AZ Big Podcast with Michael & Amy: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by AZ Big Media Editor in Chief Michael Gossie and Publisher Amy Lindsey, The AZ Big Podcast takes you behind-the-scenes of some of the most compelling storylines in the Grand Canyon State. The AZ Big Podcast will feature guests from a variety of industries, including legal, real estate, hospitality, athletics and more. Each episode will provide quick and concise information about each topic, in other words, it’s an easy listen that’s perfect for your morning or afternoon commute! Episodes will post weekly on Wednesdays and are available wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Ep. 144 - Buckey Slomski, shareholder of Burch & Cracchiolo, talks personal injury and medical malpractice la
Ep. 133 - Jason Monczka, founder of Keymakers, talks executive networking at the highest level
Ep. 132 - Jeremy Takas, managing partner of Silver Sky Paradise Valley, talks Paradise Valley development
Ep. 131 - Peter Kjome, president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony, talks Arizona culture and arts
Ep. 130 - Phil Neidhart, senior VP of UMB Bank, talks strategies to protect against fraud
Ep. 129 - Charley Freericks, senior VP at Catellus Development Corp. talks all things Novus Innovation Corridor
Ep. 128 - John Carlson, president of Mark-Taylor Companies who talks all things multifamily housing
Ep. 127 Kathleen Duffy, president and CEO of Duffy Group, Inc. talks all things workforce challenges
Ep. 126 - Jennifer Kiernan, founder and executive director of Saving Amy, talks all things solutions in homeless crisis
Ep. 125 - Terry Moulton, senior advisor & TRICARE program manager for TriWest Healthcare Alliance talks all things healthcare in military
Ep. 123 - Jaime Northam, vice president of healthcare development for Ryan Companies, talks all things healthcare development
Ep. 122 - Own Metz, senior vice president of Dominium talks all things affordable housing in Arizona
Ep. 121 - Christine Nowaczyk, senior vice president at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management talks all things wealth management
Ep. 120 - Health Melton, president of the Phoenix Region of Howard Hughes, talks Teravalis in Buckeye
Ep. 119 - Craig Weems, president of Weems Construction, talks construction outlook for 2024
Ep. 118 – Chris Levandowski, owner of Cactus Corn in Arizona, talks about his poppin’ popcorn business here in Arizona
Ep. 117 – Michael Martin, President and CEO of Tempe Tourism, talks about Tempe Tourism
Ep. 116 – Randal Norton, the Chairman Of The Board Of Directors for Fiesta Bowl, talks all things Fiesta Bowl
Ep. 115 – Scott Maxwell, a Managing Principle for Cresa, talks about commercial real estate trends
Ep. 114 – Henry Vorderbruggen, Lemon Law Lawyer for Hammer Law, talks about Lemon Law in Arizona
Ep. 113 – George Thimsen, the 2024 Tournament Chairman, talks all things WM Phoenix Open
Ep. 112 – Ken Januszewski, a Shareholder for Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about how to protect yourself from hacks
Ep. 110 – Dustin Lacey, the Vice President of Marketing & Technology at Mark-Taylor, Inc., talks about multifamily housing trends in Arizona
Ep. 109 – Carl Beardsley, a Managing Director for JLL Capital Markets, talks about data centers
Ep. 108 – Deborah Kimes, Business Development Manager at CBIZ/MHM, talks about the CFO of the Year Awards event on November 8th, 2023.
Ep. 107 - Fran Mallace, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Arizona, talks all things Make-A-Wish
Ep. 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
Jodi James and Derek Contizano, of SDB Contracting Services talk construction trends in Arizona
Natalie Jaafar and Rachelle Strole of Capital Asset Management talk about retail space challenges
Ep. 103 Chet Samuelson, Az market president and CEO of BOK Financial talks about leadership in the banking industry
Beth Ginzinger, chief transformation officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona talks about the power of better healthcare.
Monie Wilder, of 72SOLD and a Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors forty under 40 winner, talks about residential real estate trends
Ep. 100 - Andy Abraham, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks about the outlook for real estate in Arizona
Ep. 98: Leslie Meyers, chief water executive and associate general manager for water resources at SRP, talks about Arizona water challenges
Ep. 96 - Brandon Michaels, president and CEO of OneAZ Credit Union, talks about the benefits of credit unions
Ep. 95 - David Villadolid, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks employment tips to remember
Larry Pobuda, executive vice president and general manager of Opus Development Company, talks commercial real estate trends.
Lin Sue Flood, director of community engagement for Hospice of the Valley talks about services offered by the nonprofit.
Sara Wilson, CEO of Home Assist Health talks about the many factors of home health care.
Blake Katsnelson, general manager of the new Santan Mountain Casino talks about the newest casino in the Gila River Resorts & Casinos family.
Erin Oliphant, senior director of Go Red for Women at the American Heart Association - Arizona talks heart disease and women.
Paul Kular, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks the legal impact of social media defamation.
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.
Eric Gibbs, president of Arizona Association of REALTORS, talks about residential real estate trends in Arizona.
Josh Hartmann, CEO of NexMetro Communities talks about the build-to-rent boom in Arizona.
Michael and Amy talk about the prestigious 2023 MAC business awards and streamlined nomination form.
Marvina Thomas, CEO and founder of Fourtwenty Collections talks breaking barriers in cannabis business
Rob Hill, president and CEO of production company Merestone talks corporate event trends for 2023
Dr. Seemab Zeman, director of quality and regulatory affairs of Gummi World talks nutritional gummy supplements.
Michael Pollack, president and founder of Pollack Investments, talks 50 years of real estate...and what's ahead!
Natalia Mihilli, vice president of development for Gateway for Cancer Research, talks the fight for cancer research.
Beau Lane, partner and executive chairman of Lane Terralever, talks advertising trends for 2023
Sara Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors talks about cannabis entrepreneurship.
Lisa Davey drops by to break down some of the innovative changes in the banking industry.
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.
Amanda Agati, executive vice president, chief investment officer for PNC Financial Services Asset Managment Group, who talks to Michael and Amy about the 2023 economic forecast.
Jim Stipe, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo talks about the latest in gambling industry changes.
Randy Norton discusses everything 2023 Fiesta Bowl - and how the game impacts Arizona and its charities!
Katie Dufort talks team building with Puzzle Rides - and why it's also a fun family adventure!
Jennifer Delgado, shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, talks about the incredible transformation of Downtown Phoenix.
Anabel Whiting, senior vice president and market director for PNC Institutional Asset Management, talks about money management tools for 2023.
Barbara Kennedy of Western Alliance Bank talks about strategy in a post-Covid labor market
Tim O'Neal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona talks about its real estate division.
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.
Chef, Restaurateur and Emmy-winning TV host Mark Tarbell talks about the restaurant industry's recovery after the pandemic.
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.
Jonathan Keyser, founder Keyser, talks about commercial real estate trends in this hot market.
Arian Ploszaj, director of communications and business development of P.B. Bell talks about multi-family housing.
Jason Barlow, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity talks about the affordable housing of Habitat for Humanity.
Todd Sanders talks about the positive business climate growing the Metro Phoenix economy.
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!
Teresa Turner stops by to talk supply chain challenges, and the logistics options to ease them.
Ryan Hermansky stops by to talk opportunities and challenges in Arizona's cannabis industry
Jamison Manwaring stops by to talk about the benefit of crowdfunding in commercial real estate.
Jackie Wright talks about taking a leap of faith and making a career change to a different industry.
Jake Curtis talks all things liquor licensing, and tricky compliance issues that businesses face!
Vincent Clark talks advice for home sellers and home buyers - and the hottest neighborhoods in the Valley!
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.
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!
Kortney Otten, associate at Gallagher Kennedy talks complexities of regulating cannabis licenses and the growth of law in the cannabis industry.
Amanda Agati, chief investment officer of PNC Bank talks interest rates, the job market, and how inflation affects various factors.
Tyler Kent, managing principal of Opwest Partners talks new Scottsdale property, Senna House and industry recovery post-pandemic.
Dr. Kishlay Anand, founder and president of Apricus Health talks improving the senior healthcare experience and the benefits of technology integrations in senior healthcare.
Scott Sanders, CEO of Octane Raceway and Mavrix talks entertainment trends post-pandemic, community involvement and the future of tourism.
Brian Rosella, senior vice president at Kidder Matthews talks hot trends in commercial real estate, land supply and land seller strategy.
Veronique James, CEO and founder of The James Agency talks leadership, team connectivity and finding untapped talent within existing staff.
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.
Jen Kaplan, owner and founder of Evolve Public Relations & Marketing talks about authenticity on social media, mentorship, leadership and the importance of industry relationships.
Dieter Gable, CEO at TBConsulting talks cyber-attacks and scams, and the importance of staying educated about cyber security.
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.
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.
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.
Danielle Betterman, director and founder of Better Piggies Rescue nonprofit talks about the efforts of rescuing and rehabilitating pot bellies and farm hogs.
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.
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.
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.
Michael and Amy discuss the many open nominations and awards available for the 2022 Champions of Change Awards.
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.
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.
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.
Wendi Sorensen from Burch and Cracchiolo stops by talk about the impact of arbitration on law.
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.
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.
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!
Dominic Orozco talks Sports Betting, Gila River expansion, what drives economic value, and how what is happening is a game-changer for Arizona.
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.
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.
Michael and Amy talk to the renowned family law attorney 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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael and Amy talk with the president and shareholder of Burch & Cracchiolo about the red-hot commercial real estate market, focusing on its sustainability and outlook.