Big-box pet stores may offer convenience, but they often fall short when it comes to personalized service, expert nutrition advice, and a deeper overall commitment to pet wellness. Today’s guest recognized this gap in the industry and set out to build a franchise model that delivered on all fronts—without sacrificing community values or sustainability. His goal: to empower local pet store owners with the tools and support to thrive in a competitive market where natural food and nutrition are exp...
Jun 13, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 113
After years of service in the U.S. Navy, and a successful career in the corporate world, Michael Roviello found himself battling crippling neck and back pain. This led to a less-than-successful surgery and self-medicating with alcohol and prescription pain meds. When faced with the prospect of having another surgery, he embarked on a healing journey that didn't come with more prescriptions or procedures, but through nature, ancient healing traditions, and deep introspection. Today, Michael is th...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, unable to break free from limiting beliefs that hold you back? Many high achievers struggle to find balance and fulfillment, often feeling overwhelmed by stress and self-doubt. In this episode, we dive into proven strategies for transforming your mindset and taking control of your future. Michael Kohan, a certified life coach, speaker, and host of the Your Wellness Yogi podcast, has spent years helping individuals shift their perspecti...
Apr 11, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Many professionals and entrepreneurs struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of aligning their daily actions with their true passions. Without a clear vision and strategy, it’s easy to lose momentum and feel disconnected from what truly matters. But today’s guest has a proven track record of helping entrepreneurs and business leaders clarify their purpose and build lives that inspire them. Carly Pepin is the Founder and Senior Advisor at West Coast Growth Advisors, a human be...
Mar 21, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, customer experience is no longer just a department—it’s a company-wide mindset. How can leaders create a customer-first culture that drives loyalty, improves engagement, and fuels long-term success? Today’s guest, Blake Morgan, is a globally recognized customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. She has worked with some of the world’s top brands, helping them redefine the customer journey in an era shaped by technology, AI, an...
Mar 07, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 109
What does it take to scale a business from the ground up, navigate male-dominated industries, and build a company culture that thrives? As you’ll hear from today’s guest, leaders provide inspiration and remove obstacles to empower their teams. Kristin Steele is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Doozy Solutions and Crafted ERP , which are revolutionizing tech solutions for the beverage alcohol industry. With a background in ERP consulting and a keen eye for inefficiencies, she saw an opport...
Feb 21, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 108
What if the thing you thought was holding you back was your biggest strength? We’ve learned that over 62% of successful entrepreneurs have some form of ADHD. Struggling with distraction, impulsivity, and the constant pull of new ideas is something many people deal with on a daily basis, but what if they were the keys to your success? That’s why I’m thrilled to be speaking with John Torrens. John is an entrepreneur, professor, and author of Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness The...
Feb 07, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Entrepreneurship is a rewarding yet challenging journey. Entrepreneurs often feel isolated when working long hours, solving problems, and trying to grow their businesses. Many suffer from a lack of sleep and both mental and physical fatigue, which ultimately can lead to burnout. That's why I'm thrilled to have Jodi Hume on the podcast today. Jodi Hume is the Founder and CEO of At the Core . For over 20 years, she's used neuroscience and performance psychology to help first-time founders and Fort...
Jan 24, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 106
If you’re an entrepreneur, a typical day can feel like you’re juggling a million things and being pulled in a hundred directions. Dealing with marketing, team building, client acquisition… the list goes on. But if your financial planning isn’t dialed in, all that hard work could be for nothing. In this episode, we’re breaking down The Entrepreneur’s Financial Planning Checklist for 2025 —a step-by-step guide to ensuring your business is profitable, your taxes are optimized, your cash flow is str...
Jan 10, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 105
We’ve all been there: you’re at a business conference or a dinner. You get introduced to a handful of people, you introduce yourself, you hear their names, and within two minutes, you completely forget all of them. One person who hasn’t had this problem for years is Chester Santos . Chester won the US Memory Championship over a decade ago and has spent the last 15 years training individuals, business owners, and executives how to use simple tips and strategies to remember names, information, and...
Dec 27, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Entrepreneurs are always looking for an edge to stand out from their competition. One of the best ways to do this is by attracting and retaining driven talent and building a culture and atmosphere that the teams and customers enjoy working with. And that’s precisely what today’s guest has been doing for over two decades. Veronique James is the CEO and founder of the James Agency, a full-service integrated marketing agency in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she’s worked with clients like USA Picklebal...
Dec 13, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In some ways, building the business of your dreams is like building your dream home. It starts with a concept and vision to create a place where everyone can relax, enjoy themselves, and make great memories in a beautiful space they can't wait to return to. But how do you turn your vision and your story into reality? That's where a professional like today's guest comes in to help. Dala Al-Fuwaires is responsible for some of the most iconic spaces you'll see here in Arizona and around the world. ...
Nov 29, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 102
One of the best ways for a business owner to obtain new business is through referrals. It’s really hard to put a value on marketing from word of mouth. Now, imagine the possibilities if most of your clients were singing your company’s praises like fans at a Taylor Swift concert. And that’s why I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Brittany Hodak. Brittany has spent her entire career building superfans. She’s an award winning entrepreneur, author of Creating Superfans, a former Shark Tank ...
Nov 15, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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 decades following the death of founding guitarist and effective bandleader Jerry Garcia in 1995. If you ...
Nov 01, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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 so they can thrive. Since 2001, they have provided pajamas and books to more than 8 million kids nat...
Oct 18, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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 anxiety and self-doubt to building a thriving, values-driven business, Lexi shares her inspiring stor...
Oct 04, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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 of all sizes, and, as an entrepreneur himself, he brings a unique perspective to the value a great a...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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 refresh and to reach out to a professional, like today’s guest. Jamie Windell is the Founder of KHULA™ &am...
Sep 06, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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" behind his brand, his love for Arizona, and how this side gig turned into a full-time pursuit with ...
Aug 23, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 95
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 or less, connect with amazing editors, and preserve their wisdom for generations to come. Dan has o...
Aug 09, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 94
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 challenges she faced along the way, and why beer has to be better than good to succeed in an ever-crowded in...
Jul 26, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 93
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 geeks like Terri Sjodin out there in the world to help us improve. Terri has spent the last 30 years wo...
Jul 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 dig into how her pursuit of success as an artist helped her find her lane behind the scenes and what s...
Jun 28, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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 the best possible financial outcomes not just for themselves but also for their employees. We'll cover...
Jun 14, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 information overload, overcoming perfectionism, and preventing the fear of failure from limiting growth i...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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 deeply about. In the conversation, Derrick shares his story of starting his own financial planning busi...
May 17, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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 years in the restaurant business. You’ll hear the story of how he honed his skills under Jean-Georges Von...
May 03, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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 with deep family roots, how Bison Ventures’ corporate culture has helped them become one of Phoenix’s le...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 86
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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Meditation Teacher, and her work has helped thousa...
Apr 05, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 to expect from this one. In our conversation, you’ll hear how changes to which party is in power rar...
Mar 29, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 84
