In this episode of Arizona Good Business Radio, host Thomas Barr chats with Nicole Bennett, the owner of Perry Consulting, about her journey from part-time event planning to building one of Arizona’s most respected event management companies. Nicole shares her philosophy of treating vendors as partners, her company’s non-traditional marketing approach, and her ability to stay calm and adapt to the unexpected through a wide variety of community events.

On this episode of Arizona Good Business, Lindsay Leavitt from Gallagher & Kennedy joins to discuss his passion for providing quality legal services to small businesses in Arizona. After witnessing the challenges of operating a small business through his father's experience, Lindsay committed himself to ensuring entrepreneurs receive the best support without breaking the bank.

In this episode of Arizona Good Business Radio, Thomas Barr chats with Kathleen Ventura, founder of Compost Crowd, about her journey from seeing compost pickup services in Columbus, Ohio, to launching a similar service in Northern Arizona in 2018. She shares how she and her husband started with just ten buckets, growing their business across Sedona and Flagstaff, and achieving the impressive milestone of diverting over 600 tons of waste from landfills, underscoring their commitment to sustainability.

In this episode of “Arizona Good Business” with host, Thomas Barr welcomes David Gressly and Isaac Dudley with Friends of the Verde River, discussing their work to protect and preserve the Verde River in Arizona. They shared how their organization employs a scientific approach, such as implementing a comprehensive water monitoring program, to inform better decision-making and resource allocation – as well as getting the community connected to the river. They also discuss the success of the River Friendly Living program, which encourages water conservation and habitat improvement by engaging a broad range of stakeholders, from homeowners to businesses.

In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sits down with Christin Marvin, the founder of Solutions by Christin, to discuss her inspiring journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship. Christin shares her story, starting as a line cook at 15 years old and rising to managing partner in independent restaurants. After experiencing burnout, she and her husband moved to Tucson, where they redefined their lives, leading Christin to establish her own company focused on leadership development in the hospitality industry.

In this episode of AZ Good Business, Thomas Barr is joined by Whitney Yang, and Andrew Wong, co-founders of the Bambi Fund. They discuss the nonprofit’s mission to support historically excluded communities, including LGBTQ individuals and the formerly incarcerated, by providing them with opportunities and resources to start a successful business. They share their motivations, with Whitney focusing on the importance of understanding racial justice and the impact of mass incarceration in Arizona. Andrew is inspired to utilize his design background to help individuals succeed through the Bambi Fund’s Hustle House program, which provides entrepreneurship training for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Karen Nowicki is a powerhouse among the Greater Phoenix business community and the owner of Phoenix Business RadioX. Karen has been a leader in various corporate, small business and educational institutions for over 30 years.

Both guests share their experiences working with small businesses and emphasize the need for a strategic and tailored approach to sustainability initiatives. The episode sheds light on the challenges and opportunities businesses face in navigating the complexities of energy and water conservation, offering valuable insights for those seeking to make a positive impact in their communities.

Local First Arizona returns for the Arizona Good Business Podcast! Our VP of Business Development, Thomas Barr, joins Erik Verryden of NexGen Partner Strategies and Stephen Harris of Journey Payroll to talk business, community and building relationships.

Local First AZ is back with another epsiode of Arizona Good Business with nonprofit leader and Executive Director of Million Dollar Teacher Project, Lloyd Hopkins. Thomas and Lloyd discuss their passion and care for teachers, why businesses who care about the well-being of our teachers, and how to get more deeply involved so we can build a better Arizona.