In this very special edition 2014 Wrap-Up of Jon of All Trades, you get a very intimate session with Jon Eks. I talk about favorite thing about doing the podcast, my least favorite thing about it (and there is one element that I very intensely dislike about doing this podcast), answer viewer mail and much…

Jeff Bontrager is the founder and creative force behind Neckitecture, an online shop featuring one-of-a-kind, custom neckties. Jeff talks about why he created Neckitecture, the inspiration for the name, and why in the increasingly-casual working world, he has a passion for neckties. Jeff also shares his vision for what the future of neckties holds (perhaps…

We’ve got the owner of FastFrame of LoDo Jarrod Perrott on this week’s show. Jarrod is a successful small businessman who bought this store in 2009 at the height of the recession and has turned it into a terrific success. He takes us through the first days and figuring his way around his new business,…

Shari Shink is a tireless advocate for abused and foster kids. After moving to Denver in the early 1980s, she founded The Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center,  whose mission is to “transform the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children through compassionate legal advocacy, education and public policy reform.” On this week’s show, Shari and…

Alex Tooke and Derek Weber are the co-founders and co-owners of the Peak Properties Group, a Denver-based real estate agency. Buying and/or selling a house can be overwhelming proposition, and the Peak Properties Group’s team-based approach is designed to instill you with confidence and comfort during every step of the process. On this week’s show,…

Kersti Bryan is a professional actress who has worked in the theater, on television, and on film. You can (and should) learn more about Kersti’s background and resume at her personal website. I first saw Kersti in our high school production of A Comedy of Errors, and she was absolutely captivating. Kersti has since gone…

Dr. Debra Minjarez is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist for the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine. She has been with CCRM since 2001, and she works with patients experiencing any number of fertility and reproductive issues. My wife and I visited her in early 2013 to discuss infertility treatments and grew to adore Dr. Minjarez…

Joe Kempter works tirelessly supporting his wife and son. He’s a stay-at-home dad to his 10-month old son, Landon, and on this week’s show we talk about his decision to stay home, what the average day is like for him and his young son, and what it’s like when other parents throw shade at the…