Inside the World of a Retina Surgeon: Blindness, Cancer, and Second Chances with Dr. Matthew Welch

Inside the World of a Retina Surgeon: Blindness, Cancer, and Second Chances with Dr. Matthew Welch

What does it take to spend more than a decade training for a career dedicated to preserving sight? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with renowned vitreoretinal surgeon and ocular oncologist Dr. Matthew Welch to explore the fascinating and deeply meaningful world of retina care. Dr. Welch shares his unexpected path into ophthalmology, revealing how a simple medical school rotation led him to a career he instantly knew was his calling. Today, he specializes in complex retinal diseases, pediatric retinal surgery, and ocular oncology, treating patients from across the United States and Canada.   -------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!

Treasures, Tangibles, and Entrepreneurship with Troy Perkins

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with entrepreneur and estate jewelry expert Troy Perkins to discuss the fascinating world of rare assets, precious stones, and building businesses with integrity. Troy shares how an unexpected opportunity led him into the jewelry industry and eventually into the specialized world of estate jewelry. Over the past two decades, he has built multiple businesses while developing a reputation based on trust, expertise, and exceptional customer service. Listeners will hear Troy explain the challenges of sourcing unique pieces, managing thousands of items of inventory, and adapting his business during the COVID era through digital transformation. He also discusses the growing impact of lab-grown diamonds, misconceptions people have about jewelry, and the importance of understanding value beyond appearances. The conversation goes beyond gemstones and explores entrepreneurship, learning from failures, evaluating opportunities, and the importance of maintaining a strong reputation. Troy also shares his views on tangible assets, wealth preservation, and why he prefers owning physical assets over simply holding cash. In addition to his estate jewelry business, Troy discusses his Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair locations, his firearms business, and his newest ventures involving immigration consulting and technology.   -------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!

Healing & Hormones with Dr. Matthew Dorchester

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Scottsdale physician Dr. Matthew Dorchester, who has spent more than 25 years helping professional athletes and everyday patients improve recovery, optimize hormones, and maintain long-term health. The conversation explores the connection between physical recovery, hormone health, performance, and aging. Dr. Dorchester shares insights from treating whiplash injuries, working with athletes, and helping patients identify hormone deficiencies that may be affecting their energy, recovery, focus, and quality of life. Listeners will learn why symptoms often attributed to "getting older" may actually be signs of hormonal decline, how stress impacts overall health, and why proactive care can make a significant difference in long-term wellness. Dr. Dorchester also discusses the importance of nutrition, exercise, rehabilitation, and taking personal responsibility for health outcomes.   --------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!

AI for Small Business: Lessons in Entrepreneurship & Innovation with Manikandan Chandran

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast with Tim Fergestad, Tim sits down with technologist, entrepreneur, AI innovator, and author Manikandan Chandran to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Manikandan shares his inspiring journey from struggling to pay college tuition to building successful technology ventures and AI-driven products. He discusses how freelancing during his college years became the foundation for a career spanning software engineering, startups, cloud technologies, machine learning, and AI innovation. The conversation explores the creation of BookMyIyer, a unique platform that modernized the process of connecting families with priests for traditional ceremonies in India. Manikandan explains how identifying a real-world problem and leveraging technology helped create a scalable business that continues to generate revenue today. Listeners will also learn why Manikandan believes AI is no longer optional for business owners. He outlines practical ways small businesses can use AI for content creation, marketing, lead generation, customer engagement, automation, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.   --------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!

From the ER to the C-Suite: Healthcare Leadership Wirth Maria Granzotti

What does it take to move from frontline emergency medicine into executive healthcare leadership? In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Dr. Maria Granzotti, a physician executive with decades of experience in emergency medicine, healthcare operations, quality improvement, leadership development, and workforce strategy. Maria shares her journey from practicing emergency medicine to leading healthcare organizations and helping health systems improve recruitment, retention, engagement, and culture through her work with Church Streeter and Cross. Maria discusses the challenges healthcare organizations face in attracting and retaining top talent, why onboarding is the foundation of long-term retention, and how leadership culture directly impacts patient outcomes and employee engagement. She also explores the transition many physicians face when moving into executive leadership roles and why clinical excellence alone does not always translate into leadership success. The conversation dives into healthcare workforce development, high-reliability organizations, trust-based cultures, operational excellence, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Maria shares her perspective on how AI can improve workforce optimization, support better workflows, enhance patient care, and help healthcare leaders make more informed decisions—while emphasizing that human judgment and critical thinking remain irreplaceable.   --------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!