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Small Businesses and the Arizona Childcare Crisis: What's at Stake E41 In this episode, host Thomas Barr discusses Arizona's childcare crisis, exploring its impact on small businesses and the local economy through an interview with Patrick Contrades and Ofelia Gonzalez from First Things First. Established in 2006 through a tobacco tax initiative, First Things First […] The post Small Businesses an...

Community Focused Cuisine, Conceptually Social E40 In this episode, Thomas Barr interviews Kyu and Brianna, founder and CEO of Conceptually Social, delving into their journey, philosophy, and community involvement in the Phoenix-based restaurant and catering company. The conversation highlights the company's roots in downtown Phoenix, Brianna's transition from corporate America, and the challenges...

In a dynamic interview, Karen hosts Sharon Bondurant, founder of The Finders, and Mary Fain Brandt, CEO of Master It with Mary, as they share insights on personal branding, hiring strategies, and the changing job landscape. Mary discusses launching her business amid caregiving, stressing the importance of personal branding, while Sharon highlights proactive recruiting and […] The post Beyond the R...

No Regrets E6 Ingmar Berg has held the CFO title for over 10 years and it has taken him around the world, literaly, as he has lived in 6 different countries. Born in Sweden, Ingmar brings a fresh perspective to business, leadership, and how to deal with stress. Students and those younger in their career […] The post No Regrets E6 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Growing a Green Business in Arizona E39 In this episode of the Arizona Good Business Podcast, host Thomas Barr, Vice President of Business Development at Local First Arizona, welcomes two distinguished guests, John Mittman, CEO of Obodo Energy Partners, and Kyler Colin, Operations Director at Phoenix Water Solutions. John Mittman, with a background in mechanical […] The post Growing a Green Busine...

David Martinez III with Vitalyst Health Foundation and Paula Cullison with Arizona Women's Partnership Vitalyst Health Foundation is on a mission to connect, support, and inform efforts to improve the health of individuals and communities in Arizona. Established following the sale of the St. Luke's Health System to a for-profit corporation in 1996, the foundation […] The post David Martinez III wi...

Shining Bright in the Desert: Solar Energy in Arizona E44 With over 300 sunny days per year, it's no secret that Arizona has plenty of sunshine. Overall, Arizona ranks second in the nation in solar energy potential and ranks among the top five states in the nation in total solar-powered generating capacity from both utility- […] The post Shining Bright in the Desert: Solar Energy in Arizona E44 ap...

Bina Colman with Compassionate Callers and Tony Siebers with Parent Projects Compassionate Callers offers a new way to check in on your loved ones. It is a simple calling service dedicated to connecting loved ones and clients of all ages. Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable and compassion support through up to 5 calls […] The post Bina Colman with Compassionate Callers and Tony Siebers...

Building Legacies: Empowering Communities and Thriving Workplaces E36 In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Lindsay, a seasoned leader with almost 17 years of dedicated service at Desert Financial Credit Union, and Nikki, a passionate advocate for employee engagement and the driving force behind PeopleForward Network. This conversation, as the others […] The post Building L...

Stuart Selbst with Nothing but NET, Gus LaZear with Ability360 and Elaine Szeto with Integro Bank Established in 2001 by Bob Cox and Steve Brown, Nothing But NET was founded with a clear vision: to offer top-tier technology solutions while prioritizing customer satisfaction. They maintain close collaborations with their clients, partners, and vendors, ensuring successful […] The post Stuart Selbst...

Dennis Gable with BRND PRDCR Brand Production is the integration of traditional relational philosophy, marketing theory, and foundational creative principle. We're always looking forward to our next challenge and opportunity to encourage business owners in their ability to align with their unique value and professional identity. Our primary focus is in supporting brands who have […] The post Denni...

Connecting Worlds: Bridging the Digital Divide with Broadband E43 Arizona's Rural Broadband Initiative endeavors to expand broadband services in underserved rural areas across the state. The initiative envisions a future where every Arizonan, regardless of their location, is empowered by high-speed internet, breaking barriers and fostering a more inclusive and connected society. The October 2023 [...

Unlock Your Curious Mind in Business E14 Podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams are excited to welcome their guest Jeff Heggie into the studio for More Details, Please. The topic of conversation is how to unlock your curious mind in business. Jeff, once a professional rodeo cowboy, is an entrepreneur and success coach with a […] The post Unlock Your Curious Mind in Business E14 appeared first...

Working Out Where You Work S2E3 In this episode of "The Future of Work Podcast," hosts Kyle McIntosh and Al Loveland welcome two long time members of the Mac 6 community, Jake Pfeiffer and Scott Marsh, to discuss the importance of health and fitness in the entrepreneurial and small business world. The conversation centers around […] The post Working Out Where You Work S2E3 appeared first on Busine...

Jan Schiller with Berkshire Consulting Berkshire Consulting is a women-owned business and a premier destination for high-caliber professionals who delight their clients by transforming strategy into results with all things project management. Which means Berkshire Consulting helps organizations predictably and reliably move from where they are to where they want to be, in alignment with […] The po...

Cash is King E5 In this episode of Financial Footsteps, Adam Miller, CFO of Barron Lighting Group, and Chad Dean discuss Adam's career and some unconventional moves he made along the way. There is a treasure trove of information for those in school or early in their careers. Anyone who wants to achieve an executive […] The post Cash is King E5 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Team Player's Playbook E13 Podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams welcome Jen Freet onto More Details, Please to talk about the importance of being a team player in business. Jen is the owner of Barx Parx, an indoor dog park in Las Vegas. In five years, her team has grown from 12 to 47 […] The post The Team Player's Playbook E13 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Improving Employment Outcomes Through Awareness E19 Recognizing National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM special guests Julie Oliver and Steve Tepper joined David Steinmetz in the conversation regarding the need for Hiring Managers to change their perception of blindness and as Julie mentioned removing conscious or unconscious bias from the hiring process. The trio gave insights on […] The post...

Reboot Your Optimism at Work E12 Lorraine Hamilton Coaching is dedicated to empowering women coaches, consultants and mentors to unlock their true potential and achieve authentic success. With over 17 years of coaching experience and accreditation from the International Coach Federation (ICF), Lorraine Hamilton brings a wealth of expertise to the table. The company's mission […] The post Reboot Yo...

The Vital Role of Sharing Your Company's Great Culture with the Community E35 In the modern business landscape, a company's culture is not just an internal matter. It has evolved into a valuable asset that can significantly impact a company's success and reputation. We know this! However, having a fantastic company culture is not enough. […] The post The Vital Role of Sharing Your Company's Great...

Steven Harris with Journey Payroll, PHX and Erik Verryden with NexGen Partner Strategies E37 Local First Arizona returns for the Arizona Good Business Podcast! Our VP of Business Development, Thomas Barr, joins Erik Verryden of NexGen Partner Strategies and Stephen Harris of Journey Payroll to talk business, community and building relationships. As two long time […] The post Steven Harris with Jou...

Lloyd Hopkins with Million Dollar Teacher Project E38 Local First AZ is back with another epsiode of Arizona Good Business with nonprofit leader and Executive Director of Million Dollar Teacher Project, Lloyd Hopkins. Thomas and Lloyd discuss their passion and care for teachers, why businesses who care about the well-being of our teachers, and how […] The post Lloyd Hopkins with Million Dollar Tea...

Matt Blanton and Corwin Smith with Culture to Cash Culture to Cash is a top-tier Business Coaching and Consulting Firm that provides expert guidance to clients across multiple industries. Their dedicated team assists businesses in managing, scaling, and building company operations effectively through their 3S System (Source, Sync, Success) They commit to cutting the day […] The post Matt Blanton a...

Arizona Credit Union Coalition TruWest® Credit Union is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operates as a cooperative providing its members with a lifetime of quality financial services and a culture of caring for its organization, employees and communities. TruWest is a strong and sound financial institution with more than 90,000 members and assets totaling more […] The post Arizona Credit Union...

Josie Kohlan with Goodmans and Emily Kingman with Architectural Resource Team Goodmans is a 69-year-old, people-centered, commercial furniture and interior construction company representing MillerKnoll and DIRTT. Our vision is to Change the Community by leveraging our talent and resources and fostering a commitment to conscious capitalism. Goodmans is proud to be the first Benefit Corporation […]...