Episode 86 – Andy Crossman, Journeys DDA
The Great of the Greats Some of us dream of one day being the boss of where we work, Andy Crossman made that happen. 10 years ago when he started working for Journeys DDA he had no idea that he’d own the business, but that’s exactly what happened. “In hindsight, it looks like my whole […]
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 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 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 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 66 – Neil and Karen Gwartzman, Private Label University
What’s Your Perfect Product? In 1983, Neil Gwartzman dove into the private labeling industry when he joined his father’s brick-and-mortar manufacturing and importing company. After learning the business from the ground up, he committed himself to distill everything he and his father knew into a step-by-step system that could be used to easily and consistently identify, […]
Episode 65 – Drew Durrant, Yellowstone Playhouse
Laughter is the Best Medicine From Memorial Day until Labor Day you will find Drew Durrant and his crew in Island Park cooking prime rib and performing family-friendly productions for thousands of visitors to the area. COVID-19 has put a little kink in theater plans this year and has delayed opening of Yellowstone Playhouse until […]
Episode 56 – Dave Roseberry, Proxy Score
Service to the Core Scoring acts of service is a new concept but Dave Roseberry feels that it’s necessary. “Similar to a credit score but based on service and generosity,” Dave says, “you are building your life’s legacy.” Proxy Score is like a journal to keep track of service and generosity. It can also be […]