April
Insurance Segment – April 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Insurance Segment
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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village.
– DISCUSSION of what he’s doing the “most” of now…helping folks find insurance because MORE companies are leaving CA left and right. i.e. Kemper and Nationwide. So there are fewer companies to choose from. So many companies have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide has closed their doors to new business. Dennis can move these folks to other insurance companies. Companies are getting more aggressive.
– REPORT that his staff includes his son and another new employee and he still needs a couple more. Dennis will train anyone new.
– QUESTION “JOEY PALS”
1. What’s the “free to look” period? (Doesn’t cover auto, property etc., covers policy about life insurance or annuities. You have a time frame in which to change you mind and get your money back w/ no fees.)
2. With this economy should we increase the value and insurance on our home in case they need to be replaced? (No, you don’t need to do that, the insurance companies do that for you automatically. Usually 4 %. Replacement costs of $350 per square foot. Best you look and check. There is something called “extended replacement costs.” You can INCREASE this BUT NOT DECREASE the amount they give you.
3. Is there really an insurance company that WILL NOT turn anyone down? (No, i.e. for homes, the insurance company will inspect and have you make repairs. Dennis will usually fine you another company and that gives you time to make repairs. THERE IS NOT A HOUSE DENNIS CANNOT INSURE. Some insurance companies will NOT insure historical homes.)
4. Is there an insurance company that requires no physical and cannot be cancelled? (No, medical insurance will always increase and then you’ll get Medicare. Term insurance WILL never go up.)
5. Is insurance more for an electric car (unicar) than a gas operated car? (Yes. Parts for electric cars are a fortune.)
– REPORT on how Dennis is an independent broker and still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone. Fill out the form on the front page of the website and Dennis will give you a quote about anything you need.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
Walter Clark Legal Group Segment – April 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Walter Clark Legal Group Segment
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WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP w/ Walter Clark re: 71861 CA. Hwy 111. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– MISSION STATEMENT; Representing people who would otherwise NOT be represented in a fight against an insurance company. He advances the funds for the litigation and doesn’t collect unless he wins.
– DISCUSSION of his commitment to serving the community and where it came from. He believes Democracy cannot succeed w/out education.
He is committed to helping change this, especially in the East Valley.
– QUESTIONS from Joey Pals.
1. Can a victim of the LA Fires sue the govt/city/county/state for not being prepared for put out the fires? (Only in limited situations. Gov’t is immune to prosecution. 6-month deadline after the event. It’s a specialty called “government claims” for dangerous conditions of public property.)
2. Can you sue the Insurance Company that dropped you? (No that contract is null and void).
– DISCUSSION of all the CV charities that are supporting the fire victims.
– DISCUSSION of all the types of cases he handles.
– REPORT on the list of all the services Walter Clark Legal Group offers are on the website.
– (contact info: www.walterclark.com and (760) 777-7777)
Walter
Real Estate Segment – April 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
– REPORT that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing if foreign to Brady’s team.
– DISCUSSION of how people are up at night worrying. Give Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group a call.
– REPORT that so far during 2024 there were over 20 homes sold EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. Every time a property is sold, it puts 19 people to work.
– DISCUSSION that over the years Brady has sold everywhere in the CV and now has extended his reach outside of the CV and the State of CA.
– FINANCIAL REPORT – The media is not reporting things you can believe. The reality is VERY DIFFERENT than what is being reported. A “message” designed to cause you to act in a certain way. A “money grab”.
1. How can we buy a house? (Anyone can buy a home as long as they can qualify or have the cash in the bank)
– REPORT that the idea is to understand what buyers time frame is.
– CLARIFICATION of the commission process. GREAT.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group conducts REALLY GOOD CONVERSATIONS w/ both buyers and sellers. Information must be clearer than ever before.
– REPORT on the family dynamic of home buyers.
– OBVIOUSLY it is more expensive to live today.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group will close more homes in ’24 than in ’23. Last year they were the only team to close over $200 Million.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead.
– BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).
Brady
REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale – April 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale
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TALK OF STARS w/ Wink Martindale re: American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family and background.
Wink
REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale – April 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale
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TALK OF STARS w/ Wink Martindale re: American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer.
– DISCUSSION of his career. Interviews w/ rock ’n roll legends and celebrities. Hosting television game shows.
Wink and Elvis
REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale – April 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – REPLAY of “Talk of Stars” Segment to honor the memory of Wink Martindale
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TALK OF STARS w/ Wink Martindale re: American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer.
– DISCUSSION of his 5 decades of work. Current radio shows, 5 days a week on KWXY, 1340 AM and 92.3 FM.
Wink
P.S. CHAMBER & DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS Segment – April 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – P.S. CHAMBER & DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS Segment
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P.S. CHAMBER w/ C.E.O.Nona Watson; 190 W. Amado Rd., P.S. 92262 and DAP HEALTH’S “MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steve Henke; 1695 N. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92262
N. REPORT on her recent Chamber Tour to Japan.
1. AP., 23 – Tonight; Orientation meeting for Trip to China. 7 PM.
2. May 7 – L.A. Vation; U2 Tribute; 7 PM @ the Downtown Park
3. July 17; 5 – 7 PM; Annual P.S. Aerial Tramway Mixer
N. REPORT on the Chamber’s Travel offerings.
1. July 5–13, 2025; Ireland $3,499.
2. Oct.,18-26, 2025; China $2,899.
3. Ap., 11-19, 2026; Spain $3,899.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-5277).
Nona and Steve
P.S. CHAMBER & DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS Segment – April 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – P.S. CHAMBER & DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS Segment
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cont. P.S. CHAMBER w/ Nona Watson; 190 W. Amado Rd., P.S. 92262 and DAP HEALTH’S “MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steve Henke; 1695 N. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92262
S. Hold the Dates:
1. Thurs., Ap., 24 – DINING OUT FOR LIFE;
2. Ap., 25 – 6 pm Preview of NEW ART EVENT.
3. Ap., 26 – SALE of “pre-loved” art @ P.S. Revivals
4. Ap., 29; 11:30 AM – 1 PM Miss D’s Boutique.
S. Mention of all 4 Revivals; Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio.
– (contact info: www.www.pschamber.org and (760) 325-1577 and www.daphealth.org and (760) 323-2118).
Steve and Nona
Eisenhower Health Segment – April 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Ben Farber re: VP of Patient Care Services; Chief Nursing Officer EH and Lee Rice re: Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Eisenhower Health FOR THEIR 3RD TIME; is a “Magnet Hospital”.
L. – REPORT that during the nursing shortage in the 1930’s so there was a study as to why nurses would drive further to work at a certain hospital…i.e. why one hospital was a “magnet” for the nurses. Now EH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN THE CV to be a Magnet Hospital to attract GREAT NURSES.
B. – DISCUSSION of how EH was “judged” and awarded this designation AGAIN.
B. – REPORT that the number 1 attraction is “cultural” Enough staff. Their recruitment and retention programs.
B. – DISCUSSION of where we recruit from. i.e. Canada. We have 1200 – 1400 RN’s @ EH. What the recruitment process entails. Also, going to national conferences.
B. – DISCUSSION of how/where he went into nursing. The feedback from the teams and their support of each other.
L. – REPORT that EH is the only “not for profit” hospital in the Desert. The support of their donors that is so important.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org).
Ben and Lee
Jeff Hocker Productions Presents Segment – April 22, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Jeff Hocker Productions Presents Segment
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE DESERT w/ Danny Labin, CEO 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
and Jeff Hocker.
– REPORT on Hocker Productions and the events he’s been producing.
J. – DISCUSSION of Danny just becoming the CEO and coming from Israel.
D. – He grew up in S. Cal. Jewish Federation is the largest Jewish organization in the Desert. Discussion of how monies are raised and what the funds are used for. DF. of collective giving. His past w/ “Stop the Sirens”. The antisemitism here in the Country and the CV. The Federation looks to care for the vulnerable and to do philanthropic activity thru a Jewish lens. Their support of Ukraine and Russia, etc.
HOLD THE DATE: Thurs., 4.24 the World Remembrance of the Holocaust over 80 years ago. There are 25 known survivors of the Holocaust living here in the Desert. Event will be @ an undisclosed location that will be announced when you call and make a reservation. FREE EVENT.
J. REPORT that all these stories and testimonials @ the 4.24 FREE event will be videoed.
– (contact info; www.JFEDPS.org and (760) 324-4737; www.hockerproductions.com and (760) 409-1530)
Danny and Jeff
R.I.P. Pope Francis 12.17.36 – 4.21.25
R.I.P. Wink Martindale, “The King of the Television Game Show”. 12.4.1933 – 4.15.2025
