The Soul Original Podcast: Recent Episodes
Corey Besmer
Learn how to expand your brand and grow your business with video! Join host Corey Besmer as he shares how to most effectively drive business and communicate through video and film.
Dan Chapin, a native of Southern California (and some days Hawaii), began his career in Information Technology working for Robert Mondavi Winery. After 5 years working for several global wine companies as a Sales Analyst, Dan joined several start-up ventures in the wine business technology space including Inertia Beverage Group (Wine Direct), Artisan Media, and Vintegrate Winery Software. In 2008, Dan and his wife Stacey launched Left Coast Marketing & Design LLC working with a very talented creative group of people to provide Marketing + Design + Photography services. Since launching over 25 years ago, Left Coast Marketing & Design has serviced over 200 clients across the U.S. specializing in Website/E-commerce Development and Digital Marketing with offices located in the Santa Rosa, Napa and Sacramento regions.
Sarah Almilli is the Founder and CEO of ELAK Health, which has created an innovative and revolutionary solution to a growing problem in consumer healthcare. Quality healthcare is being pushed aside because healthcare providers are forced to focus on numbers, not patients. ELAK's mission is to reduce hospitalizations and ED visits which saves thousands of dollars for each family member, reinstates trust in our healthcare system and provides the quality of care each patient deserves.
Website: https://elakhealth.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elakhealth/
Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elakhealth/
Joe is the Founder & President of BitAML and ComplyFit. BitAML is a compliance advisory firm exclusively serving the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. Founded in 2015, BitAML has served hundreds of innovative clients including bitcoin ATM operators, cryptocurrency exchanges, OTC desks, trading platforms, DeFi projects, NFT marketplaces, cryptocurrency hedge funds, prepaid crypto cards, and lenders.
Joe is a frequent guest speaker at both cryptocurrency and compliance industry events, and conducts formal training for bank executives, compliance officers, the investor community, and members of law enforcement. He also advises a growing number of traditional institutions that offer banking services to, or partner with, cryptocurrency companies.
As a lifelong creative, Joshua has spent his career crafting meaningful design solutions to solve specific business objectives while working tirelessly to uplift the colleagues and team members by his side. Whether a simple personal project or a complex client undertaking – he takes pride in the work, process, and interactions with those involved.
With over 20 years in the field, leading teams as a founder and creative executive, Joshua has been fortunate to facilitate projects internationally and across many different markets.
As the Founder and Principal at Lofty Word, he oversees the strategy, ideation, and creation of impactful creative solutions for their client partners, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting their businesses.
Chris Ortiz is an entrepreneur and philanthropist at heart, and spends his time in what he calls his D2X, which is where passion meets skills. Chris believe all professionals should be working towards their D2X. He is involved in the community regularly, a co-founder to a non-profit, and start up corporation. They exist to build housing solutions for underserved communities.
David Webb is the CEO for BowCraft Archery and Climate Clean, VP of Marketing for climate change tech startup AquaCo, former CMO of Private Equity SEC Registered Real Estate Fund, Nimbus Capital, prolific real estate investor of over 37 real estate transactions totaling over $23 Million, chairs the crypto mining seat for the DCTA and is an advisor for SAAS startup No-Wildfire. Furthermore, David served 8 years in the United States Airforce performing cyber security and rapid satellite deployment operations all across Europe. His military and business world experiences have taught him how to develop opportunities and lead teams to success. David is also passionate about giving back to the community and developing others. He is involved in several nonprofit organizations that focus on developing underserved youth and millennials into successful leaders.
Jen Esparza is passionate about helping small business owners with their marketing efforts. Her company, The Jen Advantage, was grown out of the pandemic when her company folded and she needed to make her next career move. Most recently, she published a book, Marketing Basics for Your Small Business, and has established credibility as a public speaker by presenting many talks regarding business and marketing. In the next 5 years, Jen plans on developing an online platform for courses related to business and marketing, and will publish her second book, Marketing Basics for Your Nonprofit.
Buy her book here! https://a.co/d/dMCqE3n
Justin co-founded Symphoneo Consulting and is an expert based in Roseville, California. He pioneered Working Genius as one of the first Certified Working Genius Coaches/Trainers. Birthed during the pandemic, Working Genius is a productivity tool to help individuals and teams be more productive and fulfilled in their work. Justin has the breadth and depth of experience spanning various industries and sectors, including private, government, and nonprofit. Over the past few years, he has helped hundreds of leaders and teams to get more done in less time, increase employee retention, clarify which types of work give energy, joy, and fulfillment to avoid what is draining and difficult, and build dynamic teams. In addition, Justin is a thought leader and dynamic public speaker. He is also an advocate for foster youth and has helped grow various non-profit organizations to get the support needed. Justin holds a Master of Arts in Human and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sonoma State University.
Vincent has a passion for real estate and helping people. He uses real estate to give back to the people he serves in and thrives to help everyone around him succeed. Vincent is part of the Chamber of Commerce which gives him the connections to volunteer and know what is going on in the community.
On this first episode of The SOP, Vince shares how he has established strong connections through networking, including his own monthly networking event.
You may be wondering what this podcast is all about. And who is the guy with the beard asking people questions? Well, consider this episode your introduction to Corey, your host, who will answer the most important question on your mind: "What am I doing here?"
How do you network in the midst of a worldwide pandemic when everyone is at home? If you thought networking in person was difficult, then...actually, online networking might be easier for you! In this video, I explain what I've been doing to get connected during COVID. LinkedIn and Facebook Groups are the main places to be, and dare I say Craigslist? Update your LinkedIn and start reaching out to other creatives in your industry. Just be relational! Don't pitch, just start conversations. Facebook Groups are a great place to promote your services and find other business owners in your area. Thanks for listening! Check out YouTube for the video version of The Soul Original Podcast.
Welcome to the first episode of The Soul Original Podcast where we help you expand your brand and grow your business with video. In this pilot episode, Corey discusses what you need to do to not only make videos, but create experiences with them in 2020. Make sure you leave a rating on iTunes and check out the video version of this episode on YouTube!