This week, we’re talking with Julien Faure about how he scaled Momentum in record time 📈🔥 From startup struggles to big wins—don’t miss this inspiring convo 💬💡 🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! #TheLoCoExperience #Momentum #Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the LoCo Experience Podcast, I spoke with Julian Faure, the Founder and Owner of Momentum Counseling and Consulting. Julien is a member of Loco Think Tank's Next Level III chapter and has grown his company significantly, from a start-up solo practice in 2021 to over 100…
🚨 Hard truth from Travis Luther: Just because you love something doesn’t mean it’ll make a great business. 💼 💡 Passion is powerful—but solving problems is profitable. 🎧 Catch the full story on The LoCo Experience Podcast. #LinkInBio
I met Josh and Angie Grenz in the early months of their opening their first Verboten location in a quiet industrial park in Loveland, and Angie actually came to the very first organizational meeting for the first LoCo Think Tank chapter - before I had come up with the name!…
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 parents to pursuit of a music career and eventually finding his stride as an entrepreneur. He…
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, hospitality, and management through educational programs and competitions. Colorado had 9,000 participants in DECA programs in…
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 what brought them here, the unique attributes of Fort Collins, and the…
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 Africa, to moving to Fort Collins, Colorado. Her journey includes a rich history in…
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, and finance, sharing insights from his research on geopolitical risks, tariff impacts, and financial market volatility.…
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, Odell’s Taproom, Otterbox, and now approaching 15 years “Working at…
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 corporate franchising, with a stop at Ben & Jerry’s, and made…
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 growth in the Residential and Commercial Construction and…
🎙️ This week’s episode is a special one! We’re featuring the amazing owners and creators behind our beloved Ginger and Baker right here in Fort Collins. 🍰✨ Hear from Ginger herself as she shares the original mission behind this iconic spot. And if you stick around for our Grab Bag…
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 post-football career, Jack quickly became an innovative disrupter in the reinsurance…
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 2010, after departure from a fast-growing middle-market company in the same…
Happy Friday!🎉 Here's a funny clip of this weeks episode to end the week off. 👂Tune in tomorrow to hear Pete Gazlay's share his story of success as well as his humble beginnings. 🎙️🎙️
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 TechStars, and has been a long-term mentor in the program.…
Tune in this weekend to Alex Raymond share his story and how his journey led him to become Founder of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit.
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 its annual Next Level Summit at Sky Corral the past two…
One of our favorite clips🎥- Tune in this Saturday morning to hear Scott Kissel share his story of success✨- and how sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. #podclips #NorthernColorado #smallbusiness
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 journey, in some ways starting when was adopted from a South Korean orphanage at…
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 leader in Northern Colorado event rentals - FLEXX…
🎙️🎧Tune in tomorrow to our newest episode featuring Phil Gottula explaining how in FLEXX, Perfection isn't an option—it's the standard. 💯 Phil Gottula shares why his business is all about getting it just right every time. #TheLoCoExperience #PerfectionOnly #BusinessExcellence