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    The Company Doctors - Business Exam Room

    The Company Doctors – Business Exam Room Podcast focuses on inspiring and motivating leaders and business families by interviewing entrepreneurs, business owners, non-profit founders and people of interest.  We share their successes, failures, different approaches, practical tips and provide insight into what guides them, to help you in  your journey to find success, professionally and  personally. Hosted by business turn-around guru, Randy McKinley and Eileen Frere-McKinley, a veteran broadcaster, former reporter with KABC TV- Los Angeles, CBC TV and Radio. 

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    Episodes (28)

    Episode 5: Episode 28 - Steps to Landing your Dream Job | Mark Brenner

    Episode 5: Episode 28 - Steps to Landing your Dream Job | Mark Brenner

    Steps to Land Your Dream Job with Mark Brenner.  The Company Doctors Episode 28

     

    Whether you’re a recent college graduate new to the job market or you’re tired of your job and want to try something new, hiring and staffing expert Mark Brenner explains his step-by-step approach to choose the right career, then land the right position with the right company.  

     

    From what to include in a winning resume, to how to prepare for the job interview.  Mark also talks about how to beat Applicant Tracking System software so your resume reaches an actual human being.

     

    Mark has co-authored the book, “It’s your Career – It’s Your Choice”.

     


    Episode 4: Episode 27 | Ron Voller "How to Write a Book to Build your Brand"

    Episode 4: Episode 27 | Ron Voller "How to Write a Book to Build your Brand"

    You want to build your brand, share your expertise or your inspiring background story and your dream is to do that by writing a book.

    It’s not always easy, but our guest Ron Voller has some advice to help make the process a little easier.  Ron is a writer, producer and author.  His most recent book is “Hubble, Humason and the Big Bang. The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe”.

    Ron has also produced and created events for New York Fashion Week, Yahoo! and Bloomberg, and worked alongside Emmy Award winners and Tony Award winners to produce events in the theatre industry.    

    Ron is also working on his Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at John’s Hopkins University.

    He recently sat down with The Company Doctors.

    Episode 2: Episode 25 | Harnessing the Power of Linked in to grow your business

    Episode 2: Episode 25 | Harnessing the Power of Linked in to grow your business

    Do you post on LinkedIn but get little response?  LinkedIn influencer, Troy Hipolito shares his story about how he got to where he is now, teaching the dos and don’ts of the social networking site.  Learn how to improve your profile to boost your visibility and make genuine connections to attract the right clients.

    Episode 24: Episode 24 | TCD "Start Fresh w/ Techniques to Organize & Cut Labor Costs"

    Episode 24: Episode 24 | TCD "Start Fresh w/ Techniques to Organize & Cut Labor Costs"

    Starting fresh.  Organizational techniques that any company can use to save time, cut labor costs and save money using simple 5S’s.


    Whether you’re working remotely, or you’re on-site, maybe you’re a small business owner, or you run a manufacturing plant…when was the last time you took a look around and got your place in order?

    There is 10-30% savings staring you in the face. 
    It’s amazing what you will find that you don’t need and how much labor you can save.

    The Company Doctors CEO - Randy McKinley shares 5S’s techniques to help businesses get organized and save money - FAST!

    Episode 23: Episode 23 | Viet Pham & Sister "Bring a list of Ideas to Life - Refugees to Restaurateur"

    Episode 23: Episode 23 | Viet Pham & Sister "Bring a list of Ideas to Life - Refugees to Restaurateur"

    Living the Dream: Bringing a list of ideas to life.  Southern California restaurant owners Viet Pham and his sister Huong share how their family went from being refugees to business owners, surviving the pandemic and recently managing to open a new restaurant, that gives back to those in need. @GoodVibesHB @therecessroom

    Episode 22: Episode 22 | Daniel Blue Entrepreneur/Best Selling Author "Troubled childhood to Expert on using Retirement Funds Tax & Penalty Free"

    Episode 22: Episode 22 | Daniel Blue Entrepreneur/Best Selling Author "Troubled childhood to Expert on using Retirement Funds Tax & Penalty Free"

    Best-selling author, entrepreneur Daniel Blue shares tips on how you can access money for your company to pay off debt or even expand your business or start a new one by tapping into your retirement, by using a self-directed retirement account, penalty and tax-free.  Daniel’s own story is a unique one, after battling drug addiction as a teenager.  He decided he had to turn his life around, after becoming a father at 19.  You can hear more on The Company Doctors podcast, Episode 22.

    Episode 19: Episode 19 - Carousel USA VP Elisha Ogg Talks Car Turntables and taking them for a Spin!

    Episode 19: Episode 19 - Carousel USA VP Elisha Ogg Talks Car Turntables and taking them for a Spin!

    Episode 19 - Carousel USA VP Elisha Ogg talks car turntables and innovative solutions for cramped quarters.  From finding a solution for tight parking spaces at home to spinning dance floors in night clubs.
    How a California company revolutionized the management of small spaces.
    The Company Doctors Randy McKinley, Eileen Frere and Carousel's Elisha Ogg

    Episode 18: Episode 18 - Robert Peterson "The Power of Mentorship"

    Episode 18: Episode 18 - Robert Peterson "The Power of Mentorship"
    Bob Peterson - The Power of Mentorship
    In this episode—we look at the power of mentorship. Our guest Bob Peterson went from being a homeless teenager, discovered by two OC Sheriff’s investigators, to earning the position of second-in-command at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department decades later. Bob’s amazing story illustrates just how successful you can be with the help of mentors.

    Episode 17: Episode 17 - "Sandy Marshall + STEM are Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Young Girls"

    Episode 17: Episode 17 - "Sandy Marshall + STEM are Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Young Girls"
    IN THIS EPISODE THE COMPANY DOCTORS IS GOING TO SHINE THE BRIGHT LIGHT ON THE BUSINESS EXAM ROOM TABLE—TO LOOK AT WHERE THE JOBS WILL BE…2.5 MILLION JOBS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL NEED TO BE FILLED. WE’RE TALKING “STEM” CAREERS –THAT’S IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. A NON-PROFIT, CALLED “PROJECT SCIENTIST” IS HELPING TO GET MORE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN INTERESTED IN STEM —BOOSTING THEIR CONFIDENCE TO LET THEM KNOW IT IS POSSIBLE. SANDY MARSHALL IS THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF PROJECT SCIENTIST. SHE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA WHILE WORKING FOR NASCAR.

    PROJECT SCIENTIST OFFERS HANDS-ON IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS INTERESTED IN “STEM” -- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR MATH. VIRTUAL, FOR NOW, BUT GIRLS RECEIVE HANDS-ON KITS AND LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED, CREDENTIALED TEACHERS.

    Episode 16: Episode 16 | "The Business of Peace" Can it be Profitable?

    Episode 16: Episode 16 | "The Business of Peace" Can it be Profitable?
    WE LOOK AT SOMETHING PRACTICED DAILY BY SOME OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCERS—FROM OPRAH WINFREY TO THE FOUNDER OF PANDA EXPRESS, ANDREW CHERNG

    THAT IS MEDITATIVE BREATHING.

    OUR GUEST--MANDAR APTE KNOWS THE POWER OF MEDITIATION …HE NOT ONLY TEACHES IT, BUT HE IS AN AWARD-WINNING SOCIAL INTRAPRENEUR FOR CREATING A LEARNING PROGRAM AT SHELL OIL--THAT TAUGHT WORKERS MEDITATION TECHNIQUES TO FOSTER INNOVATION.
    HE LEFT SHELL—AND IS NOW THE FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NON-PROFIT--CITIES4PEACE—COMMITTED TO SPREADING PEACE AND MENTAL WELL-BEING.
    Join this #leadership training https://bit.ly/2TfJql2 taught by @mandarapte108 based on #meditation practices to improve #mentalhealth #wellbeing. All funds raised support the nonprofit @cities4peace @iahv #COVID19 #LeadershipMatters

    Episode 15: Episode 15-Mandar Apte Nicknamed "The Game Changer" | How to Unleash your Innovation

    Episode 15: Episode 15-Mandar Apte Nicknamed "The Game Changer" | How to Unleash your Innovation
    How to unleash your talents and promote a culture of innovation in your company. Being a “game changer” -- coming up with cutting-edge ideas is more important than ever, as we move into this “new normal” due to COVID-19. Mandar Apte, the Founder of Cities4Peace, earned the title “Game Changer” while working as a chemical engineer with Shell. He shares his unique program and explains what can help break down barriers that can get in the way of innovation. Hear his interview on The Company Doctors Business Exam Room Podcast, Episode 15.
    @cities4peace @mandarapte108 @ashokachangemakers #innovation #meditation #breathing @Shell #gamechanger

    Episode 14: Episode 14 | Mike :Learakos AboundFoodCare Non-Profit "Eliminating Food Waste & Helping the Planet!"

    Episode 14: Episode 14 | Mike :Learakos AboundFoodCare Non-Profit "Eliminating Food Waste & Helping the Planet!"
    Mike Learakos from Abound Food Care Non-Profit talks to The Company Doctors about how they have been able to eliminate 26 million lbs of food waste last year - equivalent to 19 million meals available for the needy and even helped the planet by reducing the amount of carbon produced by 20,000 metric tons.

    Technology - frozen food supply chain - everyone coming together - scalable process
    AboundFoodCare.org

    Eileen Frere - Host of The Business Exam Room Podcast
    Wm. Randy McKinley - CEO of The Company Doctors
    Mike Learakos - 3rd Generation Restaurateur - Executive Director of Abound Food Care non profit

    Episode 13: Episode 13 | Retired CMDR Joe Levy "Shares Skills to Handle Conflict at Work ie: De-escalation"

    Episode 13: Episode 13 | Retired CMDR Joe Levy "Shares Skills to Handle Conflict at Work ie: De-escalation"
    Joe Levy sits down with The Company Doctors to discuss De-Escalation techniques and skills to deal with difficult people and situations at work or anywhere.
    Joe is a Retired Commander, hostage negotiator and PIO with the Long Beach, CA police department.
    He is the owner of Embassy Consulting which works with businesses and school to do training on Customer service, Leadership, De-Escalation, Soft skills.
    Eileen Frere former ABC News LA is the Host and moderator with Randy McKinley the President of The Company Doctors.

    Episode 12: Episode 12 - Tam Nguyen (Part 2) Re-Imagining the Nail Salon Industry to Win thanks to Covid

    Episode 12: Episode 12 - Tam Nguyen (Part 2) Re-Imagining the Nail Salon Industry to Win thanks to Covid
    Episode 12 - Tam Nguyen the President and CEO of the Largest Nail Salon first school in USA.
    Discusses the Nail salon industry
    How it is being re-imagined for the future
    What you can learn from this approach
    The struggles the Asian community are dealing with
    Nailing it for America is a charity they started to help give back
    The Company Doctors Randy McKinley Interviews
    Eileen Frere Hosts the show for The Company Doctors

    Episode 11: Episode 11 | Tam Nguyen "1 yr Old Refugee to owning the Largest Nails 1st College in USA"

    Episode 11: Episode 11 | Tam Nguyen "1 yr Old Refugee to owning the Largest Nails 1st College in USA"
    The Company Doctors
    Business Turnaround Exam Room
    Tam Nguyen - Advanced Beauty College President & CEO
    Nailing it for America Non Profit founder
    - stop Asian hate
    - meals for the homeless or unemployed due to covid
    - 1.2 million PPE to health workers
    Family was refugees from Saigon in 1975
    Tippi Hedren the mother of Melanie Griffith was the Godmother of the Nail industry
    Mentors: Jeanie Buss of the Lakers, In/Out Burger, Ayers Hotel chain, and many more
    Asian Hate
    American Dream - Entrepreneur

    Episode 10: Episode 10 |Paul Carney - Living Trust vs a Will? Smaller could mean more Profit?

    Episode 10: Episode 10 |Paul Carney - Living Trust vs a Will? Smaller could mean more Profit?
    The Company Doctors
    Business Turnaround Exam Room interviews Paul Carney CPA firm
    He is an expert in Estate, New business formation Strategic Tax planning & prep and deals with the IRS.
    We tackle the Living Trusts and how they really work and who needs them
    We give real examples of companies coming out of Covid smaller and more profitable
    We touch on the ways to use a CPA without spending a lot but get a lot