Phoenix Business Radio

In this episode of The Future of Work,” Al Loveland and Kyle McIntosh discuss how co-working spaces catalyze unexpected collaborations, featuring guests Roseline Cristanelli and Kaci Fankhauser. Hear the career journeys of the two guests and how they had a successful collaboration on a STEM event for Taiwanese families, showcasing the positive impact of co-working […]

Community Catalysts: How Drew Shaw and Christy Moore Turned Mismatched Socks and Laundromats into Social Hubs In this engaging episode of Phoenix Business RadioX, host Karen Nowicki welcomes Drew Shaw, CEO of Voyce Threads, and Christy Moore, founder of Social Spin. Drew shares his journey from teaching to founding Voyce Threads, a socially conscious brand known […]

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 […]

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 of operating […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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- […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

Steven Harris with Journey Payroll, PHX and Erik Verryden with NexGen Partner Strategies E38 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 […]

Lloyd Hopkins with Million Dollar Teacher Project E37 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this episode of the Future of Work Podcast, Kyle McIntosh and Al Loveland are joined by Ben Johnson and Austin Miller. The episode discusses various aspects of work, entrepreneurship, and the role of community at Mac 6. The conversation touches upon the journeys of both guests, who transitioned from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. Austin […]

Law and Finance E4 In this Episode of Financial Footsteps, Joseph Udall talks about his family’s generational history of lawyers and attorneys and how he charted a different course for himself. He decided to study finance. This choice led to landing a job with an upstart SaaS company and a meteoric rise to a Director […]

Dr. Brenda Combs and Sandra Cue with BRC Media Group and Elena Thornton with Arizona Consortium for the Arts BRC Media Mission: To deliver exceptional presentations on all aspects of Dr. Brenda Combs tailored to your unique media needs. We believe that every brand has a story to tell, and we are passionate about helping […]

Arizona: A Growing Leader in International Trade E42 No longer just a flyover state, Arizona is rapidly gaining more and more attention globally for its business-friendly environment and interest in international trade opportunities. The September 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including Representative David Cook of the Arizona House of […]

Abilities not Disabilities E18 On this episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness: One Conversation at a Time, Blake Steinecke and David Steinmetz talked about the importance for Hiring Managers to recognize the challenges people who are blind have to overcome in education, previous work experience and everyday life when evaluating candidates who are blind. […]

Inside a Family Business: How to Build and Grow a Company With Your Other Half E11 More Details, Please podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams have worked together for over 20 years building their mobile steam cleaning business and franchise, DetailXPerts. In this episode, the husband-and-wife duo chat with each other about what it is […]

Executive Suites and Community How They Can Help You Achieve Your Business Goals S2E1 How work gets accomplished is changing in the 21st Century. Where and how it gets performed radically differs this Century from the last. At the Future of Work, we delve into where, why, and how people work in pursuit of business […]

Nicole Myden with Nicole Myden, LLC and Lisa Boettcher and Sage Aubrey with House of Nectar Nicole Myden, LLC – a boutique shop, run by PR industry veteran, Nicole Myden, on a mission to help small business owners get the press coverage they deserve. Nicole Myden has been connecting people and brands with the media […]

Stephanie Parra with ALL in Education and Gaby Cardenas with Colibri Collective ALL in Education exists to ensure that individuals from the communities most impacted by education inequities are the ones making decisions for all students. ALL in Education is building an Arizona WHERE ALL COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY AND JUSTICE. ALL in Education’s […]

Prioritizing Persistence and Perfection E10 Podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams invited professional chef Laura Briscoe onto More Details, Please to talk about persistence and perfection in business. Laura owns Laura’s Gourmet Granola, a nationally recognized brand of specialty granola that uses natural, premium ingredients to create gorgeous taste and texture. Laura had a career […]

Ruth Ellen and Tim Elinski with Pin Drop Travel Trailers and Evelyn Vargas with Town of Miami, AZ Pin Drop Travel Trailers are solar powered, fully self contained micro campers manufactured from raw materials in rural Arizona. Hand-built by experienced craftsmen, these campers are meticulously designed to utilize every square inch for gear storage and […]

Elena and James Thornton with Arizona Consortium for the Arts Arizona Consortium for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, all volunteer, community organization. The consortium’s vision is to establish a multicultural, multidisciplinary arts space/center with an open door policy. The center will provide a home for all activities and foster artistic growth for people […]

Marc Booker and Sandip Bhakta with University of Phoenix and Chris Herring with Stride University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment […]

Achieving Culture Excellence: Harnessing AI and Empowering Teams E34 This was a unique episode for the Culture Crush Business Podcast. We are always talking about ways to improve company culture so companies can thrive, and this episode was no different in that aspect. The topic was one that is often left out from the conversation […]

Entreprenurial Route to CFO E3 Chad and Scott talk about Scott’s upbringing in a military family and his meteoric rise to the CFO of a publicly traded company. Scott grew up in upstate New York, received his Finance degree from Syracuse, and went to work as an investment banker. After a few years he knew […]

How to Level Up Your Digital Marketing Strategy E41 From SEO to paid media to website design, refining your company’s digital marketing strategy can be overwhelming. But if created intentionally, it can be a critical step towards meeting key business goals. The August 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including […]

David Bauer, Rob Moore and Russell Schmidt with Ravenscroft Ravenscroft opened its doors in October 2021 and stands as Scottsdale’s newest premiere music performance venue. It features a luxurious 200-seat concert hall that showcases world-renowned and Grammy Award-winning artists featured in some of the finest Jazz performances in the Phoenix metro area. Ravenscroft Hall offers […]

Monica Villalobos with Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the premier advocate for more than 125,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses and more than 2 million Hispanic consumers statewide. Led by President and CEO Monica Villalobos, the non-profit organization provides products and services in the area of market […]

Mycal and Nicole Anders with Next Level Performance Consulting Mycal Anders is Founder of Next Level Performance Consulting with 3700+ leaders coached since 2011. Mycal is a Performance Consultant, Marine Corps veteran, husband & father of two. As a Marine Corps veteran with nearly 25 years of strategic leadership experience backed by multiple graduate degrees […]

Creativity and Cleanup Leading to Improved Culture E33 When it comes to improving company culture, there are a tremendous amount of resources out there to help companies. Finding which resources are the right fit for your company is the tricky part. Lucky for you, we brought together two amazing ladies that offer support that can […]

Your Passion Is Not Just a Pastime E9 More Details, Please podcast hosts Emmanuel and Angela Williams welcome artist Laura Madden into the studio to talk about turning her passion into a profitable business. Making beautiful pieces of art is no longer just a pastime for Laura Madden. When she decided to pursue her art […]

Donna Kent with New Life Consultants and Jerry Mastellon with CEO Perspective Coaching New Life Consultants, LLC provides leadership training and development. They are strategic design thinkers and support strategy development across most industries. Certified in DISC, Emotional Intelligence, and Positive Intelligence they provide personal profile assessments to build better communications and relationships along with […]

Tom Healy with mentumm mentumm provides key leaders inside of organizations with executive coaching so they can execute faster. Tom Healy is passionate about helping organizations drive higher performance from their people. As a teenager, Tom started his first business and his entrepreneurial spirit only grew. Over his professional career, Tom has founded three successful […]