In today’s podcast, I sat down with Matt Estrin, Founder & President of 477 Distilling and Oak & Maple Restaurants - and Author of the new book - I Know the Owner! I was introduced to Matt this summer by a longtime prospect for LoCo I’d been having trouble landing.…
Inspiring Hope for Teen Moms with Kodie Rosten & Kelsey Vandemark of Hope House Northern Colorado I met Kodie Rosten at a BBB event in Greeley, and before I knew what happened, I was inspired by her cause and invited her to join me on the podcast - and I’m…
In today’s episode, I sat down with Angela Miller Curtis - author of the new book, Trading for Murder - the first in a Mazie Harris Mystery Series. But I know her as Angie Curtis - who along with her husband, Rick, were the pre-marital counselors introduced to my wife…
I was introduced to Ken Salazar by a pair of our LoCo Next Level members, who’d heard him present as a subject matter expert at a chapter meeting. They’d later engaged with him to work on “peak payments performance” in their middle market or approaching-middle market businesses - and had…
In today’s episode, I sat down with a third-time guest, Seth Silvers, CEO of Story On, and truly - my mentor in podcasting. Seth joined me in studio only a little over a month removed from the birth of his first child, and shared some new perspectives that he was…
*Life is Better Here! - Ben Smith & Lindsey Phillips - Owners & Therapists at Evolve Counseling* In today's episode of the LoCo Experience podcast, I sat down with Ben Smith and Lindsay Phillips, the owners and therapists at Evolve Counseling. They shared abundantly about their inspiration to begin a…
In today’s episode, I sat down with Tara Rasmuson, Owner/Publisher of Greeley Lifestyle Magazine and VP of Land for Bear Lake Resources. I’ve gotten to know Tara a bit over the past few months, and suspected there was a good story there - and she did not disappoint. The star…
In today's conversation, I was joined by two highly active representatives from northern Colorado from United for youth, formerly NoCo unify this organization of under 40 business leaders has been among the most active fundraising organizations in Northern Colorado since its founding in 2007. 00:00:17:17 - 00:00:32:14 Speaker 1 They're…
Today, I’m here recording from the Fort Collins Food Truck Rally (https://www.focofoodtruckrally.com/) - where we’ve got the Tank parked in a row of food trucks and trailers - because this episode comes out tomorrow and we needed to use the just-in-time machine! For this week’s episode, I sat down with…
In today’s podcast, I sat down with Chris Aronson and Jeff Fleischer, the Principals at VFLA in Fort Collins. VFLA has arguably been the leading architecture firm in Northern Colorado since its founding in 1986, and this year celebrates 40 years of service to the commercial and residential construction industries.…
In today’s podcast, I sat down with Sheri Ridgeway, CEO of Ridgeway Group Innovations (RGI for short), which she runs alongside her husband, Ross and she’s also the current Board Chair at the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. RGI has two divisions - one, a contract provider of technical…
In today’s conversation I sat down with a pair of founders who also happen to be newlyweds! - Nima Mousavizadeh & Valeria Ortiz Mousavizadeh - of MO Benefits Consultants. Valeria is a returning guest, having been on Episode 115 as the founder of Vortiz Insurance - which she retains. Nima…
Today I was honored to sit down with longtime LoCo Think Tank member Glenn Frank, the CEO of Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning, along with his key leadership team today and into the future - Anthony Taylor and Jesse Frank. Anthony serves as President & COO, and Jesse as…
In May, I got an email from Albert Wolfe, sharing that he’s travelling to Fort Collins area visiting family soon, from Guangzhou, China, and that he loves what I’m doing with LoCo Think Tank, and has been listening to and enjoying The LoCo Experience podcast - and would I be…
When Andrew Johnson was yet a pre-teen, his older sister started taking dance classes - and he’d be dragged along. Soon, there was the inevitable odd-numbered class, and Andrew was volunteered to be partnered up - and it was quickly apparent to all - that boy can dance! Soon after,…
I had a ton of fun in today’s podcast - kind of a get-to-truly-know someone you’ve known and appreciated for 25 years already - Kelly Sage - FKA Kelly Jones - FKA Kelly Peters when we first met circa 2001. Kelly has worked in economic development since I first moved…
In today’s conversation, I sat down with Matthew & Quint Redmond - and learned that Quint is also Matthew - Matthew Cook Redmond the 5th as it were - and I can safely say that it’s the first time I’ve been in a room with a 5th and a 6th…
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of July 6th, 2026, where Curt Bear and Kelsi Harris bring you one final episode keeping our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. We hope you had a safe 4th of July despite around 50 firework shows…
My guest for today’s conversation was Bob Schaffer, Headmaster of Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, and Chairman of Leadership Program of the Rockies. Bob presented to my Rotary club a couple months back, and was kind enough to share time with me on The LoCo Experience podcast! Long before…
In today’s conversation, I sat down with Matthew & Quint Redmond - and learned that Quint is also Matthew - Matthew Cook Redmond the 5th as it were - and I can safely say that it’s the first time I’ve been in a room with a 5th and a 6th…
On today’s episode of The LoCo Experience podcast, Kristin Todd returns to share some updates from the NoCo Foundation. Kristin was previously my guest on Episode 136 - when she was yet fairly new in the role - so listeners might choose to tune into that episode for the deeper…
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of June 22nd, 2026, where we keep our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. Kurt Bear joins Kelsi Harris to bring you the latest community news, business updates, and local highlights as we celebrate the Weeks of…
In today’s episode, I sat down with The Mayorettes - which we’ll describe here as a lifestyle brand of sorts, focused on uplifting community through advocacy and connections in the small business and non-profit world of Northern Colorado. The Mayorettes is currently comprised of Kerri Lugenbill, the very recently married…
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of June 15, where we keep our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. Kurt Bear joins Kelsi Harris to bring you the latest community news, business updates, and local highlights as baseball season heats up and Northern…