Meat & Potatoes Podcast
698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Meat & Potatoes podcast provides an in-depth look inside Utah’s growing startup and tech community from the perspective of the entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders at the forefront of the industry.
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M&P Ep. 128: Brady Haider, Director of People Operations at Experlogix
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBExperlogix provides CPQ solutions to help top sales teams configure prices and deliver customized quotes faster than the competition. At Experlogix, they are people-focused and believe in hiring from within the company. Brady Haider, Director of People Operations, explains how they are able to help their employees to higher positions and why Experlogix was voted one of the best companies to work for in 2021.
People-Focused Sales with Experlogix
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBExperlogix provides CPQ solutions to help top sales teams configure prices and deliver customized quotes faster than the competition. At Experlogix, they are people-focused and believe in hiring from within the company. Brady Haider, Director of People Operations, explains how they are able to help their employees to higher positions and why Experlogix was voted one of the best companies to work for in 2021.
M&P Ep. 127: Brett Brumley, Founder & CEO of Lender Toolkit
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBBrett Brumley, CEO and Founder of Lender Toolkit, has been into mortgages his whole life. He feels it’s in his DNA because his mother has worked in this industry for over 40 years; some of his earliest memories include hanging around Wells Fargo and America’s First Credit Union. In this episode, Brett explains how Lender Toolkit came to be and its vision of investing in technology that allows its customers to do better.
Making Mortgages Simple with Lender Toolkit
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBBrett Brumley, CEO and Founder of Lender Toolkit, has been into mortgages his whole life. He feels it’s in his DNA because his mother has worked in this industry for over 40 years; some of his earliest memories include hanging around Wells Fargo and America’s First Credit Union. In this episode, Brett explains how Lender Toolkit came to be and its vision of investing in technology that allows its customers to do better.
U.S. Translation: Connecting People and Business
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBA language barrier can be a substantial obstacle when it comes to building a relationship. David Utrilla, President and CEO of U.S. Translation, learned this lesson very quickly after moving to the US from Peru in 1994. That experience served as his inspiration to found U.S. Translation. With a staff of 2,000 translators and interpreters, U.S. Translation helps people find opportunities to progress and make meaningful connections in more than 200 languages. David also shares the importance o...
M&P Ep. 126: David Utrilla, President & CEO of U.S. Translation
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBA language barrier can be a substantial obstacle when it comes to building a relationship. David Utrilla, President and CEO of U.S. Translation, learned this lesson very quickly after moving to the US from Peru in 1994. That experience served as his inspiration to found U.S. Translation. With a staff of 2,000 translators and interpreters, U.S. Translation helps people find opportunities to progress and make meaningful connections in more than 200 languages. David also shares the importance o...
M&P Ep. 120: Adam Brown, CEO of Quansys Biosciences
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBQuansys Biosciences strives to help researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and government institutions better understand diseases. Adam Brown, CEO, explains that they achieve this through immunoassay kits and Q-view technology that helps improve their biological sample testing. Listen to how Quansys Biosciences is campaigning for a disease-free world.
Disease-Free World with Quansys Biosciences
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBQuansys Biosciences strives to help researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and government institutions better understand diseases. Adam Brown, CEO, explains that they achieve this through immunoassay kits and Q-view technology that helps improve their biological sample testing. Listen to how Quansys Biosciences is campaigning for a disease-free world.
The American Dream is a Salsa Recipe
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBIn just under 7 years, Salsa Queen has gone from selling in parking lots to being distributed in over 1,000 stores across 30 states. Jim Birch, CEO, shares that they even have customers in Finland and Germany thanks to their new freeze-dried salsa. In this episode, we get an insight into how this family-owned business is able to use technology to provide fresher products for their customers to enjoy.
M&P Ep. 125: Jim Birch, CEO of Salsa Queen
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBIn just under 7 years, Salsa Queen has gone from selling in parking lots to being distributed in over 1,000 stores across 30 states. Jim Birch, CEO, shares that they even have customers in Finland and Germany thanks to their new freeze-dried salsa. In this episode, we get an insight into how this family-owned business is able to use technology to provide fresher products for their customers to enjoy.
M&P Ep. 124: Pete Codella, Communications Director of Go Utah
March 03, 2022 17:41 - 20 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode, Pete Codella, Communications Director of Go Utah, talks about the Utah Adopt-A-School program. This program matches a Utah company with a school that has demonstrated need, and provides them with the resources they require. It can be anything from reading to children, or donating computers. This is just one way Go Utah is achieving its goal of creating equal opportunities for k-12 students across the state. Listen to learn how Go Utah is finding these companies and how you c...
Utah Adopt-A-School, with Go Utah
March 03, 2022 17:41 - 20 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode, Pete Codella, Communications Director of Go Utah, talks about the Utah Adopt-A-School program. This program matches a Utah company with a school that has demonstrated need, and provides them with the resources they require. It can be anything from reading to children, or donating computers. This is just one way Go Utah is achieving its goal of creating equal opportunities for k-12 students across the state. Listen to learn how Go Utah is finding these companies and how you c...
M&P Ep. 122: David Wyly, CEO of Useless Crypto
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBIn part 2 of this mini-series, Useless Crypto CEO, David Wyly, joins Garret to talk even more crypto. David shares how Useless Crypto was able to go from a meme to the "Robin Hood" of crypto. In today's episode, David also explains all things wallets and the challenges with the different crypto networks.
Let’s Talk Wallets and Networks with Useless Crypto
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBIn part 2 of this mini-series, Useless Crypto CEO, David Wyly, joins Garret to talk even more crypto. David shares how Useless Crypto was able to go from a meme to the "Robin Hood" of crypto. In today's episode, David also explains all things wallets and the challenges with the different crypto networks.
M&P Ep. 121: Ryan Westwood, CEO of Simplus & Shawn Goff, SLC Office Managing Partner
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBGarrett is joined by Ryan Westwood, Simplus CEO, and Shawn Goff, SLC Office Managing Partner and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program Director. In this episode, Shawn talks about how different companies have adjusted their business models post Covid and explains the application and judging process for deciding the Entrepreneur of the Year. Listen to Ryan's experience of winning Entrepreneur of the year and going on as a finalist at the national level. Learn more at eoy.ey.com
Entrepreneur of the Year Program with Ryan Westwood and Shawn Goff
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBGarrett is joined by Ryan Westwood, Simplus CEO, and Shawn Goff, SLC Office Managing Partner and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program Director. In this episode, Shawn talks about how different companies have adjusted their business models post Covid and explains the application and judging process for deciding the Entrepreneur of the Year. Listen to Ryan's experience of winning Entrepreneur of the year and going on as a finalist at the national level. Learn more at eoy.ey.com
An Intro to Crypto with Useless Crypto
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBIn part 1 of this new mini-series, Garret is joined by David Wyly, CEO of Useless Crypto, to talk all things crypto. Useless Crypto is one of the global leaders in decentralized finance (DeFi). They strive to make DeFi accessible through easy-to-use apps and smart contracts. And in this episode, we receive a little history lesson from David about how crypto became the industry it is today.
M&P Ep. 119: David Wyly, CEO of Useless Crypto
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBIn part 1 of this new mini-series, Garret is joined by David Wyly, CEO of Useless Crypto, to talk all things crypto. Useless Crypto is one of the global leaders in decentralized finance (DeFi). They strive to make DeFi accessible through easy-to-use apps and smart contracts. And in this episode, we receive a little history lesson from David about how crypto became the industry it is today.
M&P Ep. 118: Emily Bell McCormick, Founder of The Policy Project & Kristin Andrus, Community Champion
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB7 out of 10 girls miss school because they don’t have access to period products; this is just one of the barriers The Policy Project is trying to remove. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder, and Kristin Andrus, Community Champion, talk about how The Policy Project raises public awareness and collaborates with local leaders to provide free menstrual products in schools for young girls. Listen to how you can help an individual not have to choose between a period product and their next meal.
Removing Barriers to Opportunities with The Policy Project
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB7 out of 10 girls miss school because they don’t have access to period products; this is just one of the barriers The Policy Project is trying to remove. Emily Bell McCormick, Founder, and Kristin Andrus, Community Champion, talk about how The Policy Project raises public awareness and collaborates with local leaders to provide free menstrual products in schools for young girls. Listen to how you can help an individual not have to choose between a period product and their next meal.
Aqua-Yield: Founded by Growers for Growers
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAfter years of experience farming on the weekends, Clark Bell Founder and CEO of Aqua-Yield, found a way to improve the quality of crops. Clark discovered that one of his friends used nanotechnology to improve his dry-cleaning business and wondered if it could help improve farm production. Listen to learn how Aqua-Yield became an innovator in crop fertilizer and their commitment to educating farmers on what technology can do for them.
M&P Ep. 117: Clark Bell, Founder & CEO of Aqua-Yield
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAfter years of experience farming on the weekends, Clark Bell Founder and CEO of Aqua-Yield, found a way to improve the quality of crops. Clark discovered that one of his friends used nanotechnology to improve his dry-cleaning business and wondered if it could help improve farm production. Listen to learn how Aqua-Yield became an innovator in crop fertilizer and their commitment to educating farmers on what technology can do for them.
M&P Ep. 116: Howard Baik, General Counsel & Site Lead at ClickUp
February 14, 2022 20:15 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBClickUp was founded in 2017 with the purpose of saving people time by increasing productivity. Howard Baik, General Counsel and Site Lead, explains how ClickUp is an app that can replace them all; tasks, docs, goals, and chat. Howard shares how the company has been able to find strong leaders and a talent base here in Utah that values optimism and a growth mentality. Listen to Howard also explain how ClickUp is planning on expanding globally.
ClickUp: An App to Replace Them All
February 14, 2022 20:15 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBClickUp was founded in 2017 with the purpose of saving people time by increasing productivity. Howard Baik, General Counsel and Site Lead, explains how ClickUp is an app that can replace them all; tasks, docs, goals, and chat. Howard shares how the company has been able to find strong leaders and a talent base here in Utah that values optimism and a growth mentality. Listen to Howard also explain how ClickUp is planning on expanding globally.
Saving Lives One Product at a Time with FireAvert
February 10, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBOn average, firefighters respond to a kitchen fire every four and half minutes. Peter Thorpe, Founder and CEO of FireAvert created a product to help reduce this average. FireAvert is able to detect when a fire alarm sounds and shuts the stove off; no need for an app or wifi. Listen to how Peter’s experience as a firefighter aided in the creation of this product and how being featured on SharkTank increased their sales from five a month to over ten thousand in one night.
Creating Opportunities for the Rising Generation with Go Utah
February 08, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBDan Hemmert, Executive Director at Go Utah, explains that the purpose of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity is to promote and encourage economic opportunity for all Utahns. But Dan states that the most important task for them is to make sure that the rising generation will have opportunities to secure higher-paying jobs. Listen to how Go Utah plans to achieve this and helps companies relocate and expand here in Utah.
Living Scriptures: Finding Success in a Competitive Industry
February 07, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWith almost 50 years of service, Living Scriptures strives to offer faith-promoting media directly to their customers' computers, phones, or tablets through their streaming services. CEO, Matt Brown, explains how Living Scriptures was able to keep up with their competition by loving their customers and providing them with great service. Listen to how Matt learned that being a jack-of-all-trades is a great skill to have as a CEO.
Interview with Canopy CEO Davis Bell
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBWhile Davis Bell is new to his role as CEO, Canopy has been around since 2014. Canopy is a software management company for accounting firms. They specialize in streamlining firms by keeping the team organized and creating a connected experience for their clients. Listen to Davis explain how he has doubled down on clarity and transparency with his employees and customers.
Interview with The Point Executive Director Alan Matheson
January 20, 2022 00:07 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThe Point of the Mountain Utah State Land Use Authority is 608 acres that will soon be a blank canvas for future property development. Hear from The Point's Executive Director on what they plan to do with that blank canvas.
Improve Productivity and Professional Development with DataBased
January 13, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBDataBased was born after Co-founder and CTO, Dustin Watkins, asked one simple question, “What made his brother so good at his job?”. The answer was a data-driven approach to sales. Listen to the story of how Dan Watkins went from spreadsheets to full teams running numbers and how DataBased is able to identify performance gaps, improve revenue and empower teams with the tools to define their own potential.
Become Your Own Bank with Giddy
January 06, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBScott Paul, Board Member and Investor of Giddy, describes himself as a lifelong entrepreneur and is always looking for his next hustle. His current Hustle is Giddy, a fast-growing crypto technology company located near Salt Lake City, Utah. Giddy’s goal is to help users become their own banks through decentralizing finances. Listen to Scott talk about the workings of cryptocurrency and how he is educating the public on this topic and helping them take their finances into their own hands.
Cloud-Based Building Security
January 04, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHans Robertson is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Verkada, a California-based building security system company. Users wanted to have an easier security system that could be controlled either by a computer or mobile devices and Verkada was able to provide this ease through cloud-based software. Listen to Hans share the details of how the company grew to what it is today and how they stay committed to improving security to protect assets and people.
Interview with Poly Platform Founder Kamel Greene
December 22, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBKamel Greene, Founder and CEO of Poly Platform, has always had a passion for politics and technology that came from his mother’s involvement with city council and living close to Google headquarters. He developed Poly Platform to solve antiquated public policy and to act as a one stop shop for governments to reach out to their citizenry. Find out more at getpolyplatform.com
Interview with Utah Avalanche Center Executive Director Chad Brackelsberg
December 16, 2021 18:38 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Utah Avalanche Center wants to keep people on top of the greatest snow on earth. Executive Director Chad Brackelsberg talks about their different technology and programs that aim to do just that.
Interview with dree Founder & CEO Edgar Carreon
December 16, 2021 17:55 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBdree is a peer-to-peer laundry marketplace with a mission to give customers time to do more of what they want to do. dree is a perfect match for those with busy lives and helps overcome high-cost barriers. Listen to their founding story and some exciting new things coming soon.
Holland and Hart’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
December 14, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBMickell Jimenez and Bryan Benard are partners at Holland and Hart – a full-service law firm. Mickell and Bryan lead the labor and employment group, counseling employers on proper practices for hiring and discipline within their companies. Mickell and Bryan are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace. Listen to them share the benefits of DEI efforts, including better customer outreach, greater work satisfaction, and an increase in company bottom line.
Creating Loans that are Easy and Affordable
December 08, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBJeff Reeves, Co-Founder of Canopy Mortgage and Box Home Loans, is a “mortgage broker at heart” who has been working in the home mortgage and loan business since 2003. Listen to Jeff share his founding story and explain how he created a company that can allow a loan officer to complete 50 transactions in one month. Jeff also shares his tips on working with others and being a leader, which, in Jeff’s opinion, is executing on simple principles with precision and discipline.
FileVine: The Software You Can’t Live Without
November 29, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBRyan Anderson was struggling to find a legal software that addressed all of his needs as a lawyer. He co-founded FileVine – a legal software to help keep client information and employee information organized. This software is the “can’t live without” software for lawyers, and FileVine has grown to over 400 employees in just a few years. Listen to Ryan, CEO and Co-Founder, share the founding story of FileVine, the impact of its positive company culture, and what it can do for your legal busi...
Interview with Grand Trunk Co-Owners
November 24, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBGrand Trunk was founded in 2001 out of the love for adventure. Co-owners Andy Stroman and Bruce Majors discuss how they brought this company to Utah and become the pioneers of the parachute nylon hammock. Find your new gear today and turn the ordinary into epic at grandtrunk.com.
Salt Lake: The Front Door to Economic Development
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBKaitlin Eskelson, President and CEO of Visit Salt Lake, states that as more people experience Salt Lake County as a tourist destination, Salt Lake will become the “front door to economic development.” Visit Salt Lake brings overnight visitors into Salt Lake County, promoting Salt Lake as not only a growing tech community but also a travel destination. Listen to hear how Visit Salt Lake strives to take advantage of the $4.6 billion “Visitor Economy” of Salt Lake County.
Get Your Sneakers Ready: Re-Launching the Hall of Fame!
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MBSean Spencer, VP of Marketing at Boom.ai, announces the re-launching of the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards. Anyone in Utah can apply for individual or company awards through Jan. 7, 2022, and the finalists will be verified by Best Company and invited to the awards gala on Feb. 24, 2022. This black-tie & sneaker awards gala will celebrate Utah’s best entrepreneurs and business leaders. Visit HallOfFame.SiliconSlopes.com for sponsorships opportunities, applications, and general inform...
Interview with NetDocuments CEO Josh Baxter
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn how NetDocuments has grown since their beginnings in the 1980's by using a "winning together" culture.
A Helmet That Fits and Feels Like It Should
October 28, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBThe first time Rob Joseph went snowboarding, he hated the helmet he was required to wear. This inspired him to co-found Anti Ordinary – an action sports brand protection company that creates soft, comfortable, and stylish helmets for snowboarding. Listen to how Rob started this company and the lessons he’s learned the last four and a half years, founding and growing a company that certifies helmets for both the European and American safety standards.
Software Becoming a Service
October 06, 2021 04:43 - 24 minutes - 11 MBDavid Hills is the CEO of ShopSite – a shopping software that helps merchants build websites with marketing features to sell their products. While shopping software has changed with time, David has seen ShopSite’s customers gain great success by adapting to these changes and using them to their advantage within the ecommerce market. Listen to David talk about the founding story of ShopSite and discuss the importance of selling a unique offering for your customers.
Silicon Slopes Summit Update
October 05, 2021 20:45 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MBThe incredible lineup at Silicon Slopes Summit continues to grow. In today's episode Clint Betts gets us up to date on the latest happenings with Silicon Slopes Summit.
An Interview With Josh Freeman, Freeman-Lovell
October 04, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this podcast, we are joined by Josh Freeman, founding partner at Freeman-Lovell. Josh started Freeman-Lovell with his business partner six years ago when he wanted to help entrepreneurs have autonomy in their business while taking the right legal risks. Although lawyers can be expensive, Freeman-Lovell provides legal business for a cheaper price to help companies that are bootstrapping in the early stages of entrepreneurship. Visit www.freemanlovell.com to learn more.
Squire and Company: Providing Personal Financial Excellence
September 30, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this podcast, we are joined by Greg Hyde, who is a partner at Squire and Company, as well as Joe Spillner, Tax Manager at Squire and Company. Squire and Company is a CPA firm with offices in Salt Lake and Ogden. Squire and Company helps businesses in all phases from startup to fully developed, and they provide personal services and expertise in various financial categories such as bookkeeping and taxes. Visit www.squire.com for more information.
Interview with Pura Co-Founder & CEO Bruno Lima
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBDid you know that you can control the fragrance in your home straight from your phone? Pura is a smart home air freshener that allows you to not only set a schedule but also the intensity of the smells in your home. Learn more about how Pura has been growing over 1000% annually and became partners with the big fragrance houses.
Work From Anywhere, Hire From Anywhere
September 28, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBGlobal Upside helps companies “go global” and ensures that business transactions succeed despite the challenges of global interactions – language barriers, cultural differences, and unique political systems. Adam Sheffield, Chief Revenue Officer, recognizes that many companies are going global in order to share their product with those across the globe, not just within their home country. Listen to how Adam and his team manage global companies and bring profitability to all their customers.
LoanPro: Compensating Employees and Serving Loans
September 27, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBAt LoanPro, all employees are compensated with money, relationships with co-workers, intellectually challenges, meaningful work, and having a work life without politics or drama. LoanPro has grown from 7 customers in Utah to 700 customers across the U.S. and Canada. Listen to Rhett Roberts, co-founder and CEO, share the 15-year journey of LoanPro – a loan serving software that solves problems for lenders, standardizes the loan life cycle process, and creates meaningful jobs for its employees.