MTN 105 Scottsdale | HomeSmart | BUILD. INNOVATE. PROTECT.

In this episode, we’re back in Scottsdale at HomeSmart with three guests talking luxury homebuilding, artificial intelligence, and the changing world of scams and consumer protection. Thank you to the partners of this episode:•PlumbSmart Plumbing, Heating & Air • Duenas Eden Cravatta • Amy Richardson, Savvy Realty Group First, we’re joined by Erik Tinker, Owner of Tinker Development, to talk about building some of Arizona’s most extraordinary luxury homes. Erik shares how he went from managing small remodels to developing multimillion-dollar properties in Paradise Valley, what goes into creating truly one-of-a-kind homes, and why the relationships and memories built inside them matter just as much as the finished product. Learn more HERE: https://www.tinkerdevelopment.com/ Next, Sabrina Valdez, AI Strategist for CPG & Retail and Founder of The Next Move Consulting, joins us to talk about helping businesses understand and implement AI in practical ways. She breaks down how companies can use AI as a strategic thought partner, why successful adoption is more about people and culture than technology alone, and how business owners can start integrating AI without feeling like they’ve already fallen behind. Learn more HERE: https://thenextmoveconsulting.com/about Finally, Joe Ducey, AVP of Public Engagement and Investigative Outreach for BBB Pacific Southwest and longtime investigative reporter, joins us to talk scams, consumer protection, and the darker side of AI. Joe shares how scammers are using technology to create increasingly convincing fraud, the traits that can make people especially vulnerable, and the simple habits consumers can use to protect themselves before money is lost. 00:07 Intro 01:31 Erik Tinker - Owner of Tinker Development 19:57 Sabrina Valdez - AI Strategist for CPG & Retail and Founder of The Next Move Consulting 38:41 Joe Ducey - BBB, Pacific Southwest, AVP, Public Engagement and Investigative Outreach Subscribe to Move the Needle for more conversations with the people shaping Arizona’s businesses, communities, and future. #MoveTheNeedlePodcast #MoveTheNeedle #MTN105 #ScottsdaleAZ #ArizonaPodcast #ArizonaBusiness #ArizonaCommunity #LocalBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #AIForBusiness #ConsumerProtection #ScamAwareness #LuxuryHomes #ParadiseValley #TinkerDevelopment #BetterBusinessBureau #HomeSmart