Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Pilgrim Talks: Innovation in the Digital News Production Space, Fred Forcher, 4/28/2010

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.

Pilgrim Talks: Desiree Stimson, Cathy Nanadiego, Cary Facer, Robert McNider (4/14/10)

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:

desiree stimson I magic maker

DSYL I advertising . public relations

108 E. amerige ave., fullerton, ca 92832

o: 714.446.1968 x208  •  c: 714.504.7217  •  f: 714.446.1977

www.dsyl.net

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

Pilgrim Talks: Eric Mandell, Bob Fair (3/24/10)

Eric Mandell

Eric Mandell is the Chief of the California Department to General Services’ Office of Small and Disabled Veterans Services and Communications and Outreach for the Procurement Division.  He also serves as the Department’s Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Advocate. In these capacities, Eric and his staff work to make certain that small and DVBE businesses get access to their share of state awarded contracts.

Eric has over 30 years in the fields of marketing, communications, advertising, and the media.  He has created award winning marketing efforts and campaigns for California’s Breast Cancer Awareness, Enterprise Zones, Military Base Reuse, and Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank programs, as well as Sacramento WORKS for Sacramento County.

Eric is a graduate of UC Davis.  He has worked in on air and in management positions in radio and television and also owns his own small business, ECM Communications.

Eric is discusses the Stimulus Funds Workshop #2 Webinar that will be held on April 28 from 9am to 12 noon. The Webinar host, Wayne Gross, will walk Orange County companies through the step-by-step process for suppliers to register with the State of California's eProcurement system. He will also show companies how to be certified as a Small Business, and he will show them how to use the eProcurement system to market a companies products and services to the State. To reserve your Webinar seat go to:

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/578549251

Bob Fair

Co-founders Jim Collins & Bob Fair discuss the role of the www.DVBEblog.com. Both Jim and Bob are certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises with the state of California.

The DVBEblog’s altruistic goals are to provide a mentoring environment with a communication forum/blog that provides an opportunity for many others in the business community to actively participate and or become sponsors in assisting DVBEs in succeeding. We are in the process of becoming a 501c(3) non-profit.

Jim and Bob met through the chat function of an online DVBE webinar sponsored by the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program, one of several state agencies who truly wish to work with DVBEs.

As an example of those in the business community, whom they met online at the webinar, Mark Wilson, expressed interest in helping the two of them establish the blog, even though he is not a veteran. They met Mark at the PIER Webinar and have been in communication with him many times in the past weeks. Mark is seeking qualified DVBEs whom he can work with on a regular basis.

DVBE Founders –

(1) Jim Collins of JC Write www.jcwrite.com

(2) Bob Fair of FairMed www.fairmed.com

DVBE Advisors –

(1) Mark Wilson

The DVBE Blog is:

· A resource for disabled vets wanting to get started in business and eventually get their DVBE certification so they can work with the state

· An information source for contacts in the State

· An information source for DVBE contracting news (legislative, upcoming contracts we may here about, contracting success stories…)

· A social hub where DVBEs can discuss their problems, concerns, and successes

· A source for training and other help (Once they get the grants they are looking for.)

Pilgrim Talks: Doug Reitmeyer, Kevin Peithman (3/17/10)

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.com

Kevin 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

Pilgrim Talks: Andrea Waltz & Richard Fenton and David Swartz 3/10/10

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)?

Here's a simple fact: The relationship you have with the word NO… what you think and feel when you hear it, and what you do afterward as a result - whether you seek opportunities to hear NO again, or whether you run from them - is THE single most important factor in determining the level of success you will achieve in your life. Check out our Go for No! Breakthrough Package!

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.

Pilgrim Talks: Sam Silverstein and Mark Franzen 3/3/10

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

Buy the book from Amazon.

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 Sam

Mark 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

Pilgrim Talks: Frank Grienke and Jeff Kaminiski

Frank Greinke, CEO

Frank became president of Southern Counties Oil Co. in 1987 at the age of 33, and purchased ownership of the company in 1991. At that time, the company’s annual revenue was $50 million. Today, under Frank’s leadership as CEO, SC Fuels and its related companies generate over $1 billion in revenue and operate in 7 western states. The company currently employs over 300 and services over 20,000 customers.SC Fuels also has the distinction of being the first company from the United States to do business in the Republic of Georgia. In 1992, Southern Counties Oil opened the first western-style gas station in the capital city of Tbilisi, just after Georgia became the first former Soviet Republic to become independent. Frank is currently a director of the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) and a past director of the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA). He is the Chairman of the Southern California Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Frank is also a director of The New Majority Committee; an Orange County based Republican Party organization, and Finance Chairman of the Orange County Republican Party. He is on the Advisory Board for Solis Capital Partners LLC. He serves on the board of the Bank of Hemet as well as the board of directors for Pacific Ethanol Inc. As a distributor of refined petroleum products since 1930, SC Fuels serves thousands of customers annually throughout the United States with a philosophy of service that has earned SC Fuels a leading reputation in the industry. Our customers range from small family owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. SC Fuels maintains its position as one of the largest suppliers of branded, unbranded, and alternative fuels in the United States. SC Fuels also is a leader in fleet card services with a fueling network of over 200,000 commercial cardlocks, truck stops, and retail stations nationwide.  For customers who desire to have their vehicles and equipment fueled on-site during off hours, SC Fuels rovides mobile on-site re-fueling. Additional products supplied by SC Fuels include Lubricants and Heating Oil.

To learn more about SC Fuels, go to scfuels.com

Jeff Kaminiski, CEO MBK Enterprises

MBK Enterprises is a world leader in converting specialty adhesive tapes, foams, films, foil, cloth, paper, and other flexible materials. MBK stocks hundreds of materials used for bonding, attaching, sealing, masking, protecting, shielding, conducting, gasketing and more, and adds value by die-cutting, laminating, slitting, spooling and endless other services, making products easier and more economical to use. From design to final production, MBK's experienced and knowledgeable team works to find solutions for innovative ideas and sticky applications. In 1971 John Kaminski had the vision to see the ever expanding need for converted tape products,. He brought his experience as a chemist and a background in pressure sensitive tapes to develop fabricated parts to fit the needs of his first customers. Beginnings were with "Little Joe," a machine for cutting shrink tubing to length, and Marcella Kaminski, his wife, bookkeeper and greatest support. From his beginnings with a work table in the family garage to about 15,000 sq. ft. in Chatsworth, he purchased and renovated used machines for changing pressure sensitive adhesive tapes into carefully thought-out component parts for end products. His first big customers were primarily in the aerospace and electronic industries. His son and daughter, Jeffrey and Judith, began learning the trade on weekends and school holidays. As the business grew little by little the ideas of the endless possibilities for tape uses rocketed. Judith went to work full-time in 1978 after graduating from California State University Northridge, and Jeffrey went to work for 3M upon his graduation from San Diego State University . The Kaminski family had learned at an early age that tape was indispensable. In the late fall of 1979, John Kaminski suddenly became ill and passed away. Jeffrey, Judith and Marcella made plans for keeping MBK a going enterprise. Jeffrey resigned from 3M, and the three of them began to learn everything they could about converting. Marcella retired from her role in 1981, but keeps an interest in the latest news.In the past 35 years, MBK has grown and moved to larger facilities three times, remaining in Chatsworth, California. The emphasis has always been on the best customer service, and keeping abreast of the changing needs for pressure sensitive adhesive products. Today, the customer base has changed greatly from 35 years ago. More and more is being accomplished in the fields of medical devices and information technology, not to mention any niche in between. The company has invested extensively in state-of -the-art converting equipment, as well as the training of it's employees in the workplace. The only limitations are imagination, but this company has plenty of that.

To learn more about MBK Enterprises, go to mbk1.com