Phoenix Business Radio

Smashing Through and Building Arizona E7 Fellow podcasters Robert Johnson & J.J. Levenske of "Mac & Bleu" join Carla in the studio. The Mac & Bleu podcast is focused on discovering every facet of building Arizona which fits amazingly well with the topic of commercial real estate! From their expertise in the construction industry, Robert [...]

Honesty in the Workplace – Do Your Employees Want to Stay or Open Their Own Food Truck? E23 Andy and Kristy were another perfect pairing for the Culture Crush Business Podcast. Kristy discussed what her team does to help leaders to enhance culture and optimize performance, while Andy gave us insight into the heart of [...]

Business Growth Strategist Michael Pedersen Michael Pedersen is hired by growth-minded CEOs and business owners to double their revenues without spending anymore money on marketing or advertising. Helping clients create a market dominating position will cement their company as the go-to in their local market. It's not marketing tactics, it's sound and effective strategies that [...]

Exploring Nature in Arizona E24 This month's episode of STEM Unplugged we're joined by Jacob Draper and Justin Eddinger from Ecoculture: The Reforestation Network, who will be sharing all about Green Drone AZ, a collaborative project that engages middle and high school students in ongoing conservation efforts on public lands using drones and GIS technologies. [...]

Who Knows You Best? E111 Tycoons welcomes special guest, Tony Nguyen owner of Nandco Construction. Tycoons digs deep into how Nandco Constuction was built and what their focus and mission is as a whole company including the foundation of the employees. Tune in to hear what drove Tony to develop Nandco Construction. Tony is a [...]

Exploring Arizona's Entrepreneurial Support Hubs E26 For years now, Arizona has caught the nation's attention as the "Silicon Desert", a major hot spot for technology companies and budding startups. Between the state's lower business costs, more affordable standard of living and growing talent pool, it's no surprise that Phoenix and Tucson are rapidly climbing the [...]

Take the Opportunity E110 The Tycoons welcomed Joe Serrano, CEO and Executive Director of TentMakers Inc, to the show. Joe was an inspirational guest and is working to make a difference in this world. From humble beginnings to joining the Marines, he learned to take an opportunity if it is presented. He credits his time [...]

Ownership and Accountability Equals Success E6 In this episode, David and Kristin discussed the importance of Changing the Perception of Blindness in order to solve the unemployment, education, and financial crisis for those that are blind and visually impaired. Kristin said that it is not only up to partnerships with organizations that are committed to [...]

Giving Back #1 E6 Being in real estate isn't just about making money, it's also about making dreams come true. Those dreams could be buying a first home, finding a location to start or expand a business, or contributing to a charitable organization and giving back to the community. This week Carla highlights the amazing [...]

E105 Wartime PMO Leadership Featuring Mariia Abdullina In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe welcomed Mariia Abdullina, Oleg Matseliukh, and Mykola Stefanyshyn who joined live from Ukraine. We discussed conditions in Ukraine, leading a PMO during wartime, Business Continuity, and so much more. Mariia is Head of Project Portfolio and Efficiency Management [...]

Junior Achievement – Career Readiness & Literacy E7 Junior Achievement of Arizona is a non-profit organization equipping Arizona students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills to plan for their future and make smart academic, career, and financial choices. JA Alumni are more likely to further their education, feel [...]

The Messiness of Growing a Business and a Family E6 On this episode of the Messy Middle, Jen Burwell and Jen Woodward discuss life, growing a business while also growing a family and the mindset tools that have helped each of them in their own journey. This is a pull back the curtain type of [...]

Quality Over Quantity E109 Austin and Landon welcome guest Rick Parrilla owner of Silverado Custom Door & Window. Silverado Custom Door & Window's specialty is handcrafting custom, oversized, exterior, solid wood doors. They also provide custom wood windows and the latest in hardware trends. Working with architects, designers and contractors they achieve the exquisite workmanship [...]

Loving Fiercely, Living Fearlessly and Learning Forgiveness with Toni Townes-Whitley E1 Hylke Faber speaks with Toni Townes-Whitley, NASDAQ Board Director and former President of Microsoft US Regulated Industries, about how to lead from a place that is deeply connected to our core. Toni shares insights about how foundational forgiveness is in soulful leadership and that [...]

Making Up For Lost Time E108 In this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome back their 1st show guests, Josh and Joel Zolin, CEO and CFO of Windy City Equipment. As former guests of Tycoons, Josh and Joel reflected on their father and son relationship and how it has impacted their relationship and the [...]

Strong Towns – Advocacy by Chuck Marohn E6 Charles Marohn, known as "Chuck" to friends and colleagues, is the founder and president of Strong Towns. He is a land use planner and (retired) professional engineer with decades of experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning, [...]

E104 The Amazing Project Management talent in Latin America and El Salvador In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe chats with Lucho Guardado, Sven Guzman, Camila Maldonado, Ivette Torres, and Yvan Cucalon. We covered a lot of ground in this discussion including some exciting announcements about The PMO Leader and partnerships, the [...]

Strategically Scottsdale E5 David Pierce of MHG Commercial joins Carla on Smashing as Guest Co-Host this week. They meet with Rob Millar, Director of Economic Development for the City of Scottsdale. Sounds stuffy? It's not! "Have you been on a John Deere lately? Me neither" –Rob Rob takes us surfing through the waves of economic [...]

Transferrable Skills E107 In this episode of Tycoons, John talks about his experience transitioning from a career in the Air Force, to getting his executive MBA, to acquiring a small business. The leadership training in the military gave him the confidence to get into a business he had no experience in. John knew how to [...]

Healing the Corporate Culture E5 We explore what a healed and healthy corporate environment could look like on this episode of The Messy Middle. Guests Sasha Stair and Danielle McGhee share their insights, experience and offer a way forward as we navigate a "new normal" in the modern corporate world. This dialogue is filled with [...]

Proptech's Role in Innovating AZ's Real Estate Market E26 Arizona's business-friendly environment, weather and affordability have made it a hot spot for tourism and inbound migration for decades. But in a post-pandemic world where an estimated 269 people are moving to Arizona each day, the real estate market is experiencing an unexpected surge in demand [...]

Building Trust, Honesty and Cohesion – One Soul at a Time E22 We had a wonderful open conversation about culture, transparency, honesty, trust, and leadership. We knew this conversation would be powerful with Andrew Kolikoff and Christine Rogers. Here is a bit of story that started off the conversation: During the planning of this particular [...]

Sacrificing for Success E106 In this episode of Tycoons, Todd Delano and Breck Rice joins the show to talk about ServRx, Inc. From taking a drastic pay cut and giving up what they both once knew as "everyday" life, Todd and Breck did what most entrepreneurs do, they sacrificed for success. Meet two very humble [...]

Larry Yatch with SEAL Team Leaders About SEAL Team Leaders: They deliver LEADERS in your organization by working with you to create results-focused action in every team member. They provide SEAL-inspired performance systems and leadership training for business owners, and their key team members who want to work together to build unstoppable teams. After testing [...]

Kamee Witts Melissa German and Erica Gentile with ReNew Infusion Kamee Witts is a Registered Nurse of over 20 years. She has cared for a variety of patient populations but she saw first hand the need for more mental health care in her several years as an ER Nurse. Kamee is currently completing her [...]