Montana Business Podcast

From www.mtlandsource.com Andrew A. D. Rahn IV, ARA is a third generation Montanan whose family has always been involved in servicing the agriculture industry. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Land Resource Sciences, with an emphasis in Land Resources Analysis and Management as well as a minor in Soil Science. After college he went to work for Norman C. Wheeler & Associates where he received his appraisal mentorship and training. While working for Norman C. Wheeler & Associates, he developed an extensive GIS mapping system which provides sophisticated mapping capability to the valuation and appraisal of rural property, which he continues to develop today. In 2005, Andy received his license as a Montana Certified General Appraiser. In 2008 he pursued and received the professional designation as an Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). This designation exceeds the requirements in experience and education for state certification. He is one of only 24 ARA’s active in Montana. We are so excited to have Andy on the show to talk about how he's gone from engineer to entrepreneur and the challenges he's faced along the way. The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is produced by Silverman Law Office and SocialFlixx, and hosted by Joel SIlverman.

In this episode of The Montana Business Podcast, the producers of the show sit and talk about the state of businesses as Montana begins to re-open into the post-pandemic era. We talk about how marketing has changed, how the shut down impacted business owners, and how social media played a key role during the pandemic. The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is produced by Joel Silverman from Silverman Law Offices in Helena and Bozeman, Montana, and SocialFlixx produces the video/audio podcast.

Jeff Wadekamper is passionate about planes, and flying them! It's an obsession from an early age, that grew into a career in adulthood as Helena Regional Airport's (HLN) Airport Director. Today, we learn about some of HLN's incredible history and will look at what the future of the airport looks like. Ever wondered why your small town airport can't get more flights? You'll find out right here on the Montana Business Podcast with Jeff Wadekamper. The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is a production of Silverman Law Office, located in Bozeman and Helena, MT Both the video work and the audio podcast were provided by SocialFlixx in Helena, MT Learn more about Joel Silverman and our amazing guests by visiting www.mttaxlaw.com

Jim Toth has always been a marketer ahead of his time. Having started his professional career at Monsanto, he took those marketing lessons with him to Missoula, Montana to start his own fly fishing guide and tackle shop. Ever hear of a movie called "A River Runs Through It"? Well, he wasn't in it, but Toth found a way to bring the appeal of fly fishing to the public long before the boom in the industry that happened after the film was released. Today, you'll get an inside look at one of the bet marketing minds we've had on the show to date. Joel and Jim are old friends, and the banter between them is fun, engaging and educational. To find out more about Western Ranch Brokers, visit Jim on his website at https://westernranchbrokers.com/ The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is produced by Silverman Law Offices in Helena and Bozeman, MT. Audio-only experience can be found by searching for "The Montana Business Podcast" anywhere you listen to your favorites already.

How does my business survive the Coronavirus Pandemic? This question is number one on business owners all over the world but especially here in the US. Our talk with Bank of Bozeman President Clinton Gerst was filmed on March 12, 2019; just as the crisis began hitting sports and other institutions. The calm, fearless leadership Mr. Gerst displays is nothing new. In our interview, we discuss his roles in leadership positions with some of the most powerful institutions on the planet; his move to Montana and how businesses can both survive this current crisis while preparing for any problems in the future. The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast are produced by Joel Silverman of Silverman law Offices in Bozeman, MT and Helena, MT. Vlog and audio podcast are a production of SocialFlixx. Bank of Bozeman: https://bankofbozeman.com/ Silverman Law Offices: https://www.mttaxlaw.com SocialFlixx: https://www.socialflixx.net

Today on the Montana Business Vlog, we explore the career path of Cathy Burwell, currently the CEO and President of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce in Montana's Capital City. We'll dive deep into the state of the city as of February 2020. Obviously the world has changed quite a bit since our interview, but we believe you'll find value for your time with this interview. The Montana Business Vlog is the full video version of this podcast, and you can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0mbNJspC0jg The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is produced by Joel Silverman. Video and audio production provided by SocialFlixx. www.mttaxlaw.com www.socialflixx.net

Season 2 of the Montana Business Vlog and Podcast kicks off with this engaging interview with Greg Gianforte. Before entering into public service, Greg successfully built and scaled many businesses for almost his entire life. While mostly known to Montanans for launching and growing a start up in the "dot com" era of the 1990's in Bozeman, Greg talks candidly about his entrepreneurial journey that led to his Montana business successes. He is quick to give credit to his wife Susan and many others who helped Greg blaze his path. This interview is not about politics. Our interview focuses entirely on Greg sharing his experiences and giving business owners some sound advice along the way. Our many thanks to Mr. Gianforte for his time and for allowing us to "pull back the curtain" on a business-minded Montana success story such as his. An video version of this interview, The Montana Business Vlog, can be found on Silverman Law Office's website: www.mttaxlaw.com or visit the vlog's playlist on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3vAw-4502DU The Montana Business Vlog and Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman of Silverman Law Offices in Helena and Bozeman. SocialFlixx produces our show, providing video production services as well as the audio-only podcasting experience as well.

Host Joel Silverman sits down with show producer and videographer Brad Ouldhouse to discuss some of the biggest lessons learned from our first season's incrfedible guests, and kickoff Season Two by name-dropping our first guest! The Montana Business Podcast is produced by Silverman Law Offices and SocialFlixx. For the full interview captured on video, visit www.mttaxlaw.com

Michelle acquired Westaff of Helena and Personnel Plus Consulting Services on January 1, 2015. Michelle has been studying and working in the field of Human Resources since 2003. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from a top-ranked business school, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Michelle is certified as a “Senior Professional in Human Resources” by the Human Resource Certification Institute (SPHR). She is also a Certified Senior Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). Michelle grew up playing hockey year round in Northern Minnesota and downhill skiing in Big Sky, MT. Michelle's mother was born in Butte so Michelle is excited to raise her family in Montana. Michelle enjoys traveling, water skiing on Canyon Ferry and downhill skiing in Big Sky. Michelle and her husband spend their free time with their kids at the hockey rink, skiing down the mountain, or water skiing on Canyon Ferry. In this in-depth interview, she covers everything to entrepreneurship, buying a business while pregnant, and many great insights on female leadership. The Montana Business Vlog and Montana Business Podcast is produced and hosted by Joel Silverman of Silverman Law Offices in Helena and Bozeman, MT. To find out more about Westaff in Helena, MT click here: https://www.westaffmt.com/leadership-team

In 2009, Dr. Eaton started Big Sky Way. to accommodate a growing International education, consulting, and performance coaching clientele. Dr. Eaton built his business around these same core virtues he learned farming and ranching with his family in Union Valley. Today, Big Sky Way. is a celebration of these virtues, and woven into organizational development solutions for today's complex organization. Learn more about Big Sky Way and Dr. Chance Eaton: https://bigskyway.biz/big-sky-way The Montana Business Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman of Silverman Law Offices; located in Helena and Bozeman, MT.

14 year-old visionary John Settle knew at an early age he wanted to run an ice cream truck one day. The summer of 2019 his dream came true with the help of his mother Michelle and sister Samantha. His mother help fund the venture and his sister drives the truck. John and Samantha will split the profits between each other at the end of each summer selling season. John's story is a journey that entrepreneurs of any age will find familiar. Even as a preteen, John saw an opportunity in the town he lived in and created a business to fill that need. You can learn more about D'Lish ice cream on their Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/DLish-Ice-Cream-709054026196125/ The Montana Business Vlog is hosted by Joel Silverman and Brad Ouldhouse. This content was recorded at TopFloor Studios, a podcast studio for rent in the heart of Downtown Helena, MT. You can hear the audio version of this interview on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts as The Montana Business Podcast. You can find more episodes there as well as Silverman Law Office's website: www.mttaxlaw.com/videos Thanks for watching!

Insurance Unlimited has been in the Rasmussen Family for years and this week's guest, Derek, explains how he not only purchased his own business from his father, but how other businesses need to structure themselves for an eventual sale. This week, we invited a co host, Brad Ouldhouse to join in what became a very fun, informative and at times, a bit silly of a podcast episode! The Montana Business Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman. Produced by Brad Ouldhouse and Joel Silverman. The podcast was recorded at TopFloor Studios in the heart of downtown Helena, MT. For more interviews, please subscribe and if you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Thank you for listening to the Montana Business Podcast! We offer a video version of the show called The Montana Business Vlog, which you can find at www.mttaxlaw.com

As a fifth-generation Montanan and outdoor enthusiast, Mary has long been connected to the lands and waters of Big Sky Country. She holds University of Montana degrees in business finance and economics. She began her career in the U.S. Senate and later for a housing organization in Washington, D.C. Upon her return to Montana, Mary ran a fishing lodge in the Blackfoot Valley. Inspired to further conservation efforts, Mary then went to work for The Nature Conservancy during their acquisitions of Plum Creek Timber land in western Montana. For nearly 10 years she managed land deals and served as the Government Affairs Director for TNC in Montana. Mary joined the PPLT staff in 2015 as executive director. Connecting people with conservation values and the outdoors in our urban communities is a key goal for Prickly Pear Land Trust and a personal interest for Mary. Above description is from the Prickly Pear Land Trust Website. Visit them to learn more about PPLT and how you can get involved. The Montana Business Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman. Podcast produced by Joel Silverman and Brad Ouldhouse. Audio edited by Brad Ouldhouse. Music was purchased and licensed from Audio Jungle.

Bob Fox and his son Nick are running two locations of Point S Tires here in Helena, MT. In this episode, we learn about succession planning in a family business, why it's important. Thank you for listening to the Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman. You can watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel or our website at www.mttaxlaw.com This episode was recorded at TopFloor Studios in the heart of Downtown Helena, MT.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, than this episode is for you! Today we introduce you to the owner of Montana Outdoor Sports, Rex Seeley! MOS can be found along the famous Last Chance Gulch area of Downtown Helena, Montana. Rex gives us his best recommendations for camping and hiking fear, while also explaining how the outdoor sports market is ever changing. Thanks to Montana Outdoor Sports, as well as a shout out to TopFloor Studios where this fine podcast was recorded, and to SocialFlixx for providing the video content of this interview, found on YouTube ( https://youtu.be/mJWYRCwwQGk ) The Montana Business Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman of Silverman Law Offices in Helena and Bozeman, MT.

If you've ever started or wanted to start a business here in Montana, chances are you may not know what resources are available to you to help get you off the ground. Today on the podcast, we interview Brian Obert of the Montana Business Assistance Connection. Quoting their website: "The Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) was created with the expressed purpose of improving the economy and livability of Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Meagher counties. We help businesses start up, improve, expand, relocate or transition to new ownership." Brian gives us an inside look at helping businesses here in Montana thrive and what MBAC is doing to help foster that growth. To learn more about MBAC, visit their website at https://www.mbac.biz/ Thanks for listening to the Montana Business Podcast, Hosted by Joel Silverman. This episode was recorded at TopFloor Studio in Downtown Helena, Montana. TopFloor Studio is a podcast studio for rent, offering professional podcast services and recording time to those who want to launch a successful podcast.

Entrepreneur: noun. a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. We've interviewed several here on the Montana Business Vlog, but today we get to talk to someone who has transcended that term. Clint Lohman is an example of what only the smallest percentages of entrepreneurs become over time. Lohman is a venture capitalist. Coming up to these distinguished ranks has been quite the journey as he'll tell us here today. From Real Estate investments, to innovating in industries he had zero knowledge in, Clint explains it all. Thank you for watching the Montana Business Vlog, Hosted by Joel Silverman of Silverman Law Offices in Bozeman and Helena. You can catch the audio podcast anywhere you listen to them by searching for "The Montana Business Podcast".

Partnering in business can be a tricky thing; you and your partner should share in a common vision for the future. But, from that point, business partnerships need to be yin-yang like; one strength where the other's weak and vice versa. Today, you get to meet what we consider to be the Dynamic Duo of business partners. We'd like to introduce you to Tyrrell Hibbard and Steffan Rasile, the well-bearded co-founders of Gulch Distillers in Downtown Helena Montana. You'll learn the origin story of Gulch Distillers, and how these two passionately and ethically grow not only their beards, but their business as well. The Montana Business Podcast is hosted by Joel Silverman. This episode was recorded at the TopFloor Podcast Studio at TopFloor Coworking Space in the heart of downtown Helena, Montana. Which so happens to be a stone's throw away from Gulch Distillers! For more information, see the links below: Gulch Distillers- https://gulchdistillers.com/ Silverman Law Office: https://www.mttaxlaw.com/videos

Question: What does a racetrack in Texas have in common with a liquor store in Belgrade, Montana? Answer: One person; Christina Riffle. Christina Riffle is the CEO of Belgrade liquor as well as her racetrack in Texas. That is an awful lot to keep on top of! In this episode of The Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman, Riffle fills us in on how running two successful businesses at once can bring challenges and rewards if you're willing to put in the work. Pay close attention to her talking about how keeping the wrong employees on in your business can jeopardize it all, and how she found her way through it. We hope you enjoy this incredible interview with Christina! Catch our video series and watch this interview and others on The Montana Business Vlog, available at www.mttaxlaw.com/videos or our YouTube channel. Christina' full video interview: https://youtu.be/WrtR5GqAFyw Thanks for watching!

Remember the "Dot.Com" era of the mid-late 1990's? Our next guest on the Montana Business Podcast certainly does; all too well! Meet Max Pigman, Founder of the Lewis and Clark Brewing Company in Helena, MT. Max has quite the story to tell, even before the brewery came to be. The brewery now distributes to hundreds of stores in our region, all from Helena, Montana. Hear the origin stories of the brewery, and where he plans to be in a few short years. If you love craft beer, you're going to want to listen to Max! Thank you for listening to the Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman. You can see the full interview as well as the interior of the brewery itself on our YouTube Channel, under the playlist called "Montana Business Vlog".

It has been quite the ride for Andrew Hurlburt. He started his first business in college. He then went into a Colorado Hot Shot crew before he moved to Bozeman to finish school. That's when he got into real estate by investing in some property. He realized he could save transaction costs by getting a real estate license, which eventually led him to his first real estate partnership. After some time in that company, Hurlburt realized that his vision for the future of it wasn't shared by everyone running that firm, so this led to Andrew spinning off and creating The Bozeman Real Estate Group. Through leadership by practionership, Andrew Hurlburt has overcome hurdles, failed partnerships and road blocks. Thank you to Andrew and his team for their hospitality and for the great swag bags we received!

Before the accolades; before the big Orvis contract; before the studio spaces, there was a dream. A.L. Swanson knew at an early age that one day, he'd make a name for himself. He wasn't sure exactly what he'd be offering, but he wanted his name to be synonymous with the highest quality hand-crafted goods anywhere. As his woodworking projects turned into a business, he began to see that dream become reality. Today, A.L. Swanson produces some of the worlds most incredible wood fly fishing boxes, rod tubes, and furniture. It's hard to fathom that hundreds and hundreds of these items are being made right here in Helena, Montana, from a small shop and sold all over the planet! Artists tend to not have a business mind, but Swanson has proved he's not your typical artist. In this extraordinary interview with our host Joel Silverman, we uncover the story of how creative people with incredible talent can indeed build an actual business and thrive because of it! Thank you for listening the Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman! The Montana Business Vlog and Montana Business Podcast are produced by Joel Silverman and his team at Silverman Law Offices of Helena and Bozeman.

A true entrepreneur is constantly in a state of reinventing his/her self. This repetitive process of having an idea that can solve a problem and turning into a proper, working business often yields adversity before rewards. Our guest today on the vlog is certainly keen to this state. Meet Kevin Schwartz, broker of Windermere Bozeman Downtown. The story you're about to listen to will give you the true sense of what being an entrepreneur is actually supposed be. From his first business venture at 19 through now in his early thirties and a few ventures between then and now, Kevin is a seasoned professional in every sense of the word. You'll hear about his days as a young owner of a new hockey franchise in Oregon, to his days in Helena, Montana as he began his real estate venture. Today, you can find Schwartz leading his team of agents in the Gallatin Valley with the same type of culture he learned to create from his days in the business of hockey. Thank you for listening to the Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman. Connecting Businesses Across Montana.

We have a very rare treat to offer you this week on the podcast: a husband and wife entrepreneurial duo who have built two of the most successful businesses in Helena, MT. Today, Joel Silverman talks with Dean and Susan Bjerke. Susan began Bjerke Architects not long after Dean founded Diamond Construction. This dynamic power couple are looking to pass their experience onto the next generation of their family; their children are involved in growing not just their parents legacy but their own entrepreneurial journeys as well! In this episode you'll hear about: - The histories of Susan and Dean's businesses - Maintaining and thriving in marriage and business - What the future holds for Bjerke Architects and Diamond Construction And so much more in between! Thank you for listening to the Montana Business Podcast, hosted by Joel Silverman.

From professional fly fishing guide to innovated attorney, Joel Silverman has had an incredible journey himself. Joel has been your host for the Montana Business Vlog but today, we flip the script and make him answer the same questions he's been asking other successful Montana business owners. It took some convincing, but here it is! The Montana Business Vlog is Connecting Business People Across Montana with interviews and insights from our guests every other week. You can watch the videos on Joel Silverman's YouTube Channel or his website, at www.mttaxlaw.com/videos. The #MTBIZVLOG is now an audio podcast! Available now on Google Play and Soundcloud, and coming soon to iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Spotify! The podcast is the perfect way to learn from the interviewees without having to watch the video. Thank you for watching and or listening to the Montana Business Vlog!

Every other week, we launch a new episode of The Montana business Vlog on YouTube; a video series which features Montana entrepreneurs who are disrupting their industries and moving business forward in this great state. We are happy to bring the audio versions of these videos to you here in podcast format. Listen on your daily commute, or while getting ready for your day. Thank you for listening to the podcast! Yours in Business, Joel Silverman

What exactly is a 'serial entrepreneur'? We offer you today on the Montana Business Vlog the answer to that question: her name is Tiffany Lach. None of us come from the womb packed full of business knowledge. Yes, we indeed all have to learn our paths, but Ms. Lach has that 'it' factor- the one she refers to as "Blind Optimism". If you live in the greater Bozeman, Montana area than you've probably visited one of her award-winning restaurants: The Sola Cafe and Red Tractor Pizza. Today, we dive deep into those origin stories and grab nuggets of truth from Tiffany along the way. Thank you for watching the Montana Business Vlog feat. Tiffany Lach on YouTube, or listening to our podcast version. The Montana Business Vlog is hosted by Joel Silverman.

Burke Moran comes from a family of restaurateurs; that should be enough to make him successful, right? Wrong. Burke has connections in the industry across the entire United States- this should make him wealthy, right? Nope. According to Moran, it's CULTURE that has build the foundation of his business. Starting from a small building in little old Livingston, Montana in the early 2000's to now running a restaurant empire right out of Bozeman, Montana. Hear his story and how he's found the balance between work and life, and yet grown an entire brand across what many call "the fly-over states' of the US. Thanks to Burke Moran for sharing his insights from the ownership group that has brought the Rib and Chop Houses to life across 3 states and counting!

The Montana Business Podcast, Hosted by Joel Silverman You may have never heard of the name Dean Folkvord, but perhaps you've heard the name of the company he and his family founded in the 1990's, today known as Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery. In our first interview on the Montana Business Podcast, Mr. Folkvord explains some of the lessons he's learned as a man who grew a family business into a global brand. The Montana Business Podcast is the audio recordings from our video series called The Montana Business Vlog. Both the video and the podcast highlight Montana Entrepreneurs who've created incredible businesses and disrupted their industries. You can catch the Montana Business Vlogon our website at www.mttaxlaw.com/videos or on Joel Silverman's YouTube Channel.

Few business owners in Montana can back up a claim like Disruptor, but Karoline Rose is one who defines the term! From selling cattle through Facebook and initiating what has become a two-tiered company that includes cattle sales and marketing, Ms. Rose is leading the charge to bring her industry into the future. Oh, and she's only 26 years old! Learn about how she got her start in K Rose Company and get to know her a little bit more here. She brings some incredibly valuable insights into growing a brand new company.

Every business faces adversity from time to time, but imagine yours is destroyed in an explosion! This was a reality that our next guest, Mike Hope of the Rocking R Bar in Bozeman, MT had to face on a chilly morning in 2009. A gas leak caught a spark, and the explosion took out the entire 200 block of East Main St. How would you recover? Would you give up? Mike shares some very intimate and useful insights into handling adversity; not only to 'survive' it, but how to thrive there after. Mike is forthcoming on many other things he's learned as a business owner over the years. He discusses how failure is an important part of success, what a real work ethic actually means and much much more. Thanks for watching The Montana Business Vlog! You can follow along in real time on Instagram using the hashtag #mtbizvlog where you get behind the scenes interviews and other exclusive content. Thank you to Mike Hope for your time and the incredible things you've shared with our audience! Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0AAJrFjdPyk

One of the longest running businesses in Helena, MT to date, George's Distributing has evolved a little bit over three generations. Welcome to the Montana Business Vlog, Hosted by Joel Silverman. Our guest for this episode is Chelsey Frank, a born-and-raised Montana Entrepreneur who talks with us today about some of her experiences growing up in the family business. She speaks candidly about her expansion into the wine industry and the growth that George's has seen since. Thanks for watching and we hope you gain some value out of these shows! Hit that subscribe button for us, as we launch new episodes every two weeks! See the interview on youTube here: https://youtu.be/4n4A8L8-NRc

In terms of speaking about the revitalization of the Downtown Helena area, it would be pretty hard not to mention Shalon Hastings' impact on it. Owner of the Taco Del Sol on the Walking Mall and the adjacent Hub Coffee, Shalon has had quite the entrepreneurial journey. She grew up around business owners; her father owned an auto body shop in Roundup, MT, and her grandparents were dairy farmers. To say she was raised to become a business owner herself would be an understatement. But she's taken her lumps over the years. From an employee embezzling thousands of dollars from her, to a flood that closed her business down for 3 months, even having to close an entire location at one point, Shalon shares her leanings from adversity as a small business owner here. Her story is so incredible, and anyone running a business in Montana would do well by taking some hard-earned advice from a serial entrepreneur like her. Catch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/24NJ7knMYxQ

When Dean Folkvord and his family began Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery many years ago, he planted an entrepreneurial seed. Hillary, one of two daughters along side her sister have spouted from that seed into very successful young business owners. The Folkvord girls got their start in making their own money many years ago at the Wheat Montana Deli in Three Forks, selling floral arrangements and playing music outside the front doors. Perhaps fate provided a little foreshadowing in their story when their work caught the eye of none other than Martha Stuart herself, who purchased several bundles! As time passed, The Folkvord Family began to phase out of the wheat and retail industries and began a journey into hospitality business. They purchased the now famous Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks and breathed new life into a historic hotel in small town Montana. With the success of that property evident, they purchased the old Rainbow Hotel in Bozeman, MT and have turned it into a boutique hotel: the RSVP Hotel. Today, Hillary speaks candidly about her influences in business, especially how growing up in an entrepreneurial family benefited her and her sister. As she comes into her own as a successful business woman, she shares openly about the things she has learned along the way.