Best Tanner Webster Podcasts (2025)

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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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From Tonga to the NFL: Steven “Venny” Paea's Iron Mindset 1:11:11

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Born in New Zealand, raised in Tonga, and recruited off a rugby pitch—Steven “Venny” Pāea fought his way from being a sixth-string JUCO walk-on to becoming a second-round NFL Draft pick for the Chicago Bears. In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Venny shares the raw truth behind his journey: Leaving rugby behind and stepping into American fo…

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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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From Viral Videos to Empire Strategies w/ Justin Manning 1:23:00

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On today’s episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with Justin Manning — entrepreneur, creator, and CEO of Empire Strategies. Justin opens up about his path from wedding videography to running multiple ventures, the viral Instagram video he made with his dad that racked up over 12 million views, and the hard lessons he learned about tryin…

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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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Emotional Money & Building Businesses That Last – with Alex Mashburn 50:44

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Alex Mashburn went from knocking doors in summer sales to owning multiple real estate investments and building a wedding venue empire. In this episode, Alex shares how childhood moments sparked his drive for financial freedom, why most “passive” income isn’t really passive, and how wedding venues tap into emotional money—making them both recession-…

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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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228. Wayne Aston — Powering a Legacy of Energy and Infrastructure 30:37

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In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Wayne Aston, CEO of Invictus Sovereign. Aston discusses his career as an entrepreneur and his company's role in Utah's energy sector. His background in construction, the Marine Corps, and a church mission to Russia — co…

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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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From Broken Dreams to 100+ Deals: How Landon Moore Built a Real Estate Empire on Servant Leadership 56:06

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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with Landon Moore—real estate investor, creative finance expert, and passionate family man. Landon shares his journey from shattering his ankle and losing his golf scholarship to building a thriving real estate business with over 100 creative deals closed. You’ll learn: How Landon started wi…

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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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From Family Business to Freedom: Daniella Divine’s Blueprint | Bigger Life Podcast 1:04:45

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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Divine. From growing up in her dad’s small flooring shop to buying it back decades later on a 1x multiple, Daniella shares the real, unfiltered story of building wealth through blue-collar business. They dive deep into: ✅ Buying a family business without…

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Jacob Sojka- Acquisitions at Origin Investments 53:02

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Today I'm joined by my pal Jacob Sojka at Origin Investments- he is on a quest to buy something in Salt Lake City, someone needs to help him!By Tanner Webster

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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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Tanner Webster On The Deal Forge Podcast 49:50

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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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Building Bigger: Marriage, Risk, and the Entrepreneur’s Leap with Shane & Andrea Wilde 1:21:03

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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, we sit down with Shane and Andrea Wilde — a powerhouse couple building business and legacy in lockstep. Andrea, founder of The Live Big Collective, helps wives of Utah entrepreneurs find meaning, connection, and personal power. Shane made the leap from golden-handcuff W-2 life into the world of luxury rea…

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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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Lessons Learned From $10B In Sales- Kip Paul 47:43

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In the studio today with the legendary Kip Paul, learning lessons from his experience of selling billions of investment real estate since 1984, starting a gas station empire, investing as a broker, and war stories from over the years.By Tanner Webster

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From Jobsite to Dream Homes: The Rise of Tanner Garfield 56:11

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From swinging hammers at 15 to building some of the most jaw-dropping homes in southern Utah, Tanner Garfield’s journey is anything but ordinary. As the founder of Strata Homes, Tanner opens up about what it really takes to build a thriving design and construction company — the long nights, the high expectations, and the loneliness that can come wi…

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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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What’s next for the Bigger Life Podcast? 27:22

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A lot has happened, and a lot more to come! We are excited to announce our long awaited return to the Bigger Life Podcast. Stay tuned for our exciting episode coming Tuesday, May 27!

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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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Balancing Growth, Family, and the Future: Real Estate, AI, and the Bigger Life with Nick Rastopchin 1:02:23

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In this episode, Ben Gottfredson sits down with real estate pro and longtime friend Nick Rastopchin to unpack the real behind-the-scenes of balancing a thriving business with family life. Nick opens up about the real estate market shifts, how AI could reshape the industry, and why he believes the key to long-term success is consistency over shortcu…

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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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Sweaty Startups with Nick Huber 29:08

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Summary In this episode, I interview the sweatiest guy I know, Nick Huber, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting a moving company to building a successful self-storage business and exploring industrial real estate. We discuss the importance of social media in networking, the strategies behind choosing self-storage as a focus, and the…

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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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Affordable Housing w/ Evan Holladay 46:12

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Summary In this conversation, Evan shares his journey into affordable housing development, detailing how he transitioned from a pre-med student to a successful developer. He discusses the founding of Holladay Ventures, the challenges and strategies involved in navigating the LIHTC process, and the importance of partnerships with nonprofits. Evan em…

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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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How To Get Your First Loan with Dylan Nelson 29:47

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Summary In this conversation, we talk about the complexities of the loan business, exploring the journey of becoming a loan broker, the nuances of construction loans, and the current challenges in the market. We discuss the importance of relationships in lending, the role of debt funds and credit unions, and provide insights into the future outlook…

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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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When is Murder Justified? Thoughts with Big Ben 43:13

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In this episode, Ben Gottfredson gives an update on life in the moving and storage world—what’s new with Big Ben’s Moving & Storage and the latest in the storage investing game. Then, we dive into the wild world of insurance: is it all just a massive scam? We break down the controversy with UHC, Luigi (whoever that guy is), and all the drama that’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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Colin Wright- Cole West 1:34:42

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It's my pleasure to have Colin Wright, Cole West, on the podcast today. When asked about why he decided to join today, he said there are too many lessons from his father, Gary Wright. We discussed the life and legacy of Gary, and what Colin has learned from his career of 250+ projects and 5,000 lots delivered. https://colewest.com/ Gary's story in …

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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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Mastering Your Mindset with Isaac Prince 57:59

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In this episode of The Bigger Life Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Prince, a powerhouse young entrepreneur and leadership coach who is redefining what it means to take control of your life at an early age. Isaac shares the daily habits, mindset shifts, and personal disciplines that have propelled him forward, breaking down the lessons that have fue…