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**Our Two Cents Podcast**

Our Two Cents Podcast is a show that features local business and community leaders that share their wisdom and actionable advice on several topics. We also highlight local events here in Kern County. This is your place to hear business and community leaders discuss relevant topics that matter to you.

Latest Episodes:

Bonus Episode #1 Jul 30, 2021

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John Duffield, CPA shares a "Tip of the Week" as he breaks down the recent Child Tax credit payments and much more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JOHN DUFFIELD:

Podcast: www.ourtwocentspodcast.com

Website: www.bakersfieldaccountants.com

Phone: 661-488-7000

Email: backoffice@661cpa.com

098 - Debbi Bagley: No Door She Can't Open Jul 29, 2021

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John Duffield, CPA sits down with Debbi Bagley, Owner of Bakersfield Locksmith to gain insight on what has made her company so successful.

Debbi shares her secret on what sets her apart from other locksmith's while also giving great advice to aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs. We also received a sneak peak into the marketing side of Bakersfield Locksmith with Shannon Eckroth.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBBI BAGLEY:

Website: www.bakersfield-locksmith.com

Email: teamlock1101@gmail.com

Phone: 661-322-3371

LinkedIn: @DebbiBagley

Facebook: @BakersfieldLocksmith

097 - Dr. Juanita Webb: Returning to work post-Covid-19 Jul 22, 2021

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OTC welcomes the Founder of J. Webb Consulting, Dr. Juanita Webb. Dr. Juanita has direct experience with manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, education, software, real estate and non-profits. She is licensed in California as a Private Investigator/Qualified Manager. She also conducts training, investigations and is retained as an Expert Witness regarding harassment, discrimination and retaliation issues.

Troy and Dr. Juanita discuss safety concerns employees/employers have faced after Covid. They also dive into the different roles businesses have implemented to keep their employees safe (vaccination policy, mask policy, social distancing) in addition to safety concerns. Dr. Juanita explains how difficult the hiring process has been for companies.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. JUANITA WEBB:

Website: https://jwcempowers.com/

Phone: 661-747-4386

Email: dr.juanita.webb@gmail.com

LinkedIn: @juanitawebb

096 - Megan Person: NASA in our backyard Jul 15, 2021

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Kyle sits down with NASA's News Chief, Megan Person. Megan has spent the last 16 years helping organizations communicate with their audiences and has become an expert in plain language, communication strategy development, audience evaluation, brand and voice development, public speaking, speech writing and brand management.

Megan discusses how there is more to NASA than just space flight. She also explains how NASA plays an important role in our everyday lives by constantly advancing the technology we use. Lastly, we get an inside look at the upcoming goals NASA is aiming for.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEGAN PERSONS:

Website: www.nasa.gov

Email: Megan.person@nasa.gov

Instagram: @megan_person_

LinkedIn: Megan_Person

095 - Brian Conner, CFO at Bolthouse Properties LLC. Jul 08, 2021

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OTC welcomes Brian Conner, CFO at Bolthouse Properties LLC. Brian is a Business professional with a well-rounded background in finance, accounting, and systems. He has also had direct experience with manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, education, software, real estate and non-profits.

Brian and Scott discuss how important financial and accounting knowledge is for business and your personal life. We also get an inside look at how Bolthouse has adapted over the years and what we can expect to see in the near future.

Learn More About Brian Conner:

Website: https://bolthouseproperties.com

Phone: 661-323-4005

Instagram: @Yobeecee

LinkedIn: @BrianConner

094 - Dr. Beatty: The Wellness Doctor Jun 24, 2021

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John and Kyle welcome Dr. Beatty back to the show where he discusses the importance of wellness and how it can improve your quality of life.

Dr. Beatty explains the different types of services he offers, such as GAINSWave Therapy, and PRP Stem Cell Treatment. As well as, how much our hormones affect our everyday life.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. HUGH BEATTY:

Website: Dr. Hugh Beatty, M.D.

Email: dr.beatty@yahoo.com

Phone: 661-395-0315

Instagram: @docnbak

Facebook: The Wellness Doc

093 - Ryan Beckwith: Living like an Athlete Jun 10, 2021

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Ryan Beckwith is the Owner/Operator of A3 Sports & Wellness, Inc. and has helped thousands of athletes achieve their goals in sports (and life) over the last 20 years as a coach and educator. His specialties are biomechanics, weightlifting for athletes, speed and power and developing the holistic athlete.

Ryan explains how the trainers at A3 are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. As well as the common mistakes people make when working out and the importance of knowing the proper form.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RYAN BECKWITH:

Website: www.a3sports[erformance.com

Email: ryan@a3sportsperformance.com

LinkedIn: @RyanBeckwith

Instagram: a3sportsperformance

Facebook: a3sportsperformance

Twitter: a3sportsperformance

092 - Scott Garrison: The Serial Entrepreneur May 27, 2021

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John Duffield and Kyle Jones sit down with Scott Garrison the Co-Owner/Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Stria Inc. Stria is a locally owned and operated tech company that has made the 'Inc 5000' list five times. In 1987, Mr. Garrison graduated from CSU-Bakersfield's School of Business and is currently a board member for the Bakersfield Police Activities League.

Scott takes us through his amazing career from the very beginning to the current success of Stria. He discusses all of his hard learned lessons and gives great advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCOTT GARRISON:

Website: www.stria.com

Email: sgarrison@stria.com

LinkedIn: ScottGarrison

Instagram: @ScottGarrison

091 - Agricultural Roundtable Discussion on the Corporate Side of Growing in the Central Valley May 13, 2021

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Host Scott Hanson has an Agricultural Round Table Discussion with: Todd Snider, Owner of Western Ag Crop Insurance Services, LLC, John Moore the Vice President of Moore Farms, and Lucas Espericueta the Vice President of Farm Credit West.

These three experts discuss the corporate side of farming and how it economically benefits our region. The constant water shortage and everyday problems our local farmers face. As well as the actions we can take to help our farming community.

Learn More About Todd Snider:

- Website: www.westernagcropinsurance.com

- Email: todd@westernagcrop.com

- Phone: 661-695-1700

- Instagram: @tee.snider or @westernagcropinsurance

- Facebook: Western Ag Crop Insurance

Learn More About John Moore:

- Website: moorefarmsca.com

- Email: johnmoore@moorefarmsca.com

- Phone: 661-854-5588

- Instagram: @johnchesshermoore

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-moore-94614012/

Learn More About Lucas Espericueta:

- Website: farmcreditwest.com

- Email: lucas.espericueta@farmcreditwest.com

- Phone: 661-399-7360

Become a member of the Kern County Farm Bureau at https://kerncfb.com

090 - Andrew McCormack With SunPower by SunSolar Explains Why Solar Makes So Much Sense In The Central Valley ... and talks a little golf. Apr 29, 2021

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Andrew McCormack of SunPower by SunSolar stops by OTC's studio to talk about the current state of solar for this episode.

OTC host, Troy Burden and Andrew talk us through the various types of solar and their benefits for homeowners.

Since 2004, Andrew has been developing himself as the ultimate 'go-to' guy in Bakersfield when it comes to converting to solar, cost and fees of solar along with an in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of solar and energy storage.

More about SunPower by SunSolar:

Address: 8803 Scobee Street / Bakersfield, CA 93311

Website: www.sunpowerbysunsolar.com

Email: info@sunpowerbysunsolar.com

Phone: 661-379-7000

Instagram: @sunpowerbysunsolar

Facebook: SunPowerbySunSolar