WKYA.tv Podcast Episodes
She Built Her Brand by Giving It Away: Stacie Garlieb on Business, Ba…
In this follow-up episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down again with Stacie Garlieb — founder of Successful Impressions — to unpack why first impressions, professional presence, and volunteerism matter so much for entrepreneurs and students alike. 🎯 Inside This Episode: …
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Impact: Stacie Garlieb on Building a Pu…
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser welcomes Stacie Garlieb — founder of Successful Impressions — to talk about how career search and hiring have transformed, and what students and job seekers must do to stand out. 🔥 Inside This Episode: • How resumes, AI tools, and hi…
What They Don’t Tell You About Building a Smart Home Empire – Dennis …
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Dennis Sage, founder of Dennis Sage Home Entertainment, to talk about the ups and downs of running a Phoenix-based low-voltage business for over 30 years. 🔥 Inside This Episode: • From wiring stereos to building 100-em…
How to Dominate Local Search with Google Business Profiles
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser welcomes back Craig Darling, founder of Darling Local, for a deep dive into the mechanics of visibility, reviews, and AI-driven strategies that help small businesses rank first in local search. 🔥 Inside This Episode: Why 92% of con…
Cracking “Near Me”: How to Win With Google Business Profiles (w/ Crai…
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Craig Darling, founder of Darling Local, to unpack what really drives results in local search—visibility over vanity. From early internet wins in auto sales to today’s AI-driven “near me” landscape, Craig shares practical …
Rolling Dojo: Ray Hughes’ Mobile Podcast & the Business–Martial Arts …
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser catches up with Ray Hughes—longtime martial arts school owner turned creator of Insight, a mobile national podcast he’ll record from a cross-country RV tour. Ray shares why he’s taking the show on the road, how martial arts mirrors entre…
From Martial Arts to Business Mastery: Ray Hughes on Resilience & Ent…
In this candid episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Ray Hughes—martial artist and school owner of 40+ years—to unpack the parallels between building a business and earning a black belt. From failing fast (and growing too fast) to buying his first building with grit a…
From Startup Struggles to Saving Lives: Joan Koerber-Walker’s Playboo…
The biotech revolution is happening — and Arizona is leading the charge. In this game-changing episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down (again) with Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio), to explore the bold vision shaping the future of heal…
From Boardrooms to Biotech: Joan Koerber-Walker on What Arizona’s Inn…
In this exclusive episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Joan Koerber-Walker, the powerhouse behind Arizona’s life sciences momentum. As the CEO of the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio), Joan has impacted over 365,000 entrepreneurs, helped drive billions in econo…
From Camo to CEO: How Mary Hagen Turned a Hobby Into a Business Empir…
From bowhunting to business-building — Mary Hagen shares her surprising startup story. In this insight-packed episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, Mary returns to reveal how she launched her first company — Hagen Hunting — at just 19 years old. What started as a personal frustration in the hunting g…
She Built a Business That Gives Back: Mary Hagen’s $200M Fundraising …
💡 What if a *for-profit business* could raise **$200 million for charity**—while still scaling like a startup? Meet **Mary Hagen**, the visionary behind **Colossal.org**, a professional fundraising company that runs viral online competitions benefiting nonprofits nationwide. In this episode of *…
From Friends & Family to $5M Raises: How Chuck Moore Is Scaling Choco…
💸 How do you scale a homemade cocktail startup into a **multi-brand beverage empire**? With grit, creativity — and $5 million. In this investor-focused episode of *What Keeps You Awake.TV*, host David Hooser welcomes back **Chuck Moore**, founder of Choco Flaco, Elvado, and Elero. Chuck shares: …
He Started with Milk Jugs — Now His Cocktails Win Global Awards | Chu…
From milk jugs to Walmart shelves — this is **Chuck Moore’s story**. Founder of **Choco Flaco**, Chuck started crafting low-calorie cocktails in his kitchen using a NutriBullet and a dream. Today, his beverage brands (Choco Flaco, Elvado, and Elero) are sold in **16 states**, available on **Walm…
From Cotton Fields to AI Deals: How Small Businesses Can Win With Sma…
In this fast-paced episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Kenyon Curtis—farm-raised entrepreneur, former business coach, and now AI systems sales leader—to unpack practical ways founders can turn conversations into revenue without bloating headcount or ad spend. 🎯 I…
How Dr. B Helped Me Shred at 50: Supplements, Peptides & The Entrepre…
What does it really take to build a stage-ready body while running a business? In this powerful episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down again with Dr. Paul Budnick (Dr. B) — ER physician, anti-aging specialist, and the man who helped him transform into competition shape a…
Baby Aspirin, Anti-Aging & Entrepreneur Health | Dr. Paul Budnick
What if one tiny pill could mean the difference between life and death during a heart attack? And what if the way you pack your lunch mattered as much as your pitch deck? In this eye-opening episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser talks with Dr. Paul Budnick (aka Dr. B) — an ER phy…
Beyond the Basics: Mark Schwartz on Tech-Driven Finance, Inventory, a…
Most small businesses think they’re “organized.” But the real winners are optimized. In this advanced follow-up on What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down again with Mark Schwartz — a CPA and former attorney who helps small and mid-sized businesses master the systems that fuel cash …
Mastering Cash Flow & Financial Systems for Small Business Mark Schwa…
Cash flow isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet — it’s the lifeblood of your business. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser reconnects with longtime colleague and friend Mark Schwartz — a recovering attorney turned seasoned CPA with over four decades of experience guiding…
Avoid Legal Landmines: Attorney Steven Jacobs’ Playbook for SMBs (Con…
Small and mid-sized businesses face the same legal risks as big companies — just with fewer resources to handle them. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with attorney Steven Jacobs to unpack the most common (and costly) legal mistakes SMBs make — and how to p…
Scaling Law Firms with AI: Gary Musler on Building High-Performance L…
What if your law firm didn’t rely on “superstar” employees — but on repeatable systems that drive predictable growth? In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Gary Musler, an expert in building high-performance law firms through AI-driven growth and business o…
AI Without Limits: Gerald Hennessey on Building His Own AI Platform f…
Most business owners are still testing AI at the surface level. Gerald Hennessey went all in — and built his own AI platform to transform real estate and service-based businesses. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with master developer Gerald Hennessey to un…
AI in Real Estate: Gerald Hennessey on Building a Custom AI Platform …
Most people know AI through tools like ChatGPT. Gerald Hennessey took it further — building and hosting his own AI stack to transform real estate operations and eliminate inefficiencies. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser talks with real estate entrepreneur and master …
AI, Marketing, and the R6 Framework: How SMBs Grow Faster with Conver…
What keeps small business owners up at night? For Brian Schreiner, it’s keeping pace with AI’s breakneck evolution — and transforming it into real, measurable revenue. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Brian, founder of IgniteBusiness.ai, to unpack how …
Managing Risk & Building Community: Insights from Robert Inglhofer
What does it really take to manage a high-rise building in the heart of downtown Phoenix? In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Robert Inglhofer, Building Manager of 200 East Van Buren, to explore the daily challenges of operations, tenant relations, and ri…