Episode 77 – Mike Tayor, Taylored Fit
Mike The Trainer Taylor Mike’s college education started with studying business until an economics class brought him to the realization that it might not be the right career for him. After moving on to performing arts and finding out that his lack of piano proficiency would be a big stumbling block he turned to his […]
Episode 76 – Dalin Bernard & Chris Parrett, Social Hustle & Prepp’d
No Better Partners Dalin Bernard and Chris Parrett attended Rigby High School at the same time, but they didn’t really know each other. Skip forward 10 years and they are now partners in two thriving businesses. Dalin started Social Hustle, a digital marketing and web development agency, and was aware of Chris’ talents through working […]
Episode 75 – Tyler Price, Austin Kade Academy
Focus on Craft and Business What sets Austin Kade Academy apart from other beauty schools is its focus on education around beauty techniques in addition to learning how to run a business. Since most technicians are sole proprietors, learning business principles can be the key to their success. Tyler, and his wife, Allison realized this […]
Episode 74 – Ryan Searle, Wild Adventure Corn Maze & Sunflower Days
Agriculture for Entertainment Ryan was determined not to be a farmer like his family before him. He went to school and studied business because he knew he wanted to be a business owner. Loving motorsports he had planned to own and operate a motorsports business. Due to some unforeseen circumstances that goal did not pan […]
Episode 73 – Brad Barlow, B2X Photo
Taking a Great Leap Being a Jr. in high school Brad made an aircheck tape and sent it to Z103 to audition to be a disc jockey. Inspired by Phil Collins, he adopted the persona of Brad Collins and his DJ career was launched. For decades we listened to him and on Z103 he defined […]
Episode 72 – Kristopher Walton, Kristopher L. Walton & Associates
A Mindset of Abundance Considering himself an entrepreneurial social worker sets Kristopher apart from other mental health professionals. “I use a lot of business ideas in order to create an outcome. I measure outcomes,” Kristopher said. He feels this approach helps his clients to work toward the future and limits their time in mental health […]
Episode 71 – Bob Gretz, Bob’s Indoor Golf (B.I.G.)
Avid Golfers Rejoice When Bob’s wife informed him that they were moving from Washington, D.C. to Idaho Falls to be closer to family he immediately investigated what East Idaho would offer him in the way of golfing. Learning that there was only about 7 months of the year where golfing was feasible he quickly started […]
Episode 70 – Alan Reed, Reed’s Dairy
Your Local Milkman The Reed’s legacy started with farming and worked its way to adding the dairy through three generations. Alan Reed’s uncle added milk cows to their operation and sold milk to the public in the 1950s. In 1962 they added their own processing equipment and started packaging it themselves. They also had a […]
Episode 69 – Becca Madsen, The Fizz Bizz
Serving Happiness in a Cup For 5 years Becca and her husband, Jeremy, have been running The Fizz Bizz in Rigby, Idaho. 3 years ago they expanded to the west side of Idaho Falls and they have recently added a soda truck that they use to cater and serve different areas. “It’s a cute little […]
Episode 68 – Amy Wood, Radiant and Rooted and Amy Lorraine Coaching
Nutella and Graham Crackers Starting a women’s empowerment retreat wasn’t something that Amy Wood thought would be in her life, especially one surrounding meditation and connecting with one’s higher self. Amy herself was struggling with being a wife and mom and saw the insecurities she had herself in others. “I needed a tribe, I needed […]