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On this very special episode of the Idaho BizCast, Dave and David celebrate their final episode, finally talk to the long-awaited Nanooks, welcome a surprise guest that showed up at the studio during recording, and express their thanks to you, faithful listeners. Also in this show, we have a "special weeds," a coffee stand empire, the largest cities in the world, "Finale Trivia," and many, many questions and comments from our listeners. From Dave and David: Thank you for a great year, 27...

This week, Dave travels to Rexburg to speak with Will Jenson, the Director of Business Research at the Research & Business Development Center. We talk about his college life at Utah State, how Economists see the world, and his favorite book about Nike. Also in this show, we have a special Research & Development edition of Five by Five, and our listeners attempt to stump McCauley with questions about Online vs. Brick and Mortar clothing stores, Instagram Marketing, Cocktail Parties and Sole...

This week, Dave travels to Twin Falls to speak with Greg Anderson, owner of the Silver Creek Hotel in Sun Valley and the Stage Coach Inn in Salmon. They discuss his background selling sunglasses and Sony Walkmans, used cars, and finally setting up his hotel empire with the assistance of the Idaho Small Business Development Center. Learn more about the two hotels from today's show: https://silvercreeksunvalley.com http://stagecoachinnmotel.com We also feature a very special guest!...

This week, Dave and David speak with Special Agent Clark Harshbarger of the FBI about steps that Idaho's Small Businesses can take to better prepare themselves for cyber security attacks and keep their information and data safe. We also discuss Clark's favorite cases, what it takes to join the FBI, what it felt like to be assigned to the Anchorage, Alaska field office, get-away mobile homes, "Underlings and Overlings" and whether or not he carries a gun at all times. (Spoiler: He...

This week, Dave travels to Utah's USTAR SBIR Center to interview Mary Cardon, Director of Utah's SBIR program. We talk about the state program, the national program, Cormack McCarthy and the importance of Active Voice. To learn more about SBIR grant assistance in Utah, visit the USTAR SBIR website here: https://ustar.org/statewide-services/sbir-center Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Utah Trivia, and reveals that he is not great at counting. For all of your Idaho BizCast...

This week, Dave travels to Montana State University to talk with Tom Walker, the Regional Director for the Bozeman, Montana Small Business Development Center. Tom discusses his career at Time Warner Cable, internet-based shipping, virtual golf machines and college soccer. Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Montana Trivia, and Dave completely forgets something very important. For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:...

This week, Dave talks with Ken Koller, CEO and COO of Advanced Ceramic Fibers about Nuclear Submarines, the SBIR program, Penn State Football and Singing Dogs. Back in the Studio, Dave and David present a list of grants specifically for Women-owned businesses, play a little Federal Grant Trivia and talk about the VALLEY OF DEATH! For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/ As always, tweet us your questions and feedback...

Dave talks with Mark Melni of Melni Connectors about his appearance on Shark Tank. Mark share stories about Mark Cuban, how he was selected for the show, and what he has done with the investment since then. Back in the Studio, Dave and David rename the trivia segment "Five BY Five," and David struggles with questions about Small Business Investment. Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019 at the Canyon Crest Convention Center 330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID...

Dave talks with Dean and Katie Giesbrecht, the owners of Amazing Glaze Donuts to talk about how they worked with the Pocatello SBDC to prepare, purchase and promote the only donut shop in the world that uses real Idaho Potatoes in their recipes. Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a new Donut-themed trivia segment with "Donut Lassies," Canadian hockey players, and the favorite donuts of American policemen and policewomen. Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019 at the...

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Bryan Matsuoka of the Twin Falls Small Business Development Center. We discuss the upcoming All Business Conference, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and a mysterious book called "The Sign of the Beaver." Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk Christina Hendrix, Mötley Crüe, whether teachers make good entrepreneurs, and introduce a Brand New and Improved Trivia Segment! Twin Falls All Business Conference: April 17th, 2019 at...

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Ann Swanson, and "Her Majesty" Claudia Allen of the Pocatello Small Business Development Center. We discuss the upcoming Idaho Women's Business Symposium, small businesses in Southeast Idaho, and the The Great Gatsby. Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk about women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, Penguin Pebbles, and play a little United States Treasurer Trivia. Learn more about the Women's Business Symposium at:...

Brad Shantz from ShantzOnTech.com visits with Dave and David about Innovation, Lean Startups, Sticky Notes and Picnic Flies. Brad tells stories form his career in teaching companies how to be more innovative and efficient through systems and processes, as we talk about everything from Prioritization and Wookiepedia to how the Empire in Star Wars novels should have used Kanban Boards and why entrepreneurs should listen to their Mothers when they tell us to "Make a List!" You can learn more...

Coming to you from the Executive Boardroom in Idaho Falls, as well as a cramped hotel room in Bozeman Montana, Dave sits down with Bryan Magleby, the Executive Director of the Idaho Innovation Center, to talk about small business marketing, accountability, cell phones, triathlons and why entrepreneurs might want to hire their children to run their Social Media presence. This special, ad-free episode is the first of a series of interviews from across the Southern and Eastern part of Idaho...

On a beautiful rainy Boise afternoon, Christy Anna Gerber of the Ketchum Innovation Center sits down with Dave and David to talk about innovation, Sun Valley trivia, Bruce Wayne’s ingenious phonebook marketing and the inappropriateness of chipotle sandwiches. Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/ As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

This week, Kelly D. Williams of SUPERBASE joins Dave and David to discuss Brand Management, Billy Dee Williams, and Skateboarding. There is a trivia segment that is far too long, and thoughts on digital marketing, the benefits of non-scalability, "unignorableness" and The Pixies vs. Weezer. Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/ As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Ian Hoey from Balsam Brands drops by the BizCast Bunker to talk with Dave and David about eCommerce, Christmas Trees, Time Travel and the San Diego Padres. Along the way we also discuss metaphysics, to get into a flow, "Man's Search for Meaning," and read some very special listener mail all the way from Moscow and Hawaii. Check out our new website here: https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/ As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at...

Dave and David discuss the importance of Marketing, including Influencer Marketing, Evangelism, misprinted catalogs, and Famous Dave trivia. There's a confusing (or confused?) listener email, a new list of business questions, and amusing anecdotes from the strange careers of our hosts. As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Dallas Crum of Inspiir.io visits the palatial, stately podcast studio to talk with Dave and David about online marketing, minor league hockey, Betty White and the fact that he's never seen a John Carpenter movie. Also discussed are Birthday Trivia, Lin-Manuel Miranda, season three of The Grand Tour and a special email from a local aviation historian about last week's Marx Brothers trivia question. As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at...

This week, Dave and David sit down with Bradlee Frazer, an expert in patents and intellectual property law, and a partner at the law firm of Hawley Troxell. Along the way, they discuss everything from the business impact of Bradley Cooper's arm, something called "Requisite Monkey Intention" and the amazing patents and inventions of Hedy Lamarr and Zeppo Marx. As always, tweet at us @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

It's a Very Special BizCast New Year! This week, Dave and David discuss startup accelerators and programs. They also celebrate JRR Tolkien's birthday, National Trivia Day, Buck Rogers and prepare to launch their new product: "The Refridgewoofer™. As always, tweet at us @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.