South Valley Chamber Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We have all heard about the Cookie Wars that are happening in our state. Well long before…there was Tami Steggell with Ruby Snap Cookies. Hear her amazing journey of discovering happiness, passion, & her own lawsuit story. Listen now.
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month.
To celebrate we have brought you the Olivia Jaramillo,
The Director of Public Outreach and Training for Equality Utah.
Olivia is an Immigrant from Mexico, transgender, retired military,
& amazing human being. Listen now as she shares how we can
Make decisions based on either Love or Fear.
Sometimes there comes along an individual that is a Trailblazer, Visionary, Leader & Innovator all in one. Listen in as Dave and Rosanne sit down with Cyd Tetro, CEO of Brandless who just happens to be one of these individuals.
We're excited to sit down with Winthrop (Win) Jeanfreau, Executive Director of Impact Utah. Win's team is instructing the first ever Business Mastery 10 week training program for the South Valley Chamber.
We get to hear from the man, the myth, the legend on our next Podcast. South Valley Chamber welcomes it’s new COO and VP of Marketing, Don Willie to their team. Relax and listen in as Jen and Dave get to know Don and his vision for the Chamber. Enjoy!
To celebrate our one year Podcast Anniversary, we have put Jennifer and Dave in the hot seat as the guest and brought in Nathan Anderson, the COO of Mountain America Credit Union, to be the interviewer. You will absolutely love to hear their feedback and what they have learned on this journey.
Miles Hansen, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah, along with Tiffeny yen-Louie, CMO, will educate, & enlighten the listeners about doing business globally. They’ll discuss topics such as: When is the correct time to expand globally, & Where do I expand first. Enjoy.
Child abuse affects 1 in 5 children, and unfortunately the affects can linger
long into adulthood of the victims. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month
and South Valley Chamber has partnered with Saprea (formerly Younique Foundation)
to bring you awareness and education in this podcast Episode. Please listen as Matt Hartvigsen,
the Director of Outreach for Saprea, has a vulnerable conversation with both Jen and dave.
South Valley Chamber welcomes Brian Epperson, CEO of Target River as their Podcast guest. Target River is a full service marketing agency & Brian addresses the “Who” “How” & “What” of marketing. This episode is a must for all business owners and marketing staff.
Dave and Jen are “crypto curious,” but like many people, they need more information — a lot more information — to make smart decisions. Today, angel investor and crypto influencer Scott Paul answers Dave and Jen’s questions ahead of his appearance at the South Valley Chamber’s In the Know event, “Cryptocurrency 101,” on March 24. To register for this free event, visit the Chamber's site:
https://business.southvalleychamber.com/events/details/in-the-know-cryptocurrency-101-13117?calendarMonth=2022-03-01
Nick and Ayisha Panhwar want their aerospace company, Panhwar Jet, to be “the next electric Boeing.” Today, Nick sits down with Jen and Dave to talk about their vision for electric-powered aviation, the difference between asking investors for advice and for money, and why Nick and Ayisha headquartered their company in Utah. Catch Nick at the next Let’s Do Lunch event, “The Future of Transportation,” on March 9. Details at southvalleychamber.com.
Keynote speaker and comedian Jason Hewlett sits down with Jen and Dave for a funny and moving conversation about the "signature moves" that define each of us, the difference between a goal and a promise, and other ideas from Jason's book The Promise to the One. Also, don't miss Jason live at the South Valley Chamber’s next Let's Do Lunch event on Jan. 12!
Jen and Dave get into the holiday spirit with a conversation about giving, service and the art of listening with Gail Miller. The owner and former chair of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies talks about prioritizing values over profits, why she and her husband decided to buy the Utah Jazz so many years ago, and how small businesses can give back to their communities in big ways.
To grow your business in the right direction, you’re going to need the right coach. Today, Jen and Dave talk with performance coach Trigena Halley about the difference between a mentor and a coach, how a coach can improve your leadership team, and why reaching consensus about your organization’s values is crucial for success. Find out more about Trigena at Peak Performance CCT.
Rick Papworth has done it all as a Chief Financial Officer, operations guru and executive coach with manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes. Now, Rick and the team at iMpact Utah are gearing up as the new Business Accelerator instructors. He talks with Jen and Dave about this 10-week, “mini MBA” program. Find out more at southvalleychamber.com.
Dave and Jen welcome Elisa Garn, VP of thought leadership and brand marketing for GBS Benefits and executive director of Utah SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management). They talk about how to attract talent in today’s competitive job market, embracing change, and Elisa’s “love language,” a.k.a. LinkedIn.
The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing — and endlessly challenging. Get tips from five local marketing professionals in a conversation moderated by David Blain of Saxton Horne. Panelists: Shawn Vierra, owner, Jetpak; Joe Martin, VP of content and digital marketing, Scorpion; Megan Bowen, owner, Meg B Marketing; David Mink, CEO, Avalaunch Media, and Andy Gotshalk, VP of sales, Blip Billboards. Recorded at the South Valley Chamber’s 2021 Small Business Expo.
Ahead of the Small Business Expo on Sept. 15, Jen and Dave talk with Jared Hoskins of Strong Connexions about the complex, critical world of cybersecurity. They chat about the nuances, mechanics and, yes, the basics of a vital concern to small business owners.
Catch Jared at the "Cybersecurity - What You Need To Know" panel at the Small Business Expo at MACU Expo Center, Sept. 15. Jared's panel starts at 2pm. Details at southvalleychamber.com/small-business-expo/. Learn more about the South Valley Chamber at www.southvalleychamber.com.
Ahead of the Small Business Expo on Sept. 15, Dave and Jen talk with Dennis Steele of Podium about the company he co-founded with Eric Rea. Steele unpacks Podium's core values, recalls its humble origins and explains why small businesses and technology are a winning bet. Learn more about Podium here.
Join us Sept. 15 at the Small Business Expo at MACU Expo Center! Details here. Find out what else is happening at www.southvalleychamber.com.
As an experienced entrepreneur, mental health activist, and executive coach, he’s nationally recognized as one of the most prominent voices advocating for a more connected, supportive, and emotionally healthy workplace.
Besides being a keynote speaker and transformative coach, he’s also the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of Blunovus an emotional support service and leadership training company that helps organizations, move upstream and proactively address life-work well-being on a cultural level.
Whether you’re a C-suite executive, HR leader, wellness professional, or company employee, you’ll find that James’ ability to entertain and educate through storytelling and research will inspire you to think and do different.
Learn more by following Blunovus on social media, or visit www.blunovus.com
Thank you for listening, be sure to visit www.southvalleychamber.com for all future events - follow us at svcpodcast on your favorite social media platform.
In this episode we are joined by Spencer and Joni Chipping, Utah franchise owners of Profile By Sanford.
As life-long health and wellness advocates, Spencer and Joni Chipping saw the results of Profile by Sanford first-hand. They loved the food, knew it worked and together decided to pursue their passion for entrepreneurship and health. The couple and their business partners purchased the franchise rights to all of Utah one year ago and have opened three locations in the state, with plans to open more.
Profile by Sanford was built by physicians at Sanford Health and helps individuals change their lifestyles through coaching, meal plans, and technology. They don’t just want to help you lose weight, they educate you on how to fuel your body, help you figure out what type of activities you enjoy, and then how to combine both of those elements to make it part of your lifestyle.
In this episode, we welcome South Valley Chamber Student Shark Tank's 1st place winner, Bella Jones from Mountain Ridge High School. Bella was rewarded 1st place by a panel of successful CEO's and Entrepreneurs from the Salt Lake community. There's something in the water at Mountain Ridge High School as Noah Hurdsman & Tyler Martin, also from Bella's school - placed 2nd in the competition.
We're proud of the young minds in our backyard! Enjoy the show and don't forget to visit www.southvalleychamber.com for event calendars and business community news!
We're back with another awesome episode of The South Valley Chamber podcast with Dave & Jen. We're happy to introduce and feature guests Ralph Little and Michele Sauk, to speak about the business accelerator courses. Visit www.southvalleychamber.com for more information on how to enroll. Find us on your favorite socials at @svcpodcast !
We're back with another episode of the SVC Podcast! In this episode, we introduce you to hosts Dave Khwaja & Jennifer Silvester. We hope to bring you great content and tips to grow your business.
A special thank you to our sponsors and the South Valley Chamber. Produced by Happy Skull Media.
In this very episode, we are honored and excited to speak with Riverton Mayor, Trent Staggs. Tune in for a special preview and vision of Riverton City. We are also joined by 2020 Business of the Year winner, Salsa Leedos owner, Travis Bonino.
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Welcome to our very first episode of the South Valley Chamber Podcast. We're honored to highlight the South Valley Chamber President/CEO, Jay Francis.
Jay Francis retired from the Larry H. Miller Group in May 2020 after 35 years with the organization. He has been actively involved with the South Valley Chamber for 12 years, serving as a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and as past board chair.
We're thrilled to feature Jay and welcome you to subscribe to our podcast.