BossBizTalk

Larry Eschenbacher (say it now: "Esh-un-Bock-ur"): Sales Guy. Generally Decent Human. We wanted to end our 2nd season on a FUN note and Larry = FUN! Joining us on a very short notice, Larry brings a happy, refreshing conversation! Traveling down memory lane from his radio DJ days in the 1980s, to being an Entercom Radio Rep in San Francisco the last 15 years, and now handling the struggle of 2020. Larry is a good human and we are proud to call him a friend. Earmuffs recommended! Support the show

Susan Karis is a familiar name in the media industry - from being the Executive VP of Operation for Clear Channel Media, to Group Publisher for Phoenix Magazine and currently VP of Sales at Hubbard Radio Phoenix. Susan’s determination, perseverance and must win attitude made her a driving force in a male dominated industry. We are so happy to have Susan openly share parts of her secrets to success in climbing the corporate ladder while keeping the balance of family life & self fulfillment. She is a Boss! To learn more and connect, check out Susan Karis on LinkedIn. Support the show

Scott Sanders is the CEO and founder of Octane Raceway and Mavrix Entertainment venues in Scottsdale, AZ. In this episode, he shares his story of true grit and will to survive the toughest business situations in the past and through 2020. His power of perseverance to never give up will truly inspire you, whether you are a business owner or just someone who has faced a lot of challenges in life. The struggle is real and Scott shows us that the only way through is to keep moving forward. Check out Octane Raceway and Mavrix - now open! Support the show

Jinny Oh is an extremely inspiring entrepreneur, CEO, public speaker and world traveler. She is the founder of WANDR, a now multi-million dollar business providing product design and strategy for start-up and enterprise brands. From being featured in Forbes to her written articles online, Jinny is truly a Boss! We are so honored to have her stop by to chat about her latest article detailing her struggles with mental health and how that affects her being a CEO. Learn more about Jinny and connect with her on LinkedIn. Support the show

COMING SOON! Host Beth Hommel recaps and provides and update on our first 12 guests on BossBizTalk and her experience with producing her very first podcast show. Support the show

Laura Madden is an advocate for fashion, art, and sustainability through her work as an influencer, stylist, writer, model and artist. She speaks on the intersection of style, sustainability and self-esteem on her blog, ReFashion Report, conscious lifestyle publications, social media, and live events. Laura is a global ambassador for nonprofit Remake, and serves on the boards of Remake, the Arizona Costume Institute, and San Francisco Fashion Community Week. She is the founder of ReFashioned Art, her brand of upcycled art. We welcome Laura’s ethereal style that flows through her life into everything she touches. Thank you Laura for reminding us to find the beauty in everything! More about Laura can be found on her website www.iamlauramadden.com and Instagram @iamlauramadden and @ReFashionedArt Support the show

Laura Madden is an advocate for fashion, art, and sustainability through her work as an influencer, stylist, writer, model and artist. She speaks on the intersection of style, sustainability and self-esteem on her blog, ReFashion Report, conscious lifestyle publications, social media, and live events. Laura is a global ambassador for nonprofit Remake, and serves on the boards of Remake, the Arizona Costume Institute, and San Francisco Fashion Community Week. She is the founder of ReFashioned...

Mandy Demetsky is an inspiring life coach and personal trainer who just radiates positivity. Her goal is to help others find passion and love their lives. In this interview, Mandy discusses the importance of self-love and taking care of yourself and the benefits of daily meditation. Learn more about Mandy and register for a chance for free sessions with her at www.mandydemetsky.com Support the show

Peter Kozodoy is the CEO of Stradeso, Partner/Chief Strategy Officer of GEM Advertising, TEDx speaker, and author of HONEST TO GREATNESS: How Today’s Greatest Leaders Use Brutal Honesty to Achieve Massive Success. Peter’s articles on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship have appeared in Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post and more. He Is intelligent and enlightening way beyond his years and we are so happy he spent some time with us to share his insights from Blockbusters to books. Learn more about Peter and take his free “Honesty Type” quiz at www.peterkozodoy.com. Support the show

Ronan Gardiner is the VP, Chief Revenue Officer of Rugged Races, one of the largest and fastest growing endurance event companies in North America. From traditional road races to obstacle courses, bicycle events, and now virtual runs, they serve athletes of all types and fitness levels. Rugged Races recently launched a partnership with Warner Bros to bring the race world to a new virtual platform so we can still get our groove on - even during a pandemic. Ronan spent 14 years as the VP Publisher of Men’s Health Magazine and currently resides in New York with his lovely wife, where they can be found playing virtual Family Feud with friends when he is not running. Learn more about upcoming virtual races at www.ruggedraces.com and check out Ronan on LinkedIn. Support the show

Robin Nash has become a household name in the Phoenix Valley with over 15 years in the radio biz. Her ties in the community, music and passions keeps her busy, but while she's self-quarantining, she has picked up baking and cooking and posting her delicious dishes on Instagram! We are so excited Robin made some time to chat with us and share her thoughts on Covid-19. You can catch Robin on air on 97.5FM or 103.9FM in Phoenix... or online at https://hot975phoenix.com/. Check out her latest recipes and interview with Kelly Clarkson on Instagram @Hot975PHX. Support the show

Our dear friend, John Holmberg, is the host of the #1 morning radio show in Arizona. John has been in the radio industry for over 26 years and has been making us all laugh every morning on the Holmberg's Morning Sickness radio show on 98KUPD. In this very special episode of BossBizTalk, we are so honored to have him take time to share some insight and words of wisdom with us. He shares stories of his grandfather and talks about the importance of social distancing during this coronavirus epidemic. We hope this episode will bring you smiles and laughter to help you get through this tough time. You can also catch John on the air Monday- Friday, 5am-10am on 97.9FM in Phoenix, or on the 98KUPD stream. Support the show

Melissa Lamson has over 20 years of experience as a speaker, facilitator and executive coach. She has worked with companies big and small to offer leadership tools and insights to build successful management and project teams. We are honored to have some real-talk with Melissa as she shares some of her insights and well-needed advice for all the changes we are all currently going through and its impact on Corporate America. To learn more about Melissa and check out her new book, The New Global Manager, visit her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalamson/ Support the show

15 years ago, Kimberly Mylls kissed corporate America goodbye when she teamed up with her sister in network marketing. Today, they started the company, Kiss Corporate Goodbye, to help people become self-employed, set and achieve their professional goals. We chat with her today about how she decided to leave her successful corporate career and how it has changed her outlook on life. Check out Kiss Corporate Goodbye and their self-written e-book at www.kisscorporategoodbye.com Support the show

Franki Buckman's love for cars and racing started out with washing cars for a national ride-and-drive company. Since then, she was VP of Sales & Marketing and Executive GM of Firebird Raceway and now she is the new CEO and GM of Bondurant High Performance Driving School. Even with her many years of experience in the industry and impressive titles, Franki remains humble and passionate about what she does. We are so honored to be able to chat with her about her story and journey of becoming a prominent female figure in the racing industry. You can check out more about the Bondurant High Performance Driving School at www.bondurant.com Support the show

Laura Joyner is a person who exudes love - love for her children and husband, pets and animals, and love for her job. She's been in the real estate industry for almost 30 years, while also juggling six kids, many pets and charity work. We are extremely excited to have Laura join us for a special Valentine's Day episode to help inspire us, love ourselves and love each other. To learn more about Laura and watch her segment on Sonoran Living, visit www.laurajoyner.com. Support the show

Mikey Fuentes has been in the radio industry for over 20 years and is a well-recognized and respected figure in the industry. In addition to his Program Director role, he is also responsible for syndication of the Tino Cochino Radio show, one of the fastest growing radio shows in the country! Check it out at www.tinocochinoradio.com. Mikey has also racked up a lot of Southwest points in the past few years from flying back and forth from Phoenix to Boise to commute to work and spend time with his children. We are honored to know and have Mikey on this podcast; he is a big ball of positivity and will surely inspire you! Support the show

Jennifer Caraway started the Joy Bus in her own kitchen to help her friend, Joy, who had cancer. The Joy Bus now delivers hundreds of amazing meals to cancer patients all over the Valley. Aside from winning Chopped in 2018, Jennifer continues to grow the organization and restaurant, Joy Bus Diner. Support the show