In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
In The Den with SIMBA x Spokast!
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In the Den is a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast, dedicated to highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations driving Spokane and Eastern Washington forward. Each episode features a member of the SIMBA network — from entrepreneurs and creatives to community leaders — sharing real stories of building something meaningful, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of our local economy.
Whether you’re a business owner, future founder, or someone who simply loves Spokane — this show is for you.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics focused on local entrepreneurship, community building, and economic development, with episodes such as David & Helmer's discussion on creating a mission-driven brand and Robin & Alexis explaining the purpose of SIMBA and its role in supporting local businesses.
In the Den is a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast, dedicated to highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations driving Spokane and Eastern Washington forward. Each episode features a member of the SIMBA network — from entrepreneurs and creatives to community leaders — sharing real stories of building something meaningful, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of our local economy.
Whether you’re a business owner, future founder, or someone who simply loves Spokane — this show is for you.
In this episode of In The Den, we sit down with Andrew Bryan from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Small Business Office to break down one of the most misunderstood resources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Whether you’re just starting your business or have been operating for years, chances are you’ve had questions about workers’ compensation, hiring employees, independent contractors, workplace safety, interns, or labor laws. Andrew helps clear up some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding L&I and explains how their Small Business Office is there to educate and support business owners before problems arise.
We also talk about common compliance mistakes, scams that target new business owners, the difference between employees and independent contractors, and why asking questions early can save you time, money, and frustration down the road. Plus, we discuss SIMBA’s partnership with L&I and how organizations like SIMBA help make these resources more accessible to Eastern Washington’s small business community.
If you own a business, plan to hire employees, or simply want to better understand your responsibilities as an employer, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Learn more about Washington State Labor & Industries at lni.wa.gov
Become a SIMBA member at spokaneindependent.org/membership
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