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The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State OWNS UNLV (Again): Mountain West Champs | Ep. 87Boise State did it again — five straight over UNLV, a Mountain West title, and one of the wildest postgame Shirts & Skins episodes ever recorded.Matt, Brandon, and Renn break down the win, Mad Dog’s resurgence, Penry’s clutch gene, UNLV’s eternal suffering, Danielson’s redemption arc, defensive surprises, sideline celebrity encounters, AND somehow end up debating sushi, tornadoes, and the Crumbl Guy’s NIL war chest at 12:30AM.If you’re a Boise State fan, buckle up.If you’re a UNLV fan… maybe skip this one.Subscribe for more chaos, football takes, and late-night nonsense.
2025-12-061h 20The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State Backdoors the MW Title Game (Again) | Ep. 86Boise State survives a ref show in Logan, backdoors its way into the Mountain West Championship (again), and somehow we’re still arguing about who should start at QB. Welcome to another chaotic week of Shirts & Skins.Matt, Brandon, and Mark break down the wild win over Utah State, rant about the Earby PI and targeting calls, give flowers to Max Cut Forth, Riley & Gaines, and Penry, and then look ahead to a chilly title game rematch vs UNLV on the blue. We also hit the coaching carousel (hi Lane Kiffin), the absurdity of the college football calendar, an al...
2025-12-011h 06The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State’s Worst Week? D2 Disaster & SDSU Must-Win | Ep. 83Matt, Mark, Brandon & Jake are back after one of the most chaotic weeks in recent Boise State history. No Bronco game, but somehow way too much to talk about:Listener comments roast + therapy session after FresnoBrandon’s late-night guilt over the “wide receiver conspiracy” & friendly fire at RussBreaking down the Hawaii Pacific loss: how bad it really is, what it says about this team, and why it’ll haunt the resumeWhy Boise State never gets the committee benefit of the doubt (Dayton flashbacks)Pac-12 realignment reality check: Texas State, Oregon State, media money, and why nobody’s actually excitedBrutally honest loo...
2025-11-101h 22The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State drops Nevada 24-3 | Ep. 81Boise State beats Nevada 24–3, but the guys debate whether it was a “good win” or just… a win. We hit fan comments, CFP payout realities, College GameDay bias, the AD vs. fans dust-up, and why QB play is the ceiling right now. Defense gets its flowers (Warren/Earby/McCoy), the Mountain West gets side-eyed, and we preview Fresno State. Plus: a ridiculous highlights reel (Canadian rouge! Kentucky pinball fumble! Vandy Hail Mary inches short!) and a quick recruiting worry.Chapters below. Like/subscribe, drop a comment, and tell Dr. Minert we sent you. 🦷🏈
2025-10-271h 14The Shirts and Skins PodcastCan the 2025 offense be better than 2024? | Ep. 70No, we didn't interview Theo Von. But we did get something just as good. Brandon's brother, Chris, joined us to talk about Ashton Jeanty's rookie card, the 2025 offensive unit and Idaho high school football prospects. Watch now!
2025-08-181h 31The Shirts and Skins PodcastBrandon's NIL Solution, The Crown, Transfer Portal Woes | Ep. 62Join us for this episode where we discuss the end of the Boise State Men's Basketball season. Brandon has a solution for all of the NIL problems. Matt is super rude and corrects Mark and Brandon's pronunciation.
2025-04-081h 17The Shirts and Skins PodcastThe Crown, Future of BSU Men's Hoops, Who is the next Deggie? | Ep. 61Join us this episode as we look back on the Boise State Men's Basketball season. What went right? What went wrong? What is The Crown and how does it work? Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/brandon-minertFollow us:https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/
2025-03-201h 10The Shirts and Skins PodcastKellen Moore, Brandon Hates Golf, Hollywood Video | Ep. 57In this episode we talk about the Super Bowl, Super Bowl Commercials, the declining NBA viewership, Hollywood Video and some Boise State Basketball.Follow us:https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/
2025-02-111h 22The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State beats Nevada 28-21 + Brandon’s Epic 40 Yard Dash Challenge | Ep. 48
In this episode, we dive into the thrilling victory of Boise State over Nevada in a tight 28-21 game. We discuss the game’s pivotal moments, player highlights, and more. We also cover the questionable end to the Utah/BYU game. Brandon runs the 40 yard dash.
#BoiseStateFootball #NevadaVsBoise #BoiseStateVictory #FootballHighlights #GameRecap #CollegeFootball
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2024-11-111h 25The Shirts and Skins PodcastBoise State Crushes Utah State + Brandon's AFV Cameo | Ep. 43In this video, we dive into the Boise State vs. Utah State Recap, showcasing the key moments that made this game unforgettable. We analyze the standout performances, unexpected twists, and what this game means for both teams moving forward. Whether you're a fan of Boise State or Utah State, or just love college football, you won't want to miss this action-packed recap. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more detailed recaps and game analysis!
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2024-10-071h 17The Shirts and Skins PodcastIs Boise State the best G5 football team? | Ep. 40We talk about Boise State's 56-14 win over Portland State. Brandon confuses Toledo with Tulane and somehow thinks Jay Ajayi is still on the team. Mark discusses our brand power and recognition and Matt finally produces a hot take. Don't miss it.
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2024-09-231h 02The Shirts and Skins Podcast39: Pac-12 Invite, Brandon's Hot Punishment, Bye WeekWe talk about the recent invitation to join the Pac-12. Brandon pays for his sins. Mark behaves himself.#boisestatefootball #pac12football
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2024-09-151h 00The Shirts and Skins Podcast38: Boise State Loses to Oregon 37-34 | Shirts & Skins ReactionIn this episode, Mark, Matt and Brandon review the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 37-34 loss to Oregon. Mark gets fact-checked by Matt's mom. Matt gets muted. Brandon gets a little wild with the intro music.
2024-09-101h 17The Shirts and Skins Podcast33: How good is the Mountain West Conference in football?Mark, Brandon and Matt discuss the upcoming 2024 Boise State football season. How good has the Mountain West been as a conference in football?
2024-07-081h 11The Shirts and Skins Podcast32: Is Jeramiah Dickey Leaving for Houston??Brandon, Mark and Matt are back in studio to discuss the likelihood of Boise State Athletic Director leaving for the same job at the University of Houston. We also announce a giveaway for some of our awesome merch!
We also made an appearance on The Tailgate: A Power 5 Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFipP.... Check it out!
2024-06-241h 16The Shirts and Skins Podcast27: Boise State Spring Football, Caitlin Clark, Brandon gets a little politicalIn this episode we discuss the players we're excited about for the upcoming Boise State Football season. We also chat a little bit about women's sports and the Caitlin Clark effect. And hold on tight because Brandon decides to sprinkle in a little politics... but nothing like your Thanksgiving dinner conversation so don't worry.
2024-04-081h 13The Shirts and Skins Podcast22: Boise State NCAA bracket BREAKDOWN, Mark at BJ's Pool Party??, College football gap WIDENS* Men’s hoops - last 2 games
* How does Brandon feel about RJ Keene?
* Is the MW a 6-bid league?
* Bush Hamdan contract details
* OC Search
* Is Mark going to BJ’s Vegas pool party?
Yahoo article: https://sports.yahoo.com/as-college-footballs-elite-is-engulfed-in-a-power-struggle-g5-left-just-trying-to-survive-we-are-a-farm-system-140058685.html
2024-02-231h 02The Shirts and Skins Podcast9: Boise State's 35-27 win over SJSU, Vaping in Pajamas, What do you want?Welcome to another lively episode of the Shirts and Skins podcast! Join us, Matt Lamm, Brandon Minert, and Mark Moss as we explore all things Boise State football. From the changes in the team's recruiting over the past 17 years, the impacts of coaching decisions, the dynamics between the quarterbacks, and the role of Bronco Nation, we leave no stone unturned. Hear from our "Friends of the Show" - our dedicated listeners who have given us some insightful and thought-provoking comments, some that even made us reflect on the 'tired-wired' approach to fan culture.
We also take a moment to...
2023-10-101h 07The Shirts and Skins Podcast8: Is it time for Mad Dog? How hot is Avalos's seat? MWC championship is still a possibility!Ready to get your sports fix? Join us as we dissect the recent game, emotions running high, and the whirlwind of reactions it has sparked. Moss's tweet takes center stage, setting the tone for a deeper conversation, exploring not just the game's aftermath, but even branching out to writer cup and European sports. The excitement doesn't stop here; we also ponder the transition into the basketball season, and how that could shake things up. Plus, we take a moment to share some insights into our day jobs and our podcast's future.
Expect to gain some intriguing insight into our...
2023-10-021h 11The Shirts and Skins Podcast5: We're Just Not That GoodWe are back for episode 5. We discuss Boise State's loss to UCF and what that means for the rest of the season. We discuss Andy Avalos and his future as well as our expectations for the season.
2023-09-111h 20The Shirts and Skins Podcast4: Football, Finances and Fanbase: Unpacking Boise State's Defeat to WashingtonGet ready to deep dive into the aftermath of Boise State's defeat to Washington in this riveting discussion. We promise you'll gain a new perspective on the team's performance, the coaching staff's strategies, and the impact of the loss on the Broncos' fanbase and finances. We dissect the 56-19 loss, scrutinize the defensive lapses, and question if Boise State is the same program it once was.
We're not just talking football, we're exploring the financial implications of a mediocre performance and the impact on ticket sales, boosters, and merchandising. We even tap into the...
2023-09-051h 07The Shirts and Skins Podcast3: Radio Contests, Prime Rib Issues, and College Football TriviaIn this fascinating chat, we relive our shared experiences of calling into the radio show, 'Caves and Prater.' Listen in as we reminisce about the nerve-wracking excitement that came with participating in the show, sharing quick-paced banter, and winning various prizes like t-shirts and steak dinners. Our favorite reward was a prime rib dinner at a local eatery, JB's, which sparks a humorous discussion about the quality and preparation of prime rib at various restaurants.
Continuing the hilarious debate, we recall the peculiar presentation of the prime rib we won, comparing the appearance...
2023-08-311h 08The Shirts and Skins Podcast2: U of I, 5 Questions, Fund Raising and Hot PunishmentsJoin us for another engaging episode where we ponder the ins and outs of college football. Listen in as we take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on Boise State's journey from being in the Big East to its quest to join the Pac-12. We also dig into a discussion about Jeremiah Dickey's "six games, six sellouts" phrase, investigating the impact of sellout games and the benefits of scheduling games with teams like University of Idaho. Plus, you won't want to miss our lively debate on adding surgeon and college football enthusiast Nick Kuntz to our podcast lineup.
2023-08-241h 03The Shirts and Skins Podcast1: It Begins: Background, Offseason, Urinal Troughs, etc.Listen in as we journey down memory lane to our early days of friendship and share our experiences and love for Boise State Football. From the legendary east side troughs of Albertson Stadium to the comfort of the west side, we reminisce about the good old days, and how our friendships were strengthened through our shared passion for football. We also take a look back at how our group text started 10 years ago and share some of the hilarious stories that came from it.
We share our thoughts on the rise and fall of...
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The Founders' Pod#76 - Brandon MinertWe interviewed one of our own. Listen as we sit down and chat with Brandon Minert about his history of starting businesses from mosquito abatement to a mobile car wash. You'll love it, so just listen.
2023-08-112h 01The Founders' Pod#75 - TransportationFlying cars? Wormholes? Fully-automated vehicles? We discuss what we think transportation will look like in the future.
2023-08-0439 minThe Founders' Pod#74 - InflationInflation is on the rise, and it's having a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we'll discuss what inflation is, how it's affecting businesses, and what businesses can do to mitigate its effects.
2023-07-2142 minThe Founders' Pod#73 - Matt Lamm: Citadel PackagingLife doesn't always turn out the way we plan. And that has never been more true than in the case of Matt Lamm.
In college, he was sure he was going to be in IT, then in film, then a doctor, and then back to IT. Then he landed his dream job. Somewhere he knew he would work the rest of his life. But, similar to what happened in college, life changes happened and Matt had to adapt. Hear his journey as he started a packaging company and then went through the ups and...
2023-06-301h 31The Founders' Pod#70 Anthony Cutting: Active Chiropractic MeridianIn this episode, we delve into the world of chiropractic care and its transformative effects on our health and well-being. Join us as we sit down with chiropractor Dr. Anthony Cutting, a true pioneer in his field, to explore the intricacies of this holistic approach to healthcare.
2023-06-2352 minThe Founders' Pod#71 - Aliens & RedditHow do we feel about aliens, UFOs, UAPs and the like? Join us today as we discuss Brandon's fascination with the extra-terrestrial. We also chat about recent events involving Reddit.
2023-06-2028 minThe Founders' Pod#69 Banana Ron: YouTube AdventurerGet ready for an exciting and off-the-beaten-path journey as we sit down with the legendary adventurer, Banana Ron, in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we delve into his captivating YouTube series that has taken the internet by storm, where he fearlessly traversed the United States using nothing but unpaved roads.
In this exclusive interview, we uncover the inspiration behind Banana Ron's audacious quest and the challenges he encountered while embarking on this extraordinary cross-country adventure. From remote mountain passes to dusty desert trails, Banana Ron's gripping tales will leave you on the edge of your...
2023-06-091h 15The Founders' Pod#69: Tipping CultureJoin us on a hilarious and eye-opening journey as we dive into the wacky world of tipping culture. In this episode, we expose the amusing and sometimes downright ridiculous aspects of this age-old practice that has become deeply ingrained in our society.
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2023-05-2646 minThe Founders' Pod#68 TFP Mini: Is CEO pay out of control?Welcome to this episode of The Founders' Pod, where we discuss the topic of CEO pay and is it out of control.
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2023-05-1932 minThe Founders' Pod#67 Monte Keleher: Fitted RetailLearn more about Monte Keleher and Fitted Retail, a fintech company helping to connect retail stores and brand names. Hearing more about Monte's passion is fascinating and definitely something that is inspiring.
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2023-05-121h 19The Founders' Pod#66 Seth Hansen: McFarland Ritter PLLCWelcome to our podcast interview with Seth Hansen, who worked at Impact Directories, a phone book company that has been a household name for many years. Impact Directories has been providing phone book directories to households and businesses for several decades, and has played an important role in helping people connect with the businesses and services they need in their local communities.
Seth Hansen worked at Impact Directories for several years and has a wealth of knowledge and insights into the phone book industry. In this interview, we'll explore his experience working at the company, the challenges...
2023-04-271h 29The Founders' Pod#65 TFP Mini: Should taxes be more fair?Welcome to this episode of The Founders' Pod, where we delve into the world of taxes and their impact on businesses. Taxes are an integral part of any economy, but are they always fair? In this episode, we'll explore the concept of a fair tax and the different types of business taxes that exist.
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2023-04-1943 minThe Founders' Pod#64 TFP Mini: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?
In this thought-provoking video, we explore debate of whether entrepreneurs are born or made. Do successful entrepreneurs possess innate qualities that cannot be taught or do they develop their skills through experience and learning?
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, business, and personal development. So sit back, grab a notepad, and let's dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship.
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2023-04-1143 minThe Founders' Pod#63 TFP Mini: Paw Patrol, Top Gun, & Non-CompetesPaw Patrol? That's right. We discuss a little Paw Patrol, a little Top Gun and non-compete agreements. You won't be disappointed.
Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again.
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2023-04-0426 minThe Founders' Pod#62 TFP Mini: Free Cereal?? And... Layoffs!Get free cereal?! That's right! Brandon presents his Top 5 (listen to find out what that is). We also discuss layoffs and how to navigate them.
Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again.
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2023-03-2849 minThe Founders' Pod#61 Kirk Walton - GPWM FundsWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast, where we dive into the world of opportunity zones with our special guest, Kirk Walton. Kirk is an expert in the field, with years of experience advising on real estate investments in these designated zones across the United States.
Opportunity zones have been a hot topic since they were introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, offering investors a range of tax incentives to invest in low-income areas. But with these benefits come unique challenges and considerations, which Kirk is well-versed in navigating.
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2023-03-221h 21The Founders' Pod#60 TFP Mini: 'The Dark Knight' + Social Media in BusinessWhy does Jordan hate "The Dark Knight"?! Also, we sit down and discuss social media and its role in business.
Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again.
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2023-03-1439 minThe Founders' Pod#59 Sean Kress - Club SwanWe've had several real estate agents on the podcast before, but the interview you were going to hear today with Sean Kress is unlike any of them. Because we barely talk real estate. Instead, we hear the amazing story of someone who never wanted to be in sales, who then took his commission only sales job at a Verizon store and turned that into a booming business. With a little help from the title of his dad's boat of course!
Brandon & Jordan sit down and chat with Sean Kress of Club Swan.
2023-03-101h 40The Founders' Pod#58 TFP Mini: Should you go to college?Brandon, Jordan, and Matt are back again in the United Commercial Insurance studio once again.
Should you go to college? Are you glad you went to college? We talk about these things and more (cereal, dreams, etc.) on today's episode.
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2023-03-0345 minThe Founders' Pod#57 Ryan Neal - Blueprint TechnologiesBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Ryan Neal of Blueprint Technologies.
Hear how scratching and clawing his way through the crash of 2008 led to a successful business with over 500 employees. Ryan Neal is our guest today, learn from his story of how he managed to deal with the pressure and stress of a down economy, to build one of the fastest growing tech companies.
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2023-02-241h 08The Founders' Pod#56 Steve Hatch - Ivory AnesthesiaBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Steve Hatch.
Steve Hatch quit his stable job, sold his home and moved his family for what seemed to be a great opportunity. When it didn't turn out that way Steve had to pivot and decide what the next step would be. Hear the story on today's episode of The Founders' Pod.
https://www.ivoryanesthesia.com
2023-02-1757 minThe Founders' Pod#55 Is "Do What You Love" Good Advice?Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm talking business. (Brandon is in Hawaii and Matt is getting over an epic "man cold".)
"Do What You Love!" sounds like good advice but is it? We talk about what it means to us and what we've learned throughout our careers. So go ahead and do what you love by listening to this episode!
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2023-02-0347 minThe Founders' Pod#54 Eric Jensen - Smart Agents Real Estate / Home HacksBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Eric Jensen in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Eric Jensen has been in the real estate profession his whole life, from his grandparents to his parents, and now him. Eric has carried the torch of property real estate to new heights, but that's not all. He is into home automations, cryptocurrency, NFTs and much more. Listen to his story today on The Founders' Pod.
https://idahosmartagents.com/
https://homehackshq.com/
2023-01-271h 28The Founders' Pod#53 Dan Bennatt - JDB Capital PartnersBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Dan Bennatt in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Meet Dan Bennatt - he's from a small town in Texas where he grew up helping his dad in a machine shop. As an adolescent he knew that there was something more waiting for him outside of his rural hometown. Dan started his journey by attending the University of Texas to become an accountant and was quickly drawn to the appeal of becoming an investment banker. Working with big names like the Koch brothers Dan has been able to establish hims...
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The Founders' Pod#52 Renn Lamm - Infinity PoolsBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Renn Lamm in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
We sat down with Renn Lamm to hear his story of starting a business, going through the painful process of closing that business and ultimately filing for bankruptcy. It was obviously a difficult time for Renn and his family, but it wasn’t the end of his success as a business owner. Listen to find out how Renn was able to learn from his past and turn it into a successful future.
2023-01-132h 08The Founders' Pod#51 "Mac" McReynoldsBrandon, Jordan and Matt sit down and chat with Michael "Mac" McReynolds in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
His name is Michael McReynolds but everyone that knows him just calls him "Mac". Life in business for Mac started out at a young age with working jobs at a gas station, insulation work and later running a furniture store. His work ethic opened the doors for many opportunities including buying his first home at the age of nineteen. Listen to Mac’s amazing journey of starting a successful wealth management firm, navigating the devastating financial crisis of 2008 and com...
2023-01-061h 04The Founders' Pod#50 - PartnersBrandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business.
Starting a business is tricky and one of the questions you may have to ask yourself is, "Do I need a partner?". In this episode Brandon, Jordan and Matt share their experience with partnerships - things to avoid, the good and the bad and maybe when it's better to go it alone.
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2022-12-3046 minThe Founders' PodAI can write your blog posts and help your business. Should it?Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business.
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Learn more about chat gpt (https://chat.openai.com) and the other amazing uses of AI.
2022-12-2339 minThe Founders' PodShould salaries be transparent?Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business.
Talking about compensation can be a tricky thing. Should you share all employee salaries? Should you allow employees to share their salary?
2022-12-1646 minThe Founders' PodWorried About Starting a Business? Listen to This.Brandon, Jordan, and Matt Lamm are in the United Commercial Insurance studio talking business.
Do you want to start a business?
What's stopping?
Discuss.
2022-12-0939 minThe Founders' PodIs remote work right for you and your company?Brandon and Jordan are in the United Commercial Insurance studio with guest host, Matt Lamm.
Is remote work the way to go? We have strong views both in favor and against.
2022-12-0248 minThe Founders' Pod#45 where we talk about the fall of FTX and the state of crypto now.Brandon and Jordan are in the United Commercial Insurance studio with guest host, Matt Lamm.
FTX has gone from a worth of $32B to declaring bankruptcy within a matter of days. How did this happen and what does this mean for crypto?
We were also joined by Rob Fox, crypto investor and advisor.
2022-11-2549 minThe Founders' Pod#44 with social media influencer AND cargo van transportation owner, Jacci Blaine.Brandon and Jordan speak with Jacci Blaine, owner of multiple businesses and a popular social media influencer..
Jacci Blaine is full of energy and life. She loved working as a Chicago bus driver but due to COVID, she knew she had to make a change. Hear her story and how she now has a TikTok with more than 15k followers, owns real estate as well as many other businesses.
"ADHD of businesses" is what she calls it.
Find her TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@jbdabougietrucker
And...
2022-11-1854 minThe Founders' Pod#43 with software startup entrepreneur, Casey McMullen.Brandon and Jordan speak with Casey McMullen in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Casey McMullen is currently working on the startup, "Another Biz", which includes both "Another Self" and "Another Hire". Hear more about his story through software engineering and software startups!
You can find out more about Another Biz here - https://www.another.biz/
2022-11-111h 26The Founders' Pod#42 with Hotworx owners and power couple, Dan and Pam Keefe.Brandon and Jordan speak with Dan and Pam Keefe in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Dan and Pam Keefe are owners of Hotworx studio, a place where you can workout in the heat of an infrared suana. But this isn't where their careers began. Hear how they went from executives in software sales to where they are now.
You can find Hotworx in Meridian.
2022-11-041h 27The Founders' Pod#41 mini episode discussing whether to bid on a competitor's name.Brandon and Jordan do a mini episode in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
We discuss the ethics and strategy of bidding on a competitor's name.
We're grateful to our two surprise phone guests, Adam Koontz from SEMByotic and John Reynolds from CivicReview.
2022-10-2817 minThe Founders' Pod#40 with YouTuber and YouTube consultant, Liz Germain.Brandon and Jordan speak with Liz Germain in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Liz has a fascinating story about starting a brand that turned into a YouTube channel with more than 150,000 subscribers. Hear what brought her to this moment and why she decided to change her focus from being a YouTube to being a YouTube consultant.
You can find Liz at lizdoesvideo.com.
2022-10-211h 22The Founders' Pod#39 with Teresa Buelow, experienced HR expert.Brandon and Jordan speak with Teresa Buelow in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Teresa has a wealth of HR knowledge and even had a successful HR business before joining back with Scali Insurance group. Hear her amazing story in today's episode.
Teresa now is the head of HR with Scali Insurance Group.
2022-10-1454 minThe Founders' Pod#38 with Librarium VR founder, Duane Mathes.Brandon and Jordan speak with Duane Mathes in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Not only is Duane building an amazing VR software business right now, he has a great history with trying different things, living around the world, and having an insatiable desire for learning.
Find Librarium VR on their website.
2022-10-071h 36The Founders' Pod#37 with founder of $30B company Dexcom, Dr. John BurdBrandon and Jordan speak with Dr. John Burd. in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Dr. Burd's desire to help others shines through and is obvious through his history. Hear his story how he founds multiple companies, including the $30 billion dollar company, Dexcom.
Find more information about Dr. Burd's products at on his websites, https://drburdwonderspray.com/ and https://lysulin.com/.
2022-09-3048 minThe Founders' Pod#36 with one the largest RV insurance agencies in the US, Courtney Wooge.Brandon and Jordan speak with Travis Hawkes. in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Courtney has been in the RV insurance business since a child. Hear how he made the decision he never thought he'd make...to take over the family business.
Find Courtney on his website, FCIS Insurance.
2022-09-231h 09The Founders' Pod#35 Blue and Orange store owner and business investor, Travis Hawkes.Brandon and Jordan speak with Travis Hawkes. in the United Commercial Insurance studio.
Travis Hawkes started his career very young. At 11 years old. From that time until now, he has worked to build a number of successful businesses. Including a run at a high level government job in DC. Follow Travis as he tells of the ups and downs of owning a sports store tied to a football team. As well as the political rollercoaster of a presidential campaign.
Find Travis on twitter or on his website, CapitalEleven.com.
2022-09-161h 41The Founders' Pod#34 Shadowscape owner and cyber security expert, James McCarterBrandon and Jordan speak with James McCarter in the United Commercial Insurance studio. James has a great history that's fascinating. Someone who didn't intend to go into the military but joined once it felt right. From there he was put into military intelligence and learned a wealth of skills that have taken him to his current company now.
Learn more about Shadowscape if you could use some help with your cyber security.
2022-09-091h 46The Founders' Pod#33 Fancy Pants boutique with Jamie Petrilli.Brandon and Jordan speak with Joe Burke in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Jamie has always been into fashion and it was inspiring to hear how she took that passion and turned into her dream...owning and operating a fashion boutique here in Boise, Idaho!
Find Fancy Pants here - https://www.shopfancypants.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fancypantstyle/
2022-09-0254 minThe Founders' Pod#32, mini episode where we talk about building a business vs buying one.Brandon and Jordan record in the United Commercial Insurance studio. They discuss the decisions surrounding whether you should buy a business or build your own.
What would you do?
2022-08-2631 minThe Founders' Pod#31, mini episode where we talk about remote work.Brandon and Jordan record in the United Commercial Insurance studio. They discuss remote work and what would make them decide to live somewhere else. They surprise call several persons to see their take, including Brandon's wife Mallory.
2022-08-1928 minThe Founders' Pod#30 with Ollyball creator, Joe Burke.Brandon and Jordan speak with Joe Burke in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Hustle is the word that comes to mind as we listened to today's guests and their story. Joe Burke is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. While at the same time, working corporate jobs in places like Goodwill, wet seal and Disney. Oh, and did I mention his acting career? Guest starring on shows like saved by the bell and forming friendships with people like Jeremy Renner and David spade.
Find Ollyball here - https://ollyball.com
2022-08-122h 09The Founders' Pod#29 with Jeff Minert, owner of Minert and Associates, Transportation Compliance Services, and more.Brandon and Jordan speak with Jeff Minert in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Jeff purchased his Dad's business in the early 2010s. That wasn't enough for him, though, as he soon spun off two additional businesses. One of which is far outperforming the original.
Hear his great stories on today's episode.
2022-08-051h 25The Founders' Pod#28 with Mitch Tuel, founder of Pools West.Brandon and Jordan speak with Mitch Tuel in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Mitch has dedicated his life to thrilling families with the construction of pools. He's worked in the business for over 40 years and owned Pools West for 33 years. His is a story of dedication and perseverance and there has been a fair share of ups and downs.
Find more information about Pools West Inc or call 208-870-3331.
2022-07-291h 20The Founders' Pod#27 with Greg Earl, former owner of The Tint Pros.Brandon and Jordan speak with Greg Earl in the United Commercial Insurance studio. Greg has an amazing story with his family business, The Tint Pros. Started by his father when Greg was about five, The Tint Pros was where he grew up. Working in the shop until he took over primary ownership during the 2008 market crash.
Find Greg in his current business, Greg Earl Real Estate.
2022-07-221h 16The Founders' Pod#26 with Terry Scali, builder of insurance partnerships.Brandon and Jordan speak with Terry Scali. Terry isn't your average insurance broker. He instead works to build groups of insurance agencies, using his experience and expertise to help them succeed.
2022-07-151h 33The Founders' Pod#25 with SimplyEloped.com, Janessa White.Brandon and Jordan speak with Janessa White, owner of Simply Eloped. Janessa has built an amazing business helping couples have their ideal destination wedding.
But this isn't what she planned on doing. Hear how she ended up where she is now in today's episode.
Simply Eloped
2022-07-081h 16
The Founders' Pod#24 with Michael and Meredith Marlin, owners of Garbonzo's Pizza in Meridian.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with husband and wife Michael and Meredith Marlin. They have owned the Garbonzo's Pizza in Meridian, Idaho for 12 years now. It's a great story to hear the decisions that went in to them making a massive career change in order to be able to do something during a down economy.
Garbonzo's Pizza - https://www.garbonzospizza.com/meridian.aspx
2022-07-011h 15The Founders' Pod#23 with Brian Elliott, founder of Gather, a software product for interior designers.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Brian Elliott. Brian is the co-founder (with his wife, Scottie) of the software as a service product, Gather. It's a great story about perseverance pays off even when others don't believe in your product.
Gather - https://gatherit.co/
2022-06-241h 26The Founders' Pod#22 with David Gabrielson, founder of one of the nation's largest premium financing companies.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with David Gabrielson. David is the founder of Capital Premium Financing, one of the largest premium financing companies in the United States. This story is one of ups and downs and really shows how persistence and determination pay off.Capital Premium Financing - https://www.capitalpremium.net/
2022-06-101h 45The Founders' Pod#21 Rehab Authority, with Kevin Hulsey.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak today with Kevin Hulsey. Kevin is a physical therapist who actually hasn't practiced in the last 19 years. But with his experience in business and physical therapies, he's opened more than 38 health clinics.
US Healthcare Partners - https://ushppartners.com/
2022-06-031h 31The Founders' Pod#20 with Brian Phillips, international business importing from China.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak today with Brian Phillips. Brian has an amazing story, including spending 15 years living in China. There he developed relationships that have allowed him to launch his own business of manufacturing and importing furniture.
2022-05-271h 19The Founders' Pod#19 with Adam Anderson, Amazon specialistBrandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak today with Adam Anderson. Adam is a founding partner of Reach, a company that helps eCommerce companies increase their market share on Amazon.
Adam has done many things, though, including medical goods sales and opening a chain of markets in Peru. His story is fascinating and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
2022-05-201h 06The Founders' Pod#18, round two with Tim Snooks. GREAT stories.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Tim Snooks for the second time.
This is the first guest that we have had two times. After hearing some of the great stories from Tim's youth we knew we had to have him on again. You'd never expect this computer salesman to have done logging or worked in a mine.
2022-05-1352 minThe Founders' Pod#17 with Philip Alexander, owner of LinkMink, a Software as a Service company.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak today with Philip Alexander. Philip owns LinkMink, a software as a service company that helps other companies manage their referral program. Jordan personally has used it himself and it's a great company for affiliate marketing.
Hear his awesome story of learning to do startups in a garage but still without any intention of running his own business. And then learn how he finally decide that what he really needed to do was start his own business.
2022-05-061h 26The Founders' Pod#16 Costa Vida and Blaze Pizza with owner Denny Wagstaff.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Denny Wagstaff. Denny currently owns all of the Idaho Costa Vidas and Blaze Pizza restaurants. Hear his amazing story that took him from owning 80 KFCs to where he is today.
2022-04-291h 01The Founders' Pod#15 with Christine Minert, from business consultant to doing direct sales.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Christine Minert. Christine is a German national who we were lucky to have in the studio today. We talk about her journey as a high-income business consultant and how she gave it all away to do direct sales to her friends and neighbors. And how it made her happier than she could have imagined.
2022-04-221h 04The Founders' Pod#14 with Tim Snooks, technology sales extraordinaire.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Tim Snooks. Tim is a serial entrepeneur who has started many different businesses. It's fascinating listening to how he eventually learned that what he really loved doing is what he was doing at his full time job. So he just turned that into his own business!
2022-04-1550 minThe Founders' Pod#13 with Chad Porter - Life in Trucking specialToday is a special episode where Brandon (@brandonminert) speaks with someone in the trucking industry. Chad Porter runs a trucking company called "Porter Hauling" and has been running it for 17 years. It's a great story and we know you're enjoy it!
2022-04-0847 minThe Founders' Pod#12 with Ashley and Michael Choates, Blush Creek Rentals.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Ashley and Michael Choates, the owners of Blush Creek Specialty Event Rentals.
As husband and wife business partners, they are the definition of a family business. They've turned what was once Ashley's hobby and pivoted it into something that has turned into a great business that allows them to live the lifestyle they want.
Learn more here - http://www.blushcreek.com/
2022-04-0138 minThe Founders' Pod#11 with Adam Koontz, boutique digital marketing.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) talk with Adam Koontz. From college dropout to owning his own agency that does digital marketing and web design, it's an inspiring story. Adam is the kind of guy who is going to learn what he needs to know regardless of the cost.
Learn more about his company, SEMbyotic, here - https://sembyotic.com/
2022-03-251h 16The Founders' Pod#10 with Kenton Lee, entrepreneuring in order to make the world a better place!Today Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Kenton Lee. Kenton is a great guy and was a pleasure to speak with. He's a keynote speaker, TED speaker, and someone that wants to build businesses that make the world a better place.
Learn more about Kenton at his website - https://kentonlee.com/
Learn more about his non profit, Because International - https://becauseinternational.org/the-shoe-that-grows
2022-03-181h 00The Founders' Pod#9 Camp Rhino with author and owner, Jenn Arnold.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Jenn Arnold. Jenn has an amazing life story where she shows serious grit. Athletic through high school and college, she had a life changing event that prevented her from working out for years. Listen as we hear about what she did to overcome these challenges and even to start her own CrossFit Gym.
Camp Rhino - https://camprhinoboise.com/
Jenn's book - https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Above-8-Portraits-Transformation/dp/1719253447
Jenn also has developed a planner - "Live the Life You Want 2022 Annual Planner". You can learn more...
2022-03-1148 minThe Founders' Pod#8 with Chad Woolner - "Jump off a cliff and build your wings on your way down"Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Chad Woolner. Chad owns Align Integrated Medical Clinic (https://www.alignmeridian.com/) and has a fascinating story.
He's not the typical chiropractor. He's not scared of trying new things and as a result has done amazing things that any business person or chiropractor can learn from.
2022-03-041h 17
The Founders' Pod#7 with Brett Hughes - "I want to be rich when I grow up!"Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Brett Hughes. Brett owns Boise Premier Real Estate, one of the biggest brokerages in the treasure valley. He's worked incredibly hard and had highs and lows to get to where he is now.
Listen to his story as his talks about going through the real estate crash of 2009 and making the decision to change his brokerage's very icon name, Boise Cribs.
2022-02-2545 min
The Founders' Pod#6 with Ken Firmage - Serial Salesman and EntrepreneurBrandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Ken Firmage. Ken first had experience learning to sell as a 9 year old with a paper route. His love of people helped him through many different industries, including food sales and real estate.
Hear his inspiring tale of being in the heart of the real estate market during the crash of 2009.
2022-02-1855 min
The Founders' Pod#5 with Brian Hansen - Flying Investigative EngineerBrandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Brian Hansen. Brian always dreamed of building airplanes.
Well, this episode we talk about how while that exact dream didn't manifest, he was able to leverage his engineering abilities to run a fantastic business that allows him to fly his own plane regulary.
2022-02-1235 min
The Founders' Pod#4 with Jake Overall - Nurse turned coding bootcamp owner.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Jake Overall. Jake owns and runs CodeWorks (https://boisecodeworks.com/), a local to Boise coding bootcamp. They have three months cohorts and if you are interested in learning how to code, this is definitely a place to you should check out.
In this episode we hear Jake's story, where he started as a nurse with a techie side and turned his love of teaching into a full time job...and now helps people completey change their professional life.
2022-02-0542 min
The Founders' Pod#3 with Adam "I always just wanted to be a cowboy" ZickgrafNote: This was our first experience recording a podcast episode all in a "studio". As a result there is some minor echo at the beginning of the podcast. We did try and clean it as best as possible with our audio engineer.
Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Adam Zickgraf. From an early age Adam knew how to work hard and get things done. Learn how Adam sustained his family during the desperate times after the housing crash, to building the successful roofing business he now operates. And, more than a few life lessons in between.
2022-01-2845 min
The Founders' Pod#2 with Lane Ranstrom, a serial entrepreneur from translations to landscaping to real estate.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Lane Ranstrom, someone who had entrepreneurship instilled into him from a very young age.
Lane has a very interesting story that just highlights how he sees opportunities where others may not. It highlights the work ethic he learned as a child and took forward with him. He did the things that others would not, like sitting in open houses every day and all day which helped him really learn better what a home buyer loves.
2022-01-2836 min
The Founders' Pod#1 with Ryan Minert, a first hand witness of Enron, Arthur Andersen, and DBSI.Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Ryan Minert, a local to Boise, Idaho. Ryan was a fresh college graduate when he started working at Arthur Andersen...only about a year before the Enron scandal.
His professional life takes an amazing journey from there and all of those ups and downs have helped him create the amazing business that he has for himself today.
2022-01-2832 min