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Arizona Business Podcast
Conversations with the best and brightest entrepreneurs in Arizona.
Episodes
22 episodes
Nine Months Without a Paycheck: A Founder's Story
In this episode of the Arizona Business Podcast, host Jared Orr engages in a dynamic conversation with Micah, the founder of Business Genie. Micah shares his inspiring journey of quitting his job, enduring nine months without a paycheck, and ov...
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Financial Freedom: Diana Turner's Inspiring Journey and Advice
In this episode, I interview my friend and financial advisor, Diana Turner, who shares her unique journey into financial advising. Diana recounts her early fascination with finance, driven by her parents' roles as accountants, and how the tragi...
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Building Business Grit: Home Inspection Success with Premier Inspector Group
In this episode of the Arizona Business Podcast, host Jared Orr interviews Joe and Tom, founders of Premier Inspector Group, one of the show’s proud sponsors. Joe and Tom discuss their journey into the home inspection industry, strategies for s...
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The Bra Business & Beyond: Laura’s Journey & Networking Playbook
In this episode, we sit down with Laura, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who shares her journey from the corporate world to building multiple thriving businesses. Laura reveals how networking became her secret weapon for growth, the challenges sh...
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Roofing, Faith & Going All In — Jason Von Payne’s Relentless Drive
🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Jason Von Payne, founder of State 48 Roofing and one of the busiest entrepreneurs I’ve met in Arizona. We dive into his journey building a top-rated roofing company, how his faith fu...
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From Smoke Shop to Barbershop with Rajiv Patel
Get a 7-day free trial with Business Genie In this episode of the Arizona...
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Setting Big Goals for the Apparel Industry with Charles Mintz
In this episode, I interview Charles, the founder of IAC Lifestyle, an activewear company based in Tempe, Arizona. We discuss the evolution of IAC from its early days, when the acronym stood for 'Intense Alcohol Consumers,' to its current meani...
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Community is The New Currency with Yousef Mohammadi
In this episode, I chat with my friend Yousef, founder of Authentic Curated Experiences. ACE focuses on crafting powerful, community-driven events. We dive into the evolving role of live experiences in business growth,...
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Mastering Money in Business and in Life with Scott McBrien and Cindy Eagar
In this episode, I sit down with Scott McBrien and Cindy Eagar, a powerhouse married couple and founders of The Sigma Investor. Scott brings his background as a stockbroker, and Cindy has launched multiple ventures — together, they offer incred...
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A New Twist on Beer and Coffee with Brendan Griffiths
🎙️ In this episode, I chat with Brendan Griffiths, founder of Switch Brews — a one-of-a-kind coffee shop and taproom in Queen Creek, Arizona. We dive into Brendan’s journey, his vision for Switch Brews, and what makes it such a standout s...
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How One Connection Can Change Your Life with Ron Stauffer
In this episode, I chat with Ron Stauffer, founder of Lieder Digital in Tucson — our first guest from outside the Phoenix area! We delve into his work in web development and the remarkable story of how a single phone call 20 years a...
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The Power of Mindset in Business Success with Else Johnson
In this episode, I chat with Else Johnson, a mindset coach whose work dives deep into the connection between mental clarity and business success. We explore how shifting your mindset can unlock new levels of growth, why negative self-talk holds...
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Making an Impact in Higher Education with John Fees
John is a passionate entrepreneur who advocates for critical thinking in the workforce and business leadership. In this episode, we explore Arizona’s untapped opportunities for growth, the systemic challenges holding us back, and Jo...
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How This Arizona Native is Making Waves in Marketing with Kimberly Heywood
Kimberly Heywood is the founder of SHADE Marketing and a proud Arizona native. In this episode, we dive into the power of social media and marketing to build a brand, attract new customers, and expand your influence. We trade ideas ...
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The Art of Reinventing Yourself with Holly Lee
Holly is a former Amazon recruiter turned career coach. She's helped hundreds of people dig deep and find out what they truly want in a career. We talk about jobs, retirement, and how to get the most out of your professional endeavors.
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Succeeding in the Business of Fire Dancing Joseph Cancilla
Joseph Cancilla is the founder of Hana Entertainment. He recently sold his marketing agency to go all in on his entertainment business. We talked about the history of fire dancing, how he balanced two businesses, and what he's learned along the...
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Using Faith to Fuel Your Business Dreams with Matt Gottesman
Matt Gottesman is the founder of The Niche is You and the host of the Hustle Sold Separately Podcast. He has used his faith and love for God to achieve the success he has experienced so far in his entrepreneurship journey. Get all of Ma...
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How Your Product and Your Marketing Should Be Working Together
Wyatt is a seasoned user experience designer that's taking the world of entrepreneurship by the horns. We talk about his first business failure, how to create the best content for your business, and more!Follow Wyatt on
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How to win with Meta ads with Tavion Netters
Tavion owns Netters Marketing, an agency dedicated to automating social ads for businesses. He and I talk about the best ways to run ads so they bring your business optimal results. Check out Net...
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From Completing 75 Hard Twice to Becoming an Online Fitness Coach with Bridger Deaton
To succeed as an online fitness coach, you need to have a sincere desire to help people. Bridger talks about his journey into fitness and ultimately into coaching. It's a great conversation about how to stand out in a saturated market and how t...
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