Business for Breakfast

Ken and Mark were both out today so Jason Stancill, Renee York and Doreen Conti all filled in.  Guests included Dr. Joe Alton talking about Recovering from that New Year's Hangover.  Lisa Stratton of Southwest Human Development and Dr. Aarush Manchanda who talked about heart disease among women.

Today both Mark and Ken were out today at least for a while until Mark could make it and filling in were Doreen Conti and Jason Stancil, host of The Millennial Money Club.  With Ken on vacation, Doreen and Jason, interviewed Kate Delaney aka, The Sports Princess.  Also on the show today were Randy Reed with TeamLogicIT and Chris Lloyd from Lucia Capital Group.  From the Scottsdale 2030 Club, Ben Tobias and Kelley Lannan discussed some upcoming fundraising events.

David Prokupek, CEO of Jackson Hewitt tax service talked about the ne4w lay that will delay refunds to millions of people this year./  COO of Clearsurance, Todd Kozikowski, is looking for suprising insurance stories here in Arizona.  Ken and Mark also gave away a 4 pack of tickets to the upcoming Russo & Steele Auto Auction.

On today's episode of B4B, Ken and Mark, discussed the top 10 things you can do by year's end to cut your tax bll.  They also had a member of Best Buys Geek Squad on hand to talk about setting up those tech. gifts you got this year.  Reporter for Kiplinger, Andrea Browne Taylor, discussed the best items to buy after Christmas.

Today AZ Secretary of State surprised us with a special visit regarding a collaration with her office and Ancestry.com which means a massive expansion of AZ's historical records and a better way for Arizonans to have access to those records. Also David Snyder from the Property Casualty Insurers Association and a pledge to put down the phone.  Author Nancy Hughes also came on the show to talk about her newest book, The 4 Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook.

Unsound bridges and buildings were a topic on today's edition of B4B.  Ken and Mark talked with Douglas Taylor of Taylor Devices about the risks involved.  Then Laura Thornton of General Motors talked about how in vehicle connectivity (WiFi) surges during the holidays.

Ken and Mark talked with Jill Gonzalez from WalletHub about making Financial resolutions in the New Year.  Also Ken Tumin from Depositaccounts.com discuss what the latest rate hike means for savers.  In the Biz Leaders Spotlight today was Jodi Polanski from Lost Our Home Pet Foundation.

AZ Charitable Tax Credits were discussed on B4B today with both Dan Schufelt from AZ Helping Hands and Gary Plooster of the Neighborhood Christian Clinic.  We also gave away a pair of tickets to Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers for New Year's Eve and Celebrity Theatre.

Today Ken and Mark gave away gift cards to TILT and Miracle Mile Deli.  They also chatted with Josh Garcia from Miracle Mile Deli and in the Biz Leaders Spotlight today was Phil Beasley, owner of Blow Blo Dry Bar.

On B4B todayRob Rabinowitz from law firm Becker & Poliakoff, discussed how FINRA urges investors to read their Brokerage Account Statements.  Also from ADOT, Doug Nick, on just how much money specialty plates bring in for worthy causes in AZ.  In the Biz Leaders Spotlight today was Tom Egan, CEO, for the Foundation for Senior Living.