Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: NFIB California (2024)

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Episode 42: New Laws Small Business Must Know for 2024. Ben Ebbink Sets It Straight. 29:05

5M ago29:05

29:05

Who better to guide us through the tricky terrain of California's new labor and employment laws effective January 1, 2024, than compliance expert Ben Ebbink of Fisher Phillips, Sacramento? Join your host for this episode, Tim Taylor, as he and Ben discuss the increasing paid sick leave from three to five days under SB616 and its potential impact on…

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Episode 41: Taking the Long Run. Small Business Outlook with James Beckwith of Five Star Bank 36:24

5M ago36:24

36:24

Navigating today's challenging waters as a small business is no easy feat. Join your host, John Kabateck as he talks with James Beckwith, CEO of Five Star Bank, as they discuss valuable insights on the ever-evolving economic conditions, the fluctuating interest rates, and their impact on small businesses. They touch on important lessons learned fro…

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Episode 40: Tri Tools Turnaround. The CEO Who Fired His HR Department 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

What if we told you the secret to innovating in the engineering and manufacturing space was dismissing traditional HR and focusing instead on curating a dedicated, loyal team? Listen as host, John Kabateck, talks with Chris Belle, transformative CEO of Tri Tool Technologies, who'll walk you through his inspiring journey of reshaping the company int…

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Episode 39: Local Business Aligns With Education to Create Capital College & Career Academy 34:00

7M ago34:00

34:00

Kevin Dobson, Executive Director of newly opened Capital College & Career Academy, along with Ken Wenham, President/CEO of Roebbelen Contracting, share the story of how a public-private relationship has brought a unique school to the Sacramento area. Your host, John Kabateck, digs into how a school supported by direct involvement with local busines…

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Episode 38: Business Plan Templates to Million Dollar Loans, the SBA and NorCal SBDC Can Help 44:39

8M ago44:39

44:39

At some point in time, every small business could use a trusted advisor, a tutor, a teacher or mentor. Even more importantly, financial assistance. The conversation your host, John Kabateck, has with Heather Luzzi of the Small Business Administration and Scott Rogalski with the Nor Cal Small Business Development Center is one every small business o…

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Episode 37: California Regulators Overreach in Construction 39:35

9M ago39:35

39:35

In this episode, Beth and Marshall Booth, owners of Spaces Renewed share the experience of their business challenges in building on the coast in California and how regulatory mandates are on their way to destroying familial legacy homes on the state's coastal shores. As NFIB board members, they have a unique perspective as both small business owner…

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Episode 36: Former Sacramento Sheriff John McGinness Addresses Retail Theft 36:03

10M ago36:03

36:03

The consequences of crafty politicians pushing bad bills is nothing new but Prop 47 dramatically altered crime in the state. Join the conversation as John Kabateck, Executive Director for NFIB California, and Sheriff John McGinness discuss the casualties of Prop 47 and what you, as a small business owner, can do about it. Retail theft may be the si…

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Episode 35: Jon Coupal Addresses Small Business Tax Concerns 34:31

10M ago34:31

34:31

200,000 members strong, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association represents all of us in the interest of not just lower, but appropriate taxes. In this episode, John Kabateck, NFIB State Director and Tim Taylor, NFIB Chief Legislative Advocate speak with Jonathan Coupal, President of The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Starting with a discussio…

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Episode 34: Senator Angelique Ashby Talks Small Business in California 38:20

11M ago38:20

38:20

Join NFIB Executive Director John Kabateck in the discussion with one of the state's newest Senators, former Sacramento City Councilwoman, now State Senator, Angelique Ashby. This is a conversation about small business in California and a unique perspective from one of our elected officials that may surprise many. This is not a partisan discussion …

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Episode 33: Carol Roth Explains the War on Small Business 41:31

12M ago41:31

41:31

Carol Roth, small business advocate, TV personality and contemporary author shares her perspective on small business and the challenges, as well as, opportunities small business has in the progression of seeming oppression from both the Federal Government and California. NFIB host Tim Taylor walks thru some of the destructive measures that must be …

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Episode 32: Senator Brian Jones Shares Concerns and Remedies for Small Business in California 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

NFIB host Tim Taylor talks small business with Senator Brian Jones, a former small business owner himself, about the comprehension and understanding of small business by his peers. While the conversation is quite multi-faceted in topics, a keen awareness of many of the reasons small business initiatives fail in our government is directly addressed …

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Episode 31: Sunder Ramani Discusses the State of Small Business Issues in California 40:01

1y ago40:01

40:01

This is an episode not to be missed as Sunder Ramani, a multi-faceted businessman in California and Chairman of the NFIB Leadership Council, candidly speaks with Tim Taylor, not only about the myriad of elements small business needs to be aware of in the state but also about some of the solutions small business owners must act upon to resolve or at…

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Episode 30: The Top New Bills Affecting Small Business in 2023. Are You Ready? 22:46

1+ y ago22:46

22:46

The annual year end look ahead is here and it's significant if you want to avoid huge fines. Ben Ebbink makes an encore appearance as he breaks down the big concerns for small business awareness in 2023. Pay transparency, leave laws, are there Covid continuation requirements, and how about the do's and don'ts of cannabis questions and testing. Just…

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Episode 29: Five Star Bank President James Beckwith on Homelessness, Hiring and Recession. 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

Are there solutions that may improve the challenges small businesses are dealing with regarding the homeless? How are small businesses being affected as a result of hiring difficulties? What strategies could small business owners take to minimize the effects of a recession? What better way to address some of these questions than to speak with an ex…

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Episode 28: Healthcare and Open Enrollment Options. 25:53

1+ y ago25:53

25:53

Did you know the #1 issue or concern with NFIB's small business members is healthcare? Above all other elements a small business owner has to deal with, healthcare, year after year is the one item that is of continuous concern to businesses. Costs, process, time lost and the myriad of problems that can be created with the wrong choices keep healthc…

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Episode 27: Absolutely NO on Proposition 30! An Assault on Free and Fair Markets. 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

29:02

Your vote counts and it's extremely important for small business that this bill is defeated. Once again, big business is attempting to get its' burden of expense deposited in the laps of the California taxpayers and small business. This bill is misleading, confusing and misrepresenting its' true intent. Hear, in this episode, how the giant ride sha…

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Episode 26: Kwame Anku. Starts Ups are Small Businesses too. 37:27

1+ y ago37:27

37:27

Kwame Anku, Founder and CEO of Black Star Fund shares the story of starting a fund to serve African and African American entrepreneurs. He explains the novelty and challenges of the fund as a small business startup itself as well as the businesses it helps start and grow. From roots in Ghana, West Africa to an education at Stanford, Kwame Anku expl…

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Episode 25: Tim Murphy on Regional Builders Exchanges and Value to the Community. 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

What a compelling story you'll hear today as your host, John Kabateck, speaks with Tim Murphy of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. First, if you don't know, you'll learn the value of builders exchanges to the local region and secondly, you'll hear specifics of how builders exchanges make a difference in employment and careers in the trades…

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Episode 24: Women in Leadership. Three Stories of Success. 35:17

2y ago35:17

35:17

Today's episode is one of perseverance, determination and success as told by three women in business leadership roles. Host, John Kabateck talks with Shannon Deary-Bell, President and CEO of Nor-Cal Beverage, Donna Lucas,CEO and Founder of Lucas Public Affairs and Leigh White, Chief Revenue Officer of Vydiant, Inc. All three women are also board me…

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Episode 23: Bulletin...Assembly Member James Gallagher on the Flawed Gas Tax Rebate Agreement. 10:34

2y ago10:34

10:34

In this brief but very informative NFIB Bulletin podcast, Assembly Member James Gallagher addresses the outcome of the recent gas tax relief agreement and how it could have been better vetted and better delivered. Unfortunately, as in so many other cases, partisanship was the culprit in what may have been a much better approach. Here what state leg…

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Episode 22: Duane Knickerbocker of Brower Mechanical on HVAC, Solar and Electrification. 30:57

2y ago30:57

30:57

NFIB guest, Duane Knickerbocker, President of Brower Mechanical talks many things energy with State Director John Kabateck. Hear about updates and challenges created by Government regulation that will impact both small business and all energy consumers alike. Duane also shares supply chain concerns, employment and recruitment outlooks and discusses…

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Episode 21: Western States Petroleum Association on Why We're All Affected By Poor Policy Decisions. 36:56

2y ago36:56

36:56

Join host John Kabateck in this most fascinating discussion with Cathy Reheis-Boyd. The President & CEO of the Western States Petroleum Assn. Having been with the organization for nearly 40 years, her wealth of knowledge, experience and history clearly shine through. This is not only a discussion of bad public policy but one of the history of petro…

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Episode 20: The Value of a Legal Expert for Small Business. 28:44

2y ago28:44

28:44

Join your host, John Kabateck, Executive Director for NFIB California as he speaks with Karen Harned, Executive Director of the NIFB Small Business Legal Center. Hear how the representation of small business issues both Nationally and Statewide create value to small businesses otherwise unable to afford the legal expenses to pursue challenging oper…

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Episode 19: The New Covid Leave Law for Small Business. The 7 triggers you need to know. 22:03

2y ago22:03

22:03

The new Covid leave law became effective 2-19-22. It's got retroactive elements to Jan 1, 2022. Do you know what they are? Are you familiar with the details and how they could affect your daily business operation? Who needs to comply? How much could it cost you? What are the employee triggers that qualify them for compensation? Ben Ebbink of Fisher…

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Episode 18: AB1400 Single Payer Healthcare with ASM Jordan Cunningham. 21:01

2+ y ago21:01

21:01

This episode of NFIB California focuses on the hotly debated Single Payer Healthcare bill AB1400. Assembly Member Jordan Cunningham gives us his take on this bill that would eliminate Medicare for all Californians, eliminate private pay insurance and force all medical process to go thru what will be called Cal Care. This bill increases payroll taxe…

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Episode 17: NFIB Legal and Research Executive Directors outlook for 2022. 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

32:55

This episode, your host and Executive Director for NFIB California, John Kabateck goes inside the NFIB to get the perspective of Elizabeth Melito, Senior Executive Council for the organization and Holly Wade, Executive Director of the Research Center. They'll share some of the biggest issues they're seeing from the membership and steps the NFIB has…

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Episode 16: Darrell Feil of Abate-A-Weed talks small business challenges and leadership. 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

24:36

As the leading advocate for small business in the state, NFIB California's podcast does what it can do to facilitate valuable information to the constituents that make up the membership. It's always good to hear from other small business owners and this episode does just that. Today's conversation is with Darrell Feil, owner of Abate-A-Weed, Former…

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Episode 15: Supply Chain Disruption with Paul Cramer of Star Milling 22:18

2+ y ago22:18

22:18

What business has not been impacted by some sort of inability to get the right product at the right time to continue to do business as they have in the past? Today's episode addresses the supply chain as seen through the eyes of a very important category of business and that is feed for the animals that eventually become food at the retail level. H…

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Episode 14: 6 Must Know Tips for Small Business Lease Negotiations. 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

Small business owners can now hear some of the biggest tips to help them make a decision on their next lease negotiation, their next location or even if they should downsize or move to a better location. Host John Kabateck talks today with Ken Noack of Newmark Group, Sacramento's leading commercial real estate firm. Ken shares his perspective on th…

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Episode 13: 7 New Laws Passed That Could Impact Your Business in 2022. 24:43

2+ y ago24:43

24:43

Special Guest, Ben Ebbink, Partner at Fisher Phillips and specialist on California Labor Law has a frank conversation with Kevin Pedrotti, NFIB's Chief Legislative Advocate on recent laws passed this legislative season. While minimized for reasons you'll hear on the program, the legal changes for small business are still of great importance. Especi…

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Episode 12: Five Star Bank President James Beckwith on small business outlook. 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

30:23

Five Star Bank President, James Beckwith, has a candid conversation with John Kabateck, Director of NFIB California on issues of significance to small business owners. From PPP and forgiveness to other loan opportunities to the outlook on interest rates in the near future. The ability to grow your business through local community banking outlets ma…

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Episode 11: Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares shares her small business efforts 24:44

3y ago24:44

24:44

Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares shares how her passion for service got her to 76% of the votes in her election. She's a strong small business advocate and will share her experience with her own small business and the challenges of all small business that she can relate to. She also shares some of her efforts to reduce the burden on small business …

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Episode 10: Small Business Advocate Extraordinaire, Tara Lynn Gray. 30:34

3y ago30:34

30:34

If you've ever wondered where to go for help, what the process is to get support for your small business, where you might find additional funding as the state emerges from Covid compliance, then this episode is for you! Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate has one sole purpose. To help support, educate an…

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Episode 9: California Assemblymember Ramos talks small business support. 23:04

3y ago23:04

23:04

NFIB welcomes small business owner and Assemblymember James Ramos for a frank and candid discussion of his growth from the Indian Reservation to Tribal Leader and now Assemblymember for the State of California. His story of learning and growing small business is one most don't know but his passion for helping and keeping small businesses healthy ma…

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Episode 8: Dee Dee Myers on growing California's small business support team. 17:29

3y ago17:29

17:29

The NFIB is pleased to welcome Dee Dee Myers, Director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Dee Dee will explain the state of the state with regard to current openings post Covid but more importantly, the opportunities and process to seeking information and business support from the state. In her role, she is responsible f…

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Episode 7: Tom Ross of Meridian Pacific shares outlook on election results for small business. 32:46

3+ y ago32:46

32:46

This final episode in our recent series on initiatives that impacted small business in the recent election is a discussion with Tom Ross of Meridian Pacific. One of the premiere political consulting firms in California. His insight and outlook will help shape an understanding of the need for small business to continue to remain engaged and aware of…

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Episode 6: Must know labor laws starting 2021 with Ben Ebbink. 29:56

3+ y ago29:56

29:56

Ben Ebbink of Fisher Phillips, LLP shares what every small business owner in California needs to know about some of the most pertinent labor law changes coming in 2021. NFIB's Chief Legislative Advocate, Kevin Pedrotti hosts today's conversation that includes discussion on Family Leave Act, Coronavirus impacts on employment and workers compensation…

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Episode 5: Sales Tax On Service with Anthony Pugliese 32:28

3+ y ago32:28

32:28

Join today's conversation as your NFIB representative, John Kabateck speaks with Anthony Pugliese, President & CEO of the California Society of CPA's. The topic is yet another looming effort by the state of California to continue it's unquenched thirst for more revenue and the issue is a new sales tax on service. This would have a horrific cascadin…

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Episode 4: Marva Diaz on California's key ballot measures this November. 29:23

3+ y ago29:23

29:23

This may well be one of the most significant and most direct calls to action from these NFIB podcasts. The ballot measures on November 3rd have the potential for serious impact on small business. Listen closely to the discussion as Marva Diaz, principal of Marva Diaz Strategies, outlines then explains the various ballot measures of concern to small…

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Episode 3: Prop 15 with Rex Hime from California Business Properties Association 29:33

3+ y ago29:33

29:33

The threat of even greater taxes on business in California looms large with the potential of the elmination of Prop 13 tax benefits to property owned for business or commercial purposes. This poses a threat to nearly every business but most importantly small businesses as they are the renters of these commercial properties and, in most cases, are r…

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Episode 2: PPP with James Beckwith of Five Star Bank 33:44

3+ y ago33:44

33:44

This is the first episode in a new series focused on helping small business rebuild, grow and succeed. Hear John Kabateck, California State Director for the NFIB, discuss PPP and the future of stimulus opportunities with James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star Bank. The discussion weaves the yarn that has become the current fabric of the Pay…

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Episode 1: State and Federal Business Support Funding 29:46

4y ago29:46

29:46

This first episode from the NFIB is a compilation of information and guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the support mechanisms from the state of California with regard to special funding, loans and employee information for compliance with the new mandates and fulfillment required by the state and federal governments. This is exclusively…

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