Fascinating show this week with the founder of one of the best and most successful creative architecture / design studio firms (Jonathan Cole, Pendulum) and the founder of a unique and creative music production company (Josh Williams, Behr Productions). Talking design, style, music, collaboration, architecture, vision, process and business growth with two individuals taking their respective industries to another level this week on Grill Nation.

Sheryl Vickers is the owner of Select Sites, LLC, a woman owned commercial real estate firm that specializes in retail and restaurant tenant representation, shopping center leasing, commercial and investment acquisitions, and property disposition. Additionally, as President of CRV LLC investment company and Guest Suites KC, a short term rental and management company, Sheryl manages her own assets and has a growing portfolio. Finding ways to diversify the commercial real estate industry is a passion of Sheryl's, so she co-founded Women in Real Estate Development (WIRED), a women's mentoring and support group that acts as a portal into commercial brokerage, development and investment opportunities. Thanks to Sayard Parrish, Landmark National Bank, for joining, collaborating and connecting Grill Nation to Sheryl Vickers!

Logan Freeman (Co-Founder, FTW Investments) shares why you should not compete to beat the market, how to get rich during an economic downturn, how to get started investing / what you should know along the journey, and when investment diversification can go wrong. Plus so much more on investing your money. Thanks for joining us this week on Grill Nation!

Dr. Amy Patel is a Expert Leader in Breast Health and Imaging (Medical Director, Breast Care Center - Liberty Hospital). She discusses Breast Cancer Awareness Month, concern amongst the breast cancer community about delaying lifesaving screenings during continued Covid-19 issues, updates around expansion and growth at the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital, hot topics in breast health and imaging including AI, and what is potentially coming down the pike legislatively from government affecting breast health and imaging. Lucky to have expert and leader, Dr. Patel, back on the Grill Nation Show.

Charter Schools are changing the game when it comes to education and innovation. They're free, public and open to all. They're independently run, which allows them to adapt to students' needs. Charter schools are accessible and serve a diverse set of students and populations including refugees and ELL students. Talking everything about public charter schools on the show are Dr. Douglas Thaman (Executive Director, Missouri Charter Public School Association), Kirsten Lipari-Braman (CEO, Gordon Parks Elementary), Hannah VanAusdal (Elementary Principal, KC International Academy), Jamie Jansen (Middle School Principal, KC International Academy). Fascinating and informative show this week!

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!