Good Money: Derek Kinney's Journey From Planner to Podcaster
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Today's guest is Derrick Kinney. For over 20 years, Derrick has been helping people build wealth and find purpose in life by being better with money. He's the author of the bestseller Good Money Revolution, host of the Good Money Podcast, and creator of the Good Money Framework, where he shares seven easy steps to help people earn more, save more, and give more money to the causes they care deeply about. In the conversation, Derrick shares his story of starting his own financial planning business at the age of 26, the hard lessons he's learned over the 20+ years he's...
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Chef to CEO: Aaron Chamberlin's Recipe for Success
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Today, I’m talking to my good friend and serial entrepreneur Aaron Chamberlin. Aaron is a well known chef here in the Phoenix area who has owned a number of restaurants, including Saint Francis, Taco Chelo, and Phoenix Public Market, diversified across industries, and achieved success in a field notorious for its extraordinary challenges. In our conversation, Aaron shares lessons from his 37 years in the restaurant business. You’ll hear the story of how he honed his skills under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, why it’s so common for “successful” restaurants to barely turn a profit,...
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Into the Storm: Navigating The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ryan Madrid
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Today, I’m talking to Ryan Madrid, co-founder of Bison Ventures and host of the Into The Storm Podcast. After leaving corporate America, he joined VIP Mortgage as the Director of Business Development. Before long he was bringing in one billion in mortgage loan sales on his way to being in the area's top 1% of mortgage lending. In this conversation, Ryan talks about his entrepreneurial journey with deep family roots, how Bison Ventures’ corporate culture has helped them become one of Phoenix’s leading mortgage companies, and the power of building a culture to create great client...
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Meditation, Mindfulness and Living with Intention with Elizabeth Winkler
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If you’re growing a business and a family, you’re probably more than a little familiar with moments of chaos. And if you’re listening to this podcast, you probably know how it feels to have too much on your plate and perhaps wondered how to make positive, powerful shifts in the face of big challenges. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to my friend and mentor Elizabeth Winkler. Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Meditation Teacher, and her work has helped thousands of people all over the world. In today’s episode, we dig into the power of...
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How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Economy, Your Finances, and Your Retirement Savings
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For many people, election years bring a lot of stress. That’s especially true in the most recent elections. Media coverage is 24/7, and there are new polls and promises in the headlines, which can cause uncertainty among investors. So today, I’m jumping on the mic with John Gengle, a Financial Advisor at Bayntree Wealth, to discuss what history has taught us about previous election years and what to expect from this one. In our conversation, you’ll hear how changes to which party is in power rarely lead to a significant impact on the economy, how fixed-income investments have been...
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Challenges, Choices, and Triumphs: An Aussie's American Dream in Arizona with Adrian Heyman
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Building a successful career in an incredibly competitive real estate market doesn’t happen by accident, especially when your area of expertise is luxury residential real estate. Today’s guest has climbed to the top and is recognized as one of Arizona’s top real estate advisors. As you’ll hear, tremendous success doesn’t happen without developing great partnerships and long-term relationships. Adrian Heyman is a Real Estate Advisor at The Agency, a luxury real estate firm in Scottsdale, AZ. Adrian was The Agency’s top-producing agent from 2018-2021 and reclaimed the title in 2023....
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Embracing Authenticity & Fearless Entrepreneurship with Shannon Breen
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Making the entrepreneurial leap and leaving Corporate America to create your own business is more than a leap of faith. Most new business owners face trials and tribulations along the way. But those who stick with it and believe in themselves can achieve the growth that makes them a success story worth celebrating. Today’s guest is Shannon Breen, and he has a success story that is definitely worth celebrating. Shannon is the Co-CEO and founder of , a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on trust and transparency. In this conversation, Shannon tells the story...
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Unlocking the Wealth Mindset to Create the Future You Want with Anne Lester
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It’s very easy to rack up credit card debt. It’s much more difficult to pay it off and considerably tougher to set yourself up for long-term financial success, to make good long-term decisions, or to avoid falling into classic pitfalls managing debt–especially for younger generations entering the workforce. I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Anne Lester. Anne is a retirement expert, speaker, media commentator, and author of a new book titled How to Save Smart Now for the Future You Want. Anne was the Head of Retirement Solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management for 20...
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Leveraging the Power of AI and LinkedIn to Grow Your Business with Joe Apfelbaum
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Today, I’m joined by Joe Apfelbaum. Spoiler alert! This episode is jam-packed with energy and passion. If you’re interested in how AI, ChatGPT and LinkedIn can be used to its full potential to grow your businesses, this episode is for you.. Joe Apfelbaum is an accomplished author, speaker, Certified Google Trainer, and the Founder and CEO of Ajax Union. Joe is a B2B marketing and LinkedIn Expert who has helped over 1,100 clients with digital marketing and getting the most out of LinkedIn. In our conversation, you’ll hear why Joe believes all business owners should get to know how...
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How Andrew The Home Buyer Became a Household Name with Kyle Wyloge
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Anyone living in Arizona, Nevada, or Utah has likely seen the TV commercials and the billboards for Andrew The Home Buyer. Today, you’ll get a glimpse of the man who created the company that keeps growing year after year. Kyle Wyloge is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of . After several years of grinding in real estate and building his sales team, he decided to create a TV commercial in 2019. This became a pivotal moment in their growth and marketing strategy with more leads coming to them versus the outbound sales model. Fast forward to today, Kyle has scaled the business to...
info_outlineToday, I’m talking to my good friend and serial entrepreneur Aaron Chamberlin. Aaron is a well known chef here in the Phoenix area who has owned a number of restaurants, including Saint Francis, Taco Chelo, and Phoenix Public Market, diversified across industries, and achieved success in a field notorious for its extraordinary challenges.
In our conversation, Aaron shares lessons from his 37 years in the restaurant business. You’ll hear the story of how he honed his skills under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, why it’s so common for “successful” restaurants to barely turn a profit, and the hard lessons he learned that helped him experience remarkable growth, personally and professionally, since 2018.
Key takeaways:
- How Aaron discovered his passion for cooking and survived 70+ hour weeks while earning very little money in New York City.
- What inspired Aaron to open Saint Francis in his home state of Arizona, why the business was an immediate public success, and what drove him to sell it.
- How Aaron shifted his mindset as he opened Taco Chelo and the Phoenix Public Market to improve his profit margins and his growth.
- What Aaron has done to diversify his investing, share his passion with his family, and weather the storms along the way.
More interview resources can be found on the episode page: https://www.bayntree.com/87
Interview Resources:
- Watch Episode on YouTube
- Aaron Chamberlin on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
- Taco Chelo
- Taco Chelo on Instagram | Facebook
- Phoenix Public Market Cafe
- Tempe Public Market Cafe
- Ghost Ranch
- Michel Richard
- Jean-Georges Vongerichten
- Daniel Boulud
- Restaurant DANIEL
- La Grande Orange Grocery
- Robert Lynn
- Craig DeMarco
- Postino
- Chelsea's Kitchen
- Radio Milano
- Gennaro Garcia
- Fife Symington
- Scott Barker
- Copperstate Farms