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Becoming Debt Free E18

September 3, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Becoming Debt Free E18

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Becoming Debt Free E18

Coby Baker is impassioned about transformational change in personal finances. Alderus Mortgage is different from any other mortgage company out there because they actually want to see their clients debt-free. Their approach to teaching people how to manage their debt starts at a young age and encourages people to question their spending and saving habits.

Coby discusses how we should be tapping into the younger generation, not only to increase financial literacy, but to learn new and better ways to conduct business. After listening to this podcast, you’ll be inspired to find ways to become debt-free, increase savings, and reduce spending.

Coby’s key to building a solid company that can continue into the future while holding firm to core values is to embrace a consistent culture, methodology, and ownership into the team. Develop a culture where people are engaged to own what they do and have the authority to make decisions. Listen to the show to learn more about how he does this and other great tips that can benefit everyone, not just business owners.

Alderus Mortgage stands alone as one of the only finance companies that truly wants to see each and every client debt-free.

Their approach to lending is simple, teach people how to manage their debt, create wealth and financial stability, and become debt free. Alderus provides a different perspective on home lending because they believe that every family deserves financial freedom.

Every Alderus team member, system and process is geared around providing the best financial advice along with the most seamless, pain free mortgage experience possible. They are the highest rated mortgage company based on 5 star reveiws in the entire state of Nevada.

Coby Baker is a Las Vegas entrepreneur, investor and speaker. He founded his first company in 1997 and currently heads Maia Holdings, a company that controls 6 different ventures in various sectors.

His passion and purpose is to guide the next generation of thought workers into industries dominated by the established culture.

His group of companies are strategically partnered with several youth development organizations and internship programs designed to take todays youth and prepare them to lead the next generation of corporations, with thought, sustainability and social awareness.

Connect with Coby on LinkedIn and Facebook and follow Alderus Mortgage on Twitter.

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.

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 business conducted through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. CRN-3221604-082820

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.

How Helping Technologically Challenged Individuals and Companies Can Build A Multi-Million Dollar Company Ep 7

September 2, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

How Helping Technologically Challenged Individuals and Companies Can Build A Multi-Million Dollar Company Ep 7

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How Helping Technologically Challenged Individuals and Companies Can Build A Multi-Million Dollar Company Ep 7

In this episode, Luke Ford, CEO of My Computer Works discussed the importance of staying true to your purpose and mission as an entrepreneur, especially during difficult times, and how by helping technologically challenged clients, he was able to grow MCW to a multi-million dollar company despite all the challenges he went through over the years.

Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs will learn how to grow a company from scratch and learn important lessons on hiring, firing, and leading a team.

Technology powers so much of our lives these days, but expert support wasn’t always accessible. That’s why, in 2005, we began My Computer Works to provide low-cost help desk and personal technology support solutions for homes and small businesses nationwide.

For us, providing support is really about helping families stay connected, businesses keep running, and people get the maximum enjoyment out of their devices. It’s why over 125,000 people have trusted us to fix their personal and professional technology challenges over the years. With a US-based team, same-day service and a device-agnostic approach, My Computer Works delivers an unrivaled support experience.

Luke Ford is the founder and CEO of My Computer Works Corporation (MCW). MCW was founded in 2005 in Scottsdale, Arizona to provide remote computer support to consumers, home offices, small and micro-businesses. Currently, MCW offers nationwide on-site and remote computer support, as well as remote data backup solutions. MCW currently has 60 employees and has been recognized four times by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. MCW has recently built a commercial services business providing implementation and installation services for distributors, service providers, and value- added resellers. Luke and his team anticipate revenues in 2019 in excess of $7.0M and are preparing for revenue growth in 2020 of 20%.

Luke accepted his first job out of the University of Arizona in 1990 with IBM’s Phoenix branch as a sales executive. In 1997, after graduating from The American Graduate School of International Management, Thunderbird, where he received an MBA in International Business, Luke spent time working in both Central Europe and Latin America launching new services for IBM. After 10 years with IBM in various management and sales positions, Luke worked for both EDS and Capgemini Ernst and Young in general management capacities. In 2018, Luke was asked to Join the Board of Directors of Insight Investments LLC, a holding company, for four technology focused companies: Insight Financial Services, Red 8, Second Gear and Ampil.

As a member of Entrepreneur Organization (EO) Luke has been a mentor/coach to several small business owners in Maricopa County helping these companies with strategy, marketing, sales, operations, HR and Finance. Luke has mentored a variety of industries including: Home Services, Electrical Services, Marketing, Recruiting Services, Accounting, Business Process Outsourcing and Fitness Training. His focus is to help leaders of companies between $250,000 and $500,000 rapidly achieve $1,000,000 in sales and 10% net income.

In 2017, Luke was asked to be a guest lecturer at the University of Arizona McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship and the MBA program at the Eller College of Management. Luke continues to teach several classes in entrepreneurship each semester at the University of Arizona.
Luke is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, but moved with his family to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1976. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1990 with a degree in Finance, Luke married his wife Raegan. Together they have three grown boys, three graduates from the University of Arizona, working at Johnson and Johnson, Honeywell and Dell/EMC respectively

Luke spends his free time and weekends spending time with his wife of 29 years, Raegan. They often can be found exercising and hiking the McDowell Mountains and enjoying the many wonderful restaurants in the Valley.

Follow My Computer Works on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Our Host

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

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

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

About Our Sponsor

Gabtech Global is a business process outsourcing company based in Glendale, Arizona with a fulfillment center in Bohol, Philippines.

Gabtech Global specializes in providing affordable outsourced customer support, after hours and overflow call center services, link building and Virtual Assistant Services.

They work with companies making $100,000 a year in revenue to companies making $100,000 a day in revenue.

Tucson’s Economic Forecast: Poised for Growth E5

September 1, 2020 by Karen

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AZ TechCast

Tucson’s Economic Forecast: Poised for Growth E5

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Tucson’s Economic Forecast: Poised for Growth E5

Known for its plentiful sunshine, natural beauty and diverse culture, Tucson also is home to world-class universities and unique resources that make it an ideal place to launch a startup or operate a business. While it’s no secret that Tucson has long led the way for pioneering developments in the aerospace and defense sector, this Southern Arizona city is also a leader in bioscience, healthcare, optics and mining. And with a close proximity to Mexico, Tucson holds a special geographic position for businesses engaged in international trade.

In the Arizona Technology Council’s recent podcast, distinguished Tucson economic development leaders Joe Snell, President & CEO of Sun Corridor Inc. and Kevin Burke, City of Tucson Economic Initiatives Deputy Director, discussed the key drivers strengthening Tucson’s competitiveness, how Sun Corridor and the City of Tucson have been instrumental in accelerating economic growth in the region, the initiatives to attract, expand and retain businesses in Southern Arizona, and the factors fostering the innovation, technology and creativity needed to be a world-class tech hub.

If you want to learn exactly why Tucson was recently named as one of the top 10 U.S. cities best positioned to recover from the pandemic, as well as the programs, strategies and initiatives guiding and impacting Tucson’s long-term regional economy, this podcast episode is for you!

Sun Corridor Inc. brings together the interests of a broad range of private, public, academic and nonprofit groups to promote Southern Arizona as a single economic entity.

Dedicated to coordinating all economic development activities and programs within the Southern Arizona mega-region under one umbrella, Sun Corridor facilitates job and investment growth in the region. The organization’s work also includes creating a competitive environment that allows primary employers to flourish and succeed.

As the President & CEO of Sun Corridor Inc., Joe Snell brings over 30 years of experience leading regional private economic development organizations in communities of various sizes. His knowledge on building strategic, competitive and balanced economic-development efforts have resulted in Snell being nationally recognized for creating strong economies. In 2015, Snell led the re-engineering of the organization resulting in a name change, new brand and expanded mission.

Snell is a frequently requested speaker and lecturer on economic development and competitive issues. He is a former faculty member of the Arizona Economic Development Course and the International Economic Development Council. In 2019, Snell received the Global Visionary Award from BizTucson Magazine. In 2017 and 2018, Snell was recognized by Arizona Business Magazine for his leadership and contributions to the Arizona economy.

Follow Sun Corridor on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

At the forefront of innovation, Tucson has become increasingly attractive to new corporate expansions and relocations as companies shy away from large, urban areas. To strengthen its position, City of Tucson’s Economic Development leaders are working to ensure the right assets are in place for future economic growth.

City leaders are leveraging Tucson’s advantages and appeal to strategize across all industry sectors on emerging trends and changes. With its lower costs, business-friendly environment and talented tech workforce, it’s clear that Tucson is growing as an innovative, tech powerhouse.

As Economic Initiatives Deputy Director for the City of Tucson, Kevin Burke serves the Tucson community by promoting sustainable, high-quality growth and economic development to positively impact the economic vitality and long-term success of the city.

In his role, Burke focuses on collaboration with regional partners, including Pima County, Sun Corridor, and the local business community. Prior to joining the City of Tucson team in 2019, Kevin’s professional experience includes positions in state and local government management in Texas and Arizona.

Born and raised in Tucson, he earned a Master of Science in City and Regional Planning from the University of Arizona and Bachelor of Arts in Business and Public Administration from the University of Puget Sound.

Follow City of Tucson on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.