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 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 84 – Josh Packer, Josh Packer Photography
A Side of Beautiful By day Josh Packer is a mild-mannered certified public accountant but in his spare time, he creates masterpieces with photography. “It’s just me out taking photos,” Josh said. Josh explained that his therapy is being out in nature and it was the perfect setting for him to start taking pictures. Josh […]
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 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 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 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 […]