Give A Sit

After wrapping up our boat interviews with Brenda Betteridge and Linda from Artopex, the cameras kept rolling and the conversation flipped.This time, Brenda and Linda put Wes in the hot seat.What started as a completely spur-of-the-moment interview turned into one of those conversations we didn’t know we needed. Wes opens up about his wife and the decision he made to put their relationship above everything else, how he’s worked to become a better and more present father, and the lessons that continue to shape the way he leads his family and his business.They also dive into what motivates him, the people and experiences that have changed his perspective, the pressure of being a business owner, and what he’s learned about success, relationships, priorities, and life along the way.There was no plan, no script, and definitely no preparation for this one.Just an honest conversation on the boat after a day of recording.And honestly… we’re here for it.Give A Sit is about real, raw, and relevant conversations, and sometimes the best ones are the conversations you never planned to have.

Kyle Jorgenson knows what it means to work hard, build something from the ground up, and learn a few difficult lessons along the way.

In this episode of Give A Sit, Kyle opens up about growing up in a family business, the strain that can come with working alongside the people closest to you, and some of the difficult experiences that ultimately pushed him toward starting Revolution Machine Tools.

But this conversation goes far beyond business.

Kyle talks about the relationships that have shaped his life, why he never takes the people around him for granted, and how his perspective on success has changed over the years. After spending so much of his life focused on work and building businesses, he can now look back and admit that he wishes he had spent more time with his family.

Today, he is grateful for the opportunity to make up for some of that time, especially through the relationship he has with his daughter. Whether they are spending time together or simply going to the gym, those moments have taken on a much deeper meaning.

This is a conversation about ambition, family, resilience, relationships, and learning to appreciate life while you are still living it.

Kyle’s story is a reminder that working hard can open a lot of doors, but the people you get to share the journey with may be the most important part of it all.

Phil Robinson’s story started with something simple: following up.As a self-described nerdy kid, Phil was competing with a friend for a job when his mom encouraged him to make the follow-up call. That small decision helped him land the opportunity and eventually sent him door to door fixing computers in people’s homes.When the owners of the business decided they no longer wanted to continue, Phil was given the chance to take it over. He renamed the company, grew it, and turned what started as a hands-on computer repair business into i.t.NOW.But growth came with lessons that went far beyond technology.Phil shares what it was like bringing his first wife into the business, the strain that working together created in their marriage, and what he would do differently today. He opens up about the importance of boundaries, communication, and making sure a business doesn’t become more important than the relationship behind it.Now remarried, Phil reflects on how those experiences have shaped the way he approaches marriage and family today. He and his wife are building a life together while blending children from previous relationships and intentionally applying the lessons they’ve both learned along the way.Phil also talks about one of the biggest decisions of his career: recently selling the company he spent decades building. With none of his children showing much interest in taking over the business, Phil chose a path that would help create an opportunity for the CEO he had brought in and trusted to lead the company forward.From a kid making a follow-up call to building, growing, and eventually letting go of a business, this conversation is about recognizing opportunities, learning from the hard seasons, and understanding that success can look very different depending on the chapter of life you’re in.

Brenda Betteridge’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, family, and choosing to keep moving forward through some of life’s hardest seasons.In this episode of Give A Sit, Brenda shares her journey with Utah Valley University — from first stepping onto campus years ago to continuing her education, building her career, and growing into the role she holds today. She talks about how UVU became more than just a place to work or go to school, but a place that helped shape the next chapters of her life.Brenda also opens up about becoming a widow at a young age after losing her first husband, raising her children, and later stepping into an even bigger role helping raise her granddaughter. Through every transition, family has remained at the center of her story.More recently, Brenda experienced the devastating loss of her second husband to suicide in July. She shares what that loss has looked like, how she is continuing to process it, and why her involvement with Promise to Live and suicide prevention has become so meaningful.The conversation also touches on something many families avoid talking about until it’s too late: planning for what happens after you’re gone. Brenda shares why having a will and putting your affairs in order isn’t just about finances — it’s one of the ways you can take care of the people you love.This is a conversation about grief, purpose, education, family, preparation, and finding the strength to continue building a meaningful life even when the path looks nothing like you expected.Real. Raw. Relevant. This is Give A Sit with Brenda Betteridge.

Mike Bringhurst has built a life full of stories, adventure, family, and plenty of humor along the way.

In this episode of Give A Sit, Mike shares his journey through a long career in law and real estate, his love of exploring the world, and how that passion eventually led him to help others create unforgettable experiences through Designer Travel.

But one of our favorite stories starts with a blind date.

Before agreeing to meet Mike, his now-wife asked their mutual friends what he looked like. Instead of answering, they just kept telling her, “You’ll have a good time. He’s funny.”

Turns out, they were right.

She showed up to that blind date with her three-year-old daughter, and Mike says he became attached to the little girl almost immediately. That little girl is now 30 years old. What started as a blind date became a family and a relationship that has shaped Mike’s life for decades.

We talk about marriage, fatherhood, building relationships, traveling the world, changing directions professionally, and why some of the best parts of life are the ones you never could have planned.

From attorney to travel advisor, husband to dad, and plenty of laughs in between, Mike’s story is a reminder that you never really know where one introduction, one trip, or one yes might lead.

Join us for a conversation about family, adventure, humor, relationships, reinvention, and creating a life full of stories worth telling.

Michelle, known as “The Sales Diva,” has spent years building a career around connection, communication, and helping people become better at sales. But behind the confidence, experience, and success is a story shaped by resilience, motherhood, and learning what truly deserves your time.In this episode of Give A Sit, Michelle opens up about navigating divorce, becoming a single mom, building a business, and making the intentional choice to prioritize her kids through every season of life. She shares what it means to show up for the people who matter most, even when work is demanding and life doesn’t go according to plan.We also dive into her approach to sales, why relationships matter more than the perfect pitch, the importance of understanding people, and how years of experience have shaped the way she does business today.This conversation is about more than sales. It’s about starting over, staying present, building meaningful relationships, and defining success by more than what you accomplish professionally.Real. Raw. Relevant. Welcome to Give A Sit.

In this episode of Give a Sit, Wes sits down with Mike Kunzler of Orizon Wealth Management for an honest and emotional conversation about family, business, leadership, and the experiences that shaped the man he is today.

Mike reflects on growing up in Idaho and watching his family work for everything they had. When his family lost one of their dairy farms, the experience left a lasting impact on him and helped shape the way he views hard work, uncertainty, responsibility, and success.

He also opens up about his relationship with his wife and the gratitude he feels for the way she supports him, challenges him, and holds him accountable. Her willingness to push him to become better has played an important role in both his personal life and his journey as a business owner.

As the owner of Orizon Wealth Management, Mike is deeply committed to helping his employees grow, improve, and become successful in their own lives. He shares why leadership is not simply about building a company. It is about giving people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

The conversation also turns to fatherhood as Mike reflects on raising his children, the attention they needed, and the moments when he realized he was not always able to give them as much of himself as he wanted. Those lessons have changed the way he thinks about presence, priorities, and the kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind.

This episode truly hits all the feels. Mike allows himself to be vulnerable and becomes emotional throughout the conversation as he shares the highs, losses, regrets, relationships, and lessons that have defined his journey.

It is a powerful reminder that success is not only measured by what we build, but by how we care for our families, lead our teams, learn from our mistakes, and help the people around us become better.

Chase, owner of Hybrid Pest Control, joins Wes to share how a pact with his buddies brought him to Utah for a life of skiing and eventually led him to build a business that has served the community for nearly 20 years.

He talks about meeting his wife on the mountain, trading his obsession with cold winter days for warm weather and kiteboarding on the lake, and how his adventurous personality has shaped both his life and leadership.

Chase also explains what separates Hybrid Pest Control from companies focused solely on getting a signature. Instead of relying on pressure-driven sales tactics, he believes in listening to customers, understanding their needs, and building long-term relationships through honest service.

After two decades in business, Chase feels incredibly blessed to continue growing a company filled with employees who care about the customers and the quality of their work just as much as he does.

What is really in our water, and how much is it affecting our health, communities, and future?

In this episode of Give A Sit, Wes sits down with Trent Spafford, founder of Enevive and known by many as “Aquaman,” for a conversation about entrepreneurship, sales, water quality, education, and creating meaningful change.

Trent’s story starts long before Enevive. He learned the foundations of sales at a young age by watching his mom, and at just 15 years old, he was given an opportunity to work in door-to-door sales. Even then, Trent believed he could improve the process, grow the opportunity, and take it further. That early confidence, work ethic, and ability to see a bigger vision helped shape the entrepreneur he would become.

We talk about how Trent eventually started Enevive and why he became so passionate about water. He shares the consequences of poor water quality in the United States and around the world, how contaminated or misunderstood water can impact our health and daily lives, and why so many people do not fully understand what they are drinking.

Trent also explains how Enevive is working to fight these problems through water education, research, treatment solutions, and charitable efforts. His mission goes far beyond building a successful company. He wants to help families understand their water, bring attention to a growing global issue, and use his knowledge and resources to make a real difference.

This episode is about starting young, trusting your instincts, building something with purpose, and using business as a vehicle to serve others.If you care about entrepreneurship, water quality, health, leadership, sales, or making a greater impact through your work, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.

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In this episode of Give A Sit, we sit down with Felicia Marie for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, healing, presence, and purpose.

Felicia opens up about the difficult experiences she faced during childhood and the ways that unresolved trauma followed her into adulthood. Over time, she began finding tools that helped her process, heal, and better understand herself. Today, she uses hypnotherapy, Reiki, and her own lived experience to help others, especially men, reconnect with themselves and become more present at home, in their relationships, and in their work.

One of the most emotional parts of the conversation centers around Felicia’s relationship with her children. She shares how nearly losing her daughter to suicide became a wake-up call that changed the way she viewed time, connection, and what it truly means to be present with the people you love.

We also explore the idea that, in the final moments of life, seven seconds of memories may flash before your eyes. Felicia challenges us to consider which moments we are creating now and whether they are the ones we would want to relive.

Recorded out on the boat alongside three other guests, this episode also captures what makes Give A Sit unique. Each guest gets the opportunity to listen to the others’ stories, offer encouragement, share advice, and build genuine connections beyond the microphone.

This conversation is a reminder that healing is possible, presence is powerful, and the moments we create with the people around us matter more than we often realize.