Leadership Lowdown

What if the hardest day of your life turned out to be the one that changed everything?

Aaron Frazier, VP of Sales and Marketing at American Technology Specialists, found his turning point after a grueling day of labor in the Arizona heat. That moment pushed him to recommit to his education and completely redirect his path.

Tune in for a conversation about perspective, perseverance, and how one small moment can set an entirely new course.

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On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Richelle Hopkins, Reverse Mortgage Advisor with Reverse Richelle, shares the importance of trusting the process. Richelle reflects on guiding clients through uncertainty, helping them see a clearer path forward, and the privilege of being part of such meaningful life transitions.

It’s a heartfelt conversation about trust, patience, and supporting others as they move toward a better future.

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On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Maresa Friedman, Director of Influencer Marketing at The Executive Cat Herder, shares why great leaders need to stay curious and open minded. By taking the time to truly understand people, especially emerging talent like Gen Z, Maresa highlights how powerful results can come from listening, observing, and trusting new perspectives.

It’s an insightful conversation about leadership, adaptability, and how embracing fresh ideas can unlock massive impact for your business.

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This week on Leadership Lowdown, Inez González Perezchica, Principal of Tendiez Consulting, reflects on building a career without a blueprint. She reframes the question entirely: not "what do you want to be," but "what's next?" One step, one reputation, one right decision at a time.

If you've ever felt behind because you didn't have it all figured out, this conversation will reframe that for you.

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What's the most expensive thing a nonprofit can do?

Ask for too little.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Neal Sneller, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Prescott, talks about why fear around big funding requests costs organizations more than rejection ever would. He's learned to tell the story clearly, trust the community's generosity, and ask for what's actually needed. Bold, but not reckless.

If you lead an organization that depends on support from others, this conversation is the push you didn't know you needed.

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On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Danielle Rickert, Owner of Sir Speedy Prescott, shares why caring is the one thing you cannot teach. Danielle talks about building a team that genuinely loves what they do, thrives on customer appreciation, and takes pride in delivering great experiences every day.

It’s a motivating conversation about culture, hiring with intention, and creating an environment where people feel valued, grow into their potential, and are part of something bigger than themselves.

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On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Marc Erpenbeck, President of George Brazil Plumbing and Electrical, shares why protecting a company’s legacy matters. Marc talks about honoring the values the business was built on, choosing to remain independent in an industry increasingly shaped by private equity, and ultimately transitioning the company to an employee owned model.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about ethics, legacy, and building a company where people are proud to put their name behind the work they do.

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Watching your parents work that hard leaves a mark. For Anna Lam, it became the entire foundation of how she leads.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Anna Lam, Founder and CEO of Penguin Payment Advisors, shares how growing up watching her family build a life through sheer effort shaped her commitment to serving small and family-owned businesses with transparency and honesty. In an industry not exactly known for straight answers, she's doing it differently.

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This week on Leadership Lowdown, Marcy Maslov, Founder of e-Factor!®, shares how mentorship and resourcefulness shaped her entrepreneurial journey. After being laid off from corporate life, Marcy sought guidance from organizations like the BBB, SCORE, and the SBDC, leaning into coaching, training, and good old fashioned door knocking long before social media made connection easy.

It’s a motivating conversation about resilience, mentorship, and doing the work to create your own path.

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This week on Leadership Lowdown, Alison Schmitt, Chief Client Officer at LT marketing agency, shares what it truly means to live and lead with aligned values. She opens up about the importance of ensuring your personal and professional principles match, and how acting with integrity, unity, and boldness shapes both culture and results.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about values-driven leadership and showing up every day with purpose and conviction.

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