Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Join hosts Andrew Gaytan and Cooper Wagner on "The Valley's Finest" podcast, where we delve into the captivating stories and unique perspectives of individuals who have made a significant impact on their respective communities.

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Recent Episodes

#21 - Trevor White & Patrick Courtney - Private Equity Buyout, Organizational Development, Sales in the Service Industry, Starting From The Bottom, Scaling to Infinity

Jan 11, 2025 56m

In this episode, we sit down with Trevor and Patrick, the dynamic managers behind one of the valley’s largest and most successful restoration companies. Both passionate about personal development,…

#20 - Mikey Taylor - Commune Capital, Leveraging The Skateboarder Stereotype In Business, Pooling Investors, Family Funding, Vetting Business Partners, Being An Outlier, Pin High Tourney Announcement

May 06, 2024 1h 17m

Mikey Taylor, once a legendary figure in the skateboarding world, has seamlessly transitioned into a dynamic force in both business and local government. As the President of Commune Capital, he's at…

S2E3 #19 - Mark Kerr - Smashing Machine Movie ft Dwayne Johnson, Arch Nemesis Kurt Angle, Steroid Use, Bas Rutten, Dana Whites Watered Down UFC, Brock Lesnar Training Fail

Feb 26, 2024 1h 49m

Mark Kerr is an American former wrestler and mixed martial artist. During his MMA career, he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, and a…

S2E2 #18 - Terrance Johnson Returns - The Origins

Feb 17, 2024 1h 48m

Elite trainer and valley gym owner Terrance Johnson gives us a deeper glimpse into his family and life experiences. From coaching his children through sports injuries to dealing with hardships in his…

#17 - Cooper Wagner - Leveraging Opportunity, Forward Thinking, RM Interiors, Dealing With Investors, Handling Rear View Regret, Life Altering Realizations

Dec 26, 2023 1h 20m

Cooper Wagner serves as the Executive VP of Sales at RM Interiors, a leading national flooring company specializing in the SFR and REIT market. Instrumental in stabilizing and propelling RM Interiors…

S1E16 #16 - Jonathan Jones - Evolution of YOU, Powerful Creators, Brand Affiliation, Cookout Culture, Teenage Incarceration

Oct 24, 2023 1h 41m

Jonathan Jones is the valleys BBQ Guru. Born in Nebraska & raised in Phoenix, AZ - Jonathan Jones has always been a student of the BBQ game. Since 2015, “Jonathan BBQ” has been combining his love…

S1E15 #15 - Evan Ritchey - Creating an Unstoppable Team, Managing Exponential Growth, The COVID Catalyst, Don't Come to Work in Adidas

Sep 26, 2023 1h 13m

Evan Ritchey is the owner and founder of Coconut Cleaning. He has successfully grown the company over the last 6 years into the valleys premiere cleaning service. From their elite branding to their…

S1E14 #14 - Andrew Jennings - Andys Startup Strategy, Mastering Communication, Squirely Subcontractors, Vesting Your Interests, Protecting Referral Partners

Sep 23, 2023 1h 6m

Andy Jennings is the Owner and President of Bright Homes Construction. He has been in the construction and property damage restoration industry for decades. Bright Homes was born 3 years ago and Andy…

S1E13 #13 - Brigham Woods - Insurance Scams, Private Equity PT Dilemma, USC, Proper Physical Therapy, High Achievers Paradox, Becoming Brigham

Sep 05, 2023 1h 17m

Dr. Brigham Woods is a board licensed physical therapist specializing in orthopedic physical therapy and the owner of Polaris PT and wellness. He received his doctorate from the University Southern…

S1E12 #12 - Jason Payne - Sexy Business Status, The Fall of Menace, Serial Entrepreneurship, Partnerships

Jul 24, 2023 1h 9m

The return of Jason Von Payne! Jason is the founder of 8 figure roofing giant "State 48 Roofing". He is the author of "Scale" and he is also partner in "Sexy Business Status" where he coaches and…

S1E11 #11 - Jack San Felice - Treasure Hunting 101, Treasure Maps, Death by Fools Gold, Hidden Mines, Robberies, Treasure Hunter of the Year

Jul 23, 2023 1h 10m

Jack San Felice is the author of Superstition Cowboys, and When Silver Was King, as well as numerous articles on the Superstitions published locally, including the Apache Junction Independent.  His…

S1E10 #10 - James Thompson - Worlds Without Number, Bible Doctrine on Aliens, Earths Hidden Tech, Cold War Propaganda

Jul 22, 2023 1h 4m

James Thompson, J.D., is an award-winning writer and well-known professional ghostwriter. He writes the books of the nation’s top business, organizational and political leaders, and has ghostwritten…

S1E9 #9 - Steve Campbell - Superstition Giants, Hidden Treasure, Portals, Mysterious Deaths, Ghosts, Blood Wars

Jul 02, 2023 1h 14m

Steve Campbell works with the historical society who operates the Lost Dutchman Museum. He has dedicated most of his professional life to educate people from all over the world about Arizona and its…

S1E8 #8 - Dillon Harper - Suicidal Males, Core Values,Mind vs. Christianity, Inner Battles, Self-Treatment

Jul 02, 2023 57m

Dillon Harper is a Clinical Psychologist. He received his undergrad from Utah Valley University and later received his doctorate degree from Southern Mississippi University in Hattiesburg. Dillon…

S1E7 #7 - Glen Nelson - Power, Humble Beginnings, Resilience, Dreams, Art of Selling, Exotic Animals

Apr 11, 2023 1h 15m

Glen Nelson is the former CEO of a top 50 US Commercial Insurance agency called The Mahoney Group by his early 30’s, he was a top commercial insurance agent in AZ for several years, managed a…

S1E6 #6 - Justin Mercer - Successful Misfits, Self Image, Breaking the Mould, Attention Marketing

Mar 08, 2023 1h 17m

Justin Mercer is a realtor, public speaker, and influencer. Being a native to the valley, he is redefining and shifting the focus of what it means to be a realtor. Justin was a top 1% producer for…

#5 - Mike Jensen - Commercial Landscaping, Growing up in Mesa, LDS Missions, COVID Vaccine

Feb 22, 2023 1h 5m

Mike Jensen owns and operates one of the valleys largest commercial landscaping companies called Groundworks 360. He is a Native to Mesa,Arizona. Mike is an ASU fanatic and a proud father of 6…

S1E4 #4 - Dana Hogle - Gun Possession in Mexico, Prosecuting Police Officers, Divorce Court Mayhem, Anti Lawyer Media Bias, Cheesy Lawyer Marketing Campaigns

Feb 16, 2023 1h 20m

Dana Hogle is a criminal defense attorney and the owner of The Hogle Firm. With multiple locations and 20 years of experience, he has built one of the largest firms in the valley.

#3 - Jason Payne - Small Business Social Media, $400,000 a Year is Not Enough, Working With Ed Mylett, Building The Menace Empire

Jan 26, 2023 57m

Jason Payne is the founder of 2, 7 and 8 figure businesses. He captains one of the biggest business conferences in the valley called Menace. He has accomplished all of this in the short span of 3…

S1E2 #2 - Zach Collins - Investing in Honduras, The Marriage of Real Estate and NFT’s, Vacation Rentals

Jan 26, 2023 56m

Zach is the owner of Tamatoa Investments. He is a real estate developer. He specializes in vacation rentals and foreign development. He is currently leading the investment frenzy in Roatan, Honduras.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Valleys Finest have?

Valleys Finest has published 21 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Philosophy, Society & Culture.

Is Valleys Finest still active?

Valleys Finest is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 8m.

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