Our Town: Connecting You to Sacramento: Recent Episodes
Chris Kennedy
What lies in the heart of Sacramento? Do you really know what goes on in this thriving city? Have you ever wondered what it‘s like living here? Welcome to Our Town, where we connect you closer to Sacramento! This podcast is proudly presented by The Chris Kennedy Team at Reliant Lending (Instagram & Facebook @thechriskennedyteam). We will be covering everything from what attracted leaders to Sacramento, what kept locals here in this growing town, business insider talks, real estate & mortgage updates, marketing for the now, insurance, credit and so much more! We are proud to represent Our Town with you! (If you are interested in featuring in one of our episodes, please contact our Director of Marketing, Kristina Tarasyuk at kristina@thechriskennedyteam.com)
In today's episode, Chris and Lety have the honor of being accompanied by the lovely, Evangelia Pantis, as they delve into the topic of public speaking. Throughout the episode, the trio share their journey in becoming better public speakers through their weekly club, Toastmasters, The Articulators.
What is Sundae? How does it work and how can it help you? This week Chris Kennedy sits down with Jacob Ross, Investor Advisor, and Steve Ravano, Senior Market Expert, to discuss everything you want to know about Sundae.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Brian Zamora, the Founder of The Gold Group, to discuss how he manages to balance his newlywed life, run a thriving business, and be an outstanding father.
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Welcome to Our Town Podcast! This week, Chris and Letticia sit with Brina Hertzler from Sierra Pacific Wholesale to discuss the newly anticipated California Dream For All Program. You will not want to miss this!
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- CHRIS KENNEDY
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- LETTICIA HERNANDEZ
Loan Officer
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Website: www.loanswithlety.com
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- BRINA HERTZLER
Account Executive @ Sierra Pacific Wholesale
Mobile: (916) 724-9043
Website: https://branches.sierrapacificmortgage.com/ca/sacramento/836-57th-street-suite-505
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Listen to this great podcast with Attorney Johnathan Huber to learn everything you need to know about trusts! He will answer many questions and provide some examples. Contact Jonathan if you need to set up a trust.
In this podcast you will learn how to set specific/measurable goals for 2022, what goals you should be focusing on, and industry insights on what the next year will hold.
A little about Kendra Cooke: Over the last 28 years, Kendra developed a successful real estate career, delivering great service to more than 100 families annually while working less than 40 hours per week. In August 2017, Kendra took on additional responsibility at CORE headquarters as senior leadership of the Realtor® coaching program and providing leadership and mentorship to the sales team. The old cliché, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person,” rings true for this southern belle, who still finds time to run, read, and volunteer for several non-profits. When she is not working, Kendra loves spending time with her husband, Greg, and their son, Kory.
In this podcast Chris talks with a local entrepreneur, Mark Haney, from Haney Business Ventures. The platform Mark launched provides entrepreneurs with access to the capital, expertise, and connected community that they need to realize their dreams.
Have you ever wondered what property managers are thinking about when choosing their ideal client? Well your questions would be answered in this episode featuring John Tiner.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals & Business Professionals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
With crypto currency being on the rise, a lot of my clients have asked me if it's possible to use it as a down payment, with Veterans Affairs & more. Tune into this podcast to have some of questions answered.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals & Business Professionals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
In this Podcast, Dorothea will answer all questions Chris has gotten in the past from clients, business partners & peers. Tune in to see if one of your questions were answered!
Dorothea is a Certified Public Accountant and a Principal with over 20 years of experience in Tax and Accounting. As a Sacramento native and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento, she is a current member of CalCPA and AICPA & serves on the board for NCL, Sacramento and is the Audit Chair for Girl Scouts Heart of Central California.
Dorothea is regularly involved in strategic planning and consulting on business and transaction flows. She assists with planning and consulting for business and personal tax clients working closely to assist them with meeting their business and family goals.
Sacramento native, Todd Plain, has worked in public affairs for the federal government since 2009, for the Department of Defense and Department of Interior. Plain holds a bachelor’s in business marketing and master’s in instructional communication from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to federal service, Plain has five years credentialed teaching experience at every level, preschool through college. He has earned numerous customer service and sales awards for a large mortgage company, and is happily married with four children.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Ryan Lundquist is a Certified Residential Appraiser in the Sacramento area. He has been appraising full-time since 2003 and his clients include homeowners, real estate agents, governmental agencies, buyers, CPAs and attorneys. Lundquist handles appraisals for estate settlement, divorce, pre-listing, and other types of private matters & is able to serve as an expert witness in court also.
In this Podcast you will learn all about becoming an Appraiser & key information about the appraisers side. Stick to the end for priceless information!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Miranda grew up in the Elk Grove area and has been living in Carmichael for over 10 years. Her passion for animals started young as she did wildlife rescue and rehabilitation with her mom in her early years. Miranda’s first job was in a veterinary hospital where she worked and went to school to be a registered veterinarian technician. During her final stages of school, she realized her passion was really in behavior and training. From there she moved forward with her education and never looked back.
Miranda had an opportunity to work with well-known trainers all over the country. Her experiences led her into a position to teach other trainers all over the pacific north west. Miranda eventually stopped traveling and started a family. During this time, she realized that she had slipped some from her true passion. This is where All Stage Canine Development was born. All Stage has recently moved to a larger location, already in negotiations for expansion, and currently has 7 dog trainers. Grooming has also been added to her business model and her new 5 year plan is already in the works!
Early puppy development, obedience, CGC, behavior modification, and service dog training allows her to be able to take on every person who calls.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Maggie an email: admin@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Ed Ryan is a 36-year veteran of commercial real estate lending & provides SBA 504 financing to small businesses in Sacramento! With over 36 years of experience in lending and commercial real estate (including a position at the SBA), Ed knows how to get SBA deals approved and closed on time. Dedicated to customer service and to helping them find success, Ed often works with repeat clients on multiple loans. His knowledge and expertise allow him to navigate the loan process quickly and efficiently.
In this Podcast, you will learn all about what Ed does, how the business is & more.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send Maggie an email: admin@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
TaShara Collins is an experienced personal consultant skilled in Coaching, Team Building, Air Force, Management, and Performance Management. She is also a strong consulting professional with a MS focused in Human Services-Marital and Family Counseling from Capella University. In this Podcast. you will learn more about Mather VA Medical Center's Chief, Voluntary Services & more!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Isabel Hocker is a Real Estate Agent, Substitute Teacher & stay at home mom. She currently resides in Elk Grove & has been apart of the Sacramento County Community for 22 years! Isabel is apart of Our Company Factory Direct Housing which was established in 2009, located in West Sacramento, CA. To learn more about what she does, click play to listen this Podcast!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Angelica Whaley was born & raised on the Sacramento Delta. In 2015, she graduated from Saint Mary's College of California and returned to Sacramento to open The Willow Ballroom - a high end event venue on the Sacramento River in the charming town of Hood, CA. As a fourth generation realtor, she's been anticipating a career in real estate since she was young. Honored to be a member of LUXE LIVING with Kim Pacini-Hauch's team; known to provide their clientele with a superior level of service by drawing on considerable luxury real estate experience, continually innovating to achieve record-breaking sales, and the highest of industry accolades! In her free time, she enjoys traveling, attending live concerts and spending time with her rescue pup Gigi!
In this Podcast you will learn more about Angelica growing up, how the Willow Ballroom is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic & more!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Appraisal Gaps & understanding the differences in appraisal gaps are super important to the Real Estate & Mortgage Industry especially during these crazy market times. In this Podcast hosted by The Sacramento Association of Realtors, Chris Kennedy breaks down Sacramento County Limits appraisal gap as well as a background on how Chris began his journey in the Real Estate & Mortgage Industry.
If you would like to train or contact Chris with any questions, you can reach him at (916) 794-0777 or chris@thechriskennedyteam.com
Chef Billy Ngo is the Founder, Chef and Partner of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, Fish Face Poke Bar and Healthy Hounds Kitchen in Sacramento, CA. Throughout his career, Billy has become known for his use of the best ingredients and flavor, and his commitment to increasing sustainability in his menu. Billy was born in Hong Kong and moved to Sacramento when he was 8 months old. Chef Ngo’s culinary career began at Fuji’s in Sacramento. A graduate from California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Chef Ngo worked at some of the most prominent sushi restaurants in Sacramento prior to opening Kru in 2005. Billy has been a featured Chef at Pebble Beach Food & Wine and Los Angeles Food & Wine and has made several television appearances on popular culinary shows including Glutton for Punishment, Man Fire Food and Cutthroat Kitchen. In this Podcast you will learn more about Billy growing up, the creation of Kru, the expansion of his passion & more! We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
During the economic downturn of 2007 Jeff and his wife Natalie saw an increasing need for a local organization that offered credit repair and in 2008 he and they opened the doors of a credit repair company with the intent to offer legal & ethical credit repair with a genuine goal of helping others. Since Jeff personally has graduated from the school of hard knocks, he knows what it feels like to struggle with bad credit and understands the peace of mind that good credit provides. Over the past 12 years Blue Water Credit has helped over 10,000 people repair their credit so they can have the best financing possible. Blue Water Credit exists to love and value people by offering solutions, giving hope and guidance to those struggling with bad credit.
In this Podcast you will learn more about how Blue Water Credit became what it is today, the credit cleaning industry & more!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
With over six years of experience in real estate, Brian has helped hundreds of families buy & sell their homes. Brian has received multiple awards for negotiating, production, & sales. He oversees every transaction our team acquires. You can rest assured that nothing will go unnoticed when it comes to selling your home.
After graduating from Sac State,Molly gained experience working for Orange Coast Title which exposed her to the real estate industry, she then got her real estate license and with over six years of real estate experience, Molly was the main foreclosure & short sale realtor in the entire Sac County Area. When it comes to selling a home; she has seen it all. She has continually received awards & recognition for her production & sales.
In this Podcast you will learn more about how The Gold Group became what it is today, what it's like being the real estate industry & more!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Trevor Fong is a local entrepreneur out of Sacramento. He has experience in the insurance industry and currently hosts one of the largest mixers in Northern California, Mix and Mingle. He is known for connecting and networking professionals all over the greater Sacramento Area. He is currently a father of two and loves spending time helping others grow their business.
In this Podcast you will learn more about how Trevor started off not knowing anyone in Sacramento to having thousands of business professionals at his mixers, why saying "yes" to given opportunities is important & more!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
Valary Jennings is a real estate broker and an expert working with both buyers and sellers. She works closely with her clients to meet their real estate needs in an ideal timeline. Valary is known for her client communication and negotiation skills. She is ranked as one of the top agents in the Sacramento area.
Johnny Jennings is a real estate broker and serves the greater Sacramento area. He currently serves as Chairman of the Education Committee with a local association of Realtors. His strengths involve marketing and networking. He also coaches agents nationwide.
In this Podcast you will learn more about John & Valary's journey as they visited all 50 states prior to living in a small town & ended up in the Sacramento Area. We also dive deep into Real Estate, EXP Realty, Made 4 More events, our upcoming event together to raise funds for fallen Officer Adam Gibson & more.
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!
BRANDON MIYASAKI has been creating visual content as a content creative for local clients, businesses, and non profit-organizations in various industries. With a background in business from the University of California, Irvine, and a passion for multiple forms of media, him and his team are able to offer clients many services to get the desired result. Published in various sources locally and internationally, our team brings a creative experience that delivers photography, videography, and virtual content to match our clients needs and wants. To learn more visit www.shotarchives.com | IG @shotarchives or call (916)834-6600
In this Podcast, you will learn all about Digital Creations in the Media world for Real Estate. Brandon Talks about growing up in Sacramento, starting his career in Photography & Videography for the Real Estate & Small Business realm & what he's up to now - creating a business & expanding @shotarchives. If you've been wanting to know more about how to start YOUR Photography & Videography journey, this is the perfect video for you to learn!
We're always looking for Sacramento Locals to feature on our Podcast, if you're interested in featuring on an episode, please send our Director of Marketing, Ellen an email: ellen@thechriskennedyteam.com & she'll happily set you up!