In this special two-part series of Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark sits down with visionary entrepreneur, Mike Peregrina, the Co-Founder and CEO of Homie, the groundbreaking real estate platform.&nbsp; Get ready for an inspiring conversation as Mike shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the vibrant city of LA with his mom, experiencing the unfair, confusing, and expensive state of the real estate industry, to becoming the driving force behind one of the most disruptive real estate apps today. 0:00 Two part series 0:58 Early years, Homie's mission 3:40 Selling trust 6:30 Becoming a brokerage 8:00 Mike Peregrina background 17:15 Founding team 22:00 Homie model 28:00 Homie team 36:15 Data driven marketing 38:00 Next conversation topics 39:20 Promo code SS 500 &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 215 Mike Peregrina, Homie Part 1

In the second part of this two-part series, Garrett Clark and Mike Peregrina, Co-Founder and CEO of Homie, discuss Utah's ever-changing real-estate market and the remarkable journey of how Homie, the innovative real estate company, navigated the highs and lows of the Global Pandemic in 2020, supply chain issues in 2021, and the ever rising interest rates of 2022. 0:00 Recap of part 1 2:00 Recession and covid19 8:00 Reduction in force 10:00 Interest rates and inventory 14:00 The Homie rebate 15:45 Forecasting 21:20 Scenario modeling 24:00 Utah real estate 26:30 Do well by doing good 27:30 Lessons learned 33:10 Closing remarks &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 216 Mike Peregrina, Homie Part 2

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark meets with Brandon Henderson, the CEO and Booker behind Boxcar Comedy Club, an upcoming comedy club located at the shipping container compound in Springville, Utah. In their conversation, Brandon delves into the story behind Boxcar Comedy Club, exploring how Brandon's passion for comedy and entrepreneurial spirit led him to create this one-of-a-kind venue. With its unique location and laid-back ambiance, Box Car Comedy Club promises to be a refreshing addition to the comedy scene, attracting comedians nationwide. Outline of the conversation 0:00 Box Car Comedy Club at Legends 6:05 Managing the experience of the club 11:55 Getting into the industry 14:45 Who is funny? 17:05 Upcoming schedule 20:50 Working with different levels of comedians 29:50 When comedians bomb 31:55 Getting the business community involved 33:45 Funniest culture 37:20 Ticket details 37:55 Excited for? 40:05 Favorite comedian &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 217 Brandon Henderson, Box Car Comedy

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark sits down with Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur, Joseph Vogel. Joseph is also the Founder and Owner of Timpanogos Hiking Co, an outdoor apparel company. In their conversation, they delve into the founding story of Timpanogos Hiking Co. and the challenges the apparel company has undergone since its founding. Outside of running Timpanogos Hiking Co., Joseph has published multiple critically-acclaimed books, including Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Vintage), This Thing Called Life: Prince, Race, Sex, Religion, and Music (Bloomsbury), and James Baldwin and the 1980s: Witnessing the Reagan Era (University of Illinois Press). His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Forbes, The Guardian, Slate, and the Boston Review, among other publications. His articles have also been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals, including the James Baldwin Review, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Review, The Journal of Popular Culture, The Journal of American Culture, and the Journal of Popular Music Studies. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Founding story Timpanogos Hiking Co. 5:00 Choosing designs, fabrics, sizes 9:00 Building the team 10:00 Using revenue to build 11:00 Details of the storefront 14:00 Designs specific to storefront 15:40 Stranger Things And The '80s 21:40 Hollywood experience 23:30 Writing a book or starting a business? 24:00 Family 26:00 Advice for others &nbsp; Show links:    &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 218 Joseph Vogel, Timpanogos Hiking Co.

Join your host Garrett Clark as he delves into the world of design and architecture with special guest, Evan Cindrich, Principal at EDA Architects. In this episode, Garrett and Evan take a deep dive into the captivating realm of corporate office design. Ever wondered about the intricate challenges that come with crafting a functional and inspiring corporate office space? Look no further as Evan unravels the layers, discussing how these spaces have evolved over the years. From the sleek and minimalistic designs of the past to the dynamic and flexible layouts of today, Evan explores the evolution of office aesthetics. 0:00 Introduction to EDA Architects 2:30 When and how does EDA get involved 7:30 Dealing with budget 8:50 Time management 14:00 Competing with the home in design 21:00 Favorite designs and spaces 25:45 Closing remarks &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 219 Evan Cindrich, NCDIQ

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with CEO and Founder of SmartScout, Scott Needham. SmartScout is a revolutionary software platform that collects millions of data points from brands and e-commerce markets such as Amazon to help sellers make decisions that increase revenue, improve ad efficiency, and find new opportunities. In their conversation, Scott shares the founding story, current business model, and future of SmartScout. &nbsp;  Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Introduction to SmartScout 3:15 Worthwhile users 10:30 Business model of SmartScout 17:30 Recognizing habits through data 19:20 Breaking into different categories 21:00 Funnest part of the process &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 220 Scott Needham, SmartScout

Join Garrett Clark as he delves into the dynamic world of banking with Felicia Lewis, Managing Director for Bank of America, and Mori Paulsen, President of Bank of America for Utah. In this episode, we journey to the heart of Utah, where Bank of America is making waves in the working environment. Join us as we explore the fascinating story of how Bank of America placed its first location in Utah and how they continue to adapt to the unique quirks of this market. Mori, with an in-depth understanding of the Utah market, and Felicia, a mastermind in consumer banking, join forces to ensure that each location caters to the specific needs of the community. Outline of the show 0:00 Introductions 1:50 Bank of America in Utah 4:20 The wide reach of banking 6:45 Providing help to the next generation 13:00 Technical advantages 19:30 Better money habits 21:15 Neighborhood builders 24:05 Diverse in banking and culture 27:00 Taking the first steps in banking 30:25 Up and coming &nbsp;  Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 221 Financial Feature by Bank of America

In this episode of Meat &amp; Potatoes, join host Garrett Clark as he meets with Lincoln Howell, the CEO of Ampleo. This Utah-based company specializes in offering fractional consulting services tailored for startups with revenue ranging from 30M to 100M. Lincoln takes us on a journey through the remarkable genesis of Ampleo, unveils it's current business model, and sheds light on Ampleo's exciting expansion plans. Join us in this episode to discover how Ampleo is revolutionizing the consulting landscape. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Introduction to Ampleo and Lincoln Howell 2:00 Clientele 5:00 Understanding financial structures 7:00 Strength of the team 9:45 Watching the tech ecosystem grow 11:45 Interacting with venture capitalists 12:40 Favorite stories of helping clients 14:20 Staying focused 17:20 Common mistakes 19:00 Growth Summit details 23:00 Key performance indicators 25:00 Positioning for growth &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp;

M&P Ep. 222 Lincoln Howell, Ampleo

Welcome to another episode of Meat and Potatoes! In this installment, your host Garrett Clark meets with Co-Founder and CEO of Mobly, Zach Barney. Mobly is a game-changing platform that's reshaping the sales landscape. It's designed to streamline your sales efforts by swiftly scanning and enhancing leads, seamlessly recording contacts, and effortlessly logging activities directly into your preferred MAP (Marketing Automation Platform) or CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. &nbsp; &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -

M&P Ep. 223 Zach Barney, Mobly

In this episode of Meat and Potatoes, host Garrett Clark meets with seasoned director in Sterne Kessler's Trial &amp; Appellate Practice Group, Paul Ainsworth. In our discussion, Paul shares his experience as an intellectual property trial attorney.&nbsp; He shares his practice in patent and trade secret disputes, which has taken him to federal district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and even the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Paul also shares how he frequently represents clients in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Join us in this exciting episode as we tackle everything intellectual property. So, if you are wondering when you should apply for patents, this episode is just for you. 0:00 Introduction to the show 1:00 What is IP 3:25 Paul A. Ainsworth 4:45 More popular industries and marketing approach 7:40 How to protect IP 10:15 Sterne Kessler advantage 16:35 Reasons to protect 21:55 Implications of AI 31:00 Closing remarks &nbsp; Show links:  &nbsp; Social: Twitter -  Instagram -  LinkedIn -  YouTube -  &nbsp; &nbsp;

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