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The Road to Rebuilding Institutional Trust: Lessons from the Frontline with Geoff Hudson-Searle, Douglas Lines, and Karen Jones (Ep. 54)

The Road to Rebuilding Institutional Trust: Lessons from the Frontline with Geoff Hudson-Searle, Douglas Lines, and Karen Jones (Ep. 54)

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With trust declining in existing institutions, what can corporations do better? 

At the end of the day, it’s all about slowing down to speed up.

Would you agree?

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Geoff Hudson-Searle, Douglas Lines, and Karen Jones to talk about the lack of trust in institutions. Join in as they cover the role of politics and the media and ways we can work together as a society to rebuild trust within corporations. 

Brent, Geoff, Douglas, and Karen discuss:

  • Reasons trust has declined in larger institutions
  • Toxic leadership and how it impacts different organizations 
  • The value of embracing long-term strategies, feedback, and new perspectives as a team leader
  • How to incorporate self-awareness, empowerment, and purpose to achieve company success
  • And more! 

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About Geoff Hudson-Searle:

Geoff Hudson-Searle is an independent non-executive director across regulation, technology, and internet security, a C-Suite executive on private and listed companies, and a serial business advisor for growth-phase tech companies.

With more than 30 years of experience in international business and management, he is the author of five books and lectures at business forums, conferences, and universities. He has been the focus of TEDx and RT Europe’s business documentaries across various thought leadership topics and his authorisms.

About Karen Jones:

Using data that indicates where to focus attention, Karen Jones specializes in high-impact development programs for teams and one-to-one coaching that operate at the deep level of attitudes and habits. This work leads to effective management and leadership styles that drive compassionate accountability and progress.

About Douglas Lines:

Douglas Lines is a digital-first leader with a successful track record of growing and transforming businesses as well as innovating and commercializing new digital business models, including successfully launching a global EdTech start-up, amongst others. Douglas has been enabled by building a design thinking school in collaboration with Duke and Stanford Universities, appreciating the application of new technologies and having mastered business model innovation and cultural transformation practices.

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Inside Arizona’s Property Market: A Conversation with Andrew Beardsley (Ep. 44)

Inside Arizona’s Property Market: A Conversation with Andrew Beardsley (Ep. 44)

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Everyone has similar questions when it comes to the real estate market:

“Should I buy?” 

“Should I sell?” 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Andrew Beardsley from Silverleaf Realty. Andrew reveals how the real estate market has shifted over the past five years due to a change in homeowner needs.

Andrew discusses:

  • How environmental and political factors impact homeowner needs when looking at the housing market
  • How retirement planning influences long-term real estate purchases
  • Why business planning matters as much as personal lifestyle when looking into real estate options
  • The future of housing and real estate
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Andrew Beardsley has been involved in real estate in Arizona for nearly two decades. Prior to joining Silverleaf Realty in 2010, he worked as a senior financial analyst for the Phoenix office of Johnson Capital, a commercial mortgage brokerage that specialized in retail, office, industrial, and multifamily financing. 

Having worked directly on over $500,000,000 in debt placement, Andrew brings with him extensive knowledge and understanding of both the financial and real estate aspects of every transaction, ensuring his client’s personal and financial needs are taken care of.

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Focusing On The Wine In Wining And Dining with Arden Montgomery (Ep.28)

Focusing On The Wine In Wining And Dining with Arden Montgomery (Ep.28)

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Wines are a product no one can ever experience from start to finish. From the ever-changing flavor as wine ages to the international options that aren’t available everywhere. 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Arden Montgomery, the co-founder, and head of marketing and sales of Argaux, in discussing the wine industry and how it has evolved during the pandemic. She shares the journey to where the business currently stands and how it continues to evolve with each challenge they face.

Arden discusses:

  • The struggles Argaux faced during the pandemic in terms of supply and demand
  • Ways the pandemic impacted wine perception and consumption 
  • Reasons why the company is so passionate about sharing new wines with clients
  • How climate changes the availability of certain wines
  • Her favorite experience with wine
  • And more!

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Arden Montgomery is one of the co-founders of Argaux and oversees sales and marketing for the company. After graduation from U of A (where she met Margaux), she enrolled in The International Culinary Centers Intensive Sommelier Training program to become a Certified Sommelier to kickstart her desire to pursue a career in food & wine. She is incredibly proud of how Argaux is shaping the way consumers discover wine and how the brand shows up for consumers in their lives. For her, Argaux is a way of living life through delicious wine, good food, and storytelling. 

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A Deep Dive into Cattle Ranching with Ethan Lane (Ep.27)

A Deep Dive into Cattle Ranching with Ethan Lane (Ep.27)

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The cattle industry is one of the fastest-growing exports of beef across the world, with higher selling rates each year. 

However, with climate change affecting the production of cattle and the global response to Ukraine, several changes have impacted these markets.

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Ethan Lane, the vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Ethan unpacks all things cattle, from the production, the genetic composition they have been able to maintain, and what goes into managing farms all year long. 

Ethan discusses:

  • What you should know about cattle harvest within the United States and across the world 
  • How the loss of Ukrainian exports has affected our markets 
  • Reasons the United States is the best market in the world to sell beef  
  • Ways climate change is impacting beef production in the Southwest areas 
  • NCBA’s role in the exchange of beef
  • The age factor within the farming and ranching industry 
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Ethan Lane is the Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Ethan is a 5th generation Arizonan with more than 20 years of experience in natural resources, land use issues, and advocacy on behalf of the cattle industry.

Before his role as the Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan was the Executive Director for the Public Lands Council and Senior Executive Director of the NCBA Federal Lands portfolio. Before joining PLC and NCBA, Ethan operated a consulting firm where he worked on multiple high-profile political campaigns and advised a variety of private companies and industries on regulatory and legislative issues impacting their businesses.

Before moving to Washington, Ethan spent ten years helping to grow and manage a large real estate and ranch portfolio in Arizona. His diverse background gives him a unique perspective on the challenges producers face daily.

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