Episode 01: Oswald Service and Repair
Strong Beginnings When Kevin Oswald thinks back on his childhood it always includes memories of automotive service. He remembers working with his dad when he was around 8 years old and being the one who cleaned the oil off of the shelves. “The cans were made of cardboard then and they would weep [oil], so […]
Episode 102 – Nick Crabbs & Tiam Rastegar, Boise Entrepreneur Week
Building Business in Idaho For 6 years Boise Entrepreneur Week, formally Boise Start-Up Week, has been a staple in the entrepreneurial world of Idaho. The conference consists of educational opportunities, networking, and pitch competitions where money can be won to invest in the winner's business dreams. To make the event happen takes around 70 sponsors […]
Episode 101 – Janna Van Witbeck, Blue Line Judo & Judo Fit
Showing up for a Judo class while in college, Janna had no idea what she was getting into. While in the class she was thrown by the other students, literally. Although it was hard she refused to drop out. “That was just my personality, I show up even though I didn't really enjoy it,” Janna […]
Episode 100 – Christine Garner and Brian Wood interview Renae
On May 26th about 50 people met to network, enjoy lunch, and listen to the taping of the 100th episode of East Idaho Entrepreneurs podcast. Christine Garner and Brian Wood interviewed Renae to learn about the origin story of East Idaho Entrepreneurs podcast. Renae shared what she has learned from the show and how it […]
Episode 99 – Karissa Wold, Strong Eatz Mealz
With $500 in her checking account, Karissa Wold, was drawn to start a healthy meal prep service. Working as a personal trainer she saw her clients work so hard in the gym only to be frustrated with results. Realizing that exercise is only a portion of physical transformation, Karissa started making meals for her clients. […]
Episode 98 – Jason Coombs, Brick House Recovery
Being a person in long term recovery gave Jason the inspiration to create a faith-based drug and alcohol recovery program with locations in Boise and Idaho Falls. “We provide and illuminate a spiritual path for individuals who are chained by addiction,” Jason explained. He also has a passion for helping loved ones of addicted […]
Episode 97 – Ryan Joos, Vulpine Marketing
Crazy Like a Fox Leaving a secure job to become a business owner was a scary decision to make but Ryan felt compelled to come back to Idaho Falls, where he was raised, and he was also driven to grow his hometown. “I can't think of any better way to really help the community grow […]
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 94 – Travis Fife, Alliant Security
Security and Peace of Mind After serving as an electronic warfare technician in the Navy for 6 years, Travis returned to civilian life and had to get a job. A national company, specializing in safes, had an opening and he was hired to be a local service technician for East Idaho and Western Wyoming. This […]
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 […]
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