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Silicon Slopes Show features thought-provoking conversations with Utah entrepreneurs, leaders, and executives. The show covers topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and philosophies on life itself. Nothing is off the table in these interviews, from hilarious personal stories to thoughts on current events to business advice from legends. Learn more at SiliconSlopes.com.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 31min
Creating Powerful Networks and Optimizing Connections | Xavier Jackson, Cofounder of Coinlete
The cofounder of Coinlete, Xavier Jackson, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Coinlete helps brands drive growth through tailoring collaborations with athletes and influencers, while focusing on cultural impact and innovative development. As a former athlete with a background in marketing, Xavier understands the importance in brand alignment and as such, has a knack for identifying top-tier opportunities. They talk about the importance of networking and developing business relationships, how these skills have helped Xavier in his career, and much more. Tune in to learn about establishing brand trust and tailoring growth opportunities! "Life happens best when everything's in alignment." 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

Jun 26, 2024 • 38min
Next-Level Cybersecurity Solutions | Tim York & Aaron Lentz, iC Consult
Garrett Clark is joined by Aaron Lentz (vice president of advisory and strategy) and Tim York (vice president of partnerships) at iC Consult for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They dive into various topics including customer identity access management, optimizing customer experience, and helping customers achieve their goals. Preventing security breaches is so important in modern business and is a driver for many of the fear-based trends they're seeing in cybersecurity. Understanding how each company operates is at the core of iC Consult, and Aaron and Tim share what it's like navigating the various data laws and regulations globally. Tune in to learn more about protecting your company! "We can help them do the right thing so they're not wasting spend, because that money is hard to get for security."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

Jun 25, 2024 • 21min
How to Optimize Your Resume | Jesse Gale, Founder of Revive Executive Branding
Founder of Revive Executive Branding, Jesse Gale joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They chat about the entrepreneur's journey and how life throws things at you when you least expect it, especially when you're in the trenches of business. Jesse's company helps executive resumes stand out to top employers through storytelling and professional resume writing. Jesse shares some tips for building better resumes like customization and leveraging unique skills and interests. Tune in to learn more about resume optimization! "It does speed up the process and should save recruiters time."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

Jun 24, 2024 • 28min
Partnering with Nature for Better Agriculture | Daniel Cluff, President of Bactelife
Garrett Clark is joined by Daniel Cluff, the President of Bactelife, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Daniel's team is bringing forth technology that enables farmers to recoup losses and to be economically flexible while focusing on climate-smart products for agriculture and grass. Daniel explains the difficulties of navigating third-party validation when launching a new agricultural product. He also talks about utilizing data to optimize processes like establishing a thriving network of fungi and bacteria, as well as understanding how microbes can accelerate crop production. Tune in to learn more about understanding data, reducing harm to the environment, and working to protect nature! "We really believe in the concept of reducing water, improving soil, and partnering with nature."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

Jun 20, 2024 • 23min
Redefining the Construction Industry | David Thorne, CEO of Construction Management Pros
David Thorne, the CEO of Construction Management Pros, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about nightmare contractor stories and overcoming this industry stereotype by focusing on the client experience. David's crew uses an unconventional method, which is to do most of the work during the design phase, and as such, this eliminates many of the tricky elements that typically give construction a bad reputation. By answering as many questions as possible upfront, not only do clients feel assured that they will be taken care of, but the construction work moves along with ease without room for guess work. They also talk about construction management and working with clients on custom projects using technology. Tune in to learn more! "How do you ensure that your employees are heard and taken care of and loved? Because at the heart of every business are people and people are the most important thing that we can do. The only way we're going to elevate in Utah and in building a better Utah is directly through relationships with our people."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

Jun 19, 2024 • 24min
The Solo Entrepreneur's Journey | Jesse McLean, Founder of Scratch Golf Lab
Jesse McLean, who is the Founder of Scratch Golf Lab, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about all things golf, including how Jesse came up with the idea for his company, new golf technology, and accelerating improvement through feedback loops. Entrepreneurs often play multiple roles within a company, from janitor to CEO, and Jesse shares some highs and lows of being a business owner. He also talks about his experience as a solo entrepreneur and taking the leap of faith to make his vision a reality. Tune in to learn more entrepreneurial insights! "Being able to provide people an option of when they want to come practice, and then when they're practicing they have this feedback loop, it just really, like I said, accelerates that rate of improvement."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

Jun 18, 2024 • 26min
Bringing Trust Back to Commerce | Shaun Kimball, Co-Founder at Nomyx
Garrett Clark is joined by Shaun Kimball, who is the Co-Founder at Nomyx, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Shaun shares his entrepreneurial journey, including business lessons learned, getting involved with the consumer lending space, and creating digital identities in a decentralized manner. Institutions that apply old, archaic rules to modern money transactions are going to quickly fall behind when digital assets become more streamlined. They talk about blockchain and tokenization, and bringing back the biggest missing piece to commerce today, which is trust. Tune in to learn more about digital asset management and Shaun's work at Nomyx! "All we're doing is providing a software layer in the middle that allows for these traditional institutions to do exactly what they're doing today in a digital era."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

Jun 17, 2024 • 36min
Financial Literacy for People and Business | Shea Swenson, CEO at Stonebriar Financial
Garrett Clark is joined by Shea Swenson, who is the CEO at Stonebriar Financial, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Financial education is extremely important, especially for those approaching retirement, and Shea talks about the differences in financial literacy he's witnessed in Florida and Utah. They discuss wealth management and merging the Utah entrepreneurial spirit with the financial and legal sides of business. Shea's passionate about connecting people with the best opportunities possible to help them achieve their goals, and as such, he's a founding partner of StonebriarX, which builds financial connections. Tune in to learn more about financial education and entrepreneurship in Utah! "We start with education before advice, before direction, before anything. Let's make sure we have a foundation that's on the same page."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

Jun 12, 2024 • 31min
Using AI to Optimize Your Business | Brad Moss, Founder & CEO of Enhanced AI
Brad Moss, the founder and CEO at Enhanced AI, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Enhanced AI is a modern technology and consulting company that specializes in integrating AI into business to automate processes, personalize the customer journey, predict analytics, and much more. Brad and Garrett talk about how AI has become more useful for the average person in business over time, particularly when it comes to automating mundane tasks in daily work. They also discuss AI's shortcomings and learning how to adapt with this technology. AI still has a long way to go, but as it advances and becomes more precise, this tool will change the world. Tune in to learn more! "Make it simple to approach, but hard to master. That's been my approach with technology in general."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

Jun 11, 2024 • 27min
The Customer's Journey Through a Lens | Cameron and Amelya Freed, Owners of Image Eyes Optical
Cameron and Amelya Freed, owners of Image Eyes Optical, join Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Image Eyes Optical has completely changed the eyeglass shopping experience through personalizing the journey from the moment customers walk in the door. They talk about running the business together as husband and wife, and continuing the family tradition of finishing lenses by hand at their Sugar House location. They also discuss growing their retail brand using various marketing tactics, ultimately finding the most success with word-of-mouth marketing. Tune in to learn just how Cameron and Amelya have mastered the art of the optical shopping experience! "We're big on the stories behind the brand and the people behind the brand."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