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This week we're talking to Jennifer Wehner: top 1% producer in Arizona with eXp Realty. Jennifer got started in real estate in 2003, and was already a top producer in her brokerage before the market tumbled. After weathering some incredible storms during that recession, Jennifer has learned how to both seek and provide valuable mentorship while continuing to dedicate herself to her work and family. As a Dave Ramsey-endorsed local provider, Jennifer and her team take the business of real estate seriously, achieving high prices in less time for their sellers, and prospecting for both on- and off-market homes for their buyers.

This week we're talking to Stephen Polando: one of the co-founders of State Forty Eight. Along with his brother Nicholas and lifelong friend Michael Spangenberg, Stephen grew up in Chandler (even going to high school with our own Josh Norris).  While working in the hospitality industry, Stephen found inspiration in a company creating local products in Detroit, and thought it would be cool to celebrate Arizona in a similar way. With the outstanding customer service skills of that hospitality background, a shared passion for Arizona at the community level, and the good advice of a hotel customer, Nicholas and his partners launched their company with just a hundred shirts back in 2013. Today, they foster community and celebrate Arizona through collaborations with local organizations, major sports franchises, and hometown celebs. Tune in to hear some pretty inspiring words!

This week we're talking to Roland Sarria: the founder of Rage in the Cage. Roland came to the US from Cuba in 1967, played college football, and transitioned to a career in Mixed Martial Arts in the nineties. From training with the Gracies to battling with Arizona's legislature to legalize the sport of MMA fighting, to becoming Arizona's first licenses promoter, Roland has become known as one of the godfathers of the sport. As an untrained, inexperienced promoter, Roland learned to be a master of his craft because of his willingness to learn the business from the ground up.

0:00 : Intro
3:00 : How Roland got into Brazilian Jujitsu
6:06 : Wrestling will give you the strongest foundatioN
8:45 : Who to keep your eye on
10:43 : The Wild Wild West
12:23 : Why Roland moved to Arizona
16:00 : Fighters coming through Rage in the Cage
18:59 : Promoters get a bad rap
22:00 : Training with Maynard
25:55 : Sponsorship packages
26:55 : How the fights are put together
30:30 : Upcoming fight
31:03 : What separates Rage in the Cage

This week we're talking to Rachel Lutowski, the founder of Dynamic Leadership Solutions, LLC. Rachel provides performance-improvement services that help executives bring business needs in line with employee management through training programs, assessments, and strategic planning. Her expertise in development and growth and her impressive network of expert consultants benefit all levels of an organization, allowing Dynamic Leadership Solutions, Inc. to meet every human capital and HR need. Her client roster includes: Myriad Real Estate Group, IBM, Arizona College Scholarship Foundation, The Lavidge Company, Lifetime Fitness, the City of Surprise, and many more.

Rachel got her start with a degree in Organizational Management, and was herself mentored early on from her first organizational position at an IT company outside Chicago. It was here that Rachel began to refine her ability to develop leaders and fine tune those abilities to bring her to where she is today. Dynamic Leadership Solutions, LLC has been in operation since 2004, and while she has worked with large businesses, her passion is really in helping small to midsize companies.

This week we're talking to Adam Henry: the owner of Discovery Treks and DukOUT Adventure Brokers. Adam is an Arizona native and ASU grad with a strong background in software and web development, and a business degree that focused on entrepreneurship. Adam loves bringing a personal element to his business, and his love of backpacking and hiking helped launch the success of his two companies.
DukOUT Adventure Brokers focuses on creating a five star, concierge outdoor experience for folks looking to have an authentic all-inclusive, single-day Arizona experience. These high-end tours are great for folks visiting from out of town who are seeking an effortless, unforgettable day. Adam and his business partner Chris acquired Discovery Treks in 2018, and are focusing this brand on their high-intensity, multi-day backpacking tours through the Grand Canyon and other incredible destinations.

Make sure you check out the Show Notes for Adam's takeaways, which can be found here: https://aftershockenterprises.com/aftershock-online-episode-15-adam-henry-discoverytreks-and-dukout-adventure-brokers/