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Chad's Story

Chad grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. To learn and understand the world around him, he attended The University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, and Northern Arizona University. Ever since Chad was a young boy he had an affinity for creativity and a drive to make money. In his adolescence, he and his cousin Matt started a lawncare company mowing lawns and general garden maintenance. This eventually pushed him to join Junior Achievement and Business Professionals of America in high school where his passion for entrepreneurship bloomed. Throughout his college career, he continued to start his businesses which allowed him to gain crucial experience wearing the many hats of an entrepreneur. 

In 2011 Chad left Iowa to care for his greataunt in Mesa, Arizona. This relationship which had started as a symbiotic relationship had turned into a bond of friendship over the remaining five years of her life. In Arizona Chad had found himself finally and in 2013 he finally met his partner and now Husband Anthony.  With Anthony by his side, the two of them have built some of the coolest brands, concepts, and experiences Phoenix has to offer. 

Chad's vast experience in life and business has led to this podcast. His joy of entrepreneurship and helping others is the impetus of The Every Turn Podcast. He encourages you to listen weekly and email him with questions you may have about episode topics or business questions in general that he may answer on the next episode. 

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Chad's Business Ownership Past and Present

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OUTr RIM Adventure Rentals

2023-Present

A company focused on outdoor adventure equipent rentals and connecting people with nature by removing barriers through informational, aspirational, and inspirational content.

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Chase Auto Rentals

2021-Present

A locally owned and operated car rental company focusing on electric vehicles and convertibles.

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Chadwick's Urban Market

2020-2023

A locally focused urban market designed around locally curated productes. Chadwick's also inculded a cafe, coffee bar, and a beer and wine bar.

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Arrandale Farms

2016-Present

A 2 acre urban farm located in the hearth of Phoenix, Arizona. Started as a chicken egg farm comercially licesnsed and inspected by the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Evoled into feild crops and now is strictly a fruit tree farm with airbnbs focused on Agriturism.

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Urban Grounds Coffee Co.

2017-2020

A mobile coffee company focusing on superior locally roasted coffees and blended tea beverages. Urban Grounds continues to opperate at the Downtown Phoenix Farmer's Market every Saturday.

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Willow Creek Urn

2015-2017

An online cremation urn business focusing on importing brass urns from India.

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Advanced Fitness

2009-2013

A small fitness center focused on automation and self service entry.

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Earth Home Candles

2007-2009

A home fragrancing company focused on manufacturing soy wax candle and other home scented products.

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California Clothing Company

2005-2007

An online clothing retailer when online clothing retail was a new and evolving business segment.

Chad's Education

Associates of Management                                     Kirkwood Community College
Certificate of Entrepreneurship                              Kirkwood Community College

Advanced Diploma of Mortuary Science           Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor of Public Administration                         Northern Arizona University
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