CEO To Rainmaker
CEO to Rainmaker: Monthly small business educational show featuring the subject of finance & loans. Content designed to elevate a small business CEO's financial executive skills. "A rainmaker is an exceptionally talented CEO who can "make it rain" i.e. bring in customer money, on a consistent basis.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode # 86, Tariffs: Global Chaos and Small Business Survival
Amid the chaos of current tariff policies, international law expert John Tulac provides crucial insights on how small businesses can navigate trade uncertainty and supply chain challeng…
Episode # 85 IT, Cybersecurity and AI, What You Absolutely Need To Now !!
The digital landscape has transformed dramatically, and with it the threats facing your business. In this eye-opening conversation with IT security veteran Ryan Kincer, we uncover the h…
Episode # 84, Your Business Intelligence System Could Be Your Secret Weapon
Knowledge management transforms business outcomes by organizing critical data into actionable insights. Women business owners are leveraging these systems to fuel incredible growth, wit…
Your A Young Startup, Hot Or Cold
Curious about how a young entrepreneur is shaking up the HVAC industry? Join us as we sit down with Austin Landy, the ambitious 30-year-old CEO of Heat Pumps Now, who left his father's …
Episode # 81 Empowering CEOs for Post-COVID Success
Discover the secrets to thriving as a small business CEO in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on my extensive experience as a commercial banker, I return to the podcasting scene with fr…
Episode #80, Follow The 10 Commandments of Business To Get Your Business Into Heaven
Ready to shepherd your entrepreneurial venture to the land of plenty? This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, distilled from over a thousand mentorship sessions with budding busines…
Episode # 79- Commercial Banking, A CEO's Perspective With Ivo Tjan
Embark on an inspiring journey with Ivo Tjan, the visionary CEO behind Commerce West Bank, as he recounts his ascent from an eager 18-year-old with banking dreams to founding his very o…
Episode # 78, Goats,Teenagers & Entrepreneurs, Who Would Have Thunk it ?
When life gave the Jimenez Family a surplus of goat milk, they didn't just make cheese—they crafted an ingenious business model that's as nourishing for the skin as it is for the soul. …
Episode # 77, Mastering Family Business Challenges and Strategizing Your Exit with Marty Kaufman
Unlock the secrets to navigating the complexities of family-owned businesses and discover how to craft a successful exit strategy with the wisdom of Marty Kaufman, founder of Accent Com…
Episode #76 "Dancing In the Mud", Redefining How Food Is Done with Dr. Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson
When Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson decided to blend ancestral wisdom with modern technology, they conjured more than just crops—they sowed the seeds of change. In our heartwarming …
Episode #75 Bridging Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Guadalupe Buitron's Mission to Empower Marginalized Communities
Embarking on a transformative journey with Dr. Guadalupe Buitron, we unravel the threads of social justice and business acumen that weave together the tapestry of Financially Capable LL…
Episode #74 "News Views & Clues"- Medical Workers, LA Times Best of 2023
On this segment of "News Views & Clues ", Gene offers his opinions on the minimum wage hike for medical workers and the best companies in the Inland Empire as desiginated by the LA Ti…
Episode #73 Discover the Benefits of SBA 504 Loans for Business Real Estate
Unlock the full potential of your business's real estate strategy with insight from Jeff Sceranka CEO of Enterprise Funding. He's the guide you need through the maze of the SBA 504 loan…
Episode # 72 Can The Philosophies of A Buddist Monk Make You A Better CEO?
How often do we examine the role of mental health in our professional success? Join us for a riveting discourse featuring our guest, CPA, Steve Williams, as we shed light on this less-e…
New Segment, Episode 2, "News, Views, & Clues", Medical Debt, US Economy
For episode 2, Gene's shares his views on current medical debt and credit reporting agencies and the disconnect on how the current state of economy from an economist's perspective i…
Episode # 71 Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI for Business with Brian Kennedy Jr.
Ever thought about implementing AI into your business and felt overwhelmed by the complexity of it all? Fret not, as our distinguished guest, tech expert Brian Kennedy, dispels the myst…
Confessions of An Ex-Banker
Gene candidly reveals some items he believes small business owners should know about to develop a mutually beneficial commercial banking relationship.
Most of items are not always di…
New Segment, Episode 1, " News, Views & Clues- Hollywood Celebrities
Gene introduces a new segment of his Podcast Show, called, "News, Views & Clues".
These new segments will be funny, educational and relevant and will air once a month.
This first episode…
How To Win a 1 Million Dollar Government Contract!
Gene sits down with Karla Gonzalez, a government contracting expert and Assistant Director with the Small Business Development Center " ( SBDC"). The SBDC is a national program which…