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Today we talk with Glenn Leest from WT Wealth Management to get answers to some of the big questions that investors are asking these days. With soaring gas, food and just about everything else it's critical to your portfolio to stay ahead of inflation. WT does this by investing in the very commodities that inflation has hit hardest. Why use WT Wealth Management over one of the larger, national fir...

Eric Boatner has gotten to know many local families as an Allstate agent in Flagstaff. He enjoys being a part of the community and building local relationships is one of the best parts of his job. Eric is committed to helping Flagstaff residents assess their immediate and long term needs and choose options that will help them achieve their goals. When you'd like to explore your options for protect...

Located on 4th Street, the Lite Company is a Flagstaff home furnishings institution. Come into their showroom and witness the creative vignettes that co-owner Stacy McSwain has created. Everything on the floor is for sale, representing the spectrum of styles to suit the needs of the Flagstaff community. If you don't see what you're looking for, the Lite Co. also offers custom design alongside in-h...

Cheryl Pahl of Your Investment Solutions sits down with Julie to talk about some key topics that small businesses should be award of notably the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Congress changed the qualification parameters for this key tax credit making it easier for businesses who are challenged with staffing issues to find relief. Find out more about the ERTC as well as R&D tax credits, estat...

Owner Beth Frost started Foresite Learning Center in 1993 as has since been offering an individual-based, Arizona Early Learning Standard curriculum to children ages 2-16. Jini Maxwell, a teacher with the Foresite was introduced to the program while her children attended, fell in love with the program and decided to become a part of it. Tune in to learn more about this remarkable learning center,...

In this special episode, we flip things around and get a glimpse of what's going on at your local Chamber. Board member and Greater Circle Media owner/director Clay McCauslin sits down with GFCC President and CEO Julie Pastrick to talk topics such as the Chamber's work with the Education and Workforce Division, the latest Chamber initiative, the Green Business Certification, as well as events like...

Logan and Martha Harding opened Equilibrium Medically-Directed comfort to address health care through addressing the mind body balance. Logan has been a board-certified anesthesiologist for 15 years. Martha is an intensive care nurse practitioner. Together they contribute to the holistic approach to Health that Equilibrium uniquely offers. Services include ketamine therapy to address depression, a...

In this show we learn more about a Flagstaff business all can appreciate, Mozelle's Downtown Bakery. Named after co-owner Andrea Knott's grandmother, Mozelle's started out seven years ago in a 300 square foot location on Aspen before moving to their current location in Heritage Square. Mozelle's takes great pride in making their cookies, cakes and other decadent baked goods from scratch, check the...

For the Flagstaff foodie, Satchmo's is a restaurant that needs no introduction. Notorious for their amazing BBQ and Cajun, Satchmo's has been serving up the goods for 11 years. In this episode Julie talks food with owner and guy with a cool last name, Jamie Thousand. Jamie grew up in a big Italian family with cooking as a focal point of life and thus Satchmo's was born. Tune in to learn about this...

Michelle Shrader opened her first Firehouse Subs location in Show Low, Arizona and eventually expanded to Flagstaff at their current Woodlands Village location. Not only compelled by a delicious sandwich and a great business model, Michelle was also attracted by Firehouse's commitment to give back to the community through the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation, which to date has contributed $67.5...

Today we sit down with Armando Bernasconi of Quality Connections, perhaps better known as QC. QC's mission is to help those with mental disabilities get out in the community and has an amazing success rate of 90%, QC is proud to announce the opening of their new preschool Evergreen Academy. Evergreen Academy Preschool is designed to give young children the experiences they need to become successfu...

Wallick and Volk is a mortgage company with deep roots. Established 90 years ago in the Great Depression era, they've weathered tough markets and have established a reputation of being able to get tough deals done. Tune in to this episode and learn more about Wallick and Volk, including the importance they place on community by giving discounts to first responders, those that work in the medical,...

Jason Morrett of Angels Care Home Health speaks to the benefits of providing in-home, skilled nursing services to ensure the best possible care for his clients. Angels Care works in coordination with their patients, their patient's physicians and medical providers to offer services that take into account the full needs of each client. By treating in-home they have the ability to assess and provide...

In this episode, Julie is joined by NAH Orthopedic and Spine Institute Administrator, Matt Kraemer and Uri Farkas of NAU Athletics to discuss an exciting new partnership. Spoiler Alert: NAH Orthopedic and Spine Institute is now the official health care provider of NAU Athletics. Tune into this episode to learn more on the collaboration of these world class organizations.

After a career in teaching at the high school level, Mark Dessauer, owner of New Pathways, knew there was still more he could do to positively influence people, so he embarked upon a career in Hypnotherapy. Wanting the best training available, Mark entered the intensive and extensive program at the Hypnosis Motivational Institute (HMI). After graduating with honors, Mark became a member of the Ame...

House Manager Travis Anderson initially came to Flagstaff to embark on his own healing journey. This lead him down the path to becoming involved in Flagstaff's recovery community and a leading role at Mountain House Recovery. Mountain House Recovery is a 12 step program that is set apart by their integration of outdoor adventure into their culture and programming. Tune in to learn more about Mount...

With summer on the horizon and Route 66 running through our backyard, this time of the year many start to feel the pull of the American road trip. In this episode listen to a conversation with Kevin Darby from Route 66 RV on how they can help make the vacation of your dreams a reality.

Flagstaff Figure Skating Club is open to active and prospective ice-skaters of all ages. Sign up for group lessons or become a member to receive one-on-one instruction with a coach of your choice. Learn more about Flagstaff Figure Skating Club in this conversation with board-member Tresa Labunetz.

Casey and Jill Dubravcic are the owners of Revitalize, Flagstaff's first ketamine clinic Casey and Jill's advanced backgrounds in psychiatry give them the unique ability to provide ground-breaking, evidence-based treatments such as Ketamine therapy to make lasting positive changes to the mental health of their patients. Tune in to this discussion between Casey and Julie to learn more about this fa...

Agassiz Landscaping is celebrating 20 years in business this year! In this show Julie speaks with Jenn Hartin about what Agassiz has cooking for the future. Projects that include opening a new facility and the expansion of their maintenance division to accommodate increased service. Tune in to get more info on this decade-long Best of Flag business.

You probably know Cecily Maniaci from one of Flagstaff's beloved breakfast joints, the Toasted Owl, but that's not the only thing keeping this business woman extraordinaire moving. Cecily also owns Grand Canyon Spirits and Hoot Mart. In this episode, Julie and Cecily talk about how Cecily was able to weather COVID by doing what she does best: taking care of the Flagstaff community. Tune in learn a...

In this episode we chat with Digital Marketing Manager Becky Russo about Flagstaff Nissan Subaru's latest inventory and the new electric vehicles hitting the market. Also, with spring here, it's probably time to get your car detailed and they've got some great custom detail packages. If you're in the market for a new car, learn about Flag Nissan Subaru's Trade Up Advantage Program.

In this episode, Dan Basmagian speaks about his company, Your Perfect Brain LLC., and Dan's professional background. He discusses what makes his learning system unique and better than a typical tutoring system, what age group his learning system is designed to help and a lot more. Tune in and learn!

CycleBar is a low-impact, high-energy cycle class that is full body. Cycle Bar Flagstaff's Sarah Millios describes how CycleBar's mission is to build a community. Through planning fun events, to theme rides to member appreciation days; CycleBar Flagstaff's rider's are like family. Find out more about how CycleBar has positively impacted not only the lives of their customers but the community as a...

Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. BBBS is is excited to announce the launch of their newest mentoring program for high school students called Linkup. Find out about this great program and how you can help with the 68 current youth waiting to be matched.