Idaho BizCast

On this very special episode of the Idaho BizCast, Dave and David celebrate their final episode, finally talk to the long-awaited Nanooks, welcome a surprise guest that showed up at the studio during recording, and express their thanks to you, faithful listeners. 

Also in this show, we have a "special weeds," a coffee stand empire, the largest cities in the world, "Finale Trivia," and many, many questions and comments from our listeners.  

From Dave and David:  Thank you for a great year, 27 fun episodes, and a fantastic experience that we will never forget.

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave travels to Rexburg to speak with Will Jenson, the Director of Business Research at the Research & Business Development Center.  We talk about his college life at Utah State, how Economists see the world, and his favorite book about Nike. 

Also in this show, we have a special Research & Development edition of Five by Five, and our listeners attempt to stump McCauley with questions about Online vs. Brick and Mortar clothing stores, Instagram Marketing, Cocktail Parties and Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs.

Learn more about the RBDC from today's show:
http://www.rbdcenter.org

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave travels to Twin Falls to speak with Greg Anderson, owner of the Silver Creek Hotel in Sun Valley and the Stage Coach Inn in Salmon.  They discuss his background selling sunglasses and Sony Walkmans, used cars, and finally setting up his hotel empire with the assistance of the Idaho Small Business Development Center.  

Learn more about the two hotels from today's show:
https://silvercreeksunvalley.com
http://stagecoachinnmotel.com

We also feature a very special guest!  Dougmantis, the electronic musician that creates all of the music used on the Idaho Bizcast (Themes, bumpers, drops, even the FiveByFive background jingle) stops by to join us in the studio for some Hotel Trivia!

Download the music of Dougmantis!
https://dougmantis.bandcamp.com

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave and David speak with Special Agent Clark Harshbarger of the FBI about steps that Idaho's Small Businesses can take to better prepare themselves for cyber security attacks and keep their information and data safe.

We also discuss Clark's favorite cases, what it takes to join the FBI, what it felt like to be assigned to the Anchorage, Alaska field office, get-away mobile homes, "Underlings and Overlings" and whether or not he carries a gun at all times.  (Spoiler:  He does)

There is a special two-player edition of Five By Five, all about the FBI, and our listeners ask Clark their favorite FBI-related myths.

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave travels to Utah's USTAR SBIR Center to interview Mary Cardon, Director of Utah's SBIR program.  We talk about the state program, the national program, Cormack McCarthy and the importance of Active Voice.

To learn more about SBIR grant assistance in Utah, visit the USTAR SBIR website here:
https://ustar.org/statewide-services/sbir-center

Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Utah Trivia, and reveals that he is not great at counting.

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave travels to Montana State University to talk with Tom Walker, the Regional Director for the Bozeman, Montana Small Business Development Center.  Tom discusses his career at Time Warner Cable, internet-based shipping, virtual golf machines and college soccer. 

Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Montana Trivia, and Dave completely forgets something very important.  

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave talks with Ken Koller, CEO and COO of Advanced Ceramic Fibers about Nuclear Submarines, the SBIR program, Penn State Football and Singing Dogs.  

Back in the Studio, Dave and David present a list of grants specifically for Women-owned businesses, play a little Federal Grant Trivia and talk about the VALLEY OF DEATH!

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

Dave talks with Mark Melni of Melni Connectors about his appearance on Shark Tank.  Mark share stories about Mark Cuban, how he was selected for the show, and what he has done with the investment since then.  

Back in the Studio, Dave and David rename the trivia segment "Five BY Five," and David struggles with questions about Small Business Investment. 

Twin Falls All Business Conference:  
April 17th, 2019
at the Canyon Crest Convention Center
330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Register at IdahoSBDC.org
The Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.
HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!

Pocatello Women's Business Symposium
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pm
Shoshone Bannock Hotel & Event Center
Fort Hall, ID 83203
Register at www.wbsidaho.com

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

Dave talks with Dean and Katie Giesbrecht, the owners of Amazing Glaze Donuts to talk about how they worked with the Pocatello SBDC to prepare, purchase and promote the only donut shop in the world that uses real Idaho Potatoes in their recipes.

Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a new Donut-themed trivia segment with "Donut Lassies," Canadian hockey players, and the favorite donuts of American policemen and policewomen.

Twin Falls All Business Conference:  
April 17th, 2019
at the Canyon Crest Convention Center
330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Register at IdahoSBDC.org
The Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.
HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!

Pocatello Women's Business Symposium
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pm
Shoshone Bannock Hotel & Event Center
Fort Hall, ID 83203
Register at www.wbsidaho.com

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Bryan Matsuoka of the Twin Falls Small Business Development Center.  We discuss the upcoming All Business Conference, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and a mysterious book called "The Sign of the Beaver." 

Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk Christina Hendrix, Mötley Crüe, whether teachers make good entrepreneurs, and introduce a Brand New and Improved Trivia Segment!

Twin Falls All Business Conference: 
April 17th, 2019
at the Canyon Crest Convention Center
330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Register at IdahoSBDC.org
The Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.
HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!

Pocatello Women's Business Symposium
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pm
Shoshone Bannock Hotel & Event Center
Fort Hall, ID 83203
Register at www.wbsidaho.com

For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/

As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at [email protected].