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In this episode of Offbeat Business TV, host Susan Hamilton interviews Rekesha Pittman about her book The East Formula, which stands for entrepreneur, author, speaker, trainer. She says when we connect all four together, we take our success from local to global, which makes us an expert. Publishing is a big part of this. When looking at the marketplace, most times success is not defined as understanding what not to do, but that is paramount.  Failures can be a great education.  “The only way to fail is to tap out or give up,” says Rekesha.  How we look at our business and package it up is what leads to success. The most successful businesses are interacting with others.  We are beings with energy and we thrive on the energy of others to be collaborative, innovative, and healthy.  When we sit behind a screen all the time, we remove the synergy that brings creativity.Rekesha admits she goes against the grain and says, “Staying in your lane is aimed for those who choose to remain bound to the ground.  With the advent of change and technology and the way we’ve been forced to do it, what lane?” Don’t get too stuck to the way you do things and be open to making changes.    People are now able to sell books and leverage books. Leveraging books allows us to communicate with people where they are.  The vision is bigger than you think it is.  A book can take your role or knowledge, give it a vision, and you birth a unique communication to others.   If you don’t have a business model, it’s hard for you to do anything else. Whatever your business is, create a book - use FAQ’s that you get asked all the time and answer them in your book.  If you speak at events or do webcasts, transcribe your speech or talk, clean it up, and you have several pages worth for your book. A book is a lead magnet. Rekesha says that we need the expertise from each person on a unique level.  This is the perfect time to write. The EAST Signature Retreat event will be held in June 2021 which brings entrepreneurs together to discuss, network, and act on their business.  People that have attended the retreat in the past say that they learned how to implement their vision. You can go EAST with Rekesha by going to The EAST Formula, text goeast to 33222 and receive masterful membership from Rekesha.Enjoy the OBBM Network business talk show format on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand. OffBeat Business TV is on Roku, fireTV, Youtube, and the OBBM Network app!OffBeat Business TV is sponsored by Worksuites Allen, 469-310-6268Silverado Southlake Memory Care Community, 469-315-3775Call 214-714-0495 to learn more about advertising opportunities to build your brand.Support the show

From the back office to the boardroom, learn how a fractional CFO builds business when Tina O’Banion sits down with Biz Pointz Host Larry Kortkamp. Accounting is about so much more than taxes and it can be a huge source of added stress, especially post-pandemic. Tina O’Banion, founder of TFO Solutions, shares about the key components of accounting at the business level. To work with Tina O’banion, go to www.tfosolutionsllc.com, or email her at info@tfosolutionsllc.com.  For guest and sponsor information, call  Larry Kortkamp, call 972-824-8001.  Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. BizPointz TV can be found on Youtube, Vimeo, Rumble, Roku, and wherever you enjoy great on-demand podcasts and TV.-------------------Listen to more on these additional topics:Money: http://bit.ly/LifeWithLoriPodcastTechnology: http://bit.ly/BizPointzTVLocal DFW Business Spotlights: http://bit.ly/OBB-TV----------------------Brought to you by: Worksuites #AllenTX, Worksuites.comIV Hook-Up, IVHookUp.comWeStandForFreedom.comDabowpay.comNational1Energy----------------------Follow us on Faceboook: https://facebook.com/OBBMNetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bizzy_being_offbeatFollow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/obbmnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/offbeatbusinessmedianetwork/Join the OffBeat Business Alliance: https://offbeatbusiness.com/sign-up/#joinCredits:OffBeat Business Media, LLCGracepoint.MediaYour Admin Ninjas, Marketing Support, YourAdminNinjas.com© All Rights ReservedSupport the show

Today's technical exposure is contributing to a myriad of health problems; guest Brenda Wakefield shines a light on the avoidable issues  our families are facing.  In this episode Susan Hamilton, host of OffBeat Business TV, talks with Brenda about common complaints she's seeing every day in her practice as a licensed massage therapist specialized in the modalities of cranial sacral, lymphatic drainage, and others.People of all ages are experiencing anxiety, depression, hydration issues, and overall malaise at an increased rate. Many of us have not made the connection between general health and immunity, and the draining effect of technology we hold closer to our bodies than is even recommended by manufacturers.Exposure to the elements is seriously difficult to limit, but with Brenda's insight and product knowledge, you can experience freedom without disconnecting from your normal way of life. If you're starting to realize there's more to the problems you see in your own body or family - maybe even in the office - it's time to take a proactive step and reclaim your health.Go to BetterHealthBrenda.com to learn more about the products Brenda mentions in this interview. Find her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest.OffBeat Business TV and The OffBeat Business Show Podcast are available on the OBBM Network in Roku and fireTV, and podcast directories everywhere. Enjoy the OBBM Network business talk show format on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more about advertising opportunities to build your brand.Credits:Location Sponsor The Trade GroupOBBM Corporate Office at Camera Ready Studios in Farmer’s BranchVideography / Audio by Bill Brock, CPO OBBMVoice Talent by MelanieMurphyVO.comMusic by Danny Skinner, DannySkinner.comCEO, Host, and Program Direction, Susan HamiltonSupport the show

Mental health concerns are touching every family and business. In this episode of The OffBeat Business Show podcast and OffBeat Business TV, Host Susan Hamilton talks with J. Ivor Chester, aka John Chester, MT-B.C., C.L.C. about his program, Power of a Positive Playlist.John has been actively working with local DFW rehabilitation, mental health, and memory care facilities, and teaching leaders about his research and success in these arenas. As a new host on the OBBM Network, he is interviewing other practitioners, musicians, and authorities on the subject of music therapy and it's application in our lives today.According to John and backed up by science, music triggers a highly sensitive response in our memories, hormones, heart rate, and more. Instead of simply passively responding to music we hear, why not use this powerful tool to redirect and re-imagine the course of our day - and ultimately our lives?Enjoy John's humorous and informative candor, and take notes - he's on to something BIG! And we couldn't be happier that he's sharing this message with OBBM listeners in DFW and beyond.Connect with John on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn, and go to IvorChester.com to register for his workshops and speaking engagements. His book, Live Your Worth, is available on Amazon, and he's also listed in the OffBeat Business Alliance Member Directory, and his first episodes of Power of a Positive Playlist are live.OffBeat Business TV and The OffBeat Business Show Podcast are available on the OBBM Network in Roku and fireTV, and podcast directories everywhere. Enjoy the OBBM Network business talk show format on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more about advertising opportunities to build your brand.Credits:Location Sponsor The Trade GroupOBBM Corporate Office at Camera Ready Studios in Farmer’s BranchVideography / Audio by Bill Brock, CPO OBBMVoice Talent by MelanieMurphyVO.comMusic by Danny Skinner, DannySkinner.comCEO, Host, and Program Direction, Susan HamiltonSupport the show

Seated2Serve Podcast Host Jeff  Bickerstaff talks with North Texas business woman Jeanie Marten, namesake of the Sachse based JeanieMartenRE.com powerhouse. Buyers and sellers are both feeling the discomfort in the housing market amid concerns over the pandemic.Should you sell your home? Jeanie reaches into her over 20 years of local experience to answer your questions with wisdom and foresight. Month over month statewide, inventory has been low, giving sellers a great advantage. Vacant listings are moving faster, but Jeanie points out that buyers are looking at their entire experience to decide where money needs to be allocated.I want to sell my house, but what if I lose my job?We're sheltering place, what am I supposed to be doing?People are not desperate to sell, but those days could be coming. This transition is challenging whether it's time to list your home or look for another.A couple of things Jeanie Marten Real Estate is doing differently?Virtual tours make it easy for people to review properties.DocuSign is a MUST.In the absence of face-to-face meetings, realtors must keep moving forward and keep planning. Continue to think forward so you can step into your next opportunity.Jeff Bickerstaff reminds us that life is about choices. Staying positive is a choice! Reach Jeanie directly phone or text at (972) 588-8363, or email her at Jeanie@MartenRE.com. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, too. The OBBM Network and Seated2Serve congratulate Jeanie Marten Real Estate for being the longest running program sponsor, thank you Jeanie! Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music.Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.Support the show

Audrey Wallace, Executive Director of Sachse's 5 Loaves Food Pantry explains the face of hunger today, and the growing needs of fixed income seniors, lower income wage earners, and others who are simply going through crisis. Seated2Serve Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Audrey about the 16 local churches, rotaries, Lion's Clubs, and various organizations that volunteer for everything from supplies to shelving and logistics. Since September of 2015, 5 Loaves Food Pantry has been doling out weekly groceries, and additional monthly staples boxes, and personal care boxes for the people experiencing these needs. Now they offer a diaper bank, and Coffee With a Purpose - roasted, ground, bagged, and sold - on premise, to bring operating revenue into the mission. These days, Wylie Flower and Gift, Wylie Printing, and Massage Bliss in Sachse, among others, are selling Coffee With a Purpose. One $10 pound of coffee equals 28 lbs of food. Volunteer duties are dependent on the day you want to serve. Special needs students get to work at the pantry to learn life and occupational skills they will eventually use to live as independently as possible.Area businesses are encouraged to participate through coffee sales, donations, or volunteers, to keep this great work going. Go to 5LoavesFoodPantry.org to get started, find 5 Loaves on Facebook, or call 469-767-8071 for more information.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.Support the show

Meet Shane Hodge, owner of Wylie Nutrition and Sachse Nutrition, a new and smart way to bring health and nutrition to the community. Herbalife Nutrition Products have made a big comeback, and with 3 stores in Wylie and one in Sachse, Shane is enjoying the new direction. Seated2Serve Host Jeff Bickerstaff asks the hard questions about 'choosing healthy.'Everyone has a nutritional need, Shane points out its just a matter of communicating the products that support a customer's goals - all through engaging in conversation. With a 'healthy smoothie bar', people can come in and sit down and try flavors while discussing different aspects of nutrition. It's real life coaching, not a strict environment. If it's pizza that you enjoy, set yourself up with a healthy lifestyle so you can enjoy pizza without the setbacks. When people enter the store, they get a new experience - like the 'Chubby Hubby', full of things that sound decadent - but in fact are sweetened with stevia and very good for you. So is it all about a smoothie shake? No. We all know there are things we SHOULD do, and things we should not do - it's hard! There's an aspect of Shane's business that's about personal development. Successful people think a certain way. Engaging in the process of personal development has changed the way he thinks, and he's been able to give that back. Eating is a very personal subject, and often the conversations he's able to have with people give them tools to want to make better decisions.Go to Sachse Nutrition at 7340 Hwy 78, Ste 250, Sachse, Texas 75048 to check out the 'healthy smoothie bar', and engage with them on Facebook and Instagram. Call 214-552-4544 or text to get deliveries right to your door.  Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Express Employment Professionals local Dallas - Irving Penny Gilden-Yunker to find out how staffing improves business. Today's number one issue for most employers is finding and keeping talent. From entry level positions to more detailed job descriptions, finding the right help when you need it takes enormous amounts of research and screening. Keeping an employee who isn't a good fit or who lacks proficiency in skills you need is expensive, and taking them off payroll can be risky. Penny walks us through a well-thought out hiring process and shows us where we might be missing a step.Express Employment Professionals has offices around the country, and several serving the DFW area. Talk to Penny to find out how outsourcing your hiring process will save you time and money - while limiting risk. Staffing your company with qualified people will help you grow your business wisely, but the trick is understanding how to create a job description that accurately portrays what you need accomplished. It's not as straight-forward as you might think! Listen in to this episode of Seated2Serve to learn some of the ways we accidentally draw from a pool of candidates that were never qualified for your needs in the first place. It happens all the time. Connect with Express Employment Professionals in North Texas on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Call 469-658-9543 to work with Penny today. Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Host Jeff Bickerstaff interviews OBBM Network's Susan Hamilton about the purpose of Seated2Serve and how we educate the marketplace through the OBBM Network Podcast. From topic-centric material to using a conversational and targeted approach, OBBM touches people differently. Jeff points out that he enjoys speaking to local CEOs to continue to bring dialog from the C-Suite to smaller businesses. He's dedicated to business growth from the community level.Jeff works with volunteer boards as well, and discusses how vulnerabilities exist that are easy to solve. Conversations with nonprofit board members bring those issues front and center so  we can be prepared as we walk out a well-designed life. In the local sector, many nonprofits exist that have been grown at the same time as one's business.Susan brings up the importance of cyber security and how today's companies should be looking at insurance policies holistically because it's possible to be exposed in various areas you thought were covered. Jeff details the difference between professional liability and business liability policies, and touches on how cyber security adds another level of necessary coverage. Download the OffBeat Business app to get all the OBBM Network Podcasts, promotions, and calendar events. OBBM Network can be found on podcast directories everywhere!Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Better Health Brenda 469-955-6530Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Meet Jan Murfield, President of Greater Dallas Junior Achievement, talking about this valuable youth program with Seated2Serve Host Jeff Bickerstaff. Founded 65 years ago, Junior Achievement has always been focused on work careers and entrepreneurs. Today the mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy is still core, teaching age appropriate hands-on financial literacy and business concepts as early as first grade. This is a HUGE undertaking, and one that has captured Jan's heart. Business owners need to know they will serve 55,000 students between Tyler and Dallas this year, and JA needs the support of the local business sector to do it well. In order to break the cycle of poverty, students need to understand what careers can do for them. Jan shares that recruiting volunteers this year couldn't be more important. Listen in to learn what it looks like to volunteer on any level. Without you, they'll only have enough volunteers to serve half! Go to JADallas.org to get involved right away. With such a large area to cover, you're sure to find a location that gives you the opportunity to work for an hour a week, to a full day at JA Biztown. Connect with JA on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Commentators Susan Hamilton and Larry Kortkamp discuss the global stance on the dollar, lack of state media coverage - and why you should be watching closely.Do your own research! Here are the links to the news we cover:https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/more-prominent-countries-abandoning-the-us-dollar-and-ignore-u-s-plea-to-boost-oil-production/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-04/malaysia-china-to-discuss-asian-fund-to-cut-dollar-dependencyhttps://impakter.com/brics-expansion-five-new-members-in-2023/https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/the-history-of-bitcoinhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/norbertmichel/2022/04/12/central-bank-digital-currencies-are-about-control--they-should-be-stopped/https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-first-veto-could-make-your-retirement-account-woke-here-5-steps-protect-savingshttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/financial-world-legend-sounds-alarm-over-biggest-bank-thats-going-downhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/silicon-valley-banks-rapid-withdrawals-management-missteps-created-perfect-stormhttps://www.theepochtimes.com/us-taxpayers-could-be-on-the-hook-for-credit-suisse-bailout-expert-warns_5137361.htmlBrought to you by:Wellness Institute 469-939-8933Big Feet Creations, 469-450-7350https://MoveFreelyAmerica.orghttps://www.TransformingGrace.tvhttps://HeroesInAction.us, 727-314-2534https://rumble.com/c/OBBMNetworkWeeklyNewsFind OBBM Network TV Programs:Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/OBBMNetworkClouthub TV: https://clouthub.com/c/OBBMNetworkTVGab TV: https://tv.gab.com/channel/OBBMOBBM Network on Telegram: https://t.me/OBBMNetwork(c) All Rights Reserved, OffBeat Business Media, LLCSupport the show

Susan Hamilton is back with James Lockridge for more on his fight to protect local farming practices from municipal overreach. Here's the scenario:Landowners of property inside and surrounding the city limits will lease the land to local farmers to grow grasslands that are later mowed and baled, in addition to raising cattle for the feedlot.Municipalities make more money off that land when it's developed, because while farmers use Ag Exemption to offset the expenses associated with food production, new developments on that property earn the city several years of backroll taxes when that development starts.James describes the bully tactics commonly used by city management to squeeze them out of those properties, and goes into detail about the environmental and practical reasons these lands are necessary. Our food supply needs protection! Join James in the fight, call 214-500-0871 to help support him as he pushes legislation to keep our Texas cities at bay.Here are the two previous podcast episodes:Ep1: The Plight of the Local Farmers: https://obbm.buzzsprout.com/131203/11993067-the-plight-of-local-farmers-obbm-business-roundtableEp2: Dallas Area Farmer Speaks Out:https://obbm.buzzsprout.com/131203/12031865-dallas-area-farmer-speaks-out-obbm-business-roundtableE3: Farmers, Fines, and the Fight For Your Foodhttps://obbm.buzzsprout.com/131203/12056395-farmers-fines-and-the-fight-for-your-food-obbm-business-roundtableHere are the video episodes:E1:https://rumble.com/v247fp6-the-plight-of-local-farmers-obbm-business-roundtable.html?mref=4e7lj&mc=8san1E2:https://rumble.com/v2553j6-local-dallas-area-farmer-speaks-out-obbm-business-roundtable.html?mref=4e7lj&mc=8san1E3: https://rumble.com/v25wpo6-farmers-fines-and-the-fight-for-your-food-obbm-business-roundtable.html?mref=4e7lj&mc=8san1Contact James at 214-500-0871.https://DFWVeteransChamber.orgTerrel Tipton, Insperity HR Services, 972-409-4316Wellness Institute, 469-939-8933Big Feet Creations, 469-450-7350OBBM Network Brands, https://obbmnetwork.comOBBM Network Podcasts, https://obbmnetworkpodcasts.comFind OBBM Network TV:Roku: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/0dcc70f4c4ba3be9b69f39e76b94157c/offbeat-business-tvClouthub TV: https://clouthub.com/c/OBBMNetworkTVGab TV: https://tv.gab.com/channel/OBBMTelegram: https://t.me/OBBMNetworkSupport the show

Digital marketing expert T.J. Gutierrez joins Host Doreen Milano to discuss the marketing trends that are moving the needle for local business. Owner of Semper Fi Media, T.J. looks at creative marketing through video production and utilizing the latest technology for his clients.To work with TJ, go to Semper Fi Marketing on Instagram, or call 817-894-1615.Doreen works with local small and mid-market businesses to help them take the big steps necessary for extreme and solid growth. Go to https://VisionsToExcellence.com to learn about her programs and get started in the right direction today.OBBM Network Podcasts offers over 30 podcast shows that support your life, your life in business, and information on local, state, and national education, politics, health, veteran, and first responder resources. Get them all at https://obbm.buzzsprout.com, where you can subscribe from your preferred platform.OBBM Network TV, including Big Ideas, Small Business TV, is also available on Roku:https://channelstore.roku.com/details/2d588bed3170f71fd5e7173e8732082d/obbm-network-tvhttps://channelstore.roku.com/details/101f2ae70aa49178939058e39fbf4697/big-ideas-small-business-tv-with-doreen-milanoOBBM Network programming is also available on Traverse TV Smart TV apps on Apple TV, Fire TV, and CBS Digital 55.11 serving 1.2M household subscribers, 70,000 hotel rooms throughout central Orlando, and reaches 6M viewers as far as South Carolina.Call 214-714-0495 for sponsor information today!This episode of Big Ideas, Small Business is made possible by:Move Freely America https://movefreelyamerica.orgTerrel Tipton, Insperity HR Services, 972-409-4316Junkluggers of Grapevine, Irving, and Denton 630-470-8307OBBM Network Brands, https://obbmnetworkbrands.comOBBM Network Podcasts, https://obbmnetworkpodcasts.comhttps://OBBMNetwork.comSupport the show

Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Angela Mattingly with The Avenues of Park Forest Assisted Living about long term care for aging parents. Angela describes the community provided at The Avenues, and how easy it is to learn about the care offered there. Assisted living communities are not nursing homes, and people want to preserve their parents' lifestyles as long as possible, free from curfews and rules. Angela explains that family members often feel guilt making this decision, concerned that parents will lose their independence. In fact, if parents are no longer are doing well living independently, family members can relax knowing they have created a safe environment for independence for an enhanced life. Angela invites us to join The Avenues for activities and meals to get comfortable and prepared for the journey ahead. A good way to start this conversation is to invite your parent to come out for lunch. Jeff points out that when a parent recoils at the idea of moving into an assisted living center, it's important to guide rather than force a decision. How do you know when it might be time to look at long term care for aging parents? Not taking medications appropriatelyNot safe at home anymoreNeed assistance during the dayWhat about the cost? Jeff says this is a sobering realization. What should family members be considering?Making a plan early onHonest conversation about what they really needReach out to Angela at 972-247-2226, and reach out to Jeff to learn options available to pay for long term care. The earlier this conversation starts, the easier it will be to afford the best choices for your parent. Jeff will walk you through long term care that may be more affordable than you think. Go to AvenuesofParkForest.com for more information, and connect with them on Facebook.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Seated2Serve Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Brenda Wakefield about her proactive approach to health and wellness that has Rowlett, Sachse, and Dallas area residents experiencing relief. As a licensed massage therapist certified in therapeutic modalities, Brenda hears common complaints related to pain, discomfort, and anxiety that she's learned how to address successfully.Can exposure to toxic environments provide a set up for poor health? Brenda says, "YES." Discover how to create personal spaces that do more to protect your body, mind, family, and workplace.  Most people understand they should consume more water, but how much and what type are questions we ask all the time. With so many waters available for purchase at the grocery store, and so many purifiers with different claims and widely variable price points available at our fingertips, the consumer market is more confused than ever.Today's technological lifestyles are another arena where we are just learning the cost of exposure. We can't simply avoid our computers, laptops, cell phones, smart TVs, modems or electric meters. More and more we are connecting everything we own to make our lives easier. Brenda makes the case for smarter ways to live with our technology safely, without disconnecting or limiting our conveniences.Go to BetterHealthBrenda.com to make an appointment today, or call 469-955-6530.  Follow her advice on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Check out her profile in the OffBeat Business Alliance Directory. Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

In this episode of Seated2Serve, Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Donna Merrill talk about home based businesses and the financial and structural challenges of getting set up right. Today home based businesses are an attractive way to get control of your income. Donna discusses some advantages that are IRS compliant, including ways to incorporate your lifestyle and child's on the job training - into your tax strategy. Donna is the founder of Business Untangled, Inc. and teaches people how to think about their structural entity in light of their potential tax burden. Her clients trust her to make complicated systems easy to understand, so you truly have a handle on where you are now and where you want to go. What should you expect from a tax professional? Does the difference between a tax preparer, CPA and an enrolled agent (EA) matter to your type of business? Find out the difference, and learn enough about it yourself to understand how to communicate with them to look out for your best interests. Most people have unrealistic expectations with their tax support, so it's important to improve how you communicate your business and lifestyle to take advantage of the best tax strategy for your scenario. Connect with Business Untangled on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Go to BusinessUntangled.com, or call  469-458-0447 to get started with Donna today.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Better Health Brenda 469-955-6530Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with local fitness expert, Clint Fuqua, about everything from fad diets and what's behind them, to taking reasonable care of your body for long term success. It's important for local family businesses to know they can reverse damage due to stress and poor habits. For many in the U.S., tackling health concerns has been a giant that's gotten out of control. Clint reminds us that the small, consistent steps lead to overall improvement, which is a much more manageable approach then trying to tackle the giant.Branded 'The Health Engineer', Clint has been working with DFW businesses for 25 years, ranging from supplement formulation to individual performance at the gym. As a sponsor for the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, St. Baldrick's Foundation, 22Kill, and Guardian For Heroes Foundation, Clint has been instrumental in getting the word out about health, and walking the walk.To work with Clint, order his books, or watch previous self-produced programs, go to ClintFuqua.com. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

Meet Celso Martinez, President of Municipal Voice, working with communities to present the best of their messages to enhance their reputation in the public eye. Public relations is an important field, but Celso says it's no secret - getting the word out about your business is as easy as taking the time to get to know a reporter interested in your topic. Look for the larger purpose when pitching your ideas, take a great story and give it context.Celso talks about Jeff Crilley's book, Real News PR, and offers advice that has helped him get the word out for his clients.  To work with Celso, contact him at Celso@MunicipalVoice.com, find him on at MunicipalVoice.com  Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show

In this episode of Seated2Serve, Regional Director Mindy Willis with Civitas Senior Living talks with Host Jeff Bickerstaff about how senior and assisted living has improved over the years. While adult children of seniors are most likely to be searching for assisted living options, senior living is quite different. Seniors ready to enjoy the benefits of socialization, exercise, and entertainment can do so without the burdens of home repair and maintenance. Mindy describes the Civitas environment and how the services and benefits often outweigh the cost and responsibilities associated with living in the home. Meeting the needs of the resident at whatever level they require is a comfort to both the senior and their families. Memory care is yet another sensitive discussion, and Mindy describes how Civitas supports residents to enjoy a full life, celebrating their journey and keeping them happy and safe. Laundry, groceries, transportation, medications, phone - when everything is provided or made easily available depending on the resident needs, an independent lifestyle is enjoyable for as long as possible for the journey ahead. When it comes to payment for senior living and assisted living clients, there are numerous ways to ensure loved ones are cared for. Income-based assistance can run as low as $800/mo, and active senior living can be accommodated for as low as $2600/mo, and often costs less than living in the home. Jeff learns 'Cruise Ship' rates and more intensive care can be quite costly and run $4-6K+ so it's important to be aware of options while they are most affordable and can be arranged. What is the best way to prepare for supporting your parent through this scenario? Understand their financial situation, and talk with your insurance agent for guidance well before its needed - because that's when it's less expensive. Education is power, and today it's not necessary to leave your loved ones to less than optimal care. CivitasSeniorLiving.com Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Talk with Amber McKinney with Ariel Pointe Senior Living in Sachse, TX to learn more. Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network PoSupport the show

In this episode of Seated2Serve, Dr. Bryan McElderry  talks with Host Jeff Bickerstaff about the easy setbacks we face when we decide on a health journey.  Change is difficult, but shifting IS possible when we change the way we think about our health.Are we stressed out? Are paying attention to the way we think? Bryan helps us look at how digestive issues that impact our health are connected to our thought life. Discover some of the ways you can get control of your situation with a few simple tactics.Make a conscious effort to follow through with personal commitments. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes a peaceful state of mind. It's so much easier to improve when we are aware of the pitfalls and taking small steps versus gigantic leaps.Reach out to Dr. Bryan McElderry at EnvisionHealth.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, or Twitter. Seated2Serve is sponsored by:The Trade Group (800) 343-2005Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Randy Watkins, Academy Mortgage (214) 684-1164Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.For TV, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show