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Regina Revazova with Open Conversation E24

June 10, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Regina Revazova with Open Conversation E24

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Regina Revazova with Open Conversation E24

Open Conversation was created in 2017 as a branded podcast producer and a voiceover service provider. We deliver top quality editorial and corporate podcasts in a variety of forms and across a range of genres from our base in Phoenix, Arizona.

We take a flexible approach to partnerships and strive to make shows that represent diversity of ideas, communities and interests.

Founder and Executive Producer Regina Revazova was previously a technical director, producer and a broadcast journalist at NPR and BBC networks.

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About Arizona Good Business

What is good business? What are local businesses doing to build a better Arizona?

Join Arizona Good Business to hear from local companies who are:

Centering purpose at the forefront of business
Creating social well-being for the community
Prioritizing sustainability and positive environmental practices
Growing strong company cultures through building authentic teams
Ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are involved in all business decisions

Arizona Good Business features local business leaders that are redefining what it means to do good business.

About Your Host

Thomas Barr is the Executive Director for Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. He advocates for a strong local business community that contributes to building vibrancy, equity, and prosperity across the state. A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the business coalition of Local First Arizona by advocating for the economic and cultural benefits provided by building strong local economies.

Thomas steers the strategic direction of LFA’s major programs and initiatives as well as the engagement of over 3000 businesses across Arizona. As Executive Director, Thomas guides a team of statewide senior directors overseeing the execution of LFA’s communication strategy, major initiatives and key partnerships, as well as the collaboration of over 30 staff implementing work in entrepreneurship programs, small business advocacy, local food initiatives, sustainability, urban development and community building. He frequently speaks to groups locally and nationally, presenting the impact of Local First Arizona and the importance of local economy work in building prosperity.

Outside of Local First Arizona, Thomas has participated in volunteering his time to many causes and organizations throughout the Valley including Young Nonprofit Professionals – Phoenix, Equality Arizona, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Heritage Square Foundation and Phoenix Legal Action Network. Additionally, Thomas is a 2018 Phoenix Magazine 40 Under 40 honoree, alumni of Arizona Leading for Change, and current participant in Valley Leadership Institute’s 40th cohort.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Local First AZ

Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent, locally owned businesses. We support, promote and advocate for a strong local business community and raise public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by strong local economies. Local businesses contribute to a sustainable economy for Arizona and build vibrant communities we’re all proud to call home.

Exploring STEAM: STEM in Music and Media E11

June 9, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Exploring STEAM: STEM in Music and Media E11

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Exploring STEAM: STEM in Music and Media E11

STEM Unplugged is a monthly podcast of SciTech Institute, a collaborative nonprofit organization making STEM connections in Arizona and beyond with Chief Operating Officer Kelly Greene and Arizona Chief Science Officer, Shalae. In this episode of STEM Unplugged, the topic revolves around Exploring STEAM: STEM in Music & Media.

Garth Paine, a professor of digital sound and interactive media at the School of Arts Media and Engineering at ASU and Evan Tobias, an associate professor of Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University’s School of Music, Dance and Theater share about ways to collaborate using music.

The School of Arts Media and Engineering at ASU is an innovative cross disciplinary school which leverages art, science, humanities and technology to drive positive change in complex social issues. The teaching, creative work, and research at Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University are animated by the question posed in the episode about how might we make a positive impact on society through musical engagement, learning, and inquiry. Chief Science Officer Shalae shares about her Action Plan and the use of music to enhance the media to connect with her peers at McClintock High School.

The Music Learning and Teaching program in the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre is one of the most innovative in the U.S. Their degree programs emphasize four core principles intended to prepare students for successful careers as leaders in music teaching and learning: Flexible musicians, Innovative Practitioners, Inquisitive Thinkers, and Community leaders. ASU music learning and teaching graduates make a difference in the lives of their students and communities.

As part of the Music Learning and Teaching program at ASU, The Consortium for Innovation and Transformation in Music Education conducts use-inspired research and collaborative initiatives to help music educators and those involved in arts, cultural, non-profit, and corporate sectors imagine and enact new possibilities for music teaching, learning, and engagement. CITME collaborates with people and organizations interested in advancing music education to develop music teaching, learning, and engagement in relation to contemporary society and the future. CITME looks to broaden and deepen how music teaching and learning can impact society and contribute to positive social transformation.

Evan Tobias is Associate Professor of Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University where he heads the Consortium for Innovation and Transformation in Music Education (CITME). He is also Director of ArtsWork: The Kax Herberger Center for Children and the Arts, a program of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts that advances transformative, transdisciplinary, collaborative, and socially engaged arts and design programming, education, and research in relation to young people.

Evan’s teaching, creative work, and research are animated by the question: How might we make a positive impact on society through musical engagement, learning, and inquiry? So, he focuses on innovation and transformation in music education and how music learning and teaching might make a positive impact on people’s lives and society.

He is currently exploring the intersections of futures thinking, imagination, and curricular inquiry to help people imagine possibilities for music learning and teaching and to increase our nimbleness and flexibility in the face of change. Evan is available for consulting, professional development, and collaborative possibilities. You can engage with Evan @etobias_musiced on social media platforms and learn more about his work at http://evantobias.net

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The School of Arts Media and Engineering at ASU is an innovative cross disciplinary school which leverages art, science, humanities and technology to drive positive change n complex social issues. The Acoustic Ecology Lab within that school address is climate impact through community engaged workshops and the development of innovative technologies for gunshot detection in the protection of endangered species and climate tracking through the sound of environments.

Garth Paine (USA/AU) born 1962, is a composer, performer, scholar and acoustic ecologist. He has received several awards for his music, including Outstanding Creativity, for Escape Velocity (Company in Space) and Best new Musical Score for Dance in Australia, 2014.

In 2018, Garth was researcher-artist in residence at IRCAM/ZKM, developing Future Perfect for spatial audio, cell phones and VR. He directs the Acoustic Ecology lab at ASU and holds a patent in gun shot detection. He is also a Senior Sustainability Scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute for Sustainability.

Connect with Garth on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Our Sponsor

SciTech Institute™ was established as the Arizona Technology Council Foundation as the conduit for collaboration among STEM industry, academia, civic, and non-profit organizations in Arizona. Now, rebranded and named the SciTech Institute™ the goal centers around aligning assets and resources to motivate individuals to pursue STEM-related educational and career paths or find a passion while engaged in community events during the SciTech Festival.

The Chief Science Officer program highlights the 6th-12th graders that have been selected as leaders in their schools and communities to receive training to build a world-class community of diverse STEM-literate workers and knowledgeable, engaged citizens. Science For All allows for tax credit donations to provide engaging experiences for students while RAIN (Rural Activation Innovation Network) focuses on resources for the rural areas of Arizona.

As a STEM Learning Ecosystem, SciTech Institute™ focuses on collaboration and connecting individuals with opportunities! STEM Professionals are encouraged to engage with the future workforce by serving as a mentor, leadership coach, panelist, keynote and session trainer during a variety of conferences hosted or sponsored by SciTech Institute™ and The Arizona Technology Council.

Teachers and Administrators are invited to connect with the resources available while activating a large network of STEM champions for student projects, judges at events, volunteers, exhibitors and more. SciTech Festival Event Coordinators are supported during the planning and execution of community STEM events around the state by the SciTech STREET Team Members and the growing network of volunteers. The possibilities are endless! SciTech Institute™ looks forward to connecting with you today. Visit SciTechInstitute.org today for more information.

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About Your STEM Unplugged Host

After grow up in rural New York and joining the United States Army, Kelly Greene learned quickly to adapt to her surroundings to be successful. She attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

She also enlisted in the United States Army and after graduating from training, Kelly traveled the world with the military. While stationed in Misawa, Japan, she fell in love with learning about cultures around the world. Even as a deployed Soldier during Operation Iraqi Freedom for two tours, she found opportunities to connect with the local children to form the Victory Base Council Girl Scouts with her fellow servicemen.

In 2013, she was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and traveled the country by air. During this deployment, she had the opportunity to utilize the most advanced technologies available to the tactical HUMINT operations in theater. Upon return from combat, she retired with 21 years of service and began teaching. From 6th grade Math to 7th grade STEM, Kelly used her enthusiastic nature combined with her strong classroom management to design curriculum based on the Engineering Design Process!

Now, as the Chief Operating Officer at SciTech Institute, Kelly is excited to serve the communities in Arizona and beyond to share their interest in STEM!

About Your Co-Host

Chief Science Officer (CSO) Shalae Clemens is a member of the CSO International Leadership Council and a rising junior at McClintock High School in Tempe. Originally elected at ASPIRE Academy at Connolly Middle School, Shalae is now a 5th year CSO. Her Action Plans have impacted over 5000 students! Before covid, she traveled to train Chief Science Officers from Florida, Georgia, Texas and helped host the international training events at Arizona State University with students from Kenya, Sonora and Kuwait.

Shalae has also attended the CSO International Summits in Washington, DC. During the week long events she was able to visit the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, NASA, Defense Intelligence Agency, IREX and the National Science Foundation.

Shalae has a passion for STEM and is using her leadership skills to prepare the STEM workforce of tomorrow. She is also a volleyball player and enjoys spending time in Montana with her family on vacation!

The State of the Galaxy E57

June 9, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

The State of the Galaxy E57

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The State of the Galaxy E57

Join the Tycoons as we talk to Todd Cravens of Galaxy Gaming. This is a really interesting conversation about making the transition from being a lifelong entrepreneur to being the CEO of a publicly traded company and what he did to make that transition successful.

This show provides an interesting perspective from a small public company that is also highly regulated by the gaming industry. Todd gives some insight into the future of iGaming and how Galaxy Gaming is positioning for future growth. In an industry that scales well, they are focusing on making interesting games, Blackjack, and increasing the entertainment value for players.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Galaxy Gaming (galaxygaming.com) develops and distributes innovative games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions to physical and online casinos worldwide.

Galaxy Gaming offers games that are proven to perform developed by gaming experts and backed by the highest level of customer support. Through its subsidiary, Progressive Games Partners, Galaxy Gaming is the world’s leading licensor of proprietary table games to the online gaming industry. Connect with Galaxy Gaming on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.

As a well-respected leader in the gaming industry, Todd Cravens knows that success demands discipline, a keen sense of business acumen and planning.

With nearly 30 years of experience, including executive positions at TCS John Huxley, American Gaming Systems (AGS) and Betson Enterprises, Todd’s competitive nature (well-known on the golf course AND in the office) and reputation for building A-class teams is second to none.

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About the Show

Tycoons of Small Biz spotlights the true backbone of the American economy, the true tycoons of business in America… the owners, founders and CEO’s of small businesses. Join hosts, Austin L Peterson, Landon Mance and the featured tycoons LIVE every Tuesday at 1 pm, right here on Business RadioX and your favorite podcast platform.

About Your Hosts

Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin is a registered rep and investment advisor representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial Advisors, Austin worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry.

He began his career in financial services in the year 2000 as a personal financial advisor with Independent Capital Management in Santa Ana, CA. Austin then joined Pacific Life Insurance Company as an internal wholesaler for their variable annuity and mutual fund products. After Pacific Life, Austin formed his own financial planning company in Southern California that he built and ran for 6 years and eventually sold when he moved his family to Salt Lake City to pursue his MBA.

After he completed his MBA, Austin joined Crump Life Insurance where he filled a couple of different sales roles and eventually a management role throughout the five years he was with Crump. Most recently before joining Lincoln Financial Advisors in February 2015, Austin spent 2 years as a life insurance field wholesaler with Symetra Life Insurance Company. Austin is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and Chartered Life Underwriter. In 2021, Austin became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses.

Austin and his wife of 23 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (21) and Ella (18) and they reside in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in French and of Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sales and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon Mance is a Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He rebranded his practice in 2020 to focus on serving small business owners after operating as Mance Wealth Management since 2015 when Landon broke off from a major bank and started his own “shop.”

Landon comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has a passion and excitement for serving the business community. This passion is what brought about the growth of Backbone Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At Backbone Planning, we believe small business owners’ personal and business goals are intertwined, so we work with our clients to design a financial plan to support all aspects of their lives.

In 2019, Landon obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. With this certification, Backbone Planning Partners assists business owners through an ownership transition while focusing on a positive outcome for their employees and meeting the business owner’s goals. Landon is also a member of the Business Intelligence Institute (BII) which is a collaborative group that shares tools, resources and personnel, and offers advanced level training and technical support to specifically serve business owners. In 2021, Landon became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses by counseling owners about exit options, estimating the value of the business, preparing the business for exit and tax considerations.

Landon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, stepson, and new baby twins. He grew up in sunny San Diego and loves visiting his family, playing a round of golf with friends, and many other outdoor activities. Landon tries to make a difference in the lives of children in Las Vegas as a part of the leadership team for a local non-profit. He regularly visits the children that we work with to remind himself of why it’s so important to, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

Austin Peterson and Landon Mance are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Backbone Planning Partners is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors. CRN-3605160-052421

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Business RadioX® is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Jason Prentice with Outcomes COO

June 8, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Jason Prentice with Outcomes COO

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Jason Prentice with Outcomes COO

Jason Prentice is the founder of Outcomes COO. Outcomes COO is able to offer something genuinely unique to Visionary CEO’s.

Building healthy and robust businesses is what he loves doing. With decades of experience and formal training in coaching and leadership, he can foster efficient, healthy, and, most importantly, happy teams that ensure we all achieve our goals.

The team is the backbone, but operations, finance, sales, and marketing are just as necessary. The ability to strategically plan and prioritize is critical, and we’re experts at marshaling the resources when and where they are most effective. This blend of team and efficiency enables extraordinary results.

Jason is an Integrator & Self-Implementer for companies running EOS®. He’s a forward-focused Executive with a strong ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth.

He loves building high-performance teams to accomplish corporate objectives. He’s passionate about identifying and implementing strategies to reduce costs, increase revenue, strengthen customer relationships, improve business practices, and drive profitable growth. Jason is adept at mentoring staff and encouraging a team environment leading to high employee confidence and satisfaction.

Jason began his career in automotive engineering, traveling and living around the world, working on some of the most popular consumer vehicles on the market. He’s started and sold several businesses ranging from a chain of Subways to a high-end woodworking and furniture business.

With experience scaling companies, he excels when working with ambitious Visionary’s and Leadership teams to achieve the seemingly unachievable. With several years of experience practicing EOS®, Jason enjoys expertly harmonizing the vision, the tools, and the team to consistently meet and exceed the goals.

When not working, Jason spends time outdoors and traveling with his wife and two boys. He’s also a certified USA Hockey coach, playing and coaching ice hockey keep him cool during the hot Arizona summers.

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About Our Special Guest Co-Host

Derick Brownell is the Director of Sales and Business Development with The PMO Squad.

He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, their dogs, and coaching youth soccer in the Arizona Olympic Development program.

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USMCA: Strengthening the Arizona–Mexico–Canada Bond E14

June 3, 2021 by Karen

AZ TechCast

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Supporting North American innovation, manufacturing and mutually beneficial trade, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) aims to grow the North American economies and create high-paying jobs for Americans.

Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX, a distinguished panel from the Canada Arizona Business Council, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon and Thompson Hine LLP recently joined Arizona Technology Council CEO Steve Zylstra for an engaging discussion on the modernized trade agreement and how it will promote mutually beneficial trade leading to freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America.

The USMCA trilateral trade agreement is critical for the success of Arizona’s economy.
Thompson Hine, LLP is a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in eight offices. Ranked No. 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times, the company is also one of just seven firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award.

Thompson Hine LLP has distinguished itself in all areas of service delivery innovation in the BTI Brand Elite, where it has been recognized as one of the top four firms for “Value for the Dollar” and “Commitment to Help” and among the top five firms “making changes to improve the client experience.” The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTH® – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals.

Daniel Ujczo is an international trade and transportation attorney who focuses on providing end-to-end counsel for clients across North America. He works with companies in the design, development, purchasing/procurement, manufacturing, logistics, crossing the borders and reaching customers.

His trade work includes customs classification and compliance, utilization of preferential trade agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), tariff mitigation and exclusions, procurement issues such as Buy American and anti-dumping/countervailing duty issues. Ujczo also advises clients in the negotiation of transportation agreements, managing trusted trader and related security programs, and addressing issues at ports-of-entry.

Ujczo has served in the governments of Canada and the United States, private practice and academia. He assists clients, economic development organizations and governments with cross-border investment and expansion projects. This includes coordinating legal counsel on matters such as corporate structuring, taxation, immigration, incentives, intellectual property, employment among others.

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Jennings Strouss is dedicated to providing clients with strategic legal guidance to help them seize every opportunity. Since 1942, the firm has been well-known for its rich heritage, commitment to community and long-lasting relationships.

Possessing a deep understanding of business and law, Jennings Strouss is a team of legal experts who are dedicated to your vision of success. Through its offices in Phoenix, Peoria, Tucson and Washington, D.C., the firm leverages resources both regionally and nationally to serve its expanding client base. Jennings Strouss is deeply rooted in each of its locations’ legal and business communities, and especially instrumental in helping shape the dynamic growth of Arizona and many of its institutions.

The firm promotes a pragmatic, results-oriented approach, coupled with a healthy, well-managed, and friendly atmosphere of collaboration. As a full-service law firm, Jennings Strouss is ideally equipped to provide legal assistance to entities of all sizes.

Patrick Welch focuses his practice in the areas of general and complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, fidelity and surety litigation, and U.S./Mexico cross-border business transactions and litigation. He is licensed in Arizona, Nevada and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Based in Arizona, Welch regularly assists surety and fidelity clients with all facets of Arizona and Nevada claim investigations, litigation, trial, arbitration, mediation and appeals.

Welch has an extensive familiar and professional network in Mexico. He is a delegate on the Financial and Legal Services Committee of the Arizona-Mexico Commission and actively involved with promotion of U.S./Mexico cross border trade. Welch also helped establish the Arizona Mexico Town Hall Forum and is a Founding member and Vice President of the Sonoran Desert Chapter of Lambda Alpha International. Welch’s passion for supporting clients with U.S./Mexico cross-border business objectives stems from his strong family connection to Mexico.

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The Canada Arizona Business Council (CABC) is an exclusive peer-to-peer network of executives who operate at the highest levels of the private and public sectors. The CABC believes in inclusion and diversity and strives to exemplify best practices and lead by example.

Its annual non-profit event, Wings & Wheels Scottsdale, donates tens of thousands of dollars every year to charities that support both Canadian and American active military and veterans. CABC is a transaction-oriented group where results are valued and members help each other obtain their business goals. This philosophy assures each member of one degree of separation with decision makers in any field on either side of the border.

Glenn Williamson has more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and executive level experience, primarily in the financial and operational aspects of companies. Specializing in accessing the Canadian capital markets for global investments, Williamson is chairman of EPCOR Water USA, the largest private water utility in Arizona, a subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with operations in Canada and the United States.

Williamson is the founder and CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council, a private sector group sanctioned by the Canadian Government and the State of Arizona to work on increasing bilateral trade and foreign direct investment between Canada and Arizona. On February 10, 2014, Mr. Williamson was appointed Honorary Consul for Canada for Arizona.

He is also a “Visiting Speaker” at Thunderbird: The American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a founding board member of Arizona State University’s North American Center for Trans Border Studies, a member of the Deans Advisory Council in the School of Global Management & Leadership at Arizona State University, and a Board Member of the International Committee of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

Williamson has also been an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, home to the 56th Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air Force, which is comprised of some 200 F-16 fighter aircraft. He was also a member of the Blue Blazer Squadron, a group of 56 Honorary Commanders operating under the Fighter country partnership. Additionally, he sat on the Arizona District Export Counsel Board, a position appointed by the U.S Secretary of Commerce.

Williamson has received six coveted gold and silver National Telly Awards for executive production of non-broadcast video and film productions, and is an avid skier, scuba diver and video gamer. Williamson, who was born in Montreal and is fluent in French, is a graduate of Rothsay Collegiate Military Academy in New Brunswick, Canada. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife and three children and is a dual citizen of both the United States and Canada.

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About AZ TechCast

AZ TechCast is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and beyond.

Through the art of connected conversation, AZ TechCast’s guests will share their expertise, success stories, news and analysis about the region’s leading startups, companies and emerging technologies, as well as the latest industry trends and critical issues propelling the state’s growing technology ecosystem.

About Your Hosts

Steve Zylstra serves as president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, a role he assumed in 2007. He is responsible for strategy, operations, finance and policy development. Zylstra is a vocal spokesman for the value technology can provide in raising social and economic standards in Arizona.

Zylstra serves on numerous councils, committees and boards, was named “Leader of the Year, Technology,” by the Arizona Capitol Times, and “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal. In addition, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science in technology from the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz.

Zylstra earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology from Western Michigan University.

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen, and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education.

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow Phoenix Business RadioX on Facebook and Instagram.

About Our Sponsor

The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving the technology sector, fosters a climate of innovation to enhance technology in Arizona.

A trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s technology industry, the Council proactively eliminates impediments that companies face, accelerates the entrepreneurial mindset in the state’s expanding innovation ecosystem, and works to create a destination for companies to be, thrive and stay.

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DrDDS – a Mouthful of Knowledge E56

June 3, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

DrDDS - a Mouthful of Knowledge E56

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During this episode Austin and Landon host Travis Rodgers CEO of DrDDS. Travis shares his experience and knowledge when it comes to working in the Dental Industry. You will learn about the characteristics of Dentists, their needs and desires and how to effectively sell and produce products in such a vast industry.

Listen in to hear how the 3 C’s (Communication, Coordination and Conviction) play a huge role in purchasing and approving new products for your business. Learn how to sell in the Dental Industry by focusing on integration, ease and cost effectiveness. Travis provides a lot of takeaways not just for the Dental Industry, but for any business owner or entrepreneur.

DrDDS Innovations is a dental software company who has helps entrepreneurs build software, integrate software, and sell their services to the dental industry for the past 15 years. DrDDS has built 23 software products and helped others launch over 250 products into the dental industry. If you have an idea for a software product or you want to bring your existing product to the dental industry, DrDDS can help.

Travis Rodgers has been called the #1 entrepreneur in the dental industry. He enjoys building innovative dental software solutions and has built software solutions around dental referrals, insurance, communication, integration, analytics, and more.

Travis has sold over 30 million dollars in software and consulted with over 500 businesses.

When Travis isn’t coaching his 8 year Blake’s flag football team in Chandler Arizona, he enjoys coaching people on how to sell their products into the dental industry.

Connect with Travis on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Show

About Your Hosts

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

Business RadioX® is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

The Difference Between Branding, Marketing and PR E6

June 3, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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In Episode 6 Sean and Mark welcome Elizabeth Lowney, the founder of Creating Buzz PR. While in sales and marketing, Elizabeth was asked to join a PR firm in San Francisco. There she handled publicity and events for such clients as The Fairmont Hotel, Personality Hotels, World Wildlife Fund, and many more. She discusses how to effectively use PR with traditional advertising. She also explains the difference between branding, marketing & PR. She shares the details on using PR to create an a public image for her clients through publicity. Elizabeth notes that she gets her clients customers and not clicks. Elizabeth shares what the future is holding for her and how it ties in with her passion for travel.

Learn the power of PR to create your image in the public through publicity. If you struggle with less than stellar advertising results using social media and traditional advertising, learn about gain media vs. paid media from a Public Relations expert. She discusses the importance of story telling. Tune in to hear what updates have been made on Avontage and “where in the world Mark is” after embarking on his #vanlife adventure.

Elizabeth Lowney and her team at Creating Buzz PR specialize in finding your best story and getting that to the media in a compelling and newsworthy way. We practice traditional PR, meaning not only do we write and send your story – we pick up the phone and pitch you. We are your best advocate, story teller, branding team, and sales person all in one. We get you noticed & make you famous!

While in sales and marketing, Elizabeth was asked to join a PR Firm in San Francisco. There she handled publicity and events for such clients as The Fairmont Hotel, Personality Hotels, World Wildlife Fund, and many more.

She has always been a writer since early childhood. She graduated from University of Arizona, and then attended UCLA Screen Writers Extension in Los Angeles, where she got into script writing.
When asked to develop the Northern CA area for a nutraceutical company, she moved to San Francisco for what she thought would be one year. That turned into ten years and starting in public relations.

She attributes her success to being able to find ‘the compelling story’ in anyone – and getting that story out in a compelling and newsworthy way.

Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn and follow Creating Buzz PR on Facebook and Instagram.

About Cultivating Collaboration on Avontage

Sean Sarram, CEO and Founder Avontage is the host of this interview-style live radio/podcast show to highlight the members of the Avontage community. His co-host, Mark Jamnik, is Owner and Time Creation Coach at Enjoy Life Daily.

On this podcast we learn about the skills and services offered on our platform and how our members collaborate to grow their businesses; hence the name “Cultivating Collaboration on Avontage”.

About Avontage

Avontage is the future of work. We are a like-minded community of experts, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and highly skilled freelancers solving each other’s pain points. We do that by trading skills and services on a trusted and safe platform.

Business barter trading is on the rise and it is the smartest way to achieve scalable growth during these challenging times.

About Your Hosts

Sean Sarram, the CEO and Founder of Avontage, is a seasoned executive with an entrepreneurial mindset. With a software engineering degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University, Sean enjoys building technology to solve hard problems that affect everyday life.

His mission is to build a trusted community marketplace for local business owners, marketers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives to collaborate, gain high quality clients, and help them grow your businesses without spending money.

Sean believes in Collaborative Capitalism, where small businesses collaborate and trading-exchange their skills and services to elevate one another.

Connect with Sean on LinkedIn, and follow Avontage on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mark Jamnik lives and breathes productivity & coaching. After a decade in advertising sales, he was recruited by the Tony Robbins’ organization, to be 1 of 100 active global coaches. He coached over 300 CEO’s, entrepreneurs, & sales professionals, maximizing their effectiveness in achieving their goals.

Over the last decade he focused on his own entrepreneurial journey creating a healthy relationship with time. Now he consults CEOs and entrepreneurs with time creation and organization strategies to maximize productivity stress-free.

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Revealing the Missing Peace with Jane M Powers and Denise Powers

June 1, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Revealing the Missing Peace with Jane M Powers and Denise Powers

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Revealing the Missing Peace with Jane M Powers and Denise Powers

Recognized for her ability to navigate and heal the most challenging circumstances, Jane M Powers is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and sought-after life and business strategist. Her dedication in guiding trauma survivORs to emerge victorious over their past and into an unstoppable future has deemed her the quintessential go-to expert.

Jane is fully committed to you, creating deep, genuine healing to live a remarkable life that matters, just as she has through the healing of her abuse. She knows how to reveal the missing peace; you must find your voice; in your voice is your power.

Jane is from the Chicagoland area and now lives in the searing desert of Phoenix, AZ. She is an avid outdoors adventurer and loves to be in nature. Her motto, “If it ain’t fun, I’m Done!”
She has used her straightforward, big-hearted style to guide thousands to Speak with Confidence and Sell with Authority during her expansive career.

She has decades of successful speaking, training, and coaching under her belt. Perhaps the most important of her real-life experiences are the founding and running of three multi-million dollar businesses. Jane appreciates that success is truly about the power of your VOICE. She brings you everything you need to ensure a competitive edge in your healing.

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Cherished by many for her brilliance, kindness, and commitment to growth, Denise M Powers has inspired many to be their best self. Whether teaching fourth and fifth graders or rubbing elbows with the likes of Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and other accomplished directors, Denise’s influence in the world is undeniable.

She has affected others to increase their authenticity and live a wholly shameless life. Her transformation through the SurvivOR Method has been nothing shy of amazing. Denise is a native Arizonan and mother of two. She has successfully managed and scaled a multi-million dollar business. Her signature success is based on one simple principle, be YOU without compromising others in your quest for success. Denise earned her MA in Education from Arizona State University and her BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

The unrelenting commitment Denise displays in her quest for her healing and the support of others is immeasurable. She has dedicated her life to living full out with bold confidence and leading others to do the same. Make no mistake; she is not just another pretty face.

Connect with Denise on LinkedIn.

Find out more about Revealing the Missing Peace here and grab your copy on Amazon

Business Growth E55

May 27, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Business Growth E55

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Business Growth E55

Join the Tycoons as Allan Draper goes beyond talking about how to scale your business quickly, but also discusses what’s truly important in life and understanding what your legacy will be.

What are your expectations and how will you find that balance? One of Allan’s greatest responsibilities as a mentor is challenging entrepreneurs to do the steps in order to reap the rewards. And sometimes risk and reward don’t always work out, but scale is relative to your vision. Focus on building and find things you can control.

Allan helps entrepreneurs transition their ideas with a plan for growth. The most important steps in the process are knowing your vision, setting your expectations, and having a plan to fund your growth. And if you want to scale your business quickly, Allan and his team can help.

Allan Draper is a serial entrepreneur, investor, business growth expert, attorney and host of the successful podcast, “The Business Growth Pod.” He specializes in scaling businesses and helping entrepreneurs transform an idea into a thriving business. Through a dedicated approach to business analysis, Draper has contributed to the growth and development of startups in a variety of industries transforming them into multimillion dollar enterprises.

From humble upbringings in a small farming community in Eastern Oregon, Draper had an entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to manage and grow businesses from a young age. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minors in Chemistry, Philosophy and Spanish from Brigham Young University before attending Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where he graduated Cum Laude and served as an editor of the Arizona State Law Journal.

With extensive knowledge of business law, Draper decided to forgo a career as an attorney and joined forces with his brother to build proof. Pest Control, a company dedicated to providing the highest standard of pest management services to homeowners.

The Draper brothers expanded proof. Pest Control to 6 states, more than 50 employees and hundreds of sales representatives after continued success in multiple markets. Serving the community has remained a primary mission for Draper and one of his core values in business. The Drapers founded “proof. Gives Back,” a company-wide initiative dedicated to volunteerism and serving nonprofits across the country.

Draper’s diverse industry experiences led him to become a mentor and coach to business owners and entrepreneurs and his offers business consultations, legal reviews and financial planning services. Draper’s podcast “The Business Growth Pod,” offers listeners advice from CEOs and industry leaders who share their tips and personal experience on marketing, personnel hiring and management, and other aspects related to business operations.

The weekly podcast has received over 10,000 downloads in the first six months with an audience in 40 countries spread across six different continents. Draper’s passion lies in building businesses but above all serving the community. He is a proud father and husband and actively dedicates his time to volunteering in his community.

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About the Show

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Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

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