Enterprise.ing

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits her conversations with past guests George Brooks (episode 65, “The Joys and Challenges of Entrepreneurship”) and Jeanetta Hawkins (episode 56, “From Growing Pains to Career Gains”) on the importance of impactful mentors. Hear about the inspiring individuals in Alana, George and Jeanetta’s life that guided each of them along their professional and...

Torrie Taj, CEO of Child Crisis Arizona, shares how she provides support and leadership to a growing organization working to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Learn how Torrie’s personal goal to “live abundantly” coincides with her professional goal to create a holistic experience for the families she impacts. “I think the personal abundance mentality can truly affect the children and th...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits her conversation with  past guest Jason Terry (Ep. 29: Bringing Your Whole Self to Digital Networking) on the power of storytelling. Hear Alana and Jason’s tips for creating captivating content and delivering compelling stories. "You have to ask yourself the question, what's the point of the stories that we're going to tell? What's in it...

Jae Chung, Managing Partner at Bespoke Compass, shares how his experience of immigrating to the United States as a young child developed his sense of curiosity and ability to build bridges between different cultures. Learn how he’s applied this approach in his work with leaders across the globe and as an executive coach. "I have been given the gift to see the beautiful array of differences, the di...

>In this week’s episode, Shawn Tuma, Co-Chair of Cybersecurity, Data Protection, AI & Emerging Tech Practice at Spencer Fane LLP, shares how his experiences from law school paved the way to becoming an expert in cybersecurity law. Shawn explains the importance of staying alert in the digital world, debunks common misconceptions, and provides actionable advice to protect personal and business d...

In this week's episode, Jared Ribley, Managing Partner at Capstone M&A, dives into his experiences in the mergers and acquisitions industry. Jared explains why it is important for innovators and entrepreneurs to always keep their end goal in mind when approaching a new deal, challenge or idea in business and in life. “So we take every cratering point at which a deal tends to fail and we revers...

Dexter Phillips, CEO, and Kyle Van Slyke, COO, started at Musselman & Hall Contractors as laborers and worked their way up through the ranks of the organization to lead it today. Learn how becoming an ESOP helped uplift individuals at all levels throughout their employee-owned company. “There's a lot of education and intentional communication with our employees to help them understand the true...

After a 17-year career in law, Jackie Tapia, CEO and founder of Living Macro, began a new career as an author, podcaster and transformational life coach. Learn how Jackie’s philosophy, “The AMIGA Way,” blends corporate strategy with individual empowerment to help women overcome limiting beliefs and become better leaders.   “‘AMIGA’: Asking powerful questions, being very mindful of it, do...

Marisa Butler, Director of Development of The Phoenix Theatre Company, shares her approach to cultivating donor relationships and funding for the oldest arts organization in Arizona. Learn how Marisa’s experience in corporate retail and the support of the Phoenix community has taken the theater to new heights. “I really love one-on-one, personal relationships with people. And I find that those typ...

Host Alana Muller revisits John O’Leary’s advice in the “Celebrating Ordinary Heroes” episode. Discover how John uses “inflection points” to create value in everyday moments and learn a simple way to document them. “If you ignore what you're doing, you also won't remember it afterwards. And your life is sacred… don't just look backward at the big ones. Look presently at the one in front of you, be...

George Brooks, Founder and CEO of Crema, credits his success as an entrepreneur to grit and resilience. From starting a business out of necessity in his spare bedroom to now running a 50+ person organization, learn how Brooks and his business partner have evolved Crema over the years and the keys to their success. “A lot of people build something because they have a vision, or they see an opportun...

In the second installment of this two-part conversation, Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company, shares the lessons from her father and Zig Ziglar that inspired her success as a former top sports agent. “My dad used to always say, ‘There's givers in the world and there's takers in the world, Molly.’ In the world that we live in today, if everybody bottled up a little bit more giving, ma...

Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company, shares the techniques she used to thrive in her former career as a top sports agent and now as a successful entrepreneur and thought leader. Listen as Molly reveals strategies to budget your time and energy to reach your professional and personal goals. “‘What are my deepest priorities and goals, my deepest values? What is my purpose? What am I ch...

Angela Phillips, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, connects with other Habitat for Humanity affiliates from across the country to advocate for accessibility in the housing market. By building relationships with like-minded people, she gains opportunities and fuels growth for her organization.  “When people support nonprofits, there's a reason. Whether they resona...

Nicholas Cordaro and Damian Costa’s friendship started in the third grade. Today, they credit the success of their businesses, LVE and Pompey Entertainment, to their friendship and trust in one another. Learn more about their business partnership and how trust has become an important pillar to developing their customer relationships. “If you make the commitment, make the commitment, wh...

Listen as host Alana Muller breaks down a previous segment and provides insight on how you can identify and take full advantage of the mentors in your life. Hear Lisa Govro’s key message from the cited episode, "Aligning Wellness With the Entrepreneurial Journey," to learn how she benefited from regularly consulting her support system of uplifting mentors. “I'm very lucky...

Megan and Colby Garrelts, Chefs and Proprietors of the Rye restaurants in Kansas City, share highlights throughout their life-long career journeys within the restaurant business. Learn how the Garrelts’ business grew and evolved over the years to align with their personal and professional goals. “If you want to be a part of (the restaurant business), you better be well-steeped in it. A...

Mat Goldstein, Co-Founder & Chief Security Officer of DealMaker, started the company with an entrepreneurial vision: simplify the process of buying and selling company shares. Learn how Mat’s revolutionary platform helps companies and brands grow through crowdfunding. “Using our platform, they were able to convert their fans into owners through the sale of securities online. The sa...

Mindy Corporon, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Workplace Healing, has dedicated her career to helping business leaders navigate employee life disruptions. Learn how Mindy’s network showed up to support her during intense moments of grief. “Relationships saved our life. And so relationships are crucial. When you find yourself not being able to breathe, or eat, or function, I think that is w...

Jeanetta Hawkins, Founder, President and CEO of Personal Touches by Jeanetta, Inc., takes listeners through the ups and downs of her decades-long entrepreneurial journey. Hear how Jeanetta found success as an event planner by taking advantage of every opportunity to gain experience and grow professionally. “We were a young business, (we) didn't really know what we were doing. But they ke...

After a 20-year career as a news anchor, Nina Radetich, an EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, made the decision to change her professional path. Learn how Nina found success in various industries throughout her career by always following her passion. “I knew at that point that I needed to make a change. I wanted the flexibility for my family, and I had some entrepreneurial tendencies that I r...

Juan Banos, CEO of The B.R. Companies, believes in creating a close-knit, supportive company culture. Hear how Juan fosters trust among employees and how a positive work environment has helped his team achieve better results. “It's unfortunate to see people that don't trust each other and they're wearing the same jersey. If you're on the B.R. team, we're wearing the same...

As a leader in the recruiting business, Casey Wright, Owner and President of Chief of Staff KC, develops a genuine and diverse connection base by avoiding transactional business practices. “Are they going to get paid for it or not, is the focus. And I've always tried to take the exact opposite approach of that: let's build these relationships. Ultimately, the business will come. But...

Listen as host Alana Muller breaks down a previous segment and provides actionable next steps to help you grow your professional network. Hear Carlos Antequera’s key message from the cited episode, Patience and its Role in Networking, to learn how Carlos approaches new connections and maintains empathy for the entrepreneurial journey. “If you're putting the energy out there, defini...

After years working at an automotive dealership, Jay Grosman, Founder and CEO of iAutoAgent, was determined to improve the auto industry by building a trustworthy business that clients could rely on. Learn how Jay’s authentic business and networking practices have led him to success. “...the most beautiful things come to you when you can actually show someone that you're human, and...