Forging The Norsatch
By Norastch Podcast
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See www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Forging The NorsatchNov 02, 2020
Episode 29. The International Award Winning Bee Hive Cheese Company with Pat Ford
We meet with Pat Ford, Co-Founder of Bee Hive Cheese and learn how they started this wonderful award winning and locally famous company. Mike Stevens, an organizational expert from Weber State, also joins us to talk about mission centered leadership.
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Episode 28. How to Achieve Entrepreneurial Self-Reliance with Silvia Castro from the Suazo Center
We meet with Silvia Castro of the Suazo Center - to learn about how her immigration experience has shaped the excellent work the Suazo Center does to help Hispanic and other minority entrepreneurs achieve success. We also answer the question ‘What goes in the Subject Line of an Email’ with business communications expert Mikelle Weil of Weber State University’s Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence.
Episode 27. The Wonderful Story of The Daily Rise Coffee Shops with Owner Jeff Furton
We meet with Jeff Furton, co-owner with this wife Beth, of the Daily Rise Coffee Shops and how they got started in Ogden and grew their coffee business to 5 locations. We also meet with Dr. Shannon McGillivray of Weber State University to learn about how to improve your memory.
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Episode 26. The BEST Place in Northern Utah to Help Your Small Business Get Off the Ground! Amanda Tullis of the Davis Entrepreneurial Station.
We meet with Amanda Tullis, the Economic Development Director for Davis Technical College, and learn about the programs they have to support entrepreneurs at their Entrepreneurial Station. Also, Shawn Beus of Ogden’s Small Business Development Center visits with us to share how they help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Ogden.
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Episode 25. 7 Tips on How to Rule the Floor! Live at the Davis Business to Business Expo
We go live at the Davis County Chamber of Commerce 2021 B2B Expo and learn tips from event attendees on how to maximize value from an expo or convention.
Featured businesses in today’s show:
Davis Conference Center
Hive9 Protection
Goldenwest Credit Union
ERC Specialists
Adams & Peterson, CPAs
360 Marketing and Advertising
Davis Tech Business Resource Center
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Episode 24. Jo Packham of Women Create
We meet with Jo Packham and get the history and background of the successful Women Create franchise. We also look at tips for using Twitter to communicate with your customers with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications.
Links:
https://blog.sociallyin.com/twitter-marketing
https://sproutsocial.com/twitter-marketing/#additional-twitter-marketing-resources
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Episode 23. Cory Tholl of Klymit and the Announcement of their Acquisition
We meet with Cory Tholl of Klymit as he discusses the history and growth of Klymit and announces the great news of being acquired by MPG. We also meet with Mike Stevens of Weber State University to discuss leadership and a positive culture as your business grows.
Links:
https://klymit.com
www.eqprofessionals.com
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Episode 22. Bart Liechty of Kadince Technologies
We meet with Bart Liechty of Kadince Technology to learn about the great technology Kadince provides its customers in the baking industry, and the importance of listening to build relationships. We also get an update on upcoming events and initiatives at the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center with its Director, Brandon Stoddard.
Links:
https://weber.edu/entrepreneurship
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Episode 21. Sheridan Mordue of Hip and Humble
We meet with Sheridan Mordue of Hip and Humble and learn how her great business has evolved and grown to 5 stores and an expanding online store. We also meet with Chuck Leonhardt of the Ogden Weber Chamber of commerce to talk about networking with the Chambers of Commerce.
Links:
https://www.ogdenweberchamber.com
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Episode 20. Javier Chavez of Javier's Restaurants
We meet with Javier Chavez and learn about his great running career in Mexico and at Weber State and how he started his restaurants. We also talk with Sara Meess of Ogden City as she shares with us how Ogden City supports small businesses with various programs.
Links:
https://www.ogdencity.com/1437/Business
https://javiersmexicanfood.com
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
19. Director Dan Hemmert of the Governors Office Of Economic Opportunity - Go Utah
We meet with Director Hemmert and learn about the new vision and strategies for Utah's Economic Opportunity office - Go Utah. Also, Dr. Matthew Mouritsen, Dean of Weber State University's Goddard School of Business and Economics will visit with us and share insights on balance sheets.
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
18. Jodi Schmidt - Founder and Owner of Out of Bounds Creative
We meet with Jodi Schmidt to talk about her journey to the creation of Out of Bounds Creative. And Tim Vandenack talks about how to engage your business organization with the Standard-Examiner.
Links:
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
17. Stacy Bernal - Author and Founder of Awesome Autistic Ogden
We meet with Stacy Bernal and talk about her challenges that helped her write her book “The Things We Don’t Talk About’ and her non-profit “Awesome Autistic Ogden. And Brock Adams of WSU’s Hall Center for Sales Excellence visits with us about listening vs hearing.
http://seestacyspeak.com/things-dont-talk/
https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeAutisticOgden
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
16. Brookey Bakes
Rachel Child, WSU’s HR expert, tells us why a good job description is important, and shares tips on how to write a great job description. And we meet with Brooke Barragan, the founder of Brookey Bakes, to learn about how she started her great company… and where to find her hand pies, cookies, and pies (oh my!)
15. Hive Protection
We meet with Tiffany Hansen of Hive 9 Protection and learn how she started this great company through service. and we hear an update on the Wildcat MicroFund with Evelyn Jacome.
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
14. The Moxie Agency and Moxie Blankets
We meet with Jami Furniss to talk about her two businesses The Moxie Agency and Moxie Blankets. She has been through such a wild journey to get here and she's come to tell us all about it. We also meet with Sydnie Furton and Love Communications to learn about the business use of TikTok.
http://www.themoxieagency.net/
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
13. Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce
We meet with Chuck Leonhardt of the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce and learn about the history and the impact this great organization has on our community. And we talk about what makes a good sales representative. Dr. Brock Adams of the Hall Center for Sales Excellence meets with us to share his thoughts.
Links:
https://www.ogdenweberchamber.com
https://www.weber.edu/salescenter
http://www.listenfirstproject.org
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
12. Konel Banner with Instafire
We meet with Konel Banner and learn about his journey from woodworking to his company InstaFire that went on ABC's Shark Tank. The Topic of the Week is the need for diversity to drive innovation and how to increase diversity in your company with Adrienne Andrews, Chief Diversity Officer at WSU.
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
11. Megan Christensen of the Davis County Loan Fund
We meet with Megan Christensen of the Davis County Economic Development Office to learn about the Davis County Small Business Loan Fund. And we talk about the importance of Cash Flow with Dr. Matt Mouritsen of WSU’s Goddard School of Business and Economics.
https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced
https://www.weber.edu/goddard
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
10. Creighton Green and Aptivada
We meet with Creighton Green - Founder of an exciting social media promotions company - Aptivada. And cover Human Resource Strategies with Rachel Child.
https://www.aptivada.com
https://nuhra.shrm.org/board-members
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
9. Thaine Fischer and the Monarch
We meet with Thaine Fischer, the visionary behind the Monarch Building in Ogden. The Monarch is becoming a treasure for Ogden and centering a larger Nine Rails Arts District.
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
8. Cindee Jessop of First Priority Insurance
We meet with Cindee Jessop of First Priority Insurance. Cindee is a great role model for positive energy and the value of networking. Our topic of the week is Social Media & Instagram, with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications.
Links:
Links for Social Media Pointers
Later Blog: https://later.com/blog/Buffer: https://buffer.com/resources/instagram/
First Priority Insurance
https://www.firstpriorityinsurance.com/about/our-staff
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
7. Nathan Sutherland of SPNSRD Social Media Marketing App
We meet with Nathan Sutherland of SPNSRD - a new social media marketing app that focuses on small and local businesses… and Mapping the Customer Experience with Evelyn Jacome
Links for Customer Experience Mapping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCEBU3fa-wk
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C0Gw2AmCGShLsz-xrBODciWwDFoZOWS5VMzOMR5YReY/edit?usp=sharingh
ttps://www.ideou.com/blogs/inspiration/use-customer-journey-maps-to-uncover-innovation-opportunities
SPNSRD
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
6. Jason Schiers of Selle Royal and Enve
We meet with Jason Schiers of Selle Royal and Envy fame to talk about his entrepreneurial career. Mikelle Weil visits with us to share the history and value of the Center of Sales Excellence at Weber State.
See http://www.weber.edu/econdev/forgin-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
5. Davis County Chamber of Commerce and Early Stage Pro-Formas
We meet with Angie Osguthorpe of the Davis County Chamber of Commerce and review all their wonderful programs as well as with Devin Miller to learn about early stage financial Pro-Formas.
See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.
Davis Chamber of Commerce
https://davischamberofcommerce.com
Devin Miller Article on early stage pro-formas.
4. Santorini's Greek Grill
We meet with Sean Dehghani and talk about his business in Greek food. A man who started his first business in high school. We also talk with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications to talk Social Media tips.
Santorini’s Greek Grill https://www.santorinisgreek.com
Social Media Tips https://www.socialmediatoday.com
The Daily Carnage https://carney.co/daily-carnage/
3. The Ogden Business Information Center 'The Bic'
We meet with Sara of the Ogden Business Information Center. Sara reviews the many financial products available within their tool kit and talks about how to engage with the latest round of Cares Funding.
2. Zolupez Beer Company
We meet with Javier Chavez, Jr. to talk about his new and exciting Mexican Style Craft Beer - Cerveza Zolupez Co. Born and raised in Ogden, big city law firm experience, returns to home to start a national and soon to be global beverage company
1. Wildcat Seed Fund
The Pilot episode of this podcast where Guy and James sit down with Bob Gruhler to talk about the Wildcat Microfund.