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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 Pratt Podcasting, this podcast is the perfect way to stay informed, inspired, and engaged.

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Recent Podcast Episodes

August 13, 2026 — In this episode of the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, Chamber President & CEO Mark Stanton sits down with Gregory Kantor, Chief Financial Officer of OMNIUX, a Scottsdale-based digital transformation company helping businesses strengthen their brands, modernize their technology, and compete in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Kantor explains how OMNIUX works with organizations ranging from solo entrepreneurs and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, providing services that include website development and optimization, branding, content creation, social and digital marketing, SEO, SEM, AI discoverability, business services, and strategic advisory support. He also shares the story behind the OMNIUX name, which combines “omni,” meaning all-encompassing, with “UX,” or user experience, reflecting the company’s goal of providing clients with a comprehensive business solution.

The conversation explores how businesses can embrace artificial intelligence and emerging technology without becoming overwhelmed, particularly established companies navigating modernization or generational succession. Kantor emphasizes OMNIUX’s personalized approach, beginning with understanding a company’s strengths, challenges, and goals before recommending changes that add value without disrupting what already works. He discusses the importance of AI discoverability, digital presence, market research, and adapting to rapidly changing technology, while allowing business owners to remain focused on what they do best.

Kantor also shares OMNIUX’s philosophy on company culture, hiring, and workforce development, emphasizing coachability, long-term employee growth, collaboration, and the belief that technology is only as valuable as the people who know how to use it effectively. The discussion concludes with OMNIUX’s growing commitment to the Scottsdale community, including active Chamber participation, relationship-building with local businesses, industry events, and charitable efforts. Throughout, Kantor reinforces that even in a technology-driven world, personal relationships, trust, adaptability, and thoughtful execution remain essential ingredients for long-term business success.

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July 23, 2026 — In this episode of the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, Chamber President & CEO Mark Stanton and Executive Director of Programs and Events Stephanie Miller sit down with Hilary DeCesare, founder of The ReLaunch, award-winning business and mindset coach, international speaker, and three-time international bestselling author. DeCesare shares how her own personal and professional transitions inspired her to help others successfully navigate major changes in their careers, businesses, health, relationships, and personal lives. She introduces her signature 3HQ method, which aligns the head, heart, and highest self, and walks listeners through her neuroscience-backed “Tune In” process for gaining clarity, shifting energy, visualizing success, and taking immediate action.

The conversation also explores the importance of music, mentorship, emotional connection, identity transformation, and building habits that reinforce lasting change. DeCesare discusses the challenges facing women entrepreneurs, the lessons she has gathered from interviewing highly successful women, and The ReLaunch’s upcoming Scottsdale event designed to help attendees create greater fulfillment in their health, wealth, and relationships. Throughout, she encourages listeners to stop postponing change, embrace life’s inevitable relaunches, and begin taking small steps toward a richer, more purposeful life.

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Podcast Episode Archive

Gregory Kantor<br>Chief Financial Officer

August 13, 2026

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Hilary DeCesare<br>Owner & Founder

Jul 23, 2026

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Captain Nathan Cole and
Hannah Howard

Cortexa Therapeutics

June 19, 2026

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Dr. Eseme, Dr. Ijaola, Isaac Ezeume, and Dr. Yarlagadda

Fountain Hills ER

May 11, 2026

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MLBPT 2026

Chris Capuano, Board Chair

Major League Baseball Players Trust

October 31, 2025

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Jason Morris, Partner

Withey Morris Baugh, PLC

October 22, 2025

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Sue Thew, Communications Manager, and Mary Jo Fasani, Blood Recipient

Vitalant

June 16, 2025

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Michael Brandt, Founder

Integrated Security Experts

June 7, 2025

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Dennis Robbins, Executive Director and Brian Wilder, Patron/President

Scottsdale Charros

June 3, 2025

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Jeff Breese and Brent Mekosh, Lead Advisors & Partners

The Wealth Stewards

May 1, 2025

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Steve Fajardo, Rachel Guerrero, & Jacob Madonna

Gainey Business Bank

April 8, 2025

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Matt Benson, Veridus LLC

Joan Fudala, Scottsdale Historian

March 25, 2025

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Vernon Bridges, Director of Enterprise Managed Solutions

March 11, 2025

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Amy "Emiko" J. Hever

February 7, 2025

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Drs. Alexander & Oksana Hellge

October 23, 2024

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Von Raisanen

President

August 20, 2024

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Dr. Eric Leshinskie
July 18, 2024

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CEO Todd LaPorte
November 28, 2023

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Co-Founder & President Alec Clark
October 18, 2023

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President & CEO Rob Hill
October 4, 2023

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CEO Chris Loeffler
September 5, 2023

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Police Chief Jeff Walther
April 17, 2023

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Dennis Robbins & Bob Weston
December 15, 2022

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Director Glenn Pelster
November 15, 2022

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Co-Founder Dr. Dan Scoggin
November 8, 2022

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Owner Eric Luoma
November 1, 2022

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President Rachel Sacco
March 22, 2022

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CEO Brandon Dawson
December 9, 2021

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CEO Anthony Washington
May 30, 2021

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CEO Bertus Cilliers
May 17, 2021

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Lori Coruccini & Julie Plummer
March 11, 2021

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