Idaho BizCast

On this very special episode of the Idaho BizCast, Dave and David celebrate their final episode, finally talk to the long-awaited Nanooks, welcome a surprise guest that showed up at the studio during recording, and express their thanks to you, faithful listeners. Also in this show, we have a "special weeds," a coffee stand empire, the largest cities in the world, "Finale Trivia," and many, many questions and comments from our listeners. From Dave and David: Thank you for a great year, 27 fun episodes, and a fantastic experience that we will never forget.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave travels to Rexburg to speak with Will Jenson, the Director of Business Research at the Research & Business Development Center. We talk about his college life at Utah State, how Economists see the world, and his favorite book about Nike. Also in this show, we have a special Research & Development edition of Five by Five, and our listeners attempt to stump McCauley with questions about Online vs. Brick and Mortar clothing stores, Instagram Marketing, Cocktail Parties and Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs.Learn more about the RBDC from today's show:http://www.rbdcenter.orgFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave travels to Twin Falls to speak with Greg Anderson, owner of the Silver Creek Hotel in Sun Valley and the Stage Coach Inn in Salmon. They discuss his background selling sunglasses and Sony Walkmans, used cars, and finally setting up his hotel empire with the assistance of the Idaho Small Business Development Center. Learn more about the two hotels from today's show:https://silvercreeksunvalley.comhttp://stagecoachinnmotel.comWe also feature a very special guest! Dougmantis, the electronic musician that creates all of the music used on the Idaho Bizcast (Themes, bumpers, drops, even the FiveByFive background jingle) stops by to join us in the studio for some Hotel Trivia!Download the music of Dougmantis!https://dougmantis.bandcamp.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave and David speak with Special Agent Clark Harshbarger of the FBI about steps that Idaho's Small Businesses can take to better prepare themselves for cyber security attacks and keep their information and data safe.We also discuss Clark's favorite cases, what it takes to join the FBI, what it felt like to be assigned to the Anchorage, Alaska field office, get-away mobile homes, "Underlings and Overlings" and whether or not he carries a gun at all times. (Spoiler: He does)There is a special two-player edition of Five By Five, all about the FBI, and our listeners ask Clark their favorite FBI-related myths.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave travels to Utah's USTAR SBIR Center to interview Mary Cardon, Director of Utah's SBIR program. We talk about the state program, the national program, Cormack McCarthy and the importance of Active Voice.To learn more about SBIR grant assistance in Utah, visit the USTAR SBIR website here:https://ustar.org/statewide-services/sbir-centerBack in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Utah Trivia, and reveals that he is not great at counting.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave travels to Montana State University to talk with Tom Walker, the Regional Director for the Bozeman, Montana Small Business Development Center. Tom discusses his career at Time Warner Cable, internet-based shipping, virtual golf machines and college soccer. Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Montana Trivia, and Dave completely forgets something very important. For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave talks with Ken Koller, CEO and COO of Advanced Ceramic Fibers about Nuclear Submarines, the SBIR program, Penn State Football and Singing Dogs. Back in the Studio, Dave and David present a list of grants specifically for Women-owned businesses, play a little Federal Grant Trivia and talk about the VALLEY OF DEATH!For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Dave talks with Mark Melni of Melni Connectors about his appearance on Shark Tank. Mark share stories about Mark Cuban, how he was selected for the show, and what he has done with the investment since then. Back in the Studio, Dave and David rename the trivia segment "Five BY Five," and David struggles with questions about Small Business Investment. Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER: If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Dave talks with Dean and Katie Giesbrecht, the owners of Amazing Glaze Donuts to talk about how they worked with the Pocatello SBDC to prepare, purchase and promote the only donut shop in the world that uses real Idaho Potatoes in their recipes.Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a new Donut-themed trivia segment with "Donut Lassies," Canadian hockey players, and the favorite donuts of American policemen and policewomen.Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER: If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Bryan Matsuoka of the Twin Falls Small Business Development Center. We discuss the upcoming All Business Conference, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and a mysterious book called "The Sign of the Beaver." Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk Christina Hendrix, Mötley Crüe, whether teachers make good entrepreneurs, and introduce a Brand New and Improved Trivia Segment!Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER: If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Ann Swanson, and "Her Majesty" Claudia Allen of the Pocatello Small Business Development Center. We discuss the upcoming Idaho Women's Business Symposium, small businesses in Southeast Idaho, and the The Great Gatsby. Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk about women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, Penguin Pebbles, and play a little United States Treasurer Trivia. Learn more about the Women's Business Symposium at: https://www.wbsidaho.com/2019 Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 20198am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Brad Shantz from ShantzOnTech.com visits with Dave and David about Innovation, Lean Startups, Sticky Notes and Picnic Flies. Brad tells stories form his career in teaching companies how to be more innovative and efficient through systems and processes, as we talk about everything from Prioritization and Wookiepedia to how the Empire in Star Wars novels should have used Kanban Boards and why entrepreneurs should listen to their Mothers when they tell us to "Make a List!"You can learn more about Brad Shantz at http://www.shantzontech.com, or follow him on Twitter at @shantzontech.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Coming to you from the Executive Boardroom in Idaho Falls, as well as a cramped hotel room in Bozeman Montana, Dave sits down with Bryan Magleby, the Executive Director of the Idaho Innovation Center, to talk about small business marketing, accountability, cell phones, triathlons and why entrepreneurs might want to hire their children to run their Social Media presence. This special, ad-free episode is the first of a series of interviews from across the Southern and Eastern part of Idaho that the BizCast will feature over the next few months.Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

On a beautiful rainy Boise afternoon, Christy Anna Gerber of the Ketchum Innovation Center sits down with Dave and David to talk about innovation, Sun Valley trivia, Bruce Wayne’s ingenious phonebook marketing and the inappropriateness of chipotle sandwiches. Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Kelly D. Williams of SUPERBASE joins Dave and David to discuss Brand Management, Billy Dee Williams, and Skateboarding. There is a trivia segment that is far too long, and thoughts on digital marketing, the benefits of non-scalability, "unignorableness" and The Pixies vs. Weezer.Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Ian Hoey from Balsam Brands drops by the BizCast Bunker to talk with Dave and David about eCommerce, Christmas Trees, Time Travel and the San Diego Padres. Along the way we also discuss metaphysics, to get into a flow, "Man's Search for Meaning," and read some very special listener mail all the way from Moscow and Hawaii.Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Dave and David discuss the importance of Marketing, including Influencer Marketing, Evangelism, misprinted catalogs, and Famous Dave trivia. There's a confusing (or confused?) listener email, a new list of business questions, and amusing anecdotes from the strange careers of our hosts. As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Dallas Crum of Inspiir.io visits the palatial, stately podcast studio to talk with Dave and David about online marketing, minor league hockey, Betty White and the fact that he's never seen a John Carpenter movie. Also discussed are Birthday Trivia, Lin-Manuel Miranda, season three of The Grand Tour and a special email from a local aviation historian about last week's Marx Brothers trivia question. As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Dave and David sit down with Bradlee Frazer, an expert in patents and intellectual property law, and a partner at the law firm of Hawley Troxell. Along the way, they discuss everything from the business impact of Bradley Cooper's arm, something called "Requisite Monkey Intention" and the amazing patents and inventions of Hedy Lamarr and Zeppo Marx. As always, tweet at us @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

It's a Very Special BizCast New Year! This week, Dave and David discuss startup accelerators and programs. They also celebrate JRR Tolkien's birthday, National Trivia Day, Buck Rogers and prepare to launch their new product: "The Refridgewoofer™.As always, tweet at us @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

It's STILL a Very Special BizCast Holiday! This week, Dave and David talk about the Business Model Canvas, and how SBDC clients can use it to create quick, simple business plans. They also recap their holidays, discuss Lawn Darts, Steel Mills, Cowbells and Leeroy Jenkins!

It's a Very Special BizCast Holiday! Gary Moore, Program Manager of the Idaho PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) sits down with Dave and David to talk about how his program can help Idaho's Small Businesses secure government contracts. This special episode also features the "Long Lost" Q&A segment from the Steve Miller episode that we had to cut for time during his show. Join us for new music from @D0ugmantis, science fiction novels, Brown Mustard grievances, Middleton High School and an extended debate about Eeyore the Entrepreneur.

Brian O'Morrow, Boise State University's Senior Director of MBA Programs for Working Professionals, drops by the stately Podcast Studio to talk about preparing students for small business ownership and administration, building a Hotel in McCall, playing CS Go online, Spaceman Spiff, Nanooks and Cats.

Steve "Wildman" Miller, the new Idaho SBDC Director for the Southwest Region joins Dave and Dave to talk about the Steve Miller Band, the Twin Cities, the Seahawks "Action Green" alternate jerseys, and all of the ways that the SBDC can help small businesses in Idaho. As always, send Dave and David your questions, comments, suggestions and criticisms at BIZCAST@IdahoSBDC.org, or on Twitter @IdahoBizCast.

This week, Carmen Achabal, friend of the show and the IGEM Program Manager at Idaho Commerce, joins us in studio to talk about state-funded research grants that benefit Idaho small businesses. We also talk Commerce Trivia, Unexpected Weather Forecasting, Thanksgiving Alligators, Tax Resources, Smuggling Dinner Rolls into Christmas Movies, and Pies baked into Cakes.As always, send Dave and David your questions, comments, suggestions and criticisms at BIZCAST@IdahoSBDC.org, or on Twitter @IdahoBizCast.To view the newscast about the IGEM project, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/international-competition-with-10m-prize-hopes-to-solve-water-runoff-problem-1227000899955

Join Dave and David for a Very Special Thanksgiving episode. They discuss holiday traditions and Thanksgiving trivia, argue about Christmas movies, and interview Belinda Breidenbach, the Idaho SBDC's Environmental Assistance Coordinator, about the Volkswagen settlement, electric charging stations and how to get huge discounts on replacement electric trucks. Send Dave and David a question or comment at BIZCAST@Idahosbdc.org or on Twitter @IdahoBizCast.

Hosts Dave and David of the Idaho Small Business Development Center introduce themselves and the new podcast, discuss what someone needs to know before they start their first small business, and how to market a new product or service with little or no budget. Send Dave and David a question or comment at BIZCAST@Idahosbdc.org or on Twitter @IdahoBizCast.