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
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 McDowall joined her - his first time in Colorado. I met Meredith…
This week, we’re chatting with Dain Johnson, and we’re kicking off an exciting new segment! 🏆 We’ll be asking our guest life, business, or awkward questions—and here’s the fun part: one lucky listener who DMs us the correct answer to the chosen question will win a special prize brought by…
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 him to further his education with a Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from CSU,…
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 at 22 revealed that she didn’t have a driver’s license…
🎙️ Sneak Peek Alert! 🎙️ Get ready for next week's podcast featuring the incredible Jane Brewer! 🌟 She opens up about her journey growing up on the East Coast and the challenges she overcame when moving. 🛤️✨ Don’t miss it this Saturday morning as we dive deeper into the inspiring…
🎙️Some behind the scenes on our podcast set up! We have lots of exciting new features and software for season 5 so make sure to stay tuned!📷 If you'd like to nominate yourself or someone else for the podcast DM us or visit our website! 💡 #season5 #podcast #LocalCommunity #smallbusiness…
Meet Ava Munos, our new Producer for The LoCo Experience + Season 4 Recap + Thanks Alma Arellano!
"That moment when I drifted off a cliff at Horsetooth..." 😳 Isaac Bowen shares his wild and unforgettable LoCo Experience that took an unexpected turn—literally! 🚗💥 Check out this story from our latest episode. Catch the full episode on The LoCo Experience podcast! 🎧https://loom.ly/jLGUVUQ
This week, Amber Quann, CEO and Lead Dog Trainer at Summit Dog Training, to dive into her incredible journey from a 13-year-old dog training prodigy to a national sensation with her “Drink with Your Dog” program. Discover how Amber scaled her business, built a dream team, and transformed her passion…