Best Hart Webster Podcasts (2025)

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237. Jason Christensen — Whipping Up Delicious Protein Bars 27:19

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In this episode, Jason Christensen, co-founder of the Utah-based protein bar company Blue Unicorn, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a summer sales job. He and his partner, Dr. Luke Tolley, formed the company after creating a unique, plant-based protein bar that is also nut-free, gluten-free, and tastes like a treat. The compa…

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236. Scott Cuthbertson — A Holistic Approach to Economic Growth and AI 22:39

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Cuthbertson, founder and CEO of Alpen Associates. Cuthbertson discusses his inspiration for the company, where he combined his 15 years of experience in management consulting with his recent work in economic devel…

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235. Brian Miller — Addressing the Hidden Cost of Financial Stress With MoneyRight 32:03

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Brian Miller, founder and CEO of MoneyRight. Miller's journey into personal finance began at age 11. Initially, a traditional financial advisor, he grew disillusioned with a system that benefits the wealthy. Miller focu…

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234. Leading Utah's Economic Future — A Conversation With GOEO and WTC Utah 40:19

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Jefferson Moss, the organization's new executive director. Moss discusses his background and priorities, emphasizing how he will lead GOEO as a coordinator, convener, and collaborator among various organizations …

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233. Beyond the Rides — Building Life Skills at Lagoon 42:32

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with David Gray, director of human resources at Lagoon Amusement Park (Lagoon), Rob Coursey, attorney and owner at Modern Age Employment Law, and Nancy Sylvester, a labor and employment attorney at the Ogletree Deakins law f…

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232. Tanner Thompson — From Richfield Roots to Apparel Powerhouse 24:28

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tanner Thompson, CEO and owner of The Shirt Stop. Thompson discusses how he stumbled into entrepreneurship by purchasing an existing screen printing business in his hometown of Richfield, Utah. He explains that this dec…

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231. Ben Hart — Fueling Local Economies and Utah's Future 27:15

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ben Hart, executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). Hart discusses his career detour from banking to public service, driven by a desire to give back to the community and make a tangible difference. He…

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230. Sharlene Wells — Building a Holistic Support System for Utah's Business Community 34:06

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Sharlene Wells, senior vice president of public relations and organizational communications at Mountain America Credit Union. Wells shares her career path, which includes being Miss America, working at ESPN, and serving…

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229. Corissa Webster — Teeing up Connections on the Green 29:56

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Corissa Webster, founder of Executives Cup. Webster founded the Executives Cup after realizing the need for a more meaningful and dynamic networking experience. Drawing from her background in venture capital, she reimag…

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227. Bryan Phelps — Building Brands in a Digital World 34:55

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Bryan Phelps, CEO of Big Leap. Phelps discusses his digital marketing career, highlighting his journey through prominent Utah-based digital marketing companies like OrangeSoda and SEO.com before founding Big Leap in 200…

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226. Anil Singh — Unlocking Careers With AI Education 24:56

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Anil Singh, founder and president of Saras AI Institute. Singh shares his journey, from growing up in a small village in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting how education transformed his life and i…

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225. Emily Ashby — Connecting Utahns To Local Agriculture and Food Industries 33:23

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Emily Ashby, program manager for Utah's Own. Ashby shares insights into her passion for local industries with Utah's Own, a state-branded program promoting Utah's agriculture and food business. She discusses the vital f…

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224. Chris Baird — Providing Connectivity Solutions With OptConnect 32:16

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect. Baird discusses his journey from sales and operations before becoming CEO of OptConnect. The company began by providing temporary cellular connectivity for ATMs at an outdoor festival and…

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223. Stephanie Frohman — Utah's Proactive Approach to Environmental Challenges 25:07

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Stephanie Frohman, associate director of the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University. Frohman shares her career journey and the critical work the institute is doing in Utah. With…

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222. Thomas Laakso — Bringing Innovation and Sustainability to Utah's Slopes 25:38

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Thomas Laakso, senior vice president of DPS Skis. Laakso highlights Utah's unique advantage of outdoor access, which allows him to combine his career in skiing with living in the mountains. His material science and comp…

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221. Brian Cassil and Jeffrey Tuft — Looking Beyond the Blueprints With Architectural Nexus 29:06

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Season 7 Episode 22: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Brian Cassil, principal director of communications, and Jeffrey Tuft, principal partner at Architectural Nexus. Cassil discusses his 28-year career with Architectural Nexus, bringing a unique film a…

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220. Mark and Sally Dietlein — 40 Years of Magic, Drama, and Stunning Performances at Hale Centre Theatre 34:15

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Season 7 Episode 21: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mark Dietlein, president, CEO, and co-founder, and Sally Dietlein, artistic director, executive producer, and co-founder of Hale Centre Theatre. Mark and Sally Dietlein share their journey of buildi…

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219. Natalie Kaddas — Powering Innovation, Employees, and Wildlife Outage Protection 29:56

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Season 7 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Kaddas, CEO of Kaddas Enterprises. Kaddas discusses her journey from hospitality to leading a second-generation family business. She highlights the company's evolution from making aviation c…

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218. Ryan Wedig — Making Digital Transformation Attainable With Vasion 30:19

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Season 7 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Wedig, CEO and co-founder of Vasion, opens in a new tab. Wedig shares his journey of co-founding PrinterLogic — now Vasion — in St. George in 2012. He recounts meeting the founder and recognizi…

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217. Scott Holmes — Building Better Through Value-Driven Entrepreneurship 32:13

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Season 7 Episode 18: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Holmes, founder and CEO of Teton. Holmes discusses his career path, which unexpectedly pivoted from biology and medical school after being mentored by an entrepreneur in the import business. T…

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216. Ryan Starks — Reflecting on the Road So Far and What's Ahead 37:19

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Season 7 Episode 17: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Ryan Starks, GOEO's executive director. Starks shares his deep appreciation for the innovative spirit and strong work ethic of Utah's diverse communities. Reflecting on his recent visits to a…

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215. Preston Cochrane — Building Community and Restoring Lives with The Other Side Village 25:58

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Season 7 Episode 16: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village. Cochrane discusses his journey into social impact work, driven by a desire to contribute to something larger than himself. He highlights his previous…

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214. Matthew Sanders and Erik Mikkelsen — Elevating Hospitality by Investing in People 35:21

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Season 7 Episode 15: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Matt Sanders, founder and CEO, and Eric Mikkelsen, vice president of product, at Longitude. Sanders and Mikkelsen delve into their professional backgrounds, which both involve building new enterpris…

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213. Jeremy Barker — Behind the Hidden Door 31:05

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Season 7 Episode 14: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of Business Services, talks with Jeremy Barker, CEO of Murphy Door. Barker shares his deep Utah roots and diverse career path, which began with several entrepreneurial ventures after a brief time at the University of Utah — including construction and a shed-building business that…

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212: Tyson Andrus — Combining Technology and Fragrance for Customized Sensory Experiences 34:51

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Season 7 Episode 13: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tyson Andrus, co-founder of ATMOS Fragrance. Andrus shares his experiences living and working in Utah since 2008, highlighting his love for the state's outdoor activities and the work-life balance. …

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211. Jacob Baadsgaard — Building an Entrepreneurial Success From a Foundation of Authenticity 25:36

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Season 7 Episode 12: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jacob Baadsgaard, founder and CEO of Disruptive Advertising. Baadsgaard discusses his journey from working at Omniture to founding his data-driven marketing agency. He highlights the importance of c…

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210. Jonathan Freedman — Delving Into Tariffs, Foreign Policy, and Utah's Foreign Trade Zone 29:01

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Season 7 Episode 11: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah). Freedman highlights the numerous trade missions and foreign dignitary visits WTC Utah facilitates, emphasizing the state's…

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209. Lorena Riffo-Jenson — Fostering Salt Lake City's Growth From Main Street to the Olympics and Beyond 33:32

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Season 7 Episode 10: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Lorena Riffo-Jenson, director of the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development. Riffo-Jenson discusses her extensive career in public service and economic development. She highlights her wor…

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208: Amy Meyer — Bridging Australian Talent and US Employers 28:50

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Season 7 Episode 9: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Amy Meyer, founder of Aussie Recruit. Meyer discusses how Aussie Recruit connects U.S. employers with qualified Australian professionals across various industries, from tech and healthcare to enginee…

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207. Elliott Parker — Driving Growth and Innovation Through Co-Creation of Advantaged Startups 27:12

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Season 7 Episode 8: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation. Parker discusses his extensive experience in corporate innovation and startups, sharing his career trajectory, from working in corporate venture capital …

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206. Adrienne Woolley — Exploring Career Paths With Hands-on Experience and Project-Based Learning 28:45

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Season 7 Episode 7: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Adrienne Woolley, program manager for the Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies (PCCAPS). Woolley discusses her PCCAPS career managing a project-based learning initiative for high school…

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205. Catherine Raney Norman — Utah's Olympic Legacy and the Road to 2034 36:27

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Season 7 Episode 6: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Catherine Raney Norman, board chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. Raney Norman discusses her journey to Utah as a four-time Olympic speed skater, her appreciation for the state’…

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204. Romney Williams — Rescuing Devices and Gear From Moisture While Supporting Vulnerable Utahns 32:11

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Season 7 Episode 5: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services, talks with Romney Williams, CEO of DRYOUT. Williams shares his extensive entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the crucial support of his wife, who encouraged him to pursue his startup dreams full-time, even when faced with financial uncertainty. His career p…

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203. Cassie Michael — Community-Driven Food at Wholesale Prices 34:24

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Season 7 Episode 4: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Cassie Michael, founder of Food and Meat Co-op. Michael discusses how she launched the business during the 2020 supply chain crisis to help communities access affordable, high-quality proteins and ot…

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202. Loren McClure — Delivering Fuel to Doorsteps With FuelUp 25:09

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Season 7 Episode 3: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Opportunity, talks with Loren McClure, chief executive officer of FuelUp. McClure shares his entrepreneurial journey with FuelUp, an innovative gas delivery service that offers convenient and cost-effective refueling for vehicles, b…

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201. Robbyn Scribner — Breaking Into Tech and Transforming Women’s Careers With Tech-Moms 36:25

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Season 7 Episode 2: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach at Tech-Moms. Scribner discusses her career journey, Tech-Moms’ mission, and its impact. She shares her experience of reentering the workforce aft…

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200. Mark Giles and Domeda Duncan — Building Social Connection and Community Retention 38:04

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Season 7 Episode 1: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mark Giles and Domeda Duncan, co-founders of Our Sundays. Giles and Duncan discuss their backgrounds in communications and marketing, their transition to Utah, and their shared passion for creating i…

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199. Wrapping up 2024 With World Trade Center Utah 36:56

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Season 6 Episode 42: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with three World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) team members: Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO; Jared Anderson, senior director of global business services; and Anna Maidon, director of grants administ…

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198. Cully Cavness — Harnessing Natural Gas Emissions for Cloud-Based Energy Solutions 29:17

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Season 6 Episode 41: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Cully Cavness, co-founder, president, and CEO of Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. Cavness discusses his company's mission to address wasted natural gas emissions, describing how Crusoe captures flared nat…

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197. Scott Stubbs — Strategies and Milestones Driving Extra Space Storage’s Success 31:54

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Season 6 Episode 40: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Stubbs, chief financial officer at Extra Space Storage. Stubbs reflects on his 20+ years at Extra Space Storage, from starting as a corporate controller to overseeing its evolution into an ind…

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196. Claudia Loayza — Connecting and Celebrating Utah's Diverse Cultures and Communities With Magnify Utah 51:13

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Season 6 Episode 39: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Claudia Loayza, Magnify Utah program manager at the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs. Loayza describes her background as a child of Latin American immigrants and her focus on creating generati…

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195. Building Foundational Skills Through Early Education with Waterford UPSTART 39:58

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Season 6 Episode 38: In this podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Kim Fischer, executive vice president of marketing and communications, Tomas Caceres, senior director of strategic community engagement at Waterford, and Anju Thapaliya UPSTART program manager at GO…

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194. Melissa Clark — Fostering Development and Connection With Eagle Mountain's Local Businesses 31:53

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Season 6 Episode 37: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Melissa Clark, executive director and president of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Clark shares her experience on the Eagle Mountain City Council and highlights her transition from roles in …

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193. Adam Torkildson — Mentoring Utah's Entrepreneurs Through SCORE 36:24

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Season 6 Episode 36: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Adam Torkildson, entrepreneur and SCORE Mentors volunteer. Torkildson shares his life and career journey in Utah, emphasizing his roots in agriculture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to ment…

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192. Jennifer Campbell and Jacki Cassady — Helping Companies Create Safe Work Environments for Domestic Violence Victims 48:36

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Season 6 Episode 35: Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners and not suitable for a younger audience. In this podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jennifer Campbell, executive director of…

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191. Ben Elkins — Meeting Rising Demand for Internet Accessibility With Utah Broadband 30:30

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Season 6 Episode 34: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ben Elkins, CEO of Utah Broadband. Elkins discusses his recent move to Utah and his leadership overseeing multiple broadband companies under Boston Omaha, including Airbeam, Utah Broadband, and Info…

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190. Jessie Richards and Brooke Muir — Raising Awareness in the Fight Against Domestic Violence 50:25

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Season 6 Episode 33: Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners and not suitable for a younger audience. In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jessie Richards, co-founder and advisory…

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189. Liam and Josh Brown — Exploring STEM Careers as a 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur 44:40

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Season 6 Episode 32: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Liam Brown, president of STEMheads, and Josh Brown, co-founder of STEMheads. Liam co-founded the nonprofit STEMheads with his parents when he was 10 years old. They emphasize the importance of STEM …

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188. Matthew Young — Commemorating Excellence With Recognition Items 38:35

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Season 6 Episode 31: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Matthew Young, national sales manager for the corporate sales team at SymbolArts. Young discusses his career progression from technical writing to marketing and sales. He shares insights into Symbol…

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187. Natalie Randall — Exploring Tourism’s Effect on the Economy and Communities 36:30

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Season 6 Episode 30: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Randall, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism and Film. Randall discusses her journey from growing up in northern Virginia to building her career focused on outdoor recreation and…