Vale's Now U Know Podcast

Chris Kesler like many has a job.  And still like many he also has a "side hustle"; an idea turned project turned small business on the side. What separates Chris from the crowd is that with only his 3rd year in the market his business Badflag.com is projected to eclipse over 1 million dollars in sales.  Not bad for a "side hustle" right? 

With calluses earned through old fashion hard work in Montana to boardrooms of top software companies Chris shares how this all came to be.  The ups and downs, mindset, and lessons learned the hard way. There are no excuses and there is always a way with Kesler.

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Whether you know it or not Cameron Manwaring is behind some of the most viral videos on Youtube.  After working on projects that collectively rack up hundreds of millions of views, Cameron realized there was something that he knew about making videos viral.  Forbes recognized this too and in 2015 they listed Manwaring as one of their "30 under 30" leaders in marketing and social media. 
What's even more is that we're still scratching the surface in regards his experience and knowledge in this space.  Today Cameron runs his newest company Consulting Virality, where he has helped companies around the world create and implement viral/remarkable ideas. This conversation has so many nuggets.

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Mary Lake  has achieved what many aspiring young athletes dream of.  Every volleyball record at BYU regarding her position requires you to take notice of her career.  With opportunities to continue playing on a national level, Mary has decided to hang up her volleyball shoes (at least at that level, you can still find her tearing it up at the local rec center).  Listen as Mary shares her growth as a person while being in the limelight, and how her parents played a critical role in helping her navigate through that.  You'll notice her perspective is well beyond her years as she looks back at her sport with gratitude, and looks forward to the future with confidence.

Lake has plans for her 2nd volleyball camp this year and is wrapping up her accounting degree at BYU.  With big plans for the future we're eager to see what new records she'll be setting here shortly.

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Through the years Dan Young has become a household name to the Utah business community.  Dan's earliest years started in California, where he began developing his entrepreneurial craft at beaches selling t shirts. 

After moving to Utah, Dan seized an opportunity when the company he was working for went bankrupt.  So he started his first official business, PC Laptops.  He lost money the first year,  but quickly bounced back in year 2 with over 1 million in sales.  Since then Dan has grown and expanded his business portfolio to real estate, crypto, funds, and another tech company (Xidax).

Today Dan spends a lot of his time turning outward, as a mentor.  His wisdom for business, sales, and relationships serve as resources for his next mission which is... to create 1 million millionaires. 

Listen in and learn as Dan's approach to success is so practical you can almost grab it. 

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Heber and Erica are the masterminds behind Chef Heber, the brand. Together they provide a blueprint of how to navigate through family, business, and good food.

With the new year upon us, we all have set goals to eat healthier.  For some this feels like a bummer, but for those having meals prepared by Chef Heber it's exciting. If you don't believe me, check out Chef Heber's Instagram page.  Today they serve some of the most influential people in our community.  Listen in as the Rivera's generously share their journey of business and nutrition.  Obviously the principle here is health, but if you listen closer you'll discover the principles of love, support, determination, and much more.  Follow Chef Heber on instagram and order up.  

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Jordan Pendleton's  athletic ambitions were clear as early as 5 years old, he was going to be a professional athlete.  He certainly understood the price that he needed to pay and consistently demonstrated that he was willing to pay it.  However when an unforeseen career ending injury was thrown into the mix, Jordan had to quickly pivot in order to stay above water.  It's at this time that Pendleton tackled fear and started his company Performance 1., where he and his staff help their clients reach their physical and mental goals.  Now as an entrepreneur and coach Jordan shares what he's learned thus far in his business journey and how coaching athletes can help parents coach or teach their children.   

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Top tier athletes, like the Mahe's, often achieve public notoriety because of their prowess  on the court or field.  For Reno & Sunny however,  athletic accolades only  scratch the surface (this includes Reno's time in the NFL and Sunny training for the olympics).  
In 2016 the Mahe family endured a tragic accident involving the loss of their beautiful 3 year old daughter Elsie. 

How do you get through something like that? How would you help? Is it possible to help? What does healing look like?  Why this? "Why" period.

Gracefully Reno and Sunny offer a sense of peace and strength to these questions in this interview. You'll hear how they met, how they've grown, and how they press forward with  remembrance. 

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Audrey Burton is a nonprofit organization expert.  Today she lets us in on the mission of one of our local nonprofits that has a worldwide  footprint, Interweave Solutions.  She'll share her experiences in learning and understanding poverty and what the most effective way to help actually is.  With passion Audrey shares the powerful impact that is being made globally. Listen in as she even lifts the curtains a bit to see the inner workings of how a nonprofit organization works. Listen, Download, Subscribe and Follow!!!

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What would it be like to hear your song on the radio?  For most of us, we'll never know...  Lucky for us our guest Moana Wolfgramm Feinga fills us in.  Her family band, better known as The Jets, filled the radio waves around the world in the late 80's.  Moana shares her unique perspective on growing up in the limelight with her family, while giving insight to the entertainment industry through a lens of honest reflection.  Today you might find Feinga at her daughter's volleyball games or parent teacher conferences, as being a mother has taken priority.  With that being said, Moana still has made time for performing with family and we are grateful for that! Listen, Download, & Subscribe. 

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As a life long athlete, Sunia Tauteoli certainly has been a part of many successful teams.  However, you'll find that his off the field team is just as important. Tauteoli's family support system has always played a big role in his success.  From his father's advice to his brother's network to his business ventures with his wife; Sunia is a family man.  Through the ups and downs he has learned that his family will always be there.  Perhaps this is why Tauteoli's approach to life and athletics has maintained a high level of humble confidence.  Listen, download, and subscribe! Also follow us on Instagram @valemdia.ut