A new "OC Talk Radio" format has been launched on the Internet by Paul Roberts of Orange County that enables business people to have their own talk shows. As a result, my two companies – Event Complete and TouchPointe – are cosponsoring an hour-long talk show called "OC Spotlight" from 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Wednesday.
The program features events planned in and around Ladera Ranch and highlights the businesses, charities and organizations who bring those events to life. Guests share and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from their involvement at the event to how they are able to manage a busy schedule.
This past show focused on the upcoming Taste of Ladera (at Founders Park, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2).
The show enables listeners to call in and add their thoughts. To listen, go to www.octalkradio.net and click "ON AIR.".
The following are my Top Ten reasons to participate in OC Talk Radio: 1. I have a weekly hour-long show from 3:00 to 4:00 pm each Wednesday with fascinating guests and interesting topics. Check out the schedule online for upcoming guests. Be a part of the audience as we go "on location" broadcasting live for events. 2. Ladera Times is going to launch "Open Mike" on April 7 to run from 2:00 to 3:00 pm before my show on Wednesdays, Ladera Times editor and publisher Jim Schmitt and guest hosts will be interviewing movers and shakers in Ladera Ranch. You can call in and add your two cents. 3. Learn from others. Executive Forum Leaders Ric Franzi & Doug Gfeller host three shows a week on "Critical Mass," featuring OC business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and experts who share their ideas, insights and information. 4. Participate in a new communication tool. OC Talk Radio is essentially a pod-cast but the idea of offering a full line-up of programming is a new concept. 5. Be a guest. If you have something interesting to share with the community or an upcoming event you want to promote, call Event Complete at 6. Have your own show. If you have ideas about what would make a great talk show, discuss it with Paul Roberts, CEO of West Coast Marketing and creator of OC Talk Radio. His phone number is 7. Listen to and share re-runs. Every show is archived so you never have to miss one. And, if a topic is something you wish to share with others, direct them to www.octalkradio.net.
8. Keep abreast of OC news and events while working on your computer as the programming runs in the background. 9. See yourself on video. Well, I'm a little premature on this, but OC Talk Radio creator Paul Roberts is planning on adding video streaming in the not too distant future. 10. Did I mention that I have an hour-long show on OC Talk Radio from 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Wednesday. Go to www.octalkradio.net and sign in and participate.
(Michelle Patterson is the CEO of Event Complete and founder and managing partner of TouchPointe, both headquartered in Ladera Ranch. Event Complete produces many well known events in SoCal and is a full- service event management company, producing Taste of Ladera, The Giant Orange Festival, Muscle Car 1000, and many more signature events. You can reach Event Complete at