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Im Osten was neues#26: Erst Freikirche: So bin ich Katholisch geworden Special Guest JasonEhrlicher Einblick in seine Jugend:
Drogenprobleme,
Gewalt,
Sinnsuche
fehlende Perspektive, keine Hoffnung
Wendepunkte: Krisen, innere Leere und erste Glaubensimpulse
Begegnung mit Christen, die etwas hatten, das er nicht kannte: Frieden
Der Weg zur Konversion und zur katholischen Kirche
Wie aus einem zerrissenen Jugendlichen ein lebendiger Zeuge des Glaubens wurde
Heute: fromm, aber geerdet, ehrlich, und nahbar
Eine Geschichte über:
Umkehr
Hoffnung
Die Kraft der Gnade
2025-07-1828 min
Wear Many Hats254. Jamison Isaak - Teen DazeJamison Isaak is a musician. You may know him by his stage name, Teen Daze, a Canadian electronic act from Vancouver. I met Jamison at Oliver Shaw’s Friend Editions storefront for the release of Chris Black’s collaborative zine with Friend Editions just before him and friend and guest of the show, Jason Stewart of How Long Gone had their live show at Webster Hall.Jamison played Black Flamingo and Public Records that weekend, two of my favorite clubs and bars I frequently haunt in Brooklyn.Jamison started off the year strong by wi...
2023-12-291h 15
Horror Movie WeeklyHorror Movie Weekly Ep. 136: Wicked Games (2023)“What a wicked game you play, to make me feel this way. What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you. What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way. What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you.” – Excerpt from “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak Welcome to Horror Movie Weekly, One Badass Horror Podcast. This is Episode 136. During this show, Jay of the Dead, Mister Watson and Projectile Varmint bring you a Feature Review of Wicked Games (2023). (Sorry, no Channy Dreadful this week or next week, but she’ll return soon...
2023-04-301h 05
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast582. How To CRUSH It With Multiple CrossFit Affiliates | Max Isaak | CrossFit TiltAlmost every Affiliate Owner who tries to open multiple locations FAILS.
But Max Isaak of CrossFit Tilt is crushing it, and we're here to chat about his success thus far and any tips and tricks he can give to other Affiliate Owners who may be considering opening a second location.
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2022-10-241h 14
Who Should I be Talking To?Episode 22 - Tejana Singer, Songwriter, Film Writer, Actor and Dancer - Patricia VonnePatricia Vonne:Here’s Patricia's newest animation from her Christmas album - it's the duet w Rubén Blades. It was nominated for Best Animation in July at the Madrid International Film Festival. Enjoy!!Las Posadas :“ https://youtu.be/Mk46ALQGW3UCheck out the music video link to “Santa’s on a Rampage” that Patricia wrote with my previous guest Rosie Flores. It was shot entirely on an iPhone!! Patricia's producer Rick is also in this video, Thommy Price on drums (Billy Idol) Rowland Salley on bass from Chris Isaak’s band...
2022-08-081h 27
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast544. You don't know what you don't know | Max Isaak, CrossFit TiltTwo OG Jewish CrossFitters, talking OG Jewish CrossFit stuff.
Tune in today as Ackerman speaks with Founder and Owner of CrossFit Tilt, Max Isaak.
What is your favorite quote from today's episode show?
Ours so far is: "When I die, cremate me and put me in a dumbbell." -Jason Ackerman
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2022-05-0451 min
Sucka Free Sunday PodcastJosh Tehee ( SFS Got Five On It )Good Morning Y’all! It’s Sunday and we have another episode of Sucka Free Sunday Got Five On It for you. Our guest today is musician, writer and friend, Josh Tehee. We met in April on Roy Orbison’s birthday and discussed singer-songwriters, grade school crushes, going to metal shows with his parents and brother, tribute shows, Wilson theater, local bands like Motel Drive, local podcasts Spanspek and Flowing with famous plus we gave a liberal shout to our mutual friend Shannon Williams because that’s what you do when you have a podcast. We hope you enjoy it.
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2021-05-021h 10
The Social Thread PodcastJason Isaak Talks About Faith, Politics, and Public ServiceJason Isaak is the Advisor to the Attorney General of the Sate of Arizona. A Tucson native, Jason worked for the public affairs firm Policy Development Group from 1998 until 2018 where he represented clients at all levels of government – local, state, and federal. Prior to joining PDG, he served as legislative director for Congressman Jim Kolbe and spent nearly eight years in his Washington, DC office. In 2018, Jason returned to the public sector where he serves in his current role.Jason is also the host of the Arizona Originals Podcast where he interviews "Arizona’s leaders, innovators, and entrep...
2020-10-0423 min
EarPlaysThe Maltese FalconTheatre Artists Studio presents the classic radio play, The Maltese Falcon. CAST: Sam Spade: Jason Isaak Bridget: Marney Austin Cairo: Al Benneian Gutman: Michael Fleck Wilmer: Mark Gluckman
2020-08-2624 min
Arizona OriginalsTom Van Dyke - Author and ArtistOur guest this week is Tom Van Dyke. He lives with his wife, Mary, on their ranch in the foothills of Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek, Arizona. He is the author of "A Cowboy Christmas: An American Tale" which received high praise from Elmore Leonard, Michael Blake, Don Collier, Marshall Trimble, Ken Rotcop, and so many others. Tom created and wrote the American Bicentennial television public service announcements, "Stand Up and Be Counted", featuring John Denver, the most widely viewed national and international PSAs in the history of television. His creative expression of writing and fi...
2019-11-2142 min
Arizona OriginalsTom Smith - Wrap TechnologiesOur guest this week is Tom Smith, President of Wrap Technologies in Tempe, Arizona. A graduate from both the University of Arizona (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Northern Arizona University (Masters of Business Administration), Tom co-founded TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.) in 1993, and served as President of TASER until October 2006. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TASER from October 2006 until he retired to pursue entrepreneurial activities in February 2012. Tom shares his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including making the transition from a science-based college degree to...
2019-11-0650 min
Arizona OriginalsGeorge Weisz - Weisz Ventures and Scottsdale Community BankOur guest this week is George Weisz, the President of Weisz Ventures and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Scottsdale Community Bank. A man of many interests and talents, George is a co-owner of two minor league baseball teams (proud affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks) and a partner in Majerle’s Sports Grill with former Phoenix Suns All-Star Dan Majerle. George is also a partner in a start-up technology firm dealing with superconductivity, and he has had interests in the film industry, bio-tech, and other ventures. George’s public service includes serving as a respected Member of t...
2019-10-231h 03
Arizona OriginalsPhil Boas - The Arizona RepublicOur guest this week is Phil Boas, the editor of the editorial pages of The Arizona Republic. Before that, he was editor of The Republic’s Sunday Viewpoints section and editor of its Community editorial pages. He joined The Republic in 1999. Before that, he was metro editor at The East Valley Tribune and a reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is married with four children. He and his family live in Gilbert. Phil's story keeps coming back to his love for Arizona, the lessons he learned from his father...
2019-10-101h 09
Arizona OriginalsChris Ronzio - TrainualOur guest this week is Chris Ronzio, the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS company that helps fast-growing businesses automate their onboarding and training by documenting every process, policy, and procedure in one simple, searchable, teachable system. After helping hundreds of entrepreneurs create scalable systems and processes with his consulting firm that he started in 2013, called Organize Chaos, Chris developed a passion for helping business leaders find the time to do more of what they love by providing a way to document and delegate what they do.
2019-09-2546 min
Arizona OriginalsRachel Mertensmeyer - RexPayRachel Mertensmeyer has long been captivated by understanding the consumer mindset and making people’s lives better with product innovation. She has a decade of marketing management experience in Fortune 100 companies including Unilever and Avon in New York and BBDO and WPP in Shanghai. Rachel’s first professional opportunity supported her entrepreneurial nature as she was tasked with the ground floor development of sales distribution in Eastern Asia for an American wine company. In 2016, while living in New York City, Rachel experienced medical bill mayhem personally. This experience spurred her to apply her consumer product innovation background to cre...
2019-09-1158 min
Arizona OriginalsJamie Baxter - QwickOur guest this week is Jamie Baxter, the co-founder and CEO of Qwick. He began learning computer programming in the second grade, and by the time he was 16, he started his first company. With the sale of two companies he started under his belt, along with 18 years in major roles with Willis Towers Watson, Jamie has begun his latest entrepreneurial venture here in Arizona. Qwick connects food & beverage professionals who want on-demand work with businesses who need them. And in our conversation, Jamie discusses not only the origins of the business, but also his approach to leadership...
2019-08-2852 min
Arizona OriginalsRick Smith - AxonOur guest this week is Rick Smith - the founder of Axon, the company formerly known as TASER International. We have a broad ranging conversation where Rick shares his thoughts about everything from being a reluctant Harvard student to the differences between being a founder and a CEO to his new book, The End of Killing.
2019-08-141h 00
Arizona OriginalsKaren Rasmussen - PrePass Safety AllianceOur guest this week is Karen Rasmussen - the CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance - a non-profit public-private-partnership dedicated to bringing technology to the trucking industry in an effort to increase efficiency, compliance, and safety. With a career in transportation safety spanning more than 40 years, Karen has been a key player in all aspects of commercial vehicle operations, and has been part of that community here in Arizona since 2001 when she served as the President and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association. She became CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance in 2012 and has been there ever since.
2019-07-3145 min
Arizona OriginalsDr. Jeff Johnston - Maricopa County Officer of the Medical ExaminerThis week our guest is Dr. Jeff Johnston who serves as the Chief Medical Examiner for the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner; a position he has held since 2013. He oversees the Office which provides all statutory forensic medical death investigations for the 4th-most populous and fastest growing county in the the United States. Dr. Johnston holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Virginia and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He trained in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, home of th...
2019-07-1752 min
Arizona OriginalsBrig. Gen. Todd Canterbury - Luke AFBOur guest this week is Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury - the Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A true "Arizona Original", General Canterbury spent many of his formative years at Luke AFB where his fatheralso served as the commander. General Canterbury entered the Air Force in May 1993 after graduating from Arizona State University ROTC in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology. General Canterbury’s assignments have been a mix of operational and training assignments. As an operational F-15E and MC-12 pilot he has logged over 650 combat hours and has...
2019-07-0347 min
Arizona OriginalsBrian Steele - Phoenix Dream CenterThis week our guest is Brian Steele, CEO and Executive Director of City Help - also known as the Phoenix Dream Center - a nonprofit organization serving several populations we’ll discuss in the show, including victims of human trafficking. Brian has been with the Dream Center since its start in 2007 and oversees campuses across the state which house 800 people every night. We appreciate Brian’s willingness to share his story - both the highs and lows. Additionally, Brian provides some incredible insights into building organizations and employing quality control measures to both help serve the communit...
2019-06-1952 min
Arizona OriginalsTom Espinoza - Raza Development FundOur guest this week is Tom Espinoza, President and CEO of Raza Development Fund (RDF). Tom has over 45 years of experience that span the breadth of the public, private sector, and nonprofit spectrum. In 1998, he co-founded RDF; and is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and management of the fund, which has grown into the largest Latino CDFI in the country. Prior to founding RDF, Tom worked at UnidosUS (formally the National Council of La Raza), where he led the Office of Technical Assistance and Constituency Support. Additionally, he was the President & Chief Executive Officer of Chicanos Po...
2019-06-0455 min
Arizona OriginalsSteve Sossaman - Sossaman FarmsThis week our guest is Steve Sossaman, who describes himself as the Major Domo at Sossaman Farms in Queen Creek, Arizona. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Sossaman Farms, and Steve does an amazing job telling the story of the farm and explains how he approaches farming, family, and life. So, if you’re curious about gluten, innovation in agriculture, millennials in the workplace and marketplace, or incorporating variety and diversity into your work and life, you’ll want to listen to my conversation with Steve. Check out the Arizona Originals website for show notes and so much more. To reach us...
2019-05-221h 06
Arizona OriginalsJason Beck - TYR TacticalThis week our guest is Jason Beck, the founder and owner of TYR Tactical located in Peoria, Arizona. TYR Tactical provides tactical gear to law enforcement and military all over the world and has seen consistent growth under Jason’s leadership. In our conversation, he provides a very frank description of his life growing up in an abusive home and discusses the individuals and experiences which have helped to shape him into who he is today. We cover his youth, his time in the US Marine Corps, his decade of work with the Gracie family at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and then i...
2019-05-081h 10
Arizona OriginalsEllen Palestrant - Artist and AuthorThis week we're joined by Ellen Pallestrant, South African-born writer and artist and filmmaker. She was educated in South Africa and Britain and immigrated with her family to the USA in 1987. Palestrant has been a writer, artist, creativity expert, game inventor, hydroponic farmer, special education teacher, television scriptwriter (adult documentary and children's animation), film producer, college instructor (English, Humanities, Creative Writing) and co-publisher of a college press. Ellen discusses creativity, perfectionism, balancing the practical with the possible, and the importance of taking action and moving forward. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Conversations about...
2019-04-2300 min
Arizona OriginalsBrian Mohr - Y Scouts and Conscious CapitalismThis week our guest is Brian Mohr. He was a founding member of Jobing.com and later became director of talent strategy & acquisition for P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and Pei Wei Asian Diner restaurants until he joined forces with co-founder, Max Hansen, to create the first purpose-based leadership search firm, Y Scouts, in March of 2012. In the summer of 2018, Brian joined the Arizona Chapter of Conscious Capitalism as its first President and still found time to co-author a book (Hiring on Purpose), do his own podcast (Built on Purpose), and spend time with family, friends, and...
2019-04-101h 07
Arizona OriginalsPastor Warren Stewart, Sr - First Institutional Baptist ChurchThis week our guest is Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., a native of Coffeyville, Kansas. Today he serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix, Arizona and has served there since July 1, 1977. Dr. Stewart served as the first General Chairperson for ARIZONANS FOR A MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STATE HOLIDAY which contributed significantly to the legislative passage of Arizona’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on September 21, 1989. Dr. Stewart also organized and led VICTORY TOGETHER, INC., a broad-based coalition that campaigned for a Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day in Arizona whic...
2019-03-2647 min
Arizona OriginalsNavigating Our Passions with David KolbeThis week is our final episode of Season 3 - thanks for being part of this fantastic community! Stay tuned for Season 4 which should launch in early 2019! In Season 2 Episode 12, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of Kolbe Corp. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so. David was kind enough to share his thoughts on a variety of topics in short, topical episodes which we share intermittently. This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of navigating our passions with a focus on how self...
2018-11-2816 min
Arizona OriginalsOrganizational Paralysis - David KolbeIn Season 2 Episode 12, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of Kolbe Corp. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so. David was kind enough to share his thoughts on a variety of topics in short, topical episodes which we share intermittently. This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of preventing organizational paralysis, including how success can paralyze an organization.
2018-11-2113 min
Arizona OriginalsEmpower or Die - David KolbeIn Season 2 Episode 12, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of Kolbe Corp. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so. This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of empowering and engaging employees. We touch on several issues including accountability, transparency, delegation, and tolerance for failure. Also check out David's discussion about Demystifying Millennials from last season.
2018-11-1413 min
Arizona OriginalsMark Jacobs - Barrett Honors CollegeThis week our guest is Mark Jacobs, the dean of Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. He came to ASU in the fall of 2003 from Swarthmore College, where he had held an endowed chair in biology and had been both chair of the Biology Department and associate provost of the College. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard in biology and earned his Ph.D. at Stanford University in biological sciences. During his tenure at Barrett Honors College, Dean Jacobs has overseen tremendous growth, and during our conversation, he shares his story, the i...
2018-11-071h 07
Arizona OriginalsGreg Peterson - Urban FarmThis week our guest is Greg Peterson, founder of the Urban Farm in Phoenix. His mission is inspire people to embrace their own greenness,which he does daily by living what he speaks. He received his master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) in December 2006 from Arizona State University. His academic training has been augmented by 34 years of real world self-study, ownership of multiple businesses and a rich background in entrepreneurship, computer training, software development and management. Our conversation covers everything from nurturing curiosity, finding passion, building community, engaging in lifelong learning, and creating a long...
2018-10-3153 min
Arizona OriginalsJonathan Keyser - KeyserThis week our guest is Jonathan Keyser - the founder of Keyser…a commercial real estate firm in Scottsdale, AZ. Jonathan’s enthusiasm is unmistakable and you’ll benefit from hearing how this son of missionaries was driven to pursue success, but more importantly, how his views of success and wealth have evolved. Jonathan discusses topics ranging from his views on: Developing a long-term, sustainable and successful business thru helping others, Developing resilience and patience, Identifying what gets in the way of living out our values, Pursuing intentional imbalance in your life. And he also provides som...
2018-10-2436 min
Arizona OriginalsSharon Orlopp - Author, Orange Theory, Core ScientificThis week our guest is Sharon Orlopp - formerly the SVP of Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity Officer for WalMart. Today, she is an author and continues her work as a leader in human resources for Core Scientific and Orangetheory Fitness. We cover a range of issues from mentoring, to the role of diversity in innovation, to proactive goal setting, to the lessons she learned from her parents and how her experiences as a child set her on a path to leadership within one of the largest retailers in the world. She recently released "Standing Up Afte...
2018-10-1657 min
Arizona OriginalsJohn Jennings - QuickPass and CQR TechnologiesThis week our guest is John Jennings - formerly the CEO of Safeguard Security, CEO of CQR Technologies and founder of QuickPass. A native Arizonan, John shares his story which took him from the early days of the security business to growing one of the larger businesses in the industry. He also discusses some important lessons learned from Jim Collins and how some counter-intuitive strategies led to tremendous growth for his company. Additionally, John discusses the lessons learned transitioning a family business from one generation to the next, the value of making mistakes, the lessons learned from his...
2018-10-101h 04
Arizona OriginalsJoshua Becker - Becoming MinimalistThis week our guest is Joshua Becker- bestselling author, blogger and popular speaker on the topic of minimalism. You won’t want to miss his story and his thoughts on everything from building a platform, navigating career change, determining what your "first filter" is, dealing with online trolls and haters, to building a team around you to make you your best. He takes us on his journey from studying banking and finance, to attending seminary and becoming a minister, to a particular Saturday speaking with a neighbor who would be a catalyst for where Joshua is today. And i...
2018-10-0358 min
Arizona OriginalsPark Howell - The Business of StoryThis week our guest is Park Howell - founder of the Business of Story…and you also might know him from the ad agency he founded, Park & Co. This conversation is packed with great stories and very practical advice about how you can tell better stories to help you grow your business and your personal platform. SELECT LINKS FROM THE SHOW: The Business of Story Park Howell's website Save the Cat The Hero With 1,000 Faces Save the Cat Goes to the Movies Origin Story: A Big Histo...
2018-09-251h 09
Arizona OriginalsRon Robertson - PicmonicRon Robertson is the co-founder and CEO of Picmonic, a revolutionary visual learning platform proven to help students master critical information and retain it longer. Ron grew up in Show Low, Arizona and his journey takes him from the cool pines of Arizona to the beaches of San Diego, and then back to the University of Arizona for medical school. During his preparation for the US Medical Licensing Exam, his life took an interesting turn...and he tells that story which led to the founding of Picmonic. In our conversation, Ron covers a variety of top...
2018-09-1940 min
Arizona OriginalsMisty Hyman - Olympic Gold MedalistOlympic gold medalist Misty Hyman won a stunning upset victory at the 2000 Sydney games when she came from behind to break the American record and win the 200-meter butterfly. Recognized as a pioneer in the sport for her innovative underwater dolphin kick, she won 13 U.S. and five NCAA national titles. Hyman is recognized as one of the most inspirational athletes of our time. Her knowledge of the sport, gained from two decades of competitive swimming for two of America’s top swim coaches, coupled with her friendly and encouraging personality, have made her one of the co...
2018-09-1249 min
Arizona OriginalsRuss Perry - Design PickleOur guest is Russ Perry, the founder of Design Pickle - a subscription-based, on-demand graphic design service based in Scottsdale, AZ. Russ recently released his new book, The Sober Entrepreneur. Russ is a 3rd generation Arizonan with roots in the historic Copper Triangle mining area. Our conversation not only covers his personal story, but includes insights on a wide range of issues affecting your personal and professional life. Russ also shares a powerful story about a Pepsi vending machine...you will not want to miss that story or the moral of that tale. Find us at ...
2018-02-151h 08
Arizona OriginalsShiva Planjery - CodelucidaThis week our guest is Shiva Planjery - the co-founder and CEO of Codelucida, a Tucson-based company working to improve error-correction solutions for everything from flash drives to hard disk drives. Shiva shares his story which took him from the US to South Korea to India to Canada and, ultimately, to Tucson. He not only shares insights about life and work stemming from his formative years, but how they help inform how he approaches his life as an entrepreneur. It’s another great story coming out of Tech Launch Arizona at the University of Arizona...I know yo...
2018-02-071h 04
Arizona OriginalsDemystifying Millennials - David Kolbe - Kolbe CorpIn Season 2 Episode 12, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of Kolbe Corp. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, we encourage you to do so. David was kind enough to share his thoughts on a variety of topics in short, topical episodes which we will share intermittently over the coming months. This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of millennials and the multi-generational workforce. He shares some common-sense insights which demystify what many make out to be complex and potentially counterproductive. Reach us at contact@azoriginals.net Check out what is happening at the AZ
2018-01-2411 min
Arizona OriginalsJordan Lancaster - Avery TherapeuticsThis week our guest is Jordan Lancaster - the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Avery Therapeutics, a Tucson-based company working to solve the problem of heart tissue regeneration. Jordan comes from a long line of cardiologists and has found himself focused on the research side of the heart…and now is leading an entrepreneurial endeavor to bring scientific innovations to make the next leap forward in cardiac care. Jordan, who cycled for the University of Arizona and rode his first El Tour de Tucson at the age of eight, discusses topics ranging from mentoring, to building a...
2018-01-1758 min
Arizona OriginalsMac Perlich - ON Media PublicationsThis week our guest is Mac Perlich - the president and publisher of ON Media Publications. Mac shares what I believe are two of the best life lessons we can all learn from and discusses her journey from nursing into publishing. I know you’ll enjoy her insights and her passion for everything she is involved with from publishing, to the Culture Pass program, to the Act One Foundation. We cover a wide range of topics from how to develop meaningful and mutually-beneficial business relationships, to thoughts about retirement, and much more. Follow us on ou...
2018-01-0949 min
Arizona OriginalsJoann MacMaster - Tech Launch ArizonaJoann MacMaster brought extensive background in entrepreneurship and startups to her position as the Director of Business Development for the University of Arizona's Tech Launch Arizona. In addition to having three successful exits (including one IPO) in private enterprise, she has served as Director of the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) technology business incubator, Program Director for the UA McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship, and is a UA Academic Leadership Institute Fellow. Among the many topics we cover, Joann discusses how to create a healthy corporate culture, mentorship and building mentor networks, and changes in the culture of en...
2017-12-2047 min
Arizona OriginalsJohn Phelps - State Bar of ArizonaJohn Phelps is the CEO and executive director of the State Bar of Arizona, an organization focused on improving the administration of justice and the competency, ethics, and professionalism of lawyers in Arizona. John's introduction to Arizona came when his father was stationed at Ft. Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Ultimately, John became a second generation career Army officer where he also became an intelligence officer before pursuing a law degree from the University of Arizona and joining the US Army's JAG corps. Following his 25-year career in the Army, John served in the Arizona Office of Ho...
2017-12-1259 min
Arizona OriginalsBill, Glenn and Branden Hickman - Hickman's Family FarmsWe’re joined by three generations of leaders from Hickman’s Family Farms - Bill Hickman, Sr., Glenn Hickman, and Branden Hickman. Each one shares stories and insights I know you will enjoy and learn from. They share some unique insights to being part of a family business, engaging with community, the importance of education, and how they approach changing production requirements in response to customer demands for products such as cage-free eggs. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Arizona's Future of Education Vision event on 12/12/17 (Glenn mentioned in the podcast) Dirty Jobs...
2017-12-0642 min
Arizona OriginalsDavid Kolbe - Kolbe CorpDavid Kolbe - the CEO of Kolbe Corp - shares insights into how they help individuals and companies thrive, how leveraging technology can grow your audience and simultaneously reduce costs, and how seeking feedback from users can lead to new product offerings. Additionally, David shares his story which takes him from Brophy College Prep to the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. After a brief stop on Capitol Hill, he returned to Arizona to attend law school at Arizona State University, practice law, and ultimately join Kolbe Corp. David’s mother, Kathy Kolbe, founded Kolbe Corp...
2017-11-291h 12
Arizona OriginalsZach Ferres - CoplexThis week we talk with Zach Ferres - the CEO of Coplex, a startup accelerator focused on founders who are not coders. Zach grew up in Ohio and we talk about everything from leadership lessons he has learned from Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, to lessons he learned from his parents who instilled a strong, customer-centric work ethic. Zach shares his thoughts on coders being founders, lessons from sports, risk management, whether startups need business plans, the essentials of culture and emotional intelligence, and his love of gluten-free pancakes and Family Guy. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Reebok Ragnar del So...
2017-11-141h 09
Arizona OriginalsMax Hansen - Y ScoutsThis week we talk with Max Hansen, the CEO of Y Scouts, a purpose-based executive recruiting firm. Max grew up in Glendale, Arizona and went to Northern Arizona University thinking football would be his future. He discusses that change in plan and what ultimately led him to the field of recruiting. Max covers a wide range of topics, including how to align purpose, values, leadership and culture within an organization and within your hiring process. He discusses being disruptive in the marketplace, connecting people and purpose, having an attitude of abundance, and winning the Gumball 3000. Also, be sure to check out Y...
2017-11-071h 06
Arizona OriginalsJustin Gray - LeadMDThis week we talk with Justin Gray, the CEO and founder of LeadMD, co-founder of PaidSuite, co-owner of Greyson Organics (an organic farm in rural Missouri), and co-founder of Six Bricks. Justin, who grew up in Fountain Hills and attended the University of Arizona, talks with us about his passion for entrepreneurship and modern-day marketing - topics he has written and spoken about extensively. Justin has been published over 300 times in industry publications and holds his own column, Tribal Knowledge in Inc., as well as featured contributor statuses with Entrepreneur and others. We cover a wide rang...
2017-10-311h 03
Arizona OriginalsTodd Belfer - Canal PartnersTodd Belfer is the managing partner of the venture capital firm Canal Partners. Todd shares his early entrepreneurial days when he bused fraternity and sorority students to Laughlin and later found himself founding software companies, restaurants (Ra Sushi Bar), and supplement and herbal tea companies. Today, he and his partners focus on helping entrepreneurs and founders, in a defined stage of their growth, flourish. Todd touches on a number of topics of interest to founders, entrepreneurs, college students, and each one of us who have a passion for what we do. In fact, he really dissects the sub...
2017-10-241h 02
Arizona OriginalsAmbassador Barbara Barrett - Aerospace Corporation and Triple Creek RanchAmbassador Barbara Barrett joins us for this week's conversation. She currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Aerospace Corporation and as the CEO of Triple Creek Ranch. Ambassador Barrett has served as the US Ambassador to Finland, the Deputy Director of the Federal Aviation Administration, the President of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and the CEO of the American Management Association, just to mention a few. Our conversation covers not only her story, but her passion for education, lifelong learning, problem solving, and leading through significant change and rebuilding of an or...
2017-10-171h 08
Arizona OriginalsHeidi Jannenga - WebPTHeidi Jannenga is the president and co-founder of WebPT, a SaaS company providing support to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. WebPT has been on the INC 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US for five years straight and is one of Arizona's fastest growing companies. Our conversation takes us from Heidi’s days playing basketball to finding her passion in the profession of physical therapy. She then explains how seeing a huge problem led to the creation of WebPT. We talk about corporate culture, engaging your customers, the fear of failure, generational issu...
2017-10-1159 min
Arizona OriginalsJeffrey Pruitt - TallwaveThis week Jeffrey Pruitt, founder and CEO of Tallwave, joins us for a fascinating conversation about his journey from accountancy to entrepreneurship and from "running through walls" to leading smarter. An Arizona native, Jeffrey explores taking ideas to market, finding capitol for those ideas, and building a strong organization based on values and strategy. You will want to have your notebook ready for this conversation, especially as he talks practically about how Tallwave strives to be a friction-less workplace. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Jeffrey Pruitt on LinkedIn Tallwave T...
2017-10-0344 min
Arizona OriginalsColleen Jennings-Roggensack - ASU Gammage - Part 2This week, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack returns for the second installment of our conversation. When she last joined us in Season One, we left her in Colorado, and today we hear the rest of the story. In addition to her journey, Colleen addresses topics each of us can learn from. Those range from mentoring, to life-long learning, to taking risks, and finding balance in life. You will also want to hear her story about one particular cast of the show "Evita" and the lessons we can learn about excellence and accountability. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST A...
2017-09-2757 min
Arizona OriginalsJason Pistillo - University of Advancing Technology Jason Pistillo is the president of the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona. Our conversation takes us from Jason building his first computer game at the age of eight, to becoming a network engineer at 21, to his 23-year career at UAT. He has been recognized as a leader in business and was most recently given the East Valley Institute Technology's "Sam and Olga Bender Award" for being a strong community partner over the past decade. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from building a "fast, fun, friendly and smart" culture, instituting rigorous hir...
2017-09-191h 04
Arizona OriginalsGreg Head - Gregslist and Greg Head ConsultingGreg Head has spent most of his professional life in the world of software, including being part of the startup and growth stages of two major Arizona companies and as the chief marketing officer for Chandler-based Infusionsoft. Today, Greg consults founders and CEOs, curates Gregslist (an active list of Arizona-based software companies...over 300 strong), and has more projects and initiatives on the way. In our conversation, Greg shares thoughts on not only marketing, but focus, intensity, scaling your business, Arizona's technology mindset, and what it means to transition your business from being ADD to OCD. You will wa...
2017-09-121h 04
Arizona OriginalsBrian Mueller - Grand Canyon UniversityOur first guest of the new season is Brian Mueller - Chairman, President and CEO of Grand Canyon University. Our conversation begins in Milwaukee, WI where Brian grew up along with his parents and seven siblings. We then look at his years as a teacher and basketball coach and ultimately to his move into leading two major higher education institutions. President Mueller discusses everything from finding purpose and passion to the importance of focusing on planning and preparation. He talks about the time in his life he received the best training for leading businesses, and discusses his dec...
2017-09-0552 min
Arizona OriginalsJackie Norton - Rodel FoundationThis week we are joined by Jackie Norton who is the president and CEO of The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. A native Arizonan, Jackie's career path has taken her from the private sector as a partner at the Gallagher & Kennedy law firm, to the public sector where she held several positions including the Director of the Arizona Department of Commerce for two governors, and in the non-profit space where she led the Arizona State University Foundation and now leads at Rodel. Jackie shares valuable insights about how to become an effective leader though collaboration, focus, and discovering h...
2017-06-281h 00
Arizona OriginalsColleen Jennings-Roggensack - ASU GammageThis week we are joined by Colleen Jennings-Roggensack who serves as the executive director of Arizona State University's Gammage and is ASU's Vice President for Cultural Affairs. We recorded this episode just days after Colleen returned from the Tony Awards. She holds the distinction of being the only Arizonan who casts a ballot for the Tony Awards. And this year she celebrates both her 25th year leading the way at Gammage and the fact they have already sold out their 2017-18 season. Not to mention the fact she is responsible for bringing Hamilton to Arizona next year.
2017-06-2133 min
Arizona OriginalsSpecial Episode - The Table Group - Taking ActionWe all read books and hear inspirational speakers which motivate us to look at how we lead or run our organizations. But, often, the daily grind prevents us from actually taking action on those ideas. This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses how to strategically do the hard work to implement ideas.
2017-06-1410 min
Arizona OriginalsJim Ward - The Phoenix SymphonyThis week we speak with Jim Ward, the president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony. In addition to his role at the Symphony, Jim is also a Venture Partner in the venture capital firm, Alsop Louie Partners. In our conversation, Jim takes us from his roots in Indiana to his first move to Arizona where he attended the Thunderbird School of Global Management. From there, his career took him to places he never expected and afforded him the opportunity to lead global marketing campaigns for Apple, Microsoft, and Nike. Jim was also recruited to oversee the global dis...
2017-06-061h 10
Arizona OriginalsSpecial Episode - The Table Group - Building Strategic AnchorsWhat happens when your organization drifts from its core mission? How do successful entities innovate and push the envelope while maintaining firm footing? This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses the concept of strategic anchors and how organizations use them to make efficient and focused decisions. Next week we will be back with our regular program where we talk with another Arizona Original! Please join us again next week. Ar...
2017-05-3111 min
Arizona OriginalsS1E32 - Phil Potter - The Armory IncubatorThis week's guest is Phil Potter, founder and CEO of The Armory Incubator - a non-profit with the mission of helping veterans launch and scale startups. Fast Company magazine listed The Armory as Arizona's contribution to its "United States of Innovation" special feature in the May, 2017 issue. Phil earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University and then received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. Phil shares what led to his decision to join the US Air Force where he received his commission and served for six years. Following his service in the...
2017-05-241h 08
Arizona OriginalsTim Hattrick - Radio PersonalityToday's guest is longtime Arizona radio personality Tim Hattrick. In our conversation, Tim tells stories about notable personalities he has worked with over the years, including his nearly three-decade partnership with Willy D. Loon (the Tim and Willy Show). At the beginning of 2017, Tim returned to the airwaves at KNIX 102.5 FM as a member of the morning show (the Tim, Ben and Brooke Show) after he encountered some unexpected twists and turns professionally. Tim shares entertaining stories (including one about Glenn Beck you may not know) and valuable insights he has gained over his many years in the...
2017-05-161h 02
Arizona OriginalsDr. Zuhdi Jasser - Physician and American Islamic Forum for DemocracyToday's guest, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, has served as a US Navy physician, was hand selected to serve for two years as one of three attending physicians for the US Congress (including the US Supreme Court Justices), and has practiced medicine in Arizona. The son of political refugees from Syria, Dr. Jasser also founded the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and can often be found testifying before Congress and speaking at conferences and on television about issues related to terrorism, Islam, and democracy. He shares his story about growing up in middle America and how his...
2017-05-0950 min
Arizona OriginalsDolan Ellis - Arizona State BalladeerThis week, Dolan Ellis joins us to share his journey from a farm in Kansas, to landing a job at KOOL-TV in Phoenix, to winning a Grammy with The New Christy Minstrels, and then back to Arizona where he continued his career in music. The merging of his passion for Arizona, music, heritage, nature and photography has resulted in a diverse body of work spanning nearly six decades. In 1966, then-Governor Sam Goddard approached Dolan and asked if he would be willing to be Arizona's official balladeer, and the first person in the country designated as such. The ne...
2017-05-021h 12
Arizona OriginalsGlenn Williamson - Canada Arizona Business CouncilYou will not want to miss our conversation with Glenn Williamson. Glenn serves as the Honorary Consul of Canada to Arizona, is the founder and CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council, is the chairman and CEO of EPCOR Water USA, and owns and operates Nest Ventures. But the list of titles and jobs does not end there. Glenn shares his passion for family and community involvement, and why he values his role as assistant Boy Scout leader. Glenn holds nothing back as he shares his story which begins in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His journey takes him from a...
2017-04-251h 14
Arizona OriginalsShawn Linam - QwaltecCo-founder and CEO of Qwaltec, Inc., Shawn Linam, shares the unique journey which led to her role as chief executive of an aerospace engineering company. As you hear her story, the idea of resilience emerges time and again as she recounts moving frequently as a young girl, struggling with math, and navigating the male-dominated engineering profession. But through it all, you will hear the constant refrain of hard work, finding your passion, and the importance of being open to unexpected opportunities. Shawn has led Qwaltec from three employees (the original founders) in 2001 to 65 employees today. Her company pro...
2017-04-181h 08
Arizona OriginalsJoel Grimes - Commercial PhotographerThis week's conversation with Joel Grimes ties together several subjects - entrepreneurship, art, passion, hard work, intuition, competition in the marketplace, and overcoming obstacles. Drawing upon his real world experience as an acclaimed photographer, who nearly gave up on his dream were it not for a college professor who encouraged him to move beyond a limitation some would consider a non-starter for a photographer, Joel shares marketplace insights relevant to everyone from CEOs to students. Joel teaches classes all over the world related to lighting and photography, and he holds the distinction of being both one of Ca...
2017-04-111h 07
Arizona OriginalsKimber Lanning - Local First ArizonaKimber Lanning is the founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, a nonprofit that supports, promotes, and advocates for a strong local business community here in Arizona. In our conversation, Kimber shares how this passion for locally-grown businesses and her connection to "place" developed. Additionally, Kimber owns both Stinkweeds new and used record store and Modified Arts gallery and performance space. Kimber discusses the foundations of Local First Arizona's mission, and explains how she engages with employees and communities/neighborhoods to advance that mission. Additionally, she discusses how she views entrepreneurship through the lens of hometown pride...
2017-04-0443 min
Arizona OriginalsSpecial Episode - The Table Group - Overcoming FailureWhat happens when your organization or an individual or team within your organization fails? This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses the characteristics of both leaders and organizations who can push through failure and come out better on the other side. Past conversations with several guests, including Joe Shoen (U-Haul), Tom Sadvary (HonorHealth), and Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World), touched on this subject, so we decided to pause and explore it fur...
2017-03-2910 min
Arizona OriginalsSpecial Episode - The Table Group - MentoringThis week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. These special episodes - which will appear from time to time - address topics raised in prior podcast episodes and allows us to take a moment to dig a little deeper. Today, Michael discusses the value of mentoring at all levels of an organization. Past conversations with several guests, including Dr. Mike Berens (TGen) and Courtney Klein (SEED SPOT), touched on this subject, so we decided to pause and exp...
2017-03-2210 min
Arizona OriginalsMichael Lorsch - The Table Group - Values vs BehaviorThis is the first of several conversations we have with Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Michael is based in Arizona.
2017-03-1510 min
Arizona OriginalsLauren Bailey - Upward ProjectsThis week Lauren Bailey, CEO of Upward Projects, joins us for a great conversation about entrepreneurship, being in the people business, collaboration, parenting, and so much more. Lauren is a co-founder of Upward Projects - a locally focused group of restaurateurs in Phoenix. Their brands include Postino WineCafe, Joyride Taco House, Windsor/Churn and Federal Pizza. She serves on the boards of both Local First Arizona and the Entrepreneurs Organization, as well as serving as a steering committee member for Devour Phoenix. Additionally, she has received recognition for her accomplishments from such diverse entities as the Arizona Repu...
2017-03-0752 min
Arizona OriginalsTom Sadvary - HonorHealthToday's guest, Tom Sadvary, has spent the past 30 years in various leadership roles at what is today HonorHealth, the second largest hospital system in Arizona. Since 2005, he has served as CEO of Scottsdale Healthcare which merged with John C. Lincoln Health Network to become HonorHealth. Tom shares his professional story which begins with him riding in the back of ambulances as a paramedic in Pittsburgh. From there, his passion for leading hospital organizations ultimately brought him to Arizona. And in our conversation, he discusses the core lessons learned as a paramedic and how they have influenced his lea...
2017-02-2851 min
Arizona OriginalsSara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson - ChildhelpToday's guests are Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the founders of Childhelp. Since 1959, Sara and Yvonne have dedicated themselves to caring for orphans and abused children in the US and around the world. Their story begins in 1950s Hollywood and takes us to Japan, Vietnam, and ultimately right here to Arizona when they relocated their headquarters here 22 years ago. Our conversation demonstrates the passion and compassion Sara and Yvonne have for children, and how various events - many unexpected - over the course of their lives have shaped them as leaders and changed the lives of countless ch...
2017-02-211h 04
Arizona OriginalsDenise Resnik - DRA Collective, SARRC, First Place AZToday's guest is Denise Resnik - the founder and CEO of DRA Collective, co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), and founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ. The mother of an adult son on the autism spectrum, Denise has not only run her marketing and communications business, but she has dedicated herself to giving back to her community, including making Arizona a leader when it comes to supporting those affected by autism. In our conversation, Denise covers a host of topics ranging from mentoring, the importance of pouring back into the community, why inv...
2017-02-1548 min
Arizona OriginalsTran Tran - Axis Employment ServicesOur guest this week is Tran Tran, founder and CEO of Axis Employment Services located in Phoenix, Arizona. Axis has been recognized time and time again as a top minority owned business and a top staffing agency in Arizona. In our conversation, Tran shares her story about growing up in Saigon and how her family fled Vietnam just before the fall of Saigon in 1975. Within just a few months, her family settled in Arizona after a local dentist sponsored them. In addition to telling the stories surrounding her family's escape from Vietnam, Tran shares her insights on fami...
2017-02-0853 min
Arizona OriginalsJim Scussel - Four Peaks Brewing CompanyThis week, we're joined by Jim Scussel, co-founder of Four Peaks Brewing Company. A Phoenix native, Jim tells the story of how he moved around the country with his family and, ultimately, moved back to Arizona after one of his bosses did not give him a raise. His story proves you never know what events will set your life on a different trajectory. Jim discusses many issues related to entrepreneurship, team building, the art and science of brewing beer, and much more.
2017-01-3157 min
Arizona OriginalsJim Adkins - Jimmy Eat WorldThis week's podcast features Jim Adkins - lead singer and lead guitarist for Jimmy Eat World. The band has been together since 1993 and has released nine albums, and they have always been based in Arizona. Jim covers a wide range of topics: his definition of success and failure the evolution of gratitude especially with the smaller things in life (and on the road) utilizing outside perspective to help shape your work and art the difference between playing with the band a going on a solo tour and so much more...
2017-01-2451 min
Arizona OriginalsC.B. Dollaway - UFCCB Dollaway is a mixed martial artist currently fighting in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). CB came to Arizona when Arizona State University recruited him into their wresting program from Colby Community College (in Colby, Kansas) where he was an NJCAA Division I All-American Champion. In our conversation, CB talks about his unexpected journey from college, to corporate life, and ultimately to the UFC. Today, in addition to being a professional athlete, CB has just opened his own training gym, DMA Life Club, and in the planning stages of starting a non-profit focused on veterans. In...
2017-01-1747 min
Arizona OriginalsJim Click, Jr. - Jim Click Automotive GroupJim Click, Jr. moved to Tucson in 1971 to turn around a struggling Ford dealership. Fast forward 45 years, and Jim Click has become one of Arizona's premiere car dealers and philanthropists. Jim has dealerships for Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Jeep, Mazda, Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai in Tucson, Green Valley, and also in Orange County, CA. In our conversation, Jim shares the story of how he ultimately began in the car business after growing up in Oklahoma and earning a business degree from Oklahoma State University (where he was a Scholastic All-American football player, captain of the football te...
2017-01-101h 05
Arizona OriginalsRon Shoopman - SALCThis week our podcast features retired United States Air Force Brigadier General Ron Shoopman. In 2004, Ron assumed the role of president of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and continues to serve in the capacity as CEO of that organization. His diverse career accomplishments include serving as the wing commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing where he commanded the International F-16 Training Wing for the USAF. On the civilian side, Ron has worked for Gates Learjet Corporation, flew for Continental Airlines, and served as an instructor pilot and manager for Flight Safety International. During our conversation, Ron shares his s...
2017-01-0340 min
Arizona OriginalsLee Benson - Execute to Win and Able Aerospace ServicesThis week, Lee Benson joins us on Arizona Originals. Lee is the CEO of Able Aerospace Services and also the CEO of Execute to Win. Able Aerospace Services is a leading maintenance, repair and operations provider of FAA-approved replacement parts, repairs, overhauls, and exchanges for aircraft. Execute to Win specializes in helping CEOs create an intentional culture within an organization to measurably and intentionally execute their strategy. Lee talks about many issues including his approach to leadership, the importance of emotional energy, moving corporate values from words on office walls to behaviors your team lives out in an in...
2016-12-1344 min
Arizona OriginalsEileen Klein - Arizona Board of RegentsOur guest this week is Eileen Klein, the president of the Arizona Board of Regents. The Board of Regents provides leadership and guidance to Arizona’s three public universities – the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University. In her role as president, Eileen oversees the entire $4 billion public university enterprise and gives leadership and guidance to the Board of Regents. Additionally, she heads the Enterprise Executive Committee which is made of of her and the three presidents of our public universities. Prior to joining the Board, Eileen held leadership positions in both the private and pub...
2016-12-0638 min
Arizona OriginalsCraig Weiss - Aladdin DreamerThis week our conversation is with Craig Weiss, the Founder and CEO of Aladdin Dreamer - a technology company designing consumer technology allowing people to control their dreams (also known as "lucid dreaming"). Prior to founding Aladdin, Craig was the CEO of NJOY, the world's largest independent electronic cigarette and vaping company which is headquartered in Arizona. Additionally, Craig is a patent attorney, a published author, an inventor with seven patents, an entrepreneur, and a frequent lecturer at ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business. He discusses the roles creativity, risk, and the value in getting comfortable wi...
2016-11-291h 03
Arizona OriginalsPam Slim - K'éToday's guest is Pam Slim - an award-winning author, speaker and business consultant who has a passion for career and organizational development. She spent the first 10 years in business as a consultant to large companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Charles Schwab and Cisco Systems, where she worked with thousands of executives, managers, and employees. In the last 11 years, she helped hundreds of people to start and grow successful businesses. Through her online presence at Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pam developed and taught business building courses for thousands of entrepreneurs. In August, 2016, Pam opened K'é, a place to grow smal...
2016-11-2254 min
Arizona OriginalsMike Nealy - Fiesta BowlOur guest this week is Mike Nealy - he serves as the executive director of the Arizona Sports Foundation and the Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation which are community-based organizations who operate the Fiesta Bowl, the Cactus Bowl, and numerous community events across Arizona. A Minnesota native, Mike spent eight years with the Phoenix Coyotes and served as President and COO prior to joining the Fiesta Bowl. And before that, Mike spent four seasons with the Minnesota Wild and 14 years with the Deluxe Corporation. In our conversation, Mike shares his journey from Minnesota to Arizona and lessons he has lear...
2016-11-1552 min
Arizona OriginalsS1E9 - Courtney Klein - SEED SPOTToday's conversation is with Courtney Klein, co-founder and CEO of SEED SPOT. This year, Arizona State University honored Courtney as the “Young Alumni of the Year” and Arizona Economic News named her “One of Arizona’s most Influential Millennials.” In 2015, the Phoenix Business Journal named Courtney as one of the “Top 10 Business People of the Year” and in 2013 as one of the “25 Most Dynamic Women in Business.” She has also been recognized by media outlets as one of the nation’s “Top 30 Civic Leaders Under the Age of 30,” one of Arizona’s “35 Entrepreneurs Under 35,” one of “20 Women to Change Arizona by 2020,” and one of “Ari...
2016-11-0844 min
Arizona OriginalsClate Mask - InfusionsoftIn today's podcast, we talk to Clate Mask - co-founder and CEO of Infusionsoft. Clate was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, a Top 100 Small Business Influencer by Small Business Trends, one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2013 by Goldman Sachs, and Business Leader of the Year by the Arizona Technology Council. In our conversation, Clate talks about the early years at Infusionsoft and how they developed their focus and clear vision to help small businesses. He discusses how he approaches personal and professional growth, and how he studies the characteristics of the CEOs of...
2016-11-0244 min
Arizona OriginalsChris Callahan - ASU Cronkite SchoolToday's podcast features Chris Callahan, the founding dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He also serves as the vice provost of ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus, and is the CEO of Arizona PBS. In our conversation, Chris shares from his experiences growing up the son of a New York City cop, studying journalism and working for the Associated Press, and then transitioning into higher education. Among other topics, he discusses the value of internships, the discipline of critical thinking, the critical impact a clear vision has on an organization, and...
2016-10-2546 min
Arizona OriginalsJohn Solheim - PINGThis week we talk with John Solheim - the Chairman and CEO of PING. For over five decades, this family-owned manufacturing company has called Arizona home, and John recounts both their history and his path to leading the company. In this podcast, John discusses many subjects, including: lessons learned in their Phoenix garage building the first Anser putters, how he balances his passion for engineering with his responsibilities as CEO, how technology and creativity influence design, his approach to succession in a family-owned business, his favorite life lesson from the game of golf, the importance of in...
2016-10-1742 min
Arizona OriginalsWin Holden - Arizona HighwaysThis week's podcast features Win Holden who has been the publisher of Arizona Highways magazine since 2000. Win has an extensive background in advertising, communications and publishing and had a distinguished career at a variety of firms including Moses Anshell (now Moses Inc.), MAC America Communications, Phillips-Ramsey Advertising and Public Relations, and Tatham-Laird and Kudner Advertising. While we did not have the opportunity to discuss it on the podcast, Win has a passion for giving back to the community and has served in over 30 volunteer organizations in various capacities. These include, the Phoenix Pride Commission, the Fiesta Bowl, the Ph...
2016-10-1142 min
Arizona OriginalsJoe Shoen - U-HaulThis week's podcast features the Chairman and CEO of AMERCO, Joe Shoen. While AMERCO may not be a household name, it is the parent company to one of the most familiar brands in America - U-Haul. For the past 30 years, Joe has served as CEO and remains one of the most hands-on chief executives anywhere. In our conversation, Joe discusses how his leadership style differs from the stereotypical Harvard MBA graduate, how he engages with customers to meet their needs, how owning a small business and working closely with small business has contributed to U-Haul's success, how he...
2016-10-0537 min
Arizona OriginalsGary Bender - SportscasterGary Bender, who began his network sportscasting career in 1975 for the NFL on CBS doing play-by-play, shares his thoughts on hard work, the power of listening, the value of preparation, and explores the similarities between the qualities leaders share with sportscasters. Plus, he tells some amazing stories from his years covering some of the greatest athletes in the world. Gary had an amazing career covering the NFL, college basketball, Major League Baseball, the Olympics, the NBA, and nearly 25 more sports on network television. Over the years, he worked alongside other notable sportscasters such as Johnny Unitas, Hank Stram...
2016-09-2737 min
Arizona OriginalsDr. Michael Berens - TGenDr. Michael Berens from TGen shares his story and provides insight into leading a world-class genetics research team. He speaks of the importance of mentoring, the value of family, the latest cutting edge genetics research going on at TGen, and much more.
2016-09-1933 min
Arizona OriginalsGlenn Hamer - AZ Chamber of CommerceGlenn Hamer is President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Here he discusses the mission of the Arizona Originals podcast and shares his story taking him from the Bronx to Arizona. He also shares his thoughts about leadership, management, building an organization, the value of internships and letting good people go from your organization.
2016-09-0928 min
My Favorite Album with Jeremy DylanThe Beatles #RevolverTurns50 with producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton)Celebrating the 50th birthday of the greatest album of all time with Grammy-winner Dave Cobb. This is a repost of an episode from last year. --- Americana super-producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Isaak, Corb Lund, Chris Stapleton)talks about the innovation and inspiration of The Beatles ‘Revolver’, the greatest album of all time. Why was listening to the Beatles Dave’s way of rebelling? How did the closing track 'Tomorrow Never Knows’ influence 90s British music? How did Dave first turn from band member to producer? Why can’t he ever repli...
2016-08-0627 min