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Better Buyer Insurance LLC with Sue Beyer and Brandon Beyer

February 26, 2019 by Karen

Better Buyer Insurance LLC with Sue Beyer and Brandon Beyer

Better Buyer Insurance is an Independent Insurance Agency that Brokers over 20 different insurance companies for Auto-Home-Business and Life Insurance. They shop the rates so you do not have to.

Sue Beyer has been in the insurance industry for over 23 years and was an agent with American Family for 18yrs before she decided to start over and give her customers more options with her son Brandon Beyer through Better Buyer Insurance. Her listening and educating skills led her to be one of the most successful agents at American Family. She has won honors for being in the top 1/3rd in the company for 10 consecutive years, and has been entered into the company hall of fame. Sue is #3 in the state of AZ for Profit, including life sales honors and agent of the month awards continuously.

Sue realized that representing only one company may not yield the best product for her clients, so she became an independent agent and the company called Better Buyer Insurance was created. By partnering with dozens of companies, Sue can research what’s best for her clients and obtain the best policies at the best price for each individual situation. Insurance can be puzzling, but with Sue Beyer her aim is to solve the insurance puzzle and you can be confident that you will be a “better buyer with Sue Beyer”.

Brandon Beyer, Sue’s son, joins the Better Buyer Insurance team, as a licensed agent and a partner to the family business. Brandon graduated from Arizona State University, where he obtained his Bachelors degree in Business and Communication. He was eager to get into the insurance field where he could help customers with all their insurance needs and build relationships along the way.

Brandon is full time and an active partner of Better Buyer Insurance. Brandon plans on building the agency up and is truly passionate about making sure his clients and their families are protected. In his spare time Brandon enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with his family and friends.

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TB Consulting with Steve Walker

February 26, 2019 by Karen

TB Consulting with Steve Walker

For more than two decades, Technical & Business Consulting, LLC (TBC) has been partnering with clients in the Greater Southwest Region. We seek to bring enterprise-grade tools and processes to the undeserved mid-market; helping close IT gaps, from cybersecurity to disaster recovery. The TBC team is passionate about solving their clients’ IT and Business challenges. TBC’s success is attributed to its proprietary 5D Methodology – Discover, Design, Develop, Deploy & Debrief. This 5D methodology provides clients with structure during the implementation and continued maintenance of their managed service with a designated Project Manager to keep projects running smoothly and on time.

TBC has partnered with Tier III & Tier V datacenters across the Greater Southwest Region, to better meet the needs of our clients, and help them realize their full potential. We offer fully developed managed services from: Cybersecurity, BC/DR, BIA, Desktop as a Service, ServiceNow Suite, Private Cloud, and SDWAN. Each service offering is equipped to handle the most demanding workloads from clients, while providing professional service and utilization of our IT Operations Center. The TBC ITOC service is a US based 24/7/365 operations center staffed by experienced personnel, who can assist with smart hands work, incident requests and are committed to Continual Service Improvement.

Steve Walker brings over a decade of experience in thought leadership and executive level IT business development to TBC. His intimate knowledge of IT and adept ability to communicate with the C-level on identifying pain points within mid- market companies has lead him to hold executive positions within the IT Managed Services industry.

Steve’s areas of focused prowess are Data Management Strategy, Cloud Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Benchmarking IT Costs, and IT Infrastructure. His leadership and management style has attracted the respect and dedication of those around him in times of high stress and tight deadlines. He has been foundational in assembling and leading business development teams and growing multi-million-dollar businesses within the Managed Services field. Steve Walker holds a B.S. from San Diego University – California State University.

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BEST OF HEALTH Survivors Taking Back Their Lives After Cancer with Judy Pearson and Andrea Evans

February 26, 2019 by Karen

BEST OF HEALTH Survivors Taking Back Their Lives After Cancer with Judy Pearson and Andrea Evans

Recognizing that helping is healing, A 2nd Act supports and celebrates women survivors of all cancers who are using their gifts of life and experience to give back to the greater good. Funds raised via our live storytelling performances, book sales, donations and grants allow us to fund our programs and make annual micro grants to women survivors ready to launch or grow their 2nd Acts.

A graduate of Michigan State University, and a Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor, award- winning writer Judy Pearson has millions of published words to her credit. This includes three books, with another in the works.

Judy’s survivorship led her to found A2ndAct.org. An organization of survivors helping survivors take back their lives after cancer, their work includes: live story telling performances as fund raisers, published books, workshops for survivors and micro grants to other women ready to launch their own 2nd Acts.

A resident of Phoenix, Judy was featured for her work in survivorship in the 2014 Cancer Progress Report of the American Association of Cancer Research, named one of Chicago’s most inspirational women, and was a finalist as a 2018 Phoenix Healthcare Hero.

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Frontdoors Media is a publication company dedicated to celebrating the people and groups who give generously and work to build the future of our community. Frontdoors content is delivered through several platforms, including Frontdoors Magazine each month, The Knock newsletter each week, FrontdoorsTV with Carey Pena and the annual Tax Credit Giving Guide.

Andrea Evans is the Publisher of Frontdoors Media, which was founded in 2001 and acquired by Andrea in 2017. Prior to the acquisition of Frontdoors, she was the Principal of Event Planning for Evans Communications. Andrea launched her event consulting business in September 2003, following a successful career as the event planner for two of the Valley’s largest nonprofit agencies. She has served as a political fundraising expert as well, with a distinguished list of clients on the local, statewide and national level.

Andrea is a proud Arizona State University alumni and a graduate of Valley Leadership Institute. She volunteers with a number of nonprofit organizations that help women, children and the arts in our community. Andrea is married to Tom Evans and mom to Thomas, Ellie and their rescue kitty, Sally.

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WHY BEST OF HEALTH?

I am a Physician Assistant who has been caring for patients for over 20 years and Family Practice (cradle to grave) is my specialty.

Following the footsteps of three generations of family practice physicians (my father, grandfather and great grandfather) this was a natural and genetic calling that I do not regret.

Given this, I have a unique perspective and it’s time to share that perspective through Ask the PA. As a health care provider, teacher, business owner, patient, and advocate for my family and friends throughout the years, it has been painfully apparent there are disconnects within the current state of health care in the US and throughout the world. It can be confusing and frankly very scary.

It is my goal though this series, Best of Health, to bring people together that are passionate about their roles in the business of health care… and yes, whether or not you want to hear that it’s a business, it is — and that’s the fact. I will introduce to you great, dedicated practitioners and people with a passion for getting the word out about their personal journeys and causes. I will provide information about navigating through a confusing system, asking the right questions and share ways for saving money and time along the way.

It’s time to create change by partnering, empowering, and focusing on the patient, their families and their providers of care. It’s time for you to take the driver’s seat rather than leave your health care solely in the hands of entities such as insurance companies and the pharmaceutical industry.

Stay tuned. Here’s to your Best of Health.

~ Barb

ABOUT BARB

Barb is a Physician Assistant (PA) and a primary care provider with a passion for education and advocacy. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant (PA), Barb was an accomplished musician and teacher. In 1992, Barb made the conscious decision to leave teaching and her musical career in pursuit of a career in medicine. She graduated from AT Still University’s first PA class in 1997 with a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

Barb has spent several years working in clinics and family practices. Currently, Barb works for Premise Health at Insight Enterprises in Tempe, AZ as a solo practitioner providing primary care to employees and families on campus. She was also a partner in Renaissance Medical Group and Renaissance Medical Properties in Chandler and Maricopa, AZ and had a dual role of Chief Operations Officer and practicing PA for 14 years.

Along with being a PA, Barb is the author of the book Surviving the “Business” of Healthcare, Knowledge is Power! She is a certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant and Patient Advocate, speaker and influencer for change in healthcare for the patient, provider and family members. Barb is also certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

In her spare time, she loves to travel, maintaining an active lifestyle that includes running, biking, swimming. She loves to spend time outdoors with her family and friends, whether it’s walking on the beach or hiking in the desert.

For more information about Ask the PA and to connect with Barb:

Askthepa.com

Facebook: Ask the PA

LinkedIn: Barb Regis, M.S.,PA-C

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO Jeremy Neis with Retirement Evolutions and Scott McLaine and Angie Merget with BrightWealth Academy

February 20, 2019 by Karen

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO Jeremy Neis with Retirement Evolutions and Scott McLaine and Angie Merget with BrightWealth Academy

Retirement Evolutions concentrates on what they label “People Centered Wealth Management”. Finances are just one dynamic of wealth and so Retirement Evolutions is there to help guide you to “invest in what you value.” Many people value that they won’t leave a mess behind for loved ones when they are gone. Some people value the thought of a secure and comfortable retirement. While other people value supporting organizations that are contributing to make the world a better place through impact / socially responsible investing and efficient philanthropy. Whatever you happen to value at this phase of life, they will help you create a comprehensive map that brings all the elements of your wealth into one clearly focused picture and help you take action toward your goals.

Jeremy Neis is an Investment Advisor with Retirement Evolutions and a small business operator fueled by the desire to enrich the life experience. He grew up in the Chicago area and chased the sun to get a degree at the University of Arizona in human and organizational communications. After doing so, he returned to Illinois where over the next 15 years he would find joy in co-launching and growing a technology solutions company and establishing a family. In 2014 he returned to the desert to join his current venture.

Jeremy is a proud contributor to the Conscious Capitalism movement as he views it as a powerful vehicle to bring about greater prosperity and reduced suffering for our human family. Over his career he has had the privilege to work closely with hundreds of different enterprises across many markets and industries. A common theme emerges among those firms that he’s seen excel and that is to be great not just with what they are bringing to market, but also with the manner in which they are doing so.

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BrightWealth Academy delivers world-class wealth building education and best-practices personal finance training to the everyday American working professional and their families. “We help you grow wealthy … faster.”

Scott McLaine is an accomplished public speaker, financial success coach and business consultant. He is an excellent communicator who immediately builds the trust of the individuals and audiences he works with. He has trained thousands of business professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs around the country.

Scott is the Academy Instructor, Founder and CEO of BrightWealth Academy.

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Angie Merget is the Director of Business Development and the Corporate Financial Wellness Ambassador at BrightWealth Academy. Angie has a very diverse background. She studied at Rutgers where she graduated with highest honors and received a master’s degree in Engineering. Her background is in civil engineering where she was in heavy construction building bridges and highways. She’s been in the valley for over 6 years and is originally from New Jersey. She has also lived in Hawaii and Turkey and has traveled to over 20 countries. She is excited to bring financial education to the country and to help change many lives while doing so.

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ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS RADIO HOST

In 2014, Jon Deiter was working on the leadership team of a company which began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). Jon experienced first-hand the value and power of EOS and its simple tools to establish a clear vision, gain traction toward that vision, and grow a healthy team.

He also came to realize his true motivation and passion ….. to help many more companies achieve great things through implementing EOS! He was trained as a Professional EOS Implementer and since 2015 has been working with organizations to help them implement EOS. He offers his implementation/coaching services through his company, Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

EOS is a people-centric management system that embodies successful, proven ways of working with people and a team. In addition to company growth and achieving the life you desire, implementing EOS has positive impacts to employees, culture and team health.

Jon has worked for over 30 years in leadership/management positions in privately held and family owned entrepreneurial businesses as well as smaller divisions of public companies. He earned an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and he has worked as a licensed CPA with Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certified Global Management Accountant. He has held positions in a variety of industries as Tax Advisor, Consultant, Controller, Vice President, CFO, and President.

His leadership career in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, along with experience as both a user and implementer of EOS, give Jon a unique perspective to pursue his passion of helping business owners and leadership teams achieve all they want from their business.

Jon is active in the Conscious Capitalism movement and is a founding member and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Jon lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife Julie, having moved to Arizona from Chicago suburbs in 2003.

www.linkedin.com/in/jondeitereosimplementer
www.eosworldwide.com
www.consciouscapitalismaz.com
Jon’s Direct Line: 480-760-5809

Gabtech Global CEO Chris Yap

February 18, 2019 by Karen

Gabtech Global CEO Chris Yap

Gabtech Global is a business process outsourcing company based in Glendale, Arizona with a fulfillment center in Bohol, Philippines. Gabtech Global specializes in providing affordable outsourced customer support, after hours and overflow call center services, link building and Virtual Assistant Services. They work with companies making $100,000 a year in revenue to companies making $100,000 a day in revenue.

Chris Yap is a seasoned BPO executive with over 17 years experience in the industry. Chris came to the US in 2005 to actively promote the Philippines, a preferred outsourcing destination of the world. In doing so, Chris was able to help generate over 40,000 jobs in the Philippines for companies like Dell, Covergys and West Teleservices, which are now consolidated with other large BPO companies in the world.

Chris has been happily married to Eizel for over 16 years and is blessed with 3 wonderful boys. In addition to his passion for business, Chris is also very passionate about helping to solve the child poverty problem. He is doing this by partnering with Food For The Poor where his company sponsors the feeding of children ages 5 and below on a monthly basis.

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Junior Achievement with Anne Landers and ASU Lodestar Center with Nicole Almond Anderson E16

February 18, 2019 by Karen

Junior Achievement with Anne Landers and ASU Lodestar Center with Nicole Almond Anderson E16

Continuing education outside the traditional classroom is important for creating leaders of all ages whether it’s the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and their undergraduate, graduate or certificate programs designed to provide professionals with the tools they need to accelerate social impact or Junior Achievement of Arizona and their unique programs empowering K-12 students to be successful.

Nonprofit professionals and advocates of a strong workforce will want to tune in to hear how these two organizations are making great strides to build strong communities not just in Arizona, but worldwide!

For the last 60 years, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been empowering the futures of millions of Arizona students by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Delivered by 9,500 business and community volunteer mentors, our hands-on, age-appropriate programs focus on three key areas: financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Serving more than 80,000 students each year and over 2 million since its founding, JA is shaping the college- and career-readiness conversation, and we play an important role in Arizona’s workforce and economic development. Our programs help students connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world, and demonstrate how learning correlates to earning – knowledge critical to empowering today’s students to be successful, contributing members of society in the future.

We serve students with diverse backgrounds and socio-economic status throughout Arizona, with primary focus on providing our programs to students from low-income households.

We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization wholly dependent on the financial and volunteer support of individuals, foundations and businesses.

We have two offices – headquartered in Tempe, where our two JA BizTown® facilities are located, and another office in Tucson, serving our Southern Arizona students and partners. We are a member of Junior Achievement USA.

Anne Landers is the Senior Director of Marketing and Development for Junior Achievement of Arizona, a Tempe-based nonprofit that prepares 83,000 primarily low-income children to succeed in work and life each year by educating them about financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial thinking. She has been with the organization for four years and is the organization’s first marketing director in 20 years.

Before coming to JA, she was the Interim Director at an international community development nonprofit, Life In Abundance, where she oversaw the implementation of U.S. based operations of programs abroad. She began her career at a start-up advertising and PR agency, David and Sam PR (Decibel Blue), where she was one of the agency’s first two employees.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from ASU. She lives in Gilbert with her husband, two soon-to-be school-aged sons and black lab.

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The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is a global leader in advancing understanding and effective philanthropic and nonprofit practice as a distinctive community development strategy.

Through research, education, technical assistance and convenings, the Center focuses on advancing nonprofit leaders and philanthropists to solve problems, to realize a community’s highest aspirations and to accelerate social impact.

For over a decade, Nicole Anderson has worked at Arizona State University where currently she is the Manager of Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Relations for the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation within the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. She serves as President of the Sun Devil Club’s Young Professionals Group and the Vice President of the ASU Young Alumni Chapter. In 2017, City of Phoenix Mayor Stanton appointed Nicole to the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues.

She is a member of the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and for the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a treatment, and an eventual cure, of Pitt Hopkins Syndrome and other similar disorders. She also founded RareiTees for a Cure, a clothing brand created with a unique mission to bring awareness to rare diseases.

Anderson received a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU, as well as Masters of Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions at ASU.

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About 3C Amplified

3C Amplified is a space to highlight businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals collaborating to amplify their impact in the community. We share real world examples for how partnerships allow for growth both within our businesses and our communities. Listen in as we share how others are connecting, creating and collaborating and how you can be part of something greater.

About Jacqueline Destremps

Jacqueline Destremps is a creative marketing strategist and founded Another Hand Advantage, LLC in 2014 to help community minded small business owners and nonprofit professionals move forward more confidently with their marketing strategy. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, she has spent her professional career working in both the nonprofit and for-profit sector.

She now enjoys being self-employed and the flexibility it provides to allow more time to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards, choose pro-bono projects, run 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (which she co-founded in 2014) and travel the world. Jacqueline believes in creating connections between businesses and nonprofits in the community to stimulate growth and collaboration.

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RHINO NATION Entrepreneur PROSPERITY LLC Founder Frederick Dudek and Contributor Kiley Kaplan

February 14, 2019 by Karen

RHINO NATION Entrepreneur PROSPERITY LLC Founder Frederick Dudek and Contributor Kiley Kaplan

On this episode of Rhino Nation, we connect with the people behind entreprenuerPROSPERITY.com

A powerful combination of online resources, live events, and a master mind community. It’s a refreshing new concept for entrepreneurs to learn, grow, connect, and prosper.

Find out how you, as an entrepreneur, can benefit from the collective minds of fellow members and contributors, sharing their wisdom and experiences to elevate your business without digging deep into your budget.

Entrepreneur PROSPERITY (EP) is a collaborative Mastermind Community and Podcast for Entrepreneurs, which fosters the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and know-how, through the power of a high-level mastermind community and podcast Contributor show. EP is where everyone elevates their game – to earn more money, to gain more freedom and obtain the life they’ve always dreamed of…

As a member, you get guidance from topic-specific industry experts that accelerate your knowledge, growth, and savviness with money-making solutions for your business along with access to a wealth of valuable resources including tools, saving you time and money!

Frederick Dudek has over 30 years of experience as a sales & marketing executive, achieving breakthrough sales performance results in domestic & global business markets. Frederick led corporate sales and marketing efforts in the SaaS industry.

His combined extensive knowledge in Marketing, Sales Process, Channel/Partner Relationships, SaaS Sales, Cloud Computing, Complex Sales/Negotiations, C-level Networking & Relationship Building has helped organizations accelerate their growth curve rapidly. Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs whom Frederick has provided consulting services have realized up to 20+% growth in new business and referrals within 3+ months after engaging his services.

When he’s not helping businesses or clients navigate their business objectives, Frederick navigates the globe as a world traveler. He speaks fluent French and understands German, Spanish & Polish enough to ask the locals where the best places to explore, restaurants to experience, area wines to taste in their respective countries.

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Kiley Kaplan has over 20 years of sales, marketing and business development experience. She possesses an extensive fiery sales passion, is relentless persistence and a closet baker.

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ABOUT RHINO NATION

Rhino Nation is a growing community of influential entrepreneurs and small business owners that share a common trait, they don’t walk, they don’t run, they CHARGE to their destiny. We acknowledge and celebrate their business expertise, leadership and fearless attitude to be victorious in their goals. Rhino Nation is committed to making powerful connections and providing enhanced exposure to broaden the reach and promote the extraordinary talents of our community members.

ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR

Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity helps you free up your precious and limited time as a business owner, to do what you do best….running and growing your business. Michelle Faust and her partner, Jacob Fann, work with you to identify your content and marketing needs and provide you with fresh, innovative, dynamic copy that will effectively reach your target market, leading to increased customer engagement, a higher conversion rate, and increased sales.

Great content becomes the seeds of a bountiful business harvest, so you can cultivate and grow your business. We take the time to personally understand you and your company’s purpose, so your marketing message reflects who you are and speaks directly to your target market. For good content to be truly effective you need it to reach your ideal audience. A great strategic marketing plan includes the ability to target selectively and capture those targets for increased engagement which results in greater revenue generation. We’ll partner with you to develop powerful messaging strategies that work.

Michelle has an extensive background in sales, marketing and public speaking, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. When she left her corporate career, she shifted into the entrepreneurial world, combining her experience, talents and passions to reinvent herself. As a marketer and content writer, Michelle thrives on discovering what motivates people into action and what their key emotional triggers are. Michelle and her team create powerful and targeted messaging that improve conversion rates and increase sales. Michelle loves to connect people through the power and beauty of the written word. Her passion is helping people create a road-map to success, so they can fulfill their dreams and live their destiny.

For more about Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity find them at www.rhinostrategy.com, on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Jacob Fann is the CEO and Founder of Fanntastic Media, which has elevated over 90 businesses to a greater level of success. Gross revenues from his combined clients total over 32 million and that number continues to grow with his customized marketing strategies. He specializes in social media marketing; creating powerful brand presence, capturing new customers and finding untapped markets by optimizing target marketing and social media algorithms that results in higher conversion rates and increased sales.

Jacob first spread his entrepreneurial wings when he set up a lemonade stand in front of his home close to a popular hiking trail. Location, demand and an inherent business savviness netted him enough money to solidify his desire to be a future business owner and master of his own destiny. In 1963 Jacob’s grandfather Floyd and uncle Don founded Fann Toyota. The Fann legacy holds tradition for respected ethical practice, trust, and valued work. As a 22-year-old college graduate from Northern Arizona University, Jacob founded Fanntastic Media based on those same principles, which he learned first-hand by working in the family business.

After graduation he expanded his business knowledge and experience by getting his real estate license and working as a day trader. Since then he has built up an
impressive list of clients, connections, and relationships doing what he loves; helping people thrive in life and in business.

Success Over Struggle and the Social Connect Business Happy Hour with Tisha Marie Pelletier Ryan Parker and Vanessa Hintalla

February 13, 2019 by Karen

Success Over Struggle and the Social Connect Business Happy Hour with Tisha Marie Pelletier Ryan Parker and Vanessa Hintalla

In this episode of Phoenix Business Radio, Karen connects with the dynamic team behind the Social Connect Business Happy Hour at Dave and Busters; and within these quarterly events, the Success Over Struggle Speaker Panel. Listen in as Tisha Pelletier, Ryan Parker and Vanessa Hintalla share about their personal journeys and how they’ve arrived at the winning combination of collaboration, education and fun.

Tisha Marie Enterprises, LLC encourages entrepreneurs, especially in the startup phase, to make their ideas happen. The business focuses on mentoring and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through 1:1 business mentoring, an online course, the Startup Entrepreneur Academy, inspirational speaking and custom events created with entrepreneurs in mind to connect and uplevel their brand.

Tisha Marie Pelletier took the entrepreneurial leap in 2004, has run four different businesses, planned hundreds of events and facilitated over 300 masterminds. She is the president of Tisha Marie Enterprises, LLC, empowering entrepreneurs to make their business happen through mentoring, her online course, the Startup Entrepreneur Academy, and her special events including Uplevel Your Brand with Video, The Social Connect Business Happy Hour and Success over Struggle speaker panel. Tisha is an inspirational speaker, she mentors at ASU’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department and is an author. Her newest book, What Are the Odds – A mom shares her good, bad and what the f*ck moments, can be found on Amazon and Audible.

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Xpleo is extremely passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses grow their ventures. Xpleo creates interpersonal relationships with their clients which reveal the stories, character and authenticity that makes businesses successful. The marketing strategies and consultation that Xpleo offers is geared towards unveiling their clients authentic story in a creative and imaginative fashion.

Ryan Parker is extremely passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses prosper. His goal is to live with character by doing the right thing whether someone is watching or not. Ryan surrounds himself with like minded entrepreneurs who believe in strong interpersonal relationships that can help create amazing legacies. He believes that through hard work, dedication and the commitment of entrepreneurs, it’s possible to affect individuals and communities in a profound manner. Ryan thrives when working with character driven, creative, innovative, meaningful, authentic, empathetic and thoughtful individuals.

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Dave and Buster’s is a family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

Vanessa Hintalla, Senior Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager with Dave and Buster’s, is a dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed. Vanessa is responsible for building and cultivating existing customer relationships, and proactively sourcing new clients. She is an analytical strategist, able to research the marketplace and territories and effectively capitalize on the strengths and weaknesses of the properties she represents.

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CULTURE CRUSH RX Young Mind Community Center with Sara Mertel

February 8, 2019 by Karen

CULTURE CRUSH RX Young Mind Community Center with Sara Mertel

In this episode of Culture Crush Rx, Deb chats with Sara Mertel, CEO of Young Mind Community Center, an inclusive education center for young children with a specialty in excellence and innovation in early autism intervention. Sara gets candid about the challenges and rewards of running a center with a unique approach to learning and development, working day in and day out with your spouse, and the importance of assessing culture fit as a first step in the hiring process.

Young Mind Community Center (YMCC) brings together clinical expertise in autism and excellence in early childhood education to provide a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach that delivers the best possible outcomes.

Our unique, focused approach results in exceptionally high concentrations of expertise and related resources centered on early autism intervention. YMCC offers families the convenience of visiting a single site for access to a comprehensive spectrum of wrap-around services, which are coordinated and delivered seamlessly by a transdisciplinary team.

Our transdisciplinary team includes experts from early childhood education, psychology, behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy. Our highly skilled professionals work as a collaborative team to optimize resources, redefine problems outside normal boundaries, and innovate to reach new solutions and optimize results.

Sara Mertel is an educator who has spent the last two decades studying, applying, and teaching about solutions-oriented approaches to sustainable community development. She has her Ph.D. in community resources and development from Arizona State University and specializes in values-based, mission-driven leadership. She is the co-founder of the Young Mind Community Center, where the mission is to bring together clinical expertise in autism and excellence in early childhood education to provide a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach that delivers the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Mertel’s portfolio of presentations and publications includes creating and sustaining inclusive communities, family capacity-building, transdisciplinary approaches to autism intervention, developing impactful leaders, evaluating program impact, and strategic planning. She was awarded for her work as a language arts teacher at a Title 1 middle school, earned a master’s in education, was a lecturer and the director of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance at Arizona State University, and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector dating back to her undergraduate experience at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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ABOUT CULTURE CRUSH Rx

Culture Crush Rx is an exploration of what makes a great company culture, how successful leaders create it, and how it affects the overall success of the company. We highlight the companies in our community who are crushing it with culture and get practical tips from local experts on how to do the same.

Each episode, we dive into real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment in which everyone is functioning at their highest level and finding joy and satisfaction in their work. Whether you’re a top-level leader, a startup entrepreneur, or part of team, we aim to provide you with valuable insights to help make your work enjoyable and your life well-rounded.

If company culture isn’t consciously created, it will still be created.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Deb Caron is the owner and principal consultant of Anahata Marketing, a Phoenix-based marketing and brand communication consultancy that focuses on empathic listening and content creation to foster real connection between businesses and the customers they serve. She hosts Culture Crush Rx as part of her personal passion for helping people live healthier, more fulfilling, well-rounded lives. Deb is also a registered yoga teacher and she truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for the practice with her community. Deb can be reached at deb@anahatamarketing.com and on Linkedin.