Celebrating the Culture of Phoenix with Hotchy Kiene

In this vibrant conversation, Tim Fergestad sits down with Hotchy Kiene—Senior Account Executive at Phoenix New Times, community leader, and die-hard Chiefs fan—to talk about his journey from Kansas City to Phoenix and the many hats he wears around town.

Hotchy shares his 22-year career with Phoenix New Times and how it’s evolved from a print-focused outlet into a full-scale digital media powerhouse under Voice Media Group. He talks about his passion for community building, including his leadership role with the Great Arizona Puppet Theater and his grassroots effort to unite local Kansas City Chiefs fans through a network of watch party bars across Arizona.

They also discuss mental health, emotional resilience, the impact of the Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, and the power of meaningful, long-term client relationships. Plus, don’t miss Hotchy’s thoughts on how print media still plays a role in a digital-first world, and how the iconic Best of Phoenix campaign continues to energize local businesses.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Hotchy built a multi-location community of Chiefs fans in Arizona

• Why flexibility is key in modern media and marketing

• How empathy shapes sales—and the challenges that come with it

• What “Best of Phoenix” means to local business owners

• Why print media isn’t dead (and how it still influences buyers)

• The power of finding balance through books, therapy, and community

------------------------------------------------ Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!