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The Craft Podcast

You are about to experience The Real Craft Podcast, Hosted by Robert Van Arlen. The Real Craft Podcast explores and educates listeners on The Art of Business, Relationships and Cocktails.  Shot live every Wednesday at Scottsdale's iconic Hotel Valley Ho. Each week we sip on craft cocktails while talking about business and relationships. 

Dec 17, 2022

In the Craft Podcast Episode #31, from hospitality to retirement planning, our guest Ryan "RB" Bearden talks about the transition from behind the bar to behind the desk, helping people in the hospitality industry plan for retirement using a few little-known strategies that give people a clear path to retirement....


May 4, 2022

The Craft Podcast guest John DiSantiago fell in love with a golf glove. When he went to reorder it, they asked if he wanted to buy the company, and he did.

This decisive decision has changed his life while improving the game of golfers. John has big plans, and Falko Glove is the first new technology introduced for...


Apr 29, 2022

Chris Smith, the producer of the Craft Podcast, pushes the limits on this show. His imagination has created an event powerhouse.  Chris has been redefining experiential theme events for years. From Lilly's Wedding to Cinco De Mayo2, guests participate in the experience. 

Ronen Aviram, GM of Hotel Valley Ho, drops in...


Apr 11, 2022

During this double segment, the Craft Podcast is excited to introduce guest Abby Betts, Director of Sales for Hotel Valley Ho. She is the igniter of sales at the Iconic Hote Valley Hol, and you can feel her passion. Her quick wit, humor, and ability to lighten up any environment are contagious. Want to learn and...


Mar 18, 2022

Robert Van Arlen mixes it up with Chef Russell LaCasce about his journey into the world of culinary. He has a passion for creating food for guests as an experience. He shares how pivoting during Covid kept his team together while shattering records. 

Chef LaCasce's culinary career spans over 20 years and a variety of...