Recommended Vendors
Vendors that make this list must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Length of Relationship with Music Pillars
All vendors we recommend on here are vendors that we have had a working relationship of at least 2 years. If a new vendor that we are working with is great…then they’ll still be great in two years and we will be happy to recommend them.
Long-Term Employee Commitment
Any vendor we recommend has to have a consistent practice of keeping and retaining quality employees. After all, a company is really only as good as its customers think it is, AND the strength of their workforce.
Consistent Long-Term Customer Service
Any company can shine for 5 minutes or 5 weeks, but only great companies that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to customer service over many years make it on this list.
Pricing
Notice that we did not make any guarantees that these vendors are the low-cost leaders. Although they may be cost-competitive to their peers, if we pay a premium over their competitors, we believe that the service and value that they provide to us is worth it!
Dr. Justin Tucker, Ph.D, Consultant
Dr. Justin Ticker has been remarkably helpful in taking complex issues and problems associated with running our operation, and quickly deciphering root causes of these issues. This skillset on its own has been remarkably value as we make important strategic business decisions. But in addition to being adept at teasing out root causes of existing problems, he has been equally as helpful and impactful in helping us to understand and think intentionally about the set of factors that we are using in determining our decisions. This ability to cut to the heart of the issue and then to also to help us improve the decision process which led to the issues is what makes him such an important asset to our team. He doesn’t just identify the leak in the boat, and what caused the leak - but also helps us think through process that we used to make the decision to get in the boat in the first place. We strongly encourage business leaders and other entrepreneurs to reach out to Justin. You’ll be impressed in what he can accomplish for you in even just the first 30-45 minutes of your conversation with him. He is a huge mind, but with real-world smarts that can get to the heart of what you need very quickly!
www.Groundedanalysis.com
Summit Tax Solutions
This company is lead and run by Jasper Fauset - and we have had a fantastic relationship working with him over the last few years.
Unfortunately had to fire our previous firm CPA firm that was slow, difficult to work with, and really expensive. (A local firm in San Diego)
I hired Summit Tax for both my businesses tax returns (2 LLCs) AND my personal returns.
The silver lining in all of this was that Jasper Fauset literally did in a matter of DAYS what my last firm couldn't seem to pull off in 7 MONTHS!! He was substantially less $$, and his communication and professionalism was tremendous! Imagine that...A CPA that likes people AND is a true professional! Well, that's what you'll get if you work with Summit Tax.
Quite honestly, in less you are absolutely in love with your CPA - I would strongly recommend that you use Jasper/Summit Tax for your taxes AND also tax planning...which he is really great at. If there is an exemption or other tax advantage decision - he's the guy to know about it and make sure you get it. He also is able to look out in future so that you won't have a really awful surprise in the upcoming year...
So if you would like a professional, friendly, fast, and insightful CPA moving forward - you've come to the right place for sure.
https://www.summittax.solutions/
R3 Services - UAV Pilot, Media, Photography, Videography
Randy Lindquist has owned and operated his media business (R3 Services) for over 20 years. What started out as a fun hobby, developed into a passion and later into a career.
A 3rd generation San Diego native, Randy has studied film locally and abroad. Working with Global Industries such as Google, 3M, YKK, Point Blank Industries, Panda Express, 5.11 Tactical and more – he grew to love video more and more. Locally Randy has worked with the San Diego Symphony, Rady’s Children Hospital, The Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon.
In High School Randy started a successful wedding and special event company which to this day still provides ALL-INCLUSIVE wedding and event packages (Catering, Flowers, Photo, Video, DJ, Cake, Tables, Chairs, Linens etc.). It was also during High School that Randy was hired provide video-only services for the Soupplantation Corporation. That experience started him off on his video journey.
Randy and his company R3 Services now work closely with a variety of First Responder teams all over California including the Navy Seals, Special Forces, FBI, Police Departments, Fire Departments, SWAT, Search & Rescue as well as other agencies. With a strong desire to give back to his community, Randy and R3 Services have provided media services for the PATH organization, San Diego City College’s unsheltered program as well as the HOME program for San Diegans who are having a hard time in life.
For many years, one of Randy’s focuses on media has been LIVESTREAMING and LIVE Camera switching for Musical Groups, Theaters, Bands and other performances. Randy was fortunate enough to develop these skills years ago before covid made it cool to livestream.
As a licensed UAV Pilot, Randy also enjoys aerial photography and videography.
He is a fierce entrepreneur who loves a good idea and advocates for its success (Randy acknowledges that he probably gets this from his mother who believes she has a million dollar idea come into her head several times a week).
A graduate of UCSD, Randy lives in the San Diego area with his wife and two kids.
