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Exploring Tech Companies Supporting Our Community E4

July 15, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Exploring Tech Companies Supporting Our Community E4

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Exploring Tech Companies Supporting Our Community E4

In this episode of STEM Unplugged, we’re exploring Arizona tech companies supporting our community to stay connected. Both Cox and Verizon are noted for making an effort to reduce the digital divide and providing resources for online learning at the start of the pandemic. They are also making an effort to increase their support systems for the opening of school in August – in person and virtually.

We would like to highlight and celebrate the teachers, students, parents and essential employees for doing their best during this time. With the support of the Tech industry in Arizona, additional access to resources will be available. Get connected with companies making a difference and let’s discuss how to provide mentoring to non-tech individuals to learn how to excel in the virtual education platforms.

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, Cox proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states.

In metro Phoenix Cox is honored to serve more than 2.5 million product subscribers, and in Southern Arizona approximately 400,000. The 3,200 Arizona employees are proud to have put Cox at the top of PC Magazine’s “people’s choice” and Ranking Arizona’s “Best of Arizona Business and Top Internet Provider” lists.

Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

Roxanne Wingate serves as Sr. Community Relations Specialist for Cox Communications. In this role, Roxanne supports Cox’s community outreach efforts, including Cox’s Connect2Compete program.

Prior to Cox, Roxanne focused on community outreach, Public Relations and Hispanic Marketing for AAA Arizona, Valley of the Sun United Way and Entravision Communications.

Roxanne is a recipient of the 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40 award and Cox Communications Rising Star award. Roxanne was also recognized as one of 30 Millennials changing Arizona’s Business landscape by Arizona Business Magazine in 2018. She is a graduate of Valley Leadership Institute and Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Roxanne holds a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Spanish from Arizona State University. She resides in Goodyear with her husband and three sons.

Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world.

With over 150 locations, Verizon is a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solutions that improve the way our customers live, work, learn and play.

Founded in 2000, the company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.

Matt Clark is the Director of Government Relations for Verizon in Arizona. Matt will serve as the Government Relations Director for Verizon in Arizona to help navigate the challenges and opportunities that face Verizon as it grows its worldwide telecommunications network.

Prior to joining Verizon, Matt served as the Government Relations Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) where he helped identify, develop and promote legislation that supports ADOT’s Vision, Goals and Strategic Plan. Before his time at ADOT, Matt served as the Transportation and Municipal Government Policy Advisor to Governor Doug Ducey. In addition to transportation and municipal government, Matt advised the Governor on public pensions, technology, autonomous vehicles, and broadband development.

Matt has over 20 years of experience processing and navigating the legislative procedure. He started as a Legislative Assistant in Representative John Shadegg’s office in Washington D.C. and completed his time in Washington D.C. as a Special Assistant to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. In addition to his other work in Arizona, Matt has served as a Senior Policy Planner for the Maricopa Association of Governments.

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 graduating from Bolivar-Richburg High School in rural western 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 and played shortstop on the Tiger softball team while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

After graduating from Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, she traveled the world with the military. While stationed in Misawa, Japan, Kelly 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 and 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 6th grade Math.

After being selected as a Westside Impact Teacher of the Year and having her Fiesta Bowl Charities Wish Granted for a morning news studio, she was asked to begin a new class on campus – 7th grade STEM! Using her enthusiastic nature and combined with her strong classroom management she was able to design curriculum based on the Engineering Design Process to have her 7th graders complete a new project every 2 weeks!

She is excited to serve as the Director of Student Success for the rapidly expanding Chief Science Officers Program. Her goal is to push students just a bit outside of their comfort zone so they can see for themselves the power of their own ideas.

Valentina Lopez is a 3rd year Chief Science Officer currently attending Basis Goodyear.

She is passionate about STEM, as well as advocating for her peers and positively impacting her community.

Keats Coaching Owner Tanya Keats

July 14, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Keats Coaching Owner Tanya Keats

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Keats Coaching Owner Tanya Keats

Keats Coaching helps companies and individuals who are in transition to find ease. They use customized strategies to meet your needs and goals.

Tanya Keats is a business owner, speaker, integration guide, and leadership coach who supports those who are experiencing major life transitions.

She guides her clients towards a free life lived with ease by helping them break through the mental blocks that hold them back. She’s best known for assisting people on their journey to become whole, and helping them navigate major life transitions without losing themselves.

Tanya grew up in a small town in the Midwest in a modest-income family. She initially followed the society’s checklist – get an education, develop a career, and find a relationship – only to find that it wasn’t as fulfilling as she thought it would be.

She later transitioned from meeting society’s expectations to living experientially in the present moment. As she quickly discovered, this led to a more fulfilling, connected, and rewarding life.

Today she works with others on how to do the same.

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Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation E35

July 10, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation E35

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Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation E35

As a sector, animal welfare is changing rapidly and the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is leading the movement as Arizona’s premiere animal welfare organization. Community-wide, euthanasia is down a whopping 86 percent and the number of pets saved and rehabilitated is at an all-time high thanks to AHS and its strategic collaborations with other organizations.

AHS serves as the safety net for the community’s most vulnerable pets. AHS saves lives through some of the most innovative programs in the country: aggressive spay/neuter initiatives; comprehensive medical care in AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital and intensive care units; rescue and cruelty investigations by AHS’ Emergency Animal Medical Technicians; and a Pet Resource Center that helps keep pets in loving homes.

Saving lives through innovative services costs more every year, and the life of every pet saved is the direct result of gifts from thousands of friends, partners and donors. Through innovation, compassion and excellence, AHS saves the most vulnerable animals and enriches the lives of pets and people.

As the Arizona Humane Society’s top dog, Dr. Steven R. Hansen oversees AHS’ organizational operations and leads the implementation and execution of its strategic plan as AHS and its partners transform Maricopa County into one of the best places to be a pet.

By leveraging innovation, compassion and excellence, AHS has collaboratively led transformational change within its own shelter, leading to a dramatic reduction in euthanasia (two paws up from our pets!) and a renewed focus on treating the sick, injured and abused animals who need AHS’ help the most.

Prior to joining AHS, Dr. Hansen spent 16 years with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), most recently as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Hansen also served as Director of Veterinary Research and Support for Wellmark International and practiced clinical veterinary medicine in Houston and Chicago.

He serves on a variety of mission-critical boards, including the Hill’s Shelter Advisory Board, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Legislative Advisory Committee, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, the American College of Animal Welfare and Arizona State University’s Community Advisory Council.

Dr. Hansen received his BS and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Iowa State University and received an MS and MBA from the University of Illinois. Dr. Hansen is board certified by the American College of Animal Welfare and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology.

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At the core of the Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the belief that all pets deserve access to veterinary care. In support of this belief, the foundation funds programs that enable veterinary care, elevate the power of the human-animal bond, provide disaster relief for pets, and advance the science of veterinary medicine through fostering innovation and education.

It also leverages the expertise and passion of Banfield Pet Hospital associates to care for pets in need. At the Banfield Foundation, we are committed to making a better world for pets because they make a better world for us.

As Director of Development for the Banfield Foundation, Paula Little brings more than 20 years of fund development leadership and contemporary perspectives on nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

In her role, she works to engage associates and donors in the mission of the foundation, raising awareness and financial resources to increase impact and care for vulnerable pets. Paula also utilizes her expertise in strategy and program development to build and support foundation programs and partnerships.

In addition to her work at the foundation, Paula partners with Portland-metro nonprofits to amplify their strategy and vision to help clients access vital community resources. She currently sits on the board of Social Venture Partners, an international network of affiliates working to mobilize talent, money, and influence to address community challenges through investment in nonprofits.

Follow Banfield Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

About 3C Amplified

3C Amplified puts the spotlight on change makers in our communities. Listen in as we share how businesses, nonprofits and community minded individuals are connecting, creating and collaborating to amplify their impact and create positive change in the world.

Want to be part of the conversation? Join us in The 3C Community! Our members create together a collection of stories, experiences, and practical ideas for taking action and implementing change through collaboration and community partnerships between individuals, businesses and nonprofits.

About The Host, Jacqueline Destremps

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

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

Follow AHA on Instagram and Facebook and connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn.

Angry Black Woman E2

July 10, 2020 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

Angry Black Woman E2

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Angry Black Woman E2

Three African-American panelists discuss how and why the angry black woman description may or may not be a myth. Panelists shared experiences with white Americans that may trigger reactions commonly described as being an “angry black woman”. Experiences include interactions experienced in the military, corporate America, and tech fields that would cause the average person to express anger.

For those who are not people of color, you’re getting a rare chance to walk in the shoes of a person of color to understand the subject of racism, and better be able to see it when it rears its ugly head.

Wendy C Williams, Intl. provides leadership consulting, coaching, speaking and training services in-person and online. They coach new leaders within corporations, small business owners and solo entrepreneurs how to run teams with high performance, engagement and loyalty.

Their unique approach to building leadership skills includes teaching each new leader how to tap into their inner wisdom, strength and confidence so that they may become a servant based leader grounded in values.

They also teach solo entrepreneurs how to easily attract and build relationships with their first clients without cold calling, a website, or list building online.

Lunch-and-learn sessions and speaking engagements on leadership, team building, career success and inclusion topics are available as well.

Wendy C. Williams, MS, EFT-Adv. is a trained counselor, international speaker, educator and course creator. She has lived and worked overseas in many European countries in her technology career which includes time as a Director of Professional Services at a tech startup.

Currently, she is a coach, consultant and mentor for many people providing career guidance, small business consulting and leadership training. As a spiritual teacher, she trains people to tap into their source of personal power and mental fitness through meditation and intentional focus.

She is the associate director of the Sacred Inclusion Network, a non-profit focused on the intersection of spirituality and inclusion. She is also the director of an online academy providing training on personal growth, spiritual growth, the arts and food.

When the world is not on lockdown, Wendy loves to live and travel all over the world as a digital nomad.

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

The Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity, by producing innovative and thought-provoking theater both in southeastern Connecticut and Sedona, Arizona. One such example is a wonderful play called Vivian’s Music 1969 by Monica Bauer that was a featured program at ETC in February 2020.

Camilla Ross is the President and Chairman of Emerson Theater Collaborative, Inc., Producer and Actress (Portray’s Harriet Tubman – Harriet Tubman’s Dream written by Lisa Giordano). She is also the President and Chairman of the Sedona Arts Academy.

“To be a catalyst for social change is really where it’s at for me,” Camilla said. “I believe theater should always be a venue for social change. I love the art of live theater and love what it does to the human soul and spirit. It moves us to look at life differently. To leave off the rose-colored glasses and really see the human condition.”ETC is a shining example. Founded in 2008 to give voice to actors’ innate talent for character development, Camilla has since produced more than 20 inspired, original performances. Emerging and professional cast and crew have blossomed under her guidance. And together they’ve created profound, can’t-ever-forget shows that illuminate social issues, and transform audience curiosity into concern and action.

Camilla has a deep well of experience and mentorship to tap into for her ETC roles—from her days at Emerson College and then in regional theaters and commercials. Among her favorite portrayals? Capturing the heart, spark, and essence of Harriet Tubman in the one-woman show Harriet Tubman’s Dream. Camilla is also deeply involved with youth, their visions for social change, and the desire to see the world as a stage of peace. To that end, she’s a tireless advocate for children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. She gives kids and teen real-life theatrical experience through ETC’s Summer Youth Program and enlivens their eagerness to learn about the history and genuine heroes through ETC’s school programs. Camilla is a steadfast suicide prevention advocate too, helping teens and adults avoid this tragedy and move forward to a happier, more positive future.

Camilla has taught business courses part-time at Three Rivers Community College since 2005, Sat on the Emerson College Alumni Board for ten years, and is past president of the Connecticut Alumni Chapter. In May 2014 Camilla was honored by the Writer’s Block of New London, Conn., for her past work as an instructor. In June 2013 she was named Woman of The Year by the Women’s Network of Southeastern Connecticut, and she’s been featured in many periodicals for her community service. In 2019 Emerson Theater Collaborative was nominated as Collaborator of the year in Sedona AZ. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of Kappa Beta Delta, Camilla earned her BA in Performing Arts: Acting from Emerson College in 1985 and her MBA in Finance from Baker College in Michigan.

Connect with Camilla on LinkedIn and follow ETC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Karen Loomis, Oracle and Founder of No Moss Brands, is no stranger to the impact of racism; not only in her personal life, but professional life as well. In 2000, Karen moved from Spokane, Wa to Phoenix, AZ to find better opportunities as promised by the fifth largest city in the U.S. With only 2% AA, Spokane proved to be a challenging environment, as is Phoenix, with only 6% AA.

Karen has never shied away from the many barriers racism presented. She has always felt her extensive education and professional experiences could overcome these often invisible challenges.Unfortunately, institutional racism has proven to be too big of a hurdle for one person to take on. Using No Moss Brands as the vehicle, Karen will use her voice to open the eyes of others who are willing to join all People of Color on this journey to change. You in?

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow No Moss Brands on Twitter and Facebook.

Strabo Founder Albert Loveland E4

July 9, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Strabo Founder Albert Loveland E4

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Strabo Founder Albert Loveland E4

If you are a business leader, it is so critical to stay flexible and adapt to new information when setting your organization’s strategy.
A great quote to live by especially during these times is, “ You don’t know what you don’t know and sometimes what you know isn’t so”.

That is what Al Loveland, Founder of Strabo shared with listeners on the most recent episode of MAC6 Community Connection Radio Show and Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Burwell and Kyle McIntosh.

Kyle, Jennifer, and Al shared some great advice, tips and stories about leadership and business in today’s everchanging world.

They all agreed that to be a successful leader in today’s world you need to look back on the past, make changes as necessary, understand people, know how to motivate, be kind and also hold people accountable for their actions.

If you are a leader in business today, this episode is worth the listen…

Strabo works with small & medium-sized companies on the four Ps. Making sure the organization has the right positions, people, and processes to generate the desired performance of its business and strategic plans.

Al Loveland has spent nearly a decade working with small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs in maximizing the potential of their people and plans.

Al worked at a Fortune 500 company and currently serves on three boards and committees.

Connect with Al on LinkedIn.

ABOUT YOUR MAC6 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 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.

E10 Launching Ethically Sourced and Sustainable Products with Everett Jesse

July 8, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

E10 Launching Ethically Sourced and Sustainable Products with Everett Jesse

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E10 Launching Ethically Sourced and Sustainable Products with Everett Jesse

Everett is a great example of not letting life’s challenges set you back. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, he changed his lifestyle and embraced a healthier diet and more active outdoor activities. This is when Everett realized he had a problem with hydration packs always hanging and drying around his kitchen, and thus BōnDry was formed. He used his engineering experience and self-taught sewing skills to create his first prototypes.

Everett has a great back story to the company name of Fossil Outdoors. It goes to prove that we never really outgrow our childhood interests, and he built a brand around it, using his passion and values to lead the way.

Everett stays true to his beliefs and keeps his brand focused on those values. Throughout the process, he’s stayed true to quality and keeping production in the US despite the opportunity for lower manufacturing costs overseas.

Everett is constantly thinking of other products to complement BōnDry, and shared that Fossil Outdoors will be releasing moisture-wicking shirts next. Tune in to feel inspired by Everett’s story and growing success as a business owner.

Fossil Outdoor, Inc. is an innovative Outdoor retail company based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Their focus is to solve common pain-points within the Outdoor industry while being as environmentally responsible as possible.

Their flagship product BōnDry (pronounced Bone Dry) is the world’s first automatic hydration backpack dryer. Rather than having to prop your hydration bladder open for hours or throw it in the freezer all you need to do is rinse the bladder, and insert BōnDry then put your gear away.

No more mess and no more germs. The materials for BōnDry are sustainably and ethically sourced and it is manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona.

You can shop Fossil Outdoor at their site or on Amazon. Keep an eye out for new and exciting products as this bootstrap startup grows.

Everett Jesse has spent his entire career as the founder or founding team member of start-ups in immerging industries like automation, renewables, and blockchain. He has worked closely with lawmakers at local, state, federal, and international levels to progress nonconsumptive hydropower. He has provided verbal testimony to lawmakers in D.C. on technology and fiscal policy.

After being diagnosed with kidney failure, Everett adopted a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. He became an avid hiker, mountain biker, and runner. This meant that his hydration bladders were always hanging up air drying in his small Scottsdale apartment making a mess. Due to his background in earth science and engineering, he came up with the idea for BōnDry.

Now he leads Fossil Outdoor using his history of hard Knox to move the business from bootstrap start-up to an exciting up and coming brand.

Connect with Everett on LinkedIn and follow Fossil Outdoor on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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 Sponsors

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.

Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses tackle today’s challenges while moving them toward the promise of tomorrow.

Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights, and engagement.

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-3148617-070120

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 Radio X is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Real Estate Investing E18

July 8, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

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Mike & Rochelle Poulton cover the world of real estate investing in Arizona. The Rackets for this episode were beware of the Coronavirus Antibody Test Scam, and know your options for dealing with credit card debt.

In our Law, Business, Life (LBL) Moment we discussed the end of the COVID-19 Assistance programs, a PSA about the PPP Loan Forgiveness paperwork, and July 4th – America’s 244th birthday and things to do.

This podcast, brought to you by X FIRM, discussed Real Estate Investing in Arizona and why you need to

Know your Finances
Know what you want
Remember – you make money when you BUY

Tune in for all the practical tips on investing in real estate in the midst of a pandemic.

About Your Hosts

Rochelle Poulton is an attorney and owner of X Firm LLC. Rochelle has been helping people with Credit and Debt issues since 2012, owns several small businesses, and has nearly 20 years of real estate experience.

Rochelle created Lawgitimate to bring in a network of awesome people to raise awareness and educate people about the litany of legal issues she faces everyday at X Firm LLC.

Connect with Rochelle on Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram.

Mike Poulton, with Poulton & Noroian, draws on his knowledge and experience in other fields to serve his clients. As an experienced science researcher, Mike understands technical issues that many other attorneys cannot, and applies that knowledge for his clients’ benefit. His construction management experience also provides him with a broad knowledge base not only in construction law, but also in regulatory compliance, worker safety, and negotiation.

Michael is licensed to practice law in Arizona and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Federal District Courts in Arizona.

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

About X Firm PLLC

We help clients improve their financial lives through strategic financial transaction planning. Whether you want to buy a car, a home, or a building, X Firm can help you reach your goals in 3 easy steps.

We are small but mighty and love helping people get back on track financially. Learn more about us at XFirmLaw.com.

E57 Purpose Driven PMO and PMO Joe Sharing His Story

July 8, 2020 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

E57 Purpose Driven PMO and PMO Joe Sharing His Story

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E57 Purpose Driven PMO and PMO Joe Sharing His Story

A rare in-depth discussion with PMO Joe as we had to make a late change with our scheduled guest. We hope to have Cornelius Fichtner join us on a future show.

Joe shared with us the evolution he’s made during the pandemic with choosing how to prioritize his time with family, work and community. Focusing on top priorities and pulling up anchors has allowed Joe and The PMO Squad to focus on pushing forward with several initiatives.

He walked us through the Purpose Driven PMO and the 3 drivers Purpose, Measure, and Optimize to help PMO Leaders build or improve their team, capabilities and value delivery. Soon to be released with the Purpose Driven PMO training and certification program and by year-end, the Purpose Driven PMO book.

Also in the works is the 2020 PMO Leadership Survey which will explore the role and impact of Leadership on PMO success. The survey will be released globally on July 15th. Joe also touched on another book in process which is a recap of stories and lessons from the amazing guests from the past 3 years on the show. Listen to hear these topics and other perspectives while getting to learn a bit more about Joe and his priorities.

Thanks to our sponsor THE PMO SQUAD. Visit www.thepmosquad.com to learn to Empower People to Deliver Results and assist your PMO as you evolve in the new post-COVID business world.

Check out all prior episodes and upcoming guests by visiting www.projectmanagementofficehours.com.

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.

E9 Staying Ahead of the Curve with Randy and Heather Lisciarelli

July 2, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

E9 Staying Ahead of the Curve with Randy and Heather Lisciarelli

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E9 Staying Ahead of the Curve with Randy and Heather Lisciarelli

Running a family business can be challenging at times and very rewarding at others. Randy & Heather Lisciarelli have experienced all the ups and downs that you can imagine over their 20 years (November 2020) in business and they have done it all together. They have had to pivot several times during their 20 years as the business itself changed, or what customers needed or demanded changed during those years and Verapax Marketing has figured out how to just get it done. There are a couple of stories in this episode of them doing things for their customers that just had nothing to do with what they were hired for, but Randy & Heather enjoy being the “special ops team” for their customers. This episode is well worth the listen.

Randy & Heather Lisciarelli run the epitome of what one would call a “family business”. All of their kids have been involved/present at the office throughout their entire lives. They run a solid business, they have a really cool story and they have fun together.

The VeraPax Marketing Team gets it. They care about you, your marketing and business…period. That is what sets them apart from others.

Servicing Clients across the United States for more than 20 years, they continually work to truly understand your unique marketing and business goals. From brand management, driving sales, measuring and reporting on campaign performance, they deliver excellent ROI to Clients.

Always learning and improving, you can expect a blend of what works, as well as testing new channels and technologies, delivering on your unique goals. Their job is to make you successful and they deliver.

Randy and Heather Lisciarelli are both graduates of Arizona State University. Roughly two years after graduating from ASU, they had an opportunity to work for Heather’s parents in their print and marketing business. The company was expanding with an additional location in Ohio. Randy and Heather managed the Phoenix location for several years, and during that time, Randy realized his passion to be an entrepreneur.

In November of 2000, they branched out on their own and VeraPax was born (just 4 months after the birth of their first son). This November they celebrate 20 years in business.

Randy casts the vision and spearheads their business adventures. Heather manages the details, regulatory requirements, and finances of those adventures.

They are each quick to point out they have a fabulous team on board for the journey. Each person of Team VeraPax may have differing levels of responsibility, but each one is of equal importance when it comes to being successful at reaching their ultimate goal, servicing their clients with a concierge level of service and excellence, and making a positive difference in the world around them, one person at a time.

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About the Show

About Your Hosts

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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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