Phoenix Prosperity Podcast

In this heartwarming and practical episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim sits down with father-son duo Cole and Matt Tomory of Tomory Family Handyman Services. What began as a creative way for a teenager to earn his first car has grown into a thriving small business built on skill, trust, and family values.

Tune in as Cole shares what it’s like earning clients' trust as a young handyman, and how he’s balancing college life...

After 16 years of dental practice and a life-altering family emergency, Howard Polansky made a bold career shift to help high-income professionals rethink their finances and reclaim their freedom. In this conversation, Tim and Howard explore how burnout led Howard to walk away from dentistry and toward a unique financial strategy that’s helping others live on their own terms.

Howard breaks down his debt acceleration system—using li...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Phoenix entrepreneur Drex Tanner, whose business journey started in vinyl playgrounds and grew into digital marketing. Drex shares the origin story of Rough House Playsets, a family business known for high-end, low-maintenance outdoor playsets used in the homes of celebrities, athletes, and custom home builders.

They also dig into Drex’s second venture, Lost Search Media, a full-service digital m...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Niloofar Dehghan, orthopedic trauma surgeon and Chief of Trauma at the CORE Institute, joins Tim to discuss the real-world challenges of delivering trauma care in today’s complex healthcare system. From navigating high-stakes environments to teaching the next generation of surgeons, Dr. Dehghan offers raw insights into what it takes to lead and thrive in this demanding field.

She shares her perspe...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Todd Sommers, President of OH Partners and COO of the Harkey Group—Arizona’s largest independent advertising agency.

Todd shares the story behind his career shift from global agency work to leading a locally rooted, independently owned agency. He discusses how OH Partners’ structure allows for deeper investment in talent and long-term client partnership...

In this insightful episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Eric Miller, co-founder of PADT, to talk about Arizona’s booming tech ecosystem, the evolution of engineering innovation, and what it takes to build a company with long-term impact. Eric shares how he unexpectedly fell into engineering as a career, the founding story behind PADT, and the creative side of working in simulation, 3D printin...

In this powerful episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and family legacy expert Scott Donnell to unpack what it really means to build lasting prosperity—not just in wealth, but in wisdom, values, and purpose.

Scott shares insights from building 10 companies that have served over 10 million customers across education, finance, biotech, and coaching. You...

In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Steve Dalton — a veteran IT leader whose life took a dramatic turn after a series of serious medical emergencies, including a heart attack and being resuscitated on the operating table.

From surviving the unimaginable to launching a purpose-driven nonprofit, Steve shares the story of how his near-death experience helped him ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad welcomes Dr. Dan Rubin, a pioneering naturopathic oncologist and medical director at Naturopathic Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rubin shares the origin story of naturopathic oncology as a recognized specialty, the challenges he and his peers faced in legitimizing the field, and how it's evolved over the past two decades.

Tim and Dr. Rubin dive deep into...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Neal Bookspan, a seasoned attorney at Jaburg Wilk, who brings over three decades of experience in real estate, business litigation, and construction law. Neal shares his journey from handling residential disputes to working on high-stakes commercial real estate deals, including multifamily acquisitions, Fannie Mae refinances, and construction contract n...

In this insightful episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Larry Waldman—psychologist, author, speaker, coach, and yoga instructor—who shares his 45+ year journey in clinical and forensic psychology, along with the creative pivots that helped shape his practice.

From navigating family law and court cases to launching innovative mental health services, Dr. Waldman reflects on how professionals in the mental health field can think ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad talks with Kaelan Hayes, founder of Drip Squad Hydration, a mobile IV therapy company serving the Phoenix area. Kaelan brings a unique blend of military discipline, medical expertise, and entrepreneurial grit to the conversation.

A former Air Force medic and current team member at Mayo Clinic’s radiological care unit, Kaelan shares how a post-holiday hangover spa...

In this episode, Tim Fergestad is joined by Gary Covert of Southwest Alternatives for a deep dive into the world of upstream oil and gas investing. If you're curious about how accredited investors and family offices are generating high returns from energy projects, this is a must-listen.

Gary shares his journey into the oil and gas space, the difference between upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, and what makes the Perm...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad talks with Chris Bowen, founder and Chief Information Security Officer of ClearDATA. With decades of experience protecting sensitive health information, Chris shares the risks and realities of data breaches in the healthcare industry—and what can be done about them.

They dive into real-world consequences of compromised medical records, including fraud, insurance ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Matthew Brown, the founder of Corrective Physical Therapy in Scottsdale and Arcadia, Arizona. They dive into the often misunderstood world of pain, healing, and what really sets high-quality physical therapy apart from traditional models.

Dr. Brown shares his journey from college basketball to discovering a love for the science of movement and ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with veteran attorney and entrepreneur Ryan Hurley, founder of Lytics Legal. Ryan shares his powerful journey from disillusionment with traditional law firm models to launching a groundbreaking legal startup aimed at making high-quality legal services more accessible and affordable — especially for small businesses, underserved individuals, and those histori...

In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, Tim Fergestad is joined by Andrew Kolikoff—speaker, consultant, and founder of the Secret Sauce Society—to explore how true leadership and culture are built from personal purpose and servant-hearted values.

Andrew shares how growing up in a home full of love and service shaped his belief that business can—and should—feel the same. He explains how he built a career (and a movement) a...

In this fascinating episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Ambima Buzhyason, the inventor and CEO behind Norseemic’s groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring technology. Ambima walks us through the SmartSemic Casa Pro system, a suite of wearable devices designed to monitor not only blood glucose but also insulin, ketones, lactate, and more—without needles. From rings and watches to innovative ear clips, Norseemic's products use...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Leah Braddell, CEO and Chief Data Officer of Data Biologics, to explore the emerging world of regenerative medicine, and how real-world clinical data is finally catching up with innovation. Leah shares her journey from childhood fascination with surgery to becoming a medtech leader working at the intersection of data science, biotech, and patient-center...