Phoenix Business Radio

Jenna Juniper With Housing Consultants of America Housing Consultants of America is a team of dedicated housing consultants who specialize in affordable housing, compliance, training, and auditing. At our core, we are driven by a mission that extends beyond mere compliance. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate homelessness and effect meaningful change in our communities. […]

Steve and Dodie Bell and Tony DiGiuseppe with Perspire Sauna Studio Perspire Sauna Studios is a 13 year old, science backed Infrared Sauna Studio founded in CA which strives to bring the benefits of infrared saunas to communities in a friendly, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere. Our saunas combine the centuries-old healing practice of traditional saunas with […]

Maximizing Entrepreneurial Attitude E8 Emmanuel and Angela Williams welcome Divya Darling onto More Details, Please to talk about embracing an entrepreneurial attitude and a learning mindset. Divya Darling is a writer, coach, and speaker. She has a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. Her enthusiasm for brain training and coaching reminds entrepreneurs of their […]

Amy Bruske with Kolbe Corp and Dana Anspach with Sensible Money Kolbe Corp, a Phoenix-based company, provides consulting, software, and assessments to help people identify their instinctive talents, develop their confidence, and use their innate abilities to succeed in business and their personal lives. For more than 45 years, the Kolbe System™ has been used […]

Changing the Perception of Blindness Starts with Asking the Questions E32 When it comes to inclusion, it is all about education. Surrounding yourself around others that are not like yourself is going to push you to learn more about others. This education then leads to the ability to be more inclusive and helping to be […]

A Closer Look at Arizona’s Shifting IT Industry E40 Should we build out our internal IT department or work with a managed service provider? Should we onshore or offshore IT support? How can we attract qualified IT talent? The July 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including Alex Cole, CEO […]

Brett Gilliland with Elite Entrepreneurs and Mark Breyer with The Husband and Wife Law Team E6 Elite Entrepreneurs’ purpose is to help elite entrepreneurs build meaningful businesses. They honor entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs shape our world and create tremendous value. Very few are able to grow their business to $1M+ in revenue. For those who do get […]

Enjoy the Journey E2 On this episode of Behind the Balance Sheet, host Chad Dean talks with Dan Johnson, Phoenix-based CFO of ONE (Open Network Exchange). Dan goes into detail about his educational background in Accounting and how it has been the foundation for a highly successful career in Finance. He discusses important personality traits […]

Changing the Mindset of Leadership E17 Special guest Jason Haines was in studio with host David Steinmetz talking about lean process improvement and organizational change. The challenge for companies today is finding talent, training and retaining employees. Leadership should look to the disability community to find qualified workers to fil positions from the frontline worker […]

Choice is Your Superpower E7 On the podcast More Details, Please Emmanuel and Angela Williams chat with Carla Faria about maximizing the power of choice in your personal life and career. Carla is an accredited executive and personal coach with a business, branding, and marketing background. She swapped a successful 25-year career in media to […]

Jason Higgins with Jupiter Rings Buffalo Sauce and LaWandra Thomas with I Desire Designs Jupiter Rings buffalo sauce is a sweet / spicy packed sauced filled with tons of flavor that comes in Original, Vegan, and our newest flavor ” Rings Of Death” that will be a favorite to anyone that loves a good sauce […]

Ensuring Data Privacy When Using Generative AI E39 What should executives keep in mind when considering the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure their organization’s data privacy? The June 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including Rebecca Clyde, co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai; Demetrius Dillard, senior director of […]

Nathan Knight and Chris Fox with GMS GMS is a privately owned CPEO (Certified Professional Employer Organization) that provides comprehensive back office/admin solutions for small-medium sized businesses. Founded in 1996, GMS is still privately owned with their founder still working within the company. This gives them the benefit of having a family/small business feel with […]

Taking Risks with Confidence E6 Emmanuel and Angela chat with business owner Karen Nowicki to discuss entrepreneurship, stepping outside your circle of fear, and taking risks with confidence. Karen is the owner of Phoenix Business RadioX. She is also a qualified Integrative Coach with a unique blend of certifications, such as communications, mindfulness, and Tao […]

Radiate as the Sun E24 “The shadow disappears if you truly accept who you are,” says Cees Buisman, Professor at Wageningen University and Executive Board Member at the water technology institute Wetsus in the Netherlands. “The more you accept yourself, the more authentic you can be.” How do we work with the challenges of our […]

How Entrepreneurs Utilize Networks to Increase Business E45 On this episode of Collaborative Connections guest host, Rochelle Poulton, was able to showcase the business acumen of Irene Ploski (Independence Insurance Group) and Paul Hershenberg (Hershenberg Financial & Employee Benefits). Small business hurdles, the power of connections, the role of commercial insurance, and how employee benefits […]

Build Your Network E1 In our very first episode of Behind the Balance Sheet, host Chad Dean talks with Ian McCreadie, Phoenix-based CFO of VC backed CoverTree, about his journey to the officer title. He covers everything from the genesis of a career in Finance to his current CFO role. He provides excellent insights into […]

Brandon Lee with Modern Seller HQ and Tom Burton with Revenue Zone Media Modern Seller HQ is a free community to help sales professionals learn how to implement modern, digital sales motions. We provide daily conversations, weekly webinars and exclusive member only events. We help successful, experienced sales professionals learn how to integrate modern, digital […]

Kyle McIntosh and Albert Loveland with MAC6 Located in Tempe, 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and 15 minutes from Arizona State University, the MAC6 Entrepreneurial Center offers 110,000 square feet of space including traditional and non-traditional private office suites and a variety of coworking office space solutions; all in service to growth-oriented […]

BSL Nutrition is an online nutrition & fitness consulting business specializing in designing individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and strength training programs for highly driven men and women. BSL offers one-on-one nutrition coaching, nutritional supplements and free educational resources. Ben Brown is the Owner and Head Nutrition & Fitness Coach at BSL Nutrition. With over 20 years […]

Barking Dogs, Big Lessons: Applying Canine Psychology to Business Success EP 5 Emmanuel and Angela chat with entrepreneurs and business owners Joe and Stephanie Gonzalez. This husband and wife team shares the lessons they’ve learned in life and business from dog training psychology and behavior. Franchise owner Joe has spent 30 years in retail and […]

Creating a Culture of Inclusion E16 Dr. Kirk Adams and host David Steinmetz talked about changing societal perceptions of the capabilities of people who are blind, transforming corporate cultures to ones of integration rather than differentiation, and building family, school, community, and service providers. Dr. Kirk Adams stated that 7 out of 10 working age […]

Episode 108: Current Senior Living Development Trends In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Dana Wollschlager, partner and practice leader of Plante Moran Living Forward. She provided practical guidance on how to approach development projects in today’s challenging construction and financing market. Dana also shared the ingredients of a successful development or repositioning project: alignment […]

Andy and Lou Hobaica with Hobaica Services Hobaica Services is a 71 year old family company that offers HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical. Service & Replacement. Founded in 1952, Hobaica Services is a family operated cooling and heating company serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. We provide residents of Phoenix with high quality heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, […]

What Gives You Energy? E23 Adam Freed, Managing Partner of GSV Ventures and former C-level leader at Teachers Pay Teachers, Etsy and Google shares how life continues to challenge him to get closer to who Adam really is and serve from that integrated place, as husband, father and leader. How do you get to your […]

Mobileonedocs focuses on bringing comprehensive medical care directly to the homes of patients who have difficulty accessing traditional clinic-based services. It is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are homebound, have chronic illnesses, or face mobility challenges that make it difficult for them to travel to a medical facility. Their team of healthcare […]

Giving Back to Create a Brighter Future E4 Emmanuel and Angela chat with business owner Patty Neil to discuss her experience as a social entrepreneur and her passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives. Patty had a long career in middle management before investing her time and money into a franchise to explore […]

Robin Reed with EmFluent and Eric Sperling with STN The EmFluent team are trusted business advisors who provide the highest levels of applied experience, industry knowledge, expertise, and white-glove service. We engage with organizations to improve strategic and tactical execution through comprehensive workforce analytics and custom-developed solutions. We help mission-driven companies build and unite their […]

Alison Rapping and Brandy Smith with Arouet E5 Arouet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide education assistance, workforce development and job training to women who have been involved in the justice system. In 2011, Arouet was formed to take over these activities to ensure we were reaching a broader […]

Committed to Commitment to Self, Faith, Family and Focus E22 There is only one version of Robert Washington, Sales Leader at Microsoft, proud father of 6, devoted husband, award-winning speaker and retired US Navy Seal and Professional Martial Artist. Robert stays committed to his commitment to keep investing in his relationship with himself, his faith, […]

Microelectronics: Tiny Technology With a Massive Impact E38 While small in size, microelectronic components are an increasingly important part of many industries, ranging from transportation to healthcare to aerospace and defense. The May 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including Joe Cestari, executive director at Kiterocket; Travis Kelly, president and […]

Ian Rush with Summit Electric Supply and Jason Haines with ISI Arizona Summit Electric Supply is an electrical supply company. For over 30 years they have been providing Schneider/Square D components to Electrical contractors in Arizona. Since 2021, they have been expanding their business into the industrial automation space; providing essential components to manufacturing, distribution, […]

Episode 107: Driving Engagement Through Research In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Christine Fares Walley, president of Holleran Consulting, the nation’s leading provider of engagement surveys for providers serving older adults. Jen and Chris discussed trends that Holleran is seeing in employee engagement and resident engagement since COVID, as well as employees’ greatest life […]

David Cooke with The Cooke Group LLC The Cooke Group focuses on helping people enhance their communication skills by shifting how they listen. Whether working with teams, individual leaders, or entire organizations, the Cooke Group LLC, helps clients discover how to facilitate a safe space for others to share their perspectives without judgement, correction, or […]

All Things Disability Employment E15 Chris Lafollette, Jeff Mittman and David Steinmetz talked all things disability employment including recruiting, training and retention for people who are blind .Jeff Mittman said that the biggest barrier to employment for individuals who are blind is the perception or misperception that these candidates are not capable to do the […]

From Dreamer to Business Owner E3 Emmanuel and Angela welcome business owner Rita Chmiel onto the show to talk about what it takes to turn a dream into a business dedicated to educating and helping homeowners in her community and beyond. Rita has a background in sales and has also worked with local communities and […]

Andy Call with W.P. Carey School of Business and Chad Dean with Integrated Management Resources The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with nearly 20,000 students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degrees. The School of Accountancy offers multiple degree programs […]

Michael Mazzocco with Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce (GPECC) is one of the oldest LGBTQ+ chambers in the country. Founded in 1980 as the Camelback Business Association, we have grown and flourished in the valley of the sun for over 40 years now. We changed out name […]

Paloma Greenwald and Rob Buelow with AZNext and Laura Hemenway with Paradigm Solutions Arizona State University’s AZNext Program is a public-private partnership, funded by grants from the U.S Department of Labor designed to create a bold, innovative, and sustaining workforce development ecosystem that addresses the need for more skilled workers in IT, cybersecurity, and advanced […]

EDI, Integrations and Accessibility E6 In this episode, atmosol spoke with Dave Malda from Jitterbit and Landon Shefts from accessiBe. We dove into the ever-changing world of eCommerce, shedding light on the critical areas of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), integrations, and accessibility. Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in the […]

Effectiveness and Efficiency Help Everything E44 On this episode of Collaborative Connections Radio Show and Podcast, we covered everything from capital and grants for small businesses, food insecurity and other social service needs, strategic implementation, the importance of efficiency and effectiveness for non-profits and businesses, and more. Host, Kelly Lorenzen, was on-air with special guests […]

Putting Love at the Center E21 “When we shrink fear what takes its place is love,” shares Renée Smith, CEO and Founder of the Human Workplace. She sees putting love at the center as her joyful assignment and she has built a thriving organization around it. What does love at work mean? Renée asked this […]

Episode 106: How Culture Drives Financial Performance Join host Jennifer Drago as she interviews Denise Boudreau, president of Drive, and learn how organizations can measure and improve their culture to improve recruitment and retention of team members. Even more importantly, Denise shares the drivers of culture and what simple daily actions can have a dramatic […]

Beyond Business: Building Relationships and Growing in the Community This House Show with Alison Stine and Travis Meyers went beyond the conversation of their job titles and the work they do in business. The common threads that continued to appear between them both in the conversation was community involvement, growing real relationships, and having deeper […]

Broken Open E20 We connect to our deeper selves by letting go of our attachments to what is not true and by allowing our true essence to come to the foreground of our experience. We discover this connection to our deeper sense of being by taking the seat of the observer and watching how our […]

The Power of a Positive Personality E2 Emmanuel and Angela chat with entrepreneur Chris Roe to discuss how we can harness the power of positivity to maximize our opportunities in life and business. Chris has been a talent manager for 26 years. He’s worked with award-winning artists and nominees throughout his career in the entertainment […]

Developing a Future-Proof Arizona Workforce E37 From Flagstaff to Yuma, Arizona is home to numerous educational institutions that are evolving rapidly to keep pace with the state’s tremendous economic growth. Every day, they are rolling out new programs, adding new classes and upskilling their educators to train the manufacturers, engineers, scientists and inventors of tomorrow. […]

Leaving a Legacy E43 What legacy will you leave behind? Have you ever pondered that question? Our guests on this episode of Collaborative Connections Radio Show and podcast sure have. Host, Kelly Lorenzen had the honor of interviewing her dad, Nick Morrison MD, who just retired from 50 years of patient care, and two of […]

Start Living Like an Everyday Entrepreneur E1 Emmanuel and Angela meet up with AC Brown and Jo Latham to discuss how we can start living more like everyday entrepreneurs if we want to be happier and more fulfilled. Jo is a senior sales director at Mary Kay Cosmetics. And AC is a certified public accountant […]

Episode 105: Middle Market Housing Strategies for 2023 On this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Jon Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Senior Housing Partners, a division of Presbyterian Homes and Services. They discussed the financial performance of middle-market senior living projects and strategies for successful middle-market development. Senior living providers will be interested to hear […]