The Local Hustler's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ridge Woldberg & Dallin Huso
Hosts and entrepreneurs Dallin and Erik Huso interview local business owners and entrepreneurs in the East Valley of Arizona. Get the inside scoop on what it's like to start and own a small business, be inspired by the stories of true hustlers, and discover local businesses near you that you can support!
Most parents put their kids in sports or assign them yard work to keep them busy on the weekends. But Ian's mom decided to start a business to keep him busy from watching cartoons! Ever since he was 9 years old, Ian has grown up supporting and growing his families honey company, until he recently jumped into the business full time!
ADAZ honey works with small and mid-size local bee keepers to bring their fresh and delicious honey to local consumers. Working with family isn't always easy, but having different people with different strengths and opinions is extremely beneficial to the success of the business. The most important part of running a family business, according to Ian, is being candid with each other. Tune in as Ian dives into how this helps them stick together!
Brenda moved to America from Mexico as a child, and has always felt extreme gratitude for the opportunity to live here. After learning English at a young age, she felt the need to help others out who couldn't speak as fluently, and became a translator and interpreter.
But starting her own business didn't come easy- Brenda struggled with self doubt, finances, and everything else that a young entrepreneur deals with. But luckily, Brenda truly has a passion for what she does, which helped her get over all the hurdles she has had to face so far.
Tune in as Brenda shares more about how she got over the hump to start a business, and how her passion fuels her for what she does!
Cole spent over a decade overseas in the military and as a contractor, where he learned a lot of leadership and management skills.
These skills, along with the desire to do something that he loved, led Cole down the road of purchasing a business. After doing a lot of due diligence, Cole found a business he liked and immediately started making changes.
"Going ugly early" was Cole's motto when he first got started, as he spent a lot of money early investing in his people and his equipment. Although this was a risk upfront, it has paid off and continues to pay itself off because of the improvements made possible by the upgrades.
Tune in as Cole shares more tips and advice about what to do if you're interested in buying a business, as well as some other changes Cole has made to improve the business!
Parker Marketing & Management isn't just your ordinary marketing company. Parker is on a mission to help women achieve more in business. Parker has noticed that a lot of people, women i suffer from imposter syndrome, where they face an internal struggle of not feeling like they deserve success.
This results in charging less than what you're worth, and feeling guilty when you do make money.
So along with offering a done-for-you marketing package, Parker also offers coaching and consulting, to help people take charge of their business, boost their marketing, and give themselves the permission to make money and succeed!
Tune in as Parker shares with us some tips and insights into what it takes to develop the right mindset to experience this success!
Jason basically grew up in the plumbing industry, and over the years he's noticed a lot of flaws and other common issues that could easily be improved on. So he decided to take matters into his own hands and start his own plumbing company.
But Jason didn't start off as a 1 vehicle operation- He started with 5 trucks, a well thought out marketing plan, and a plan to continue to grow and scale. Using his past experience and setting up systems and processes, Jason was able to skip that first stage of business that many entrepreneurs go through of wearing every hat in the company. Although Jason has seen a lot of successful growth, he still manages to come off as a friendly local company that cares about it's customers, rather than a huge organization that's only financially driven. Tune in as Jason gives us some incredible advice on how you can scale your business as well!
In the world of social media, we often only see the glamorous side of starting and running a business- the bright ideas, the immediate success and growth, and all the money coming in.
Nobody likes to talk about the nitty gritty steps it takes to not only start a business, but to continue to run it every day. Chevis personally noticed this after spending 10 years on the legal and document preparation side of business.
That's when she decided to start We Handle Your Business, a service that helps entrepreneurs handle all of the backend business work, so they can spend less time trying to learn the legal world of business and more time doing what they do best- growing their businesses! Tune in as Chevis shares inspiring stories with us on how she's helped businesses grow, and how she plans on becoming the Amazon for business owners!
Chaz grew up watching his father go through a successful corporate career, only to end up starting his own business later in life. After seeing that entrepreneurship was what truly fulfilled his father, he decided to get started at a young age.
Chaz noticed that although everyone has social media and uses it on a daily basis, the algorithms were focused more on showing ads and getting you to scroll, rather than actually be social and connect with people. So Chaz decided to start a business that would help people intentionally connect with others around them.
Whether you own a business and you're looking to network with other business owners and potential customers, or someone just looking to expand their social network and stay connected with friends and family, The Social Cycle was made for you!
Tune in to hear more about what this software offers and how Chaz built a team to get it off the ground and running!
Tony never felt like he fit in with any particular group of people growing up. So he decided to take matters into his own hands and create his own community of likeminded people who all wanted to life each other up.
After experiencing the importance and power of a strong community to back you up, Tony has made sure to maintain a a community of supportive people as he's started his business, TKMV Studio.
TKMV Studio focuses on partnering with non-profit organizations to create educational content for children. Although this isn't Tony's exact end goal, he understands that this is a stepping stone to get to where he wants to be one day!
Tune in to hear more about how Tony has built a supportive community around him and how it's helped him to achieve his goals!
Gabriel is a young investor who has noticed a lot of problems in the investing world, for the investors and founders alike. Because of his entrepreneurial spirit, Gabriel has decided not only to invest for himself, but he's also on a mission to make investing more accessible for everyone.
Gabriel started Based Ventures with a mission to eventually give everyone access to investing into small businesses. This also helps small business owners and founders by exposing them to new potential investors and customers.
So does that mean investing is for everyone? Gabriels answer is yes, but only if you have the right mindset. Tune in to hear what mindset you need to have to invest, as well as some investing tips and insights!
Ever since being in the mortgage industry in the 90's Brandon has always been aware of the power of referrals, and how it can grow your business. Through his mentors, he's learned how to connect and build relationships with people in such a way that they want to give him more business through their personal connections.
This led Brandon to start HOA.com, a referral network platform for home service professionals. Unlike other lead gen platforms, Brandon vets and looks into each business that joins, so that customers are only getting the best of the best. Now, Brandon is ready to share his referral secrets with the world with his new book, Raving Referrals. Tune in as we dive into the process of writing a book, the importance of clarity in your goals, and of course the power of referrals!
Sean knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. With a love of photography and design, he combined the two to start a clothing company, Zephyrus Graphics!
Sean currently works part time on the business while he makes money from his day job to invest into the business. From his experience as a business owner, as well as being an employee, Sean has learned about the importance of having a purpose and a vision- whether you're the employer or employee. There's nothing right or wrong about working for someone or starting a business, what's important is that what you're doing aligns with your long term purpose and vision.
Tune in as Sean shares what his vision is, for himself and for the business, and how it motivates him to achieve his goals!
Recently, Stephen has noticed a lot of anxiety, stress, and imbalance in our world. At one point in time, Stepehen discovered the benefits of CBD in assisting to solve these problems. But Stephen wanted to take things a step further, and figure out how to prevent these problems from happening in the first place. That's when The Yuniverse was born!
The Yuniverse was created to help people feel balance in their life, which is the key to the issues Stephen was noticing previously. The Yuniverse helps people achieve balance in 3 main ways:
The first is by connecting within. This is achieved by guided meditation, sound baths, yoga nidra, and breath work.
The second step is by offering products, such as CBD infused coffee and tea.
The third and final step is the connection aspect, where they host events where people can come and connect with others.
By following these steps, The Yuniverse gives everyone the opportunity to begin to see balance in their life. Tune in as we dive into the importance of balance, some misconceptions around it, and how it can be different for various people!
Aldens family and his martial arts training were a big influence on him growing up. One of the biggest lessons he learned was to stay humble. This specific character trait has led to a lot of success in Alden's life.
Because of his humble outlook, Alden is always asking questions and wanting to learn more from the people around him- he never feels or acts like he knows everything. It also helps him keep a positive perspective on life and remember what's most important. Additionally, it helped him get through law school and start his own criminal defense law firm, Yako Law. Tune in as Alden shares with us more examples of how humility has helped him in business and life, as well as some marketing tips applicable to anyone in business!
Frank has always been involved in the security industry, and over the years he's helped a few different companies grow to new heights. After a few years of helping other companies succeed, Frank new it was time to start off on his own.
Although there are a lot of companies out there, some with more experience and some with longer reputations, Frank has worked hard to build Armor Protection Group up and compete with the rest, just like he was able to do previously. By being loyal to his employees, transparent with his customers, and making sure he's focused on his passions within the business, Frank has been able to see a lot of success so far.
Make sure to to tune in to hear more about Armor Protection Group and how following these traits has helped them grow!
Emmeline grew up in the Philippines, and she always had dreams of making big accomplishments in life. More importantly, she has always taken action on her dreams, which led her to leave her family and friends to move to America.
Emmeline has always been in the business of helping people, and did so as a registered nurse when she first moved here. But soon she discovered the power of sales and how important it is in our everyday life, which is when she decided to start The Champions Institute.
Many people have a negative perception when it comes to sales, but Emmeline and her business are striving to change that. The principles they teach are all about connecting with people, understanding them, and helping them with what they need.
Tune in as Emmeline shares with us a wealth of knowledge on the importance of these topics, and how they're just as applicable in our every day life as they are for business owners!
From a young age, Andre learned two important life lessons- Take risks, and don't let people deny you opportunities. Staying true to these lessons eventually led him to starting his own business consulting company.
Opemia Consulting specializes in strategy consultations, talent optimization, and customer relationship management. Andre always puts his clients first and does everything he can to stay in the business owners budget.
With all of the entrepreneurs Andre has worked with, he's developed a pretty good understanding on what business owners succeed at- and what they struggle with. One of the biggest struggles that stop people from starting and growing a business is fear. But Andre says that fear isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's your relationship with fear that matters. Tune in to hear how Andre has developed a healthy relationship with fear, and how he uses it as motivation to grow his business!
Chances are you’ve probably seen a Green Mango Pest Control truck, heard their radio ads, or seen them on social media. But Green Mango wasn’t always the elegant company you see today.
Years ago, Cameron Bawden and his buddy Dustin were selling pest control when they had the idea to start their own company. What you see now is a product of the blood sweat and tears that Cameron put in to grow Green Mango.
After 5 years in the trenches, Cameron and Dustin finally started to see some success. So they took the lessons they learned about leadership, culture, and marketing, and tested it out on another service based business.
To date, Cameron has started 7 different service companies! With work, a family, and some hobbies as well, Cameron's next big challenge is balancing everything in his life! Tune in to hear more about how Green Mango got started, as well as what Cameron is doing to balance his busy schedule!
While working at a call center, Maria was having a hard time balancing her work, kids, and self care. All of that slowly began to change when she decided to take on calligraphy as a hobby. This helped her to initially unwind and de-stress.
Slowly and organically, Deco Ink was born, and doing great as a business. After a bump in the road in 2017, Maria had to put everything on pause for a month, until her husband decided to invest in her to get business up and running again.
So Maria quit her job, and went all in on Deco Ink! Now business is booming again, and Deco Ink thrives on creating custom laser cut signs, teaching calligraphy at a local art shop, and running an Etsy shop.
Tune in to hear more details on Maria's inspiring background story, some awesome marketing tips, and insights into how she is able to balance and manage her time more efficiently now!
Miranda was going to school for a golf scholarship when she took an event planning class and fell in love. Fast forward a few years, and Miranda Madison events was live and in business! Until Covid hit, and everything seemed to come crashing down.
With no events to plan for, Miranda was stuck, and not sure how to move forward. After a few tough weeks though, she stopped feeling sorry for herself, and got back to work. She found other ways to make money, focused on marketing, and even started her own podcast!
Now business is booming again, and Miranda has a team of 11 working by her side. One of the main reasons for the team success is Miranda's ability to empower her team to take individual ownership and responsibility. Tune in to hear the secrets pf how Miranda empowers her team, as well as what motivated her to get moving again after Covid!
After visiting the Philippines with his wife and tasting the food, Brian knew he had to bring the flavor and experience back to America.
Like most people, Brian has dealt with his fair share of struggles in life. Unlike most people however, Brian has taken each one of his trials and allowed them to change the trajectory of his life for the better. They forced him to grow as a person, take risks, and ultimately start Phx Lechon Roasters. Now he's doing what he loves, roasting delicious pigs, and finding more time to spend with his family.
Tune in as Brian shares the story of going from a small food truck to a successful catering business, as well as all the lessons he's learned from his trials in life!
As the pandemic hit, Bryce Cherven found herself without work, and needing to pay bills. So out of necessity, she started selling pastries, something she had previously gone to school for and had a passion for. When the good feedback came in, Bryce was encouraged by her roommates to start an actual business, and Pastry Unicorn was born.
When it comes to making pastries, Bryce hones in on her creative mindset to stand out amongst other pastry chefs in the area. Bryce has learned a lot of lessons along the way, and lucky for us she was able to share a few of them on the show!
Tune in to hear all about Pastry Unicorn, and where the unique name originally came from!
Matt grew up watching other children's parents have the time and flexibility to do whatever they needed to do. What did they have in common? They were all business owners and entrepreneurs. From this experience, Matt knew from a young age that he wanted to own his own business one day.
Matt has spent the last 5 years growing WealthWave Financial with his brother and father in law, and has learned a lot along the way. One particular lesson Matt has learned from working with others is the power that comes from teamwork, and focusing on your strengths.
This lesson led Matt to recently team up with 2 other skilled individuals and start a new company, B2B leads. Matt still works at WealthWave, and he has now created an opportunity to help other business owners at a small cost, while creating another stream of income for himself!
Tune in to hear more examples on the power of working with others and focusing on your strengths and passions!
Stephanie Tolley, owner of MARVELous FANatic Hair Salon, is no stranger to trials. Luckily, she's learned how to see the bright side in every situation.
After not having a good experience at makeup school, Stephanie could have viewed it as a waste of $10,000. Instead, she focused on the one friend she made at school, and refers to her as her "$10,000 friend.
Again, when she first started her business, she experienced some of the hardest trials a new business owner could go through- she lost her home, wrecked her car, and lost her job. Instead of giving up, she used her trials to motivate her and keep going.
These trials then prepared her for the struggles of Covid, and having to pay rent while being shut down for months.
When you talk to Stephanie, you'd have no idea that she's gone through these trials, because of her vibrant demeanor and positive attitude. Because she does what she loves, she's able to continue to push through hurdles and be an example of positivity for all of us!
Brian Gregory used to be the owner and publisher of a large local magazine, and one thing he realized was that businesses were struggling to create effective ads for the magazine. That's when Brian started on what would be a 7 year journey of researching the advertising world and coming up with a service that would help small businesses understand how to advertise correctly to grow their business.
That service is called ADMANITY Protocol. ADMANITY presents you with a 5 minute quiz, and based off of your answers, without even knowing what kind of business you own, ADMANITY gives you everything you could possibly want to know about advertising your business. Whether you're doing digital ads, paper ads, paid ads, or free ads, the same principles apply.
Tune in to this week's episode as Brian shares with us some of ADMANITY's biggest secrets, including the importance of mirroring what big successful brands are doing, focusing on your customers needs, and putting emotion into your ads!
With a love for art and a skill for baking, becoming a cake artist was the perfect match for Candis. Candis has no entrepreneurial background or peers, but that didn't stop her from starting Honeybee Cake Co!
With all the success she's had so far, Candis often has people asking her when she's going to open a retail shop and hire employees. Although scaling is an important step in a lot of business plans, that's not necessarily the case for everyone- and it wasn't with Candis either.
Candis loves being small, having control of everything she does, and living in the moment. Tune in as Candis shares with us the importance of staying true to yourself and doing what's best for you!
Jorge has always been a high performing athlete, but he had no intentions on ever being a business owner, until the opportunity came to open a fitness studio inside his mom's medical practice.
After taking that jump, Jorge quickly burnt out, and it wasn't until he discovered red light therapy that he came up with a long term vision for his business.
With that, Universal Healing and Wellness was born, as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to improve their health. From people who want to get into better shape, to high performing athletes with injuries, Universal Healing and Wellness has technology to boost anyone's health. Tune in as Jorge expounds on many aspects of goals, including the importance of having goals in general, separating business and life goals, and involving other people to help accomplish them!
We're back with Part 2 of our interview with Ismael Martinez, owner of Zebra Cleaning! This time around , we dove deeper into the actual business and what makes it special. Ismael also broke down the structure of the company, as well as each of Zebra Cleaning's core values, and the significance of each one.
Most importantly, Ismael shared with us the secret to solving most issues, which is understanding the difference between facts and problems. So, what's the difference, and how does this understanding help? Make sure to tune in for all the answers!
Ismael Martinez grew up in Mexico, and was always taught about the importance of going to school and getting a good, secure job. Being an entrepreneur was never part of his plan, until he spent some time in America and met some people who changed his perspective. This is where his entrepreneurial seed began to grow.
After spending 10 years learning the ins and outs of business as a salesman and a manager for a pest control company, Ismael knew that it was time to move on and go out on his own.
Ismael is a marketing genius, and built Zebra Cleaning on a platform of marketing, rather than a platform of cleaning. Zebra was built for growth and expansion, and it has succeeded so far in doing so!
Ismael also focuses on the importance of growing and nurturing people within his company. Zebra's core values influence its employees to not only implement them at work, but at home as well. Tune in to hear more about these core values, and how Ismael uses them to grow and develop his team!
Kelly never planned on owning her own digital marketing agency, but after spending time growing a business in the fitness industry, and working at some big-time marketing agencies like GoDaddy and Yelp, Kelly was ready for the next step.
The symbol of a diamond with an arrow through it stands for courage as one moves forward in life, which is exactly what Kelly was doing as she left her stable job to start Diamond Arrow Digital Marketing. Tune in as Kelly shares with us how she made the transition, as well as some secrets to the digital marketing world!
It's on thing to master a skill, it's another thing to be a great teacher of that skill. When it comes to Martial Arts, Michael D'Aguanno has become an expert at both. His secret? His white belt mindset. Michael is always seeking to improve, learn, and grow by staying humble and listening to constructive criticism.
Kaizen not only teaches students to be better martial artists, but it teaches them important life skills, including confidence, respect, discipline, and most importantly- perseverance. Tune in as we dive into these traits with Michael, and discuss the importance of them in life and in business!
Sarah Williams, (co-owner of Goat Yoga) is back on the podcast to tell us about her first business, Desert Paddleboards! Sarah has always been the type of person to just go for it, and not care what other people think, which is a huge contributor to her success. Her unique perspective of "paying back the idea" keeps her life relatively stress free, and allows her to pursue new ideas she has without the burden of "succeeding". Tune in to hear all the details of Sarah's backstory!
Harp was having a hard time finding a suit that would fit him perfectly for his upcoming wedding. Once he realized this was a consistent problem, he and his wife Jaz decided to solve the problem and start a custom suit company!
The sales didn't come easy, though. Harp and Jaz spent 8 months hustling and grinding before they made their first sale. Luckily, their passion and purpose for the business kept them motivated and they never gave up. Now their business is finally starting to snowball and they're seeing the fruits of their labor! Tune in to find out how Harp and Jaz stayed motivated and continue to stay motivated to grow their business and make a difference in the world every day!
Brian has always had a special talent and love for gardening and farming. He now leverages that passion and drive to help other people start their own farms! Brian sees farming as more of a lifestyle than a job, and that can be said for almost any industry. No matter what kind of business you own, being an entrepreneur can take over your life. That's why Brian has always been intentional about creating a lifestyle that works for him. Tune in to hear how you can make sure you're creating your ideal lifestyle, as well as some more interesting insights into the farming world!
Chase has always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but it wasn't until he changed his "why" that he started too see the right path he should go down. Although entrepreneurship can look like a glamorous lifestyle from the outside, Chase quickly figured out that there's much more to it than that. With a desire to help and serve others, and a knowledge of software and coding, Chase is ready to help any entrepreneur thrive by giving them the website or the app that they need to take their business to the next level. Tune in as Chase shares with us some important lessons he's learned along the way, including the importance of networking and taking care of yourself!
Kylie has always had a passion for horses, and as soon as she graduated high school, she started her first business in the equine industry. At first, it seemed like nothing could go wrong, until she began to face some major symptoms of burnout. Kylie thought she was doing the right thing by doing every single task in her business, including shoveling the poop out of the stalls. But, it turns out the extra work stopped her from focusing on what was most important.
After taking some time off, Kylie was introduced to the power of intentions, and it completely changed her mindset, and her life. Now, with a new motivation and a stronger purpose, Kylie is set out to help other entrepreneurs avoid the same mistakes she made- specifically by taking tasks such as marketing off their plate, so they can focus on more important aspects of their business. Tune in as Kylie shares some in-depth insights on what it's like to face burnout, as well as 5 tips to help avoid it!
Julia learned a lot growing up on her family's coffee farm in Brazil. After moving to America, and spending a few years living a comfortable life with a stable job, Julia had a desire to give back and help out the family farm. Against the advice of those around her, Julia left her secure job to open up Peixoto Coffee! Tune in to find out what has made Peixoto Coffee one of the 50 best coffee shops in the world, including her powerful relationship skills- not only with the family farm, but with her employees and customers as well!
David is no stranger to failure- Fortunately, his background in science, and his understanding of the scientific method has helped him to see the importance of failure and how it can be a positive thing in life. This mindset helped David to leave his career path, and $40,000 of debt, to follow his passion and start his videography business. Tune in to hear all about the process of creating a film, the importance of video for small businesses, and a cool insight on the Japanese pottery method of Kintsugi!
Phillip has never been one to keep important knowledge and information to himself. He has seen that what you give usually comes back around tenfold. Phillip, also known as The FlipMan, is proof that you don't need a ton of money or experience to get started in Real Estate. He started from scratch, experienced the ups and downs of the 2008 crash, and has continued to pivot with Covid. Now he's ready to share with us his real estate secrets, including the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people, the importance of customer service, and of course, having a giving mindset!
From learning finance principles during his time working at a bank, to starting and running his own successful manufacturing company, to being a basketball coach, Jeff Heggie has all the experience you could ask for when it comes to a business coach. If you've ever wondered if a business coach would be beneficial to you, then this is the episode for you! In this weeks episode, Jeff shared with us numerous examples of the benefits of a coach, no matter what stage of business you're in! Tune in as Jeff gives us some important keys to business success, including believing in your goals, doing hard things, and of course, having the right mindset!
AZ Life Apparel is a versatile Arizona lifestyle brand started by Frankie Pina as an attempt to bring together his two passions- art and streetwear. With a history in sales, Frankie has been able to quickly elevate his company into a well known local brand in just a few short years. Tune in to hear how he has surrounded himself with positive influences to help him achieve his dreams!
After listening to just a few minutes of this episode, you'll be able to hear the passion Robert Taylor has for helping people to improve their sleep. He finally has been able to create a business to reflect his passion, and he has huge goals for the company moving forward! Tune in as Taylor shares some much needed advice for us all on the importance of getting a good night's sleep!
When it comes to marketing your business, there's nobody you'd rather have in charge than Dustin Trout and his team over at EIC Agency. EIC practices what it preaches- every impression counts. Make sure to tune in as Dustin shares the 4 pillars of marketing, some baseball analogies, and some big things on the horizon in the advertising world. If you have any interest in ads and marketing, then make sure to sit down and take some notes for this one!
Kara has had her fair share of experience with starting and running businesses, and she's come to realize that when she prepares and plans with intention, it makes all the difference! Now she's able to help her clients to the best of her abilities with her business, weight loss boutique! Tune in as we dive into the business to find out what separates Kara and her company from other weight loss clinics.
Rebekah went to one of the top culinary schools in the nation, and worked in the culinary industry for 20 years. Throughout this time, she noticed that the industry had a tendency to cause stress, burnout, and to completely take over people's lives. That's when she decided to start her consulting/coaching business, Taking the Wheel Consulting. Now Rebekah is impacting countless lives as she teaches principles of leadership to help restaurant owners build up powerful teams. Tune in to hear Rebekah share some of her impactful principles with us!
Audrey Heine has always had a passion for helping people- and she’s also a pretty decent cook! Lucky for her (and us), she’s been able to leverage her skills as a cook to create a business that fuels her passion, and enables her to giveback and help people in the community. Tune in as her daughter Kaitlyn tells us about her mother’s journey, what they’ve done to grow the business, and some of the delicious meals that they cook every week!
After selling her business in New York and moved to Gilbert, Jessica wasn’t content with where she was in life so she jumped on the opportunity to take over as the owner of Scentsible Suds. Tune in to hear how Jessica has made sure to stay true to who she is and putting her own spin on the business to reflect that!
From his time serving in the Army, Brandon learned a lot about himself- including that he never wanted to have a boss again! With iDrip Therapy, Brandon has found a way to help other people, control his own schedule, and love what he does! Tune in as Brandon shares with us important insights on failure, networking, resting, and more!
Whether he was living in Ghana Africa or Arizona, Rubben Lolly has always made sure to follow his passions. Now That he is a national champion in taekwondo both here and in Ghana, Rubben's focus is on teaching and training through his school, First Taekwondo. Tune in as Rubben shares his insights on powerful principles including leadership, work-life balance, competition, and more!
April loved goats and Sarah taught yoga, so naturally, they decided to combine their passions and create Goat Yoga! Although it started as a joke, Goat Yoga has continued to grow and receive national attention. Tune in for a fun, light-hearted episode as April & Sarah discuss their love for what they do, and how they use their personal talents and skills to rise against competitors!
Having family members as entrepreneurs, Lauren and Mark were no strangers to entrepreneurship, but that doesn’t mean they ever planned on owning a business themselves! However when the opportunity presented itself, they took their chances and went all in! Tune in to hear how they have slowly integrated their passion into the business, as well as make time for each other no matter how busy business is!
Andy and Sarah recently moved to Arizona, and started their business as soon as the lockdowns began. Luckily, they were raised to work hard and have been able to grow their business in the toughest of times. Tune in to hear how their abundance mindset has helped them network and grow with others in their industry!
Nicole has never been one to take risks. Luckily, she has surrounded herself with positive influences who encouraged her to share her delicious cookies with the world, after spending 2 years perfecting the recipe! Now as her business is growing, Nicole is learning to balance her love for teaching and baking, while continuing to stretch and grow, reminding herself that we can all do hard things!
Marty had no plans of starting a business, but after his DIY creations for his wife continued to catch the eyes of his friends and neighbors, he knew there was more potential for his work. With a background in psychology, Marty has been able to apply his knowledge to all aspects of his business, particularly marketing. Tune in to hear how Marty went from building crafts out of his garage to making artwork for celebrities and stars around the world!
Becca and Sarah grew up loving Mesa Frozen Yogurt, and even ended up getting jobs there in high school! Little did they know that they would end becoming the owners! Because of their previous experience working for the business, they have a deeper understanding of what it’s like to be an employee, and they’re able to connect with their team. Tune in as they discuss how persistence played a role in the opportunity of purchasing the business, and how they’ve focused on rebranding to retain old customers, as well as appeal to new ones.
Like all entrepreneurs, Devin Butler's journey so far has been filled with ups and downs. However, he’s been able to learn and grow from those down times to create AZ Entrepreneurs- a hub for local business owners and entrepreneurs that want to connect within and learn from one another. Tune in for an episode packed full of advice for entrepreneurs!
Christopher Hudson has always loved tortillas- especially the ones his Nana used to make. When the opportunity came around to purchase a local tortilla business, Chris jumped at the opportunity. With the ability to focus on the tasks and hurdles directly in front of him, the stresses of what could happen to the business years down the road didn’t stop him from going all in. Tune in to hear how Christopher always goes the extra mile to support local businesses and how it’s helped his business grow!
Michael has always known he had a passion for counseling and mental health. What he didn't know is that entering the field on his own would give him experience as an entrepreneur as well! You have to tune in to this episode to hear about Michael's personal experience as an entrepreneur, as well as his best advice for keeping up with your mental health as a business owner!
Brittany and Derrick had a lot of work on their hands when they had the opportunity to take over his parents salon. But of course that didn't stop them from taking the risk! Tune in to hear more as Brittany and Derrick share their story and the importance of taking action, continuing your education, and always innovating.
After his first experience buying a home, Austin knew there was an opportunity for improvement in the industry. That's why Prosper Homes isn't just your average real estate company. Make sure to tune in to hear how Austin has leveraged his personal talents to stand out in a crowded industry!
John and Nikki are experts when it comes to hard work and hustling. They've been working and grinding on their business for years, and the effort has payed off! Now as seasoned entrepreneurs, they've taken the lessons they've learned and used them to start a new business! Make sure to tune in to hear all the tips and advice they have to share!
In this weeks episode, Kenzi reminds us that you don't need to scale or hire a ton of employees to have a successful business. Sometimes doing what you love means having a small side hustle on top of everything else you're doing in life. Tune in to hear how Kenzi is able to balance her side hustle and family time!
Lauren spent years doing sales for other companies, until she realized that it's extremely difficult to sell without having a marketing plan in place. After finding a mentor, educating herself, and hiring a team to support her, Good Brand Marketing was born. Tune in to learn more about the differences between branding, marketing, and advertising, and how they're all key components to growing a business!
It didn't take long for Kyle to decide to go all in on his moving company. Tune in to hear what Kyle did to get started, grow his business, and create an awesome culture!
Katy wasn't happy with her job, so she took matters into her own hands and started her own business. Now she's loving life, running her own business, and mentoring other business owners. Tune in to hear what steps she took to get to where she is today!
Patrick & Amy may be new to running their own business, but that hasn't stopped their new dessert shop from blowing up with success! Tune in to this weeks episode to hear about the risks, sacrifice, dedication, and effort Patrick and Amy have put towards Balboa's in order to see the success it's had so far!
Part 2 is finally here! Tune in to hear how Daniel and Natalie have made sure to put quality first as they continue to grow their brand, and help support and inspire others along the way.
Daniel and Natalie have learned that no matter what your circumstances are, your attitude determines everything- in life and in business. Tune in to part 1 to hear how the experiences in their lives led them to start a sock company!
Jacy and Seth are lifelong massage connoisseurs who finally decided to start their own massage business! Tune in to hear how the power of goals, humility, and not giving up have helped them get to where they are today!
Jessica may not have had the most ideal upbringing- but she didn't let that stop her from being successful in life and in business! Tune in to hear how Jessica's change of perspective helped her to start, grow, and sell multiple businesses!
Lacy is on an inspired mission to bring joy to everyone around her through her business, Wild Joy Experiences. Make sure to tune in to see how she has capitalized on creating a huge audience through Tik Tok to see so much early success!
After not being able to find a job after beauty school, Cierra Garcia decided to take matters into her own hands, and open up Luxe Skin Therapy and Beauty. Tune in to hear how her fearless, go-getter attitude has helped her succeed in business and in life!
Brigette and Carianne are two entrepreneurial minded sisters that have the ability to succeed on their own, but decided to team up for the greater good of a business idea. Make sure to tune in to this week's episode to hear how this duo used their talent and creativity to start a business at the beginning of a pandemic!
Braden's love for film has led him to start his own company! This inspirational episode is full of practical advice for any future or current entrepreneur looking to balance their dedication to their business, and setting aside time to enjoy themselves!
Ever since Jemesa saw the flexibility and freedom of his friends' parents in high school, he knew he wanted to start his own business. Today, Jemesa has been able to create a side hustle with the knowledge he's gathered over the years from mentors, business books, and famous entrepreneurs. Make sure to catch this week's episode as Jemesa relays some of the best advice he received and how it's helped him get to where he is now!
It doesn't take a ton of knowledge or money to start a business! What does it take then? Tune in to this week's episode to find out!
Make sure to tune in this week as power couple Austin and Sammie Merrell share how they've used their creativity to overcome all the hurdles that have been thrown at them and their business! Have a pen and paper out to take notes on all of their business tips and advice regarding growing your business, taking risks, and what success really means!
Adam went from hating cleaning carpets, to running his own successful carpet cleaning business. Find out how he was able to do this with no major loans or investments in this weeks episode!
Nobody appreciates Arizona more than Mike Spangenberg, CEO and co-founder of the popular apparel brand, State Forty Eight! Make sure to tune into this weeks episode to find out what it took for Mike and his friends to take their brand from a part time project to a widely known apparel company across the state!
Get ready for some inspiration this week as former MMA fighter and London native Lynden Brench takes us through the grind and hustle of growing Az Trash Pandas!
Make sure to tune in to this week's episode to learn all about marketing, processes, and to hear how Andy Cooper and Jenna Foote are changing the real estate game!
In this week's episode, Tyler teaches us the importance of being a "doer" to start and grow your business, as well as the importance of surrounding your main source of income with other means of cash flow!
This week's episode os packed full of great advice from Erik Huso, owner of Your Pool Your Way. From starting a side hustle with a full time career, to business leadership advice, this episode has something for everyone!
Tune in to this weeks episode to find out how Rocky has been able to provide an experience for all his customers to keep them coming back!
Check out this week's episode to learn how the Eagars take care of their team of employees to provide an incredible customer service experience, as well as delicious tacos!
Check out this week's episode to hear how Kate Friedrichs is able to balance her time with her small business as well as a full time corporate job!
In this weeks episode, Drex Tanner sat down with us to share how he used digital marketing to grow his uncles playset business into a nationwide success!
Tune in to this weeks episode to hear how Damian Curtis took the hard-working and entrepreneurial skills he learned as a kid to start a successful construction company!
Tune into this week's episode to hear how Amanda Archinuk found a trend and turned it into a business, and how she has continued to adapt when challenges have come her way!
Find out how Ben Bowman, the owner of Simple Soda, has overcome obstacle after obstacle to keep his company growing, and work towards his ultimate goals and passions!
Tune in to this weeks episode to hear how these young entrepreneurs have been able to express themselves through their new and successful jewelry company, Evora!
Listen to hear how Brad and Marcy Olsen of Genuine Fresche have built a local smoothie and juice bar as husband and wife buisness partners. And they keep locals coming back for more!
Tune in to hear how Rajiv Patel went from touring with a band all over the U.S., to starting a Very successful barber shop in the east valley!
Listen in while Freddy Bryant shares with us how he continues to build Shine Mobile Detail, a mobile auto detailing company!
Find out how TJ Searle used his resources and previous education to go from a safe and secure job in accounting, to starting his own jewelry business!
Tune in to hear how entrepreneur Jared Naumann was inspired to start a churro restaurant, and find out how he's utilized Instagram as a tool for success!
Find out how Kurtis Toolson used social media to hit the ground running with his booming (and delicious) cookie company, Chunk Cookies!
Dylan and Chase were lifelong best friends who were going to college, when they decided to take the things they had been learning and put them into action! Listen to find out how The Soda Shop was able to go from one small shop, to a successful and expanding partnership.
An introduction to the hosts, Ridge Woldberg and Dallin Huso, and a brief overview of what to expect from the podcast moving forward.