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 87 – Mike Hunter, Domtec International
From Manure to Domes Storing large quantities is a good application for a dome building as well as hurricane and tornado shelters, but in the beginning, they started out as potato storage in East Idaho. As a young, newly married man, Mike had purchased some farmland in Hamer, Idaho. One day, while hauling manure from […]
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 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 34 – Cliff Ravenscraft, Mind Set Answer Man
Called To Serve Early on in Cliff Ravenscraft’s career, he knew he wanted to serve God and do His work. He thought this looked like becoming a full-time pastor but his life took a different turn. While studying for the ministry he was working for his father in his insurance agency. He had begun by […]
Episode 32 – John Seal of ReviewLyft & Volair Interactive
See Something Broken – Fix It John started in marketing working for a company but was disenfranchised with the number of resources that were put toward accounts that did not produce results and he thought “there’s got to be a better way”. Four years ago John decided to take the plunge and go out on […]
Episode 29 – Topher Wilson with Wedowork
Nontraditional Path Telling the story of your business to get customers in the doors is what makes Wedowork different. “Knowing someone’s story helps connect us,” says Topher Wilson, creator of Wedowork. “Going where you feel comfortable makes a difference and having a relationship with them is important,” says Topher. Wedowork creates a sequence that tells […]