the weekly seattle
Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.
Episodes
The CEO of Whitepages enlightens us about the importance of sharing information in order to have a source of truth, the rise and fall of ReachNow, and our shared passion for a ponzie scheme story.
Top Stories:
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the w...
The President & CEO shares with us how she chooses locations for new stores, why there's not a veggie burger on the menu, and if we will see seating back in the Queen Anne store. We also cover the unique challenges of leading a family business as a member of the third generation, how the minimum wage increase impacted the business, and how she feels it is not the right time for the proposed B&O tax change.
Top Stories:
The General & Artistic Director of the Seattle Opera shares how the business model of the opera, and arts organizations as a whole, have changed over the years. We talk about why producing an opera is expensive, how leaders should approach funding as an investment rather than a charity gift, and lastly he dispels the myth that the opera is just for the elite.
All of this along with breaking down Starbucks moving away from pick-u...
As the Principal of a construction company, Tess shares with us why construction projects can get behind schedule, how building in Seattle compares to other cities, and why she's diversified her company portfolio in recent years. All of this along with breaking down the lawsuit over the Microsoft project, opening of pier 58, and the second sale of Convoy.
Top Stories
1. Construction industry update
no article
2. Pier 58 opens
It's Yonder's 5 year anniversary so we brought the Founder & CEO Caitlin back to the studio to share what's changed since we last talked, how the tariffs are affecting her business, the sometimes tricky relationship between small businesses and the city, and lastly, how we feel about virtual reality.
Top Stories
1. Trader Joe's coming to Northgate
2. Impact of tariffs
3. Bus only lanes in F...
As the CEO of the largest shelter in Washington state serving families experiencing homelessness, Dominique shares what Mary's Place is doing to serve our community and how things have dramatically changed since 2019. She talks about their strategic three pronged approach to help those in need, the impact of decreased federal funding, and why a housing first model has been successful. She also busts certain myths or assumptions man...
The CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality joins us to talk about the restaurant industry and especially the impact of the minimum wage change that took effect in January. Should all restaurants implement a mandatory service charge? Is there a place for dive bars in Seattle anymore? As the Founder of Brigado, a tech hospitality company, Chad also explains why he's declared war on credit card fees and where he thinks the solution is to ...
As the Founder & President of a tech consulting/data analytics company AND a former lawyer, Ryan has a lot of interesting perspectives on the news of this week. We debate the controversial B&O taxes and what it really means to pay your "fair share". Ryan shares why going public used to be his dream and why it no longer is. He also makes some bold predictions on the future of Salesforce. Lastly, we dive into intellectual pro...
Rachel's older sister joins the NY hotel "studio" to break down the top news stories and share some of her own about what it was like growing up with Rachel and what it's like being a high school teacher.
Top Stories:
1. Leadership changes: USAFacts, Rover, Perkins Coie, Kaiser Permanente
2. Live Nation eyes new venue
3. Compass sues Zillow
4. Grocery st...
The former Chief Economist for Windermere helps us understand how the economy is doing amongst the tariff and immigration changes at a federal level. He also shares interesting data on the job market and housing in Washington state. We ask him what people looking to buy a house should know, if he sees us heading towards a recession, and so much more in this special mid-year economic outlook episode.
Matthew Gardner - Principal &...
This week we're talking the business of sports! Co-founder Chris Ackerley shares his insights about owning the Sonics, trying to buy a rugby team, and much more!
Top Stories:
1. Ackerley Sports Group bids on rugby team
2. Hockey updates in Seattle
Seattle Times article (PWHL)
PSBJ article (Kraken coach)
3. Memorial Stadium updates
4. LinkedIn CEO gets another role
It's Pride Month! We talk to the Executive Director of Seattle Pride about the change in corporate sponsorships since the new administration, her decision to publicly announce the budget shortfall, and what she sees for the future of Seattle Pride. She also helps break down the news of a new Molly Moon's location, colleges merging, and a private equity acquisition.
Top Stories:
1. Seattle Pride update
As the Executive Director, Lisa gives us an update on the state of Pioneer Square, how the org is preparing for FIFA, and the unique way they are helping small businesses.
Top Stories:
1. State of Pioneer Square
Seattle magazine article and KNKX article
2. Sound Transit testing light rail on I-90
PSBJ article or The Urbanist article
3. New taxes on businesses
4. Glass elevator at Space Needle
About...
We're back with an inside look at the zoo! President & CEO Alejandro Grajal walks us through how they raised $120M for their new exhibit, the impact of decreased tourism from Canada, and his philosophy on why zoos are so important to our society.
Top Stories:
1. Woodland Park Zoo's new exhibit after $110M campaign
2. International tourism is down in Seattle
3. Microsoft to lay off 2,000 Seattle employees
We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came up with the idea of a 3D laser printer, how the tariffs are going to impact his business, and what he got wrong about Rover.
Top Stories:
1. Glowforge makes production changes
Amid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new product...
We're talking all things architecture, design, and tall buildings! Julia is responsible for shaping Seattle's skyline with her signature skyscrapers like Skyglass in SLU. We find out how she is able to push the boundaries of what's possible, her thoughts on sustainability, and her most impactful piece of architecture that changed the course of her life.
Top Stories
1. Belltown high-rise sells for over $100M
2. Pione...
Former restaurant and retail journalist Joey Thompson joins us to talk about what new restaurants are opening and which ones are closing. We also cover sports updates, new rules at Pike Place, and the state of journalism.
Top Stories
1. Restaurant updates: Salt & Straw, Raising Cane's, Eden Hill, and more
Eden Hill closes (Seattle Eater)
Rapport reopens as Nomadic (Cap Hill)
2....
Former journalist and VC firm content expert Coral Garnick Ducken returns to the studio to help us understand the top business stories of the week!
Top Stories
1. Two new grocery stores, one restaurant closes
Trader Joe's draws hundreds to line up for grand opening (Seattle Times)
PCC says downtown Seattle store to reopen this summer (Seattle Times)
Virginia Inn, Seattle restaurant that predates Pike Place Market, will ...
Top Stories:
1. Development site on Tacoma's waterfront hits the market
2. WA college students' visas revoked
3. What's next for The Swiss building?
4. Duke's Seafood on Alki is closed
About guest Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange - Chancellor, UW Tacoma:
Sheila has been the Chancellor at UW Tacoma for just about 4 years. Prior to this she was the President of Se...
Top Stories:
1. Army vet launches maternal-care startup
2. What cuts to research means for us
3. Mark Cuban backs Seattle startup & Amazon bids on TikTok
4. Two new alliances: STG & 5th Ave Theater and Seattle Center & PacSci
Seattle Times article (5th Ave & STG)
GeekWire article (Seattle Center & Pacific Science Center)
About guest Ste...
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