We talked with Tana Cofer about her amazing new company, Glitter Faced. This brand new product, just released in 2024, is an edible glitter that you add to your drinks. It makes your drinks look fun and amazing, great for parties!   Episode Highlights From corporate to small business ownership. Adventure and Jeep trails in Saratoga Springs. Leaving Pattern to aid small businesses. Launching Rosie Ray agency. Glitter Faced: Edible glitter for drinks. Essential online marketing strategies. Influencers as a marketing tactic. Importance of finding a niche market   Episode Resources Co ..read more

We talked with Jorge Sanchez from the Utah National Guard about his career and upcoming retirement.   Episode Highlights Enlistment and service timeline. Deployment experience in Iraq. Transition from Marine Corps to Army. Recruiting for Army, pilot program insights. Career opportunities and education in the military. Unique civilian skills in the National Guard. Utah’s linguist advantage. Preparing for retirement. Language assumptions and mission experience. Advice for military hopefuls. Differences in age waivers by branch.   Episode Resources Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck ..read more

Structural inspector and engineer Garth Haslem shares his experiences and advice on maintaining a structurally sound home. He emphasizes the need for homeowners, contractors, and insurance companies to be aware of potential issues and the importance of soil preparation to prevent water damage. He also discusses two podcasts he hosts.  Episode Highlights How Garth ended up moving into his current home after an initial misconception about the location His interesting experience of breaking into his own home and inspecting it from a career perspective A tale of witnessing a real-life Nation ..read more

We interviewed Samisoni "Soni" Finau about his MMA career and his current job teaching wrestling at Westlake High School.   Episode Highlights Soni’s MMA journey and move from Alaska to Utah. Discussion about training at high altitude in Utah and its benefits. Childhood and early fighting influences: Boxing with family. The unique benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and its role in MMA. Humility and trust in martial arts training. Starting professional MMA career and first experiences in the ring. Debut professional fight: Victory with a pre-fight notice of 12 hours. Effect of COVID-19 on Soni’s fight ..read more

We talked with Doug Marriot from Surface Pics about his cool new printer that makes high definition, photo quality art right on your walls. Episode Highlights Doug discusses moving to Saratoga Springs. Doug introduces his company, Surface Pics. Explanation of the types of ink used - UV cured, vegan-based. Comparison between printed murals and traditional mural artists. Doug talks about the DPI (dots per inch) for prints. The need for high-resolution images for large prints. Examples of images printed by Surface Pix. Discussion of inkheads durability with different substrates. Adjusting for wa ..read more

We talked with Julie King, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain's School Board representative about the upcoming Alpine School District split. Episode Highlights Feasibility Study initiates the split discussion. Objective of the study: unbiased financial analysis. Interlocal agreements among municipalities for potential new districts. Reasons behind the split: differing regional needs and growth cycles. Representation issues: school board member insights. Underrepresented and overcrowded West Side schools. Overcapacity solutions: portable classrooms. Safety concerns with portable units. Challe ..read more

Laxman showed up to talk about his latest restaurant in Eagle Mountain, Taqueria 27. Originally from Nepal, Laxman attended BYU, then earning his citizenship by joining the US Army for 8 years. Episode Highlights New restaurant opening: Taquería 27 in Eagle Mountain. Laxman’s background: From Nepal to restauranteur in Utah. Military service: Joining the U.S. Army and gaining citizenship. Multilingual abilities: Speaking five languages. Transition from military to business: Purchasing Big Daddy’s Pizza. Expansion: Acquiring and growing Taquería 27. Military discipline: Key to success in busine ..read more

Tara and Jethro Peretto with Amrita Honey talked with us about raising bees and making honey right here in Saratoga Springs! Episode Highlights Mother-son beekeeping beginnings. Unique honey flavors based on location. High interest in beekeeping classes. How to set up your yard for beekeeping. Managing 3,000 hives with mentorship. Regulations for placing hives in the area. The importance of raw honey. Checking honey for purity. Episode Resources Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share https://ww ..read more

We talked with Sherry Aguero, owner of Solo Solutions. Sherry connects people looking for full time work with employers looking to hire them. She's a great person providing a great service to our community.   Episode Highlights Women in business networking. Cultural difference moving from New Jersey to Utah. Difference in weather and environment between Utah and New Jersey. Founding Solo Solutions during COVID. First-year success and rapid growth. The three main industries Solo Solutions serves: hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. The rigorous vetting process for employees. 6-m ..read more

We had a great conversation with Camille Ramirez, owner and operator of That Limo Girl. You've probably seen her white limousine driving around town! Here about how she got started with her own limo service and what she is up to now. Episode Highlights The Giving Pantry Initiative How Camille Got Her First Limo The Start of a New Business Offering Free Rides to Senior Citizens Surprise Wedding Gifts: Free Limo Rides Upcoming Collaboration Idea Camille’s Love for Mexican Food Episode Resources Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook ..read more