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The Business of... podcast by the Tucson Metro ChamberThe Business Of... Investing in YourselfThis episode features special guest, Douglas Riegger, from Southwest Investment Advisors (SIA).
Whether you're saving for a dream home, planning for retirement, or simply looking to get a handle on your finances, this episode dives into:
Building a budget
Financing options
Smart money management
Southwest Investment Advisors goes beyond mere information. Their team of experienced advisors creates personalized financial plans tailored to your unique needs. This tailored approach empowers you to make sound financial decisions, ultimately contributing to a stronger local economy. Tune in and discover how Southwest Investment Advisors can partner with you on...2024-07-0128 min
The Weekly PlebCollege Athletics & Women in Economics | Feat. OliviaOlivia is an economic super-genius, volleyball coach, and fitness pro at Performance Lab Gym. She came on to tell me about what kept her from college athletics and why she got into business.2022-06-0830 minThe Weekly PlebWaitressing Through College | Feat. ToriTori is a waitress at the Trident bar and grill in Tucson. She and I talk about working in the service industry, horror stories, and much more!2022-04-2730 minThe Weekly PlebTucson's Bodybuilding Barber | Feat. JulianJulian gives me a much needed haircut and tells me how he plans on becoming a Mr. Olympia bodybuilding legend.2022-04-0728 minThe Weekly PlebThe BMX Bike Scene Taking Over Arizona | Feat. Marky and JudeThese bikers don't play around... well that's actually a lot of what they do. This week Marky tells me about the biking community he's helped build here in Tucson, how he's got hundreds of people meeting up on a regular basis, and the ambitions for the Beardownboyz!2022-03-3033 minThe Weekly PlebCreating a Clothing Brand | Feat. NicNic came on this week and told me how he started his brand 'The Paradox'. We take a crack at making a couple of shirts with fabric paint while he tells me about what he's learned and what ambitions he has for the brand.2022-03-1630 minThe Weekly PlebBilliard Tips & Pest Management in the DesertRiley comes from a family of pest managing professionals and gives me some basic pest tips to use in the desert! He is also quite the pool player and gives you the tools to win some free drinks next time you're at the bar.2022-03-0931 minThe Weekly PlebThe Future of Esports | Feat. AndyAndy is a professional gamer and self-proclaimed E-sports expert! We play a couple of horrendous rounds of Halo Infinite while he tells me about how he got started and what he thinks the industry could become.2022-03-0230 minThe Weekly PlebBecoming an Artist | Feat. KatThis week Kat came on and took me back to art class. We try our luck with some oil pastel still-lifes while she tells me about working at an elementary school during the pandemic!2022-02-2328 minThe Weekly PlebMaking Your Own Music | Feat. VictorThis week I sat down with music producer Victor (Azkö) and he tells me about how he got onto the track of making his own music! Victor is the man behind The Weekly Pleb jingle and is incredibly skilled with various aspects of music.2022-02-1630 minThe Weekly PlebCreating a College-Lifestyle Community | Feat. HailieThis week I sat down with event organizer and promoter Hailie Roberts. Whilst doing some arts and crafts, we chat about the college-living community she's played a role in building and the many events they sponsor.2022-02-0831 minThe Weekly PlebInto the Metaverse | Feat. DonaldThe Weekly Pleb is back!! Bit of an unusual episode to help kick off the second season. Enjoy watching us struggle in virtual worlds while we chat about 'the Metaverse', NFT's, virtual workplaces, and the future of the gaming industry. 2022-02-0230 min
The Weekly PlebInto the Metaverse | Feat. DonaldThe Weekly Pleb is back!! Bit of an unusual episode to help kick off the second season. Enjoy watching us struggle in virtual worlds while we chat about 'the Metaverse', NFT's, virtual workplaces, and the future of the gaming industry.2022-02-0231 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #13: Farming With Remarkable Autistic Individuals | Feat. Fred AllenApril is Autism Awareness month! This week I sat down with Fred as he explains the purpose and goals of the Peace of Heart Enrichment program. POH provides awesome resources, activities, and social atmosphere for the autism community in Ponte Vedra, FL. These rockstars produce an insane amount of produce for weekly farmers' markets, maintain the farm, and even take care of farm animals! Find out more about POH Enrichment below! Website: https://www.pohc.org/ Instagram: @pohenrichment2021-04-3022 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #12: Mormon Missionary Work In Mexico | Feat. Austin NapierskiThis week I spoke with Austin. He tells me about his 19-month long mission in Mexico, what it was like growing up in a Mormon family, and a bit about his core beliefs. Austin is a great guy with important things to say and does great work for his community.2021-04-1418 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #11: Mandatory National Service & Life In Singapore | Feat. Kartik KumarThis week I (virtually) sat down with my good friend Kartik. Kartik served 2 years of mandatory service in the Singaporean Military. He tells me about his experience, his thoughts about the program, and what living in Singapore is like.Find us on social media: @theweeklyplebContact: theweeklypleb@gmail.comMusic produced by @azkomusic2021-04-0722 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #10: What Is Findom? | Feat. HailieThis week I talked with 'Findomme' Hailie as she explains the up-and-coming world of a rather unusual fetish, as well as the recent phenomenon of only fans.Find us on social media: @theweeklypleb Contact: theweeklypleb@gmail.com2021-03-3126 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #9: SolarWinds Hack & The World of Cybersecurity | Feat. Ryan KovarThis week I spoke with Splunk cybersecurity expert, Ryan Kovar. Ryan has worked in cybersecurity and data management for nearly two decades. He talks about the work he has been doing investigating the recent SolarWinds hack and why it matters. Ryan's extensive resume includes work for DARPA, KPMG, Splunk, and more.Find us on social media: @theweeklyplebContact: theweeklypleb@gmail.com2021-03-2455 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #8: Medieval Spain and Turmoil in Spanish History | Feat. Dr. Amanda DotsethThis week I sat down with Dr. Amanda Dotseth. She is the museum curator for the Meadows Museum at SMU in Dallas, TX. She specializes in medieval Spanish history and art. Amanda is extremely bright and lovely to talk with. This episode is a stark reminder of why awareness of our past is so critical for our future.2021-03-1041 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #7: Make Your Money Work for You | Feat. Jourdan MartinThis week I sat down with Market Master Jourdan Martin. He gives great investing tips for beginners, and we discuss what has been happening lately in the world of finance. Find Jourdan on Instagram @jourdanmartin32021-02-2326 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #6: Myanmar & Life During a Military Coup | Feat. MabelMillions in Myanmar are in danger. The military has detained top government officials and is intentionally causing chaos in the streets. The world's youngest Democracy is being threatened with a military dictatorship. This week I spoke with Mabel, a Burmese national living in Myanmar, and she gives me some horrific details from the last few weeks. The Burmese people rely on us to know and spread this information.Find us on social media: @theweeklyplebContact: theweeklypleb@gmail.com2021-02-1635 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #5: Thinking like a Philosopher. What is Existentialism? | Feat. Charlie BeacomThis week I sat down with Philosopher Charlie Beacom to get a better idea of what it means to think philosophically, and how doing so can help everyone get along better. We also discuss what Existentialism is and its origin.Find us on social media: @theweeklyplebContact: theweeklypleb@gmail.com2021-01-1518 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #4: Major Advancements in Medicine and Surgery | Feat. Andrew JohnsonThis week I sat down with a pre-med student from the University of Arizona, Andrew Johnson. We discussed some major advancements in the field of medicine, the future of surgery, fighting diseases with lasers, and more!2021-01-0720 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #3: The History and Future of Food. Feat. William BeacomThis week I sat down with Food Scientist and Cullinarian William Beacom as we talk about all things food as well as what we might expect from a post-pandemic restaurant industry.2020-12-3142 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #2: Genetic Modification and Brain Implants? Feat. Ramon NeiraThis week I sat down with biomedical engineer Ramon Neira as he unpacks the future of genetic modification as well as how it will change society.2020-12-1639 minThe Weekly PlebEp. #1: Stimulus Grinches and Save the Bees? Feat. Robert OströmThe very first episode of the weekly pleb! I briefly talk about a gloomy possible holiday season before talking with Virginia Tech Entomologist Robert Oström about the honeybee issue as well as other cool insects.2020-12-0928 min