learn more about Jason Pridmore online: jp43training.com twitter: @jp43 Big Thanks to our sponsors for this show: Greg Mauk of Geic...
Nov 20, 2018•27 min
Matthew Fienup, Center for Economic Research & Forecasting. How are we doing in the US economy, talk about the impact of tariffs and tax reform? What is hurting the CA economy, how does regulation and mass exodus of people moving out of CA impact the state? Our groundwater management program and water markets is being observed across the nation, what is the latest with this group? Learn more about Matthew Fienup and Cal Lutheran's Center for Economic Research & Forecasting online: CLUCERF.org .f...
Nov 05, 2018•27 min
Mike Powers, Ventura County CEO. What is the STATE OF THE COUNTY? Where does Ventura County rank next to other California Counties? How does Ventura County have a culture of collaboration and support? What are some ways that partnerships work well in Ventura County? Over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of $2 Billion. Learn more online search for Ventura County. Non-Profit Spotlight Livingston Memorial visiting nurses association is a program helping people with aid at multiple areas of care...
Oct 23, 2018•27 min
