T-Lokes: Tucson Business Podcast

10/21/2024

Howdy Folks, we have a great episode for you today! I get the pleasure of sitting down with Christin Marvin from Solutions by Christin, a distinguished hospitality leadership coach, who has recently published her first book, "The Hospitality Leader’s Roadmap: Go from Ordinary to Extraordinary". We talk about Christin’s lifelong experience in the hospitality industry, her approach to coaching, what makes hospitality different from customer service, and get some insights into what writing her first book was like.

Listen Here:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000673840372

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39wguzryYK7KlM1avFXDfQ?si=GNnH976KRtuzSXI0qNRJCA

Christin’s Links:

Solutions by Christin: https://www.solutionsbychristin.me/
No Hesitation Podcast: https://www.nohesitationspodcast.com/
The Hospitality Leaders Roadmap: https://www.amazon.com/Hospitality-Leaders-Roadmap-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/B0DG2VG8L8

T-Lokes Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/t_lokes_local.biz.podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555681800825

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - Website
https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665
https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

09/24/2024

Howdy Folks! We are doing something new for this installment of T-lokes. In celebration of starting a new segment on my other podcast - Connor Reads Books, we are doing a crossover episode!!
Today we talk with Jack Larson, author of Patnude: a Storied Life, and The Facilitator. We talk about his writing process, how he got into writing, and some insights he would share with new authors. Please sit back and enjoy the episode!

Listen Here:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-21-crossover-interview-with-jack-larsen-connor/id1725751207?i=1000670417897
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WdARf7Nua8pMb1LTGF8zj?si=5c06a96d16ff4cd1

Jack Larson’s Links
Website: https://jglarsen.com/
Patnude: a Storied Life: https://www.amazon.com/Patnude-Storied-Life-Jack-Larsen-ebook/dp/B07X99Q7ZR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=16XNQKAZWK2HD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3gAO5WWZjemtRSpn9JKqVCczPZ3BK3oiBL-RxQzLlYKPlKdI_gD-yX_UChCnE2HVhgag9kesdd3Tb_D7uydrsR2Z9CZnbaSlW3jdPYSqkBXojjqWuz0rgDS4geTe_b5gHYWJGAaNHd8myn6hnr4S-I7yiMsOl3JJJ6y6HcY2M3b0bYwEdFGTwxFDDRvpSSElyNQVL-yQOgjMgay3rV1pUjnR6RhO8GW2r3lm--0pUB4.OwCC1TKZ0OJrYynPuXeADTFPI4X-Jk3ITrFnXxz77ss&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jack+larsen&qid=1723567256&s=digital-text&sprefix=jack+larsen%2Cdigital-text%2C138&sr=1-5

Published by Inkwell Books

Connor Reads Books:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connor-reads-books/id1717470807
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GpcirNgVdYm12QcAsLDGY

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665
https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Photo Credit: Apryle Daphne

09/12/2024

Howdy Folks! I’m back from a brief, but exciting, hiatus - and we’ve got an awesome episode for you! Today we talk with Nick Spinelli, the Tucson Business Engagement Manager for Local First Arizona - a nonprofit organization committed to community and economic development throughout Arizona. We talk all about Local First’s mission, impact on the local economy and community, and the resources offered to both businesses and consumers. Check out this episode and learn how you can get involved!
And in the meantime Enjoy some pictures from the Good Food Forum and Expo! Photo Credits Local First Arizona

Listen on:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000668897910

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28m7Vq4psMBfGAUjGcc6i0?si=WiDW5gD5QVCIehtcMOI3Kw

Local First Links
Website: https://localfirstaz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstAZ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localfirstaz/
Events: https://localfirstaz.com/events-1

T-Lokes Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/t_lokes_local.biz.podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555681800825
https://www.reddit.com/user/LConnorVoice

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665
https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

08/12/2024

Howdy Folks, today we talk to Kyle Armbruster the Coowner and Cofounder of Monsoon Heating and Cooling, a commercial and residential HVAC Services. In this episode we talk about how Kyle got into the HVAC industry, some technology changes in the industry, and how he helps Tucsonians beat the heat! Come take a listen and hear why Monsoon Heating and Cooling’s customers are the chillest in the southwest!

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000665049912
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QcDAJsVPZqXzsDIslW0J6?si=7710f1633bf140a2

Monsoon Heating and Cooling Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089865857680
Phone Number: (520)649-0893

T-Lokes Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_lokes_local.biz.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555681800825

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - Website
Instagram
Facebook
Fiverr

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

07/15/2024

Howdy Folks, we have another great episode for you this week. We get to talk to Xhesika Ruzsa, coowner of American Epoxy Arizona LLC, a company that provides top notch, beautiful, polyaspartic and epoxy flooring solutions. We talk about what epoxy is, why it’s a superior flooring material, and how American Epoxy Arizona can create beautiful, durable, custom, and quality polyaspartic and epoxy floors. Come listen to why companies all over the southwest, from charming cafes to major airlines, choose American Epoxy Arizona for their flooring solutions. And you don’t have to be a company either! American Epoxy Arizona does Residential flooring as well! Thank you so much again for being on the show Xhesika!!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000662312970

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bEPWoX4wqhc7P2FhMSWRY?si=423ed1c332d24622

American Epoxy Arizona Links:
Website: www.AmericanEpoxyArizona.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089810258361

Pinterest: https://x.com/intent/post?text=Epoxy+Flooring+Colors&url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanepoxyarizona.com%2Fepoxy-flooring-colors%2F

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanepoxyarizona.com%2Fepoxy-flooring-colors%2F

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/

Southern AZ Home Show:
https://www.southernazhomeshow.com/

T-Lokes Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/t_lokes_local.biz.podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555681800825
https://www.reddit.com/user/LConnorVoice

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665
https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

07/01/2024

Another great episode here folks! We talk to Jason Krauss from Levity Wellness Center about how his wellness journey became a passion to share with the fine folks of Tucson - and Beyond! Check out the links below to listen! I myself am going to be floating soon, and I can't wait to share my experiences with it!

Howdy T-Lokes, we have another great episode for you this week! We talk with Jason Krauss from Levity Wellness Center, a group who is dedicated to providing holistic wellness services to promote balance and well-being. Jason talks about how his wellness journey has inspired him to offer top tier wellness and care to the fine folks of Tucson. Learn all about their “Floats”, Levity’s flagship service that has shown immense promise in the world of wellness by reducing stress, increasing magnesium intake, and relaxing your muscles. And that’s only a fraction of what we talk about!! Take a listen and hear why even Olympic athletes, and athletes from our own U of A, visit Levity Wellness Center! Thanks for being on the Show Jason!

Apple Podcasts Link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000660789167

Spotify Podcasts Link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/42oDyWGBRYAfFHobI9Jt4Y?si=036f7dfea0bc4270

Levity Wellness Links
https://levityrising.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LevityWellnessandFloatCenter
https://www.instagram.com/levitytucson/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - www.Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

07/01/2024

Howdy T-Lokes, we have another great episode for you this week! We talk with Jason Krauss from Levity Wellness Center, a group who is dedicated to providing holistic wellness services to promote balance and well-being. Jason talks about how his wellness journey has inspired him to offer top tier wellness and care to the fine folks of Tucson. Learn all about their “Floats”, Levity’s flagship service that has shown immense promise in the world of wellness by reducing stress, increasing magnesium intake, and relaxing your muscles. And that’s only a fraction of what we talk about!! Take a listen and hear why even Olympic athletes, and athletes from our own U of A, visit Levity Wellness Center! Thanks for being on the Show Jason!

Apple Podcasts Link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000660789167

Spotify Podcasts Link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/42oDyWGBRYAfFHobI9Jt4Y?si=036f7dfea0bc4270

Levity Wellness Links
https://levityrising.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LevityWellnessandFloatCenter
https://www.instagram.com/levitytucson/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - www.Lconnorvoice.com

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

04/26/2024

Howdy T-Lokes, Today we take a walk on the wild side with Jeff Carver from Animal Experts, Inc. here in Tucson. We learn about the many ways Animal experts help protect the people and wildlife of our beautiful Sonoran Desert. We talk about basic wildlife safety, the myriad benefits to having your dog take a rattlesnake avoidance class, and hear a wild story involving a monkey! This interview was a blast, thanks Jeff!

Listen to the Show:
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000653221191
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/52oLaNlxp5zgjUfI5iuaxf?si=01e6298284784988

Animal Experts Links:
https://www.animalexpertsinc.com/
https://www.animalexpertsinc.com/snake-avoidance-training-schedule/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFZfdCQwxFZf594yRA7SGQ
https://www.instagram.com/az_animal_experts/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

04/15/2024

Howdy T-Lokes, today we dive into the insurance industry to speak with Tracey Prieto-Webber, from Tracey Prieto-Webber Insurance & Financial Services. We talk about the problems arising in the insurance industry, what factors contribute to those issues, how it affects the consumer, and how we as consumers can navigate these hurdles. This one is chock full of good info, take a listen!

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000651771652
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5v4CzqGqFpmAEdBDyw9aAM?si=725930bed8db42b7

Tracey’s Links
Website: https://www.prietowebberinsurance.com/
Phone: (520)-207-3967
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracey.prietowebber
Instagram:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-prieto-webber-9576696b

T-Lokes Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/t_lokes_local.biz.podcast/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - Website

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders

03/25/2024

Howdy T-Lokes - we have a great episode for you this week! Today we talked to Paula Van Ness from the Center for Healthy Non-profits here in Tucson. We talk about the troubles growing nonprofits may encounter, and how the CHNP can help, by providing resources, education, and grant-writing classes. This is a must listen!

Center for Healthy Nonprofits Website
https://cfsaz.org/center/

CHN Events Link
https://cfsaz.org/events/

Episode Links:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O29L4qzc6RRam2L8i04OU?si=0af1df1fe3b448ec

Paula Van Ness, MS is a seasoned nonprofit executive with more than 45 years in CEO/Executive Director positions locally and nationally. Her national and local board service also spans more than 40 years, including chairing boards for the Gift of Adoption Fund and Safe Parking Los Angeles as well as serving as an officer for National AIDS Network, KaBOOM! and Independent Sector. She currently serves on the Pima Community College Foundation Board and St. Francis in the Foothills Church Council.

03/11/2024

Howdy Folks, today we are talking to a good friend of mine, Lori Fimbres with Thryv. While Thryv may not be a local company, Lori is a Tucson local, one who uses the power of modern technology and automation to better the lives of small to medium business owners of the region.
Thryv is a CRM company, are you wondering what a CRM is? Well, it’s an incredibly useful tool for busy entrepreneurs and small business owners, and what it is, we define it in the show. Come take a listen and see how Lori can better help your business!

Listen Here:
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-lokes-tucson-local-business/id1725751207?i=1000648762964
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MfNGWosARiW5KHWIxODuv?si=ff3ca87bd975411a

Lori Fimbres Links
https://www.thryv.com/
[email protected]

T-Lokes Social Media
Instagram
Facebook
Discord

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - Website
Instagram
Facebook
Fiverr

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders

02/26/2024

Howdy T-Lokes, today we have an informative interview with Sherry McClurkin the owner of Rebellious Emotional Balance - the coaching service that strives to help you tame your brain! Hear about the small yet effective practices you can adopt to help slow down your anxious mind, and the insightful reasons on how this can help you reach mental calm. Thanks again Sherry for being on the show!

Rebellious Emotional Balance
https://www.rebelbalance.com/
https://www.rebelbalance.com/
https://www.rebelbalance.com/webinars

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/

Music Credits:
Louie Sanders