Creative Advising

Today we got the opportunity to speak with Sean West, who over the past 11 years has built a successful financial advising practice in Meridian, Idaho. Together, Sean and I pick apart an article written by Brett Arends titled "Ten Stock-Market Myths That Just Won't Die." At the age of fourteen Sean received a gift of stock from his great uncle Merlin and also a personal finance book from his uncle Sam. Those two gifts started his journey to financial advising. Sean started his financial advising practice in 2007 and has lead clients through the ups and downs of economic and market cycles over the last eleven years. Sean is a certified financial planner CFP® serving over 180 clients across the country. He has a wife and four wonderful children. Sean spends his free time serving in the community and enjoying the outdoors with his family.

This episode of Millennial Minds in Business we get to talk to Brian Gillenwater, owner of Adventure Accountants and Project Manager at Probst Electric. Brian has a very unique business model and partners with Contractors in order to help them build and grow their businesses. Brian has assisted many different business including one in which he helped triple the size of the business in under a year. Brian also talks to us about how he is balancing his work and family life, which can be difficult when you have 2 full-time jobs and a family of 5.5. If you would like to reach out to Brian he can be reached either by email at brian@adventureaccountants.com or by his website www.adventureaccountants.com.

In today's episode we get the pleasure of talking with Callie Williams, the owner of the brand new boutique fitness studio Viva Fitness Hub in Boise, Idaho! Callie talks to us about how she transitioned from a corporate position into the roll of a business owner in a matter of weeks! She also talks to us a lot about her struggles with injuries through her collegiate athletic career and how she has shifted her focus toward preventing injuries through different styles of strength & endurance training. Viva Fit is a fitness studio that you definitely want to check out! Their outlook brings a unique twist to the fitness game. They can be found on Facebook @vivafitboise on Instagram @vivafitboise @callielwilliams and online at www.vivafithub.com.

This episode we talk to the owner and operator of Pro Force Restoration, Jake Denison, from Boise, Idaho. Jake walks us through the different stages of his life from dropping out of college, getting married at a young age, and building a successful restoration company. Pro Force Restoration specializes in residential restoration and clean up. They can be reached at 208-999-1228 or by email at pro1force1@gmail.com.

Today, we got the honor of having our FIRST EVER female guest! Sarah Slutz is a truly inspirational individual who has built, and is still building, a very successful health and nutrition business. She can be reached by email at sarahslutz21@gmail.com or found on Instagram or Facebook. Sarah shares with us her story about how she got to where she is today, along with the struggles that she has faced both in and outside of her business. Sarah's powerful story shines a light on the importance of valuing every minute!

CT Kaupp is a fitness fanatic combined with a web designer. He is a true entrepreneur and found a way to combine his passions through specializing in developing and managing websites and platforms for fitness professionals. CT talks to us about his struggles and successes in the past few years as well as talking to us about dealing with the passing of his father. You can find CT on his website www.ctkaupp.com on Instagram @CT_Kaupp and on Facebook @ctkauppllc You can also reach him by email at contact@ctkaupp.com.

Well, this one went a little sideways on me...I thought I was going to be interviewing Brian Gillenwater, owner of Adventure Accountants, but instead he interviewed me. So today, you get to hear about me and my backstory. You get to learn more about me and why I am how I am today as well as why I started SLG Advising. I talk about my struggles and successes, what I have learned so far, and my advice for those thinking about starting their own business. I hope you enjoy and, like always, please reach out with your feedback!

Jeff has dedicated the last two years of his life to studying and becoming a master of his own thinking. Not only has he mastered the subject, but he has also transformed his own life to reflect his new ways of thinking. Jeff's developments over the past few years have led him to his current state of mind in which he is constantly looking for ways to add value to those around him. He is currently building his own business and also coaches business owners and professionals in network marketing and personal development. You can find Jeff on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-aronson-b6895415b/) or you can contact him via email at jeffaronson33@gmail.com.

In this episode of Millennial Minds in Business we talk to the owners of I'D Golf, a golf apparel company, who is new on the scene! I'D Golf opened the doors in March of 2018 by launching their first golf product, a golf hat with their unique logo. They have since begun expansion into polo's, ball markers, divot tools and more! We sat down with Nick Fry, Zack Howe, Craig Baker, and Derrick Tenney to hear their perspectives and experiences with starting this new business. Along with that, we also talk a lot about how their relationships have shifted from friends to business partners and how they are able to have difficult business discussions without jeopardizing their friendship. Find I'D Golf through their website www.idgolf.net or find them on facebook (@IDGOLF) and instagram (id_golf) to check out their latest products!

In this episode of Millennial Minds in Business we talk to Blake Haggett, the owner of KZB Commercial and KZB Media. As an entrepreneur through and through, Blake takes us through his experiences of growing his businesses and seeking other opportunities.

In this episode we talk to the most adventurous person I know, Austin Legg. This young professional has utilized all his resources in helping Eberlestock build their business as the marketing director. Listen in to hear his unique take on marketing and his mindset.

In the first ever episode of Millennial Minds in Business, we talk to Braydon Bringhurst, the owner of Burst-Media. We have a in depth discussion about Braydon's mindset as well as how he and his wife have built, and continue to build, their media company.