Orange County Power Players

From music beats to motherboards, Tristan McGee’s path into IT wasn’t what you’d expect. After a broken computer shifted his focus, Tristan dove into the tech world, eventually launching Get It Right Solutions, a company dedicated to tailored, proactive IT services for small and midsize businesses.

In this insightful episode, host Danny Flores explores the mindset, grit, and strategy behind Tristan’s success. Learn how referrals bu...

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Brett Macomber, a leader in business and information technology with a background that bridges construction and cybersecurity. Brett shares how his early career in general contracting uniquely prepared him for the IT and security space — from physical installations to cloud-based solutions.

Brett and Danny dive into what it takes to keep to...

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Zachary Newkirk, Marine veteran, Chamber of Commerce ambassador, and executive at Black River Security Solutions. Zachary reveals what it’s like to work in high-level security — from protecting celebrities like Kris Jenner and Kobe Bryant to managing large-scale corporate contracts and training elite teams.

He shares practical advice for ev...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores welcomes Kelly Oberle, founder of Access Human Potential, to explore how mindset, resilience, and emotional intelligence drive performance in both athletics and corporate life.

Kelly shares how her journey as a Division I softball player and corporate leader shaped her understanding of stress, burnout, and balance. She explains why focusing on the process...

Patty has spent more than four decades serving the Orange County community in healthcare and education. She explains how Alzheimer’s Orange County—serving the community for 45 years—offers free education, support, and advocacy for families affected by dementia. Patty also shares practical ways to lower your risk for cognitive decline, including diet, exercise, mental stimulation, and social connection.

Listeners will hear Patty’s i...

Host Danny Flores sits down with Mike Kron, who has spent over 30 years operating a family office that has quietly grown into a powerhouse in Texas and Arizona multifamily real estate. Mike shares his journey from real estate attorney to family office operator, explaining how consistent reinvestment and strategic 1031 exchanges built lasting wealth without outside capital.

Mike also discusses:

• How his family office scaled fro...

In this inspiring conversation, Danny sits down with Sean Swentek — a seasoned marketing executive, nonprofit leader, and surf therapy advocate — to explore how sport can be a powerful tool for youth development, healing, and hope.

Sean shares his journey from corporate marketing at Omnidian to co-founding A Walk on Water, a nonprofit that brings surf therapy to children with special needs. He talks about the life-changing impact t...

In this inspiring episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Steve Jin, higher education professional and passionate advocate for faith-based learning. Steve shares his personal journey as an immigrant from South Korea and how higher education shaped the course of his life. From overcoming challenges in his youth to becoming a leader in enrollment management, Steve brings a powerful persp...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with William Levin, a leading intellectual property attorney and partner at Omnis Law. With more than 20 years of experience, William has represented Fortune 100 companies and small businesses alike across industries such as entertainment, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods.

William shares what intellectual property law really means, f...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Daniel Paik, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in finance and operations. Daniel shares how he helps companies turn their back-office teams from “cost centers” into powerful drivers of growth.

From his background as a CPA and former CFO to building systems that create visibility, efficiency, and data-driven decision-maki...

This episode features a dynamic conversation with Chan Lee, Sales Manager at Asuene USA, and Ichiro Tanigaki, U.S. Country Manager for Asuene, a global sustainability SaaS company headquartered in Japan. Chan and Ichiro break down how Asuene empowers businesses to meet growing environmental regulations while simultaneously improving operational and financial outcomes.

The trio explores the evolution of SaaS platforms in sustainabil...

In this powerful episode, host Danny Flores sits down with James McLanahan, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, now thriving as a mortgage loan originator at Expert Home Loans in Southern California.

James shares his remarkable 17-year journey in the military—from enlisting right after 9/11, to mastering Mandarin Chinese, to training and leading elite teams across the globe. Hear how the leadership, discipline, and ...

In this conversation, Mel traces his path from early days at Walt Disney Imagineering to founding and leading Storyland Studios. He explains how multidisciplinary teams—architecture, landscape, show set, graphics, tech, and more—come together like an orchestra to deliver immersive experiences at every scale, from freeway gateways to Star Wars–level attractions. Mel also opens up about launching boutique studios, building partnershi...

Founder of Iron Point Insurance Services and Iron Point Agent Programs, Scott Boren walks us through his journey from claims to product leadership at eSurance and GEICO, and why California’s Prop 103 still shapes pricing and availability today. We dig into wildfire risk, the FAIR Plan, and why some carriers paused new business. Scott then unpacks how Iron Point helps independents unlock top-rated markets without direct appointments...

Danny and Bryan trace Bryan’s unlikely path from North Dakota and stealth tech to building and exiting his own apparel company, then being “thrown into the fire” to launch Oakley’s licensed eyewear division that exploded with NCAA/NFL demand. Bryan unpacks why brands are often resource-tepid at first, how early wins unlock internal support, and the “plug-and-play” model he uses at LiquidMind to solve targeted growth headaches witho...

Raised in Santa Ana, Tricia earned a full-tuition scholarship to USC and learned sales the hard way at Xerox. With her husband, she launched what became C3 Tech (Client-Centric Consulting), now a Santa Ana–based leader in copier repair, dark web protection, and managed IT. Tricia opens up about building the company while raising three kids, sweating through the scary seasons, and why service beats size.

We dig into:

• Turning w...

In this conversation, Pete explains the three pillars of Giving Children Hope: weekly food distribution serving 300–350 families in Buena Park, a warehouse that channels 10–15 truckloads of Amazon/Costco returns each month to partner nonprofits, and practical leadership formation that helps parents and teens move from survival to success. We dig into Pete’s “covenant leadership” model—why trust, love, and results create 100% commit...

Danny sits down with Tammy to unpack her journey from humble beginnings to building a tech-enabled luxury resale platform. Tammy shares how she bootstrapped through consignment, built community on Instagram, and proved that certain designer pieces can outpace traditional investments. She also talks about launching Moon Tea House in Costa Mesa, balancing startup life with motherhood, and the mindset shifts that helped her delegate, ...

Host Danny Flores sits down with Bob Cretel, an entrepreneurial insurance leader with 40+ years across Liberty Mutual, State Farm, and AAA/Auto Club. Bob traces his journey from early fraud investigations to senior leadership, and explains why breaking claims into silos created friction for carriers and consumers. His fix: reunite claims under a single point of contact, then supercharge that adjuster with modern technology—AI bill ...