Trep Story

Treps know that we can't accomplish a big vision alone. Building teams is necessary to scale. Let's see what Clint can share with us about building a team to scale up a company. Can Treps save the world through domestic manufacturing by building a great team?

Adam Schluter is an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning photographer and journalist whose career spans assignments in 20+ countries, published author, TED talker, and has been published thrice by National Geographic. Find out about the dark circumstances that led Adam Schluter to take a huge risk and try something completely different, innovating a new project from his most authentic place.Learn about Adam's childhood visit to Caracas, the murder capital of the world, and his tender experience with a young lady in Portland who has finally learned how to give back out of her pain and suffering. Let's explore the thread of authenticity through Adam's story, and ask ourselves if Treps being authentic can save the world?

David Schreiber has built businesses from a young age, including a board game company infused with passion and profit. Find out about his miraculous survival of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. What are the four quadrants, and how can you use them to lead your business to the next level? What are operational and entrepreneurial leader roles? David is saving the world with well developed ideas on Trep Leadership, tune in to find out more.

Krista French is a certified wine Sommelier with vast interest, passion, and experience in the wine business. Robby French is a professional musician with a deep love for music, especially as it is expressed in vinyl records. How did this couple take these two passions, with all of their combined experience, and turn it into a brand new experience? We visit with this Trep couple one week after they opened. This is just the beginning of their Trep Story, tune in to see how it started, and stay tuned for future episodes where we revisit to see how it's going.

Sandy Young shares her incredible story of building a business with her husband, and when her husband sadly passed away, how she grew her business even more. We explore with Sandy the opportunity she stole from tragedy, and learn a lot about working within Federal Government programs designed to help underprivileged Treps. Turns out it's not easy, free money at all! Can a Trep turn their grief into a successful business? Let's find out from Sandy Young.

Anne and Lance represent on screen talent for movies, TV, and commercials. How did they survive the COVID shutdown of their industry? Tune in to hear about the principles of savings that they learned from their parents, and how those savings and frugal decisions kept them in the black and open for business while others in their industry are gone.

Geoffrey McLachlan is a Trep saving the world through the power of play. We discuss how he helps all kinds of people, from corporations with employee engagement needs to students in schools around the country. How exactly is Geoff saving the world? Tune in to find out.

In this episode we learn about her value of building up people, even if that means helping them find another job, or start a business outside of the scope she is providing. We also talked about the basics of bookkeeping and how important it is to get this right in your startup. How can a Trep save the world through bookkeeping? Tune in to find out.

We chatted with Rick Friesen of Contractor Convergence in episode 2, and a bonus episode about “It's never about price.” In this episode we visit with his entire ownership team, including Jeff Patterson and Kyler Wolf, and get an update about how their business is going. This is the heart of Trep Story, telling the story of these Treps over time, and learning how they are saving the world.

Chiho Lai has a great job. As a C suite executive at a large energy firm, he doesn't need the money, so why did he join the ranks of Treps in starting a fitness coaching business? Why does he charge for coaching, and what are his secrets? We explore these questions and more as we find out one more way Treps can save the world.Snacks Daily with Robinhood - Podcasthttps://snacks.robinhood.com/To learn more about Chiho Lai, visit evolvecoaching.net on FB @EvolveCoachingUSA

Rick Friesen of Contractor Convergence, who we chatted with in episode 2, recently put out a lead magnet that makes the bold claim that “It's never about the price.” What can he possibly mean by this? How does Rick's perspective help a Trep to sell? In this short, bonus episode, we break it down with Rick.Link to first episode with Rick:  https://www.trepstory.com/should-everyone-be-a-trep-with-rick-friesen-of-contractor-convergence/

We caught up with Joni Moore from Snacktivist to see how her Trep Story is going. We last spoke with her in Episode 3, and now it's a year later, and we get to learn how her business is growing and changing. Dive into what makes a Trep with deeply held values get up in the morning and see how a B Corp can be profitable. To learn more about Snacktivist Foods, visit snacktivistfoods.com.URL for Episode 3 on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trep-story/id1565813187?i=1000519864630URL for Episode 3 on TrepStory.com:  https://www.trepstory.com/can-treps-express-deeply-held-values-ethics-and-principles-with-joni-moore-of-snacktivist/

How important is happiness in your business? In this episode we chat with Greg Kettner, a standup comic who has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, Gilbert Gotfied, and more. Find out what happened when he was told he was no longer essential at the beginning of COVID. Greg's Ted Talk is a moving, impactful one that everyone should see. Join us as we ask the question: Can Treps save the world with Laughter?Resources Mentioned: Greg's Ted Talk Talk Like Ted Power of Story John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast The Common Path to Uncommon Success - John Lee Dumas The Prosperous Coach Humor Seriously - Jennifer Aker Naomi Bagnonis Happiness @ Harvard Craig Herd Podcast - Built to Last https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkettner/https://www.gregkettner.com/

We chat with Alyssa Pukkila, founder of Wired2Learn Academy, a school specializing in helping students with learning disabilities like dyslexia get the brain-based education they need to become successful readers, and more. She knew she needed to start a school to help these students for 10 years before she actually started it. How does a Trep endure the hardship of starting a new business, in a field where nobody is doing what she needs to do, in a town where almost nobody can afford to do it the way she knows it must be done? Grit. Determination. Faith. Learn about this Trep Story in this episode…To learn more about Wired 2 Learn Academy, visit: wired2learnacademy.com

Every year, as the calendar changes over, we take the opportunity to look back and forward in our businesses. In this episode Sarah and Russell share the technique they use for a high level approach to this meeting, and we apply it to the Trep Story podcast. We bring in our producer, Ed Bejarana, who became part of our team this year, to gain more insight into what's working, what's not, and what's missing.We'd love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on Apple podcasts, and share any thoughts you have with us in a comment or by email.

How does a Trep fit everything into his day? Erik Allen is starting up his business while working a full time job, and keeping sacred his time with his young family. How does he do it? Erik's Trep Story is compelling, tune in to see how he's saving the world.

Our guest this episode is from the 1700s. He was known as the world's luckiest entrepreneur. We look at some of his craziest trades and ask: Was it luck, or was he really living some timeless Trep values?

We chat with Shaun Brown & Sunil Prajapati of Itron who work in the Idea Labs intrepreneurial incubator. Treps with corporate jobs! What are the advantages and disadvantages to pursuing your Trep journey within a company? Shaun helps with many projects, and Sunil brought an idea to Itron, and is currently pursuing it from within the company. How can Treps save the world from their corporate job? Listen to find out more…

We chat with Tyler Lowe about starting businesses in fields as diverse as Augmented Reality and safely capturing and relocating unwanted Bats.

We speak with Tim Ledford & Linda Olson about investing in startup businesses. Tim's startup company Safeguard Equipment has raised investment capital to start and grow. Linda has managed investment capital and is an Angel investor. In this episode we learn about what an Angel investor really is, and what they're looking for in a company to invest in. Safeguard Equipment is a perfect example of our #1 premise, that Treps save the world. Learn how by listening...  Tim Ledford with Safeguard Equipment, to learn more visit safeguardequipment.comLinda Olson with M&L Advisors, to learn more visit mandladvisors.com

Can a Trep with poor credit borrow from the bank? What about Shark Tank, how can a Trep get money like that? In this episode we learn about various ways of raising money for your business from Megan Hulsey, Business Lender at Craft3. Megan teaches us about CDFI, and covers what types of businesses and Treps can get funding this way. Sarah's tomato story starts the episode.

Do you have a Trep Family? Can you imagine building a business with your in-laws? Today we chat with Ben Toews who has successfully built and sold a business with his family. We get to learn about the ups and downs, and the principles and values that held them together. We get some interesting metrics from Ben about selling a business. Did they do it all without fighting? Let's find out.To learn more about Ben visit benjaminltoews@gmail.comBooks mentioned: E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss

What should a Trep do when their business succeeds? What do we do with the money?! What does a Trep approach to wealth building look like? Today we visit with Adam Chronister of Enleaf and talk to him about his journey from scraping by with a job to financial independence and freedom through an idea called the Wealth Triad.Books Mentioned:• The Simple Path to Wealth• Rich Dad Poor Dad• The Compound Effect• The Magic Question• How to Raise Your Own Salary

How does one go from military to CEO? And how can you pick up tools along the way to be a better leader? We explore that and more in this episode of Trep Story. We chat with Doc Larson from Quantum Start Technologies and how his journey helped him gather the necessary skills to lead a team and company to success. Connect: www.quantumstartech.com

What if all the cards are stacked against you? We chat with Taryn Hecker who founded Taryn Hecker Media when she had just lost her job, been divorced, had left college for that job, had two kids to support, and had just bought a house at the top of the market. Can a Trep be fearless in the face of insurmountable odds? Can you build a business with quality of life as your number one goal?Books Mentioned: The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset  40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life: Living the 4:8 Principle  Learn more about Taryn by visiting her website:  tarynhecker.com

What can Treps learn from the founder of a branding consultancy? We speak with Joseph Fioramonti of Dark Square to learn more. What motivates people to buy from your startup? How much research is necessary to understand your audience and your own company's offering? What mistakes should Treps avoid? How do you know you're hiring a good branding expert? Let's find out.Money Quotes:“Brands are built over years, not weeks.”“Rebrands disrupt the relationship with the customer.”Books Mentioned:The 22 Immutable Laws of BrandingThe Hero and the Outlaw: Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of ArchetypesPrimalbranding: Create Belief Systems that Attract CommunitiesMarketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any BusinessFind Joe's company on the internet at:darksquare.com

Are you a Trep who has a lot of ideas? Have you been told you can only build one business at a time? Today we chat with Lawrence Sowell who has built multiple simultaneous businesses from event promotion, to real estate, to marketing, to bitcoin mining, to hemp, to an RV park, to a construction company and we get to hear about his new business, CDA Tiny Homes. How does he manage it all? Let's find out.

What is the point of having a coach? What do coaches do? How is a coach different from a mentor? Do I need a coach? Today we explore coaching with Executive Coaches Mark & Linda Olson from M & L Advisors. They have extensive experience with startups, and helping Treps achieve the results they want not only in their business, but in their lives. Are you a leader? Does a leader need a coach? Let's find out.M&L Advisors:  mandladvisors.com

We talk with Halvor Halvorson, who at 21 years old owned a dental office, and he isn't a dentist. Can you be qualified even if you're not certified? We explore how Treps can save the world without necessarily taking a detour through college or other certification barriers. As a bonus, we talk about the importance of validating your startup idea.

Miranda and Adam visit with Sarah and Russell about going into business as a married couple and the challenges they face daily.Links:Nextgen Electricwww.nextgencda.comwww.facebook.com/nextgencdatwitter.com/nextgencda

We chat with Jessi Sites who has a keen eye for spotting opportunities and then making a profitable endeavor out of it. We chat about how she spots opportunities and the steps she takes to move forward with an opportunity. She also shares her hard earned wisdom through the years as a creative entrepreneur. All that and more in today's episode.

Sarah & Russell talk about their personal growth as TREPs and what they each see as the typical traits of people who desire to be a TREP.

We chat with Rachel King and Kareen Link, owners and partners of T Blue Boutique. With three locations, busy families and over 15 years of friendship how do Kareen and Rachel build a successful business and maintain a healthy friendship? What does it take to have a partnership in business and is it worth it? We cover all that in today's episode.Links:T Blue Boutique - www.tblueboutique.comSocialMedia - @tiffanybluecda & @TiffanyBlue2RiverstoneVillage

We talk with Tanya Smith, a multi-talented branding expert who has worked on campaigns for huge corporations and helped small businesses grow their business through branded photography. Tanya is a creative who has been terrified of sales, can you relate? We talk to her about this vulnerable issue and how she has dealt with it. Spoiler Alert: She sells. And you can too.Links:WorkStory Photography - workstoryphotography.com & workstorycreative.com  SocialMedia - @workstorycreative & @brandingphotographers

We chat with Joni Moore, a Trep who started a B-Corp called Snacktivist to find out if a Trep can express her values in the area of food systems. She has her sights set on ethical food system sustainability at a global level, and chose doing business to make that change. Find out about the special B-Corp second bottom line. What challenges does Joni face that you can help with?Links:Snacktivist Foods - snacktivistfoods.com SocialMedia - @snacktivistfoods

We chat with Rick Friesen, a Trep who started recently left his job of several years to start a new contractor consulting company with his partners. He helps contractors become more profitable. Why couldn't Rick just be satisfied with having a job? Why take the risk to build a startup? What challenges does Rick face that you can help with?Links:Contractor Convergence - www.contractorconvergence.com SocialMedia - @ContractorConvergenceEmail:  rick@contractorconvergence.com 

We chat with Daniel Nelmar, a VR enthusiast who started a VR Magazine with a unique subscription model. To be clear, he's printing a real dead tree and ink magazine, not a virtual magazine or an online magazine. How many subscribers does he have? When can he afford to quit his job?  What challenges does Daniel face that you can help with?VR Trend Magazine:  www.vrtrendmagazine.com Social Media:  @VRTrendMagazine