the weekly seattle
Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.
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creative agencies & commercials with Sam Farquharson - Creative Director, Ampersand
<p>This week we're talking about the intersection of AI and creativity. Are copywriters still needed in corporations? We talk to Creative Director Sam Farquharson on her copywriting pet peeves, what some companies get wrong when designing a commercial, and her current tiktok spiral. All of this and your weekly news recap!</p><p>Top Stories:</p><p>1. Quick Update on Expedia voyeurism case</p><p>2. Uwajimaya expands to Tacoma</p><p>3. Blue Star Cafe closes</p><p>4. Cider updates: Locust Cider shuts down taprooms & Seattle Cider is acquired by Two Towns</p><p>5. Microsoft's response to AI data center...
audio visual production and succession planning with Niki McKay - Blue Danube Productions
<p>The founder of one of the fastest-growing private companies in Washington shares her story of how she created this audio visual production company in her garage, her worst event horror story, and how she thought about succession planning as she sold her company last year. Niki McKay has over 20 years experience running large scale events around the world including clients like Macklemore, Alaska Airlines, and more. In this episode Rachel and Niki also discuss the price gouging happening in the industry due to a monopoly, and what needs to be done about it.</p><p>All of this and...
leadership coaching for 2026 with Suzanne Weller - Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host
<p>New year, new us! This is a special episode with Executive & Leadership Coach Suzanne who helps us identify our own poison riptides that might be creating a toxic workplace on accident! She gives advice for those looking to branch out into consulting as well as what leaders need to do when approaching a big change in 2026. If you're thinking of quitting your job, she also helps us figure out how and when to do that. All of this along with Rachel and Suzanne's highs and lows of 2025.</p><p>About Suzanne Weller - Founder, Coach, Consultant, Weller Collaboration:</p><...
week of dec 22: the business of travel with Leigh Barnes - Intrepid Travel
<p>The holidays are a big time for travel, so we sat down with the President of the Americas of Intrepid Travel to talk all about this industry. We cover their latest partnership with REI, how travel has changed over the years, and the most popular countries to travel to. All of this and your weekly news update!</p><p>Top Stories:</p><p>1. REI brings back travel experiences with Intrepid Travel</p><p>2. New Alaska Airlines routes</p><p>3. Expedia to acquire online booking platforms</p><p>4. Wild Waves Theme Park to shut down</p><p>About guest Leigh...
week of dec 15: the business of museums with Scott Stulen - Seattle Art Museum
<p>The CEO of SAM joins us for a conversation on the unexpected realities of running a major museum, the unique costs, and the bold changes coming to SAM including a full restaurant and bar, expanded hours, and a fresh approach to attracting repeat visitors.</p><p>We also talk FIFA coming to Seattle and how Scott plans to capitalize on the global spotlight. As the only art director of a major museum with a studio art background, Scott brings a radically different perspective. About a year and a half into the role, Scott is ready to shake things up!<...
week of dec 8: restaurants & women's sports with Jen Barnes - Rough & Tumble
<p>Rough & Tumble JUST opened a new location in Columbia City so we brought back the Founder & Owner to fill us in on the behind-the-scenes of what it's like opening a second location of her iconic sports bar in Seattle. Jen Barnes shares what challenges she had to overcome to be able to stream women's sports in her restaurants and the legal battle she got into with HBO. We talk about how the minimum wage increase has impacted her business, why many restaurants are combining themes/entertainment with their brick and mortar, and how Seattle is preparing for FIFA! You'll...
week of nov 24: the business of gyms with Jean-Luc Pedanou - Olympic Athletic Club
<p>We sit down with the General Manager for Olympic Athletic Club to learn all about how the gym industry has changed over the years and what makes this one so unique. We talk about the demand for amenities, their recent renovation, the importance of good talent, and much more. All of this along with your weekly business news roundup!</p><p>Top Stories:</p><p>1. The business of gyms</p><p>PSBJ article</p><p>2. Rad Power Bikes might shut down</p><p>GeekWire article</p><p>3. BECU merger & Perkins Coie merger</p><p>PSBJ article (BECU) & PSBJ article...
week of nov 17: inside the Seattle Torrent with Meghan Turner & Madi McNamara
<p>We talk to the General Manager & the Director of Business Operations for the Seattle Torrent, the newest team added to the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). In this episode, we discuss why the PWHL ownership is unique, why they are playing the first season without the new jerseys, why the head coach was chosen, and how they plan to collaborate with the other major sports teams here. All of this and your top business news stories!</p><p>Top Stories:</p><p>1. PWHL team: New name, new logo, and season starting!</p><p>2. Barnes & Noble returns to downtown</p><...
week of nov 10: the business of death with Katrina Spade - Recompose
<p>We talk to the Founder & CEO of a company that pioneered human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation. Katrina shares how she went from architecture school to creating this company that ultimately allowed Washington to be the FIRST state to legalize this practice in 2019. Today 14 states have legalized this new option. In this episode we also talk about how the death industry is changing, how she plans to scale, and her biggest architecture fear. </p><p>All this and your top business stories!</p><p>Top Stories</p><p>1. The business of death</p><p>In Seattle...
week of nov 3: Linda Hoffner - Wright Runstad & Company
<p>As the GM of The Spring District, Linda brings us the inside scoop on the commercial real estate industry as well as interesting details like how the retail shops were chosen for this neighborhood and how she partnered with the city of Bellevue for success. All this and your top stories!</p><p>Top Stories:</p><p>1. Update on The Spring District</p><p>2. Amazon (and Meta) layoffs</p><p>3. Heritage Distilling closes tasting rooms</p><p>4. Little Saigon landowner sues the city</p><p>About guest Linda Hoffner - General Manager, The Spring District, Wright Runstad & Company & Host...
