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Scott is the co-founder and senior partner of Allworth Financial, a financial advisory firm based in Sacramento, CA with over $8 billion dollars in total assets under management. He has been named to Barron’s list of the Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors in America. He’s been named to this list not once, not twice but 6 times in a row!Scott spoke at the very first Biz Talks Chico in 2015, where he discusses some of the misconceptions, unfortunate truths and the rewarding benefits of launching a career in finance.Today Scott is still the co-CEO of Allworth FInaicial. He co-hosts one of the longest running financial radio programs in America, Money Matters with his co-founder Pat McClain. And He has written 3 books on the topic finance. His most recent book is titled Personal Decision Points: 7 Steps to Your Ideal Retirement Transition.Overall Scott has a ton of experience as both an entrepreneur and a financial advisor, so we are excited and honored to have him on the podcast.

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Eli is the COO and Co-Founder of Results Imagery which shoots high quality product and lifestyle photography and video for ecommerce brands.He is a perfect example of how hard work and passion can excel success. In his energetic talk he shares 6 steps to become successful straight out of college. Before Eli stepped on stage as a Biz Talks speaker, he sat in the audience for the 1st annual Biz Talks event to become one the youngest Biz Talks speaker ever!Make sure to checkout his full podcast episode titled "Follow Your Passion & Bet on Yourself with Eli Libby | Co-Founder of Results Imagery".

Eli is the COO and Co-Founder of Results Imagery which shoots high quality product and lifestyle photography and video for ecommerce brands.From a young age Eli has been obsessed with what invokes a reaction from a photo, product or marketing campaign. This passion started from a fishing trip of all things and led him to become the marketing director for an action sports company called Soul id, the creator of a 3 Million dollar outdoor adventure ecommerce brand called Winterial. And Finally to what he is doing now with his entrepreneurial venture, Results Imagery. I hope you enjoy this episode because: Eli dives into some awesome marketing insights He talks about the highs and lows that come with starting entrepreneurial brands like Winterial and Results Imagery He also speaks on the following your passion and betting on yourself Eli is the most positive and optimistic person our team knows, and he has a ton of experience to share. We hope you enjoy.

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Ben Sampson graduated from Chico State with a degree in Project Management and minor in Entrepreneurship. But all of his expertise in technology, came from self- teaching and trial and error. Ben founded 2 start-ups, became the VP of Product Management for Outsell, Inc all before he created WeHero!Ben’s energetic Biz Talk details what you can do to teach yourself the skills a product manager needs and what traits it takes to succeed. This Biz Talk will provide you the play-by-play of a day in the life of a product manager. If you have an interest in a newly-emerging business field, you need to listen to Ben’s Biz Talk - Product Management for Dummies.

Ben Sampson is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business in high school, his second business in College and more recently he started WeHero which enables companies to accomplish their social mission through powerful giving and volunteer programs.With clients like Visa, Facebook, Salesforce and many more WeHero has gained great traction because it has product market fit, something Ben talks a lot on. We covered a lot during Ben's interview, so we broke our conversation into two parts. In part 1 he talks deeply about the emotions that come with starting and closing down businesses. In Part 2 we talk about product management, finding product market fit, how Ben started WeHero and how his business had to adapt to the market impacts of COVID-19.We are excited to have Ben on the podcast today because he is energetic, he is passionate and he is dedicated to making an impact.

Ben Sampson is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business in high school, his second business in College and more recently he started WeHero which enables companies to accomplish their social mission through powerful giving and volunteer programs.With clients like Visa, Facebook, Salesforce and many more WeHero has gained great traction because it has product market fit, something Ben talks a lot on. We covered a lot during Ben's interview, so we broke our conversation into two parts. In part 1 he talks deeply about the emotions that come with starting and closing down businesses. In Part 2 we talk about product management, finding product market fit, how Ben started WeHero and how his business had to adapt to the market impacts of COVID-19.We are excited to have Ben on the podcast today because he is energetic, he is passionate and he is dedicated to making an impact.

Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and currently operates Beverly Hills Chairs, Custom Tobacco and Veloz Solutions. But those are just the winners. Adam and his team initially attempted to start 10 companies at the same time. After nearly running out of money Adam and his team decided to narrow down to the few that were closest to monetization. Adam has written a quite a bit on the subject of leadership for publications like Forbes Magazine, Inc Magazine & Thrive Global. He speaks on leadership, and he even has a podcast of his own called Thirty Minute Mentors 🎙️In this episode we Adam provides some lessons learned on: Why you shouldn’t start 10 companies at the same time Where to start when it comes to leading others How to connect with others Enjoy!

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!In this Biz Talk Michelle Landers tells an intimate story when she found herself facing the phenomenon called imposter syndrome early in her career at Google. Michelle felt like an imposter because she found herself working alongside colleagues who graduated from "prestigious” universities like Harvard. Michelle shares how to identify imposter syndrome and what to do when you start to feel imposter syndrome creep in on you.If you like this bonus episode make sure to check out Michelle's full Experience Speaks episode where we dive even deeper into her experience.

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Michelle Landers who is a talent outreach specialist at Google. Michelle has held several positions at Google in the human resources realm but at the moment she is specifically focused on recruiting the next generation of top tech talent to work at Google. We are excited to share this interview with you today. Here are a few things that we cover: The most important things to know when applying to work at Google (or any big tech company) What it’s actually like to work in HR Why Michelle decided to go into a career of human resources We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Gia Thi Nguyen the Head of Operational Excellence for Siemens!Thi is an international man of business, over his 18 year career with Siemens he has physically moved countries 5 times, he speaks 5 languages and as you will hear he is German.He started his career as a process analyst and quickly became CIO of Siemens Vietnam, he also served as the CFO of a Siemens subsidiary in Spain and now he is the Head of Operational Excellence for Siemens Digital Industries.Thi has a ton of experience in project management, process mining, automation and technology. His most recent project helped Siemens advance further into their digital transformation by automating over 10 million manual process from teams around the world. He did this all with a team of just 3 people. Thi is highly intelligent and an original thinker, which is why we are excited to have him on the podcast.

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!When Jessica Madrigal graduated from her Construction Management program in 2010, there were only 4 women in her graduating class. She works in what has historically been one of the most male-dominated industries, where being a female project manager has it’s challenges. She meets these challenges head on and in her Biz Talk, shares the 4 principles that have guided her to success. Jessica is now a co-owner of her family’s business, Bjork Construction Company – a 100% women-owned business. Listen to Jessica’s Biz Talk to see what it takes to manage employees with more experience than you and to learn from them along the way.If you like this bonus episode make sure to check out Jessica's full Experience Speaks episode where we dive even deeper into Jessica's experience. 

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Jessica Madrigal the Vice President former Project Manager and Owner of Bjork Construction, a family owned business that is 100% female owned.Jessica and I dive deep into some really interesting topics that include: What it’s really like to work in a family owned business What it’s like to be a female project manager in a male dominated industry Why working with diverse team is a strategic advantage Overall Jessica has some awesome insights and I think you’ll enjoy this episode!

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Jairek Robbins - an entrepreneur, performance coach, motivational speaker, and business consultant.We are delighted to share this episode with you because it covers some very relevant and useful topics including: Jairek's Small Business Survival Kit which helps businesses get through difficult times How he started his performance coaching career (stories of success and failure) What it’s like to have a father in the same industry who has set the bar incredibly high  Great exercises you can use today to manage fear and anxiety caused by COVID-19 Jairek has been coaching business owners for over 16 years; delivering trainings and speeches to millions of people worldwide and working with organizations like BMW, the Air Force, and even the United States Olympic Team!He started learning performance optimization literally from day 1 as he is the son of one of the best performance coaches in the world.But it wasn’t until 2013 that Jairek truly figured out how to live everything he learned.Eventually he wrote what became a #1 Bestselling Book called “LIVE IT!” which can help anyone add deep meaning and purpose to their life while achieving massive success.What I really love about Jairek that might not be as obvious at first is that he is committed to giving back! This was acknowledged when he earned a Congressional Award at the age of 23 - A Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress may give to a youth civilian. Overall Jariek has a ton of experience helping business owners and individuals and I am excited to have him on the podcast!Here are some resources Jairek covers: gottman.com Breathe App - apple.co/2VndlWZ performancecoachuniversity.com Small Business Survival Kit - jairekrobbins.com/sos instagram.com/jairekrobbins

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Kim Box is a former Vice President at HP, as a VP she managed a billion dollar operation with over 15,000 people under her. Since leaving HP Kim has produced an emmy-award winning film, started a nonprofit, built an inspiration-based website, wrote a book and became the President of GateKeeper Innovation, a healthcare company creating products to keep medications in safe hands. One of GateKeeper's main products is SaferLock, a patented 4-­digit combination locking cap designed to help prevent misuse or abuse of prescription and other medications.Listen to Kim’s Biz Talk to learn about a business principle called “Return on Humanity” and hear how she’s transformed her career to live and work with purpose. Her inspiring talk will reveal the keys to social entrepreneurship; building a business with an impact.

This bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Kimberly went into college as a computer science major but graduated with a degree in finance. Her Biz Talk illustrates how money gives you choices in life and how she got her start in the finance industry. Kimberly later became the founder and CEO of Empyrion Wealth Management – recognized as one of the top wealth managers by Bloomberg. She gives a passionate testament to why her career as a certified financial planner has been so rewarding. As a Biz Talks speaker, she generously donated many copies of her New York Times bestseller, Wealthy By Design to the audience. Let Kimberly inspire you to make an impact with a career in finance.

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Kimberly Foss CFP®, CPWA® the Founder and CEO of Empyrion Wealth Management.Kimberly's life work is to give the power of choice to her clients, which include affluent family stewards, women in transition, and thriving retiree. As a fiduciary, she strongly believe in putting people over profit and service above self.Kimberly started at Merrill Lynch post-college, where she was the youngest female account executive at the time. When she realized that Merrill Lynch's commission driven environment wasn't a good fit for her she left to establish her own firm. Empyrion now manages over $200 Million Dollars in client assets.Kimberly is routinely sharing her expertise on the markets, financial planning, and investing with some of the nation’s most reputable media outlets, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Fox Business, MSN Money, Investor’s Business Daily, and U.S. News & World Report.In 2013 she wrote Wealthy by Design: A 5-Step Plan for Financial Security, which made it to #7 on The New York Times Bestsellers List!In 2016 Kimberly gave an inspirational Biz Talk where she explains how she found meaning in financial planning.Overall Kimberly Foss is a wealth of knowledge. She is well respected in the wealth management industry so I am excited to have her on the podcast! 

This is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Scott Bedford’s first run-in with entrepreneurship sprang from the need to solve a problem for his business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. From then, he’s never stopped. After graduating from college, Scott went on to found Peninsula Capital Management, become a Heliski guide for Powderbird, and run a nonprofit, Limelight, to help underprivileged children with Lyme Disease. Scott’s Biz Talk will take you along on his investment and entrepreneurship journey and show you how to recognize transitions that will shape your business opportunities.

This episode is a bonus episode from our annual event Biz Talks. This talk was originally posted on biztalks.co where you can watch the full video!Known by his friends as “Togs”, Tom Tognoli has been recognized as one of the 100 most powerful people in real estate by the Swanepoel POWER 200. With over 25 years of experience, Tom is one of the founding partners of Intero Real Estate which he sold to Billionaire Warren Buffet. Listen to Tom’s Biz Talk to see how he overcame the challenges of his learning disabilities to build a wildly successful business. Learn his principles for a good schedule and the power of F5: the five basic principles that take priority in his life. Tom is the author of his own blog Tognoli TIme, it explores and shares the principles of success, happiness, discipline, and more. This Biz Talk is PACKED with gold nuggets of wisdom (from a reading list to a priority pyramid he calls F5) that you can start implementing today!

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Kim Box the President and Board Director of GateKeeper Innovation, a healthcare company creating products to keep medications in safe hands. One of GateKeeper's main products is SaferLock, a patented 4-­digit combination locking cap designed to help prevent misuse or abuse of prescription and other medications.Kim is a former executive at Hewitt Packard where she managed a billion dollar department and managed over 15,000 people. After making purely a business impact for several decades at HP Kim decided to leave HP and dedicate her life towards endeavors that better humanity by doing business for good. Kim has worked on projects like Kamere (a mission driven media company),  Woven Leadership (book on diversity in the workplace), Pathway to Prevention (an Emmy-winning documentary on preventing teen drug addiction) and served on advisory boards with mission driven cause like the American Red Cross.Enjoy!

In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Scott Bedford a former hedge fund owner in Silicon Valley.Scott takes us through his investment career journey, growing from stock investor to hedge fund entrepreneur and eventually shifting to an Angel Investor. He has some incredible stories to tell, including one from when he owned a million shares of Netflix when the stock was at $3.*It's important to note that this interview was recorded a little before the US economy was impacted by COVID-19. *Luckily Scott and I were were mostly focused on his experience and lessons learned throughout his entire investment career rather than the current state of investing, which has changed drastically. Overall I believe his advice is timeless and holds true. Scott also touches on his legacy, LymeLight Foundation, which provides grants to children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication.Finally, we talk about Scott's passion, skiing, and the Heli Skiing company he became a guide and investor of.Enjoy!