Master Your Finances(Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)

Hosted by Kurt Baker CFP

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Handling your finances can be stressful, but that doesn’t need to be the case! Sunday’s at 9 a.m. on 107.7 the Bronc, Kurtis Baker, CFP®, AIF® will teach you how to Master Your Finances. Kurt is a certified financial planner professional with Certified Wealth Management & Investment. Listen to it live on app via Apple or Google Play app Store. Search WRRC1.

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August 16, 202651 min

Season 18: Episode 7: Young Business Owners and Venture Capital

Today, we're joined by twohigh school interns from 1435 Capital, Ekya Dogra and Nico Mofidi. The two share how they originally learned about the world of venture capital and what had them interested in it. They also share their experiences in entrepreneurship, what they've taken and applied from each business they've owned to the next, and how they can apply what they are learning from being involved in venture capital into their businesses.

August 9, 202650 min

Season 18: Episode 6: Getting Your Start In Venture Capital

Today, we're joined by three high school interns from 1435 Capital, Caroline Ma, Liam Ott, and Nivas Palaniappan. The three share how what got them interested in the world of venture capital and the start of the internship at 1435 Capital. They also share their experience interning at 1435 Capital, what they've been doing at 1435, and what they've learned during their internship.

August 2, 202652 min

Season 18: Episode 5: Cybersecurity

Today, we're joined by Robert V. Jones, Founder, President, and CEO of Presafe Technologies, former chairperson of the Air Traffic Control Assosciation Aviation Cybersecurity Programming Committee, and serves on the board of the NYU Alumni Association. He provides insight on his experience with Air Traffic Control, how he got connected with that, and what he learned.. Robert also shared how he got connected to AI, cyber insurance, and quanum computing and what the future of it looks like.

April 19, 202651 min

Season 18: Episode 4: Leadership Coaching

Today, we're joined by Tamarra Causley Robinson, an executive coach and leadership development expert who helps professionals and organizations unlock their full potential with a background as a director of information technology at PWC, and extensive experience coaching leaders at all levels where she specializes in helping individuals find their voice, lead with confidence, and navigate change effectively. She provides insight on her work in information technology and how she got her start in it. Tamarra also shared how she started her own business, what she learned about herself in the process, and how she helps people navigate moving into a position where they manage and oversee larger groups.

April 12, 202654 min

Season 18: Episode 3: Leading Large Scale Operations

Today, we're joined by Amar Hirani, a Venture Partner at 1435 Capital who helps high growth technology companies scale through disciplined operations and data driven decision making with a background leading large scale operations at Amazon and scaling multi market businesses. He provides insight on how Amazon worked to reduce water, energy, and trash efficiency, the changes that went along with that reduction, and the return aspect of Amazon. Amar also shared how he got his start in Amazon, the hiring process, and how he's applying the work he did at Amazon to his current work at 1435 Capital.

March 15, 202649 min

Season 18: Episode 2: Exit Planning and How to Leave Your Business Successfully

Today, we're joined by Matt Wizeman, a business owner, transition planning advisor, and leadership coach who helps entrepreneurs increase the value of their companies and prepare for successful exits. He provides insight on exit planning, including how he got into the business, tips for people planning to leave their business in the future, and how to start taking steps away from your business. Matt also shared the importance of exit planning, and why business owners should plan ahead.

March 1, 202651 min

Season 18: Episode 1: Hedge Funds and Diving Into Alternate Investments

Today, we're joined by Curtis Lee, a seasoned finance and investment professional with deep experience in venture engagement and economic development and Senior Partner at 1435 Capital in Princeton, NJ. He provides insight on the world of hedge funds, how he broke into the industry, and what sparked his interest in alternate investments. Curtis shared what brought him to 1435 Capital and a look into the company's future.

November 30, 202550 min

Season 17: Episode 24:How Real Estate Investing Led to Owning an Event Venue

Today's guest, Brad Smith, is a lifelong adventurer- married to his wife, Beth, since 1988, father of three adult children, and a competitive athlete who's spent decades on the tennis and squash courts and is now an active pickleball player and college squash official. He's been investing in real estate since age 19, owning hundreds of units over the years across cities like Hoboken, Jersey City, and Chicago. Now, he channels his passion into two lavender farms that double as destination event venues. The newest, Princeton Lavender, features 8.l6 acres of lavender fields, friendly farm animals, and a tunning post-and-beam event barn designed for gatherings of all sizes. He loves collaborating with musicians, caterers, and guests to bring memorable events to life.

November 23, 202551 min

Season 17: Episode 23 The Importance of CFO's

Today, we're joined by David Demuth, a seasoned financial executive based in the greater New York area and the co-founder of CFO Consulting Partners, LLC. Since 2006, David has guided organizations across technology, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and insurance. He provides high-level CFO suite services with a strong focus on strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. With a global perspective and decades of hands-on expertise, David brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build resilient, forward-thinking financial organizations.

October 26, 202547 min

Season 17: Episode 22: Planning Ahead for Senior Care

On this episode, Kurt Baker talks to Barbara Forshner, who has dedicated more than 20 years to the health care industry. She is driven by a personal passion for advocating for the dignity and well-being of seniors. Her journey began when she witnessed the lack of respect her grandfather received in a long-term care facility - an experience that inspired her to become his advocate and ultimately pursue a career focused on improving senior care. For the past three years, Barbara has been the Director of Sales at Brookdale Hamilton, NJ, where she continues to guide families through the challenging process of finding the right senior living community for their loved ones. Her deep industry knowledge, extensive professional network, and compassionate approach have made her a trusted resource and advocate for countless families.