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Christian Selmoni, the Director of Heritage and Style for Vacheron Constantin, joined Bart in the studio during his recent trip here to the USA from his headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Christian has been a part of this prestige watchmaker for nearly 30 years and has been a pivotal figure in helping shape the evolution of the brand. Vacheron Constantin has been around since 1755 and is the oldest watch company in production. Through passion, drive and perseverance, the brand has successfully evolved over their 264 year history, while building an unbelievable legacy through the art of watchmaking. 

In this episode learn:
-How Vacheron Constantin's know how, sophistication and finishing of their watches separates them from other luxury watchmakers.
-Why the latest trend of larger men's wristwatches has broadened Vacheron Constantin's offering.
-How their bespoke watch capabilities are able to create one-of-a-kind watches for collectors who desire something rare.
-How the watch that took 8 years to produce through 3 watchmakers finally arrived to its owner in 2015.
-Why the shift happened from pocket watches to wrist watches and what it meant for the world of watchmaking.

To learn more about Vacheron Constantin, please visit: https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/home.html

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Bart and Letitia were back in the studio to discuss a hot topic - 7 money mistakes millionaires never make. Pulling these key lessons learned and best practices from several influential leaders, Bart and Letitia discuss these 7 key points to help guide you towards making more distinct decisions to help build wealth.

In this episode, you'll gain insight into these 7 money mistakes millionaires never make and why:

1. Don't waste money on fees.
2. Don't ignore your credit score.
3. Don't spend impulsively.
4. Don't fall for marketing ploys.
5. Don't try to beat the stock market.
6. Don't have just one source of income.
7. Don't keep up with the Jones's. 

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Lauraine Bifulco, CEO and President of Vantaggio HR, joined Bart in the studio to talk about the recent intensity of California’s employment laws. Vantaggio HR is a fractional HR service, typically working with clients that have less than 200 employees.

In this episode, Lauraine discusses:
-Marijuana in the workplace now that it is legalized.
-Sexual Harassment laws, regulations and required training.
-1099/Independent Contractors and the latest changes in classifying them.

When asked what her ultimate lessons learned were, she shared that getting expert help is critical and that small businesses should never assume that just because they are small, they are immune to needing help in navigating HR situations.

To learn more about Lauraine and Vantaggio HR, please visit: https://vantaggiohr.com/about-us/lauraine-bifulco/

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Troy Zuccolotto, a former Mr. America and Mr. Universe, joined Bart in the studio to discuss his latest entrepreneurial venture - Youth Tech Medical. A driven entrepreneur at heart, Troy learned early on the power a smart investment can have when he took one of his first competition checks and purchased a piece of property at the advice of his brother. Always looking for the next smart deal, Troy says, "if you want something bad enough, you find a way, if you don't, you find an excuse."

In this episode, listeners will learn:
-Why hormone replacement therapy is needed.
-What hormone therapy is used for.
-What the benefits of hormone therapy can be.

Troy also shares with listeners his ultimate lesson learned which centers around being relentless. He says he is never satisfied and enjoys being able to do what he loves every day.

To learn more about Youth Tech Medical, visit: www.youthtechmedical.com.

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Chef Craig Strong of Laguna Beach's dining hot spot, Ocean at Main, joined us in the studio on the eve of his one year anniversary. Spending nearly 25 years in the hotel business, 15 of which were with the Ritz Carlton in Europe or on the East Coast, Chef came to Southern California in 2000 and found himself at Montage, Laguna Beach. His new home became their much acclaimed restaurant, The Studio, where he spent nearly a decade as their Executive Chef. With a desire to have a little more flexibility and creativity, Chef took a leap of faith and opened his very first restaurant last year called Ocean at Main. His restaurant is located in a building in Laguna which was the city's first bank in the 1940s. The menu offers a variety of dishes that draw on inspiration from the Mediterranean as well as a few savory dishes that are a nod to his French training. 

In this episode:
-Learn about Chef's career path which led him to opening his first restaurant.
-Get to know the inspiration behind Chef's menu at Ocean at Main.
-Understand how Chef fuses together the best of both French Cooking and Mediterranean Cuisine. 
-Hear Chef discuss the things he's learned over the last year in his first entrepreneurial venture.
-Learn how technology has and continues to change the restaurant business.
-Get to know why selling the experience imparts value which makes you priceless.

When asked what his Ultimate Lesson Learned has been thus far in his career, Chef notes that truly embracing the spirit of hospitality has made all the difference.

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Host Bart Zandbergen welcomed the Founder of the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival Stefanie Salem into the studio to talk about the much anticipated upcoming event taking place October 3rd - 6th, 2019. The event is back for its 6th year in a row and is even bigger and even better. Stefanie, a serial entrepreneur, talks about her career journey thus far which has taken her across the globe. She has successfully built 7 businesses throughout the world, and after taking a few years off to have her children, she decided she wanted to get back in the game. She spent time reading books and listening to other leading entrepreneurs share their stories in pursuit of deciding what she felt compelled to embark on this time around. Her contemplation led her to launching the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, which after many years and countless hours of hard work, is now compared to the highly respected Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival.

In this episode, you'll hear guest Stefanie Salem share:
-Exclusive details on some of the special events taking place during this year's NBWF Festival.
-What some of her challenges were that she overcame as an entrepreneur and how she pushed past them.
-Why having "Grit" is key to being successful in any venture.
-How failing prepares you to be achieve success - but the key is to learn from the failure.

Stefanie is also candid about the fact that in any live event, no matter how prepared you are, there are always things that arise which are unexpected. The upcoming festival has several levels of access that have already sold out, but there are still some great ticket options available.

To learn more about the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival visit: 
https://www.newportwineandfood.com/

To purchase available tickets visit:
https://tickets.newportwineandfood.com/event/6th-Annual-Newport-Beach-Wine--Food

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Letitia Berbaum was back in the studio and welcomed investment banker Austin King on-air. In this special episode, Letitia and Austin discuss how their roles as a wealth advisor and as an investment banker are unique and different. They also discuss how their roles can work together to help support their clients.

Here is what you will gain access to in this episode:
-Letitia and Austin breakdown the nuances of their respective roles
-Austin shares what the hottest investment industry is from his point of view at the moment
-Understand the importance of working with licensed, industry professionals
-The state of IPOs: This year is the largest year on record in history for IPOs

When asked what his ultimate lesson learned was, Austin shares that the above and beyond anything else, choosing to work with professionals is crucial.

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Letitia Berbaum was back in the studio with a distinguished guest in the non-profit sector. Sue Parks, President of Orange County United Way, joined Letitia on air to discuss the distinct efforts their organization has in place. One effort in particular has been to engage more women in the process of giving back. Letitia shares with listeners why she as a woman chose to get involved with the organization, which began when her aunt became homeless. Like most people who fall into this situation, it usually begins with the loss of a job and then one or more life events in combination with it. Letitia wanted to be able to make a difference and was drawn to the fact that the organization is strategic with their efforts which makes them measurable.

Here are highlights from this episode:
-Learn more about their programs designed to get women involved.
-Understand how homelessness can happen to anyone.
-Learn about how Orange County United Way partners with organizations to drive results.
-Determine how you may be able to get involved or give back through either time, talent or treasure.

Sue Parks also shared her ultimate lesson learned with us. For her, having spent many years in the corporate world before moving into the non-profit space, Sue says it's imperative to wake up with purpose. 

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com 

Hosts Bart Zandbergen and Letitia Berbaum were back in the studio to discuss how to sift through the noise. Especially in our media driven world today, there are so many outlets that are ready to give advice but how do you filter through it to get to the heart of the topic at hand? In this episode, Bart and Letitia give candid perspectives on how to assess the information you read, see online or hear on TV.

This edition of The Zandbergen Report will highlight:
-The importance of only taking advice from a licensed professional who has a fiduciary responsibility to you.
-How TV commentators are entertainers as well, so it is something to keep in mind while listening to their perspectives.
-Why considering the source of any information you are given is critical.
-How discovering ways to save on the small things can add up in a big way each year.
-Why the best advice is custom tailored to your goals, lifestyle and needs.

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

Bart Zandbergen welcomed Interior Designer Dina Marciano into the studio to talk about her journey from Belarus to becoming a very successful entrepreneur here in the states. Dina came to the USA in 1995 to visit family, and although she had no intention of staying, she quickly decided to make our country her home. Growing up as a disciplined athlete (she played competitive badminton for years), Dina's refined work ethic was ingrained from an early age. She followed her passion for design and became a professional interior designer, founding her own firm, Dina Marciano Design. Her work has been featured by a variety of publications and she is an interior designer of choice for many developers to work with.

In this episode, Dina discusses:
-New styles emerging in the world of interior design
-How she approaches designing for her client's lifestyles
-Why less is more and has been proven to create the most impactful spaces

She also shared with our listeners her ultimate lesson learned which is simply put - to be yourself. Dina encourages others to be authentic, stay true to their vision and to move forward with bringing their goals to life. 

Learn more about Dina Marciano's work here: https://www.dinamarcianodesign.com/

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com.

Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com