Episodes
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
Old school networking, home Insurance should not be an afterthought.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
Tune in today as we have special guest Christopher Grant Contreras who talked about all things insurance. Trust me, it will be lively and it's important both from a personal and commercial perspective.
Had to giggle at his post prior to the show - let's talk about comfort zones.
"Tomorrow I will be on the radio. See the post below for info. I am doing this as I had decided that I really wanted to do things I haven't done before and also things that I may be afraid to do. You wanna hear me, tune in or go to the website. Wish me luck!"
Chris Contreras Insurance Agency.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/christopher-contreras-san-diego You'll notice a bunch of 5 star ratings.Check out his reviews to know he is your insurance resource in San Diego County.
What sorts of things do you do to enrich your social life other than volunteering?
Socially I try to make many social events and plan on being at more and more as my social network continues to grow. The most important thing for me in the connections that I do have is that I try to encourage everyone in all aspects of their lives.
I love to motivate people and give positive reinforcement. I love to help and educate people which is why I think being an insurance advisor has worked out for me. It also helps that I have been in the insurance industry since I was 17 years old. His mom gave him his first job. He got his license at 19. She's still in insurance. He handled payroll, customer service and sales.
Tune in for a GREAT story about outselling the top sales person when he was a customer service rep only. Not good when it's the owner's son.... oops.
Contact Christopher to learn more about California fair plan and wrap around policies.
- Get insurance quotes before putting an offer on a home.
- Could be a HUGE difference based on location
- Get this done EARLY - just as important as checking rates and taxes.
- Perhaps it cannot be insured - need to know ahead of time.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Building your home sanctuary without breaking your budget
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Are you thinking you need furniture? Time to call Maridee Johnson, owner of Johnson Interiors, and More
"When they come home, that's their safe, quiet place. It needs to be an important space in your life.
You need to build that sense where your family and friends want to gather."
Sometimes she just fills in a few pieces to add to what they have started. Sometimes she starts over in a room because the room doesn't fit in the purpose of the gathering space. What do you need to do in the space?
Bryan is partial to big, comfy "too big for the space" pieces so the furniture hugs him and lulls him to sleep.
Lighting has changed - more impersonal - more architectural Mary is partial to lamps as they are like jewelry - but lamps today are UGLY. Susan Finch is big on custom lamps by artists or converting art pieces into lamps. Raku pottery, metal, wood - texture... The way the lighting can create the mood. She can go from mood lighting or everyone can read from wherever they are sitting in the room.
HOLY COW - there's a whole lot of ugly lighting happening here - start with the Coca Cola bottle lamp!
BUILD your home setting one great piece at a time instead of trying to budget to slam out all at once. Better - like good clothing - buy ONE piece that is carefully selected, then budget for the next.
Check out art shows, consider antiques.
Big Daddy Radio Hour today at the new drive time 2:00PM on ESPN 1700AM or you can listen live at sandiego1700.com. We have a great panel today to include a local business owner who is astute in interior design and furniture sales. There has been such a shift in the industry that we are going to hear from an expert who has been in the business for over forty years. Think you know what really should go into a furniture piece? Are the Big Box Lenders knocking out the little guy? Don't miss this show as we will not be holding back (as if we ever do!). We love our listeners.
Let's not fill the landfills with disposable furniture - pressboard, formica, etc.
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Tribute to Robin Williams, talk on depression and Grammarch.org
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
The gramMARCH challenge is the brainchild of middle school teacher Heather Shotke, who has seen these abbreviated forms of language migrate from the screens of smartphones to the pages of her students' work product. She is shocked at the type of writing that comes across her desk – even in formal essay assignments.
Angie talked about clinical depression - it takes a profound level of empathy - it's a tidal wave that comes over you. Unless you've gone through it, you can't understand the depth and mire of it. Cause can be biochemical, trauma, substance induced...
Heather asked Angie what some of the signs to watch could be.
With adolescents, the conversation is more morbid, hopeless. But people or adults listening, often people minimize the signs out of fear.
There's a shift in all ages, but particularly with adults from deep sadness to this eerie calm.
When you reconcile that in your heart that suicide is the only option, getting their affairs in order, giving away sentimental items, changing wills.
Selfish element to it. But to recognize that requires something they don't have at that moment. We look at it that way, but the despair is that profound at that moment - they cannot see it. We're talking about sublimation - like Picasso - they turn it into a talent. Many say "don't cure me!" because they are fearful that the fix would ruin the art form.
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Cover CA is for the Young & Healthies
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Marci Bair of Bair Financial Services MetLife joined us in the studio today. Bryan is back from vacation and let me tell you, he's rested and good to go and tell you all about Bora Bora.
COVER CALIFORNIA:
The exchange doesn't work because of how restrictive the provider list is. Only good for "young healthies."
Small groups of 50 and under, may make more sense to go to individual based coverage. If you go with Cover California you are VERY limited with your choice of physicians. Very few signed up to be part of it. Insurance companies will work with them if they are in mid-treatment as they are switching to a new carrier.
If someone doesn't qualify for premium subsidy, this will cause a huge problem.
Under 40K income is helpful for older people on very limited incomes.
Way more out of pocket and it becomes more catastrophic coverage. A bit frenetic if you visit more than one specialist each year. Choosing new doctors and starting over isn't always an option. There is only an option to change providers during Open Enrollment November 15 - February 15 - that's the only time. Get it done by December and you can get set up by January.
Small company plans increasing significantly. Seek professional advice if this happened to you.
Listen to this show, especially starting after the break at about 12 minutes. There is a TON of information here. You'll want to listen, perhaps more than once, to take notes.
Have to be your own health advocate. We know it takes a lot of time, but you need to stay on top of treatments,
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Next week Heather Shotke of GramMarch will be in the studio panel.
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