Best The PNW Team Podcasts (2024)

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The Santa Ana Murders: A Core Member of the Disney Team 33:23

8h ago33:23

33:23

This week we're basically outraged. Our collective blood is boiling and all we really have to say is death penalty, thank you! It s a whole different side of Anaheim people. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Flipping the Script & Increased Momentum Ahead: PNW Multifamily Outlook with CoStar's John Gillem 18:30

6h ago18:30

18:30

Enjoy the audio from our latest episode of HFO-TV, our web news program for multifamily investors. Check out the video from the episode on our website at HFORE.com/Videos.aspx or follow us on YouTube @HFOInvestmentRealEstate. On this episode of HFO-TV, John Gillem, CoStar’s Director of Market Analytics for Oregon and Idaho, joins HFO co-founder Gre…

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Ep. 16: Marketing Plans Made Simple with Heidi of Evolve Your Wedding Business 48:43

4d ago48:43

48:43

Heidi Thompson, founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business, joins Becky on the podcast to share her expertise on marketing plans in the wedding industry. Heidi breaks down the five key components of creating a marketing plan: setting goals, defining your ideal client, getting clear on your messaging, the how/strategy, and evaluation/review. Learn how …

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Boring, OR: This Week Deserves a Warning 30:09

2h ago30:09

30:09

This week we're learning about the naming of a variety of places in this world and if there isn't an Irritable, Iceland we protest! Also, Vanessa is submitting her official pick for the next addition to the League of Extraordinary Cities. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Four males missing around Diablo Lake, Washington (2019-2022) 11:32

2h ago11:32

11:32

Send us a Text Message. Alexander Pisch - 35 year old, white male, vanished in 2020 after setting up his art easel along Highway 20, near Colonial Creek Campground in close proximity to Diablo Lake, Washington. Ritchie Collins, 58 year old, white male, vanished in 2019 (possibly with several firearms in his possession) in the area of Colonial Creek…

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Ep. 15: Lifehacks to Increase Productivity for Wedding Pros 27:10

11d ago27:10

27:10

In this solo episode, Becky shares five life hacks for productivity and success in both personal and professional life for wedding pros. Becky's Lifehacks for Increased Productivity: Learn to wake up early! Go to bed sooner (leave the binge watching Netflix behind and swap it with a productive morning routine) Use a meal planning app like eMeals pa…

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Flathead Lake Monster: Network of Lake Monsters 29:40

10h ago29:40

29:40

This week we discuss another monster of the deep which posed some philosophical questions for us. What if they aren't monsters, but Monster is their last name? There has to be a network of lake monsters because where are they going other than lake hopping to hang out? Finally, lake monster's existence has to be proved in the simple fact that sturge…

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Charging Ahead: Is Multifamily Ready for the Electric Vehicle Revolution? 5:48

17d ago5:48

5:48

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multifamily properties, focusing on the proactive measures taken by Washington, Oregon, and particularly Portland, to integrate sustainability and ensure e…

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Ep. 14: Overcoming Wedding Pro Mindset Challenges with Aislinn Eileen Coaching 38:59

4d ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, Becky interviews Aislinn McKenna of Aislinn Eileen Coaching about her journey from building her luxury wedding photography business to becoming a full-time coach for wedding pros, leveraging her 14 years of industry experience. Aislinn is passionate about helping others to overcome mindset issues to grow beyond what they thought po…

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Three Missing People, three missing vehicles.. 10:51

10d ago10:51

10:51

Send us a Text Message. This week's episode Tanner makes a plea to fishermen in Clarkston, Washington Spokane, Washington, and Salem, Oregon to keep an eye on their fishing sonar devices for anything that may resemble a vehicle in the waterway that they're fishing. The cases covered are that of: - Robert Blane Abbott, 62 year old male from Spokane,…

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The Capitol Hill Massacre: Moose-icide 58:08

22d ago58:08

58:08

This week Alicia is bringing all the weirdness starting moose... meece? Wrapping it up with rave etiquette and just absolute confusion. It's a wild ride not to be confused with the Capitol Hill Murders which is a whole different East Coast ball game. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep. 13: 5 Things I'd Do Differently if I was Starting My Business in 2024 24:19

22h ago24:19

24:19

In this solo episode, Becky reflects on her 12 years in the wedding industry and shares five things she would do differently if she were starting her business now instead of in 2012. She discusses the importance of investing in necessary tools and systems, managing money better, investing in education, growing a team, and giving back to the communi…

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How Fewer Multifamily Starts in Oregon Impacts Investor Returns 5:48

23d ago5:48

5:48

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce shares the latest headlines impacting multifamily investors and developers, including the notable decline in multifamily housing starts and permit applications both nationally and in Oregon and Washington, and the key factors driv…

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The Titanic: Boat Loads of Conspiracy Theories 45:47

26d ago45:47

45:47

This week we're back with one of Vanessa's favorite things to do... Talk about movies! Also, we'll dive into some Titanic theories too and of course alternate timelines with Jack Dawson. Let's just say it might be best the Titanic took him out, despite the fact there was definitely room on that door! "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeod…

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Ep. 12: Thriving in the Wedding Industry While Starting a Family with Life in Letters 33:42

28d ago33:42

33:42

In this week's episode, Becky interviews McKenna of Life In Letters about her journey as a wedding calligrapher. McKenna shares how her signage and stationery business began and how she quickly grew to having over 100 weddings in one year and was able to quit her full time job. From there, she was able to scale back the number of weddings she was t…

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The disappearance of Stephen Litsey and Shane Sprenger 8:55

1M ago8:55

8:55

Send us a Text Message. Stephen Litsey vanished after separating from his hunting partner near Twin Lakes, in the Umpqua National Forest on October 29th, 2011. Stephen Litsey was carrying a backpack, a rifle, wearing glasses and full camouflage clothing. The seconds case is that of Shane Sprenger. Shane vanished on November 2nd, 2021 from his home …

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Ep. 11: My Thoughts on Instagram for Wedding Pros in 2024 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

Are you feeling burnt out on Instagram these days? Does it feel like you are putting time and effort into this app for little or no return? In this episode, I'm chatting about my thoughts on Instagram in 2024 and how to still enjoy the platform without letting it suck the life out of you. I explain why I continue to use Instagram for my business af…

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The disappearances of Fern Baird and Andrew Maloney (Blaine County, Idaho) 9:52

20d ago9:52

9:52

Send us a Text Message. Fern Baird, a 63 year old female from Park City, Utah vanished while on a day hike into the Prairie Lakes Trailhead north of Ketchum, Idaho on October 19th, 2020. Fern was wearing a grey jacket, black pants, carrying a black fanny pack. Fern stated that she was "Going to the Lake and back" on the trail log she submitted, but…

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Ep. 10: You Can't Do it All (And That's Okay) With Darcy Warden 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

In this episode, Becky interviews Darcy Warden, a virtual assistant for wedding professionals (and Event Crush's own VA for the last several years!) Darcy shares her journey from being a wedding planner to starting her own VA business during the pandemic. We discuss the different services that VAs can provide, the signs that a business might be rea…

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Schools Out For Summer! 6:07

2M ago6:07

6:07

We love you, but we need a break! Catch up on some episodes while we do all the things we put off 'til summer and we'll be back July 10th. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The disappearances of Floyd Dorsey and Craig Barnett (Idaho) 7:15

29d ago7:15

7:15

Send us a Text Message. In this gripping episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearances of two individuals in the rugged wilderness of Idaho, separated by nearly six decades yet eerily close in location. First, we unravel the case of 19-year-old Floyd Ival Dorsey, who vanished on October 21, 1961, while deer hunting in the Monument Peak area o…

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Three missing people, two go missing on the same day in Idaho County, Idaho (2018) 9:32

1M ago9:32

9:32

Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode Tanner discusses the team's trip into Gifford Pinchot National Forest with The Oregonian Newspaper on June 14th through June 16th of 2024. Tanner also shares the great news that Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project is officially a Public Benefit Nonprofit organization according to the State of Oreg…

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Ep. 9: Can You Really Get Leads from Pinterest? Learn How with Pin with Paula 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

This week, Paula Ruzenceva of Pin With Paula is on the show to share about the power of Pinterest, how wedding pros are missing the mark with it, and the untapped potential that exists once we nail down a Pinterest strategy! We discuss the value of Pinterest for wedding creatives and how it can help generate leads and bookings. Paula explains how s…

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The Alaskan Black Pyramid: Alien Energizer Bunnies 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

This week we may have uncovered a full blown government conspiracy from a genuine investigative reporter, not a cat mom doing this on the side! We're back in Alaska with Jen and it's a little artsy. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep. 8: Worried About Standing Out in a Saturated Market? Listen to This! 45:43

2M ago45:43

45:43

How do you set yourself apart among a sea of wedding photographers or a sea of wedding planners? How can you ensure that your business gets noticed by the right clients? This week we're diving into this topic and various ways you can stand out among the crowd! Key Takeaways: 1. Stop Blending in! Infuse these three things into your online presence: …

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The Gail Wietrick disappearance (Mill A, Washington 2012) 6:41

1M ago6:41

6:41

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP) Tanner Hoskins, Executive Director of PNWMPP covers the amazing news of PNWMPP becoming a nonprofit entity in the State of Oregon and awaiting tax-exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to become a nationally recognized 501(C)(3). We h…

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Polly Klaas: Bush Shrapnel In His Hair 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

It's the 90's! Everyone has the best intentions and no one is nefarious, right? Wrong! This week we discuss the story that has haunted Alicia since childhood. She also throws in a jump scare to get the blood pumping. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep. 7: How Wedding Pros Can Add Value with Affiliate Programs 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

Wouldn't it be nice to make some extra income while also being able to offer discounts to our clients for products and services they'll be needing for their wedding? Affiliate programs can do just this, and today I'm sharing my favorite ones. All of these are free to join, and a great way to provide added value to your client's experience! Affiliat…

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The Michael Bryson disappearance (Oregon 2020) 10:04

2M ago10:04

10:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tanner talks about the mystery unfolding in Josephine County, Oregon where a backpack containing multiple days worth of camping gear was located along with a dog leash, but neither an individual nor their canine companion have been located. Tanner also discusses the strange disappearance of Michael Bryson, a…

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The Disappearance of Kyron Horman: It's 50-50 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

This week Alicia gives us a quick update about the fact that not all Canadians are nice and then we get deep into Vanessa's emotions about a disappearance we can safely say we all heard about. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep. 6: The Power of Community in the Wedding Industry 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

Want to know one of the quickest ways to fail in the wedding industry? Hint: it involves isolation, keeping to yourself, and not making an effort to connect with your local wedding community. I have a *lot* to say on this topic, but this week I'm breaking things down for a quick bite-sized episode on the power of community in the wedding industry, …

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Aliens in Arizona: Intergalactic Travel Channel 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

This week we discuss that we are in fact the world, just not the universe. We head to Bradshaw Ranch where there's got to be some kind of cracks in the fiber of... whatever. UFO's are coming to a Sedona near you. Arizona is red like Mars after all. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep 5: Wedding Day Do's & Don'ts for Planners & Coordinators 45:07

3M ago45:07

45:07

This week, I'm chatting about what wedding planners should and should NOT be doing on wedding days. As a planner, especially in the earlier years of business -- it's common to find ourselves doing things that are totally outside the scope of our services. So, let's clarify our role as planners/coordinators, diving into what we should be taking on a…

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Murder in Van Nuys: Cherry On Top of His Crap Cake 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

This week Alicia tested our taste buds with something so repulsive, then told us a tragic tale. It was ruining all the senses. Only time will tell how this one truly ends though. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Joel Presler (Recovered) - Gifford Pinchot National Forest 2017 8:44

2M ago8:44

8:44

Send us a Text Message. Joel Presler, a 37 year old male from Vancouver, Washington set out on an elk hunting trip on November 11th, 2017 in the area of Forlorn Lakes, Washington. Joel was an experienced outdoorsman and knew the Forlorn Lakes area exceptionally well. Something happened to him between November 11th, 2017 and the day his body was rec…

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Ep 4: My Favorite Tools for Wedding Pros 40:04

3M ago40:04

40:04

When it comes to tools for wedding pros, there are SO many resources available! It’s nearly impossible to vet them all but don’t worry– I’ve gone ahead and done it for you. 😉 In this episode, I share the systems and tools I use every single day and week in my wedding and event planning business. I discuss all of my favorite programs and what I spec…

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Malaysian Airlines Flight 370: Who Hijacks Planes for Shits & Giggles?! 37:32

3M ago37:32

37:32

This week Vanessa's going rogue with something so outside the Pacific Northwest. But it's gigantic objects disappearing without a trace! We only hope they're still alive but in another dimension. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The Wallowa Lake Monster: If You Believe in That Stuff... Which I do 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

This week we discuss the many potential heads of the Wallowa Lake Monster. Nicknamed Big Willy, we're all thinking that exactly what we'd name a giant serpent. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Ep 3: Longevity in the Wedding Industry & How to Last Beyond 5 Years 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

Join Becky to chat about longevity in the wedding industry and what it takes to really last and make it past the 5-year mark. Becky will chat about: The impact of forming meaningful, long-lasting relationships in the industry Staying up to date on new technology and trends Showing up consistently The benefits of outsourcing The importance of a grow…

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Ep 2: Gain Control of Your Biz Finances with Hart Systems Bookkeeping 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

Andrew Hart with Hart Systems Bookkeeping is on the show today, sharing about getting his start as a bookkeeping pro and his top tips for gaining control of your wedding business finances. You can expect to learn about: Visibility and Awareness Knowing Your Numbers Profit First Receipt Management The Importance of Hiring a Pro Find Andrew here: htt…

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The Grangeville, Idaho cluster and the David Schultz (Iowa 2023) Incident 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

Send us a Text Message. Buckle up, there's a lot of information to dissect in this episode. From what our team did in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor searching for Don Parkins to reports of UAPs and UFOs seen in an area where an Iowa trucker, David Schultz, vanished in November of 2023. While we usually refrain from discussing theories in thi…

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Ep 1: The Girl Behind the Podcast 24:48

3M ago24:48

24:48

Get to know Becky Hart, the girl behind the podcast. The "why" behind the Event: Crushed podcast, Becky's background in the wedding industry, and what motivated her to finally make this show happen.By Becky Hart

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Charles Sinclair: It's Bonfire Time Baby! 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

This week we take some random roadtrips, moving around the United States for seemingly no reason... until it all comes full circle in the end. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The Black Houses of Olympia: Shake Out the Demons 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

This week we learn about Duane the Dark Dentist and his weird aesthetic around downtown Olympia. Plus, a swampy new place to see indie shows! "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The Chet Hanson and Joe Wood disappearance - Mt. Rainier National Park 9:55

3M ago9:55

9:55

Send us a Text Message. Chet Hanson, 27 year old Male, missing since November 11th, 1997 Last Seen: Walking along the Deer Creek Trail inside Mount Rainier National Park. Description of clothing and gear: Shorts (unknown color) Fleece Jacket (Unknown color) Hiking Boots (unknown color) Chet also had a 35 LB bag of camera gear; including a tri-pod a…

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Knappton Pest House: The Poop On It Plague 39:24

4M ago39:24

39:24

Welcome back for season 4! We're open and going strong as we discuss our very own PNW Ellis Island and the canary to quarantine happening right on our shores. "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The Stefan Bissert Disappearance - 1992 (WA) 5:58

4M ago5:58

5:58

Send us a Text Message. Missing Person: Stefan Bissert Date Missing: January 20th, 1992. Age: 23 years From: Bad Oeynhausen, Germany Basic information; An Exchange Student from Germany studying Physics at Oregon State University Last Known Location: In close proximity to Deer Lake, inside the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness, Olympic National Forest, Clo…

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Season Three Wrap Up: A Case of the Bloops! 26:43

5M ago26:43

26:43

We're wrapping up Season 3 with some of our most ridiculous shenanigans. Catch us when Season 4 starts on April 3rd! "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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Dwain Lee Little: It Takes A Lot of Money to Put Someone Down 51:59

5M ago51:59

51:59

This week we learn just how cool Bassett Hounds are while Alicia tells us something creepy from right here in Oregon. We also spend some time appreciating cell phones. Go take our poll on Facebook! "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeodBy Jen, Alicia & Vanessa

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The Kristopher "Kris" Zitzewitz Disappearance - Gifford Pinchot National Forest (2013) 7:11

4M ago7:11

7:11

Send us a Text Message. This disappearance of Kristopher "Kris" Zitzewitz, a spelunker who disappeared while cave diving in the Big Lava Beds of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington State. More than 100 Search and Rescue personnel descended into the area, and after an extensive 10 day search, nothing of Kris's was ever found.…

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