BAM BizTALK - Your Business Sidekick!

Angel Garcia
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The BAM BIZ TALK podcast delivers insightful discussions on emerging technologies, innovative products/services, industry trends, and effective business strategies. It's a platform designed for the convenience of the listener, allowing for flexible and portable consumption of content. Our podcast allows listeners to request topics, learn new concepts, stay updated, and fuel their inspiration. With our experience-driven approach, we offer valuable insights, blending theory and practice to provide a deep, substantive understanding of diverse business landscapes. This Podcast is recorded, produced, and distributed by BAM Ventures - Your Business Sidekick! https://linktr.ee/BAMConsulting

  1. Oct 13

    Founders Focus: Leonardo Del Vecchio | From Orphan to Eyewear Empire

    How did Leonardo Del Vecchio go from growing up in an orphanage to building a global eyewear empire? In this special edition of BAM BizTALK, Angel Garcia and Gina Lewis explore Del Vecchio’s journey, the bold decisions behind Luxottica, and the business principles that helped shape his success. From learning manufacturing firsthand to expanding into eyewear brands and retail, his story offers lessons on persistence, leadership, strategic growth, and recognizing opportunities. Topics Discussed Leonardo Del Vecchio’s childhood and early life in ItalyGrowing up in an orphanage and overcoming early challengesHis early experiences in manufacturingLearning the eyewear business from the ground upThe beginnings and growth of LuxotticaMaking bold decisions in businessBuilding a competitive position in the eyewear industryExpanding into eyewear brands and retailStrategic growth and business acquisitionsLessons entrepreneurs can learn about persistence, risk, and leadership

    Founders Focus: Leonardo Del Vecchio | From Orphan to Eyewear Empire

  2. Sep 29

    The PowerFunding Power Hour w/Sarah Stredic: From the Mailroom to Building Relationships and Finding Opportunity

    In this PowerFunding Power Hour, Angel Garcia sits down with Sarah Stredic, VP of Business Development at Power Funding, for a conversation about her career in factoring, networking, business relationships, and becoming part of the Midland community. Sarah shares how she moved to Midland, transitioned from inside sales to outside sales, and built her network through local business organizations and events. She also takes listeners through her unexpected start in factoring, beginning in a mailroom and eventually moving into account management and sales. The conversation explores how factoring has evolved, how businesses manage extended payment cycles, and how factoring companies can support clients beyond financing. Sarah also discusses common misconceptions about factoring, the importance of local relationships, and why understanding the Midland and Odessa business community matters. The episode closes with a conversation about community involvement, including Sarah's work with local chambers, business organizations, grants, and Power Funding's involvement in supporting local businesses. 10 Topics Discussed Sarah's journey to Midland and how Midland became homeThe difference between inside sales and outside salesHow networking helped Sarah build her career and referral networkPractical lessons for getting comfortable at networking eventsThe importance of showing up and staying top of mindSarah's unexpected start in factoring, from the mailroom to salesHow factoring has evolved and its role in business cash flowExtended payment cycles and challenges faced by businesses in oil and gasCommon misconceptions and stigma surrounding factoringCommunity involvement, local relationships, and supporting small businessesThe episode's discussion supports the progression from networking and sales into Sarah's career story, then into factoring and its role in business, before moving into local relationships and community involvement.

    The PowerFunding Power Hour w/Sarah Stredic: From the Mailroom to Building Relationships and Finding Opportunity

  3. Sep 15

    EP. 101 | Quiet Champions: Ian Chisholm on Why the Title "Mentor" is Earned

    In this episode of BAM BizTALK, Angel talks with Ian Chisholm, founder and partner of The Roy Group and author of “Quiet Champions,” about why mentor isn’t a title you claim, it’s one others have to hand you. Ian shares the story behind The Roy Group, named after his own grandfather, and what it actually takes to earn the word: example, instruction, advice, and coaching. The conversation also covers compassionate excellence versus perfectionism, and the appetites for validation, connection, and power that quietly shape how people lead. Topics Discussed 1. Why “mentor” is a word you earn, not a title you claim 2. The four patterns that build toward earning it: example, instruction, advice, and coaching 3. The story behind The Roy Group, named after Ian’s grandfather 4. Why Ian still reacts strongly to people calling themselves a mentor unprompted 5. What it felt like the first time Ian was called a mentor without asking for it 6. What compassionate excellence looks like versus chasing perfectionism 7. The appetites for validation, connection, and power that shape how people lead 8. Which of those appetites was hardest for Ian to recognize in himself while writing the book 9. How mentorship carries real power and influence, and the responsibility that comes with it 10. What Ian is still working to earn in his own growth as a mentor Book: Quiet Champions – quietchampions.ca Ian Chisholm, The Roy Group – roygroup.net/our-team/ian-chisholm #mentorship #podcast #midlandtx #inspiration

    EP. 101 | Quiet Champions: Ian Chisholm on Why the Title "Mentor" is Earned

  4. Sep 10

    EP. 100 | The BL3S Squad Story: Miguel & B. Martinez on Healing Through Community

    For our 100th episode, we sit down with Miguel and B. Martinez, founders of BL3S Squad, a nonprofit built in memory of their nephew, Andrés “Bless” Martinez. After losing Andrés to suicide, the family found a way forward through baseball, community, and honest conversation about mental health. Miguel and B. walk us through how a small backyard rag ball tournament grew into a registered nonprofit that now brings families across the Permian Basin together every year. They talk about the stigma that keeps people, especially men, from admitting they’re struggling, and why events like the Rag Ball Tournament give people a safe space to connect. We also get into BL3S Squad’s partnerships with organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the JED Foundation, and how they point people toward resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline when they need it most. The episode closes with details on this year’s fourth annual Rag Ball Tournament, coming up September 19, plus a new 5K run on September 23 with the Desert Run Collective. This one is about what community can do when people choose to heal out loud instead of alone. Topics Discussed How BL3S Squad started after the family lost Andrés “Bless” Martinez to suicideWhy baseball and the rag ball format became the way they chose to honor himGrowth from a small family fundraiser into an official nonprofitBreaking the stigma around mental health, especially for menCreating spaces where people feel safe saying “I’m not okay”Partnerships with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the JED FoundationThe 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other local mental health resourcesHow family involvement shapes the tournament, from kids to grandparentsDetails on the fourth annual Rag Ball Tournament, September 19The new September 23 5K run with the Desert Run Collective and how to get involved#midlandtx #odessatx #permianbasin #bam #bamventures #bl3ssquad #healingthroughcommunity #mentalhealthawareness #suicidepreventionawareness #988lifeline

    EP. 100 | The BL3S Squad Story: Miguel & B. Martinez on Healing Through Community

  5. Sep 1

    EP. 99 | Meet The Soap Lady: Jamie Goodgame on The Craft & Business of Soap

    Every small business owner eventually faces a choice: build from scratch or take on something someone else already started. On this episode of BAM BizTALK, Angel Garcia talks with Jamie Goodgame, owner of The Soap Company in Midland, Texas, about what it took to buy an established, home based soap business and grow it into one that now ships across all fifty states. Topics discussed: How Jamie went from longtime customer to owner of a fourteen year old soap companyThe six week cold process soap making method, start to finishWhat separates natural, plant based soap from mass produced commercial barsSaponification and the history behind lye soapCustom and specialty orders made for individual customersThe full product line, from 28 soap scents to facial oils and French block soapWhy premium packaging matters as much as the product itselfBuilding a business that ships to all fifty states from a home based shopSetting business hours and avoiding burnout as a self-described people pleaserGetting past perfectionism to show up consistently on social mediaThis conversation is a practical look at craftsmanship, ownership, and the everyday decisions that keep a small business growing. Give it a listen, and find The Soap Company at the farmers market or online.

    EP. 99 | Meet The Soap Lady: Jamie Goodgame on The Craft & Business of Soap

  6. Aug 19

    EP. 98 | Innovation, Aerospace & Education: Allan Lockheed & More at Permian Proving Grounds

    BAM BizTalk goes on location to the Permian Proving Grounds conference in Midland, Texas, for a special episode featuring conversations with innovators, educators, and the next generation of aerospace and technology leaders. Leading the episode is Allan Lockheed, who shares stories from his family’s aviation legacy and reflects on the spirit of innovation that shaped the aircraft industry. He discusses his father’s generation of aviation pioneers, the history of aerospace innovation in the region, and why the same curiosity, imagination, and willingness to solve problems continues to matter today. Eric McManus of Permian Proving Grounds explains how the organization is creating a place where emerging technologies can be tested in real-world environments and developed into practical solutions. He discusses drones, autonomous systems, public safety, critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and the role of the Permian Basin in bringing new technology into the field. The conversation continues with Aaron and Copeland Cares, exploring STEM education, e-sports, AI, drones, aerospace, and how to create stronger pathways for students from middle school through the workforce. The episode also features Edgar and Alyssa from the UTPB Falcon Aeronautics and Space Team, a student organization focused on aerospace engineering, rocketry, STEM education, and hands-on experience. Topics discussed include: Aviation history and the Lockheed family legacyInnovation and problem-solvingPermian Proving Grounds and real-world technology testingDrones, autonomous systems, and public safetyAerospace and advanced manufacturingSTEM education and student developmentE-sports, AI, and emerging career pathwaysUTPB Falcon Aeronautics and Space TeamRock​​etry and hands-on aerospace experienceBuilding the next generation of innovatorsRecorded live during the Permian Proving Grounds conference, this episode brings together different generations and perspectives around one central idea: the future belongs to people willing to explore, build, test, and solve problems.

    EP. 98 | Innovation, Aerospace & Education: Allan Lockheed & More at Permian Proving Grounds

  7. Aug 4

    EP. 97 | Soccer, Family & Community: Adan & Yesenia Olivas on Building the Permian Soccer League

    What started as a Sunday pickup game between two friends has grown into one of Midland’s fastest growing sports communities. On this episode of BAM BizTalk, Angel sits down with Adan and Yesenia Olivas, founders of the Permian Soccer League, to talk about how a shared passion for soccer turned into a league that now includes dozens of teams across multiple divisions, and what it took to build it from the ground up. In this episode, we cover: How Adan and his friend Victor Gomez first came up with the idea for a Seven vs Seven league in MidlandThe knee injury that ended Adan’s playing career and led him to build the league insteadGrowing from 20 teams in the first season to over 60 teams todayThe different divisions, including men’s, women’s, coed, and the 11 vs 11 leagueWhy the league was built around families instead of pure competitionHow Midland’s investment in new soccer specific fields is fueling growth across the cityThe upcoming West Texas Cup and what it means for local tournaments and tourismFree training programs open to women and kids who want to get involvedHow teams and coaches are supported through sponsorships and registrationWhat’s next for the Permian Soccer League, including plans for a youth divisionWhether you’re already part of the league or just curious how a grassroots idea turned into a community movement, this conversation shows what’s possible when people build something families can be part of together.

    EP. 97 | Soccer, Family & Community: Adan & Yesenia Olivas on Building the Permian Soccer League

  8. Jul 21

    EP. 96 | Struggle, Clarity & Connection: Alex "Northstar" Enache on Making AI Actually Work

    Struggle, clarity, and human connection might not be the first words that come to mind when you think about AI, but according to Alex “Northstar” Enache, they are exactly what make it work. On this episode of BAM BizTalk, Angel Garcia sits down with the AI educator and former Google trainer to talk about what actually separates businesses that thrive with AI from those that just add another tool to the pile. Topics discussed: Alex’s path from washing dishes in Italy to training teams at Google and Fortune 500 companiesWhy real learning happens through struggle, not comfort or shortcutsHow AI is uncovering hidden details in classic art, including Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last SupperWhy clarity, not the AI tool itself, is what determines business resultsThe common mistake founders make expecting AI to read their mindsWhy human connection matters more, not less, as AI scalesBalancing entrepreneurship with lifestyle, rest, and relationshipsKnowing when to walk away from misaligned clientsWhy persistence, not talent, is what separates people who succeed with AI from those who don’tPractical ways to put AI to work for your family, business, and communityNew episode of BAM BizTalk is out now. Visit www.bamventures.online to learn more.

    EP. 96 | Struggle, Clarity & Connection: Alex "Northstar" Enache on Making AI Actually Work
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The BAM BIZ TALK podcast delivers insightful discussions on emerging technologies, innovative products/services, industry trends, and effective business strategies. It's a platform designed for the convenience of the listener, allowing for flexible and portable consumption of content. Our podcast allows listeners to request topics, learn new concepts, stay updated, and fuel their inspiration. With our experience-driven approach, we offer valuable insights, blending theory and practice to provide a deep, substantive understanding of diverse business landscapes. This Podcast is recorded, produced, and distributed by BAM Ventures - Your Business Sidekick! https://linktr.ee/BAMConsulting

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