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Gospel Tangents PodcastJWHA Recap 2025-Whirlwind Trip to John Whitmer Historical Association Conference!Here is my JWHA recap 2025! I’ll show photos and give my reactions to the award winners! Check it out!
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Fresh off the plane from Kansas City, I wanted to share a recap of my fantastic, albeit hectic, week at the John Whitmer Historical Association (JWHA) meetings in Independence. It’s been a whirlwind of travel lately—from Atlanta to Canada and then straight t...
2025-09-2730 min
The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTBSea Otter Classic Day 2Join Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the event. :53 - Tannus Inserts new Fusion 3:08 - Ride Wrap5:41 - DEITY Components - new grip and two new pedals (coming in June)12:45 - Dakotah Norton - Slalom update14:40 - Ari Bikes - custom slalom bike for Kyle Strait; updates on the new DH bike...
2024-04-2030 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 073 - Year One w/ Isaac Parkinson (SkinGrip)This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 070 with Isaac Parkinson of SkinGrip. He has worked hard to build a business around a tight-knit community, and it continues to grow and get stronger every day. With years of experience now, Isaac pulls back the curtain and offers you his playback of everything you should do when you are launching a product to ensure its lasting success.Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:How to position yourself in a way that focuses on solving your customers' problems, NOT hard...
2024-03-0238 minFreedom to FailEpisode 072 - Year One w/ Scott Brown (PaddleSmash)This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 071 with Scott Brown of PaddleSmash. He built and sold one business in the toy & game industry, and has created another successful product with PaddleSmash. If you've ever had an idea for a toy or a game to create, then you especially need to listen to this episode.Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:How to get honest product feedback from family and friends, instead of them telling you what you want to hear.When it's best to build and launch...
2024-02-1744 minFreedom to FailEpisode 071 - Starting a Business by Licensing a Product w/ Scott Brown (PaddleSmash)Have you ever looked at the games on the shelves at the store and asked yourself, "Who in the world came up with that?" You wouldn't be the only one. The toy and game industry is extremely large and lucrative, and today's episode is with a man who has succeeded in it multiple times, without actually inventing a toy or game (that I know of).Scott Brown is an experienced and successful entrepreneur who got his start being paid to sit around and think of potential business ideas (sounds like a dream to me). But it also...
2024-02-0250 min
The Ride MTB Podcast With Kyle WarnerRaising Mental Health Awareness Through MTB With Braydon Bringhurst // 8600ft FilmIn this podcast, Braydon talks bout the physical and mental struggles that he endured when trying to climb the whole enchilada. How he got into mountain bikes, the importance of mental coaching, Dr Craig Manning, and his bike setup he used for the climb! You can watch Braydons whole adventure here - https://youtu.be/liFHsc8h0hc
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Braydon’s Background
4:50 Being vulnerable in his film 8600ft
10:00 The Fearless Mind / performance psychology
19:37 Applying the fearless mind principals in real life
21:20 Why did he climb The Whole Enchilada?
22:36 (where it gets heavy) mental he...
2023-06-0559 minFreedom to FailEpisode 070 - Finding Business Ideas from Every Day Problems (SkinGrip)Isaac Parkinson has been a really good friend of mine for over 10 years now. AND he was the original (and better, I might add) host of Freedom to Fail with me when I started on this journey a few years ago. Unfortunately for all of us who tune into this podcast, the company he started with a friend called SkinGrip started doing really well, and he needed to focus all of his time there, so he could no longer be my co-host.That was 4 years ago, and now SkinGrip has thousands of reviews on Amazon, has a...
2023-05-0549 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 069 - Year One w/ Shane Ball (Stay)This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 068 last week, with the founder of Stay, Shane Ball. He has built an apparel brand that has been around for 9 years, which is a crazy long time in such a competitive industry! If you've ever been interested in standing out and building a sustainable business, then you need to listen to this episode.Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:How to get feedback on your brand from your target market BEFORE you even spend any moneyWhat margins you should be...
2023-02-2636 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 068 - Using Your Brand to Help Others w/ Shane Ball (Stay)Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts. Please use self-awareness in deciding to listen or not. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988. Most people usually try to dress nicely, including me (although you wouldn't know it at times). Fashion has always been a part of humanity since the beginning of time, and when you look good you feel good. Shane Ball has always wanted to have a clothing brand, but he wanted to also focus on the interior of a person...
2023-02-1847 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 067 - Year One w/ Monte Deere (Kizik)This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 066 last week, with the CEO of Kizik, Monte Deere. He comes from a very unique background as a corporate lawyer, and his perspective is very savvy! If you've ever wondered how you can protect your idea or product, this episode is for you.Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:How to protect your IP and ideas when you're collecting feedback from othersWhat your most valuable asset is for bringing existing customers back for moreIf you've ever wanted to...
2023-02-1029 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 066 - From Career Lawyer to Million-Dollar CEO w/ Monte Deere (Kizik)I just flew home from across the country today. While I was going through security I actually saw an advertisement posted right before the security entrance advertising the company from today's episode. It's Kizik, and they make hands-free shoes! It was brilliant marketing and specific targeting of people who may think about buying their product for the future (taking off your shoes for airport security is a hassle). This was just the perfect example of having your marketing dollars work smarter for you.Monte Deere is the CEO of Kizik, and I had the opportunity to sit...
2023-02-0446 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 065 - Year One w/ Hayden & Jake Wadsworth (HydroJug)This week I'm bringing you all the Year One episode with Hayden & Jake Wadsworth, the creators of HydroJug. They have grown their business to 8 figures, have close to 500k Instagram followers, and are super amazing. Side note - if you haven't listened to my Freedom to Fail episode with them to learn more about their story, go check it out on episode 056!In this episode they break down exactly what they would do in their first year if they were to restart HydroJug all over again. Some of the things you'll learn are:Where you should...
2023-01-2734 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 064 - Year One w/ Amy Lund (The Dough Lady)This week's episode is my Year One episode with Amy Lund! She's seen massive growth and constantly had lines wrapped around the corner for her incredible sweet rolls from The Dough Lady. She knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or two. And with all that experience, she was kind enough to talk to us about what she did when she launched and everything she would do in the first year if she were to restart today.Some of the important action items for growth she discusses are:How to create a personal...
2023-01-2035 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 063 - Year One w/ Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough)NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022 before the #utahcookiewars began. We stand behind Dirty Dough and Crave and the right to an open and competitive market. Cookies aren't meant to be divisive, they're meant to bring people together. Hopefully, we can get back to that as soon as possible and move away from silencing any newcomers.And now back to the episode summary:This week's Freedom to Fail episode is the second part of my interview with Bennett Maxwell. In this Year One segment we discuss what Bennett would do to get his business...
2023-01-1431 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 062 - It's What's on the Inside (of the Cookie) that Counts w/ Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough)NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022 before the #utahcookiewars began. We stand behind Dirty Dough and Crave and the right to an open and competitive market. Cookies aren't meant to be divisive, they're meant to bring people together. Hopefully, we can get back to that as soon as possible and move away from silencing any newcomers.And now back to the episode summary:Anybody that knows me knows that I love baking. And I especially love baking cookies! Nothing beats coming up with a brand-new recipe myself and taste-testing it multiple times until I...
2023-01-0748 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 061 - Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls?? Growing a Bakery by Being Nice w/ Amy Lund (The Dough Lady)What's the best part of Christmas morning? I guess I should clarify and say the best part of Christmas morning after presents. The clear and obvious answer to me is the food! In my family we always have delicious Christmas breakfasts. And one of the Christmas staples for many people are cinnamon rolls. They are delicious.Amy Lund grew up baking with her mom. In her mom's words, "If you can read you can cook." She took that literally and starting baking as a child with her family, and really loved it. After her husband and her...
2022-06-1144 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 060 - Everybody Has a Story That Deserves to be Told w/ Jeanette Bennett (UV Magazine)Remember how print media is supposed to be dead? Well, Jeanette Bennett knows that MOST print media is, but not hers. She is the creator of Utah Valley Magazine, Business Q, Utah Valley Bride, and many other successful publications. She does a yearly 40 Under 40 that is extremely popular, and she has been an inspiration for many Utahns who know her.But what caused her to get into journalism? It was a lunch lady she had when she was in elementary school. She got to know her and wanted to share her story with the rest of the...
2022-05-0749 minFreedom to FailEpisode 059 - Practicing Gratitude for Life's Trials Helps Us Manage Our Trials w/ Tori GeigerTori Geiger has faced challenges that most of us can only imagine in our wildest dreams. Since birth she has lived with congenital heart defects and has thought she wouldn't make it multiple times since then. But that hasn't stopped her from living her best life and chasing her dreams.Most people who live with conditions like that are resigned to live a boring life as long as they're still alive. Not Tori. She was a collegiate athlete, and now runs a successful bookkeeping firm to help other small businesses run successfully. She also is one of...
2022-02-1247 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 058 - Staying the Course Through Unforeseen Challenges w/ Sterling Jones (Jojo's Chocolate)Jojo’s Chocolate started in 2013 with one goal: To be able to indulge in a “sweet” treat without all the added sugars. Sterling Jones started this company with his mom, Jojo, who created this chocolate to be able to enjoy a deliciously healthy snack while also facing cancer. It was such a hit at home that they started selling it in other locations and it constantly kept growing. Now they are located in retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Sprouts, etc.But while Sterling has seen much success and growth with Jojo’s, he has also faced many difficul...
2022-01-2846 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 057 - Learning to Prioritize Leads to Success w/ Matthew Krul (Imagineer Podcast)Matthew Krul is the host and creator of the Imagineer Podcast, one of my all-time favorite podcasts. Not only is it about the behind-the-scenes of Disney, but it is also one of the podcasts I have tried to learn from and model mine after. Matthew has been doing it for five years, and in that time he has grown to having hundreds of thousands of subscribers on social media and on the podcast.He has a background in marketing which he uses really effectively to grow his podcast, but more than anything he focuses on trying to...
2022-01-2148 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 056 - From Surviving to Thriving During COVID w/ Hayden & Jake Wadsworth (HydroJug)Founders Hayden & Jake Wadsworth started HydroJug just a few years ago, sensing an opportunity that wasn't being seized despite the large potential market size. Jake was finishing up college, while Hayden was working a full-time job, and they threw their life savings at an overseas manufacturer, not knowing if they would ever see it again. Luckily things worked well for them, and with lots of hard work and product iterations, they developed one of the most popular large water bottles on the market.Since starting they have reached 8 figures in annual revenue, have moved into new offices...
2022-01-1546 minFreedom to FailEpisode 055 - 2022 Podcast Plan & Recommitment to ConsistencyAs you guys can go back and clearly see, I have had a few times since I launched this podcast where I stopped releasing episodes for a while. Well consistency is kind in podcasting and any kind of content, so I've obviously failed at that in the past. But now it's a new year and I am committed to doing this podcast to provide you all with solid content WEEKLY, not just as a passion project when I feel like it.Each week moving forward I will be releasing episodes on Friday afternoons. Why Friday? Because for...
2022-01-0813 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 054 - From Start-Up to $2 Million Raised in One Year w/ Mike Rowland (Droplet)I've been lucky enough to know Mike Rowland for a couple years now, back before he started his company, Droplet. He is a genuine friend and extremely kind, and no matter how much success he finds, which I know will be a lot, he will always be the guy who drove out of his way to come buy cookies from me when I was first getting started. That support that he gave me meant a lot then, and I know that's part of the reason Droplet has already grown so much.Since starting in April of 2020 they...
2021-12-0748 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 053 - Recognizing You Aren't Special Helps You Do Something Special w/ Shannon Warr (Clad & Cloth)Shannon Warr is the owner and creator of Clad & Cloth, a women's clothing boutique that has been blowing up since she started it just a few years ago. They have hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers and have collaborated with some of the most influential people in the fashion world to create awesome, unique collections. It's grown from a one person show to now needing an entire team to make running it possible.Yet Shannon is the first person to say that she's not special. In fact, that was one of the most interesting things about this...
2021-11-2442 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 052 - How a Personal Touch Built a Million-Dollar Company w/ Brent Beck (Grandpa Beck's Games)*From now until 11/24/2021 you can receive 15% off any Grandpa Beck's Games purchased on Amazon or grandpabecksgames.com when you use code "FREE2FAIL"* Brent Beck has always loved games. In fact, he proposed to his wife during a game of Scrabble. This love of games and creativity led him and his wife to start a business, Grandpa Beck's Games, and create games such as Cover Your Assets and Skull King. These games are some of my favorites that I had been playing well before meeting Brent, and...
2021-11-1644 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 051 - Using Customer Feedback to Make Your Product the Best w/ Kelley Higney (Bug Bite Thing)Kelley Higney is an inspiration when it comes to business. Her business, Bug Bite Thing, does 8-figures in revenue annually, and was featured on Shark Tank, where she got a deal with Lori Greiner and received her Golden Ticket.Before she went on Shark Tank they did over $500,000 in sales, and in the time since then they have gone international, thanks in large part to the 30,000+ reviews they have on Amazon. Kelley has done an amazing job collecting feedback from customers and getting reviews.In this episode we talk about how she tracks and documents...
2021-11-081h 41Freedom to FailEpisode 050 - The 6 Most Important Things to Do in a RelationshipThis episode is a very raw episode that I recorded a few weeks ago after my breakup with my ex. It was very unexpected and sudden, and I have still been reeling from it now two months since. Life can be very hard, and sometimes from our own doing. I have really struggled since then due to the fact that I still love this woman so much and unintentionally did something that really hurt her. My depression and dark thoughts have returned stronger than ever, but I'm determined to not let them affect me as long as t...
2021-11-0445 min
Freedom to FailEpisode 049 - Surviving a Plane Crash w/ Betsy Mikesell (Beddy's)This episode with Betsy Mikesell has been a year and a half in the making. We were initially scheduled to have the interview last March, but Covid happened. Then we rescheduled for August, but also had to cancel that because she and some of her family actually were in a plane crash. They all survived, but now face injuries and recoveries that may last a lifetime. During the first few months after the crash, her company, Beddy's, actually was thriving because earlier that year she had established systems that would allow her to step back, if needed. Unfortunately, she...
2021-04-1948 minFreedom to FailEpisode 048 - Learning Marketing Strategies from Other IndustriesFor these solo episodes I want to share more about my personal entrepreneurial journey and give practical tips to help you in your businesses. My goal is to provide you with personal stories about how I did what I suggest so that you have different stories to draw from for inspiration. Today I want to help you learn how to market your business.Three Takeaways:1. Constantly evaluate what is working in your business systems and make changes whenever you notice something isn't working.2. Take what is working for your competitors and apply them in your...
2021-04-1523 minFreedom to FailEpisode 047 - Liz Findlay (Albion Fit)This week's episode is a Legends episode with Liz Findlay from March 2020. Her story was so good and impactful that I wanted to share it again for all our new listeners who may not have listened to it the first time around.One of the smartest people I've ever met, Liz received a Master's degree and was 4 years into a PhD program when she decided to start Albion Fit with her husband, Dave in order to try and save her family's factory in Guatemala. What started as a rescue attempt turned into one of the fastest-growing companies...
2021-03-1644 minFreedom to FailEpisode 046 - Chase Harrington (Entrata)Growing up, Chase Harrington always thought he was going to be a dentist. That was part of his identity. But fate said it wasn't to be. Instead, he ended up working at a plasma center and helping grow it to a lucrative, interstate business, one he was set to take over. But fate intervened once again, and in a drastic change of events the company was forced to shut down.That didn't deter Chase though, as he showed his resiliency by working his way up at a small tech startup called PropertySolutions, first as a support guy...
2021-03-0943 minFreedom to FailEpisode 045 - Kylie Chenn (Acanela Expeditions)Having a successful company is exciting. Going from hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to zero overnight is not. But that's exactly what happened to Kylie Chenn with her company, Acanela Expeditions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.How do you know it's time to pivot to a new idea or business? Are you quitting or being smart by moving on? These are some of the questions that I discuss with Kylie about her journey, and discover how she was able to creatively think of business opportunities that came because of COVID-19.She is an...
2021-03-0145 min
The Jake Mix Marketing PodcastWhy Failure & Mistakes Are Critical for Business Success | Kyle BringhurstIn this week’s episode, I interview Kyle Bringhurst, a young entrepreneur who is ambitious to make it big in this world and help others along the way. Kyle shares his failures, successes, and ultimate lessons he’s learned along his journey, including some valuable information he has gathered from interviewing big entrepreneurs all over Utah with his successful podcast.
2021-02-1750 minFreedom to FailEpisode 044 - Fernanda Bohme (Bohme)In this episode, you will learn about how Fernanda and her sister had the idea for Bohme in 2006, and since then grown the company to have over 200 employees and 17 locations, with no signs of slowing down. If you look at where they are now it's a great success, but their first attempt was a financial failure, and along the way almost got shut down by their landlords because of struggles as well. Yet through it all, they persevered and reimagined their company to make it more streamlined, and they are now running an extremely successful, award-winning company.
2021-02-1745 minFreedom to FailEpisode 043 - London Chandler (The Muse Supply)This week I'm doing something a little different than in the past! I want to highlight more local businesses that are just in the startup stage so that my guests are anywhere from the initial struggle to initial public offering. London Chandler is an up-and-coming entrepreneur who just started an affordable jewelry line, The Muse Supply. She literally just started last month, and already has had an impressive start. Plus, her jewelry is affordable and very nice. I personally bought some and everyone I gave them to loved them.If you are just starting a...
2021-02-0937 minFreedom to FailEpisode 042 - Kory Stevens (Taft)This is a repeat of an episode with Kory that first aired on January 6, 2020.For our listeners out there with good taste in shoes or style, you may have heard of the shoe and boot company, Taft. Easily one of my favorite companies and brands, I was ecstatic to find out that they were based in my backyard here in Utah. Kory Stevens is the founder of Taft, along with his wife. Besides being the CEO of a multi-million dollar company, he was also named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, has been on the Forbes 30 Under 30...
2021-02-0146 minFreedom to FailEpisode 041 - Tate Stock (Chirp)At 28, Tate Stock is still very young in the entrepreneur community. Yet based on what he's been able to accomplish, you would never expect it. His company, Chirp, has only been around for a couple years so far, yet he recently just landed a deal on Shark Tank for the largest valuation in history. Listen to this episode to find out where he got his idea for his business, as well as to learn some tips for your own business experiences! There are lots of practical tips, regardless of where you are at in your entrepreneurial journey.
2021-01-2539 minFreedom to FailEpisode 040 - Moving Past 2020 and Towards Your Goals2020 was a crapshoot for everybody. Good things happened, but so did plenty of difficult things. And nobody was immune. Yet while some people faltered and didn't see much growth, others flourished. The difference was the accountability that these people took in their situations. Some people (including myself) blamed 2020 for their struggles and only saw it as bad things happening to them that they had no control over. Sure, there isn't much one person can do to prevent a global pandemic, but there are other ways of being prepared for such situations, and many of us found ourselves caught with...
2021-01-2126 minFreedom to FailEpisode 039 - Judy Edwards (Squatty Potty)Ten years ago, at age 60, Judy and her husband were trying to figure out what they were going to do for their retirement. They had started multiple businesses in the past, with varying degrees of success, but were still needing something more to help them feel more secure with their finances. At the same time, Judy went to the doctor to get help with a medical problem she had always had. That meeting with her doctor changed her life forever, and inspired her to create a product that has now changed the lives of millions of people. Since starting...
2020-12-2148 minFreedom to FailEpisode 038 - Kyle BringhurstHello again! It has been a hot second since I have come out with a podcast episode. That is on me 100%. I spent the last couple months just waiting for things to get better in my life before I did, but I realized that there will never be a time when everything is perfect. Life sucks, and life is also great, and it will be a constant balancing act between the two. What matters is finding ways to stay positive and find the good in every day. In this episode I dive into that a bit more, and then...
2020-12-0731 minFreedom to FailEpisode 037 - Johnny Hanna (Homie)If you know anything about the Utah entrepreneur scene, odds are you've either heard of Johnny Hanna or the businesses he's started. In 2003 he was one of the founders of the company PropertySolutions (now Entrata) that was doing over $100,000,000 in recurring revenue by 2015 when he felt like it was time to leave. After leaving, he went on to start a company by the name of Homie, which is a digital solution to buying and selling properties that has helped save their customers millions of dollars. They are headquartered in Utah and have offices throughout the Rocky Mountain region, and...
2020-09-2158 minFreedom to FailEpisode 036 - Sierra McCleve (Thirst Drinks)Sierra McCleve is a local Utah entrepreneur who now runs multiple successful businesses. She started with Dottie's Kolaches in a little town called Heber, and now also runs a company called Thirst Drinks that has multiple locations in the Salt Lake City area, as well as inside of Vivint SmartHome Arena, where the Utah Jazz play. In this episode learn how Sierra focused on building a strong team experience at Thirst in order to challenge the massive competitors that already existed within Utah, as well as hearing some of her (and my) shortcomings as leaders and the lessons we've...
2020-09-0853 minFreedom to FailEpisode 035 - Tristen Persons (Tristen Ikaika)Tristen Persons is a Utah entrepreneur who has grown his jewelry business significantly since he started just a few short years ago. He makes unique rings based on his travels around the world, usually out of spoons he finds. He started wearing rings like that when he was a teenager and always got asked where they were from, so he took that initial interest and has ran with it. In this episode you'll learn more about what inspires him and how trying to go outside of the niche he carved for himself lead to his biggest professional failure.
2020-08-3139 minFreedom to FailEpisode 034 - Heather Osmond (Osmond Designs)Osmond Designs started 19 years ago when Heather Osmond was initially a realtor. She started staging the homes she was trying to sell in order to increase the value she could receive from them, and soon people were asking where they could get that stuff. So she started it out on the side, and since then has grown it into a very successful interior design company that operates three locations and is one of the name partners for the very successful and busy Parade of Homes. But it hasn't all been easy, as there was a point in the business...
2020-08-1045 minFreedom to FailEpisode 033 - Five Steps for Dealing with DepressionThis week's episode discusses the reason why the podcast has been so intermittent and why I've been in such a funk. It's hard for me to discuss my mental health and struggles still, but I've been wanting to be open and share my story to help people see that normal people who may seem happy can also be struggling with depression. You will learn more about my experiences with depression, and also the five things I do that help me when I am struggling with depression.
2020-08-0339 minFreedom to FailEpisode 032 - Jon Richards (Nomatic)Jon Richards and his cousin, Jacob Durham, launched Nomatic on Kickstarter with a simple minimalist wallet. That Kickstarter ended up raising over $100,000. Since then, they have transitioned to bags and have raised over $13 million on Kickstarter. Things were going really well and they were growing quickly, but the past 12 months brought them back to reality quickly. They went through a series of major struggles on top of COVID, and have been trying to adapt their company since travel is pretty nonexistent these days. During these times, Jon experienced his first major bouts of depression, and in this episode he...
2020-07-2743 minFreedom to FailEpisode 031 - Cubby James (Cubby's)Cubby James grew up working in the restaurant industry, but never in a million years thought he would start a business in that industry. Initially his plan was to work in an NBA front office, but when that dream didn't work out he found himself traveling the world for a while until he had the idea for Cubby's in his 30s. After working with someone who could very well be a mob boss (his words not mine) to learn about Italian beef, he launched Cubby's in Provo before expanding to multiple locations and creating a multimillion dollar restaurant. Listen...
2020-07-0641 minFreedom to FailEpisode 030 - How to Avoid Burnout at WorkThis week is a solo episode where I talk about some of the ways I've learned to avoid burnout with work, which has been a challenge for me in the past. I also talk about how to treat yourself after you make a mistake, and I end with a major announcement. My cookie company is launching this week! If you would like to learn more or place an order you can find it on Instagram at @betterthangrannys. Additionally, all profits this week will be going to the Equal Justice Initiative, so do some good with your goodies.
2020-06-1520 minFreedom to FailEpisode 029 - Jake Toolson (BYU Basketball)Jake Toolson went from walk-on athlete to WAC Player of the Year and All-WCC 1st Team. In this episode, he takes his through his journey from BYU to UVU and back to BYU while detailing his bouts with anxiety and depression and how they almost derailed his basketball dreams. Along the way he got married, had a baby, and is now well on his way to becoming a professional basketball player. I've been lucky enough to count him as a friend for years now, and after you listen to this episode you all will see how genuine he is...
2020-06-0844 minFreedom to FailEpisode 028 - Val & Tyler Kukahiko (Crust Club)Valerie and Tyler Kukahiko started Crust Club a few years ago, selling pies out of their house. Since then, they have grown it into a million dollar company and are expanding rapidly. But it hasn't been without a lot of ups and downs. They talk about some of their failures, as well as how they have learned to have good communication in order to balance being together nearly 24/7 at work and at home. These two are crushing it, and you'll see just how incredible they are in this episode.
2020-05-2545 minFreedom to FailEpisode 027 - Improving Your Mental Strength with Justin Su'aJustin Su'a is the mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays, but has worked with the Boston Red Sox (go Sox), IMG Academy, the military, and 10 year old Little League players. In this episode Justin talks about the business side of being a mental performance coach and how he missed out on thousands of dollars during his initial speaking gigs because he didn't know he should ask for it. He also gives practical advice of how to improve your mental capabilities so that you can be at the top of your game and reach the heights that most...
2020-05-1843 minFreedom to FailEpisode 026 - Jenna Parker (Macs a la Mode)Jenna Parker basically stumbled upon her business while baking macarons just for fun. Since that time, she has grown her business from a home-based business doing pop up shops a couple times a month to now having a permanent storefront location. Speaking from experience, these treats are a must-have. Located in Orem, Jenna has done a great job providing a solid customer experience along with a quality product. It almost didn't make it, though, as just months before moving into her new space she was considering ending the business. Find out more on this week's episode of Freedom to...
2020-05-1143 minFreedom to FailEpisode 025 - Lessons I Re-Learned From CoronavirusThis past month has been the most wild month of my lifetime so far. Covid-19 has changed the way we live and interact, and in my case it also brought me back to a constant state of fear. Since I started this podcast as a way to help others overcome fear, I realized that I would have to practice what I preach and snap out of it. The first three weeks after being told to self-isolate, my company did two jobs and I spent my days extremely worried and focusing on when my stimulus check would arrive, and being...
2020-04-2021 minFreedom to FailEpisode 024 - Kortni Niccoli (Kortni Jeane)Kortni Niccoli grew Kortni Jeane to be one of the top 5 fastest growing company under 5 years, but it almost didn't even get off the ground. She put all of her money into a run with her manufacturer and every single piece was sized wrong, to the point she had no money left. But that didn't stop her. She presented a creative idea to the manufacturer to help her produce more AND pay for the wasted run, and since then she has been off to the races. Listen to this episode to learn how she did it.Resources
2020-03-2341 minFreedom to FailEpisode 023 - Liz Findlay (Albion Fit)One of the smartest people I've ever met, Liz Findlay received a Master's degree and was 4 years into a PhD program when she decided to start Albion Fit with her husband, Dave in order to try and save her family's factory in Guatemala. What started as a rescue attempt turned into one of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. They have 4 brick and mortar stores in 3 states, and have expanded from just women's clothing to include both men's and children's clothing as well.ResourcesSubscribe and Review: Click HereBetterLegal LLC Legal...
2020-03-1643 minFreedom to FailEpisode 022 - Susan Petersen (Freshly Picked)Susan Petersen started Freshly Picked by selling aluminum window frames as scraps in order to fund her initial orders. From those humble beginnings Susan has grown Freshly Picked to millions of dollars in revenue, and has appeared on Shark Tank, as well as partnering with Disney, Star Wars, Nordstrom, among others. In this episode she shares why the biggest sales day in Freshly Picked history almost caused her to call it quits, as well as some extremely useful tips on how to start a product-based company.ResourcesSubscribe and Review: Click Here
2020-03-0942 minFreedom to FailEpisode 021 - Rachel Nilsson and the Importance of RelationshipsRachel Nilsson is the perfect example of starting from nothing and finding success. From buying supplies for her initial run at Home Depot to using her husband's old shirt for the first iterations of her product, she created the perfect romper for children, without any snaps, called the Rag, which is why her company is now called Rags.Immediately after launching Rags, Rachel found success. Less than a year after starting to sell she had already generated $750,000 in revenue. This led to an appearance on the popular TV show, Shark Tank, where the sharks were impressed by...
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Freedom to FailEpisode 020 - Colby Bauer and Freeing Yourself from Uncontrollable SituationsThread makes the coolest elastic wallets in the market, complete with special designs to make them your own. Years ago when they were first starting out I actually was one of their original Kickstarter backers. What you might not have known is that it was originally just supposed to fund a sock company, their initial idea. Now, Thread is a 7-figure company that has landed on a multitude of top business lists, including being one of the 100 fastest growing companies in the state of Utah. Colby Bauer and his wife are the ones behind this unique take on wallets...
2020-02-2440 minFreedom to FailEpisode 019 - Dane Maxwell and the Ethical DilemmaDane Maxwell has created his own million-dollar businesses, along with teaching and coaching many other millionaires as well. However, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for him. In this podcast you will hear him share how he stole from some of his competitors, and how he got put on blast by one of them that has a major voice in the marketing world. Dane also shares why integrity has become one of his driving forces since then, and why loving the people you serve is the key to happiness and success.ResourcesRate Freedom...
2020-02-1741 minFreedom to FailEpisode 018 - Stetson Crane and the Habit of QuittingDuring his path to success with his commercial cleaning company, Night Owl Janitorial, Stetson Crane has faced many different trials. His parents didn't approve of him starting a business after theirs went under, he struggled to relate to his employees and know how to lead them, and he quit on himself a couple times as well. But in spite of all of these challenges, he has grown his company to be a multiple 6-figure business, and has future growth in his sights as well.
2020-02-0343 minFreedom to FailEpisode 017 - Jeremy Ryan Slate and Making Every Moment CountJeremy Ryan Slate is the founder of Command Your Brand Media and the host of the Create Your Own Life podcast who has interviewed the likes of Grant Cardone, Danica Patrick, Robin Sharma and many others. He is also a graduate of Oxford University, and in this episode he shares some of the many lessons he's learned, along with the number one piece of advice that he has received in his life.ResourcesBetter Legal LLC Formation: Click HereCommand Your Brand: Click HerePersonal Website: Click Here
2020-01-2741 minFreedom to FailEpisode 016 - Dustin Hughes and Building Connection with OthersDustin Hughes is an expert realtor and one of my favorite photographers around. He has gone through his fair share of failures and struggles in life and business, and shares some of the tricks and tools that he has learned to move forward and experience success in whatever he has attempted.ResourcesBetter Legal LLC Formation: Click HereInstagram Profile: Click Here
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Freedom to FailEpisode 015 - Kory Stevens and the Daily Battle for Mental HealthFor our listeners out there with good taste in shoes or style, you may have heard of the shoe and boot company, Taft. Easily one of my favorite companies and brands, I was ecstatic to find out that they were based in my backyard here in Utah. Kory Stevens is the founder of Taft, along with his wife. Besides being the CEO of a multi-million dollar company, he was also named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, has been on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and Taft was recently ranked the 56th fastest growing company in the country by Inc...
2020-01-0647 minFreedom to FailEpisode 014 - Danny Deaton and Battling Back From AddictionDanny Deaton is a successful franchisee and entrepreneur who has reached levels of success that most people can only dream of. Yet he has also gone through more dark times and struggles than many of us can fully understand.From becoming addicted to drugs, to spending time in prison, Danny shares his path towards recovery as well as what he is now doing to help others along the same path. If you, or anyone you love, are struggling with addiction of any kind I highly recommend Danny. And no, I did not get paid to say any...
2019-08-1935 minFreedom to FailEpisode 013 - AJ Osborne and Learning From What Life Throws at UsAJ Osborne is the owner of Bitterroot Holdings and runs the blog, CashFlow2Freedom.com. His story is incredible, from losing millions of dollars in a business deal gone wrong, to becoming paralyzed from his head down to his feet.In this episode, AJ shares what kept him going through all the hard times of his life, as well as what he did to prepare himself so that his family didn't struggle financially while he was physically unable to work. He opens up about his biggest fear and shares what he felt while going through life's toughest...
2019-07-2253 minFreedom to FailEpisode 012 - Taylor Christensen and Overcoming Social AnxietyTaylor Christensen is a musician, producer, entertainer, and a budding entrepreneur creating his own products. But he wasn't always like that. Growing up, he faced major social anxiety and wasn't able to do some of the things he wanted to because of it.On episode 12 of Freedom to Fail, Taylor talks about how he manages his social anxiety and what he does to be able to perform on stage in front of thousands of people without being overly nervous. He also talks about why we need to learn how to listen to other people with beliefs different...
2019-07-0843 minFreedom to FailEpisode 011 - Stef Iliff and Becoming the Powerhouse You Are Meant To BeStef Iliff is the owner of Powerhouse, a company that helps women take control of their lives and businesses and overcome the fears that hold them back. She was a perfect fit for this podcast, because that is almost exactly what the goal of this podcast is!In this episode of Freedom to Fail, Stef talks about working her way up to being VP at her current job before ditching the guaranteed salary to start her own business and help women become the powerhouse they are meant to be. If you want to be inspired and hear...
2019-06-2443 minFreedom to FailEpisode 010 - Chad SakonchickChances are, you've heard of LegalZoom. You probably also know that it can be really expensive. Today, I talk to the co-founder of a company that does the same LLC creation at a lower price, BetterLegal.Chad Sakonchick is my guest today, and in this episode you will hear about what BetterLegal is and its story, as well as other entrepreneurial shortcomings. He also talks about the mental health side of entrepreneurship, which is something that is severely lacking.After talking to Chad and learning about BetterLegal, I wanted to find a way to help...
2019-06-1754 minFreedom to FailEpisode 009 - Interview with Angela DaytonAngela Dayton is the CEO and co-founder of MedForums, a company that describes itself as the Yelp of medical continued education courses. She is also an author, and an inventor, and has started multiple companies previously as well.In this episode, Angela Dayton talks about how creating a product she liked but wasn't passionate about resulted in 6-figure losses for her, but how that massive failure taught her the lessons necessary to turn MedForums into a powerhouse in the industry.ResourcesAngela Dayton LinkedIn Profile: Click HereMedForums: Click Here
2019-06-1058 minFreedom to FailEpisode 008 - Interview with Ian WendtIan Wendt is the corporate trainer for Caliber. In fact, he actually convinced the owners of the company to create that position specifically for him to fill. In order to do that, he spent an entire summer traveling to each branch on his own dime to prove that his training system actually produced results.In this interview you'll hear about Ian Wendt's experience at Caliber, but also more vulnerable and raw stories and experiences about how things that happened in his childhood have affected him and what he has learned from them in order to move forward...
2019-06-0345 minFreedom to FailEpisode 007 - Interview with Travis RosserTravis Rosser is one of the co-founders of Kajabi, a software company that enables anyone to share their knowledge in a consumable manner. Kajabi itself has grown to be an 8-figure company, and has allowed those sharing their knowledge to earn over $100 million themselves. Travis is also the author of the book You, Inc. that has reached the Amazon bestsellers list and I personally recommend as one to read if you are considering starting a business.This interview has been one of the most impressive, memorable ones that I have ever had the chance to be a...
2019-05-2753 minFreedom to FailEpisode 006 - Interview with Corbin KaufusiIn today's episode Kyle talks to Corbin Kaufusi about his journey of growing up in the shadows of two extremely successful older siblings, including one who is in the NFL, to being a two-sport athlete at BYU and now making a name for himself in the NFL as well.Corbin talks about how he almost lost his chance of reaching his dream of playing in the NFL due to injuries this past year, as well as some of the tough lessons that he has learned in his life that have made all the difference.Resources
2019-05-2035 minFreedom to FailEpisode 005 - Interview with Justin PrinceIn Episode 005, Kyle talks with Justin Prince! For years he has been an entrepreneur and top distributor for companies such as Xango, and currently Modere, while also being an author, a speaker, and a coach.During this episode you will hear Justin talk about being raised as a child of divorce, losing everything and having to restart at age 25, as well as what his secrets for success are (HINT: nobody owes you anything.)ResourcesJustin Prince Website: Click HereFREE Win The Morning, Win The Day Guide: Click Here...
2019-05-1342 minFreedom to FailEpisode 004 - Interview with Mitch MathewsWe had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Mitch Mathews today and hear a little bit of his incredible journey! In this episode Mitch talks about playing in the NFL, getting cut from multiple NFL teams, losing an immediate family member, and starting his own business, Anthem. On top of that he shares his tips and tricks for being extremely efficient each day, as well as his specific tips for connecting with a mentor, which is something that EVERYONE should do. Resources MentionedShoe Dog: Click HereThe Obstacle Is T...
2019-05-0640 minFreedom to FailEpisode 003 - Interview with Scott SchwabIn this episode, Scott Schwab talks about his experience as an education entrepreneur and building Bottega into the award-winning, rapidly-growing coding school that it is. He has served as a personal mentor to me, and he has many great practical tips to taking control of your life that he shares with us today. Resources MentionedStart With Why: Click HereHow Will You Measure Your Life?: Click HereSmarter, Faster, Better: Click Here
2019-04-2939 minFreedom to FailEpisode 002 - Interview with Isaac ParkinsonOn Episode 002, Kyle Bringhurst talks to Isaac Parkinson about nearly losing tens of thousands of dollars worth of inventory to the FDA, as well as some of his daily routines that help him face his fears and adversity.
2019-04-2250 minFreedom to FailEpisode 001 - Interview with Kyle BringhurstToday, Isaac Parkinson interviews Kyle. In this episode, Kyle talks about some of his failures in business and in life, and shares what he has learned that has pushed him to keep moving forward in the face of trials and adversity.
2019-04-2238 minFreedom to FailEpisode 000 - Freedom to Fail IntroductionWelcome to the show, FailNation! In our inaugural episode Kyle and Isaac explain the backstory of the podcast and how it will work moving forward. We are extremely excited to go on this journey of sharing how when we fail it is really just a First Attempt In Learning.
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