Welcome to The Best Dam Podcast. 

On today's show, we have the pleasure of speaking with Don Rodriquez, entrepreneur and founder of i&I Music and Podcast Studios.  Don is also the owner of Superior Builders, Inc and has had a few other small businesses start up and sold here in Boulder City.   We lovingly call him a "serial entrepreneur".

Don has used his talents and skills to build up quite a few businesses over the years and he will share a little bit about those.  However, his real love and passion (besides his wife and kids) is making music.  Learn how evolved from playing in his home to building out a very professional music stage.  It is Don's goal to invite more musicians to come and check out a great place to "jam" and record.

AHA Moment
Don's construction company was challenged with building out a "soundproof" room, and that engineering marvel led to building out the soundproof booth at i&i.

Key Questions that Don Answers
1.  Will Don and his son have a podcast coming soon?
2.  If so, what will be the format? 
3.  What blows Don away?  Don and Lori's passion project of an "adulting class".

Stories Shared by Don
1.  Don's mentor Howard Stern-well maybe not exactly.     
2.  The stories of how bands get started and what makes them relatable. 
3.  Don's scariest moment as he and Lori rebuilt their business and lives after the great recession, "Stay In 'til 10!"

About i&i Music and Podcast Studios

Social Sites
www.SBINevada.com,

Next Show
Don't forget to join us next time when we will learn more from  Ashley Pipkin, Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division Biologist for the National Park Service.

Until next time, Discover, Explore, and Unwind in Boulder City.  |

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Hello, and welcome to the Best Dam Podcast.  This is your host Jill Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber.  

In each episode, we will highlight what makes Boulder City, home of the Hoover Dam, the ideal place to operate your successful small business, explore world-class tourism attractions, and discover why we are the perfect place to live and unwind.   

On today’s show, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roger Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boulder City and Chairman of the Boulder City Damboree Committee. 

This episode will highlight all the activities happening in Boulder City for the 4th of July Damboree celebration as well as touch on the traditions of Boulder City's deep passion for military appreciation and family-fun entertainment. 

Roger will share what's happening, where you can get involved, and a little more about that volunteer currently. 

Want to learn more about who Roger Hall is?

We also gain a little more insight into who Roger Hall is, his first job,  and his great history in Boulder City.  His talents and skills are quite varied and he loves the community he lives and works in.

You can find out more information about the Damboree event at www.bcnv.org/damboree.

The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Hello, and welcome to The Best Dam Podcast.  

On today’s show, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Lusvardi, Vice President of National Park Express.

National Park Express is an amazing partner of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and a true asset to tourism in Southern Nevada.

David has spent his life working in the tourism industry and has many experiences to share with us today.   He enjoys seeing the pleasure on the guests’ faces as they see the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon for the first time.  Or simply hearing the joy in their conversations about their experience.  He strives to help tourists in Southern Nevada make memories and build on life moments.

David shares a couple of articles related to National Park Express.

https://www.nationalparkexpress.com/surprisingly-good-free-las-vegas-attractions   https://www.nationalparkexpress.com/top-tour-questions-for-the-las-vegas-area/

 Want to learn a little more about who David is?

We talk about David’s first job and the impression it left on him for a lifetime and the amazing book he is reading right now that exemplifies the great leader that David is.

The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank David for serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2021-2022.  We are a better organization because of his leadership.

To learn more about National Park Express, visit their website at www.NationalParkExpress.com.   They can also be found on these social sites:

Instagram

Facebook 

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guests on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Chef Eldon and Liz Ricardo, from Graze, one of this years' stellar, Food Truck Vendors. Graze specializes in Pacific Rim Fusion Food.

To learn more about Graze, click here to visit their website & menu. You can also visit them on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Beme, from  Beme's Cuisine, one of this years' stellar, Food Truck Vendors.

Beme’s Cuisine is where passion and purpose come together so that you can have a taste of home right where you are. To learn more about Beme's Cuisine, click here to check out their Instagram site.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Chris Cherney, from Evolution Expeditions, provider of full-day and half-day kayaking adventure tours down the Colorado River and its surrounding canyons.

To learn more about Evolution Expeditions, click here to check out their website., or you can visit them on the following websites:

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to find The Best Dam Podcast on the Chamber website. You can also find us on your favorite Podcast Directory by searching for The Best Dam Podcast.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Taylor Meserve, maker of Handmade Ammo Jewelry at Country Strong. You can learn more about Taylor and her work on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram
Etsy

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to find The Best Dam Podcast on the Chamber website. You can also find us on your favorite Podcast Directory by searching for The Best Dam Podcast.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Dustin Hart, Quality Woodworking Artisan, and 2022 Spring Jamboree Exhibitor. Follow Dustin on his Instagram site at Works_of_Hart_NV.

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to find The Best Dam Podcast on the Chamber website. You can also find us on your favorite Podcast Directory by searching for The Best Dam Podcast.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Angela Metcalf, resident of Boulder City Resident, and Chamber of Commerce Volunteer. Angela shares a little about her professional journey and her passion for volunteering and making a difference.

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to find The Best Dam Podcast on the Chamber website. You can also find us on your favorite Podcast Directory by searching for The Best Dam Podcast.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.

The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977,  is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year.

During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is.

Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is Beth Vandenberg, past President of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, and long-time supporter and volunteers at events throughout Boulder City.

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to find The Best Dam Podcast on the Chamber website. You can also find us on your favorite Podcast Directory by searching for The Best Dam Podcast.

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.