Bootstraps & Business

Real people with real stories, big wins, epic fails, and everything in-between. We all have to start somewhere, and we hope these stories inspire and encourage you to take action to reach your next level of success.

Episode 32: It Is Time for Change and Accountability in Our Schools | Amy Nichols | Successful Business Owner 05/08/2023

Episode 31: Growing Successful Restaurants | Mark Setterington | Co-founder, CEO, Island Fin Poké Co. 12/06/2022

Episode 31: Growing Successful Restaurants | Mark Setterington | Co-founder, CEO, Island Fin Poke 12/06/2022

Episode 30: A Run for Oregon Governor | Christine Drazan | Republican Candidate 2022 10/24/2022

Episode 29: He Started His First Business at 10 Years Old | Dakota Guild | President, Guild Golf Carts 09/16/2022

Episode 28: A Run for Oregon Governor | Betsy Johnson | Gubernatorial Candidate 2022 08/23/2022

Episode 27: From NBA Sportscaster to Entrepreneur | Mike Barrett | Owner X Golf/Podcaster Part 2 07/29/2022

Episode 26: From NBA Sportscaster to Entrepreneur | Mike Barrett | Owner X Golf/Podcaster - Part 1 07/11/2022

Episode 25: Developing Leadership | Jeff Johnson | Industrial and Organizational Psychologist 06/15/2022

Episode 24: Political Overview of May 2022 Primaries | Jason Atkinson | Former Oregon Senator | Business Leader 06/01/2022

Episode 23: A Run for Oregon Governor | Tina Kotek | Democratic Candidate 2022 05/11/2022

Episode 22: A Run for Oregon Governor | Marc Thielman | Republican Candidate 2022 04/20/2022

Episode 21: A Run for Oregon Governor | Tobias Read | Democratic Candidate 2022 04/01/2022

Episode 20: Conquer Your Career Transition Obstacles | Dave McDonald | Executive Director, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp 03/23/2022

Episode 19: A Run for Oregon Governor | Bridget Barton | Republican Candidate 2022 03/07/2022

Episode 18: DIY Social Media and Finding Your Voice Online | Brandy Henry | Owner, Brandy Henry Consulting 02/17/2022

Episode 17: Connect the Dots & Find Your Dream Job | Mac Prichard | Owner, Prichard Communications & Mac’s List 02/03/2022

Episode 16: Product Innovation, Creation, & Launch | Kyle Patterson | Consultant, Innovator & Inventor, Red Kape 01/19/2022

Episode 15: DSPs and Programmatic Advertising Explained Here | John Ferraro | Sr. Dir. Business Dev., TTD 01/05/2022

Episode 14: Helping Little Guys Become Big-Name Brands | John Furgurson | Owner, BN Branding 12/08/2021

Episode 13: Innovator, Leader, Marketer, and More | Ric Militi | CEO & Executive Creative Director, InnoVision 11/05/2021

Episode 12: Navigate the Chaotic Changes of College Athletes Profiting From Name, Image & Likeness | Part 2 of 5 08/31/2021

Episode 11: With the NCAA’s New Compensation Rules, College Athletes Must Up Their Marketing Game | Part 1 of 5 07/29/2021

Episode 10: Evolution Is Necessary to Stay Competitive | Bob Nippert, Owner, US Metal Works, Timberline Meat 06/25/2021

Episode 8: How Not to Go Broke … Making Wine! | John Derthick, Owner, Lujon Wine Cellars 06/22/2021

Episode 9: Enrich Consumer Experiences with Marketing Automation | David Eldred, Chief Exp Officer, Solarity CU 06/22/2021

Episode 7: Motion Creates Opportunity! | Bob Harding, President & COO, Pacific West Bank 05/12/2021

Episode 6: Get Your Backstage Pass to Radio Promotion | Annie Brooks, Record Promoter, Triple Tigers Records 04/28/2021

Episode 5: Adversity Can Be a Good Thing! | James Kelley, PhD, Author, Podcaster, CEO, & Founder of Qchange 04/14/2021

Episode 4: Ready or Not, Here Comes Change! Gregg LeBlanc, Marketing Manager, Houston’s 03/31/2021