The Founders' Pod

We interviewed one of our own. Listen as we sit down and chat with Brandon Minert about his history of starting businesses from mosquito abatement to a mobile car wash. You'll love it, so just listen.

Flying cars? Wormholes? Fully-automated vehicles? We discuss what we think transportation will look like in the future.

Inflation is on the rise, and it's having a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we'll discuss what inflation is, how it's affecting businesses, and what businesses can do to mitigate its effects.

Life doesn't always turn out the way we plan. And that has never been more true than in the case of Matt Lamm. In college, he was sure he was going to be in IT, then in film, then a doctor, and then back to IT. Then he landed his dream job. Somewhere he knew he would work the rest of his life. But, similar to what happened in college, life changes happened and Matt had to adapt. Hear his journey as he started a packaging company and then went through the ups and down of COVID and now post COVID. Learn more about Citadel Packaging here - https://www.citadelpackaging.com/

In this episode, we delve into the world of chiropractic care and its transformative effects on our health and well-being. Join us as we sit down with chiropractor Dr. Anthony Cutting, a true pioneer in his field, to explore the intricacies of this holistic approach to healthcare.

How do we feel about aliens, UFOs, UAPs and the like? Join us today as we discuss Brandon's fascination with the extra-terrestrial. We also chat about recent events involving Reddit.

Get ready for an exciting and off-the-beaten-path journey as we sit down with the legendary adventurer, Banana Ron, in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we delve into his captivating YouTube series that has taken the internet by storm, where he fearlessly traversed the United States using nothing but unpaved roads. In this exclusive interview, we uncover the inspiration behind Banana Ron's audacious quest and the challenges he encountered while embarking on this extraordinary cross-country adventure. From remote mountain passes to dusty desert trails, Banana Ron's gripping tales will leave you on the edge of your seat, yearning for more. As we delve deeper, we explore the motivation behind his decision to explore the unpaved roads of America. Banana Ron shares the insights he gained during this awe-inspiring journey, from connecting with nature in a profound way to discovering hidden gems that would have remained unnoticed on traditional routes. Prepare to be inspired as Banana Ron highlights the transformative power of exploring the road less traveled. Throughout the interview, we uncover the technical aspects of this ambitious endeavor. Banana Ron takes us behind the scenes, sharing the logistical challenges of navigating through rough terrain, overcoming mechanical setbacks, and finding sustenance amidst the rugged wilderness. His expertise and unwavering spirit serve as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the sheer determination to push beyond the limits. So, whether you're an avid outdoor enthusiast, an armchair traveler seeking new perspectives, or simply someone intrigued by the unconventional, this podcast episode featuring Banana Ron will be an exhilarating ride you won't want to miss. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries of the unpaved roads and explore the boundless spirit of adventure with the one and only Banana Ron. Check out his YouTube series here:

Join us on a hilarious and eye-opening journey as we dive into the wacky world of tipping culture. In this episode, we expose the amusing and sometimes downright ridiculous aspects of this age-old practice that has become deeply ingrained in our society. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Here at The Founders' Pod we talk about different business topics and interview business owners. Subscribe for new videos weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect... Brandon's twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonminert Matt's twitter - https://twitter.com/_mattlamm Jordan's twitter - https://twitter.com/jordbhansen

Welcome to this episode of The Founders' Pod, where we discuss the topic of CEO pay and is it out of control. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Here at The Founders' Pod we talk about different business topics and interview business owners. Subscribe for new videos weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect... Brandon's twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonminert Matt's twitter - https://twitter.com/_mattlamm Jordan's twitter - https://twitter.com/jordbhansen

Learn more about Monte Keleher and Fitted Retail, a fintech company helping to connect retail stores and brand names. Hearing more about Monte's passion is fascinating and definitely something that is inspiring. Follow the hosts on twitter, Brandon Minert, Matt Lamm, and Jordan Hansen.

Welcome to our podcast interview with Seth Hansen, who worked at Impact Directories, a phone book company that has been a household name for many years. Impact Directories has been providing phone book directories to households and businesses for several decades, and has played an important role in helping people connect with the businesses and services they need in their local communities. Seth Hansen worked at Impact Directories for several years and has a wealth of knowledge and insights into the phone book industry. In this interview, we'll explore his experience working at the company, the challenges and opportunities that Impact Directories faced, and the impact that phone books have had on local communities and businesses. We'll also discuss how the phone book industry has evolved over the years and the role that technology has played in transforming the way people search for and find local businesses. So, whether you're a business owner looking to better understand the phone book industry or simply curious about the history and impact of phone books, this interview with Seth Hansen is sure to be an engaging and informative conversation.

Welcome to this episode of The Founders' Pod, where we delve into the world of taxes and their impact on businesses. Taxes are an integral part of any economy, but are they always fair? In this episode, we'll explore the concept of a fair tax and the different types of business taxes that exist. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Here at The Founders' Pod we talk about different business topics and interview business owners. Subscribe for new videos weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect... Brandon's twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonminert Matt's twitter - https://twitter.com/_mattlamm Jordan's twitter - https://twitter.com/jordbhansen

In this thought-provoking video, we explore debate of whether entrepreneurs are born or made. Do successful entrepreneurs possess innate qualities that cannot be taught or do they develop their skills through experience and learning? This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, business, and personal development. So sit back, grab a notepad, and let's dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Here at The Founders' Pod we talk about different business topics and interview business owners. Subscribe for new videos weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod?sub_confirmation=1 Let's Connect... Brandon's twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonminert Matt's twitter - https://twitter.com/_mattlamm Jordan's twitter - https://twitter.com/jordbhansen

Paw Patrol? That's right. We discuss a little Paw Patrol, a little Top Gun and non-compete agreements. You won't be disappointed. Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again. Find us in video form on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

Get free cereal?! That's right! Brandon presents his Top 5 (listen to find out what that is). We also discuss layoffs and how to navigate them. ⁠Brandon⁠, ⁠Jordan⁠, and ⁠Matt⁠ are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again. Find us in video form on our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, where we dive into the world of opportunity zones with our special guest, Kirk Walton. Kirk is an expert in the field, with years of experience advising on real estate investments in these designated zones across the United States. Opportunity zones have been a hot topic since they were introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, offering investors a range of tax incentives to invest in low-income areas. But with these benefits come unique challenges and considerations, which Kirk is well-versed in navigating. In today's episode, we'll explore the ins and outs of opportunity zones, from their history and purpose to the potential benefits and risks for investors. Kirk will share his insights on how to identify promising projects, how to approach due diligence, and how to manage risks in these often complex investments. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the fascinating world of opportunity zones with Kirk Walton.

Why does Jordan hate "The Dark Knight"?! Also, we sit down and discuss social media and its role in business. Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again. Find us in video form on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

We've had several real estate agents on the podcast before, but the interview you were going to hear today with Sean Kress is unlike any of them. Because we barely talk real estate. Instead, we hear the amazing story of someone who never wanted to be in sales, who then took his commission only sales job at a Verizon store and turned that into a booming business. With a little help from the title of his dad's boat of course! Brandon & Jordan sit down and chat with Sean Kress of Club Swan.

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again. Should you go to college? Are you glad you went to college? We talk about these things and more (cereal, dreams, etc.) on today's episode. Find us in video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Ryan Neal of Blueprint Technologies. Hear how scratching and clawing his way through the crash of 2008 led to a successful business with over 500 employees. Ryan Neal is our guest today, learn from his story of how he managed to deal with the pressure and stress of a down economy, to build one of the fastest growing tech companies. https://www.bpcs.com

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Steve Hatch. Steve Hatch quit his stable job, sold his home and moved his family for what seemed to be a great opportunity. When it didn't turn out that way Steve had to pivot and decide what the next step would be. Hear the story on today's episode of The Founders' Pod. https://www.ivoryanesthesia.com

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm talking business. (Brandon is in Hawaii and Matt is getting over an epic "man cold".) "Do What You Love!" sounds like good advice but is it? We talk about what it means to us and what we've learned throughout our careers. So go ahead and do what you love by listening to this episode! Find us in video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Eric Jensen in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Eric Jensen has been in the real estate profession his whole life, from his grandparents to his parents, and now him. Eric has carried the torch of property real estate to new heights, but that's not all. He is into home automations, cryptocurrency, NFTs and much more. Listen to his story today on The Founders' Pod. https://idahosmartagents.com/ https://homehackshq.com/

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Dan Bennatt in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Meet Dan Bennatt - he's from a small town in Texas where he grew up helping his dad in a machine shop. As an adolescent he knew that there was something more waiting for him outside of his rural hometown. Dan started his journey by attending the University of Texas to become an accountant and was quickly drawn to the appeal of becoming an investment banker. Working with big names like the Koch brothers Dan has been able to establish himself as a leader in the industry and now has a successful private equity firm called JDB Capital Partners.

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Renn Lamm in the United Commercial Insurance studio. We sat down with Renn Lamm to hear his story of starting a business, going through the painful process of closing that business and ultimately filing for bankruptcy. It was obviously a difficult time for Renn and his family, but it wasn't the end of his success as a business owner. Listen to find out how Renn was able to learn from his past and turn it into a successful future.

Brandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Michael "Mac" McReynolds in the United Commercial Insurance studio. His name is Michael McReynolds but everyone that knows him just calls him "Mac". Life in business for Mac started out at a young age with working jobs at a gas station, insulation work and later running a furniture store. His work ethic opened the doors for many opportunities including buying his first home at the age of nineteen. Listen to Mac's amazing journey of starting a successful wealth management firm, navigating the devastating financial crisis of 2008 and coming out stronger on the other side on today's episode of The Founder's Pod.

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business. Starting a business is tricky and one of the questions you may have to ask yourself is, "Do I need a partner?". In this episode Brandon, Jordan and Matt share their experience with partnerships - things to avoid, the good and the bad and maybe when it's better to go it alone. Find us in video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business. Find us in video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspod Learn more about chat gpt (https://chat.openai.com) and the other amazing uses of AI.

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business. Talking about compensation can be a tricky thing. Should you share all employee salaries? Should you allow employees to share their salary?

Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business. Do you want to start a business? What's stopping? Discuss.

Brandon and Jordan are in the United Commercial Insurance studio with guest host, Matt Lamm. Is remote work the way to go? We have strong views both in favor and against.

Brandon and Jordan are in the United Commercial Insurance studio with guest host, Matt Lamm. FTX has gone from a worth of $32B to declaring bankruptcy within a matter of days. How did this happen and what does this mean for crypto? We were also joined by Rob Fox, crypto investor and advisor.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Jacci Blaine, owner of multiple businesses and a popular social media influencer.. Jacci Blaine is full of energy and life. She loved working as a Chicago bus driver but due to COVID, she knew she had to make a change. Hear her story and how she now has a TikTok with more than 15k followers, owns real estate as well as many other businesses. "ADHD of businesses" is what she calls it. Find her TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@jbdabougietrucker And all other links related to Jacci here - https://linktr.ee/JbDaBougieTrucker

Brandon and Jordan speak with Casey McMullen in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Casey McMullen is currently working on the startup, "Another Biz", which includes both "Another Self" and "Another Hire". Hear more about his story through software engineering and software startups! You can find out more about Another Biz here - https://www.another.biz/

Brandon and Jordan speak with Dan and Pam Keefe in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Dan and Pam Keefe are owners of Hotworx studio, a place where you can workout in the heat of an infrared suana. But this isn't where their careers began. Hear how they went from executives in software sales to where they are now. You can find Hotworx in Meridian.

Brandon and Jordan do a mini episode in the United Commercial Insurance studio. We discuss the ethics and strategy of bidding on a competitor's name. We're grateful to our two surprise phone guests, Adam Koontz from SEMByotic and John Reynolds from CivicReview.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Liz Germain in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Liz has a fascinating story about starting a brand that turned into a YouTube channel with more than 150,000 subscribers. Hear what brought her to this moment and why she decided to change her focus from being a YouTube to being a YouTube consultant. You can find Liz at lizdoesvideo.com.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Teresa Buelow in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Teresa has a wealth of HR knowledge and even had a successful HR business before joining back with Scali Insurance group. Hear her amazing story in today's episode. Teresa now is the head of HR with Scali Insurance Group.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Duane Mathes in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Not only is Duane building an amazing VR software business right now, he has a great history with trying different things, living around the world, and having an insatiable desire for learning. Find Librarium VR on their website.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Dr. John Burd. in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Dr. Burd's desire to help others shines through and is obvious through his history. Hear his story how he founds multiple companies, including the $30 billion dollar company, Dexcom. Find more information about Dr. Burd's products at on his websites, https://drburdwonderspray.com/ and https://lysulin.com/.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Travis Hawkes. in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Courtney has been in the RV insurance business since a child. Hear how he made the decision he never thought he'd make...to take over the family business. Find Courtney on his website, FCIS Insurance.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Travis Hawkes. in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Travis Hawkes started his career very young. At 11 years old. From that time until now, he has worked to build a number of successful businesses. Including a run at a high level government job in DC. Follow Travis as he tells of the ups and downs of owning a sports store tied to a football team. As well as the political rollercoaster of a presidential campaign. Find Travis on twitter or on his website, CapitalEleven.com.

Brandon and Jordan speak with James McCarter in the United Commercial Insurance studio. James has a great history that's fascinating. Someone who didn't intend to go into the military but joined once it felt right. From there he was put into military intelligence and learned a wealth of skills that have taken him to his current company now. Learn more about Shadowscape if you could use some help with your cyber security.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Joe Burke in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Jamie has always been into fashion and it was inspiring to hear how she took that passion and turned into her dream...owning and operating a fashion boutique here in Boise, Idaho! Find Fancy Pants here - https://www.shopfancypants.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fancypantstyle/

Brandon and Jordan record in the United Commercial Insurance studio. They discuss the decisions surrounding whether you should buy a business or build your own. What would you do?

Brandon and Jordan record in the United Commercial Insurance studio. They discuss remote work and what would make them decide to live somewhere else. They surprise call several persons to see their take, including Brandon's wife Mallory.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Joe Burke in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Hustle is the word that comes to mind as we listened to today's guests and their story. Joe Burke is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. While at the same time, working corporate jobs in places like Goodwill, wet seal and Disney. Oh, and did I mention his acting career? Guest starring on shows like saved by the bell and forming friendships with people like Jeremy Renner and David spade. Find Ollyball here - https://ollyball.com

Brandon and Jordan speak with Jeff Minert in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Jeff purchased his Dad's business in the early 2010s. That wasn't enough for him, though, as he soon spun off two additional businesses. One of which is far outperforming the original. Hear his great stories on today's episode.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Mitch Tuel in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Mitch has dedicated his life to thrilling families with the construction of pools. He's worked in the business for over 40 years and owned Pools West for 33 years. His is a story of dedication and perseverance and there has been a fair share of ups and downs. Find more information about Pools West Inc or call 208-870-3331.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Greg Earl in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Greg has an amazing story with his family business, The Tint Pros. Started by his father when Greg was about five, The Tint Pros was where he grew up. Working in the shop until he took over primary ownership during the 2008 market crash. Find Greg in his current business, Greg Earl Real Estate.

Brandon and Jordan speak with Terry Scali. Terry isn't your average insurance broker. He instead works to build groups of insurance agencies, using his experience and expertise to help them succeed.