Guests in studio this week:

After graduating from the University of Washington with a BA in Accounting, Michael started off his employment as a CPA and spent about 15 years there before he found out how useful Personal Computers were becoming in the late 1980s. After sharing the rest of his professional endeavors between Accounting versus Computers and Networks, he went back to school in 2005 in order to pass Microsoft-sponsored exams and qualify for the title of Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. He then went into business for himself, where he remains today, and calls himself the “Windows House-Call Computer Guy”. His business is Michael LaGris, Computer and Network Services, and he provides Microsoft Windows computer and network services to individuals in their homes, and to small home-based businesses.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Michael talks about his on-site computer and network services. Listen to Michael’s segment.

Judi Tsuchida, who grew up in Weiser, Idaho, opened Fena Flowers in 1988 almost a decade before she had initially intended. The mother of a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old wanted to open her own flower shop once her kids were preteens but when the opportunity arose for her to start her own business, she decided to jump on it.  Over the last 32 years, Fena Flowers has been a Kirkland favorite for exemplary arrangements and service. For Tsuchida, working in a flower shop has been a 55- year passion. She grew up working in her aunt’s flower shop and still screams with excitement when boxes of flowers are delivered.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Judi discusses how the flower industry has changed. Listen to Judi’s segment.

Jeanette Betton of Dynamic Designs Jewelry has been specializing in making jewelry memories to last a lifetime since 1984. Her newest designer Mindi Trevino joins her with 26 years of personal design experience.  As personal jeweler’s for thousands of clients worldwide, the privilege to create one-of-a-kind custom jewelry for their clients or redesign well-loved pieces into beautiful new works of art is their passion.  Highly focused on personalized service, designs to fit your lifestyle and always at a superior value, the Dynamic Designs boutique-style Kirkland showroom and relaxed professional atmosphere provide an experience like no other.  If you are ready to design the jewelry of your dreams, look no further. You have stumbled upon Kirkland’s secret treasure.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Mindi talks about how custom jewelry can help your business.  Listen to Mindi’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Justin is a Partner at Romero Park, a business, real estate, and litigation law firm practicing in Seattle and the Eastside for over 25 years. Justin has appeared in courts all across Washington and the nation, including the Washington State Supreme Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has argued cases before judges and juries, local hearing examiners and officials, and handled cases at the local, state, and federal levels. In practice himself since 1998, Justin has advised and prepared documents for thousands of business and real estate transactions. He is also a trained mediator and works as such to help parties resolve cases out of court. Justin and his family have lived in the Issaquah area for over 18 years. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Justin talks about tell-tale signs of when you need a lawyer.  Listen to Justin’s segment.

Gazala Uradnik started GFS Events in 2012 because she knew that nonprofits needed help through her own nonprofit board and volunteer experience. She is an entrepreneur by nature and starting her own businesses was a natural progression of her goals and skills. GFS Events provides strategic event planning expertise to nonprofits through focused event strategy, logistics coordination, mission/messaging, and audience and donor development. Over the last eight years, her team has helped countless nonprofits raise millions of dollars throughout the Pacific Northwest. GFS Events has received numerous awards for the best nonprofit event and best public event through the International Live Events Association. Gazala also serves as a board member for the International Live Events Association.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Gazala talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly with Nonprofit events.  Listen to Gazala’s segment.

Dr. Deanna Poneman has been part of the Network Chiropractic community for over 30 years, having received her first Network adjustment the day she was born by her godfather, who was one of the very first Network Chiropractors. Being born in a Transcendental Meditation (TM) community in Fairfield, Iowa, healing, spirituality, and the mind-body connection are truly in Dr. Deanna’s blood.  When Dr. Deanna realized her passion was to help others experience the excellent health and vitality she had been fortunate to live in her own life, it led her to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend Life Chiropractic College West where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic.  She now practices at Way of Life Wellness Center Issaquah where she enjoys helping her patients achieve optimal health.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Deanna talks about how you can melt away stress and live pain-free. Listen to Deanna’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

David Jensen has been in the mortgage business for over 25 years…and as a HECM specialist for 5 years.  David and his wife Sally have raised a large, blended family and now enjoy a large group of grand-kids that helps to keep them young.  Currently, David teaches continuing education classes for realtors on Reverse Mortgages. He also teaches classes on starting and growing a business. He has started and successfully grown over a dozen businesses. He started the largest pie company in the state of WA. He has started real estate sales companies, been a general contractor and land developer. His love, outside his family, is helping people to stay in their home and navigate through their retirement years successfully.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, David talks about how seniors are able to stay in their homes and still receive the care they need during the pandemic.  Listen to David’s segment.

Vicki Draper is a highly regarded modern-day animal healer and author who supports family animals with health, harmony and ease addressing wellness during every stage of your animal’s life. With her skill set, she serves people locally and nationally and internationally.  A natural-born animal communicator, Vicki’s qualifications as a healer for both people and animals include being a licensed massage therapist, a certified acupressurist and Reiki Master/Teacher, and training in craniosacral therapy. She is the creator of Vi Miere and Healing Your Animal natural healing essences available in her classes, stores, and online. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Vicki talks about how to make you and your pet’s life easier.  Listen to Vicki’s segment.

Tennyson Jacobson is a Farmers Insurance agent who has an office in Snoqualmie WA. Prior to getting into insurance, she and her husband founded and operated Cascade CrossFit for 8 years in Issaquah where they built one of the better known CrossFit gyms in WA state that was all about community and serving others. Tennyson brought her strengths and passion for taking care of people, educating clients, and being approachable to transition to insurance, which–in two short years– has brought her to be one of the top Farmers agents in the state. Her husband is a firefighter for Kirkland Fire Department and they have two young kids, Lyla and Skyler. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Tennyson discusses what you need to know about your insurance. Listen to Tennyson’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

With 25 years of training and performing in theater and opera, Kerstin O’Shields has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all levels of communication. Kerstin brings her unique skills, talents, and understanding of non-verbal communication to life. Kerstin is the CEO and Founder of The Body Language Strategy Academy – a training system for learning to communicate leadership and executive presence through enhanced body language and expression, messaging, and leadership skills. Kerstin’s works with international speakers, bestselling authors, real estate professionals, and business executives in Fortune 500 companies. She trains nationally on Body Language Strategy for Business and has performed keynote speeches and workshops for organizations such as Google, eBay, Women’s Council of Realtors.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Kerstin talks about the importance of how you are showing up online.  Listen to Kerstin’s segment.

Torrey Moreno came to Seattle in 2012, where he completed the last 4 years of his service in the U.S. Navy on the Aircraft Carrier, John C. Stennis. He served as an Electrical Nuclear Power Plant Technician on the Warship, spent over 500 days at-sea including a 7-month deployment in the South China Sea.  After departing the Navy, Torrey made a drastic career change and started his own company, serving local businesses with Digital Marketing services. Torrey’s company, Mindful Web Design, has now been serving the local Seattle community for over a year and he has created a healthy handful of websites, and intentional marketing strategies, for small-to-medium sized businesses.  When Torrey isn’t creating websites or interacting with clients, he is with his daughter or in the mountains.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Torrey discusses how to level up your business website.  Listen to Torrey’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Elisa Hawkinson, author of Calming Your Chaos, has helped individuals & businesses declutter and organize which results in calming the chaos in working & living spaces. Elisa offers strategizing support for those downsizing and/or moving. She guides people each step of the way and offers tips to make the job easier. She also suggests local resources for places to make donations and resources for selling items. Her goal is to help everyone see the value of having a home ready to list in 30 days. Elisa is passionate to help people understand how decluttering a house and being ready to list reduces stress and she hopes people will see how the VR headset can enhance a life, especially now with more time staying in the home. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Elisa talks about how to stay organized in these times.  Listen to Elisa’s segment.

Vance Dingfelder moved to Seattle in 1992 from Brooklyn, NY. Vance is the owner of Nourish Catering, which is a full-service catering company, and Dingfelders Delicatessen, Seattle’s premier NY Jewish Delicatessen known for its mouth-watering sandwiches. Vance guarantees that once you try Dingfelders Better than NY NY Cheesecake, you will be a regular.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Vance talks about his Jewish Delicatessen that will change the way you experience food in Seattle.  Listen to Vance’s segment.

Anderson Carpet Cleaning is a woman-owned carpet and steam cleaning company serving Seattle, Bellevue-Eastside, and the surrounding areas since 1996. Lisa Shultz is the proud owner and resides in Duvall… she treats every customer as if they are family. Always a stickler for perfection, every carpet, rug, or upholstered furniture cleaned by her company is backed with her promise that it will be done to perfection. To talk to Lisa, and you will immediately feel the extreme passion she has for her company to provide you with a “Red Carpet Experience!” Anderson Carpet Cleaning has five vans with the latest steam cleaning equipment for all residential cleaning needs as well a large “Fuso” truck which offers the ability to clean apartments up as high as the tenth floor!  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Lisa discusses her company and how they serve their customers during COVID-19.  Listen to Lisa’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Doug found a passion for owning my own business at a young age and has done so ever since. In 2001 Doug began coaching and mentoring high-income earners to improve business results and find more satisfaction in life. While Doug has experienced the fruits of success, life hasn’t been without the bitter taste of occasional failures. At this stage of his life, Doug has noticed an opportunity to make bigger, lasting differences in the lives of his clients. Doug created GPS to help navigate his clients safely through some of life’s challenges. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Doug talks about why you should know where your money is going.  Listen to Doug’s segment.

Tiffany L. Gough has been in the financial services industry since 1990. Over the years, she has helped many through some difficult times while working on their financial goals. She is a financial advisor with an office in Seattle. In her debut book, she shares some of the tools that helped her with her challenges as well as others. She grew up in Seattle and her office is less than five miles from her childhood home! She is married and has two grown bonus sons (aka stepsons) who reside in Toronto, Ontario Canada. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Tiffany talks about how each one of us are perfectly flawed.  Listen to Tiffany’s segment.

Andre is a 25+ year wireless communications leader.  In his last corporate position, he lead an $85 million business unit introducing wireless data applications into B2B clients for one of the top Cellular providers in the US. After a successful 14 years in that role, he took that expertise and started his own Mobile Messaging company.  For the past 5 years, he has worked with small & medium-size businesses. Andre has provided them with many of the same capabilities that enterprise-level businesses have to reach their clients via mobile messaging. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Andre talks about the importance of mobile messaging now.  Listen to Andre’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

As a team, Mainsail Financial Group strongly believes in goal-based planning. They know that proper planning is an ongoing process and a relationship-driven activity. As the winds of life shift, a proactive approach is needed to maintain the correct heading. They take pride in building a long-lasting relationship that evolves into a dual role of financial steward and trusted financial advisor for you, your family, and your legacy.

Their focus is working with individuals and families, who have questions or concerns about their current financial picture, long-term security, future lifestyle, and legacy planning. By taking a comprehensive and detailed approach, they work with you to develop a sound and realistic financial plan that can give you clarity and can help reduce uncertainty.

In today’s The Money Hour segment, Mainsail Financial Group discusses financial planning today.  Listen to their segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Lei Wang, was the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam, a journey to the summits of the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents and to the north and south pole, As she endured outstanding hardships and overcame life-threatening obstacles, she explored what motivated her to risk her life and achieve this difficult and perilous feat. She asked herself what motivated and empowered to succeed and made an astonishing discovery. She realized that excitement is the force that motivates and empowers every one of us to take action and even do what seems impossible at the risk of our lives. She saw that excitement is what transformed her from a typical city girl from Beijing to a record-setting. She saw that excitement is the force that can propel all of us to go from ordinary to extraordinary. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Lei talks about how you can reach new heights of success.  Listen to Lei’s segment.

Cory Brewer is the General Manager at Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates. He assumed this role in 2011 after 9 years of residential real estate sales in the Seattle area. Cory’s primary focuses are quality control, legal compliance, and broker training. Rob Gasca is the Director of Commercial Property Management at WPM/LGA. After managing a residential portfolio as a top-producer for over 10 years, he assumed this new corporate leadership role to further develop the company’s position in the local commercial marketplace. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Cory and Rob discuss the rental market’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Listen to their segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Real estate transactions can be challenging & stressful but Gina’s approach is simple: She helps you make informed decisions with clarity & confidence. She’ll orient you to the market, educate you on the process, help you find the right home, & craft an offer that honors both your financial capability & risk tolerance. Gina’s experience, work ethic, business acumen & professionalism set her apart. At Chase & Microsoft, she was consistently a top performer & participated in Microsoft’s exclusive High Potential program. Her people & program management skills enable her balance the human & process side of real estate to ensure your success. In her 2nd year, she achieved nearly $50 million in sales, making her the top producer at her firm locally and #4 in the nation. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Gina talks about buying and selling real estate during COVID-19.  Listen to Gina’s segment.

Pia Larson brings over 25 years of marketing experience to Fingerprint Marketing – her third successful small business. She designed this full-service marketing agency to help small business owners crush their competition through beautiful web design, smart branding, and strategic digital marketing. As a self-proclaimed “marketing crash test dummy,” Pia knows both the pain and the triumph that entrepreneurs experience — and how marketing can be the missing element between full-on failure and fantastic fortune. Collectively, Pia’s team offers over 150 years of experience to their clients, most of whom have doubled their business by partnering with Fingerprint Marketing.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Pia discusses what your website needs to attract and convert business.  Listen to Pia’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Sheri is ranked as one of the top Realtors in the greater Kirkland area. Although over 60% of her business is in her hometown of Kirkland, she gladly serves clients throughout the Puget Sound Area. Sheri is a longtime resident of the Eastside with 13 years’ experience in both new construction and residential resale.  Her clients enjoy Sheri’s personal touch and appreciate the professionalism, commitment, and heartfelt care that she exhibits in every interaction.  Sheri’s success is based on her client’s repeat business and referrals and she greatly values the friendships that continue well after the keys exchange hands. In today’s The Money Hour segment, Sheri provides tips on how to buy and sell safely during COVID-19.  Listen to Sheri’s segment.

Claire Jones is an experienced speaker, certified Leadership Coach, and Business Consultant that has worked with small businesses for over 15 years. As someone who knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle to build a sustainable business, her mission is to act as your trusted guide so that you can create the right schedules, the right marketing strategies, and the right processes & systems to build your dream business. As a result, her clients are able to step away from having to do everything themselves and devote more time to the things they love.  In today’s The Money Hour segment, Claire talks about how you can successfully pivot your business during challenging times.  Listen to Claire’s segment.