It's episode 50 with Sam Means! You may not recognize Sam Means' name but chances are you're familiar with his work. From 2001 until 2008 Means was one half of the celebrated Arizona indie-pop act The Format alongside Nate Ruess (who later went on to form the Grammy Award-winning act, fun.). After The Format called it quits, Means put his focus on starting a family and creating a band merch company: HelloMerch.com and apparel company HelloApparelStore.com We talked about: - Being in a band and getting your first record deal - Why record companies are hard to work with - How he and his band The Format were self sufficient - Why it's important to interact with your fans - Leaving band life to start a "merch" company and a family - How growing a band is the same as a business - The power of Instagram and being early to a platform - Why you should be okay with some things failing - Why you should count on 10 years to build a business - Advice to anyone wanting to start an apparel brand Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube and iTunes. Thank you for listening!

Jesse joins Skyler to discuss Mario Odyssey release, iphone X pre-orders, and lessons learned from Nintendo Story and Podcasting Additional Topics: New on Netflix in October: - [ ] Blood Diamond - [ ] Boogie Nights - [ ] I Love You, Man - [ ] Tommy Boy - [ ] Raw - [ ] Donnie Darko - [ ] MindHunter*** - [ ] Talladega Nights - [ ] The Mist- Season One Netflix Original - [ ] While We’re Young New in November: - [ ] Field of Dreams - [ ] Men in Black - [ ] Pursuit of Happiness - [ ] The Whole Nine Yards - [ ] Marvels: The Punisher - [ ] The Boss Baby Leaving in November: - [ ] Get Rich or Die Trying’ - [ ] Ravenous - [ ] Matrix Trilogy - [ ] Twilight - [ ] V for Vendetta - [ ] Heavyweights - [ ] Heartbreak Kid - [ ] How I Met Your Mother ALL SEASONS - [ ] Human Centipede - [ ] The Break-Up

Skyler sits down with Matt Gottesman, founder of Hustle and Deal Flow Magazine and co-host of the "Hustle Sold Separately" podcast. Topics: - Why you are never going to be an expert - Why you have to stop worrying about tactics and just get started - Why you should be committed to a vision but not a plan - What it's like to start an online magazine - How important it is to take ownership of everything in your life - Why you need to stop protecting your ideas - How he's built an online community and what it means to have a tribe - What are the real metrics you should be focusing on as an influencer and business owner - And why relationships are still the most important thing you have Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening!

Phoenix Suns Talk with ESPO | Previewing the Upcoming NBA Season with Greg Esposito, Suns columnist for Sports 360AZ & Suns Solar Panel host. Topics: - NBA 2017-18 Preview - Can anyone beat the Warriors? - Is there a clear 2nd best team in the NBA, and are they in the West? - Who Beats Kawhi Leonard for MVP - Is LeBron James on the Cavs this time next year? Suns Talk: - The #TimeLine - Is Eric Bledose a Phoenix Sun one year from today? - Which current Suns player has the highest upside? - Biggest asset on the Suns right now that will be the first to move - Josh Jackson 15-1 ROY - Devin Booker 25-1 Scoring Title

Bill Sutherland, founder/owner of NUT SACK // Roasted Mixed Nuts sold locally in Cave Creek Arizona.

Today we sit down with Allison DeVane, founder of Teaspressa! We talk about how she found this passion, how pushing through the dark times helped her grow, and what i's like to pitch your business on Shark Tank! Allison is a master networker, creator and lover of BIG ideas. Being a part of an Air Force family allowed her the opportunity to grow up around the world and learn many valuable life skills from her experiences in different cities. Her adaptability is off the charts and her ideation skills are to match. Allison's love for coffee encouraged her to start Teaspressa due to the wonderful health benefits of Tea, and the lack of Tea-lovers in America. She has transformed your everyday brew to a more bold, robust and flavorful concoction, and most variations contain just as much caffeine as coffee. Her delicious bevys have made it in front of the panel at Shark Tank, and can soon be purchased in her flagship store opening this fall! Looking for Entrepreneurial Energy? Inspiration? Insight? PRESS PLAY!

Dennis is a graphic designer, consultant and public speaker. He's also the man behind the brand #makestuff. We sit down with Dennis to talk about how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur, what helps him stay creative, and why it's important to do things you're passionate about!

Skyler and Jesse go into what they think of the iOS 11 update and why The Emmys need a revamp.

Mycal Anders is co-host of the Feed Me Fuel Me podcast, as well as head coach and owner/founder at CrossFit PHX. His perseverance and will to succeed surpasses any I have encountered. Growing up in a military family forced Mycal to adapt to and thrive in many different environments. After sustaining multiple injuries in his college football career, Mycal turned to his passion for strength training and fitness. Overcoming many trials, Mycal achieved his dream of opening a gym. CrossFit PHX is more than a workout facility. It is inspiration, motivation, community, drive and family. As head coach, Mycal ignites the strength in his students and teammates every day. On the road to becoming your best? Then you'll want to tune in to this episode.

Treat others the way you want to be treated. A tale as old as time, it’s the Golden Rule! Jason’s tattoo shop voluntarily exceeds industry standards when it comes to cleanliness and friendliness. The artists are educated, creative, happy, and passionate about tattoos. Jason has been awarded Best Tattoo Artist by Arizona Foothills Magazine 4 years in a row! His work is intricate, meticulous and bold. He especially enjoys working with fantasy based imagery. There is an incredible amount of creativity that comes with Jason’s role, but it is second nature to him. Bringing ideas to the flesh is his specialty, and his shop is loved by all. Golden Rule Tattoo will have you hash tagging: #ArizonaNice.