Charter Schools are changing the game when it comes to education and innovation. They're free, public and open to all. They're independently run, which allows them to adapt to students' needs. Charter schools are accessible and serve a diverse set of students and populations including refugees and ELL students. Talking everything about public charter schools on the show are Dr. Douglas Thaman (Executive Director, Missouri Charter Public School Association), Kirsten Lipari-Braman (CEO, Gordon Parks Elementary), Hannah VanAusdal (Elementary Principal, KC International Academy), Jamie Jansen (Middle School Principal, KC International Academy). Fascinating and informative show this week!

Alan Ramseyer and Connor Anderson, Co-Founders - Collar Club, have built an incredible place for dogs. The Collar Club's goal was not simply to create a business, but rather to create a community. At Collar Club, dogs and dog lovers alike meet, share stories and tips, and get access to the best quality dog grooming, daycare, training and boarding facility around. Learn about how the Collar Club is innovating dog / dog parent's lives, as well as becoming a growing business. Thank you to Alan Farris and Landmark National Bank for collaborating and joining this show too!

In 2022, the community of cities that make-up the Kansas City region will show their hearts! 150 Beautifully created, life size (5ft x 5ft) 3-D hearts crafted by local artists of all kinds will blanket the KC region. Jenn Nussbeck, Co-Director (KC Parade of Hearts), Shawn Long, VP of Philanthropy and Corporate Outreach (University of Kansas Health System) and Jonathan Knecht, Senior VP, Marketing and Creative (KCADC) join the Grill Nation Show to discuss this incredible endeavor and the why behind it. Awesome group!

Tom Waggoner, AIA, is the former managing principal for HOK. He is also the former managing principal at 360 Architecture. Tom has built an extensive portfolio of experience focused on the renovation and new construction of collegiate sports facilities and the creation of athletic facility master plans. Madison Square Garden, Notre Dame Stadium, Auburn, Washington Husky Stadium, SMU and Mizzou, Tom has been there. Tom is writing a book, coming out November 2021, about the history of KC sports architecture and how nearly 15 firms formed over the years from 1968-2020 in KC well as in LA, Dallas and NYC. All of these firms have direct ties back to KC's celebrated sports architecture world. Fascinating Grill Nation Show this week with a sports architect legend!

Two leaders in their respected industries join this week's Grill Nation Show. On the show is Chad Esslinger, a certified financial planner and wealth management advisor at Esslinger Financial, and Frank Sciara, VP at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital (one of the nation's largest full-service commercial real estate finance firms). We discuss finance, commercial real estate, wealth management and planning, retail development, multi-family growth, industrial development, industry trends, life lessons and leadership on this week's Grill Nation!

Real Estate Professionals Andrew Bash, Katherine Lee, Kristin Searle, Kylee Fishwick and Sarah Harnett from Bash and Co. Sotheby's International Realty join Jason Grill and the Grill Nation Show this week. Learn the exciting story about how company culture truly impacted Bash and Co. Sotheby's International Realty and how it has led to incredible business growth and success. Plus so much talk on residential real estate from leaders in the industry!

Jeff Phillips and Jason Carter-Solomon, Senior VP's at Landmark National Bank and Bill Cook, Executive Director at the KC Auto Museum join Grill Nation to talk about the Kansas City Automotive Museum.The exciting, growing museum embraces the unique and diverse stories of KC, while educating young and old, and celebrating the culture, artistry, industry and innovation of the automobile. The Museum rotates over 100 vehicles a year, and consistently showcases a collection of nearly 40 cars at any given time. In addition, the museum hosts more than 30 community events throughout the year. Fun and entertaining show this week! kansascityautomuseum.com

Parker Webb and Logan Freeman, Co-Founder of FTW Investments, join Grill Nation with Jason Grill. Topics on the show include: The difference between being a real estate investor and being in the business of real estate investing, deciding whether to be a direct or indirect investor, what a real estate syndicate is and why it makes sense and why its so important to invest with the right partner. Plus so much more on investing, real estate and what questions and issues you should be consider. Fantastic, informative show! ftwinvestmentsllc.com/grillnation

Tim Pardee, Director of Contracts and Services at MoKan Goodwill joins the Grill Nation Show and shares the many ways that Goodwill helps all job seekers, regardless of their ability, work history, or background, access the tools they need to grow their careers and support their families. Goodwill is committed to helping people make the most of their abilities and move beyond a job into a career. Tim is a great guest and shares his story and experiential journey, as well as how Goodwill is innovating daily, offering more opportunities and changing lives. www.mokangoodwill.org

Jason Grill is joined on this week's Grill Nation Show by Jasmine Nastasi, Co-Founder of Stellar Image Studios (a women-owned growing and successful video production company that is turning stories into moving pictures). Thanks to Jonathan Cole, Owner of Pendulum (a multidisciplinary architecture firm whose simple principle is enhancing every aspect of the human experience) for connecting Stellar Image Studios to the Grill Nation Show. Two respected and thoughtful leaders in their industries. Learn more about Jasmine and Stellar Image Studies on this exciting episode! www.stellarimagestudios.org