Today on B4b, Jeanenne Tornatore Travel Expert, discussed Fall Travel this year and the hot spots and the best way to save money. Then Banking expert Ken Tumin discussed the advantages of switching banks for better rates. Rachel L. Sheedy from Kiplinger about reversing a Roth and the October 15th deadline to do so. March of Our Lives spokeswoman, Dawn Motley, trying to make sure Arizonans get out to vote.
On this Columbus Day, Ken and Mark talked about Halloween and the costs involved to parents. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox AKA The Money Coach explained Americans spend $9 million on Halloween each year. Then BF, Bruce Nagy, author of The Clean Energy Age on his guide to beating climate change. During Stump the Chumps, Nico Heirloom Kitchen became the featured restaurant sponsor and one lucky winner managed to walk away with a $50 gift card. In the Biz Leaders Spotlight was Shandee Chernow owner of CertiStar, a Scottsdale based new technology platform. Finally, in the Biz Of Sports was Turf Paradise GM Vincent Frania discussing the new upcoming racing season.
WestWood One Correspondent Jim Roope in LA was today's first guest on B4B. Ken and Mark talked with Jim about the courtroom battles with the Trump Administration that have cost California taxpayers $9 Million dollars so far. Tony Uphoff of Thomas with Manufacturing Day today. Robert Bradley of the Institute for Energy Research talking about oil prices this Fall. A $100 Dollar gift card to Grimaldi's was given away during Stump the Chumps contest and then in the Biz Leaders Spotlight, Kevin Berk, AZ On the Rocks.
Today on B4B there was a total of 6 guests during the 2-hour show. First up was Oktawia Wojcik, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She discussed new local data that provides a deeper understanding of life expectancy gaps neighborhood by neighborhood. Author Weldon Long discussed the possible resurrection of Toys 'R Us. Tendayi Kapfidze from Lending Tree and where Phoenix ranks for the most homeowners without a mortgage. From Phoenix Children's Hospital, Steve Schnall all about upcoming events. Richard Milam from EnableSoft discussed artificial intelligence and the future of robotics. Finally, Moshe Klein talked about his new show on Money Radio called The Power Networking Hour. It begins airing this Sunday at noon on Money Radio.
Medicare Open enrollment was a topic of discussion on Business for Breakfast. Ken and Mark chatted with Meredith Ryan-Reid of MetLife regarding the upcoming open enrollment period. Then Lynn Moran of the Arizona Coaching and Consulting Center regarding the next NAWBO meeting. Mitch Zeller of FDA's Center for Tobacco Products and the epidemic that is JUUL e-cigarettes for minors. Grimaldi's Cory Lattuca joined us with all the specials going on at their numerous locations. In the Biz Leaders Spotlight was Larry White owner of Lo-Los Chicken and Waffle.
On today's episode of B4B, Ken and Mark talked first with Jessica Dvorett, VP of Merchandising at Gwynnie Bee. That's the unlimited clothing line subscription service. Then Kevin Hernandez, LIBRE Initiative warning consumers that US tariffs will affect them. Kevin Sellers of Avnet with a new product that enables the deaf to experience Live Music. Author James Mustich with his book out today called "1000 Books To Read Before You Die." Lisa Lund and Matt Oliver of the Lund Mortgage Team stopped by and wrapping up the show was Service1st owner Mike Cardoso.
On the first day of October, Ken and Mark talked first with Genieve Park of Google and all the new updates on Google Maps. Then Tracy Vidakovich of Barnes & Noble with a new campaign that gives back to teachers. From Food Tank, Danielle Nierenberg talking about a Food conference taking place this week in NYC. Stump the Chumps restaurant sponsor is Grimaldi's and we've already had one lucky winner.