Joe Knows Better

This week’s Joe Knows Better podcast has a special kind of energy. ✨Joe’s conversations often dig into the tougher side of doing business and staying protected… but this episode brings in a whole new vibe.Jodi Low, Founder and CEO of U & Improved and BBB Board Chairwoman, joins the show to talk about heart-felt leadership and how purpose can transform a business.If you’ve ever heard Jodi speak, you know she brings pure inspiration — Joe even said it felt like he’d just done a full workout after talking to her 😄They dove into:💛 Leading with heart💛 Building culture with intention💛 Finding purpose in your business💛 Why “feel good” leadership actually drives success#JodiLow #JoeKnowsBetter #BBBPodcast #LeadershipLowdown #HeartfeltLeadership #SmallBusinessGrowth #PurposeDrivenBusiness #InspirationForLeaders

Thinking about getting out of your timeshare? ⛱️The resale market is full of scams targeting owners who just want out. ⚠️High fees + low resale value = a perfect setup for scammers promising buyers for big upfront costs. 🚫Joe Ducey talked with Jeremy Russo of Vacation Ownership Consultants, who breaks down a safer approach — working with attorneys to legally cancel contracts. ⚖️Know the red flags. Protect yourself.#Timeshare #TimeshareExit #TimeshareResale #TimeshareScams #TimeshareOwners #SellingTimeshares #VacationOwnership #ConsumerTips #ScamPrevention #JoeKnowsBetter

Is Arizona holding YOUR money?More than $2 billion in unclaimed property is sitting with the state — and some of it could belong to you.We’re talking forgotten bank accounts, safe deposit box items, uncashed checks, gold bars, jewelry, sports collectibles — all tied to real names and last known addresses… and waiting for the rightful owners to claim them.On this week’s Joe Knows Better podcast, Joe Ducey talks with Rebecca Wilder from the Arizona Department of Revenue to break down how the program works — and how you can quickly check if money or valuables are owed to you.Listen now and see if there’s cash with your name on it.#UnclaimedProperty #UnclaimedFunds #FoundMoney #ArizonaMoney #StateTreasury #UnclaimedAssets #FreeMoneyAlert #ArizonaDepartmentOfRevenue #JoeDucey #BetterBusinessBureau

A single mom of three, on the verge of losing her home, turned to social media for support — and instead found scammers posing as “helpers” with fake investment opportunities.What started as hope turned into hard-earned money disappearing fast.In the latest Joe Knows Better podcast, she bravely shares:• How the scam started• Why she kept trusting the scammers• The red flags she missed• And what she’s doing now to fight backShe’s telling her story so you won’t become the next victim.#ScamAlert #InvestmentScam #SocialMediaScam #FraudPrevention #ProtectYourMoney #BBB #JoeKnowsBetter #RealStoriesRealScams #StayAlert #OnlineSafety #SingleMomStrong #ListenAndLearn

If you’re renting, you’ve probably seen your fair share of confusing fees and deposits—but do you know what’s actually legal?From application fees to support animals, BBB’s Joe Ducey sits down with Deborah Simmons of Advantage Arizona Real Estate & Property Management and Michael Kotin of Kay-Kay Realty Corp to break down what renters should (and shouldn’t) be paying for.Learn how to protect your wallet, your rights, and your peace of mind in this episode of the Joe Knows Better podcast.#RentersRights #TenantTips #LandlordLaw #RentalScams #SecurityDeposits #EmotionalSupportAnimals #RentalHousing #ProtectYourMoney #JoeDucey #BetterBusinessBureau #BBBScamTracker #ArizonaHousing

Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7, and while that means it’s time to review your coverage… it also means scammers are getting ready to strike. ⚠️📞 Be cautious of calls about “new benefits.”🚫 Never share your Medicare number with strangers.📋 And watch out for reps who don’t understand your local coverage — you could end up with a plan you can’t even use.Carol Brown from the Area Agency on Aging shares important tips on how to protect yourself (or a loved one) this enrollment season.👉 Stay one step ahead of ALL scams at joeknowsbetter.com#Medicare #OpenEnrollment #MedicareOpenEnrollment #MedicareScams #MedicareFraud #IdentityTheft #SeniorScams #BBB #JoeDucey #ConsumerTips #ScamAwareness

Scammers are getting bolder, and BBB Scam Tracker is seeing a spike in reports—from bogus rental application fees charged before you can even view a property, to fake job offers, romance scams, loan schemes, and crypto cons draining wallets fast. BBB’s Joe Ducey and Michelle Marin are breaking down the top 5 scams happening right now so you know what to look out for and can keep your money safe.#ScamAlert #RentalScams #JobScams #RomanceScams #CryptoScams #LoanScams #BBB #JoeDucey #FraudPrevention #ConsumerProtection #StaySafeOnline

Skyrocketing insurance rates? You’re not alone.If you drive a car, you’ve probably felt the sting—some rates have doubled or even tripled!So what can you do to fight back? Should you file that claim or pay out of pocket? What actually helps lower your premium?On this episode, BBB’s Joe Ducey teams up with Nathan Mason of Insurance Professionals of Arizona to share real strategies for cutting costs without cutting corners.Protect your investments and your wallet—don’t miss it.Dive into this episode and more fraud-fighting tips at joeknowsbetter.com#InsuranceTips #SaveOnInsurance #HomeInsurance #AutoInsurance #CutInsuranceCosts #LowerYourRates #FinancialWellness #ProtectYourMoney #JoeDucey #BBB #InsuranceHelp #ArizonaInsurance #InsuranceSmarts