Shows
Startup Ignition PodcastTravis Cook: The AI Software Revolution, Building a Top Dev Shop, Blockchain, Startup InvestingIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, hosts John and Tyler are joined by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and mentor Travis Cook. They dive into Travis's journey, starting with his early days as a Java developer in 1996, co-founding Solution Stream, a pioneering custom software development shop that significantly impacted Utah's tech scene. The conversation explores his experiences as CEO of Apigo (now Taskfire) and President of Nerd United, a blockchain-focused venture. Travis shares deep insights into the evolution of software engineering with the advent of AI, the pros and cons of service-based versus product-based businesses, the tumultuous world of blockchain...2025-05-301h 10
Adventures In Legal TechBuilding Processes (& Custom Software!) in a Law Firm with Travis RichardsI talked with managing attorney at the largest eviction law firm in New Jersey, about how he implemented processes into his business, and even built his own software. Episode Highlights 05:28 - Transition from farming and a trailer park to law. 09:16 - Introduction to legal systems: Work smarter, not harder. 12:01 - Transition to landlord-tenant law and the appeal of clear regulations. 13:31 - The impact of the pandemic on landlord-tenant law. 17:56 - Challenges of new eviction filing requirements during the pandemic. 21:47 - Delegation and efficiency: the hierarchical approach. 26:33 - Custom technology solutions...2024-07-2328 min
We Run on EOSStepping into the Visionary Seat: An Engineer Takes the Lead | Travis RichardsTravis Richards, owner and CEO of Catco, shares his unconventional journey into the family business and his experiences in the entrepreneurial world.2024-04-171h 01
Those Who Serve The Lord#221 | Is Politics Killing Evangelicalism? Pt 1 with Pete WehnerIs our political focus, which we believe is for the greater good, actually doing the opposite for the Christian witness today? How do we maintain our integrity in the midst of political compromise? Is there a third way? Should we focus on the lesser of two evils? What happens if we continue to do that? Travis welcomes special guest Pete Wehner to the show today. Pete is a Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum, a writer and thinker who served in the Reagan administration and both Bush presidencies including as head of the office for strategic initiatives...2024-01-131h 02
FAMILY HISTORY DRAMA : True Ancestry. Told Like Legend.Ep 9 🩺Dr. Priddy Meeks : 🥶 Frostbite, Polygamy💍💍💍 & Cayenne Pepper🌶Send us a text🚨Are YOU related to ME? Find me on Family🌳Search: Priddy Meeks🔗Then click “VIEW RELATIONSHIP” to see if we are cousins.Life in the valley of the Great Salt Lake was rough. From weed soup, cold winters, and the new life. 1857 was a year of turmoil and invasion in the territory of Utah. Thompsonian botanical Doctor Priddy Meeks recounts from his journal, how he treated one of the “invaders” for frostbite that had consumed both feet several inches above the ankles. He only lost 5 toenails in the ordeal. This...2024-01-0130 min
Better Than Before with Tony Richards4 Reasons For AI's Rapid ExpansionOur podcast is designed to provide you with top business insights, fresh perspectives from world-class guests, and the tools you need to lead better than before.This week, on Better Than Before, Tony shares the quote that he's pondering this week, what he's reading and watching now, the Days of Celebration for the coming week, and he'll also share his thoughts on the Taylor and Travis hoopla. Then, Tony gives you 4 reasons for the rapid expansion of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-1232 minThose Who Serve The Lord#196 | Are We Living For Biblical Honor Or Worldly Success? Pt. 2 | David DeSilvaHow does our modern world obsessed with success jive with the New Testament world guided by the GPS of honor, patronage, kinship, and purity? What did grace really mean in the ancient world? Do we have an accurate understanding of grace the way that the audience of the first century understood it? Does grace come freely or with an obligation? If we are to fulfill the mission of God, we need to know how to apply the Scripture to our lives, and in order to do that effectively, it helps to understand the social world of the...2023-07-281h 17
Shut The Hell Up And Sell: UnfilteredDid We Just Become Best Friends?This one time at bible camp, Travis met Josh… What comes next is decades of friendship, brotherhood, and business. In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Travis Curnutte and Josh Schluep, of Volli Communications. Through ups and downs, they managed to build and grow their families and business together. This is a rare example of when being in business with your best friend works. After enjoying this episode, you’ll understand why and how you can model their success in your own relationships. Â
Connect with Travis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevolliman/
Connect with Josh
https...2023-07-1729 minThose Who Serve The Lord#188 | The Emotions of God, Pt. 2 | David T. LambDoes God hate? What does that mean? How does God love the sinner and hate the sin when biblically the two seem connected (Revelation 21:8)? Does God get envious or jealous? God's jealousy disturbed Oprah so much that she left Christianity behind. But is God jealous? And if so, is that wrong? How does our jealousy differ from His? Travis and Dr. David T. Lamb continue their discussion on his new book, The Emotions of God (IVP, 2022). Dr. Lamb is the MacRae Professor of Old Testament Dean of the Faculty at Misso Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lamb...2023-06-3048 min
Get Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 10: The Importance of a Positive Work EnvironmentWelcome to Episode 10 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Roy Homfeld. Today, the two discuss innovation and growth as part of a business, and how to really take advantage of learning opportunities. They also share their experiences fostering a positive work environment and how important hiring motivated employees is for a growing company. You won’t want to miss this discussion!Time Stamps & Show Notes:(00:00 - 01:01) Introduction(01:02 - 03:40) Holiday Celebrations(03:41 - 07:26) How Holidays are Incorporated in Home Design(07:27 - 09:28) 3D Design in...2023-04-2840 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 9: Life as an Entrepreneur - The Exciting and the ChallengesWelcome to Episode 9 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Jacob Robinson where you will hear the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Listen in to hear Jacobs' success story along with the hardships he faced along the way as he founded 3 separate companies. Jacob also explores some key insights he has taken away as a young entrepreneur as well as the passion he has for serving others. Contact Jacob at DigWorldTX.Com or jacobrobinson11@gmail.comTime Stamps & Show Notes:(00:00 - 02:49) E...2023-04-1440 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 8: James Benham: The Importance of Having a Focused BusinessWelcome to episode eight of the Get Better at Business Podcast! Today our host, Travis Richards is joined by CEO and Co- Founder of JBKnowledge, James Benham. They dive into what it really takes to be a leader, and the integral part of knowing who you are part takes in it. James brings up important topics such as culture, roots, and values that he integrates in his business. They discuss how important it is to stay focused on a goal, and industry while starting a business toa point of perfection. They share advice to young business owners and just...2023-03-3140 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 7: Using Problem Solving in a Successful BusinessWelcome to Episode 7 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest John White! Tune into this conversation as John explains his transition from philosophy, to a career in IT. His foundation in soft skills have given him a unique perspective into logic, and the role it can play in good business. Listen now to learn more about the fascinating career shift!Time Stamps & Show Notes:(00:00 - 00:41) Introductions(00:42 - 02:25) Introduction to John White’s career path(02:02 - 04:13) What did you do as a child that led you...2023-03-1737 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 6: Sheena Parker - Turning the Page Of MistakesWelcome to Episode 6 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Sheena Parker! Tune in to this conversation as Sheena gives us some insight into her life as an entrepreneur in different sectors, from real estate to now government contracting and a janitorial business. Sheena is a veteran business owner, and her husband is an entrepreneur himself. Listen to see how Sheena got to where she is today and the many lessons she learned from trial and error as an entrepreneur! Time Stamps & Show Notes:(00:00 - 01:56) Introducing Sheena ...2023-03-0333 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 5: Jose De Leon - The importance of Engineers and EthicsWelcome to the fifth Episode of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Jose De Leon! Today we are joined by Jose De Leon, President of Venturi Engineers LLC, he shares with us his experience from being a student at Texas A&M, through post graduation employers, and stumbling into this opportunity. We dive into what pushed Jose to form his own business, especially the influence the people around him had on his career. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and trying to always do the right thing leaving doors open. He shared...2023-02-1035 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 4: Chris Buckner - The Importance of NetworkingWelcome to the fourth Episode of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Chris Buckner! Today’s episode dives into business centered around sports. From ESports to a reimagined way of sports interaction in the works. Check out this engaging interaction between Travis and Chris as they talk about how Networking has played a huge role in their careers. In this episode, Chris opens up about his previous businesses and talks about what to expect from his newest venture, Pokatok, an event that will change the way fans interact with Sports. Tim...2023-01-0638 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 3: James Benham - Followership Before LeadershipWelcome to Part 1 of Season 2 Episode 3 of Get Better At Business with your host Travis Richards and guest James Benham. In this part of this two-part showdown Travis and James talk about some important lessons for leadership such as keeping your team accountable, how to handle those uncomfortable situations, how a leader should approach problems, and more! They also talk about how their time in the Corps of Cadets heavily influenced their lives and prepared them for their professional careers. Check out how this background revisits an old rivalry with no bad blood lost. Contact:      https://jbknowledge.com/abo...2022-12-1623 min
That's So Fcked UpFeisty Festivals- Ep. 1: Astroworld DisasterAsh and Michelle decided to tackle Feisty Festivals together since Michelle has such a love of music and concerts! Ash and Michelle's anxiety spiked once again with another story of a disastrous music festival. Trainwreck- Woodstock '99 had us sweating, but this one had us screaming. Ten dead kids and a possible blood sacrifice to satan. Join us on this wild ride and we'll "see you on the other side"!-Crave more stories of feisty festivals? Check out our 'Binge or Bust?'- Episode 3: Trainwreck- Woodstock '99!-If you’d just like to support yo...2022-12-0654 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 2: Melissa Baxter - Knowing yourself to understand othersWelcome to the second episode of the season of Get Better at Business with Travis Richards. In this episode, Travis welcomes back former guest Melissa Baxter, a soon-to-be mom balancing a 9 to 5, a wedding planning occupation, her own personality-reflection business, and being an influencer. How does she do it?! Don’t miss out on how Melissa uses her knowledge of her own personality to understand others while valuing all perspectives. Melissa and Travis talk about the upsides and sometimes downsides of the process of understanding yourself, how everyone benefits from working on your theory of mind and communication, and Te...2022-12-0237 minGet Better at Business with Travis RichardsS.2 Episode 1: Dr.Christopher S. Taylor In this episode join Travis Richards, CEO of Catco, to discuss with guest, Dr. Christopher S. Taylor how he has changed his managing style to allow employees to increase their professional growth. Also how being able to find the right fit in a job and matching the company's culture is important. Dr. Taylor discusses how he was able to learn from these experiences and use them to enrich his business. Host: Travis RichardsGuest: Dr. Christopher S. TaylorContact: Travis Richards, CEO at Catco, https://www.getbetteratbusiness.co...2022-11-1831 min
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWChris Kalous and The Enormocast: Try Hard in Climbing, Podcasting, and LifeChris Kalous is a Carbondale, Colorado-based climber who hosts two prominent podcasts, The Enormocast and The RunOut. He’s also a family man who balances climbing and other adventures with work and parenting. Guest co-host, Scott Richards, is a climber, adventurer, athlete, and financial advisor based in Louisville, Colorado. What does it mean to truly be a climber? Why should the rest of us try it too? How does one build a massive and influential podcast that can simultaneously scoff at consumerism and attract bi...2022-09-191h 05Those Who Serve The Lord#106 | Praying the Bible | Don WhitneyTravis welcomes Donald Whitney to the show! Are you having a hard time praying? Do you find yourself praying with the same old words? For the same old things? For many of us, prayer is a chore. We know that we want to do it and do it well, but don't feel like we are getting through. Or we don't feel like we are praying right: in the right ways for the right things, etc. Is there a way to get out of our prayer rut? Donald Whitney says, "Yes!"Don Whitney has been teaching believers to...2022-06-0349 min