Stewards of Success

The Wealth Stewards
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The Stewards of Success podcast explores the unexpected paths, unique practices, and remarkable stories of local leaders from our community, in the Phoenix area and beyond. Spanning industry and expertise, we uncover how these individuals have made a lasting impact in ways that are sometimes surprising and always inspiring.

Episodes

  1. Jun 1

    Paving a Different Path to Success with Plexus CEO Tarl Robinson

    This week, Brent and Jeff welcome Tarl Robinson, founder and CEO of Plexus Worldwide, a direct sales organization specializing in health and wellness products and an online income opportunity. Learn how he scaled Plexus from a single-product business into a global organization, what challenges taught him, and how he stays committed to creating a different path to success for others.

    43 min

  2. Mar 26

    Coaching for Excellence: Lessons in Leadership, Accountability, and Mindset with Phil Beckner

    This week, we sat down with Phil Beckner, high-performance leadership consultant at Be Better. Be Different., and an NBA player development coach at Driven Basketball. He shares what his coaching career has taught him about leadership, accountability, and personal growth. Listen to other recent episodes, brought to you by The Wealth Stewards. Explore how The Wealth Stewards supports entrepreneurs and business leaders on their financial journeys, from one owner to another.

    46 min

  3. Jan 22

    How Vulnerability Helped Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust CEO Steve Zabilski Serve a Higher Purpose

    This week, we sat down with nonprofit leader Steve Zabilski, the former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix and current CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. He shares his unexpected entry into the nonprofit world and how embracing vulnerability and collaborating with others helped him expand the already successful organization — which serves 1,000 unhoused people daily with meals and essential resources — and seamlessly transition its leadership when the time was right. Listen to other recent episodes, brought to you by The Wealth Stewards. Explore how The Wealth Stewards supports entrepreneurs and business leaders on their financial journeys, from one owner to another.

    44 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    How Tim Vasquez Scaled Someburros While Staying True to Family Roots

    Tim Vasquez, Someburros’ owner and president, who grew up in his family’s business, shares how his vision, family values, and willingness to take risks helped expand the chain to 17 locations, one full-service cafe and tequila bar, and a beloved statewide brand.  Listen to other recent episodes, brought to you by The Wealth Stewards. Explore how The Wealth Stewards supports entrepreneurs and business leaders on their financial journeys, from one owner to another.

    47 min

  5. 11/03/2025

    Scaling with Passion: How Coach Greg Powers Built a Championship Mindset at Arizona State University

    On the inaugural episode of Stewards of Success, hosts Jeff Breese and Brent Mekosh of The Wealth Stewards sit down with Greg Powers, head coach of Arizona State University’s men’s ice hockey team, about his journey transforming the program from club level to Division 1.​ An ASU alumnus and former goalie, Powers recounts the unique path over the last 18 years that led to the ascension to D1 and leadership lessons he learned and stayed true to along the way.

    40 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

The Stewards of Success podcast explores the unexpected paths, unique practices, and remarkable stories of local leaders from our community, in the Phoenix area and beyond. Spanning industry and expertise, we uncover how these individuals have made a lasting impact in ways that are sometimes surprising and always inspiring.

Information

  • Creator
    The Wealth Stewards
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Wealth Stewards
  • Show Website
    Stewards of Success