Riley and Tim explain how SWMBIA works to support builders, contractors, tradespeople, and businesses connected to the housing industry through education, networking, and advocacy. They discuss current housing trends in Gallatin Valley, why costs remain high, how regulations impact development, and the role local organizations play in helping shape housing policy.They also share how SWMBIA supports trade education programs in local schools, scholarships through Gallatin College, and networking opportunities that help strengthen Montana's building community.Learn more about SWMBIA:https://swmbia.orgRileys Business: https://www.riverslandscapingmt.com/Tim's Business: https://yourshowerdoorstore.net/Mountain Mule Media connects Montana businesses and the people behind them through long-form conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, community, and life in Montana.

Tim sits down with Amy McGann, founder of Unbridled Form.Amy helps business owners uncover the deeper identity behind their work and bridge the gap between who they know themselves to be and how they're perceived by the world.Learn more about Amy and Unbridled Form:https://unbridledform.comInstagram:@unbridledformMountain Mule Media connects Montana businesses and the people behind them through long-form conversations about entrepreneurship, community, leadership, and life in the Mountain West.

Vince Blanton is the owner of Blanton Contracting, a Montana-based commercial, multifamily, and custom home builder serving the Gallatin Valley.In this episode, Vince shares the journey from starting with a single employee to building a growing construction company, the lessons learned through rapid growth, and the mindset shift required to move from founder to CEO.Learn more about Blanton Contracting:https://buildwithblanton.comConnect with Blanton Contracting:https://www.instagram.com/blantoncontractingMountain Mule Media connects Montana's businesses and the people behind them through long-form conversations about entrepreneurship, community, leadership, and life in the Mountain West.

After years as head chef at Blackbird Kitchen, Kenan launched Buen Provecho to pursue his own vision, combining traditional Mexican cooking techniques, handmade tortillas, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients into a food truck built around craftsmanship and hospitality.

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Tim sits down with Andrew Stone, owner of Vali Air Service in Livingston, Montana.Andrew shares his journey from military aviation to launching his own flight school, what it takes to earn a pilot's license, and why Livingston's challenging wind conditions help create better pilots.Whether you've always dreamed of becoming a pilot or simply love aviation, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of flight training in Montana.Learn more about Vali Air Service:https://www.flyvali.com/Mountain Mule Media is a production of Mountain Mule Transportation.https://mountain-mule.com/

Tim sits down with Owen Lang, owner of Black Pot Distillery in Bozeman, Montana.Owen shares the full process behind building a whiskey distillery from the ground up, including federal approvals, Montana liquor laws, barrel aging, single barrel whiskey production, and the science behind distilling.Owen also discusses building Hydro Iron Works, working in the trades for over 35 years, and why skilled trades remain one of the best career paths for young people today.Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Black Pot Distillery: https://blackpotdistillery.net/Located at Bar 3 in Four Corners, MontanaMountain Mule Media is a production of Mountain Mule Transportation.

Tim sits down with Callie Kazakoff, founder of Big Sky Tutoring in Bozeman, Montana.Callie shares how she started Big Sky Tutoring at 17 years old before even moving to Montana State University, how the company has grown into a team of 14 tutors, and why mentorship and relationship-building matter just as much as academics.Big Sky Tutoring:https://bigskytutoring.infoFollow Big Sky Tutoring:Instagram: @bigskytutoring

Jessica Dehn is the founder of Dino Drop-In, ABC Dino Academy, and Explore Montessori Academy in Bozeman, Montana.In this episode, we talk about Montessori education, parenting, childhood development, emotional regulation, entrepreneurship, and raising capable, independent kids in the modern world.Jessica shares the story behind Dino Drop-In, why Montessori philosophy resonated so strongly with her, and how practical life skills and responsibility can shape childhood development in powerful ways.Connect with Jessica:https://abcdinoacademy.com/https://www.dinodropin.com/https://explore-academy.com/Mountain Mule Transportation:https://mountain-mule.com/

Tim sits down with filmmaker Nnamdi Kanaga of Nnamdi Kanaga Studios to talk about his journey from Nigeria to Montana, adapting to life far from home, and how storytelling through film can connect people across cultures.They discuss grief, healing, identity, and the universal themes that allow people from completely different backgrounds to emotionally connect through storytelling.Nnamdi also shares insights into his filmmaking process and the importance of telling authentic stories rooted in culture and lived experience.Support Nnamdi’s latest project:https://givebutter.com/zAKVjtFollow along for more conversations connecting Montana’s people, businesses, and ideas. https://mountain-mule.com/

Tim sits down with Dr. Jen Stevane to talk about a different approach to surgery, one that focuses on preparing the body before the operation and supporting recovery afterward.They discuss the gap in modern healthcare, why patients often go into surgery unprepared, and how factors like sleep, stress, and nutrition can significantly impact outcomes.This conversation explores how combining traditional surgery with a more holistic approach can lead to better results and a better experience for patients.The Center for Holistic Surgeryhttps://www.centerforholisticsurgery.com/Mountain Mule Transportation:https://mountain-mule.comFollow along for more conversations connecting Montana’s people, businesses, and ideas.