Episode 95 – Chris Taylor, Fisher’s Technology
More Than a Copier Business When Chris’ then father-in-law offered him the opportunity to turn around one of his companies, he jumped at the chance. Having a formal education as a Chemical Engineer and working in systems consulting he found he was interested in business and went on to get an MBA. With that background, […]
Episode 93 – Dan & Theresa Willis, All Hands Vending
In the Business of Giving Back Have you heard the saying, “You never truly know someone until you see how they react when their bag of chips gets stuck in the vending machine”? I’m sure we can all relate, however, Dan and Theresa Willis are determined to change that experience and give back in the […]
Episode 92 – Chanse Powell, Senior Solutions
Having been in senior care all of his career, Chanse Powell has always known that he wanted to help the senior population. He noticed that there was a serious information void when it comes to making decisions for aging parents or an aging spouse. “Seniors deal with a lot of loss, they deal with a […]
Episode 89 – Eric Browning, Fin Fun
A Legacy of Fun and Family Many of us know Fin Fun as the company that created the first real swimmable mermaid tail but how many of us know it took 40 different business ideas for serial entrepreneurs Karen and Jerry Browning to hit on that successful idea? “They were always doing something and my […]
Episode 88 – Amy Romriell, Mrs. Powell’s Bakery
East Idaho Staple Amy Romriell has been baking since she was young. As a way to pass the time, she and her siblings decided to bake treats and learn the ways of the kitchen from her mom. This led to Amy’s love of baking and her starting a small catering business as her children were […]
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 85 – Michelle Mangum, Clandestine Kringle
Christmas Magic Michele Mangum serves as Elf Major for Clandestine Kringle. 5 years ago a local community member decided that he wanted to make a difference for a few families in need. He had no idea that it would grow to be what it is today, serving over 100 families across East Idaho. Clandestine Kringle […]
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 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 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 […]