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The Future of Tempe with Donna Kennedy and Jill Buschbacher E30

April 9, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

The Future of Tempe with Donna Kennedy and Jill Buschbacher E30

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The Future of Tempe with Donna Kennedy and Jill Buschbacher E30

On this episode of The Future of Work: Water Cooler Conversations we welcome Donna Kennedy and Jill Buschbacher from the City of Tempe. We explored all of the exciting things that are coming to the city and the bright urban future of this historic town. Donna and Jill also discussed the programs the city put into place to help support businesses and their residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you are a business owner and are looking to relocate or add a new location, this episode is a great one to listen to! It highlights many of the reasons why Tempe is a wonderful place to work, live and grow a business. Also, we may have got a little preview of some fun things coming to town. Can you say zip line?! Tune in to hear what the future of work looks like in Tempe, AZ!

Tempe makes waves as a technology and business magnet, an inclusive, caring community and a hub for recreation and adventure.

The City of Tempe’s Economic Development Department’s mission is to lead the region for sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth fueled by the diversity of the community and to enhance the competitive position by attracting, retaining and growing high quality jobs and investment.

Donna Kennedy’s career experience includes two professional fields one in Urban Planning and the other discipline of Economic Development.

Donna has experience within Metropolitan Phoenix; first as Principal Planner in the Town of Buckeye, then went on to the City of Phoenix as a Senior Planner / Hearing Officer then represented Economic Development as Program Manager.

Currently, Donna is with the City of Tempe as Economic Development Director.

Donna has served on various Boards, including LISC, Discovery Triangle, Tempe Community Action Agency, Urban Land Institute Advisory Board and Valley Partnership Board of Directors.

Notable award received: Most Influential Woman in Arizona 2017; Az Business and AZRE magazines

Jill Buschbacher has worked in workforce and economic development in the Valley for the last 20 years – with Maricopa County, City of Phoenix, and now with City of Tempe.

She is a member of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, past Chair of the AAED Professional Education Committee, a graduate of the Aspen Institute’s Sector Skills Academy, and a certified Arizona ED Pro. She has experience serving a variety of industries and especially enjoys helping clients connect with local resources and business connections.

In her current role, Jill manages Tempe’s Business Retention and Expansion Program, entrepreneurship and small business services, and leads a commute solutions initiative with major employers.

Over the last year, she’s led the city’s efforts to assist small businesses hardest hit by the pandemic, coordinating closely with Tempe Chamber, Tempe Tourism, and Downtown Tempe Authority.

Follow Tempe Ecomonic Development on Facebook.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WORK: WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS

Welcome to Future of Work: Water Cooler Conversations Radio Show and Podcast – where business leaders share how they integrate humanity and technology through innovative approaches, healthy culture, flexible workspaces and seamless virtual technology.

ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS

With a background in marketing, in various for profit and not for profit companies, Kyle McIntosh wondered, “How can I pair the passion and commitment to community progress of a non-profit with the sustainability and reach of a for profit company?” From this question and perspective a mission evolved to tear down the false distinction between the two sectors and to promote companies with Conscious Capitalism® business models through MAC6.

Kyle is the President and Creative Excitant of MAC6. Day to day, his main operational role is on the “spaces” side of the business, focusing on creating thriving communities in the commercial office buildings, the co-working space, and the co-manufacturing space. The other role that he plays is that of EOS implementer, working with clients to bring the Entrepreneurial Operating System, from the book Traction® to their businesses. Additionally, he sits on the boards of Conscious Capitalism Arizona, telling the stories of good businesses in Arizona, and The Tempe Chamber of Commerce, sustaining Tempe’s quality of life and keeping our community and economy vibrant.

Kyle loves Arizona and wants to see us all collectively find great success based on the awesome things that are happening here every day.

Follow MAC6 on Facebook and Twitter.

Jennifer Burwell, joined MAC6 in 2013. Jennifer is their VP and Director of Programs.

She uses her experience in real estate, team development and management to seamlessly integrate each of the MAC6 business units to assure they are all focused on the long-term company vision. She is also a student of human behavior.

As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, she uses her knowledge to facilitate culture-focused leadership programs with organizations of all sizes to integrate the company’s values and create higher-performing teams.

To learn more about MAC6 Communities, call 480-293-4075 or find them on Facebook

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

MAC⁶ offers flexible spaces and programs to help your team grow, and a community of thriving businesses, just like yours. Advocating Capitalism as a Force for Good, MAC6 is Accelerating the shift to Conscious Capitalism (where Purpose and Profit Unite) through Creativity, Collaboration, Community and Change.

The Midas Financial Touch E48

April 8, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

The Midas Financial Touch E48

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The Midas Financial Touch E48

Darrell and Blair Hornbacher are very passionate about educating business owners on personal and business credit and providing them access to much needed capital. The reality is most Americans do not understand how the credit system works and how it can work against them if they are not careful.

Midas Financial is built to help educate and provide badly needed capital to business owners in America so that business owners can do what they do best…continue to be the backbone of the American economy.

If you want to understand more about how credit works, or if you need access to capital to help grow your business (which business owner doesn’t), then you won’t want to miss this action packed episode.

Midas Financial was founded in 2004. They are the oldest unsecured business loan broker in the country. Soon after their inception, they were the original creator of unsecured loan and card stacking. A method of obtaining capital that almost 25% of the entrepreneurs and small business owners utilize today.

Along the way, Midas became an authority on personal and business credit. With over 37,000 successful credit restorations completed, Midas is one of the premier credit restoration firms in the business. Their trademarked Score Zoom is the only credit-building platform of its kind.

Darrell Hornbacher founded Midas in the spring of 2004. They just recently enjoyed their 17th anniversary of the company.

Midas was the creator of the loan and card stacking concept which now is responsible for 25% of the capital raised by small business owners. They have served over 42,500 clients.

Prior to Darrell founding Midas, he owned 13 different businesses. It was during that time he realized there was one constant in small business… the constant need for capital.

Darrell resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife Blair and daughters Morgan and Harper.

Blair Porter-Hornbacher is a 5th generation Arizonan. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maryland with a double major in political science and Spanish. She also spent a year at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain.

She started with Midas in the summer of 2010 as an internet marketing manager and is now the Managing Partner of Midas. She is married with two daughters aged 14 and 20 months old.

Connect with Blair on LinkedIn and Instagram, and follow Midas Financial on Facebook.

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 owner of Backbone Financial 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.

Austin and his wife of 21 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (19) and Ella (16) 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 founder of YourFuture Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. His firm came to life in 2020 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 YourFuture Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At YourFuture, 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, YourFuture 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.

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 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.

About The Tycoons of Small Biz Sponsor

Whether you’re an established local company, or a brand new start-up, you can count on GBS to be a part of your family.

We’re not just any benefits consulting firm, we’re GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows.

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 Financial and Your Future Planning Partners are marketing names for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors

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E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

April 7, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

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E76 The Value and Importance of Influential Relationships in our lives with Jennifer Bridges and David Nour

How has your life been impacted by a Curve Bender? What is a Curve Bender? What is next for all of us in the Project Management Community impacted by the pandemic? In this episode Jennifer Bridges and David Nour share with us their personal stories and also their experiences as leaders within the community.

Lots of laughs in this episode and fun with Jennifer and David. We laughed about the “Punch it” story with David and Jennifer out riding motorcycles. David shared his immigration story coming to the US from Iran alone as a teen back in the 1980s. Jennifer reminds us all to embrace compassion and think how COVID may be impacting our team and partners.

We also have a great discussion about work-life blending and the value of time and relationships in our lives. We chat about the special relationships we’ve had in our lives and how they’ve had an impact on us. David calls these relationships “curve benders,” and in his upcoming book, Curve Benders, he identifies who and where they are, how to find and engage them, and, equally valuable, how you can become a curve bender to impact the lives and livelihoods of others profoundly.

Jennifer shares the origin of PM Next which resulted from common themes and struggles people experienced during the pandemic. The program is a collection from several presenters with great content, insights, and lessons. PM Next is a fantastic example of collaboration effort between industry leaders to learn the new skills and competencies needed to thrive in the current context and take advantage of the changes happening in the world

Listen to the full episode to hear more of the discussion with Jennifer and David. To learn more about Jennifer and David visit:

Jennifer Bridges –www.pdus2go.com
Jennifer on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbridgesalabama/

David Nour – www.nourgroup.com
David on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/

Subscribe to Project Management Office Hours to hear all prior episodes and view upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

Thanks to our sponsors The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader.

Learn more about The PMO Squad visit www.thepmosquad.com
Learn more about The PMO Leader visit www.thepmoleader.com

PDUs2Go helps busy Project Managers on the Go earn 60 PDU credits and renew their PMP Certification simple, easy and fast.

We provide self-paced, on-demand courses that can be taken anytime and anywhere to save you time and money so you can get back to what you do best.

Jennifer Bridges is a Certified High Performance Coach and Project Management Professional, She is passionate about inspiring, influencing and impacting the future of Project Management and the leaders courageous enough to lead the project economy and future of work.

Jennifer is the Founder of PDUs2Go.com and Co-Host of PM Next Leadership Development Program. She is the author of “Optimize Your Thinking: How to Unlock your Performance Potential”, “The Thought Masters series” and the companion, “Thinking Journal”. She is also a contributing author of the “Project Pain Reliever: A Just-in-Time Handbook for Anyone Managing Projects”. She has authored hundreds of articles on leadership and project management published in print and online publications including PMNetwork Magazine published by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

More notably recognized as one of the most prolific YouTube video trainers, Jennifer has produced hundreds of video “White Board Sessions” on leadership and project management that have been viewed by over 25+ million project managers world-wide and syndicated in major colleges, universities and corporate campuses. Her signature coaching program empowers visionary leaders to vision their new path, align their natural gifts and talents and design an integrated career and life they love based on purpose.

Follow PDUs2Go on Twitter.

The Nour Group, Inc. is a global advisory, education, coaching, and tech firm; passionate about strategic relationships, visual storytelling, and non-linear growth.

A senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change.

The author of eleven books, including bestsellers Relationship Economics® (Wiley) and Co-Create (St. Martin’s Press), as well as the forthcoming Curve Benders (Wiley, 2021), Nour serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals and the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2021 lists.

A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour’s unique insights have been featured in various prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He’s also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast.

Born in Iran, Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties, and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.

Connect with David on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and learn more about his book Curve Benders for PDUs2Go here.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Where do PMO Leaders go for Information, Learning, Networking and Services? The PMO Leader community has “Everything You Need to Become a Great PMO Leader”. One PMO World, One Community! Learn more about The PMO Leader – www.thepmoleader.com

Stacy Cline With Godaddy Phil Bradstock with City of Phoenix and Jose Anca with BBB

April 7, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Stacy Cline With Godaddy Phil Bradstock with City of Phoenix and Jose Anca with BBB

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Stacy Cline With Godaddy Phil Bradstock with City of Phoenix and Jose Anca with BBB

GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work.

Their mission is to give their customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Stacy Cline is GoDaddy’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability sr director. In her role, Stacy is responsible for driving the strategic direction of GoDaddy’s social impact efforts, leading CSR processes and initiatives, and developing and implementing the company’s sustainability strategy.

She is recognized for success in developing strategies, creating and leading programs, and driving engagement across cultures to create business value.

Her passion for inclusive entrepreneurship is evident in her experiences running the Empower by GoDaddy program that equips entrepreneurs in underserved communities with the training, tools, and networks needed to accelerate their journeys.

Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn.

Phoenix is America’s fifth-most populous city, with nearly 1.7 million residents. It is the economic, social, and populous anchor of the newly-crowned tenth-most populous U.S. metropolitan area.

Phoenix is the heart of a growing, diversified economy built around business and financial services, bioscience and healthcare, innovation, manufacturing, and technology. Phoenix is one of the top markets for a qualified and skilled workforce.

Phil Bradstock has been with the City of Phoenix for 15 years working in Economic Development. Mr. Bradstock works with all types of businesses from those in the ideation stage to those scaling along with established businesses.

As part of the business attraction division, he is focused on assisting Phoenix based businesses grow along with recruiting businesses in the startup/entrepreneur/tech space from places like San Francisco and New York City. He also works with larger companies seeking regional offices or opening second offices in Phoenix.

Additionally, Mr. Bradstock is the Phoenix Film Commissioner and works with producers to locate their commercials, TV shows, movies and other forms of multimedia in Greater Phoenix.

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn.

BBB provides tools for businesses to learn about ethical behavior and how to build stronger, more trustworthy relationships with customers. But first, a business needs the right resources to get going.

BBB has partnered with GoDaddy and the City of Phoenix to help entrepreneurs in Phoenix boost their businesses with access to affordable small business loans through the Phoenix Kiva Hub.

Kiva is the world’s first personal, micro-lending platform that enables everyday people to crowdfund loans for entrepreneurs so they can turn their business idea into a reality.

Jose Anca is a young bilingual professional passionate about engaging small business owners and improving corporate social strategy through a lens of inclusion and equity.

He is currently serving as the Capital Access Manager at the BBB PacSW with a demonstrated background including financial strategy, program administration, policy advocacy, and community engagement relating to finance and banking.

He will be working with the BBB in expanding their position in supporting small businesses, specifically those economically and socially disadvantaged business owners seeking access to Capital.

Jose has served and worked to improve financial access and inclusion for vulnerable populations that would otherwise have limited opportunity to amass wealth or gain access to resources needed to thrive.

Connect with Jose on LinkedIn.

The Future of Community with Lava Sunder E29

April 6, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

The Future of Community with Lava Sunder E29

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The Future of Community with Lava Sunder E29

On this episode of The Future of Work, we explore what the future of community looks like with our guest, Lava Sunder from Culdesac. Lava shares with us the details of the new car-less, people centered community being built right here in Tempe. Culdesac is creating a community where people build connection to their physical space and neighbors in a whole new way. The community will include an onsite grocery store and coworking space allowing people to have fast and efficient access to a place to work and fill their fridges.

This is a great episode if you are re-imagining what your life post pandemic looks like. If you are curious about the ways that Tempe is attracting innovative companies and communities, join us! Hear some great insight from Lava as she describes what community means to Culdesac and how they are pushing the car-free movement forward. An Arizona lifestyle doesn’t have to mean a tract home in ‘burbs. Oh and also, if you are currently living the car-free lifestyle, Lava explains how to get yourself a cool FREE sticker.

Culdesac is the world’s first post-car real-estate developer, and they are building the country’s first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in Tempe, AZ.

Culdesac Tempe is a 1,000 person car-free community – residents will get around via bike, scooter, light rail, and ride share, and have access to a bundle of retail amenities, including a grocery store, coffee shop and coworking space. Culdesac’s goal is to build the first car-free city in America.

Lava Sunder is the General Manager of Culdesac Tempe – the nation’s first car-free neighborhood built from scratch and Culdesac’s first project. Lava oversees the marketing and leasing of the project, as well as partnerships, site design and operations.

Lava was born and raised in Houston, and currently lives car-free in Tempe.

Follow Culdesac on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WORK: WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS

ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS

Kyle loves Arizona and wants to see us all collectively find great success based on the awesome things that are happening here every day.

Follow MAC6 on Facebook and Twitter.

Jennifer Burwell, joined MAC6 in 2013. Jennifer is their VP and Director of Programs.

To learn more about MAC6 Communities, call 480-293-4075 or find them on Facebook

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

Leadership Strategies for the Virtual World E12

April 1, 2021 by Karen

AZ TechCast

Leadership Strategies for the Virtual World E12

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Leadership Strategies for the Virtual World E12

Without question, the pandemic suddenly and dramatically upended the working world, creating unanticipated business and leadership challenges. The rapid shift to remote work brought on countless challenges for organizations. The inability to bring external and internal stakeholders together in person for the foreseeable future adds more difficulty to decision-making and increases the potential for conflict.

During the ongoing crisis, senior leaders must rethink key decision-making processes in order to enhance trust, transparency and teamwork. More than ever, leaders must be attuned to the needs of their businesses, their workforce and other key partners and stakeholders, even though the stresses in their own lives may have increased during the pandemic.

Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX, a distinguished panel of leadership experts from jdh Insights, Michael Beach Consulting and Andy Maurer Consulting joined Arizona Technology Council for an engaging discussion on best practices to deal with toxic stress, as well as strategies to improve the quality and impact of leadership while working virtually in these turbulent times.

In times of change and disruption, strong leaders are needed for business continuity. Because working effectively in a virtual environment requires a high level of independence, business leaders not only have to elevate their communication skills to connect personally with team members, they must also tap into emotional intelligence.

Andy Maurer Leadership Consulting coaches the world’s highest-level executives, CEOs, leaders, founders and entrepreneurs

Andy Maurer is a keynote speaker and an emotional wellness coach for leaders. He has a background as a licensed therapist specializing in leadership, trauma, and emotional health.

With a background as a licensed therapist specializing in leadership, trauma and emotional health, Maurer utilizes cutting-edge neuroscience and performance research, paired with therapeutic best practices and strategies to help high-performance leaders, CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs operate at a higher caliber and in a healthy and sustainable way within their life, work and relationships.

After years of working with leaders, Maurer has come to believe that any leader can change the world, but only whole and emotionally healthy leaders are empowered to change it for the better.

Connect with Andy on LinkedIn and Facebook.

jdh Insights, LLC provides coaching and consulting services focused on cultivating leadership excellence and creating extraordinary employee experiences resulting in high performance organizations.

Visit https://jdhinsights.com to learn how jdh Insights can help your company leverage its greatest assets…their humans.

Joani Hibdon is the principal owner of jdh Insights, LLC. Hibdon has more than 20 years of experience as a human resources leader responsible for leading all facets of human resources in a variety of global organizations.

Cultivating cultures where people thrive is what Hibdon is passionate about. She has gained the reputation of being a trusted advisor, coach and valuable business partner. Through executive coaching, Hibdon helps leaders discover the best version of themselves, allowing them to exceed their potential and feeling fulfilled in their lives.

The impact of executives and leaders who experience personal transformation creates high-performing cultures. Her experience in this area has proven that with the right leaders, teams and individuals achieve extraordinary performance results. Her ability to listen to others and share critical insights is essential for human and business results.

Hibdon has spent her career leading various human resource functions, working across diverse global industries including financial, cable, food services, software and telecommunications.

In addition to having expertise in executive coaching and leadership development, Hibdon knows how to align business strategy with human performance, create organizational and team effectiveness, and lead change management efforts. Joan believes that making an investment in people has a direct correlation to being a competitive differentiator for companies in their industry marketplace.

Companies Hibdon has worked for include Level 3 Communications, tw telecom, Webroot Software, JD Edwards, Oracle, Reiss Media and Time Warner Cable.

Hibdon graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She holds several certifications in Leadership Coaching and Team Effectiveness.

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

Michael Beach Coaching & Consulting sharpens the leadership abilities of C-Suite Executives, leadership teams and emerging leaders. As Certified Professional Business Coaches with decades of business experience and seasoned leadership acumen, the company equips your leaders and emerging leaders to understand and leverage their strengths and to develop new leadership capabilities.

Focusing on leadership development, emotional intelligence, communications excellence, and other disciplines, Michael Beach Coaching & Consulting have successfully led teams in organizations big and small, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.

Fast-growth companies rely on Michael Beach Coaching & Consulting to help them maximize opportunities to grow business quickly and profitably, serving their customers in a game-changing way.

Linda Drake is a seasoned leadership coach and business consultant for C-level, senior and emerging leaders. She has a focus on individual and team development and breakthrough results. Her clients appreciate her keen insights as she brings large company executive experience and deep understanding of deliverables and team management for global clients and supplier companies.

Drake’s coaching engagements with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior executives represent multiple disciplines both domestic and international including health care, tech sectors, insurance, advertising, banking and public relations.

Drake is the recipient of numerous state and national awards, including Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year, the Philadelphia Business Journal Women of Distinction Award, Ernst & Young’s Delaware Valley Entrepreneur of the Year, and the coveted Pioneer Award from PACE, the Professional Association for Customer Engagement.

Linda also won the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Member of the Year Award for leadership as Membership Chair.

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn.

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.

Follow Arizona Technology Council on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Closer to the Beach E47

April 1, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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In this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome the President of MAC6, Kyle McIntosh, and his Director of Programs, Jennifer Burwell, to the show. Kyle and Jennifer have a unique connection to Tycoons of Small Biz as the Phoenix Business RadioX recording studio is in one of the MAC6 spaces.

This was an interesting discussion about the changes that have occurred in the commercial office space industry over the last 12 months and how companies have adapted to the remote work environment. Kyle and Jennifer have leveraged their creative abilities to make changes in an effective and safe way for companies to return to community office spaces moving forward.

Kyle and Jennifer make a dynamic leadership team and provide a refreshing take on holistic teambuilding to promote growth and productivity. The MAC6 Leadership Academy takes the office space to the next level, by strengthening the teams that work inside them.

Located in Tempe, 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and 15 minutes from Arizona State University, the MAC6 Entrepreneurial Center offers 150,000 square feet of space including traditional and non-traditional private office suites, a variety of coworking office space solutions, and a unique light co-manufacturing space; all in service to growth-oriented entrepreneurs, startups and mid-market enterprise businesses.

With a background in marketing and experience in various for profit and not for profit companies, including much professional and volunteer work, Kyle McIntosh wondered, “How can I pair the passion and commitment to community progress of a non-profit with the sustainability and reach of a for profit company?”

From this question and perspective a mission evolved to tear down the false distinction between the two sectors and to promote companies with Conscious Capitalism® business models through MAC6.

Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn.

Jennifer Burwell, joined MAC6 in 2013. Jennifer is their VP and Director of Programs.

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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.

About The Tycoons of Small Biz Sponsor

Whether you’re an established local company, or a brand new start-up, you can count on GBS to be a part of your family.

We’re not just any benefits consulting firm, we’re GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows.

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

Skills for Life – The Power of Trades E5

March 31, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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Our latest podcast features a trio of Marine Corps veteran business owners. They discuss the attributes that led to their success, the opportunities available in the trade fields and the empowering choices made possible by a Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarship.

Different paths, one destination:

Mike Sandoval, principal owner of Above & Beyond Pool Remodeling, joins Jesse Keenan, owner of Semper Fi Heating & Cooling, and Robert Gutierrez, president of Bravada Yachts, discussing their journey from Marines to business owners.

After nearly a decade in the houseboat building business, Bravada and Axiom Yachts were acquired by it’s new team, equipped with a BOLD new vision, innovative approach and higher building standards across the entire spectrum. Comprised of Master Craftsmen, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Design Visionaries, Framers, Welders, HVAC Specialists, Electricians, Mechanics, Drivers, Pilots, Plumbers, Painters, Interior Designers and everything in between, Team Bravada has grown to a well oiled machine of almost 100 talented people, Bravada’s biggest asset.

The Bravada family of companies include, Bravada Yachts, PropGuard, Bravada Transport and BYT Logistics and others to be announced in 2021, all creating a synergetic grouping around the lake yacht industry.

Mr. Robert Gutierrez is a seasoned operations executive, with a creative approach to financing, deal making, and company organization. Robert has always sought out real solutions for real challenges, so that throughout his career, he has established a reputation as an exemplar of discipline, people leadership, and sustainable growth.

After serving in the US Marine Corps in the 0311 Infantry Ranks for 6 years active duty, finishing his time in the Operation Division of Headquarters and Support Battalion MCB Camp Pendleton, Mr. Gutierrez decided at an early age that his future would be in Corporate Operations.

Robert charged into the mortgage lending and private equity markets for all things real estate, including land development, finance and construction. Holding numerous executive roles, specifically in operations and business development, Mr. Gutierrez began tackling a unique and unusual opportunity in 2017 with an ownership in Bravada Yachts. Bravada was deeply struggling to maintain their position as a custom houseboat manufacturer; a grand fit for Robertʼs appetite for challenge. He quickly took the helm as COO & CFO, rebuilding the company from the ashes of near bankruptcy, and helping realize the nascent potential he recognized in the sector.

Today, Bravada Yachts is quickly becoming an industry leader and pioneer, on target to become a globally-recognized brand, as he is now taking the company leadership into national and international conversations. He and his team have focused on innovation, fresh engineering ideas and cutting edge design, revolutionizing the industry from the fabrication techniques to key aesthetics, technology and global perception of the houseboat concept.

Follow Bravada Yachts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Semper Fi Heating and Cooling is one of Mesa’s top HVAC companies know as Home of the 20% veterans, first responders and their family discount. They are committed to providing top notch service to all customers offering the best deal, the best products and warranty in the heating and cooling business.

Jesse Keenan is a former Marine, and CEO of Semper Fi Heating & Cooling, LLC. Jesse wants to give all of his customers, including the local military veterans, the best deal, the best products and warranty in the cooling and heating business. They offer same day service and if anyone in your family has served in the military, they will receive a 20% discount.

Jess is proud to be a United States Veteran owned and operated local business. Call today with your cooling and heating questions and concerns.

Follow Sember Fi Heating and Cooling on Facebook.

Above & Beyond Pool Remodeling is a family-owned and operated business with a combined 36 years of experience in swimming pool construction and renovation.

Owner Mike Sandoval grew up working for his dad’s pool company. After serving his country in the Marine Corps, Mike came home and took the reigns of the family business – allowing his father to retire in comfort.

Above & Beyond Pool Remodeling proudly serves cities valleywide including Gilbert, Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Avondale, Scottsdale, Mesa and Glendale, Arizona. Check out the new showroom located in South East valley! Let one of their friendly staff help you design or renovate the backyard of your dreams!

Follow Above & Beyond Pool Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram.

About MCSF

Today’s generation of Marines have made unprecedented sacrifices. And while there are many ways to honor our Nation’s heroes, there is no organization closer to the intersection of real need and lasting impact than the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF).

The Foundation provides need-based scholarships to the children of Marines, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplains who have served in Marine units. Every qualified child receives a scholarship.

About Your Co-Hosts

Victoria Rosacci is the 2019-2021 Co-chair of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Arizona committee and 2021 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 10th year Ball.

Victoria a tax attorney in private practice with her husband of 20 years, a US Marine Corps veteran.

Mike Phillips is a Marine Corps veteran and volunteer with the Foundation’s Arizona committee. He recently retired from a 40-year career in journalism and municipal communications.

Mike is a freelance writer and co-founder of the Arizona Baseball Legacy and Experience, an organization that celebrates the state’s rich baseball history.

Russ Perry with Design Pickle E21

March 31, 2021 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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Design Pickle is a global creative enablement platform providing thousands of businesses with access to high-quality creative talent at a flat monthly rate.

Russ Perry is the Founder & CEO of Design Pickle, the leading creative enablement platform.

Under Perry’s leadership, the company has grown from 2 to 700 team members globally, completing over 1,000,000 creative requests since its 2015 inception.

Outside of his duties as a CEO, Perry is the author of The Sober Entrepreneur. He and his wife, Mika, reside in Scottsdale, Arizona with their 3 daughters.

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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.