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The Nitty Gritty Show is about challenging boundaries and being intentional about how we pursue our own definitions of success. Our hosts are Andrew Van Buren, an entrepreneur in the financial advising industry, and Cameron Treu, a successful restaurant founder and owner. The entrepreneurial spirit drives us and inspires us to be ever-improving. Our guests are examples of how this can be done in various settings and with various tools, usually the unconventional. Join us as we explore real life, real people, real stories, and how pushing back can make all the difference.
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Jay Davis knows entrepreneurship. Today he joins us to discuss his career path and how he built Creatably, a marketing agency specializing in creating viral content to launch businesses. One of his own projects benefited from Creatably's marketing power and developed into the famous Pillow Cube. Check it out.
Today we have Michael Kimball, the Founder and Owner of Fresh Detail, a company taking car detailing to you. Focused on experience and quality, Michael's goal is to elevate the level of quality and service in a modern way.
Is your house a mess? We've got the guest for you. Sabrina Gardner has built a business around her aptitude for organization. Custom fit organizers for your space will not only fix the mess and clutter, but she shares how it impacts the rest of your life as well. Come check out Salt by Sabrina.
Today we're with Jodi Horton and Ashlee Hinds, the founders of Women's Epic, a trail running race designed specifically for women of all skill levels and ages. As they put it, "Women's Epic was created to help more women leave their comfort zones behind and hit the trails." Listen in and hear their story.
Dr. Montero is back! Today he's continuing his discussion on education in America, which leads into his venture with our host Andrew Van Buren. Their new company is PathU, and their first endeavor is to teach young people the critical subject of financial literacy. Check it out.
Jason Smith is the founder and CEO of Sponsor CX, which specializes in consulting for and managing sponsorship deals for various organizations. He had the guts to leave a comfortable and secure job to launch his entrepreneurial journey, setting out to provide a impactful tech solution in the sponsorship market.
Joining us today is Dr. Fidel Montero, a first generation high school graduate who climbed his way from growing up in migrant labor camps in California to earning a doctorate degree from Columbia University. He's worked in education administration in various parts of the country including as the Chief of Staff at the largest university in Utah, Utah Valley University, and currently as Principal of Timpview High in Provo, Utah.
Robyn Warner is back and she brought her business parter and best friend, Caybree Johnson. Caybree discusses her own entrepreneurial journey beginning with buying and growing a Dental Assistant school, Practical Dental Assisting of Utah. Together, Robyn and Caybree designed the cutting edge experience of teeth whitening in their new business, Let's Glow. Check it out.
Today we celebrate International Women's Day with some of the most inspiring women we know: Jess Toolson of Mixhers, and Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked. They've returned to The Nitty Gritty Show to discuss their recent success as well as their mentality that sets them apart from the crowd.
Kyle Nielson, nationally known as the NBA Elf, commonly seen at Utah Jazz games, joins us today to share his inspiring story. Kyle takes us through his story from joining forces with Vess Pearson of Aptive, to becoming a sneaker supplier for many NBA players. Oh, and also trolling NBA players as Buddy the Elf.
Today we visit with a man following his passion in a big way. Brian Fruit has built his empire around sports and cycling. He's the owner of Bike Peddler, Timpanogos Cyclery, and Lizard Skins, all with their core centered around his passion for cycling.
Today we welcome tech-entrepreneur Scott Schwab to the show. Scott discusses his journey from writing curriculum and co-founding Bottega University, to building Mett Naturals. Mett Naturals is a company developing and distributing hemp-based CBD products.
Today Cam and Andrew sit back and reminisce on everyone's favorite time of the year. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Brock Blake, Founder and CEO of Lendio, joins us to share his entrepreneurial story from delivering newspapers to managing a CEO's worst nightmare during the Covid-19 stimulus package PPP loans. Brock shares how he overcame his "fetal position moments" to bring his company through as a stronger competitor in the industry.
Joining us today is the amazing Chelsea Fairbourn. Chelsea wears many hats, including Director of Operations for the Tony Finau Foundation, on-field host for BYU Athletics (hosting football, basketball, and baseball games), and reporter/producer at KSL 5 TV. Listen to her story of how she has created huge success around her contrasting talents.
Blair Treu is a film director and producer. He discusses his experiences getting started in the industry as a film student at BYU, landing a job with Disney, and eventually directing for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including such films as "Meet the Mormons."
Today Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz joins us to discuss playing football at BYU, ascending the ranks in politics, serving as Chair of the House Oversight Committee, and his current role as a contributor with Fox News.
Joining us today are Alexis Bradley and Chante Stutsnegger, known for their joint Instagram presence "Let's Talk Sis." They share their stories and perspectives on race, equality, and how we can each learn and improve where we are.
Cam and Andrew take a minute to remember some of their most impactful moments from the last several guests, and they dive deep into the most timely and controversial topic of the season: Thanksgiving vs. Christmas.
Chari Pack is the founder of Persnickety Prints, a company committed to the details of printing photography. After finding a gap in the market for quality prints at an affordable price, Chari sent out to do it herself, and do it well. Her company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Utah multiple times.
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