The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert

This week's guest: Peggy White, CEO & Founder of OMG W.O.W. is a community for black women to share their stories and access the support and resources necessary to bridge the equity gap. We believe in the strength of collective empowerment and the transformative power of shared experiences. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~At BusinessZone, we educate, encourage, inform,...

Today's Guest: Byron Mumford, Drone Copone At Drone Capone, we shoot aerial drone photos and videos for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their services with powerful imagery. Drone photography allows you to capture angles and shots that are otherwise impossible through traditional photography. We specialize in drone photography for real estate professionals, construction, special even...

Welcome to The Business Zone with Crystal and Gilbert! This episode kicks off with some technical hiccups, but soon dives into a warm welcome and a reminder of the upcoming heatwave in California. Crystal shares her recent travel woes and emphasizes the importance of supreme customer service, especially in the airline industry. Our special guests, Denise Estelle and Andre, join us to talk about th...

Join Crystal and Coach Gilbert Buchanan in "The Business Zone," a small business-focused podcast ideal for entrepreneurs eager to drive their organizations forward.  We also welcome a passionate entrepreneur, Solomon Thimothy, CEO and Founder, ONEIMS, who uncovers key insights into how small businesses can expand using the simple yet efficient "AR" technique of acquisition and retention. Solomon e...

Success in entrepreneurship is no accident; it's the result of strategic planning, focused execution, and relentless consistency. If you're an ambitious business owner seeking to scale up and enhance your profitability, you're in the right place. Welcome to Micah Logan’s Business Coaching, a place where your business dreams are transformed into strategic action. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

This week, we discuss gender inequality in the entrepreneurial landscape. There is a common misconception that still prevails: that women have the same opportunities and face the same challenges in entrepreneurship as men. However, the statistics and research are indicative of women facing significant struggles in accessing funding, networks, and mentorship opportunities. Gender stereotypes, biase...

Guest: Selina Thomas, CEO, 6 HR Consulting and the newly appointed Valley Industry Association The Valley Industry Association is honored to announce that Selina Thomas of 6 Degrees HR Consulting has been appointed as 2024 Chairwoman for the organization. Business success doesn't happen by accident; it requires careful thought and planning. A key component of business planning involves the develop...

Like blood is to a body, cash is necessary for a business to exist. Quick cash collection, prudent cash management, and cash reserves where possible will provide you the flexibility to look for new possibilities and weather tough times with your business. A lot of owners of small businesses are dealing with negative business conditions that are affecting their cash flow. According to the Bank of A...

Elevate your Leadership & Authority with a Book Our guest this week is: Sigrid de Kaste is a three-time international #1 best-selling Author and high-profit, high-impact Impact strategist for Women in Business who want to Expand their Brand into Global Recognition and Visibility with a Book Sigrid formally studied marketing and has direct experience starting up, building, and selling businesse...

Today's episode is about creating a successful business model that makes money. An organization needs an established business model to prove to investors that it has a clear strategy for making money and sustaining its profits. After building and using a comprehensive business model, it continues updating it as the company develops and the industry evolves. Learning about the different types of bu...

You are in for a treat. This week's guest is Steven Martile, author, life coach, and founder of Freedom Education, Inc. Steve Martile started as a mechanical engineer, then became a life coach. Today, he runs a marketing agency that helps entrepreneurs build their businesses. Steve has 1.5 million+ views on his YouTube channel and is known for his 7-day manifestation experiment. Tune in to learn h...

Class in Session Plan for Succession Even if You Plan to Work Forever You may be one of those business owners too busy being successful to think about succession planning. Nonetheless, it is folly not to plan for your succession, and your strategy should follow the old adage of “hope for the best and plan for the worst.” Assuming the worst—that you would unexpectedly leave the business tomorrow—do...

Guest: Brittany Dke, Content Creator, Creator Lyfe, is a multi-talented individual with a diverse skill set in fashion design, photography, science, and business. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned celebrities such as music artist Becky G, Aeriel Miranda from ABC Family's popular series "Pretty Little Liars," Blake Hightower from "Everybody Hates Chris,...

In this week's episode, our guest, Eric Bell, strategic advisor of African Wealth Management, LLC, discusses the importance of legacy wealth. Why is generational wealth important? Wealth gives you more options in life. Generational wealth is important because you have more freedom to think and live the life you want when you don’t have to worry about paying your bills or whether you can afford to...

In this week's episode, our guest, Joseph Duncan, managing director of Assured Consultants, Inc., discusses the importance of learning the steps to finance your business, networking, bank relationships and certified minority-owned businesses. Businesses that are certified as minority-owned can take advantage of special government programs, including increased access to government contracting oppor...

In this episode, we meet our guest, Rashunda Rene, Founder of TedxInglewood, Our Culture Hub, and Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub In 2016, Rashunda became the CEO of The Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub, a Los Angeles-based hybrid company that provides shared workspace and business development services for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub provides a wide range of servi...

Guest: Tasha Higgins, MBA, PE, PMP, is Director of the Program Management Division in the Port of Long Beach Engineering Services Bureau "The Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action make EIP’s mission and coalition more critical than ever." In this episode, we will discuss The Equity In Infrastructure in anticipation of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and to advance Pr...

Guest: ChaCha McGinnis, CEO California Beacons, https://www.californiabeacons.com/ In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of branding and marketing. We'll explore the key differences between the two and how they work together to create a successful business. Get ready for some casual banter and a whole lot of knowledge! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A weekly o...

Despite the implication of this week's episode title, you should not approach this subject with the idea that there is only one entity type that’s right for your business. The choice you make will inevitably involve weighing the advantages and the disadvantages of several factors that apply to your particular business. Tune in this week to learn why you should incorporate and which one is right fo...

"African Americans Who Changed The Automotive Industry Past and Present" Today's Guest - is Thomas "TJ" Lofton, Celebrity Car Builder, Public Speaker, and Author. As a native of Compton, California, from the age of 9, TJ acquired his business acumen from key local business leaders. After graduating from Centennial High School (Compton, California), he opened his first brick-and-mortar business, Ex...

Guest: Andrea Virgil, COO Allegiant Electric LLC Andrea Vigil, the COO and co-founder of LAS VEGAS' #1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Allegiant Electric LLC is a full-service electrical contractor that specializes in residential and commercial electrical service, repair, and installation. Women's History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States...

Today, our guests Marty Woods, Dir. of Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program, and Robert Foster, Vol. CFO American Tennis Association discusses the history of Black tennis and the importance of building future tennis legends. The American Tennis Association, which was established in 1916, and individuals of significance after civil rights legislation. The history of blacks in tennis is a rich and inspi...

This week on The BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert, our guest is Askia Mauwakkil, a modern herbalist and holistic practitioner. Many enslaved African and African American women were sources of medicinal knowledge, and many served as midwives and healers, West African slaves brought not only herbal knowledge with them across the Atlantic; they also imported the actual seeds. Today, we discuss t...

Economic recession is something no business wants to face. In fact, recessions can be downright dooming for businesses that aren’t equipped to weather them. That said, some businesses can thrive during recessions—often because they’re essential businesses. As the economic hardships continue to mount in 2023, it’s looking more and more like the economy could be headed for a recessionary period. Sup...

The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of where your business currently stands and turn your attention to the future. What are your business goals for the year, and what kind of planning do you need to do to get there? Strategic business planning basically answers three questions: How is your business performing? What business goals do you want to set for the new year? What are the...