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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Tim Cook to Take Stage with Sen. Mike Lee at 2021 Silicon Slopes Summit
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBApple CEO Tim Cook will headline Silicon Slopes Summit 2021. Cook will take the stage with U.S. Senator Mike Lee for a wide-ranging conversation. Cook’s fireside chat will begin at 2 p.m. on October 13 at the Salt Palace. Get tickets at SlopesSummit.com.
Sharing Your “Opiniion” and Improving Retention Rates
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBJustin Bingham is the CEO and Founder of Opiniion – a platform to collect resident feedback for multi-family complexes. Opiniion analyzes resident feedback, then shows managers and property owners how they can improve their properties to improve retention rate based on that feedback. This helps managers ultimately find ways to drive their property occupancy. Listen to Justin share his experiences working with this platform as well as his advice for working with investors and board members.
Interview with Uncharted Supply Co. Founder & CEO Christian Schauf
September 21, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBUncharted Supply Company was born when CEO and Founder, Christian Schauf, was sitting in traffic in a snowstorm. Chrisitan discovered a need and want for emergency preparedness products, and so he took it upon himself to fill that need. Become the hero of your own story and learn more at UnchartedSupplyCo.com...and while you're at it, DON'T DIE.
Business Consulting Across the Country
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThis podcast is joined by Sean Slatter – CEO of LSI. LSI is a business development consulting firm that will hit its 50-year anniversary this year. LSI consultants help small and large companies alike, specializing in areas such as business development, government relations, strategy, and management consulting. Listen to hear Sean share what he has learned through working with LSI for almost 30 years, including the importance of “reinventing your company” when you are navigating a moving ma...
Dree: Providing Clean Laundry and Stay-at-Home Jobs
September 16, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBEdgar Carreon is the Founder and CEO of Dree – a peer-to-peer-laundry marketplace. For a monthly price, a Dree customer can have their laundry picked up and returned clean within 24 hours. Dree offers the perfect stay-at-home job for individuals looking to make a little income and who don’t mind doing laundry. Edgar also shares his passion for helping those in the female and Hispanic communities be seen and heard through his company’s work and mission. Visit dreenow.com for more information.
Interview with Neighbor Founder & CEO Joseph Woodbury
September 15, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBDid you know, storage units are one of the largest subscriptions payment Americans make. Learn how Neighbor, the the peer-to-peer self storage marketplace, is turning that subscription into passive income for hosts and helps renters save money. Learn more at Neighbor.com.
Integrating Video Surveillance Across the World
September 14, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBBrent Edmunds is the CEO of Stone Security – a commercial security integration company that specializes in video surveillance and card access control systems. Stone Security has focused on creating strong, loyal partnerships with its clients since its start in 2005, and each employee has learned to be technologically savvy since all of their work is IP based. Listen to learn about how Stone Security and its offices in Salt Lake, Denver, and Vegas help companies in countries across the world.
Nice CXone: The Business of Making Connections
September 13, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBChris Boden and the Nice CXone team realized the importance of creating personal connections between businesses and customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Chief Technology Officer, Chris helped develop a software solution to make these connections. Nice CXone’s software can work with any size company and can even connect certain business professionals with customers that match their personality style. Visit www.niceincontact.com/call-center-software to learn more about CXone.
Interview with CallForce CEO Cory Pinegar
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBLearn how Cory acquired a business for $1 and bootstrapped it, turning it into a successful company with over 100 employees today.
Expanding the Sale Ecommerce Space
September 07, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBSean Roylance is the Founder and CEO of Rain Retail Software – a Springville, Utah-based company focused on sale ecommerce and inventory management. Although Sean’s background is in computer science, he enjoys working with finances as CEO and encourages members of the Rain Retail team to build personal connections with each other. Listen to Sean share how COVID-19 affected Rain Retail and how their software helps “mom and pop” local stores compete in the local market with bigger companies.
Creating Pharmaceuticals to Improve Neurological Function
August 31, 2021 18:04 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBRob Etherington is the President and CEO of Clene – a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. Clene’s goal is to create the first drug asset to improve neurological function and strives to create assets to help those with ALS, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease. Clene will know by the end of 2021 if their new asset can be used to treat all three of these diseases. Listen to learn more about this company and Rob’s various roles as the CEO of a biopharmaceutical company.
Preparing the Upcoming Workforce for the 21st Century
August 30, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBTechTrep has recently rebranded as 21stCentEd, an online program that enables kids to learn, grow, and experiment in self-paced lessons. 21stCentEd offers 46 courses, including financial literacy, robotics, entrepreneurship, and other STEM courses. Marlon Lindsay, Founder and CEO, states that 21stCentEd’s goal is to prepare its participants to build the workforce that the 21st century needs and to create an equal education experience for all students. Visit 21CentED.com to learn more.
Taking the Stress Out of Plant Care for You and the Plant
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBEric Lo, CEO and Co-founder of Krado, believes plants are the new pets. Krado is a platform that uses plant sensors to determine that plant’s soil moisture, nutrition, and other needs. Krado makes plant care a fun, non-stressful process, and Eric enjoys using his background in biotech to develop the plant care industry. Krado has plans to expand from just household plants to outdoor plants and gardens as well. Visit Krado.co to learn how this revolutionary platform can help you.
Capturing Data through Barcode Innovation
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBKent Hansen is the CEO of Code Corporation, a company that develops barcode readers. Code Corporation focuses on data capture innovation through creating barcodes, which are graphical representations of data. The software can determine where an item is in a warehouse and how much of that inventory is available. Code Corp’s decoding software can also be used in the travel industry, with automated check-in devices, in medical facilities, and with “contactless checkout” at grocery stores.
Bullet-Proofing Cars Across the World
August 23, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBMark Burton is the President of Armorax – a company that makes a vehicle bullet-proof. Armormax provides peace of mind and safety through armoring any car, and this process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 months. Since Armormax is a world-wide company, Mark enjoys having early-morning and late-night phone calls with suppliers and manufacturers around the world. Listen to learn about how Mark finds fulfillment in the daily, small successes seen through having an international business.
Interview with Brandless CEO Cydni Tetro
August 20, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBOne of Utah's most visible women in its technology and business community, Cydni Tetro joined Brandless as CEO in December 2020. Brandless focuses on the idea of how to brand less and live more. They recently raised 118 million in equity and debt.
Giving the Gift of Sight
August 19, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 9.99 MB1.1 billion people in the world are born with eye problems; many of these individuals are living in countries overseas without access to medical help. Doug Jackson, CEO of CharityVision, is striving to solve this issue by providing eye surgeries for those who don’t have access to them otherwise, one $25 operation at a time. CharityVision has had over 1 million patients and aims to keep its costs as low as possible. Visit charityvision.org to learn how to give someone the gift of sight today!
An Interview with Christina Zidow and Rachael Santizo, Odyssey House
August 18, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Odyssey House is the largest substance abuse and mental health treatment program in Utah. The Odyssey House provides personalized treatments for its clients, including a 90-day treatment program for those within the Utah county jail. Listen to Christina Zidow, CEO, share her experiences working with this non-profit, and hear Rachael Santizo, Program Manager, discuss her time as a client at The Odyssey House in 2012 and her passion for helping others find a new “light” for their lives.
Building Strong Company Values
August 17, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBCEO Ben Peterson describes how he has helped Blue Raven Solar become the 20th Best Place to Work in the US according to Glassdoor.
An Interview with ourlinQ Co-founder and CEO, Ryan Jolley
August 17, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 9.92 MBourlinQ offers a profit-sharing software that enables employees to receive a portion of the profit that comes from a project they contributed to. Companies using this software since it was launched in 2020 have seen high profit margins, even amidst a world-wide pandemic. Listen to Ryan Jolley, CEO and co-founder, share his passion for civil engineering and talk about how he has led his company through times of trial and error. Visit ourlinq.com to see how this software can help your company.
Affordable Healthcare Delivered to Your Door
August 16, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this podcast, we are joined by Stephen Fabiano, the Founder of Fia Care – a platform where individuals receive primary health care delivered to their home or virtually. Lately, Fia Care has gained popularity in the pharmaceutical sector; individuals can pay a low price, meet with a provider, and receive a new prescription on the same day. Listen to learn how Fia Care has grown through participating in pitch competitions, boot strapping, and finding available markets in Utah and Arizona.
Ethically Sourced Products from Across the World
August 12, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBArtisan craft is the 2nd largest industry that employs people in developing countries. With this in mind, Melissa Sevy, CEO and Founder, and Devin Mattson, COO and co-founder, started Ethik Collective – a platform that allows these individuals’ ethically made products to be sold in bulk across the world. Learn how Ethik Collective enables large businesses to support a cause they believe in, such as ending child labor, and help those in developing countries financially at the same time.
An interview with Sara Urquhart, Founder of Shift Summit
August 11, 2021 23:14 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBOn Sept. 16-17, the first Shift Summit will take place in Salt Lake. Shift Summit will be a business conference for professionals who are ready to take the next business step. The founding director, Sara Urquhart, is striving to create “the most diverse conference in Utah” and wants this conference to provide opportunities for attendees to create support groups with one another. Visit shiftgathering.com to sign up for this event and hear from speakers like Susan Peterson of Freshly Picked.
An Interview with ASI CEO Mel Torrie
August 11, 2021 19:39 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBMel Torrie has bootstrapped Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) to create robotic solutions and autonomous vehicles in the automobile, mining, medical, military, and farming industries.
Taking Control of Your Health
August 10, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBClay Olsen is the Founder and CEO of Impact Suite – a digital health wellness resource where individuals and companies’ employees can anonymously receive help in the following categories: sexual compulsivity, depression and anxiety, chemical dependency, and personal growth. Impact Suite also offers a variety of resources to its users like self-guided courses, wellness coaches, and licensed therapists. Listen to learn more about the resources offered by Impact Suite.
Goodbye Meat and Potatoes Podcast, Hello Silicon Slopes Podcast!
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.17 MBThe “Meat and Potatoes Podcast” has become the “Silicon Slopes Podcast” and remains a place where entrepreneurs can accomplish Silicon Slopes’ motto: Learn, Connect, Serve. Listen to Garrett Clark, Clint Betts, and David Politis, Silicon Slopes’ new Publisher and Editorial Director, share how this podcast helps entrepreneurs gain a sense of community, not competition. The podcast will still host entrepreneur interviews, and, once a week, David will share the latest news stories on the podcast.
Providing Security Solutions and Training
August 03, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode we visit with Randall Belknap, the Regional Vice President of US Public Sector Sales, Federal, State, and Local Government, and Higher Education at Checkmarx. Checkmarx is a global software security company creating software security solutions and providing security training for developers. Listen to Randall explain the importance of product development at Checkmarx and explain Code Bashing – one of Checkmarx’s learning application platforms to help developers find solutions.
M&P Ep. 115: Steve Shillingford, President & CEO of DeepSee AI
July 27, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSteve Shillingford, President and CEO of DeepSee AI, wanted his customers to feel satisfied after working with an AI company, not have more questions. DeepSee AI uses a platform to mine unstructured data and offer information to customers in a way that is fast and easy to understand. Listen to Steve talk about the future of DeepSee AI and share his three pieces of advice to CEOs: set a true north for your company, give your employees autonomy, and don’t run out of money.
Delivering Real-Time Business Value to Customers
July 27, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSteve Shillingford, President and CEO of DeepSee AI, wanted his customers to feel satisfied after working with an AI company, not have more questions. DeepSee AI uses a platform to mine unstructured data and offer information to customers in a way that is fast and easy to understand. Listen to Steve talk about the future of DeepSee AI and share his three pieces of advice to CEOs: set a true north for your company, give your employees autonomy, and don’t run out of money.
Changing the World Through Travel
July 21, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBRilee Buttars wanted to change the world and realized the impact travel can have on people. She helped found Dónde to allow travel to be more accessible to everyone by enabling companies to match travel benefits for their employees.
Personalized Employee Benefits
July 20, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBChad Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Beny – a lifestyle benefits platform where employees can get work benefits ranging from oil changes to skydiving. Employers put a certain amount of money into a Beny account; employees can then go do whatever activity they’d like for their employee benefits and be reimbursed from that company’s Beny account within 24 hours. Listen to Chad talk about the future of Beny and his plans to grow the company through funding and an increased focus on sales.
Intentional Leadership
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBArian Lewis of Kiln chats with Cassie Whitlock, Director of HR at Bamboo HR, about the need for empathetic and intentional leaders in the future workplace.
Be A Professional Problem Solver
July 14, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBCoalatree grew from a self-sustaining organic farm in Colorado to an action sports/outdoor fashion company that has raised over 2 million in crowdfunding. Founder & CEO Charlie Bessey shares his experiences and advice for being a professional problem solver as an entrepreneur.
M&P Ep. 114: Jared Hutchings, Managing Director of Peer Venture Partners
July 13, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBJared Hutchings is the managing director of Peer Venture Partners – an early-stage venture firm focused on cryptocurrency companies completing early-stage investing. Jared explains that we don’t know much about cryptocurrency, and his key to staying successful in the cryptocurrency field is to remain humble and persevere through difficulty in a field that is mostly unknown. Jared also explains why Peer Venture Partners’ rolling fund gives its limited partners more flexibility.
Cryptocurrency: A Field That Requires Humility and Perseverance
July 13, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBJared Hutchings is the managing director of Peer Venture Partners – an early-stage venture firm focused on cryptocurrency companies completing early-stage investing. Jared explains that we don’t know much about cryptocurrency, and his key to staying successful in the cryptocurrency field is to remain humble and persevere through difficulty in a field that is mostly unknown. Jared also explains why Peer Venture Partners’ rolling fund gives its limited partners more flexibility.
Empowering Employees
July 08, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBArian Lewis of Kiln chats with Mindi Cox, Senior Vice President of People & Great Work at O.C. Tanner about becoming hybrid and making changes to help employees do their best work.
Building Brands
June 30, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBThere are many ways to describe what a brand is - the essence of who you are, the promises you keep, what people say about you when you're not in the room. Lucidpress helps companies succeed by building their brands.
Consulting Focused on Growth and Improvement
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this podcast, Isla Bragg, general manager of Slalom in Utah, talks about Slalom’s consulting work in Utah. Slalom opened its Utah office in January 2021 after noticing Utah’s rapid growth in population and business innovation. Slalom helps form strategies, create transformations, and fix technological issues within companies that are rapidly growing or needing a turnaround path. Slalom consultants ensure that a company is prepared to become independent once the consultant leaves.
M&P Ep. 113: Isla Bragg, General Manager of Slalom in Utah
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this podcast, Isla Bragg, general manager of Slalom in Utah, talks about Slalom’s consulting work in Utah. Slalom opened its Utah office in January 2021 after noticing Utah’s rapid growth in population and business innovation. Slalom helps form strategies, create transformations, and fix technological issues within companies that are rapidly growing or needing a turnaround path. Slalom consultants ensure that a company is prepared to become independent once the consultant leaves.
Greater Awareness About Cyber Security Needs
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBWhen Cingo surveyed 100 companies that had cyber-attacks, 97% of the CEOs of these companies believed their company’s current infrastructure for preventing cyber-attacks was sufficient. Scott Madsen, Founder and CEO at Cingo Solutions, and Brad Franco, Director of Sales at Cingo Solutions, talk about how Cingo Solutions is striving to solve these issues in cyber security through bringing greater awareness to the serious nature of cyber-attacks to their customers.
M&P Ep. 112: Scott Madsen, Founder & CEO of Cingo Solutions & Brad Franco, Director of Sales
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBWhen Cingo surveyed 100 companies that had cyber-attacks, 97% of the CEOs of these companies believed their company’s current infrastructure for preventing cyber-attacks was sufficient. Scott Madsen, Founder and CEO at Cingo Solutions, and Brad Franco, Director of Sales at Cingo Solutions, talk about how Cingo Solutions is striving to solve these issues in cyber security through bringing greater awareness to the serious nature of cyber-attacks to their customers.
Finding Employees Who Will Stay
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBSpherion is a recruiting franchise with offices in Utah and Idaho that helps potential employees and hiring companies connect with each other. John Eborn, Market Director for Spherion, stumbled into this career after discovering a passion for helping connect his friends with companies that could fit their job needs. John strives to help companies find employees who will remain loyal and stay within that company for the majority of their careers, thus building a holistic and loyal work team.
M&P Ep. 111: John Eborn, Market Director for Spherion
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBSpherion is a recruiting franchise with offices in Utah and Idaho that helps potential employees and hiring companies connect with each other. John Eborn, Market Director for Spherion, stumbled into this career after discovering a passion for helping connect his friends with companies that could fit their job needs. John strives to help companies find employees who will remain loyal and stay within that company for the majority of their careers, thus building a holistic and loyal work team.
From Startup to E-Commerce Giant
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBSince becoming Overstock CEO in 2019, Johnson has focused the e-commerce home furnishings retailer on sustainable, profitable market-share growth. With a brand vision of ‘Dream Homes for All,’ Overstock is one of the top four U.S. online retailers specializing in home furnishings.
Utah's 2nd Largest Event of 2021!
June 04, 2021 17:30 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MBTommy Joe Lucia, General Manager of the Days of 47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo, shares the rich heritage of this rodeo and his excitement for this event to return in July 2021. This is the 2nd largest event of 2021, and cowboys and cowgirls compete for $750,000 of prize money at this gold medal rodeo. Additionally, Silicon Slopes sponsors can join the rodeo’s Heritage Club at a discounted price to receive 50 rodeo tickets, 50 barbecue dinners, and 50 VIP spots in the on-site tent during the event.
Preventing Medical Emergencies
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAs one of the largest real-time patient care transition and provider activation platforms, Collective Medical intervenes in serious potential fatalities and emergencies before they happen. Recently acquired by PointClickCare, the founding team aims to keep Collective Medical a company that cares about its people and the purpose behind the company.
Meaning, Meditation, and Music
May 31, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBAs part of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a live recording session that will include a brief meditation, music from local artists, and practical tips to cultivate more meaning in life. Artists for this session include Emily Bea, Garon Brett, and Joseph Moore.
Changing Lives Through Horses & Habits
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBSean Covey and his family founded Bridle Up Hope, an Equine-Assisted Learning program for girls and women that is based on the principles from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Workplace Strategy - What's Best?
May 20, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBArian Lewis of Kiln chats with Reza Ahmadi about workplace strategy around space, technology, process and culture and what companies can expect to do now moving forward.
Have You Heard of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control?
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBTiffany Clason is the new Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and she wants to move the needle to normalize things in Utah to let people know about the great lifestyle here as well as the ability to still get a drink.