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Stanford University-School Of Engineering | Richard Dasher

Stanford University-School Of Engineering | Richard Dasher

Stanford University-School Of Engineering | Richard Dasher   Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Richard Dasher. He’s a PhD from Stanford University where he serves the roles of director of the US Asia Technology Management Center. And he’s also the executive director at the Center for Integrated Systems and consulting. Welcome to the show.…

Situational Leadership | Tim Kearin

Situational Leadership | Tim Kearin

Episode Transcript of: Situational Leadership | Tim Kearin Alan In the book, you turn you talk about learning to apply situational leadership. Now, my understanding is that as you and can begin working together with all the leadership books that he wrote, you didn’t really realize what this was about. Can you expand on that?…

Ken Epstein; Doing Business In China | Kenneth Epstein

Doing Business In China | Kenneth Epstein

  Episode transcript of: Doing Business In China | Kenneth Epstein Alan Olsen: Entrepreneurs that are wanting to do business in China, if they are bringing intellectual property, I’ve heard mixed stories here, what is your take on bringing your intellectual property into China? Kenneth Epstein: Well, its a challenge but it can be done, and…

Joan Lemahieu

Team Building | Joan LeMahieu

Episode Transcript of: Team Building | Joan LeMahieu Alan Welcome back. And with Joan LeMahieu, who here at currently the Director at City Beach. John, welcome to today’s show. Joan LeMahieu Thank you, Alan. It’s a pleasure to be here. Alan So John, can you tell me about yourself? Joan LeMahieu Well, that’s a wide…

Legal Factors | Roger Royse; State of the Valley | Roger Royse

Legal Factors | Roger Royse

Interview Transcript of: Legal Factors | Roger Royse Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Roger Royse. He is a founder of the rice law firm with three offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Roger, welcome to today’s show. Roger Royse Thanks, Alan, good to be here. Alan Roger, give me your…

Economic Development | Henry Yin

Economic Development | Henry Yin

 Episode Transcript of: Economic Development | Henry Yin Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Henry Yin here. Nate is a former commissioner with the California Economic Development Department. Henry. Welcome to today’s show. Henry Thank you, Alan. Good morning, everyone. Alan So Henry, can you give me your background? How did you get to…

Corporate Governance | Dr. Douglas Y. Park

Corporate Governance | Dr. Douglas Y. Park

Transcript of: Corporate Governance | Dr. Douglas Y. Park   Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Dr. Douglas Park. He’s an attorney with the Ramone law firm located in Palo Alto. Doug, welcome to today’s show. Doug Thank you, Alan, I’m happy to be here. Alan Doug, can you tell us about your background,…

Patent Protection | Arlen Olsen

Patent Protection | Arlen Olsen

Episode Transcript of: Patent Protection | Arlen Olsen   Alan Welcome to America Dreams right here on AM 1220 kdow, we got a great show coming up today the first segment we’re going to be having Arlen Olsen. He’s a patent attorney and talking about patent law. And you know why you should be thinking…

Legacy of Success | Doug Keyston

Legacy of Success | Doug Keyston

Episode Transcript of: Legacy of Success | Doug Keyston   Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Doug Keyston. And he’s a private wealth client advisor here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Welcome to today’s show. Doug Thanks very much Alan. Alan Doug. Can you give me your background? Doug I happy to do…

Entrepreneurs Journey | Steve Cho

Entrepreneurs Journey | Steve Cho

Transcript, Entrepreneurs Journey | Steve Cho Alan Welcome back. We have with us today on the show Steve Cho. Steve is the founder of a custom software system. Here in Fremont, California called ASCC. Steve, welcome to today’s show Steve And thank you for having me. Alan So Steve, can you give us some your…

From Mom to CEO | Janet Perry

From Mom to CEO | Janet Perry

Episode Transcript of: From Mom to CEO | Janet Perry Alan Welcome back. We’re here today with Janet Perry. Janet is the CEO of the Shabby Apple. And welcome to today’s show. Janet Thank you. It’s good to be here. Alan So Janet, tell me your background. How did you get to where you are…

Leni Miller; Finding Your Career | Leni Miller

Finding Your Career | Leni Miller

  Episode Transcript of: Finding Your Career | Leni Miller Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Laney Miller. She is the president and founder at EAA search company that’s focusing on helping individuals find the right type of work. Laney, welcome to today’s show. Thank you. Can you give me your background of how…

Ethics Freedom and Sequester | Mike Conaway

Ethics Freedom and Sequester | Mike Conaway

Ethics Freedom and Sequester | Mike Conaway Transcript: Announcer 0:00 Welcome to American Dreams keys to success with your host, Alan Olsen. Alan 0:05 I’m here today with Congressman Mike Conway. And, Mike, enjoy having you here on today’s show. Mike 0:13 Well, that’s it for me here. Glad to be here. Thanks for having…

Serial Success | Montgomery Kersten

Serial Success | Montgomery Kersten

Interview Transcript of: Serial Success | Montgomery Kersten Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Monty Kersten money inside Silicon Valley, entrepreneur and money. I want to first start in to give me a timeline of your background, how you got to where you are today. Introduction to Montgomery Kersten, bio further down. Monty Well,…

Small Business Strategy | Steve Collins

Small Business Strategy | Steve Collins

Episode Transcript of: Small Business Strategy | Steve Collins Alan Welcome back. I have here today with me Steve Collins. He’s the founder and president of Marvel main. Steve, welcome to today’s show. Steve Thanks, Alan. Thanks for having me here today. Introduction of Steve Collins and his small business history, his bio can be…

Mechanics Bank CEO | Steve Buster

Mechanics Bank CEO | Steve Buster

Episode Transcript of: Mechanics Bank CEO | Steve Buster   Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Steve Buster. Steve is an accomplished executive here in Silicon Valley where he spent several years as a CEO of a regional bank, and then went over to a life science company. And I’d like to talk about…

Performance Management | Justin Hyde

Performance Management | Justin Hyde

Episode Transcript of: Performance Management | Justin Hyde Alan Welcome back. I’m here today with Justin Hyde. He’s a founding partner at the Hyde Norton group, a company focused on performance management. Justin, welcome to today’s show. Justin Thanks, Alan, I appreciate you having me out. Alan So Justin, can you give me some background…

The Finanseer | Megan Lathrop

Money Habits | Megan Lathrop

  Episode Transcript of: Money Habits | Megan Lathrop Alan Welcome back. We’re here today with Megan Lathrop. She’s a money coach, certified financial planner, and also an author. Megan, welcome in today’s show. Thank you. So thinking, give us some of your background. How did you get to where you are today? Megan Sure,…

Cameron Carlson; Succession Planning | Cameron Carlson

Succession Planning | Cameron Carlson

Episode Transcript of: Succession Planning | Cameron Carlson Alan Welcome back. We have with us today, Cam Carlson. He is the president of Carlson Hammann, a consulting firm specializing in succession planning and exit strategies. Ken, welcome to today’s show. Cameron Thank you, Alan. It’s good to be here. Alan So give me some background…

Dick Buxton; Lessons of Life | Dick Buxton

Lessons of Life | Dick Buxton

Episode Transcript of: Lessons of Life | Dick Buxton Alan Welcome back. I’m sitting here today with Dick Buxton. Vic has a prolific career playing a role in helping several 1000s or hundreds of 1000s of over 1000 companies with the succession planning with the Aesop’s and he’s also prolific writer and has done much…