East Idaho Entrepreneurs Podcast

On this episode, Renae interviews Nick Crabbs and Tiam Rastegar, co-chairs of the successful Boise Entrepreneur Week (formally Boise Start-Up Week).  Nick and Tiam share the origin story of the event, what's planned for 2021, and what they hope to accomplish in the future.  To learn more or get tickets please visit Boise Entrepreneur Week

In this episode, Janna shares her passion for judo, how she dreams of it becoming more mainstream in the United States and what she is doing to bring it into homes all across the world.  To find out more visit https://www.bluelinejudo.com/

Recorded in front of a live audience, Renae celebrates her 100th episode by sharing it with former guests as Brian Wood and Christine Garner turn the tables and interview Renae. Renae shares lots of fun facts about why the show was started, what it has accomplished for her guests and the community and what's in store for the future. Here's to the next 100!!   

Krissa Wold shares her journey of wanting to help her personal training customers reach their goals by providing meals customized to their macros. She shares her challenges and triumphs of starting her own business with only $500 in her checking account.  Learn more about Strong Eatz Mealz here https://strongeatzmealz.com/

Jason Coombs knows the struggle of addiction. He is the author of Unhooked, How To Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and the founder of Brick House Recovery, an addiction treatment center with locations in Idaho Falls and Boise. Jason shares his story of getting sober and how that led to him starting a business and helping others to follow their dreams.  For more information visit https://brickhouserecovery.com/

Ryan Joos shares his story of starting Vulpine Marketing and launching it 2 days before the local stay home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the secret to his success and how it's all relationship-based.  To learn more about Vulpine, visit the website at https://vulpinemarketing.com/

Adam shares his story of becoming a Yellowstone guide and tells stories of his favorite adventures.  For more information check out his website at https://tiedtonature.com/

Chris Taylor shares his journey of turning around Fisher's Technology and how he has taken it in the direction that will support future growth and opportunity.  To learn more about Fisher's Technology, visit their website at https://www.fisherstech.com/. 

Travis Fife shares his origin story about being a Navy veteran and creating a security company based on relationships.  To learn more about the business visit https://www.alliantsecurity.net/

Dan & Theresa share their story of challenges and loss only to overcome and work their way to business ownership. This is an inspiring story of overcoming adversity through hard work and tenacity.  For more information visit https://www.allhandsvending.com/

Chanse shares his journey of being a rising star in healthcare leadership and then being abruptly fired. Although it left him with self-doubt it also provided him the opportunity to start his own business to help the senior population.   

Mitch Scott's father created the recipes that have made Scotty's Country Smokehouse jerky some of the tastiest. Mitch shares his story of joining the family business and growing it to national distribution.   

Weston Barnes shares his story of his rebellious teenage years and his 4-year incarceration and how that led him to MMA which he says saved his life.  To learn more visit the Team Lionheart MMA site www.teamlionheart.org. 

Eric shares the story of his mom sewing the first mermaid tail for her granddaughter and how that was the beginning of a multi-million dollar business employing several individuals in East Idaho.  For more information on Fin Fun visit https://www.finfunmermaid.com/

Amy shares her story of starting her business with a partner, ejecting that partner and figuring out how to run a business on her own. Learn about this Idaho Falls staple and what Amy's vision for the future is.  To learn more about Mrs. Powell's visit https://www.mrspowellsbakery.com/Default.asp

Listen to hear how Mike Hunter has taken building domes to the next level and how learning early to delay gratification has paid off for him in building a successful business.  For more information on Domtec International visit https://domtec.com/

Renae interviews Andy Crossman, the new owner of Journeys DDA, and learns his story of working for the company for 10 years and now owning it.  For more information on Journeys DDA visit https://www.journeysdda.com/. 

Christmas is the time where magic can happen and each child should feel that miracles can occur. For those families who are facing challenging times, Christmas can be a distressing time instead of a happy time.  Elf Major, Michele Mangum, explains what Clandestine Kringle is and how individuals can get involved. That could be to help other families or to apply for their own.  For more information please visit the Clandestine Kringle group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/406234296971548.  

By day, Josh Packer is a CPA but in his off hours, he takes beautiful pictures that improve our surroundings and bring a little nature into our homes.  In this episode, Josh shares his story of accumulating over 128k followers on Instagram and how his passion for photography has helped not only supplement his income but actually enjoy his day job more.  To learn more, visit https://www.joshpacker.com/. 

Nearly 3 years ago, Adam Anderson, was killed in an avalanche on Mt. Jefferson in Island Park, Idaho. The snow conditions were ripe for an avalanche, but Adam didn't know that.  Adam's widow, Summer Anderson, has since dedicated her life to having no more families lose loved ones especially when it is avoidable. She created the Adam Andersen Avalanche Project and has provided avalanche packs for use, free of charge, as well as posted signs warning riders and providing them with resources to #knowthesnow.  Listen to her story of survival and living with loss every day. Learn how you assist her in bringing riders home safely.  Visit https://www.adamandersen.org/ for more information or to donate. 

Renae interviews Brandon Seger and learns how he left his job in education, moved across the country, and started a business with his father in Rigby, Idaho.  To learn more visit https://segerbuilt.com/

Renae interviews Brandon Quinton and learns how his lifestyle of always being active led him to stand up jet skiing and creating custom covers for an underserved industry. Brandon shares his journey to business ownership and how decisions early in his life led to prison time that changed his life forever.  Check out more at https://h2oindustries.com/

Renae interviews Kioa and learns how bringing his talent of hip hop to East Idaho came about as well as what he's doing to put Idaho on the hip hop map!  To learn more about Lost Tribe Dance visit:  https://hiphopidaho.com/classes

Chynna Hansen wanted to earn some extra money to pay household bills while her husband was in school. She knew she always wanted to be doing something in addition to full-time mama and eventually her love of graphic tees converted to her own business and a massive social following of mama's all over. Listen and learn how Chynna has navigated this and why her community remains her top priority.  For more information go to https://littlemamashirtshop.com/  

Renae interviews David Moran and learns how he and his partner James Manzanares made their vision for content creators come true. Servant's Heart Entertainment brings performers together with a place to perform and mentors them to get to that end. David shares the struggles and wins they have encountered while building their dream.  For more information go to https://www.servantsheartent.com/

Renae interviews Mike Taylor and learns about his story of pivoting his business during COVID and how his extensive education has set him apart in the fitness industry.  Learn more at https://mikethetrainertaylor.com/

Prepp'd is the second business that Dalin Bernard and Chris Parrett have started together and it's based on the premise of fresh food without the prep. Dalin and Chris are examples of a good partnership where each other's strengths compliments the weakness of the other. Listen to hear their origin story and what's in store for these young entrepreneurs in the future.  Learn more about Prepp'd at https://preppdmeals.com/ or Social Hustle at https://mysocialhustle.com/.

Renae interviews Tyler Price of Austin Kade Academy and learns how he and his wife, Allison, had to dream big to overcome the downturn in the economy in 2008, what this dream led to, and how Tyler never stops dreaming.  To learn more about Austin Kade Academy visit them at https://austinkade.com/. 

Ryan Searle shares his story of growing up in agriculture, leaving to study business with goals of owning a business, and then coming back to the farm. He shares how all of that experience is serving him as he is the third owner of Wild Adventure Corn Maze. Ryan also shares plans of the future of the Maze and what's to come. This is a great episode of adjusting goals and taking on new challenges.  For more information check out their website:  https://wildadventurecornmaze.com/

Leaving his top 40 radio personality gig has taught him many things but mainly that it is worth whatever you have to do to follow your dreams. Brad shares his story with Renae and how the weight of responsibility showed itself in Brad's life and what it did to him. Listen to hear why taking a big chance has payoffs and risks and learn how Brad changed his career and followed his dreams.  For more information on B2X go to https://www.photographersidahofalls.com/

Kristopher shares his unique story of being an LCSW, starting a business, and authoring a book. His approach to counseling aligns with business principles and focuses on the future rather than the past. Listen to this episode to hear tips on managing your own mental health in times of challenge and stress and how choosing the right counselor can make all the difference.  https://navigatingyourmind.com/

Renae interviews Bob Gretz of Bob's Indoor Golf and learns his story of relocating to Idaho Falls from Washington, D.C. only to find he wouldn't be able to golf to his heart's content. Learning this he decided to start his own indoor golf shop and take care of the locals as well as his own hobby. 

Renae interviews Alan Reed of Reed's Dairy and learns the secret behind the success of the business. Alan shares his deep sense of responsibility to being a 4th generation owner and how he lives the Reed's Dairy values in all that he does.  Learn more about Reed's Dairy at Reed's Dairy. Thank you to Oswald Service and Repair for sponsoring the show! https://www.oswaldserviceinc.com/

Serving happiness in a cup makes Becca happy. Listen to hear how Becca saw a need in our community and that inspired her to start her own business. You will also learn how Becca and her husband work together as business partners and learn advice on how to be successful. 

Amy Wood shares her story of how her own struggles led to her personal growth journey and how that has translated to helping other women through retreats and coaching. Amy shares her story of balancing being a mom with being a business owner and how we all need to take messy action if we want big things in life.  Learn more about Radiant and Rooted at https://www.radiantandrooted.com/

Cordell Pickering was raised in a family that was all about self-employment. Although he knew he wanted to be a physical therapist, he also knew that starting and growing businesses would be in his future too. Renae interviews Cordell and learns about his ambition and his FB group Stand Up to COVID-19, Support East Idaho Business that he's grown during the pandemic.  Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/502652830641635/

Renae interviews Karen and Neil Gwartzman, best selling authors and founders of Private Label University. They share their story of revealing the secrets of producing private label products and how this is something that you can add to your business.  For more information check out Private Label University.

Renae interviews Drew Durrant of Yellowstone Playhouse. Last year Drew and his crew performed their hilarious parodies to over 20,000 guests. This year is shaping up to look different with the coronavirus pandemic causing them to have to abandon the dinner part of their dinner theatre. Nevertheless, the show must go on!  Listen and hear Drew's story of living his passion and the challenges and opportunities that have come his way.  You can learn more about the Playhouse at Yellowstone Playhouse.

Renae interviews Chip Langerak and learns about buying and selling business. Chip tells the story of becoming a business broker and the common mistakes he sees business owners make as they prepare for retirement. Chip also shares the story of the downtown staple, The Villa Coffeehouse, and how they have had to be innovative during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Renae interviews Chris and Natalie Morris and learns their story of becoming franchise owners of Firehouse Subs in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Chris also shares his heartwarming story of overcoming cancer and rising strong. 

Renae interviews Larry Fisher, creator and owner of the theme room based hotels, The Black Swan Inn and Destinations Inn. Larry shares his journey of how he went from a contractor building custom homes to owning a hotel and creating masterpieces in each room. 

Renae interviews Nate Eaton and learns how his TV news career brought him to east Idaho to create the mega-popular East Idaho News, east Idaho's only on-line news agency. Nate also shares what's next for East Idaho News and insights about his most challenging stories. 

Renae interviews Jasmine Kinney and learns how she saw a need in the massage industry and so she started a school. 

Renae interviews the Westbrook's and learns their story of taking a risk to open a southern barbeque restaurant in a small town in Idaho. They share their journey of being minority business owners and the challenges that came with that as well as facing a pandemic now. Listen and be inspired by their tenacity. 

Renae interviews Kent Lott of Royal Theaters and learns his story of nearly 3 decades in the movie business. Kent shares the journey of entertaining East Idaho and how recent challenges have made the future uncertain. 

In this special episode, Renae interviews Ken Poulsen of The Development Company, a private non-profit company created to help small businesses. Ken explains what is available to small businesses with the new "CARES" Act as well as other resources through SBA to navigate the financial hit of the coronavirus. 

Renae interviews Dave Roseberry and learns about how he has transformed his idea of service into a business called Proxy Score. Dave shares his journey of being suicidal and how service turned his life around and how this developed into creating a service score that can be used in a multitude of ways. 

Renae interviews Brian Wood of Wood Funeral Home and learns what it's like being the 5th Generation owner. Brian shares his story of why he decided to join the family business and how serving others during very difficult times is so fulfilling for him. 

Renae interviews Mindy Rees, author of the blog Hope on the Horizon. Mindy shares her story of her husband, Wyatt, and their family's journey with his diagnosis of ALS.  Wyatt passed away on December 30th, 2019 after a 5 year battle with the disease.  Visit Mindy's blog at Hope on the Horizon.

Renae interviews Christine Garner, co-owner of Teton Smart Security and founder of Envision Your Purpose and learns her very unique story of overcoming challenges and believing in the future. 

Renae interviews Shelly Shumway of Life Empowered. After experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression, Shelly dove into resolving them and then teaching others. Listen to her story of overcoming obstacles to live her dream.