Your Wealth & Beyond: Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs

Though many simply think of them as a jam band, the Grateful Dead are one of America's longest-enduring, most unique, and best-performing businesses. Throughout a career that has lasted over five decades, they have created a culture, a highly profitable business, and a mindset out of organized chaos. Furthermore, they have survived as a leaderless organization and cemented their legacy in the deca...

Over the last 30 years, Genevieve Pitturo has had an extraordinary journey. She established herself as a television executive in New York City, but soon found herself looking to do something more with her life.  This led her to create the Pajama Program , a nonprofit that helps kids that are facing tremendous adversity with housing insecurity and ensures they have equitable access to healthy sleep...

Discover how to build a thriving business while cultivating a life of purpose and joy. In this episode, I sat down with Lexi Godlewski, a successful entrepreneur who traded the corporate world for the beaches of Oahu. Lexi's journey is a compelling blend of personal transformation and business acumen, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking a more fulfilling path. From overcoming crippling a...

No matter how big or small your business is, if you're an entrepreneur, at some point or another, you're probably going to need a lawyer. It's easy to overlook important details as you build and scale a business, especially when focused on growing and scaling quickly. Today's guest, Andy Contiguglia, is a seasoned business attorney from Denver. He has tons of experience working with entrepreneurs...

When entrepreneurs launch their businesses, their branding and website often leave little to be desired. Creating a website that is functional and is both pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate takes a lot of time and resources that many business owners don't have when they first get started.  And after a few years, the website can start to feel stale and dated. That's when it's time for a refre...

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Michael Spangenberg, CEO and co-founder of State Forty Eight–one of Arizona's most recognizable local apparel brands. Since 2013, Michael and his partners have been sharing clothing for all, inspired by Arizona, through collaborations, screen printing, embroidery, art & branding, and their work.  In our conversation, Mike and I dig into the "why" be...

When building a brand, everyone talks about the power of storytelling. These days, however, it's not as simple as starting a blog and expecting your audience to explode overnight. That's why people turn to today's guest, Dan Curran. Dan is a founding partner at Chapters.io , where he works to eliminate the anxieties of book writing through a process that helps people finish manuscripts in 100 days...

Today, I'm talking to Megan Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Brewing, where she's making woman-owned, woman-inspired real beer for all.  Megan was an enthusiast and a homebrewer before venturing on her own as an entrepreneur. So, how did she get from Boston to Phoenix and from 8 taps in a garage to 14 taps downtown?  In this episode, Megan shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey, the challe...

Please enjoy this relaunch of one of our favorite episodes with Terri Sjodin. Whether you're an executive speaking in front of your colleagues, an entrepreneur leading a sales presentation, or even just talking with your friends, at some point or another, you're going to have to speak in public. If you're like a lot of people, it might terrify you. Fortunately, there are self-proclaimed speech gee...

When celebrities, musicians, and the ultra-wealthy want toget their time back and become more productive, they call Tarra Stubbins. Tarra made a career providing concierge services and assistance to artists like the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Kiss, and Drake–and now supports a wide range of business owners at the highest level at Take It Easy Personal Concierge.  In our conversation, Tarra and I d...

Today's guest is none other than Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein. If you're a business owner looking for advice and strategies on tax planning or creating pensions, Roth IRAs and 401(k) plans, you've come to the right place.  In our conversation, Brian and I are exploring different ways business owners can start preparing–especially with our pretax dollars–to create t...

Life as a business owner doesn't come without daily challenges to overcome. The marketplace is constantly changing with new competition and technology, in addition to managing your team, inbox, and voicemail. So, today's episode is all about the obstacles that most entrepreneurs face in 2024 and the strategies I've used to overcome them. I'll focus on navigating the relentless bombardment of infor...

Today's guest is Derrick Kinney. For over 20 years, Derrick has been helping people build wealth and find purpose in life by being better with money.  He's the author of the bestseller  Good Money Revolution , host of the  Good Money Podcast , and creator of the  Good Money Framework , where he shares seven easy steps to help people earn more, save more, and give more money to the causes they care...

Today, I'm talking to my good friend and serial entrepreneur Aaron Chamberlin. Aaron is a well known chef here in the Phoenix area who has owned a number of restaurants, including Saint Francis, Taco Chelo, and Phoenix Public Market, diversified across industries, and achieved success in a field notorious for its extraordinary challenges.  In our conversation, Aaron shares lessons from his 37 year...

Today, I'm talking to Ryan Madrid, co-founder of Bison Ventures and host of the Into The Storm Podcast.  After leaving corporate America, he joined VIP Mortgage as the Director of Business Development. Before long he was bringing in one billion in mortgage loan sales on his way to being in the area's top 1% of mortgage lending. In this conversation, Ryan talks about his entrepreneurial journey wit...

If you're growing a business and a family, you're probably more than a little familiar with moments of chaos. And if you're listening to this podcast, you probably know how it feels to have too much on your plate and perhaps wondered how to make positive, powerful shifts in the face of big challenges.  Today, I'm excited to introduce you to my friend and mentor Elizabeth Winkler. Elizabeth is a Li...

For many people, election years bring a lot of stress. That's especially true in the most recent elections. Media coverage is 24/7, and there are new polls and promises in the headlines, which can cause uncertainty among investors. So today, I'm jumping on the mic with John Gengle, a Financial Advisor at Bayntree Wealth, to discuss what history has taught us about previous election years and what...

Building a successful career in an incredibly competitive real estate market doesn't happen by accident, especially when your area of expertise is luxury residential real estate. Today's guest has climbed to the top and is recognized as one of Arizona's top real estate advisors. As you'll hear, tremendous success doesn't happen without developing great partnerships and long-term relationships. Adr...

Making the entrepreneurial leap and leaving Corporate America to create your own business is more than a leap of faith. Most new business owners face trials and tribulations along the way. But those who stick with it and believe in themselves can achieve the growth that makes them a success story worth celebrating.  Today's guest is Shannon Breen, and he has a success story that is definitely wort...

It's very easy to rack up credit card debt. It's much more difficult to pay it off and considerably tougher to set yourself up for long-term financial success, to make good long-term decisions, or to avoid falling into classic pitfalls managing debt–especially for younger generations entering the workforce.  I'm thrilled to share this conversation with Anne Lester. Anne is a retirement expert, spe...

Today, I'm joined by Joe Apfelbaum. Spoiler alert! This episode is jam-packed with energy and passion. If you're interested in how AI, ChatGPT and LinkedIn can be used to its full potential to grow your businesses, this episode is for you.. Joe Apfelbaum is an accomplished author, speaker, Certified Google Trainer, and the Founder and CEO of Ajax Union. Joe is a B2B marketing and LinkedIn Expert w...

Anyone living in Arizona, Nevada, or Utah has likely seen the TV commercials and the billboards for Andrew The Home Buyer. Today, you'll get a glimpse of the man who created the company that keeps growing year after year. Kyle Wyloge is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of  Andrew the Home Buyer . After several years of grinding in real estate and building his sales team, he decided to create...

It's fair to say that our education system is flawed, but that's especially true when it comes to educating kids about money. Financial literacy still isn't being taught in schools no matter how much we talk about it–and what you do learn is the same stuff that was being taught 20 or 30 years ago.  Today's guest, Vince Shorb, is on a mission to change that. He's the CEO of the National Financial E...

Building online businesses is tough–and closing that first deal can make or break your business. So many of us have been there, but today's guest found a way through–and he's here to talk about how he did it.  Brian is the co-founder of Rotive , a Salesforce partner that helps small businesses automate their processes through the power of Sales Cloud & Pardot. Brian started with Salesforce in his...

I'm thrilled to share this conversation with a truly remarkable guest, Travis Rosbach. Travis is a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker and consultant. From his humble beginnings, being raised in a home with very little money to the incredible entrepreneurial journey that has included time as a scuba diving instructor to driving yachts and flying planes, he's come a long way. Among his many...