On this very special episode of the Idaho BizCast, Dave and David celebrate their final episode, finally talk to the long-awaited Nanooks, welcome a surprise guest that showed up at the studio during recording, and express their thanks to you, faithful listeners. Also in this show, we have a "special weeds," a coffee stand empire, the largest cities in the world, "Finale Trivia," and many, many questions and comments from our listeners.  From Dave and David:  Thank you for a great year, 27 fun episodes, and a fantastic experience that we will never forget.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

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Go Nanooks! Alaska SBDC, Surprise Guests, Thank You and Goodbye.

This week, Dave travels to Rexburg to speak with Will Jenson, the Director of Business Research at the Research & Business Development Center.  We talk about his college life at Utah State, how Economists see the world, and his favorite book about Nike.  Also in this show, we have a special Research & Development edition of Five by Five, and our listeners attempt to stump McCauley with questions about Online vs. Brick and Mortar clothing stores, Instagram Marketing, Cocktail Parties and Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs.Learn more about the RBDC from today's show:http://www.rbdcenter.orgFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Will Jenson, the Research & Business Development Center, and the Diminishing Marginal Value of Flowers

This week, Dave travels to Twin Falls to speak with Greg Anderson, owner of the Silver Creek Hotel in Sun Valley and the Stage Coach Inn in Salmon.  They discuss his background selling sunglasses and Sony Walkmans, used cars, and finally setting up his hotel empire with the assistance of the Idaho Small Business Development Center.  Learn more about the two hotels from today's show:https://silvercreeksunvalley.comhttp://stagecoachinnmotel.comWe also feature a very special guest!  Dougmantis, the electronic musician that creates all of the music used on the Idaho Bizcast (Themes, bumpers, drops, even the FiveByFive background jingle) stops by to join us in the studio for some Hotel Trivia!Download the music of Dougmantis!https://dougmantis.bandcamp.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Greg Anderson, Hotels, Used Cars, and special guest Dougmantis!

This week, Dave and David speak with Special Agent Clark Harshbarger of the FBI about steps that Idaho's Small Businesses can take to better prepare themselves for cyber security attacks and keep their information and data safe.We also discuss Clark's favorite cases, what it takes to join the FBI, what it felt like to be assigned to the Anchorage, Alaska field office, get-away mobile homes, "Underlings and Overlings" and whether or not he carries a gun at all times.  (Spoiler:  He does)There is a special two-player edition of Five By Five, all about the FBI, and our listeners ask Clark their favorite FBI-related myths.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

FBI Special Agent Clark Harshbarger, Cyber Security, SWAT Teams and The Nanooks

This week, Dave travels to Utah's USTAR SBIR Center to interview Mary Cardon, Director of Utah's SBIR program.  We talk about the state program, the national program, Cormack McCarthy and the importance of Active Voice.To learn more about SBIR grant assistance in Utah, visit the USTAR SBIR website here:https://ustar.org/statewide-services/sbir-centerBack in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Utah Trivia, and reveals that he is not great at counting.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Mary Cardon, Utah's USTAR SBIR Center, Passive Voice and Butch Cassidy

This week, Dave travels to Montana State University to talk with Tom Walker, the Regional Director for the Bozeman, Montana Small Business Development Center.  Tom discusses his career at Time Warner Cable, internet-based shipping, virtual golf machines and college soccer. Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a game of Montana Trivia, and Dave completely forgets something very important.  For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Tom Walker, the Bozeman Montana SBDC, Giant Steer and The Adventure Zone

This week, Dave talks with Ken Koller, CEO and COO of Advanced Ceramic Fibers about Nuclear Submarines, the SBIR program, Penn State Football and Singing Dogs.  Back in the Studio, Dave and David present a list of grants specifically for Women-owned businesses, play a little Federal Grant Trivia and talk about the VALLEY OF DEATH!For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Ken Koller, Advanced Ceramic Fibers, Nuclear Submarines and Singing Dogs.

Dave talks with Mark Melni of Melni Connectors about his appearance on Shark Tank.  Mark share stories about Mark Cuban, how he was selected for the show, and what he has done with the investment since then.  Back in the Studio, Dave and David rename the trivia segment "Five BY Five," and David struggles with questions about Small Business Investment. Twin Falls All Business Conference:  April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Mark Melni, Shark Tank, Small Business Investment and 20-year-old MRE Food Packets

Dave talks with Dean and Katie Giesbrecht, the owners of Amazing Glaze Donuts to talk about how they worked with the Pocatello SBDC to prepare, purchase and promote the only donut shop in the world that uses real Idaho Potatoes in their recipes.Back in the Studio, Dave and David play a new Donut-themed trivia segment with "Donut Lassies," Canadian hockey players, and the favorite donuts of American policemen and policewomen.Twin Falls All Business Conference:  April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Amazing Glaze Donuts, Donut Trivia, "Donut Lassies" and Doughnuts!

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Bryan Matsuoka of the Twin Falls Small Business Development Center.  We discuss the upcoming All Business Conference, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and a mysterious book called "The Sign of the Beaver."  Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk Christina Hendrix, Mötley Crüe, whether teachers make good entrepreneurs, and introduce a Brand New and Improved Trivia Segment!Twin Falls All Business Conference:  April 17th, 2019at the Canyon Crest Convention Center330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301Register at IdahoSBDC.orgThe Cost is $45 for Early Birds until March 15th.HOWEVER:  If you say you heard about it on the podcast, they will extend the discount!Pocatello Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 2019 from 8am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203Register at www.wbsidaho.comFor all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Bryan Matsuoka, Twin Falls, the All Business Conference and a Brand New Trivia Segment!

This week, Dave sits down with Regional Director Ann Swanson, and "Her Majesty" Claudia Allen of the Pocatello Small Business Development Center.  We discuss the upcoming Idaho Women's Business Symposium, small businesses in Southeast Idaho, and the The Great Gatsby.  Back in the Studio, Dave and David talk about women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, Penguin Pebbles, and play a little United States Treasurer Trivia.  Learn more about the Women's Business Symposium at:  https://www.wbsidaho.com/2019 Women's Business SymposiumThursday, April 18, 20198am - 4pmShoshone Bannock Hotel & Event CenterFort Hall, ID 83203For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Ann Swanson, Claudia Allen, Treasurer Trivia and the Women's Business Symposium

Brad Shantz from ShantzOnTech.com visits with Dave and David about Innovation, Lean Startups, Sticky Notes and Picnic Flies.  Brad tells stories form his career in teaching companies how to be more innovative and efficient through systems and processes, as we talk about everything from Prioritization and Wookiepedia to how the Empire in Star Wars novels should have used Kanban Boards and why entrepreneurs should listen to their Mothers when they tell us to "Make a List!"You can learn more about Brad Shantz at http://www.shantzontech.com, or follow him on Twitter at @shantzontech.For all of your Idaho BizCast needs, check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Brad Shantz, Innovation, Lean Startups, Sticky Notes and Picnic Flies

Coming to you from the Executive Boardroom in Idaho Falls, as well as a cramped hotel room in Bozeman Montana, Dave sits down with Bryan Magleby, the Executive Director of the Idaho Innovation Center, to talk about small business marketing, accountability, cell phones, triathlons and why entrepreneurs might want to hire their children to run their Social Media presence.  This special, ad-free episode is the first of a series of interviews from across the Southern and Eastern part of Idaho that the BizCast will feature over the next few months.Check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Bryan Magleby: Idaho Innovation Center, Cell Phones, Online Marketing and Triathlons

On a beautiful rainy Boise afternoon, Christy Anna Gerber of the Ketchum Innovation Center sits down with Dave and David to talk about innovation, Sun Valley trivia, Bruce Wayne’s ingenious phonebook marketing and the inappropriateness of chipotle sandwiches. Check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Christy Anna Gerber, the Ketchum Innovation Center, Facilities and Batman

This week, Kelly D. Williams of SUPERBASE joins Dave and David to discuss Brand Management, Billy Dee Williams, and Skateboarding.  There is a trivia segment that is far too long, and thoughts on digital marketing, the benefits of non-scalability, "unignorableness" and The Pixies vs. Weezer.Check out our new website here:  https://idahosbdc.org/resources/podcasts/As always, tweet us your questions and feedback @IdahoBizCast, or send us an email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org.

Kelly D. Williams, Brand Management, Billy Dee Williams, and The Pixies vs. Weezer.

Join Dave and David every week for News, Events, Advice and Best Practices for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in the Gem State. Brought to you by the Idaho Small Business Development Center. Visit us at www.idahosbdc.org, email at BizCast@idahosbdc.org, or Twitter at @IdahoBizCast.

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