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How do you turn a passion for the arts into a thriving business? In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Anna Marie Castaneda — a Valley native, accomplished entertainer, and mentor — to explore the late‑night thoughts and early‑morning hustle behind building a life in performing arts and production. 🎭 From modeling and theater to teaching and producing 💡 How Arizona’s growing film scene is openi...

Are you waiting until you’re hurt to take care of your health? In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Dr. Eric Bloom, founder of Unwind Wellness, to reveal cutting‑edge preventive health strategies that go far beyond traditional physical therapy. 💡 Discover how red light therapy, PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field), and exercise with oxygen can help you recover faster, feel better, and keep build...

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake, host David Hooser talks with Dr. Eric Bloom — a practicing physical therapist, entrepreneur, and faculty member at TUS University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Bloom opens up about: ✅ Building and scaling a small independent clinic in a changing healthcare landscape ✅ Surviving the overnight challenges of COVID-19 (and moving into a new building the same week!) ✅ Why people over ...

In this inspiring episode of What Keeps You Awake, host David Hooser sits down with Ramsey Bergeron — coach, speaker, and author of Cake on the Floor: How to Handle Life’s Unexpected Moments with Resilience and Grace. 💡 What you’ll discover in this conversation: ✅ How to pivot when life and business throw you curveballs ✅ The mindset shift from setbacks to opportunities ✅ The BFG Goal System for pushing beyond your limits ✅ How AI...

Feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about your next move as an entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of What Keeps You Awake, host David Hooser sits down with Ramsey Bergeron — a renowned leadership strategist, resilience expert, and MSN‑recognized Top 10 Speaker to Follow. Ramsey shares his journey from Ironman athlete and personal trainer to coaching Fortune 500 companies on mindset, perspective, and thriving under pressure. ✅ Le...

Wondering how to fund your small business without putting everything at risk? In this episode of What Keeps You Awake TV, host David Hooser and guest expert Mark Briden break down the real risks behind business funding — including what actually happens when your company files for bankruptcy — and how to navigate SBA loans, equipment financing, and alternative lenders.

You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 ...

🎨 What happens when a former Ford concept car designer risks it all to follow his creative calling? Meet **Paul Jeffrey**, founder of [Paul Renee Furniture](https://www.paulreneefurniture.com) — a brand redefining luxury furniture as *personal legacy art*. In this powerful episode of **What Keeps You Awake.TV**, host David Hooser sits down with Paul to unpack: • How he lost $100K in his first business move after quitting Ford • Th...

🎯 *First impressions matter.* Whether you’re pitching a VC, wooing a client, or networking at a local mixer — those first 30 seconds can make or break your next big opportunity. In this episode of *What Keeps You Awake.TV*, we welcome back **Stacie Garlieb**, entrepreneur, educator, and career coach, to dive deep into: • How to master first impressions — from your handshake to your LinkedIn • The real power of volunteering (and wh...

How do you turn a side hustle into a legacy of impact? Stacie Garlieb started with one goal — helping students show up ready for real-world careers. Today, she runs a thriving business that equips high schoolers and job seekers with the tools to actually get hired. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, Stacy joins host David Hooser to unpack everything from resume red flags and ghosting employers to the art of professional se...

Would you restart your business… after losing 80 employees overnight? In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Phoenix legend Dennis Sage, the founder of Dennis Sage Home Entertainment. For over 30 years, Dennis has helped shape Arizona’s home automation scene — wiring smart homes, setting up next-gen security systems, and navigating one of the toughest recessions the market has ever seen. He sha...

What if the reason your phone’s not ringing... is because Google doesn’t know you exist? In this action-packed Part 2 of What Keeps You Awake.TV, SEO strategist Craig Darling returns to walk us through the exact process his team uses to skyrocket local visibility — no expensive ads, no complicated tech, just smart execution. You’ll learn: Why your photos, reviews, and profile updates matter more than your website How Craig uses AI ...

Running a great business won’t help you if no one can find you. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser welcomes Craig Darling, founder of Darling Local, for a deep dive into local visibility — what it is, why it’s different from marketing, and how 94% of businesses are doing it wrong. Craig shares how a simple Google+ post launched a 10-year journey into local SEO mastery, and why most businesses are throwing...

What does martial arts have to do with business? Everything. In this powerful episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with martial arts legend and long-time entrepreneur Ray Hughes. From building a $2M awning company in Phoenix to losing it all and reinventing himself through martial arts, Ray shares real-world business lessons forged in failure, discipline, and grit. Whether you're launching a startup, scal...

Ray Hughes has spent 40+ years mastering martial arts—and just as long fighting through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake, he shares the hard lessons learned from failed businesses, the mindset that saved him, and why being a Sensei goes way beyond the dojo. From scaling too fast to sleeping in his car just to fund his dream, Ray holds nothing back. If you’re a small business owner, sta...

The biotech revolution is happening — and Arizona is leading the charge. In this game-changing episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down (again) with Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of the Arizona Bioindustry Association, to explore the bold vision shaping the future of healthcare, entrepreneurship, and economic development. Joan unpacks: The $45B impact Arizona’s bioscience sector is already making Real companies so...

She’s helped launch thousands of startups — and still refuses to retire. In this exclusive episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Joan Koerber-Walker, the powerhouse behind Arizona’s life sciences momentum. As the CEO of the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio), Joan has impacted over 365,000 entrepreneurs, helped drive billions in economic growth, and continues to shape the future of health innovat...

From bowhunting to business-building — Mary Hagen shares her surprising startup story. In this insight-packed episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, Mary returns to reveal how she launched her first company — Hagen Hunting — at just 19 years old. What started as a personal frustration in the hunting gear space turned into a brand with a custom camo line, trade show presence, and eventually, an acquisition. You’ll hear: How she spotted...

💡 What if a *for-profit business* could raise **$200 million for charity**—while still scaling like a startup? Meet **Mary Hagan**, the visionary behind **Colossal.org**, a professional fundraising company that runs viral online competitions benefiting nonprofits nationwide. In this episode of *What Keeps You Awake.TV*, Mary shares: • How Colossal’s model turns *votes into donations* • Why she pivoted from entrepreneur to full-tim...

💸 How do you scale a homemade cocktail startup into a **multi-brand beverage empire**? With grit, creativity — and $5 million. In this investor-focused episode of *What Keeps You Awake.TV*, host David Hooser welcomes back **Chuck Moore**, founder of Choco Flaco, Elvado, and Elero. Chuck shares: • Why raising capital never stops (and how it's changed) • How he went from $200K family rounds to a $5M national raise • Why crowdfunding...