Episode 83 – Summer Andersen, Adam Andersen Avalance Project
Tragedy Turned to Service The evening after her husband’s funeral, Summer Andersen was inspired to do something so that no other family had to feel the pain she and her family were going through. Days earlier on January 10, 2018, her husband, Adam, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Mt. Jefferson area […]
Episode 82 – Brandon Seger, Seger Built Signs
Signs of Side Gig Partnering with his father, Brandon Seger always knew that one day the two of them would have a business together. Brandon’s dad owned his own auto body shop and then became a shop teacher at the local high school. He expanded his services in auto body painting to include airbrushing and […]
Episode 81 – Brandon Quinton, H2O Industries
For the Love of Powersports Brandon got into free-standing jetskis after having a severe 4-wheeler accident. Having a new family and a new baby he felt the sport was too risky and so he sold his 4-wheelers. He needed an outlet for his energy and turned that toward stand-up jet skiing. Brandon explained that the […]
Episode 80 – Kioa Delos Reyes, Lost Tribe Dance
Talent Will Take A Break Having been the hip hop instructor at dance studios from Shelley to Rexburg, hip hop is in Kioa’s blood. He loved bringing this art form to East Idaho and seeing what it could do for kids, but he never thought that having his own studio would be the outcome. Kioa […]
Episode 79 – Chynna Hansen, Little Mama Shirt Shop
Mom’s Supporting Mom’s On an initial investment of $400, Chynna Hansen started an on-line shirt shop as a way to make extra income to help pay household bills while her husband went to school. “I think I didn’t know I was an entrepreneur maybe even when I was,” Chynna said about the business success. Chynna […]
Episode 78 – David Moran, Servant’s Heart Entertainment
David Moran and James Manzanares saw that there wasn’t a space for performers, wannabe performers, and for people to get together and enjoy that entertainment. David said, “I’ve always loved music, it’s always been a dream of mine to be involved in music in some way. I wished that someone would take me under their […]
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 […]