Connecting with the Compost Crowd E53 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 […]

Preserving Arizona’s Future through the Verde River E52 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 […]

Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51 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 […]

Opportunity for All: Building Opportunities for Entrepreneurs E50 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 […]

People First to Build Great Businesses E49 In this episode of “Arizona Good Business Radio,” host Thomas Barr introduces Niki Ramirez, the founder of HR Answers.org, highlighting her deep-rooted connection with Local First Arizona. Her passion for fostering positive work environments and supporting small businesses through tailored HR solutions is evident as she discusses common […]

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. Despite being 43rd nationally in breweries per capita, Arizona’s craft beer industry is booming. Six new […]

Your Business Can Grow with Local SEO! E47 Join host Thomas Barr on an inspiring episode of Arizona Good Business as he sits down with Isaac and Kim from LocalFi, a cutting-edge digital marketing company specializing in SEO. Dive into their discussion on the power of enhancing opportunities for local businesses to thrive online! In […]

Fund Your Business for the Future E46 In this episode of Arizona Good Business, Jason Lowry, with Local First Arizona, and Melissa Harlan, owner of Drink Me Tea Room in Tempe discuss opportunities for local businesses to access the Green Loan Fund. Melissa shares her journey becoming a small business owner. Despite the challenges of […]

A Unique Approach To Hospitality E45 In the latest episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sets the stage for a lively conversation centered around community-centric business stories. He kicks things off by introducing the show’s focus and welcoming David DeLorenzo, a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background that includes a stint in the […]

Working Toward Solutions for Tribal Communities E44 In this podcast episode of “Arizona Good Business” host, Thomas Barr discusses the challenges of accessing capital and fostering economic development in tribal communities, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique historical and systemic barriers with Rafael Tapia, Director of Tribal Community Connections. Rafael’s background and experience with […]