Through an engaging conversation with one of Fulcrum's partners, we explore the strategic maneuvers and adaptive strategies that not only helped them navigate the tumultuous COVID-19 era but also aided their expansion. This episode sheds light on the delicate balance of pricing and product mix when choosing wholesale lenders, highlighting the merit…

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This episode is sprinkled with practical wisdom and tips that will help both the novice and seasoned baker to explore the sweet art of cake decorating. From the secrets of working with American buttercream to achieving the perfect cake moisture with simple syrup, Bre generously opens her kitchen to us, revealing the subtleties of her craft. We also…

Prepare to be dazzled by the tales of Idaho's sparkling soil, where the first logger's accidental discovery of the star garnet launched an era of gemstone fascination, and deer hunters stumbled upon opal riches, earning Spencer the title of Opal Capital of America. Discover the ghost towns preserved by time, where Idaho's mining past still whispers…

Imagine the gentle lull of the river, the artful dance of the fly rod, and the thrill of a catch in the stunning backdrop of North Idaho's waterways. Isaac unveils the secret behind the perfect 'river beer,' giving a spicy kickstart to our conversation. We don't just talk fish—we dive into resources that make the sport accessible, like online fishi…

Join us as we traverse the historical landscape of Kestrel country with the Kestrel Post's very own Kayte Casebolt. Kayte digs into the educational ambitions that set Potlatch apart. Discover how a community's investment in education attracted distinguished teachers and cultivated some of Latah County's most brilliant mind…

In our latest episode, Camden, a true Texan at heart, recounts his early days in Moscow's real estate landscape. Transformers may not be the most glamorous subject, but without them, our modern world wouldn't power up. Camden sheds light on these unsung heroes of the electrical industry, taking us through the complexities of voltage transformation …

This episode features Blaine Johnson, operations coordinator at Norm's Glass, who shares an engaging blend of nostalgia and innovation. Blaine underscores the art of customer care and trust, the kind that you might find in a trusted mechanic. Step inside the updated showroom at Norm's Glass without leaving your seat! The discussion on hiring reflec…

Have you ever strolled through a neighborhood where every house tells a story? Today, we're privileged to sit with Cynthia from Moscow's Historic Preservation Commission, who guides us on an exploration of preserving the heart and soul of the city's historic homes. We discuss the delicate balance of maintaining neighborhood character and property v…

Dive into the meticulous world of artisan sourdough with Meg, and her venture, Moscow Bread Box. She opens up about Moscow Bread Box's early days of doorstep deliveries, its evolution to farmers' markets, and partnerships with local farms. Find out more on Instagram or Facebook! She will be at the Spring Fayre: 11-2:30pm April 27th!…

Joel's experience establishing a restaurant on Moscow's Main Street and the struggles encountered in Lewiston are an incredible example of growing small businesses in rural areas. His journey, littered with lessons of perseverance and economic acumen, is a testament to the hard work and strategic thinking required to not just survive, but thrive in…

Choosing the right dog breed for your lifestyle is crucial. Get tips from Marine dog trainer Blake Marretta in our new podcast episode. Learn to understand and manage breed-specific behaviors! Connect with Blake on LinkedinBy Mike & Kathryn Church

Join us with Brian Points as we delve into the art of shaping cities, the challenges of housing shortages, and the impact of global politics on local economies. Tune in to learn about urban planning and local economies! To learn more, check out his website or check out his LinkedIn profileBy Mike & Kathryn Church

Jesse Landis, owner and operator of Wireworks Electric talks electrical safety with Mike. You'll want to tune in to hear Jesse discuss the often hidden dangers lurking within our home electrical systems. He also debunks myths surrounding outdated knob and tube wiring and addresses the advantages of aluminum in certain contexts. Whether you're a DIY…

Aaron Youngren joins Mike to discuss his career changes from Amazon to Red Balloon. Aaron talks about his shift from the corporate world to the freedom economy at Red Balloon. He moved from the structured environment of GE Healthcare to starting afresh with Red Balloon where they are working to revolutionize the job market. Aaron is the Head of Pro…

Mike, Kris, and Bill discuss the real estate market from 2023. If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing - be sure to give this a listen! Questions you want answered on the podcast? Let us know! admin@kestrelrealtygroup.com 208.310.7553By Mike & Kathryn Church

Mike interviews Drew Littrell, a partner of BUILT. Mike and Drew discuss user experience and working remotely from Idaho. BUILT is an independent design and digital product consultancy. "We exist to identify and solve the right – but not always expected – problems our clients face." Drew can be found here on Linked In. Built's website.…

Brandon from the A Team with Fulcrum Home Loans is back on the podcast. He and Mike discuss everything from podcasting itself to finances and the market outlook for this year. Any financial questions, reach Brandon here.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Bess Hawthorne, host of the podcast Come Over for Dinner, discusses the time between Christmas and New Year's Eve and beyond! We're late getting this one up I'm afraid despite having had it recorded! But never too late to enjoy listening and planning for next year!By Mike & Kathryn Church

Elise Crapuchettes talks Christmas prep from advent gifts such as slippers to German Markets at Christmas, and Christmas lights! Merry Christmas!By Mike & Kathryn Church

Becky had wonderful ideas to share about Christmas traditions from Mexico and hosting in a large home to being a Grandma and hosting in a downtown apartment in Moscow! She's got lots of tips and great ideas!By Mike & Kathryn Church

Mallory Barendregt joins Kathryn to discuss Advent ideas from sewing your own items to thrifting and making it special for the kids. Be sure to listen to her mom, Meredith Wilson on the previous episode!By Mike & Kathryn Church

Welcome to our Christmas At Home Series for 2023! We are focusing on advent preparations this year! Meredith Wilson has lived in and out of Moscow over the years and is now a grandma with grandkids in town. She shares ideas on presents, food, and establishing traditions.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Jesse and Mike discuss how Jesse got into logging, some stories from his logging career, and what he is up to now! Jesse and his wife Ashley, live on a farm outside of Potlatch. Listen to Ashley discuss the Spunky Farmhouse on episode 79!By Mike & Kathryn Church

Nick and Mike discuss generational hunting in the midwest and the differences in hunting in Idaho. Nick moved to Idaho from Wisonsin and discusses bow hunting, elk hunting, and white tail.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Levi Wintz is the Director of Operations at Wintz Company, working alongside his dad, Mark Wintz as President. Wintz Company has been working on the Woodbury Development located on the North side of Moscow. "Woodbury was built off the idea that we have an opportunity to create something that can be beautiful, inspiring, and special for the resident…

Tim Van Dyken joins Mike to discuss getting into hunting! From Tim's own background of discovering a love for hunting to what he hopes to accomplish with Field to Flame. Follow him on instagram @field_to_flameBy Mike & Kathryn Church

Eric E joins Mike to talk about being a musician in Moscow ID. Visit Eric's website here and see his schedule. Be sure to listen to Eric's music on Spotify, Amazon, or Apple Music. You can also find him on facebook and youtube.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Ellis Eifert joins Mike for the 100th episode! Ellis owns Eifert Law and specializes in estate planning. On episode 53, he goes into depth discussing a trust and putting your home in a trust. But on this episode Mike and Ellis discuss local rafting, hunting, 4h pigs, and including the kids on the adventures. They also hit on a little bit of estate …

Michal Carnahan joins Kathryn to discuss music. With a background in jazz, Michal discusses her vocal career in Portland and what brought her back to Moscow. She offers voice lessons to women and girls. For more information visit her website. You can also find her on youtube and instagram.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Replay from Season 1 Episode 10; Dr. Chris Schlect joins us and discusses the history of the Nez Perce. "On the tours that I lead, I point to petroglyphs on the snake river that are as old as the Great Pyramid of Cheops." Dr. Schlect received a BA in history from WSU, an MA in history from the U of I, and a Ph. D in history from WSU. He is a Fellow…

Crystal Comis, owner of The Coffee Truck, joins us to discuss her Grand Opening and how she got started! From her history with coffee in the Seattle area to finding a local roaster in Potlatch, having her kids involved, and her battle to conquer croissants, there's a lot of laughs and a lot discussed! Be sure to swing by The Coffee Truck Sept 5th- …

This week we have Darren Doane joining Mike on the podcast. They chat film making, content creation, finding opportunity, and his move to Moscow. Darren has created music videos, feature films, documentaries, his own podcast (The Doanecast), and much more. "The Doane Creative Agency is a full service Content Communication/Brand Architecting entity.…

Ed Faulkner grew up in the Pacific Northwest and after joining the Navy came back to the area. He and his wife have lived in and around the Moscow area for 30+ years. He discusses the outdoors with Mike and Idaho Backcountry Veterans, which is a not-for-profit that was launched in 2017. To learn more about it head to Backcountryveterans.org.…

Jim Lawrence, a new transplant to Moscow, joins Mike on the podcast and discusses his experience through college football, three Rose Bowl games, and professional football. He discusses his work experience through home developments, building, and market trends. Unfortunately the end is cut off as we dealt with some more SD card problems, but defini…

Sean Bohnet joins Mike to discuss the Music Academy he runs in Moscow Idaho (along with a lot of other rabbit trails!) Be sure to visit their website and contact them for what lessons/classes are available! "Here’s the fact: You’re not tone deaf or musically disabled – you just need training." "Bohnet Music Academy was founded upon the desire to of…

Hannah Grieser has loved photography since 5th grade and gives us the story of how she got into it. Her creative skills expand beyond photography to art and design and she utilizes those for her work as senior graphic designer at Lightcast. Be sure to listen for a few of her tips in organizing photos and shooting with your iphone! She has lived in …

Ryan Smeets moved to Moscow three summers ago and is the CEO and founder of EARN, a company that works to place nurses. Ryan also serves on the board of Advance Idaho. From EARN "As CEO of EARN, Ryan is responsible for targeting the best partnerships for the company. His desire to impact nurses originates from being a sickly child since most of his…

Mike goes solo and gives an update on the current real estate market as we're half way through the year. So if you've had the question, "What's happening in the market?” Or said, “I’ll wait to buy when prices drop." Be sure to give this a listen! Mike Church is the broker and owner of Kestrel Realty Group as well as the host of the Kestrel Country …

Annie Rench shares her experience in training, fitness, and nutrition. Homegrown in the area, Annie lives in Moscow with her husband, Gabe, and three kids. She discusses eating real food, workouts, and her classes at NIAC. Be sure to follow her account on instagram for great tips! @anniemrenchBy Mike & Kathryn Church

Morgan and Ashleigh Barendregt have done a wonderful job of adding charm to their 90s home here in Moscow. DIYers who moved back to Moscow from Canada, they have lots of wonderful practical advice on what steps to take before jumping in. With experience in construction for Morgan and photography for Ashley, they've brought a bright, light, English-…

Donn Morse joins Mike and Jed Whitling on the podcast to discuss the story of Old Goat Lures (located here on the Palouse), hunting, and fishing. Head to Old Goat Lures for more info and to purchase! A little bit about Old Goat Lures from their website: "In July of 2014, after over 25 years of service, Microsoft handed me (and 18,000 coworkers) the…

Kirk Brower with Exodus Rafting joins Mike to talk about white water rafting in Idaho. Idaho has more miles of river than any other state in the lower 48. If you've been looking for an exciting adventure to take the family on this summer, contact Exodus! Exodus RaftingBy Mike & Kathryn Church

Marty Shaw flew F-18s off of aircraft carriers for the Navy, worked as an instructor, and flew commercially for Alaska Airlines. He discusses what it's like to live in Moscow and work as a pilot. And if you've had a kid thinking about flying, be sure to listen and see what Marty advises.By Mike & Kathryn Church

Dr. Gordon Wilson joins Mike and Kathryn to discuss what's living in your own backyard and how to enjoy it and teach your kids to love it! Dr. Wilson is the narrator of the Riot and the Dance Series, a Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College, author of "A Different Shade of Green," and much more! Watch the Riot and the Dance o…

Lindsey lives outside of Moscow with her husband and three kids in their old 1890s home. She has her certificate in interior design, authored Psalms for Trials, and taught rhetoric at Logos School. She discusses how to incorporate light and texture into your home. Whether you're building from scratch, remodeling, or decorating; her tips can be empl…

If you are considering camping for the first time, you'll want to listen to Olivia's tips on what to invest in and how to get started! We discuss camping with littles to what food to pack and some good gear tips! To book and check out Idaho campsites head here . Information from cell service to bathrooms etc.. is available.…

Stefan and Jason both serve on the board of Advance Idaho which is an enterprise built to cultivate economic opportunities in Latah County, the Palouse, and Idaho. They join Mike on the podcast to discuss working remotely in Moscow as well as the work of Advance Idaho. Stefan Haney from Vantage International is a business and technology leader with…

Jeff Mau is the owner of Tenicor, a holster manufacturing company located in Moscow Idaho. The business moved to Moscow over a year ago and has grown significantly since the move, providing jobs locally. They are "an American design, development, manufacturing, and training company." They have been designing and testing since 2008 and began introdu…

Have you been considering starting some backyard chickens in town? If you didn't know, in Moscow you can have 6 hens! Or maybe you're outside of town and would like to start your hobby farm! Either way you don't want to miss what Ashley has to say about chickens, pigs, and cows. Teaser - she doesn't like chickens. Be sure to head to her website to …