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The Nitty Gritty Show

We get down to the Nitty Gritty with our guests as we explore their unique paths to success.
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Episodes

Pillow Cube, with Jay Davis and Will Beck, Ep 134

Jay Davis knows entrepreneurship. Today he joins us to discuss his career path and how he built Creatably, a marketing agency specializing in creating viral content to launch businesses. One of his own projects benefited from Creatably's marketing power and developed into the famous Pillow Cube. Check it out.

May 16, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 134

Fresh Detail, with Michael Kimball, Ep 133

Today we have Michael Kimball, the Founder and Owner of Fresh Detail, a company taking car detailing to you. Focused on experience and quality, Michael's goal is to elevate the level of quality and service in a modern way.

May 09, 202256 minEp. 133

Salt by Sabrina, with Sabrina Gardner, Ep 132

Is your house a mess? We've got the guest for you. Sabrina Gardner has built a business around her aptitude for organization. Custom fit organizers for your space will not only fix the mess and clutter, but she shares how it impacts the rest of your life as well. Come check out Salt by Sabrina.

May 02, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 132

Women’s Epic, with Founders Jodi Horton and Ashlee Hinds, Ep 131

Today we're with Jodi Horton and Ashlee Hinds, the founders of Women's Epic, a trail running race designed specifically for women of all skill levels and ages. As they put it, "Women's Epic was created to help more women leave their comfort zones behind and hit the trails." Listen in and hear their story.

Apr 18, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 131

PathU, with Founders Fidel Montero and Andrew Van Buren, Ep 130

Dr. Montero is back! Today he's continuing his discussion on education in America, which leads into his venture with our host Andrew Van Buren. Their new company is PathU, and their first endeavor is to teach young people the critical subject of financial literacy. Check it out.

Apr 11, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 130

Sponsor CX, with CEO Jason Smith, Ep 129

Jason Smith is the founder and CEO of Sponsor CX, which specializes in consulting for and managing sponsorship deals for various organizations. He had the guts to leave a comfortable and secure job to launch his entrepreneurial journey, setting out to provide a impactful tech solution in the sponsorship market.

Apr 04, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 129

Dr. Fidel Montero, Principal of Timpview High School, Ep 128

Joining us today is Dr. Fidel Montero, a first generation high school graduate who climbed his way from growing up in migrant labor camps in California to earning a doctorate degree from Columbia University. He's worked in education administration in various parts of the country including as the Chief of Staff at the largest university in Utah, Utah Valley University, and currently as Principal of Timpview High in Provo, Utah.

Mar 28, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 128

Let’s Glow, with Robyn Warner and Caybree Johnson, Ep 127

Robyn Warner is back and she brought her business parter and best friend, Caybree Johnson. Caybree discusses her own entrepreneurial journey beginning with buying and growing a Dental Assistant school, Practical Dental Assisting of Utah. Together, Robyn and Caybree designed the cutting edge experience of teeth whitening in their new business, Let's Glow. Check it out.

Mar 21, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 127

International Women’s Day, with Susan Petersen and Jess Toolson, Ep 126

Today we celebrate International Women's Day with some of the most inspiring women we know: Jess Toolson of Mixhers, and Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked. They've returned to The Nitty Gritty Show to discuss their recent success as well as their mentality that sets them apart from the crowd.

Mar 14, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 126

Buddy the NBA Elf, Kyle Nielson, Ep 125

Kyle Nielson, nationally known as the NBA Elf, commonly seen at Utah Jazz games, joins us today to share his inspiring story. Kyle takes us through his story from joining forces with Vess Pearson of Aptive, to becoming a sneaker supplier for many NBA players. Oh, and also trolling NBA players as Buddy the Elf.

Feb 14, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 125

A Nitty Gritty Christmas, Ep 122

Today Cam and Andrew sit back and reminisce on everyone's favorite time of the year. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Dec 20, 202139 minEp. 122

Lendio, with CEO Brock Blake, Ep 121

Brock Blake, Founder and CEO of Lendio, joins us to share his entrepreneurial story from delivering newspapers to managing a CEO's worst nightmare during the Covid-19 stimulus package PPP loans. Brock shares how he overcame his "fetal position moments" to bring his company through as a stronger competitor in the industry.

Dec 13, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 121

Chelsea Fairbourn, Tony Finau Foundation and BYU Athletics, Ep 120

Joining us today is the amazing Chelsea Fairbourn. Chelsea wears many hats, including Director of Operations for the Tony Finau Foundation, on-field host for BYU Athletics (hosting football, basketball, and baseball games), and reporter/producer at KSL 5 TV. Listen to her story of how she has created huge success around her contrasting talents.

Dec 06, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 120

Blair Treu, Film Director, Ep 119

Blair Treu is a film director and producer. He discusses his experiences getting started in the industry as a film student at BYU, landing a job with Disney, and eventually directing for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including such films as "Meet the Mormons."

Nov 29, 20211 hr 34 minEp. 119

Alexis and Chante, from Let‘s Talk Sis, Ep 117

Joining us today are Alexis Bradley and Chante Stutsnegger, known for their joint Instagram presence "Let's Talk Sis." They share their stories and perspectives on race, equality, and how we can each learn and improve where we are.

Nov 15, 20212 hr 8 minEp. 117

Kicking off the Holidays, with Cam and Andrew, Ep 116

Cam and Andrew take a minute to remember some of their most impactful moments from the last several guests, and they dive deep into the most timely and controversial topic of the season: Thanksgiving vs. Christmas.

Nov 08, 202127 minEp. 116

Persnickety Prints, Chari Pack, Ep 115

Chari Pack is the founder of Persnickety Prints, a company committed to the details of printing photography. After finding a gap in the market for quality prints at an affordable price, Chari sent out to do it herself, and do it well. Her company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Utah multiple times.

Nov 01, 202157 minEp. 115

Carl Richards, The Sketch Guy, Ep 114

Starting in personal finance, Carl Richards started sketching with a sharpie in order to simplify and communicate complex concepts. After the right person noticed what he was doing, Carl started writing a column for none other than The New York Times. Carl discusses his story as well as the unique business that he's built around his talent.

Oct 25, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 114

The Hope for Fertility Foundation, with McCall Weekes and Mandi Bishop, Ep 113

At least one in eight couples deals with some form of infertility. The Hope for Fertility Foundation's mission is "To provide HOPE to couples struggling in their journey to creating or expanding their families, by helping them tell their story, by spreading infertility awareness, and providing financial assistance through grants and fundraisers," and McCall and Mandi join us to do just that.

Oct 18, 202155 minEp. 113

Troomi Wireless, with Co-founder Bill Brady, Ep 112

Joining us today is the co-founder of Troomi Wireless, Bill Brady. From being the first international student body president at BYU (born and raised in Canada), to founding and running multiple businesses in Utah, Bill shares with us some of his tools that have helped him face risk and become so successful.

Oct 11, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 112

David Butler, Co-Host of Don‘t Miss This, Ep 111

David Butler is an author, teacher of religion, father of six, and co-host of Don't Miss This, a scripture study aid podcast and YouTube channel. He joins us today to share his story and what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means to him.

Oct 04, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 111

Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik and HandsFree Labs, Ep 110

We're talking shoes today. Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik and HandsFree Labs, joins us to talk about their hands-free innovations in the shoe world. With education and experience as an attorney, Monte now leads an innovative company developing technology for your feet. They solve a problem you didn't realize you had, and the implications are astounding.

Sep 27, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 110

RevRoad, Amy Caldwell and AJ Rounds, Ep 109

Today we have two of the six cofounders of RevRoad: Amy Caldwell (Chief Business Development Officer) and AJ rounds (Chief Marketing Officer). They take us through the genesis of their venture services firm as well as their unique approach to investing in their portfolio businesses.

Sep 20, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 109

McKenzie Bauer of Thread Wallets, Ep 108

McKenzie Bauer, the co-founder of Thread Wallets, soon to be Thread, is with us today. She shares with us their story from searching for a functional solution for a real problem, to building a brand focused on expression, and what the future holds for their expanding company.

Sep 13, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 108

Jodi Orgill Brown: Author, Speaker, Survivor, Ep 107

Joining us today is Jodi Orgill Brown, an interactions and communications expert, a writer, and a professional speaker whose life was upended by a brainstem tumor. After battling for her life, she's been able to amplify her message and her incredible perspective to influence individuals around her every day.

Sep 06, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 107

Dr. Chiddy, Plastic Surgeon, Ep 105

Joining us today is Dr. Jerry Chidester, M.D., expert plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Chiddy has pushed the boundaries of the traditional practice, embracing Instagram and TikTok, and thus has built a booming practice, focusing mainly on his world-famous Mommy Makeover.

Aug 30, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 106

Scott Paul, "Cereal" Entrepreneur, ep 105

Scott Paul carries many titles, including Founder, Angel Investor, Chairman, Mentor, Board Member, LinkedIn Influencer, YouTuber, Startup Comedian, Cereal Entrepreneur, and Hairfluencer. He gives us a peak into what it's like to be Scott Paul, and the genius behind his madness.

Aug 23, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 105
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