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In this episode of The Confidence Curve, Ashley and Rick Bowers open up about their journey from corporate careers to entrepreneurial success and how their complementary strengths have powered both their business and personal partnership for more than 20 years. From Rick’s early days duplicating assessment diskettes at TTI Success Insights to Ashley’s childhood passion for organization, their story reveals how curiosity, strategy, and stepping into discomfort built the foundation for Apex GTS

For Sue Rigler, owner of Hundred Mile Brewing Company, transforming passion into purpose is her reality. From an ASU microbiology graduate to award-winning brewery owner, Sue’s journey began with a moment of inspiration in 2014 that sparked a vision she pursued despite zero restaurant experience. In this episode, Sue shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, scaling to 45 employees overnight, building systems for accountability, and growing leadership confidence. She compares running a

What does it take to build Phoenix’s largest PR firm? For Jennifer Kaplan, founder and CEO of Evolve PR and Marketing, it started with embracing discomfort and a no-excuses mindset. From being voted “most talkative” in high school to leading a team built on trust—not micromanagement—Jennifer shares how culture, communication, and strong writing skills have fueled Evolve’s growth. She dives into the difference between brand and reputation, the power of community involvement, and why perception

What does it take to scale a business to 150+ locations through 28 acquisitions? For Ira, CFO of GO Car Wash and a recent CFO of the Year, it starts with culture. With over 30 years of experience, Ira shares how transparency, structure, and people-first leadership have fueled Go Car Wash’s growth from day one. In this episode, Ira breaks down why culture matters more than cost savings in acquisitions, how finance teams can become true business partners, and why being "controller-ready" opens ne

Storytelling isn't just for movies, it’s one of the most powerful tools in business. In this episode, Caleb Marsh, founder of Red Legend Media, shares how great stories can win customers, inspire teams, and drive real results. From growing up on film sets to leading a top video production company, Caleb reveals his unique formula: every great story has a character, a journey, and, most importantly, a transformation. He explains why starting with the change you want to create makes your messag

After surviving a devastating car accident at 18, Stephanie Waldrop turned personal adversity into a game-changing approach to employee benefits. From insurance executive to founder of Employee Benefits International, Stephanie reveals how strategic benefits planning can drive retention, cut costs, and transform workplace culture. She exposes the misaligned incentives in the healthcare system and shares how her high-touch service model gives employers the insights they actually need. Packe