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Forging The NorsatchEpisode 29. The International Award Winning Bee Hive Cheese Company with Pat FordWe meet with Pat Ford, Co-Founder of Bee Hive Cheese and learn how they started this wonderful award winning and locally famous company. Mike Stevens, an organizational expert from Weber State, also joins us to talk about mission centered leadership.Important Links:https://beehivecheese.comhttp://eqprofessionals.comhttps://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html2021-12-1139 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 28. How to Achieve Entrepreneurial Self-Reliance with Silvia Castro from the Suazo CenterWe meet with Silvia Castro of the Suazo Center - to learn about how her immigration experience has shaped the excellent work the Suazo Center does to help Hispanic and other minority entrepreneurs achieve success. We also answer the question ‘What goes in the Subject Line of an Email’ with business communications expert Mikelle Weil of Weber State University’s Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence.https://www.suazocenter.orghttps://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html2021-10-2542 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 27. The Wonderful Story of The Daily Rise Coffee Shops with Owner Jeff FurtonWe meet with Jeff Furton, co-owner with this wife Beth, of the Daily Rise Coffee Shops and how they got started in Ogden and grew their coffee business to 5 locations. We also meet with Dr. Shannon McGillivray of Weber State University to learn about how to improve your memory.Important Links:https://dailyrisecoffee.comhttps://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html2021-10-1334 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 26. The BEST Place in Northern Utah to Help Your Small Business Get Off the Ground! Amanda Tullis of the Davis Entrepreneurial Station.We meet with Amanda Tullis, the Economic Development Director for Davis Technical College, and learn about the programs they have to support entrepreneurs at their Entrepreneurial Station. Also, Shawn Beus of Ogden’s Small Business Development Center visits with us to share how they help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Ogden.Important Links:BRC.Davistech.eduwww.utahsbdc.orghttps://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html2021-09-2734 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 25. 7 Tips on How to Rule the Floor! Live at the Davis Business to Business ExpoWe go live at the Davis County Chamber of Commerce 2021 B2B Expo and learn tips from event attendees on how to maximize value from an expo or convention.Featured businesses in today’s show:Davis Conference CenterHive9 ProtectionGoldenwest Credit UnionERC SpecialistsAdams & Peterson, CPAs360 Marketing and AdvertisingDavis Tech Business Resource CenterSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-08-3125 min
Forging The NorsatchEpisode 24. Jo Packham of Women CreateWe meet with Jo Packham and get the history and background of the successful Women Create franchise. We also look at tips for using Twitter to communicate with your customers with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications.Links:https://womencreate.comhttps://blog.sociallyin.com/twitter-marketinghttps://sproutsocial.com/twitter-marketing/#additional-twitter-marketing-resources See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-08-2039 min
Forging The NorsatchEpisode 23. Cory Tholl of Klymit and the Announcement of their AcquisitionWe meet with Cory Tholl of Klymit as he discusses the history and growth of Klymit and announces the great news of being acquired by MPG. We also meet with Mike Stevens of Weber State University to discuss leadership and a positive culture as your business grows.Links:https://klymit.comwww.eqprofessionals.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-07-2737 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 22. Bart Liechty of Kadince TechnologiesWe meet with Bart Liechty of Kadince Technology to learn about the great technology Kadince provides its customers in the baking industry, and the importance of listening to build relationships. We also get an update on upcoming events and initiatives at the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center with its Director, Brandon Stoddard.Links:https://www.kadince.comhttps://weber.edu/entrepreneurshipSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-07-1329 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 21. Sheridan Mordue of Hip and HumbleWe meet with Sheridan Mordue of Hip and Humble and learn how her great business has evolved and grown to 5 stores and an expanding online store. We also meet with Chuck Leonhardt of the Ogden Weber Chamber of commerce to talk about networking with the Chambers of Commerce.Links:https://hipandhumble.comhttps://www.ogdenweberchamber.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-06-2836 minForging The NorsatchEpisode 20. Javier Chavez of Javier's RestaurantsWe meet with Javier Chavez and learn about his great running career in Mexico and at Weber State and how he started his restaurants. We also talk with Sara Meess of Ogden City as she shares with us how Ogden City supports small businesses with various programs.Links:https://www.ogdencity.com/1437/Businesshttps://javiersmexicanfood.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-06-1535 minForging The Norsatch19. Director Dan Hemmert of the Governors Office Of Economic Opportunity - Go UtahWe meet with Director Hemmert and learn about the new vision and strategies for Utah's Economic Opportunity office - Go Utah. Also, Dr. Matthew Mouritsen, Dean of Weber State University's Goddard School of Business and Economics will visit with us and share insights on balance sheets.https://www.weber.edu/goddardhttps://business.utah.govSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-05-1037 minForging The Norsatch18. Jodi Schmidt - Founder and Owner of Out of Bounds CreativeWe meet with Jodi Schmidt to talk about her journey to the creation of Out of Bounds Creative. And Tim Vandenack talks about how to engage your business organization with the Standard-Examiner.Links:https://getoutofbounds.comcityed@standard.nettvandenack@standard.netSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-04-2728 minForging The Norsatch17. Stacy Bernal - Author and Founder of Awesome Autistic OgdenWe meet with Stacy Bernal and talk about her challenges that helped her write her book “The Things We Don’t Talk About’ and her non-profit “Awesome Autistic Ogden. And Brock Adams of WSU’s Hall Center for Sales Excellence visits with us about listening vs hearing.http://seestacyspeak.com/things-dont-talk/https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeAutisticOgdenSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-04-1330 minForging The Norsatch16. Brookey BakesRachel Child, WSU’s HR expert, tells us why a good job description is important, and shares tips on how to write a great job description. And we meet with Brooke Barragan, the founder of Brookey Bakes, to learn about how she started her great company… and where to find her hand pies, cookies, and pies (oh my!)2021-03-3032 minForging The Norsatch15. Hive ProtectionWe meet with Tiffany Hansen of Hive 9 Protection and learn how she started this great company through service. and we hear an update on the Wildcat MicroFund with Evelyn Jacome.https://hive9protection.comwww.Wildcatmicrofund.orgSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-03-1528 minForging The Norsatch14. The Moxie Agency and Moxie BlanketsWe meet with Jami Furniss to talk about her two businesses The Moxie Agency and Moxie Blankets. She has been through such a wild journey to get here and she's come to tell us all about it. We also meet with Sydnie Furton and Love Communications to learn about the business use of TikTok.http://www.moxieblankets.com/http://www.themoxieagency.net/See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-03-0229 minForging The Norsatch13. Ogden Weber Chamber of CommerceWe meet with Chuck Leonhardt of the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce and learn about the history and the impact this great organization has on our community. And we talk about what makes a good sales representative. Dr. Brock Adams of the Hall Center for Sales Excellence meets with us to share his thoughts.Links:https://www.ogdenweberchamber.comhttps://www.weber.edu/salescenterhttp://www.listenfirstproject.orgSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-02-1534 minForging The Norsatch12. Konel Banner with InstafireWe meet with Konel Banner and learn about his journey from woodworking to his company InstaFire that went on ABC's Shark Tank. The Topic of the Week is the need for diversity to drive innovation and how to increase diversity in your company with Adrienne Andrews, Chief Diversity Officer at WSU.https://www.instafire.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-02-0133 minForging The Norsatch11. Megan Christensen of the Davis County Loan FundWe meet with Megan Christensen of the Davis County Economic Development Office to learn about the Davis County Small Business Loan Fund. And we talk about the importance of Cash Flow with Dr. Matt Mouritsen of WSU’s Goddard School of Business and Economics.https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/cedhttps://www.weber.edu/goddardSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-01-1824 minForging The Norsatch10. Creighton Green and AptivadaWe meet with Creighton Green - Founder of an exciting social media promotions company - Aptivada. And cover Human Resource Strategies with Rachel Child.https://www.aptivada.comhttps://nuhra.shrm.org/board-membersSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2021-01-0533 minForging The Norsatch9. Thaine Fischer and the MonarchWe meet with Thaine Fischer, the visionary behind the Monarch Building in Ogden. The Monarch is becoming a treasure for Ogden and centering a larger Nine Rails Arts District.https://themonarchogden.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2020-12-1528 minForging The Norsatch8. Cindee Jessop of First Priority InsuranceWe meet with Cindee Jessop of First Priority Insurance. Cindee is a great role model for positive energy and the value of networking. Our topic of the week is Social Media & Instagram, with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications.Links:Links for Social Media PointersLater Blog: https://later.com/blog/Buffer: https://buffer.com/resources/instagram/First Priority Insurancehttps://www.firstpriorityinsurance.com/about/our-staffSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2020-11-3029 minForging The Norsatch7. Nathan Sutherland of SPNSRD Social Media Marketing AppWe meet with Nathan Sutherland of SPNSRD - a new social media marketing app that focuses on small and local businesses… and Mapping the Customer Experience with Evelyn JacomeLinks for Customer Experience Mappinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCEBU3fa-wkhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C0Gw2AmCGShLsz-xrBODciWwDFoZOWS5VMzOMR5YReY/edit?usp=sharinghttps://www.ideou.com/blogs/inspiration/use-customer-journey-maps-to-uncover-innovation-opportunitiesSPNSRDhttps://www.spnsrd.comSee https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2020-11-1626 minForging The Norsatch6. Jason Schiers of Selle Royal and EnveWe meet with Jason Schiers of Selle Royal and Envy fame to talk about his entrepreneurial career. Mikelle Weil visits with us to share the history and value of the Center of Sales Excellence at Weber State.See http://www.weber.edu/econdev/forgin-the-norsatch.html for informative links.2020-11-0233 minForging The Norsatch5. Davis County Chamber of Commerce and Early Stage Pro-FormasWe meet with Angie Osguthorpe of the Davis County Chamber of Commerce and review all their wonderful programs as well as with Devin Miller to learn about early stage financial Pro-Formas.See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.Davis Chamber of Commercehttps://davischamberofcommerce.comDevin Miller Article on early stage pro-formas.https://devintmiller.com/2020/10/06/why-financial-projections-are-important-for-pre-revenue-companies/2020-10-1929 minForging The Norsatch4. Santorini's Greek GrillWe meet with Sean Dehghani and talk about his business in Greek food. A man who started his first business in high school. We also talk with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications to talk Social Media tips.Santorini’s Greek Grill https://www.santorinisgreek.comSocial Media Tips https://www.socialmediatoday.comThe Daily Carnage https://carney.co/daily-carnage/2020-10-0327 minForging The Norsatch3. The Ogden Business Information Center 'The Bic'We meet with Sara of the Ogden Business Information Center. Sara reviews the many financial products available within their tool kit and talks about how to engage with the latest round of Cares Funding.2020-09-1825 minForging The Norsatch2. Zolupez Beer CompanyWe meet with Javier Chavez, Jr. to talk about his new and exciting Mexican Style Craft Beer - Cerveza Zolupez Co. Born and raised in Ogden, big city law firm experience, returns to home to start a national and soon to be global beverage company2020-09-0630 minForging The Norsatch1. Wildcat Seed FundThe Pilot episode of this podcast where Guy and James sit down with Bob Gruhler to talk about the Wildcat Microfund. 2020-08-2223 min