Experience The Buzz

Send us Fan Mail ROBI QUICK is a bundle of energy. If you took a blender and threw in passion, enthusiasm, magnetism, talent, and a go-getter attitude, you would get Robi Quick. Robi is the Chief Entertainment Officer for RQ Entertainment, currently serving Sacramento and Placer Counties. But here's the thing ... he is willing to go anywhere to do his thing. He's an auctioneer. He's...

Send us Fan Mail NICK PECORARO is giving Sacramento High School sports the coverage it deserves. He has been a one-man band in the game since the early 2000s. With stints on the print side and the television side (most recently with Cal-Hi Sports), Pecoraro knows high school sports. And now he has his own YouTube Channel that showcases high school sports in the area. In today's episode, we le...

Send us Fan Mail AMELIA RUSH decided to go from being an ABA Therapist to the Queen of Balloon Creations in the Greater Sacramento area. A pivot happened a few years ago for this mother of two daughters. And let's say that she isn't looking back. Within this description of Amelia is a model of taking that chance to make a big career move. Yes! Amelia is an ENTREPRENEUR by all definitions...

Send us Fan Mail TAYLOR AVAKIAN embodies the heart of an entrepreneur. Avakian is a Nor Cal native (who graduated from Jesuit High School in 2014 and the University of Alabama in 2018). Still, his latest work occurs in Southern California, where he helps multifamily owners buy and sell properties. And at age 28, with just six years in the business, Taylor has amassed over 300 million dollars in sa...

Send us Fan Mail DAVE DECAMILLA , the successful small business owner of DeCamilla Capital Management, LLC since 1998, specializes in investments for individuals and companies. His unique location in the heart of Midtown Sacramento at 41st and J Street sets him apart in the industry. Alongside is JARED MIKACICH , who joined the team a few years ago after an extensive career in the marine business....

Send us Fan Mail DR. JULIE ALLEN has a brilliant idea! First some history. Back in the 1930's, doctors made 'house calls' for 40 percent of their patients. By the 1980's, that number went down to 0.6 percent due to office-centered medicine and mega-health systems. So I ask? What would you prefer to have when it comes to having access to your doctor. Say hello to Dr. Julie. With...

Send us Fan Mail CHRISTIAN DYER is a professional rugby player and podcaster. He loves his family and he loves where he comes from. The Carmichael native wasn't physical in size growing up, but he was introduced to rugby as a 7th Grader. Let's say the rest is history. National Championships at Jesuit High School and Cal. He has played for Team USA and is currently a member of the Houston...

Send us Fan Mail THIS WEEK IS FUN! Today, I am excited to share EIGHT (8) Key Takeaways that have been instrumental in my journey as an entrepreneur. I could share them in the notes, but that would defeat the purpose of having you listen to the podcast. So buckle in and get ready for some good knowledge. HOST STEVE BUZZARD on today's episode : "I believe today will be instrumental for al...

Send us Fan Mail EXPERIENCE THE BUZZ IS BACK! After a brief break, Host Steve Buzzard and the Experience the Buzz Podcast return, bringing unique insights and captivating stories to and from entrepreneurs. HOST STEVE BUZZARD on the return : "I have been itching to get back to hosting ETB. The time away has allowed me the necessary space to push the reset button and come back more inspired and...

Send us Fan Mail BRIAN KATZ knew he wanted to write a book the day he retired in November 2021. After 40+ years in the world of basketball, Katz found a way. to honor his former players and his family. Thus "A Season More Traveled" was born and by the looks of it, this book is truly a deep and unique look into life as a basketball coach.  HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Brian Katz "When we di...

Send us Fan Mail GRAHAM HONIG is in a small group of people that are responsible for me getting into the PODCAST space. Graham and his wife Nicole are a young family starting their life in Rancho Murieta. They have one child with another on its way. Graham is a Sacramento guy! And that is what makes this conversation so fun.  HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Graham Honig "I love knowing young people lik...

Send us Fan Mail CHEYENNE SIMON is not like any other dog groomer. She is a specialist that knows her craft very well. Now how she got to be one of the most sought after dog groomers in Sacramento was a very unorthodox journey. And that is the beauty of her story. Get ready to get educated about dog grooming. There are a lot of things that Cheyenne unpacks for us in today's episode. HOST STEV...

Send us Fan Mail DUSTIN HUGHES  is the bullpen catcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. Dustin has lived this life season-in, season-out since 2008. He started with the Sacramento River Cats and then landed his first MLB job with the Florida Marlins. His second team was the Cincinnati Reds before landing in his current destination with the Oakland A's. So what does the life...

Send us Fan Mail MICHAEL KNOBBE  is the producer of Experience the Buzz 🐝. But in today's episode, we explore Michael's new adventure called Mikimo's Barbecue and Catering. There are a lot of layers to Michael who is truly an entrepreneur. His 9 to 5 job is at the Apple Store in Arden Fair Mall. He has a tremendous background in cinema and production. He loves heavy metal. And his...

Send us Fan Mail EXPERIENCE THE BUZZ has been a tremendous outlet for me on many levels. It has allowed me to get back in the profession I love and grew up with ... broadcasting. It has allowed me to tell the stories of so many great people in Sacramento. ETB has provided me the chance to solidify why I love Sacramento! It's a great place to live! The video version of this episode is ALSO AVA...

Send us Fan Mail MAUI is a beautiful destination for thousands of families who want to experience paradise and the "Aloha Spirit." My family and I (my wife, three kids, my oldest son's wife, and our granddaughter) made the trip to Maui during the first week of August. The first few days were as expected. Beautiful. Relaxing. On Tuesday August 8th, the day started with no power. What...

Send us Fan Mail GENELLE SMITH is the Executive Director of the Wellspring Women's Center for located in Sacramento. Genelle has a heart for people which explains why she has been a part of Wellspring since 2009. It has grown immensely since its inception in 1987 with over 200 people passing through the doors on a daily basis. The mission is simple: "“nurture the innate goodness and pers...

Send us Fan Mail BITA RYAN is an award-winning producer for NBC NEWS who has had a front row seat on major NEWS stories that have happened in our country for over 25 years. FIVE Olympic Games. THREE Presidents. 9-11, and major fires in California. That's just scratching the surface. She has worked with News Anchor icons Tom Brokaw, Brian Williams, and Lester Holt. Her career is filled with bu...

Send us Fan Mail MATT LEATHERBY is part of a BIG family! That BIG family is part of the Northern California institution we know as Leatherby's Family Creamery. At Leatherby's, it's all about the generous portions of ice cream at a place where it is all about family and community. With five locations, Leatherby has his touch on all five stores including the recent opening of the Fols...

Send us Fan Mail ETHAN MINTON is not your normal 12-year old. In fact, I would call him wise beyond his years. With the help of his mom Meleasa, Ethan took the Covid pandemic to turn his love for reading into something special. On ETrainTalks. Com, this soon-to-be middle schooler does it all. Reviews books. Visits schools. Hosts his own podcast interviewing book authors. And through all of this he...

Send us Fan Mail LAUREN WRIGHT cannot wait until July 1st. That will start the beginning of her journey as the owner of Tricks Gymnastics. And the bonus is that she will share ownership with her husband Brian. The couple of almost two years met at Tricks. Lauren just celebrated her 11th Anniversary with Tricks. Put it all together and it's, in my eyes, a recipe for success!  HOST STEVE BUZZAR...

Send us Fan Mail GREG MOLINA is the lead vocalist for Sacramento Metalcore band "A Moments Notice." Formed in October 2021, Molina and his group are rising fast in the heavy metal world. And they are from SACRAMENTO! So cool. Greg shares everything about the band and his amazing journey that includes the introduction to hard core in his teens to his stint in the Army where he was in the...

Send us Fan Mail KERRY WOOD loves May 5th and it doesn't have anything to do with Cinco de Mayo. For 13 years, the Big Day of Giving in the Sacramento area is a BIG THING. Wood is the CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and as CEO is in charge of this annual event. What is the Big Day of Giving? It's an opportunity for the Sacramento region to support the non-profits in the...

Send us Fan Mail KIM GUSMAN is the President and CEO of the California Employers Association. What is the CEA you ask? Gusman, along with her 24 amazing team members are a not-for-profit association that currently serves 22,000 businesses throughout California with countless services. It's the best kept secret that shouldn't be a secret for anyone who runs a business. The best part? The...

Send us Fan Mail ANCIL HOFFMAN Golf Course is a gem when it comes to golf courses in the greater Sacramento area! Located in the heart of a park near the American River, Ancil Hoffman offers a beautiful track for its players. Today ETB speaks to General Manager Asa Jennings, who gives us a behind-the-curtain look at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course. You will get the history, the Hole 1-18 layout, the ame...