
Connect.Vegas
Stories and Interviews with the people who make Las Vegas, leaders in business, technology and the arts.
Episodes
16 episodes
Connect.Vegas Episode 16 - Jay Vickers
This episode of the Connect.Vegas Podcast, hosted by Ben Laifsky, features a conversation with Jay Vickers, Chief Operating Officer of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of the ...
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Episode 16
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40:12

Connect.Vegas Episode 15 - Leah Martin
In this episode, host Ben Laifsky interviews Leah Martin, a prominent business attorney and principal of Leah Martin Law. Leah shares her professional journey, insights into business law, her love for networking, and her personal interests. Wit...
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Episode 15
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37:53

Connect.Vegas Episode 14 - Nicole Bayreder
Highlights:Introduction to Blackfire Innovation: Nicole describes Blackfire as a laboratory and showroom for cutting-edge technology in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment. Established through a partnership between ...
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Episode 14
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39:19

Connect.Vegas Episode 13 - Jeanette Jones
In this episode of Connect.Vegas, host Ben Laifsky speaks with Jeanette Jones, founder of Cottrill Research, about her fascinating work in competitive intelligence and market research. Jeanette, a professional librarian and researcher,...
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Episode 13
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39:19

Connect.Vegas Episode 12 - Kirsten Larsen
In this episode of the Connect.Vegas podcast, host Ben Laifsky interviews Kirsten Larsen, a mindset coach and founder of Peace of Wellness, a coaching practice based in Las Vegas. Kirsten shares her journey from being an occupational ther...
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Episode 12
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40:39

Connect Vegas Episode 11 - Francesca Gilbert
Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the Connect.Vegas podcast, host Ben Laifsky sits down with Francesca Gilbert, a veteran realtor in Las Vegas with 36 years of experience. Francesca shares her journey from moving to La...
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Episode 11
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1:04:19

Connect.Vegas Episode 10 - Shahab Zargari
In this episode of Connect Vegas, host Ben Laifsky interviews Shahab Zargari, a Las Vegas-based filmmaker, marketer, and faculty member at UNLV’s College of Fine Arts. They discuss Shahab's multifaceted career, from founding a record l...
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Episode 10
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1:04:00

Connect.Vegas Episode 9 - Karen Alonso
Here’s a summary of Episode 9 of the Connect Vegas podcast featuring Karen Alonso, Vice President of Marketing for United Way of Southern Nevada:Highlights:Karen Alonso's Role and Impact: Karen Alonso o...
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Episode 9
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31:34

Connect.Vegas Episode 8 - David Navarro
In this episode of Connect.Vegas, host Ben Laifsky interviews David Navarro, Nevada Regional President of Enterprise Bank & Trust. They explore David's career, banking insights, and his deep connection to the Las Vegas ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:41

Connect Vegas Episode 7 - Josh Leavitt
In this episode of Connect.Vegas, host Ben Laifsky speaks with Josh Leavitt, the CEO of Tech Alley and Intagly. The discussion dives into Josh's journey as a serial entrepreneur, community advocate, and startup leader in Las Vegas. The...
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Episode 7
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35:22

Connect Vegas Episode 6 - Andy Abramson
In this episode of the Connect.Vegas podcast, host Ben Laifsky interviews Andy Abramson, CEO of Communicano, a value creation communications agency based in Las Vegas. The discussion covers Abramson's extensive experience in guiding companies t...
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Episode 6
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52:40

Connect.Vegas Episode 5 - Dave Burlin
In this episode of Connect.Vegas, host Ben Laifsky interviews Dave Burlin, a dynamic figure in the Las Vegas community with a diverse background that includes roles as a Marine Corps veteran, wedding DJ, and entrepreneurship advocate. Here are ...
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Episode 5
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48:52

Connect Vegas Episode 4 - Will Houghton
Introduction to Bill Houghton:Bill Houghton, founder and CEO of Horizon Print Solutions, was the first person Ben met when he moved to Las Vegas in 1999.Horizon Print Solutions provides a wide range of printing and b...
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Episode 4
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29:34

Connect.Vegas Episode 3 - Alex Raffi
In this episode of Connect Vegas, host Ben Laifsky interviews Alex Raffi, CEO of Imagine Communications, author, illustrator, and artist. They delve into the importance of creativity, the role it plays in various industries, and how Alex's expe...
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Episode 3
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1:25:09

Connect Vegas Episode 2 - Monica Coburn
In this episode of Connect Vegas, host Ben Laifsky interviews Monica Coburn, CEO of Nevada Business Advisors. They discuss Monica's mission to help businesses succeed, the diverse industries she serves, and the core services offere...
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32:56

Connect Vegas Podcast Episode 1: Rob Jeremaisson of ScaleUP Advisors
Is your team spending too much time on prospects who don't convert? Or are they chasing the wrong prospects? Or are you losing sales you shouldn't be losing? ScaleUP Advisors helps clients address these and many other sales an...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:39
