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The LoCo Experience
by Curt Bear
The LoCo Experience is a long-form conversational podcast that dives deep into the journeys of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in Northern Colorado. Hosted by Curt Bear, Founder of LoCo Think Tank, the show brings real, raw, and unfiltered conversations—where guests share their successes, struggles, and lessons learned along the way. LoCo Think Tank is Colorado’s premier business peer advisory organization, founded in Fort Collins to help business owners gain perspective, accountability, and encouragement to grow both personally and professionally. LoCo chapters bring together business owners at all stages of the journey into professionally facilitated peer advisory chapters, led by experienced business veterans. These groups provide a trusted space to share challenges, seek advice, learn togethter, and support each other’s success. The LoCo Experience Podcast ex
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Trading for Murder - Training for Life with Author & Entrepreneur Angela Miller Curtis
In today’s episode, I sat down with Angela Miller Curtis - author of the new book, Trading for Murder - the first in a Mazie Harris Mystery Series. But I know her as Angie Curtis - who along with her husband, Rick, were the pre-marital counselors introduced to my wife and I some 24 years ago this...
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The LoCo Experience EP 290 | Designing how Money Moves for Business with Ken Salazar
I was introduced to Ken Salazar by a pair of our LoCo Next Level members, who’d heard him present as a subject matter expert at a chapter meeting. They’d later engaged with him to work on “peak payments performance” in their middle market or approaching-middle market businesses - and had great...
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The LoCo Experience EP 289 | Seth Silvers - CEO of Story On - New Chapters in Life and in Podcasting
In today’s episode, I sat down with a third-time guest, Seth Silvers, CEO of Story On, and truly - my mentor in podcasting. Seth joined me in studio only a little over a month removed from the birth of his first child, and shared some new perspectives that he was told to expect - but still they…
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The LoCo Experience EP 288 | Life is Better Here! - Ben Smith & Lindsey Phillips
Life is Better Here! - Ben Smith & Lindsey Phillips - Owners & Therapists at Evolve Counseling In today's episode of the LoCo Experience podcast, I sat down with Ben Smith and Lindsay Phillips, the owners and therapists at Evolve Counseling. They shared abundantly about their inspiration to begin…
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Building Community to Belong with Tara Rasmuson of Greeley Lifestyle Magazine
In today’s episode, I sat down with Tara Rasmuson, Owner/Publisher of Greeley Lifestyle Magazine and VP of Land for Bear Lake Resources. I’ve gotten to know Tara a bit over the past few months, and suspected there was a good story there - and she did not disappoint. The star of her recent journey...
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The LoCo Experience Ep 286 | Scott Dillon & James Merkley w/ NoCo's United for Youth
In today's conversation, I was joined by two highly active representatives from northern Colorado from United for youth, formerly NoCo unify this organization of under 40 business leaders has been among the most active fundraising organizations in Northern Colorado since its founding in 2007....
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The LoCo Experience EP 285 | Losing Your Big Brother on 9/11 - Craig Woodall's Journey of Grief
Today, I’m here recording from the Fort Collins Food Truck Rally (https://www.focofoodtruckrally.com/) - where we’ve got the Tank parked in a row of food trucks and trailers - because this episode comes out tomorrow and we needed to use the just-in-time machine! For this week’s episode, I sat…
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The LoCo Experience EP #284 | Better Architecture through Diverse Experience
In today’s podcast, I sat down with Chris Aronson and Jeff Fleischer, the Principals at VFLA in Fort Collins. VFLA has arguably been the leading architecture firm in Northern Colorado since its founding in 1986, and this year celebrates 40 years of service to the commercial and residential...
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The LoCo Experience EP283 | Sheri Ridgeway, CEO of Ridgeway Group Innovations
In today’s podcast, I sat down with Sheri Ridgeway, CEO of Ridgeway Group Innovations (RGI for short), which she runs alongside her husband, Ross and she’s also the current Board Chair at the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. RGI has two divisions - one, a contract provider of technical...
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The LoCo Experience EP 282 Power Partnership w/ MO Benefits with Nima & Valeria Ortiz Mousavizadeh
In today’s conversation I sat down with a pair of founders who also happen to be newlyweds! - Nima Mousavizadeh & Valeria Ortiz Mousavizadeh - of MO Benefits Consultants. Valeria is a returning guest, having been on Episode 115 as the founder of Vortiz Insurance - which she retains. Nima has been...
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LoCo Experience EP 281 | A Legacy of Family, Team & Community - with Fort Collins Heating and Air
Today I was honored to sit down with longtime LoCo Think Tank member Glenn Frank, the CEO of Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning, along with his key leadership team today and into the future - Anthony Taylor and Jesse Frank. Anthony serves as President & COO, and Jesse as Quality Assurance...
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People and Pivots and all about China with Albert Wolfe - Adaptive Leadership Coach & Author
In May, I got an email from Albert Wolfe, sharing that he’s travelling to Fort Collins area visiting family soon, from Guangzhou, China, and that he loves what I’m doing with LoCo Think Tank, and has been listening to and enjoying The LoCo Experience podcast - and would I be interested to have…
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The LoCo Experience | Dancing Farmer becomes a Networking Expert! - Andrew Johnson
When Andrew Johnson was yet a pre-teen, his older sister started taking dance classes - and he’d be dragged along. Soon, there was the inevitable odd-numbered class, and Andrew was volunteered to be partnered up - and it was quickly apparent to all - that boy can dance! Soon after, Andrew was...
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LoCo Experience Ep 278| Kelly Sage, President & CEO of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership
I had a ton of fun in today’s podcast - kind of a get-to-truly-know someone you’ve known and appreciated for 25 years already - Kelly Sage - FKA Kelly Jones - FKA Kelly Peters when we first met circa 2001. Kelly has worked in economic development since I first moved to Fort Collins in 1999, and…
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LoCo Experience #277 | Grow Food Where You Live! - with Matthew & Quint Redmond of Agriburbia
In today’s conversation, I sat down with Matthew & Quint Redmond - and learned that Quint is also Matthew - Matthew Cook Redmond the 5th as it were - and I can safely say that it’s the first time I’ve been in a room with a 5th and a 6th of a family name. Quint is the Co-Founder and CEO of...
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The NOCO Pulse | Week of July 6th 2026
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of July 6th, 2026, where Curt Bear and Kelsi Harris bring you one final episode keeping our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. We hope you had a safe 4th of July despite around 50 firework shows being canceled over the holiday...
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LoCo Experience # 276 | Three Cheers for Liberty! - with Bob Schaffer - Headmaster of Liberty Common
My guest for today’s conversation was Bob Schaffer, Headmaster of Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, and Chairman of Leadership Program of the Rockies. Bob presented to my Rotary club a couple months back, and was kind enough to share time with me on The LoCo Experience podcast! Long before…
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Building the Foundations of Stronger Communities - Kristin Todd, President & CEO of NoCo Foundation
On today’s episode of The LoCo Experience podcast, Kristin Todd returns to share some updates from the NoCo Foundation. Kristin was previously my guest on Episode 136 - when she was yet fairly new in the role - so listeners might choose to tune into that episode for the deeper dive into her life...
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The Noco Pulse | Week of June 22nd, 2026
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of June 22nd, 2026, where we keep our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. Kurt Bear joins Kelsi Harris to bring you the latest community news, business updates, and local highlights as we celebrate the Weeks of Freedom between...
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A Quiet Evening with The Mayorettes - Kerrie Lugenbill, Jackie (Christman) Stevens, and Giuli Diaz
In today’s episode, I sat down with The Mayorettes - which we’ll describe here as a lifestyle brand of sorts, focused on uplifting community through advocacy and connections in the small business and non-profit world of Northern Colorado. The Mayorettes is currently comprised of Kerrie Lugenbill,...
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The Noco Pulse | Week of June 15
Welcome back to The NoCo Pulse for the week of June 15, where we keep our finger on the pulse of what's moving in Northern Colorado. Kurt Bear joins Kelsi Harris to bring you the latest community news, business updates, and local highlights as baseball season heats up and Northern Colorado…
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LoCo Experience #273 | Drink Like a Viking! - The Joy and Journey of Mead with Matt Ackerman
In today’s conversation on The LoCo Experience, I was joined by Matt Ackerman, a Co-Founder of and Brand Ambassador for Meadkrieger Meadery in downtown Loveland, Colorado. Matt developed a taste for mead while exploring his passion for music, and was a semi-professional touring musician for…
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The Noco Pulse | Week of June 8th, 2026
["Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse for the week of June 8th, 2026, We open with a heartfelt tribute to Matthew Fugate, a friend of the show and member of the community who passed away unexpectedly. Matthew was featured on The LoCo Experience podcast episode 197 alongside his fiancée Gabrielle…
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Aligning Heart-Math and Pencil-Math with Clint Jasperson, CFP Founder of Purpose Driven
In today’s episode of The LoCo Experience, I welcomed back Clint Jasperson, Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Driven Wealth, a Thrivent Financial wealth management office. Clint has been a member of LoCo Think Tank for nearly 5 years, and shared in part the blessing he finds there is a safe...
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The Noco Pulse | Week of May 25th
Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse for the week of May 25th, featuring special guest host Patrick Sukup from the Living in Fort Collins YouTube channel while Curt Bear is away. Patrick joins Kelsi Harris of This is NoCo and Discover NoCo Magazine to bring you the latest community news, business...
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Passion and Perseverance with Ryan and Sarah Woodland
I was honored to share time in studio with Ryan and Sarah Woodland recently, and I’m proud to call Ryan a member of LoCo Think Tank, and a friend. In the 3+ years I’ve known Ryan, he’s grown his Woodland Home Marketplace from a $500K business into a ~$2MM / year and profitable operation - and...
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The Noco Pulse | Week of May 18th
Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse as we navigate the whirlwind that is May in Northern Colorado. Someone at soccer described it perfectly: "How's your May December going?" That busy energy perfectly captures this week's packed episode of community news, business updates, and local highlights. What's...
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Faith in Action with Jeff Faust, Lead Pastor of Vineyard Church of the Rockies
I met Jeff Faust last summer, when I learned about and toured the bones of the Love FoCo Resource Center - and got to know him better at their benefit golf tournament last fall - which was my favorite “work” day of the year. Love Foco just held its ribbon cutting last month! In this podcast, Jeff...
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The Noco Pulse | Week of May 11th
Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse as we kick off the second week of May following a surprise snow day that had Northern Colorado kids out of school and riding bikes by afternoon. This week we're covering community news, business updates, and local highlights while celebrating the resilience and…
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Vision Impaired but Entrepreneurially Gifted - My Fascinating Conversation with Pat Malloy
When Pat Malloy was in about 6th grade, his mother noticed that the same genetic affliction that had struck his father had been passed down to him, and so when he was 15, she took a microcassette recorder into the local Department of Motor Vehicles, was walked through the eye test by the...
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The Loco Pulse | Week of May 4th
Welcome back to the LoCo PULSE as we kick off the first week of May with fresh community news, events, and highlights from across Northern Colorado. This week we're celebrating business growth, gathering opportunities, and the vibrant arts scene that makes NoCo special. What's moving features…
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EXPERIENCE 268 | Eric Goodman - Delivering Dollars and Enthusiasm for Great Causes
Eric Goodman - Delivering Dollars and Enthusiasm for Great Causes - Founder and Owner of Your Fundraising Team - and Co-Host of the Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl sports podcast I met Eric Goodman at a local non-profit event, when I happened to be seated at his table, and complimented him on…
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The LoCo Pulse | Week of April 27th
The Loco Pulse is back with another packed episode of NoCo news, events, and community highlights! Hosts Curt Bear of LoCo Think Tank (https://locothinktank.com/) and the LoCo Experience Podcast (https://www.thelocoexperience.com/), and Kelsi Harris of This is NoCo...
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EXPERIENCE 267 | Mandy Mullen - Ultra-Runner, Entrepreneur, Podcast Co-Host, Wife & Mom
Mandy Mullen - Ultra-Runner, Entrepreneur, Podcast Co-Host, Wife & Mom - and lululemon ambassador! Founder & CEO of miles.Beyond, Owner & Race Director of run.Windsor and run.Colorado Relays Mandy Mullen returns for her third time in The LoCo Experience studio - check out our conversations on...
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The LoCo PULSE | Week of April 19th, 2026
Welcome back to the LoCo PULSE as Curt returns from sunny Florida to snowy Northern Colorado. This week, we're covering community news, events, and local business highlights across NOCO while celebrating Earth Day and the arrival of spring (despite the surprise snow). What's moving features Miles...
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EXPERIENCE 266 | He was podcasting before Joe Rogan and Adam Curry! - Steve Phillips
Steve Phillips, Co-Founder and Creator at GeekCast Radio Network, Author of Altered Audio, and Communications and Content Developer at Breeze Thru Car Wash Steve Phillips is a super-geek, and started podcasting a Transformers-themed show over 20 years ago. He Co-Founded GeekCast Radio Network, is...
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The LoCo PULSE | Week of April 13th, 2026
This week, we're welcoming Jamie Hammond from Live Laugh Loveland to the PULSE while Curt is on vacation. Jamie brings fresh perspective on what's happening in Loveland while we cover community news across Northern Colorado. What's moving in NOCO features Daniel Schreiner, a Loveland artist known...
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EXPERIENCE 265 | “Becoming a Public Intellectual” with my friend Aaron Everitt
My conversation this week was with my good friend and returning guest, Aaron Everitt. Aaron was just returned from a panel discussion where he represented the MAHA perspective at the ASPPH Annual Meeting for Academic Public Health, with hundreds of public health educators in attendance. Aaron has...
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The LoCo PULSE | Week of April 6th, 2026
This week, we're kicking off April with a reminder that corporate April Fool's jokes are officially behind us. We start with Miles Beyond Running Community's NOCO Urban Ultra on April 12, but the real star is the Well Your Mental Running Festival on May 30 and 31. This 146 acre private property...
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EXPERIENCE 264 | Married & Magnetic with James and Angela Mitchell, Founders of Love Intentionally
My conversation today was with James and Angela Mitchell, the Co-Founders and Relationship Coaches at Love Intentionally. Angela was a career counselor, working in schools, with depression and substance challenges, and eventually found her way to relationships. Meanwhile, James was the consummate...
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The LoCo PULSE | Week of March 30th, 2026
This week, spring weather is keeping us on our toes as we share what's happening across Northern Colorado. We start with Miles Beyond Running Community's upcoming Urban Ultra on April 29, a 50-mile individual or relay race from Bellevue to Greeley, with prices increasing April 29 for the Wild…
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EXPERIENCE 263 | The Spirit of Adventure and Community with Joel Gustafson, Founder & CEO
I had Joel Gustafson and Jess Gries into the studio last fall to talk about Seed & Spirit Distilling, and specifically the recent news of their expansion into what was the Funkwerks portion of the building on Lincoln Avenue in Fort Collins. We tasted lots of samples and the guys shared a lot of...
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The LoCo PULSE | Week of March 23th, 2026
This week, we're soaking up the unexpected summer vibes in late March and sharing what's happening across Northern Colorado. We kick off with Miles Beyond Running Community and their Urban Ultra coming up in April, a 50-mile individual or relay race from Bellevue to Greeley on the newly completed...
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EXPERIENCE 262 | Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Starting New Companies - Featuring Kyle Bentley, President &
My guest this week was Kyle Bentley, I connected with Kyle on LinkedIn back in 2019, and saw him growing his business - Bentley Welding Inc. through the years, and then more recently saw a new set of businesses arise - Coyote Tanks, Blue Northern Constructors, and Ceros Industrial - and Bentley...
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The LOCO PULSE | Week of March 16th, 2026
This week, we share Northern Colorado community news, starting with the upcoming NOCO Urban Ultra and Relay (a 50-mile individual or team event) and a March 22 documentary release at The Lyric from AJ Fountain’s band A Brother’s Fountain about their 120-mile, 23-day Snake River music journey.…
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EXPERIENCE 261 | Building Community and Belonging with Dustin Peyser, Founder and President of the Timnath Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The LoCo Experience Podcast, I sat down with Dustin Peyser, the Founder and President of the Timnath Chamber of Commerce. Dustin shares how he co-founded the chamber alongside the early adopters and supporters, driven by his passion for local business and community building. We...
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The LOCO PULSE | Week of March 9th, 2026
This week, we share NOCO community updates, starting with the March 14 Lucky Brew Races in Windsor (plus corned beef, green beer, and bounce houses). They spotlight Origin Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electric expanding across Northern Colorado and Bloom Play Lab moving to Loveland after purchasing...
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EXPERIENCE 259 | Confronting Livestock Predation with Wolf-Friendly Technology - Carolyn Johnson, Founder & CEO of GuardUs Innovations.
My guest on today’s podcast was Carolyn Johnson, Founder & CEO of GuardUs Innovations. A mechanical engineer with a background in biology and product development, Carolyn became fascinated by the wolf reintroduction in Colorado - and especially with the lack of success that livestock predation...
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The LOCO PULSE | Week of March 2nd, 2026
Welcome to Loco Pulse, a podcast dedicated to the people, businesses, stories, and ideas shaping Northern Colorado. Each episode dives into the heartbeat of our community through authentic conversations with local leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and change makers who are building something...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The LoCo Experience is a long-form conversational podcast that dives deep into the journeys of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in Northern Colorado. Hosted by Curt Bear, Founder of LoCo Think Tank, the show brings real, raw, and unfiltered conversations—where guests share their successes, struggles, and lessons learned along the way.
LoCo Think Tank is Colorado’s premier business peer advisory organization, founded in Fort Collins to help business owners gain perspective, accountability, and encouragement to grow both personally and professionally. LoCo chapters bring together business owners at all stages of the journey into professionally facilitated peer advisory chapters, led by experienced business veterans. These groups provide a trusted space to share challenges, seek advice, learn togethter, and support each other’s success.
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