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South of SF

Hosted by Ranger Kielak · business · EN · 17 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to South of SF , the podcast spotlighting the best of the Peninsula. From Half Moon Bay to Redwood City, we bring you authentic conversations with the entrepreneurs, experts, and local legends shaping life and business just south of San Francisco. Whether you're a local looking for trusted services or a listener curious about the stories behind the storefronts, you’ll find real people, real talk, and real connection here. Hosted by Ranger, a business coach and community builder, this show exists to boost visibility for local professionals and help neighbors discover who’s doing good work in their own backyard. Know a business that deserves a spotlight? DM us on Instagram @SouthofSF

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Guest openness

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What is South of SF about?

Welcome to South of SF, the podcast spotlighting the best of the Peninsula. From Half Moon Bay to Redwood City, we bring you authentic conversations with the entrepreneurs, experts, and local legends shaping life and business just south of San Francisco.

Who hosts South of SF?

South of SF is hosted by Ranger Kielak. The show has published 17 episodes to date.

What has South of SF covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Unlocking Your Home's Equity Without More Debt: Mark Rogers on a Different Kind of Financial Tool" (16 March 2026, 21 minutes), "The Devil's in the Details: David Flaig on What Your Insurance Actually Covers" (2 March 2026, 22 minutes), and "Your Website Isn't a Checkbox: Will Strohl on Building a Digital Presence That Actually Works" (16 February 2026, 23 minutes).

How often does South of SF publish?

South of SF publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 17 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on South of SF?

Booking probability for South of SF is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. South of SF requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. South of SF's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch South of SF?

The strongest fits for South of SF are Business & Management Consulting and Real Estate Agents. South of SF has a business audience.

About the host

Ranger Kielak hosts South of SF, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  • Episode #17

    Unlocking Your Home's Equity Without More Debt: Mark Rogers on a Different Kind of Financial Tool

    Mar 16, 202621 minS1

    <p>This episode brought to you by Within Range Coaching. Ready to get unstuck and start building a life that actually fits? Claim your free 30-minute clarity session HERE.</p><p>Your home might be worth $1.8 million...

  • Episode #16

    The Devil's in the Details: David Flaig on What Your Insurance Actually Covers

    Mar 2, 202622 minS1

    <p>This episode brought to you by Within Range Coaching. Ready to get unstuck and start building a life that actually fits? Claim your free 30-minute clarity session HERE.</p><p>You probably think you have "full...

  • Episode #15

    Your Website Isn't a Checkbox: Will Strohl on Building a Digital Presence That Actually Works

    Feb 16, 202623 minS1

    <p>This episode brought to you by Within Range Coaching. Ready to get unstuck and start building a life that actually fits? Claim your free 30-minute clarity session HERE.</p><p>---</p><p>Most businesses treat their...

  • Episode #14

    From Pioneer Woman to Community Builder: Viv Kelvin on Finding Home on the Peninsula

    Feb 2, 202626 minS1

    <p>This episode brought to you by Within Range Coaching. Ready to get unstuck and start building a life that actually fits? Claim your free 30-minute clarity session HERE.</p><p>----</p><p>When Viv Kelvin's husband came...

  • Episode #12

    The Gordon Ramsey of Bookkeeping: Ruchi Gowda on Financial Clarity and Accountability

    Jan 19, 202619 minS1

    <p>This episode brought to you by Within Range Coaching. Ready to get unstuck and start building a life that actually fits? Claim your free 30-minute clarity session HERE.</p><p>----------</p><p>Most business owners...

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  • Episode #11

    Financial Clarity Without the Overwhelm: John Hall on Daily Money Management

    Jan 5, 202630 minS1

    <p>Managing money feels like a second job most of us never trained for. John Hall spent 30 years in healthcare finance at Kaiser, Stanford, and UCSF before founding ZenZone Money Management to help people take control...

  • Episode #10

    A Half-Billion in Sales: A Conversation with Real Estate Advisor Dan Ziony

    Dec 12, 202528 minS1

    <p>In a real estate market as competitive and emotionally charged as the San Francisco Peninsula, you need more than an agent—you need a master strategist. What if that strategist honed his skills not in real estate...

  • Episode #9

    Beyond the Bank: Creative Home Financing on the Peninsula with Michelle Velez

    Dec 12, 202528 minS1

    <p>For many on the Peninsula, the dream of homeownership can feel out of reach, buried under a mountain of paperwork, confusing jargon, and daunting financial requirements. To navigate this complex world, you need more...

  • Episode #8

    Wearing Your Story: The Art of Heirloom Jewelry Redesign with Jen Hancox

    Sep 27, 202527 minS1

    <p>So many of us have one: a small, velvet-lined box holding a piece of family history. It’s full of sentiment, but it’s not quite your style, so it sits unworn. What if you could transform that dormant treasure into a...

  • Episode #7

    The Art of the Arrangement: Delivering Joy with Maureen Ticer of Bella Fiori

    Sep 27, 202520 minS1

    <p>Every flower tells a story, but it takes a true artist to weave those stories into a breathtaking arrangement. In this episode of South of SF, host Ranger Kielak sits down with Maureen Ticer, the passionate founder...

  • Episode #6

    Dead Skunks & Hot Markets: A Peninsula Real Estate Insider's Guide with Chris Eckert

    Sep 16, 202529 minS1

    <p>What does it really take to succeed in the Peninsula's competitive real estate market? It takes more than just a license and a sign; it takes deep community roots, a network of trusted professionals, and sometimes, a...

  • Episode #5

    Navigating Senior Care on the Peninsula: Neighborly Senior Placement, Anita Varelas

    Sep 8, 202527 minS1

    <p>In this episode of the South of SF Podcast, host Ranger Kielak sits down with Anita Varelas, the founder of Neighborly Senior Placement. Discover how Anita's two decades of experience, which started as a teenage...

  • Episode #4

    Scaling Your Bay Area Business: Choosing the Right CRM with Aman Thakral of Target Integration

    Sep 2, 202521 minS1

    <p>Is your business growth starting to feel more like chaos? When the spreadsheets and manual processes that got you here are now holding you back, it's time to build a smarter system. In this episode of the South of SF...

  • Episode #3

    Best Roofing Company in San Mateo County | Carmen Avila with Glam Roofing

    Aug 25, 202525 minS1

    <p>In this episode of the South of SF Podcast, host Ranger Kielak sits down with Carmen Avila, a civil engineer and project manager for Glam Roofing. Discover how Carmen’s unique background, including managing...

  • Episode #2

    How to Protect Your Family and Avoid Probate Court in the Bay Area | Estate Planning with Winston Duggan

    Aug 19, 202520 minS1

    <p>We spend our entire lives building—careers, families, and a home here on the SF Peninsula. But what happens to it all when we're gone? How do you ensure the life you've built becomes a lasting legacy instead of a...

  • Episode #1

    Priced Out? Creative Mortgage Strategies for Buying Your First Bay Area Home with Ray Avanzino

    Aug 11, 202519 minS1

    <p>In this episode of South of SF, we tackle one of the biggest financial hurdles for Bay Area residents: buying a home on the SF Peninsula. If you've ever felt that building long-term wealth through real estate is an...

  • South of SF

    Welcome to the Neighborhood

    Jul 30, 20252 minS0

    <p>Welcome to South of SF — the podcast where we spotlight the real people behind the businesses, nonprofits, and organizations that shape the San Francisco Peninsula.</p><p>Hosted by Ranger, this show is your backstage...

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