We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

James Gardner | CEO, Permit Pushers

Many outside of the construction industry, including homeowners, businesspeople, and others, are unaware that permits are required for almost everything done on your property, including changes to a store layout, putting up a sign for your business, or even adding a shed to your backyard. Read more>>

Helen Goodrum | Rolfer Structural Integration and Rolf Movement Practitioner

Is Rolfing® Painful? The modality Rolfing® SI, like the medical system, has evolved over the past 60 years. Originally only males were admitted into the school as it was believed a Rolfer® needed large hands! Thankfully the medical world has seen an increase in understanding of the body and the nervous system which has changed the direction of the Rolfing® technique. A Rolfer® is able to have a lasting effect on a client’s body with very little pressure: Rolfers® recognize that gentle contact with the body can have just as much of an affect as pressing with all their weight. Rolfing® does not follow the mantra “no pain, no gain”. Read more>>

Mary Corrales | Director of Global Business Development, Synergy

Furnished housing is an industry that many people don’t know exists within the umbrella of hospitality. Our apartments are fully furnished and include housewares, bedding, wifi and utilities, so it’s a comfy place to stay for all kinds of needs beyond traveling for work. Here in The Valley, people use our housing for family coming in for short or long term stays from as little as 3 nights to as long as 3 months (we’re here for you, Snowbirds). Phoenix has some of the best hospitals in the country and it gives those coming in for long-term treatment the opportunity to be comfortable, make their own meals and not worry about the germs of others in a shared space. Read more>>