Welcome to the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Bohls, the creator and founder of Veiled Resin, also known for his unique Bolzian Art. Join us as we explore Steve's fascinating journey from software engineering and writing science fiction to becoming a talented artist. Discover the intricate process behind his stunning pieces, including iconic characters like Darth Vader and John Wick, as well as beautiful wildlife art. Steve shares insights into the...

Welcome to the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this exciting episode, we sit down with Ethan Parker, creator and host of the car show StickShift. As our first guest from the automotive world, Ethan shares his journey from tech startups to creating a unique platform for car enthusiasts. Join us as we dive into the world of cars, discussing everything from the magic of entertainment to the chemistry between co-hosts. Ethan reveals the inspiration behind StickShift, the fun dynamics of the show,...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with John Cordier, co-founder and CEO of Epistemix, a groundbreaking company that spun out of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon. Epistemix is revolutionizing the way we forecast the spread of diseases, human behavior, and even economic trends using agent-based simulation models.   00:03 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 - Founding Story of Epistemix 02:04 - Early...

Welcome to the latest episode of the. Meat & Potatoes Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Travis Stringham, the owner of Origin Brand Merch, to discuss the ins and outs of the merchandise industry. Travis shares insights into the evolution of his business, the importance of building strong customer relationships, and the exciting trends in the world of promotional products. From working with major clients like the Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz to navigating the...

In this episode of the Meat & Potatoes podcast, Eric Ranks and Maurice De Vera, the CEO and COO of 22 Salute Spirits and Coffee, share their inspiring journey of founding a social enterprise to support mental health and suicide prevention among veterans and first responders. From the unique founding story to the challenges of entering the competitive alcohol and coffee industries, Eric and Maurice discuss their experiences and the impact of their products.   Discover how 22 Salute...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Afu Taumoepeau, the CEO and founder of OP Media Inc., to discuss their innovative technology solutions for operational efficiency. Afu shares his background in operations and the inspiration behind founding OP Media Inc. He delves into the development of their flagship products, Op System and ABLE, which utilize AI to streamline processes and improve operational performance. Join us as we...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Meat & Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Kent White, the CEO of Child's Hope Foundation, to discuss the incredible work they are doing to help orphaned children around the world. Kent shares insights into the foundation's mission, impact, and future plans. Child's Hope Foundation has been making a difference for over 20 years, focusing on helping orphaned children find families and better lives. Kent talks about their journey from...

In this episode, we sit down with Tanner Olson, the managing partner and owner of Legend Partners Commercial Real Estate and the founder of the Red West Country Music Festival. Join us as we dive into the world of commercial real estate and the exciting journey of organizing a major music festival.   00:00 - Introduction to Tanner Olson and Legend Partners 00:30 - Planning Events and Weddings 00:59 - Challenges in Commercial Real Estate 01:36 - Impact of Interest Rates and Pandemic on...

Welcome to another episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast, hosted by Bad Bet Studios! In this episode, we sit down with Jason VanCamp, founder of Mission 6-0 and Warrior Rising, to discuss his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and his mission to help veterans find their purpose through business.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:00 Jason VanCamp's Background and Book 01:43 Founding of Mission 6-0 and Warrior Rising 03:10 Unique Business Pitch to the New...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Meat & Potatoes podcast! 🎙️ Today, we are joined by Greg Anderson, the visionary founder and CEO of Jedari. In this episode, Greg takes us on a journey through the inception and evolution of Jedari, a groundbreaking platform designed to serve elite, community-driven businesses and brands.   00:00 - Introduction to Greg Anderson and Jedari 00:17 - The story behind the name "Jedari" 01:32 - What is Jedari?  02:35 - The inspiration and need for...

Welcome to another episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Felicia Maxfield Barrett, the President and CEO of Utah Global Diplomacy. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of global diplomacy and citizen connections. Felicia shares her insights on how Utah Global Diplomacy fosters international relationships through people-to-people connections, the impact of these interactions on global peace, and the incredible stories of delegates who have...

Welcome to another episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're thrilled to have Carrie Hill, the founder of Chill Consulting Agency, join us for an insightful conversation about the world of public relations and its impact on businesses of all sizes. In this episode, Carrie shares her inspiring journey from selling baby products to becoming a self-taught publicist with over 15 years of experience. She dives deep into the importance of PR for both small and large businesses, the...

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast, we sit down with Aniza Brown, the dynamic CEO of The Rosie Project. Aniza shares her inspiring journey and the impactful work her organization is doing to remove barriers for military spouses entering the tech industry. From providing daycare and laptops to offering comprehensive IT training, The Rosie Project is making a significant difference in the lives of military families.   00:04 Introduction to Aniza Brown and The Rosie Project ...

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast, we sit down with Pete Larkin, a dynamic leader and marketing expert who has played a pivotal role in reviving the Silicon Slopes marketing chapter. Pete shares his journey of taking the chapter from 200 to over 1,300 members, the impact of COVID-19 on networking events, and the innovative ways they’ve kept the community engaged. Pete also dives into the essence of marketing in 2024, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful and...

In this episode of Meat and Potatoes, we sit down with Sean Finnegan, an investor in Tax Hive, to discuss his journey in the business world, the importance of relationships in scaling a business, and the unique services offered by Tax Hive. Sean shares his experiences pitching to Kevin O'Leary, the challenges of starting a business during a recession, and the strategies that helped him turn around a failing venture.   00:00 Introduction and Sean's background 01:00 What is Tax Hive? 03:00...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Jacob Howard, CEO of Illuminate Drone Light Shows, a drone show company that brings the stunning experience of drone light shows indoors. In this conversation, they discuss Jacob’s entrepreneurial journey from purchasing his first drone to flying dozens of drones on tour with Dude Perfect and One Republic. If you want to learn what goes on behind the scenes of drone shows, this episode is just for you. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Happiness...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Jaron Erickson, Founder and CEO of SalesDojo, a learning program for individuals to learn skills needed to become top-performing sales representatives at tech companies. In this conversation, Jaron shares his career journey from Divvy to being founder at SalesDojo, describes the SalesDojo program, and illustrates the skills individuals learn and potential growth they can experience. Tune in to learn more! Outline of the conversation: 0:00 The idea...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Ilija Vrajich, CEO and Co-founder of Alcomy, a care management software that makes administration of senior care facilities easy. In this episode, they discuss the founding story of Alcomy, how the software is used, and why senior care facilities should use Alcomy. In addition, Ilija shares the challenges of converting care facilities from paper to the software and the benefits the facilities have seen by switching. Alcomy is an application that can...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Jeremy Hall, VP of Strategic Partnerships, and Mack Richards, Business Development Manager, at Nexio. In this conversation, they discuss the complicated world of payments, the strategy Nexio uses simplify payments for all sizes of businesses, and the importance of finding key partners to add value to Nexio’s customers. Tune in to learn more. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Introductions 1:00 Founding story of Nexio 2:15 Solving the merchants pain ...

In this podcast, Garrett is joined by Ionic Mineral Technologies guests Eric Miller, CFO, & Andre Zeitoun, CEO. They discuss how Ionic Mineral Technologies has found the largest known source of halloysite in the world, how they are using that halloysite to become a nano-silicon anode producer,  and how that production will improve existing battery production and battery life. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Founding story of Ionic Material Technologies 4:15 Eric Miller, CFO 7:15...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with David Sinclair, CEO and Co-founder of 4Freedom Mobile. In this conversation, they discuss the founding story of 4Freedom Mobile, how large corporations and governments collect and use personal data, and why privacy protection should be on everyone’s minds. Before founding 4Freedom, David worked internationally, helping corporations and government agencies collect personal data. Upon returning to the States, David realized the tools he used overseas...

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with Dylan Ferguson, Director of Sales for Simplus. In this episode, Dylan shares his career path from working at Salesforce to being director of sales for the western region of the US. Later in their discussion, Dylan shares how Simplus uses leading cloud solutions to help companies achieve a strategic vision, improve performance, and increase value to enterprises. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 History of Dylan Ferguson 7:40 How to achieve rapid growth ...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Britnie Larsen, Founder and CEO of Pierced Co, a mother-daughter owned company that makes timeless, hypoallergenic earrings that can be worn in the pool, at the gym, and overnight. They discuss Britnie’s entrepreneurial journey from selling bows to her friends to selling earrings online. They also break down how she successfully scaled her business and the obstacles she has had to face along the way. Britnie also breaks down what makes her earrings...

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Carlos Kemeny, Co-Founder and CEO of DrumData and its product, Drum CV, which focuses on cleaning data and using AI to make it actionable. Carlos and Garrett explore the importance of data and AI in decision-making, considering factors like trust, the complexity of decisions, and the role of intuition.   Show links: https://www.drumdata.ai/   Social: Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ ...