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Are you ready to give yourself, your leaders, and every employee the opportunity to live the ideal life? In this conversation, you will hear how Entrepreneurs and their leadership teams are creating the possibility for everyone in the organization to thrive. Attract great people to your organization, retain your best people, and increase the motivation of everyone by committing to living and advocating everyone take the journey to a thriving EOS life where everyone is doing what they love with people they love, making a great contribution, being compensated appropriately, and having plenty of time for their families and other passions. If these conversations resonate with you and you want to participate in the discussion, you can catch me on LinkedIn or on my Website willcrist.com
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Thursday Aug 11, 2016
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Ryan Huff - Make CRM Easy
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Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Dave Kinney and Denise Keller
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
To learn more about MadisonStreet Partners, go to madisonstreetpartners.net
Denise Keller, COO of Benchmark Email
Denise Keller is COO and founding partner of Benchmark Email, one of the world's leading email marketing services for small businesses. Keller served as Vice President of Finance for restaurant chain Seafood Broiler and CEO of Accor's U.S. Ticket Services Division before transferring into the COO position at Benchmark, where she has been instrumental in bringing in numerous small business customers, as well as high-profile clients that include Mercedes Benz, Siemens and Kaiser Permanente.
Benchmark email, one of the world's leading , global email marketing service has an online guide designed to give small businesses the confidence and knowledge to successfully market their company, products or services online. The downloadable guide, titled Introduction to Online Marketing, covers a broad range of topics including free vs. paid advertising, leveraging social networking sites and using search engine optimization techniques for maximum effect.
Benchmark Email is an award-winning, international email marketing service used by thousands of small, medium and large-sized businesses. As one of the fastest-growing, US-based email marketing companies, Benchmark currently offers Web-based service to German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese-speaking clients. The company also offers a free email marketing plan for small businesses just starting to build email lists.
To learn more about Benchmark Email, go to benchmarkemail.com
Wednesday Jun 01, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Dan Clark and Robert AndersonSchoepe
Wednesday Jun 01, 2011
Wednesday Jun 01, 2011
Prudential Overall Supply is a uniform provider with solutions for businesses requiring uniforms and textile rental programs. Reusable textiles offer a clean green solution compared to home wash and disposable products. Uniform programs include uniform rental, uniform lease and uniform purchase. As a uniform provider, Prudential Overall Supply works with work Shirts manufacturers that provide the industry's most respected brands like Dickies, Red Kap, Wrangler, Chef Design, Bulwark, Lee and Medline.
Industrial products include floor mats, restroom supplies, paper products, linen supplies, reusable towels, mops and microfiber products. Prudential Overall Supply can accommodate any business with needs for: Uniform rental, uniform lease, uniform purchase for career apparel, work shirts, work uniforms, industrial uniforms, industrial products, linen supplies, paper products, floor mats, reusable towels, mops, microfiber products and restroom supplies.
Dan Clark graduated from USC 42 years ago and went to work at Prudential while his father was in charge of the company Dan's grandfather started in 1932. Prudential has 17 plants, 8 service centers, and almost 1600 employees in 8 states.
To learn more about Prudential Overall Supply, go to pos-clean.com
Robert AndersonShoepe, CEO
Established in Orange County in 1957, Fluidmaster remains a family owned and operated company know for its superior engineering of efficient and and reliable toilet components, The company has become an icon in the plumbing industry, leading its market with a worldwide distribution network across more than 80 countries and selling more toilet tank replacement valves than any other manufacturer in the world. In addition to the original fill valve developed by founder Adolph Schoepe and enhanced through the years, Fluidmaster's complete line of toilet care parts included standard and dual flush valves, flappers, tank levers, bowl wax, toilet repair kits, and connectors.
In addition to significantly growing its business over the years by serving its global customers first from Anaheim and more recently SAn Juan Capistrano, the company, its owners and employees have been proud supporters of the local community through such organizations as
- San Juan Chamber of Commerce
- Junior Achievement of Orange County
- Corazon - Orange County organization building homes for needy families in Tijuana
- Orangewood Children's Foundation
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Boy Scouts of America
- Walk of out Poverty
The company's founder, Adolf Schoepe, was recognized for his significant support of The Boy Scouts throughout his life, with The Boy Scout Camp at Lost Valley named in his honer. Robert AndersonSchoepe, his son, and current owner, continues supporting the Boy Scouts today.
To learn more about Fluidmaster, go to fluidmaster.com
Wednesday May 25, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Ron Burr
Wednesday May 25, 2011
Wednesday May 25, 2011
Ron Burr, CEO of WebVisible
About WebVisible, Inc.
WebVisible has been the leading provider of local online marketing software and services since 2001. WebVisible was among the first to pioneer the use of search as a reliable, measurable avenue to connect directly with a buyer's needs, providing solutions through some of the world's largest Interactive Yellow Page companies, directories and other media vendors. The company has served over 100,000 customers from 4,000 industries in 14 countries. The company also delivers solutions directly to small businesses throughout the United States. WebVisible is based in Irvine, California with offices in Los Angeles, Denver, Charlotte and Mumbai India.To learn more about WebVisible, go to webvisible.com or call 949-255-9677
Wednesday Apr 06, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Fritz Strehlow and Matthew Silk
Wednesday Apr 06, 2011
Wednesday Apr 06, 2011
The professionals at The Mentor Group are experienced, responsive and results driven. To learn more about The Mentor Group, go to thementorgroup.biz Matthew Silk, SVP of Waterfall Mobile, Inc. Waterfall Mobile empowers marketers, media owners and emergency coordinators to create, manage, track and analyze powerful mobile campaigns. By reducing the inherent complexity of mobile campaign creation and management, Waterfall Mobile continues to set new standards for mobile communications. As SVP for Waterfall Mobile, Inc., Silk is responsible for corporate development, strategic partnerships, and client services. He leads the marketing and media efforts for the company's West coast operations as general manager of Waterfall's Los Angeles office. Prior to joining Waterfall Mobile, Silk held a number of senior positions with E*TRADE Financial including Director of Retail Product Management, where he was responsible for all web brokerage and core user experience products. Over his tenure there, he led several site re-designs, launched an in-house charting system, and re-engineered the company's content architecture and aggregation strategies. Silk began his career as a business consultant for the Wharton Small Business Development Center, where he managed a portfolio of clients providing one-on-one management consulting to entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia region. Silk received a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. To learn more about Waterfall Mobile, go to waterfallmobile.com
Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Jim Banks and Paul Roberts (2/16/11)
Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
Wednesday Feb 16, 2011
Jim Banks, Founder and CEO
Improving Sales Performance with Increased Efficiency and Effectiveness
Our Mission To help our customers achieve their sales objectives.
Our Purpose To make the complex job of qualifying a lead and selling over the phone easier and more productive.
Our Experience Our products are the result of decades of sales experience; groundbreaking research and thousands of consulting hours spent helping customers improve their sales organizations. Please ask us for a customer reference… they are our best salespeople. Our Market Our offerings are focused on helping sales professionals and sales management. Our products and services establish successful, repeatable processes that can be measured and reported. ShadeTree recognized an enormous void in solutions for improving sales conversations. ShadeTree’s focus is unique and a key reason why you should talk to us.Our Product Our breakthrough product, Incite2, is the world’s first comprehensive solution for improving telephone conversations and calling productivity for use with Salesforce.com.
See more about Incite2
Paul Roberts, Founder and Producer
The Most Powerful Social Medium Imaginable |
OC Talk Radio was created by a group of traditional marketers who realized that marketing is no longer a one way street. You can't just put up a billboard and hope people buy anymore. The Internet has changed all that. Just as highways long ago bypassed regular streets and opened up new arteries for commerce to flow, so too has the "information super highway" found a way to "cut thru the clutter" of traditional advertising and open up a direct dialog with your community. Need to find someone who imports Indian beer? No problem. Go online and instantly see who sells Golden Eagle lager.
The Internet is all about "target marketing". It's about finding your "niche" and telling people about it. Yet one of the best ways to carry on this conversation with your community of clients, customers, and potential prospects has yet to be fully explored: INTERNET RADIO. For while its adoption by the general public is growing by leas and bounds (SEE DEMOGRAPHICS) few people know how easy it is to actually host your own radio show on this revolutionary new "social medium" or what its benefits can be.
But the Internet doesn't just connect people with information anymore. It can connect people to each other. That's the promise of Social Media and the whole Web 2.0. It allows you to carry on a direct conversation with your customers and community.
But what do you say? How do you create enough interesting content to fill up your Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts on a weekly basis, to say nothing about your daily blogs and monthly newsletters? That's where Internet Radio can help as well, for it gives you something new and interesting to say each week to your audience to capture their attention and hold their interest long enough to show them what you're offering and why it's so special.
It also instantly sets you apart from the rest of your competitors, for who else hosts a radio show on your topic? You instantly become "the expert" in your area. And by capturing each broadcast and recording them as "podcasts" for download later, you add valuable "rich media" to your site that brings traffic and raises you Search Engine rankings at the same time.
It's all in what you make of it. You may find that no one is listening to your shows or your weekly message. But the crazy thing is that it STILL may be worth your time and investment to keep broadcasting, for in addition to raising your rankings, emphasizng your "expertise" and enticing potential customers to carry on a conversation with you over the Internet, hosting your own Internet Radio show is probably the most powerful networking and prospecting tool you can ever imagine. Want to meet someone but you can't get past the front door? Try calling them up and asking them to be a guest on your radio show! Who could refuse an invitation like that?
Learn more about OCTalkRadio |
Wednesday Feb 09, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Jay Adams and Frank Verrill
Wednesday Feb 09, 2011
Wednesday Feb 09, 2011
MakesBridge Technology was founded in 2001 in a highly pragmatic post-dot-com business environment. The company was established and built upon a single-minded approach to what we wanted to provide our customers - The absolute best combination of service, software, and partner-relationship atmosphere. Bar none. The lofty objective seems to have worked.
Now, thanks to customers we dearly appreciate, the sun does not set on our operation. MakesBridge Technology has employees around the world. We work hard and question ourselves around the clock about how we may deliver a better product for customers. We want to be perfect and will never be satisfied - and this fuels our culture of curiosity and creativity.
What We Do
We develop and publish a suite of online marketing and sales software products. We've been on the cloud since inception.
Our Values
We focus on quality, not quantity. Since we're privately held and profitable, we make decisions based on delivering value to our customers.
We perceive our customers as investors who deserve a high return on the money and effort spent on our tools.
Show sincere respect for self, individuals, customers and competitors. Earn and expect the same.
"No Contracts, No High Price". Allow customers to fire us at any time to maintain a healthy edge. Deliver results for a low cost.
For the first time ever, you can send real mail in real time, from your desktop or mobile device via your CRM. Cloud2Mail is the patented new technology that sends high quality letters, greeting cards, brochures and more to anyone from anywhere, just one at a time!
We know mail. We mailed just under a billion pieces last year alone. In fact, we have the USPS within our facility. We're experienced direct marketers. Since the 1980's we have been providing powerful marketing programs and turnkey solutions for our clients.
Cloud2You can be implemented in a few ways: via Salesforce.com. via daily file transfer or via API interface.
Cloud2You is a free download on the Salesforce.com Appexchange.
To learn more about Cloud2You, go to Cloud2You.com
Wednesday Feb 02, 2011
Pilgrim Talks: Kent Loven and Frank Jaksch
Wednesday Feb 02, 2011
Wednesday Feb 02, 2011
Ken Loven, Regional Sales Manager
Frank Jaksch, CEO
ChromaDex™ was established in 1999 to become the market leader in the creation and supply of botanical reference standards along with related phytochemical products and services. There is a rapidly growing awareness both at the consumer and government regulatory level of the need for reference standards and other quality assurance methods to identify active substances, drug/compound interactions, and the presence of toxic or adulterating materials.
ChromaDex™ provides the tools necessary to help with the quality and control of the market. ChromaDex's™ main thrust is to create industry accepted information, products, and services to every layer of the functional food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and dietary supplement markets.
In a consolidating industry, the Company has established itself by combining scientific rigor to its products and services along with a strong customer centric business model. ChromaDex™ is a Life Sciences business that is publicly traded. (OTC stock symbol CDXC.OB)
To learn more about Chromadex, go to chromadex.com
Wednesday Dec 15, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Tim Lester and Keith Pomerleau / Virginia Lorimor
Wednesday Dec 15, 2010
Wednesday Dec 15, 2010
Tim Lester and Keith Pomerleau, Managers AllBrightOC is a great example of a compay dedicated to the development of employees. As anyone can see from their website, AllBrightOC is a janitorial service with specialitizing in home cleaning, floor care, carpet care, air duct cleaning, water damage, and construction clean-up. The difference the company brings is in the management commitment to developing people and helping them to be the best they can be. Extensive training in both the technical aspects of cleaning and in human relationship skills help employees at AllBrightOC stand out in the world of service employees. In the conversation today, we will hear from managers committed to their people. The focus on development of employees has resulted in outstanding customer service. In business for less than two years, AllBrightOC has built a larger group of loyal customers in both residential and commercial owners. Listen in today to hear the difference customer support training can make in a business.
To learn more about the AllBrightOC, go to allbrightoc.com
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Virginia Lorimor, CEO WIN Business GermiNATION, Inc.sm is a unique business concept that will change the way American's do business. WINsm is the brain child of founder and Chief Excellence Officer, Virginia Lorimor, a magna cum laud alumnus of USC and CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and business management in Fortune 100 companies including PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Disney, KB Home, and Lennar Homes. We all know running an organization is no easy task, let alone starting one from scratch. Business owners are working 15 hours a day, 7 days a week, and failing at a rate of 80%-90%. CPA run businesses however, succeed at rate of over 98%. Generally business owners neglect or put off performing certain critical functions due to time constraints, misinformation, or lack of expertise. Setting up accurate accounting records, creating business plans, obtaining proper insurances, setting up legal structure and protection...The novice owner thinks they can save money by Doing-It-Yourself and it ultimately costs them everything. WithWINsm we CYA - Cover Your Assets! To learn more about Win Germination, go to winopp.comWednesday Dec 08, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Ed Buckley and Michael Griffin
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Ed Buckley, CEO Healthcare is rapidly evolving. Process delineation, payment systems, care protocols, clinical and documentation rules, evidence-based planning, and hundreds of other elements are impacting the way you do business. In order to maintain peak operational efficiency and profitability in the midst of these sweeping changes, providers must have access to the most up-to-date tools and processes. Clinical assessment and documentation does not have to be something you dread. Nor does the need to be compliant be a drain on your agency resources. With SmartScribe EMR™, the process of compliant documentation is easy and painless. Combined with YourChoice™ Cinical Data Capture System, improved outcomes are well within reach. Select Data has developed a new approach to capturing clinical information in the field. Our solution provides agencies choice, while assuring comprehensive and compliant data capture for Home Health patients. Select Data gives power back to the agency by providing a complete EMR and paperless chart on any platform. Caregivers now can choose from a variety of Point-of-Care tools. Whether it's laptops, notebooks, netbooks, iPads, or even SmartPaper, all tools populate the same patient EMR simultaneously, even within the same assessment simultaneously, regardless of the choice of tools used!
To learn more about the Select Data, go to selectdata.com
Michael Griffin, CEO
Organize and share everything you do online.
ClientLook organizes updates, files and emails into online projects. Share these projects with your team and clients for more effective communication. You'll spend more time on business and less time on clutter. Add updates to ClientLook with an Internet browser or through email. It's simple to use, and works for any type of client or property assignment.
Create ClientLook projects to manage and share all your digital business information in one place online. Perfect for team building and client collaboration on any deal. Keep your team and clients in the loop on completed calls, meetings and more in real-time. Log updates online or through your CRM software for more effective communication.
ClientLook makes it easy to share all types of files with everyone involved in an assignment. Reliable online backup ensures your data is available anytime, anywhere in the cloud. Maybe you send email from your computer, your phone and home. It doesn't matter. Attach business email from any source to your ClientLook projects. Find email in seconds.
To learn more about ClientLook, go to clientlook.comWednesday Dec 01, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Ron Viggiano and Ray Parsons
Wednesday Dec 01, 2010
Wednesday Dec 01, 2010
Ron Viggiano, President
Austin Taylor is a fine men's clothing store that specialized in custom wardrobe design. They work together with customers to design a wardrobe that fits their business culture and communicates the image they want to reflect. Austin Taylor's mission is to design and provide custom wardrobes for men n a unique, one on one consultative approach. Austin Taylor focuses on the client's business and causal lifestyle to formulate a complete wardrobe plan which will ensure that they are best dressed for every occasion. Ron Viggiano works with business leaders across Southern California. Because of his close relationships with business people, he often has his thumb on the pulse of the movement, moods, and beliefs of business leaders.To learn more about the Austin Taylor, go to austintaylor.net
Ray Parsons, Founder and CEO
Ray Parsons is responsible for leading Transcepta's company strategy. He has led technology organizations for over 20 years including successfully building and selling a software company (Unisolve) to Microsoft. After selling Unisolve in 2001, Ray became the General Manager for Microsoft's worldwide Supply Chain Management initiative. Ray also served as the General Manager for the Microsoft Business Network, a research effort targeted at identifying ways that companies could simplify their electronic document exchange. Studies have shown that even the most automated Accounts Payable departments do not achieve maximum productivity if they are processing paper.
Imagine a hypothetical corporation, Johnson Company, which uses a scanning and OCR solution to process supplier invoices that are sent and received exclusively in paper. Johnson Company has invested in a leading A/P Automation system that automates routing, workflow, and approvals. Johnson Company will have better productivity than other firms in its industry because of its A/P automation investment. However, if Johnson Company converts enough of its suppliers so that 50% of the invoices are sent and received electronically, Johnson Company's Accounts Payable department will increase productivity by nearly three times.
The key learning? Paper is the root of lower productivity! Companies must convert suppliers to send invoices electronically if they want to be productive. Learn how Transcepta helps you do it.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Matt Stowe and Steve Rabago (11/17/10)
Wednesday Nov 17, 2010
Wednesday Nov 17, 2010
Matt Stowe, Vice President
OctoClean, a privately held company, is one of Southern California's leading providers of janitorial and building maintenance services, with approximately $3.7 million in annual revenues. OctoClean provides a full range of service to a large number of industry types. Through an extensive network of expertly trained Franchise Owners, OctoClean has created a company that delivers relevant service to office, building and property managers. OctoClean is transforming the janitorial industry one customer at a time. With offices in Orange, San Diego and Riverside Counties, we are centrally located to you for convenience, unprecedented consistent quality services and response time to your needs and requests. We offer comprehensive cleaning services for all types of facilities and specialize in tailoring your need to programs. You talk and we listen. Together we can take any size or type of facility and create success. Our franchise owners are tediously selected, meticulously trained and constantly supported to ensure your satisfaction with the program that has been created for your facility. To learn more about OctoClean, go to octoclean.comSteve Rabago, Founder and CEO
ZimpleMoney is a social finance community that connects people with common financial interests, and provides online tools for managing financial relationships in a socially networked environment. Zimply put, ZimpleMoney takes the headache out of tracking and monitoring private financial agreements- loan documents, payment processing, direct deposits, reminder emails, as well as gift and tax reporting—all in a social network so you can easily keep everyone up to date and informed. Benefits of ZimpleMoney:- Convenient direct deposits to your bank account
- Connect with friends and family to borrow or lend money
- Easily track private and personal financial agreements
- Safely and securely have payments deposited into your account without the risk of mail box theft or worse - identity theft
- Automatically email bills and payment reminders
- Record payments and use to create gift and tax reports Low cost way to automate billing and collection of rental payments and settlements
Wednesday Nov 03, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Reddy Marri and Cliff Vazquez (11/03/10)
Wednesday Nov 03, 2010
Wednesday Nov 03, 2010
Reddy Marri, President, and Clifford Vazquez, CTO
Axxera is uniquely positioned to safeguard the electronic presence of today's corporations. Axxera provides Predictive and Real-Time intelligence based protection for our customers, using global threat intelligence from our intelligence sensors across the internet. This reputation based service, continually updates customers backbone routers with a personalized global threat list to prevent inbound and outbound connections to malware sources and botnet armies. Axxera stops the most active botnets from spreading virus, spam, phishing, DDOS attacks and exploiting harvesting bots retroactively in your network. Intelligence based protection, and traffic redirection technologies help the proactive reaction to the cyber attack. Intelligence working together with software to protect your critical information assets. To learn more about Axxera, go to www.axxera.comWednesday Oct 20, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Hank Adamany
Wednesday Oct 20, 2010
Wednesday Oct 20, 2010
Hank Adamany, Partner
The Cervus Group & Fund was created to respond to the many middle-market companies that are unable to unlock their hidden value as a result of being under capitalized and/or lacking diversified executive experience. Their focus is directed primarily toward companies that have been identified as the growth opportunity industries of the next decade -- technology, software, consumer products, and health and wellness.
The Cervus Group & Fund operates as a business development company specializing in middle-market companies. In addition to assisting with private equity and venture capital investments, we provide managerial and strategic assistance to companies helping them right-size their cost structures, bolster their management teams, develop their marketing, operational and financial strategies, acquire other companies and provide a host of other services, all focused on maximizing enterprise value within an established timeline for a liquidity event. They also work directly with private equity groups advising them on their portfolio investments.
Some recent examples of how the Cervus Group & Fund can bring the same success to your situation include:For a publicly-held company that owns a unique technology and patents in the energy industry:
- Raised approximately $20 million in a series of private equity transactions
- Sold the company's largest subsidiary, a cash drain and a bad fit with it long-term strategy
- Gained sole ownership of the technology
As a result, in nine months the company experienced a stock price increase of 400% and obtained an additional $12 million raised through the exercise of in the money stock warrants and options.
For a well known publicly-held Southern California consumer products company:
- Refinanced debt at lower interest rate and secured additional facility to fund expansion
- Changed strategy and marketplace emphasis
The result was a stock price increase of 50% in first six months earning recognition by Business Week as a top-performing, micro cap stock, and had its first profitable year since its IPO.
For a privately-held managed services company in the technology industry
- Commercialized the technology and
- Built a customer centric organization that was measured on its ability to meet customer expectations.
The valuation of the company increased 500% in less than nine months as a result of these activities.
To learn more about the Cervus Group & Fund, go to cervusgroup.com
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Stephen Pixley (9/29/10)
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Stephen Pixley, President of AUTOCRIB
In 1994, as President of an industrial distributor, Steve saw a need for manufacturing companies to control their indirect materials. In most cases, they had poor systems to track who was taking what. He also knew that a lot of time was spent looking for items that a worker needed to do his job. Steve set out to find a way to help companies control and deliver the tools and supplies that workers needed, where they were needed. He literally built the first industrial vending machines in his garage. Since then, AutoCrib, Inc. has provided over 5,000 automated inventory control systems for manufacturing companies worldwide. AutoCrib's mission is to help companies ensure secure access to the right item, ant the right places, at the right time while driving out waste and excess costs. Plants throughout the world have adopted AutoCrib systems as part of their best practices through "lean" and Six Sigma initiatives because of the significant cost savings and productivity improvements the systems consistently deliver. The product live has evolved from the basic concept of "tool vending" into a wide variety of systems that assist companies in controlling tooling, gauges, safety & MRO supplies as well as other "indirect materials". Thinking lean has helped AutoCrib be quick to develop the widest breadth of point-of-use dispensing technology designed specifically for industry as well as the finest tool crib & stores inventory management software available. To learn more about AUTOCRIB, go to www.autocrib.com.Wednesday Sep 08, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Gary Kim and Bogdan Mosteanu & Bennie Lagos
Wednesday Sep 08, 2010
Wednesday Sep 08, 2010
Gary Kim, CEO of Codra Enterprises
Codra is made up of print experts. While companies are aware of cutting costs by printing overseas, the experience can often be perplexing and time-consuming. With over 24 years of experience in overseas printing, Codra leverages its long-standing relationships with global manufacturing partners to bring you premium products at competitive prices. They have often helped their clients get the seemingly impossible task accomplished: quicker production times, complex concepts developed into samples, cost savings solutions and so on. Codra goes to great lengths to provide clients with a positive, hassle-free experience. Their friendly, professional staff takes pride in serving clients attentively and thoroughly. Utilizing the team concept, they pool the strengths of their talented employees and collaborate to ensure that their client's many needs are covered. Their professionals are resourceful, are bilingual (Chinese and Korean), and have extensive technical knowledge of printing and product development. To learn more about Codra Enterprises, click here: www.codra.comBogdan Mosteanu, VP Business Development, Susteen
Bennie Lagos, CSO, Susteen
Founded in 1992 in Southern California, Susteen Inc., is an international design solution provider, specializing in the area of data communications and mobile computing. Susteen strives to enhance data communications through multi-level applications, and to develop products that provide convenience to the client through technological innovations. Susteen, Inc., is experiencing tremendous growth and expansion in various areas of research, development and engineering. From its birth, Susteen has forged an enviable record of successful product introductions in the fast paced disciplines of telecommunication, system design/integration, firmware, and software development for Windows and Mac operating systems. Over the years, Susteen has developed various software and hardware products in collaboration with numerous, world-renowned international corporations. Susteen has expanded its scope to the global arena and currently has several projects underway. These projects are either built upon strategic alliances with distinguished corporate partners, or through Susteen's internal product development. Susteen's core competencies consists in both hardware and software solutions for the wireless communication industry and consumer market, carefully designed, expanded and enhanced to provide excellent mobile experience to the end user. To learn more about Susteen and DATAPILOT go to: www.susteen.comWednesday Sep 01, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Mike Schmitt and Adam Beamish (9/1/10)
Wednesday Sep 01, 2010
Wednesday Sep 01, 2010
Mike Schmitt
Mike is currently working as an interim General Manager at several Southern California companies. We will be discussing what he sees the CEOs he is working with struggling to achieve on a day to day basis. He will talk about how he sees company leaders increasing revenue, reducing costs, retaining current clients, and developing their employees to meet the needs in the new marketplace. You can contact Mike at 714-834-0032.Adam Beamish, CEO of Mark Beamish Waterproofing
Mark Beamish Waterproofing is a certified applicator of many of the systems belonging to the world's leading manufacturers in the trade. They offer competitive pricing and a large menu of services to the western United States, with locations in Anaheim, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Diego. Mark Beamish Waterproofing has become a leader in the industry by always keeping in mind that their pursuit goes beyond brick and mortar-to people with dreams of spectacular buildings. They have established a stellar reputation since our inception in 1981 by placing particular emphasis on creating truly satisfied customers. One of their mottoes from John W. Gardner is: "Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well." The values in the company culture are:Wednesday Aug 18, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Steve Brimmer (8/18/10)
Wednesday Aug 18, 2010
Wednesday Aug 18, 2010
Steve Brimmer, CEO of SunCore Corporation
Mr. Brimmer has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive. Receiving a BSEE in 1971, he launched his career in Network Television working for both NBC & Fox Television, followed by careers as an engineer in both the music recording and motion picture industries beginning at Warner Bros in 1974. His senior-level executive appointments included, Lions Gate, The Walt Disney Company, Meridian Studios, Olympic Studios and Big Apple Music. In 2000 Mr. Brimmer initiated a second career in technology as CEO of graphic software company Toolfarm.com. This position was followed by President of Orange County-based Metaport Corporation, a digital imager semiconductor company and COO/CFO for Silicon Valley Public Television. In 2004 as a co-founder, he launched SunCore, the world's first mobile solar power company. His ability to bridge across technology, finance and business disciplines has added significant value to the Company and it's global growth. Light-charging is a smart, affordable answer to future power needs. SunCore's technology promises easier communication and reliable device operation from anywhere, easily and affordably. When powered by light, handheld devices are no longer burdened by power cords, power supplies, and cables. Light-charging is abundant, clean, and reliable, and helps users get the most benefit from current information technology investments. SunCore systems offers people real empowerment by bringing true mobility to mobile communications. To learn more about SunCore, go to www.suncoresolar.comWednesday Aug 11, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Susan Johnson and Kerry Johnson Anthony (8/11/10)
Wednesday Aug 11, 2010
Wednesday Aug 11, 2010
Susan Johnson, CEO, and Kerry Johnson Anthony, President, of Susan's Healthy Gourmet
A native of Houston, Texas, Susan Johnson moved to California in 1994. With their children grown, she and her husband John decided to start a business and settle here permanently. A family history of cancer and heart disease had made her very aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. When she discovered that there was no one service offering prepared healthy meals for the home throughout Southern California, she decided to fill the niche by providing an effortless way for others to achieve a healthy diet. After much research she determined that Orange County was the most strategic location to accomplish her dream of serving all of Southern California. She opened her headquarters in Irvine in January of 1996, with proven, tested recipes approved by a dietitian, and custom computer programs that not only analyze the nutritional content of each meal, but also track the needs of her customers. In January of 1998, Healthy Gourmet expanded to Los Angeles, and in May of 2000, Healthy Gourmet began service to San Diego. Susan's plan for Healthy Gourmet is to expand throughout the state of California, promoting good health to those whose goals include eating nutritious, great-tasting food. In the process, she's offering the convenience of eliminating the need for shopping, cooking, and clean up, thereby filling the need that's fueling today's trend toward home meal replacement. 2007 brought our Susan's Healthy Kids and Family meals leading us to 2008 where we added Senior, Diabetic and Anti-Aging/Purification packages; making Susan's Healthy Gourmet the most versatile of the fresh, home replacement meal services. Currently Healthy Gourmet employs a full-time kitchen staff of 20+ to produce over 250,000 meals a year, with each order customized for its clients. Future plans include expanding the service through shipping to those areas unable to be serviced locally. Susan's dream to be able to provide meals to everyone who wants to enjoy the benefits provided by eating healthy is moving forward just as planned! To learn more about Susan's Healthy Gourmet go to www.susanshealthygourmet.comWednesday Aug 04, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: James Christiansen and Gary Crisp (8/4/10)
Wednesday Aug 04, 2010
Wednesday Aug 04, 2010
James Christiansen, CEO of Evantix
James is a global leader in information security, and has held senior positions for some of the world's largest companies. As the first information security officer at Visa, he created and implemented Visa's worldwide information security program. As the first CISO for General Motors, he was responsible for the worldwide operations of information security for all business units. Evantix Risk Reports provide companies concerned with protecting their data, customers, and reputation with an easy-to-use tool to quickly assess risk and manage compliance against a wide variety of risk frameworks. Whether you are interested in assessing compliance to HIPAA, Red Flags, BITS, ISO27001, PCI guidelines or in developing your own customized assessment framework, this on-demand, software-as-a-service solution delivers quick and accurate results. Evantix Risk Intelligence meets the risk and compliance management requirements of a full range of business services, while drastically reducing costs. Risk exposure is quantified and monitored. To learn more about Evantix go to www.evantix.comGary Crisp, CEO of C2 Reprographics
Prior to founding C2, Gary has been a top-performing marketing and sales executive with over 19 years with two fortune 100 companies. He is a graduate of California State University Long Beach in Liberal Studies and he earned an MA in Applied Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Gary is a member of the Legatus board of Catholic CEO's and the USC Athletic Board. He is quite active in Catholic Education in Southern California. C2 Reprographics is the largest independent reprographics firm in Southern California, serving the architecture, engineering and construction industries, as well as the general business community. Founded in 2002 by owners Gary and Julie Crisp and backed by a strong group of local business executives, the company now has locations in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties. Among C2's ongoing charitable beneficiaries are Catholic and public educational institutions, the University of Southern California Athletic Board, Human Options, a battered women's shelter, Camp Pendleton-based members of the United States Marine Corps serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Uganda-based African Child Foundation, an independent non-governmental organization that helps educate disadvantaged and neglected children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS. To learn more about C2 Reprographics, go to www.c2repro.comWednesday Jul 28, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Danny Counts and Lance Rubachko (7/28/10)
Wednesday Jul 28, 2010
Wednesday Jul 28, 2010
Danny Counts, CEO of U.S. CAD
U.S. CAD is the largest Autodesk Reseller in California and the Western US and currently employs a variety of employees to support their customers in their use of Autodesk technology. U.S. CAD has Technical Specialists plus Autodesk Consultants through their strategic partner K-TEK Solutions (only available to U.S. CAD customers), headquartered in Northern California. With this technical strength, U.S. CAD represents the strongest team in California. Their expertise is sought after by an impressive array of companies because of their unique mix of technology implementation, project assessment, process consulting, knowledge assessment, project mentoring, their flexible training options and expertise, and their technical support services. U.S. CAD has grown in part, due to their commitment to respect the needs of their business partners, their consistent honest communication of how complex technologies are successfully implemented, and because they deliver their solutions with the highest level of integrity. To learn more about U.S. CAD go to www.uscad.comLance Rubachko, Partner at Tax and Financial Group
Tax and Financial Group (TFG) is a leading financial services firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Established in 1970, TFG celebrates this year its 40th anniversary! And has expanded from Newport Beach to offices in: Honolulu, Hawaii, Colorado Springs, Colorado and San Antonio, Texas. TFG is comprised of over 120 individuals dedicated to assisting a successful clientele with the creation, management, and preservation of wealth. They bring expertise in: creating exit strategies, designing employee stock ownership plans, business transfers, employee retention programs, executive compensation strategies, strategic estate planning, and employee benefits. To learn more about the Tax and Financial Group, go to www.tfgroup.comWednesday Jul 21, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Daniel Hebert & Robert Miller (7/21/10)
Wednesday Jul 21, 2010
Wednesday Jul 21, 2010
Daniel Hebert, President of US CAD
US CAD maintains a culture based on its vision, mission, and values. Listen to Daniel discuss how US CAD is working to help its customers thrive.Guiding Principle
Above all, Honesty and Integrity are the most important qualities to U.S. CAD and the practical application of these qualities in every aspect of our business. The management team at U.S. CAD believes that if we can maintain these two qualities, that our organization will achieve great things. It will be an organization that will achieve great success for many years to come.Mission
Our Mission is to help our business partners realize great success with Computer Aided Design technology and services. We understand that by helping our customers with superior value and service, this will allow U.S. CAD to achieve its goals of indefinite growth while maintaining a quality organization.Commitment to Customers
At U.S. CAD, our commitment is to always invest into knowledgeable personnel that have worked in the same industries as our customers. Our commitment is to invest in people that have the technical expertise that is important to our clients. Our commitment is to find people that put our customers needs, and needs of others first, before their own. We feel that we have an obligation to provide this level of expertise and experience for our customers.Commitment to Staff
At U.S. CAD, our commitment to our staff is the constant pursuit of recognizing their achievements and ensuring that our ability to meet their needs should be on the same level as our commitment to our customers. U.S. CAD Management has an inherent desire to grow this company in a quality manner. We are extremely motivated and will be aggressive in the pursuit of generating business for this company and providing opportunity and options to our employeesTeamwork
We promote and support a diverse, yet unified, team; we work together to meet our common goals. We enjoy teaming with our clients as well by developing solid relationships so we can do our part to help their team succeed.Innovation
We will be creative in delivering value to our customers and our community. We will continue to develop innovative ideas with our bright, energetic staff. We will continue to work extremely hard to understand our customers, understand the technology we represent, and the industries we serve. To learn more about US CAD go to www.uscad.comRobert Miller, CEO of Lester Lithograph
Wednesday Jul 14, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Eric Codorniz & Larry Gorum (7/14/10)
Wednesday Jul 14, 2010
Wednesday Jul 14, 2010
Eric Codorniz, CTO at Synoptek
Synoptek's knowledgeable, experienced, results-driven consultants provide a full spectrum of signature services. Specially designed programs analyze, manage and execute on program management, business processes and underlying IT infrastructure support. Listen to Eric discuss the role a strategic IT outsourcing company in helping CEOs reduce their costs and improve their IT deployment. To learn more about Synoptek go to synoptek.comLarry Gorum, CEO of Medcom-Trainex
For over 30 years, Medcom-Trainex has been a leading producer and distributor of multi-media healthcare education--from print materials and award-winning videotapes to interactive CD-ROMs. Their products are produced for healthcare professionals, patients, and health-conscious people everywhere. They are the largest producer/distributor of nursing education video programs in North America, and their programs have won over 50 major awards for excellence, including the prestigious Emmy award. Listen to Larry discuss how he can help Orange County biotech and medical device companies introduce their products to the healthcare industry. To learn more about Medcom-Trainex, go to medcomrn.comWednesday Jul 07, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Matts Johanson & Dennis Pearson (7/07/10)
Wednesday Jul 07, 2010
Wednesday Jul 07, 2010
Matts Johanson, CEO of EON Reality
EON Reality, Inc. is the world's leading interactive 3D Virtual Meeting and Simulation-Based Learning Software provider for business and education based on Virtual Reality technology. Its powerful break-through interactive 3D collaborative technology enables users to experience more by revolutionizing the way companies leverage their digital assets and communicate. Listen to Matts discuss the role of high definition 3D in training, visualization, and sales. To learn more about EON Reality go to eonreality.comDennis Pearson, CEO of Tempo Industries
Orange County is home to many innovators, inventors, world-class problem-solvers. Dennis Pearson, is one of those rare individuals who can invent and innovate and lead a strong viable company. Long-time innovator in the cinema lighting industry, Dennis has now developed LED lighting products to assist companies in reducing the amount of energy used, lengthening the bulb replacement cycle, and improving the quality of lighting for employees. Listen to Dennis discuss the role of innovation in Orange County and the future of lighting in a sustainable economy. To learn more about Tempo Industries, go to tempoindustries.comWednesday Jun 30, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Steve Ormonde & Ray Melissa (6/30/10)
Wednesday Jun 30, 2010
Wednesday Jun 30, 2010
Steve Ormonde, CEO
Thinking outside the circle.
You already know exactly what your project will look like. You can see it in your mind. It's our job to share your vision with the rest of the world. For the past 20 years, Focus 360 has been using the very latest technology to give form to ideas in innovative ways. We execute accurate renderings down to the smallest detail. We create elaborate, high-definition animated movies that incorporate real people, moving traffic and flowing waters. We create custom solutions that include everything from software creation to hardware installation. What are your goals? Our goal is to help you achieve yours through the right combination of advanced technology and creative thinking.Completing the circle through creative collaboration.
As useful as all of Focus 360's technology and tools are, our most useful tool is the one that sits on top of our shoulders. Because we don't just roll out a cookie-cutter approach to visualizing your project. Our recommendations are based on thoughtful consideration of exactly what you want to achieve. Call us, and let's talk. The sooner we hear from you, the further outside the circle our thinking will be. And the more complete your solution will be. Companies expand and contract. Many CEOs have been on a roller coaster provided by the economy. Listen to Steve discuss the role of high definition animated video in marketing and hear him talk about how to keep focused when downsizing the company is the best strategic move. To learn more about Focus360 go to www.focus360.comRay Melissa, CEO
Melissa Data has a single-minded focus on providing the best data to its customers. Listen as Ray Melissa discusses how he started the company from a simple ideas and led the company one innovation at a time to its current industry-dominant position. To learn more about Melissa Data go to www.melissadata.com. There is a wealth of data available for FREE at Melissa Data's Free Lookup page. Look up ZIP Codes, verify addresses, get location geographics and demographics, view maps, and more.
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Thursday Jun 24, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Chris Andreozzi (6/24/10)
Thursday Jun 24, 2010
Thursday Jun 24, 2010
Chris Andreozzi, CEO
KnowledgeCentrix, established in 2003, is a full-service information systems consulting firm. They specialize in providing Managed and Professional Services to businesses located in Southern California. They bring a passion for customer satisfaction to the particular needs of budget-conscious companies who need on-demand IT services. Their Mission: To create, sustainable business advantage for their clients, by providing cost effective and reliable technology solutions. Their Values: Quality – a work ethic of striving to be the best and do the best work Accountability – living by the adage, "the buck stops here" Integrity – you are who you say you are demonstrated by living your personal values Loyalty – going the extra mile for clients, employees and the company Balance – encouraging life outside of work, community and charitable endeavors KnowledgeCentrix has earned acclaim with both Microsoft and Cisco by repeatedly demonstrating a proven track record of successful projects and happy customers. To see more about KnowledgeCentrix, go to knowledgecentrix.comWednesday Jun 16, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Mark Babbitt and Bill Washburn (6/16/10)
Wednesday Jun 16, 2010
Wednesday Jun 16, 2010
Mark Babbitt, Founder, YouTern.com
For those entering the workforce, internships are no longer optional. In our “new” economy, 45% of young adults under 25 remain unemployed. And in 2010, 80% of graduates do not expect to have a job soon after graduation – up dramatically from just 49% the year before. Without jobs waiting for them, students must plan their career paths years in advance – a career-relevant internship is the key to success. And for good reason: 9 out of 10 direct-from-college jobs will go to students with experiential education on their resumes. At YouTern, we connect emerging talent to entrepreneurial driven companies through internships. With YouTern, intern candidates have a choice: the “coffee and copy” dash at large corporations... Or, the YouTern opportunity. To see more about YouTern, go to www.youtern.com.To see their initial launch press release, go to www.youtern.com/cm/press_releaseBill Washburn, Founder, Berkeley Mobile International Collaborative
The evolution of the mobile marketplace is transforming the mobile tech ecosystem around the globe. As we enter this new decade, what will follow is a period of unprecedented economic growth in mobile software. Because of these developments, a group at Berkeley started pursuing a vision of enabling universities and mobile telephony companies around the globe to collaborate on tapping into the energy and enthusiasm of students by encouraging them to become mobile applications entrepreneurs. Mobile applications are a global phenomenon and they offer clear, real world incentives for students. These young people are poised to become the next generation of entrepreneurs, developers, technology leaders and visionaries. To make mobile applications innovation and entrepreneurship happen, the mobile industry needs to collaborate with and support mobile technology entrepreneurship in the curriculum and extra-curriculum of all of the world’s major universities. By attracting and inspiring students, there is a significant opportunity for universities and mobile companies across the globe to collaborate through innovation. To see more about BMIC, go to www.bmic.orgWednesday Jun 09, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Kristin Arnold and David Browning (6/09/10)
Wednesday Jun 09, 2010
Wednesday Jun 09, 2010
Kristin Arnold, Author, Speaker, President of QPC, Inc.
The first thing you notice about Kristin is that she is tall. 5′ 10″ to be precise.You’ll also note her passion for helping others be more engaging and interactive in their presentations. She’s a master facilitator as well as a professional speaker – and has done a ton of research about how to make a presentation more facilitative, engaging and interactive.
In her newest book, she shares over ninety different techniques you can use immediately in your next presentation. These techniques will be your “springboard” for you to adapt the idea to your own presentation, rather than “adopt” the idea as your own.
For the last fifteen years, Kristin has been the President of QPC, Inc, focusing her energies on facilitating high stakes meetings, speaking to large groups about the power of teamwork, and training others to do what she does – building extraordinary teams at work. To learn more about Kristin and to see her book, Boring to Bravo, go to boringtobravo.com
David Browning, CEO
thinkASG grows your business through innovative IT strategy, implementation and support. But above all, our team is passionate about partnership. As a result, market-leaders in all areas of business have come to regard us as knowledgeable, dedicated and, ultimately, indispensable partners in growth. thinkASG provides the human drive to lead your next successful technology implementation. thinkASG’s IT strategy, Green IT implementation, and information technology support experts take the time to understand your unique business and architect solutions to optimize your competitive advantage. From consultation and strategy, to implementation, and support, we help our partners face diverse IT challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. We solve problems. We invite you to explore our site and find out how we put The Human Drive to work for our customers. To learn more abou thinkASG, go to www.thinkasg.comWednesday Jun 02, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Keith Pinter (6/2/10)
Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
Keith Pinter, Chairman
Core Development Services and its subsidiaries, Core Planning Services, Core Communication Services and Core Design Services, are highly experienced with regard to site acquisition, planning, and design. We’ve combined these services in order to provide a total solution that takes advantage of synergistic relationships, direct communication, and overall management of the project. In this way, we maintain total control and prevent any single aspect of the project from going over budget or running behind schedule. Our specialty includes California’s complex zoning, planning, and entitlement processes. With a thorough working knowledge of California’s policies, politics, and laws, we avoid unnecessary delays. By investing time and energy to establish working relationships with key people, we can also streamline the approval process. This is partly why we’ve been hired to do more work than any other development firm in California, successfully managing more than a thousand land acquisition, permitting, entitlement, and design projects. In the words of our clients - “Core delivers.” For more about Core Development Services, see core.us.comWednesday Jun 02, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Brad Caldwell (6/2/10)
Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
Brad Caldwell, CEO
Founded in 1986, Integrate Media Systems has built its nationwide reputation on a foundation of creative collaboration and technical expertise. Collaboration that allows architects, engineers and our diverse field of customers to push technology to its limits. As a full service audiovisual design consulting company, IMS offers a full compliment of on site engineering and technical staff. State-of-the-art CAD systems to insure exacting system design and architectural renderings. With current offices in both Northern California (Hayward) and Southern California, IMS also employs a skilled group of senior account consultants who understand the demands of today’s complex multi-media environments. From project concept through design, installation, maintenance and service, IMS consultants play an integral role in the success of each client relationship. To see more about IMS, go to www.imsav.comFriday May 28, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Joey Benadretti , Bob Juracka (5/26/10)
Friday May 28, 2010
Friday May 28, 2010
Joey Benadretti, CEO
Since its inception in 1978, SYSPRO has been delivering state-of-the-art business solutions to some of the world's leading companies. As a global leader in the production of world-class ERP software, the company now caters to the specialized needs of 14,000 licensed companies in more than 60 countries worldwide. SYSPRO is marketed globally through regional territory distribution centers and a global reseller network in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia and the UK. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all facets of business including accounting, manufacturing and distribution operations in a variety of industries. For additional information on SYSPRO, call Stanley Goodrich at 714/437-1000 or go to www.syspro.comBob Juracka, President
XDimensional Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Brea, California, was founded in 1989 under the name of Fuher and Associates. Ever since, XDimensional Technologies has focused on providing products and consulting services that reduce friction and transaction costs associated with the distribution of insurance products. XDimensional Technologies began by providing automation consulting and systems integration solutions to independent insurance agencies. In response to customer needs, it expanded its services to provide a full range of insurance management and operations consulting. As XDimensional Technologies identified areas of specific need, the company began to develop and integrate technologies designed to automate and streamline insurance operations. Not only did this include development services for software integration, but also for web design and Internet-related services. Over the years, XDimensional Technologies' position as the premier insurance industry consultants has continued to expand as carriers, other intermediaries, and insurance industry associations have sought its expertise in resolving automation and operations issues common to all segments of the industry. For more information on XDimensional Technologies go to: http://www.xdimensional.comThursday May 20, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Satnam Gambhir, Ken Burke (5/19/10)
Thursday May 20, 2010
Thursday May 20, 2010
Satnam Gambhir, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Design Officer
Satnam Gambhir is co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Design Officer of Envision Financial Systems. He is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the company and its products. Satnam has over two decades of experience in managing, designing and developing software applications. Prior to forming Envision, Satnam was Vice President of the Information Systems group for Analytic Investment Management. There he developed, implemented, and managed the transfer agent software used by four mutual funds. Previously, he designed and developed Computer Aided Design software for Advanced Micro Devices in Sunnyvale, CA. Envision Financial Systems, Inc is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Irvine, California. Envision has offices in Owings Mills, Maryland and Bangalore, India providing client support and software development respectively. Envision was incorporated in 1994. Envision provides real-time shareholder accounting and servicing technologies for mutual funds, asset managers, transfer agents and 529 program providers. Our products allow firms to increase efficiency and improve customer satisfaction, while enabling their emerging business needs. Using industry standard open technologies, along with a modular design, an intuitive interface and configurable rules, our clients are able to introduce new features, functions and product capabilities to the market faster, easier and more cost effectively. Envision is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including First Place for the mutual fund industries Best Post Trade Implementation, First Place for Innovations in the SourceMedia Fund Operations Award, the Deloitte Fast 50 and the Software 500. The company and its executives are featured regularly in industry media, including Ignites, Money Management Executive and the NICSA conferences. You can see more about Envision Financial Systems, Inc. at http://www.enfs.comKen Burke, Chief Executive Officer
Established in 1983, CMS Products, Inc. is a leading innovator in data backup, encryption and security technology for business users and consumers. Their flagship ABSplus automatic backup and restore disaster recovery solution, powered by their award-winning BounceBack software, is sold in more than 90 countries. In addition to their extensive line of laptop hard drive upgrades, CMS offers a full suite of data security products for business powered by their CE-Secure data encryption software. Their data security product line includes the innovative ABS Secure encrypted portable backup solution as well as the VaultOTG encrypted flash drive. By developing leading edge, easy-to-use products revolutionizing the notebook and desktop data backup/restore and storage industry, CMS Products has received global recognition because of its high quality, user-friendly product offerings. CMS Products offers its products through enterprise, government agency and educational institutions, as well as SOHO, consumers through national and international distributors and resellers. You can see more about CMS Products at: http://www.cmsproducts.comThursday May 06, 2010
Thursday May 06, 2010
Dave Cunningham, CEO
Dave Cunningham, CEO, talks about the evolution of IT management, how sales processes will change in digitized Internet economy, and the path for small business who want to leverage others' expertise. In business since 1982, Dempsey Bluevar has been working with companies to integrate, manage, and protect their enterprise systems and information assets. Beyond our expertise in strategic, technical, and project management, however, Dempsey Bluevar also brings a passion for extra-mile service to our clients. As your technology partner, Dempsey Bluevar focuses on quality, efficiency and reduced cost of ownership to deliver the optimal technology platform for your organization. Our Team Is Your Team Dempsey Bluevar professionals go beyond expert problem solving and customer support to work as an extension of your IT Support Department. Our problem-solving approach begins with understanding your business objectives, IT strategies and desired results and ends with scalable solutions that serve as a foundation for your future growth. To learn more about Dempsey Bluevar go to, www.dempseybluvar.comSee more about the future of IT Management: The Google-ization of Bechtel
Wednesday Apr 28, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Innovation in the Digital News Production Space, Fred Forcher, 4/28/2010
Wednesday Apr 28, 2010
Wednesday Apr 28, 2010
Fred Fourcher, President and CEO of Bitcentral.
Fred Fourcher is the Chairman and co-founder of Bitcentral. In 1980, he founded Miralite Communications, which became Bitcentral when the firm began focusing on digital file-based solutions. Mr. Fourcher led Miralite to design and build many large satellite networks worldwide. His vision of how satellite communications technology could be successfully applied resulted in Miralite becoming an industry leader in radio, television, and education distribution networks. Recognizing the opportunity to provide worldwide voice and data services by satellite and fiber, in 1992 Mr. Fourcher also founded DirectNet Telecommunications, an international common carrier. He served as DirectNet's President from 1992 through 1994, during which time he implemented the Company's global network strategy. DirectNet's 1999 revenues were close to $90 million. Mr. Fourcher is well positioned to leverage his unique industry experience in order to exploit new market opportunities for Bitcentral in the broadcast technologies industry. Bitcentral (bitcentral.com) is a recognized innovator of news content production, distribution and aggregation solutions. For over 20 years, Bitcentral has demonstrated a unique ability to develop and deploy revolutionary technologies for leading content producers. From building America's first IP-based satellite distribution network to deploying the country's most popular news production system in scores of newsrooms, Bitcentral has been trusted with engagements at major content-creation companies like CNN, CBS, NBC, Fox, Raycom Media, Belo, Media General and many more. Led by industry veteran and technology evangelist, Fred Fourcher, and an experienced management team with decades of experience in news and technology, Bitcentral continues to transform the way news content is produced, delivered and consumed.Friday Apr 16, 2010
Friday Apr 16, 2010
Desiree Stimson and Cathy Nanadiego
Since 1992, DSYL has been providing clients with creative and high-quality advertising, contemporary design and innovation. Every marketing tool created for a client is developed exclusively for them. Effective advertising backed by sound research is a key element to our clients’ success. DSYL’s media expertise covers all disciplines and we have assembled and maintained the finest creative resources and business-savvy account managers available. In almost 20 years, DSYL has helped many different companies brand and differentiate themselves from their competitors, giving them the edge to successfully meet and exceed their marketing objectives. With every successful project completion, DSYL takes that experience and learns from it, continually strengthening the amount of knowledge, resources and innovation we bring to the table. As we learn, we also strive to teach. Our goal is to educate as we create, in the hopes that our clients learn with us. This in turn increases the depth of our business relationships while generating high quality and most effective advertising. You can contact Desiree at:Cary Facer and Robert McNider
Primary clients include owners of closely held businesses, professionals, contractors, and other affluent individuals. Evaluate present financial positions, identify shortcomings in current financial planning, and recommend investment strategies to achieve desired objectives in light of tax and legal regulations. Review and analyze areas of income tax planning, investments, fringe benefits, business continuity, and estate analysis. You can contact Cary at:Cary C.W. Facer Financial Services Professional CA Insurance License #0F84113 fmcfg.com/caryfacer.html
FMC Financial Group
4695 MacArthur Court, 10th Floor Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.612.1990 - Phone
Thursday Mar 18, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Doug Reitmeyer, Kevin Peithman (3/17/10)
Thursday Mar 18, 2010
Thursday Mar 18, 2010
Doug Reitmeyer, President
Federal Construction Consultant and Creator of BidTrakker
Over the last 35 years, Doug has completed more than 1,000 Federal Contracts worth over 1 Billion dollars, and he's making his expertise available to contractors and construction companies. He has a 90 day program to help people get registered for, find, win, complete, and get paid for their share of the Billions of dollars in Federal Construction Contracts. See more. To learn more about Reitmeyer & Associates, go to reitmeyer.comKevin Peithman, CEO
Allied Modular Building Systems
"Innovation Is Just One Step Ahead."--Feruzi Mwero
Allied Modular intends to help lead innovation in the modular building construction industry. Part of our leadership strategy is to (1) find, or develop, connections between the needs of our customers and the solutions we can offer, and (2) extensively research the questions of our audience and to answer as many of them as we can. From Kevin's blog:I recently spent some time with one of our customers who were making a change to one of their facilities. I asked him how the people were handling the change. His response was like many I’ve heard in the past. He said, “I don’t understand why people don’t want to change. I can’t figure out if they are lazy or just scared of what will happen.”
My response was very simple. . .Read More
To learn more about Allied Modular Building Systems, go to alliedmodular.com
Thursday Mar 11, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Andrea Waltz & Richard Fenton and David Swartz 3/10/10
Thursday Mar 11, 2010
Thursday Mar 11, 2010
Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton
Go for No
Everyone loves the sound of the word YES... it’s so positive, so empowering. And then there’s “NO!” For most people, NO is just the opposite: negative… draining… the antithesis of yes. But what if that could change? What if you could achieve every quota… hit every income goal… and reach every personal dream… simply by changing the way you think, feel, and respond to hearing the word NO? Well, you can. When you hear the word, NO...- What does that "NO" mean to you?
- How do you respond to it 'internally' in your mind (what you think)?
- And how do you respond to it 'externally' in your behaviors and actions (what you do)?
David Swartz, visionary leader, CEO
MEDL Mobile
MEDL Mobile is a mobile application studio, built around a core team of seasoned marketers, serial entrepreneurs, veteran strategists and big idea lovers.
We see mobile application development as the single most exciting opportunity on the table today. We work with a diverse array of brands, companies, organizations and individuals to turn great ideas into powerful apps. What makes MEDL stand out is our ability to stand out. In a sea of hundreds of thousands of apps, ours break through. If you've got an idea worthy of becoming a Shiny MEDL Object, click here. If you've got an app on the store worthy of becoming a Shiny MEDL Object, click here. To learn more about MEDL Mobile, go to medlmobile.com If you'd like to hire MEDL to bring your app concept to life, click here.Tuesday Mar 09, 2010
Pilgrim Talks: Sam Silverstein and Mark Franzen 3/3/10
Tuesday Mar 09, 2010
Tuesday Mar 09, 2010
Sam Silverstein
2008-2009 President, The National Speakers Association Sam is a good friend. He has recently written and published No More Excuses. In our conversation he discusses the four things successful people are accountable for:We are accountable to do the right things consistently We are accountable to manage our space We are accountable to manage the process We are accountable to establish the right expectations We are accountable to contribute to our relationships
Sam says: "Accountability is not a consequence. Accountability is your competitive advantage!™" NoMoreExcuses.me For information on Sam's keynote, No More Excuses® and complimentary articles visit Sam's web site: http://www.SamSilverstein.com Sam Silverstein Enterprises, Inc. 121 Bellington Ln, St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone 314.878.9252 • Fax 314.878.1970 • Toll Free 1-888-MOTIVATE Connect with SamMark Franzen, CFO
MicroMedia Filtration
Mark is the CFO of Micro Media Filtration, designers and installers of The Micro Media Filtration Process. They are revolutionizing the process of wastewater treatment. In this interview Mark discusses the benefits the company's process brings to cities, counties, and wastewater treatment districts:The process require minimal energy and backup power needs. There is no reject flow. Modular design allows maximum flexibility for all applications. Low operating and maintenance costs. Small footprint allows installation at existing sites.
For more information download their brochure or contact them: Mark Franzen 21076 Bake Parkway, Suite 106 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 293-2430 mfranzen@mmfwater.com To learn more about M2 Renewables, go to m2renewables.com