Let's Talk
‘Let's Talk’ is a video podcast series featuring candid conversations on important matters for today’s freelance professional. Discussions with different thought leaders cover a wide range of topics including finance, business, education, home life and wellness.
The podcast is hosted by Tom Rizzo is Founder and Managing Director of Plectrum Advisers https://plectrumadvisers.com, an independent financial planning resource serving the freelance community. Tom works with clients on an individual basis to evaluate their needs and goals, both short and long term, to help secure their financial future. Through a comprehensive assessment of risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals, he designs an individually tailored solution.
With over 30 years of experience in the music business, Tom has made a successful living as a guitarist, composer and arranger. He’s worked on a variety of projects, from motion picture soundtracks to GRAMMY Award-winning songs. Prior to becoming one of the guitarists on “The Tonight Show” band in the latter stages of the Johnny Carson era, he toured with the Maynard Ferguson Band. His music composing credits include the Fox comedy series “In Living Color,” “The Wayans Brothers” for Warner Brothers, and “Not Necessarily the News.”
- Update frequency
- every 53 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Let's Talk episode 24 with Sarah Parkins Birch Cove on Inheritance Part 1
In this episode of "Let's Talk," host Tom Rizzo, Founder and Managing Director of Plectrum Advisers, engages in a candid conversation with Sarah Parkins of Birch Cove, an Integrative Health Coach and…
Plectrum Advisors Let’s Talk podcast episode 23 with Krissy Gullen
In this episode of Let’s Talk, hosted by Tom Rizzo, Dr. Krissy Gullen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Evergreen Physical Therapy in Pasadena, discusses the physical challenges faced by musicians due…
Preview: Let’s Talk episode 23 with Krissy Gullen
Let’s Talk episode 23 with Krissy Gullen, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Evergreen Physical Therapy Specialists. In this episode of Let’s Talk, hosted by Tom Rizzo, Dr. Krissy Gullen, a Doctor of Physic…
Let’s Talk episode 22 with Let's Talk podcast episode 22, Kevin Kwan Loucks, Chamber Music America (CMA)
In this episode, Tom talks with Kevin Kwan Loucks, CEO of Chamber Music America (CMA), about CMA's mission to support chamber musicians, composers, managers, educators, presenters, and advocates acro…
Let’s Talk episode 21 with Jim Frawley, All About AI
In this insightful conversation, Jim Frawley, Executive Development, Consultant, Coach. Author of Adapting in Motion & Host of the Jim's Take podcast delves into the profound changes AI is bringing t…
Let’s Talk episode 20 with John Zion, MKI Artists
In Let’s Talk episode # 20, Tom Rizzo talks with John Zion about supporting, empowering, and guiding great artists to help their visions thrive through authentic impactful engagement.
John Zion is Ma…
Let's Talk Podcast Episode 19 Get Ready for July 1 with Kim Roberts of FMSMF
Tom Rizzo talks with Kim Roberts, Executive Director, at The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund regarding GETTING READY FOR JULY 1 (and beyond).
Episode 18: Stefanie Taub of AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund
Join Tom Rizzo and guest, Stefanie Taub, CEO of the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund. a 501(c)(6) organization, established by The American Federation of Musicians and S…
Episode 17: What is the CCC?
Join Tom Rizzo with guest, Roxanne Castillo, General Counsel at Film Musician's Secondary Markets Fund and CCC Board of Director Member to discuss the California Copyright Conference (CCC), a profess…
Episode 13: What's New at FMSMF
Featuring Kim Roberts Hedgpeth of the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
Let's Talk Taxes w/ Amy Northard
Join us as we talk to Amy Northard about her firm, Accountants for Creatives and her experience with advising freelancers.
Episode 11: Jazz Education and Mentoring
Join us as we talk to Melissa Walker about her leadership in Jazz House Kids as well as the Montclair Jazz Festival!
Episode Ten: 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Episode Nine: 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Episode Eight: 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Episode Seven: 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Episode Six: 5 Things Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finance
Episode Five: How To Be Truly Engaged In Your Community
Join us as we talk to Mitch Glickman about his involvement in many great organizations such as the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra.