Grill Nation With Jason Grill

Alan Ramseyer and Connor Anderson, Co-Founders - Collar Club, have built an incredible place for dogs. The Collar Club's goal was not simply to create a business, but rather to create a community. At Collar Club, dogs and dog lovers alike meet, share stories and tips, and get access to the best quality dog grooming, daycare, training and boarding facility around. Learn about how the Collar Club is innovating dog / dog parent's lives, as well as becoming a growing business. Thank you to Alan Farris and Landmark National Bank for collaborating and joining this show too!

In 2022, the community of cities that make-up the Kansas City region will show their hearts! 150 Beautifully created, life size (5ft x 5ft) 3-D hearts crafted by local artists of all kinds will blanket the KC region. Jenn Nussbeck, Co-Director (KC Parade of Hearts), Shawn Long, VP of Philanthropy and Corporate Outreach (University of Kansas Health System) and Jonathan Knecht, Senior VP, Marketing and Creative (KCADC) join the Grill Nation Show to discuss this incredible endeavor and the why behind it. Awesome group!

Tom Waggoner, AIA, is the former managing principal for HOK. He is also the former managing principal at 360 Architecture. Tom has built an extensive portfolio of experience focused on the renovation and new construction of collegiate sports facilities and the creation of athletic facility master plans. Madison Square Garden, Notre Dame Stadium, Auburn, Washington Husky Stadium, SMU and Mizzou, Tom has been there. Tom is writing a book, coming out November 2021, about the history of KC sports architecture and how nearly 15 firms formed over the years from 1968-2020 in KC well as in LA, Dallas and NYC. All of these firms have direct ties back to KC's celebrated sports architecture world. Fascinating Grill Nation Show this week with a sports architect legend!

Two leaders in their respected industries join this week's Grill Nation Show. On the show is Chad Esslinger, a certified financial planner and wealth management advisor at Esslinger Financial, and Frank Sciara, VP at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital (one of the nation's largest full-service commercial real estate finance firms). We discuss finance, commercial real estate, wealth management and planning, retail development, multi-family growth, industrial development, industry trends, life lessons and leadership on this week's Grill Nation!

Real Estate Professionals Andrew Bash, Katherine Lee, Kristin Searle, Kylee Fishwick and Sarah Harnett from Bash and Co. Sotheby's International Realty join Jason Grill and the Grill Nation Show this week. Learn the exciting story about how company culture truly impacted Bash and Co. Sotheby's International Realty and how it has led to incredible business growth and success. Plus so much talk on residential real estate from leaders in the industry!

Jeff Phillips and Jason Carter-Solomon, Senior VP's at Landmark National Bank and Bill Cook, Executive Director at the KC Auto Museum join Grill Nation to talk about the Kansas City Automotive Museum.The exciting, growing museum embraces the unique and diverse stories of KC, while educating young and old, and celebrating the culture, artistry, industry and innovation of the automobile. The Museum rotates over 100 vehicles a year, and consistently showcases a collection of nearly 40 cars at any given time. In addition, the museum hosts more than 30 community events throughout the year. Fun and entertaining show this week! kansascityautomuseum.com

Parker Webb and Logan Freeman, Co-Founder of FTW Investments, join Grill Nation with Jason Grill. Topics on the show include: The difference between being a real estate investor and being in the business of real estate investing, deciding whether to be a direct or indirect investor, what a real estate syndicate is and why it makes sense and why its so important to invest with the right partner. Plus so much more on investing, real estate and what questions and issues you should be consider. Fantastic, informative show! ftwinvestmentsllc.com/grillnation

Tim Pardee, Director of Contracts and Services at MoKan Goodwill joins the Grill Nation Show and shares the many ways that Goodwill helps all job seekers, regardless of their ability, work history, or background, access the tools they need to grow their careers and support their families. Goodwill is committed to helping people make the most of their abilities and move beyond a job into a career. Tim is a great guest and shares his story and experiential journey, as well as how Goodwill is innovating daily, offering more opportunities and changing lives. www.mokangoodwill.org

Jason Grill is joined on this week's Grill Nation Show by Jasmine Nastasi, Co-Founder of Stellar Image Studios (a women-owned growing and successful video production company that is turning stories into moving pictures). Thanks to Jonathan Cole, Owner of Pendulum (a multidisciplinary architecture firm whose simple principle is enhancing every aspect of the human experience) for connecting Stellar Image Studios to the Grill Nation Show. Two respected and thoughtful leaders in their industries. Learn more about Jasmine and Stellar Image Studies on this exciting episode! www.stellarimagestudios.org

SixTwentyOne is an architecture and design studio with a focus on simple, modern architecture and interior design. They believe that intentional design of our physical environment is critical to leading an intentional life. With more than 20 years of experience they have honed their expertise in creating spaces and communities that promote livability, vitality, health and balance. The Co-Founders of SixTwentyOne (Kara Bouillette, Dan Brown, Jacob Littrell) join Grill Nation along with Jeff Phillips, Senior VP of Landmark National Bank to discuss modern architecture, how they focus on more than the bottom line, trends, business beliefs and much more! If you like modern architecture, interor design and business you'll love this show. www.sixtwentyone.com

Imperial Golf's primary mission is to deliver a quality level and overall experience of golf instruction that compares to a professional's process. They bring a level of professionalism and insight to the amateur player by first providing a basis of swing mechanics and then delving into the player’s mental approach. Jon Snyder (Founder - Imperial Golf) joins Grill Nation to share his personal story, the story of Imperial Golf, what's next for business growth, some golf tips, favorite golf spots, how Jason's lessons are going and so much more. Awesome show with one of the best golf instructors in the business! www.imperialgolfkc.com

Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. The world’s largest sports organization: with nearly 5 million athletes in more than 170 countries -- 16,900 of them in Missouri. They engage kids and adults with intellectual disabilities, build communities, and improve the health and well-being of Missourians. Brian Neuner (Chief Development and Marketing Officer, Special Olympics Missouri) joins the show to discuss everything Special Olympics Missouri, how he went from TV sports director and broadcaster to Special Olympics, and why and how Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach, Andy Reid, got involved with Special Olympics Missouri.

SkillPath provides professionals worldwide with strategic and innovative training solutions. The SkillPath mission is to provide the highest quality training for companies, leaders and business people around the world. Some include: 997 of the Fortune 1000, 15 departments and 3 branches of the federal government, 6 branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including 226 military bases, and all 4 major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL). Michele Markey (CEO - SkillPath) tells us everything we need to know about SkillPath and discusses her passion for business growth, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Goodwill is a nonprofit organization that empowers people to discover their potential and adapt for the future through the power of work while building sustainable and prosperous communities. Keisha Gracious, Goodwill's Director of Retail Services, joins the Grill Nation Show to discuss the growing and successful Goodwill stores and how for more than a century they have assisted in making life-changing community services possible at no cost to clients. Fascinating peak behind the curtains, all the outs / ins of donation centers and everything you need to know about what types of donations are acceptable and what you might find in a store.

On this episode of Grill Nation, we talk with Logan Freeman, Co-Founder/Principal at FTW Investments, about everything from the three biggest problems facing investors today, to the best strategies for successful investing, to the ten critical investment growth factors that turn a struggling portfolio into a successful one. Plus many more engaging topics on investing! Informative and action packed Grill Nation Show with an industry leader this week! www.ftwinvestments.com/grillnation

On this show we discuss the New Terminal at KCI (progress/impact), updates around air travel to and from KC now and coming out of pandemic, KCADC recent announcements around new jobs and companies coming to KC, growth in carriers, routes and flights at KCI and what's next for the airport and new terminal. Jason Grill is joined by Tim Cowden (President/CEO - KCADC), Justin Meyer (Deputy Director of Aviation - KCAD) and Peter Wolniak (Senior Channel Sales Manager - American Airlines).

Chicken N Pickle (chickennpickle.com) was conceived in the Grand Cayman Islands over cold beer and jerk chicken. One man’s love for delicious, wood-fired chicken and the game of pickleball led to the 2016 founding of Chicken N Pickle’s flagship location in Kansas City and has quickly developed into a wildly popular destination for food and fun in many other markets in US. We are talking to the Culinary Director of Chicken N Pickle, Alex Staab, this week on Grill Nation about the inspirations for his menu offerings, his diverse background in food, what fuels him to go beyond the norm, and what is next come at the growing business that is Chicken N Pickle.

Dr. Amy Patel (dramykpatel.com) is a leading medical expert and staunch advocate of radiology healthcare reform. She entered her field because of her passion for women's health and to help close disparity gaps while ensuring access to care for patients. On this show Jason Grill and Amy discuss the importance of advocacy to her, how she engages via social media as a medical professional along with tips for others, female leadership advice and many other engaging and interesting topics with a true change maker. #AskAmyMD

Dr. Amy Patel (dramykpatel.com) is a leading medical expert and staunch advocate of radiology healthcare reform. She entered her field because of her passion for women's health and to help close disparity gaps while ensuring access to care for patients. On this show Jason Grill and Amy discuss the importance of advocacy to her, how she engages via social media as a medical professional along with tips for others, female leadership advice and many other engaging and interesting topics with a true change maker. #AskAmyMD

Midland Industries has a history of outstanding customer-driven solutions, smart technology and deep product selection - built on strong family values and traditions. Billy Hodes, CMO at Midland Industries joins the show alongside Senior VP of Landmark National Bank, Jeff Phillips. We discuss how Midland Industries has grown a family business into a thriving success story, how it happened, what is next, the pluses and minuses of working with family and the best ways to connect with customers and build relationships. Plus, we get to know Billy Hodes and catchup with Jeff Phillips on what he is doing to help entrepreneurs and business owners grow and connect.