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In this special holiday episode, Brad and Holly catch up on their favorite local hikes this time of year, what festive libations they like, and "Christmas" movies (Die Hard, yes or no?). Then it's on to Reno Tahoe! Find out where Weekend Sherpa went and what adventures happened on their recent trip to Reno: hikes, hot soaks, après, and where to find the best outdoor gear at good prices. Later in the episode they're joined by Max Smith, vice president of Moment Skis, based in Reno. Employee owned, Moment Skis is carving out an independent and successful path as the Biggest Little Ski Company in the World. Their factory in Reno is where the ski magic happens, and you can visit it to watch how the skis are made, check out the showroom, and get advice on gear and where to find the best snow in Reno Tahoe—plus enjoy a complimentary beer. It's the holidaze... enjoy!Reno Tahoe Care Package

Today, we talk with new Airport Manager Andrew Solsvig about his vision for Redding Airports. He comes to Redding with an impressive background in aviation, working in airports across the country in a variety of roles. From Marketing to Operations and from North Dakota to Reno/Tahoe, he brings a fresh perspective to our area and is excited about the future at Redding Regional Airport.We also dive into topics like airport parking, terminal upgrades, and other locations that might be high on the list for new services. With the recent announcement of a Denver connection, an Airports Master Plan in the works, and a Runway Rehabilitation Project, the community has a lot to look forward to.Read the transcript here>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Kiera is a guest on Dr. Gallagher's Podcast in this crossover episode! There is a lot of important ground covered here, including how to establish the ideal practice flow, the differences in consulting between speciality and general practices, why being a human being feels like a lost art, how to hire the best people, and more. Episode resources: Listen to Dr. Gallagher's Podcast: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Reach out to Tiff, Britt, and Dana Tune Into DAT's Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Brendan (00:02.346) Of the Dental A Team, this is Kiera Dent, right? So this is, I love that it's dent because there's dental dentin, part of the tooth and stuff. So it's just perfect. It really worked well. And you have a consulting agency, right? Dental A Team. And how many years have you been in around?   Kiera Dent (00:16.95) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (00:25.494) Thank you.   Kiera Dent (00:30.976) Yeah, so we've, the company is almost eight years old. She's about to have her eighth birthday in November, but yeah, it's been fun. It was a complete random idea that I came up with to start it, honestly, to help a bunch of dental students and here we are. So it's been a really fun place to be.   Brendan (00:49.738) Two more months and eight years, congrats!   Kiera Dent (00:51.796) I know. Thank you. Thank you. It came from, I worked at Midwestern University's Dental College for three years while my husband did pharmacy school. And one of the students straight out of school said, hey, Kiera, I want you to come help me start my practice. And I said, my gosh, like, absolutely. I've always wanted to be a practice owner. I was a dental assistant and a treatment coordinator and an office manager prior. And so I went and I helped her start her practice and   We took our practice from 500,000 to 2.4 million in nine months and opened our second location. And then I thought, my gosh, like if I could help her do this, there's all my other like favorite dental students. Like I'm sure I could probably be a resource and a help for them. And so that's really what spurred the consulting company. I had never worked with a consultant before. And then I started helping practices and adding, you know, 25,000 of production to their schedules very quickly. I was adding, increasing case acceptance to a hundred percent.   within one day and I just thought, okay, there's something about this and it doesn't have to be hard, but I'm gonna be a resource for all those dentists in school because you guys go to school and you're so passionate about what you're doing, but then there's the business side of it. And so if I could be a resource, a trusted resource, knowing what you're learning in school, so that way you guys can be so successful, positively impact your world, help your community, help your team, help your patients, and you guys are living your best lives.   That really is what spurred me into being a consultant. So here we are all with the love. have no clue what consultants should do. I just keep making up what I believe my students from Midwestern would want to have and just keep coming from love of you guys, just doing the best to support dentistry and us supporting you in that vision.   Brendan (02:30.004) Excellent. And so you're not at Midwestern anymore. That was only in the beginning for those years. So roughly eight years ago.   Kiera Dent (02:33.068) Mm -mm. Yep. Yep. I worked there for three years. No, so three years. And then I went and I worked in Colorado for two years. And then I started the company in 2016. Yeah, 2016. So it was great. It was a good time. And here we are now, eight years later.   Brendan (02:48.904) And in Colorado, that was the practice that you brought them from X to that would be roughly five X. Wow. Well done. Well done. So they started for a year there. You knew them. You had a good rapport, good relationship with them over a year or two. You grew it from that. then you're like, and that's when you decided, OK, let's scale. How did you take that next step from there? So it was just you working at her practice. Right. And then from there, you said.   Kiera Dent (02:55.008) Mm -hmm. Yeah. Thanks.   you   Kiera Dent (03:08.384) Totally.   Kiera Dent (03:13.344) Mm -hmm. Yep.   Brendan (03:16.136) So you don't work with her anymore. was like a see you later. I'm going to figure it better.   Kiera Dent (03:18.072) No. It was incredible. And we had such a good run. And I have to give mad kudos to her as a dentist, because I think we were really a dynamic duo. I came in with amazing like management and TC skills. We both didn't know what we were doing. And I think that that's part of doctors opening practices. But kudos to her for bringing me on because she knew I knew pieces she didn't know how to do.   but yeah, it was, I think more her vision. We both were very gung -ho. We wanted to serve more. We wanted to have a bigger impact and footprint. And so it was, we got this practice going and then we bought our second location and then there ended up getting like seven practices all together. But things I learned from that was, it was over the course of like five, six, I ended up leaving. She continued. and it was something very interesting that those are like sexy numbers to put up on a scoreboard and.   Brendan (04:00.019) In two years?   Kiera Dent (04:12.268) Everybody always has the bright eyes of like, my gosh, like how did you do that? But I think my obsession has come, like her and I were both on like death row. Like we were working 2 a to 10 p It was insanity to try and get that success. And while yes, there's sexy numbers on the board, we both realized that there's more to life than what we were doing. And are we gonna just like slay and try and drive this through or is there maybe something more to this? so yes, it was, we did part ways and I'm just so proud of everything that she created.   But I, like one, my marriage, my life, all of those things were falling apart. And I realized me traveling back and forth from Reno Tahoe area to Colorado all the time was just really hard on my marriage. I wasn't seeing my husband. I was completely anorexic. I was like 98 pounds and I'm 5 '8". And it was just, everything felt like it was deteriorating. And so that was where it had to be like, let's do a step back. Her life was deteriorating. And I thought...   there has to be a better way to success than what we've done. Like, yes, we've got sexy numbers to throw up on the board. Yes, we've got all these cool things, but is there not a better way that we can do this where you can have an incredible family and you can have incredible numbers and you can have a thriving business. And that really has become my passion and obsession is helping more dentists live a fulfilled life, hitting up those sexy big numbers or whatever they want to do, but still maintain their life, their identity, their freedom is really what I'm obsessed with within our company and our culture.   and really helping dentists get that life.   Brendan (05:41.89) yeah, and that's such a great pitch to where it's let's let's seize that life that we dreamed of again. love that now in where it started to get a little rocky there speaking of Colorado, but while it started to happen was that the first two years when you were there was that within the five six years when she scaled to seven or so practices first two   Kiera Dent (05:47.68) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (05:51.634) Hahaha   Kiera Dent (05:55.564) Mm   Kiera Dent (05:59.692) No, so that was my first two years. Yeah, absolutely. And both of us were there. And I think that that happens, right? You've got all the student debt. I used to call her 2.5, like when she's hunched over, not like good ergonomics. I'm like, hey, 2.5, we're 2.5 million debt. Like with student loans, the practice acquisition, within our first couple of months of owning the practice, our building was being torn down. So we had to move our patient base to another location, build up another practice. So   And I think oftentimes it's how people come out, right? Like you've got a lot of debt, you've been sitting in residency for so long, or you've been in school for so long or whatever it is, or you're an associate and you feel like, okay, I bought this practice. I think there's this like innate desire to just hit the ground running, but we forget that that can only sustain for so long. Like we are human bodies, we are not human robots. And realizing that there's...   so much that can happen. We also were very naive. We did not have systems in place and we just kept adding more fuel to our fire that was already burning and blazing bigger than we were. And so we got to a good place. We were hiring other doctors, but I think that that's where my obsession has come of, like, let's give systems. And I just got off a podcast with one of our doctors that we work with and her and her husband are kind of thriving and jamming the same way I was.   But what they've done differently is we like, we're really specific of let's get all these systems in place before we buy our second location. And like, let's slow to grow rather than like fly to die. Like it was a very different model and they're thriving and they're happy and their marriage is incredible. There's different, like both are available to us. I think I'd prefer, let's take the, take the sustainable route that's very doable that keeps your passion alive rather than killing you off at the beginning.   Brendan (07:46.548) Yeah, yeah. So when you translate into systems and processes, I, so coming from a clinician, a provider background system and processes, I have an idea, you know, like the system I'm thinking of is like the computer or no, but really in a practice setting, if I could just have some insight to what you mean behind that developing systems and processes before you buy that second practice, what were some of those systems, if I can, if I can know.   Kiera Dent (07:51.178) Of course.   Kiera Dent (08:01.321) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (08:06.102) Sure.   Kiera Dent (08:16.015) Of course, yeah. And this is what I just geek out on. This is why we have the podcast. It's like tactical, practical with ease. So it's like, do you have a process for how you're doing our billing process? And in Dental A Team, I actually made 12 categories that kind of fall within the 12 months of systems to have. So there's your office management. You've got your practice profitability and your numbers. We have our dental assistants and how we set up our rooms and our operatories. We have our handoffs. We have our   like how we hire and onboard people. We have our operations manual completed. We have our treatment tracker and case acceptance. We have our hygiene protocols to put those into play to make sure our hygiene teams diagnosing and we're treating patients the same way. We have our doctor optimization where we're really working on like, what are the clinical skill sets of our doctors and are we maximizing their skills within? And so those are what I mean by systems. And I'll be completely honest. We were like just two girls flying by the seat of our pants.   So like we did not have a process for billing. We did not have a process for scheduling. It was just like dump it in and we'll figure out how to do it versus like you can have, I mean, I've added multiple millions to people's schedules just by having block scheduling with ease and they're out by four o 'clock, they're out by three o 'clock. We're putting up really hard, like great numbers. The patients are happy, the team is happy. Like literally I have a practice that I took from 2 million to 4 .5 million just by changing their block scheduling.   And so it's like, these are the simple systems that maybe you don't have to go buy another practice unless a DSO or something like that is what you're trying to do. But let's make sure that we have those, because I've also gone to offices and they're like, we're completely maxed out on our space and I find an operatory there. We don't actually have to go buy a bigger building. We can keep it here. We can systematize it here. We can maximize, like, are we doing our handoffs? Are we collecting before they leave? Are we having proper treatment plans?   Are we tracking our case acceptance? Are we watching the things that like our hygiene teams doing? What's our hygienists producing per hour? Are there ways that we can help our patients more? What's our morning huddle? Those systems in place make it clockwork where it's very predictable magic behind the scenes. Like we know we will have magic in our practice because we have systems in place. And maybe we don't have to go for the multi -practices unless that's our drive and our desire, then by all means, let's do it.   Kiera Dent (10:37.408) but let's make it to where we can stamp it out. I promise you, like you look at McDonald's, think that's the easiest one. They were the crowning jewel of systems. They were not stamping this out haphazardly. They were looking for the efficiency and making it to where each new place would have the same exact experience just in a different location. What's your experience and your practice and how can you go replicate that with ease is really what I mean by systems behind the scenes.   Brendan (10:43.572) Mmm.   Brendan (11:01.556) Yeah, and were you doing all this at Midwestern?   Kiera Dent (11:05.67) No. So at Midwestern, if you recall, I feel like I was your tooth lunch lady. I handed out all the teeth, the composite, the like all the things I don't know in the simulation center. So I worked with the first and second year students and helped with the radiology and all of that. But prior to that, I was a dental assistant, a treatment coordinator, a scheduler, a biller. I just wanted to get a discount on my husband's tuition. I'll be fully honest. And it just had to work out. So then I became this cute little tooth lunch lady. Like, here's your teeth, here's your composite, here's your bands.   Brendan (11:32.958) Hahaha   Kiera Dent (11:34.99) And then went and helped her in Colorado and then started helping other dentists just really.   Brendan (11:40.084) Yeah. And Midwestern, because there are two Midwesterns, there's Arizona and Illinois, right? You were in Arizona, was going to say, because Reno, Nevada. Are you still in Reno, Nevada?   Kiera Dent (11:43.262) Arizona. We are. Yep. So we still live here. My husband ditches residency here because my family lives over in California. So it was the closest location without paying California tax. Yeah.   Brendan (11:57.16) Wonderful wonderful and just just just step back to being at Midwestern have you ever seen it like a show or a movie or something where The guy or girl moves the plant that's in the shade into the light and then all of a sudden the flower blooms I Feel like that's where you moved yourself out of the shade into the light not to make the old figurative But I literally see like because because now you're killing it you're consulting with all these practices and stuff doing so no, that's a really   Kiera Dent (12:11.338) Yes.   Kiera Dent (12:22.262) Thank you.   Brendan (12:25.662) First of all, the story is incredible because you've to appreciate someone who takes that hop, skip and a jump gets into the environment. That's a maybe it's a risk and it just they blossom. that's, you know, I don't want to, I don't want to be like a radio show here, but I, know, I really seek for the optimism in people's lives. There's a lot of fear going on these days. There's a lot of skepticism, a lot of conspiracies, and it's really nice to find let's let's hone back in together and let's really get into the nitty gritty of the good things.   Kiera Dent (12:37.568) Thank you.   Brendan (12:54.898) and success stories. yeah, so that's just, wanted to touch that really there because I really appreciate that. You know, we need, we need risk takers and we need to admire those and understand how they did it. Okay. So moving on, can you just shout out your podcast on, so everyone knows?   Kiera Dent (12:55.308) Totally.   Kiera Dent (12:58.7) Thank you.   Kiera Dent (13:07.916) Yeah, of course. Yeah, we have the Dental A Team podcast. Gosh, I think I'm about up to, we might have surpassed our 900 mark and headed towards our 1000 mark of episodes. So definitely try to have a ton of resources for free out there. And for any dentists out there listening or students, like I love the students. Clearly I have a very soft spot in my heart for students and residents, people who want to grow. But if you go to our website, TheDentalATeam.com, we have our podcast link.   And literally you go and you type in anything, treatment planning, scheduling, verbiage for dropping insurance, like you name it. I probably have a podcast or two on them and all of our databases there for you. So trying really hard just to give back. and like you said, my goal is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible and just remind us of how like blessed we are to be able to change people's lives through dentistry. And, I truly believe that owning a practice should not be hard. It does not need to be hard. You can still have everything you want. So yeah.   Our podcast, The Dental A Team, love to have you there. Thank you for that shout out.   Brendan (14:10.314) Yeah, thank you. Thank you. Now continuing, if you can do me a favor and on your Instagram, the bio, if you can just change, I think you changed the name of your handle, your organization, the company, the podcast, that handle changed in your bio. I think it's, might've been an older handle, but you can't click it is what I mean. We just got to fix that. That'll help out your followers so that they can make the link between you and you know, and your consulting group. Just something I noticed, but yeah. So, so moving on for there.   Kiera Dent (14:12.897) Yes.   Kiera Dent (14:19.965) Mm   Kiera Dent (14:26.842) sure.   Kiera Dent (14:32.118) Yeah.   Thank you.   Brendan (14:37.852) So you have the pockets you have on providers and stuff. You just had Dr. Jason Auer back on. I just saw him last week at the Amos conference, which is pretty cool. And I had him on the podcast last year. That's a lot of fun. How often do you meet with providers, owners, DSOs versus private practices? I'm curious what the percentages are there. And then the percentages of providers versus do you ever talk with other   Kiera Dent (14:43.36) Okay.   Brendan (15:06.74) people that consult for practices.   Kiera Dent (15:09.022) Yeah, for sure. So hopefully I understood your question. I'll answer and if I missed it, please, I'm here for it. But our consulting primarily focuses on GP practices. We have a really strong pediatric following as well. Some OS, some ortho. We kind of dabble in all of the specialties a little bit, but really GP and our niche is to work with the practice owners. We sometimes will work with their associates, so the doctors and then also the team. As I found,   Like we put so much out there for the doctors. Like everybody is targeting the doctors. Why would they not? The doctors are the buyer, the doctors are the ones running the practice. But I realized if we can elevate the team as well and we can teach the team to think like owners and we can get the team inspired and excited, that's 90 % of the battle of having a successful practice. So we coach both. We raise up office managers. We build leadership teams. We do quarterlies. I do work with startup practices all the way up to multi -level DSOs.   And so really kind of everything in between my sweet spots, usually the two, three, four, five locations is really what I love to do or practice owners who are wanting to grow and possibly sell to a DSO. I love the startups. love to give them the system so they really do well. Exponentially, we have an entire CE online database that's got operations manual and all those pieces, but really my body has physically been in over 250 dental practices. I used to travel about   265 days a year. And so I now have cut that back and I don't travel as much as I used to for work. I do more for fun, but that's really kind of our nutshell. And then we bring all of our doctors together and I love to get doctors to just share. from the brand new owner to the experienced owner, having them collaborate together in mastermind settings where there's so much knowledge, I get to see it. Most people don't get to be in 200 offices. They don't get to work with 200 teams.   But to bring all these teams together and bring all these doctors together, that's where we elevate and lift everybody up. And so it's really fun. So hopefully that answered your question, but if not, ask any other ones about that.   Brendan (17:15.124) Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, that definitely answers it. And what kind of percentages are you at now versus in the beginning working with DSOs versus smaller private practices? I'm curious.   Kiera Dent (17:23.66) Gotcha. So we're more like, I would say 90 % are our private practices and 10 % are the DSOs. However, a lot of our practices do sell to those larger DSOs, which I think is just a common piece right now. But I am very pro not, I don't have a one size fits all. Our consulting is very much, what does that doctor want to do? And some doctors are like, Kiera, I get emails from DSOs every other day, but that's not what I want to do.   And my job's not to say like, let's build it to sell to a DSO. My job is to say, Brendan, what life do you want to have? What do we want to do? Where do you want to be? Like, what do you want your financial retirements to be? How much time do you want off from the practice? And let's build your practice to suit your life and fulfill your life. Because if you are happy and thriving, everything else will fall into place.   Brendan (18:10.516) Yeah, I would like everything else to fall into place one day. Hopefully nine months after graduating, that's the goal. I did already sign with a practice. It's a multi -practice out on Long Island. How many practices have you worked with on Long Island?   Kiera Dent (18:12.492) It will.   Kiera Dent (18:20.351) Amazing.   Long Island, I've actually had two over there. So I've definitely been up in that area. I had a practice in the Bronx, definitely not dental 365. I used to work with an office named Brian Stimler. He was out there and then there was another office in there just slipping. This was, mean, we're talking six years ago that was in Long Island. I like, I could see them. I just cannot remember their name. I'll look it up post show and let you know.   Brendan (18:27.786) 10 .0365, who, who, can I know?   Kiera Dent (18:46.829) But yeah, I'm flying out to Canadaigua on Sunday to go and work with a practice up there. So I still come out that way, but I don't have any more on Long Island.   Brendan (18:56.02) That's all right. Wow. Okay. So you're all over the U S Canada at all. Cause you mentioned.   Kiera Dent (18:59.198) Mm -hmm. So I have consulted in Canada. I've consulted in Australia and New Zealand as well. I was trying to do the whole international thing. We have lots of listeners international, which is super fun. But I almost got deported from Canada on one of my visits. after that, which I thought Canada of all the places. So almost the client told me just to say I was going for fun. so I did. They like searched my phone.   Brendan (19:15.546) What? How did that happen?   Kiera Dent (19:27.722) They were like, what are your clients? What do you do? Like, what do these friends do? They're dentists and they told me, technically I'm allowed to go over there to collect data without a visa, but if not, that they could deport me. I was so scared. I've never been that scared in my entire life. I was shaking. I definitely went and visited by Niagara Falls. Like I literally was a whole complete tourist. I told my clients like, I'm sorry, we'll not be doing anything. We still have a good giggle from that time. But yeah, after that, I just stopped.   Traveling International for development.   Brendan (19:57.802) Is that by plane, car? Like what?   Kiera Dent (20:00.308) It was in the airport. I should have. So it's funny. I was actually in Canandaigua and their practice was in Toronto and it was like a two, maybe a two hour drive across the border. And I should have done that. But my assistant at the time, like we were just new, we were young and I had someone booking travel for me. And so she flew me back to Newark and then flew me to Toronto. And when I did that going through Toronto customs, I was rookie.   The things I did wrong one I was dressed like a business professional on a Saturday Two I was trying to be so super ultra honest and put that I had peanuts like I had nuts in my bag Which was so dumb like I wasn't eating it there like I don't know what my thought process was on it And I remember getting a pink line across my little document going into Canada Which sent me to the right not to the left. I was sitting there waiting forever then I started to wonder like   Why am I in this line? Like usually this is a faster thing. Then I started to get nervous. like I have contracts and things like that in my email. Luckily when I got up there, the lady was not having any, anything like we were not getting onto good terms. Like they're very strict at border control. And luckily my, they're so mean.   Brendan (21:14.794) They are like for like it's good to be strict, but you're there for business. What's wrong with I don't like why are they stopping? I don't know what and the peanuts. What's wrong with peanuts?   Kiera Dent (21:22.152) So they say, are you bringing any nuts with you? And I was like, why did I say yes to that? Just don't eat them while you're over there if you accidentally, or throw them away. I don't know what my deal was. yeah, but then on my flight back, my client was like, you're fine. You got over. And I said, I don't think I'm fine. And truth be told, when I went back to the airport, there's a code that they'll put on some tickets. I couldn't check in. So when I was flying back, I wasn't allowed to check in on.   line said go to the airport. I printed my ticket and I got four S's on my boarding pass, which then meant I got searched up and down left and right. The really cool thing is because I do work in dental offices, my bag and my shoes actually flagged that I had bomb making materials on me. They asked what I do for work and what my husband does for work, found out we were in healthcare, which I mean, there are some things that we do have in dental offices that probably could contribute.   Brendan (21:56.554) no, yeah.   Kiera Dent (22:20.214) So when they found out I worked in healthcare, I was allowed to go, everything was fine. I got to the gate, I got searched again at the gate, and then finally I was able to fly back home. So I have never been so excited to see the US flag flying after. So that was my end of international consulting. I've still consulted people in Canada, but they have to come over to the US. I'll meet them right at the border, but we do it all in the US now. So that was a good lesson learned early on.   Brendan (22:46.665) Okay.   Yeah, yeah, fair enough. And you could probably do a bit virtual. Why do you need to meet in person? I'm curious.   Kiera Dent (22:54.74) Yeah. So that was like really what I built the company on and we've since shifted and whatnot. But what I found was like going to people's offices, like I went to one office, I'd been consulting them for about six months and I walked in and they had paper charts. Never once did paper charts come up on any of our calls. And I'm like, excuse me, we have paper charts in this office. Like how was that never a conversation? And what I realized is what me as a consultant might see that maybe isn't like   a good flow or good things, a dentist who's been doing this for years might not even know that that's abnormal. And so sometimes being able to see the practice can really help. It can really help us evaluate. We can get the team on board. So that's been something that's been really fun. But we've also now learned that, like, I think after seeing so many practices myself, we know a lot more of the questions to ask of the team pieces of the flow. There's different ways. mean, COVID really helped exponentially grow that virtual piece. And honestly, we can get, I would say,   We're like 98 % as good of results virtually as we were getting in person. So the only thing I think people miss is just like us being with their teams. So now we're flying all of our doctors and teams together. So we're still able to influence. And we learned through COVID, we did virtual team events and teams love it. Like we ship swag boxes and we really learned how to have this like fun, engaging experience virtually that teams get bought into. And then it's cheaper for the doctors not to have to fly an entire team.   Brendan (23:58.548) if could.   Kiera Dent (24:22.092) to a location as well.   Brendan (24:23.956) Right, right, right, right. I just thought of a couple things to ask you really quickly. Have you ever met Paul Vigario of SurfCT? No, okay, they're an IT company. They do a bunch of things, but you were mentioning kind of, I forget the exact word you used, but you were saying like building up and motivating the team of the dental office. He uses the word empower, which I thought was interesting. I didn't know if you guys had crossed paths or something, but he would be a good person to connections in the network. The other thing is I could,   Kiera Dent (24:31.658) I have not. That'd be a one.   Kiera Dent (24:42.221) Mm   Kiera Dent (24:50.944) Yeah.   Brendan (24:53.8) I wanted to ask you because you like to go your at least you started the business by going in person to these offices. Do you have any recommendations that you make as far as the flow? Because you have the waiting room and then you have the operatories and all double chairs. Maybe if consult consulting group, consult rooms and follow up rooms next to them. And then towards the end on the way out, it's different from the entrance because people got dental treatment and they got to make that payment. Hopefully before they leave the office. Is that anything that you evaluate and make better or   Kiera Dent (25:19.717) Mm -hmm.   Kiera Dent (25:23.564) Totally. Yeah. One of my offices, they're a very big booming practice. They do over 14 million a year in one location. And I went up to their office and it's kind of my running joke. said, you guys, I don't even want to put this on my resume that I did this for your practice. We're talking big booming practice, huge practice. They've been doing amazing for years. What I implemented in their practice were flowers that I went and bought from the store.   and put in vases at their checkout location because what I noticed is they were not getting a high of cases closed because there was no privacy. It was too big of a thing. And I also noticed the flow was really confusing because people were coming from both directions and they were actually running into each other. Patients were backing up, patients were leaving. And I'm I'm kind of embarrassed that like, Kiera Dent came in, Dental A Team, and I put flowers on your checkout.   But what happened was their case acceptance skyrocketed. The patient flow I practiced with the entire team. Because what's crazy is those little things we don't think about, but the patient experience exponentially increases and our case acceptance goes up exponentially. So I'm like a miracle girl in practices. Case acceptance is my jam. Having really smooth flows for practices is really what I love to do. And so yes, in my perfect world, if I get to see your blueprints before you build the practice,   Always having an in and an out because it really helps but if like the practice is how it is Let's figure out flows Sometimes I'll just add a little bench by the checkout where people can actually seat their patients so the patient's not leaving the door Little different things where you can hand like a route slip or anything of communication like the baton passing between the front and the back office so that way everything is just so clean and what's going on between the front to the back and having that flow very   very easy. But yeah, that's something I really love to see. Because just one small little thing or in big offices, I do like a direction and a flow of traffic. So that way we're getting all patients going through one door, getting them to check out, there's a set process. I call it like the HOV lane or the like, so they're just a quick checkout, like a speedy checkout, send them to this person. If they're a longer one, put them here, have different people that are better with different skill sets at those two seats.   Brendan (27:16.394) Interesting.   Brendan (27:30.378) I like that.   Kiera Dent (27:41.61) Sometimes on the check -in, I'll have people take payments, so we're not backing them up. In really large practices, when they start to get bigger and bigger, I will start to have the clinical team, like very easy. If they just need a fluoride payment, just swipe that card in the back, very easy. We can get credit cards on file. And then there's checks and balances to make sure none of it gets missed because more hands in pots can oftentimes lead to chaos. But if it's a systematized way, you can do so much with a flow and make everybody's life so much easier.   Brendan (28:09.738) Absolutely. So then at least to my next question and right on that, virtually, how do you assess someone's patient flow and the routes and finding that HOV lane?   Kiera Dent (28:18.348) So, oftentimes we will still go to practices, but if I'm not in a practice, it's really simple. Like do a little FaceTime video with me, like walk me through your practice, show me what your patients are doing. and what's really fun about our consulting is when you've seen so many offices, you can like within 10 minutes of being in a practice, I already know what they could do to improve very quickly. Cause you just see it. It's like we're playing a game and I spot it. And so just do a fast, easy FaceTime. I've got an office right now and   We work through their entire flow virtually and everything's moving really well. So just an easy FaceTime or a Zoom will take me around the whole office and we can just pick up a small little change here or there.   Brendan (28:59.998) that a lot. Are you only working with general dentistry? Can you come over and work in oral surgery at least a little bit? Maybe.   Kiera Dent (29:05.782) course. Yeah, we have three OS offices right now. So yes, we do branch out to other specialties. OS is fun. I like working with GPs that did implants and things which I get there's a world of like OS you're more trained. GPs love to dabble. I think like I'm not here for that debate but I am here for I love OS. I think OS is so awesome the things that we can do for patients I think.   being able to give people confidence back, being able to do it with so much ease. I love surgery, I love surgery cases, I love implants, I love bone grafting. We did a ramus and we harvested the ramus for an implant and it did not go well. So I have a lot of respect for MaxoFacial who do it well because ours was not a good experience. But it's just fascinating the thing. So yes, we definitely work in OS and help with that.   Brendan (29:43.08) A lot of fun, yeah.   Kiera Dent (30:04.202) And they're just different things.   Brendan (30:04.532) You said, yeah, you said three office. Is it three different offices or like one organization or the three different organizations? Okay. Okay. It is one of the max. I'm curious, max, Dr. Iraq's.   Kiera Dent (30:09.652) Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. Yeah. Yep. Yeah. No, no. I would love to just go see how they do it because I think I'd learn so much. And that's the other fun thing. I am always, I tell offices, I'm like, I'm here to teach you any tip and piece that can make your life easier, but I'm also here to learn from you too. So much of what we do in our consulting, yes, came from experiences and things we brought to it.   But there's so many great ideas that I see in offices that I'm obsessed with. I've seen really awesome ways to cut down supply costs just with tip -out bins. I've seen awesome ways with flow. I've seen really awesome things with things you do in the waiting room. There's just so many cool things when you go and see offices. So I would love to go see Mac's offices. What are they doing? What's their patient experience like? What's their team experience like? Because offices...   Brendan (30:45.567) Mm.   Brendan (31:01.587) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (31:05.164) It's usually dependent upon the owner doctor. I'm like, you can easily, I usually within like five or 10 minutes of meeting a team, I can tell, will they be successful or not? And most of it is due to the owner doctor and how they are. Dr. Jason, he's incredible. He has such a heart of gold. He's very committed to where he's going. I'm like, he, he like plants success everywhere he goes because of who he is. like, his team of course is thriving. know they're thriving without even seeing his office. So yeah, it'd be really fun to go see him.   Brendan (31:14.452) Hmm   Brendan (31:34.132) They are, they really are. And you need to meet Megan Dwyer too. She's like his go -to, maybe you know of her though. Yeah, they are, their organization is pretty incredible. Of the DSOs, I would put them at the top of the list, I think. Moving forward, I'm very curious to see, because they're fairly new. They've been in it for a bit, but they're fairly new. I'm curious to see where they go. I still have a couple more questions if you have some more time. What's, so here's a quick one. What's something you like to spot the,   Kiera Dent (31:34.986) Thank   Kiera Dent (31:47.104) Mm   Kiera Dent (31:57.546) Yeah, of course I do. Yeah, absolutely.   Brendan (32:03.838) The gaps, I love that. What's one difference you see in oral surgery offices that's different from the general dentist office?   Kiera Dent (32:11.3) Wes is just big treatment plans most of the time. Like it's a, we're not, we're there to build a relationship. We're there to love them, but we're not there. Like you're not there Dennis forever. Like you guys are there for very much a specialty. And so like the way you schedule an OS practice compared to how I schedule a GP practice, the relationship building with an OS practice, a lot of it's going to be relationship building with all your GPS in the area where GPs.   are more about just attracting patients in. So that's something I see a lot, but OS is, I think OS is helping the doctors. OS has a reputation of like, pop that anesthetic in, take the teeth out and off they go. It's kind of a little bit more, it is a little more rash. And so just helping those doctors realize like that experience is getting you the reputation all the way out. Like you're an incredible surgeon.   Brendan (32:59.06) more rash. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (33:08.372) Make sure the bedside manners match your expertise. Make sure that patient feels your love for them because dentistry is such an intimate experience. Like nowhere do you let a stranger put their fingers in your mouth. Like it's just, weird. Like we literally let these strangers do it. It's very weird. And so helping those, is. And then a lot of OS, I noticed that they're such brilliant surgeons that they struggle with team dynamics a lot.   Brendan (33:19.388) It is. It's your mouth. Yeah.   Very vulnerable, yeah.   Kiera Dent (33:35.424) That's something I noticed more so in OS than I noticed in GP. so helping them see like you are this incredible surgeon and I want you to be the expert there. And I also want you to be a human to your team. Like Dr. Jason is, he is a very different OS. He doesn't have that chip. He doesn't have the, which I mean, my husband's in medicine too. And there's some surgeons who have that chip on their shoulder and they're total jerks. And like I watched even in the healthcare, some doctors are such   Brendan (33:36.088) Kiera Dent (34:03.67) jerks to their team. And I'm like, you get so much more further if your team's behind you than you do by like barking orders at them or telling them. And I understand surgery is stressful. Like if we mess up, the surgery has some not so great side effects to it. And so I understand the need for that perfection, but I'm like, teach your team with those perfect systems that you want it perfect every time and then love on them when they do great things too is something I noticed. Now that's not like   Brendan (34:13.524) Mm -hmm.   Kiera Dent (34:32.006) blanket statement because there's GP doctors that have that need that exact same advice. But that is something I think it's just OS is it's fast. It's like shucking teeth all day long and   Brendan (34:42.046) Yeah, no, it's so it's so disappointing though. And I completely connected with that. I'm surrounded by such brilliant people. Some of the people that have gotten just at my program, don't want to mention the program, but at my program surrounded by other oral surgery surgeons and residents that have gotten the top scores in the country. And but there's just such a disconnect where they're like, they just think it's taken out teeth. And I get made fun of for taking a long, I like to take a long time at the consult. I'll ask you three times before you walk out. Are there any questions that I can answer for you? You know, I don't care if that's annoying.   or if I'm taking too long and the assistants are bugging me or making fun of me from the hallway and stuff. But it's that patient experience. It's exactly what you said. And I make a lot of content on the side, make fun of that too. But no, I'm really connecting with you on that. It's such an important thing. And I cannot stand that ego. I don't care if you have a DDS and an MD. We are human beings. And outside of the clinic, you're Josh. You're just Peter. You know, I'm just Brendan, right?   Kiera Dent (35:38.956) Thank   Brendan (35:41.066) You're not talking to this and that. And you know, obviously there's so many amazing people out there and you know, those are some of my friends. So I'm not talking about them, but it's an interesting thing. It's so weird to find such a predominance of that ego and elevated mindset. And I've found dentists who are just the same exact thing too. For another time though, but yeah, feel like we're going on to that. But it does, comes down to the patient experience. And I really do appreciate that.   Kiera Dent (36:02.861) you   Kiera Dent (36:09.398) for sharing.   Brendan (36:11.074) man, I just missed there were another two things that I had lined up ready to go. shouldn't have said anything.   Kiera Dent (36:18.49) No, you're good. I think though, as you said that, I think the greatest thing that doctors can do is build that confidence in your patient. I tell all my treatment coordinators and consultors and doctors, I'm like, they are not here buying dentistry. They are buying your confidence. They are buying your, that you're going to get the best results because I'm like, people forget that like we live in dental Tinder.   Like there is another dentist, there's another maxofacial somewhere else that can get like, they can do the same thing. And I'm like, they're buying you, they're buying your confidence, they're buying what you can give them of the dream and the hope. And so yes, like I love to ask what questions do you have for me? I want you to be rock solid leaving here. That helps that patient know one, what questions do you have for me is great. It's open -ended. I'm getting them to say yes to me rather than no to me.   Two, I'm telling them how I want them to feel. I want them to feel rock solid, confident, moving forward. What questions do you have for me? If they tell me they want to check with their spouse, absolutely, I want you to check with your spouse. What questions do think your spouse will ask you? That way I can make sure you're fully prepared for it. That's my way I can get past it and find out what's really taking this patient back. When they're like, hey, I need to check my work schedule, absolutely no problem.   Let's add you to the schedule. So me, Kiera Dent, who's ditzy over here, doesn't forget about you, Brendan. I never want to let you slip through the cracks. I'll just pop you on the schedule. You give me a call when you get to work, if that doesn't work for you, because I would hate to let you slip through the cracks. So many little things where we're making that patient the VIP. I feel like in today's world, it's funny because we think that there's so much competition out there, but I'm like, it's actually really easy to stand out and it's called being kind. I think the world has gone through the COVID crank.   I think we've become very self -centered in a lot of ways in the world. And I'm like, the greatest way for us to give incredible patient experience is to be kind, to show up as a human being, to sit knee to knee with them on their level. Like you said, what questions do you have for me? I think we've kind of forgotten how to be human beings. We've become human robots. And that's how you can actually stand out in today's world. I'm like, it's such an easy way to get an edge is to just be kind and to treat them.   Kiera Dent (38:27.828) and make sure that they're rock solid confident is going to be the way to win those patients. And then like, I don't care whatever you do have great bedside manners. but I remember my ER doctor when I had an appendix burst, I loved my ER doctor, I loved him and he was so busy, but he made me feel so taken care of. And my husband went out to while I was waiting in the room and he's like, our doctor is literally running between rooms, but as soon as he gets the door, he like walks in so slow and like, Kiera I'm here, whatever questions you have.   and then would like book it as soon as he left the room. I never felt that rush. I felt like he was taking great care of me. And I think that's a great way for all dentists to have an edge and to win the patients that need to be served by you.   Brendan (39:11.21) Yeah, you need to have that humanistic quality to you it and just back to you were saying how it's like tinder There's always another it's like there's always gonna be another oral surgeon who's taller. There's always gonna be on their dentists That's better looking That's that's so funny And just just a few more questions. I I got back to it by the way the Within those first two years, I'm curious I want to just just if we could touch into the secret sauce a little bit here   Kiera Dent (39:23.628) Sure.   Kiera Dent (39:28.768) Yep. Good.   Brendan (39:40.884) Cause I'm going to start in this practice next August, August 15th. And I am, I want to, I want you to come over and do a whole revamp and we figure out what's going on. The offices, the practices, I'll pay for it. However we got to do it. But within those first two years, I'll be working for someone, but you were with someone who had started her own practice or was working in.   Kiera Dent (39:59.724) Nope, we started it. We bought it from a retiring doctor. Yep.   Brendan (40:01.61) Start from there. What were some of those key things, maybe two or three things, if you could touch on them that got her from the, regardless of the numbers, but what got really the scaling going? You said systems and processes, so you got those going. Is there another one or two things that I should be looking for in my first two years? I got a two -year contract, that's where I signed. I want to be a partner there one day. What's something I should be looking into to find or bring to the table to be that missing piece, if you can share something, one or two things.   Kiera Dent (40:19.724) Thank   Mm   Kiera Dent (40:29.78) Yeah, of course. So I think I'd find out where are the gaps in that practice right now. What are the things that the owner doctor maybe doesn't enjoy doing? Are they really amazing with numbers? Are they really amazing with the team? Are they really amazing clinicians? Because usually people have a natural gravitation to something. And so when I look at practices and partnerships, I work a lot with partners and helping doctors come together.   Brendan (40:40.36) you   Kiera Dent (40:55.94) is what's the complimentary piece? So like when I have a husband wife duo in a practice, I'm like, all right, one of you is probably naturally gifted with the team and one of you is probably naturally gifted with numbers. That usually tends to be the dynamic I see with partners. When there's multiple partners in there, we obviously bring different skill sets to the table. But I would say go find out as a partner, if your skill sets the team or if it's numbers, I also say that that can't be your crutch either.   You still need to go learn the other side of it. So that way you can be a resource for them. So just because you might not like numbers, go figure it out, figure out how they do the billing, go talk to the front office, have them like you sit in the chair and physically send the bill. So you understand what that process is like. So you know how you can help support your team as well. And also how you can check and audit the numbers in the books. I really love when doctors come in with an owner mindset and there's also gotta be a level of appreciation.   while there's also confidence. So recognizing that that doctor took all the risk to build this practice for you, I think goes a long way. But then at the same time, you need to come in with something that they don't have that you're going to bring in. really being observant of what don't they like or what are the gaps? How's the team doing? Are we doing team meetings, listening to podcasts? And then also remembering that you're a leader. So I think you leading, no matter if you care to do it or not.   as a doctor, you're just a natural leader to your team. We are always going to follow you. We're always going to respect you because you're our doctor. And so I think those are the pieces, but I feel pretend this was your practice. What things would you have to know? You'd have to know the numbers. You'd have to know what profitability is. You'd have to know what your EBITDA is. You'd have to know the billing processes. You'd have to know how to hire and fire. You'd have to know the HR portion of it. You also have to be a great clinician. And so as you like, usually I say your first six -ish months, you got to be a bang of   clinician. Like I need you to come in, I need you to produce, I want you to do all these things and really learn that mentorship piece and then like start to take on those little pieces of the practice ownership. So when you come to the table, you're not just bringing a check to buy into the practice, you're bringing skills that are very valuable to this practice that's complimentary to what they have already.   Brendan (43:05.994) Excellent and thank you for that. We actually are doing some stuff on the marketing side so I'm very glad that you mentioned those things. Okay great so we'll be touching base throughout next year. I start August 15th so we'll be doing that. We'll be touching base. Is your work expensive?   Kiera Dent (43:18.355) I'm caught.   Kiera Dent (43:28.199) Yeah, of course. So we do online and we do in person and really we try to customize it to your practice. And so all of our fees have always been covered by either the amount we reduce in your overhead or the production we add to your practice. I've never once not had our consulting paid for and we range anywhere from like ,600 a month all the way up to $4 ,500 a month, depending upon the amount that we would be doing, whether we're coming to your practice, whether we're coming out here.   what different pieces we're doing and how much hands -on. But really, my goal is how can we help people succeed and flourish is what I love to do.   Brendan (44:00.468) next one.   Brendan (44:06.354) Excellent. And you have a team, I'm sure you have other people who's Shelby, by the way, she's just, she helps coordinates things or.   Kiera Dent (44:12.441) Yes, Shelby is my executive assistant and our customer success. And she really so she does all of my scheduling and coordinating, which is incredible. And then she also takes care of all of our clients, too. So she's beautiful. She's incredible. I hired her. She was my next door neighbor, actually. And I was like, I was like, this girl takes care of my plants when I'm on the road. She just noticed my plants were dying and started watering them for me. She just like randomly check in on me. She was a waitress. And I'm like,   Brendan (44:28.468) Amazing! That's great!   Kiera Dent (44:40.138) This girl loves people so much. want her in my life and on my team. so, yeah, we've worked together for almost four years now and she's just truly incredible.   Brendan (44:50.922) That's amazing. that's so nice that it's like a family business. Yeah!   Kiera Dent (44:53.44) So look for good talent. I know, look for good talent everywhere. I've hired people from my next door neighbor. I've hired people from friends of friends. I've hired people from church. You always gotta be on the lookout for incredible talent because those people are the people you want in your life.   Brendan (45:09.428) How do you find the roles for them in your company? I'm curious, because with one of my marketing startups right now, with the co -founders, that's what we're looking for. We need this and this done. But then finding the right people, you know, on top of the day -to -day, the nine -to -five, you found people at church, neighbor. And they just happened to fit that thing that was missing at that one time, or they molded, you trained them. I'm curious.   Kiera Dent (45:23.98) Sure.   Kiera Dent (45:31.168) Thank   both. So I think it's important, like whenever I tell people like, hey, we're going to try and find a role. And we don't know, I just say, great, like, let's write down everything, like, just dump it all on a list of everything that you are either doing, or you need to delegate out or things you'd like to not be doing. And then let's see if we can cluster it. So can we lump tasks together? Like for me, I need someone to book my travel, I need someone to do my emails, check the mail, like take care of my clients when I was on the road.   All that really falls into an assistant role. And then I was able to go find that person. And when I first did it, just dumped everything on a list. I went back with a pink highlighter, my favorite color. And I'm like, these are things that truly only I can do. And it's a good ego test because 90 % of that list is not only you can do. They're probably like 5 or 10%. That truly are tasks that only you can do. And then I looked at the ones that took me the most amount of time. And then I was like, OK.   Who could I hire for this? And that's how I started hiring these different positions. Now, a lot of times, you kind of know an assistant role or an executive assistant role or a manager role or a marketing person. And then I'll either put posts out there, job postings out there. I write my posts. I hate jobs to where I'm like, I don't know. I make them very fun because I really love that person and I want them to come be with us and realize how great of a position this will be for them. But no, there's so much that can be done.   with freelancers, like my first personal assistant I hired for 500 bucks a month. like, I don't even know what I'm having you do, but like, know I need you. So like more tasks will come as you take on more things and I'll just like keep paying you. And so then they just morph. And usually those personal assistants or those assistants that are kind of at random, like jack of all trades, master of nothing, they really just... So I found my first one on Indeed. I hired her. I just put an ad out.   Brendan (47:20.446) Yeah. Where did you find that person, by the way?   Brendan (47:27.518) Thank you.   Kiera Dent (47:28.876) Viva HR is a great resource too, that I love. I'm happy to share a link with all the listeners. It's $99 a month and you can post on all the platforms, unlimited ads. And I was like spending $15 ,000 a year on job postings for a while. This has cut down a huge expense for us. So I do post there. but I write mine very fun. So I like talk about how fun our company is. I talk about our Disneyland retreats. go on, I talk about like, what's your favorite cupcake flavor. So that way it's just very intentional. And then for them to come back to me.   I do tell them they have to respond back with certain things. And if people don't do it, I just weed through. But yeah, the first personal assistant I hired, she was a college student. She came from a great company in the area. And she just loved me from day one. For personal assistants, I have a really good process that I'm happy to share with anyone trying to hire this role, where we make them do certain things like book a trip for me, schedule this dinner thing. And I look to see their thought processes and how long it takes them. So I kind of test them through the interview process.   So she was hired from Indeed. Another one was hired. Shelby was my next door neighbor. But yeah, they just come from all over random. But I found the best people for that role are usually from hospitality. So waitresses, servers, Starbucks. Anyone in that service tanning anything in that world where you've got to really be high end nice. I love a waitress or a waiter because they've got to watch so many people.   Brendan (48:26.388) Mmm.   Kiera Dent (48:53.376) They serve a bunch of people. They're very fast paced. Like that's a good person who matches me. I love to bring those people in. but yeah, that's, so that's where I find those people. But indeed, honestly, college towns, a lot of people in college town just want like, I don't need them full time. So they're really good role to bring in part time. But I found the ones that are in college usually are the best ones for that personal assistant. And then   Brendan (48:56.67) Yes.   Brendan (49:01.642) Speaking of tanning, yeah, this light isn't doing me any good. But all right, anyways, start, keep going, keep going. I'm very worried.   Kiera Dent (49:21.036) depending on what they're going into school for. Shelby was going to school for business administration, so it was a perfect match for her. My other one was going to school for teaching, so she was with me through the time she got her degree, and now we're still really good friends after that too.   Brendan (49:34.026) Amazing. You're brilliant. This is one system in process to another. I really appreciate this. I really do. Excellent.   Kiera Dent (49:38.73) Thank you. Thank you. I want to make your life easy. So whatever we can do to like simplify and ease people's lives. That's what we're here for.   Brendan (49:47.046) Yeah, absolutely. Thank you so much for coming on. No, I'm just now you're we're hitting the cap where there's there's a lot to take in here. Can you do me a favor and please go and take a look at Max's offices and everything like within this year so that afterwards that we can talk stealing double things.   Kiera Dent (50:04.46) Right. Exactly. Well, he's so great because he's been on your podcast earlier today. He just mentioned he was like, everybody thinks they're competitors. And the reality is we're not competitors. There's enough teeth to go around. There's enough like all, all ships rise, like all tides rise all ships. And I love that perspective. I'm like, we need more people like him. I guarantee you if you went and saw his offices, he'd take you around. And that's the type of doctors. Like, we attract these doctors.   Brendan (50:28.84) I did actually, yeah.   Kiera Dent (50:32.32) who want to give to others, who want to lift each other up, that want to share their best ideas. And that's what I'm committed to just creating more of because the more we celebrate, the more we share, the more we lift each other up and we give all these ideas, like I will happily give anything I can for you because the more you can succeed, the more you're going to rise other people up with you as well. So why not? The world needs more goodness and more positivity. So let's create it.   Brendan (50:56.21) It does. does. The one thing because he has a corporation now. It's a big organization. They're amazing. They're beautiful. But then there's going to be certain ceilings and walls and what you can and can't do. Unfortunately. And I was very I saw his offices and he is outstanding and his team is great. They're lot of fun. They're a lot of fun. And I I love that. But I just saw the path to kind of I don't know where I'm going to make it. And I want to try to go towards administrative in addition to   taking out teeth and doing the oral surgery. And I felt that in a DSO, there would be certain boundaries that might prevent that growth. And I'm sure you understand that, right? Especially with your story of the blossoming, right? So yeah, I could do, and then there was one person that their organization hired that I knew of that probably wouldn't work well, but butting heads kind of stuff. So you have to make decisions as you move on. So I'd be very curious if I was to work there.   Kiera Dent (51:47.148) Sure.   Brendan (51:52.126) We wouldn't have a future of a project together of building, creating systems and processes. So you know what I mean? Like, and this is kind of like how I like to connect. had a great conversation today. I can't thank you for not coming on. You have such a busy schedule. Shelby's great, by the way. I'm all over the place. It's only me here right now. And one day learning from you, maybe I could scale, but thank you so much for coming on. I'm going to, I'm going to be posting this on whatever platforms we can. I'm sorry that you're recording this with the backwards Riverside. Thanks.   Kiera Dent (51:57.299) Sure.   Kiera Dent (52:06.41) Thank you.   Brendan (52:21.78) for Shelby to putting that together though. Yeah, thank you. I know we're hitting that hour mark. So I want to be conscious of your time. Maybe we could do part two sometime in the future. Or maybe when you come through, if you can. Can I, I know you have a team now, in the future, revamping the practice and stuff. Is there a different price from getting you versus a team member, a delegate? How does that work?   Kiera Dent (52:22.841) Yeah, of course. Thank you.   Kiera Dent (52:31.18) Thank   Kiera Dent (52:34.516) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (52:45.453) Yeah, great question. I have always tried to make sure that whomever I hire is just as good as me, if not better. I even tell other people, I'm like, honestly, my consultants are usually better than me due to the fact that all they do is consulting. And so they're truly incredible for it. So I have never wanted to have a different fee for myself or for consultants. And so currently, it's the same fee. I just don't take on as many clients. However, with that said,   certain people that we've connected with and if I'm in the area and it works out, by all means, I'm happy to come. And even sometimes it's me plus a consultant because I just, my biggest expectation of ourselves is I feel like we have got to be there for clients. Like when I need my coach, I need her. And so we are so on top of it that I would never want to have it where I am busy, I'm on podcasts, the clients can't get in touch. So I always, if I even am on an office,   I pair myself with another consultant just so you guys always have support and you're never left due to the fact that I am busy and I do travel. absolutely, there's no extra fee if it's me or someone else. So yeah, that would be, but honestly, our consultants, I only bring on consultants in our company that have my experience or better, that they've had to grow multiple practices, that they have the dental experience, that they've got the passion for dentistry, that they've grown multiple practices.   because I don't feel like if you haven't been in their shoes, it's very hard to convince people of what to do or to even have that empathy. yeah, so that's how we operate. But now if I didn't bring on people that were just as good as me, if not better, I think that'd be a flaw of myself as well.   Brendan (54:23.924) That's such a good idea. Do you ever get all your teams, the consultants together on the podcast all at once? How often do you do that?   Kiera Dent (54:29.482) We do. actually did one. It was actually really weird to have all of us on there because like virtually you don't know who's goin

Mike and Kenzie are back with another solo episode defining "what is culture?" From celebrating friends in an Indian Wedding to traveling around the Reno Tahoe area on motorcycles they have experienced new culture and lifestyles that have made them curious to know: What is their culture? Join Mike and Kenzie on this conversational journey to unpack traditions, cultural identity, and even a new personality

As fall colors hit their peak in the Sierra Nevada, the guys chat about a variety of topics, highlighted by sharing some new must-ride trail beta on Buzzards Roost Ridge and Mill Canyon/Lost Cannon loop, news of the Forest Service not hiring seasonal employees in 2025 and what it means for the public, the ups and downs of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) with traffic, congestion and a lack of emergency evacuation planning in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the announcement of Homewood Resort not opening this winter after TRPA called out mega-billionaires trying to privatize the resort and a mountain bike pilot program on Mount Tam being squashed by eco zealots. Listeners also call into the 888 COR LORD hotline with some observational rants, the guys share their opinion of what a “core lord” actually is and the boys introduce a new segment on the show – Dope or Derp? 2:50 – Can you say “Indian Summer” to describe warm and calm fall conditions? Bumper crop of pine nuts in the Toiyabe this fall.6:40 – Clearing Marysville Canyon trail, a feeder trail up to the Toiyabe Crest Trail.10:00 – “Forest Bathing” – nothing beats being in an aspen grove in fall colors.12:00 – Conway Summit on 395 is the Los Angeles/Bay Area tourist border line.14:30 – Driving to Lundy Lake and hiking up to the May Lundy Mine.15:45 – Driving over Lucky Boy Pass from Hawthorne, NV to Bridgeport, CA.17:30 – Riding the resurrected Buzzards Roost Ridge trail near Quincy.22:00 – Riding the 14-mile Lost Cannon-Mill Canyon trail loop near Walker, CA, part of the Orogenesis and Sierra Camino trail route.25:30 – The summer of close call fires in Reno/Tahoe. Mill Fire, Bear Fire, Davis Fire, Quilici Fire.30:50 – US Forest Service will not be hiring any season employees for 2025, except fire personnel. This will have huge impacts on campgrounds, trails and all avalanche centers.35:00 – US public lands are an international draw for tourists around the world and our public lands are woefully underfunded.37:00 – Playing some calls from the COR LORD hotline. Wing foiling, ebike rant, sharing more detail when describing locations of trails and backcountry skiing lines.1:02:30 – Marin County debacle. Pilot mountain bike trail program on Mount Tam was about to go live when a group of eco zealots sued to suspend the program.1:08:00 – Lake Tahoe is the third oldest freshwater lake in the world. 2.5 million years old. Hurricane Helene dropped an equivalent of all the water in Lake Tahoe on the Southeast.1:12:00 – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency – TRPA – accused of perpetuating negative impacts from recreation when they are tasked with minimizing negative impacts. The construction of the East Shore trail and the impacts from increased tourism.1:15:00 – East Shore trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor has become overrun with tourists.1:18:00 – There is no emergency evacuation plan from the Tahoe Basin in the event of a wildfire. How do you evacuate millions of tourists from the Tahoe Basin in an emergency?1:23:30 – The other side of TRPA – Homewood Resort announced they are not operating winter of 2024-25 because of a conflict between public and private access to the resort.1:32:00 – COR LORD CALL-IN questions: What is the definition of a Core Lord? If you had a suffer a natural disaster loss, would you rather lose everything in a fire or flood?1:38:30 – A new segment for Mind the Track – Dope or Derp? Oakley goggle glasses. Skinning up a ski resort for exercise. A ski resort in Ruby Mountains near Elko.1:52:00 – A closing comment about Artificial Intelligence – AI.

Embark on a journey of resilience and enchantment in this episode of "How to Be Happier for Entrepreneurs," titled "How to Find Magic in Life's Challenges." Our guest, Kelz Morris-Dale, shares her heartfelt story of transformation, from her roots in New Zealand to her life in Reno, through her battles with anxiety, depression, and personal loss. In this episode, Kelz opens up about her experiences with miscarriage, the trials of divorce, and the poignant lessons learned from the departure of loved ones. Her narrative is a powerful testament to finding strength in vulnerability and magic in life's toughest moments. As a Reiki Master Teacher and a passionate advocate for mental health, Kelz intertwines her healing journey with her role as a mother and her mission to inspire others. This conversation is more than just a story; it's an exploration into the depths of human resilience, offering insights and inspiration for anyone facing their own challenges, be it in personal growth or entrepreneurial endeavors. Join us in discovering how to transform life's obstacles into opportunities for growth and joy.   Key takeaways to listen for: Kelz's early experiences with anxiety and depression The power of finding identity and voice through personal challenges  How to overcome negative self-talk and realize inherent worthiness An upcoming book you should definitely look forward to A transformative journey into Reiki and its healing potential    Resource: Drop your email to get your hands on the FREE Joy Regenerator! Tap into its magic to keep tabs on and handle those challenging emotions and bounce back to feeling fantastic. Check it out here: https://www.bradchandler.com/joy.   About Kelz Morris-Dale Kelz Morris-Dale is a contributing author at AMA Publishing & Business Consulting, a Digital Marketing expert, and a Reiki Master Teacher with roots deeply embedded in Tokoroa, New Zealand. Despite her global travels from England to the Reno/Tahoe area, where she's lived for the past 11 years, her enduring Kiwi accent proudly reflects her heritage. Her career has spanned various roles—from travel agent and Super Yacht stewardess to recruitment and HR, highlighting her diverse skill set developed across continents.  In 2016, Kelz ventured into a holistic path, becoming a Level III Master Teacher of Reiki, dedicated to teaching and providing Reiki sessions in Reno and globally. She has found profound fulfillment in guiding her daughters and other women in Reiki, contributing to their empowerment. Today, Kelz is poised to release a new book, "Focus on the Magic," and is passionate about assisting women in flourishing within the online business landscape, embodying a spirit of collaboration and magic.   Connect with Kelz Facebook: Soul Hug Reiki | Kelz Morris-Dale  LinkedIn: Kelz Morris-Dale   Connect With Us Schedule a call and find your level of happiness by taking your self-love quiz at www.BradChandler.com/contact.   Join How to be Happier - For Entrepreneurs | Private Facebook Group https://mc.bradchandler.com/grouppc_bradc.   Follow Brad on Social Media! Facebook Page: Brad Chandler Coaching Instagram: @bradchandlercoaching Twitter: @lbchandler1 TikTok: bradchandler6 YouTube Channel: Brad Chandler

The Engineer of Finance podcast host, Ken Greene, starts by discussing his recent trip to Santa Monica and the contrasting weather in the Reno-Tahoe area. He expresses gratitude for being able to enjoy both environments. Ken then reflects on the workshop he attended in Santa Monica, where he learned from successful entrepreneurs and realized a blind spot regarding work-life balance. He admits to becoming complacent with releasing episodes of his podcast consistently and apologizes for missing several episodes. He shares that negative influences from marketing people affected his vision for the podcast's growth but emphasizes that he will not give up on his vision. Ken mentions upcoming improvements, such as a new website and potential sponsorships or affiliates in the future. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you've heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights The tranquility of the snowfall and his gratitude for the diverse environments he gets to experience His complacency and failing to release podcast episodes weekly as promised due his negative interpretation of certain comments from two marketers His commitment to the vision of the podcast and how he has severed ties with the marketers who influenced him negatively Ken's gratitude for his audience and teases the new direction his podcast is going to take Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with RSS

After a three week adventure overseas, JaPowBot makes his return from Japan just as winter turns back on in Lake Tahoe. The boys discuss Tom's trip as well as a potpourri of shenanigans that happened in Tahoe while he was gone, including shootings at Palisades Tahoe and Homewood, grant theft and assault at Boreal and a woman getting stranded overnight in the Heavenly gondola. Trail Whisperer rants about UnofficialNetworks and their false AI generated news headlines, PowBot calls out Palisades Tahoe for complaining about work on their blog, presidential candidates make campaign promises for the votes of Tahoe core lords, Snoop Pow Dogg gives his Snowsizzle My Dizzle Powderiffic Snow Report and Arapahoe Basin loses its identity and goes corporate after being bought out by Alterra/IKON Pass. 1:45 – POWBOT Returns from Japan with the Hakuba Hack.4:30 – Winter finally shows up in Tahoe. 6:45 – Riding Sonora Pass and Leavitt Lake in the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area with Nick Bliss. @bridgeportavalanchecenter9:20 – Backcountry skiing in Japan – filling out forms to get permits for the Japanese Alps.11:45 – Shout Outs to listeners, Incline Spirits and Cigars, Bestfit Boots and Start Haus Truckee, Josh at Boot Solutions in Hakuba.25:45 – Eating weird Asian foods.29:00 – While Tom was gone….presidential campaigning in Reno/Tahoe region. Thanks Chad Peters - @takeoffyourpnts on Insta. 32:30 – Woman gets stranded overnight on Heavenly gondola, shooting at Squaw Village, shooting near Homewood at a restaurant, grand theft and assault at Boreal. 35:30 – Kurt's ASS Rant for the Week – UnofficialNetworks using AI to write news headlines.38:45 – Palisades Tahoe Blog and the complaining they love to do about their jobs. 40:20 – The Headwall chairlift debacle – Scott Gaffney writes an Ode to Headwall poem.44:30 – Arapahoe Basin in Colorado gets purchased by Alterra/Ikon Pass.51:30 – Snoop Pow Dogg's Snowsizzle My Dizzle Powderiific Snow Report54:00 – We are definitely in an El Nino winter – no snow in the Pacific NW and Montana56:00 – Gettin' older and feelin' older. Coping with injury and getting older. Do more cross training. Throttle back. Stretch more. 1:02:15 – Recap of PowBot's trip to Hakuba, Japan. Happo-One.1:14:00 – Trail Whisperer and Swan John's upcoming road trip to Idaho and Wyoming.1:20:30 – Sharing information about avalanches and Avalanche Canada's new avalanche reporting system built by the government for the public to use and share.

It's that time again, where we reflect and re-align to our intentions.  Don't sweat the resolutions.  Use intentions to foster sustainable productivity this year! Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in the Reno/Tahoe area with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Episode Notes Mike Rayburn is a Hall of Fame Speaker and Two-time TED Talk Presenter who inspires a new mindset and real solutions for organizations that want to elevate, innovate, and transform. Rayburn's solutions are bold, effective, and proven. The true inspiration, though lies in the experience Rayburn creates. He uses world-class guitar (Carnegie Hall headliner) and humor (Las Vegas headliner) to create a transformational program unlike any in the world, generating real results and conference ROI. In addition to his writing and musical endeavors, Mike is an avid weightlifter, cyclist, hiker, paddleboarder, and kayaker. He travels the world with his wife, Kimberly, when not at home or holding “What IF Weekend” retreats at their home in Reno/Tahoe, NV. To know more about Mike, visit mikerayburn.com. Mike is married to Kimberly Faith Rayburn, who is a sought-after breathwork practitioner, a speaker on the power and necessity of “play,” ), and a co-facilitator with Mike in their “What IF Weekend” events and “Virtuoso Underground” community. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Winter can be a hard time to stay resilient.  Long dark nights and short days can lead less than optional energy, and we often notice our inner light fizzle a bit. Tune in for strategies to navigate winter's embrace and stoke your radiance this season!Want to comment on the show, send me a message on LinkedIn, or comment on our social media. @pLinkLeadership. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in the Reno/Tahoe area with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Affectionately known as The Biggest Little City in the World, the downtown Reno Arch bears the moniker that first greeted visitors in 1926. It was erected to promote the upcoming Transcontinental Highways Exposition the following year and visitors today can walk under it on Lake Street near the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa and National Automobile Museum. Be sure your smart device is charged as it makes for the perfect selfie.Enjoy a True Reno Experience: No Luck Required Was written By Rick Stedman and presented by Perry Mack Located in the western portion of Nevada and 740 km north of Las Vegas, Reno is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the region is a four-season destination for outdoor recreation.In the late 1840s and early 1850s, Reno was a popular stopover for those seeking fortune during the California Gold Rush. Fast forward a little less than a hundred years, and a similar fortune was to be found here in 1931, when Nevada became the first and only state to legalize gambling.

On this episode Doug speaks with his good friend Tony Lillios. Tony is a serial entrepreneur, endurance athlete , integral coach and president of the Reno/ Tahoe EO Chapter. They go deep into leadership development topics including what is enough, overcoming resistance, living well and much more.

Hello again Fellow Golfists,Just wanted to see what my Uncle Mike thought about this weekend with The Open Championship from Royal Liverpool.  It was great to chat with him about golf and what it means to him.  I enjoy his viewpoints and perspective regarding golf and it was great to be able to play golf with him when I got the chance at his home club at Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby Oregon back when I was a kid.  I think I watched far too much golf back during the US Open at LACC weekend and I think that I need to hit the road a little bit to visit the Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee California this Saturday.  The PGA Tour is making its yearly stop here this weekend and I finally want to see this tournament for the first time.  Old Greenwood is a Jack Nicklaus Designed Golf Course.  Hope you have a great weekend.  Thanks for listening to The Knackered Golfist Podcast.     So easy to get in and out of, you know. Check out the Forged Golf Club Appreciation Page on Facebook Check out The Knackered Golfist on YouTube #theknackeredgolfistpodcast@theknackeredgolfistCheck out The Knackered Golfist on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheKnackeredGolfistThis episode brought to you by the Forged Golf Club Appreciation page on FacebookOughton's Golf Repairhttps://oughtonsgolf.com/#myonlinegolfclubhttp://www.us.myonlinegolfclub.com/Thank a Veteran Today!!https://www.pgareach.org/services/militaryGOD Bless You!!

The OpenAI-generated summaries are so bad, we'd rather publish this episode without any shownotes. That's unless Nick manages to create them within 48 hours of Florian writing this text.

Amanda Burden, Editor and Publisher of Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine talks about the recent Drinks issue and about sponsoring the 2023 Nevada State Beekeepers Conference, Feb. 23-25, 2023 in Yerington, Nevada. It's a great event for new and experienced beekeepers. Sample great food made with local honey plus a keg of mead from Black Rabbit Meadery in Reno. You will love it!

My next guest in our 'Turning Pain into Purpose" series is Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, Co-Lead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics, Carbon Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV.  Deeply involved with her community, Dr. Curry-Winchell is the founder, of Beyond Clinical Walls, the medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, and volunteers as an assistant medical examiner, at Washoe County Child Protective Services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Curry-Winchell joined the Reno Mayor's Task Force and Governors Medical Advisory Team in 2021. She has received many awards, including the 2022 Healthcare Heroes Award from Nevada Business Magazine, the Community Service Award from Washoe County Medical Society, the 2021 Young Physician Award from Washoe County Medical Society, the 2020 PBS Reno Spotlight Extraordinary Neighbor award, Sierra Nevada's Top 20 Most Powerful Women award in 2019 and recently named one of 75 Black healthcare leaders to know by Becker's Hospital Review and is two-time TEDx presenter. She participates in national media interviews and regularly contributes to several publications. She and her husband enjoy life in Reno-Tahoe with their two young girls.  In this episode we talk about: Her career and leadership journey and what led to her passion for advocacy and community engagement Her work with educating the community with her initiative Beyond Clinical Walls Her own painful experience with the healthcare system Her vision for what healthcare for all looks like Tips to thrive in the face of adversity Listen to Dr. Curry-Winchell's TEDX talk - Why Black Patients Don't Trust the Health Care System here  Learn more about her at ww.drbcw.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_bcw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_bcw/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_bcw YouTube: Beyond Clinical Walls - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondClinicalWalls YouTube: Dr. BCW - https://www.youtube.com/@DR_BCW If you are looking to transition into a leadership role or develop the leadership skills you need to thrive in your career or practice, schedule a complimentary discovery call here to learn more about our coaching and professional development programs. You can also join other like-minded women in our private Facebook group Building Women Physician Leaders, where you will receive insight and wisdom from an experienced leadership coach. Join today at www.leadingladiesincharge.com.

This episode focuses on health disparities in communities of color, which include: mortality, life expectancy, burden of disease, mental health, uninsured/underinsured, lack of access to care and mistrust of the health care system. Today's guest is Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD is a board certified family and urgent care physician Dr. Curry-Winchell is Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, Co-Lead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics, Carbon Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV. Deeply involved with her community, Dr. Curry-Winchell is also the founder, Beyond Clinical Walls, medical director, Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, and volunteers as an assistant medical examiner, Washoe County Child Protective Services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Curry-Winchell joined the Reno Mayor's Task Force and Governors Medical Advisory Team. She has received many awards, including the 2022 Healthcare Heroes Award from Nevada Business Magazine, the Community Service Award from Washoe County Medical Society, the 2021 Young Physician Award from Washoe County Medical Society, the 2020 PBS Reno Spotlight Extraordinary Neighbor award, Sierra Nevada's Top 20 Most Powerful Women award in 2019 and recently named one of 75 Black health care leaders to know by Becker's Hospital Review and was a TEDx presenter in 2022. She participates in national media interviews and regularly contributes to several publications. She and her husband enjoy life in Reno-Tahoe with their two young girls. Should you wish to reach out or book her for speaking engagements, she can be reached on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter @DR_BCW or through her website https://drbcw.com. Marcia's platforms: Facebook and Instagram: mbmarshalllee

The Reno Tahoe area of northern Nevada is easy to get to, easy to navigate once you're on the ground, and is easy to love for meetings and events. Thanks to an economic boom, new and refreshed venues, and a plethora of outdoor activities, Reno Tahoe is catching the attention of people around the country to work, live and play there. Just what can this fast-growing destination do for your next meeting or event? In this episode, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck chats with Mike Larragueta, vice president of sales for the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority to learn more. This podcast was produced in partnership with Reno Tahoe

On Today's Job Board we have Recap of Jingweed Invitational 2022 Reno/ Tahoe, Jingweed Boys take the title, Matt plays always plays shitty In the Jingweed Invitational, Would you go to Burning Man, Stocking The shop with beers at the Reno Aces, Beer Reviews, Matt joins Fore Play Podcast, Water talks, and of course Course Happenings. Beer Review:Beer-American Light Lager: Lake Pleasant Brewing Company (4.1% ABV, 12 IBUs)Atomic Duck-IPA: Able Baker Brewing Company (7% ABV, 88 IBUs)Music: Everybody Stay Calm: Run The JewelsFollow The Jingweeds on Twitter and InstagramBig Thanks to our sponsor Southwest Turf Support

This weekend (September 8-11) marks the first year of a brand new annual art event in Reno, and the first of its kind on the west coast. The Reno Tahoe International Art Show will take place from September 8-11 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, plus feature additional events at the Nevada Museum of Art and Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak. This art fair will feature works from virtually every arts organization in Reno, 80+ live music acts, a short film program in collaboration with the Cordillera International Film Festival, major sculptures direct from Burning Man and around the world, an awards ceremony to honor some of the most accomplished artists in the region, and much more. This week on the podcast, RTIA co-founder Briana Dolan joins Conor to discuss what went into creating the event, Reno as an under the radar arts city (Reno.... who knew?), the experience of collaborating with the various arts organizations, why music is an important element of the show, the importance of creating memorable spaces and experiences for visitors, and much more! You can learn more and buy tickets at http://www.rtiashow.com  Thank you so much for listening! Renoites is a self-funded and LISTENER-funded podcast. If you enjoy the show, please consider signing up to become a supporting patron for as little as $3/month. I call that the "tip jar" level because it's basically like putting a couple dollars in the tip jar for me each month. I hope you'll do that as a way to say thanks for the work we do bringing this program to you each week! You can learn more at http://www.patreon.com/renoites If you have guest suggestions, feedback, or episode ideas, feel free to send me an email at conor@renoites.com and/or follow me on Instagram @Renoites.

Guests:  Jaime Chapman | Pineapple Pedicabs - PineapplePedicabs.com  Kai Plaskal | Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance - BikeWashoe.org  Briana Dolan | Reno Fine Arts Collective - RTIAshow.com  Show Notes: Join Deb as she explores Reno's burgeoning bicycle culture with Kai Plaskal of the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance and guest co-host, Jaime Chapman of Pineapple Pedicabs. They also discuss the beautiful art that can be seen at the upcoming Reno Tahoe International Art Show with Reno Fine Arts Collective COO, Briana Dolan! Recorded Live from Angel Fenix Productions Studios at Musician Rehearsal Center: AngelFenix.com | MusicianRehearsalCenter.com Show Sponsors: Surratt Law: Family Matters - SurrattLaw.com Wild River Grille - WildRiverGrille.com Crystal Basin Cellars - CrystalBasin.com Resource Links: AboutTownDeb.com AboutTownDeb.wine AngelFenix.com ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission National Do Not Call Registry ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA BlueRibbon Bags aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations. Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions Synology Incorporated Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1913 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: UserWay.org/twit cachefly.com

A NEW and TRENDY specialty mobile bar has arrived on the scenes in Reno Tahoe and it is FANTASTIC! Novelty drinks, lattes, and anything your heart can imagine. Nicole is the amazing owner of @iloveyoualattenv and puts her into heart into her passion - making sure your day goes off without a hitch and serving drinks that tie to your very precious memories. Want to follow along behind the scenes? Check us out on instagram at @wheninwhitepodcast! Don't forget to send us your relationship stories to wheninwhitepodcast@gmail.com and lastly rate, follow, comment, and review us on Spotify apple podcast, google podcast and YouTube!

This is a big one!! For starters, this is our 50th episode of Over A Pint. So there's that!! Special shout out to Kurt Lingel, Brian Meehan, and the entire crew over at Celtic for making this happen.     On top of that, we have the amazing Victoria Simmons talking about one of our very favorite topics – travel.    Victoria is a force in the travel space. She has worked on Maine, Wyoming, West Virginia, the Dominican Republic, Reno/Tahoe, Utah…and that's just the start! Yeah, she is kind of a big deal in this sector.    In our conversation, we cover:   ✅ The upcoming recession and its impact on travel  ✅ The need for brands to adopt Value-based Positioning  ✅ Why now is the exact right time for brand ambassadors ✅ The evolving role of travel websites ✅ The big opportunity for challenger brands  ✅ The importance of finding your “one thing”    We walked away with a bagful of insights. And so will you. If you're in travel – ya gotta listen.    And when you're done and need some more juicy pieces of travel-related content. Here ya go:    The State of Travel  How to Market a Destination  Promoting a 1200 Mile Hiking Trail    One last thing…all reviews are welcome so don't be shy.    Reach out to Victoria at: The Current or on LinkedIn.   Connect with the hosts:   ✅ Kurt at: Kurtl@celticinc.com ✅ Pat at: pmcgovern@ascedia.com  

“If you're not vested in the mission; if you're not trusting your leadership, personally, like do they care about you and if you're not having fun, you know it's time to go” Welcome everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 35 of the It Matters To Me Podcast, a show that celebrates the random through 1-on-1 conversations with people and the passions they pursue. With me on today's journey is Eric Christianson, military veteran, and CEO of Nutrient Survival, a disruptive end-to-end food and beverage nutrition tech company based in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. Born at the start of the pandemic, Nutrient Survival redefines survival food with its patented top shelf, delicious, Special Ops grade nutrition that's designed for the standards of the US military but intended for people like you and me. Prior to joining the company, Eric worked for over two decades with Fortune 500 and privately held packaged goods companies building strong consumer brands and launching breakthrough innovations. We kick things off by talking about his time in uniform as a West Point graduate and Ranger Qualified Field Artillery Officer with the prestigious 101st Airborne Division. We then get into his personal evolution upon leaving the military and how he eventually found his way to Nutrient Survival after working with companies like Proctor & Gamble and Campbell's Soup. I couldn't shake the phrase “command presence” during my talk with Eric and I think once you listen to his story you'll understand why. Now I haven't been able to sample everything from Nutrient Survival but based on the few that I have, I can't recommend them enough. And if you're like me and just want to be prepared in case something happens in your area like what happened to Texas last year when thousands of people lost power because of an ice storm, I've got a special promo code in the show notes for you to use to get 10% off any order at Nutrient Survival! Additional Links Nutrient Survival with promo code (website): https://nutrientsurvival.com/discount/ITMATTERS Nutrient Survival (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/nutrientsurvival/?hl=en Nutrient Survival (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/c/nutrientsurvival It Matters To Me (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/adamcasey/ It Matters To Me (Website): https://itmatterstomepodcast.com/ It Matters To Me (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CelebrateRandom

Do you need a coordinator or planner for your wedding day? On this week's episode we interview Bri from "Married Poppins"! A coordinator in the Reno Tahoe area who will help execute YOUR big day down to every little detail. Love this weeks episode? Click that follow button, review the podcast and follow us on insta or YouTube at @wheninwhitepodcast

The only thing we've done so far is interviews, not anything about me. Today, we change that. This is part 1 or a couple, probably, because of the length.I've lived in Reno since September 1998, I moved from Key West Florida. If I hadn't moved, I would have died, I'm sure of it. Subsequently, I've been sober a long time, since New Years Eve, 1998, for drugs, January 25th 1999 for alcohol and April 2nd for cigarettes.Addiction has ALWAYS been a part of me. Since I was a teenager I have always made bad choices, impetuous choices, dumb choices and just flat out wrong choices. As I tell people, this place helped me heal and to a certain degree, I'm still healing.In 2011, I made a Wordpress blog and started writing down the ridiculous things I did, thoughts on them and why I was doing that. Well, we are a decade later and why am I rehashing them? To give a little context to my personal existence.Here is a story of me, my history, my history in Reno/Tahoe  and my personal battle with addiction.. Support the show

As Reno continues to grow, is it getting better for families? Emily Lee thinks so. She is the creator and Editor-in-Chief of Growing Up Reno-Tahoe, a new free quarterly magazine geared towards parents and kids in the Reno area. On this week's episode of Renoites, Emily joins Conor to discuss the ways Reno has changed over the years in terms of opportunities for family activities, the importance of print media in the age of constant internet and screens, rediscovering and falling in love with Reno after living elsewhere, breaking out of the suburban bubble to visit downtown and midtown, the benefits of Reno's proximity to amazing nature, and so much more! The summer issue is out now so be sure to check out the website at https://www.growinguprenotahoe.com to find pickup locations (they're all around town). You can also follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/growingup.renotahoe/   Thanks so much for listening! Send topic and guest suggestions any time to conor@renoites.com 

Join Host Candace Gish as she interviews a variety of extraordinary women, whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCare Afshan's BIO: I am the Executive Director of Safe Embrace, a local nonprofit domestic violence organization located in the Reno Tahoe area. Shanda's BIO: #goldentampon was founded in 2017 by Shanda Golden and is now an annual event that distributes tampons and pads for homeless women. Shanda believes that by working together and providing feminine hygiene products for our sisters in transition we can help homeless women restore their dignity.  The number of families in the US needing assistance continues to increase every year.   The lack of access to menstrual health products for people who are either homeless or low-income is appalling.  SNAP or welfare programs do not cover the cost of these necessary products. Many times a woman must choose between food and her hygiene products.

As Northern Nevada's economy continues to grow, the airport serving Reno and Lake Tahoe is making a massive investment to keep up with travel demand. KUNR Business Reporter Kaleb Roedel has more.

In this week's episode of The Destination Marketing Podcast, Charles Harris, the President and CEO of The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority joins Adam to discuss his non-traditional path toward becoming a destination marketer and establishing a customer advisory board. Learn more about how customer advisory boards can be beneficial to you and your destination. “It's a working meeting. The folks that came through at the start said, ‘I'm not sure I'm going to book Reno Tahoe' or ‘I won't book Reno Tahoe'. And by the end of the two and a half days, they said, ‘we are now ambassadors for you'.” -Charles Harris Visit Reno Tahoe Destination Marketing Podcast The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Relic. If you are interested in any of Relic's services,  please email adam@relicagency.com or visit https://www.relicagency.com/ To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Special Guests:  Richard l. Jay & Jennifer Baker | Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority - RenoAirport.com  Show Notes: Join Deb as she chats with Richard Jay & Jennifer Baker of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority about BIG changes coming to RNO, the airport's Safe Place fight against trafficking, and saluting military veterans through Honor Flight Nevada & High Fives Foundation's Military To The Mountains! Listen LIVE Every Wednesday From 5p-6p PT: Fenix Media Radio - FM.FenixMedia.us/CT Show Sponsors: Surratt Law: Family Matters - SurrattLaw.com Wild River Grille - WildRiverGrille.com Home NV - HomeNV.comCrystal Basin Cellars - CrystalBasin.com Resource Links: AboutTownDeb.com AboutTownDeb.wine FenixMedia.us ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.

After Joey saw the things they were doing to harm our kids, he had enough. Nevada had the highest suicide rate in the US among teens in 2020 and 2021. Nevada was the only state to ban all sports in 2020. The decisions that were being made by Governor Sisolak continued to harm our kids, local businesses, and the average American citizen. It became obvious to Joey that this Governor didn't give a damn about the people.Joseph S Gilbert - The People Champ One of Mr. Gilbert's greatest strengths is his ability to build teams and then provide the leadership necessary for the team to execute on projects.  Utilizing his experience as an athlete, business owner, practicing trial attorney, entrepreneur, and community leader, Mr. Gilbert is able to push his teams and businesses forward, actualizing their true potential.  A former world-ranked professional prizefighter, Mr. Gilbert possesses the tenacity and follow-through to find and execute on opportunities in real time. Mr. Gilbert received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada and his Juris Doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.  Mr. Gilbert has a long history of volunteerism and support of non-profit organizations, specifically those focused on assisting the youth and our veteran communities.  Mr. Gilbert spent time visiting the U.S. Military in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and now serves as Chairman of “Nevada Veterans for Veterans.”  Mr. Gilbert is an Assistant Coach for the UNR Boxing Team, and volunteers weekly at Redirect Athletics, where he teaches boxing to at-risk youth. Mr. Gilbert was a 3-time National Champion Collegiate Boxer, 4-time Regional Champion, and 4-time All-American, and after returning from Basic Training for the Nevada Air National Guard in 2001, became the Nevada State Golden Gloves Super Middleweight Champion.  Three years later he was cast in NBC's “The Contender,” and went on to become ranked #3 in the world by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), and #7 in the world by the World Boxing Council (WBC).  In 2006 and 2007 Mr. Gilbert held both titles for WBO-NABO and WBC-USNBC Middleweight Champion and finished out his career in 2011 with a record of 21 – 3 (17 KO's). In 2009 Mr. Gilbert formed Joey Gilbert Law, and in 2015 was named to The National Trial Lawyers' prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” List.  In 2018, Mr. Gilbert was awarded “Best Attorney” in Reno-Tahoe by the Reno News & Review. Fast forward to 2021 and Joey Gilbert Law was awarded "Best Law Firm" and "Best Personal Injury Attorney" in Reno-Tahoe by the Reno Gazette Journal. Mr. Gilbert has always believed in providing the highest quality legal representation, through an effective and aggressive practice.  Joey Gilbert Law encompasses attorneys specializing in many different areas of law, to include criminal defense, personal injury, wills, trusts, probate and estate planning, immigration, special use, licensing, sports and entertainment, and cannabis and hemp law. Mr. Gilbert began his work in cannabis in 2014 and has since facilitated the application, licensure, operation, and management of dozens of licenses and numerous facilities throughout Nevada.  In his role as lobbyist, he has been instrumental to their success at both the local and state levels.  Mr. Gilbert co-founded one of Nevada's leading cultivation and production establishments, Cannavative, before co-founding Reno's only downtown dispensary, Mynt Cannabis, and its partner location.  These two Northern Nevada dispensaries were part of a package that recently sold for $60M.  In 2017 Mr. Gilbert began following hemp legislation as it made its way across the country, and toured dozens of ranches throughout Nevada, Oregon, and Western Canada.  Mr. Gilbert was able to use his knowledge and prior experience in cannabis to assist Nevada officials and elected leaders in their adaptation and understanding of federal hemp laws. In 2018 Mr. Gilbert founded the Tahoe Reno Industrial Hemp Company and became a partner in a Nevada processing firm, The Parliament Group.  Mr. Gilbert is now partnering with local farmers to begin cultivating industrial hemp as a viable crop, and a viable future.  Mr. Gilbert recently broadened his scope to encompass real estate acquisition via the cloud-based brokerage company eXp Realty.  This represents yet another venture ahead of its time, which Mr. Gilbert has had the foresight to engage and execute on. As Mr. Gilbert is often asked to take on the most difficult and challenging projects, he is credited with having a fearless attitude and grand vision towards the future, capitalizing on opportunities and pushing through non-mainstream and marginalized ideas.  Mr. Gilbert understands the work that must be put in to complete projects, and continues to set the pace for all whom he works with. In October of 2020, Mr. Gilbert met Dr. Simone Gold while speaking at a conference in Miami and their synergies were immediately apparent. The two began working together shortly after and Dr. Gold, putting her faith in Mr. Gilbert upon a visit to Reno, asked him to become one of the board members of America's Front Line Doctors where he now drives business and legal strategy and is a fearless warrior on behalf of humanity.  Learn how you can support Joey and impact your local area. https://gilbertforgovernor.com/ https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.org/ Connect with Joey: Website: https://joeygilbert.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064777120840 Connect with Steve:Website: https://lifeafteraddictionandindictment.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/stevecloward1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/swcloward

(S5, E24) We record the podcast on remote this week from just outside of gate C5 at the beautiful Reno-Tahoe airport following a Colorado State 82-72 win over Nevada. The Rams pick up their 18th win of the season and move to 8-3 in Mountain West Conference play. We'll listen back to our post-game radio interviews with coach Niko Medved and senior Kendle Moore. Plus, my radio partner Adam Nigon joins me to discuss the victory over Nevada and to preview the Fresno State game on Friday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A native from South Lake Tahoe California, Shannon trained in the Reno/Tahoe area before moving to San Francisco to train with the San Francisco Ballet School on a full merit scholarship in 2002. She has both classical and Balanchine ballet training and is well rounded in jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and character dancing. Shannon Joined the San Francisco Ballet in 2004 as one of the youngest company members in history. She has worked with world renowned Choreographers and has danced all over the world including France, Iceland, China, Denmark, England and the United States. Shannon left SFBallet in 2015 to join the original cast of Tony Award winning An American In Paris on Broadway where she joined as an original member of the ensemble and later became the Lise u/s performing the role in 2017. After An American In Paris closed in October 2017 Shannon took time away from Broadway and Ballet to focus on her music career as a singer/songwriter performing under the stage name EMPRESS. She will release her first single Lovely I Am on April 12th, 2019 as a solo recording artist. She is currently working with the GRAMMY nominated producer Bart Schoudel on her first EP which will be released later this year. You can learn more about EMPRESS here: www.empress-music.comShannon is an accomplished composer on the piano and has written music for a short film called Freefall directed by Luke Willis in 2012. Shannon choreographed and stared in the short film 'PRIMA' that premiered at the 2012 TriBeCa film Festival. Shannon also choreographed and performed in a short film "American Overture" by John Williams in 2012 that won first place at the international film festival in Poland. Shannon has been writing for Fete Lifestyle Magazine since 2015 and has been writing blogs for Discount Dance Supply's Dance Life since 2013.

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Logan Williams is an ultrarunner born and raised in the Reno-Tahoe area who is now based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he attends law school at the University of Utah.On July 10th Logan set out from the Spooner Summit trailhead to make a FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempt on the Tahoe Rim Trail, which is a 173-mile hiking trail that circumnavigates the Lake Tahoe Basin in the Sierra Nevada and Carson mountain ranges of California and Nevada.In addition to this athletic goal, Logan made the attempt to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. So far he has raised over $6,000 and you can continue to donate to his GoFundMe by following this link: https://gf.me/u/yat976Although he did obtain the supported FKT, he completed the loop in a blazing 51 hours and 19 minutes, forever etching his name on a short list of impressive athletes bold enough to take on and finish this great undertaking.In this episode, Billy sits down with Logan to recap the run, discuss his background and venture into ultrarunning, training and nutrition for ultrarunning, and the mental strategies and mindset Logan uses to stay strong and in control during colossal endurance events.If you want to learn more about or get in contact with Logan, you can find him on Facebook and Instagram under the handle @thelawlessrunneremail the show: erin@pendolatraining.comwebsite: www.pendolatraining.comInstagram @pendolaproject

Jenni Limoges is a Physical Therapist in Reno-Tahoe who specializes in Pelvic and Spine Health. She owns Advanced Pelvic and Spine Physical Therapy in Reno, NV and has been practicing as a Pelvic Health PT for nearly 10 years! In this episode we chat about common pelvic dysfunctions and how you can seek solutions! If you are one of the many women experiencing pain with sex or incontinence when you jump, cough or sneeze: this episode is for you! Find Jenni at: www.pelvicspinept.com Instagram: advancedpelvicspinept

Rebekah is a Women's Mindfulness Coach & Lunar Yoga Teacher. Rebekah studied Social Work & Sociology at University where she discovered her passion for coaching and working with clients privately. She continued her studies in coaching & advanced yoga training post grad. She combines her passion for yoga, mindfulness, and coaching to create a unique mind, body integration process. Rebekah helps women re-discover who they were always meant to be before life & societal conditioning, creating a truly mindful and awake life. Her other focuses include sex & intimacy, and intuitive business building. Rebekah is based out of the Reno-Tahoe region where she loves to explore and be in nature with her husband Kevin & their quirky French Bulldog Hank. What We Cover: What is mindfulness Mindfulness vs. meditation What the mind/body integration is The moon and your cycle Everyday mindfulness tips Show Notes: Rebekah's website Follow Rebekah on Instagram! Moonology book Get our favorite non toxic dry shampoo here and use code BBP to get 10% off your first order. Follow us on Instagram! Join the Balanced Babes Community!