Grill Nation With Jason Grill

Guests - Jason and Annie Presley are joined by Grill Nation Show Contributor, Jon Stephens, CEO and President of PortKC for current events show. The group discusses local, state and federal current events/topics including downtown baseball in KCMO, streetcar extension, KC mayors race, Amazon pulling out of NYC, Class A office space and corporations in downtown KC, changes in economic development at the Mo. state level, Governor Mike Parson's work so far, corporate taxes going down in Mo., 2020 Democratic Presidential Race, will Joe Biden get in the race for President and so much more. Fast paced show you won't want to miss this week!

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host Bryan Sarff, President of True Wealth and Company. The two interview Tom Sullivan, Owner of Sullivan Estate Law. They discuss estate planning, why its so important to have a plan and why you do or don't need a trust. They also break down how to protect your heirs or beneficiaries from life's curveballs including remarriage protection and divorce protection. They conclude the show by talking about business succession plans, avoiding probate and what documents you must have in order. You will learn a lot this week and leave the show with a greater understanding of the principles of estate planning.

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host and Grill Nation partner, MoBank and BOK Financial, represented by Cody Bezanson. They talk with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. David explains what KC Hospice does, community programs they provide, dispells many myths about end of life care, how this non-profit impacts everyone from children to adults to veterans and takes us through funding, volunteer mechanisms and costs for services. KC Hospice has served the KC area since 1980 and is the leader of supportive care at all stages of illness in the region. Join us to learn more about this and David Wiley's journey and vision.

Guests - Jason is joined by Lauren Conaway, Director of Operations - KC Startup Foundation, and Matthew Marcus, Director of Engagement - KC Startup Foundation for 1st two segments. They discuss the KC ecosystem and development, what the KC Startup FDN does with storytelling (Startland News), educational redesign, and events and experience, as well as the overall mission in KC and progress. Jason is also joined by Brad Porter, longtime KC sports anchor and broadcaster. Brad gives advice to aspiring broadcasters, tells us some of his favorite KC athletes he has encountered, shares his career journey and the two break down sports gambling coming to Kansas and Missouri, as well as the NCAA and Mizzou and KU.

Guests – Jason is joined by Annie Presley – Author, Publisher, Fundraiser and Political Strategist. They discuss local, state and national current events and issues. These include: KCMO Mayors Race, UMKC Conservatory, Paseo name change to MLK Blvd., Howard Schultz (Ex Starbucks CEO) running for President in 2020 as Independent, 2020 Presidential Race on DEM and GOP side, government shutdown, border wall, Missouri tax issues, potential Kansas tax increases, Daylight Savings changes in Kansas and marijuana legalization. Fast pace and fun show talking trending topics!!

Guests - Jason is joined by show partner, Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC), represented by Tim Cowden, President/CEO of KCADC and Maria Maffry, Principal/Chief Business Development Officer of BNIM Architects. We discuss new companies coming to town in 2018 including Chow Now from LA, lessons learned from loss of big Starbucks job opportunities, exciting news for Class A office space in KC, a new image refresh for KC in 2019, what makes them excited about the future of KC and 2019, workforce development and job talent development, and what are their favorite places to take new company prospects when they come to KC and the strategy around it. This is an impactful and exciting dialogue this week on Grill Nation with two awesome guests!

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host and Grill Nation partner, MoBank and BOK Financial, represented by Melissa Valenciano and Mark Fitzpatrick. They talk with Steve Holle, Founder and Managing Partner of KC Bier Co. Steve discusses how he produced german lagers and brought his bier house to Kansas City. He highlights the why, his background, how the craft beer industry has changed, future plans, the brand, the beers, his favorite all-time beer, best places to go in Germany and so much more! Awesome show this week!

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host Bryan Sarff, Founder and CEO of True Wealth and Company. The two discuss how to reach a life where work is optional, investing strategies, why percentages are more important than numbers, retirement, growing your nest egg, how to make difficult financial decisions, the stock market ups and downs and so much more. If you want to start 2019 off right, you will love this show!

Guests - To start off 2019, we put together a Best of Grill Nation Show to begin your New Year! We start the show with Joe Zwillenberg, Owner of the Westport Flea Market. Mike Shanin, legendary broadcaster and Host of Ruckus (KCPT-PBS), stops by for segment two. We continue the show with Jeff Hutsell, Kansas City Chair of Vistage International and Harvard MBA, in segment three and finish off strong with Lamar Hunt Jr., Owner of the Kansas City Mavericks Hockey Team, in the final segment. Happy New Year!

Guests - To finish off 2018, we put together a Best of Grill Nation Show. We start the show with Andrew Cameron, Founder of Donutology. Jasper Mirabile, Owner of Jaspers Restaurant stops by for segment two. We continue the show with Chase and Holly McAnulty, Owners of Charlie Hustle in segment three and finish off strong with Andrew Miller, CFO of Spanish Gardens Foods and President of Guys Snacks in the final segment. Enjoy!

Guests - Jason is joined by Ross and Ashley Judy, Co-Owners of Give and Partake. The three discuss the awesome new dining concept that helps out Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City and the KC Pet Project. Current editions involve a brunch and mac and cheese book. A $50 purchase gets you free brunch and free mac and cheese to try at many amazing KC restaurants. A must listen. Jason also re-airs a segment with Jon Stephens, CEO at Port KC and finishes the show giving thanks around the holiday season to those who support the Grill Nation Show and also takes the microphone to himself to update listeners on his current day to day work. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host Bryan Sarff, President of True Wealth and Company. They interview Gregg Amos, President and Owner of Amos Family Funeral Home. The three discuss Gregg's mult-generation business, how he manages to deal with grief of families each and every day and be successful, what is the craziest request he has ever received from an individual re: services, how his son has become part of the business and pluses of working with family, how he defines success and so much more. Interesting show this week that will surprise you!

Guests - Jason is joined by Jeff Shafer, Development Director - City Year KC, Ty Manor, AmeriCorps Member - City Year KC, and Lisa Ginter, CEO - CommunityAmerica / Board of Directors - City Year KC. The group talks all about City Year and its impact in Kansas City and in the nation. They break down its mission, how it increases student achievement, ways the local business community and people in general are getting involved, what an AmeriCorps member does and all about the iconic red jackets. City Year is an organization you definitely will want to hear about and check out!

Guests - Jason is joined by Chase McAnulty, Owner/CEO - Charlie Hustle and Holly McAnulty, Owner/Communications - Charlie Hustle. The group talk about the concept behind Charlie Hustle, its growth, the highs and lows, licensing work, bricks and mortar stores, biggest flops, biggest successes and what's next for the brand and for Chase and Holly. Join us to hear about this incredible journey and starting an apparel brand.

Guests - Jason is joined by John Lovell, Owner - Lovell Sagebrush Insurance Group. The two talk about John's love of economic development, his journey from assistant golf pro to entrepreneur to business owner, the recent amazon news of move of second HQ to NYC and Northern Virginia, KC and Lees Summit economic growth news, recent 2018 election results and looking towards 2020 and even break down some golf fashion. This is a fun hour.

Guests - Jason is joined by by guest co-host Bryan Sarff, President of True Wealth and Company. They interview Lamar Hunt Jr., Owner of the KC Mavericks Hockey Team. The three discuss Lamar's background, how the Hunt family and his innovative and iconic father, Lamar Hunt, impacted him growing up, how he is growing hockey in Kansas City and why he is passionate about it, who were his biggest mentors that impacted him most in life, and so much more about business, community, charity, giving back and growth as an individual. An honor to have Lamar Hunt Jr. join the show this week.

Guests - Jason is joined by Jon Stephens, President and CEO of PortKC. The two talk about Jon's extensive background, such as his time with the Power and Light District, VisitKC and the Unified Government of KCK, helping publicize KC and help it grow economically. The two also discuss the KC Riverfront and its future, Jon's new job leading PortKC, how KC compares with its peer cities, what it needs to do to maintain and improve upon where it is from an economic development and population growth perspective and so much more. Great show this week. One you won't want to miss.

Guests - Jason is joined by Stuart Ludlow, President and Co-Founder - RFP365. The two talk about how RFP365 has changed the RFP process for applicant and company, how the company has grown, its partners and users, and about Stuart's background and successful exits. Jason is also joined by Jeff Mazur, Executive Director - LaunchCode. The two discuss how LaunchCode matches individuals with world class learning resources and job opportunities to help people (for free) launch their career in technology. Founded by Square Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey, LaunchCode is providing accessible education, training and paid apprenticeship and career job placement for individuals all over the US. Great show this week with two awesome guests!

Guests - Jason is joined by show partner, Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC), represented by Kimberly Young, President of KC Animal Health Corridor. Also in studio is Scott Bormann, VP - US Commercial Services, Merck Animal Health, and Kent Luther, VP - Commercial Operations, Bayer Animal Health. The group discusses the KC Animal Health Corridor, why what it does is unique and why its an important asset for the region representing over 56% of total worldwide animal health, diagnostics and pet food sales. We also talk about the strategic priorities of the KC Animal Health Corridor including workforce development, public policy, innovation and industry engagement. We finish the show talking about exciting changes in the market and incredible growth in the animal health industry. We bring the experts this week to highlight the incredible KC Animal Health Corridor and the animal industry.

Guests - Jason is joined by guest co-host and Grill Nation partner, MoBank and BOK Financial, represented by Andrew Black - Treasury Manager. This week's guest is Andrew Miller, CFO of Spanish Gardens Foods and President of Guys Snacks. Andrew talks about joining and growing the historic family business of Spanish Gardens Foods, known for their unique taco sauce. He details the "why" behind his distribution company and "how" he become the President of Guys Snacks, an iconic KC Brand. Little know fact, Guys created the first BBQ potato chip in history. Fun show this week with a tasty product and branding twist.