The Phoenix Business Podcast

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Join me as I chat with business owner Jeff Smith, owner of Arizona Firearms Instructors. Jeff is a Firearms Instructor for Instructors and tells us not only about his business but discusses the reality of self defense and the business of basic firearms courses. He is passionate about creating a culture with Instructors that fosters safety, education, positive influence, and understanding the skills necessary to train others. Check out his site and sign up for a class!

https://arizonafirearmsinstructors.com/

Israel Olvera runs Leo Production Company with his wife. We discussed how a major setback can be transformative in building a business that puts family back on top and doesn't hold back business goals. Israel shares his story leaning into his Christian faith as a guide towards healing and motivation to press on with his passion in the business.

Israel Olvera
602-635-6051
[email protected]

https://www.leoproductioncompany.com/
https://www.facebook.com/leoproductioncompany

Writing was always her passion since grade school.  Listen in to Jennifer's story about how she is taking leaps of faith in publishing her work.  Jennifer is a freelance writer currently in the process of publishing her work and building a site to showcase her writing.  Check out the link below to purchase the book and read her work "Taking a Hike" (page 303).  

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Get out of your comfort zone: 101 Stories about Trying New Things, Overcoming Fear and Broadening Your World
https://rb.gy/v3cfc

The Advice That Changed My Life
https://rb.gy/iorww

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Building a business takes perseverance but especially patience as Katie tells us in this episode.  Katie is the owner of FXB Anthem, a kickboxing group fitness concept located in Anthem, AZ.  Her journey began during the tail end of COVID lockdowns in December 2020 and culminated into opening FXB Anthem January 2023.  Her story is fascinating and sure to inspire.  Listen to the very end for the special she is running!

Katie Lunde - Owner & Head Coach
623-692-7084
[email protected]
www.fxbanthem.com

FXB Anthem
3668 W Anthem Way Ste B-132
Anthem, AZ 85086

*Summer Special*
3 Months Unlimited Classes
3 Inbody Scans
Free Gloves & Wraps
Weekly Meal Plans
1-1 Nutritional Guidance

Tanya is an entrepreneur at heart and can give testimony into the ups and downs of starting and managing a business.   She has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and shares a high level view of embracing unexpected changes and how to understand personal growth as a process in building a business.  Our discussion was fun and enriching including a random side-bar into Chat GPT.  Enjoy!

Tanya Hagre
https://linktr.ee/tanyahagre
 

Dr. Thuy Yath is the owner of Better Vision Eyecare in Anthem, AZ.  She tells her story about how her and her Husband, Scott, grew into becoming small business owners.  Dr. Yath gives testimony to the "why" she opened up shop and how she continues to build their business around her patient's care and needs.

Better Vision Eyecare: Thuy Yath, OD
4205 W Anthem Way Ste 101
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-879-3937

bettervisionaz.com

Wendy Davison is the owner of Rocky Mountain Consulting, a firm whose mission is to help schools, educators and administrators develop and maintain emergency preparedness in the event of a shooting incident at a school.  Our discussion covered several topics surrounding school safety in Arizona, how the safety of students must be understood and how parents and students can be active in preventing an incident from happening.

Wendy Davison, M. Ed.
Rocky Mountain Consulting
rocky-mountain-consulting.com
C: 406-690-3128
[email protected]

Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/rockymountainconsulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-davison-a7378980

Scott Zychowski is a 3rd generation Jeweler and Owner of his Father's local jewelry business in Anthem, AZ.  We sit down and discuss his business and the things that make his store special from the employees and the family's story to their pup Zoey, the unofficial store mascot.  Andrew Z's sells custom jewelry, diamonds, gold, watches, and performs repairs on jewelry & priceless heirloom pieces.  Listen in and enjoy!

Scott Zychowski
andrewzdiamonds.com
623-551-6892
3655 W Anthem Way C131
Anthem, AZ 85086

Take a relaxing moment to listen in on my interview with Sawana Grimmett, licensed massage therapist and owner of Sal Spa AZ in Anthem, AZ.  She is in the process of opening a new health and wellness spa location in the Anthem area.  Sawana takes us on her journey and how she started her practice and built a good reputation in a local community. 

Sawana Grimmett
saltspaaz.com
[email protected]
Check out her website to book an appointment!