"FROM EMPLOYEE TO EMPLOYER" Show #503

Ruth Ko (www.orangecoastmagazine.com) left home at the age of 15 to pursue acting. She was cast in small television roles in the 1970s but eventually wanted a job with more security. That led her to take a position selling advertisements at ORANGE COAST MAGAZINE, a regional publication. Ruth took on many roles at the company and eventually became the executive publisher.

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"FROM EMPLOYEE TO EMPLOYER" Show #503

Alex Fortunati (www.supportservicesamerica.com) is a risk-taker. This is exemplified in his migration from Argentina in 1983. Upon his arrival to America, Alex possessed a little more than $100 and had no place to sleep. Astonishingly, he created a career for himself in the next several years and worked his way to a district manager position at his firm.

"INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BOEING DEDICATED)"

Show #494

In 1992, Rafath Ali (www.ingeneum.com) seized the opportunity to acquire KEMCO MANUFACTURING, a machine and tool supplier that was founded in 1955. During Kemco’s 50th year in business, he decided to diversify and rebrand the company. He asked his son-in-law Haider Nazar to join Kemco. Together, Rafath and Haider sought to provide engineering solutions for new programs in addition to software development.

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"INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BOEING DEDICATED)"

Show #494

Two global business experts talk about strategies of taking businesses out of the country. Charles Woo (charlie@megatoys.com) is the CEO of MEGATOYS, an international toy importer and exporter with offices in China, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. He has found success by developing relationships with local and international trade organizations and financial institutions. Charles stays connected with international branches through the internet.