Voices on the Wind Podcast

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Honoring the muse. Stories of everyday entrepreneurs who made it. votw.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    You're In Business for Yourself, But Not By Yourself | Building Real Teams

    Welcome to episode 77 with Toby Lyles joined by Stephanie Prescott of Remax Capitol Properties. A powerful conversation about building a real estate brokerage from 15 to 55+ agents while navigating family, trust, and entrepreneurial growth. Stephanie shares honest lessons about employee theft, delegation, community engagement, and the true meaning of success— including a candid discussion about discovering their office manager was embezzling over a 5-month period and how that painful experience ultimately led to finding an incredible team member who stayed for 11+ years. Episode 077 Release Date: September 29, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Stephanie Prescott/ Remax Capitol Properties Get in touch with Remax Capitol Properties Website: https://www.cheyennehomestore.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC168bzqYucgqZpoJ2lrqW6w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemaxCapitolProperties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remax_307/ Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  2. Sep 22

    How Juliana Turned Sharing Cultural Heritage Into Profit | The Untold Story of Tia's Food Trucks

    Welcome to episode 76 with Toby Lyles joined by Juliana and Garret Todd, co-owners of Tia’s Colombian Cuisine. This inspiring episode follows Juliana and Garret Todd’s incredible journey from meeting on Tinder to building a thriving Colombian food truck business in Wyoming. Juliana, originally from Colombia, came to the U.S. in 2017 as an international student to improve her English while studying law. After pivoting away from law school to pursue her passion for food and sharing Colombian culture, she and Garrett have transformed from selling empanadas out of their apartment to owning and operating two food trucks in less than two years. Episode 076 Release Date: September 22, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Juliana and Garret Todd/Tia’s Colombian Cuisine Get in touch with Tia’s Colombian Cuisine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063820823782 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiascolombian Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  3. Sep 15

    From Player to Mentor | Why Braxton Walked Away From Pro Baseball

    Welcome to episode 75 with Toby Lyles joined by Braxton Inniss, founder of The Factory. In this episode Braxton shares about building The Factory, an elite baseball and softball training facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming that has shifted the culture of youth sports in an under recruited area. He shares his journey from being a competitive baseball player with deep family roots in excellence to becoming a mentor and business owner who has helped 40+ students earn college athletic scholarships. The conversation explores family legacy, the power of intrinsic motivation, the unexpected role a pandemic played in business growth, and how one person’s passion can transform an entire community. Episode 075 Release Date: September 15, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Braxton Inniss/ The Factory Get in touch with The Factory Website: https://www.thefactorybsbl.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFactoryBsbl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefactory_bsbl/ Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  4. Sep 8

    Can Whimsy Be the Foundation of a Business? | Zarah's Story of Healing and the Fantasy Festival

    Welcome to episode 74 with Toby Lyles joined by Zarah O’Holleran, founder of Front Range Fantasy Festival. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Zarah shares her remarkable journey from childhood trauma and self-abandonment to creating the Fantasy Festival—an accessible, immersive fantasy event that brings joy and creative expression to communities. This is a powerful story about breaking generational patterns, reclaiming agency over your life, and building a business rooted in healing and whimsy. Episode 074 Release Date: September 8, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Zarah O’Holleran/ Front Range Fantasy Festival Get in touch with Front Range Fantasy Festival Website: https://www.larkspurevents.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574222725473 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontrange_fantasy_festival/ Apply for gBeta https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/wyoming Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  5. Sep 1

    The Home Office That Out-Earned Downtown | A Cheyenne Therapist's Unconventional Win

    Welcome to Season 7, episode 73 with Toby Lyles joined by Alyse Pfankuch founder of Legacy Diary podcast and the Founders Psychology Community. Alyse shares her incredible story of resilience, starting from her journey as a therapist navigating multiple business pivots to building a thriving online community for fitness entrepreneurs. From surviving a brain tumor diagnosis while pursuing her master’s degree during COVID to founding the Founders Club and launching a successful podcast, Alyse demonstrates how setbacks aren’t failures—they’re strategic redirects. She unpacks the real challenges of small business growth, the courage it takes to pivot, and how purpose-driven community building creates sustainable success. Episode 073 Release Date: September 1, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Alyse Pfankuch/ Legacy Diary podcast/Founders Psychology Community Get in touch with Alyse Website: https://alysepfankuch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyse.pfankuch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyse.pfankuch Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlysePfankuch Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  6. Aug 25

    Community is Currency | How Giving Back Built the Most Resilient Businesses in Wyoming

    Welcome to Season 6 finale, episode 72 with Maverick Lyles joined by Cecilia Villar (Alpacaglobo), Ian Caldon (husband to Cecilia and LCCC professor) and Draven Starr (founder of Optopolis and Cheyenne’s Retail Minute). We can’t summarize a season full of community without pulling in a few members of our Voices on the Wind community. A friendly game of hot potato and some on the spot summaries of our favorite episodes (that would be all of them) from season 6. Episode 072 Release Date: August 25, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guests: Cecilia Villar, Ian Caldon, Draven Starr Get in touch with Alpacaglobo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheyennes-balloonlady Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alpacaballoons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpacaglobo Get in touch with Optopolis/Cheyenne’s Retail Minute Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Optopolis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theOptopolis https://www.facebook.com/RetailMinute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoptopolis https://www.instagram.com/retailminutewy Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

  7. Aug 18

    The Seed Planting Principle | Why Your Networking Isn't Working (Yet)

    Welcome to Episode 71 with Toby Lyles joined by Jamie Avent, owner of Summerset Concierge. Key Business Insights * The Boomerang Effect: Seeds planted through networking take time to grow; clients from a year ago are now referring her based on word-of-mouth * Solopreneur Struggles: Balancing client work, admin tasks, billing, social media content creation, and marketing all alone * The Real Problem: Solved: Concierge services address not just seniors’ needs, but the emotional burden and decision fatigue of their family caregivers * Entrepreneurship as Personal Development: The business brought out resilience, perseverance, and confidence she didn’t know she possessed Episode 071 Release Date: August 18, 2026 Host: Maverick Lyles/ Toby Lyles Guest: Jamie Avent/ Summerset Concierge Get in touch with Summerset Concierge Website: https://www.summersetservices.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summersetseniorsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summersetconcierge Spotify: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound Substack: https://votw.substack.com/ Website: https://twentyfoursound.com Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit votw.substack.com

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