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Houston Pedego Electric Bike Dealers Improving Rideability of their city

Meet Amanda and Jason, Pedego's multi-store, electric bike dealers in Houston. Talking about why they left their corporate jobs at Microsoft to open their first family business. And the fun they're having selling "fun" every day. And putting smiles on everyone's faces.

Plus their bigger project to work with the City of Houston selling electric bikes to Houston's police force. And working with the city to improve the overall "rideability of the city" (part of an "urban planning process" we're seeing roll out nationwide).

Impact OC-Advocating for businesses in South Orange County

The South Orange County Economic Coalition’s mission is to be the leading business advocate in in South Orange County? Find out how it achieves its goal by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with South Orange County Economic Coalition Past Chair Steve La Motte. Hear about the local initiatives it supports to promote a strong economic climate. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.economiccoalition.com

 

 

Impact OC-Educating Students Who Struggle in a Traditional Classroom

How does the Laguna Hills Christian Private School, Pathway School, educate and equip students who struggle in a traditional classroom? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Pathway School Middle School teacher Kelley Visca. Hear how the teachers use programs and research based teaching strategies targeted to meet the needs of children who learn differently. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.PathwaySchool.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Pedego's Latest Family Owned Dealership

So how do a husband (who's recently sold his auto repair business) and his Yoga teacher wife find success and happiness in the next chapter of their life?  These empty nesters leave the rat race behind and join the Electric Bicycle Revolution.  Becoming Pedego's latest (and fastest growing) dedicated dealer in Santee, CA.

Doing what they love.  And loving what they do with their first family business  that includes both husband and wife, a couple of kids and even a cousin or two. As Greg describes it, "as much as I loved the auto repair business, every customer that came into my store was stressed.  And when my repairs were over, they secretly hoped they'd never see me again.  Now every customer that I meet ends up with a big smile on their face.  And they come back over and over again as we share rides together and they hang out at our store."

A totally different "customer interaction". Or as his wife Stephanie says, "I spent my life as a stay-at-home mom raising two boys. And helping people thru my Yoga and Reiki healing.  Now I get to channel that energy into another form of helping and healing by putting people back onto a bike and getting them active and social again"  "And adding a big smile to their face," beams Greg.

Another couple who's found a path to happiness by opening a family run, community focused, fun business to ride them thru the next chapter in their life. Only on the PEDEGO PODCAST: Riding the EBike Revolution.  On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. 

Impact OC- Helping Individuals Escape Domestic Violence & Exploitation

How can the Women’s Transitional Living Center help individuals and their families escape the depths of domestic violence and exploitation? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with WTLC’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Lee. Hear how the organization provides the tools and resources to build self-esteem, and empower people for independent living. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.wtlc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the 1st PEDEGO Electric Bike dealer

Meet Tom Bock, another aging baby boomer seeking a fun and profitable "lifestyle business" he could use to ride out the next chapter in his life. Who walked into Pedego's booth at a trade show and said "I want to be your first dealer".  And how he and founder Don DiCostanzo figured out their whole dealer formula and turned it into the remarkable success it's become today (as they near 200 dedicated Pedego dealers nationwide. 

Listen to Tom's passion for the product and his sound reasoning why he sees Pedego's dealer network continuing to grow (even in a world where brick and mortar stores are contracting).  Due to their multi-pronged strategy of sales, service and rentals (a big part of how they get people to try before they buy and pay for their retail store concept).  It's all here in this week's second episode of The Pedego Podcast:  Riding the EBike Revolution.  On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from the University of California's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER Thursdays at noon PT. Sponsored by Pedego Electric Bikes.

Impact OC-Using Therapy Horses to Improve the Lives of People With Disabilities

How does the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano use therapy horses to improve the lives of people with disabilities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Chief Executive Officer Dana Butler-Moburg. She talks about the programs that have made the Shea Center internationally recognized for its excellence in therapeutic programs; and has become one of the top equine-assisted services centers in the world. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.sheacenter.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pedego Founder on the Electric Bike Revolution

Join us for the inaugural PEDEGO PODCAST with Don DiCostanzo discussing the many epiphanies that led him to start his own electric bike company and turn it into one of the biggest brands in America (all based here in OC). 

Recalling how he saw the need in his own life (trying to ride down to the beach and then back up the hill).  Which led him to test the concept by opening a small shop next to the Crab Cooker on Balboa Peninsula to see if he could sell a few. And with that "proof of concept" set out to build his own bikes and a dedicated dealer network (a first for this industry) that's closing in on 200 stores.

Ride along as he recalls it all in what he describes as just the first inning of this EBike Revolution.  Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.  

Impact OC-The OC Fair will operate in a limited capacity

How will the OC Fair operate in its limited capacity Wednesday through Sunday, July 16 through August 15? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with OC Fair & Event Center Chief Executive Officer Michele Richards. Hear the various festivities that are planned under the theme “Time for Fun.” Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://ocfair.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC - Challenges Community Media businesses faced during COVID

What are the challenges and opportunities community media businesses faced during COVID? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Picket Fence Media Founder/CEO / Publisher Norb Garrett. His award-winning hyper-local community media business in South Orange County includes three newspapers: The San Clemente Times, The Dana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatch. He also oversees several magazines and a dynamic digital/social media business. He talks about the critical role community media businesses played during COVID and how unbiased, original community news is more important to our democracy now given the politicization of mainstream media. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.picketfencemedia.com