Money – The Mentors Radio

Now in our 4th year, it’s always good to go back to our foundation — to peel back the outside layer and give you a first-hand, inside look at who are your three The Mentors hosts Ric Brutocao, Tom Loarie … Continue reading →

Dan McClory, the award-winning president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, talks with business turnaround leader and The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao about his career journey—stretching from Michigan to California, Italy to China—and his remarkable insights … Continue reading →

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao engages in a lively discussion with remarkable businessman Chris Lowney, with a focus on peeling back to the basics of what’s really important in life. This is no ordinary discussion! Chris … Continue reading →

In this episode Patrick D. Powers, CPA/PFS, CFA, CFP and President of BFS Wealth Management; a 30-year professional in investment markets talks with Host Ric Brutocao about market volatility, the impacts of trade talks and international unrest, ETFs and much … Continue reading →

We all know the KISS shortcut for “Keep It Simple,” but out next guest mentor Jim Horan takes simplicity to a whole new level and applies it to business! Brilliant! After two decades in senior financial positions with Shaklee Corporation … Continue reading →

Ram Charan, the undisputed global master of business success principles, sought-after global business advisor to the TOP companies in the world, and prolific author, talks about the essential five principles of success with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie. This … Continue reading →

In this episode, corporate lawyer Bruce Jenett, senior counsel at the world’s largest law firm, DLA Piper, delivers cutting edge insights on how to build a strong company, what a lawyer can (and doesn’t need to ) do, and why … Continue reading →

Top McDonalds franchise owner and author of “Invest Yourself,” John Abbate, talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie to give us a peek behind successfully owning and managing more than 20 McDonalds franchises. Known for creating a cutting-edge employee … Continue reading →

This weekend guest mentor Clint Severson shares hard-earned secrets gained from radically transforming a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast, into a $2 billion acquision. Host Tom Loarie ferrets out how Clint … Continue reading →

Host Ric Brutocao talks about money and mentoring with 45-year bank executive Jim Tecca, including some personal experiences and insights they’ve each learned along the way. Ric’s experience includes launching a very successful tech business, past president of DACOR luxury … Continue reading →

Our guest is Patrick D. Powers, CPA/PFS, CFA, CFP and President of BFS Wealth Management; a 30-year professional in investment markets. His market insights are sought-after by many high-ranking investors. In this episode, host Ric Brutocao and Patrick “Pat” Powers … Continue reading →

Guest Dan McClory, president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, talks with The Mentors Radio Show Host Ric Brutocao about China from an extensive and fascinating, first-hand business and investment perspective. He delivers lessons learned and insights … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever wondered how entrepreneurs secure super-star investor funding, or how to secure any funding for your business or idea, today’s episode is for you. One thing everyone knows: It all begins with crafting a strong “pitch.” But you’ll … Continue reading →

Home-based business owners Catherine Moran and Kent Mast—who live in different parts of the country but work for the same company, Hope In a Can—talk with host John Phillips about their first-hand experiences owning and running home-based businesses. They deliver … Continue reading →

Timothy “Tim” Strader, the founder and Chairman of a robust real estate development and investment firm, Starpointe Ventures, talks with The Mentors Radio Show host Ric Brutocao on real estate, core economic principles and real-world success.  With more than 43 … Continue reading →

The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with award-winning Public Relations Pioneer Harold Burson on the winds of change over the last 70 years.  Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other social media outlets have transformed how potential buyers are influenced to … Continue reading →

We tend to use accountants for the wrong thing. Find out why, and how to correct it. The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with seasoned CPA David Doran about the best way to work with a CPA, gives examples, … Continue reading →

This week host Ric Brutocao talks with sharp, top legal mind and law professor John C. Eastman, a frequent guest commentator on many TV & radio shows who just filed a brief with the Supreme Court. On the show, Ric … Continue reading →

Today The Mentors Radio host John Phillips talks again with Don Alix, district manager for Insperity, but this time on the topic of how to retain and attract good employees. Small and medium businesses don’t have the same buying power … Continue reading →

Host Tom Loarie interviews Andreas Widmer, Author of “The Pope and The CEO: John Paul II’s Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard” and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business and Economics. You’ll learn about … Continue reading →

Today’s guest Jim Tecca, president of Western Financial Bank, talks with The Mentors host Ric Brutocao about one of the biggest concerns for entrepreneurs: Cashflow.  It’s often said that in business, cash is king. You need it to build a … Continue reading →

In this episode, The Mentors host John Phillips talks with Don Alix, district manager of Insperity, regarding the human resources (HR) challenges faced by small and some mid-size businesses. Alix has served as a trusted advisor to businesses for more … Continue reading →

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao interviews Timothy Strader, the founder and Chairman of Starpointe Ventures, a robust real estate development and investment firm. In addition to serving on several boards and foundations, Mr. Strader is an … Continue reading →

In this episode, The Mentors host Tom Loarie interviews sought-after global business advisor and prolific author, Ram Charan. As Jack Welsh, former chairman of General Electric, puts it: “He (Charan) has the rare ability to distill meaningful from meaningless and … Continue reading →

According to statistics referenced in March 2017, there are more than 38 MILLION home-based businesses in the U.S. Twenty percent of these earn $100,000 to $500,000 a year. Seventy percent are successful within 3 years of launching, and most of … Continue reading →