In this episode of VMN Business Talk, we sit down with Christian J. Duncan, Vice President and Business Development Officer at BCB Bank, to explore what true relationship banking looks like—and why it matters more than ever for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Christian shares why he believes in meeting clients where they are. From helping startups build credit to co-hosting grand opening events for small businesses, his holistic approach to banking is transforming lives and communities.

🔍 Topics we cover:
– The difference between a bank and a banking partner
– Building trust and community through personalized financial strategy
– How BCB Bank supports business growth beyond loans and accounts
– Real examples of community-driven impact and support

If you’ve ever felt like just another account number, this episode will show you what it means to have a financial partner who’s truly invested in your success.

If you want to be a guest on one of our livestreams, email us at vmn@victormnichols.com.

What if you never had to send another invoice again? In this episode of VMN Business Talk, we sit down with Hugo Sanchez, a visionary Hispanic founder who’s changing the way professionals get paid—with one simple idea: charge before the call starts.

Hugo shares his journey of building MOTI App, an all-in-one video, messaging, scheduling, and instant payments platform built for experts, coaches, consultants, therapists, and anyone tired of chasing money after the work is done.

🎯 In this episode, we cover:
– How to build and scale a tech company from the ground up
– The mindset of a great salesperson and the secret to products that sell
– Challenges and breakthroughs of being a Hispanic tech founder
– Why MOTI App is changing the game for professionals who get paid by the hour
– The future of expert services and how automation, trust, and convenience are driving the next wave of entrepreneurship

Whether you’re building your first business or rethinking how you get paid, this conversation will inspire you to take control of your time, your value, and your cash flow.

If you want to be a guest on one of our livestreams to talk about your business challenges and explore possible solutions, email us at vmn@victormnichols.com.

Download MOTI App https://motiapp.com

Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about loss, and it shows up in many forms. In this powerful and fulfilling conversation, Lindsay Schambach, Executive Director of Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, shares her perspective on why grief education—especially for kids—matters now more than ever, and how we can build more compassionate communities through strategic partnerships.

We explore:
🧠 Why you can’t compare or judge grief
🧒 The importance of grief education in schools
🛐 Collaborations with religious leaders, hospitals, cemeteries, and the Department of Education
🤝 How a nonprofit can scale through purpose-driven partnerships
📈 The strategy behind increasing her organization’s newsletter open rate from 19% to 66%

This isn’t just a nonprofit success story—it’s a leadership masterclass in empathy, connection, and strategic growth.

One of the most meaningful streams we’ve done.

Imagine website https://imaginenj.org/

If you want to be a guest on one of streams, email us at vmn@victormnichols.com.