Business for Breakfast

Today on B4B, Silvio Rone from The Biltmore Studios came in for a visit to talk about his business.  Then Valley Entrepreneur Harrison Rogers of Lexington Life Academy because it's Autism Awareness Month.  Today's Biz Leaders Spotlight was Derrick Rogers Aqua Therapy Tubs and a special gift they'll be giving to one lucky veteran.  Then CEO of Bold Leads, Christine Crane all about her business since she is a finalist for the 2018 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics.

Today's show was jam-packed with guests full of great information.  Ken and Mark started with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Blair all about the Real Warriors Campaign.  Julia Herz of the Brewers Association on National Beer Day.  Then Economist Lucas Puente of Thumbtrack, with some survey results which can be found at www.thumbtack.com/survey.  Jason Oxman of the Electronics Transactions Association regards the latest innovations of Payment Technology for 2018 and beyond.  David Marshall CEO of Arizona Termite & Pest Squad for his nomination in the BBB Torch Awards and rounding out the show was Rege Mwansa of the Skrdla Group.

Ken and Mark had another $50.00 winner to OverEasy on their Stump the Chumps contest.  Congrats to Marcia of Phoenix.  Today's guest list included Dr. Jim Bell from ASU talking about Vacationing in Space.  Jodi Olshevski, M.S. Gerontology from The Hartford on small home technologies that mature homeowners should consider.  Then Sarah Holden of the Investment Company Institute with tips on reducing your 2017 Tax Bill.  In the Biz Leaders Spotlight was Josh Simon of SimonCRE and his recent donation to Goodwill of AZ.  Finally rounding out the show was Jewish Tuition Organization spokeswoman Linda Zell on how to donate your private school tuition tax credit.

Today on B4B Mark and Ken had 6 interviews on their plate and also on their plate was breakfast from OverEasy, this week's Stump the Chumps restaurant sponsor.  First up was Jessie Kreke of Culver's regarding their Scoops of Thanks Day on May 3rd.  Then Samantha Simon from the USDA regarding hungry pests and how to stop them from invading your home.  AutoTrader Executive Director, Brian Moody, on the must test drive cars of 2018 and how to shop for a new car.  Jaryn Oakley of OverEasy stopped by with a case of breakfast burritos, then Russell MacKaron of USAA because April is National Financial Literacy Month.  Wrapping up the show with Ken and Mark was Joe Capitano, Homeowner's Financial Group discussing the current state of the markets.

As April begins, the first show of this month, Ken and Mark talked with Timolin Langin, an author with three ways to use tax season to your advantage.  Then Rod Griffin for Experian.  He unveiled a new online dispute center for consumers.  Stump the Chumps restaurant this week is Over Easy. We had our first winner of a $50.00 gift card to this restaurant sponsor. Jim Probst from George Brazil Air Conditioning and Heating talked about the business and being a finalist in this year's BBB 2018 Torch Awards.

On this Good Friday, markets are closed but Business for Breakfast was still live with several special guests.  Co-founder of a tech diet app, Mark Springer, discussed how the new app works.  Carl and Klein Real Estate Team Renae Klein and Carl Pavilonis discussed their team.  Just in time for Easter, CEO of Eggland's Best, Charles Lanktree, discussed the differences between eggs and egg history.  It was the final contest for Refuge Cafe in Stump the Chumps and $100.00 dollars was given out.  Finally, in the Business Leaders Spotlight was Mark Candaleria, owner of Canderlaria Design.

Ken and Mark today had six guests for a full day of interviews crammed into two hours.  Starting it out was Dr. Travis Stork, former Bachelor, and host of The Doctors along with Dr. Lana Frantzen, a nutrition expert.  They discussed the importance of dairy in our diet.  Then Tech Expert, Nancy A. Shenker on baby boomers needing to learn to be tech-savvy.  Scott Fink from Hyundai and the Hope On Wheels program on its 20th Anniversary of giving to children's charities that deal with cancer.  CEO of FilterSnap, Shane Kenny, talked about his unique delivery service.  Joe Capitano, Homeowners Financial stopped in to discuss market activity and then Economist Brian Riedl rounded out the show talking about how Congress failed because it didn't read the entire spending bill they passed.

Today on B4B, Mark and Ken talked with Todd Pawlik from Cadillac live at the NY International Auto Show with all the latest offerings.  Then from the USDA, Luis Delgadillo, on how to make sure those eggs for Easter baskets don't go bad and how to make sure your Passover and Easter meals are safe from food poisoning.  No winner today in Stump the Chumps so on Friday it's worth $100 dollars to Refuge Cafe.  In the Biz Leaders Spotlight was Mike Albee of the Albee Law Firm.

Today on the morning show, Ken and Mark, heard from Mortgage expert Mike Tizzano regarding how much a person can actually afford when buying a home.  Then from lowcards.com, Bill Hardekopf, discussing the Feds rate hike and how it affects credit cards.  Joining them in the studio today was John Strawn, GM of Refuge Cafe talking about their two Valley locations.  Solar Sandy stopped by and then David Hoosier from E.A.R.N. or Educational Assistance Resources Network and what they're all about.

Today Bob Costantini from Westwood One from our nation's Capitol discussing issues of the day.  Next was Scott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing regarding the recent tariffs that are creating jobs.  Courtney Nelson from Goodwill AZ about an upcoming hiring fest statewide.  We had our first winner on Stump the Chumps contest for a $50 dollar gift card to Refuge Cafe.  In the Biz Leaders Spotlight was Ken Johnson, ambassador for MuscleKingz talking about this weekend's car show and concert to benefit charity.