Meat & Potatoes Podcast

In this episode Clint Betts chats with Andrew Smith, CEO of Four Foods Group. Andrew has a lot to say about the current state of affairs in the food services industry and also has an important announcement.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Jennifer Napier-Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, on the COVID-19, the earthquake, panic buying and more.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Congressman Ben McAdams on his experience dealing with COVID-19.

Our guest at today's live event is Jim Gillespie, Co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter. Jim has been leading industrial digital transformations for more than 30 years. He focuses on curating technology, guiding the digital process and enabling assets and people to become smarter and more visible. GrayMatter co-innovates with companies in manufacturing, water/wastewater, power and oil and gas markets to deliver custom-fit operational technology programs and solutions.

In this episode, we are joined by George Simons Founder and CEO of SoloSuit, the social venture dedicated to closing the Justice Gap. We learn where the idea came from and how the company was founded. We talk about the business model and how George is building his team. We get a good rundown of what happens when you are sued for a debt and how SoloSuit has a solution that will save people money and time while minimizing the heartburn associated with debt collection.

In this episode, we're joined by Shane Nolan, SVP of IDA Ireland and David Brody, VP of Technology for IDA Ireland. We learn about the history and mission of IDA Ireland to help companies expand into Europe, and the strong bond shared between Ireland and Utah. We talk about the right time to consider international expansion and why Ireland is a popular spot for the first international office. We go into details on best practices and learn about how an Irish presence helps companies navigate regulations, taxes, and incentives. Lastly, we talk about Ireland's immense beauty, favorite spots of Shane and David,

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Mocke who is the Founder and CEO of Mentorli. We talk about the importance of mentors and how Luke's experience with mentorship formed the idea that has become Mentorli. We learn how Luke made the decision to leave a good job to become an entrepreneur and build his own company. We discuss how being from South Africa impacted how he views the value of a good mentor. Lastly, we talk a bit about Springboks Rugby which is always a good time.

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Goff with EY, Case Lawrence from CircusTrix, and Eric Farr from BrainStorm. They tell us all about the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program and how folks can apply. Case and Eric explain what the process was like for them, why they think it's a fantastic program for all entrepreneurs, and offer insight as to what the judges like to see. Learn more about the program at ey.com/us/eoy/utah_region, or reach out to the program team at utaheoy@ey.com.    

Weave's Chief Product Officer, Jeff Lyman, and Weave's Head of Marketing Campaigns, Jake Goeckeritz, walk us through the Business Growth Summit-- the world's largest online business growth event presented by Weave. If you're a business owner (or want to be), Weave has created the ultimate on-demand experience for you. Listen to Jeff and Jake so you'll know what to expect, how to register for the free event, and even hear a little about Jeff's experience at Nike creating Lebron James's shoe line. This episode is short and sweet and sure to get you excited for the Business Growth Summit--where you'll dive into growing your business, retaining customers, and communicating like the professional you are. For more info, head to www.getweave.com/bgs.

Today we get to chat with former governor and ambassador Jon Huntsman, who is running for Utah governor once again.