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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 3M

Building It From the Ground Up | Small Business, Firefighting & Real Life with Tyler Smart

from Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam Spackman · host Kam Spackman

In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Smart and Cody Traveller for a real, down-to-earth conversation about what it takes to build something from nothing in a small town like Preston, Idaho.Tyler shares his journey starting and growing Smart Choice Services, working on heavy equipment, and what it really looks like behind the scenes of running a business. We get into the highs, the struggles, the long days, and the pressure that comes with trying to expand and make a name for yourself.We also talk about volunteer firefighting, what it means to serve your community, the sacrifices that come with it, and why guys still choose to show up when it matters most.This one is about hard work, responsibility, and the reality of chasing something bigger than yourself. The wins, the stress, the setbacks, it’s all part of the journey.If you’re building something, thinking about starting a business, or just want to hear some real conversations from real people, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Smart and Cody Traveller for a real, down-to-earth conversation about what it takes to build something from nothing in a small town like Preston, Idaho.Tyler shares his journey starting and growing Smart Choice Services, working on heavy equipment, and what it really looks like behind the scenes of running a business. We get into the highs, the struggles, the long days, and the pressure that comes with trying to expand and make a name for yourself.We also talk about volunteer firefighting, what it means to serve your community, the sacrifices that come with it, and why guys still choose to show up when it matters most.This one is about hard work, responsibility, and the reality of chasing something bigger than yourself. The wins, the stress, the setbacks, it’s all part of the journey.If you’re building something, thinking about starting a business, or just want to hear some real conversations from real people, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Smart and Cody Traveller for a real, down-to-earth conversation about what it takes to build something from nothing in a small town like Preston, Idaho.Tyler shares his journey starting and growing Smart Choice...

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