In this episode of the Loco Experience podcast, I sat down with Mark Rushing and Kathy Rushing to discuss their entrepreneurial adventures and 45-year marriage. Mark is the Owner of Portable Restroom Solutions , while Kathy ...
In this episode of the Loco Experience Podcast, I sat down with Chris Elder , Patrick Elder , and Austin Dodder , respectively the CEO, President, and COO - and Partners in Elder Construction, Inc . We start by delving into ...
In this episode of the Loco Experience, I welcomed Travis Luther - sociologist, researcher, writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and Founder of Time to Live LLC. Travis shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood with young pare...
In this episode of The LoCo Experience Podcast, I sat down with Dwight Sailer , the owner of HighCraft Builders based in Fort Collins, Colorado. We discussed Dwight's background and the early days of his business, including ...
In this episode of the Loco Experience Podcast, I sit down with Joe and Melissa Basta, co-founders of Tellus , an outdoor apparel brand (and social enterprise) based in Fort Collins. They share their founding story, focusing ...
In this episode of the Loco Experience Podcast, I welcomed Murph McIver into the Studio. Murph is the Founder and Software Architect at Xeo Software , and moved his family from Honolulu to Fort Collins in 2021. We discuss w...
In this episode of the Local Experience Podcast, I sat down with Sjeanne Cawdry , the Director and Founder of The Center of Liberation. Sean shares her diverse background, from being born and raised in Johannesburg, South Afr...
In this episode of the LoCo Experience, I welcomed accomplished author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Vanourek into the studio. We discuss his recent book 'Triple Crown Leadership,' which he co-wrote with his father. The book u...
In this episode of the LoCo Experience Podcast, I hosted Constantin Gurdgiev , Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Finance at the Monfort College of Business . Constantin outlines his work in the fields of economics, geopolitics...
In today’s episode of The LoCo Experience, I was joined by Teres Lambert and David Haase - fellow members of the Breakfast Rotary Club in Fort Collins - which meets every Thursday morning at 7 am at Ginger & Baker! They were...
Wade Keith grew up in Alabama, and came to Colorado as a raft guide - but after he found love and wanted to start a family he decided to pursue a professional career. This journey included stops at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ode...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - if the Beer Tastes Great! Josh & Angie Grenz, Owners of Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project in Loveland, and Verboten North Brewpub in Fort Collins. I met Josh and Angie Grenz in the early mon...
I met Edward Rinehart at my Rotary Club, where he was sharing his journey with DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America - an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitali...
This week, I was pleased to be joined by Jessica Dizmang , the Owner/Operator of the ONLY three Ben & Jerry’s locations in Colorado, with scoop shops located in Fort Collins, Denver, and Boulder. Her father had a career in c...
My guest today was Zak George , Founder and Owner and Head Coach at Zak George Landscaping, LLC . ZGL - as the trucks around town say on the side - is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Zak has a strong history of ...
Ginger Graham returns to The LoCo Experience studio, and this time brings her hunky husband, Jack! Jack Graham came to Fort Collins to play quarterback for CSU, and was drafted into the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. In his pos...
I met Pete Gazlay late in my banking career, as one of my colleagues was pursuing a banking relationship with the owner of a young but rapidly growing janitorial company - Total Facility Care. Pete founded the business in 20...
Alex Raymond is a 3x tech startup founder and entrepreneur who made the journey up from Boulder to The LoCo Experience studio to share his journey and some wisdom he’s learned along the way. He was an early client of TechSta...
This week, I was pleased to spend time with Scott Kissel , Executive Director of Sky Corral Ranch - located near the top of the full-year drivable portion of Old Flowers Road in Bellvue, Colorado. LoCo Think Tank has held it...
Ann Baron is the Founder and CEO of Northern Colorado Community - an events and networking and business support organization with members across Northern Colorado - as the name would imply! Ann has lived an extraordinary jour...
Phil Gottula was my first guest to bring in a charcuterie plate - and we shared a beautiful bottle of white wine he also brought in - and we talked about the business of event rentals. Specifically, his business which is the...
Harpist Meredith McCrindle was in Northern Colorado for a few weeks this winter, visiting her parents on an extended trip away from her transplanted home in Ayr, Scotland. For a portion of the trip, her close friend Jai McDo...
Dain Johnson was a high-level mechanical and industrial engineer for a decade, during which time he worked under some great managers - and some terrible ones! He developed a keen interest in psychology, eventually leading hi...
Jane Brewer grew up in a diverse neighborhood in the heart of New York City, with a constant heart for people and service and adventure. She signed up for AmeriCorps to work in support of Habitat for Humanity projects, and a...