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Episode 165:
Josh Tracy, senior vice president of real estate development for Ryan Companies US, talks about industrial market real estate trends to watch in Metro Phoenix.
Episode 164:
Teniqua Broughton talks data and the State of Black Arizona.
Episode 163:
Anna María Chávez talks about the impact of the Arizona Community Foundation.
Episode 162:
Mike Green, managing partner of Vaco, talks about the CFO of the Year Awards.
Episode 161:
Mike Huckins, senior vice president of public affairs and IT operations for the Greater Phoenix Chamber, talks Prop 479 and its potential impact on business.
Episode 160:
Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, and Bucky Slomski, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo and board member for Feeding Matters, talk Feeding Matters.
Episode 159:
Chris Kirch talks about path from intern to president of Kitchell Contractors Inc.
Episode 158:
Brady Young, founder, principal, talent strategist, and coach at Thrive Coaching and Consulting talks HR trends to watch in 2025.
Episode 157 – Interview with B&C Bankruptcy & Liquor Licensing Attorney:
Burch & Cracchiolo Partner Ryan W. Anderson talks about the fascinating and movie-like world of receiverships.
Episode 156:
Susan Anable, Phoenix market vice president for Cox Communications, talks tech trends to watch in Arizona.
Episode 155:
Karen Hoffman Tepper, president and CEO of Terros Health, talks about tackling mental healthcare in Arizona.
Episode 154:
Joan Koerber-Walker, president and CEO of AZBio, talks about Arizona Bioscience Week.
Episode 153:
Ryan Donahue, vice president of business insurance at Marsh McLennan Agency, talks about the insurance challenges that face the commercial real estate industry.
Episode 152:
Jeremy Sharpe, managing partner of Rancho Sahuarita, talks about the community impact of real estate development.
Episode 151:
Amy Gregory, a serial entrepreneur and real estate powerhouse at eXp Realty, talks about making a six-figure salary in 10 hours a week.
Episode 150:
Michael Erath, founder and lead guide at Next Level Growth, talks about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Episode 149:
Elise Thorpe, principal at Marsh McLennan Agency (formerly Lovitt & Touché), talks about balancing benefits for a multi-generational workforce.
Episode 148:
Steve Haggard of Alerus talks about Arizona banking trends to watch.
Episode 147:
Jessica Sarkissian, principal and owner of Upfront Planning & Entitlements, talks about land planning and land trends in Arizona.
Episode 146:
Michael Blanton, market executive for Arizona and Texas for BMO Wealth Management, talks successful succession planning.
Episode 145:
Kean Thomas, director of finance at Vestar, talks trends to watch in retail and what Vestar has coming for Arizona consumers.
Episode 144 – Interview with B&C Marketing & Client Development Manager:
Chris Long, the marketing and client development manager for Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about how businesses can impact the communities they serve.
Episode 143:
Joe Warhol and Gary Schnell talk about the Home of Record Project, a passionate initiative dedicated to honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans.
Episode 142:
Brad Wright, president of Kovach, talks about innovation in Arizona’s construction industry and shares an outlook on what he thinks is on the horizon for the state.
Episode 141:
Megan Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Brewing, talks about how women can break barriers in their industry and gives some tips to do so.
Episode 140:
Josh Isner, president at Axon, offers a high-level analysis of the growth and innovation that is taking place at Axon, one of Arizona’s great home-grown success stories.
Episode 139 – Interview with B&C Shareholder:
Alan Meda, shareholder of Burch & Cracchiolo, talks bankruptcy trends in Arizona.
Episode 138:
Ryan Abbott, Southwest Region president for Clayco, offers a high-level overview of commercial real estate trends to watch in Arizona.
Episode 137:
Jeff Quijano and Katie Pehrson from PNC talk tax planning for 2025.
Episode 136:
Andres Cano and Dora Pesqueda talk about the impact of TheSmileZone.TheSmileZone was created in the belief that every child deserves access to quality dental care, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
Episode 135 – Interview with B&C Shareholder:
Bucky Slomski, shareholder of Burch & Cracchiolo, talks personal injury and medical malpractice law.
Episode 134:
Mike Privert, president of EO Arizona, talks entrepreneurialism in Arizona.
Episode 133:
Jason Monczka, founder of Keymakers, talks executive networking at the highest level.
Episode 132:
Jeremy Takas, managing partner of Silver Sky Paradise Valley, talks Paradise Valley development.
Episode 131:
Peter Kjome, president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony, talks Arizona culture and arts.
Episode 130:
Phil Neidhart, senior VP of UMB Bank, talks strategies to protect against fraud.
Episode 129:
Charley Freericks, senior VP at Catellus Development Corp. talks all things Novus Innovation Corridor.
Episode 128:
John Carlson, president of Mark-Taylor Companies who talks all things multifamily housing.
Episode 127:
Kathleen Duffy, president and CEO of Duffy Group, Inc. talks all things workforce challenges.
Episode 126:
Jennifer Kiernan, founder and executive director of Saving Amy, talks all things solutions in homeless crisis.
Episode 125:
Terry Moulton, senior advisor & TRICARE program manager for TriWest Healthcare Alliance talks all things healthcare in military.
Episode 124:
Bob Mulhern, president and CEO of Colliers, talks leadership excellence.
Episode 123:
Jaime Northam, vice president of healthcare development for Ryan Companies, talks all things healthcare development.
Episode 122:
Own Metz, senior vice president of Dominium talks all things affordable housing in Arizona.
Episode 121:
Christine Nowaczyk, senior vice president at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management talks all things wealth management.
Episode 120:
Health Melton, president of the Phoenix Region of Howard Hughes, talks Teravalis in Buckeye.
Episode 119:
Craig Weems, president of Weems Construction, talks construction outlook for 2024.
Episode 118:
Chris Levandowski, owner of Cactus Corn in Arizona, talks about his poppin’ popcorn business here in Arizona.
Episode 117:
Michael Martin, President and CEO of Tempe Tourism, talks about Tempe Tourism.
Episode 116:
Randal Norton, the Chairman Of The Board Of Directors for Fiesta Bowl, talks all things Fiesta Bowl.
Episode 115:
Scott Maxwell, a Managing Principle for Cresa, talks about commercial real estate trends.
Episode 114:
Henry Vorderbruggen, Lemon Law Lawyer for Hammer Law, talks about Lemon Law in Arizona.
Episode 113:
George Thimsen, the 2024 Tournament Chairman, talks all things Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Episode 112 – Interview with B&C Shareholder:
Ken Januszewski, a Shareholder for Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about how to protect yourself from hacks.
Episode 111:
Dr. Kevin Tulipana, President of City of Hope, talks about City of Hope.
Episode 110:
Dustin Lacey, the Vice President of Marketing & Technology at Mark-Taylor, Inc., talks about multifamily housing trends in Arizona.
Episode 109:
Carl Beardsley, a Managing Director for JLL Capital Markets, talks about data centers.
Episode 108:
Deborah Kimes, Business Development Manager at CBIZ/MHM, talks about the CFO of the Year Awards event on November 8th, 2023.
Episode 107:
Fran Mallace, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Arizona, talks all things Make-A-Wish.
Episode 106:
Jake Adams, chief development officer of Southwest Human Development and Lourdes Sierra, vice president, client and community relations, Arizona, talk about the importance of childhood education.
Episode 105:
Jodi James and Derek Contizano, of SDB Contracting Services talk construction trends in Arizona.
Episode 104:
Natalie Jaafar and Rachelle Strole of Capital Asset Management talk about retail space challenges.
Episode 103:
Chet Samuelson, Az market president and CEO of BOK Financial talks about leadership in the banking industry.
Episode 102:
Beth Ginzinger, chief transformation officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona talks about the power of better healthcare.
Episode 101:
Monie Wilder, of 72SOLD and a Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors forty under 40 winner, talks about residential real estate trends.
Episode 100 – Interview with B&C President:
Andy Abraham, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo and certified Real Estate Specialist, talks about the outlook for real estate in Arizona.
Episode 99:
Rommie Mojahed, partner of CR8 Advisors talks new CRE brokerage.
Episode 98:
Leslie Meyers, chief water executive and associate general manager for water resources at SRP, talks about Arizona water challenges.
Episode 97:
Brett Farmiloe, founder and CEO of Terkel, talks digital marketing trends.
Episode 96:
Brandon Michaels, president and CEO of OneAZ Credit Union, talks about the benefits of credit unions.
Episode 95 - Interview with B&C Employment Law Attorney:
David Villadolid, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks employment tips to remember.
Episode 94:
Larry Pobuda, executive vice president and general manager of Opus Development Company, talks commercial real estate trends.
Episode 93:
Shannon Clancy, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul, talks Arizona's homeless crisis.
Episode 92:
Trevor Halpern, owner of Halpern Residential, talks tips for homebuyers and sellers.
Episode 91:
Lin Sue Flood, director of community engagement for Hospice of the Valley talks about services offered by the nonprofit.
Episode 90:
Sara Wilson, CEO of Home Assist Health talks about the many factors of home health care.
Episode 89:
Blake Katsnelson, general manager of the new Santan Mountain Casino talks about the newest casino in the Gila River Resorts & Casinos family.
Episode 88:
Erin Oliphant, senior director of Go Red for Women at the American Heart Association – Arizona, talks heart disease and women.
Episode 87:
Beth Scarano, founder of Launch PM, talks construction in Arizona.
Episode 86 - Interview with B&C Attorney:
Paul Kular, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks the legal impact of social media defamation.
Episode 85:
Cathleen Walker, regional president for Phoenix and Northern Arizona and head of corporate banking for Arizona and New Mexico for PNC Bank talks to Anjanette Fowler, managing director/senior vice president - insurance and specialized industries group for PNC about captive insurance.
Episode 84:
Eric Gibbs, president of Arizona Association of REALTORS, talks about residential real estate trends in Arizona.
Episode 83:
Josh Hartmann, CEO of NexMetro Communities talks about the build-to-rent boom in Arizona.
Episode 82:
Michael and Amy talk about the prestigious 2023 MAC business awards and streamlined nomination form.
Episode 81:
Marvina Thomas, CEO and founder of Fourtwenty Collections talks breaking barriers in cannabis business.
Episode 80:
Rob Hill, president and CEO of production company Merestone talks corporate event trends for 2023.
Episode 79:
Kim Alexis, supermodel and health advocate, talks clean living and aging gracefully.
Episode 78:
Dr. Seemab Zeman, director of quality and regulatory affairs of Gummi World talks nutritional gummy supplements.
Episode 77:
Jason Turnquist, co-founder and CEO of Fyresite talks eCommerce.
Episode 76:
Michael Pollack, president and founder of Pollack Investments, talks 50 years of real estate...and what's ahead!
Episode 75 - Interview with B&C Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney:
Todd Julian, partner at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks insurance coverage and limits.
Episode 74:
Matt Hasher, owner of Blufish, talks website trends to watch.
Episode 73:
Natalia Mihilli, vice president of development for Gateway for Cancer Research, talks the fight for cancer research.
Episode 72:
Beau Lane, partner and executive chairman of Lane Terralever, talks advertising trends for 2023.
Episode 71:
Molly Ryan Carson of Ryan Companies talks commercial real estate outlook for 2023.
Episode 70:
Sara Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors talks about cannabis entrepreneurship.
Episode 69:
Lisa Davey drops by to break down some of the innovative changes in the banking industry.
Episode 68 - Interview with B&C Zoning & Real Estate Law Attorney:
Andrew Miller, zoning, land use, real estate law, government relations and municipal law attorney at Burce & Cracchiolo talks short term rental do's and don'ts.
Episode 67:
Amanda Agati, executive vice president, chief investment officer for PNC Financial Services Asset Managment Group, talks to Michael and Amy about the 2023 economic forecast.
Episode 66 - Interview with B&C Indian Gaming Law Attorney:
Jim Stipe, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks about the latest in gambling industry changes.
Episode 65:
Jenny Poon, founder and CEO of HUUB, talks about helping entrepreneurs.
Episode 64:
Randy Norton discusses everything 2023 Fiesta Bowl - and how the game impacts Arizona and its charities!
Episode 63:
Katie Dufort talks team building with Puzzle Rides - and why it's also a fun family adventure!
Episode 62:
Doug Patriquin of Dr. Kelly's Vet talks about mobile veterinary care.
Episode 61 - Interview with B&C Real Estate Attorney:
Jennifer Delgado, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about the incredible transformation of Downtown Phoenix.
Episode 60:
Anabel Whiting, senior vice president and market director for PNC Institutional Asset Management, talks about money management tools for 2023.
Episode 59:
Barbara Kennedy of Western Alliance Bank talks about strategy in a post-Covid labor market.
Episode 58:
Tim O'Neal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona talks about its real estate division.
Episode 57:
Adam Remis, co-chair for the 2022 CFO/FEI Awards and owner of The Accounting Doctor, talks to Michael and Amy about Financial Executives International (FEI) and the 2022 CFO/FEI Awards.
Episode 56:
James Peacock of SKU Distribution talks commercial real estate inventory.
Episode 55:
Chef, Restaurateur and Emmy-winning TV host Mark Tarbell talks about the restaurant industry's recovery after the pandemic.
Episode 54:
Angela Hughey, the co-founder and president of ONE Community and ONE Community Foundation stops by to talk about the current LGBTQ+ endeavors at ONE Community.
Episode 53:
Jonathan Keyser, founder Keyser, talks about commercial real estate trends in this hot market.
Episode 52:
Dominic Orozco of Gila River Resorts & Casinos talks about expansion of the brand.
Episode 51:
Chef Timothy Richardson, owner of Foch Cafe & Bistro talks culinary inspirations.
Episode 50:
Arian Ploszaj, director of communications and business development of P.B. Bell talks about multi-family housing.
Episode 49:
Alexi Venneri talks the revolution in car dealership technology.
Episode 48:
Catherine Scrivano talks best practices and strategic thought of estate planning.
Episode 47:
Jason Barlow, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity talks about the affordable housing of Habitat for Humanity.
Episode 46:
Todd Sanders talks about the positive business climate growing the Metro Phoenix economy.
Episode 45 - Interview with B&C Family Law Attorney:
Susan Dana-Kobey talks about the impact of COVID-19 on family law cases.
Episode 44 - Interview with B&C Real Estate Attorney:
Ed Bull (Burch & Cracchiolo) and Elliott D. Pollack (Elliott D. Pollact & Company) stop by to break down the current housing crisis—and what the future might hold!
Episode 43:
Teresa Turner stops by to talk supply chain challenges, and the logistics options to ease them.
Episode 42:
Ryan Hermansky stops by to talk opportunities and challenges in Arizona's cannabis industry.
Episode 41:
Jamison Manwaring stops by to talk about the benefit of crowdfunding in commercial real estate.
Episode 40:
Jackie Wright talks about taking a leap of faith and making a career change to a different industry.
Episode 39 - Interview with B&C Liquor Licensing & Compliance Attorney:
Jake Curtis, liquor licensing and compliance attorney, partner, and shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks all things liquor licensing, and tricky compliance issues that businesses face!
Episode 38:
Vincent Clark talks advice for home sellers and home buyers - and the hottest neighborhoods in the Valley!
Episode 37:
Tamara Becker talks the micro school movement and the unique model of Adamo Education.
Episode 36:
Marissa Abdo and Morgan Renfro from Lumen & Bevel stop by to talk aesthetics, educating patients, the benefits of injectables, being an industry resource, and training other aesthetic professionals.
Episode 35:
Lena Zimmerman, director of Delete Now Tattoo Removal & Medical Salon talks all things tattoo removal, tattoo regrets and the advancements in tattoo removal techniques - LIVE from PodAPalooza from Social Tap in Scottsdale!
Episode 34:
Kortney Otten, associate at Gallagher Kennedy talks complexities of regulating cannabis licenses and the growth of law in the cannabis industry.
Episode 33:
Amanda Agati, chief investment officer of PNC Bank talks interest rates, the job market, and how inflation affects various factors.
Episode 32:
Tyler Kent, managing principal of Opwest Partners talks new Scottsdale property, Senna House and industry recovery post-pandemic.
Episode 31:
Dr. Kishlay Anand, founder and president of Apricus Health talks improving the senior healthcare experience and the benefits of technology integrations in senior healthcare.
Episode 30:
Scott Sanders, CEO of Octane Raceway and Mavrix talks entertainment trends post-pandemic, community involvement and the future of tourism.
Episode 29:
Brian Rosella, senior vice president at Kidder Matthews talks hot trends in commercial real estate, land supply and land seller strategy.
Episode 28:
Veronique James, CEO and founder of The James Agency talks leadership, team connectivity and finding untapped talent within existing staff.
Episode 27:
Tonya MacBeth, family law attorney and shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks to Michael and Amy about common social media mistakes people make during a divorce and the importance of keeping everything positive.
Episode 26:
Jen Kaplan, owner and founder of Evolve Public Relations & Marketing talks about authenticity on social media, mentorship, leadership and the importance of industry relationships.
Episode 25:
Dieter Gable, CEO at TBConsulting talks cyber-attacks and scams, and the importance of staying educated about cyber security.
Episode 24:
James Trahan, firm partner at 180 Degrees Design + Build talks affordable and sustainably built multi-unit housing, unique architectural projects, and supply chain challenges in construction.
Episode 23:
Jeff McVay, manager of Downtown Transformation for the City of Mesa talks about his multi-faceted leadership role and the explosive growth taking place in Downtown Mesa.
Episode 22 - Interview with B&C Employment Law Attorney:
Susie Ingold, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks to Michael and Amy about the effects of COVID-19 on the workplace and a landmark multi-plaintiff puppy mill case.
Episode 21:
Danielle Betterman, director and founder of Better Piggies Rescue nonprofit talks about the efforts of rescuing and rehabilitating pot bellies and farm hogs.
Episode 20:
Chris Kearney, executive vice president and chief information officer of TruWest Credit Union talks about the importance of technology and security in the financial services industry.
Episode 19 - Interview with B&C Real Estate Law Attorney:
M. Brennan Ray, real estate specialist and shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about how the real estate sector has a demand for attorneys in the Arizona market and reveals an interesting history his family has in the Valley.
Episode 18:
Jose Luis Cruz Rivera, president of NAU, discusses talks with Michael and Amy about the many facets of his leadership position and NAU's contributing role to Arizona's booming economy.
Episode 17:
Alana Millstein, co-founder of Henri, talks to Michael and Amy about women in technology and cool advancements in industry-leading multi-unit housing lifestyle and convenience capabilities.
Episode 16:
Trevor Wilde, CEO of Wilde Wealth Management Group, talks about wealth management strategy for 2022 and how giving back to the community can boost your business' bottom line.
Episode 15:
Bridget Binsbacher, executive director of the Cactus League, talks about what fans can expect when spring training returns to Arizona with fans in the stands. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the start of the Major League Baseball lockout.
Episode 14 - Interview with B&C Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Attorney:
Wendi Sorensen from Burch and Cracchiolo stops by talk about the impact of arbitration on law.
Episode 13:
Tucker Blalock talks about the best neighborhoods to buy homes in Phoenix if you're looking for a home that will maintain its value in a hot real estate market.
Episode 12:
Executive Director of the Fiesta Bowl, Mike Nealy, talks about the upcoming Fiesta Bowl and how it gives back to the community in so many ways.
Episode 11 - Interview with B&C Real Estate Law Attorney:
Rising real estate star Casey Blais from Burch & Cracchiolo stops by to talk about focusing his practice on real estate, the intricacies of zoning work, the outlook for the Arizona Market, and more!
Episode 10:
Greg Hague drops by to talk about Arizona's sizzling housing market.
Episode 9:
Anita Verma stops by to talk Arizona's hot land market.
Episode 8:
Dominic Orozco talks Sports Betting, Gila River expansion, what drives economic value, and how what is happening is a game-changer for Arizona.
Episode 7:
Vicente Terán of Chasse Building Team talks about Arizona's red-hot construction sector and how his mother's background as a teacher is impacting Chasse's school designs.
Episode 6:
Michael and Amy talk to the vice president of GCU athletics about her professional path to GCU, the university’s transition to Division I, and the upcoming basketball season.
Episode 5:
Michael and Amy talk to the renowned family law attorney Tonya MacBeth from Burch & Cracchiolo about the pandemic and how its impacted the nation’s divorce rate, as well as how separated households make parenting decisions surrounding COVID-19.
Episode 4:
Michael and Amy talk to one of AZ Big Media’s Most Influential Women of 2021 about diversity, equity, and inclusion in Arizona, and how the pandemic has impacted progress.
Episode 3:
Michael and Amy talk to the owner of Halpern Residential about the current housing market, what that means for home buyers, and shares his tips for buying a house in 2021.
Episode 2:
Michael and Amy talk to the serial Arizona restauranteur about her latest projects, her sibling rivalry, and her connection to her father, the late Tomaso Maggiore.
Episode 1 – Interview with B&C President:
Michael and Amy talk with the president and shareholder of Burch & Cracchiolo, Andy Abraham, about the red-hot commercial real estate market, focusing on its sustainability and outlook.
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