The Best Dam Podcast

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Chad Taylor, Director of Marketing at Guest Experience, Inc.WHAT WE CHATTED ABOUTTraditional media may tell us that Lake Mead has dried up and now all we see are boat wrecks and dead bodies.  We know that is not true and we’ll hear it from the mouth of a concessionaire that is happy to share with all his guests and our listeners about all the great activity happening on Lake Mead and the Colorado River.  We’ll learn about the evolution of Forever Resorts to Guest Services (GS) and the long and important  history GSI has had in our Nation.  How GS have mastered balancing the business side of tourism and the respectful approach to protecting our National Parks.  The positive nature of working with a government entity and the contract for services that provide a layer of protection to business owners.Chad shares some of his best practices in the realm of marketing and how streamlining those skills have provided him and his team the ability to use technology to improve their bottom line.  Chad also makes a big announcement on the show --- With the approval of the National Park Service the night before, he is able to share an excellent way to educate us all on the activities of Lake Mead at this time.We will get a little personal and hear about the special relationship between Chad and his father, Rod Taylor.  Doing business on the water just seems to run in their blood.Chad is also the definition of the “entrepreneur”, and he gives a little insight into a couple of his other companies; namely Mentor Empire and ETA.  Listen and learn more about his amazing new recording studio.  Check out the images here.“Conversation is at the core of creativity,” says Chad and he will remind us of the importance of human connection.  He is loving the opportunity to share others’ stories and to help us remember to listen and learn.  One of his favorite quotes is, “That which I do not know, could change everything.”NEXT STEPSTo learn more about Chad and his work, visit these web and social sites:Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures Facebook InstagramLake Mead Mohave AdventuresGuest Services, Inc.Mentor EmpireCREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast was produced at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City during their March Open House.This episode includes interviews with volunteers and guests a the Open House. We hope you enjoy our segments with:Volunteer, Laura Robertson, recorded in the Ticket Booth Volunteer, Tony Klein, recorded in the Caboose Railroad CarVolunteer, Harris Seorti, recorded in the Caboose Railroad CarVolunteer, Larry Hamilton, recorded in the Caboose Railroad CarVolunteer, Megan Misick, recorded in Ellsmere, the luxury car built in 1899 for Dr. William Seward Webb.Volunteer, Jeff and Kurt, recorded in Ellsmere, the luxury car built in 1899 for Dr. William Seward Webb.Show Your SupportIf you’d like to send letters of support for the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to your elected officials, their contact information is below.  We’d love to share your love of the museum with them and encourage them to share that love right back by supporting the funding for the museum expansion in Boulder City. Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant      Danielle.Gallant@asm.state.nv.us State Senator    Jeff.Stone@sen.state.nv.us Next StepsIf you’d like to volunteer with the Nevada State Railroad Museum, please contact the Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway on their website, at https:// www.boulderrailroadmuseum.org.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Gary Baldwin, Founder and President of Elite RV Resorts, LLC.What a treat to visit with Gary, and be educated and entertained by his great energy and excellent information regarding his proposed RV resort in Boulder City, NV.  Gary has an amazing history in Nevada and has lived in Boulder City for over 20 years.  He is a real estate developer and former casino operator.  As you can imagine, he has some great stories to tell, and you'll learn about the connection he has to Howard Hughes, and it’s not just success in the gaming industry.Gary is driven to provide economic stability in Boulder City, by developing a high-end resort that will  amazing amenities and excellent customer service.   With a rockstar team surrounding his efforts, Gary tells us how expects to make this all happen and knows this project will have a positive impact on tourist traffic to this community.You'll also hear more about the timetable that will facilitate this project to fruition, and you can learn more about Gary’s plans at www.elitervresorts.com. Gary is truly an asset to the Boulder City community, and you’ll gain more insight as to why Passion and Perfection are his two words to live by.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features a boy and his toys.   Dr. Christopher MacMahon grew up with a toy train in hand and has not yet let go.  Dr. MacMahon is the Director at the Nevada State Railroad Museum ~ Boulder City.  He shares how wonderful it is to love what you do for a career, and how he arrived here in Boulder City.HighlightsThe Museum has many moving parts…and not just on trains.  Christopher manages the daily tourist activities as well as works with two non-profits that are contracted with State on his site in Boulder City.  In addition: He speaks about the Live Steamers group, and The Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway which operates the event trains and weekly tourist trains.  Christopher enjoys interpreting the story of railroading and the importance of transportation systems to Nevada’s history and culture for the enrichment of all who visit through the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of the railroad history artifacts.  More Highlights We learn what Christopher likes about the work of a museum director and the impacts he makes on many lives.  And,How seeing the response of children and grown children when they visit the museum and ride the trains makes his day.   There are many needed improvements coming to the state site and Christopher shares a little about how we too can help during this 2023 Legislative Session in Carson City, Nevada.  He also encourages those listeners to consider volunteering at the train museum and come to love the youthful enthusiasm that departs with each train ride.  If you’d like to send letters of support for the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City to your elected officials, their contact information is below.  We’d love to share your love of the museum with them and encourage them to share that love right back by supporting the funding for the museum expansion in Boulder City. Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant      Danielle.Gallant@asm.state.nv.us State Senator    Jeff.Stone@sen.state.nv.us Next StepsIf you’d like to volunteer with the Nevada State Railroad Museum, please contact the Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway on their website, at  https:// www.boulderrailroadmuseum.org.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is Alex Raffi, Partner and Creative Director at Imagine Communications.What a treat to listen and learn from the Alex. And it seems that Alex and I never miss the chance to get together, brainstorm, and create work for those that surround us.  Alex is inspiring and brings it out in you without even trying.  We can only imagine that when he goes to sleep at night, that he dreams in color, action, content for another children’s book, scripts, illustrations, and that is all before midnight.  He must wake up exhausted from all the creativity that runs through his mind.  Episode HighlightsLearn a little about how Alex’s mind works as you listen to his favorite parts of working in marketing, business development, and creativity.  While the pandemic challenged many, Raffi found ways to challenge his clients to think big, think often, and make promises and keep them in business to find true success. We all generally try to go throughout our day trying to not have our clients and customers cry, however, listen to how this very thing became an “aha” moment for Raffi.Alex shares his thoughts and ideas for being better in business and better in life.  His lessons expand your thoughts and his fun and jovial way he teaches will inspire you as well.  Our conversation with Alex will we a listening experience well worth your time.Next StepsWe hope you enjoyed laughing and learning with Alex Raffi. To learn more about he and his team's work, visit the Imagine Communications website at  https://www.weareimagine.comYou can also find Alex on these social sites:Facebook InstagramCREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is John Chase, Owner of AmeriSent Insurance-Boulder City and Rotary Coordinator for Zone 26.  Episode HighlightsWe ask John what the job description is for a Rotary Coordinator and how he sees his role in a leadership position such as this to be beneficial to him personally and in business.  John shares how his service has impacted his life and his company that he operates with his wife Elizabeth, whom he has been married to for 30 years.  John’s also a retired police officer and had many life changing experiences that have led him to the place he is now in business and service to others through his non-profit work.  We learn how his well-rounded life brings him to a place where he sees the good in others and appreciates surrounding himself with those that do the same.  John and his friend in Rotary and business, Larry Archeletta, started the Business Book Club,  and we find out about some of the groups favorite books that have impacted their lives.  He invites all to join in.  As we get to know a little about his youth and what shaped the man he is today, we hear him share his experience working on a dairy farm every day before and after school.  This leads us to understand why he now lives in the desert.  We hope you enjoyed laughing and learning with John Chase. To learn more about john and his work visit the Boulder City Rotary Website at  https://bouldercityrotary.org/To learn more about AmeriSent Insurance, visit their website at https://chamberorganizer.com/bouldercity/mp_asinsuranceboueThe Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

What a treat we have today on the The Best Dam Podcast.  Mrs. Erma Mary Hall, resident of the Southern Nevada Veteran’s Home and amazing lady that has become a true hero to me.  At age 93 years young, Miss Erma is currently serving on the Resident Board of Directors for the Veteran’s Home and has become quite an asset to the staff and residents there.  She has led a full life of service to her country and family and as you listen, you will hear the fire in her voice as she talks about her children, her husband, her career, and her amazing life journey.  Episode HighlightsIn today's episode we hear about: her great story of growing up in the Bronx of New York in the 30’s and as a teenager, being obsessed with movie stars.  Learn how she and her girlfriend would strategize to be able to get the autographs of all the popular stars.  Wait until you hear about Frank Sinatra.After she graduated from high school, she went into the military with her sister Lilly.  She was in the first wave of recruits when the Army Air Corp was split into the modern-day air force.    While serving her country in the Air Force, she was stationed at the Pentagon where she met her husband and began her family.  She shares what a beautiful military wedding it was and listen to learn more about her very special wedding dress.  They were married for over 60 years.Erma tells quite fun stories about her career experiences such as meeting a very famous General at the Pentagon.  As well as telling us about her ability to see the world as she and her husband were stationed in places like Tokyo, Japan right after the war, in Ottawa, CN, Ramstein Germany, Munich, Germany, San Antonio,  TX, and Colorado Springs, CO.  Being in the same room with Erma was electrifying and challenging to be a sharp as she is at 93 years young.  What an honor.   I want to be just like her when I grow up!  We hope that listening to the sweet lady will inspire and entertain you.  CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.Headshot Photo: Roger Hall

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is Lynn Marie Goya, Clark County ClerkCounty Clerk, Goya has much to be proud of.  She has accomplished much since 2015 and her first election as our Clark County Clerk.  In this episode, we'll highlight her many  accomplishments and learn about the functions of a County Clerk and how that looks slightly different in Clark County versus other clerks around the country.  Episode HighlightsIn today's episode we learn about:Lynn's personal history and her love for writing, history, and family.  The great team Lynn has at the Clerk’s office and their success in telling about the 5 million love stories that have started right here in our part of Southern Nevada.   The improved website www.weddings.vegas, which shares all the information that couples need to know when planning their future nuptials.  How couples that have been married in Clark County are encouraged to go to that site and enter our own love story.The two key initiatives that she is currently engaged in providing greater transparency and accessibility to public records.  The importance of weddings in the Las Vegas area to our history, our current day, and to our future as an economic engine in Southern Nevada.   Future plans for the next big opportunity to be a part of the festivities surrounding the, World’s Wedding Capitol of the World, and join her and all her friends on March 4, 2023, as they try to set the World’s Record for the largest vow renewal ceremony held right here in our own backyard.  On the Personal NoteClerk Goya shares a little more about her personal life and how she met her sweet husband.  How her passion for needing to be part of the solution drove her to get involved with their community and her encouraged to run for an elected position.  “You can’t have a civilization without civility,” states Goya.  She believes in what she does every day and she knows she really is making a difference.  The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Our guests today on The Best Dam Podcast are  Mayi Rosenbaum-Reiss and Jean Palmer, from SNAP Fitness.Mayi is the Manager, and Jean is a Personal Trainer at SNAP Fitness' Boulder City, NV location. SNAP Fitness has become a lifeline for many in Boulder City.  Miya  and her team have become experts at members find physical and mental fitness opportunities. With expanded hours as a 24/7 center, SNAP is very accessible and today’s show encourages us all to get out and get fit at SNAP Fitness in Boulder City. Highlights About JeanLearn about the services offered at SNAP and get to know one of the great certified group fitness instructors, Jean Palmer.  Hear about Jean's love of fitness and helping others with their fitness goalsAs a very active mother, she share about the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others.  Listen and learn more about the classes that Jean offers at SNAP.Highlights About MayiMayi has deep roots in Boulder City since a very young age, why being involved with her community is so important.  She has a love for Boulder City and for SNAP, as she has been a member or an employee since they first cut their ribbon in Boulder City.  Mayi promote active community outreach; her goal being to give back to the friends and neighbors she has known her whole lifeWhy her care and concern for others translates into a passion for seeing SNAP be a successful company in Boulder City.   Both Mayi and Jean share about their first jobs. Mayi also about the challenges that drive her motivation to help others overcome their limitations, and hear her enthusiasm for seeing improvement in those that take up her charge to just keep moving. The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with  Alexis Lagan, Olympic Pistol Shooter and Founder of Team Lagan Training. Well as the host of the Best Dam Podcast and mother of our hometown Olympian, I may be very biased.  However, I think this week's show is pretty spectacular!!Lexi shares a little about how she got started training for the Tokyo Olympics as well as her next steps in her Olympic career.  She will give us a little insight as to what happens in her daily training, what her "aha" moment was, and some of the great lessons she has learned in all of her international travels.  We will learn about the new company she recently started as a result of her talents and skills and Lexi will share how her physics degree has influenced her sport. Check out www.TeamLagan.com to follow Lexi on her journey.What a great listening experience with one of my favorite people in all of the World~Alexis Lagan Peterson.The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.