Heartbeat of Kitsap
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce's Heart Beat of Kitsap interviews area business leaders and professionals. New episodes are released every Tuesday at 6am!
Episodes
March 31, 2022 • 56 mins
With the frightening statistic that 50% of all youth coming out of the foster care system wind up homeless, combined with record labor shortages across most employment sectors, it’s time for businesses and communities to think of alternative answers, and perhaps more job training and internships are a solution.
Cody Clark from The Coffee Oasis will share the different programs they administer with youth in Kitsap County, with an emp...
Cody Clark from The Coffee Oasis will share the different programs they administer with youth in Kitsap County, with an emp...
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February 25, 2022 • 75 mins
Jennifer Filzen discusses how you can use social media to your advantage. owner of Rock Star Marketing in Monterey, California. Jennifer’s marketing agency is the category king of storytelling for the auto repair industry, and she will be sharing her marketing wisdom with our group.
Some of the topics include:
What is new for social media in 2022?
What do the changes in Facebook mean for the average business owner?
Why are video market...
Some of the topics include:
What is new for social media in 2022?
What do the changes in Facebook mean for the average business owner?
Why are video market...
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February 2, 2022 • 79 mins
Too many business leaders fail to set effective goals because they don’t start with the aspirational identity they seek and then set effective goals to achieve what they want. Success is so much more than metrics and KPIs. It’s about how you plan to achieve those goals. You need to ask yourself the big question – who, and what, do I want to be?
Are You Ready to Commit to Making It Happen This Year?
Learn the keys to making reasonable...
Are You Ready to Commit to Making It Happen This Year?
Learn the keys to making reasonable...
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January 31, 2022 • 59 mins
Regulations change on a regular basis. Frank Warner, CPA, will share the changes coming in 2022 and how we can be prepared.
Topics will include:
What financial regulations will be changing in 2022 and 2023
What we can do to best financially prepare ourselves and our businesses for these changes
PRESENTER
Frank Warner has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. In addition to being an expert in college and retirem...
Topics will include:
What financial regulations will be changing in 2022 and 2023
What we can do to best financially prepare ourselves and our businesses for these changes
PRESENTER
Frank Warner has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. In addition to being an expert in college and retirem...
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January 14, 2022 • 42 mins
Are you looking for an innovative technology to bring to market that will launch a new company,
improve a product line, or diversify your product offerings? In this Kitsap Business Forum, you’ll
learn how to discover and access a pool of untapped government-funded intellectual property
(IP)—readily available to move to Washington state-based industries as well as those across
the U.S. You’ll realize how easy it is to work with a govern...
improve a product line, or diversify your product offerings? In this Kitsap Business Forum, you’ll
learn how to discover and access a pool of untapped government-funded intellectual property
(IP)—readily available to move to Washington state-based industries as well as those across
the U.S. You’ll realize how easy it is to work with a govern...
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January 11, 2022 • 81 mins
Homelessness is a complex problem. What role does business play in the homelessness crisis? Hear from our panel about homelessness issues in Kitsap County. Explore ways local businesses can help alleviate the homeless crisis in our community.
PANELISTS
Stacy B. Doré, Director of Development, Kitsap Community Resources
Josh Hinman, Executive Paster, Newlife Church-Silverdale
PANELISTS
Stacy B. Doré, Director of Development, Kitsap Community Resources
Josh Hinman, Executive Paster, Newlife Church-Silverdale
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December 18, 2021 • 65 mins
With so many social media “tools” out there your work toolbox may be closer to a tool shed by now. So why care about Google My Business (GMB)? GMB is a solution to many problems that today’s small business experience including being seen digitally. In this Kitsap Business Forum, you’ll learn how GMB is the gateway to two of the most powerful apps in the world: GoogleSearch and Maps. Find out why you should claim your business today...
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November 3, 2021 • 50 mins
In this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll look at limiting beliefs and how they affect your success. Transformational mindset coach Bonnie McVee walks us through one of the biggest mindset issues among entrepreneurs and business owners, something she calls “the tired old path.” McVee connects the hamster wheel of life we often get caught up in to the science behind why we get stuck.
Takeaways
The difference between Default and Essence energies an...
Takeaways
The difference between Default and Essence energies an...
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October 25, 2021 • 61 mins
When was the last time your team experienced healthy conflict, fought over ideas, and left feeling more unified than divided? These moments are the makers of great teams. Being able to debate ideas instead of attacking others is key. Instead of tiptoeing around what needs to be said or bulldozing through, we can leverage differences to bring positive outcomes and competitive advantage.
Jonathan Stone
Jonathan Stone has served as a le...
Jonathan Stone
Jonathan Stone has served as a le...
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Over 78 percent of business owners are expecting the sale of their business to be a major part of their retirement plan, but most have no idea how to go about selling (or buying) a business. As more small business owners are on the home stretch to retirement, many people want to be certain that they can transition the business to new leadership that will respect the integrity of their business. How can you both make sure your clie...
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October 6, 2021 • 55 mins
Organizational performance doesn’t start with your teammates; it begins with you!
Leadership is personal. It’s an inside-out process that flows from individuals, ripples through teams, and cascades throughout the organization to become part of the culture.
After coaching leaders and teams for over 18 years to transform company culture, Shannon Bruce, Professional Certified Coach, reveals common themes and recurring patterns that not ...
Leadership is personal. It’s an inside-out process that flows from individuals, ripples through teams, and cascades throughout the organization to become part of the culture.
After coaching leaders and teams for over 18 years to transform company culture, Shannon Bruce, Professional Certified Coach, reveals common themes and recurring patterns that not ...
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September 16, 2021 • 58 mins
Do you have a hard time saying no to an opportunity?
How do you know when to say no?
Creating a boundary around where you invest your time and energy is critical in business and life. Consider that true success is what you say no to. In this Uplift Kitsap, learn three methods to say no when vetting opportunities or decisions that will free up your time and energy and create more peace of mind
Presenter Anna Sun Choi, CEO and Founder o...
How do you know when to say no?
Creating a boundary around where you invest your time and energy is critical in business and life. Consider that true success is what you say no to. In this Uplift Kitsap, learn three methods to say no when vetting opportunities or decisions that will free up your time and energy and create more peace of mind
Presenter Anna Sun Choi, CEO and Founder o...
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August 2, 2021 • 57 mins
As pandemic restrictions lift, many companies are left grappling with how to re-think their workplace, especially against the backdrop of whether to transition into a hybrid work model. In this Uplift Kitsap, we will discuss three of the most pressing challenges for future workplaces along with opportunities that can further enable workers to thrive, businesses to grow, and corporate cultures to live—from anywhere.
HIGHLIGHTS
What co...
HIGHLIGHTS
What co...
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July 21, 2021 • 63 mins
Tax laws have changed enormously over the past few years, and more changes are on the way. What does this mean for your small business? What are the tax benefits? The tax risks? Find out in this Uplift Kitsap when we highlight key factors and effects of new and upcoming tax laws.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Recent changes, tax benefits, and qualification criteria
Upcoming changes and tax planning opportunities
Robust Q & A for small business ta...
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Recent changes, tax benefits, and qualification criteria
Upcoming changes and tax planning opportunities
Robust Q & A for small business ta...
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June 22, 2021 • 50 mins
It’s time to move forward in 2021. In this Uplift Kitsap, consultant and creator Dan Weedin will lead the conversation about conquering the hills of business and life while preparing for the realities post pandemic.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Mindset around adversity opportunity is crucial for moving forward in business and life.
There is no “new” normal; it’s just that there is no normal anymore. We all need to be nimble.
Specific things you ...
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Mindset around adversity opportunity is crucial for moving forward in business and life.
There is no “new” normal; it’s just that there is no normal anymore. We all need to be nimble.
Specific things you ...
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June 1, 2021 • 59 mins
The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive plan in place, you run the risk of watching your new employees walk out a constantly revolving door. The greatest strength of any successful organization is its employees. In this Uplift Kitsap we will talk about best practices supervisors can implement to help set up new employees for success.
YOUR PRESENTERS
Uplift Ki...
YOUR PRESENTERS
Uplift Ki...
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May 27, 2021 • 57 mins
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to remote work not only kept the economy moving but helped ensure the availability of public services. During this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll hear how our local WorkSource office successfully managed its teams from traditional in-person services to a 100-percent remote workforce. Mike Robinson will share the journey of his team in this transition, their challenges, and solutions. Learn more abo...
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May 18, 2021 • 44 mins
When faced with adversity and overwhelming odds stacked against you and your business, how do you pivot and reinvent?
Hear how these two entrepreneurs dug deep, got creative and found very unexpected ways to save their business and turn things around.
HIGHLIGHTS
Utilizing your values and culture to create meaningful change
Letting go of what was in favor of new possibilities
Inspiration on finding the tenacity and fortitude to push thro...
Hear how these two entrepreneurs dug deep, got creative and found very unexpected ways to save their business and turn things around.
HIGHLIGHTS
Utilizing your values and culture to create meaningful change
Letting go of what was in favor of new possibilities
Inspiration on finding the tenacity and fortitude to push thro...
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May 12, 2021 • 45 mins
In this Uplift Kitsap we turn our attention to the small-business agenda and the recently adjourned 2021 legislative session. Hear about State-level progress on top issues and what it means for local businesses and our community.
YOUR PRESENTER
Dave Montoure
Dave Montoure is Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the co-owner of KettleFish Seafood Counter in Old Town Silverdale.
YOUR PRESENTER
Dave Montoure
Dave Montoure is Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the co-owner of KettleFish Seafood Counter in Old Town Silverdale.
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May 5, 2021 • 57 mins
Many individuals can find themselves released from prison but locked out of work. Successful reentry programs give former offenders opportunities to support themselves through legitimate and productive work, reducing recidivism and improving public safety. But finding employment or being able to start a business is only part of the equation. Research reveals many barriers that inhibit someone’s ability to be successful upon reentry...
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