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Ain't That Somethin'

Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you'll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support.
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Episodes

The Jae Foundation with Jason Vickrey - The Korean Cowboy

Jason Vickrey, CEO of TitleOne , shares the story of devastating loss after one of his best friends, Jae Bob Bing, committed suicide and how he and others turned a shocking tragedy into a legacy at the Jae Foundation . Through their boot check and other programs, the Jae Foundation is working to change the western culture around mental health and reduce suicide risks in their communities. If you are in crisis, please dial 988. For other mental health and suicide prevention tools or resources, pl...

Jul 15, 202550 minEp. 5

Litehouse Foods with Kelly Prior - Only so many steak dinners

Kelly Prior, CEO of Litehouse Foods , shares how he went from counting beads in elementary school for his family business to a twenty year career with Litehouse Foods. In addition to its iconic creamy blue cheese dressing, Litehouse produces a variety of salad dressings and other products distributed across the country. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, Litehouse has been 100% employee-owned since 2014. Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!...

Jun 03, 202547 minEp. 4

The Trus Joist Story - Don't tell me it can't be done

Gary Schweizer, a longtime engineer for Trus Joist , helps me unpack the story of how the company and some of its iconic products - and projects - came to be starting with the dynamic collaboration between two entrepreneurs, Art Troutner and Harold "Red" Thomas, in Boise back in the 1950s.

Mar 25, 202548 minEp. 3

Decked with Jake Peters - Pick the right battles

Jake Peters shares the story of Decked , a Ketchum Idaho based company that brought tough, affordable and functional drawer systems to pickup truck beds. You'll also hear a little about Edjy , a new venture, and the importance of connecting with the right people!

Jan 24, 202550 minEp. 2

CJ Buck from Buck Knives - Chased by Lions

CJ Buck shares the story of how Buck Knives began and evolved over the past one hundred and twenty years to become the storied company it is today which for nearly twenty years has called Post Falls, Idaho home.

Dec 02, 202448 minEp. 1
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