Orange County Power Players

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 ...

In this episode, Danny sits down with Matt Raminick, founder of Sunnyside, a marketing collective serving lifestyle and outdoor brands. Matt explains how his team tightens strategy, refreshes creative, and retools paid media to reignite growth—without the black-box reporting or revolving junior teams. He walks through the traits of ideal-fit clients (think apparel/outdoor, $10–50M revenue), how he vets product-market fit, and why i...

Angie explains why down payment savings are the #1 roadblock for many first-time buyers and how VowToSave lets friends, family, employers, agents, and lenders contribute safely through PayPal. She and Danny unpack the current buyer’s market in Southern California, why “marry the house, date the rate” can be smart, and how to avoid title fraud—especially with vacant land. Angie also shares the story behind Homeownership Day (her ann...

Josh walks through his 22-year journey as a multi-company operator, from launching dot-coms as a teen to running large investor showcases in Newport Beach. He explains how Global Deal Flow matches companies, investors, and service providers worldwide, why SOPs and delegation unlock scale, and how AI and robotics are creating new job classes while boosting quality of life. We also talk about building SoCal’s founder–investor corrido...

In this insightful episode, Danny Flores sits down with May Chan, COO of Americor, to explore how operational strategy, process improvement, and customer-centric innovation drive success in the financial services industry. May shares her journey from investment banking to manufacturing and ultimately into mortgage and debt resolution—unifying her background in Lean Six Sigma and project management to lead large teams and deliver sc...

In this inspiring episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Judy Jaikaran — a 29-year veteran of the dietary supplement industry and a breast cancer survivor who has turned her journey into a mission of empowerment.

Judy shares how a temporary job led to a thriving career in sales, supplying raw materials to companies that create vitamins, minerals, and other health products. She explain...

In this episode, Danny Flores sits down with AshleyPeterson-Link, a seasoned commercial insurance broker at USI Insurance Services. With a background in the aluminum industry, Ashely brings unique insight into insurance coverage specifically for manufacturing and construction businesses, especially those in the metals sector.

Ashley shares critical knowledge on how business owners can protect their teams and operations through thou...

In this powerful episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, meet Lamarr Banks, a Certified Residential & FHA Approved Real Estate Appraiser with over two decades of experience. Lamarr shares the journey from discovering the appraisal field to building a people-first business grounded in authenticity, customer care, and deep faith.

Lamarr discusses how he helps families navigate property assessments du...

In this episode, host Danny Flores sits down with electronics distribution veteran Bill Fisher. Bill’s career began in 1979 and spans more than four decades across multiple industries including electronic components, printed circuit boards, automotive, and high-tech materials.

Listeners will hear how Bill became one of the first to bring PCB manufacturing from Asia to the U.S., how he nearly helped launch Vizio TVs before they beca...