It’s A Long Beach Thing
Welcome to It’s A Long Beach Thing!
We bring on business owners, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone who is in the know about Long Beach, California, to talk about what makes this city so special.
We discuss our love for Long Beach and the surrounding areas while exploring everything from business and real estate to food, art, community, and so much more.
If it has something to do with this great city, we’re talking about it!
Join us as we showcase the people, businesses, stories, and places that make Long Beach truly unique.
Episodes
Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
53 min
Conor Weir talks about his journey from Minnesota, to Oxford University in England and then ending up in warm sunny Long Beach CA. He talks about building a financial company with his wife in the LB area. Conor also talks about giving back to the Cambodia community of Long Beach. He takes pride in the Long Beach Rotary, helping youth camp groups for high school kids to help them learn great life skills. Please listen in to this amazing interview.
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
55 min
Dr. Mike Munoz talks about his early struggles as a young father balancing multiple jobs, education, and fatherhood. He also talks about his amazing journey from humble begins all the way to running Long Beach City College. It's an inspirational story not to be missed.
Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2024
40 min
Trey talks about coming from a small town in Wisconsin to where he is supposed to be in the city of Long Beach. He also discusses the important of fitness and eating a good diet can really improve a person's life style. Lastly he speaks about his journey as a business owner in Long Beach.
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
59 min
Juan went from not knowing any English to becoming one of the biggest go to Long Beach real estate experts in all of the city. He is truly living the American dream.
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
55 min
Angel talks about opening a karate studio for students that would not be allowed at a traditional studio in the city of Long Beach. His patience and love for his students shows through out the interview.
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
43 min
Jon talks about his amazing journey from Michigan to California. From playing pro volleyball to owning several Rock & Brews restaurants, there's nothing he can't accomplish. Now he's working on his greatest project, giving the Long Beach youth the attention they deserve.
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2024
39 min
Randy talks about his start in California, being laid off from Montgomery Ward all the way to being the President and CEO of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. Due his great work in the community, Randy as now cemented himself has the voice of Long Beach.
Sep 25, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
53 min
Paul talks about his rich history of Long Beach from going to St Joseph Elementary School to becoming the CEO of the Long Beach City College Foundation. His hard work from when he was kid to where is today has paid off and as result the community of Long Beach is benefiting.
Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
43 min
Jax talks about her passion for women sports. She wanted to create a place where women's sports were the focal point. They're thousands of men sports bars all over the nation, it's time for the women to have a place their own.
Aug 26, 2024
Aug 26, 2024
59 min
Zana talks about living the American Dream from Germany to Long Beach. She also talks about ways for Long Beach Restaurants to stay profitable in a slow economy.





