If you’re a contractor, sometimes it might feel like you’re alone in your fight to get more business or to keep going, but thankfully, you’re not. Tom Reber of the Contractor Fight joins Alex today to remind everyone we’re capable of greatness and “a rising tide lifts all boats” because the more we look out for each other, the better! In this episode, Alex and Tom talk about… To swear or not to swear and showing up as yourself daily Suicide awareness and self-care Owning your stuff and getting c...
Feb 28, 2021•56 min
It seems like forgiving the man who tried to kill your sister and murdered your dad in cold blood would be an impossible task. Get ready to be inspired as Linda Lue shares her incredible experience, strength and hope all in the backdrop of Woodstock, flower power and thirty-two years of being clean and sober. In this episode, Alex and Linda talk about… Linda’s near-death experience while swimming in the Atlantic in Ocean Park, Maine Linda’s struggle with pride and knowing when to ask for help Tr...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Some people start out the new year with ridiculous weight loss goals. They think if they try hard enough, eat a kale salad, or join a gym, somehow, this year will be different. Alex has really outdone himself this time; in one fell swoop he's moving out of his parents basement and is joining a cult. It's a cult based on based on water fasting; no snickers bars, no Taco Bell and definitely no Kool-Aid. We're NOT optimistic Alex will make it past 24-hours without escaping the compound and heading ...
Jan 01, 2021•13 min
When you come across an opportunity to take a road less traveled, do it! Alex’s guest today is Rob Mewton, Founder of Escape Campervans USA, the largest campervan rental company in North America. As an entrepreneur, surfer, and traveler, Rob brought his spirit of adventure to the U.S. when he immigrated from New Zealand in 1994, along with his campervan. Today, they have 13 locations, over 600 vans, and the same adventurous spirit that started this whole journey! In this episode, Alex and Rob ta...
Dec 30, 2020•52 min
When you see someone rummaging through a dumpster or holding a cardboard sign at a Walmart parking lot, what goes through your mind? Do you give them money? Do you look away? Do you take pity on their lives? Do you help them find a loaf of freshly baked pumpkin spiced bread? Do you listen to the word of God as spoken by a fellow traveler? Do you go out of your way to find another exit in the parking lot to avoid the situation all together? Get ready to hear the story of three different men with ...
Dec 25, 2020•39 min
Regardless of our age, some of us hear things in the night (it's not always the thud of Santa's slay on our roof top). Some of us hear things that scare us, stirs up unwanted emotions or just makes us sad. There are warm loving people out their that would love to hear the sound of your voice. They've dedicated their lives to being good listeners, non-judgemental and they're available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week including Christmas and New Years Eve. Together, we've got this! Merry Christmas! N...
Dec 24, 2020•7 min
As we close in on the end of this crazy year that has been 2020, it’s important to remember that many of these issues will pass over into 2021. We’ve got a bit of a change-up for today’s episode with co-host Scott Turnipseed, Mayor of Eagle, interviewing Chris Pates. Chris is both a resident of Eagle and a long-time friend of Scott’s from their rugby days back in college. The fellas are here to discuss the current state of the world and where we all go from here as the vaccines make their way in...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Sometimes you just gotta take a break. Rocky & Adam share a little of their story while recharging the batteries. Working as a temporary laborer has many advantages. 1. Allows a person to have a full time job and work on days off to supplement income. 2. Learn from various mentors and be exposed to different leadership styles and scopes of construction work. 3. Occasionally one does a random podcast interview on break time, which helps make the day go a little faster. Eagle Valley Temps is t...
Dec 04, 2020•12 min
Mark Morowski zest for life is contagious. His builders journey has not been free from difficulties. He did 5-years in prison for being the get away driver in an armed bank robbery. He now lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as a master builder and a valuable member of our community. "The Builder's Journey" would like to extend a giant THANK YOU! to Travis Brown and the entire team at www.podcastbuddy.com Alex would also like to express deep gratitude for all podcast guest, family and frien...
Nov 27, 2020•21 min
Impeccable leadership is needed now more than ever, what with the world experiencing such unique chaos. Alex’s guest today is the Mayor of Eagle himself and owner of Turnipseed Architecture Construction Interior Design...Scott Turnipseed. Scott has served the county for over 20 years, bringing his abilities as a visionary to lead Eagle into a brighter future, despite the seemingly imminent collapse of the world around it. As Mayor, Scott is attempting to use his influence to improve communicatio...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Sometimes you have to look back in order to figure out what is going to come your way in the future. Alex’s guest today is Dale Nilsson, a New Jersey native that has been a friend of Alex’s for 25 years. Dale came to the Vail Valley about 25 years ago for work and never left. Take a listen as Alex and Dale reach into their bag for a look back and some good times as they storm through some great questions from Poddecks! In this episode, Alex and Dale talk about… Dale and Alex’s differing versions...
Sep 02, 2020•48 min
Considering 2020 has been a wild one, it’s only appropriate that there is a fire that is raining ash down on Eagle County and those surrounding it. Alex’s guest today is Todd Lieb, a colleague of Alex’s that worked as a heavy equipment operator right out of college. Todd spent the last 3 years working as an English teacher in Colombia, teaching as a second language as well as literature and advanced writing. Unfortunately, Todd was forced to come home because of COVID and now has to deal with th...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min
When you think of waves, you probably think of an ocean. Well, now you can think of Colorado; Eagle County now has it’s very own wave park! Alex’s guest today is Farnham St. John, Alex’s studio neighbor and the resident expert on wheels and waves. Farnam is British-born but was raised in Minnesota where he specialized in physics before he found his way to teaching outdoor sports. With his background in wheels and engines, Farnam went to work on Alex’s e-bike and has left him to terrorize the Col...
Aug 04, 2020•40 min
Right now, we have to make sacrifices that we have never had to make before in order to navigate through a global pandemic. However, these sacrifices seem incredibly small when compared to the ones made by our military service members every single day. Alex’s guest today is John Krueger, a general contractor, and owner of a family-home development company. John was in the Navy ROTC during his time in college which led him to a career as a flight officer after graduation. From his military servic...
Jul 28, 2020•54 min
Mathematical law governs just about everything in your daily life, whether you realize it or not. Alex’s guest today is Dr. Monica Geist. Dr. Geist has a Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics from CSU, a Masters in Applied Mathematics from CU-Denver, and a Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and Research Methods from UNC. To make a long story short, she is made of math. Dr. Geist and Alex have known each other for some years, as her husband took on the difficult task of tutoring Alex in mathematics during h...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and we’ve really been exposed to what jobs are essential and which ones are not. One of those that have emerged as essential is truck driving because without it we wouldn’t have so many of the goods that have become familiar in our homes. In the booth with Alex, today is Dennis Mintling, Alex’s brother, to tell us all about the world of truck driving. Dennis is a long-haul trucker who works as a tandem driver with his partner and wife, hauling specifically for ...
Apr 20, 2020•55 min
The world is in a state of chaos and most of us are left asking questions because we just don’t understand what to do. Alex’s guest today is here to answer some of those questions. Natasha Lloyd is an epidemiologist with a specialty in infectious disease. She was well on her way to skiing in the Olympics when she suffered a tragic back injury that completely changed her course. Alex and Natasha are going to dive in-depth into the current state of the world as it deals with COVID-19 as well as su...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 49 min
YOUR AD HERE » A legend’s last call: Vail Valley’s Jon Asper leaves a lasting legacy of love and service Asper's celebration of life is set for Feb. 15 Get ready to be inspired. Alex has the pleasure of interviewing retired Fire Chief, ‘Jon Jon’ Asper, a man that has served the Eagle community for more than 20 years. Jon’s career achievements have gone above and beyond his duty as a fire fighter, with his goal in life being to serve his community in the best way that he can. He is here to talk a...
Jun 25, 2019•56 min
Today in the studio, Alex is on location at United Rentals with Geoff Soelter, Todd Winstead, Walter Valdez, and Andy Dewell to talk about their equipment rental business in Eagle, Colorado. The Eagle location actually started as RSC but was eventually bought in 2012 by United Rentals to become the largest rental company in the world. Since then they have gone on to purchase more companies and expand their services globally beyond equipment rental. While part of a global corporation, the Eagle l...
Jun 11, 2019•43 min
Today we are running part 2 of the Bobby Knox story. If you are new to the podcast, in the first episode we talked about the Knox family and their roll in the Vail Valley newspaper industry with their paper, “The Vail Trail.” In part 2, we are going to talk about Bobby’s escapades in the window industry and what he’s up to these days as well as his time spent in the Czech Republic. Stay tuned for Forrest Gump 2, an absolutely incredible human-interest story that truly defines resiliency. In this...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Today we have Bobby Knox in the studio to talk about the newspaper industry in the Vail Valley. Bobby spent a large part of his life in the newspaper industry. He is going to tell us how the industry got its start and the role that his family played with their newspaper “The Vail Trail.”. We are going to cover individual newspapers and how each one played a unique part in spreading the news while coexisting with the other papers. Stay tuned to hear about this builders journey from birth to fruit...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min
