Life and Business in Arizona E17

On this episode of Collaborative Connections Radio Show and Podcast, host Kelly Lorenzen was on-air with featured guests Dillon Winiecki of Protect Property Inspections, Rochelle Poulton, owner of AZOwnIt and Sukki Jahnke, CMP with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.

They talked about everything from the current real estate market in Arizona, to business advocacy, networking, marketing and more.

If you are thinking about buying real estate, a current business owner, and/or live or work in Arizona, check out this episode. It is filled with great business advice, real estate tips, and ah-ha moments about life and work.

AND if you are in need of a Realtor, Inspector or community to build your business, these guests are great referrals for you.

Sukki Jahnke is a marketing professional with over 20 years of experience including a large focus on meetings, events, and tradeshows. She’s also been working in digital marketing from her very first full-time job including website work, advertising content, and layout, etc.

As VP of Marketing & Programs at the Tempe Chamber, Sukki helps oversee their communications, she manages events and facilitates five programs, including Women in Business, Business Owners Forum, Military Affairs Committee, Sustainability Committee. She also assists the Tempe Leadership Council, which is part of their foundation.

With a focus in the tradeshow and event industry, Sukki has earned her certification (CMP) Certified Meeting Profession from the Events Industry Council and in 2020, she was named the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter “Planner of the Year”.

She serves as a volunteer committee chair for the MPI state chapter and also serves on an MPI Global Chapter & Membership Advisory Council as a sub-committee chair. She is also currently serving in her third year of the Tempe Sustainability Commission. Sukki frequently volunteers for TCAA. Recently she was accepted into the Luke Airforce Base Honorary Commander Program which will run through August of 2022.

Sukki’s past volunteer experience also includes serving on the board of directors for the Lake County Historical Society in Ohio and the Mentor, OH Planning and Zoning Commission.

Sukki has two amazing sons, Leo (29) and Addison (26). Leo is an audio engineer/musician and Addison is a sous and pastry chef.

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

PPI is a professional home inspection company based out of the valley area. They inspect all over Arizona, including up in Flagstaff. They are a one stop shop for all home inspection related services.

Beyond residential home inspections, they offer termite inspections, pool and spa inspections, sprinkler system inspections, sewer camera inspections, mold testing and more. They have 6 inspectors who inspect for a minimum of 3 hours per home.

Once finished inspecting, they provide an educational walk through of the home to the client and also provide a detailed and comprehensive report including photos, and recommendations. They are open 7 days a week and inspect on weekends and holidays. PPI’s inspectors are also all Certified through the international association of certified home inspectors. This certificate does not come easy and requires religious continuing education.

Dillon Winiecki is the owner and lead inspector at Protect Property Inspections in Phoenix, AZ. He is also a professional firefighter. He has been around residential and commercial construction his whole life.

Dillon was born and raised in Flagstaff, and has lived in the Valley area for 6 years. Something that sets his inspection business apart from the rest is that they take the time to fully educate the client as to the condition of the home. They point out the good and bad, and educate on everything in between.

Dillon and his team cultivate an atmosphere of trust in every area of their company.

Follow PPI on LinkedIn and Facebook.

AZ Own It is your team of real estate experts. AZ Own It is owned by Mike and Rochelle Poulton, Realtors at Realty Executives – Uptown. We help people buy, sell, and invest in Arizona Real Estate.

The AZ Own It team has nearly two decades of experience in property management, investing in residential and commercial real estate, construction, lending, and real estate law.

Make your dream home a reality with AZ Own It. Find us online at azownit.com or call us at 480-400-1297.

Rochelle Poulton is a licensed Realtor, Attorney, Author, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur. Rochelle is a full-time real estate professional at Realty Executives and owner of the AZ Own It team.

Rochelle is also part-time of counsel at Poulton & Noroian focusing on business consulting and real estate law. Rochelle was formerly owner of AZ Credit Law Group, PLLC, among other law firms and businesses through 2020 before deciding to scale back on focus on her passion for real estate.

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn and follow AZ Own It on Facebook and Instagram.

Through our work with the community, state and federal government, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering a vibrant business community through advocacy, connection, and visibility on behalf of our more than 650 members.

About Collaborative Connections

Kelly Lorenzen started the “Collaborative Connections” show to bring her clients and favorite charities together to meet each other, connect and collaborate in life and business. She hopes to build a stronger community one show at a time.

About Our Sponsor

KLM Consulting is a business concierge and project management firm. They help small business owners and non-profits build, brand and brag about their businesses.

About Your Host

Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting, is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 15 years of business-ownership experience. She is also a certified project management professional.