Owner of The Pawn Experts and numerous pawn shops across Phoenix, Neal Yukolis talks about the unpredictable and mysterious world of pawn shops and his work to eradicate the stigma surrounding pawn shops. Neal also reflects on his career in pawn with buying and selling captivating items and clues us in on the art of the deal.

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Guest: Neal Yukolis

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Music by Executive Class Productions

Business Ahas welcomes Head of Partnerships, professional DJ, and Musician, Wyatt Giampa, to learn more about his thrilling career in the spotlight and what he's experienced through his journey with music. Wyatt speaks on always being prepared and having the confidence to seize any moment that may present itself.

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Guest: Wyatt Giampa

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

In this edition of Business Ahas, Jim welcomes Carol A. Poore, Ph.D, who enlightens us with her method on how to discover your true purpose. Carol's vast background in thought leadership and her optimistic views of the future give meaning to others in pursuit of uncovering their calling.

The 7 Questions to Unlock Your True Purpose:

1. How would you like to be remembered many years from now by those who knew you?

2. What would you do NOW if there were no risk of failing?

3. Think of TWO times in recent years where you felt you were making a difference?

4. How can you immediately ensure you live your purpose each day, with no regrets?

5. Do you see or sense apparent themes or patterns? Note them here.

6. Briefly, try summarizing your thoughts. I believe the purpose of my life is to (describe in as much detail as you choose)

7. When will you find time to reflect on your purpose?

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Guest: Carol A. Poore, Ph.D.

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

Business Ahas welcomes Principal of PIVIUM Inc, Matt Chitwood, who walks us through his unlikely story to the top of the audio visual integration industry. Throughout Matt's story, the main theme that comes up time and time again is his love for his family and how they are essential to his success personally and professionally.

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Guest: Matt Chitwood

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

In this special edition of Business Ahas, President of Your PATHS, Mariel Tansey, reveals her journey and describes what it takes to build a non-profit that is truly changing the lives of others. Mariel also highlights the successes and struggles of building a non-profit aimed at helping youth that are at risk for sex exploitation.

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Host: Jim Hayden

Guests: Mariel and Adriana Tansey

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

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Former State Farm Business Performance Consultant and current Partner of KMP Consultants, Steve Buchanan, discusses what it took to go from the classroom to the boardroom. From carrying boxes and setting up flipcharts in meetings to managing his "contrarian" ideas, Steve guides us through his observations of leaders at the highest levels.

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Guest: Steve Buchanan

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + TAP

Music by Executive Class Productions

Former Director of Homeland Security (Connecticut) and Police Chief, John Buturla, highlights how "taking the high road" helped him and his teams deal with situations with empathy, humanity, and care. Chief John is also joined by return Business Aha guest, former Police Lieutenant Pat Freer, as they swap stories and experiences where taking the high road was essential in every occurrence.

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Guest 1: John Buturla

Guest 2: Pat Freer

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

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Founder and CEO of Proof Publicity, Melissa DiGianfilippo, is an award-winning PR Executive who has been featured on GMA, CNN, FOX, and Phoenix Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 Most Inspiring Leader throughout her professional career. While finding much success in the PR industry, Melissa walks us through the challenges she faced and the hard decisions she had to make in order to navigate her career to secure happiness.

Check out Melissa's PR firm, Proof Publicity, here: https://www.proofpublicity.com/about/

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Guest: Melissa DiGianfilippo

Host: Jim Hayden

President: Avery Hayden

Media Manager: Bennett Pack

Special Thanks to RIFT Wine + Tap

Music by Executive Class Productions

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