About What's the Buzz? San Diego Business and Marketing Stories
What's the Buzz? is a San Diego business podcast hosted by Brittany Jenkins, founder of The Buzz Marketing Co. Brittany sits down with entrepreneurs, small business owners, healthcare professionals, creators, and community leaders for candid conversations about branding, marketing, leadership, and growth: what actually worked, what wasted money, and what they'd do differently. Every business has a story. Because the best conversations don't just build businesses, they build stronger communities. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get podcasts.
Broken Systems, Burnout & Your Punk Rock Moment with Taylor Kwitny
"It's the way we've always done it" might be the most expensive sentence in your business.
Brittany talks with Taylor Kwitny, founder of Shadow Shift Operations, about the hidden cost of broken systems. Taylor has spent his career in biotech and manufacturing operations, and he explains why "stay in your lane" is the most dangerous line in the workplace, why leaders should stop applauding the person who stayed until 2 a.m. and start rewarding the person who fixes the system, what WWII survivorship bias teaches us about busy work, and how one quality deviation can cost $40,000. His advice: attack the problem, not the people, and find your punk rock moment.
Guest: Taylor Kwitny, Shadow Shift Operations
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #ShadowShiftOperations #OperationalExcellence #Leadership #LeanSixSigma #Manufacturing #Biotech #Culture #Podcast
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23 Oct 2026
Government Contracting, Consulting & Resilience with Firestone Solutions
The best consultant is the one you don't need anymore.
Live from the University Club, Brittany sits down with Monica Chinisaz and Christopher Petty of Firestone Solutions, the consulting firm Monica founded two years ago to help businesses win and deliver government contracts and grow on the commercial side. They talk about what government contracting really involves, why great service means saving clients time instead of billing it, the "fire me" philosophy behind every engagement, and how buying a manufacturing company in the middle of a lawsuit and COVID taught them that entrepreneurship comes down to one thing: solve a problem, then the next one.
Guests: Monica Chinisaz and Christopher Petty, Firestone Solutions (consultfirestone.com)
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #FirestoneSolutions #GovernmentContracting #Consulting #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #SanDiego #SanDiegoPodcast #Podcast
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17 Oct 2026
Porsche Club Life, Community & Membership with Michael Zurich
You don't have to own a Porsche to join the Porsche Club. For $56 a year, you can test drive the whole thing.
Live from the University Club, Brittany sits down with Michael Zurich, president of the Porsche Club of America – San Diego Region, one of the largest PCA regions in the country with about 3,200 members. Michael spent 28 and a half years in the Navy and bought his first Porsche in 2018, a manual Boxster from a guy with a one-year-old. They talk about how he went from backcountry tour chair to club president, what really happens at autocross, last Tuesday socials, mystery weekends, progressive dinners and the "Porsche prom," why the club runs entirely on volunteers, and why membership, membership, membership is his whole marketing strategy.
Guest: Michael Zurich, Porsche Club of America – San Diego Region (pcasdr.org)
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #Porsche #PorscheClub #PCA #PCASDR #CarClub #CarCommunity #SanDiego #SanDiegoPodcast #Podcast
17 Oct 2026
Mirror Work, Self-Talk & Building Community with Anette of Inner Applause
What happens when you finally stop and look at the person in the mirror?
Anette Michelle Strazzo spent a decade producing events and chasing the next retreat and mastermind, until a moment in front of a store window changed everything. Brittany and Anette talk about mirror work, quieting negative self-talk, breaking generational cycles, and why she built Inner Applause, a space for women who know they're meant for more. She also shares how "build it and they will come" became her sign to launch her first Inner Applause event (a huge success, with more on the way), and why giving back to Miracle Babies is so personal for her.
Guest: Anette Michelle Strazzo, founder of Inner Applause (innerapplause.com)
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #InnerApplause #MirrorWork #SelfTalk #PersonalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #SanDiego #SanDiegoPodcast #Podcast
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17 Oct 2026
Trial Law, Local Branding & Five-Star Reviews with John Gomez
Being from here isn't just a tagline. It's a brand.
John Gomez grew up in San Diego, played football at USD, graduated from Yale Law School and served as a federal prosecutor before founding his firm in 2001. Today it has 18 lawyers and about 75 team members. Brittany and John talk about how "I'm from the 619" became his signature, why his firm actually takes cases to trial, the close-out calls behind 1,100 five-star reviews, and what to do (and not do) if you're ever in a crash or a slip and fall. They also get into reaching bilingual and bi-national markets, autonomous vehicles, and tattoos in the courtroom.
Guest: John Gomez, Gomez Trial Attorneys, San Diego
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #SanDiego #SanDiegoPodcast #JohnGomez #TrialLawyer #PersonalInjury #LawFirmMarketing #Branding #Reviews #Podcast
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17 Oct 2026
Life After the News, Purpose & Starting Over with Heather Lake
What happens when you walk away from the job everyone knows you for?
After 18 years of 3am alarms on San Diego morning TV, Emmy-winning journalist and meteorologist Heather Lake stepped away to be present for her kids, get healthy, and figure out what's next. Brittany and Heather talk about the courage it takes to leave a dream career, why she's letting "the grass grow under her feet," and the story behind Bub's Naturals, the company she co-founded in honor of their friend Glen Doherty. They also get into storytelling for small businesses, marketing in a "search everywhere" world, running for mental health, and the stories from the field that stuck with her most.
Guest: Heather Lake, Emmy-winning journalist and meteorologist, San Diego
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #SanDiego #SanDiegoPodcast #HeatherLake #Podcast #CareerChange #Storytelling #WomenInBusiness #Purpose #JoinTheHive
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17 Oct 2026
Gambling, Gaming & Digital Addiction with Kindbridge Behavioral Health
Most people don't realize they have a problem until something big forces them to look.
Brittany sits down with Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and co-founder Robert Jordshaugen. Kindbridge is a Joint Commission accredited telehealth company focused on behavioral addictions and digital dependencies, including gambling, gaming, social media and more. They talk about how legal sports betting changed everything after 2018, why Gen Z is treating betting like investing, how Kindbridge partners with casinos and sportsbooks to get people help the same day, and why "it's okay not to be okay" is the message that breaks down the barrier to care.
Guests: Daniel Umfleet and Robert Jordshaugen, Kindbridge Behavioral Health
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #Kindbridge #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #Telehealth #ResponsibleGambling #DigitalWellness #GenZ #Podcast
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17 Oct 2026
Fee-for-Service, Sedation & Smile Makeovers with Dr. Paul Koch
What if the dentist was the place you actually looked forward to going?
Dr. Paul Koch has been practicing dentistry for 37 years and has run his fee-for-service practice in Birmingham, Alabama for 26 of them. Brittany and Dr. Koch talk about why he walked away from the insurance game, how oral sedation and the Wand help fearful patients get their whole mouths restored, and the one thing almost everyone gets wrong about flossing. He also shares PEACCE, the simple mission statement his team has lived by for more than 20 years, and why great results depend on picking the right partners, from his team to his ceramics lab.
Guest: Dr. Paul Koch, dentist, Birmingham, Alabama
#WhatsTheBuzz #TheBuzzMarketingCo #Podcast #Dentistry #CosmeticDentistry #SedationDentistry #FeeForService #DentalPractice #SmileMakeover #PracticeCulture #Branding #SanDiegoPodcast
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6 Aug 2026
Beyond the Closing Table: Real Estate, Branding & Business with David Spiewak
Success in real estate isn’t just about selling homes—it’s about building trust, creating a recognizable brand, and forming lasting relationships.
In this episode of What’s the Buzz?, Brittany sits down with David Spiewak, a real estate agent, to discuss what it really takes to stand out in today’s competitive housing market. From personal branding and marketing strategies to client relationships and the realities of working in real estate, David shares the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.
The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, networking, and the importance of showing up authentically in business—plus a few hilarious personal stories, including the now-famous “the clurb” moment that you’ll have to hear to appreciate.
Whether you’re a real estate professional, business owner, or someone looking to build a stronger personal brand, this episode is full of practical insights, honest conversations, and plenty of laughs along the way.
🎙️ Subscribe to What’s the Buzz? for candid conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who are making an impact in their industries and communities.
#RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #WhatsTheBuzzPodcast #TheBuzzMarketingCo #Networking #Leadership
31 Jul 2026
From Startup to Standout: Dr. Goldstein on Luxury Dentistry & Branding
Luxury doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by design.
Join us as we sit down with cosmetic dentist Dr. Goldstein to discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, branding, and high-end patient care. From launching his own practice in Red Bank, NJ, to creating a brand that communicates excellence before a patient even walks through the door, this episode explores what it really takes to stand out.
If you’re interested in branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, or the business behind successful healthcare practices, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
27 Jul 2026
The Buzz About Charting Your Own Course with Captain John
Every captain has a story, and Captain John has plenty.
In this episode of What's the Buzz?, Brittany Jenkins, founder of The Buzz Marketing Co., sits down with San Diego's Captain John to go behind the scenes of his unique ventures, from Bella Yuna Yacht to Captain and the Siren and Funeral at Sea. Through conversations about entrepreneurship, hospitality, unforgettable experiences, and honoring life's biggest moments, he shares the lessons, challenges, and adventures that have shaped his journey.
Expect stories from the water, candid conversation, and more than a few laughs. Whether you're a business owner, an adventurer, or simply someone who loves a good story, this is an episode about finding your own course and having the courage to follow it.
#WhatsTheBuzz #SanDiego #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Hospitality #TheBuzzMarketingCo
27 Jul 2026
The Buzz About Confidence, Community & Creating Memorable Care with Dr. Piper Dankworth
What makes a dental practice unforgettable?
In this episode of What’s the Buzz?, Brittany Jenkins sits down with cosmetic dentist Dr. Piper Dankworth for a conversation that goes far beyond smiles. Together, they explore what it really means to create an exceptional patient experience, why confidence is about so much more than aesthetics, and how great practices are built through trust, authenticity, and genuine human connection.
From whole-health dentistry and cosmetic care to branding, leadership, and creating a culture patients want to come back to, this episode is packed with insights for patients, practice owners, and anyone passionate about building something that leaves a lasting impression.
24 Jul 2026
The Buzz About Teeth, Tech & Teaching with Dr. Thomas Nabors
Welcome to the very first episode of What’s the Buzz? 🎙️
This week, CEO Brittany Jenkins sits down with dentist, educator, entrepreneur, and innovator Dr. Thomas Nabors to talk about everything creating a buzz in modern dentistry.
From veneer education and mentorship to oral-systemic health, innovation, and the importance of never stopping learning, this conversation goes far beyond the dental chair.
Whether you’re a dental professional, business owner, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, you’re in for a conversation worth buzzing about. 🐝
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