Podcasts about Scottsdale

Kevin Wadsworth of Northstar & Badcharts, is a military meteorologist, applying scientific, predictive principles to forecast market movements. He talks drop in bitcoin, gold, silver, breakdown of the World Order, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v75fg9k-crypto-failed-vs.-gold-why-that-matters-kevin-wadsworth-of-northstar-and-ba.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/4QDRQRT-uYw   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Kevin X- https://x.com/NorthstarCharts?s=20 Website- https://northstarbadcharts.com/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, Yitro, coming from the book of Exodus, which includes the giving of the Ten Commandments. Where do people get their morality without religion? Antisemitism in modern society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Tanner is a writer and co-founder of The American Tribune. He talks future of America, AI, nuclear power, Epstein, White House Gladiator moment, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v75dik0-maybe-the-sky-is-not-going-to-fall-will-tanner.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/yytXkjG32eg   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Will X- https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1 Substack- https://substack.com/@theamericantribune     Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/    

Don and Tom take on Elon Musk's claim that AI will make retirement saving obsolete, pushing back hard on the idea that technology or billionaires will somehow fund everyone's future. They examine why universal basic income is politically and mathematically unrealistic, remind listeners that past tech revolutions didn't magically create widespread wealth, and reinforce the importance of steady, diversified investing. The episode also tackles listener questions on HSAs, 529 rollovers, taxable account strategy, and tax efficiency, while weaving in commentary on work, purpose, behavior, and—once again—the ongoing menace of gas-powered leaf blowers. 0:04 Fear of AI and its supposed impact on money and jobs 1:52 Elon Musk's claim that retirement saving will become irrelevant 2:59 Why billionaires don't like sharing wealth 4:29 Historical tax rates and wealth distribution 6:21 Business Insider survey: 94% still plan to save 8:45 Why tech revolutions don't eliminate financial risk 9:59 Work, purpose, and retirement psychology 10:33 Universal basic income math and tax reality 11:54 Luddites and historical job displacement 12:55 Listener questions segment begins 13:18 HSA invested in Fidelity target-date fund 17:38 Overfunded 529 plans and Roth rollover rules 20:45 Taxable account strategy and balanced funds 23:28 Asset location and tax efficiency 24:49 Finding fund returns on Morningstar 25:46 Tom's Scottsdale meetings 26:45 War on gas-powered leaf blowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Clare Craig has been a pathologist since 2001 working in the NHS and reaching consultant level in 2009. She talks the Epstein files, censorship in the UK, her new book Spiked: A shot in the dark, thoughts on MAHA, if autism rates are being gamified and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v75bqgc-how-fear-became-public-policy-dr.-clare-craig.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/NI8xB9niiWY   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Dr. Craig X- https://x.com/ClareCraigPath?s=20 Substack- https://substack.com/@drclarecraig Order Dr. Craig's New Book— https://amzn.eu/d/042OSJDM     Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

This week on Birdie Little Secrets, Kass and Syd are spilling the TEE on one of the most entertaining weeks on TOUR.  They break down Justin Rose's jaw-dropping, wire-to-wire win at the Farmers Insurance Open and why his age became one of the biggest storylines in golf. Records were broken, Tiger Woods' name was passed, and the field knew it was over before Sunday even began. The episode also dives into Brooks Koepka's return, the buzz around his week, and what's ahead as he heads to a place where he's found plenty of success before. There's big news as PGA TOUR Live heads to the Mothership (the main ESPN channel), the chaos building for the WM Phoenix Open, and why the People's Open always delivers. Off the course, Kass and Syd cover the PGA TOUR Wives Golf Classic, Joel Dahmen's legendary sponsor exemption story, and the big names to watch as Scottsdale heats up, including Scottie Scheffler's quest for history. It's golf, gossip, and TEE to keep listeners coming back for more!  Tune in every Thursday!  Follow us @BirdieLittleSecretsPod  

Late-night musings from Dylan and Max: corrections on "newest airports," a touchdown-point math fix, and Max's Cub antics after an oil change—including a surprise landing on BLM dirt near Lake Pleasant. Then: the inaugural JSX ATR into Scottsdale, a Japan trip preview, a wild "Gleaming the Cube" airport intro, Jepp AMM taxi chart nerd-out, ForeFlight layoff chatter, and Airplane Manager's new AI. The mailbag brings career moves, SOP love, a real-world bird strike at rotation, and finally: Flight Advice from a pilot spouse (Marie) asking what "stay flexible" really means when you've got kids, a career, and possible commuting in the future. Episode 71 What's it like to be Married to a Pilot and Raise a Family Gleaming the Cube movie Show Notes 0:00 Intro 6:46 Max's Cub & Musings 18:29 AMM Charts & ForeFlight Layoff 21:47 Reviews & Comments 24:14 Mailbag 35:15 Flight Advice Our Sponsors Tim Pope, CFP® — Tim is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His practice specializes in aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans, helping clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, optimizing resources, and monitoring progress. Click here to learn more. Also check out The Pilot's Portfolio Podcast. Advanced Aircrew Academy — Enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, at any time. They provide high-quality training for professional pilots, flight attendants, flight coordinators, maintenance, and line service teams, all delivered via a world-class online system. Click here to learn more. Raven Careers — Helping your career take flight. Raven Careers supports professional pilots with resume prep, interview strategy, and long-term career planning. Whether you're a CFI eyeing your first regional, a captain debating your upgrade path, or a legacy hopeful refining your application, their one-on-one coaching and insider knowledge give you a real advantage. Click here to learn more. The AirComp Calculator™ is business aviation's only online compensation analysis system. It can provide precise compensation ranges for 14 business aviation positions in six aircraft classes at over 50 locations throughout the United States in seconds. Click here to learn more. Vaerus Jet Sales — Vaerus means right, true, and real. Buy or sell an aircraft the right way, with a true partner to make your dream of flight real. Connect with Brooks at Vaerus Jet Sales or learn more about their DC-3 Referral Program. Harvey Watt — Offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Click here to learn more. VSL ACE Guide — Your all-in-one pilot training resource. Includes the most up-to-date Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. 21.Five listeners get a discount on the guide—click here to learn more. ProPilotWorld.com — The premier information and networking resource for professional pilots. Click here to learn more.   Feedback & Contact Have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us at info@21fivepodcast.com. Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content (and our collection of aviation license plates). The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers.

Week 4 of the PGA TOUR season is here as the West Coast Swing rolls on to the WM Phoenix Open, one of the most electric stops of the year. In this episode, we recap a historic week at Torrey Pines, highlighted by Justin Rose's dominant, wire-to-wire performance at the Farmers Insurance Open and what it means for the broader PGA TOUR landscape. We discuss why runaway wins are so rare at elite venues, how Rose separated himself under pressure, and where his career now stands among the great English players. We also review what went right and wrong at Torrey Pines from a performance standpoint, breaking down key takeaways from players who impressed, players who disappointed, and what we learned heading into Scottsdale. From there, we shift our focus to TPC Scottsdale, digging into: • Why the WM Phoenix Open is such a unique test • Course fit, scoring expectations, and what tends to matter most statistically • Early-season form trends across the top of the odds board • Veterans vs rising talent on a course that rewards confidence and momentum We also touch on bigger-picture topics, including: • The evolving atmosphere and crowd management at the WM • Brooks Koepka's place in the field and how to evaluate his game right now • Mailbag questions As always, we'll be back at the halfway point with updates, adjustments, and live reads on how the tournament is shaping up. For questions and updates, follow on X at @drmedia59, and for behind-the-scenes content, follow on Instagram at @kingdoctor1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach Out Via Text!Recorded live in Scottsdale, Arizona, this episode features a deep conversation with Tommy Cole on leadership, operations, and what it really takes to build a scalable landscape business. Tommy walks through his 24 year career journey from landscape design to managing multimillion dollar construction and landscape operations, sharing the hard lessons that shaped him along the way. We dig into why most companies struggle with leadership clarity, how vision and people development drive real growth, and why operations is the hardest seat in the company. Tommy also breaks down the biggest operational mistakes he sees in the green industry, especially around sales to production handoff and labor efficiency. This conversation sets the stage for why mastering operations is the next critical step for contractors who want sustainable growth and healthier businesses.Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Nicole F. Smith is a leadership expert, certified emotional intelligence coach, and three-time author with over 30 years of experience helping leaders grow personally and professionally. She is the founder of JMS Creative Leadership Solutions and the creator of the EQ Impact Framework.In today's episode of the Relaunch to a Rich Life Podcast, Nicole joins me to break down emotional intelligence and why it's the defining skill of modern leadership. She shares a moment when she lost emotional control and how that experience changed how she leads, coaches, and teaches others.We dive into the difference between reacting and responding, how to control yourself at the breaking point, and how to reclaim control in emotionally charged situations.Nicole explains the importance of EQ versus IQ, how to measure EQ in yourself and in others, and how to use empathy, communication, and self-awareness to build trust, engagement, and retention.The conversation also explores women in leadership, how being told to “stay humble” holds women back, and how to transform how others experience you as a leader.Join us as we discuss EQ in leadership, how to navigate triggers at home and at work, how to measure EQ, how to lead yourself before leading others, and how to stay calm and in control no matter the situation.—If this episode lit something inside you, that quiet knowing that you're meant for more, then I want to personally invite you into the most powerful room of the year.ReLaunch To A Rich Life LIVE is a transformative, neuroscience-backed 3-day experience happening September 17-19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. It's designed for women who are done playing small and ready to step into clarity, confidence, and next-level success, not just in business, but in health, wealth, relationships, and life.This isn't another event, it's a quantum upgrade into the life you're meant to live. Join women who are ready to rewire their identity, elevate their frequency, and claim a Rich Life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.Learn more and join us in September: relaunchtoarichlife.com---Nicole F. Smith's website: https://thenicolesmith.com/Nicole F. Smith's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.f.smith/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolesmithatjms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/thenicolefsmith/—Connect with Hilary:Website: https://www.therelaunch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCoInterested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email us at hello@therelaunch.comFind Us on Your Favorite Podcast App – https://the-silver-lined-relaunch.captivate.fm/listen

LIV Golf is officially getting Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points—but only for top-10 finishers, and LIV is still not happy. Gary Williams breaks down what the OWGR board decided, why Data Golf says LIV “had a good day,” and what the decision means heading into a busy week in golf.Then Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee joins live from Scottsdale with a full breakdown of why the current ranking system is flawed (and why LIV should still be included), plus a bigger picture look at Scottie Scheffler's dominance and whether we're watching a truly historic run.To close it out, Keith Stewart from Read the Line joins in-studio with Waste Management Phoenix Open picks, betting angles, and why Maverick McNealy is a name to watch—plus thoughts on Brooks Koepka's chances at TPC Scottsdale.5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).0:00 Opening Thoughts2:56 OGWR Gives LIV Ranking Points12:58 Brandel Chamblee32:20 Keith Stewart & Picks of the Week41:44 Dogs of the Week FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ryan Gross, founder and CEO of CMO Share, for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of dental marketing, operations, and how to thrive in uncertain economic times. They discuss the critical importance of aligning marketing strategies with operational capacity, how to maximize ROI by tracking the right metrics, and the power of Google Analytics over analog systems.   Ryan shares how his experience with Disney and data-driven thinking shaped CMO Share's unique approach to dental marketing. They dive into the different strategies for startups versus acquisitions, explore how AI is changing how practices must approach SEO and content, and why patient quality is more important than raw numbers. Plus, they discuss upcoming opportunities like the January 29th Practice Launchpad event in Scottsdale, Arizona—perfect for those planning a startup or acquisition in 2026. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.mycmoshare.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Martin Armstrong is an internationally recognized economist, former hedge fund manager, the founder of AE Global Solutions Inc, Socrates, and Armstrong Economics. He talks the death of Gonzalo Lira, Ukraine/Russia, idea of dollar collapse being nonsense, rise in precious metals, unlikelihood of bombing in Iran, Minneapolis and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v759bjq-the-idea-of-a-dollar-crash-is-nonsense-martin-armstrong.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/4gmJh7bJd5U?si=30Y_qNNYiPSro55O   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Martin Website- https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ X- https://x.com/StrongEconomics IG- https://www.instagram.com/armstrongeconomics/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Anthony and Josh Rubin of Muckraker comes on the podcast to discuss getting kidnapped at gunpoint by the Mexican cartel, their newest documentary Replacing Europe: Following the World's Deadliest Migration Route, difference in aliens flowing into US vs. Europe, reporting in Columbus, Minneapolis, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v758eq8-replacing-europe-following-the-worlds-deadliest-migration-route-anthonyjosh.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/fdMN12MhpIs   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Anthony X- https://x.com/anthonyjrubin?s=20 X Muckraker- https://x.com/realmuckraker?s=20   Follow Josh X- https://x.com/JoshBRubin?s=20 X Muckraker- https://x.com/realmuckraker?s=20 IG- https://www.instagram.com/josh_rubin_?igsh=Z25sNjdpbTkzeTJz Website- https://www.muckraker.com/     Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/  

In this episode of the Finding Arizona podcast, host Jose Acevedo speaks with Alicia Haygood, a local storyteller and community champion. Alicia shares her journey from a Southern girl in Georgia to becoming the owner and publisher of Scottsdale City Lifestyle Magazine and the host of Scottsdale Vibes podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of community connections, the power of storytelling, and the role of collaboration in media. Alicia emphasizes authenticity in her work and the significance of giving a voice to local nonprofits. The episode concludes with insights on future aspirations for Scottsdale media and the importance of teamwork in achieving success.Connect with Scottsdale Vibes Podcast:Website: https://scottsdalevibes.media/Social: https://www.instagram.com/scottsdalevibespodcast/Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-arizona-podcast/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/findingarizonaPRODUCTION:Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House 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/contactSPONSORS:SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

Eric Yeung who specializes in geopolitical, economic effects on precious metals and commodities joins Navy Seal, author, historian Matt Bracken to discuss the history of silver between the United States/China, silver rails falling apart, stable coins, crypto, revaluation of gold, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v754do6-history-between-the-west-and-china-goes-back-500-years-matt-bracken-and-eri.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/-gaN-Kxams0   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Matt X- https://x.com/Matt_Bracken48?s=20 Substack- https://steelcutter.substack.com/   Order Matt's Books: Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/steelcutter48 Or send the cash or check to: Steelcutter Publishing PO Box 65673, Orange Park, FL 32065   Follow Eric X- https://x.com/KingKong9888?s=20    

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the first hour of the show to talk about this week's Torah portion, known as Beshalach, the Song of the Sea, Gen-Z and relationships, diamonds, and more! The Rabbi and Seth also answer listener fan email commentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Alan sits down with Dr. Abe Hoellrich in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the Voices of Dentistry conference! Abe's practice focuses on sedation dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. He offers an insider's perspective on the "turf battles" surrounding anesthesia privileges, weighing the tensions between general dentists, oral surgeons, and medical doctors. The discussion highlights the nuances of patient safety versus access to care, with Abe arguing for the superior safety of reversible IV sedation compared to oral methods and emphasizing the need for stringent training to preserve the future of dental sedation. Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

Marty Bent is the founder of TFTC (Truth for the Commoner), an organization dedicated to bringing content that spans the realms of bitcoin, economics, privacy, freedom technology, and culture. He talks how medicaid money was funneled to Somali warlords, being in the 'looting the treasury' stage, Venezuela, drop in bitcoin, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v75320w-medicaid-money-funneled-to-somali-warlords-venezuela-bitcoin-and-more-marty.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/Al95lPSb02o   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Marty X- https://x.com/MartyBent Website- https://tftc.io/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@TFTC Newsletter- https://tftc.io/author/marty/ Podcast- https://tftc.io/tag/podcasts/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/  

Dr. Gilbert Doctorow based in Brussels, is an independent political analyst, a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and holds a doctorate in Russian history from Columbia University. He shares brief thoughts on what is happening in the United States, Europe humiliated at Davos, Russia/Ukraine resolution, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!! Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v7525lg-trumps-realism-on-ukraine-gilbert-doctorow.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/qT8dUuMCroA   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Gilbert Substack- https://substack.com/@gilbertdoctorow   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/      

Send us a textReinvestment, Flywheels, & Why “Viral” Is a Myth on Mike and BlaineEveryone sees the stunts. The giveaways. The eye-popping subscriber counts. What most people don't see is the system underneath it all — and that's exactly what this episode of the Mike & Blaine Podcast digs into.In this episode, Mike and Blaine break down how MrBeast treats content like a business, not a lottery ticket. Instead of chasing random virality, he engineers outcomes by reinvesting aggressively, narrowing focus to one metric at a time, and building a flywheel that compounds attention, revenue, and scale. Every video isn't just content — it's infrastructure.Here's the twist: when you zoom out, MrBeast's approach looks a lot less like influencer hype and a lot more like disciplined business strategy. Tight feedback loops. Extreme reinvestment. Ruthless prioritization. Long-term thinking. It's the same mindset used in high-performing companies that understand cash flow, unit economics, and compounding advantages — just applied to media instead of manufacturing or SaaS.If you run a business, lead a team, create content, or care about growth strategy, this episode connects dots most people never put together. Why some creators (and companies) win consistently. Why “going viral” is usually the result of systems, not the cause. And how thinking like an operator instead of a gambler changes everything.If this episode makes you think, laugh, or question your own strategy, head over to https://mikeandblaine.com and buy us a beer

Referred to as John Carter he is the author of the substack Postcards From Barsoom. He talks what led him to start his blog, his time in academia, the state of film/books, Minneapolis, how to 'take over' elite schools, his recent article titled "Amelia Sans Merci," rise of AI, censorship, solutions, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v750fuy-one-party-state-who-will-be-caesar-john-carter-on-substack.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/xCnEBW82fBU   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow John Substack- https://barsoom.substack.com/ X- https://x.com/martianwyrdlord   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

325 | Lashay Lewis helps B2B SaaS companies create profit driven content strategies. We talk about why a B2B content strategy should be built from the bottom of the funnel up, why she interviews sales teams to understand "life before using the product" and why she interviews customer success teams to understand "life after using the product" and how that influences content strategy, how writing influences buyers, the power of a strong company POV, training in-house writers and freelancers in a way that scales, where podcasting fits in a B2B content strategy, why search volume can be misleading, and thoughts on how content marketers can use AI. Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Optimizely - A no-code AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Get a free, personalized 45-minute AI workshop to help you identify the best AI use cases for your marketing team and map out where agents can save you time at optimizely.com/exitfive. AirOps - The content engineering platform that helps marketers create and maintain high-quality, on-brand content that wins AI search. Go to airops.com/exitfive to start creating content that reflects your expertise, stays true to your brand, and is engineered for performance across human and AI discovery.Visit exitfive.com/retreat to apply for Exit Five's first-ever, in-person Marketing Leadership Retreat, March 18–20, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join 100 CMOs and VPs of Marketing from companies like like Zoom, Snowflake, Manychat, Bitly, G2, HP, and more for two days of thinking bigger around a trusted group of peers in marketing. ***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

This week, Alex and Randy begin with a frank look at the Deville Debacle of the weekend before last and have a discussion about how we handle major issues and mistakes as a company. On a lighter note, they move on to a recap of the fun had in Arizona for Auction Week and a followup in Vegas, debate the value proposition of a $40 corndog at the veritable circus of a live tentpole auction, and give shout-outs to several of the BaT valued Local Partners who were in Scottsdale with us.Next up, our excitement for the upcoming BaT Meet-Up in Palm Springs; James Garner's black/gold Hertz GT350; auction fees on high-dollar cars; the  Eisenhower step; blowing minds in an R34 Skyline while driving through the desert with bros; an ode to early Hondas; the perfect '32 Ford spec; the Super Bowl vs GNRS, an easy choice if ever there was one; and finally, nerding out on Pajeros, Ladas, and 1970s ski racks.Mentioned in this episode:18:45  BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California22:19  1: Life on the Limit (2013)23:34  2k-Mile 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package and  1,900-Mile 2017 Ferrari F12tdf and 2020 McLaren Senna GTR23:49 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S24:38  1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog27:28  1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV30:26  1995 Honda NSX-R30:59  2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür36:17  1967 Honda S800 Coupe39:53  HOT ROD Mavericks: The Builders, Racers, and Rebels42:28  2026 Grand National Roadster Show43:25  Bruce Meyer on Collecting, Cobras, and Lowriders – Remastered44:27  20-Years-Owned 2004 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed44:44  29k-Mile 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed45:08  Ex–Swede Savage 1969 AAR-Chrysler Eagle Mk 545:30  1955 Chrysler C-30045:39  Ford GT Concept Static Display Vehicle45:55  1:1 Ford GT Wooden Display Model46:42 Coyote-Powered 1992 Ford Mustang Hatchback LX 6-Speed47:12  401-Powered '32 Ford Highboy Roadster47:24  1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution and 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi47:39 22-Years-Owned 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III 5-Speed and 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II47:50  1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux48:10  32k-Mile 1982 Audi Coupe 5-Speed48:18 1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×448:23  Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SELGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

Missin Curfew Ep 453 Shane and Brad talk about last week's Fella Tour in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Barrett Jackson car auction. The Fellas recap a packed sports weekend with NFL playoffs, UFC 324, and the Alex Honnold climb Mikael Granlund and Beckett Sennecke lead the Ducks on a seven game winning streak without Leo Carlsson Will the Utah Mammoth make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Fella Tour Scottsdale Recap (18:39) NFL Championship Sunday (29:50) UFC's Debut on Paramount+ (34:09) DraftKings Pick6 Segment (36:08) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer: Evan Bouchard, Roman Josi, Beckett Sennecke (50:10) Luxury Auto Collection Dog of The Week: Alex Honnold (54:01) Eagle Four Around the National: Jackson Lacombe on Team USA, Tom Wilson and the Dress Code (1:01:25) Milk Carton: Leo Carlsson Out for the Olympics (1:05:04) Back Up the Brinks Truck: Josh Doan (1:07:06)  Rumor Mill: Artemi Panarin Trade? (1:11:37) Jäegermeister Iciest Shot of the Week: Mikael Granlund SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince Lanci is a commentator, trader and is the publisher of the Goldfix Substack. He talks how he got into trading, gambling in his youth, future of Las Vegas, Japan, United States grabbing assets, China,Venezuela, silver and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v74zpmm-the-medium-ends-up-becoming-the-buyer-of-the-message-vince-lanci.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/c3qhfInM9vk   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Vince X- https://x.com/Sorenthek Substack- https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Dave Collum is a professor of organic chemistry at Cornell University and contributor at ZeroHedge. He talks Minneapolis,  thoughts on Venezuela, Greenland, gold/silver spike, why the sky might not fall, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v74y4xe-are-we-in-a-civil-war-dave-collum.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/RJTwsnjBXSs   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Dave X- https://x.com/DavidBCollum   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Reach Out Via Text!In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, I'm coming to you live from Scottsdale, Arizona at the LeanScaper Revenue Intensive with financial strategist Brady Crabtree. We break down why most landscape business owners feel overwhelmed by their numbers and how clarity around finances can remove chaos from your business. Brady shares his journey from sales into accounting leadership and explains why good bookkeeping is the foundation for real financial strategy. We dive deep into cash flow, forecasting, revenue per hour, and why guessing is the enemy of growth. If you want to stop flying blind, understand what your numbers are actually telling you, and build a business that grows with intention, this episode is for you.Roadmap to Ops- https://roadmap-to-ops-2026.eventbrite.comSupport the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

I want to start off by saying that I appreciate your patience waiting for me and my family to get better before editing and posting this episode. It's difficult when the whole family is sick at once, especially during an ice storm, and I apologize for the delay. I also want to note that I have been asking my guests what bookstores they want to shout out, and while I didn't ask Jayne while recording, she said that the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, Arizona is a wonderful bookstore that she highly recommends. I'll link to it in shownotes. Now for introductions…Today I welcome back one of my favorite people, Jayne Ann Krentz. She is an incredibly kind and generous person who is also a much beloved Romantic Suspense writer that you may also know as either Jayne Castle or Amanda Quick. She came on the show to chat with me about her favorite Gothic tropes, and she gives some fun book recommendations that use these tropes too, which I have in my Bookshop. All links and show notes at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

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300 hundred restaurants in 22 countries might not sound like a billion dollar empire, but you would be wrong. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is… Well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [OG Law Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I’m Dave Young. Stephen Semple is here, and we’re going to talk about the building of another empire. And I’ve got to admit, I don’t know a whole lot about this one. I’ve maybe… Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. That’s exciting. Dave Young: We’re going to talk about P.F. Chang’s. I’ve maybe eaten at one of them, I would say less than half a dozen times in my life. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: And I think it’s just more of a convenience and proximity issue. I’m never really near any of them. Stephen Semple: So while they’re big, they’re not massive. They’re 300 restaurants in 22 countries, so they’re not like many of the other things we’ve talked about where there’s thousands of them. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: So no, they’re not as prevalent. But look, 300 restaurants is still pretty successful. Dave Young: Yeah, that’s a lot. How did they get started? I’m not going to guess. I’m going to let you tell me. Stephen Semple: Okay. The business was founded by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming. And Paul Fleming, you might recognize because he’s of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse fame. Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: They got together, and they founded P.F. Chang in Scottsdale, Arizona- Dave Young: That makes a lot of sense. Stephen Semple: … in 1993. Now, Philip spells his last name C-H-I-A-N-G. So at a certain point, he changed his spelling just to make it easier. Drop the I and make it easier. Dave Young: Drop the I and made it just… Spell it the way it sounds. Stephen Semple: … Spell it the way it sounds, make it easier for the U.S. market. And the company has been bought and sold a few times over the years, but the first acquisition from the founders, from Philip and Paul, happened in 2012 by Centerbridge Partners in a deal worth a little bit over a billion dollars. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: They did okay. They walk away with some cash. Dave Young: Now, was it before or after they started putting it in supermarkets? Stephen Semple: I do not know the answer to that question. Dave Young: Probably predates. Stephen Semple: I’m going to suspect after. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: But the story starts with Philip’s mother, Cecilia Chiang. Cecilia was born in Beijing in 1920 to a really wealthy family. She grew up in a palace in China, ate high-end food, full staff, chefs, the whole nine yards, part of the aristocracy. And during the Chinese Civil War and the Japanese occupation, her family fled China and relocated in Japan, and there, the family opened a restaurant. Now in the 1960s, she travels to the U.S. Cecilia travels to U.S. to help her sister who came to America because of the economic challenges in Japan, and her sister had opened a restaurant in San Francisco and needed help- Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: … and Cecilia came over to help her. But that venture failed, but Cecilia still remained in the U.S. And look, Chinese food in America at that time was not good. If you look at just about every food that has come to United States, the first people who brought it, whether it was Italian, whether it was Mexican, whether it was Chinese, the first immigrants were the people who were poor. Dave Young: Yeah. What years are we talking about here? Stephen Semple: 1960. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So the first immigrants who came were the people who were poor, so therefore, typically the food is not the great food, it’s not made with the great ingredients. And so here she is, she’s looking around and she’s saying, “Look, there’s this poor Chinese food, all basically from the Canton region.” And most of it has been also turned into an American version, because basically, again, people were making it with whatever was available, so it really became very Americanized. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: And Cecilia saw that, and what she wanted to do was introduce America to a more refined Chinese food, what she had experienced growing up as a wealthy person in China. So in 1961, she opens a sit-down restaurant with food from Northern China called The Mandarin. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And it opens not in Chinatown, because here’s the thing that she recognized, context is everything. If she opened it in Chinatown, people’s expectation would be it would be the same as all the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Dave Young: All of them. Right, right. Stephen Semple: So what she did, she opened it on Polk Street, not far from Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Bit of a bold move, but she wanted to be seen as different, and that was how you did it. Dave Young: Makes sense. Stephen Semple: Now, the menu had some things that were unfamiliar, like pigeon, and it did not have some things that were expected like chow mein. And she struggled initially, because America was not really ready to try new things. Now, after two years of struggle came her breakout moment. The restaurant was visited by a guy by the name of Herb Kane, who was the most influential columnist in San Francisco history. He was a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. But here’s the interesting thing, not a food critic. And he comes in the restaurant, falls in love with it, and gives it a great review. And overnight, the place becomes famous. You couldn’t get into it. It was visited by the likes of Julia Child, James Beard. It was totally on the radar. And I actually think the review may have even been more powerful because he was not a food critic. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: But it also goes to show you… We talk about influencers, influence and all these other things, most restaurants be like, “We’ve got to get the food critics in here.” This guy was just a columnist who came in to try out their food- Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: … and it made them famous. And one of the things he loved was Peking duck, and so today Peking duck is pretty normal, it was really new back then. And suddenly, authentic Chinese food started to pop up. This really started it. In the late 1960s, Chinese restaurants in the United States doubled to about 10,000 of them. 1966, the first sushi restaurant opens. She opens the second restaurant, and Philip… And we’re talking about Philip Chiang? Dave Young: Right, right. Stephen Semple: Philip, her son, joins the business, and opens The Mandarin Cafe in LA, where he starts modernizing Chinese dishes for American diners, so starts doing a bit more of a fusion, right? Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: Now, it’s here that Philip meets Paul Fleming, from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: And Philip starts to build a bit of a friendship with Paul, and wants to work with Paul, wants to leverage his knowledge. Because after all, Ruth Chris is an upscale restaurant, and there’s this rise of casual chains, but Paul is not super excited, because none of them are Chinese, nor is Cecilia. She’s like, “I don’t really want to do this.” Philip is determined, he stays in touch with Paul. So 1979, things really start to change, because the restaurant called China Coach is opened by Wolfgang Puck, and it grows very quickly to 50 restaurants. And it’s the early ’90s, and Cecilia is ready to sell the restaurants. Dave Young: Stay tuned, we’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And it’s the early ’90s, and Cecilia is ready to sell the restaurants, which basically frees Philip to make the changes he wants to do. He cycles back to Paul. Paul’s now looking at it going, “Well, there is this place for this growth and all of this.” So they decide to start something new. And Philip wants to bring other Asian cuisines, he wants to take it beyond Chinese. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So he wants to add other Asian foods to it. So he spends three years developing the menu, and they changed the spelling of his last name to make it easier. And in 1993, here’s the other thing I found really, really interesting, they chose to open in Scottsdale in 1993. And here’s where Philip learned something from Cecelia, she did not open in Chinatown, she opened somewhere where there was not Chinese restaurants. At the time in Scottsdale, it’s described as a Chinese food desert at the time. Virtually no Chinese restaurants in 1993. Now, many people would go, “Well, you want to open up somewhere…” Nope, open it in Scottsdale. Opening weekend, they had 1,000 people, some waited for hours. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: Lined up around the block. Now, what really made them successful is Paul brought his ability to be able to scale a business, upscale dining, and really grow the business. And this is what allowed them to quickly… They quickly drove to 200 locations in a few years. And in 2012, 19 years later, they sold it for $1.1 billion. Dave Young: A billion bucks. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And there was also a point in there where they went public, gave them a bump, and then they were sold, and business was taken private, and it’s changed hands a few times. Dave Young: Well, one thing I’ve always known is that they’re not like every Chinese restaurant you’ve ever been in. Even every small town in America has a Chinese restaurant that they always seem to almost even share the same menus. Stephen Semple: Same thing here. Dave Young: Right. And- Stephen Semple: No matter how tiny the community is, there’s a Chinese restaurant. Dave Young: And- Stephen Semple: But it would have those things like chow mein, and- Dave Young: [inaudible 00:11:43], and Kung Pao chicken, and… Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: She took those things that were very common and very familiar and left them off of her menu, which was a bold move as well. Dave Young: Yeah, because otherwise we’d all be going in there ordering the Kung Pao chicken. Stephen Semple: We wouldn’t be having the Peking duck. Right. We wouldn’t be having the Peking duck. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So it was really interesting what she did, she leaned in to the difference in terms of opening it, because her mission was to bring this food, didn’t open in Chinatown, and left some popular things out, added some interesting things. But let’s face it, she struggled, and then there was the breakout moment. But here’s the part about all of this, now sometimes the trick is you have to be able to survive. If you’re able to survive, and you’re doing something truly remarkable, that breakout moment often happens. Now, advertising and promotion can accelerate that breakout moment, because it exposes people to this new idea, and entices them to come in. But if you do something… But it really and truly has to be remarkable. If you do something remarkable, and you do it really well, and if you can survive through the slow times, you get those breakout moments. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. It’s a really cool story. And the place has always felt… Yes, it’s Chinese, but no, it’s different. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well- Dave Young: You can see the Ruth’s Chris DNA in the place, right? The- Stephen Semple: It’s funny, I had no… And I’ve been in a couple of P.F. Chang’s, and I had no idea the relationship with it. And as soon as I read that, I was like, “Oh, that makes…” It was sort of one of those. As soon as it’s presented that he was involved, it was like, “Oh, that makes so much sense, and I can see it.” It’s sort of funny how you didn’t see it, a lot of these things, hidden, and then it’s revealed, and suddenly it’s obvious, right? Dave Young: Yeah. In the last episode we talked about… I think it was one of the last episodes, we talked quite extensively about brand extension. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And this is another good example of what we know would not have worked, and that would’ve been a Chinese restaurant by Ruth Chris. Stephen Semple: Correct. Correct. That’s a great observation. Yes. It would not have worked. Dave Young: Ruth’s Chris Chinese would not have worked. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: You couldn’t leverage the good name of a steakhouse into a Chinese restaurant. Stephen Semple: No. Dave Young: Because that would not work. But you can take the DNA from the steakhouse, the high-end ritzy steakhouse, and apply it in measured ways to a high-end Chinese restaurant. And that’s exactly what they did, they took the luxury part of it, and made a luxury Chinese restaurant. Stephen Semple: Yeah. How the food is presented, how the place is decorated, although it would be decorated regionally different, and how the staff are trained, and all of those… And how the kitchen is run. I bet you if you walk into the two kitchens, you’d go, “Oh, I totally see…” I bet you the methodology in terms of how the kitchen is managed and all those other things is probably exactly the same. Yeah, so you’re right. You’re taking the DNA, and then basically modifying the presentation of that DNA to fit that thing, and giving it its own identity. And the problem that people make is they’ll look at it, go, “Well, the DNA is the same, so why can’t you just name it same?” And it’s, again, it’s like you talked about before, those hidden barriers. We think about the places of steakhouse, what’s the expectation? The expectation is steak, fine wines, potatoes, shrimp, lobster. Yes, there’ll be also vegetables, and grilled things, and all this other stuff, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: You could even put in an appetizer of Peking duck and it would be fine, but you can’t make it a Chinese restaurant. Dave Young: Yeah, I think- Stephen Semple: Just like you couldn’t go the other way. Dave Young: You and I should buy Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Stephen Semple: Why should we do that? Dave Young: Just so we could change the name to Dave’s Steve’s Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Stephen Semple: Yeah, I’m going to pass. As awesome in ideas that sounds, as amazing as we would be at running- Dave Young: Another brand violation. I can see it now. Stephen Semple: Is this like a restaurant? Dave Young: All right. Well, thank you for sharing the P.F. Chang story. Now I’ve got to find one near me, and… I don’t want the bag of frozen stuff from the restaurant, I want to go in. Stephen Semple: God, no. You want to go and do the restaurant. Dave Young: Yeah, I want the experience. Stephen Semple: And they are good. They are fine. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah, every time I’ve been, but I just haven’t been very many times. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: All right. Thank you. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire-building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

The Open kicks off this weekend and the city of Scottsdale is all about safety. 

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Laura K. Maurer, author of THE RENEGADE AND THE LODESTAR. About THE RENEGADE AND THE LODESTAR: Persephone is living a nightmare. Waking up on a cold, hard ground with air that smells like rot, the young goddess fills with horror as she remembers her sudden and unexpected demise. And now trapped in the realm of the dead, she clings to the dwindling hope of escape. Hades won't be stopped. Vowing to find his beloved and bring her back to the surface, he and his brother search fruitlessly for the opening unseen by the living… until they find an unlikely path. And as he descends into the Underworld, he finds himself face to face with a ferocious three-headed, six-eyed beast. Learning she was betrayed and sent down below as part of a perverse plot, Persephone scrambles to test her powers as she thwarts the monster planning to make her his queen. While Hades battles seas of shades, inky dangers, and an endless labyrinth to reach the woman he can’t live without. Can Persephone and Hades survive harpies, enemies and a dark world to be reunited? About Laura K. Maurer: Laura has degrees in English and Comparative Religion from the University of Iowa. Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, Laura is a Pilates teacher and jewelry designer who has sold literature-related jewelry in libraries and theaters throughout Southern California. She currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband and son where she teaches Pilates and writes at her local library. This week's picks: Laura: Death By Lightning (Netflix) Tracy: A Place for All My Books (Board game) Patrick: Pathbinder Battles Miniatures (Paizo) Links: Laura K. Maurer on Instagram Tracy Townsend on BluSky Patrick Hester on Instagram The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2026 Patrick Hester The post Episode 693-With Laura K. Maurer appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

#324 | Dave is joined by three marketing leaders from different industries to talk on a live session about AI and SEO and what they've learned over the last year. Dave Steer (CMO at Webflow), Marcy Comer (CMO at EagleView) and Clare Schmitt (VP, Marketing & Communications at Piedmont Global) break down how buyers are learning about products through ChatGPT and why traditional SEO fundamentals still matter. The group shares real examples of how they're approaching content, prompt tracking, PR, and brand authority, plus advice for marketers on where to focus, what to ignore, and how to guide their teams through this search shift.Timestamps(01:06) - Why AI + SEO is the hottest (and most confusing) topic in B2B marketing right now (05:37) - Meet the panel: marketing leaders from Webflow, EagleView, and Piedmont Global (09:15) - How AI search is changing buyer behavior vs traditional Google search (12:58) - EagleView's real approach to AI search, greenfield opportunities, and prompt tracking (16:05) - What “black hat” vs “white hat” tactics look like in AI-driven search (20:12) - Webflow's take: integrated marketing, generosity, and building useful tools (29:33) - Getting past high-level advice and into real execution (34:33) - “Circle the buyer”: how content builds demand before buyers are in-market (38:16) - Why PR is back: long-form press, citations, and brand credibility in AI search (45:16) - What to do if you're a startup with no budget: focus on positioning first Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Optimizely - A no-code AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Get a free, personalized 45-minute AI workshop to help you identify the best AI use cases for your marketing team and map out where agents can save you time at optimizely.com/exitfive. AirOps - The content engineering platform that helps marketers create and maintain high-quality, on-brand content that wins AI search. Go to airops.com/exitfive to start creating content that reflects your expertise, stays true to your brand, and is engineered for performance across human and AI discovery.Visit exitfive.com/retreat to apply for Exit Five's first-ever, in-person Marketing Leadership Retreat, March 18–20, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join 100 CMOs and VPs of Marketing from companies like like Zoom, Snowflake, Manychat, Bitly, G2, HP, and more for two days of thinking bigger around a trusted group of peers in marketing. ***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Scottsdale is turning 75, and we're celebrating in a big way. In this special episode of Podsdale, host Gayle is joined by Joy Racine, community involvement manager, and Bruce Wall, citizen advisor, to reflect on Scottsdale's journey from a small desert town to the vibrant city it is today. Hear stories from Scottsdale's past, learn about the events planned throughout 2026, and explore what this milestone means for our community now and into the future.

Live into your greatest possibilities. Join the Limitless Life Club today! https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/the-limitless-life-membership   Creatives live highly critiqued lives. Now it's time to take ownership. In this episode, I'm joined by Russ Perry, the CEO and founder of Design Pickle, as he shares his journey from designer to building a company rooted in creativity and alignment. We talk about using a decision filter to stay aligned in business, Design Pickle's mission to change lives through creativity, and how creatives can shift their relationship with self-worth. Watch the Oracle On Purpose Podcast: How Alignment Shapes Long-Term Impact   P.S. If you're ready to deepen your understanding of the Law of Attraction and activate real change in your life, check out my audiobook "POWER Up the Law of Attraction"—now available on Audible and Amazon. It's the perfect next step for anyone ready to turn insight into transformation.   Grab your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Studios-Brilliance-POWER-Attraction/dp/B0F3G1ZD18/    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   You can also tune in to this episode on YouTube and all your favorite podcast platforms.   Russ Perry is the CEO and founder of  Design Pickle. He created the company's vision to radically change the way brands access and work with creatives. They pioneered the subscription/productized services industry, laying the groundwork for thousands of businesses to do the same in their own industry. When he is not in Scottsdale, you can find him speaking, coaching, and guiding others on how to scale their own teams and companies. He has a new book coming out in 2024 on how to be a more productive leader and remove energy drains in your life, built around a new system I've been privately using for years.   Connect with Russ Perry: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russkperry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russperry/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russperry/  X: https://x.com/russperry    Learn more about Design Pickle: Website: https://designpickle.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designpickle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designpickle/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/designpickle/  X: https://x.com/designpickle    I am Lia Dunlap, The Oracle on Purpose with a mission to change people's lives for good. With over 25 years of experience as an Intuitive Business Architect and Coach, I have helped thousands of clients in 76 countries, including hosting three international retreats. As a Best-Selling Author, Founder of the Master Creators Academy, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, International Speaker, and Creator of the POWER Plan Life Coaching Program, My Purpose Is Clear: Helping YOU find and follow Your Purpose. I have worked with thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners for over two decades, helping them find and experience their Unique Life Purpose.   Catch the latest episodes of Oracle On Purpose here! https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/podcast-new    Work with Lia today. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/meet-the-oracle   Ask the Oracle - Join the next Oracle Insight & Alignment Call. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/offers/Qcb9YRFF   How Aligned Is Your Business with Your Highest Power? Take the Quiz here: https://oracleonpurpose.outgrow.us/powerbizquiz   Connect with Lia Dunlap! Website: https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachLiaDunlap X: https://x.com/CoachLiaDunlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachliadunlap/# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8IOgSSGVVNG2usEJE07X8g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachliadunlap   Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com 

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, Paul Kostial, host, chats with Lauren Dickoff, Social Media Manager for the Global Champions Arabian Tour (GCAT), for an inside look at one of the most exciting international show circuits in the Arabian horse world.Lauren shares GCAT's vision for the 2026 season, including upcoming shows across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, new host cities, rotating international venues, and the return of the prestigious World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Paris.They discuss the growth of the Americas Division with stops in Scottsdale, Miami Beach, and Las Vegas, the addition of performance and riding classes, GCAT's spectacular opening and closing ceremonies, and how the tour continues to elevate Arabian horses on a truly global stage.Whether you're an owner, breeder, exhibitor, or lifelong fan, this episode offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how world-class Arabian competition is being shaped for the future.Learn more and follow the tour at GCArabiansTour.com.

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The Platform Mix 594 features Valentine from Scottsdale, Arizona. He's a resident at all the hot spots in the city playing Barstool every week and all the Riot Hospitality venues. Aside from that, he hosts his own show called “Valentine and Friends” on LIVE 101.5 in Phoenix every Saturday Night from 7PM-Midnight. He's put together an hour of his favorite tracks right now including new ones from Drake & 21 Savage, edits from Dave Summer and remixes by Proppa and Luke Alexander that I've been loving too. Subscribe to my Patreon to see the full track list from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing during my sets. Now turn those speakers up, and let's get into it with Valentine's latest right here, on The Platform. Valentine: https://www.instagram.com/djvalentine Podcast: www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: www.instagram.com/byersdent/

Today on Whats My Frame I'm joined by Actor, Producer, Writer & Photographer, Brent Bailey. In today's episode Brent shares his creative process along with how he keeps a healthy mindset and perspective on the ever changing business. We dive into his successful theatrical and commercial careers; including those iconic Target spots. We chat about his approach to photography and the mission behind Artist Footprint. Now let's get to the conversion! @brentmbailey⁠⁠ARTIST FOOTPRINT⁠⁠@artistfootprint⁠Full Bio:Born in Tucson, Arizona, Brent Bailey spent his childhood in Texas and Arizona, graduating from high school in Scottsdale. After attending college and earning his Master's in Business, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.Brent has been on your TV constantly whether you realized it or not. He has done roughly 150 commercials which include being the Spokesperson for Hertz, Clorox and Shell. Brent starred as famed JFK speechwriter Ted Sorensen opposite Oscar® nominees Woody Harrelson and Richard Jenkins, in Rob Reiners 'LBJ.' Brent wrote, EP'd and starred in 'Holiday Dating Guide' with Maria Menounos on Lifetime. Additional feature film credits include 'Think Like A Man', 'Cape Cod Christmas', 'Girlfriends of Christmas Past', '1-800-Hot-Nite' and 'Craft Me A Romance.' He also worked alongside Anne Hathaway in the new hit movie 'Idea of You' directed by Michael Showalter on Amazon Prime.Television audiences will recognize Brent from numerous diverse and compelling roles on hit shows like 'Lincoln Lawyer', 'Walker', 'N.C.I.S', 'Lucifer', 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D', 'Criminal Minds', 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'Young & Hungry' and many others. Notably, he also starred in the wildly popular web series 'Emma Approved' winner of the 2015 Primetime Emmy Award® for "Outstanding Interactive Program."

In this episode of the Profit Lifestyle Podcast, Scott Carpenter shares a full recording of a live webinar designed to help gym owners answer one critical question:Is your business actually winnable?Scott breaks down how gym owners can build a realistic, scalable business model capable of producing 30–50% profit margins and $100,000–$300,000+ per year in net profit from a single location—without relying on burnout, endless new members, or outdated growth tactics.At the center of this episode is the Profit Predictor, a diagnostic tool that reveals the real bottlenecks limiting growth—whether it's churn, pricing, acquisition, payroll, or structure.This is not motivation.This is math, clarity, and execution.

Scottsdale's Western roots come alive in a big way each year, and today we're talking about the traditions that keep that spirit thriving. I'm joined by lifelong Scottsdale resident Raoul Zubia to talk all things Western Week and the iconic Parada del Sol Historic Parade. If you've ever lined Scottsdale Road for the Parada del Sol, wandered Old Town during Western Week, or felt that unmistakable Western pride in the air, today's guest has likely played a role in bringing that experience to life. Raoul Zubia is a lifelong Scottsdale resident, Coronado High School graduate, retired banker, and deeply committed community advocate. Over the years, he's served in numerous leadership roles — from Chair of the Scottsdale Human Services Commission to President of Partners for Paiute — and he currently serves on several local foundations and committees, including the Parada del Sol Committee, where he's also one of the parade announcers. Raoul's dedication to Scottsdale has earned him some meaningful recognition, including Scottsdale Leadership's Hodges Award and induction into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame. Today, we're talking about what makes Scottsdale Western Week and the Parada del Sol Historic Parade such treasured traditions — and why they continue to matter to our city. Gather up your western attire, lawn chairs and family members, the 72nd Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail's End Festival is coming to Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The parade starts at 9:30. The Trails End Festival starts at 12:00 pm Calendar Of Events A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival Saturday January 31st  Salt River Fields at Talking Stick This festival delivers mouth-watering flavours, handcrafted drinks and live entertainment under the desert sky. It's a must attend! Head to their website for more information and tickets. https://atasteofaz.com/a-taste-of-az-food-and-drink-festival-in-scottsdale-arizona/   Cheyenne Jackson- Mid Life Torso Sunday February 1st 7:00 pm Virginia C Piper Theater Mid Life Torso is a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the cosmic twists that have shaped his remarkable path.  Ticket prices vary. Head to scottsdale arts for more information. https://scottsdalearts.org/whats-on/events/cheyenne-jackson-mid-life-torso-tour/   Waste Management Open  Feb 2-8th at the TPC Scottsdale Home to the largest and most enthusiastic crowds in the game as well as the most iconic hole on the PGA TOUR – the famed 16th hole Coliseum Visit their website for tickets. https://wmphoenixopen.com/general-admission-tickets/

Rose never saw herself as a marathon runner. Growing up, movement felt punitive, something she was forced into rather than chose for herself. In her twenties, that complicated relationship with exercise and food followed her, until consistency, Peloton, and a shift toward body-positive movement slowly changed the way she saw fitness. What started as cycling turned into running, then a half marathon she wasn't fully prepared for, and eventually the realization that when 13.1 stopped feeling scary, maybe 26.2 was possible too.In this episode, Rose walks through training for her first marathon at the Every Woman's Marathon in Scottsdale, including self-doubt, fueling mistakes, rough long runs, unexpected heat, and the mental battle that defined her race. We talk about trusting training when your confidence wavers, leaning on community when things fall apart late in the race, and what it means to cross the finish line carrying proof that you're capable of more than you ever thought. This is a story about rewriting your relationship with movement and learning, mile by mile, that your mind might be your strongest muscle.Follow along with Rose on Instagram at @rosecmeadows!Follow along with the show: 

There is a shift in the conversation due to video outage Mel Mattison is a writer, investor, founder, fintech executive and author of his first novel Quoz, an epic thrill ride packed with action, intrigue, and a healthy dose of economic realism. We discuss AI, central banks buying gold, death of the dollar, China and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!      Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v74s6ym-keeping-american-privilege-mel-mattison.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/Cv5dOP_PInw   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Mel X- https://x.com/MelMattison1 Website- https://www.melmattison.com/ Order Mel's New Book- https://www.melmattison.com/quoz   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, and good and evil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missin Curfew Episode 452 New Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets Rick Bowness chats with the Fellas The Fellas are recording at Luxury Auto Collection in Scottsdale before the Barrett Jackson car show and are joined by their CEO John Schlitt. What were the cars the Fellas drove when they were in the NHL? Even when the Avalanche aren't at their best it's hard to beat them (0:00) Intro (1:00) Fella Tour Scottsdale (9:07) Fellas' Cars (15:32) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer (25:40) Luxury Auto Collection Dog of The Week: John Schlitt (34:06) Rick Bowness Interview (37:50) Shane on playing for Bowness and Bowness's TNT career (47:09) Bowness on coaching the Blue Jackets SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text!I found him in a box in downtown Scottsdale! It's the return of my old friend and former co-host, the beautiful Buster Heine.  If you like this episode, consider supporting big Papa Erf at support.thecultcast.com

Send us a textEverything old is new again — just sharper, louder, and somehow filtered. From memes and music to mid-2010s fashion, UI throwbacks, and recycled internet trends, the culture has hit rewind in full 4K. This week on Mike & Blaine, we dig into why nostalgia is suddenly everywhere, why 2016 feels like the internet's emotional support year, and whether this is a harmless vibe shift or a deeper signal about how people respond to uncertainty.We explore nostalgia not just as a cultural trend, but as a strategy. In business, nostalgia lowers risk, shortens decision cycles, and builds instant emotional trust — which is why brands keep relaunching “classic” products, rebooting old formats, and leaning hard into familiarity when the future feels noisy. From Vine-era humor to retro design language, we unpack why looking backward often feels safer than innovating forward, and how companies can intentionally use nostalgia without getting stuck in it.Along the way, we connect the dots between meme cycles, product strategy, and leadership decision-making. When markets are volatile and attention is scarce, repeating what once worked can feel smarter than experimenting — but is it actually? Mike & Blaine talk about when nostalgia becomes a competitive advantage, when it becomes a crutch, and how smart operators balance comfort with progress so they don't end up building yesterday's business for today's problems.If you've ever wondered why trends won't stay dead, why “throwback” keeps outperforming “new,” or what business leaders can learn from the internet's obsession with the past, this episode is for you. And yes, we absolutely ask whether Vine should come back — and whether cheap beer can, too.If you enjoyed the episode, head over to mikeandblaine.com and buy us a beer. It helps keep the nostalgia flowing.#NostalgiaMarketing #BrandStrategy #CultureTrends #InternetCulture #RebootEconomy #MarketingStrategy #BusinessPodcast #MikeAndBlaine #ThrowbackCulture #DigitalTrends #LeadershipLessons #InnovationVsComfort #Snapchat #Instagram #TikTok #YouTube #Spotify #Netflix #AppleMusic #2016core #FeelsLike2016 #2016Vs2026Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ZA5cemkX9EBuy us a beer and keep the show rolling at mikeandblaine.com!Featured Beer: @StarbaseBrewing @OuterRangeBrewing Mike: Two Pitchers Brewing “No Funny Business” RadlerBlaine: Pinnacle Brewing “Rescued” Hazy IPA in support of Foothills Animal Rescue in Scottsdale hfoothillsanimal.org @foothillsanimalThanks to our Beer Sponsors: • Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com• Neighbor Pat• DevinListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comcashflowmike.comdryrun.comhttps://mikeandblaine.comMikeandblaine, smallbusiness, cashflow, finance, beer, entrepreneur, craftbeerSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

Luke Gromen is the founder and president of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), a macroeconomic research firm that serves institutional and private investors. He talks why northeast Ohio is a great place to live, America the Empire vs. America the Country, Fourth Turning, data centers, China, dollar reserve tradeoff, gold, bitcoin, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v74pmbs-why-us-gold-is-flowing-to-china-luke-gromen.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/lYYF1HjnCZo   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Luke X- https://x.com/LukeGromen Website- https://fftt-llc.com/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@LukeGromenFFTTLLC/featured   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/

What happens when the shooting range becomes as accessible as your local gym — and the suppressor industry leapfrogs a decade of innovation in just two years?In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Mark Hanish — competitive shooter, industry veteran, and current suppressor expert at SIG Sauer — to explore the shifting landscape of firearms culture. From building the first high-end gun club experience in Scottsdale to leading suppressor development using 3D printing, Hanish shares insights that bridge decades of change in how we shoot, train, and compete.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by CZ Firearms, Remington Ammo, Taurus USA, and Silent Steel USA.About Gun Talk NationGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Nation 01.21.26Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.