This week on Um, Sir, we’re joined by Matt Hansen, EOS implementer, mountain enthusiast, inventor with nine patents, and a genuinely thoughtful guide to how systems actually work. We talk Cascades hikes, Patagonia’s values vs. capitalism tension, Washington’s upcoming tax fights, and what it really takes to build something with intention. Matt helps us connect business frameworks to civic life, while we ask the eternal question: how do you stay values-driven and get the bag? Civics, leadership, business, money, and meaning, in one episode. Welcome to be here.
 
Guest Convo Links
Matt Hansen, EOS Worldwide Implementer
North Cascade Institute - Washington Hikes
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business - ThriftBooks
Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail - Washington Trails Association
Mount Pilchuck - Washington Trails Association
Kendall Katwalk - Washington Trails Association
Mountain Loop General Store - Verlot, Washington
Patagonia Work in Progress Report
Patagonia - Store

Civics Update: State Legislature
Representative Shaun Scott - Washington State Legislature
Tech for Taxes - Instagram
Tech companies are abusing tax policy to scam us out of money our state needs to fund critical social services - Tech 4 Taxes Instgram
Rep. Shaun Scott Unveils “Well Washington Fund,” a Progressive Payroll Excise Tax to Protect Washington Families from Trump’s Austerity Budget - Washington State Democrats
Senator Rebecca Saldaña Maps Out Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session - Hacks & Wonks Podcast
WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies - Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
Invest WA Now
State Budget & Revenue - Washington Budget & Policy Center

Other Links
Burkett's Boutique - Everett, Washington
Snohomish Podcast Network - Join
Red Trux - Audio & Video Services