Our guest this week is Tom Van Dyke. He lives with his wife, Mary, on their ranch in the foothills of Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek, Arizona. He is the author of "A Cowboy Christmas: An American Tale" which received high praise from Elmore Leonard, Michael Blake, Don Collier, Marshall Trimble, Ken Rotcop, and so many others. Tom created and wrote the American Bicentennial television public service announcements,  "Stand Up and Be Counted", featuring John Denver, the most widely viewed national and international PSAs in the history of television. His creative expression of writing and film production is shared with his creation of fine art. Tom's sculptures, paintings and photography have been exhibited or are in the permanent collections of the NY Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford Museum, the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art. Tom shares his story and his thoughts on art, creativity, the West, and his love for the great American cowboy.

Our guest this week is Tom Van Dyke. He lives with his wife, Mary, on their ranch in the foothills of Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek, Arizona. He is the author of "<a href="http://www.acowboychristmas.com/where-to-buy/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Cowboy Christmas: An American Tale</a>" which received high praise from Elmore Leonard, Michael Blake, Don Collier, Marshall Trimble, Ken Rotcop, and so many others. Tom created and wrote the American Bicentennial television public service announcements, <a href="http://www.acowboychristmas.com/films#John_Denver_American_Bicentennial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Stand Up and Be Counted"</a>, featuring John Denver, the most widely viewed national and international PSAs in the history of television. His creative expression of writing and film production is shared with his creation of fine art. Tom's sculptures, paintings and photography have been exhibited or are in the permanent collections of the NY Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford Museum, the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art. Tom shares his story and his thoughts on art, creativity, the West, and his love for the great American cowboy.

Tom Van Dyke - Author and Artist

Tom Smith

Our guest this week is Tom Smith, President of Wrap Technologies in Tempe, Arizona. A graduate from both the University of Arizona (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Northern Arizona University (Masters of Business Administration), Tom co-founded TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.) in 1993, and served as President of TASER until October 2006. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TASER from October 2006 until he retired to pursue entrepreneurial activities in February 2012. Tom shares his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including making the transition from a science-based college degree to a career focused on sales, lessons learned in the hiring process, and how losing a bet in college led to an experience that still influences him today.

Our guest this week is Tom Smith, President of <a href="https://wraptechnologies.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wrap Technologies</a> in Tempe, Arizona. A graduate from both the <a href="https://www.arizona.edu/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">University of Arizona</a> (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and <a href="https://nau.edu/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Arizona University</a> (Masters of Business Administration), Tom co-founded TASER International (now <a href="https://www.axon.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Axon Enterprise</a>, Inc.) in 1993, and served as President of TASER until October 2006. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TASER from October 2006 until he retired to pursue entrepreneurial activities in February 2012. Tom shares his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including making the transition from a science-based college degree to a career focused on sales, lessons learned in the hiring process, and how losing a bet in college led to an experience that still influences him today.

Tom Smith - Wrap Technologies

George Weisz

Our guest this week is George Weisz, the President of Weisz Ventures and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Scottsdale Community Bank. A man of many interests and talents, George is a co-owner of two minor league baseball teams (proud affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks) and a partner in Majerle’s Sports Grill with former Phoenix Suns All-Star Dan Majerle. George is also a partner in a start-up technology firm dealing with superconductivity, and he has had interests in the film industry, bio-tech, and other ventures. George’s public service includes serving as a respected Member of the Arizona House of Representatives (during which George was named one of the ten most effective legislators in the state), Deputy Chief of Staff to one Governor and Senior Advisor to a second Governor, Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Phoenix, and Special Agent investigating organized crime and corruption for four Attorneys General. George also served on an award-winning team of investigative reporters from across the nation probing one of the most heinous murders of our time.  In our conversation, we discuss George's passion for public service, the important lessons he learned from his father, his love for baseball, and so much more.

Our guest this week is George Weisz, the President of Weisz Ventures and Chairman of the Board of Directors of <a href="https://www.scottsdalecommunitybank.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scottsdale Community Bank</a>. A man of many interests and talents, George is a co-owner of two minor league baseball teams (proud affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks) and a partner in <a href="https://majerles.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Majerle’s Sports Grill</a> with former Phoenix Suns All-Star Dan Majerle. George is also a partner in a start-up technology firm dealing with superconductivity, and he has had interests in the film industry, bio-tech, and other ventures. George’s public service includes serving as a respected Member of the Arizona House of Representatives (during which George was named one of the ten most effective legislators in the state), Deputy Chief of Staff to one Governor and Senior Advisor to a second Governor, Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Phoenix, and Special Agent investigating organized crime and corruption for four Attorneys General. George also served on an award-winning team of investigative reporters from across the nation probing one of the most heinous murders of our time.  In our conversation, we discuss George's passion for public service, the important lessons he learned from his father, his love for baseball, and so much more.

George Weisz - Weisz Ventures and Scottsdale Community Bank

Phil Boas

Our guest this week is Phil Boas, the editor of the editorial pages of The Arizona Republic. Before that, he was editor of The Republic’s Sunday Viewpoints section and editor of its Community editorial pages. He joined The Republic in 1999. Before that, he was metro editor at The East Valley Tribune and a reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is married with four children. He and his family live in Gilbert. Phil's story keeps coming back to his love for Arizona, the lessons he learned from his father at the dinner table, and a deep rooted sense of community. You won't want to miss this!

Our guest this week is Phil Boas, the editor of the editorial pages of <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Arizona Republic</a>. Before that, he was editor of The Republic’s Sunday Viewpoints section and editor of its Community editorial pages. He joined The Republic in 1999. Before that, he was metro editor at The East Valley Tribune and a reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and is married with four children. He and his family live in Gilbert. Phil's story keeps coming back to his love for Arizona, the lessons he learned from his father at the dinner table, and a deep rooted sense of community. You won't want to miss this!

Phil Boas - The Arizona Republic

Chris Ronzio

Our guest this week is Chris Ronzio, the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS company that helps fast-growing businesses automate their onboarding and training by documenting every process, policy, and procedure in one simple, searchable, teachable system. After helping hundreds of entrepreneurs create scalable systems and processes with his consulting firm that he started in 2013, called Organize Chaos, Chris developed a passion for helping business leaders find the time to do more of what they love by providing a way to document and delegate what they do.

Our guest this week is Chris Ronzio, the founder and CEO of <a href="https://trainual.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Trainual</a>, a leading SaaS company that helps fast-growing businesses automate their onboarding and training by documenting every process, policy, and procedure in one simple, searchable, teachable system. After helping hundreds of entrepreneurs create scalable systems and processes with his consulting firm that he started in 2013, called Organize Chaos, Chris developed a passion for helping business leaders find the time to do more of what they love by providing a way to document and delegate what they do.

Chris Ronzio - Trainual

Rachel Mertensmeyer

Rachel Mertensmeyer has long been captivated by understanding the consumer mindset and making people’s lives better with product innovation. She has a decade of marketing management experience in Fortune 100 companies including Unilever and Avon in New York and BBDO and WPP in Shanghai. Rachel’s first professional opportunity supported her entrepreneurial nature as she was tasked with the ground floor development of sales distribution in Eastern Asia for an American wine company. In 2016, while living in New York City, Rachel  experienced medical bill mayhem personally. This experience spurred her to apply her consumer product innovation background to create a better medical payments solution for patients. This is how RexPay was born in 2018. As a leader, Rachel places great focus on creating a holistic, respectful and cooperative work environment for her team. On a more personal note, Rachel places a high value on physical health and wellbeing for herself and for those around her. In her free time, she can be found teaching yoga, trail running in the deserts of Arizona, or making time for her friends and family.

Rachel Mertensmeyer has long been captivated by understanding the consumer mindset and making people’s lives better with product innovation. She has a decade of marketing management experience in Fortune 100 companies including Unilever and Avon in New York and BBDO and WPP in Shanghai. Rachel’s first professional opportunity supported her entrepreneurial nature as she was tasked with the ground floor development of sales distribution in Eastern Asia for an American wine company. In 2016, while living in New York City, Rachel  experienced medical bill mayhem personally. This experience spurred her to apply her consumer product innovation background to create a better medical payments solution for patients. This is how <a href="https://rexpay.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RexPay</a> was born in 2018. As a leader, Rachel places great focus on creating a holistic, respectful and cooperative work environment for her team. On a more personal note, Rachel places a high value on physical health and wellbeing for herself and for those around her. In her free time, she can be found teaching yoga, trail running in the deserts of Arizona, or making time for her friends and family.

Rachel Mertensmeyer - RexPay

Jamie Baxter

Our guest this week is Jamie Baxter, the co-founder and CEO of Qwick. He began learning computer programming in the second grade, and by the time he was 16, he started his first company. With the sale of two companies he started under his belt, along with 18 years in major roles with Willis Towers Watson, Jamie has begun his latest entrepreneurial venture here in Arizona. Qwick connects food &amp; beverage professionals who want on-demand work with businesses who need them. And in our conversation, Jamie discusses not only the origins of the business, but also his approach to leadership, team building, and thoughts about the future of work and the gig economy.

Our guest this week is Jamie Baxter, the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.qwick.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Qwick</a>. He began learning computer programming in the second grade, and by the time he was 16, he started his first company. With the sale of two companies he started under his belt, along with 18 years in major roles with Willis Towers Watson, Jamie has begun his latest entrepreneurial venture here in Arizona. Qwick connects food &amp; beverage professionals who want on-demand work with businesses who need them. And in our conversation, Jamie discusses not only the origins of the business, but also his approach to leadership, team building, and thoughts about the future of work and the gig economy.

Jamie Baxter - Qwick

Rick Smith

Our guest this week is Rick Smith - the founder of Axon, the company formerly known as TASER International.  We have a broad ranging conversation where Rick shares his thoughts about everything from being a reluctant Harvard student to the differences between being a founder and a CEO to his new book, The End of Killing.  

Our guest this week is <a href="https://www.axonrick.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Smith</a> - the founder of <a href="https://www.axon.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Axon</a>, the company formerly known as TASER International.  We have a broad ranging conversation where Rick shares his thoughts about everything from being a reluctant Harvard student to the differences between being a founder and a CEO to his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1989025536/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1989025536&amp;linkId=298b556b4f946ee788e9d5d4c2668fc6" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The End of Killing</a>.

Rick Smith - Axon

Karen Rasmussen

Our guest this week is Karen Rasmussen - the CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance - a non-profit   public-private-partnership dedicated to bringing technology to the trucking industry in an effort to increase efficiency, compliance, and safety.   With a career in transportation safety spanning more than 40 years, Karen has been a key player in all aspects of commercial vehicle operations, and has been part of that community here in Arizona since 2001 when she served as the President and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association.  She became CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance in 2012 and has been there ever since.

Our guest this week is Karen Rasmussen - the CEO of <a href="https://www.prepassalliance.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PrePass Safety Alliance</a> - a non-profit   public-private-partnership dedicated to bringing technology to the trucking industry in an effort to increase efficiency, compliance, and safety.   With a career in transportation safety spanning more than 40 years, Karen has been a key player in all aspects of commercial vehicle operations, and has been part of that community here in Arizona since 2001 when she served as the President and CEO of the <a href="https://www.prepassalliance.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Trucking Association</a>.  She became CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance in 2012 and has been there ever since.

Karen Rasmussen - PrePass Safety Alliance

Jeff Johnston

This week our guest is Dr. Jeff Johnston who serves as the Chief Medical Examiner for the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner; a position he has held since 2013. He oversees the Office which provides all statutory forensic medical death investigations for the 4th-most populous and fastest growing county in the the United States. Dr. Johnston holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Virginia and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He trained in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, home of the University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Research Facility. He has subspecialty training in Forensic Pathology from the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pathology in both Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology. He has performing Medical Examiner work for the public since 2002.

This week our guest is Dr. Jeff Johnston who serves as the Chief Medical Examiner for the <a href="https://www.maricopa.gov/468/Medical-Examiner" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner</a>; a position he has held since 2013. He oversees the Office which provides all statutory forensic medical death investigations for the 4th-most populous and fastest growing county in the the United States. Dr. Johnston holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Virginia and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He trained in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, home of the University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Research Facility. He has subspecialty training in Forensic Pathology from the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pathology in both Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology. He has performing Medical Examiner work for the public since 2002.

Dr. Jeff Johnston - Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner

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Greg Peterson

This week our guest is Greg Peterson, founder of the Urban Farm in Phoenix.  His mission is inspire people to embrace their own greenness,which he does daily by living what he speaks. He received his master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) in December 2006 from Arizona State University. His academic training has been augmented by 34 years of real world self-study, ownership of multiple businesses and a rich background in entrepreneurship, computer training, software development and management. Our conversation covers everything from nurturing curiosity, finding passion, building community, engaging in lifelong learning, and creating a long-lasting impact in our communities.  Greg's story engages and his enthusiasm inspires. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Urban Farm Podcast Ocean Robbins John Lee Dumas Scott Murray GrowPHX Diet For A New America Ishmael

This week our guest is Greg Peterson, founder of the <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Farm</a> in Phoenix.  His mission is inspire people to embrace their own greenness,which he does daily by living what he speaks. He received his master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) in December 2006 from Arizona State University. His academic training has been augmented by 34 years of real world self-study, ownership of multiple businesses and a rich background in entrepreneurship, computer training, software development and management. Our conversation covers everything from nurturing curiosity, finding passion, building community, engaging in lifelong learning, and creating a long-lasting impact in our communities.  Greg's story engages and his enthusiasm inspires. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/blog/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Farm Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/blog/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ocean Robbins</a> <a href="https://www.eofire.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Lee Dumas</a> <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/faculty/scott-murray/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Murray</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrowPHX" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GrowPHX</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193207354X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=193207354X&amp;linkId=10618d50a4707821414d053190cd5d6b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diet For A New America</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553375407/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0553375407&amp;linkId=59fbc94e3a464c051c793ecfc22526e0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ishmael</a>

Greg Peterson - Urban Farm

Max Hansen

This week we talk with Max Hansen, the CEO of Y Scouts, a purpose-based executive recruiting firm.  Max grew up in Glendale, Arizona and went to Northern Arizona University thinking football would be his future.  He discusses that change in plan and what ultimately led him to the field of recruiting.     Max covers a wide range of topics, including how to align purpose, values, leadership and culture within an organization and within your hiring process.  He discusses being disruptive in the marketplace, connecting people and purpose, having an attitude of abundance, and winning the Gumball 3000.   Also, be sure to check out Y Scouts co-founder Brian Mohr's own podcast - Built On Purpose - which takes a look at leaders in Arizona and beyond.   SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST   The Captain Class by Sam Walker   Human ElementsArizona Chamber of Commerce contact@azoriginals.net

This week we talk with Max Hansen, the CEO of <a href="https://yscouts.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Y Scouts</a>, a purpose-based executive recruiting firm.  Max grew up in Glendale, Arizona and went to Northern Arizona University thinking football would be his future.  He discusses that change in plan and what ultimately led him to the field of recruiting.     Max covers a wide range of topics, including how to align purpose, values, leadership and culture within an organization and within your hiring process.  He discusses being disruptive in the marketplace, connecting people and purpose, having an attitude of abundance, and winning the Gumball 3000.   Also, be sure to check out Y Scouts co-founder Brian Mohr's own podcast - <a href="https://yscouts.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Built On Purpose</a> - which takes a look at leaders in Arizona and beyond.   SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST   <a href="http://amzn.to/2hjEmcH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Captain Class</a> by Sam Walker   <a href="http://humanelements.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Human Elements</a><a href="http://www.azchamber.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

Max Hansen - Y Scouts

This week our guest is Shiva Planjery - the co-founder and CEO of Codelucida, a Tucson-based company working to improve error-correction solutions for everything from flash drives to hard disk drives. Shiva shares his story which took him from the US to South Korea to India to Canada and, ultimately, to Tucson. He not only shares insights about life and work stemming from his formative years, but how they help inform how he approaches his life as an entrepreneur. It’s another great story coming out of Tech Launch Arizona at the University of Arizona...I know you will learn from our conversation.

This week our guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-planjery-6495381a/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shiva Planjery</a> - the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.codelucida.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Codelucida</a>, a Tucson-based company working to improve error-correction solutions for everything from flash drives to hard disk drives. Shiva shares his story which took him from the US to South Korea to India to Canada and, ultimately, to Tucson. He not only shares insights about life and work stemming from his formative years, but how they help inform how he approaches his life as an entrepreneur. It’s another great story coming out of <a href="http://techlaunch.arizona.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tech Launch Arizona</a> at the University of Arizona...I know you will learn from our conversation.

Shiva Planjery - Codelucida

Brian Mueller

Our first guest of the new season is Brian Mueller - Chairman, President and CEO of Grand Canyon University.  Our conversation begins in Milwaukee, WI where Brian grew up along with his parents and seven siblings.  We then look at his years as a teacher and basketball coach and ultimately to his move into leading two major higher education institutions. President Mueller discusses everything from finding purpose and passion to the importance of focusing on planning and preparation.  He talks about the time in his life he received the best training for leading businesses, and discusses his decision checklist when it comes to running a publicly traded company.  We also talk about partnerships, team building, and so much more. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Grand Canyon University   _______________ Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Contact us at the podcast at contact@azoriginals.net

Our first guest of the new season is Brian Mueller - Chairman, President and CEO of Grand Canyon University.  Our conversation begins in Milwaukee, WI where Brian grew up along with his parents and seven siblings.  We then look at his years as a teacher and basketball coach and ultimately to his move into leading two major higher education institutions. President Mueller discusses everything from finding purpose and passion to the importance of focusing on planning and preparation.  He talks about the time in his life he received the best training for leading businesses, and discusses his decision checklist when it comes to running a publicly traded company.  We also talk about partnerships, team building, and so much more. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.gcu.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Canyon University</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062334387/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062334387&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;linkId=a5a29fef4888f6de39302bb475f989a7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> _______________ <a href="http://www.azchamber.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry</a> Contact us at the podcast at <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

Brian Mueller - Grand Canyon University

Jason Beck

This week our guest is Jason Beck, the founder and owner of TYR Tactical located in Peoria, Arizona.  TYR Tactical provides tactical gear to law enforcement and military all over the world and has seen consistent growth under Jason’s leadership.     In our conversation, he provides a very frank description of his life growing up in an abusive home and discusses the individuals and experiences which have helped to shape him into who he is today.  We cover his youth, his time in the US Marine Corps, his decade of work with the Gracie family at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and then into his current vocation which mixes his love of design and his passion for innovation and combative techniques.

This week our guest is Jason Beck, the founder and owner of <a href="http://www.tyrtactical.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TYR Tactical</a> located in Peoria, Arizona.  TYR Tactical provides tactical gear to law enforcement and military all over the world and has seen consistent growth under Jason’s leadership.     In our conversation, he provides a very frank description of his life growing up in an abusive home and discusses the individuals and experiences which have helped to shape him into who he is today.  We cover his youth, his time in the US Marine Corps, his decade of work with the Gracie family at the <a href="https://www.gracieuniversity.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy</a>, and then into his current vocation which mixes his love of design and his passion for innovation and combative techniques.

Jason Beck - TYR Tactical

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

This week, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack returns for the second installment of our conversation.  When she last joined us in Season One, we left her in Colorado, and today we hear the rest of the story. In addition to her journey, Colleen addresses topics each of us can learn from.  Those range from mentoring, to life-long learning, to taking risks, and finding balance in life.  You will also want to hear her story about one particular cast of the show "Evita" and the lessons we can learn about excellence and accountability. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST ASU Gammage Stadium 365 Built to Last The Experience Economy Bernstein Meets Broadway Yes, Chef: A Memoir Setting the Table Noorderzon - Performing Arts Festival - Groningen Traverse Theatre Edinburgh Game of Thrones Being Mary Jane Arizona Chamber of Commerce Email us at contact@azoriginals.net

This week, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack returns for the second installment of our conversation.  When <a href="http://www.azoriginals.net/34-colleen-jennings-roggensack-asu-gammage/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">she last joined us</a> in Season One, we left her in Colorado, and today we hear the rest of the story. In addition to her journey, Colleen addresses topics each of us can learn from.  Those range from mentoring, to life-long learning, to taking risks, and finding balance in life.  You will also want to hear her story about one particular cast of the show "Evita" and the lessons we can learn about excellence and accountability. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="http://asugammage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ASU Gammage</a> <a href="https://sundevilstadium.asu.edu/XL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stadium 365</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2jZqWDg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Built to Last</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2xEvRhW" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Experience Economy</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2wT4j9x" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bernstein Meets Broadway</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2xA801b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yes, Chef: A Memoir</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2xELaam" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Setting the Table</a> <a href="https://www.noorderzon.nl/en/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Noorderzon - Performing Arts Festival - Groningen</a> <a href="https://www.traverse.co.uk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Traverse Theatre Edinburgh</a> <a href="http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Game of Thrones</a> <a href="http://www.bet.com/shows/being-mary-jane.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Being Mary Jane</a> <a href="http://www.azchamber.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack Part 2

This week our guest is Mac Perlich - the president and publisher of ON Media Publications. Mac shares what I believe are two of the best life lessons we can all learn from and discusses her journey from nursing into publishing. I know you’ll enjoy her insights and her passion for everything she is involved with from publishing, to the Culture Pass program, to the Act One Foundation. We cover a wide range of topics from how to develop meaningful and mutually-beneficial business relationships, to thoughts about retirement, and much more. Follow us on our new social media channels - Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (thanks to Beth Lewellen for all her help on this)!

This week our guest is Mac Perlich - the president and publisher of <a href="http://onmediaaz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ON Media Publications</a>. Mac shares what I believe are two of the best life lessons we can all learn from and discusses her journey from nursing into publishing. I know you’ll enjoy her insights and her passion for everything she is involved with from publishing, to the <a href="http://www.act1az.org/culture-pass/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Culture Pass</a> program, to the <a href="http://www.act1az.org/home-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Act One Foundation</a>. We cover a wide range of topics from how to develop meaningful and mutually-beneficial business relationships, to thoughts about retirement, and much more. Follow us on our new social media channels - <a href="https://twitter.com/OurAZOriginals" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourazoriginals/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurAZOriginals/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/ItalicizedAZ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Lewellen</a> for all her help on this)!

Mac Perlich - ON Media Publications

Tom Espinoza

Our guest this week is Tom Espinoza, President and CEO of Raza Development Fund (RDF). Tom has over 45 years of experience that span the breadth of the public, private sector, and nonprofit spectrum.  In 1998, he co-founded RDF; and is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and management of the fund, which has grown into the largest Latino CDFI in the country. Prior to founding RDF, Tom worked at UnidosUS (formally the National Council of La Raza), where he led the Office of Technical Assistance and Constituency Support.  Additionally, he was the President &amp; Chief Executive Officer of Chicanos Por La Causa where he provided capacity development during its early years, established funding strategies for various social, real estate community development projects, and advocated for the Latino community. In our conversation, Tom shares his story and provides insights on how to build a quality team, how to balance activism and development, maintaining a healthy tension within an organization, thinking big, and everything in-between.

Our guest this week is Tom Espinoza, President and CEO of <a href="http://razafund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Raza Development Fund</a> (RDF). Tom has over 45 years of experience that span the breadth of the public, private sector, and nonprofit spectrum.  In 1998, he co-founded RDF; and is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and management of the fund, which has grown into the largest Latino CDFI in the country. Prior to founding RDF, Tom worked at <a href="https://www.unidosus.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">UnidosUS</a> (formally the National Council of La Raza), where he led the Office of Technical Assistance and Constituency Support.  Additionally, he was the President &amp; Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://cplc.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chicanos Por La Causa</a> where he provided capacity development during its early years, established funding strategies for various social, real estate community development projects, and advocated for the Latino community. In our conversation, Tom shares his story and provides insights on how to build a quality team, how to balance activism and development, maintaining a healthy tension within an organization, thinking big, and everything in-between.

Branden Hickman

We’re joined by three generations of leaders from Hickman’s Family Farms - Bill Hickman, Sr., Glenn Hickman, and Branden Hickman. Each one shares stories and insights I know you will enjoy and learn from. They share some unique insights to being part of a family business, engaging with community, the importance of education, and how they approach changing production requirements in response to customer demands for products such as cage-free eggs. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Arizona's Future of Education Vision event on 12/12/17 (Glenn mentioned in the podcast) Dirty Jobs w/ Mike Rowe at Hickman's Family Farms (Season 4, Episode 25) Arizona Chamber of Commerce contact@azoriginals.net

We’re joined by three generations of leaders from <a href="http://www.hickmanseggs.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hickman’s Family Farms</a> - Bill Hickman, Sr., Glenn Hickman, and Branden Hickman. Each one shares stories and insights I know you will enjoy and learn from. They share some unique insights to being part of a family business, engaging with community, the importance of education, and how they approach changing production requirements in response to customer demands for products such as cage-free eggs. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/161941/2017/arizonas-future-of-education-vision-breakfast#information" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona's Future of Education Vision</a> event on 12/12/17 (Glenn mentioned in the podcast) <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315649/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dirty Jobs w/ Mike Rowe at Hickman's Family Farms</a> (Season 4, Episode 25) <a href="http://www.azchamber.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

Bill, Glenn and Branden Hickman - Hickman's Family Farm

Mark Jacobs

This week our guest is Mark Jacobs, the dean of Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University.  He came to ASU in the fall of 2003 from Swarthmore College, where he had held an endowed chair in biology and had been both chair of the Biology Department and associate provost of the College. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard in biology and earned his Ph.D. at Stanford University in biological sciences. During his tenure at Barrett Honors College, Dean Jacobs has overseen tremendous growth, and during our conversation, he shares his story, the influences in his life, and his approach to leading and learning which influence the way he approaches his job and the students and culture at Barrett. You will also want to be sure you have listened to our episode with  Ambassador Barbara Barrett! SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST 1491

This week our guest is Mark Jacobs, the dean of <a href="https://barretthonors.asu.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barrett Honors College</a> at Arizona State University.  He came to ASU in the fall of 2003 from Swarthmore College, where he had held an endowed chair in biology and had been both chair of the Biology Department and associate provost of the College. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard in biology and earned his Ph.D. at Stanford University in biological sciences. During his tenure at Barrett Honors College, Dean Jacobs has overseen tremendous growth, and during our conversation, he shares his story, the influences in his life, and his approach to leading and learning which influence the way he approaches his job and the students and culture at Barrett. You will also want to be sure you have listened to our episode with  <a href="https://www.azoriginals.net/s2e7-ambassador-barbara-barrett-aerospace-corporation-and-triple-creek-ranch/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ambassador Barbara Barrett</a>! SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400032059/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1400032059&amp;linkId=2ad135ebc0ae006b6749165f7e0842d9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">1491</a>

Mark Jacobs - Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University

Joshua Becker

This week our guest is Joshua Becker- bestselling author, blogger and popular speaker on the topic of minimalism.  You won’t want to miss his story and his thoughts on everything from building a platform, navigating career change, determining what your "first filter" is, dealing with online trolls and haters, to building a team around you to make you your best. He takes us on his journey from studying banking and finance, to attending seminary and becoming a minister, to a particular Saturday speaking with a neighbor who would be a catalyst for where Joshua is today.  And if you have never thought about the topic of minimalism, this conversation will not only be a solid introduction, but will also be thought provoking. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST The Hope Effect Simplify Magazine Simple Money Magazine The 80/20 Principle Journey Church The Good Place - NBC The More of Less Clutterfree with Kids The Minimalist Home

This week our guest is <a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Becker</a>- bestselling author, blogger and popular speaker on the topic of minimalism.  You won’t want to miss his story and his thoughts on everything from building a platform, navigating career change, determining what your "first filter" is, dealing with online trolls and haters, to building a team around you to make you your best. He takes us on his journey from studying banking and finance, to attending seminary and becoming a minister, to a particular Saturday speaking with a neighbor who would be a catalyst for where Joshua is today.  And if you have never thought about the topic of minimalism, this conversation will not only be a solid introduction, but will also be thought provoking. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="http://hopeeffect.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Hope Effect</a> <a href="https://simplifymagazine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Simplify Magazine</a> <a href="https://simple.money/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Money Magazine</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385491743/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0385491743&amp;linkId=4382e2371030324f1481fc598a7de03a" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The 80/20 Principle</a> <a href="https://journeychurchaz.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Journey Church</a> <a href="https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Place - NBC</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601427964/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1601427964&amp;linkId=35fe4d4dcba9abdb38658a3d7fc3b4aa" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The More of Less</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0991438604/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0991438604&amp;linkId=502735ab70b8e8779702d9cec65c6d81" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clutterfree with Kids</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601427999/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1601427999&amp;linkId=17082ffab2c29d3f8de487c4a956eb51" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Minimalist Home</a>

Joshua Becker - Becoming Minimalist

John Phelps

John Phelps is the CEO and executive director of the State Bar of Arizona, an organization focused on improving the administration of justice and the competency, ethics, and professionalism of lawyers in Arizona. John's introduction to Arizona came when his father was stationed at Ft. Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  Ultimately, John became a second generation career Army officer where he also became an intelligence officer before pursuing a law degree from the University of Arizona and joining the US Army's JAG corps.  Following his 25-year career in the Army, John served in the Arizona Office of Homeland Security, the Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross, and as the chief of staff at the US General Services Administration. John discusses topics ranging from the challenges of leading in a "zero-defect" environment, balancing "gut feelings" with data, leading in non-profits and government organizations, surrounding yourself with trusted advisers, and so much more. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Good to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim Collins Hamilton by Ron Chernow Arizona Chamber of Commerce contact@azoriginals.net

<a href="http://www.azbar.org/aboutus/leadership/executivedirectorbio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Phelps</a> is the CEO and executive director of the <a href="http://www.azbar.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">State Bar of Arizona</a>, an organization focused on improving the administration of justice and the competency, ethics, and professionalism of lawyers in Arizona. John's introduction to Arizona came when his father was stationed at <a href="https://www.army.mil/info/organization/huachuca" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ft. Huachuca</a> in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  Ultimately, John became a second generation career Army officer where he also became an intelligence officer before pursuing a law degree from the <a href="https://law.arizona.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">University of Arizona</a> and joining the <a href="https://www.goarmy.com/jag.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">US Army's JAG corps</a>.  Following his 25-year career in the Army, John served in the Arizona Office of Homeland Security, the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/local/az-nm-el-paso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross</a>, and as the chief of staff at the US General Services Administration. John discusses topics ranging from the challenges of leading in a "zero-defect" environment, balancing "gut feelings" with data, leading in non-profits and government organizations, surrounding yourself with trusted advisers, and so much more. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0977326403/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0977326403&amp;linkId=9b4dd2ec094fe656df35dbcce4b487f5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Good to Great and the Social Sectors</a> by Jim Collins <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143034758/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0143034758&amp;linkId=449c10cbd708f002409f909d8ab4c222" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hamilton</a> by Ron Chernow <a href="http://www.azchamber.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

This week our guest is Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., a native of Coffeyville, Kansas.  Today he serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix, Arizona and has served there since July 1, 1977. Dr. Stewart served as the first General Chairperson for ARIZONANS FOR A MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STATE HOLIDAY which contributed significantly to the legislative passage of Arizona’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on September 21, 1989.  Dr. Stewart also organized and led VICTORY TOGETHER, INC., a broad-based coalition that campaigned for a Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day in Arizona which was won by a historic vote of the people in the general election on November 3, 1992. In our conversation, Dr. Stewart shares the moments in his life which led him from Kansas to Arizona and in his role as a leader in civil rights efforts here and beyond Arizona’s border.  We discuss everything from knowing when to say “no”, the attributes of servant leadership, overcoming personal challenges to pursue your calling, and much more.

This week our guest is Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., a native of Coffeyville, Kansas.  Today he serves as the Senior Pastor of the <a href="https://fibcaz.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">First Institutional Baptist Church</a> of Phoenix, Arizona and has served there since July 1, 1977. Dr. Stewart served as the first General Chairperson for ARIZONANS FOR A MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STATE HOLIDAY which contributed significantly to the legislative passage of Arizona’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on September 21, 1989.  Dr. Stewart also organized and led VICTORY TOGETHER, INC., a broad-based coalition that campaigned for a Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day in Arizona which was won by a historic vote of the people in the general election on November 3, 1992. In our conversation, Dr. Stewart shares the moments in his life which led him from Kansas to Arizona and in his role as a leader in civil rights efforts here and beyond Arizona’s border.  We discuss everything from knowing when to say “no”, the attributes of servant leadership, overcoming personal challenges to pursue your calling, and much more.

Pastor Warren Stewart, Sr - First Institutional Baptist Church

Jackie Norton

This week we are joined by Jackie Norton who is the president and CEO of The Rodel Foundation of Arizona.  A native Arizonan, Jackie's career path has taken her from the private sector as a partner at the Gallagher &amp; Kennedy law firm, to the public sector where she held several positions including the Director of the Arizona Department of Commerce for two governors, and in the non-profit space where she led the Arizona State University Foundation and now leads at Rodel. Jackie shares valuable insights about how to become an effective leader though collaboration, focus, and discovering how to leverage assets.  Her views on mentoring, lifelong learning, and vision for an organization will instruct and inspire you.   SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Interview with Shawn Linam    Arizona Originals Podcast Website Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Give us feedback at contact@azoriginals.net

This week we are joined by Jackie Norton who is the president and CEO of <a href="http://rodelaz.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Rodel Foundation of Arizona</a>.  A native Arizonan, Jackie's career path has taken her from the private sector as a partner at the <a href="https://gknet.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gallagher &amp; Kennedy</a> law firm, to the public sector where she held several positions including the Director of the Arizona Department of Commerce for two governors, and in the non-profit space where she led the <a href="https://asufoundation.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona State University Foundation</a> and now leads at Rodel. Jackie shares valuable insights about how to become an effective leader though collaboration, focus, and discovering how to leverage assets.  Her views on mentoring, lifelong learning, and vision for an organization will instruct and inspire you. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="http://www.azoriginals.net/27-shawn-linam-qwaltec/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Interview with Shawn Linam</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062300547/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062300547&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;linkId=268f52edfc73739ef110ace6d73726be" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.azoriginals.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Originals Podcast Website</a> <a href="http://www.azchamber.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry</a> Give us feedback at <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

S1E35 - Jackie Norton - Rodel Foundation

David Kolbe

This week is our final episode of Season 3 - thanks for being part of this fantastic community!  Stay tuned for Season 4 which should launch in early 2019!    In Season 2 Episode 12, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of Kolbe Corp.  If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so. David was kind enough to share his thoughts on a variety of topics in short, topical episodes which we share intermittently.  This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of navigating our passions with a focus on how self-awareness plays into the equation.

This week is our final episode of Season 3 - thanks for being part of this fantastic community!  Stay tuned for Season 4 which should launch in early 2019!   In <a href="https://www.azoriginals.net/s2e12-david-kolbe-kolbe-corp/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Season 2 Episode 12</a>, we spoke with David Kolbe, the CEO of <a href="http://www.kolbe.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kolbe Corp</a>.  If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I encourage you to do so. David was kind enough to share his thoughts on a variety of topics in short, topical episodes which we share intermittently.  This week we spend a few moments with David on the topic of navigating our passions with a focus on how self-awareness plays into the equation.

Navigating Our Passions with David Kolbe

Ellen Palestrant

This week we're joined by Ellen Pallestrant, South African-born writer and artist and filmmaker. She was educated in South Africa and Britain and immigrated with her family to the USA in 1987. Palestrant has been a writer, artist, creativity expert, game inventor, hydroponic farmer, special education teacher, television scriptwriter (adult documentary and children's animation), film producer, college instructor (English, Humanities, Creative Writing) and co-publisher of a college press. Ellen discusses creativity, perfectionism, balancing the practical with the possible, and the importance of taking action and moving forward. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Conversations about Creativity Ellen's Books and DVDs

This week we're joined by Ellen Pallestrant, South African-born writer and artist and filmmaker. She was educated in South Africa and Britain and immigrated with her family to the USA in 1987. Palestrant has been a writer, artist, creativity expert, game inventor, hydroponic farmer, special education teacher, television scriptwriter (adult documentary and children's animation), film producer, college instructor (English, Humanities, Creative Writing) and co-publisher of a college press. Ellen discusses creativity, perfectionism, balancing the practical with the possible, and the importance of taking action and moving forward. SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://ellenpalestrant.com/conversations/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Conversations about Creativity</a> <a href="https://ellenpalestrant.com/literature/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ellen's Books and DVDs</a>

Ellen Palestrant - Artist and Author

Greg Head

Greg Head has spent most of his professional life in the world of software, including being part of the startup and growth stages of two major Arizona companies and as the chief marketing officer for Chandler-based Infusionsoft.  Today, Greg consults founders and CEOs, curates Gregslist (an active list of Arizona-based software companies...over 300 strong), and has more projects and initiatives on the way. In our conversation, Greg shares thoughts on not only marketing, but focus, intensity, scaling your business, Arizona's technology mindset, and what it means to transition your business from being ADD to OCD.  You will want to take notes! SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Greg Head - LinkedIn Greg Head Consulting Gregslist Clate Mask podcast interview   Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Contact us at the podcast at contact@azoriginals.net

Greg Head has spent most of his professional life in the world of software, including being part of the startup and growth stages of two major Arizona companies and as the chief marketing officer for Chandler-based Infusionsoft.  Today, Greg consults founders and CEOs, curates Gregslist (an active list of Arizona-based software companies...over 300 strong), and has more projects and initiatives on the way. In our conversation, Greg shares thoughts on not only marketing, but focus, intensity, scaling your business, Arizona's technology mindset, and what it means to transition your business from being ADD to OCD.  You will want to take notes! SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregheadaz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Head - LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://greghead.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Head Consulting</a> <a href="http://greghead.com/gregslist-arizona-software-companies/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gregslist</a> <a href="http://www.azoriginals.net/ep-8-clate-mask-infusionsoft/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clate Mask podcast interview</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071373586/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0071373586&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;linkId=106c7e0d5b28a4b232b4b561292c2600" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062292986/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062292986&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=futida-20&amp;linkId=92c31ec6c1b918f73219a179c779dcef" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.azchamber.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry</a> Contact us at the podcast at <a href="mailto:contact@azoriginals.net" rel="noopener">contact@azoriginals.net</a>

Greg Head - Gregslist and Greg Head Consulting

Todd Canterbury

Luke AFB

Our guest this week is Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury - the Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A true "Arizona Original", General Canterbury spent many of his formative years at Luke AFB where his fatheralso served as the commander. General Canterbury entered the Air Force in May 1993 after graduating from Arizona State University ROTC in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology.  General Canterbury’s assignments have been a mix of operational and training assignments. As an operational F-15E and MC-12 pilot he has logged over 650 combat hours and has participated in operations Northern Watch and Enduring Freedom. He has served as a weapons school Instructor, Thunderbird demonstration pilot, fighter squadron Commander, and wing Commander. He is a graduate of the National War College and a Command Pilot with more than 4,100 hours in the F-35A, F-15E, F-16 and MC-12W aircraft.

Our guest this week is <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1271242/brigadier-general-todd-d-canterbury/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury</a> - the Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, <a href="https://www.luke.af.mil/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Luke Air Force Base</a>, Arizona. A true "Arizona Original", General Canterbury spent many of his formative years at Luke AFB where <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107493/major-general-henry-d-canterbury/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">his father</a>also served as the commander. General Canterbury entered the Air Force in May 1993 after graduating from <a href="https://military.asu.edu/rotc" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona State University ROTC</a> in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology.  General Canterbury’s assignments have been a mix of operational and training assignments. As an operational <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104499/f-15e-strike-eagle/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">F-15E</a> and <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104497/mc-12/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MC-12</a> pilot he has logged over 650 combat hours and has participated in operations Northern Watch and Enduring Freedom. He has served as a weapons school Instructor, <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104552/thunderbirds/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thunderbird</a> demonstration pilot, fighter squadron Commander, and wing Commander. He is a graduate of the National War College and a Command Pilot with more than 4,100 hours in the <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/478441/f-35a-lightning-ii-conventional-takeoff-and-landing-variant/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">F-35A</a>, F-15E, <a href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104505/f-16-fighting-falcon/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">F-16</a> and MC-12W aircraft.

Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury - Luke AFB

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