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

Nick Muratore from GPS LEADERS joins us to discuss the world of GPS tracking in vehicles. All the different use cases for these products and how he got started in this business. And how his Small Business Development Center helped him on his entrepreneurial journey. #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #gps #gpstracking #sbdc #octalkradio

Today on our PROFIT TALKS we talk with Annemarie du LeBohn from TRIMACHA. A human development training provider that helps active duty service members with their mental health issues. #mentalhealthtraining #activedutyservice #sbdc #octalkradio

Blanca Torres, owner of a startup called FIRED UP, a brick and mortar pottery studio in Palm Springs where she helps people create their own pottery. And how her local Small Business Development Center helped her move from her background in medical to making this entrepreneurial dream come true. #entrepreneurialjourney #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #starups #brickandmortar #pottery #potterypainting #potterystudio #sbdc #ociesbdc #octalkradio

Manal Richa, Director of the Cal State Fullerton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss their recent SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SUMMIT which featured speakers and guests from all over Orange County talking about state of small business today. And the outlooks for 2025. #SBDC #OCIESBDC #smallbuness #entrepreneurs #octalkradio

Navigating the complexities of podcast production can be challenging, whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your existing podcast. Join us as we break down the process and share essential strategies to help you create compelling content and maintain momentum using creativity, storytelling, and AI. By mastering these techniques, you can ensure your podcast thrives and engages your audience effectively.

Dr. Sana Shakil, founder of Visionaire Optometry Spa in Riverside joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. From wanting to become an optometrist after seeing her grandfather lose his sight. To having a different vision of how eye health care could be better (after working for years for other Optometry Clinics). Offering complete eye care and services like Southern California has never seen before. All of which she's turned into the first of it's kind "Optometry Spa" with the help of her husband and the services of the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) #optometry #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmindset #healthcare #eyes #eyecare #eyecareawareness #eyecareroutine #eyecareclinic #eyecareprofessional #sbdc #octalkradio