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May 11, 2021

EXPERIENCE 27 | God's Business - Planting and Growing a Church with P…

In today's episode, I'm joined by Pastors Aaron Santini and Daniel Smith of The Crossing Church in Fort Collins. The Crossing was planted as a life group of Crossway Chapel in Greeley in the fall of 2009, and officially laun...

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May 6, 2021

EXPERIENCE 26 | Finding Your Path & Building Your Tribe with Jeff Wil…

Jeff and Noah are "business neighbors" to LoCo Think Tank, and operate the Time Emporium Escape Rooms in Fort Collins and Loveland. Jeff acquired Loveland Laser Tag in 2011 after a pair of false starts to his entrepreneurial ...

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April 27, 2021

EXPERIENCE 25 | Every Business is the People Business with Peter Melb…

In this episode, Curt enjoys time with Peter Melby , CEO of Greystone Technology, only one week removed from their 20th birthday! Peter shares important lessons from Greystone's founding and first years in business, and refl...

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April 22, 2021

EXPERIENCE 24 | The Business of Politics with Jacob Leis of Wintermin…

Jacob Leis and his partner Brian Oaks are "a couple of farm kids from Eastern Colorado" who've been involved in political marketing almost since college. They founded Wintermind Group in January of 2019, after their employer...

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April 21, 2021

SHORTS 16 | Eric Coet, Getting Real with Business Strategy

Do you know how to grow your business past yourself? Eric Coet , Owner of 44 N and Strategic Practice Leader at Peak Solutions , shares his business strategy knowledge in this LoCo Shorts episode. Sometimes YOU are the greate...

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April 20, 2021

EXPERIENCE 23 | Making an Insurance Business Journey Cool with Brando…

Brandon Avery is a VP Risk Advisor for IMA Financial Group, heading the Commercial Insurance Division. Sounds pretty boring, and Brandon would tell you that insurance isn't very exciting overall. BUT - Brandon's business jou...

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April 15, 2021

EXPERIENCE 22 | Gavin Kaszynski & Todd Welter - HOW TO FIX THE PROBLE…

Gavin Kaszynski (ka-shin-ski) and Todd Welter joined me on the LoCo Experience podcast to share their respective business journeys, and especially to discuss the challenges and their suggested fixes for the health insurance i...

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April 14, 2021

SHORTS 15 | Ben West, Creating Your Dream Company & Great Culture

In this LoCo Shorts episode Ben West , Owner & Operator at Radial Development Group , shares his journey to creating a company he always wanted to work for. One with flexible work schedules, ample training, and great culture....

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April 13, 2021

EXPERIENCE 21 | Examining a Life of Purpose with Zach Mercurio

Zach Mercurio is the author of The Invisible Leader, Founder of ZM Consulting , and Affiliate Professor for Colorado State University at the Center for Meaning and Purpose. Zach is an expert on purpose, on purpose. He's stud...

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April 7, 2021

SHORTS 14 | Ann Baron, Creating Community in Northern Colorado

Do you remember the moment when you made your passion your business? Ann Baron, Founder of Northern Colorado Community shares her business journey of creating a space for local business owners to convene. Ann’s passion for pe...

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April 6, 2021

EXPERIENCE 20! | Passion for Music, Adventure, and Business with AJ F…

AJ Fountain & JJ Fountain are Band Managers, Songwriters and Bandmates in A Brother's Fountain - a popular "Campfire Folk Music" band based in Fort Collins, Colorado, as well as the Founders and Producer / Director / Videogra...

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March 30, 2021

EXPERIENCE 19 | Katie Straubel, Founder and Queen Bee of Clean Bees, …

Katie Straubel is the Founder, Owner, and Queen Bee at Clean Bees , a residential and commercial cleaning service business she founded as a side-business while in college. Katie left her native Orlando and a career in fine d...

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March 24, 2021

EXPERIENCE 18 | Fort Collins Mayoral Candidates Jeni James Arndt & Ge…

The City of Fort Collins Mayoral race features three candidates on the ballot, and April 6, 2021 is Election Day. LoCo Experience Episode 16 featured current City of Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell, and his endorsed candidate...

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March 22, 2021

Experience 17 | Exploring Digital Marketing and the Journey of Life w…

Tyler Brooks founded Analytive in 2015 as a digital marketing agency focused on driving meaningful revenue growth for clients through strategic and measurable campaigns and SEO optimization. This episode takes listeners thro...

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March 10, 2021

SHORTS 13 | Balancing Business As A Solopreneur with Erik Cox of Wise…

The ideal client is one you can drink beer and eat pizza with, right? Erik Cox, Owner of Wise Ape Design Marketing, shares his business journey of moving back to Fort Collins after a decade working in creative agencies in San...

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March 9, 2021

EXPERIENCE 16 | The Business of Governance with Fort Collins Mayor Wa…

In this episode, Curt dialogues with City of Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell , and his lifelong friend Molly Skold , one of three candidates in the mayoral race to be decided on April 6, 2021. Curt digs into Wade's journey th...

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March 2, 2021

EXPERIENCE 15 | Darren Murphy of PUSH Industries - Riding a Lifelong …

Darren Murphy is the Founder and President of PUSH Industries , the manufacturer of the best mountain bike suspension in the world! PUSH suspension systems are 100% American made, manufactured at their Loveland, Colorado hea...

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March 1, 2021

SHORTS 12 | Candyce Edelen, Owner of Propel Growth: Growing revenue t…

Did you set ants on fire with a magnifying glass when you were little? In this Shorts episode with Candyce Edelen , President/CEO at Propel Growth , she shares many elements of business growth through sales and marketing, inc...

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Feb. 23, 2021

EXPERIENCE 14 | Happy Birthday LoCo! A look back at the LoCo Journey …

In this special Experience episode, guest host and LoCo teammate, Rory Schaar interviews Curt Bear, LoCo Think Tank Founder. This month marks the 7th year of LoCo being in business! Curt looks back on his business journey, fr...

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Feb. 18, 2021

EXPERIENCE 13 | Rina Jean Bindi with Tipping Point Digital

Rina Jean Bindi is the Founder and CEO of Tipping Point Digital - a Digital Marketing Strategy firm based in Loveland, Colorado. Tipping point helps their clients be found (and trusted) on the internet by focusing on positiv...

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Feb. 15, 2021

EXPERIENCE 12 | Seth Silvers with Story On and The Small Business Sto…

Seth Silvers is the Founder and CEO of Story On Media & Marketing based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and also the creator of The Small Business Storytellers Podcast , and is preparing to launch a new podcast focused on Authenti...

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Feb. 11, 2021

SHORTS 10 | Community Impact with Nick Armstrong with WTF Marketing, …

How do you see new opportunities as an entrepreneur? Nick Armstrong, Geek in Chief at WTF Marketing (and lead organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week and Comic-Con) shares his journey of finding countless ways to create someth...

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Feb. 9, 2021

EXPERIENCE 11 | Abbie Stout with the Edwards House Inn, Luz en el Cie…

Abbie Stout is the owner/proprietor of the Edwards House Inn , a boutique hotel, conference, and special event center in Old Town Fort Collins, Luz en el Cielo , an Eco-B&B / Hostel in Montezuma, Costa Rica, and Cedar & Sage ...

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Feb. 2, 2021

EXPERIENCE 10 | John Shaw with DaVinci Sign Systems

John Shaw is the Founder and the Conductor of the Orchestra at DaVinci Sign Systems located in Windsor, Colorado. DaVinci specializes in the creation of custom sign systems for businesses, communities, schools, churches and ...

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