Getting Down To Business - Question Of The Week
For 10 minutes, on one Tuesday each month, at 7:45 AM on KSCO 1080, SCORE members, sometimes with a guest, discuss ideas and answer questions. Prior to July of 2014, there was also an afternoon show that followed the same format.
Our then Chapter Chairman, Al Carman, was interviewed by Mark Carbonaro for Clear Channel Community Spotlight. Broadcast at 07:00 February 17, 2013 on stations KDON (102.5 FM), KION (1460 AM / 101.1 FM), KOCN (105.1 FM), and KTOM (92.7 FM). You can listen to the show by clicking here.
Below are audio streaming files of past KSCO shows with a brief description. Click the AM/PM button on a show of interest to listen.
2017 Mar 14 AM
Alan Smith & George Cotronieo discuss SCORE services and benefits of mentoring for both the client and mentor.
2017 Jan 24 AM
Alan Smith & Bill Littell discuss the ins and outs of buying and operating a franchise.
2016 Dec 27 AM
Alan Smith discusses SCORE, upcoming SCORE workshops and the nature of SCORE mentoring.
2016 Nov 29 AM
Alan Smith & Patricia Bottero St-Jean discuss starting new businesses and franchises along with motivations for joining SCORE.
- Michael Sarka & Jill Sollitto of Modern Life Home & Garden Furnishings discuss integrity in business, knowing your clientele, and having passion in your work.
- Angus Jappy & Naomi Brauner of Homeless Garden Project discuss the project and how it has interacted with SCORE.
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- Al Carman & Matthew McKown, CEO of Conservation Metrics - [* awaiting summary *]
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- Al Carman & Bill Bruce of B&B Small Engine Repair discuss the importance of customer service and word of mouth marketing.
- Michael Sarka & Melody Sharp web site designer - [* awaiting summary *]
- Alan Smith & Angelo DeBarnado of Santa Cruz County Bank - [* awaiting summary *]
- Alan Smith & Julie Boudreau, Education and Outreach Program Manager at Hospice of Santa Cruz County discuss the roll of hospice in supporting businesses.
- Karen Calcagno & Clair Laughlin discuss business resources and professional development at Cabrillo College.
- Karen Calcagno talks about corporate training activity and courses at Cabrillo College.
- David Harkin & Christine Mason Published Author discuss the business needs of creative arts.
- Rich Hill & Toni Castro, director of Capitola Chamber of Commerce discuss activities taking place in the community.
- Paul Cohen discusses online shopping carts and how to utilize them featuring Fortune3.com & Volution.com.
- Paul Cohen discusses online shopping carts and how to utilize them featuring Fortune3.com & Volution.com.
- Michael Sarka & Patrice Kraemer of Kraemer Business Services discusses tax planing and upcoming required documents.
- Michael Sarka & Patrice Kraemer of Kraemer Business Services discusses tax planing and upcoming required documents.
- Al Carman with Bryan & Katherine Keeler of Man With Tools continue their discussion of their construction and handiman network activities as well as how to start and run a small business.
- Al Carman with Bryan & Katherine Keeler of Man With Tools discuss their construction and handiman network activities as well as how to start and run a small business.
- Karen Calcagno & Joan-E Rizzuto of Moondance Design discuss graphics, logos, designing effective web sites, and how to manage the process of creating them.
- Michael Sarka & Bret Taylor of the American Red Cross discuss emergency preparedness, planning and training (e.g. Ready Rating).
- Michael Sarka & Patsy Gasca of the American Red Cross discuss emergency preparedness and planning.
- Michael Sarka & Chip Kirchner owner of Santa Cruz Diner discuss what it takes to start and be a success in the restaurant business.
- Al Carman & Danny Keith, Director of Corporate Sponsorships for the Santa Cruz Warriors and founder of Grind Out Hunger discuss fostering activities for the community and helping local business.
- Al Carman & Foster Anderson of Shared Adventures discuss how his business got started and current events.
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- Karen Calcagno & Claire Laughlin of Cabrillo Community College Corporate Training discuss leadership in family businesses and Cabrillo Extension classes.
- Rich Hill & Claire Laughlin of Cabrillo Community College Corporate Training discuss how small business leaders can add to their skills and grow their business.
- Allen Carman & Dr. Evelyne Sharp of My Personal Vet talk about her house call veterinarian service and how she runs her business.
- Allen Carman & Dr. Evelyne Sharp of My Personal Vet talk about her house call veterinarian service and how she runs her business.
- Kristina Kuprina & Scott Roseman CEO of New Leaf Community Markets discuss giving back to the community.
- Paul Cohen & Larry Pearson CEO of Pacific Cookie Company talk about growing a long term business.
- Alan Smith & Rosanna Herrera owner of Bruno’s BBQ discuss buying and running a resturant business.
- Alan Smith & Rosanna Herrera owner of Bruno’s BBQ discuss buying and running a resturant business.
- Michael Sarka & Steve Principe discuss purchasing a new business vinocruz, quite different from his existing business.
- Michael Sarka & Steve Principe discuss purchasing a new business vinocruz, quite different from his existing business.
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- Karen Calcagno of Advantage Family Business Center talks about SCORE workshops and her experience in business and joining SCORE.
- Karen Calcagno of Advantage Family Business Center talks about SCORE workshops and how they help people either starting or running a business.
- Robert Cihos & Dr. Tonya Fleck of Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center discuss starting her business in naturopathic medicine.
- Robert Cihos & Dr. Tonya Fleck of Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center discuss starting her business in naturopathic medicine.
- Michael Sarka & Tony Walker of ComForcare Senior Services discuss changing careers and starting a new business.
- Michael Sarka & Tony Walker of ComForcare Senior Services discuss changing careers and starting a new business.
- Alan Smith & Jim White of JL White International discuss crowd funding and other funding sources.
- Michael Sarka, Carol Puskar & Patricia Kraemer discuss the role of accountants in small businesses as provided by Kraemer Business Services.
- Michael Sarka & Patricia Kraemer discuss the role of accountants in small businesses as provided by Kraemer Business Services.
- Peter Vokos & Joaquin Menezes discuss issues of operating his hair styling salon for 45 years and starting new businesses such as his photography business.
- Peter Vokos & Joaquin Menezes discuss issues of operating his hair styling salon for 45 years and starting new businesses such as his photography business.
- Allen Carman & Jim Tucker Seascape Village Fitness Center discuss starting and growing a small business.
- Allen Carman & Jim Tucker Seascape Village Fitness Center discuss starting and growing a small business.
- Michael Milligan discusses planning for success in the new year.
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- Alan Smith & Carol Puskar with guest Robert Dennis of Lighthouse Bank discuss small business loans and details of how to apply and obtain funding.
- Alan Smith & Carol Puskar with guest Robert Dennis of Lighthouse Bank discuss small business loans and details of how to apply and obtain funding.
- Michael Sarka & Diane Lipska of Bay Federal Credit Union discuss credit card fraud and industry efforts to prevent it.
- Michael Sarka & Diane Lipska of Bay Federal Credit Union discuss credit card fraud and industry efforts to prevent it.
- Karen Calcagno & Kathleen Richards, Broker/Owner of Portola Property Management, discuss the reasons for working with a property manager.
- Karen Calcagno & Kathleen Richards, Broker/Owner of Portola Property Management, discuss the reasons for working with a property manager.
- Alan Smith & Lalaine Del Valle, event planner, from Santa Cruz County Fair discuss expositions and events.
- Michael Sarka with Lynette Cederquist, Goldsmith talks about starting her jewelry business.
- Michael Sarka with Kristen & Lynette Cederquist, founder/owners of Serendipity Spreads, talk about starting their business based on family traditions
- Al Carman & Jim Weyermann, President of Santa Cruz Warriors basketball team talk about bringing a professional sports franchise to Santa Cruz.
- Al Carman & Jim Weyermann, President of Santa Cruz Warriors basketball team talk about bringing a professional sports franchise to Santa Cruz.
- Karen Calcagno & Jeremy Lezin, owner of Cruz Car Wash, discuss the process of buying a business.
- Karen Calcagno & Jeremy Lezin, owner of Cruz Car Wash, discuss the process of buying a business.
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- Karen Calcagno & Kerry Hunter, owner of Zen Island Trading Company, discuss starting, evolving and managing a business.
- Karen Calcagno & Kerry Hunter, owner of Zen Island Trading Company, discuss starting and evolving a business starting with martial arts supplies to general merchandise.
- Al Carman & Elliot Stone, founder/owner of Elite Martial Arts Academy discuss starting a business at a young age.
- Al Carman & Elliot Stone, founder/owner of Elite Martial Arts Academy discuss starting a business at a young age.
- Alan Smith & Andy Van Valer GoingSuper.com discuss starting and operating home based businesses.
- Kristina Kuprina & Richard Morrones, owner of Morrones Drapries, talk about Toastmasters and public speaking.
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- Karen Calcagno: The perils of a technician going into business. Systems Part2
Resources: The processes mentioned by Karen Calcango on the 2011 July 5 show can be found at the following web location http://www.autoinc.org/archives/2009/april2009/manage.htm and the two Word documents to help create a process map can be found here (Comeback_Process_Map_ABU.doc) and here (Creating_Process_Map_ABU.doc).
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- Sam Badawi & Kenda Haines Noli n Nali Organics
- Sam Badawi & Kenda Haines Noli n Nali Organics
- Jack Zahorsky & Jaimi Ellison Santa Cruz Core Fitness
- Jack Zahorsky & Jaimi Ellison Santa Cruz Core Fitness
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- Linda Johnson & and Franklin Harris of Actor’s Theater talk about non-profits and fundraising activities.
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- Karen Calcagno & Linda Murphy from RPM Mortgage Co. talked about the new realities of using your home equity to support your business especially since credit lines have been reduced or cut off.
- Jim Martin & Patrice Edwards of Times Publishing Group talk about how the economy has affected local businesses over the past two years and what some businesses are doing to compensate.
- Al Carman & David Harken discuss the QuickSTART Workshop Series and how it can benefit not only new small businesses but aslo existing businesses.
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- Alan Smith & Andrew Van Valer of Home Solutions Institute — [* awaiting summary *]
- Alan Smith & Andrew Van Valer of Home Solutions Institute — [* awaiting summary *]
- Allen Carman & Diane Pinkard discuss the basics of sales techniques and their relationship to teaching as described in her book Just Treat Me Like I Matter.
- Allen Carman & Jeremy Neuner talk about NextSpace an exciting and innovative new business center in downtown Santa Cruz.
- Kristina Kuprina & Linda Bryer of Bryer Advertising — [* awaiting summary *]
- Allen Carman & Blaine Brokaw, SVP Thoits Insurance Service talk about providing excellent customer service, answering a call in question about technology support for service.
- Maggie Barr & Kirsti Scott of Scott Design discuss promoting your business using social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and others.
- Rob Fish & Peter Vokos discuss the importance of reputation to a small business and techniques for building a good reputation.
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- Maggie Barr & Jessica Johnson of Get Inside Her Mind - A Man’s Guide to Women (www.getinsidehermind.com) discuss how to promote a new business emphasizing networking and word of mouth referrals.
- Maggie Barr & Gail Kinstler Pet Photographer (www.posesandnoses.com) discuss how to get a new business started and how to set up marketing and advertising.
- Karen Calcagno & Ron Dornseif discuss revisiting business plans to develop survival plans.
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