Welcome to the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast - Your Source for Local Business Insights and Expertise!
Join us as we explore Scottsdale’s business community through conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders. Hosted by the Chamber’s President and CEO Mark Stanton, this podcast provides insightful interviews and valuable resources to help your business thrive.
A free benefit for Advocate level members and above, the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast is a powerful tool for networking, promotion, and education.
Produced in partnership with Star Worldwide Networks, this podcast is the perfect way to stay informed, inspired, and engaged.
To highlight your business and schedule your interview, contact the Chamber at info@scottsdalechamber.com or call 480.355.2700 TODAY!
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Recent Podcast Episodes
June 16, 2025 — In this impactful episode, host Mark Stanton welcomes Sue Thew, Communications Manager for Vitalant, and Mary Jo Fasani, a local nurse and lifelong blood recipient. Sue shares how Vitalant, Arizona’s largest nonprofit blood provider, supplies 62 hospitals in the state and facilitates 600 daily blood donations to meet critical healthcare needs. She highlights the ease of donating, the role of community-hosted drives, and groundbreaking research conducted at Vitalant’s Tempe labs. Mary Jo offers a powerful personal testimony, sharing how regular blood donations have enabled her to live with a rare genetic condition, raise a family, and work as a nurse for 26 years. The podcast underscores the urgency of maintaining a ready blood supply, especially during summer shortages, and encourages individuals and organizations to get involved. As a bonus, all donors through September 7th are entered to win a 2025 Volkswagen Taos, courtesy of Volkswagen’s generous support.
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June 7, 2025 - In this episode, host Mark Stanton sat down with Michael Brandt, owner of Integrated Security Experts (ISE), to explore the vital intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and compliance for today’s businesses. Brandt explained that ISE specializes in helping small to mid-sized businesses and nonprofits establish strong technology foundations through dynamic assessments and strategic AI integration. By viewing a business like a three-legged stool—with tech, cybersecurity, and compliance as the legs—Brandt emphasized that a stable setup is crucial to growth and efficiency.
A Scottsdale resident by choice, Brandt shared his deep roots in the tech industry, from early consumer electronics to corporate leadership and eventually entrepreneurship. His company now serves clients nationwide with Scottsdale as its home base. The conversation wrapped with lighter notes on Brandt’s personal life—including his unique hobby of breeding and showing miniature horses—and a reminder that while AI and cybersecurity may seem daunting, the right partner can make all the difference. Learn more at www.intsecurityexperts.com.
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June 3, 2025 — In this episode of the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, President and CEO Mark Stanton sits down with Dennis Robbins, Executive Director of the Scottsdale Charros, and Brian Wilder, the Charros new Patron (President), for an in-depth conversation about the Charros’ history, mission, and evolving role in the Scottsdale community, highlighting the Charros Foundation's philanthropic impact which channels over $6.5 million annually into public education and nonprofit support. They also discuss the fun and fellowship that define the Charros experience—from the annual horseback ride and youth baseball clinics to the lively atmosphere of Spring Training. This episode offers a well-rounded look at how the Scottsdale Charros blend tradition, service, and enjoyment to make a lasting impact.
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