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On this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast, Clint Betts and Garrett Clark are joined by Earl Foote, who is the Founder and CEO of Nexus IT. They dive into some big topics like exploring human consciousness and pursuing mindfulness to become a well-rounded human being in all aspects of life like in leading a company and being a good father and husband. Earl talks about the importance of connection: connection with oneself, with each other, and with personal mental health. The principles discussed in this episode have real-world applications that can help in times of difficulty and suffering, even in office environments. They also hit on topics of meditation, plant medicine, finding balance in life, and learning from human emotions. Tune in to learn more from this enlightening episode! "I think we have a responsibility to show up as our best selves to our best capability. There is no perfection."

Carson Poppenger, who is the Founder & President of Squeeze, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Squeeze is a Sales Experience provider that bridges marketing and sales to optimize leads and conversion. They cover a variety of topics in this episode, touching on everything from the potential for an NHL team to come to Utah, to Carson's journey in expanding a company he built from the ground up. They talk about the value of adding AI to the industry and leading with sales, as well as industry insights straight from Carson. Tune in to learn more! "We've almost influenced a billion in sales. We're coming up on that pretty quickly...Our team is phenomenal."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Clint Betts and Garrett Clark are joined by Trevor Maddux, who is the Co-Founder and CEO at MotionOps, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. MotionOps delivers an all-in-one software for service companies like plumbing and landscaping, that allows leaders to run their business with ease. Trevor has an extensive background in the construction industry and as such, built a platform that fills a gap in the market and serves a wide range of contracted professionals. They talk about expanding the company internationally and why Serbia was his country of choice for attracting outside talent. They also chat about various topics like the WNBA, wrestling, and golf. Tune in to learn more! "We're one of the few softwares that actually manages that change order process for clients and customers."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com Show links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Derek Brown, who is running for Attorney General in Utah, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. They talk about various things, including the evolving landscape of political parties in Utah, Derek's background in this space, and the current stance of his party. Derek shares his vision for the role of Attorney General and they talk about dealing with the FTC and federal overreach with private companies. Navigating the shifting world of technology and policy is a huge driver for Derek's mission and they also dive into the role an Attorney General plays in state issues. Tune in to learn more! "I'm hoping to make a difference in that office and to continue to do some of the things that I think are positive and productive, and to make some changes in areas where I think changes need to be made."

Garrett Clark takes over this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast for an interview with the CEO of GBS Benefits, Dan Nelson. GBS Benefits empowers clients to offer the best employee experience for the lowest possible cost by working together to curate pricing packages that fit each company. They talk about how the organization does this by using math, algorithms, and psychology in the insurance space to meet client needs, and Dan discusses the big unknown costs for doctors visits. They dive into the healthcare system in the United States and Dan goes over issues in the industry and offers some solutions. Tune in to learn more about our medical system! "There are a lot of things that our medical system is not incentivized to help us do to look at other opportunities or other options, whether that's a supplement path or whether that's a lifestyle path."Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com Show links: https://gbsbenefits.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

Anna Robertson, who is the Co-Founder of The Cool Down, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. The Cool Down is America's first mainstream climate brand that strives to bring widespread change in climate proactivity by empowering people to make climate-conscious decisions and amplifying innovation in the space. With Anna's background being in media, she noticed a gap in the climate-solution space where the main focus used to be purely on "doom and gloom" topics, and she shares her experience dismantling that negative narrative. They talk about what it's like to build a media company today and how various modern factors are affecting the industry, as well as how Anna builds her teams slowly, smartly, and audience-focused. They also touch on various topics like climate politics and how Utah is involved in the arena. Tune in to learn more! "We're trying to make climate topics a little less overwhelming and give people easy, practical ways that they can make changes in their life that will have an impact on our planet."

Join Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast as they meet with the CEO of Illuminate Drone Light Shows, Jacob Howard. They talk about all things drones and how Jacob came up with the idea to do exhilarating light shows using this technology. Having gone on tour and performed light shows across the world for concerts and ceremonies of all kinds, Jacob's company has taken him to new heights, elevating the entertainment business. They chat about the different opportunities this unique side of the drone industry offers and how exciting it is to make so many people happy. Tune in to learn more about how Jacob launched the drone light business! "Now I get to make 20,000 people happy at the same time." 

Thomas Kreitlow, the CEO of Intermountain HPP, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast to talk about food science. Intermountain HPP offers food safety and storage solutions through High Pressure Processing (or HPP), and Thomas talks about elevating the standard of food safety in the industry through these cold process solutions. The technology Thomas' company uses reduces the harm that packaged foods have the potential for, such as eliminating harmful bacteria and pathogens, making it possible for at-risk populations to consume safer products. They chat about various topics including juice cleanses, nutrition, wellness shots, and supply and demand economics. Tune in to learn more from this fascinating episode! "The most efficient product is a product that is packaged in a way where it won't fail, that maximizes the efficiency of the vessel which it's filling."

Today’s podcast episode features a conversation between Clint Betts, Garrett Clark, and their guest, Jeremy Brockbank, the founder and CEO of Volcanic. They discuss various topics including the legalization of marijuana, sports gambling, and the success of consumer brands in Utah. They talk about the burgeoning retail scene in Utah, highlighting various brands like Pillow Cube, Gadget Guard, Traeger, and Cotopaxi. This episode emphasizes the importance of building an audience before launching a brand and delves into the pitfalls of relying solely on platforms like Amazon or Instagram. The conversation also touches on the innovative approach of Volcanic, a platform aimed at revolutionizing retail by providing advanced filters and predictive tools for both buyers and brands, ultimately leveling the playing field in the industry. Tune in to hear more about this great conversation! “Utah actually has a lot of really good, nice brand owners. I mean, I don't think people realize how many good brands come out of Utah.”

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast, Clint Betts and Garrett Clark meet with the co-founder and CEO of Aptive Environmental, Vess Pearson. Aptive Environmental is a national pest control company backed by effective door-to-door salespeople and Vess shares some secrets as to what makes them so effective. He talks about building an incredible team in the c-suite and the impact this team of world-class professionals have had on the company. They talk about overcoming our differences and seeing the human in one another, rather than focusing on that which divides us. They also talk sports and current events. Tune in to learn more! "The sales team has been our lifeblood but if we've done anything right in the last several years, it's that we've built an amazing leadership team."