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What does faith have to do with business? Join my guests Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Kevin Youngblood, Cyber Security expert Zach Fuller Founder of Silent Sector, President of Arizona Christian University in Phoenix, AZ, Len Munsil and my Co-Host John M. Byrne CPA ABV of Bryan and Byrne Business Brokers, as we discuss: perseverance, business,values and faith. Guests Len Munsil, President Len Munsil is the 6th President of Arizona Christian University, serving since 2010. Munsil has an accomplished record as a public policy expert, conservative organizational entrepreneur, lawyer, journalist, educator, and author of “Transforming Culture With Truth”. Under Munsil’s leadership, ACU has tripled in size, obtained a new and much larger campus, is ranked as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report for 3 straight years and best University in Arizona by College Consensus for 2 straight years, while emerging as one of the nation’s leading conservative Christian small colleges. Zach Fuller, Founding Partner, Silent Sector Silent Sector is a cybersecurity firm of industry-leading experts, providing tailored services for the specific needs of mid-market and smaller companies. Our team functions as a complete cybersecurity department for organizations without in-house capabilities. For organizations with internal cybersecurity professionals, Silent Sector is a force multiplier, scaling capacity and accelerating results. Silent Sector also offers penetration testing, cyber risk assessments, compliance support, incident response, consulting, and other services to support a proactive security posture and fulfill specific compliance requirements.   Kevin Youngblood, CEO, Youngblood Works   Kevin Youngblood and his wife, Margie, have been married for 30 years and have 3 grown children. He and Margie attend Royalview Baptist Church in Gilbert. In their early years of marriage, Kevin served our country in the military in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm where he earned 8 medals. He was Mayor of Carl, Georgia, started Calvary Christian School and started and operated several businesses the most recent being Odysseyware, Inc, an educational software company focused on reaching at-risk students.  He also serves on the Advisory Board for ASU’s Center for Entrepreneurship mentoring young people interested in business. Read more about Kevin here.  

In today’s world of marketing it’s hard to get your message out. We explore how video could be your answer to be heard in a crowded marketplace. Join my guests: Julie Xander of Lifestyle Jules, Andrew Day of Daylite Films, John M. Byrne CPA ABV of Bryan and Byrne and CEO Jenny Martin, MBA of the Phoenix Cancer Support Network. Julie Xander is the brainchild behind the Lifestyle Jules brand. Julie splits her time between managing her blog, based around fashion, beauty, and fitness, teaching a plethora of fitness classes around the Valley and serving as a brand influencer.  Julie focuses on relationship development and is committed to only working with those that fit her mission and passion in life: health, style and fun.   Andrew Day Owner of DayLite Films I have a degree from The University of Arizona in film production, and have been working in the entertainment industry since 1989. I have worked in music, on features, commercials, corporate videos, luxury home tour videos, industrials, radio, and internet based web 2.0 video presentaions. Although DayLite Films is happy to work with an ad agency, we prefer client direct commercial production. Specialties: We are experts in comedic commercial content that will bring potential customers to your product or services. We also can do video for your website, as we are finding that no one wants to read sites anymore!    John Byrne CPA. ABV John is a CPA with over 30 years of experience, providing business valuation services required for M&A transactions, income tax compliance, buy-sell agreements, domestic relations, and shareholder disputes. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), along with the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF). John earned the Accredited in Business Valuation designation (ABV) awarded by the AICPA in 1998. He is a volunteer with the Financial Literacy Project sponsored by the AICPA, and has served as a seminar leader for various state and local bar associations’ continuing legal education programs, lecturing on various business appraisal topics and exit planning strategies. John received a bachelor degree from Ohio University, and a master degree in Accounting and Financial Information Systems from Cleveland State University.   Jenny Martin  Phoenix Cancer Support Network At PCSN we make it our number one priority to provide safe, reliable and compassionate service to every client in every interaction. In all that we do, our goal is to remove as much of the burden of cancer as possible so that patients can focus on getting better. Cancer patients are often faced with making quick decisions under immense pressure, often with limited understanding and information. We specialize in helping patients and their families understand their situation and options, access the best and most appropriate medical expertise, and identify solutions to any possible source of distress for patients and families.

Editor of American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, American Fine Art Magazine and Native American Art Magazine.

Owner: French Designer Jeweler, Scottsdale, Arizona since 1997 French received his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Metal Smithing, 1976 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

General Manager for The Signature Galleries. Mark was born and raised in Arizona, and received a degree in business economics from University of Arizona. Mark grew up in a family of successful artists and has been in the Gallery business for over 15 years.

Brion Crum is the VP of Wealth Development – The nexus of technology, capital and real estate investment opportunities

Chris Loeffler is Co-Founder and CEO of Caliber. As CEO, a full-service real estate investment firm with a private equity portfolio valued at over $500million in assets under management across the Southwest.

Micah Miranda is the City of Chandler Economic Development Director. In this capacity Micah works closely with the Mayor and City Council, City Manager and staff from city departments to facilitate economic development projects in Chandler that further enrich the business operating environment.

The Opportunity Zones program is a new federal tax incentive  enacted as part of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017.  The program is designed to drive long-term private investment  in designated lower income areas throughout the United States.  Arizona submitted and received certification for 168 tracts,  84 of which are in Maricopa County  and 28 of which are in Pima County.  As a business person or investor  There are many advantages to opportunity zones.   McClymonds has more than 20 years of professional experience in finance, sales and management. He is a financial advisor and principal owner of FORM Prosperity Wealth Advisors, a Chandler-based business.    

ASSET PROTECTION LAWYER IKE DEVJI - 16th year of Asset Protection only legal practice, helps protect national client base of over 5,000 clients and over $5 billion in protected assets - Sample clients include of physicians, business owners, real estate professionals, C-level executives, Family Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and professional athletes and entertainers - - Of-counsel with Arizona Law firm Davis, Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC where he helped found the firm's Asset Protection and Wealth Preservation practice groups - Co-counsels on Asset Protection planning with attorneys nationwide Author: - Author of over 250 nationally published articles. - Contributing author to book, “Optimal Financial Health: The Doctor's Essential Wealth Management and Preservation Handbook” - Published as a WORTH magazine "Leading Wealth & Legal Advisor"

Mike Ferrin has practiced law for some of the most prestigious law firms in the metro Phoenix area, including launching his own successful firm for 13 years in the East Valley. He now runs the business transactions department at Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, recently selected as law firm of the year by Attorney at Law Magazine. Mike has a unique perspective because his practice is half business and half the personal needs of professionals. So he begins his advice and strategy with the end in mind. About half of his practice includes the representation of clients in stock and asset sales and acquisitions, contract preparation, commercial loan transactions, commercial leasing, real estate acquisitions and development and the formation of limited liability companies and corporations. The other half involves the evaluation of client’s estate planning needs, tax planning, asset protection planning and the preparation of various types of trusts, wills, powers of attorney and family limited partnerships. These two areas – while seemingly separate – are intertwined. Mike is a Cum Laude graduate of the Pepperdine University School of Law.

Sun Tzu in the Art of War wrote The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.  Today we are going to talk about asset protection What it is. what it’s not  and why it’s important if you want to not only create wealth  But even more importantly keep your wealth. Today I have 4 experts in different specialties  That will give you some useful information On how to keep your money When the world conspires to take it away

Douglas C. Gardner is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Family Law cases, and has helped thousands of clients work through very complex and difficult legal issues. With both a Law Degree and a MBA both from ASU, Douglas is uniquely qualified to address many of the complex financial issues that arise in divorce and family law cases, including business valuations, real estate issues, complex tax issues, QDROs and divisions of retirement accounts, and bankruptcy issues that all cross over into family law and divorce cases. 

Julie Jacubek Is an Allstate Agent On the board of  Arizona Council of Economic Education (ACEE), an organization that helps ed-ucators teach their children about finance and the economy. Julie is currently on the state board of directors for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA- Arizona). She has received many awards including Business Women of the Year for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. Allstate accolades are numerous including #1 agent in AZ in 2009 and #3 agent in the entire country that year. 

Fountain Hills Arizona is a beautiful town in the heart of Arizona. This weeks show features key leaders in politics and business to explain why Fountain Hills is a great place to visit, live, work and do business.

Bill is an entrepreneur focused on bringing together great ideas, talented people and capital to create meaningful, scalable businesses.

Betsy LaVoie Arizona resident since 1978, ASU graduate, mother of 2 kids.

Mayor Ginny Dickey and her family chose Fountain Hills as their home town in 1983. Born and raised in NY, she followed her parents who had fallen in love with this desert community in the seventies. She was an AZ Senate staffer and an Assistant Director at the Dept. of Environmental Quality. After retiring, she worked with the US Attorney’s Office as a neighborhood liaison .Inducted into the 2010 Hall of Fame, she participated in all community strategic planning efforts, served on the School Board for two terms, was a Charter Member of the Arts Council and served as Treasurer for the Theater Board and in many capacities, earning their 2009 Founders Award. She has been active in several statewide groups.Ginny was a Town Councilwoman for over eight years, co-chairing the Centennial Committee and sitting on the MAG Regional Domestic Violence Council until 2014. She was elected Mayor August 2018.

Yuval De-Mendonsa founded TechKey Solutions 3 years ago. Techkey is a boutique consulting firm specializing in cloud software implementations, configuration, and administration. 

Dave Grimm Founder and Systems Architect for End 2 End Results End 2 End results provides digital support and integration to building human connections and creating relationships to grow your business.

Joe Beck - Founder of “The Sales Activist, “ a sales training and coaching company created to teach explosive, value-based sales

How to not suck at sales. This Episode features experts in sales prospecting. From Old School Cold Calling, to Digital Lead Generation, to CRM software. The tools and strategies you need to be successful in selling in today’s marketplace.   Joe Beck - Founder of “The Sales Activist, “ a sales training and coaching company created to teach explosive, value-based sales.   Dave Grimm - Founder and Systems Architect for End 2 End Results. End 2 End results provides digital support and integration to building human connections and creating relationships to grow your business.   Yuval De-Mendonsa - founded TechKey Solutions 3 years ago. Techkey is a boutique consulting firm specializing in cloud software implementations, configuration, and administration. 

Leia has been involved in the preparation and prosecution of hundreds of patent applications ranging from mechanical devices, kitchen tools, construction equipment, cleaning devices, and formulations to chemical formulations, cosmetics, medical devices, surgical devices, semiconductors, electronics, and circuits. Leia is a Registered Patent Attorney at a Boutique Patent Firm, Adam R. Stephenson, LTD in Scottsdale, AZ.  As an attorney, Leia is passionate in helping clients protect their ideas, creative expressions, unique trademarks, and other intellectual property through copyright and trademark registrations and patent applications.

Lisa’s success began with her idea for a barrette. She patented the idea and licensed the product The product is now sold in stores around the world and has generated over $20M globally! Since then Lisa has licensed 6 more products to major distributors including Goody Products®, Scunci®. and Helen of Troy®. In 2007 Lisa in-licensed a patent from an inventor and took on the challenge to further develop, patent, manufacture and launch a new line of plush products called TC Pets for which she has won numerous awards and been featured on the ABC reality show Shark Tank where she won the coveted investment of “Shark” Daymond John of FUBU. Additionally Lisa is the founder of the Lisa Lloyd Marketing group and the  Inventor’s Association of Arizona and has been consultant for hundreds of small businesses and startups       Steve’s Patented Showerhead is sold online including Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. Steve also is a race Car enthusiast and Owns Steve Sunshine Classic Cars. 

Lisa’s success began with her idea for a barrette. She patented the idea and licensed the product The product is now sold in stores around the world and has generated over $20M globally! Since then Lisa has licensed 6 more products to major distributors including Goody Products®, Scunci®. and Helen of Troy®. In 2007 Lisa in-licensed a patent from an inventor and took on the challenge to further develop, patent, manufacture and launch a new line of plush products called TC Pets for which she has won numerous awards and been featured on the ABC reality show Shark Tank where she won the coveted investment of “Shark” Daymond John of FUBU. Additionally Lisa is the founder of the Lisa Lloyd Marketing group and the  Inventor’s Association of Arizona and has been consultant for hundreds of small businesses and startups

Do you have an idea for a product or service. That you believe if brought to market could change the world? On today’s show we have the expertise to show you where to start. We have success stories of inventors that will inspire you  And we have the guides that can help you navigate through the process of bringing your inventions to market.   Lisa Lloyd Lisa Lloyd Marketing group and the  Inventor’s Association of Arizona   Steve Sunshine President and inventor of Shower Clear Corporation   Leia Dingott Registered Patent Attorney at a Boutique Patent Firm, Adam R. Stephenson, LTD  

Betsy LaVoie Executive Director Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce

Ryan Meinke CEO of Artificial Savant   Ryan Wilson CEO of Green Fields Solutions, Inc.

Ryan Meinke CEO of Artificial Savant   Ryan Wilson CEO of Green Fields Solutions, Inc.  

Ryan Meinke CEO of Artificial Savant   Ryan Wilson CEO of Green Fields Solutions, Inc.   Betsy LaVoie Executive Director Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce

Erika Feinberg Author, Speaker and President of RevuKangaroo

Chuck Kim Co-owner and COO of Executive Digital   David S. Hawash VP of Business Development for Executive Digital (Western Region)

Yakov Smart is the author of the book Disrupting LinkedIn  Founder and President of Linked Lead Enterprises.  

Guests Today: Yakov Smart is the author of the book Disrupting LinkedIn Founder and President of Linked Lead Enterprises. Chuck Kim Co-owner and COO of Executive Digital David S. Hawash VP of Business Development for Executive Digital (Western Region) Erika Feinberg Author, Speaker and President of RevuKangaroo