Phoenix Prosperity Podcast

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad welcomes James Roxburgh, telehealth expert and founder of Virtual Care Services, to explore how virtual healthcare is transforming patient access and outcomes.

James shares his decades of experience in healthcare leadership and the journey that led him to the forefront of telemedicine—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses how hospitals rapidly ado...

In this episode of The Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad welcomes John Lotardo, known across Arizona and beyond as “The Titleman.” With over 35 years in real estate and title law, John shares his journey from law school in Arizona to becoming one of the state’s most respected title underwriters.

Tim and John dive into how the title industry really works — from title searches and escrow to protecting property owners thr...

In this episode, Tim sits down with process improvement expert Bruce “the Brit” Carnohan, the creator of the Simpler, Faster, Better method. With more than forty years of experience helping organizations save time, money, and wasted effort, Bruce shares how his proven approach can work across industries — from manufacturing to nonprofits.

He talks about the three keys behind every successful system: saving time, saving money, and c...

In this lively episode, Tim sits down with Robert Conlon, a hospitality veteran who’s spent two decades mastering the art of creating memorable experiences—from the fast-paced Strip in Las Vegas to the serene luxury of JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.

Robert shares what it’s like leading food and beverage operations across multiple venues, including award-winning restaurants, bustling pools, and lively lounges. He opens up abou...

In this inspiring episode, Tim Fergestad welcomes Michael Duchemin—historian, author, museum leader, and Western art expert—for a rich conversation on preserving the American West through art, history, and culture. With decades of experience leading institutions like the Autry Museum and the Charles M. Russell Museum, Michael brings powerful stories of how the American West has been documented, displayed, and celebrated in both tra...

In this inspiring episode, Tim Fergestad talks with Jayme Ambrose, CEO of Adobe Population Health, about how her mission-driven company is changing the way care is delivered across the country. Jayme shares how Adobe’s unique model of whole-person care improves both health outcomes and quality of life—by addressing the real-world social and economic barriers that keep people from staying healthy.

From humble beginnings in one Arizo...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Paul McMinn, President of Stockton Products—a long-standing, family-owned company leading innovation in building products for stucco construction. With over a decade in Phoenix and a background in chemistry and business, Paul shares how he's transformed Stockton from a “sleepy” legacy manufacturer into a forward-thinking partner for contractors and architects.

We explore how Paul works directly w...

In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Nicole Zeno, a serial entrepreneur and the mind behind Clever Cow Media and What the Frac, to talk about what startup founders really need when it comes to marketing, strategy, and scaling. Nicole explains why many business owners fall into “entrepreneurial poverty” and how fractional executive services—particularly in marketing—can help businesses grow smart, not just fast.

Nicole shar...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Sam Shepherd, founder and CEO of 3DA (Delegation for Developmental Disability Advocacy). Sam shares his journey from Minnesota to Arizona, how a college job turned into a calling, and why he started a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for people with developmental disabilities.

Sam explains the challenges individuals face when transitioning from school ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim sits down with Howard Epstein, a seasoned real estate leader at Bank of America and founder of the Arizona Housing Fund. Howard shares the story behind the Fund, its mission to provide permanent supportive housing across Arizona, and how a simple $25 donation at escrow is transforming lives.

You'll hear about the real math behind homelessness, what most people misunderstand abo...

In this episode, Tim Fergestad welcomes Don Fotsch—innovator, entrepreneur, and community builder—who shares his deep insights into building businesses, bootstrapping startups, and strengthening Arizona’s ecosystem for growth and prosperity.

Don opens up about his career journey across tech giants like Apple, PayPal, and AOL, and how his experiences have shaped his focus on applied AI in food, beverage, and battery inspection start...

Eric Keosky-Smith joins Tim to share how a career that started with color terminals in the ’80s led to launching Intel’s Pentium across Europe, then into startups, U-Haul’s multifamily strategy, and now mission-driven business development in Arizona. Eric unpacks the “three legs” of true biz dev—strategy, marketing, and relationships—and why educating beats selling. He gets candid about failures (including four years with no salary...

What if scaling your business starts with expanding your inner capacity? Former CEO-turned-leadership alchemist Brent Perkins joins Tim to explore how agency, presence, and somatic practices create leaders who don’t just perform — they thrive. Brent shares a simple three-part framework for “purpose” (find your gift, grow it, give it away), why capacity restores our agency, and how “osmotic leadership” scales teams and families by m...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Gabe Alvarez, the Assistant Director of Player Development for the San Francisco Giants. With nearly two decades of experience, Gabe offers a rare inside look at how professional baseball players are developed, mentored, and supported from rookie leagues all the way to the major leagues.

The conversation covers how Gabe helps structure the Giants’ minor league system, how player development has e...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with John Kloian, partner at Gapview, to explore how businesses can overcome the chaos that stalls growth. With years of experience as a CIO and entrepreneur, John shares why he left corporate life to build something lasting, and how his focus on people, processes, and vision helps mid-sized companies move past their sticking points.

John explains how misali...

In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with legendary Arizona music promoter Stephen Chilton, the founder of Psyko Steve Presents and owner of the iconic Rebel Lounge in Phoenix. Stephen shares how he began booking punk rock shows as a teenager and gradually grew into a leading force in Arizona’s live music scene.

He opens up about the 10-year journey of The Rebel Lounge, how the pandemic disrupted the entire industry, and how he...

Episode Summary: In this eye-opening conversation, Tim sits down with cybersecurity expert and CEO of CISO Global, David Jemmett, to uncover just how vulnerable our digital world really is. David shares staggering facts about the global cost of cybercrime, why education and awareness are the most powerful forms of protection, and how proactive security is the only path forward.

From ransomware threats and global hacking operations ...

On this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, branding expert Emily Soccorsy shares how true connection happens when brands lead with authenticity. Emily is the co-founder of Root + River, a brand strategy and content firm that helps leaders uncover the soul of their brand and communicate it with clarity.

Emily’s journey began as a journalist, where she honed the skill of asking deep questions and uncovering...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, we sit down with Aram Chavez, Chairman of Morphos AI and lecturer at Arizona State University. Aram opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from “crying into his pillow,” and how those challenges shaped his approach to business and leadership.

Aram shares the exciting work happening at Morphos AI, a company building deep AI infr...