Phoenix Prosperity Podcast

What happens when artificial intelligence meets imagination? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Robert Odil, Army veteran, former GoDaddy engineering leader, and co-founder of Genie in a Book, to discuss how AI is helping families create personalized books where children become the heroes of their own stories.

Robert shares his career jou...

What does it take to build one of the nation's leading sports medicine programs? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Evan Lederman, Chief of Sports Medicine at Banner Health and faculty member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Dr. Lederman shares his journey from medical training in Wisconsin and Alabama...

What happens when an eye doctor becomes a stand-up comedian? In this episode, Tim Fergestad talks with Dr. Eric Buensuceso about his journey through optometry, comedy, and helping people feel more comfortable in healthcare. Eric shares stories from over 30 years in eye care, explains why he started performing stand-up, and talks about how laughter can help people connect. They also discuss running a healthcare practice, learning bu...

What does it really mean to build wealth that supports the life you want—not just a bigger bank account?

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, founder of X Squared Wealth Planning and Expansive CEO. With more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners, Hannah shares why tru...

For Dr. Valentina Leonett, it became the beginning of an incredible journey.

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Valentina Leonett, Founder and CEO of New Tempo Family Dental, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the Reinvention Method. Valentina shares how moving from Venezuela to the United States at age 17 with one dream—to be...

In this special Phoenix Prosperity Podcast update, the roles are reversed as Dave Dubeau interviews host Tim Fergestad about the current state of his real estate portfolio, what he's seeing in today's multifamily market, and why choosing the right operator matters more than finding the perfect property.

Tim shares how his portfolio has evolved from single-family rentals to multifamily valu...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad talks with Chris Mills, co-founder of Infinite Data and creator of EZCIP, a platform designed to help public agencies simplify capital planning and replace complicated spreadsheets with an easy-to-use web-based system.

Chris shares how his journey from Australia to the United States eventually led him to work for the City of San Jose, where he experienced firsthand th...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, Tim sits down with Celine Rasborn, owner of PrideStaff North Phoenix and a technology leader with more than 33 years of experience in IT and retail innovation. Celine shares her journey from a global corporate career with Fujitsu to building a people-focused business that helps companies and job seekers thrive in Arizona.

Celine discusses how leadership coaching ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with entrepreneur, advisor, and author Brent Perkins to discuss his new framework, The 40-Day Shift, a practical approach designed to help high performers create more capacity in their lives without sacrificing success.

After spending decades building companies and thousands of hours coaching entrepreneurs and executives, Brent noticed a common pattern: succ...

What does it take to spend more than a decade training for a career dedicated to preserving sight? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with renowned vitreoretinal surgeon and ocular oncologist Dr. Matthew Welch to explore the fascinating and deeply meaningful world of retina care.

Dr. Welch shares his unexpected path into ophthalmology, revealing how a simple medical school rotation led him to...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with entrepreneur and estate jewelry expert Troy Perkins to discuss the fascinating world of rare assets, precious stones, and building businesses with integrity.

Troy shares how an unexpected opportunity led him into the jewelry industry and eventually into the specialized world of estate jewelry. Over the past two decades, he has built multiple businesses ...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Scottsdale physician Dr. Matthew Dorchester, who has spent more than 25 years helping professional athletes and everyday patients improve recovery, optimize hormones, and maintain long-term health.

The conversation explores the connection between physical recovery, hormone health, performance, and aging. Dr. Dorchester shares insights from treating whip...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, Tim sits down with technologist, entrepreneur, AI innovator, and author Manikandan Chandran to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Manikandan shares his inspiring journey from struggling to pay college tuition to building successful technology ventures and AI-driven products. He discusses ...

What does it take to move from frontline emergency medicine into executive healthcare leadership?

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Maria Granzotti, a physician executive with decades of experience in emergency medicine, healthcare operations, quality improvement, leadership development, and workforce strategy. Maria shares her journey from practicing emergency medicine to leading h...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Tyler Francis, President of Francis Roses and Co-CEO of April and Ashley, to explore the fascinating world of rose farming, family business, and agricultural innovation.

Tyler shares the remarkable story of how his family’s farming roots began in Arizona nearly a century ago and evolved from cotton farming into one of the largest rose-growing oper...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with healthcare attorney Nick Meza, Partner at Quarles & Brady and Chair of the firm’s Phoenix Health and Life Sciences Practice Group. Nick shares his deep experience working with pharmacies, physician groups, healthcare innovators, and life sciences companies navigating today’s fast-changing regulatory landscape.

Nick explains how outdated ...

What does it really take to stay relevant in today’s fast-changing media world?

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with entrepreneur, celebrity interviewer, and media personality Domenick Nati. Domenick shares lessons from interviewing hundreds of celebrities, building viral content with over 100 million views, and adapting to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Domenick discusses h...

What happens when artificial intelligence meets legal disputes and economic analysis? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Frank Giaoui, CEO of Optimalex, to discuss how AI is changing the way insurance companies, lawyers, and healthcare organizations evaluate risk, predict outcomes, and resolve disputes faster and more fairly.

Frank shares the personal story that inspired his work after e...

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Kevin Masur, a surgeon with Arizona Advanced Surgery, to explore the evolving landscape of healthcare and what it really means for patients.

Dr. Masur shares insights from inside a large, multi-specialty private practice that spans across the Phoenix Valley. With services ranging from general and minimally invasive surgery to colorectal, breast, and...