Podcast appearances and mentions of jose acevedo

Before diving into this episode, take a trip down memory lane and revisit our first conversation with Marty at Saw & Steel. See how his journey has evolved from episode 12 to episode 461 by listening to our original conversation here: Finding Arizona Podcast - Saw & SteelIn this special Rediscovering Arizona episode, host Jose Acevedo catches up with Marty Oelrich, owner of Saw & Steel, to take a look at his journey—from turning woodworking into a thriving manufacturing business to scaling beyond his garage workshop. Marty gives us the lowdown on overcoming personal challenges (including a serious back injury), navigating new tariffs, and managing the logistics of shipping handcrafted goods. His honest take on balancing artistry and commerce, staying transparent with his team, and building strategic partnerships is relatable and inspiring for anyone growing a small business in today's market.The Key Moments in This Episode Are:00:00:00 - Building the Business from the Ground Up 00:03:00 - Overcoming Adversity 00:11:17 - Psychological Background and Transparency 00:14:39 - Navigating Growth During the Pandemic 00:15:12 - Impact of Tariffs on Business 00:16:37 - Balancing Creativity and Business Demands 00:25:31 - The Intersection of Artistry and Business 00:31:35 - The Reality of Shipping Costs 00:40:56 - Navigating Artistic Identity 00:45:51 - Consulting and Investment 00:48:43 - The Future of Handmade The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are:Visit Saw & Steel on Etsy at sawandsteel.etsy.com to explore and purchase their custom work, including marquee lights and other unique products.Follow Saw & Steel on social media, including Instagram and Facebook, to stay updated on their latest creations and projects.YouTube: Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter: twitter.com/findingarizonaUpgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy 10% off your purchase using our exclusive link  Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:https://ouraring.com/product/rings/oura-ring-4/silver?utm_source=user&utm_medium=iac_raf&utm_type=alwayson-cvr&utm_campaign=2025RAF&utm_variant=2025_raf_april

Welcome to the Finding Arizona Podcast! In this episode, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Tom Konkowski, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Conquer Padel, to discuss the exciting arrival of padel—a sport that's rapidly gaining popularity worldwide—to Arizona. Conquer Padel is set to open its flagship U.S. location in Tempe in summer 2025, featuring five state-of-the-art indoor courts and premium amenities.Resources MentionedConquer Padel Official WebsiteConquer Padel Franchise InformationConquer Padel on InstagramYouTube: Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter: twitter.com/findingarizonaConnect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:Ready to start your own podcast? The Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA.Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com.SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo welcomes Brian Ruffner, founder and CEO of NoLIMIT Performance, a Chandler-based consulting and coaching firm. With over 35 years of experience in business leadership, Brian shares his journey from leading high-performing sales teams to launching his own firm that empowers individuals and organizations through performance psychology and emotional intelligence.The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are:Visit the NoLIMIT Performance Website: https://nolimitperformance.biz/Connect with Brian Ruffner on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianruffner/Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter: twitter.com/findingarizonaReady to start your own podcast? The Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA.Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com.SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with the dedicated team from AILS Law Group, a Phoenix-based firm committed to guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of immigration law. With a focus on visas, green cards, citizenship, and compliance, AILS Law Group stands out for its personalized approach and unwavering support for clients. Join us as we delve into their mission, services, and the impact they've made in the community.The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are:Connect with AILS Law Group:Website: ailslawgroup.comInstagram: @ailslawgroupContact: Parisa@ailslawgroup.comConnect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter: twitter.com/findingarizonaReady to start your own podcast? The Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA.Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com.SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Alicia Barker, President of Organizers Direct Industries (ODI), to explore her remarkable journey from a childhood immersed in architectural blueprints to leading one of the nation's premier home organization companies. Alicia shares how her unique blend of technical expertise and passion for design has propelled ODI to new heights, fostering innovation and empowering a vast network of independent dealers. Join us as we delve into Alicia's inspiring story of leadership, community commitment, and the drive to challenge the status quo.Resources MentionedOrganizers Direct Industries Website: www.organizersdirect.comOrganizers Direct Industries Instagram: @organizersdirectYouTube: Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter: twitter.com/findingarizonaConnect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:Ready to start your own podcast? The Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA.Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com.SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

Jose Acevedo didn't set out to be a storyteller—but life had other plans. In this insightful recap, Lesley and Brad reflect on his deep commitment to community, the unexpected lessons of fatherhood, and how honoring your roots can guide your purpose. Tune in for a powerful reminder that connection is built one story—and one step—at a time. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co.And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:What to actually use (or substitute) when starting Pilates at home.Why storytelling is essential for culture and connection.How fatherhood reshaped Jose's mission and mindset.The value of flexible goals and steady routines.How legacy is built through small, meaningful actions.Episode References/Links:April UK Mullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukSpring Pilates Training - https://opc.me/eventsPilates Studio Growth Accelerator - https://prfit.biz/acceleratorCambodia October 2025 Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comFinding Arizona Website - https://findingarizonapodcast.comFinding Arizona Podcast - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonaFinding Arizona YouTube - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonayoutubeEp. 499 wit Kristen McGuiness - https://beitpod.com/kristenmcguinessEp. 5 with Amy Ledin - https://beitpod.com/amyledin If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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But I also think, like, don't get discouraged when you find yourself noodling in on the goal and the deadline gets moved, it doesn't mean you failed, right? Lesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:56  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the inspirational convo I had with Jose Acevedo. I wanted to say, like defining convo, or the journey, a discovery, because, I mean, like that, he's the host of Finding Arizona, and that kind of just makes sense. But anyways, he's so fabulous, and it was such a fun conversation. You were on it? Yeah. We had a great time. Brad Crowell 1:20  No, no, I was on his. Lesley Logan 1:21  Oh, you were on. I was like, how are you recapping? You were there, but anyways, you were on his with me. Got it. I'm here, you guys. I, we had a really good time. So you want to listen to that episode and also listen to episode Brad and I were on with Finding Arizona, but. Brad Crowell 1:37  Which was his episode 435. Why do I know that? Great question, but I do.Lesley Logan 1:43  Wow. That is, I don't know, like 435. So you guys, before we get into Jose's amazingness. Today is April 17th 2025 and it's the International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter. Okay. Brad Crowell 1:55  That's what it is. Lesley Logan 1:56  Let's all learn this together, folks. International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter is on April 17th, I just said that, but it's okay. Important conversations are the reason why humanity stands where it is today. The ability to communicate is what separates us from all other species in the world. The advancements in medical science and technology testify to what humans are capable of. All these achievements can be traced back to an idea, an idea that was shared, discussed and debated. Important conversations have helped build empires from scratch, and the lack of them has resulted in their fall. Not just empires, but relationships tend to break apart with poor communication. It is important for the survival of the human race to constantly share ideas and bridge gaps. It is important to learn and discuss things in the past so that we have a better tomorrow. Well.Brad Crowell 2:39  So, I couldn't agree more. International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter. Lesley Logan 2:44  I know but we, you know what? Whoever invented this day, you better go buy a platform so that the other ideas people might want to control actually can come to the top of an algorithm. That's all I'm going to say about that. Brad Crowell 2:57  No, I'm not. I'm going to say a whole lot more. So I'm frustrated that we stop sharing information as a country, especially when it comes to health and medical research. I'm frustrated that. Lesley Logan 3:08  I was gonna say that our country has done a really good job sharing things they shouldn't share, so. Brad Crowell 3:12  Right. They're fucking texting war plans to reporters, but they're not willing to share information among hospitals so that they can make the right flu vaccine. It's mind blowing to me. And the reality is that when we stop sharing medical information with the rest of the world with an isolationist policy, we are putting ourselves at risk, because the next pandemic, we might not have any forewarning, because since we're not sharing information with them, they're certainly not going to share information with us. Lesley Logan 3:38  People have already just said they, you can't share with us anymore, because you can't trust that we'll do the right thing with it.Brad Crowell 3:43  Well, that's with spy stuff, but like, healthcare stuff, don't we want to know if there's something coming? Don't we want to know these things? And I think that when we wall ourselves off, when we think that we're better than the rest of the world and that we're going to be better off by pretending the rest of the world doesn't exist, we're deluding ourselves. Lesley Logan 3:58  Yeah, I think every Be It listener is like nodding along. I mean, I don't think you listen to this podcast if you think people should be deported who are just here living. Anyway. Brad Crowell 4:07  Well, so, so honestly, how do we fix this? Like, how do we. Lesley Logan 4:10  Okay, do we have steps? Brad Crowell 4:12  Yeah, we do. And the reality is, if you're in the United States with us, we live in a representative republic. We call it democracy. But the reality is, we don't get to vote every day, you and I as normal citizens, we voted for someone to go to the Congress for us, to represent us, to vote for us. And they vote all the time. They vote on things all the time on our behalf, right? And the only way that we have any power right now between the election cycles where we vote those people in or out, such as the president of the United States, or our congressperson or house of representatives person, the only way that we have power today is to call them and to make sure they know what we think. Right? It's the only power that we have until the elections come back around. And that's the best possible thing that you can do, is to make it known to the people who represent us what we care about, right? The more of us that call and contact our reps, the better, because the reality is that.Lesley Logan 5:07  Whether you voted for them or not, they work for you. Brad Crowell 5:10  That's right, whether you voted for them or not, they work for you, and especially if you're in their district or their region, right? If you're in their state, if they're the senator, then they represent the whole state. The house also represents the whole state, but local, there's local governments as well. Lesley Logan 5:22  But you, just because you didn't, if you were like, I think my person's an asshole, you should still be a nail in their, thorn on their side, a thorn on their side, a nail and a thorn on their side the same time. Also, you guys, go to city council meetings like a handful of assholes go, and you can be there to be the person. So I also wanted to say. Brad Crowell 5:39  That's more local, but yes, absolutely. Lesley Logan 5:41  I'm getting this woman on the pod. Just don't you worry, I'm so fucking, I'm a fan girl and a fan girl. She's so smart. I'm not lesbian, but this girl is so smart, if I was, I'd want to learn from her every day. Anyways, her podcast is called Unlearn16: Class is in Session. Her wife, she's got a wife, but I'm not trying to get in on this. But I was listening to her. Lesley Logan 5:59  I don't think any of us were assuming that. Okay. Lesley Logan 6:01  I was listening to her podcast, because it came up and I was like, okay, class is in session. That's how it goes. I was and I would listen to it, and I was like, oh, I kind of know about democracy stuff. No, you guys, you guys. She lays out what is a democracy. She explains it for Canada and the U.S., and she explains what are the pillars that create one? What has to be in there? To me, going on a conversation that matter, I think you have to actually know what a true democracy is, to actually have a conversation with someone who's trying to take things away. And so her episode that came out today, not today, when you're listening, a month ago, but though it's called The One Where I Make Democracy Behind the Scenes. I love her titles. They're all like that. So it's Unlearned16: Class is in Session, fuck yeah, The One Where I Make Democracy Behind the Scenes, I learned a ton, and she's a Canadian High School teacher, so clearly my teachers didn't do great job. But that's okay. I think it goes with the topic. Okay. Brad Crowell 6:53  All right, moving on. Lesley Logan 6:54  Go have a conversation that matters. Brad Crowell 6:55  Thank you for listening. I'm gonna get off my soapbox here. Here's what we've got coming up on our travel schedule. Lesley Logan 7:02  Right now. Brad Crowell 7:03  You're currently, Lesley is currently gone from our house. She's recording from the stars. Lesley Logan 7:08  I know, I'm like living it up in Santa Barbara.Brad Crowell 7:11  She's in Santa Barbara, y'all.Lesley Logan 7:11  I'm at the beach. I'm filming for Pilates Anytime again. Thank you to everyone at Pilates Anytime who loves my stuff. We got a bunch of classes coming at you. I'm really excited for what we have with Pilates Anytime. And when I come back a few days later and it's spring training.Brad Crowell 7:25  Well, yes, if you are in the U. K. or in the E.U., Lesley and I are coming in September, and we want to make sure you know about it. So go to opc.me/uk, opbc.me/uk, we're going to be teaching in the UK. It's just a short flight for those of you who are across the pond there. I mean, the channel, really. Lesley Logan 7:44  Which pond? Brad Crowell 7:45  Yeah, the channel. Lesley Logan 7:46  You know, people on the East Coast to (inaudible) that is the pond. And also, it is so easy for you. We're doing double.Brad Crowell 7:54  Yeah, six hours, but anyway, y'all should come join us. We don't get there very often, and we're really fired up to be coming back. We're going to be in Leeds and in Essex, and it's gonna be awesome. So come join us on the Mullet Tour, opc.me/uk, and then at the end of this month, Spring Training. That's OPC's Spring Training. It's our first ever annual event for Spring Training. And what is Spring Training?Lesley Logan 8:17  So, Spring Training is kind of like how baseball has a couple weeks of playing each other, and it doesn't really matter. So. Brad Crowell 8:23  Preseason, baby. Lesley Logan 8:24  Preseason. So this is like a Pilates week of spring training. And the theme this week for this one is The Push-Up. And so we're planking, and we're talking about it, but all the classes are going to be around building up your push-up, which, by the way, Joe put at the end of the mat order. So,why? You could stand up and walk away from your practice and be really awesome and top. So it's really cool. Everything's going to lead gonna lead to that. You don't have to be a Pilates enthusiast to even join us. There's a mat ticket, so meaning you just go to the mat classes, because that's all you have access to, is some room on your floor. And then there's an all access ticket, which gets you the 10 classes. And that will be mat, reformer, tower, Cadillac, chair. Obviously, if you only have a reformer or mat, you still want the all access that's gonna be at the six, the price is so cheap, you won't, you don't even need to worry that you don't have the other pieces of equipment. Brad Crowell 9:08  But here's what you do want. We're gonna make it even more reasonable if you're on the waitlist so that you can get that really bird discount. So go to opc.me/events, opc.me/events, come join us. It's gonna be a heck of a party. We're doing that this year instead of Summer Camp, okay? Lesley Logan 9:26  Because we're doing summer tours and winter tours, and we needed a different season. Brad Crowell 9:30  Yeah, we wanted a different season. So, if you are a Pilates business owner in any way, meaning you're taking money from anyone for any reason, whether that's in your home or in the park, or you have a studio. If you are the one that's actually taking the money from a client, you're technically a business owner. So come join us for a free webinar where we're gonna help support you with the growth of that business. We're gonna help you understand, how do I get more clients? How do I raise my rates? How does it all work? Like, how do we actually make this happen? This is for brand new people. It's also for people who've had like a studio for 20 years with a major team, because we kind of just stumble our way through this. There wasn't anybody guiding us. And Lesley and I have had the chance over the past seven years to stand alongside more than 2500 business owners, just like you, and go through the mud with them, try to figure out the problems that they're experiencing, problem clients or problem lease holders, or my insurance or my marketing is terrible. I don't have any people coming in. My phone stopped ringing. My website isn't bringing clients. All these kinds of things. We've had the opportunity to be there right alongside people in trenches, and from that, we've pulled three major secrets that we want to share with you. So come join me for this free webinar. Go to prfit.biz/accelerator. That's profit without the O dot B-I-Z slash accelerator. And finally.Lesley Logan 10:50  We're going to Cambodia in October, and we want you to come. Do not pass go. Just go straight to crowsnestretreats.com and snag your spot. Stay at our house, do Pilates with us, go see the temples of Ankor and all the other ones that are surrounding it that most people don't see. They fly all the way there and they don't see it. They just go on by. They don't even see it. We're gonna take you there. And we're gonna go to Lotus Farm and do all these different things.Brad Crowell 11:10  Actually, this upcoming one, y'all, we have a new temple that, that's not new for them, but a new one for Lesley and I. It's a new temple they built last week. Brad Crowell 11:19  New thousand-year-old temple. Brad Crowell 11:21  Lesley and I've never been to this temple, and I was, we were driving by it in our retreat earlier this year, and I asked our tour guide, like, hey, what's the story with this temple? How come we always skip it? And she said, we just run out of time. But let's make this a priority. So in October, this upcoming October, we're going to be adding one more temple to the list that Lesley and I haven't even visited. I'm very excited. I'm like, super, super excited about it. It's gonna be amazing. Go to crowsnestretreats.com crowsnestretreats.com and make your deposit today, right now, to save your spot, because space is limited. Lesley Logan 11:54  Okay, we gotta get into the interview with Jose, but before that, we have an audience question, don't we, Brad? Brad Crowell 11:59  Yes. Ilikecats123BB from YouTube asks, hey, do I need any equipment for the mat Pilates classes on OPC other than the mat?Lesley Logan 12:11  I love this question, because I think it's really easy to think, oh my God, I'm gonna have to have all these different things to get started in Pilates. Most of the props that someone could use in a Pilates mat class you can use from your house. So I even create it for the accessories deck. So technically, no, you can do mat Pilates without anything. Joe created it. So you just need you and your mat. And if you want to invest in your Pilates practice, like the mat is where I'm a, with the OPC episode that's coming out, everyone's like, I'm a mat rat. I'm like, okay, we need to come up with a different animal. I don't want to be a mat rat, but like, we were all like, I'm a mat rat. I only love the mat. So anyway, if that's who you are, you might want to invest eventually in a Contrology mat with handles and a strap, because it does change your practice, especially for the advanced exercises. But if you're never going overhead, you don't need to make that investment. So you technically don't need anything. However, one pound weights, a squishy ball, like a fitness ball, you let the air out of in a magic circle, and a heavy duty TheraBand, those things. Brad Crowell 13:08  How about a block? Lesley Logan 13:10  Ah, no, the squishy ball.Brad Crowell 13:12  Squishy ball instead of block. Lesley Logan 13:13  It's not yoga. Brad Crowell 13:14  Got it. Lesley Logan 13:14  Yeah. No. You use the squishy ball because you'd put the block between your ankles, and it's not gonna be as fun as a squishy ball. They just squish, it would be really great. So. Brad Crowell 13:21  But what if you don't have one pound weights? Lesley Logan 13:23  You can use water bottles. Brad Crowell 13:24  What? Fill it with water? Lesley Logan 13:26  And if you don't have.Brad Crowell 13:27  Or like beans? Lesley Logan 13:29  You can use beans, just make sure the same beans, you know, like.  Brad Crowell 13:31  I got tomato in here, I got apple seeds in here. Lesley Logan 13:32  I had a client using two beers, you know, two cans of beers. And I was like, just put it back in the fridge after you're done. You're not gonna want to open those up. Brad Crowell 13:39  That's brilliant. Lesley Logan 13:39  Yeah, just make sure they're the same product, so that the weight of them is the same. But one pound is what we're going for. If you don't have a TheraBand, you can use an old pair of leggings. If you don't have a squishy ball, you can use a couch cushion or a dog's toy, kid's toy. Your kids probably have a ball that you could let some air out of. You know, a magic circle. That's the harder one. You kind of do have to buy that, but there's so many cheap ones now it's pretty easy to grab one of those. Brad Crowell 14:02  Yeah, totally. Well, awesome. Great question, Ilikecats. Lesley Logan 14:05  By the way, if you go to onlinepilatesclasses.com you can join OPC for 40 days for $40 and guess what? You can experience several weeks of mat classes of ours. You can ask questions. You can send in a video of you doing a mat exercise, and I'll give you feedback on your form.Brad Crowell 14:18  Okay, I just want to take a super quick pause, and I want to call this out. There is no other platform on the Internet where you can submit a specific video of you saying what am I doing here, am I doing it right, and get feedback from certified Pilates instructors. There's no other place online, okay? So OPC has something that is magical that not enough people take advantage of. So come join OPC, and then if you're struggling with an exercise, no problem. We are here to support you. We excludes me. I'm not a certified Pilates instructor. Lesley Logan 14:53  And I give you like other things that you can do. I'm like, oh, go grab this and go do it like this. And so you just have more homework. It's really like having a private session for nothing, you pay nothing. You just be a member.Brad Crowell 15:04  Well, stick around. We're gonna be right back. We're gonna dig into this fantastic convo we had with Jose Acevedo and Finding Arizona. BRB. Brad Crowell 15:13  All right, welcome back. Let's talk about Jose Acevedo. Jose is the host of finding Arizona, a podcast spotlighting entrepreneurs, creators and leaders, shaping Arizona's local landscape. Driven by a genuine love for connection and community, he provides guests with a welcoming platform to share their journeys in their own words. What began as a screen printing passion project ultimately drew Jose into podcasting where he found his true calling, giving people space to tell their stories. Today, he and his wife Britt run the show together, making Finding Arizona a thriving hub for inspiration and local voices. And funny enough, Lesley and I had the opportunity to be interviewed on that podcast, even though we don't live in Arizona, but we actually go to Arizona pretty regularly, a couple times a year, usually. That's where we got a chance to meet them. We were down there speaking at an event. Britt and Jose were also speaking at the same event, and we had a chance to just chit-chat with them off stage. And it was great. And that's how we connected with them. Yeah, Finding Arizona is cool because it's, it really grew organically. And I think. Lesley Logan 16:15  I also think what a great if you're just going to visit Arizona, what a great podcast to go listen to. You can go through the different, they have so many episodes, you can search through it. They're a wealth of knowledge of different local businesses and entrepreneurs and really supportive. And I think that's what makes you want to go to a place. It's like when you can know the insiders spaces to go, the coffee shops, the pizza restaurants, all that kind of stuff, like, who's doing what? Just think it's really, really impressive. I love that our conversation with Jose, I think he's, first of all, the nicest person. I think he might be the softest, but I don't mean soft like he doesn't have about, I just mean like, his energy is soft, his voice is soft, like, he's just endearing. I really enjoy him. So anyways, he talked about storytelling, and he said, like, what it can do for society and culture that has been on this earth for so long and has thrived just from hearing these stories and using that as a religion, and that kind of goes into the day that we're kind of celebrating right now, the conversations that matter, so, good job, Brad. And he talked a little bit about his grandfather, an elder in the Hopi community, so we're First Nation, and he got to, in like that community, from what I understand about people who are native, and like they're grandkids of a native, everyone talks about the storytelling, and they learn so much through storytelling. And so I think it's really cool that Jose learned that from his grandfather and from his culture and from his community, and then is using that for other people. So I really enjoyed, I really enjoyed him talking about the importance of storytelling and (inaudible).Brad Crowell 17:44  He talked about how it shapes religion and culture and society, and how he was really impacted by that. And then. Lesley Logan 17:51  I think that's like, one of the things that I wanted to even have him on is not just, let's talk about Finding Arizona, but how do you get into being this person and like that be it till you see it, and it's like, well, I'm starting with storytelling. I wanted to tell the stories. And I just think that that's like, you know, most of us are wondering, like, what we could do at this point, and you could, you could tell stories about experience that have happened in your life and the lives before you. And that's how we learn, and that's how we keep, that's how we keep repeating the past.Brad Crowell 18:14  Yeah, it's how we remember the past too. I mean, it's how you do everything all the way up to sell. It's how you sell these stories. You know, people are captivated by stories. It's why the movie industry is so powerful and big and huge, and podcasts are, you know, like even happening, right? It's all about storytelling. It's fun to see that his excitement for storytelling shaped who he's become today and what he does today. So I really loved where you started talking about fatherhood. He said fatherhood has changed a lot about how I see the world, how I perceive the world, how I go about the world. He said becoming a father shifted his entire perspective on life and his purpose. He wants his son to grow up seeing a world filled with opportunity, with kindness and meaningful conversations. And he shared a story where he said podcasting has affected his family in the perception of even his son is now like, are you gonna go have a conversation? Are you gonna go have a podcast now? You know, and his son's like, three, and so it's helping him share this concept of storytelling with his son, and his son gets to see how much his dad loves to do this and all this kind of stuff. And Jose's approach to work and life has been influenced by this idea of setting a positive example, right? Because now he's intentionally meeting people he doesn't know. He's asking questions, he's being curious, he's demonstrating all these things. Rather than chasing success for personal gain, he sees his work as a way to build a legacy for his son, and he said he wanted him to know that there are good people out there and there's a community that will back him. Lesley Logan 19:47  I mean, we've talked about this before with other women on this show, like we talked about it with Kristen, the episode, I think 500, 501 it's so good for your kids to see you in the world doing the thing that you love, because it lets them know what's possible, but also, like, they do learn from it, they do pick it up, right? Amy Ledine said in her episode five, actions are caught not taught, and so I think it's just really cool. I love that he picked that up and he shared that with everyone. Brad Crowell 20:13  Yeah, well, stick around. We'll be right back. We're gonna dig into Be It Action Items that Jose shared and very heartfelt, so we'll be right back. Brad Crowell 20:22  All right. So finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Jose Acevedo? He said t,ry your best to set a big goal, but also make sure that you're taking those routines that are going to help you achieve that big goal, right? Do small steps forward. Also, you have to allow yourself for your goal to shift over time and move, but along the way, you still have to be taking steps, right? Here's a good example. We set a goal to take our physical products and sell them in another country, right? And at first it was like, oh, we have this opportunity. We should do this right now. We gotta go, go, go, go, go, go, go. You know. And someone on our team was like, hey, wait a minute. We have a lot of other things going on. We probably could pull this off. However, what do we do with these other things? Should we be back burning them? And I was like, oh, wait, wait a minute, you know, is it really necessary for us to go, go, go, go, go right now with this thing, or can we delay that launch of that initiative in a time where the team can handle the workload, the marketing calendar is a little more open, we can have a better conversation about it with our customers, and so it still allows us to go after that big goal, but just in a different way. Lesley Logan 21:38  And also we can adjust the routines to make sure that that goal happens, and then talking about it, we actually got to explore like, well, is there another way to achieve this goal, to test the goal, to even experiment with it. So I love big, badass, bodacious goals. BHAGs. Brad Crowell 21:53  Forgot about those. Lesley Logan 21:54  Forgot about the episode number, but it's a great one. But I also think, like, don't get discouraged when you find yourself noodling in on the goal and the deadline gets moved, it doesn't mean you failed, right? It didn't mean it. So I love that. I love it. Jose mentioned a life responds to effort. He said, if you look back on the little steps you're taking, you'll actually see that you're providing yourself the opportunity to move forward. And so if you're not making an effort, you're not moving anywhere. You're kind of stagnant. But when you make little, tiny steps, even if, for this particular goal that Brad is talking about, some of the steps are like literally doing nothing for a couple of weeks, like a conversation. I'm having a conversation. But as long as we take those little steps, it's like peeling an onion back. We get to another layer of working towards that goal, very different than going, okay, well, I love this goal. It's gonna happen in September, and then not talking about it again for until August, that would be stagnation, and the goal isn't going to move forward in September because we didn't take the little steps along the way. So I really think that's really great. I think whenever I talk about habits, it's always like tiny habits works, and a lot of us are this all or nothing people. If I'm not doing everything toward making this goal happen, then I'm doing nothing. That's not how it goes. So, anyways. Brad Crowell 22:59  That's not how it goes. Lesley Logan 23:00  I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 23:01  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 23:01  Thank you so much for listening today. Thank you, Jose, for being on our episode, our show. You're so wonderful. I hope to run into you in Arizona when we're there for summer tour. You guys, yep, cat's out of the bag. We're gonna, we're probably gonna start our summer tour in Arizona. That's the goal. So, thank you, and you know what to do with this episode. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Go listen to a bunch of episodes we just talked about on this one episode. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 23:25  Bye for now.Lesley Logan 23:27  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. 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In this heartfelt conversation, Lesley Logan sits down with Jose Acevedo of Finding Arizona to explore how he's spent the last ten years building a podcast rooted in storytelling, culture, and connection—without ever losing sight of the people who matter most. From learning to stay consistent through baby steps to collaborating with his wife and finding deeper meaning through fatherhood, Jose shares the real behind-the-scenes of growing a creative life that feels honest and whole.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to stay consistent by breaking goals into small steps.Ways to protect your passion project from burnout.How to balance creative work with parenting and partnership.Why storytelling connects us to purpose and builds legacy.When to wait—and why not rushing your creative dream can keep it joyful.Episode References/Links:Finding Arizona Website - https://findingarizonapodcast.comFinding Arizona Podcast - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonaFinding Arizona YouTube - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonayoutubeBig Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://a.co/d/1ze2Db3Guest Bio:Jose Acevedo is the host and creator of Finding Arizona, a podcast dedicated to spotlighting the people and businesses that make Arizona a vibrant, ever-evolving community. With over a decade of podcasting experience, Jose has interviewed hundreds of local entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers, capturing the heart of their stories through authentic, thoughtful conversation. His background in landscape architecture gives him a unique approach to storytelling—one rooted in structure, curiosity, and connection.What began as a solo passion project has since grown into a collaborative family endeavor. Alongside his wife and producer, Brittany Acevedo, Jose has transformed Finding Arizona into a full-fledged media brand. Together, they co-founded The Found House, a creative production studio offering podcast and video services to local businesses and aspiring creators. 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It's like, I love this thing. It makes me feel good. I get passion from, I get creativity from it and that was my motivation. That was it. It's like having the next conversation.Lesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:56  Hi, Be It babe. Okay, this was such a fun interview to do. I had the pleasure of meeting our guest and his wife when Brad and I were at this, we're invited to this thing that I'm gonna not, I'm not gonna lie, we're invited to this thing. You probably heard us talk about it back around the April, May time, and we're like, how do we get invited to do this? Like, what are we doing here? We're not even experts in this area, and we had to Be It Till We See It in that space in the moment, and that's when we met Jose and Britt and they're the podcast hosts of Finding Arizona. Brad and I had the pleasure of being on their podcast. Yes, Brad, that our Brad was on a podcast. You guys, he is a performer, and we hide him behind a camera, but we really shouldn't, because he's so amazing. So anyways, I am super excited for you to hear Jose and I talk about podcasting, about starting something new, so you don't have to, even you don't turn this off if you're like, I never run a podcast. I think it's really cool to hear how people come up with ideas and then see yourself in that story. So we talk about starting a podcast, what it's like to start something that we have no accountability around, we have to create it ourselves. So if you're someone who has a hard time with that, like, hearing the story, and then also, we talk a lot about goal setting and working with your partner and kiddos and what's next. So this is just a really, I feel like you probably are gonna feel like you're having coffee with Jose and I. So here is the host of Finding Arizona, Jose Acevedo. Lesley Logan 2:21  All right, Be It babe. This is fun. It's always fun for me when I get to talk to a fellow podcaster, but it's really fun when I really know that podcaster and we have a great story and we have a great vibe. Jose Acevedo, you are our guest today. You are the host of Finding Arizona. And, you guys, don't worry if you don't know where Arizona is, we're gonna talk more of than just Arizona today. But can you tell us who you are and what you rock at?Jose Acevedo 2:44  Yeah, my name is Jose Acevedo. I am a podcaster, and I'm also, like, a fan of you, Lesley. Thank you so much for having me, and I'm just again, I'm a true cheerleader for the locals here who are doing what they love to do their passion projects, everything in between, from nonprofit to high CEOs in the corporate areas. We want to get to know them, their story and how they come into the world, and how they journey across and make an effort to be a community member here in Arizona. Lesley Logan 3:14  So I feel like you are the greatest cheerleader, like you have curiosity. You're excited about what people are doing, and you want to share their stories, is that something that you went to school for, is that something you've always done? You don't even do in a podcast but everybody else's stuff, like, where did that come from? Jose Acevedo 3:29  Yeah, so I spent a bit of my life on the East Coast, and that's where my father and my mother took me to go really early on in my childhood to really kind of give me an opportunity. A. they wanted to get out of the heat of Arizona, but B. they wanted to move to other places where their children could learn and grow and kind of get a unique sense of the world. And then when I moved again for the second time, and this was a very significant point in my life, I was going away from being an adolescent to a kind of a teenager and into the kind of adulthood. And we moved back to my mom's Indian Reservation, and that is near the four corners here in Arizona. It's the Hopi Reservation, and I knew very little, to almost nothing, about my heritage and my Hopi culture. And so that was a very big, pivotal learning point about who I am as an individual, who I want to be as a man in the future. And the biggest kind of teacher in that was my grandfather, who was an elder in the community, who held a lot of stories, and who also really loved storytelling. And that was really kind of that moment of like, really crux of getting to understand what storytelling meant and what its importance was, what it can do for a society and a culture that has been on this earth for so long and has thrived just from hearing these stories and using that as a religion. And so for me, I had to very much dive deep into, you know, these different types of elements of storytelling, but how they also relate to my own life. And it was hard. It was definitely something very significant where I pushed back on it at points. I definitely had my moments of, like, teen angst and those types of things, but I also learned a lot about who I am and who my people are and what I want to give back into this world and give back into society and culture. So that was a really big point in my life, of like, learning about who I am and who my culture was. Then I came down to Phoenix and went to college, and really kind of stumbled upon podcasting as kind of this new wave of having a dialog and having conversation and actually storytelling to the masses, but also having these intimate conversations with individuals. So really, how it turned out to be what it is today is I was having conversations with business owners about their business through screen printing. I was screen printing T-shirts for these different owners, and I would just have a really fun time having these conversations and really getting to, like, go back and forth with them, getting to know them and what they're about and all these things. And they seem to really enjoy it. I'd get comments like, Oh, I really love this conversation. Thank you for having with me. Thank you for showing interest. Oh, you should be a news reporter, or you should be on the radio. All these types of compliments. And really, it dawned on me, when I was screen printing their shirts and listening to other podcasts that I'm like, really enjoying of like, oh, I should just do this. This has always been fun for me to listen to. I should at least attempt to do these conversations, to record them. So that that kind of snowballed into had to learn how to record, had to learn how to edit, had to learn how to do a website, how to like, upload them and just create this thing that I thought was cool that now has now become a big part of my life and a big part of my family's life. My wife got involved by meeting me, and I had to tell her, can't really go out on dates on weekends, because I'm doing this thing, recording and editing and all these things. And she was like, oh, I love podcasts. Let me listen to it. And so that has now turned into her becoming my producer. And now my son has just been born three years ago during the pandemic, and we were doing a lot of zoom calls, and now he knows that when Dada goes to work, it's like a lot of the times it's podcasting. So he's like, Dada, you go do podcasts? And it's just been really that thing that has affected me on a personal level, but me on a grander scale of legacy.Lesley Logan 7:45  I mean, and you've been doing this for 10 years, Finding Arizona, so like, y'all, we've been only podcasting for about three and a half years at this point. Podcasting has been around for a really long time, but so few people knew how to find the app on their phone and knew what it was and what I just, thank you for sharing the journey, because it's so cool you were already doing something, and then people were like, this is really cool you do this. And so you took it, and I, so many people are like, how did you come with this idea? How did you come with this idea? Y'all listen to what people are saying you're really great at, or complimenting you on, because that's what they think you're great at. And it becomes, it's so easy and natural for you, you don't see it as an opportunity or something that's unique, because it's natural to you. But what a cool gig. I love it. And also, the people are already coming to you. So you're like, what is this shirt for this automobile thing? How did they do it? I love that also, thank you for sharing your show about your grandfather. I think there's a book called Sapiens, and I didn't read the whole thing, you guys, it's really long. I kept it. I haven't given it away because I swear to pick it up. But what they say is that humans actually stayed in existence because of storytelling, and I do think that, you know, the Native Americans have really shown us that storytelling is really how we keep, we understand what happened in our past. We understand we're going to like, we understand things on a bigger level than just us as humans and I think it's so beautiful. So thank you for sharing all of that. Jose Acevedo 9:10  Of course.Lesley Logan 9:10  Okay, you had to learn all these things to be a podcaster. You all who are trying to make something new happen your life, whenever we say podcast and you can insert what you are doing, trying to be. What was it like having the first interview? Because you already were good at it, because you'd ask people question, but then you had to, like, hit record. Were you shaking in your boots? Did it feel easy? Did you re-record it? Tell us about it.Jose Acevedo 9:32  So I think you're absolutely right when it comes to these very, we had this conversation on my podcast and just off air, where I feel sometimes I'm like, I'm so nervous and flustered because I'm such a fan of people who come on our show, because we do research about these people, and we're like, oh, they're so cool. They're like, this and that. And so I get nervous just because I have this excitement about me. So yes, my very first episode where I said to myself, yes, I want to record. I want to do this. I want to make it a thing. I actually did it with my boss, like of the screen printing shop, because I felt like A. we had a great dynamic. We were just really fun and chit-chatty with each other. And B. I felt like all of his stories were so funny and so like, dynamic and filled with all of these intrigue and just the way he said things was just so funny to me. And it was, yeah, it was exciting to me to share what he was about. But again, it was like, so nerve wracking, because I didn't know if this was gonna work, or I didn't know if any of my equipment was done right, or if I was like, I'm just shooting myself in the foot. We might have to record and other things, and I was so nervous, and really I just wanted it to be a fun situation, which it was. It was so much fun, and I really look back on it, and was like, oh my gosh, so he was barely paying attention to he's working on other shirts. And I was like, having this conversation while we're interviewing. He was so great, though, because he could do that, and then still have the conversation and throw in the quits, throw in the bits, throw in the funny. Lesley Logan 11:05  It probably made him feel even more comfortable, because he wasn't like, sitting down and professionally recording.Jose Acevedo 11:10  Yeah, his thing. And it was just me saying, hey, can I record this? And then it turned into, I like the way that this felt. I like the feeling of it. I love, was it so great? That was like, did I think it was going to be this Pulitzer Prize winning interview thing? No, but I love the way it felt. I love the way it turned out. And I was like, maybe let's try it again, but let's sit down with someone who's not so busy. It's like someone who's like, a little bit more attentive and paying attention to me in my conversation with them, and it would just go from one client to the next, and I was like, oh, there's a way to like, then you start to pick out like, oh, there's a way to ask this question, or there's a way to steer them into this one area, or they draw their guard down when after the half hour mark. So I should get more personal questions towards the end there. And so if you really learn the dynamics of a conversation and through so much of doing it repetitively and doing the work over and over again.Lesley Logan 12:13  You, you know, that is true. It's also like you're never going to be 10 years version of you versus one year, like, you can't learn the 100 times experience until you've done it 100 times. Like, it's just got to happen. We have to have grace with ourselves. And also, it is true, the more you do it, the more you realize who are fun people to interview. What are the qualities? That person has a great story, but they're not a really good interview. So if we're having a hard time having a conversation, it's not going to go well. Versus, when do I ask the questions that are more personal, that do take more vulnerability? Some people, you know, when you podcast, a lot like we do, I can get vulnerable on an episode pretty early on, because I know what. I know that I can share. I know how it usually goes. But not everyone's like that. Some people are amazing experts, and they do a few podcasts. And so we have to kind of understand when the best time is to to bring things out. I want to know because you started this on your own, and you were also like, let me see how this goes. So how did you hold yourself accountable to releasing the episodes? Because the thing about anything is you have to be consistent, and especially at the time when podcasting wasn't really big, you know, how did you choose to be consistent with something you didn't know what it would be yet?Jose Acevedo 13:27  So, yeah, I, again, I think it goes back to, I think one of the early s tarts in my beginning was like goal setting, like, how do I want this to be a thing, or how do I want this to come out. And so one of the very first conversations that I had was, do I want this to be a weekly? Do I want this to be monthly? Do I want this to be a series? And, you know, how do I want to put out this series? And so I just really kind of more approached it from, uh, that kind of goal setting. Let's start off slow. Let's do it a monthly or let's, you know, I think it was monthly, in the very first beginning of, like, I'm going to have these deep conversations for more than an hour or an hour long, and really hone in on the individual and have those deep realm conversations. And then once I had a few underneath my belt, I really started to say, okay, I think I can push this even further. And, like, really, after the first year, I was like, okay, let's go to every two weeks, like a biweekly. Then it came to like, oh, I am really getting emails from a lot of places that wanted to be on the show or was showing interest. And I was like, okay, well, now I have a lot of interest. And I also, at that point, I started, you know, having someone follow, do the pictures and help me out a little bit. And so I was like, okay, I can do this. I can make this a weekly thing. And so I pushed myself even further to make it a weekly podcast and have these really fun conversations. And also, then we got to some really fun goal setting there, it was like, there was a month that was just filled with farmers, and when we started to really push the envelope on some of these ideas, and had some fun throughout the years that we've been doing it, what, how does this podcast work? Or how does it look like? What do people find interest in? Or what are some of the things that are really pushing the envelope of like how this community works here in Arizona or here in Phoenix particularly, so, it was really kind of listening to the audience, and also goal setting for myself is really what kept me going. And because I had such an intrigue on not only the people who were coming onto the podcast, but an intrigue in making this a business, I think it was kind of easier to say, okay, these are the goals. This is how I want to approach it. This is how I want it to come out. This is how I want it to be seen. And how do I make sure that I get these? Well, it's baby steps. Okay, first you get the yes from the person, then you schedule them, and then do the conversation, and then you set a date of, like, when they're going to come out. And then you make sure you edit in that time frame. It's those little baby steps that'll move you forward and move the the needle here and there. And so it was just, again, one part my my end of like, goal setting and listening to the audience. But two, make sure that you write down your goals and push yourself to reach those goals and make sure that it comes out. Lesley Logan 13:28  Yeah, I love that you mentioned the baby steps, because I think that's where people get a goal set. Then they don't break it down, the baby actions, and then it just feels overwhelming to do. And then they think they need motivation, which is the biggest lie, because that's inconsistent, so. Jose Acevedo 16:24  Yeah, my motivation was the podcast. I love this thing. It makes me feel good. I get passion from, I get creativity from it. And that was my motivation. That was it. It was like having the next conversation. Lesley Logan 16:55  So, do you podcast full time? This is your job now, or do you have other things to do? Jose Acevedo 16:59  I'll be honest. No, this isn't my full time gig, but it feels like a second job or more, but I'll be honest, I, when the pandemic hit, I was working with a landscape architecture firm, and that's what I went to school for, is landscape architecture, and I had a real choice, because we were getting a lot of intrigue in the podcast. But what happened was Brittany got pregnant, and it was the pandemic. She was actually coming out of a job in the healthcare system, and we were really worried, because she would hear horror stories from the healthcare about the pandemic and about people suffering through this thing. Lesley Logan 17:40  Or our healthcare workers were on the front line, and we didn't really have a lot of support for them. We still don't. That didn't change. Jose Acevedo 17:48  And so for me, I was like, oh man, I'm bringing this new life into the world. I need to figure out a way to make sure that he's healthy. And so I took a job at a bigger firm that would allow me to work from home and be with him, but also give me health insurance. And really, I like to say it's I'm not afraid to let go of that job right now to move into podcasting full time. But for the time being, my son is safe, my family's healthy, and we are still working consistently on this podcast, and I have, it hasn't worn on me. It hasn't made me feel tired. I just love what I do, and if I can do this continuously, the way that we have been, I'm okay with that. We're at that pivotal point too. It's like, which one of us is going to let go of their job to go full time with this podcast? And I don't know, we still have this conversation, and I'll be honest, like, all the time, like, who's going to do it? What are we going to do? And we just kind of look at each other and we're like, it's a good problem to have, yeah, but we're still at a standstill. We're still waiting. I think we have a goal set. I think that we have clientele, and once we reach that number of clientele that will allow us to let go of one of the jobs that we work, then we'll move into more full time. And I think that's a good, again, goal setting. Types of things where it's like baby steps, we have an actual number, and once we hit that, then that'll be the key to unlock the door of full time work. And working that podcast full time. Lesley Logan 19:22  Thank you. And also it's, here's the thing. These are all things we have to think about. It's really funny when people know that I'm on YouTube, they're like, oh, you must make so much on YouTube. I'm like, not everyone's it, a full time YouTuber. The amount of money I spend on the payroll to edit the YouTube is not how much I get paid from YouTube. I get paid. I get paid monthly. And I'm so grateful thank you for watching those views. Keep watching, but we glamorize things, and we think, oh, they're doing this. So it must be doing so. And yes, the ads you have, or content fees, or all the different appearances that could all bring an income, but you and I live currently in a place where healthcare isn't a given, and so unfortunately, someone has to have it. And, two, I'll just be really honest guys, someone has to have a W2 in a relationship, because if you both, like our, Brad and I, and you work for the company, no one wants to give you a loan. Like, the hoops. It took us 18 months to get our mortgage, 18 months we could to pay the bill we're already paying, you know. So I share that because it's frustrating. And if you're in that situation, we see you and we hear you, and it's the other thing that we talked about on your podcast, Finding Arizona, is putting pressure on something before it's ready can actually destroy it. Or Big Magic, have you read the book Big Magic? Jose Acevedo 20:36  No. I'm going to write this down. Lesley Logan 20:37  Oh, put it on your list, Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love girl. So her book, Big Magic, I have read multiple times, and she says, ideas want to be born. So if you have an idea and you don't act on it, someone else will do it, which is why you're like, oh, I had that idea. Like, you didn't do anything about that, right? So there's that. But also, she says, if your idea is artistic, if it's creative and you try to live off of it before it is ready. You will filter, change, correct, make. You might even lower standards or make decisions based on the income you need at the time versus what the art was, the creativity, the vision, the goal was in the first place. So she shares she did not quit her job as a professor, even after she sold Eat, Pray, Love to movies. She really waited until she knew I can live off of me being Elizabeth Gilbert, the writer, and it's really awesome. And I really love that vulnerability, because there is a dream I have where I just get to interview people and go on retreats and, you know, teach my mentorship. But also got a mortgage to pay. I got retirement. Jose Acevedo 20:37  Yeah, you got to work towards it. Lesley Logan 20:37  Yeah. And we got retirement accounts we want to make sure, there's a lot going on. So you have to kind of balance like, am I playing small or am I playing it wise? It's a game of life. Am I making the right decision in this moment for where we want to go? Jose Acevedo 22:08  Yeah, and I feel the exact same way of you bring up this, this idea of baby steps, and I feel like that's where we kind of refocus a lot of the times on and not like we don't want it. It is about putting effort into everyday tasks or everyday things that allow us to move forward and move that needle to the point where we were like, yes, this is everything's pointing to. We can do this now, and we can transition and not feel like again the pressure is come solely on the creative part, the thing that we love doing, and now it has to hold us financially up. It's one of those things where it's like, and I brought this up on our party, it's like, that's what brings me most fears, because I've always loved doing this, and I don't want it to be like this martyr of like, it has to feed me, it has to, you know, pay my bills and all these things where that, when it was in the beginning, was just this fun conversation, this, this fun, light-hearted thing of like, tell me about yourself, tell me why, and to put pressure on it so much to the point where it's like the people ask us, why do you put yourself in a corner by just focusing on Arizona? Well, it's not putting yourself in a corner. It's actually this ever evolving thing that always changes, that always has newcomers, that always has someone. Lesley Logan 23:25  You are never gonna run out of content. Jose Acevedo 23:27  Yeah, never gonna run out of content. And so no, it's not that it's having passion for something that is ever evolving, and wanting to show light on that and give people a chance at the table and give them the mic to recruit for themselves, like advocate for themselves, and have joy for what they created, and all of these things. And I. Lesley Logan 23:45  I mean, you wouldn't run out of content if it was just finding Phoenix like you just wouldn't. And there's like, how many millions of people live in Arizona and then moving to Arizona and leave it like, there's always going to be new options for listeners. And I think don't ever let anyone tell you you niche down too much, because that's not even true. But I think what you guys could challenge yourself is like, what are the fears, and what would it look like if it did work? And then we'll set from there, because that's how, I like to work backwards. When the pandemic hit and we actually had to start from scratch-ish, we already had OPC. It was already in existence, but it wasn't paying our bills. What paid our bills was me touring the world and teaching in real life. So I was like, okay, if this has to pay our bills, how does that look like? What is it? What is it looking to put pressure on this, and how do we do it so we're not making compromises that are not, because what most people want is they want a Netflix option. They want to do Pilates whenever they want to do it. They want to have access to their old class whenever they want. But they don't, because they actually don't use it then. How long have you got whether you don't check one of your streaming accounts? And so there were values that I was like, no, this is hell. I'm going to die on this, because that's what makes us unique. Like you're like, no, we're Finding Arizona. We're not finding the US, like we're, or the southwest, or whatever the Sun Belt is, whatever they like to call us. You're not that. So, you know, I think there's things where like this is for sure never gonna change. We're never gonna do that. But what does that look like if it works? And what does working look like? And sometimes you're afraid to dream big because it is possible. It's so scary. So I don't wanna discount that. Brad and I, the only reason I can say that we lucked out is that we were forced in a pandemic to make it work, because it was like we had to pay our bills. We don't, we don't we work for ourselves. There is no one sending me any money for a paycheck to work from home. We have a great couple that we know, and seeing them thrive today is like really fun. We watched these two people doing the dream like they were performers. They both were headliners on The Strip. They had their dream home, and in the same week, both of their shows closed, and we were like, I'm so sorry, and they said this to us, and there was something that always sticks with me. They're like they were velvet handcuffs. And the idea of me going out and audition again, I just don't even want to do it. I'm most grateful that this happened, and he has, he went back to school. He changed his life. They're having a baby like they both have changed, transformed what their resume is and what they do on this planet. And it's cool how it can change, but it also, when you have a consistent paychecks coming in, it can, it's hard. It's hard. So. Jose Acevedo 24:00  I've heard this one individual. I can't even, I'm bad with names, but I'm always so invested in what people say and what their beliefs are. But it's like, I heard this saying, Do your life the nine to five, so that the five to nine is your, you know.Lesley Logan 26:32  Oh yeah. You work to live, not live to work. So you're like, your nine to five is only there to make sure that your five to nine is super cool.Jose Acevedo 26:39  Yeah and so that's where I'm at right now in life, and it's just really been great. And it's, I cannot tell you that it makes me feel good that A. I still have a passion for it, and B. it's building this legacy, not just for me, but for the little guy. In all honesty, fatherhood has changed a lot about how I see the world, how I perceive the world, and how I, you know, go about the world and it's joy when he says that I have fun doing a podcast is the best thing that I can say about what this means to me now, because it's just again, I want him to know that I'm a good dad, but I also want him to know that I'm a good person as well, because I care enough that I have these conversations with the people, because I don't want to feel like I don't love the world. I don't want to, I don't want him to think that you can't, you, you're, you need to be afraid of everyone. I want him to know that there are good people out there, and there's a community that will back him, and so hopefully down the road, he'll see a couple of the episodes and be like, my dad, I love him. He did a great job doing this.Lesley Logan 27:49  That's so beautiful. That's amazing, and it is interesting. We can see our life through the lens of someone else, because there's a lot of things that can weigh on us that actually have nothing to do with the big picture, but they feel very important. There are certain things that really make sure that they're like, I want to be heard and I want to be seen, that actually are not that big of a deal, and they're not part of the goals. But when the obstacle happens or the mess happens, they can feel like they're priority. And then you have this guy, his name's Atlas, right? Jose Acevedo 28:18  Yeah, his name's Atlas, yeah. Lesley Logan 28:19  Atlas go, did you have fun doing this thing that you love? And it's like, yeah, thank you for bringing me back down to earth and remind me what I do. That's so, it's so fun. It's so cute. Jose Acevedo 28:27  Yeah, it's just something about his joy of the world and life itself, it just brings me back to like, calm and steady. And again, it's like, fatherhood has changed me 100% from this, you know, I always felt like I was like, I'm so selfish. I'm like, I want so much for myself. Then he came into my world, and he's changed so much about me, and I want so much for him, and so much for him to see everything and give him a lot of the things that I didn't have as a child. But I understood, I understand now as an adult, my parents did the best that they could with everything that they had, and that is all I want to do for him. And if that means, you know, keep podcasting because it makes you happy, dad, then I'm going to keep doing that. And you know, there's a lot of things that it's just, again, they're not as important in hindsight right now, because I'm just really so glad that he's given me the opportunity to see the world and through his eyes and through his perspective, and want to just make it the happiest, joyous childhood ever. Lesley Logan 28:51  Oh, my goodness. And also, you're not sacrificing something you love because you think it will make that you're showing your son, you and Britt are both showing your child, like, you can do things that make you happy and you don't have to sacrifice the things you love to do that. I think it's really cool for them to grow up in a household where, like, yes, you have a nine to five, but also this other thing that makes you really happy, and you're dedicated to it, and you see it through. We had a guest on Episode Five, everyone. She said actions are caught, not taught. She's very aware that her kids are watching what she says about herself and what she does. I want to ask we don't have Britt here today, so unfortunately, we'll have to hang out with her another moment. But you work with your spouse on this podcast. Brad and I work together, and I'm sure you guys get all the time,. I don't know, I don't want to assume, but people are like, oh my God, tell me how you and Brad work together because I think I want to work with my partner. I find myself going, maybe don't do it. And I love working with my husband. But also, I'm particularly aware that it's not unicorn and glitter all the time. Jose Acevedo 30:38  Yeah, absolutely, yeah. Lesley Logan 30:39  So tell us how it came to be that Britt started working on the show and like, how do you two each share this incredible podcast together? How do you guys make it work?Jose Acevedo 30:50  Yeah, so we had this conversation too. It's like on my podcast, where it's I told you about how I met her through work and through working in a co-working office, and just again, being intimidated by someone of her stature at the time, she had her own business, and I was just working my first big boy job out of college, and really it was like I was interested in her, and she asked me for my WiFi password. We had these conversations. We were getting to know each other. And then I was like, I want to take you out on a date. I don't think I have the time during the weekend, and I'm kind of worried to tell you why. And she's like, why are you embarrassed? I'm like, I'm embarrassed because I have this podcast that keeps me very busy when I'm not working here on my job and she's like, oh, I love podcasts. So she binged the entirety of all my podcasts that weekend, and she was like, look, I love what you do. I think it's so interesting. Can I help you somehow? Is there some way I can help you take photos or something? I was like, that would be really great. That would be really awesome. And I would thank you so much. And if I pay you, like, let me. She's like, no, no, no. Just let me help you and you can teach me. And so I was like, she was interested in photography at the time. So she was like, okay, let's go do this first episode. And then actually turned into a date. It was really her way of showing interest in me and wanting to do this together. And she took photos the very first time as a date. And we, you know, had, it was luckily, at an ice cream shop, and it was this, like shaved ice. So she took photos. We ate and had dessert afterwards. And then it evolved into dating a lot. And she was being involved. She was helping me produce. She was helping me get clients, get people on the show. And then she came up with ideas on how to actually make this a business. And I took it to heart because she owned her own business. And we had these conversations before about like, how does Finding Arizona become more than just a podcast? How do we approach it in a business aspect? And I very much, I think, what is the best part about our relationship is I'm very open to her having a conversation with me. Communication, I think, is our best ability between the two of us. I think one, her vulnerability and empathetic nature to connect with me and wanting to share her ideas was the biggest part of how we grew together and how we emotionally stayed connected, but also really move forward in hard times, having being communicative and just communicating how we feel, how we think we should go about, you know, moving forward through a struggle or anything like that. I think that is the best way that we kind of came together and said, okay, this is how the business work. I showed her everything. I was like, this is how I do everything. Where do I go from here? Like, how do I go and move this forward? How do I make this a business? How do I, you know, do my taxes through this and all these things. And so she sat down with me. We've had this conversations on more than one occasion of these are the things that you need to have this business thrive. And so she was kind of teaching me and being my coach. And now we're, I'd like to say we're on the same page a lot of the times when it comes to what we should be providing. What we should be doing next. What are should be the next goal, baby step forward and communication. I think having those points in our relationship to A. talk about ourselves and talk about how we feel about each other, but B. talk about the business. So typically, we'll have, and this is kind of looking into the our relationship, at the end of the year, we'll have kind of this business conversation, but throughout the year we'll have personal conversations, go on dates, really try our best to talk about leave the business side and talk about A. our goals as parents and our goals as a couple, and really put that towards our date life, and then leave the business aspect for, you know, the quarterly stuff, the quarterly meetings and having those really hard conversations, like, how are we going to make money off of this? Or, how are we going to, you know, move forward into the next quarter of like business and how we, what events are we going to go to? Who are we connecting with? How are we even teaching ourselves new things so that we can add it to our repertoire of things that we provide for the podcast? So I think having a point of conversation with your significant other, and making sure you also separate some of those things, because it can get really murky if you bring in and she's trying to have a conversation about relationships, but you're trying to talk about the business. It's really separating those two entities, and I like to say Church and State sort of thing. But you know that sort of idea of like, we really try our best to have those date nights throughout the year and talk about our relationship, talk about who we are, talk about things that aren't, don't do anything with the podcast or business, and then leaving scheduled appointment dates of businessy talk and things like that. So it can be however you want to retrofit that, whether, if you want to talk more about the business, you know you want to have more dates, whatever it may be, but I think having those scheduled items is very vital to checking in, not only for yourself, but for your significant other, if you are working with them and making sure that you're what we say on the same page and moving forward together.Lesley Logan 36:46  Yeah, I think that's really, I love that you prioritize the relationship. Because I think if we prioritize the business goals, then it's really easy to forget why you're doing it and what it's for. And if you are someone who works for yourself, the business has to work for you, and otherwise you just created yourself a boss that's very demanding. So when we bought this house in Vegas, we sat down in April of 2020, we're like, well, what do we want for our lives? Forget the business. What do we want for our lives? Where do we want to live? Where do we want to work? What does our schedule look like? How much money do we make? How much does it cost to live the life we want to live? And then we went to the business and go, okay, the business has to support this life, as opposed to us supporting the business. And I think that that's really important. And so, yeah, you're right. However you want to retrofit that y'all is up to you, but make sure your personal goals are the priority. Because whether you work for yourself or you have a job, the job is there because it's helping. It gives you access to the things that you want. You know, there's this amazing book that I read so many years ago, and it's called, I want to say it's called sunny, it's like, not sunny side up, but it was like something like that. And it was not about whether you saw the glass half full or the glass half empty. You saw something in the glass. But one of the things that she said in there was about parking or driving away. The story was like, she's at brunch, and it was outdoors, and a car drove up, and the car was idling. It was pulled up to park, but it didn't turn off. It just idled, and over, she watched how, she stopped her conversation, and then how the whole area of the brunch stopped their conversation to look at like, what is this car doing? Because it makes everyone uneasy. What is this, what does this car do? Is it gonna go? Is it gonna stay? What's going on? And so the idea was, like, you need to park or drive away. And then she went into a story about a person who didn't love their job. It wasn't awesome when they actually looked for other jobs that they realized was, well, this job allows me to pay for the private school my kids are in. I get off work at a time that lets me spend time with them, lets me do this. And so she reframed the job that she had to this job may not be my dream job, but it provides me with the dream life I have. And we can get a little confused, and so I just want to go back to know what your goals are for your relationship or for your family or for yourself, if you're by yourself, and then the business goals have to reflect that.Jose Acevedo 39:05  I think I look back on the early part of our relationship, and I say to myself, I was embarrassed at the time because of the podcast just taking up so much time in my life. I look back at it now, I'm like, I was sort of embarrassed too, and I didn't address this personally because I didn't want it to take over her life as well, because I really wanted this thing to really be something, but I also didn't want it to take over her life and be, but she has shown me that it can provide us with an opportunity to, like, you, said, live the life that we want, and share so much of our own world of like she's made up these things of like the blog wouldn't be what it is today without her. The vlog is a combination of all of our videos, but it's like this way of sharing our family life with our fans, but also it's like this other thing, of like, it's home movies for our family who live far away from us that don't get a chance to see us a lot. So it's like this beautiful thing of sharing that with them, but also with our fans as well, and she's shown so much of how much she cares about this podcast and how much she cares about others that I'm still amazed by her. I'm still intimidated by her on so many of those factors. Because without her being in my corner, I don't think that I would be the person that I am today, but I also don't think the business would be where it's at today. And I thank her all the time, and I hope she knows this, but I think she is the cornerstone of what makes this podcast have a heart, and I think she's the best part of me. She's the best part of our family, and she's really, truly, this entity that I cannot describe any more than she is the heart of this business. Lesley Logan 41:07  Oh my gosh. Well, we have to let Britt, when she listens to this, have a moment to enjoy that lovely speech for her. So wanna take a brief break, and then we're gonna find out how people can find you and Finding Arizona, and all the things that you guys are doing together. Lesley Logan 41:19  Okay, Jose, you are like one of the most beautiful humans in the world. And I think everyone is hoping that their husband is telling someone that exact same speech that you just said about them, Finding Arizona, they can find it anywhere that they're listening to this podcast. But do they have to live in Arizona? Is this something they can enjoy if they're visiting Arizona? And also, what else do you and Britt have for our listeners?Jose Acevedo 41:41  Yeah. So this is available on all podcast platforms, of course, but we also have now video format to a lot of these episodes that we provide on YouTube. And on top of that, like I was discussing earlier in the podcast, we have a vlog that's a little bit of this family life. And what we do for the business, we go to events as well, meeting new people, networking, and we share that along with on the YouTube, we have a website that is available for a blog that gets a little bit more of what we've learned and found through the community and what we're passionate about, what we're intrigued by, that's a little bit more of the inside of our minds being put out into this, like, blog form, so that Britt puts that together. But it's, again, it's all of these things could be found at our website, findingarizonapodcast.com but also on our YouTube page, Finding Arizona podcast, you'll just search it, and you'll find us. You'll see us. We're big smiley people, and we always try our best to make sure that it's routinely updated and that you're constantly getting new items every week. And on top of that, I mean other events that we're going to on a very routine basis. You can catch us a lot of the community events throughout Phoenix. And we are also trying to do a little bit more of in-person 101 classes, teaching the kind of 101 of podcasting, Britt has done an event where she's speaking about it at a Phoenix Design Week. There are a couple of other events that I don't have it in front of me, but I wish I could give you some more information on, and I will actually send an email to you so you can provide that to the individuals. But there are a lot more events that we're going to be in-person for that you can catch us at, say hi and get a little bit more one-to-one action with us. And you will get to see Atlas, too. Atlas loves going on these little adventure excursions, and you'll see him in his little Finding Arizona shirt, and he's always down the clown, and he's a fun time.Lesley Logan 43:34  Oh my gosh, so fun. Yes, you guys should absolutely be teaching people about podcast and getting started, because you've been doing it for 10 years.Jose Acevedo 43:42  Yes and on top of all of those things that we do in person and all that, we actually just started this. And this is something of the service arm of what we provide in video production, audio production. We're calling it The Found House. And you can find it under our web page, The Found House over at findingarizonapodcast.com where you can actually, if you want to work with us, one-to-one and start your own podcast, we provide that option as well.Lesley Logan 44:08  Awesome. That is what we need. Thank you for doing that. Jose Acevedo 44:11  Yes, absolutely. Lesley Logan 44:12  Okay. You guys, all those links are, of course, in the show notes. And if you are wondering about how Finding Arizona podcast is, I was on it with Brad. Brad made an appearance. Holy moly, it's rare. So go listen. You get to hear the inside of his brain on all the things. Jose Acevedo 44:28  I love Brad, by the way. Lesley Logan 44:29  We love Brad. You know what? Here's the thing, everyone loves Brad. And whenever I go anywhere without Brad, they're just like, where's Brad? Where's Brad? So that's why he's not actually allowed to not be there. Because I'm like, am I chopped liver? So. Jose Acevedo 44:41  He's right over there. Go look. And that's sometimes how I feel about Britt and this is the crux of having parenthood be a part of what we do is should some of these events are late at night, and Atlas can't go to those. So one of us has to stay behind to do bedtime story time, and one of us has to go. And then it's if one of us goes, like, where's the other person? Lesley Logan 45:02  Yeah, where are they? What's going on? Well, I love that. It's like, okay, hi, but I'm right here. So you know, you have been such a gem already, but we love to end the episode with, Be It Action Items. Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Jose Acevedo 45:17  I think it goes back to what we were talking about those baby goal routines set for yourselves. I think you should always try your best to set a big goal, but also make sure that you're taking those routine steps, or those small steps forward to allow yourself and your what your goal is to move to approach that. Take those tiny steps that you know are digestible, edible that you can do and make sure that you're reaching closer and closer, because if you look back on those little steps, you will actually see that you were providing yourself the opportunity to move forward. And one of the big things that I keep going back to, or at least what in our conversations, like life responds to effort. That's something that I heard, is life responds to effort. And you're not making an effort, you're not moving anywhere, you're stagnant. You have to make an effort. And whatever, it's those little things that matter and those little things that count to your goals. Lesley Logan 45:18  Oh, my God. Mic drop on that. That is brilliant. That is, rewind everyone, listen to that last, that was freaking amazing. Jose, Finding Arizona. Thank you for being you. Thank you for sharing your story. Give Britt some love from us. We're hopefully gonna see you guys, when we're in person in Arizona soon. Y'all, how are you gonna use these tips in your life? Tag Finding Arizona. Tag the Be It Pod. Share this with a friend. Share this with an Arizonian but also share this with someone who needs to hear that 10 years ago, it was baby steps and just showing up and being consistent, like we all need these inspirations in our lives and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 46:52  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 47:35  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 47:40  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 47:44  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 47:51  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 47:55  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo talks with identical twins Stephanie and April Schaffroth, who each run their own Farmers Insurance agency. They share how they transitioned from different industries—April with a mortgage background and Stephanie with little insurance experience—to building successful businesses. The conversation explores insurance industry shifts, the impact of wildfires on rates, the power of community engagement, and why life insurance is essential. They also discuss how social media and networking have helped them grow.The Key Moments in This Episode Are:00:03:49 - Transition to Insurance 00:10:32 - Factors Affecting Insurance Rates 00:12:35 - State-specific Insurance Markets 00:13:23 - Advocating for Safety in Insurance 00:14:09 - Being a Resource for the Community 00:26:02 - The Power of Social Media in Professional Communication 00:35:44 - Individual and Team Goals for 2025 00:36:59 - Embracing New Challenges and Interests 00:40:11 - Importance of Planning and Will Writing 00:44:19 - Building Networks and Supporting Each OtherThe Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are:Visithttps://agents.farmers.com/az/phoenix/april-schaffroth/ andhttps://agents.farmers.com/az/phoenix/stephanie-schaffroth/ to learn more about Stephanie and April Schaffroth's insurance agency and the services they offer.Connect with Stephanie and April Schaffroth on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on their latest content and insurance-related tips.https://www.instagram.com/apriljoelle/https://www.instagram.com/sschaffroth26/Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube:Finding Arizona PodcastFacebook:facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite:findingarizonapodcast.comLinkedIn:linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcastTwitter:twitter.com/findingarizonaReady to start your own podcast?Found-House powered byThe Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!SPONSORS:Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase atearthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA.Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link:ouraring.com.SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA atseatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Beth McRae, the founder of McRae Agency and owner of High Society Resale Boutique. Beth shares her inspiring journey from working in PR with global brands like Tiffany & Co. to launching her own agency and stepping into the world of consignment fashion. She discusses the power of social media, the importance of sustainability in retail, and how TikTok has changed the game for small businesses. Beth also dives into the challenges of delegation, business growth, and adapting to new technologies. The Key Moments in This Episode Are: 00:03:53 - Importance of Personal Involvement  00:13:29 - Career Journey and Location Changes  00:14:33 - Growth and Changes in Arizona  00:25:05 - Sustainable Fashion and Community Involvement  00:32:39 - The Impact of Arts and Music  00:34:29 - Legacy and Community Impact  00:44:28 - The Impact of Shutting Down TikTok  00:45:42 - Goals and Perspectives  The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are: Visit the McRae Agency's office and High Society Resale Boutique at 10805 North 71st Way, Scottsdale, Arizona. Check the out online as well highsocietyresale.com Check out mcraeagency.com to explore case studies, client testimonials, and PR services. Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: Finding Arizona Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: findingarizonapodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast Twitter: twitter.com/findingarizona Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! SPONSORS: Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com. SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo interviews John Wake, CEO of Axiom Care, a leading provider of substance use treatment services and prison reentry programs in the Phoenix metro area. John shares his personal journey from HR Director to CEO, openly discussing his own struggles with addiction and the pivotal role of empathy and personalized care in the treatment industry. The conversation explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Axiom Care, highlighting the organization's adaptation to telemedicine and its commitment to providing individualized and accessible care. John emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with empathy and dignity, reflecting Axiom Care's core values, and shares insights into the challenges and rewards of working in a treatment center. The Key Moments in This Episode Are: 00:01:56 - Axiom's Mission and Focus on Vulnerable Communities  00:07:10 - John's Personal Journey and Empathy in Treatment  00:10:27 - Axiom's Response to the Pandemic  00:13:36 - Making Treatment Accessible and Adoption of Telemedicine  00:13:50 - Shifting Philosophy on Meeting  00:14:19 - Personalized Care and Assessment  00:16:12 - Treatment Process and Medication  00:23:43 - Post-Treatment Support  00:28:32 - Employee Burnout and Morale Boosting  00:35:56 - Axiom Care's Long-term Vision  The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are: Visit Axiom Care's website at axiomcareofaz.com to learn more about their substance use treatment services and prison reentry programs in the Phoenix metro area. If you or someone you know needs help, don't hesitate to call Axiom Care at their 24-hour helpline for compassionate support and guidance  602-975-2194. Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: Finding Arizona Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: findingarizonapodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast Twitter: twitter.com/findingarizona Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! SPONSORS: Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com. SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, Lesley Logan, and Brad Crowell join hosts Jose Acevedo to dive into the journey of building a supportive partnership within the Pilates industry. Lesley and Brad, co-hosts of the "Be It Till You See It" podcast, share their experiences—from meeting and starting a relationship to growing their Pilates business and launching physical products. They reveal the importance of having a partner who encourages growth, embraces vulnerability, and helps bring new ideas to life. Their inspiring story provides insights into managing multiple brands, fostering community, and maintaining balance in a relationship-driven business. In this episode, you will be able to: Diversify income through fitness-related physical products. Overcome creative blocks and stay motivated as an entrepreneur. The Key Moments in This Episode Are: 00:02:30 - Origin of "Be It Till You See It" Podcast 00:06:39 - Meeting and Relationship Journey 00:10:17 - The Role of Support in Personal Growth 00:14:24 - Transitioning to Working Together 00:28:48 - Managing Multiple Business Ventures 00:37:19 - Building Community 01:00:38 - Staying Organized and Prioritizing Tasks The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are: Listen to all Episodes of The Be It Till You See It Podcast  https://lesleylogan.co/podcast Learn more about Leslie and Brad https://profitablepilates.com/ Explore Business Coaching Programs by Lesley and Brad at profitablepilates.com/coaching. Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: Finding Arizona Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: findingarizonapodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast Twitter: twitter.com/findingarizona Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! SPONSORS: Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com. SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo talks with Thomas McPherson, real estate investor and founder of Lukrom, about his path from a middle-class upbringing to thriving as an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. McPherson shares his passion for financial independence, sustainable construction, and personal growth, discussing topics like private lending, the transition from military life to business, and the potential in alternative investments. His practical insights provide aspiring real estate investors in Phoenix with strategies for financial success and a positive impact. With a laid-back yet insightful style, McPherson's story makes this episode a must-listen. In this episode, you'll learn: Discover the secrets to building sustainable real estate in Phoenix for long-term success. Unlock the advantages of private lending in real estate to maximize your investment potential. Master the transition from military to entrepreneurship. Key Moments in This Episode: 00:01:20 - Early Financial Struggles and Desire for Independence  00:02:32 - Transition from Military to Financial World  00:09:03 - Transition to Entrepreneurship and Real Estate  00:11:03 - Choosing Phoenix as a Starting Point  00:15:23 - Phoenix's Growth and Investment  00:19:33 - Importance of Activity and Forced Evolution  00:23:47 - Alternative Investments and Private Lending  00:27:30 - Triple Win Philosophy  00:28:53 - Environmental Sustainability in Real Estate  00:32:23 - Values-Based Development and Community Impact  00:37:10 - Fostering Environmental Awareness  00:49:38 - Impact and Mentorship  00:52:20 - Gratitude and Sign-off Resources Mentioned: Visit lukrom.com to learn more about our business, our team, and our values. Connect with us on social media to stay updated on our latest projects and initiatives. https://www.instagram.com/lukrom.cap Connect with Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: Finding Arizona Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: findingarizonapodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/findingarizona Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! SPONSORS: Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com. SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo talks with Ross Novotny, co-founder of Now Pools, about his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative world of on-demand pools and spas. Ross shares the inspiration behind the creation of Now Pools, focusing on the need for adaptable pool solutions in the extreme heat of Phoenix. He highlights the importance of family support during the pandemic and the challenges faced in developing their temporary pool solution. His approach to problem-solving and customer-centric innovation provides invaluable insights for entrepreneurs everywhere.  Unlock an exclusive deal with the code "FindingAZ" and get $100 off your next pool or spa service! Whether you're looking for installation, maintenance, or planning a special event, Now Pools has got you covered!  In this episode, you will learn how to: Discover the benefits of above-ground pools and how they can enhance your outdoor living space. Effectively manage pool chemicals and maintenance to keep your pool clean and safe. Uncover the key steps to expanding a unique business model nationally. Key moments in this episode: 00:03:09 - Origin Story of Now Pools 0:07:05 - Support and Partnership 00:11:40 - Timing and Success 00:13:17 - Addressing Consumer Needs 00:14:01 - Chemical Maintenance Challenges 00:16:29 - On-Demand Pool Delivery 00:18:35 - Innovation and Problem-Solving 00:21:35 - Creating a New Market 00:25:01 - Client-Centric Approach 00:27:02 - Building Trust and Teamwork 00:28:32 - Lessons from Consulting 00:31:13 - Leadership and Decision-Making 00:32:05 - Expansion Plans Resources mentioned in this episode: Visit nowpools.com to learn more about their on-demand pool and spa subscription service and sign up for their services. Unlock an exclusive deal with the code "FindingAZ" and get $100 off your next pool or spa service! Whether you're looking for installation, maintenance, or planning a special event, Now Pools has got you covered Check out Finding Arizona Podcast at FindingArizonaPodcast.com to listen to more episodes with inspiring entrepreneurs. Connect with us: Facebook Finding Arizona Podcast LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Interested in starting your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseWant to be a guest or a sponsor of the show? Send us a message on the https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contact  SPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin! Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?utm_medium=iac. Elevate your health and sleep tracking now!  Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com Unlock an exclusive deal with the code "FindingAZ" and get $100 off your next pool or spa service! Whether you're looking for installation, maintenance, or planning a special event, Now Pools has got you covered!

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Joshua Byrd, owner of WHOLEISTIC FITNESS, and his partner, Jade, to discuss their entrepreneurial journey in the fitness industry. Joshua and Jade share how personal health challenges led to the creation of their holistic approach, which emphasizes community, accountability, and personalized wellness plans. They discuss the importance of work-life balance, integrating mindfulness and yoga into their programs, and the strong partnership behind their success. Packed with insights for aspiring fitness entrepreneurs, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to elevate their wellness journey.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the benefits of holistic health and wellness for a well-rounded fitness journey. Uncover the entrepreneurial journey in the fitness industry and get inspired to take your business to the next level. Explore the art of integrating yoga into fitness routines and elevate your workout experiences. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit fitness website at https://wholeisticfitness.us/ for more information about their services, classes, and community events. Contact holistic fitness: 4405 E Ray Rd STE 5, Phoenix, AZ 85044 (602) 312-3171 hello@wholeisticfitness.us SUPPORT:If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2   https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS:  Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin! Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now!  Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com

Debra Boblitt, a seasoned executive with over 28 years of business and leadership experience, shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship on the Finding Arizona Podcast with host Jose Acevedo. Debra emphasizes the importance of authenticity and leveraging personal strengths in leadership roles. Her passion for public speaking and her book on bold leadership, showcases her commitment to empowering others. Debra's episode on the podcast provides a wealth of knowledge for individuals contemplating a move from corporate to entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on personal and professional development.In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace the characteristics of a bold leader and stand out in the business world. Learn the essential steps for smoothly transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship. To learn more about Debra Boblitt's consulting services, visit her website at www.debraboblitt.com. For those interested in Debra's book Bold Mission, it is available for purchase on Amazon. To access the package that includes additional resources related to the book, visit boldmission by Debra Boblitt.com. https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/channel/UCT1El4slg62CP_XGg_i23vA https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/channel/UCT1El4slg62CP_XGg_i23vA https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast The key moments in this episode are: 00:09:24 - Embracing Authenticity  00:12:46 - The Joy of Public Speaking  00:14:11 - Creating Impactful Presentations  00:15:19 - Motivation and Faith  00:20:07 - Writing and Publishing Process  00:22:48 - Practical Tools for Discovering Passion  00:38:09 - Future Focus on Bold Leadership The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2   Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House.com powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! Want to be a guest or a sponsor of the show? Send us a message on the https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contact  SPONSORS:  Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin! Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?utm_medium=iac. Elevate your health and sleep tracking now!  Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo chats with Vanessa Ruiz, the Deputy Vice President for educational outreach at Access ASU. Access ASU's programs and initiatives offer college readiness resources and support to Arizona families, students, and schools from kindergarten through high school graduation, ensuring students are well-prepared to thrive at the university level. Vanessa shares her inspiring cultural journey from journalism to higher education and her passion for giving back. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of the education system in Arizona and the need for equitable access to resources and opportunities. Discover how Access ASU educational outreach programs can expand your learning horizons.In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the importance of higher education access and how it can shape your future success. Support and empower first-generation college students on their path to achieving their academic dreams. Access ASU website: To learn more about the programs and services offered by Access ASU, visit their official website at access.asu.edu. Here, you can find detailed information about their initiatives, events, and resources for Arizona students and families. https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Vanessa's Background and Education Journey  00:01:13 - Access ASU's Mission and Programs  00:13:51 - Importance of Education and Access in Arizona  00:14:14 - The Impact of Access ASU on Students and Families  00:15:27 - Programs and Services Offered by Access ASU  00:20:59 - Hispanic Mother Daughter Program and Long-Term Impact  00:25:44 - Balancing Career and Family Life  00:29:03 - Creating an Inclusive Environment  00:31:40 - Goals for Access ASU  The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-house SPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo chats with Cameron Bawden, a multi-business owner in Arizona, about his journey as an entrepreneur and the valuable insights he shares. Cameron's experience transitioning from real estate aspirations to becoming a successful pest control business owner, Green Mango Pest Control. Cameron provides a unique perspective on service business growth strategies. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong customer focus, finding the right business partnerships, and being willing to take risks and learn from failures. Cameron's commitment to high-quality service, business growth, and continuous learning shines through, offering practical takeaways for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their business growth strategies. In this episode, you will be able to: Elevate your business's success by harnessing the power of customer referrals in your entrepreneurial journey. Discover effective strategies for scaling up and advancing your business to new heights. Achieving a harmonious balance between entrepreneurial pursuits and family life for a fulfilling lifestyle. Connect with Cameron Bawden on Instagram @cbawden for business advice, networking, and mentorship opportunities. Visit the Green Mango Pest Control office for an office tour and to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs. 2440 E Germann Rd SUITE 19, Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 717-8174.  https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:24 - Origin Story and Business Growth  00:04:42 - Passion for Business and Culture  00:07:10 - Diversifying into Other Businesses  00:11:18 - Branding and Company Names  00:12:32 - Building a Diverse Portfolio of Businesses  00:15:01 - Importance of a Supportive Partner  00:16:12 - Beating the Odds in Business  00:18:41 - Seeking Mentorship and Work-Life Balance  00:25:04 - Prioritizing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship  00:26:27 - Importance of Communication in Relationships  00:28:03 - Strategic Business Planning  00:29:44 - Overcoming Challenges and Setting Intentional Goals The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

In a recent episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, Jose Acevedo chatted with David Bauer, the Creative Developer and Artistic Event Director at Ravenscroft, an arts and entertainment venue. Bauer's deep passion for music and commitment to creating exceptional experiences for visitors shone through as he discussed the intentional design and technology at Ravenscroft, the organization's commitment to excellence, and its collaborative and creative culture. He emphasized the venue's mission of presenting music and arts at the highest level possible, showcasing its dedication to providing a top-notch experience for both artists and audiences. Bauer's insights into the transformative power of music and the ability of artists like Bob Ravenscroft to create immersive experiences offer a unique perspective, making this episode a must-listen for music enthusiasts looking for immersive experiences.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the immersive experiences at Ravenscroft music and arts facility, where intentional artistry meets hospitality. Explore the impact of music on community engagement and how it creates connections that resonate beyond the notes. Uncover the magic of concerts at Ravenscroft and the unique blend of acoustics and ambiance it offers. Delve into the benefits of music education outreach and its transformative power in shaping young minds and communities. Visit the website theravenscroft.com to sign up for the newsletter and stay connected with the latest updates and events at Ravenscroft. Follow Ravenscroft on social media at @RavenscroftAZ to stay updated on upcoming events, performances, and news. Contact the box office at (800) 785-3318 or email events@theravenscroft.com for inquiries, ticket purchases, or any other information about events and performances. Explore the Ravenscroft venue in person at the Perimeter Complex: 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:09:38 - Meeting Bob Ravenscroft  00:13:36 - Artistry and Music  00:15:16 - Creating Experiences at Ravenscroft  00:15:45 - The Vision of Ravenscroft Hall  00:18:32 - Diverse Programs and Collaborations  00:22:40 - State-of-the-Art Technology  00:26:37 - Maintenance and Team Collaboration  00:29:55 - Leadership and Organizational Culture  00:31:40 - Curating Seasons and Artists  00:32:49 - Season One Challenges  00:36:41 - Building a Reputation  00:38:24 - Staying Connected with Ravenscroft The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

On the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo welcomed Oleg Bortman, author, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Brokery. Oleg's journey from Ukraine to establishing a successful real estate company highlights the role of community in business growth. He shares valuable insights and advice on real estate investment, emphasizing the power of community engagement. The episode explores Oleg's dedication to local expertise and the positive impact of investing in the community, showcasing long-term business success through genuine connections. Oleg's passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for the Phoenix real estate market enrich the conversation, providing a holistic view of the industry and the importance of community-focused entrepreneurship, especially through his new book, “Always Ahead”. Small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and insights on community engagement will find this episode with Oleg Bortman motivating and valuable.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the untapped benefits of owning real estate in Phoenix and how it could transform your investment portfolio. Uncover the crucial role of community in driving business growth and learn how to leverage it for your own entrepreneurial success. Unveil powerful strategies for building wealth through real estate and take your financial future to the next level. Delve into the art of storytelling in entrepreneurship and business, and how it can elevate your brand and captivate your audience. Purchase Oleg Bortman's book on Kindle or Amazon to read inspiring stories from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. https://www.amazon.com/Always-Ahead-Determination-Commitment-Inspiration/dp/1962595420 The Brokery - Contact The Brokery at 602-402-0229 for any real estate questions or inquiries, including recommendations for restaurants, shopping places, coffee shops, and more. https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:12 - Oleg's Origin Story  00:06:02 - Family Work Ethic and Cultural Background  00:14:14 - The Impact of Real Estate Investments  00:17:15 - Making the Decision to Acquire Real Estate  00:22:51 - The Importance of Work Ethic and Wealth Building  00:24:38 - The Origin of The Brokery  00:27:34 - Building Strong Community Connections  00:33:05 - Team-Based Approach to Real Estate  00:35:30 - Writing the Book  00:42:47 - Phoenix Real Estate Market The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, James Patrick, a seasoned photographer, shares his journey of specializing, niching down, and expanding his photography business with host Jose Acevedo. James delves into his intentional decision to focus on sports and fitness photography, which paid off as the industry boomed, offering valuable insights for aspiring photographers or entrepreneurs venturing into the field. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, luck, and seizing opportunities, while also shedding light on the challenges he faced during the 2008 recession, demonstrating the resilience needed to pursue a career in a competitive industry. Additionally, James discusses his diverse business ventures, including a graphic and branding design agency, magazines, podcast, digital media platform, coaching services, and the Hive Studios—a creative space for professionals in photography, filmmaking, and audio production where we had the chance to site down and record. In this episode, you will be able to:   Discover the benefits of implementing niche marketing strategies to grow your photography business. Master the essentials of starting a photography business. James Patrick's Instagram handle is @jamespatrickphoto. This is where you can find a variety of content related to photography, including tutorials, behind-the-scenes looks, and tips on how to take better photos. The Hive Studios: If you're in the Phoenix area and looking for a creative space to work on photography, filmmaking, or audio production, check out The Hive Studios. It offers a full photo and video production studio, as well as a podcast studio for recording sessions. 4620 E Elwood St #7, Phoenix, AZ 85040 James Patrick's Coaching: James Patrick also offers coaching for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. This includes consulting and workshops to help individuals grow their businesses and develop their creative skills. https://jamespatrick.com/ https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:44 - Origin Story  00:12:57 - Career Challenges  00:14:15 - Industry Trends  00:14:42 - Niche Specialization and Luck  00:17:53 - Curiosity and Problem Solving  00:21:47 - Diversification of Business Ventures  00:24:33 - The Creation of Hive Studios  00:27:43 - Work-Life Balance and Present-Mindedness  00:29:29 - Finding Confidence in Business  00:30:24 - Shifting Audience Focus  00:32:14 - Creating Engaging Content  00:36:46 - Fostering a Supportive Community  The resources mentioned in this episode are: SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

On the 400th episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo reunites with previous guests Tony Ce, Meghan Alfonso, Eric Walters, and Kirsten Steele, bringing together a wealth of entrepreneurial wisdom and inspiration. Tony Ce shares his journey from the creation of Snoh to his involvement in the Phoenix Night Market, emphasizing the importance of multiculturalism and community in the food industry. Meghan Alfonso details her entrepreneurial ventures with the Pearce Family Foundation and Girl About Town, showcasing her resilience and adaptability during challenging times. Eric Walters reflects on his growth on media in the beverage industry, emphasizing the power of storytelling and support for local businesses. Kirsten Steele highlights the significance of community and shares her second home Chestnut as our studio for the afternoon. This episode is a treasure trove of valuable insights, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with practical wisdom and inspiration to navigate the entrepreneurial journey, we even share some fun get to know them questions specifically about Arizona.Please support our guests at the following : Tony Ce - https://pollyn.co/, https://localbuzz.co/ Meghan Alfonso - https://www.pearcefamilyfoundation.com/, https://www.girlabouttown.org/ Kirsten Steele - https://www.chestnutaz.com/ Eric Walters - https://atasteofaz.com/ https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:28 - Business Journey and Growth  00:17:19 - Perseverance and Growth in Business  00:19:14 - Creative Pivots and Business Expansion  00:22:34 - Hidden Gems of Arizona  00:28:40 - Culinary Delights and Cultural Appreciation  00:29:06 - The Power of Customer Stories  00:38:19 - Monsoon Moments  00:46:29 - Connecting through Collaboration  00:51:18 - Local Buzz and Pollen  00:56:35 - Kirsten is Giving Back in the Food Industry  01:01:38 - Meghan is Sharing Love for Scottsdale  01:02:24 - Legacy and Parenthood  01:02:56 - Overcoming Hurdles with Love  SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-arizona-podcast/message

This week Jose Acevedo joins me for a long chat about the meaning of Fall Out Boy. Their new album is gushworthy as hell so I hope you're ready for a ride. Follow Jose on Instagram!Check out the book recs: They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us and Nothing Feels GoodHere's the official Gushers playlist on Spotify, as well as the misc. / unofficial gush list. Follow me on Instagram too if you wanna!Perfect cover art by @helloadrianne

Jose Acevedo, from Central Valley California, stops by Noche De Pendejadas to discuss his rise on social media and how he found out the perfect formula for relateable and dark funny contenido. Learn how he's making a long distance relationship work with a chulo he met on Tinder. Also come get the tea of what tik-toker was super rude to him and how he's kept it real despite fake a** influencers around him. TikTok: Jesusacevedox More about the show:   • Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NochedePendejadasYT  • Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NochedePendejadasPodcast  • If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/NochedePendejadasPodcast  Follow Alannized:  Follow Alannized on IG  Follow Alannized on TikTok  Follow Alannized on Twitter    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fuel of the world and the power it has is from one particular substance and its the first thing most people drink right in the morning thats right coffee. Jose is a producer/owner of San Fernando Coffee and comes back on to chat about the world of coffee and the monkey wrench that has been thrown in due to climate change and the pandemic.

On this episode we cover the 9th Annual Katra Film Series including the filmmaker panel and the closing night awards ceremony. Featuring: Geoffrey Guerrero, Julian Santos, Jose Acevedo, Shelly Ro, Diego Lopes, Chance Muehleck, Richard Raymond, John Gray, Lexx Truss, Neal Lerner, Juliana Gelinas Bonafacio, Matthew Bonafacio, Gabrielle Muller, Laura Hemingway, Show theme by Christopher Gillard Created & Hosted by Jason Godbey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-rest-for-the-weekend/support

Edgar, a high school senior in Brooklyn, gets good newsJose Acevedo is a writer, director and producer who works as Head of Development at Phoebe Robinson's production company Tiny Reparations. He makes short films under his own banner Angel's Brother's Productions. In his free time he looks for the perfect hairless cat to adopt.

Jose Acevedo is the CEO of Free Agent Boxing Management. Started in 2010, FABM was created to be a full-service boxers management agency, committed to developing its fighters, mapping out their roads to success, negotiating contracts, ensuring their health and livelihoods, creating marketing and endorsement opportunities, giving financial advice, and preparing clients for their careers after boxing. Follow me on Instagram: Teddy3po Twitter: B_Lampster Facebook: Brandon Lampley Youtube: The True Definition Of A Sports Fanatic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-lampley/support

In this episode, Carl and J-Man discuss their journey starting the Carl and J-Man Save the World podcast. They are joined by special guest, Jose Acevedo host of the Finding Arizona Podcast. The three discuss the ups and downs of creating a podcast and what they had to do in order to become successful Hopi podcasters. Sponsored podcast by: Terraform Development LLC. Dannae Mahape Arts Strong Ones Nurturing Indigenous Intelligence Indigenous Design Collaboration Follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/CarlandJMan and on Instagram https://instagram.com/carlandjman_podcast For our past episodes go to https://anchor.fm/cjpodcast85 and if you would like to donate, donate to https://PayPal.me/cjpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cjpodcast85/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cjpodcast85/support

Jose is a coffee grower stemming from when he was a child being raised on his family's farm and working every job that has to do with the business. Being based in El Salvador his job and passion is trying to show the world of his family's coffee and some of the best arabica the world has known. The world is so used to the main brands that a lot of the experience and amazing connections get lost when you stop supporting the average man with above average product.

In our very first road trip episode we land in Phoenix, Arizona to talk with the host and founder of the Finding Arizona Podcast Jose Acevedo, who has interviewed over 200 local business owners in the state since 2015! In this episode we also hear from Brittany Johnson, the podcast's photographer and producer who’s typically more behind the scenes, but who we invited in halfway through recording! Aside from building the podcast together, Brittany and Jose are also married! 

This week on How To Change the World, we've got a very special interview in store. We sat down with Jose Acevedo, the Host and Founder of the Finding Arizona Podcast: a weekly podcast that interviews local business owners.  We discuss his story growing up on the Hopi reservation, the amazing community we have right in our backyard, and podcasts as a medium for sharing incredible stories. We suggest cleaning your ears for this one, you don't want to miss a thing!

Skyler is joined today by Jose Acevedo, host of the Finding Arizona Podcast. Questions from #AskSkylerLive Episode 31: 8:53 - @melissa_anaya_az on Insta: Were you in broadcasting prior to starting your podcast? How do you keep your convo going without running out of material? 16:42 - @espo.digital on Instagram: Did you find any benefit in terms of audience growth and listens by doing more than one podcast a week? 23:17 - Joshua Rowe on FB: Skyler, do you find yourself nervous that moment before achieving a goal, knowing that your next goal is just beginning and the process wheel starts over again? 29:30 - Britt Johnson: How has your life / podcast turned out different than expected? Connect with Jose on Instagram: Podcast: @findingarizonapodcast Personal: @joseace602 Finding Arizona Podcast website: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/ Listen on Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/skylerirvine Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Watch #AskSkylerLive every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Facebook live! Submit your questions to dh@RenzlerMedia.com. New Here? My name is Skyler Irvine. I am a serial entrepreneur and investor in Facebook and Apple. I am also the CEO of RenzlerMedia, a modern day digital marketing and content production company specializing in video and podcasting. I host Arizona's #1 Business Podcast #theSKYLERIRVINEshow, where I interview the best and smartest entrepreneurs, digital marketers, social media influencers, content creators and beyond. http://bit.ly/SkylerIrvinePodcast FAQ: All my Music is from art-list: https://artlist.io/Skyler-8714 YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/skylerirvinetv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskylerirvine Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theskylerirvine SoundCloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/skylerirvine Web: https://www.skylerirvine.com

This episode was recorded live at the AZ Food & Beer/AZ Food & Wine Pour Event at Scottsdale Beer Company. Jose Acevedo from the Finding Arizona Podcast and his lovely fiance Britt were the special guest hosts for this episode. We were very proud to help raise funds for Cortney's Place at this event. Thank you to all of the participants of this event including OHSO Distillery, Cider Corps, Page Springs Cellars, Oddity Wine Collective, artist Katie Kral, and musician Michael Maleckar. Enjoy the show!

If you have ever been to Helio Basin Brewing Co. (or had any of their canned beers) or Mother Bunch Brewing you have seen the beautiful artwork of Jesse Perry aka Mr. Downtown Phoenix. In this episode I sit down with Jesse along with Mother Bunch Brewer Omar and Jose Acevedo, host of the awesome local podcast, Finding Arizona. We talk to Jesse about his personal story and discuss how art and beer are going to be the key pieces to the rise of downtown Phoenix. Enjoy the show!

Jose is the founder of the Finding Arizona Podcast, and War Cry Warrior clothing brand. His passion for connecting with others is a huge factor in his success, and he enjoys learning about new things and people. Jose has a full-time job in landscape architecture along with the podcast and clothing brand. His curiosity for life and new experiences is endless and he has a way of bringing the best out of everyone he meets. We talk about what it's like starting a podcast, and how to grow your brand. This lighthearted episode of The Skyler Irvine Show is sure to lift your spirits!

Jose Acevedo is back on NextGen Native. One episode wasn’t enough to capture his energy and excitement. To be honest, two shows probably isn’t enough, either.! On the first show, we talked about his life. This time, we can skip the details (where you from, etc.) and dive into various subjects. Jose is the host of Finding Arizona, a podcast focused on entrepreneurs in Arizona. He is also part Hopi. We have a lot of mutual experience and energy to share amazing stories through our podcasts. You should check out his podcast and listen to the ways that disparate business people share common experiences, what their drive is, etc. On this episode, we dive deep into #NODAPL. We take a look at the movement from a variety of angles. The obvious and most direct is the importance of water to humans as it is to any other life form. But we also discuss different angles such as how the event has brought so many tribes together, that the camp is filled with people from all walks of Indian Country. We also chat about what we’ve learned from our podcast experiences and how those lessons transcend beyond podcasting. For example, I’ve sharpened my strength as a listener in a way that I often feel like my conversations with people feel like they could be a podcast episode because I’m listening, asking questions like I would if the mics were hot. We talk about some of the guests we’d each like to interview including A Tribe Called Red, Wab Kinew, Thosh Collins and more. We talked about how our podcasts helped us grow. When I listen to previous interviews I did, it’s embarrassing. But I’m also able to see how I’ve grown with the podcast. Like anything, you don’t get better unless you dive in. And so if you are able to gain insight from those that come on my show, and you definitely will, you can also see my podcast journey itself as a metaphor for personal growth. I will still interview people and learn about their journeys, but after several dozen episodes (maybe 100?) I plan to circle back to more of my previous guests so we can dive into current events and just shoot the breeze. And I’m sure we will learn just as much from them the second, third, fourth time around as we did the first.  

[ed note: Jose Acevedo’s challenge to NextGen Natives was actually directed at me (and you). The challenge was for me to use the NextGen Native platform to bring  NextGen Natives together in person. If this interests you, let me know by leaving a comment here, or on Facebook/Twitter, etc.] Jose Acevedo connects with all kinds of people through his podcast Finding Arizona. He also connects with people through the business he created, War Cry Warrior. And that does not include his day job as a landscape architect. Jose’s ability to connect with people has roots with who he is as a person. Jose is Hopi and Puerto Rican. He lived in Pennsylvania until he was 12 and moved back to Hopi at a critical juncture in his development. He went from a place where there were all kinds of people to a place where there were far fewer kinds of people, and fewer people generally. And while he had a diverse background, no group knew quite what to make of him. Ever since he was 12 he has been building those relationships with people and learning how to do so with a wide array of people. He’s also been reconciling who he is through his personal experience, too. This conversation did not follow the usual journey of someone’s life because it involved life tangents and going down various rabbit holes. It all flows well, and is a great conversation, but we cover more than just Jose’s personal journey. ### Subscribe to NextGen Native iTunes Stitcher Google Play ### We also discuss: Why Jose started his business. The genesis of his podcast, and the impact it’s had on him. Why we both enjoy the UFC and diving deeper into the stories of martial artists. Our experience building relationships with guests on our podcasts. Why it’s important to make mistakes, even when interviewing Ambassadors.