East Idaho Entrepreneurs Podcast

This podcast provides interviews of East Idaho business owners and entrepreneurs in an effort to understand their stories and as a way to get to know your neighbors better. This podcast is your opportunity to hear stories from local business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers in Eastern Idaho. Renae Oswald, local business owner, hosts.

Nick Crabbs & Tiam Rastegar, Boise Entrepreneur Week 09/16/2021

Nick Crabbs & Tiam Rastegar, Boise Entrepreneur Week On this episode, Renae interviews Nick Crabbs and Tiam Rastegar, co-chairs of the successful Boise Entrepreneur Week (formally Boise Start-Up Week). Nick and Tiam share the origin story of the event, what's planned for 2021, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. To learn more or get tickets please visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/20497013

Janna Van Witbeck, Blue Line Judo & Judo Fit - 101 06/10/2021

Janna Van Witbeck, Blue Line Judo & Judo Fit - 101 In this episode, Janna shares her passion for judo, how she dreams of it becoming more mainstream in the United States and what she is doing to bring it into homes all across the world. To find out more visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/19420301

East Idaho Entrepreneurs 100th Episode, Christine Garner and Brian Wood interview Renae Oswald 06/03/2021

East Idaho Entrepreneurs 100th Episode, Christine Garner and Brian Wood interview Renae Oswald Recorded in front of a live audience, Renae celebrates her 100th episode by sharing it with former guests as Brian Wood and Christine Garner turn the tables and interview Renae. Renae shares lots of fun facts about why the show was started, what it has accomplished for her guests and the community and what's in store for the future. Here's to the next 100!! /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/19307678

Karissa Wold, Strong Eatz Mealz - 99 05/27/2021

Karissa Wold, Strong Eatz Mealz - 99 Krissa Wold shares her journey of wanting to help her personal training customers reach their goals by providing meals customized to their macros. She shares her challenges and triumphs of starting her own business with only $500 in her checking account. Learn more about Strong Eatz Mealz here /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/19227761

Jason Coombs, Brick House Recovery - 98 05/20/2021

Jason Coombs, Brick House Recovery - 98 Jason Coombs knows the struggle of addiction. He is the author of Unhooked, How To Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and the founder of Brick House Recovery, an addiction treatment center with locations in Idaho Falls and Boise. Jason shares his story of getting sober and how that led to him starting a business and helping others to follow their dreams. For more information visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/19136210

Ryan Joos, Vulpine Marketing - 97 04/29/2021

Ryan Joos, Vulpine Marketing - 97 Ryan Joos shares his story of starting Vulpine Marketing and launching it 2 days before the local stay home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the secret to his success and how it's all relationship-based. To learn more about Vulpine, visit the website at /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18880418

Adam Brubaker, Tied to Nature - 96 04/22/2021

Adam Brubaker, Tied to Nature - 96 Adam shares his story of becoming a Yellowstone guide and tells stories of his favorite adventures. For more information check out his website at /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18812279

Chris Taylor, Fisher's Technology - 95 04/15/2021

Chris Taylor, Fisher's Technology - 95 Chris Taylor shares his journey of turning around Fisher's Technology and how he has taken it in the direction that will support future growth and opportunity. To learn more about Fisher's Technology, visit their website at . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18697943

Travis Fife, Alliant Security - 93 04/08/2021

Travis Fife, Alliant Security - 93 Travis Fife shares his origin story about being a Navy veteran and creating a security company based on relationships. To learn more about the business visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18614765

Dan & Theresa Willis, All Hands Vending - 93 03/11/2021

Dan & Theresa Willis, All Hands Vending - 93 Dan & Theresa share their story of challenges and loss only to overcome and work their way to business ownership. This is an inspiring story of overcoming adversity through hard work and tenacity. For more information visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18276650

Chanse Powell, Senior Solutions - 92 03/04/2021

Chanse Powell, Senior Solutions - 92 Chanse shares his journey of being a rising star in healthcare leadership and then being abruptly fired. Although it left him with self-doubt it also provided him the opportunity to start his own business to help the senior population. /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/18183197

Mitch Scott, Scotty's Country Smokehouse 02/18/2021

Mitch Scott, Scotty's Country Smokehouse Mitch Scott's father created the recipes that have made Scotty's Country Smokehouse jerky some of the tastiest. Mitch shares his story of joining the family business and growing it to national distribution. /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17964623

Weston Barnes, Team Lionheart MMA 01/28/2021

Weston Barnes, Team Lionheart MMA Weston Barnes shares his story of his rebellious teenage years and his 4-year incarceration and how that led him to MMA which he says saved his life. To learn more visit the Team Lionheart MMA site . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17670743

Eric Browning, Fin Fun - 89 01/21/2021

Eric Browning, Fin Fun - 89 Eric shares the story of his mom sewing the first mermaid tail for her granddaughter and how that was the beginning of a multi-million dollar business employing several individuals in East Idaho. For more information on Fin Fun visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17603006

Amy Romriell, Mrs. Powell's Bakery - 88 01/14/2021

Amy Romriell, Mrs. Powell's Bakery - 88 Amy shares her story of starting her business with a partner, ejecting that partner and figuring out how to run a business on her own. Learn about this Idaho Falls staple and what Amy's vision for the future is. To learn more about Mrs. Powell's visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17502689

Mike Hunter, Domtec International - 87 12/24/2020

Mike Hunter, Domtec International - 87 Listen to hear how Mike Hunter has taken building domes to the next level and how learning early to delay gratification has paid off for him in building a successful business. For more information on Domtec International visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17269667

Andy Crossman, Journeys DDA - 86 12/17/2020

Andy Crossman, Journeys DDA - 86 Renae interviews Andy Crossman, the new owner of Journeys DDA, and learns his story of working for the company for 10 years and now owning it. For more information on Journeys DDA visit . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17190650

Clandestine Kringle, Elf Major Michele Mangum - 85 12/10/2020

Clandestine Kringle, Elf Major Michele Mangum - 85 Christmas is the time where magic can happen and each child should feel that miracles can occur. For those families who are facing challenging times, Christmas can be a distressing time instead of a happy time. Elf Major, Michele Mangum, explains what Clandestine Kringle is and how individuals can get involved. That could be to help other families or to apply for their own. For more information please visit the Clandestine Kringle group at /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/17097068

Josh Packer, Josh Packer Photography - 84 12/03/2020

Josh Packer, Josh Packer Photography - 84 By day, Josh Packer is a CPA but in his off hours, he takes beautiful pictures that improve our surroundings and bring a little nature into our homes. In this episode, Josh shares his story of accumulating over 128k followers on Instagram and how his passion for photography has helped not only supplement his income but actually enjoy his day job more. To learn more, visit . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16994675

Summer Andersen, Adam Anderson Avalanche Project - 83 11/26/2020

Summer Andersen, Adam Anderson Avalanche Project - 83 Nearly 3 years ago, Adam Anderson, was killed in an avalanche on Mt. Jefferson in Island Park, Idaho. The snow conditions were ripe for an avalanche, but Adam didn't know that. Adam's widow, Summer Anderson, has since dedicated her life to having no more families lose loved ones especially when it is avoidable. She created the Adam Andersen Avalanche Project and has provided avalanche packs for use, free of charge, as well as posted signs warning riders and providing them with resources to #knowthesnow. Listen to her story of survival and living with loss every day. Learn how you assist her in bringing riders home safely. Visit for more information or to donate. /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16903652

Brandon Seger, Seger Built Signs - 82 11/19/2020

Brandon Seger, Seger Built Signs - 82 Renae interviews Brandon Seger and learns how he left his job in education, moved across the country, and started a business with his father in Rigby, Idaho. To learn more visit /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16854074

Brandon Quinton, H2O Industries - 81 11/05/2020

Brandon Quinton, H2O Industries - 81 Renae interviews Brandon Quinton and learns how his lifestyle of always being active led him to stand up jet skiing and creating custom covers for an underserved industry. Brandon shares his journey to business ownership and how decisions early in his life led to prison time that changed his life forever. Check out more at /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16675775

Kioa Delos Reyes, Lost Tribe Dance - 80 10/29/2020

Kioa Delos Reyes, Lost Tribe Dance - 80 Renae interviews Kioa and learns how bringing his talent of hip hop to East Idaho came about as well as what he's doing to put Idaho on the hip hop map! To learn more about Lost Tribe Dance visit: /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16583993

Chynna Hansen, Little Mama Shirt Shop - 79 10/08/2020

Chynna Hansen, Little Mama Shirt Shop - 79 Chynna Hansen wanted to earn some extra money to pay household bills while her husband was in school. She knew she always wanted to be doing something in addition to full-time mama and eventually her love of graphic tees converted to her own business and a massive social following of mama's all over. Listen and learn how Chynna has navigated this and why her community remains her top priority. For more information go to /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16267403

David Moran, Servant's Heart Entertainment, 78 10/01/2020

David Moran, Servant's Heart Entertainment, 78 Renae interviews David Moran and learns how he and his partner James Manzanares made their vision for content creators come true. Servant's Heart Entertainment brings performers together with a place to perform and mentors them to get to that end. David shares the struggles and wins they have encountered while building their dream. For more information go to /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16178990

Mike Taylor - Taylored Fit, 77 09/24/2020

Mike Taylor - Taylored Fit, 77 Renae interviews Mike Taylor and learns about his story of pivoting his business during COVID and how his extensive education has set him apart in the fitness industry. Learn more at /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/16130621

Dalin Bernard & Chris Parrett, Prepp'd & Social Hustle - 76 08/27/2020

Dalin Bernard & Chris Parrett, Prepp'd & Social Hustle - 76 Prepp'd is the second business that Dalin Bernard and Chris Parrett have started together and it's based on the premise of fresh food without the prep. Dalin and Chris are examples of a good partnership where each other's strengths compliments the weakness of the other. Listen to hear their origin story and what's in store for these young entrepreneurs in the future. Learn more about Prepp'd at or Social Hustle at . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/15746984

Tyler Price, Austin Kade Academy - 75 08/20/2020

Tyler Price, Austin Kade Academy - 75 Renae interviews Tyler Price of Austin Kade Academy and learns how he and his wife, Allison, had to dream big to overcome the downturn in the economy in 2008, what this dream led to, and how Tyler never stops dreaming. To learn more about Austin Kade Academy visit them at . /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/15674603

Ryan Searle, Wild Adventure Corn Maze - 74 08/13/2020

Ryan Searle, Wild Adventure Corn Maze - 74 Ryan Searle shares his story of growing up in agriculture, leaving to study business with goals of owning a business, and then coming back to the farm. He shares how all of that experience is serving him as he is the third owner of Wild Adventure Corn Maze. Ryan also shares plans of the future of the Maze and what's to come. This is a great episode of adjusting goals and taking on new challenges. For more information check out their website: /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/15594632

Brad Barlow, B2X Photo - 73 08/06/2020

Brad Barlow, B2X Photo - 73 Leaving his top 40 radio personality gig has taught him many things but mainly that it is worth whatever you have to do to follow your dreams. Brad shares his story with Renae and how the weight of responsibility showed itself in Brad's life and what it did to him. Listen to hear why taking a big chance has payoffs and risks and learn how Brad changed his career and followed his dreams. For more information on B2X go to /episode/index/show/eastidahoentrepreneurs/id/15449147

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