On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, President and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce is joined by Jaye O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa. They discuss all the City of Mesa is doing to support small businesses including several key programs and offerings. About Jaye O'Donnell: Jaye O’Donnell has served as the Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa since 2012. In her role, Jaye is responsible for strategic plan...
Jan 31, 2022•19 min•Ep. 103
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO is joined by Larry Young of Boiling Frog Development. Longtime friend of the Chamber Larry Young stops by to discuss the shifting sands of sales, leadership, and business. Catch up with Boiling Frog and better your business on this episode of the Inside Business Podcast. About Boiling Frog Development: We help organizations understand how their dream clients are making buying decisions in ...
Jan 14, 2022•12 min•Ep. 102
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Red Wing Shoes joins Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. Learn about one of the oldest shoe manufacturers in America- a history that extends back to Minnesota in 1905. Red Wing Shoes legacy of quality and comfort is truer today than it ever was. Stores now have dedicated staff to help with the fit and form of your next shoe. It’s more than just boots! About Red Wing Shoes: For over a century, Red Wing Shoes have been built...
Dec 03, 2021•10 min•Ep. 101
Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO is joined by Larry Young, of Boiling Frog Development on the Inside Business Podcast. In this episode, Young reiterates and expands on the importance of big picture thinking. Learn how to thrive rather than survive by using fearless leadership. About Boiling Frog Development: We help organizations understand how their dream clients are making buying decisions in today's changing business environment. We partner to build a strategy to pos...
Dec 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 100
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Larry Young from Boiling Frog Development recounts the parable of the boiling frog and how it can help your business. Tune in to learn how to grow your business with a sustainable, long-term approach. Strive for more than just 10% on this episode! About Boiling Frog Development: We help organizations understand how their dream clients are making buying decisions in today's changing business environment. We partner to build a strategy to position th...
Nov 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 99
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Noel Thomas of Zero Trafficking joins Sally Harrison, President & CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce to discuss the state of the illicit human trafficking industry in Arizona. Thomas discusses how he went from an international tour with a rock band to advocating for the victims of sex trafficking by using data and analytics tools to define and dismantle the organizations. About Zero Trafficking: Zero Trafficking leads the way in actionable dat...
Nov 19, 2021•20 min•Ep. 98
Pam Ostrowski, Alzheimer’s counselor, and author, joins Sally Harrison on the Inside Business Podcast. Ostrowski shares tips on navigating the tough road after diagnosis. She shares stories from her years of experience in memory care and with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or memory loss. About “It’s Not That Simple”: Join Pam as she walks through her personal journey with her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s, sharing the lessons she learned that expanded her heart and allo...
Nov 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 97
Pam Ostrowski, Alzheimer’s counselor, and author, joins Sally Harrison on the Inside Business Podcast. Ostrowski shares tips on navigating the tough road after diagnosis. She also outlines the benefits of Mesa being declared a Dementia Friendly city. About “It’s Not That Simple”: Join Pam as she walks through her personal journey with her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s, sharing the lessons she learned that expanded her heart and allowed her to embrace the value of compassion, empathy, and ...
Nov 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 96
On this episode of the Community Chat, Mesa Chamber of Commerce Communications Director, Bob Nelson and Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Sally Harrison discuss all of the advertising options available for members for the upcoming holiday season. Get your promotions prepared and #ShowUp! About Mesa Chamber of Commerce: For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business...
Oct 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 95
On this special episode of the Inside Business Podcast, two Easy Valley Chamber presidents discuss Chambers and the Pandemic. Listen to the difficulties of managing two separate towns with different identities. Learn about the caviar and cowboys in Cavecreek and Carefree! About Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce: While the Chamber strives to promote all business, our goal is to improve the level of value that a membership with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber provides. Continued improvement ...
Oct 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 94
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Jake Pinholster and Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Sally Harrison, talk the groundbreaking of Mesa City Center and what students and the community can expect from the facility. Jake Pinholster is the associate dean for enterprise design and operations in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University and head of graduate programs in interdisciplinary digital media and performance design. Learn more about M...
Oct 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 93
Colton B. Johnson from Jackson White Law joins the Inside business Podcast to discuss his passion for caring for those who are oppressed, defenseless, exploited, incapacitated, and neglected. Through his work with the elderly community he has built extensive experience in helping families who are suffering from incapacity or dementia. In addition to his work in law, Colton encourages the community to get involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in order to help raise funds. Learn more about the W...
Sep 30, 2021•15 min•Ep. 92
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO is joined by Chris Powell to discuss his organization Move One Million. Powell recounts his early years in Arizona: including his time spent on television and how he came to start the non-profit organization. About Move One Million: Move One Million is a non-profit organization and 100% free service to bring movement and togetherness to humanity. Visit them to learn more: http://www.m1m.org...
Sep 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 91
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Jay Larscheid, Apache Wells Country Club joins Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Topics in this episode include the changing business model of golf, the growth of golf in Mesa, and upcoming tournaments at Apache Wells. About Apache Wells Golf Club: Apache Wells Country Club is located in the beautiful desert Southwest of Mesa, Arizona and features 18 holes of golf, a full practice facility which includes a driving range, p...
Sep 10, 2021•21 min•Ep. 90
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, James Christensen, President & CEO of Gateway Bank joins Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Topics in this episode include an update from Senator Sinema's office regarding national banking issues, issues and opportunities surrounding PPP, and hiring issues in the banking industry. About Gateway Bank: Gateway Bank represents a return to the traditional way of banking, where the staff knew everyone by name and treated you...
Aug 31, 2021•13 min•Ep. 89
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Jerry Lewis from Edkey Inc. (Sequoia Charter Schools). Lewis provides updates on the family of schools that encompasses educational opportunities for the special needs, homeless, and more. Lewis also discusses the tremendous work that the Children First Foundation does to help students bridge the socioeconomic gap in order to focus on learning. To help support the foundation ...
Aug 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 87
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Lin Sue Cooney joins Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, to discuss her involvement in Hospice of the Valley and their work throughout AZ. Cooney outlines the unique mission that has allowed Hospice of the Valley to grow to over 2,000 volunteers from the initial few that started the organization in 1977. Cooney discusses de-stigmatizing the hospice experience and breaking the stigma surrounding hospice care. About Hospice ...
Aug 24, 2021•20 min•Ep. 88
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sally Harrison, is joined by Joan Krueger to discuss the commercial side of real estate in Mesa. Krueger elaborates on her role in educating future realtors with the Maricopa Community Colleges and gives us her history in civil service and economic development. About Joan Kreuger: Joan Kreuger appears on this podcast as the chair of the Mesa Government Affairs Council and as the Green Flag Mesa Business Lau...
Aug 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 86
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Dan Baker and Josh of Golden Goose Digital Marketing. The two bring their particular brand of humor and style to the realm of digital marketing. About Golden Goose: Golden Goose Digital Marketing provides website design, paid advertising and social media management at an affordable price with an odd sense of humor. For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the...
Jul 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 85
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, James Christensen, President & CEO of Gateway Bank joins Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. They discuss Gateway Bank's history in the community and the emergence of the Capital Opportunity Program. About Gateway Bank: Gateway Bank represents a return to the traditional way of banking, where the staff knew everyone by name and treated you like a person instead of a number. We bring this nostalgic approach to banking int...
Jul 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 82
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Diane M. Meza, ED.D. Director, Maricopa Information Technology Institute, joins Mesa Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Sally Harrison, and Bob Nelson, Mesa Chamber Director of Communications. They discuss the new App boutique and Technopreneur program that pairs Mesa Chamber of Commerce businesses seeking app development with technology students. Contact Diane Meza, MITI-EV director, at 480-461-7077 or diane.meza@mesacc.edu , to hire technolo...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 84
In this episode Stephanie Leisa Gallo, MBA, MPA, Marketing Strategist with AZTV- Channel 7 discusses the opportunity for growth in the post-pandemic market. To navigate the transition to a post pandemic market, the Mesa Chamber has partnered with AZTV Channel 7 to provide a valuable guidebook in managing your Marketing needs. About AZTV Channel 7: AZTV Channel 7 is the best local TV station in Phoenix, broadcasting daily fresh, local shows, and showing what's happening right here in Arizona, wit...
Jul 02, 2021•46 min•Ep. 83
Inside Business Podcast: Sally Harrison is joined by Golden Goose Digital Marketing LLC On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Dan Baker, of Golden Goose Digital Marketing. Baker joins Sally and Bob Nelson for an informal conversation about everything that Golden Goose has to offer customers. About Golden Goose: Golden Goose Digital Marketing provides website design, paid advertising and social media management at...
Jun 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 81
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Dan Baker, of Golden Goose Digital Marketing. Baker breaks down Golden Goose’s unique and holistic approach to digital marketing. About Golden Goose: Golden Goose Digital Marketing provides website design, paid advertising and social media management at an affordable price with an odd sense of humor. For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Busin...
Jun 23, 2021•18 min•Ep. 80
In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Johnathan Baldock discusses how to keep social media feeds full by choosing a good social media management company. He takes listeners through their first interview and directs us on how to choose a company to help our businesses thrive! This is part final part four part series. About Jonathan Baldock: Jonathan works in an advisory role for SocialHP. With 10 years of experience at Linkedin serving customers like Accenture, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson&a...
Jun 11, 2021•10 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Johnathan Baldock discusses the differences between social media networks and how to choose the best one for your product. This is part three of a four part series. About Jonathan Baldock: Jonathan works in an advisory role for SocialHP. With 10 years of experience at Linkedin serving customers like Accenture, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson&Johnson, PepsiCo, IBM amongst others. He is highly skilled in social sharing best practices, utilizing data to b...
Jun 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 77
May is American Stroke Month and to wrap up the month of awareness, Encompass Health joined Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, to discuss strokes. On this episode, representatives discuss the three different types of strokes, the different risk factors of strokes and how to recognize the signs and symptoms. Encompass Health, delivers high-quality integrated inpatient and home-based care, seamlessly connecting with providers across the healthcare continuum. Their number...
Jun 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 76
On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Michael Jackson from Meineke Car Care #2829. "Meineke Mike" takes us through his tumultuous first year in business. Mr. Jackson details spending time in a coma following COVID, winning shop of the year, donating a car, and the upcoming Operation Homefront drive! Since their first Houston, TX, location got up and running in 1972, Meineke has worked to create a network of frie...
Jun 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Johnathan Baldock discusses how to keep social media feeds fresh while keeping the amount of work involved low. Baldock talks evergreen content, sharing best practices, and more! This is part two of a four part series. About Jonathan Baldock: Jonathan works in an advisory role for SocialHP. With 10 years of experience at Linkedin serving customers like Accenture, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson&Johnson, PepsiCo, IBM amongst others. He is highly skilled...
May 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 74
In this episode Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, provides updates from The Mesa Chamber with her co-host Bob Nelson, Chamber Director of Communications. Join them to hear about Mesa becoming Dementia Friendly, Chamber Media Week, and the Chamber's new tier structure! For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community. The Mesa Chamber of Comm...
May 26, 2021•14 min•Ep. 73
