Ain't That Somethin'
Ain't That Somethin'
Podcast Description
Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you'll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support.
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Focuses on entrepreneurship, resilience, and local business success, with episodes discussing companies such as Decked and Buck Knives. Specific themes include overcoming obstacles in business, the importance of networking, and the evolution of companies rooted in Idaho.
Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you’ll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support.
Les Grigg shares the story of how his great uncles, Nephi and Golden, grew up during the Great Depression, raised money to start Ore-Ida and then out of frustration with all the scraps coming off the french fry line created a beloved American original – Tater Tots. Les also shares how he’s working to preserve the Tater Tot story and his family’s legacy through a foundation he launched, which also has a childhood prevention program, Protect Your Tots, and is working to launch a documentary with a trailer now available for viewing.
A special thanks to our Season 2 sponsor Trus Joist!
Tater Tots is a registered trademark of Ore-Ida and Kraft Heinz.
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