Idaho Entrepreneurship Club

Andrew Crapuchettes is the founder and former CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast), a labor market data firm that transformed how universities and corporations understand the local workforce.

JT Grauke is the founder of Overline, a premier design studio that creates consistent, bold, and effective visual brand identities for high growth, multi-million dollar startups.

In today's episode, expect to hear the best question to ask at the end of an interview, how to lead people smarter than you, and what Amazon was like in 2003.

This was the first Fireside Chat, a live event for the University College of Business to put industry experts in front of students.Robert Bryce is an author of 6 books on energy, power, and politics. Has been a journalist for over 30 years and written many articles in major news publications.

Justin Stiefel is the CEO of Heritage Distillery.https://heritagedistilling.com/

Danie is the current CEO of Riverview Retirement Community. Her perspective on leadership permanently changed how I view delegation for personal and entrepreneurial projects, approach interviews, and hire.

Tom is the director of R&D at Selkirk Sports, a leading brand in pickleball. Today, you will hear why keeping research and design in-house is important, how they utilise Palantir as one of the smallest non-defence companies to do so, and the story behind their official Tesla Plaid edition paddle.

Jeff is the founder of Tenicore, a firearm accessory company based in Moscow, Idaho. 

Ryan started EARN. They effectivly match qualified nurses to long term positions. So far EARN has succesfully placed over 1000 nurses and other medical professionals. He now is an adjunct professor at University of Idaho.

Lee Espey is Associate VP of Operations at University of Idaho

The ins and outs of starting a supplement business, from a seasoned lifter.Clean Muscle Pre-workout: http://Cleanmuscle.com

Scott Green is the current president of the University of Idaho.

One of the most involved people in the University of Idaho, College of Business, Mr. Gavin Aus. 

Morgan was on the ball. Tommy and I learned if a CS degree is worth it in 2025, how to run networking events, 2.5x our output for every project, and most importantly get our meal-prep down to $1.67 per meal.Lawn Mowing Optimizer: https://casualresearch.org/lawn-mowing-optimization

Overall theme of this episode was learning how to excel within a traditional company structure; and the benefits of that compared to entrepreneurship.

Dylan is working with an 8 million dollar, 50 unit complex to revolutionize tokenized real-estate. 

During the interview it became very clear to Tommy and I that Wendy has a true passion for her job, employees, and of course, Moscow. We heard how she started as a waitress and worked her way up to owner, with leadership principles she learned along the way. All with some fun story’s and historical anecdotes sprinkled in there when needed. 🤗

Austin threw crazy reps into his job at a marketing company so he could rise to a leadership position; then left to start his own business with the skills he learned. 🐐.

Saul started a pressure washing business during the last month of summer, knocking door to door in Boise. After 3 weeks he delegated the work out to his friends to continue making profits while he went back to school. We threw out some ideas for potential pivots and light scaling. Saul is a real one. 

In today's episode expect to hear how Lori helps businesses create a coherent and effective vision, the biggest factor for a team to succeed, how she monetizes her passion, and a sweet treat recipe at the end :)

In today's episode, expect to hear how Mason increased his first client's monthly revenue to $15,000 per month in just 2 months, successful marketing techniques he uses, and what the “watering hole tactic” is and how you can use it.

Donate Here: Sustainable Classrooms | Recycling Plastic Into Bricks for a Brighter FutureIn today's episode, expect to hear how Jestine went from ideation in college to graduating and having an organization with boots on the ground in Togo, the surprising challenges she has faced with integrating waste reduction and education in villages, the key to maintaining self-confidence during ambitious projects, and how you can help.

Insta: @uidahomisclubIn today's episode, expect to hear how Eric and Zinnia went from taking a shot in the dark to making an impact, how they took advantage of the Vandal alumni network, why having hard conversations is so important and how to have them, and how to gain respect when you don't have a reputation to lean on.

In todays episode expect to here why Mike started Vandal Solutions, the importance of failure in being successful, and how he gets high participation from the students in V.S.

In today’s episode, expect to hear how the University of Idaho’s head basketball coach turned around our once-struggling men’s basketball team, how he uses the right combination of challenge and support when pushing his athletes, and the surprising role that preparation has played in his coaching career.

In today's episode, expect to hear our director of the entrepreneurship program speak on commonalities between successful student businesses and common struggles that young entrepreneurs have. Enjoy the episode.

In todays episode expect to hear how John started his advertising company, pushed the limits of his team, and recruiting more University of Idaho students

In today's episode, expect to hear how to naturally increase your time horizons, the importance of flow state, and how Dylan went from never playing football to landing a full-ride scholarship in just one year.

In today's episode, expect to hear how Riley deals with overseeing 15 student staff members as an SRA, what fundamental attribution error is, and the 3 traits you should have to maximize your time in college. Enjoy the episode.

In today's episode, expect to hear the best skill to have in the golfing industry, the importance of putting people first, and how Preston got the club to 50 members. Enjoy.

In today's episode expect to hear what action will give you the best returns in any organization, why you should not choose projects based off of resume value but enthusiasm and excitement instead, and experience the passion that keeps Vandal Solutions running first hand.

In today's episode expect to hear how Natalie runs her club projects with Excel, involves faculty and professors to get club trips around the country, and how econ club convinced her to change her major freshman year.

In today's episode, expect to hear how the Barker Trading Club got to work with big name financial firms, what the Dunning-Kruger effect is and how to use it, and the fastest most effective way to learn a new skill.

In today's episode, expect to hear how Martha Smith spent the last two summers living away from home in DC, how ASUI made a difference in Idaho legislature, and how to politically disagree with people respectfully, enjoy.

In today's episode, expect to hear why simple ideas dominate entrepreneurship pitch competitions, how to build strong productive connections, and the 3 highest ROI traits you can learn to succeed in any club.