Marina Moreas from PINK HAMMER CONSTRUCTION joins us to discuss her detour from architecture to construction. And how she's turned her firm into a powerhouse in this industry, doing Tenant Improvements for major chains like Domino's Pizza #construction #starups #entrepreneurs #sbdc #octalkraio

Meet two nurse practioners who found a passion for removing tattoo removal. Nyssa Finn and Geanie Galindo. Allowing people to erase their past and embrace a new you. With help from their local Small Business Development Office in Temecula (SBDC) #sbdc #startup #startups #entrepreneur #sbdc #ociesbdc #octalkradio #tattoo #tattooremoval

Roxy Rich, professional comedian and artist joins us to discuss her wild journey from Hollywood to Temecula and how this led to her new fine art gallery there. With the help of her local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) #sbdc #arts #comedy #entrepreneur #startup #octalkradio

Jason Hernandez ("Big J") joins us to discuss his entrepreneurial journey starting Big J's So Cal BBQ. And how he turned his passion into profits. With the help of his local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) #entrepreneur #startup #bbq #octalkradio #sbdc #ociesbdc #bbq

Today Melissa Ragel joins us to discuss the world of in-store sampling for beers. wines and other adult beverages thru her new company AMARKO MARKETING SOLUTIONS #marketing #sales #instoredemos #adultbeverages #beer #wine #spirits #sbdc #octalkradio

Rudy Chavarria, Jr. Founder of College Ed Tech talks about his journey starting this business. The need for his services today. And how his local Small Business Development Center helped take this business to the next level. #college #collegementors #sbdc #octalkradio

Vivian Wu, owner of the new Etsy Store SPENDOR OF WONDER joins us to discuss her imaginative DIGITAL ART she creates and sells on that site (adding her fanciful prints to mugs, t-shirts, etc). Where she takes a famous painting like Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night and reimagines it with other creatures added to the frame like cats or dogs. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create this digital alteration (or hallucination!) with just enough whimsical elements to make it fun and unique. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face). Which is what her local Small Business Development Center did for her when her team there helped her turn this dream into an actual business.

Providing another example of how AI can become a new medium for frustrated painters like Vivian. Making this microbiologist's artistic dreams come true! #digitalart #ai #artificialintelligence #etsy #etsyshop #entrepreneur #startup #onlinebusiness #sbdc #octalkradio

John Wiet, the new Director of The LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator (hosted by OCTane) joins us to discuss their work with startups. And all that they offer. #octane #launhpad #starups #entrepreneurs #sbdc #octalkradio