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TORCOM TALKFeat. Gary Fish Deschutes Brewing | Torcom Talk #35Gary Fish is back!
Gary is well known in Central Oregon and around the nation for starting a little shop called Deschutes Brewery. Gary's knowledge and perspective are unmatched, and even though we don't always see eye to eye, we dive into multiple topics and have a healthy debate.
In this conversation we discuss:
💼Business
🍺Beer
😷COVID-19
🏛Politics and the election
🔥And so much more!
Give it a listen!
2021-01-222h 05
TORCOM TALKFeat. David Jay Warm Welcome | Torcom Talk #34We are so happy to have David Jay join us. David is a successful entrepreneur who has launched several tech companies.
The perspective that David brings not only to business but to life is refreshing and positive. We cover a broad spectrum of topics in this episode including:
➡️Life
➡️Business
➡️The pandemic
➡️Politics
➡️Starting a business in uncertain times
➡️So much more greatness!
Give this one a listen! You aren't going to want to miss out!
2021-01-181h 47
TORCOM TALKFeat. Garrett Wales Co-Founder 10 Barrel Brewing | Torcom Talk #33We are so excited to welcome back Garrett Wales to Torcom Talk!
Garrett is a hugely successful entrepreneur in Central Oregon and offers some great advice to businesses that are trying to make it through these crazy and uncertain times.
On top of all of that, we really dive into what the future might hold for Central Oregon and the state as a whole, as we all navigate through this pandemic.
This is a raw and unfiltered conversation where we cover:
👉Running a business
👉...
2020-11-2400 min
TORCOM TALKFeat. Michael Sipe Chairman 10x Catalyst Groups® and #1 Bestselling Author | Torcom Talk #32Torcom Talk is back!
On today's show, we have Michael Sipe making a return to the podcast. We thought this was fitting because Michael was the last guest we had on before we took a brief hiatus due to COVID-19.
You are not going to want to miss out on this! We cover so much ground and discuss the things that everybody is talking about at this time.
We dive into topics including:
👉 Politics
👉 Business
👉 Faith
👉 and of cours...
2020-10-3000 min
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jim Schell Founder of Opportunity Knocks | Torcom Talk #28Having bootstrapped four successful businesses over a 40-year, Minneapolis-based career, Jim Schell is a serial entrepreneur.
Following the sale of his fourth business, Jim began a writing career and has authored eleven books, including co-authoring Small Business for Dummies, one of the nation’s leading sellers in that category.
Since Jim moved to Bend in 1994, he founded Opportunity Knocks, CO 2-1-1, Volunteer Connect, TEDxBend, and Looking Forward.
He also led turnarounds at the Humane Society, the Partnership to En...
2020-03-111h 26
TORCOM TALKFeat. Michael Frey CEO of Pacific GeoSource | Torcom Talk #27With a passion for utilizing government money in the most efficient way possible, who couldn't look up to CEO of Pacific GeoSource Michael Frey?
Growing up with a love of building, he landed himself a construction engineering degree at Oregon State University before starting Pacific GeoSource -- a civil engineering company that uses innovative technology and strategic consulting to create more efficient roadways.
He's a passionate, thoughtful business owner who dropped some great knowledge in our extra-long chat (It was just SO good!).
...
2020-03-111h 49
Where DOOH Meets AdTechOOH Insider - Episode 015 - Bud Torcom, Founder of Habit Hot Sauce and Mazama MediaWhat does it mean to be 'authentic'?No, serious question here. What does it mean?To some, being 'authentic' is the mirage we create for superficial consumption.You know the ones, where everything seems to just be going right for them. Shoot, social media has all but incentivized it but deep down you know that something about it is just...'off'.For Bud Torcom, being authentic means just being himself. It's getting past the fear of judgement to a place where you can explore parts of yourself you didn't know. And...
2020-02-271h 24
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jen Keane | Torcom Talk #26Becoming a car dealership general manager at only 28 YEARS OLD-- which everyone knows is a job typically reserved for older gentlemen not young women-- Jen Keane is truly incredible.
After sharing how she got herself that leadership role, in this episode she reveals:
💥 How to get a huge following from your employees
💥 The HUGE benefit to women who work in auto sales
💥 Tips for women wanting to advance their career
💥 What to do when you are treated unfairly
💥 How to know when to shift your career
💥 How...
2020-02-271h 02
TORCOM TALKFeat. Brian Dunning Host of Skeptoid Podcast | Torcom Talk #25Believe it or not, I sat down with the host of the popular science misinformation and urban legends Skeptoid podcast, Brian Dunning.
His podcast is awesome.
He is awesome.
This episode is awesome.
In it, we delve into:
👽 How to find the truth
👽 The truths on why big pharma is so expensive
👽 Why cell phone cells DO NOT harm people
👽 What the hell moral foundations theory is
👽 The correlation between autism rates & organic food
👽...
2020-02-271h 39
TORCOM TALKFeat. Abe Shehadeh CEO & Founder of BlackStrap Industries | Torcom Talk #24Today we have the one and only Founder & CEO of BlackStrap Industries Abe Shehadeh! This was a great conversation on how this awesome product came to be. An amazing story of how first found a need for a better face mask on the mountain. Then spent countless hours designing and sewing the perfect facemask with the perfect material. A few years later he is now one of the industry leaders in this market space! Check out how he got his first few ins and how you have to start small and respect everyone because you never...
2020-01-091h 33
TORCOM TALKFeat. Youri Bujko CEO & Founder of Thalassa Capital | Torcom Talk #23Money makes everything better right? 🤔
Sure, we have to have proper investments in place to provide for our family and ourselves. But beyond that? Let's get into it.
Youri Bujko is an amazing friend, mentor, and all-around great human being that I am very excited to have on the show today. We brought the studio to his hangar and talked about how money doesn't always buy happiness. Although Youri has gained a lot of wealth through his journey in life, that's not what makes him happy. Huge takeaways in this episode. It was a ple...
2019-12-171h 32
TORCOM TALKFeat. Affton Coffelt CEO & Founder of Broken Top Candle CO. | Torcom Talk #22Today we have Affton Coffelt. If you are trying to learn how to start a company out of your kitchen look no further. There are a lot of insights that I have learned from Affton about launching my own side hustle (Habit Hot Sauce). Things that are a must-do, things that are a must avoid. There are a ton of take-a-ways in this episode so grab a pen and paper and take some notes! Affton it was a pleasure having you on, and again thank you for helping me avoid some mistakes by taking the hit first...
2019-12-031h 09
TORCOM TALKFeat. The Guardian Group | Torcom Talk #21In Bend, Oregon, sex slavery is a very real thing. Most people deny this fact, but in this incredibly important episode of the Torcom Talk podcast, the team from Guardian Group shares stories of sex trafficking happening right here in our town (and probably yours, too). In it, they disclose: ▸ How women get sex trafficked by their own families ▸ The youngest girls that get sex trafficked (HINT: It's infants!) ▸ What time of day women most-often get purchased from WORK computers ▸ How women get bought on social media ▸ The task force in place to bring these women home ▸ How...
2019-12-021h 05
TORCOM TALKFeat. Katy Brooks President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce | Torcom Talk #19 (Business Podcast)Today we have the president of the Bend Chamber of Commerce Katy Brooks!
We get into some really innovative ideas such as:
🔸 Why businesses should help with child care (and how they can)
🔸 How you can get on the Bend Chamber's low-cost health care
🔸 What creative home ownership looks like
🔸 The HUGE value in innovation districts
🔸 and so much more.
This isn't your grandpa chamber.
Enjoy! And as always, if you enjoyed this or you know som...
2019-11-061h 11
TORCOM TALKFeat. Shannon Keith And New CEO of Sudara Lisa Flynn | Torcom Talk #20Today we have Shannon Keith and her new CEO of Sudara, Inc.... Lisa Flynn! You heard that right! Shannon Keith is passing down the torch and we are happy for her to announce it here first on our podcast!
We dive into some touchy subjects, but subjects that need to be heard.
🔸Resources & stats on women in the workplace that both women & men can learn from
🔸Changing the culture of men VS. woman in the workplace
🔸Why Shannon is passing down the torch to Lisa Flyn...
2019-11-061h 10
TORCOM TALKFeat. Macdougall Baseball Bats | Torcom Talk #18 (How to Properly Set up a Facebook Funnel Strategy)⭐Grab a notepad because this one is chock-full of takeaways!⭐
Today we have something a little bit different on the show! We are laying all the cards on the table on how we set up a traditional funnel strategy for John MacDougall the owner and founder of the Macdougall Bat Company.
A few tactics & tools we will cover today are:
✅ Custom Audiences
✅Lookalike Audiences
✅Pixels
✅Product Catalogs
✅Creative
✅Video Retargeting
✅ And More!
2019-10-081h 02
TORCOM TALKFeat. Sally Russell Mayor of Bend, Oregon | Torcom Talk #17Today we have the one and only Sally Russell Mayor of Bend, Oregon! Here are some of the questions that are discussed and answered:
► Can Bend's infrastructure support this huge population growth?
► How in the world are there no wildfires right now, and why is that? How can we let that keep on happening?
► What is Bend going to look like in 20 years?
► How do we make sure we keep the culture we have today in Bend?
► How are we going to approach affordable...
2019-10-011h 03
TORCOM TALKFeat. Dan Lesniak CEO of HyperFast Agent | Torcom Talk #16Hey, welcome to today's episode!
Today we have a special guest who flew all the way from Washington DC to be on the show with us today. His name is Dan Lesniak. He is a self-made millionaire. Owns three businesses, an author, a podcast host. The guy knows how's to do it. And the guy knows how to do it fast. I dove into how he operates, how he ticks. Afterward, we actually shot an episode for his podcast. So be on the lookout for that on his Instagram @thedanlesniak. Enjoy this episode...
2019-10-0153 min
TORCOM TALKFeat. Shannon Keith Founder & CEO of Sudara | Torcom Talk #15Today's guest on is Shannon Keith! This is a woman business tycoon that's doing things a bit differently. What is she doing differently? She's saving the world. She is helping bring women out of sex slavery. Giving them jobs as seamstresses in India and built a multi-million dollar business doing it. This podcast goes deeper than how to build a successful company. It actually makes you start grappling with the thoughts of slavery. Not only in India, but in our country as well. It's not anything that we should ignore anymore and I hope that this can bring a...
2019-08-151h 11
TORCOM TALKFeat. Nick Shivers Founder of Sell A Home Save A Child | Torcom Talk #14 Nick Shivers is a good friend and business colleague of mine. He is one of, if not the best Portland-Metro realtor. Who is a huge philanthropist doing a big program called sell a home save a child. That has been spreading across the country, and parts of the world. We get into philosophy, faith, how it applies to business, how some people in Nicaragua can be poor and happier than ever. While other people in the United States and other western regions can have everything they had ever wanted and are miserable, and why that is. So some...
2019-07-261h 24
TORCOM TALKFeat. Gary Fish Founder & President of Deschutes Brewery | Torcom Talk #13 (Business Podcast)Hey everyone! Super excited about today's guest on the podcast. It is the one and only Founder & President of Deschutes Brewery Gary Fish. This guy started the craft brewing scene in Bend back in 1986. And he's built the empire that we all know as Deschutes Brewery. With epic beers like Black Butte Porter and Fresh Squeezed IPA the list goes on and on. Actually their brewery is just on the other side of our studio right here. So I was just like, why don't we get Gary on? We get into some really awesome educational stuff on...
2019-07-011h 20
TORCOM TALKFeat. Scott Allan CEO of Hydro Flask | Torcom Talk #12 (Business Podcast)What's up guys, today we have Scott Allan CEO of the powerhouse Hydro Flask! Today we dive deep into his humbleness on how he got to where he is today. All the failures and successes that he has learned from that and was able to let him grow and move forward. A lot of things you can take away from this are techniques on how to lead your company and employees. The importance on culture and how that really does build a business. Everybody has these fluffy words for it "oh culture this, culture that". Scott is living...
2019-06-211h 41
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jon Bullock Executive Director of RPA | Torcom Talk #11 (Business Podcast) (Teacher Podcast)Today we have the man that is bringing the younger generations education to new feats, Jon Bullock. He is the executive Director of the Redmond Proficiency Academy. Taking this school from 30 students to 900 and continuing to grow till this day. Expanding the infrastructure, and children's minds. His philosophies on how teaching should be done are fascinating. I hope it will inspire you to care more for education and the future of this world. There are many takeaways that business owners from all flocks of life can learn from this. Enjoy!
2019-05-071h 35
TORCOM TALKFeat Preston Callicott | Torcom Talk #10 (Business Podcast)Today we have the main man Preston Callicott. Owner and CEO of Five Talent. This man has been a mentor and truly helped me get my business to wear it is today. I can't thank him enough. Today we dive into all sorts of topics ranging from AI and the future of tech and what that means for factory workers, data collectors and the future of the human job market as a whole. Super fascinating insights. This is one not to miss. Enjoy it guys!
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2019-04-301h 35
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jamie Danek CO-Founder / CEO of Humm Kombucha | Torcom Talk #9 (Business Podcast)Today we bring you the highly anticipated podcast with Jamie Danek the Co-founder and CEO of Humm Kombucha. We dive into a lot of personal culture beliefs and basically laid the cards on the table on how she created the company from running it out of her kitchen to now partnering with the NFL. A lot of owners are afraid to share their stories of the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into creating the brands that you know and love today. Me and Jamie hold nothing back and share some very inspiring stories that I hope will bring...
2019-04-221h 08
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jason Thomas Founder of Pili Hunters | Torcom Talk #8 (Business Podcast)This is an awesome podcast for those that are looking how to start a business and not quite sure where to start. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You don't need a 30-page business plan to start a business. You don't need a food license and all these business licenses to start your business. You just need the drive and the hustle to push through these made up barriers society and the human mind has constructed for us. You'll find out. This guy has an amazing story and it was a pleasure having him on my...
2019-04-181h 13
TORCOM TALKFeat. Ken Streater | Torcom Talk #7 (Author Podcast) (Business Podcast) Welcome to episode 7 of Torcom Talk! Today we have Ken Streater and man do we have some stories to share with you. Ken is an author of the books Be the Good, and The Gift of Courage and man some stories this guy had to share today almost brought us both to tears. There is some powerful stuff in this podcast that I think any human can benefit from. Whether that's dealing with family, friends, or just simply showing more respect to people around the globe. This is one not to miss and I am very proud to...
2019-04-061h 09
TORCOM TALKFeat. Jesse Thomas CEO / CO-Founder of Picky Bars | Torcom Talk #6 (Business Podcast)Today we have the owner of Picky Bars Jesse Thomas. Just learning how this guy balances work, life, and family is something to take note of. When it comes to life it's a little more then most of us. He's not only an IRONMAN participant. He's a two time champion. So we have a pro-athlete walking us through he has accomplished these unbelievable goals and built a company into what it is today. Enjoy our conversation!
2019-03-291h 14
TORCOM TALKFeat. Clarke Griffin Attorneys | Torcom Talk #5 (Lawyer Podcast) (Business Podcast)Today we have Mike Clarke and Phillip Griffin. usually attorneys content consists of "call us if you get hurt". We decided to take a different approach. How do you make sure you don't get sued? What can you do so you DON'T have to use an attorney. Very interesting and full of value anyone can use in there day to day life as well as falling into an unfortunate incident.
2019-02-1359 min
TORCOM TALKFeat. Mark Henderson and Adam McAboy The Athletes Village | Torcom Talk #4 (Business Podcast)Were super excited to have Adam McAboy and Mark Henderson. Adam ran track for UC Berkeley and Mark swam for UC Berkeley. Mark even went on to win gold for the Atlantic Olympic games in 1996. The two of them went on to form the Athletes Village which is a new company that is a quora for athletes of all ages. It's an amazing resource for athlete of any age or any competitive level. It dives into what people should be eating, what should i be training with, how do I deal with game day stress? All of this stuff...
2019-02-121h 01
TORCOM TALKFeat. Matthias Giraud AKA Super Frenchie | Torcom Talk #3 (Business Podcast)Today we have Matthias Giraud in the building. AKA Super Frenchie. This guy is insane. Conquering many "world's first" ski-base jumps all around the world. We dive into how he over comes his fear, what are some of his rituals that he does before these huge cliff jump and many more relations from base jumping to the business world. Very interesting. Enjoy!
2019-02-111h 09
TORCOM TALKFeat. Drew Bledsoe | Torcom Talk #2 (Business Podcast)Today we are super excited to bring on four time pro-bowler, super bowl winning champion , Drew Bledsoe! We go into planning for the worst, mentoring, and key life / business decisions that we have learned throughout our career. This is one to not miss. Links below to all other platforms!
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Instagram
facebook
youtube
LinkedIn
2019-02-081h 14
Performance DeliveredBud Torcom | The Continuing Facebook Gold RushFacebook ads are cheap. You can segment your audience to the nth degree.But all that doesn't matter if you don’t take one more step, says Bud Torcom, CEO and co-founder of digital marketing agency Mazama Media.Bud sees a lot of companies going about their social media marketing all wrong. The solution: a blend of tried-and-true marketing principles and taking advantage of the innovation available on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.If you think Facebook doesn’t work… Bud tells you what you may be doing wrong, as well as…The role...
2019-01-2339 min
TORCOM TALKFeat. Matt Thomas | Torcom Talk #1 (Business Podcast) Welcome to the first episode of Torcom Talk! Today we have Matt Thomas from Subaru of Bend talking about a wide variety of topics. Ranging from Matt succeeding the business from his father about 25 years ago and behind the scenes during that. Getting punched in the mouth economically and how he overcame that within his business. Even got into the Spotted owl and that environmental movement in the 70's. Enjoy!
2019-01-022h 00
One MindOM085 – Introducing Mindfulness into the Workplace with Bud TorcomThis week I’m delighted to share my interview with Bud Torcom, CEO and Co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital media agency and a member of Facebook’s exclusive Small Business Council. As Bud’s company grew, he took on more and more stress and anxiety. He realized he needed to reduce his anxiety and attempted to start […]
2018-05-2056 minAbout MeditationOM085 – Introducing Mindfulness into the Workplace with Bud TorcomThis week I’m delighted to share my interview with Bud Torcom, CEO and Co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital media agency and a member of Facebook’s exclusive Small Business Council. As Bud’s company grew, he took on more and more stress and anxiety. He realized he needed to reduce his anxiety and attempted to start […]
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2018-05-2000 min
Mighty Good WorkMGW #21 - "Anxiety Free Workplace" with Bud TorcomGUEST: Bud Torcom https://mazamamedia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/budtorcom/ Twitter: @BudTorcom HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR CONVERSATION: Bud Torcom's Big Hairy Audacious Goal is an anxiety free workplace. I've wanted to treat people the way I want to be treated and work in the kind of workplace I'd want to be working in. As a digital marketing company, being in the office for normal business hours isn't necessary. We're on a constant, steady drip of the...
2018-01-171h 00
JumbleThinkTargeting the Right Audience | Bud TorcomBud Torcom shares the importance of social media and digital marketing for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He gives valuable insights, tips and tricks you can use to learn how to maximize your online exposure. This starts with targeting the right audience with the right message and then using the tools available to craft a strategy to reach your goals. Beyond marketing, Bud has a passion for creating culture in the work place. A culture that enables people to reach their full potential without anxiety or being overworked. He also believes it's important to make the work place a fun place...
2017-11-2842 min
Leaders Of TransformationBud Torcom: The Evolution Of Digital MediaWhat's hot in digital media and what does the future hold? Today we explore these topics in depth; how the world of digital media is transforming and what you need to know to stay on top in your industry. Bud Torcom is the CEO and co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital marketing agency that offers high-quality social and digital media solutions for businesses. Mazama Media focuses on the individual needs and personalities of clients to create unique and engaging social media content, and the company is part of the prestigious Facebook Small Business Council. In addition, Bud...
2017-11-2139 minLeaders Of TransformationBud Torcom: The Evolution Of Digital MediaWhat's hot in digital media and what does the future hold? Today we explore these topics in depth; how the world of digital media is transforming and what you need to know to stay on top in your industry. Bud Torcom is the CEO and co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital marketing agency that offers high-quality social and digital media solutions for businesses. Mazama Media focuses on the individual needs and personalities of clients to create unique and engaging social media content, and the company is part of the prestigious Facebook Small Business Council. In addition, Bud...
2017-11-2139 min
The Thriving Dentist ShowTarget Marketing Techniques for Facebook and Instagram Marketing with Bud TorcomSocial media has given dentists a new platform to promote their practice. In today's episode, Gary speaks to Bud Torcom on how dentists can leverage social media, especially Facebook and Instagram, to attract quality new patients to your practice. This episode serves as a great introduction to dentists looking to grow their marketing efforts using social media. Listen Now.
2017-10-111h 03
Uphill Conversations60: Bud Torcom – Authentic Connection in a Digital WorldIn this episode, we have an Uphill Conversation with young professional, entrepreneur and business owner Bud Torcom on authentic connection, relationships and values in an increasingly automated and digital world.
Bud Torcom is the CEO and co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital marketing agency that offers high-quality social and digital media solutions for businesses. Mazama Media focuses on the individual needs and personalities of clients to create unique and engaging social media content, and the company is part of the prestigious Facebook Small Business Council. In addition, Bud is a member of the Forbes Agency Council, which...
2017-10-0900 min