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Leadership Lowdown
Discover the stories behind the success with Leadership Lowdown, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of business leadership. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with an inspiring leader who shares their personal journey — the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Whether it’s navigating failure, seizing unexpected opportunities, or mastering resilience, these insights will empower you to lead with purpose and passion. Tune in and uncover…
Episodes
- Leadership Lowdown
Do What You Say You’ll Do
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Shannon Simonson, Owner of RenCo Roofing, Raving Roofs, and Monsoon Metals, shares why delivering on your promises is the…
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Pro Good Business
Think about how much trust it takes to accept a dollar bill. On Leadership Lowdown, Matthew Fehling, President & CEO of BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest…
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Building A Welcoming Fitness Community
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Tiffany Divelbiss, Owner and Coach at Wildfire CrossFit, shares how she has built a community where anyone can feel welcome…
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The Learning Curve: Multi-Channel Selling
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Michelle Watson, President and CEO of Creative Brands and creator of the Snap-n-Go Seat Sheet, shares the steep learning…
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Marketing Is Hospitality
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Celia Waddington, ShEO of Ignite Creative Services, shares why great marketing ultimately comes down to taking care of the…
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Helping People See Their Own Greatness
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, the tables are turned as co-producer Jake Roberts steps in to interview host Jodi Low. Jodi shares how one of her greatest…
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Taking Over the Business
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Andreina Leal-Carrillo, CEO and Co-Founder of The Repair Tech, shares how she unexpectedly followed in her family’s…
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Risk Nothing, Lose Everything
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Pam Covarrubias, Founder and Leadership Coach at Café con Pam, shares the full-circle moment that shaped her purpose. After…
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Impact Driven Leadership
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Cindy Lin, CEO and Co-Founder of Hey Social Good, shares an eye-opening perspective on sustainability and why so many…
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Quitting Engineering for Restaurant Life
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Joe Seriale, owner of Joe’s Diner in Phoenix, shares the unexpected journey that led him from studying electrical…
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The 100% Rule
What if the hardest day of your life turned out to be the one that changed everything? Aaron Frazier, VP of Sales and Marketing at American Technology…
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Trust the Process, Get the Answers
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Richelle Hopkins, Reverse Mortgage Advisor with Reverse Richelle, shares the importance of trusting the process. Richelle…
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The Leadership Reset
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Maresa Friedman, Director of Influencer Marketing at The Executive Cat Herder, shares why great leaders need to stay curious…
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Success Is Not a Solo Act
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Inez González Perezchica, Principal of Tendiez Consulting, reflects on building a career without a blueprint. She reframes the…
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Fear Kills Your Fundraising
What's the most expensive thing a nonprofit can do? Ask for too little. This week on Leadership Lowdown, Neal Sneller, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of…
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You Can't Teach Caring
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Danielle Rickert, Owner of Sir Speedy Prescott, shares why caring is the one thing you cannot teach. Danielle talks about…
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The Simplest Test of Ethics
On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Marc Erpenbeck, President of George Brazil Plumbing and Electrical, shares why protecting a company’s legacy matters. Marc…
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Building a Business on Integrity
Watching your parents work that hard leaves a mark. For Anna Lam, it became the entire foundation of how she leads. This week on Leadership Lowdown, Anna Lam…
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The Myth of Doing Life Alone
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Marcy Maslov, Founder of e-Factor!®, shares how mentorship and resourcefulness shaped her entrepreneurial journey. After being…
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Aligning Personal and Professional Values
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Alison Schmitt, Chief Client Officer at LT marketing agency, shares what it truly means to live and lead with aligned values…
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The Path to Financial Freedom
What does it actually mean to lead with empathy? Not as a buzzword, but as a daily practice? This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jim Triggs, President and CEO of…
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Leading Across Generations
New episode out now! On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Gregg Cantor, President and CEO, and Rachel Cantor Walker, Vice President of Operations at Murray…
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Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Ville Houttu, Founder and CEO of Privv, reflects on what truly makes an entrepreneur. Ville shares why resilience is the…
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Building a Rewarding Culture
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Lindsey Rushing, President of Peerless Plumbing, shares how creating a positive, supportive culture keeps her team motivated…
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Growing People to Grow the Business
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Travis Gepson, General Manager and Integrator at Compressed Air Power, shares why culture cannot be forced, only lived. Travis…
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Relationships Over Revenue
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Dean Trostle, Owner of Auto Partners, shares his people first philosophy on building a strong company culture. Dean explains…
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Unlocking Careers in Agriculture
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Rizpah Bellard, President and Lead Agriculturalist at Nova Farming, shares her mission to expand how young people think about…
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The Leap to Entrepreneurship
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Kendra Riley, Owner of Dawning PR, shares how a desire for flexibility and purpose led her to take the leap into…
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Overcoming Fear The Universal Obstacle
Building something meaningful doesn't happen by accident. It happens through courage, clarity, and staying true to who you are. In this week's Leadership…
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Embrace the Disruptor Mindset
Great leadership doesn’t always come from having all the answers. Sometimes, it starts with curiosity and the courage to ask, “What if?” On this week’s…
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Taking the High Road in Business
Doing things the right way from the start isn’t always easy, but it can become one of a business’s greatest strengths. In this week’s Leadership Lowdown…
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The Overlooked Heroes: Teachers Deserve More
Teaching is more than delivering information — it’s a craft that shapes lives and communities. On this week’s episode of Leadership Lowdown, Lloyd Hopkins…
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Chase Your Dreams Relentlessly
Leadership starts with clarity, knowing who you want to be, trusting yourself, and pursuing your goals with confidence. In this week’s episode of Leadership…
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Grief Goes Beyond Death and Divorce
Some conversations stick with you—and this one is exactly that. This week on the Leadership Lowdown podcast, Jodi Low talks with Kimberly Blair, Owner of The…
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Scamtracker: 81,000 Complaints a Year
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Joe Ducey, Business and Consumer Specialist at BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest, shares practical advice on how to spot and…
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Taking Control of Your Own Destiny
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office Inc., shares why entrepreneurship can become a calling you cannot ignore. Jennifer talks…
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Discovering a Purpose
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin, Founder and CEO of AZ Autism United, shares how a personal mission became a statewide movement for…
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Legacy and Mentorship
This week on Leadership Lowdown, James Floros, Founder and CEO of Floros & Associates, shares why maintaining a positive attitude is the key to effective…
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Stay True or Adapt
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Patrick Ware and Jonathan Buford of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company talk about the power of bringing people together in…
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Women Recognizing Their Worth
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Talena Handley, Owner of Girlie Garage, opens up about the importance of valuing your own worth in business. She shares how…
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The Toughest Part of Running a Family Business
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Eric Newton, Shop Manager of Curt’s Auto Repair, talks about the challenges and rewards of leading a team that feels like…
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You Can Teach Others Without Being an Expert
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Desiree Doubrox, CEO and Founder of HomWork, shares her perspective on decision-making and trusting your instincts. For…
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Paying It Forward to the Next Generation
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Susan Anable, Phoenix Market Vice President at Cox Communications, shares how Cox is helping prepare the next generation to…
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One Small Step Toward A Better World
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Treger Strasberg, Founder of Humble Design, opens up about the power of dignity and the realities facing those working to make…
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Start Your Business Today
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Amber Tarrac, CEO of FounderFuego, dives into the power of collaboration and the impact of building community through…
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The Power of Discipline: A Life-Changing Lesson
This week on Leadership Lowdown, JW Rayhons, President and Financial Advisor at Rayhons Financial Solutions, shares his belief that when you look for the good…
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Real Change Starts With Local Efforts
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Bob Dalton, Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, challenges us to look deeper at one of society’s toughest issues. While many see…
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The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Diana Vowels, Co-Founder and COO of Pet Ortho Braces in Scottsdale, Arizona, reflects on the power of embracing generational…
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Leading with Determination
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cause San Diego, shares her unique experience of raising children 24…
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Empowering Teams for Success
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jacquelyn Keenan, Director of IT Business Applications at Salt River Project, reminds us that leadership isn’t just titles and…
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From Corporate Greed to Passionate Hustle
This week, we're with the incredible Tahera Christy—a force of nature who's a CEO, chemist, author, and coach—and she’s on a mission to bottle self-love…
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Leadership Starts With Self-Charge
This week, we’re diving deep with Aaron Velky—CEO, coach, and founder of Get Out of Your Own Way—who’s flipping the script on leadership. 💥 “If your team is…
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Harnessing Passion to Guide Your Decisions
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Joshua Plummer, Co-Owner of Destination Baby Co., shares how his business turned into something more than just a service—it…
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Be The Best at Every Level
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Ryan Flook, General Manager at FASTSIGNS On Central, shares how taking ownership of your mistakes isn’t just good leadership…
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The Power of Judgement and Work Ethic
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Mark Baraghimian, CEO of First Impression Ironworks, shares his belief that in business and life, you’re either growing or…
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A Journey of Resilience and Determination
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Dave Martin, Owner of Dave’s Auto Repair, joins Jodi for an inspiring conversation about the importance of community and…
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Designing Your Story: A Personal Eclectic Journey
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Adrienne Hart, founder and principal designer at Modascapes Interior Design, opens up about the journey to finding her true…
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Building Heart-Centered Businesses
This week, David from Tri-City Transmission opens up about the power of relationship-first leadership—and how trust, transparency, and genuine connection have…
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Creating Magic From Nothing
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jodi Light, CEO of Shining Star Entertainment and lead vocalist of the Shining Star Band, talks about her personal leadership…
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Invest in People, Lead with Purpose
This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jeanne-Marie AlyGad, Director of T&D Statewide Delivery at Arizona Public Service, gets real about what leadership truly…