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 64 – Chip Langerak, Arthur Berry & Co and The Villa Coffeehouse
Coffee and Business Becoming a business broker wasn’t what Chip Langerak saw himself doing, but joining Arthur Berry & Co 4 years ago allowed him the opportunity to help business owners sell their businesses and move into retirement. “Building the package, marketing the business, fielding the questions, pitching it to people, that’s my specialty,” Chip […]
Episode 63- Chris & Natalie Morris – Firehouse Subs
Chris Morris has been a firefighter since 2008. Having and entrepreneurial spirit and always looking for a restaurant business to own, his experience naturally led him to seek a Firehouse Sub restaurant franchise. Unfortunately the rights to the franchise were already claimed for this area so he decided moved on. Fast forward to a year […]
Episode 62 – Larry Fisher – Black Swan Inn, and Destinations Inn
An Escape From Reality The Black Swan Inn and Destinations Inn are themed hotels created primarily for couples. Larry Fisher had a career in construction, founding Fisher Construction, and specializing in custom homes. “I’ve always enjoyed building things,” Larry said. He was very involved in all aspects of the building and creating his customer’s dream […]
Episode 61 – Nate Eaton , East Idaho News
Giving East Idaho News In 2006, Nate Eaton started his television career at KIDK and was there for 3 years until he moved to Richmond, Virginia to work for the ABC station there. After working for the Richmond station for about 4 years he received a call from Frank Vandersloot, owner of Melaleuca, with an […]
Episode 60 – International Institute of Massage, Jasmine Kinney
Taking Massage to a Higher Level After taking a detour through the Virgin Islands, in 2007 Jasmine came back to Idaho to help her sister. While working as a professional massage therapist she saw a lack in the market for trained therapists and it inspired her to start her own school. “I’ve always been an […]
Episode 59 – Grandpa’s Southern Bar-B-Q, Lloyd & Loretta Westbrook
Bringing the South to Idaho Lloyd and Loretta Westbrook have been serving east Idaho southern soul food since 1995. After taking an early out from his job at the Idaho National Laboratory, Lloyd decided to pursue his dream of bringing southern barbeque to east Idaho. Against all odds, their first location in Arco was a […]
Episode 57 – Ken Poulsen, The Development Company
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Many of us in small businesses are wondering what the new CARES Act is and what other financial assistance the Small Business Association may have available for us. According to Ken Poulsen, “SBA has a lot of resources for businesses right now.” Ken is the Senior Loan Officer for The Development Company […]
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 […]
Episode 55 – Brian Wood, Wood’s Funeral Home
5 Generations of Service Although Jon Wood did not want his children to feel pressured to go into the family business, his son, Brian, was drawn to it. “As a kid the only thing I knew about death was what I learned in scary zombie movies,” Brian said, “it wasn’t until I was going to […]