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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.

Sophia Lovasz is a retail pro with a rich background—from working in her parent's beauty supply shop to running college bookstores for 20 years. She’s all about helping people chase their ideas and guiding businesses to grow strategically. A big believer in using digital tools to reach new customers and sustain business success, Sophia is busy creating training programs and curriculum to solve business challenges and boost our local economy through e-commerce.

The Synthesia videos serve as an engaging and multilingual introduction to Watchful VC, a virtual companion designed to provide seniors with secure and supportive companionship.

Join us for an insightful session on how small businesses can highlight their local charm and connect with their communities during the holiday season. Learn practical strategies to infuse local messaging into your marketing, attract more customers, and collaborate with fellow businesses. Walk away with actionable tips to boost your visibility and increase revenue, making this holiday season your most successful yet.

Discover how effective graphic design captures attention to grow your business. Enhance your understanding of design fundamentals and learn how to create visually stunning social media posts and videos using minimal resources.

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Exploraremos los recursos que están a su disposición como miembro: desde un directorio que atrae a miles de visitantes cada mes, hasta recursos educativos para los retos que enfrenta su negocio.

¿Estás listo para diseñar una estrategia de redes sociales hecha a la medida de tu negocio?

En este taller, dirigido por Arianny Valle, creadora de contenido y fundadora de Arianny Rocks LLC, descubrirás cómo aplicar el método de la Estrategia Estrella para desarrollar una estrategia de publicación efectiva y personalizada.

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.

Are you tired, aggravated, flustered by the post-pandemic explosion of networking events that are sucking up your time and money with little ROI? Denise will share three tips on how to save time, money and aggravation. She will admit how she hated networking, too, and how you can get over it!

We all take calculated risks. Whether it’s speeding and hoping to avoid a ticket, or buying a stock based on a friend’s tip in the hopes of striking it rich, risk is a part of life. For business owners, starting a company itself is a significant risk, but mitigating risk wherever possible is the best business strategy. Risks that are not calculated, but merely unidentified can impact your business.

This workshop is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge to effectively select and collaborate with web designers, enhancing their entrepreneurial ventures online.

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.

Discover practical strategies to safeguard your business from the top 3 legal pitfalls in employment law, corporate law, and commercial leases. This workshop will provide the knowledge to navigate these common legal issues.

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.

Thomas and Niki also explore the challenges and opportunities businesses face today, from navigating compliance to advocating for equitable practices. Niki emphasizes the importance of employee-centered approaches, especially in the evolving landscape of remote work, and ends with a powerful message: “Get out there and be good to people.”

How to create a Google Business Profile workshop is a fantastic way to showcase your business, highlight your expertise, and connect with other local business owners.

In the latest Arizona Good Business Radio episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company.