⭐ Vanessa Quigley never planned to be a tech founder. But when her youngest son cried over a photo book from his preschool teacher, she realized how badly families need better ways to preserve their memories. That moment sparked Chatbooks—a startup that began with a simple idea: “Print my Instagram.”

In this episode, Vanessa shares the full backstory of how she and her husband built one of Utah’s most beloved consumer brands—without any big launch, fancy funding, or deep tech background. From scrappy early hires (like “Subway Josh”) to a $500K viral ad that put them on the map, we dive into what makes Chatbooks tick.

We also talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, building a mission-driven workplace, and why she believes Chatbooks is just getting started—especially with new launches like the Quilt app.

If you're building a business, raising a family, or trying to create meaning through your work—this episode is for you.

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🎙️ Shauna Sloan is the Utah mom who turned her love of thrifting into a national resale empire. In this episode of UtahPreneur, we dive into the origin story of Kid to Kid, one of the most recognizable children's resale franchises in the country. Shauna shares how she and her husband launched the business in 1992 with no outside capital—just grit, a clear vision, and a stroller full of flyers. From rollerblading through neighborhoods to opening over 100 stores, her story is packed with insights for anyone building a business from the ground up.

We talk about what it really takes to grow a franchise, why 90% of Kid to Kid franchise owners are women, and how Shauna bought back underperforming stores and turned them around. You'll also hear how her daughter Chelsea and son Scott took the resale model and launched Uptown Cheapskate, now a thriving brand in its own right. Whether you're into franchising, resale retail, or just love a good founder story, this episode delivers the goods.

If you’ve ever considered buying a business, starting your own, or turning clutter into cash—this one’s for you.

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🎙️ Heather Griffith Barber helped turn Queen of Wraps into one of Utah’s most recognized print and vehicle wrap companies. What started with her brothers—and a cape and crown—grew into a full-service branding powerhouse with 30 employees and clients across the country. But at the height of it all, Heather made the bold move to step away.

In this episode, we dive into why she left, how she’s building again, and what she’s doing now to help other founders—especially women—prepare their businesses for exit. Heather is on a mission to create 20 female millionaires, and with five companies under her belt (and a new book that just launched this week), she’s well on her way.

We talk about legacy, leverage, family business dynamics, loss leaders, and what it really looks like to walk away from a brand you built from scratch. This one’s packed with practical takeaways and mindset shifts—don’t miss it.

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🎙 Jake Baadsgaard built Disruptive Advertising into a $25M powerhouse by helping businesses stop wasting money on bad ads. But behind the scenes, Jake was burned out, disconnected from his family, and hiding behind the success of his company. In this episode, he shares the raw, honest story of what happened after he hit $10M in revenue—and realized he didn’t like the person he’d become.

We talk about how Jake rebuilt his life through awareness, honesty, and responsibility, and how that transformation gave birth to Disruptive University. He’s no longer just helping businesses grow—he’s helping people grow. From his earliest freelance gigs to letting go of 70% of his clients to stay aligned with his values, Jake’s story is a masterclass in building a business that actually means something.

If you're chasing growth personal or professional growth, but wondering what it's all for—this one’s for you.

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🎙 Dale Majors started flipping bike parts online as a teenager, eventually turning that hustle into BikeWagon, a $10M/yr e-commerce business. After scaling and selling the company, he didn’t retire—he used his entrepreneurial skills to design a life built around freedom, adventure, and family. From long-distance bikepacking trips across Europe to launching Venture Anyway, a peer group for entrepreneurs, Dale has always prioritized lifestyle over endless hustle.

In this episode, we talk about his journey from flipping to scaling, why selling a business isn’t always the answer, and how he continues to buy, grow, and invest in businesses like Grand Trunk and Builder Studios. But more than anything, Dale shares how to create a business that fuels the life you actually want—whether that means more adventure, more flexibility, or just the ability to step away when you want.

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🎙 After spending 15 years in prison, Dave Durocher had two choices—continue down the path that led him there or turn his life around. He chose the latter, and today, he’s the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy, a two-year residential program in Salt Lake City that helps ex-convicts, addicts, and those looking for a second chance rebuild their lives.

In this episode of UtahPreneur, Dave shares his raw and inspiring journey from incarceration to leadership, the life-changing model of The Other Side Academy, and how their self-sustaining businesses—like a moving company and a thrift store—fund their mission without government assistance.

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✨ She walked away from a 15-year career in architecture, cashed out her $10,000 IRA, and risked it all on cookies—long before Utah’s cookie boom.
Back in 2008, Tami Steggell saw an opportunity to reinvent the cookie industry by using 100% real ingredients—no preservatives, no artificial flavors, no shortcuts. She founded RubySnap Cookies in a rundown Salt Lake City neighborhood, determined to make it a destination for gourmet, scratch-made cookies.

But building a premium cookie brand wasn’t easy. She lost her original trademark, scaled too quickly in 2018, pulled out of grocery store distribution, and had to shut down five locations—right before COVID hit. That decision ultimately saved her business and reinforced her belief that “bigger isn’t better—better is better.”

Now, RubySnap Cookies is a Salt Lake City favorite, known for its high-end ingredients, bold flavors, and nostalgic branding. Tami’s story is one of entrepreneurial risk, resilience, and redefining the cookie industry in Utah and beyond.

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✨For 30 years, Salt Lake Running Company has been more than a store—it’s been the go-to destination for Utah’s running community.
Back in 1995, SLRC started as a small specialty shop in Salt Lake City. Three decades later, it’s one of the most trusted names for runners of all levels. But staying in business for this long—especially in retail—is no easy feat. Competing against big-box retailers and online giants, SLRC has built a brand that thrives on expert advice, high-quality gear, and a deep connection with its customers.

In this episode, we dive into how Salt Lake Running Company has adapted over the years, what it takes to build a lasting retail business, and the role community plays in their success.

Don’t miss this one. And if you haven’t already, check out last week’s episode with Sean Collins of Costa Vida and FatCats—his story of scaling two household names is packed with insights on risk, resilience, and business growth.

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✨ From starting a parking lot striping company, to building two of Utah’s most well-known brands, Sean Collins has done it all.

Back in 1999, Sean and his business partner, Dave Rutter, had an idea for a family entertainment center—and they made it happen. FatCats launched in 2001, and soon after, they got another opportunity. The founders of a small Mexican restaurant called Costa Azul came to them for funding. They passed. Big mistake. Costa Azul took off, and Sean and Dave realized they had missed a huge opportunity. But when the chance came back around, they became the first Costa Vida franchisees, took over the brand, and rebranded it into the powerhouse it is today.

In this episode, we talk about how Sean scaled two household names, the lessons learned from early business mistakes, and what it takes to grow and sustain a multi-million dollar brand.

Don’t miss this one! And if you haven’t already, check out last week’s episode with Russ and Denice Relyea of World’s Best Corndog—one of the wildest second-chance business stories we’ve ever had on the show.

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✨ Russ Relyea was at rock bottom—personally and financially—when a simple corndog changed his life. After a chance encounter with a corndog vendor in North Dakota, Russ became obsessed with perfecting the recipe. After a lot of persistence, he finally got the secret formula—and started selling corndogs out of the back of his truck. It was an instant success, with lines of customers forming from day one.

But that’s not even the best part. Just two days before launching the business, Russ got married to Denice—making their love story and their business story completely intertwined. Together, they built World’s Best Corndog, a brand that’s grown from a single truck into a thriving food empire.

In this episode, we dive into their incredible journey—how Russ turned his life around, the challenges of growing a business, and the values that set them apart from the competition. Whether you love a good comeback story, dream of launching your own food business, or just really love corndogs, this episode is for you!

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