CaliBiz
CaliBiz is the voice of California Business
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As brands scramble to feed the endless content machine across TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, mountains of expensive video assets are sitting in disorganized hard drives while marketing teams burn out trying to keep up. Archaius Creative's David Aguilar unpacks how hospitality brands are turning video production from a chaotic logistical nightmare into a streamlined operation—shifting from reactive editing to proactive asset s...
Our guest is Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan Wapner, a veteran transportation leader whose decades of regional service have put him at the center of Southern California’s mobility conversation. As a past chair of Omnitrans, board member of Metrolink, former president of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the Southern California Association of Governments, Wapner has spent years helping guide the region’s ...
CaliBiz Returns to the charming community of Mentone, California to visit their annual street fair Mentone Days. This year marks their 139th anniversary. Host Ken Alan interviews many of the artisans and exhibitors.
As California’s AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, threatens to remake the internet through mandatory age verification, host Ken Alan sets out to expose hidden privacy risks and coach teens how to survive a new era of digital surveillance.
CaliBiz Host Ken Alan talks with the team from CASA of San Bernardino about the urgent need for over 300 volunteer mentors and how each one can help change the path for young people navigating foster care.
What happens when a rescue dog learns to “talk”? Host Ken Alan explores the surprising story of Phoebe, a 6-year-old poodle mix who uses 80 buttons to communicate in simple sentences, as her owner Jennifer Hamilton shares the decades-old speech-therapy technique that made it possible.
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Stephens, Editor of Trains Magazine, to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of North American rail. We dive deep into the blockbuster Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application, exploring how this proposed $250 billion transcontinental giant could reshape freight efficiency and what it means for the future of the supply chain.
Hosts Ken Alan and Ralph Squillace break down the most impactful new California laws taking effect in 2026—and why they matter for businesses, parents, and students across the state. ⚠️ And learn how some K–12 schools are purchasing forensic data extraction devices capable of downloading the personal data on students’ privatre cell phones.
Join host Ken Alan as he speaks with Clark Rector, Executive VP of Government Affairs at the American Advertising Federation, about California's Assembly Bill 796—The Social Media Accountability Act. Learn how this legislation could reshape digital advertising and your privacy on the Internet.
Youth-rights advocate Zane Miller from NYRA joins CaliBiz to expose systemic abuses in school discipline and explain what students can do—legally, strategically, and safely—to defend their rights.
Unlock the secrets to industry awards and master the art of networking in business. Join us as we talk with experts like Mark Landon, ADDY Awards Chair for the AAF Inland Empire, on how both students and professionals can leverage awards programs and networking connections to fuel their careers.
Now in its 7th year, the Mentone International Film Festival has become a shining example of how creativity can transform a small town into a cultural destination. Join host Ken Alan and co-host Angie Grisafe De La Rosa as they dive into the stories behind this community-driven festival — from indie filmmakers making their mark to local leaders proving that the arts can spark real economic growth. Featuring live and phone int...
Host Ken Alan sits down with Pam Davis from the San Bernardino County Fire Department to uncover the hidden dangers of hazardous waste—especially lithium batteries—while exploring how local businesses and schools can stay safe, how arson dogs help solve arson crimes, and what K–12 students are learning about fire prevention and flammable materials.
Hosts Ken Alan and Ralph Squillace return with a new episode of the feature “Boy Is That Dumb!” on this special edition of the CaliBiz podcast. This installment zeroes in on the boneheaded mistakes businesses make that drive away customers, drain profits—and hand competitors the upper hand. Topics include community college admissions blunders, service club missteps, bad parking lot design, purchase barriers, and a...
Stop wasting time on job boards. In this episode of CaliBiz, Ken Alan shares a smarter, privacy-first approach to landing the job you want—featuring burner emails, LinkedIn hacks, and one powerful secret from PR pros.
How do families build their way to homeownership, and what's in their massive thrift store warehouse? We talk with David Hahn, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Riverside, about their empowering model of affordable housing, and then explore the sprawling inventory of their ReStore, where every item helps construct a brighter future.
Join us for a vibrant live broadcast from the annual Mentone Days festival, hosted by the Mentone Chamber of Commerce in Mentone, California. We dive into the town’s storied past—from its roots as a late‑19th‑century railroad stop and health spa (named after Menton, France) to its evolution into a charming gateway community at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Along the way, we chat with local residents and expl...
On this episode, "Boy Is That Dumb!” we unpack the worst marketing and customer service blunders from businesses and non-profits—so you can laugh, learn, and use their mistakes as your competitive edge. My special guest host is Ralph Squillace.
How to get your Food Service Product into Alternative Sales Channels. My guest is consultant Mike Levinson from FSOctopus.com who also discusses what it takes to get your product into Costco. CaliBiz is hosted by Ken Alan.
We’ve been told child labor laws protect minors from wage exploitation, danger, and lost education — but what if that’s all a myth? This podcast dismantles the familiar narrative, exposing how modern labor restrictions serve special interests, not minors, by keeping teens away from safe, productive jobs, exposing them to many dangers in school, exploited for unpaid work, and stalling their independence, earnings, ...
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