Best The Idea Village Podcasts (2024)

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It Takes a Village 36:47

4h ago36:47

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Last month, several hundred people gathered in Greenwich Village to celebrate the opening of a new visitor center at Stonewall National Monument and to honor the movement Stonewall set in motion as the “birthplace for Pride.” Mark Segal is a longtime activist and journalist who participated in the momentous events that took place here in June 1969,…

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Episode 26: Continuing the NorCal Beverage Family Legacy Beyond the Sale. 53:47

10d ago53:47

53:47

What does it take to transform a small family business into a major player in the beverage industry? Discover the incredible legacy of NorCal Beverage, beginning with Shannon Deary-Bell's grandfather, who turned his Coca-Cola salesmanship into the entrepreneurial foundation of Hires Bottling in 1937. You'll hear the story of Shannon's father and un…

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S7: E5 | Tech in the Cultural Marketplace 32:47

24d ago32:47

32:47

NFTs and other market developments are allowing artists to connect with their fans and customers in new ways. In this conversation moderated by Angelique Roché of Marvel Entertainment, you’ll hear from Erin Frankenheimer of Amazing Radio; visual artist and jazz fest poster designer Terrance Osborne; and Lindsey Roussel of Nieux Society and Sidewalk…

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Before the Gate 42:25

1M ago42:25

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On the remote Sea Islands of South Carolina, golf courses and gated developments are changing the rural character of some of the first African American-owned lands in the country. The Gullah/Geechee are the direct descendants of the enslaved people who once worked on the area's rice, cotton and indigo plantations; now, the island that serves as the…

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S7: E4 | Expanding the Experience 23:21

1M ago23:21

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Technology is creating opportunities to bring new levels of immersion to live performance and events. Join Otura Mun of ÌFÉ, who married traditional Cuban hand drumming with modern sampling technology; Everett Woods, co-founder of spatial computing company Rypplzz; and moderator Lou Hill, to hear how they're expanding the live experience. Speakers:…

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S7: E3 | How Tech is Shaping Music, Film & Gaming 17:17

2M ago17:17

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Episode 3 consists of a panel on how technology is shaping the music industry, as well as music’s place in the film and gaming industries. The panel is moderated by Alana Harris from the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy, and features: Pell, rapper and co-founder of the GLBL WRMNG collective; Jonathan McHugh, veteran music supervisor and chair in …

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S7: E2 | Mic Check: New Tech in the Studio 20:16

2M ago20:16

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This conversation from NOEW 2023 delves into some of the ways that new studio technology is changing the practice of making records, including that looming and often-misunderstood behemoth in the room: AI. Join Lovell “U-P” Cooper, music producer and Professor of the Practice of Hip-Hop and R&B at Loyola University; Albert Allenback of SaxKixAve an…

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Episode 25: Lawson Mechanical's 3 Generations of Grit and Growth. 51:53

1M ago51:53

51:53

Can you imagine hopping freight trains across the country to build a business empire during one of the toughest times in American history? Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, as she welcomes David Lawson, President of Lawson Mechanical, who recounts the extraordinary story of his grandfather, transforming from a resilient South Dakota youth into…

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A Brief Shining Moment 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

They say the stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas... but what about the middle of the day? Not just any day—in this episode, we experience the recent total solar eclipse at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and discover how the history of this Hill Country ranch connects it to the night sky and the heyday of the U.S…

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S7: E1 | Tech Tools to Streamline Culture for Creatives 18:40

2M ago18:40

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The music industry is always being shaped by technological advancements in recording, distribution, and promotion. In Season 7 of Big Easy Ideas, we'll be looking at some recent developments in music tech through the eyes of local creatives. Join Nate Cameron, co-founder of the GLBL WRMNG collective; local rising pop artist LeTrainiump; and moderat…

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Episode 24: Cementing the Legacy. How Clark Pacific's Unique Leadership Has Built a Resilient and Sustaining Enterprise. 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Today's episode displays a wonderful tale of a company's heart and soul as Don Clark, the second-generation co-leader of the family-operated Clark Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of a business that has stood the test of time. Here's your opportunity to learn from a legacy of innovation and resilient leadership as we follow the company's transfo…

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Holding Back the Sea 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

At first glance, American Samoa feels like an idyllic, tropical South Pacific paradise where life has changed very little in the past century. But residents have been struggling with the pronounced effects of climate change and other serious challenges. Samoan beaches are visibly eroding, heat and salt water are affecting residents’ ability to grow…

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Episode 23: Potatoes to Petite Sirah: Multigenerational Resilience Yields the Greatest Harvest for Bogle Family Vineyards. 56:04

4M ago56:04

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Join us on this fascinating journey through the history and heart of Bogle Family Vineyards, as our guest Jody Bogle takes us back to her family's roots in the Sacramento River Delta. Discover how six generations of farming evolved into a renowned winemaking legacy, beginning with a serendipitous pivot from potatoes to Petite Sirah and Chenin Blanc…

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The Beauty of Loss 24:17

4M ago24:17

24:17

The Colorado River flows through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Southwest, provides drinking water to more than 40 million people, and is one of the most important sources of water for U.S. agriculture. But access to the river has never been fair, and now, water levels are at historic lows after decades of extreme drought. Photojour…

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Episode 22: Mikuni Sushi - From Japanese Village to American Abundance, Taro Arai Dreams BIG. 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Growing up with the backdrop of a small Japanese village, Taro's yearning for freedom and acceptance was a seed that would eventually blossom into an American dream. Alongside his son Koki, Taro shares how he saved enough money from a paper route to fly his whole family to America as a teenager. He talks about how his father had a dream they should…

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Creating the Country’s First ‘Idea Park’ 26:14

5M ago26:14

26:14

In the late 1970s, only three national park sites out of 300 had specifically been created to interpret women’s history. Judy Hart, then a chief ranger for legislation in the National Park Service’s Boston office, knew she wanted to improve that number, but she wasn’t sure how. Hart’s determination took her to Seneca Falls, New York, as well as Cap…

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S6: E5 | Big Companies Tackling Big Problems 48:35

6M ago48:35

48:35

What's the key to large corporations creating and fostering a culture of innovation internally? Tune in to this fascinating discussion, which touches on but is not limited to health tech, to find out. You will hear entrepreneur and executive Leslie Bradshaw moderating a panel with Michael Cross of Entergy’s Keystring Labs; John Landrum of Intralox;…

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Episode 21: Elite Service Experts Setback to Success. How Siblings Turned Family Trauma to Triumph 44:41

6M ago44:41

44:41

Discover the incredible transformation of Roy and Ryan Hill, the sibling duo behind Elite Service Experts, as they share their tale of turning a period of near hopelessness into a flourishing family legacy. Their father's daring decision to purchase his former employer's equipment and transition to serving an established customer base set the groun…

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Stamped in the Soil 32:37

6M ago32:37

32:37

In the 1950s and ’60s, Alabama was a battleground for voting equality. White elected officials had long denied Black citizens their constitutional right to vote, and thousands of activists faced violent opposition from white residents and officials. In 1965, the Selma to Montgomery march made history, galvanizing the nation and leading to the passa…

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S6: E4 | Can Startups and Corporate Play Well Together? 17:13

6M ago17:13

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Conventional wisdom tends to undersell how much startups and legacy companies stand to learn from each other. In this episode (recorded during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2021) you’ll hear from Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School, on mutual benefit and cooperation bet…

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S6: E3 | The Women of Health Tech 31:34

6M ago31:34

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Before it was making national headlines, these local, female founders saw the opportunity to leverage technology to transform health and healthcare for the better. In this episode, you’ll hear from three women founders of New Orleans-based health tech startups, about their experiences growing their companies, the particular strengths that women bri…

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S6: E2 | What Health Tech Could Mean for New Orleans 27:00

7M ago27:00

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New Orleans is poised to become a health tech hub -- what will it take to make this a reality? Tune into this panel, facilitated by Aimee Quirk of Ochsner Health and Ochsner Ventures, as they try to answer this question. Aimee is joined by Sarah Deshpande of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Maven Ventures, and Keith Figlioli of Boston-based vent…

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S6: E1 | Health Tech 101: Opportunities and Predictions in a Fast-Evolving Industry 18:04

7M ago18:04

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The health care sector continues to undergo massive changes as digitization & tech work their way through one of the country's largest industries. As the landscape shifts, opportunities for innovation & investment are abundant. Join Keith Figlioli of Boston-based venture capital firm LRVHealth as he lays out the macroeconomic state of healthcare an…

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Episode 20: Mark Haney's Growth Factory and The Backyard Advantage 59:45

7M ago59:45

59:45

One would not suspect a young newspaper carrier to redefine the process from sidewalk or porch drop to in-home delivery, as it was self defined. Now would one expect that to turn into his first positive business exit. But that's what you'll hear on today's episode with Mark Haney. Inspiring, educational and not without the highs and lows of taking …

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S5: E7 | Continuing the Flywheel in 2022 26:32

8M ago26:32

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Wwe're thrilled to bring you this episode to hear discussions with three exceptional entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable building their companies in the Gulf South. You will hear from Alex Reed and Jay Manouchehri, the bright minds behind Fluence Analytics. Some spectacular news to share with you about Fluence Analytics is that since recordi…

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S5: E6 | Future of NOLA Tech Ecosystem 29:56

8M ago29:56

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In this episode, you’ll hear a compelling conversation led by Kim Boyle, featuring tech founders and talent builders from New Orleans. Esteemed speakers, including Burton White from Excella, Gerard Ramos from Revelry, Tony Zanders from Skilltype, and John Fraboni from Operation Spark, delve into their experiences and insights, shedding light on the…

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Episode 19: The "Hive". Built With So Much More Than Honey. 54:57

8M ago54:57

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What a wonderful story this episodes displays of a family that has come together in the interest of not only continuing a legacy but also for sharing a passion of the very thing that kept them together. Honey. Josh and Shoshana Zeldner have a unique story to tell about how their interest in continuing the education about honey that their father sta…

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S5: E5 | SaaS Without Borders 26:26

8M ago26:26

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SaaS Without Borders is an exploration of the legal and operational considerations that arise when providing Software as a Service (SaaS) on a national and global scale. Speakers: Stephen Morel, JurisDeed Sam Bruner, Spot2Nite Lara Sevener - Jones WalkerBy New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

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The Skeleton Crew 34:32

8M ago34:32

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Paleontologists have long explored Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the border of Arizona and Utah for its fossils, notably its prolific dinosaur tracks — but few bones have ever been found there. But last March, after watching the waters at Lake Powell drop, scientists made a calculated hunch to investigate areas of the lakebed that hadn’t …

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S5: E3 | Sprouting Acorns: Spin-Off Start-Ups from New Orleans Tech Companies 25:16

9M ago25:16

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Throughout this episode, you will hear about how two founders jumped into entrepreneurship and have since been building successful SaaS companies focused on data and market research in New Orleans. A few months after this conversation took place on the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2023 stage, one of the speakers acquired the other speaker's compan…

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S5: E2 | Customer Centricity: Placing Customers at the Center of Decision-Making Processes 25:30

9M ago25:30

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Different companies interpret customer centricity in different ways, but at the heart of this business strategy is a deep understanding of the customer and a commitment to creating customer value at every touchpoint in the customer journey. Listen to our panelists from companies of different sizes, stages and industries share how they build long-te…

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S5: E1 | Scaling SaaS in 3rd Wave Industries 35:57

9M ago35:57

35:57

Meet two founders who have broken the mold and created industry leading companies in unique marketplaces. Join Walter Isaacson (Tulane) as he interviews Ryan Williams (Cadre) who is revolutionizing commercial real estate investing, and Scott Wolfe (Founder of Levelset) who created the number one construction payment platform, based here in New Orle…

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Episode 18: Carriere Family Farms: 5 generations of success 37:20

9M ago37:20

37:20

Natalie talks with Jennifer Carriere-LaDuke, who is a 4th generation owner, board member, and marketing wiz for her 133 year old family farming business, Carriere Family Farms. The business started with her great grandfather coming to the Sacramento area from Canada where he worked for a farmer clearing thick vegetation from the land surrounding th…

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S4: EP 5 | Hospitality as a Business Differentiator 28:52

9M ago28:52

28:52

Commander’s Palace Co-Proprietor Ti Adelaide Martin joins Christine Albert of the non-profit LCMC Health for a panel that will speak to the power of hospitality in New Orleans and how this approach can be applied across industries for meaningful impact. Speakers: Christine Albert, LCMC Health Ti Martin, Commander's Palace…

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The Beacon 27:15

9M ago27:15

27:15

The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in America and a storied waterway where the Atlantic Ocean meets a series of rivers. It’s the place where Algonquian Chief Powhatan met with early English settlers in the 1600s; where the first enslaved people were brought to America; where Harriet Tubman was born and emancipated herself and many others; an…

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S4: EP4 | Founder Stories: Food & Hospitality Tech 23:59

9M ago23:59

23:59

On this episode of the EATrepreneurs season, four founders share insights about the opportunities to harness technology for the growth of their food and/or hospitality businesses. These speakers delve deep into how the use of technology can create a safe and advantageous environment for business and how technology is helping their businesses prepar…

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S4: EP3 | Scaling a Consumer Packed Good (CPG) Startup From the South 26:05

10M ago26:05

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In this episode, a panel of founders will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of scaling consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses in the southern United States. They will share insights and strategies from their own experiences and share their perspectives on the realities of building and growing a CPG brand in the New Orleans, as well …

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S4: EP2 | The CEO of We Dat’s Chicken & Shrimp: Journey from Idea to Success 26:33

10M ago26:33

26:33

Get inspired and learn from Greg Tillery, CEO of We Dat's Chicken and Shrimp, entrepreneurial journey with his resturant. His story is an inspiring tale of ambition, resilience, and business success. On this episdoe, Greg delves into the challenges he faced, the strategies he employed, and the lessons he learned along the way to build a successful …

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Episode 17: Frank Fat's, a Sacramento Institution 50:52

10M ago50:52

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Join the conversation as your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling delves into Sacramento history by talking with Kevin Fat, a 3rd generation member of the Frank Fat’s Restaurant Group family. Frank Fat’s in downtown Sacramento stands as the oldest family owned restaurant in the city, having opened in 1939 and still being owned and run by members of the Fat…

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S4: EP1 | Advancing the Food and Beverage Industry in a Post-Pandemic, Tech-Forward World 27:41

10M ago27:41

27:41

The hospitality industry has undergone massive changes in the past few years and has had to shift and innovate as the world became uncertain. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with some of New Orleans' top restauranteurs as they share their insights on the future of hospitality in a post-pandemic world. Our panelists will share their experienc…

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A Reporter ‘On the Brink’ at Cape Hatteras 20:45

10M ago20:45

20:45

Barrier islands naturally undergo erosion. But in the tiny town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, near Cape Hatteras National Seashore, sea-level rise fueled by climate change has intensified this process, creating difficult and dangerous conditions for the community. Four homes have collapsed into the ocean since February 2022, and the park’s dunes and…

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S3: EP8 | Climate Leadership in Louisiana 37:16

10M ago37:16

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On this episode, you'll hear a conversation between Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Walter Isaacson - renowned author and thought leader- , and Steve Case - AOL co-founder and startup investor - discuss how Louisiana is embracing the climate tech transition, share insights on how entrepreneurship can foster innovation in climate and related in…

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S3: EP7 | Rise of the Rest: New Orleans & Beyond 40:55

10M ago40:55

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WThis special episode puts the spotlight on one of our nation’s leading entrepreneurs and investors: Steve Case….one of America’s most accomplished entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and a pioneer in making the Internet part of everyday life. Joined by Walter Isaacson - former editor of Time Magazine, CEO and Chairman of CNN, and CEO of the Aspen I…

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Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing. 47:02

11M ago47:02

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Alan Turanski grew up in the beekeeping world and started to keep his own hive by age 10. His father Dick Turanski started a honey and beekeeping accessory company in the 1970’s after trying some poison oak honey at a friend's house. Soon Glory Bee honey was being sold in large quantities to natural food stores and bakeries for use in healthy bread…

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Why We Serve 29:39

12M ago29:39

29:39

Anacostia Park is a lesser-known gem of southeast Washington, D.C. Stretching for 8 miles along both sides of the Anacostia River, the park encompasses a distinctive aquatic garden with lilies and lotuses, a historic golf course from the segregation area, and the only roller-skating rink in the National Park System, among many other scenic vistas a…

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Episode 15: Sub Sea Systems; Introducing everyone to whole new worlds underwater 1:02:01

12M ago1:02:01

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Sub Sea Systems started with the dream of making underwater adventure in the ocean accessible to more people than just trained scuba divers and those in the Navy. Jim Mayfield first dreamed of submarines for tourists in the mid 80’s but soon pivoted to semi-submersible vehicles. With the sale of nearly 30 of these commercial vehicles Sub Sea System…

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Opening Day 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

The only baseball stadium in the National Park System and one of the last surviving stadiums with a rich Negro League history, Hinchliffe Stadium at Paterson Great Falls was nearly lost for good. This spring, a fully restored Hinchliffe reopened to much fanfare—and we take you out to the ballgame. Host Todd Christopher captures the sounds of openin…

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Episode 14: Merging Two Family Businesses is Tough, But Three? The Holt of California Story. 44:40

1y ago44:40

44:40

Today's episode is a unique story for A Seat at the Table. Typically we interview single family businesses, but Holt of California would never have become as mighty as it is today, employing 900 people brokering deals for Caterpillar equipment. It was the joining of three separate family businesses that allowed Holt of California to be a mainstay i…

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The Heart of America’s Story 29:19

1y ago29:19

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Created by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 as "a new kind of national park," national heritage areas are large, regionally distinctive sites that celebrate human experience and achievement. Congress passed new legislation expanding and improving the heritage area system late last year--yet many people are unfamiliar with these hidden gems and the e…

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Episode 13: Stan Van Vleck on Growth Beyond the Ranch 49:59

1y ago49:59

49:59

Stan Van Vleck always had a drive to succeed and a mind for business. He grew up in a cattle ranching family and had his eyes set on being a part of the family business but unfortunately, old school tradition shut him out of that opportunity as he was not the first born son in his family and didn't quite fit the mold his father wanted him to fit. A…

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