Built In Noco

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Built in NOCO is a story-driven podcast highlighting the people and businesses shaping their communities. Each episode goes beyond surface-level conversations to explore personal journeys, defining moments, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Hosted by Clint Fowler, the show features honest conversations with founders, leaders, and changemakers who are building something meaningful. Whether you’re a business owner, a community supporter, or someone who simply loves real stories about real people, Built in NOCO offers insight, inspiration, and connection. This is where stories come

  1. Aug 2

    Why Your Fitness Plan Isn’t Working with Chris Silvernale

    Why do so many people put in the work at the gym but still struggle to see lasting results? Clint Fowler sits down with Chris Silvernale, co-owner of NOCO Fitness, to talk about building a fitness business from the trunk of a car, creating a welcoming gym without long-term contracts or intimidation, and helping people get stronger through personalized training, nutrition coaching, and real accountability. Chris explains why a generic workout is rarely enough, how NOCO Fitness builds plans around each person’s goals, and why sustainable progress matters more than quick fixes. They also discuss InBody scans, strength for everyday life, staying active as we age, and the role a good coach plays in getting better results with less wasted time. Learn more: https://www.nocofitness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nocofitness_colorado/ https://www.facebook.com/nocofitness/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why going to the gym can feel difficult 00:53 From the trunk of a car to NOCO Fitness 02:19 Expanding across Northern Colorado 03:31 A gym without contracts or intimidation 06:20 How personalized training begins 09:29 What personal trainers actually do 10:00 Strength that improves everyday life 12:06 Nutrition coaching and InBody scans 14:18 Sustainable weight loss without starvation 16:34 Why NOCO Fitness keeps growing 18:43 Is personal training worth the cost? 20:34 Maximum results with less wasted time 21:48 Why fitness changes after 30 23:12 Staying strong for children and grandchildren 25:29 Vitality Vault and how to connect

  2. Jul 29

    Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (And How to Fix It) | Arnold of Telos Creative

    Why do some business websites look good but fail to generate calls, appointments, or sales? In this episode of Built In NOCO, Clint sits down with Arnold Jakobsen of Telos Creative to discuss what makes a business website effective. Arnold explains why a website needs more than attractive design: it needs clear messaging, intentional branding, strong calls to action, and a simple path that helps visitors take the next step. Arnold also shares his personal journey from Colombia to the Faroe Islands and eventually Northern Colorado, where his passion for creativity, coaching, and helping businesses succeed led him into website design and marketing. In this conversation: • Why a website is still essential for a modern business • How branding, colors, fonts, and photography shape trust • The website mistakes that cost businesses leads • Why clear calls to action matter • How to use AI website builders without creating a generic website • When animation improves a website—and when it becomes a distraction • Why logos need to work in different formats • Website considerations for agents, advisors, and regulated businesses • How search is changing through AI tools Connect with Arnold and learn more about Telos Creative: https://teloscreative.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telos.creative.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563803453285 Follow Built In NOCO for more conversations with Northern Colorado business owners, professionals, and community leaders. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why every business needs an effective website 01:22 Arnold’s journey to Northern Colorado 03:57 How Arnold entered the creative and web-design industry 07:09 Starting with purpose, branding, and strategy 10:20 What makes a website bad? 12:12 Calls to action that convert visitors 16:30 Clear messaging: how do you help customers win? 20:55 Your website as the hub of your marketing 22:54 Building a website with AI 29:11 Website animations: useful or distracting? 35:34 What makes a strong, versatile logo? 42:24 Websites and personal brands in regulated industries 47:59 The future of search and AI discovery 49:30 How to connect with Arnold and Telos Creative

  3. Jul 9

    The Hawaiian Donut Taking Over Loveland

    Everyone knows Krispy Kreme. But there's a new donut in Northern Colorado, and it's nothing like the shelf-fresh kind you're used to. In this episode, we sit down with the owner of the Hawaiian Donut Company (partnered with Hawaii's Manuel's Malasadas) to talk about how a chance stop at a roadside food truck on the Big Island turned into a made-to-order malasada business in Loveland, Colorado. We dig into what makes a malasada different from a traditional donut, how the owner earned the right to represent a 100-year-old family recipe, and how a five-second grand opening video led to local news coverage and sold-out weekends within their first month. What You'll Learn: What a malasada is and how it differs from a traditional doughnut Why the recipe is intentionally less sweet — and how it's still used in savory dishes like pulled pork sliders The story behind partnering with Hawaii's Manuel's Malasadas, including the vetting process and the "ohana" mentality behind it How the business used social media and local press to grow fast in its first month What's next for the business, including gluten-free options and a possible Kona coffee partnership Chapters: Introducing the Hawaiian Donut Company What Makes a Malasada Different From a Donut The Backstory: Finding Manuel's Malasadas in Hawaii Earning the Recipe: The Ohana Vetting Process The Setup: Truck, Patio, and Lake Loveland Views Growth: Local News, Social Media, and Word of Mouth What to Expect When You Order Ordering Ahead: Website, Call, and Text Gluten-Free and Ingredient Questions What's Next: Coffee, Flavors, and Future Plans Resources Mentioned: Manuel's Malasadas (original Hawaii-based brand, Kona side of the Big Island) BizWest (local business publication that first covered the story) The Loveland Reporter-Herald (local newspaper) 9News (local news station) Contact & Links Mentioned: The guest noted the business can be found by searching "Hawaiian Donut Company" on Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. If you enjoyed this episode, hit like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to know Hawaiian donuts have landed in the mainland. #HawaiianDonutCompany #SmallBusinessSpotlight #NorthernColoradoEats

    The Hawaiian Donut Taking Over Loveland

  4. Jun 19

    Stop Overcomplicating Dog Training

    Dogs Don't Need Perfection—They Need Consistency Most dog owners want a well-behaved dog, but many feel overwhelmed by training, busy schedules, and conflicting advice. In this episode of Built in NoCo, we sit down with Ivy from Meraki Paws to discuss practical dog training, potty training, crate training, dog walking, and how small daily habits can create massive changes in your dog's behavior. Whether you're raising a new puppy, adopting an older dog, or simply trying to bring more peace into your home, this conversation is packed with actionable advice. Why consistency matters more than complicated training methods The benefits of private dog training versus group classes How to successfully potty train a puppy Why crate training is often misunderstood How small training moments throughout the day can transform behavior 00:00 Introduction to Ivy and Meraki Paws 04:30 Common dog training challenges 09:45 Private training vs. group classes 15:20 Training newly adopted dogs 20:10 Puppy training fundamentals 26:45 Potty training tips and the bell system 33:00 Crate training misconceptions 42:15 Making training fit into a busy schedule 48:30 How Meraki Paws helps dog owners 52:00 Final advice for dog owners Four-H PetSmart Training Classes Website: merakipawsllc.com Social Media: Meraki Paws Business contact available through the website and social media channels. Ivy is a professional dog trainer and owner of Meraki Paws. She has been training dogs for nearly twenty years and specializes in helping dog owners create structure, consistency, and confidence through personalized training programs and dog care services. #DogTraining #PetOwners #BuiltInNoCo If you're struggling with dog training, potty training, or simply want a better relationship with your dog, connect with Ivy at Meraki Paws. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, follow, and share it with fellow pet owners. @builtinnoco

    Stop Overcomplicating Dog Training

  5. Jun 10

    Stop Playing Small - This Is What Real Coaching Actually Does

    What if the thing holding your business back isn't your market, your team, or your budget — but the story you're telling yourself? Clint sits down with Arron Chambers — lead pastor at Journey Christian Church and executive coach with Novus Global — to unpack what coaching really is, why everyone from Netflix to local realtors is using it, and how two powerful tools (the Racket and the Ownership Reframe) can shift the way you think about your business starting today. What You'll Learn: The difference between coaching and consulting — and why it matters for your growthHow Novus Global's "meta performance" framework helps businesses go from stuck to thrivingWhy your complaints are actually hidden visions waiting to be unlockedHow to use the Racket tool to identify the stories sabotaging your resultsWhat it means to make your vision your boss — and build commitments around itChapters: Intro & Who Is Arron ChambersWhy a Pastor Coaches Businesses and Pro Sports TeamsWhat Makes Novus Global Different from Traditional ConsultingMeta Performance: Beyond High PerformanceThe Vision Framework — Thrilling, Impossible, MeasurableCoaching in Action: The Realtor and the Fitness InfluencerThe Power of Ownership LanguageThe Racket Tool — Identifying Hidden StoriesHow to Work with Arron / What a Vision Call Looks LikeClosingContact & Links Mentioned: Email: arronchambers@novus.globalWebsite: arronchambers.comIf this episode hit home, share it with someone who's been spinning their wheels in their business. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation worth having. #BusinessCoaching #NovusGlobal #NorthernColorado

    Stop Playing Small - This Is What Real Coaching Actually Does

  6. May 29

    The Poison on Your Plate: What Big Ag Never Told You About Your Food

    What if the pesticides in your food were quietly destroying your gut — and almost no one was talking about it? That question sent Jerry, owner of All States Organic Supply in Northern Colorado, down a path he calls the Grand Canyon. In this episode, I sit down with Jerry to find out why he left conventional agriculture behind and built a 100% organic herbicide and pesticide supply company. It started with his wife's unexplained health struggles and a doctor's recommendation that sent them on a multi-year research journey into soil biology, gut health, and the deep connections between what we grow and how we feel. What Jerry found was a network of farmers, soil scientists, and biologists who are quietly changing the way food gets grown — one field at a time. What You'll Learn Why seed quality is the single most important starting point for growing organic, and why you can't trust the word "organic" on a bag without looking furtherHow to read soil and compost labels to find truly certified organic products — look for OMRI, WSDA, or CDFA sealsThe story of soil biologist Gary Zimmer, who accidentally had to destroy every dairy cow in Hawaii and spent the next fifty years trying to fix what he foundHow one regenerative farmer in Nebraska averaged 310 bushels of corn while neighboring fields were completely wiped out by fungal diseaseWhy the same companies that sold synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to agriculture are often the same companies in the pharmaceutical business — and what that means for your health choicesChapters 00:00 — Introduction: Meet Jerry of All States Organic Supply00:01 — Jerry's wife's health crisis and how it started everything00:10 — Meeting Gary Zimmer: The soil biologist who has been to North Korea00:19 — The Hawaii dairy disaster and what one insecticide did to eighteen farms00:27 — Why organic growers share knowledge and have no borders00:34 — GMO seeds, Monsanto, and why saving your own seeds became a legal battle00:40 — How to read organic soil labels: OMRI, WSDA, and CDFA explained00:48 — Soil biology: Why bacteria and fungi matter more than NPK00:57 — Thym Pro, Kelp Pak, and the 310-bushel corn story01:05 — Japanese beetles, grubs, and organic solutions that work01:12 — Why organic soil means watering far less than you think01:18 — The agriculture-pharmaceutical connection01:24 — Upcoming shows and how to find All States Organic SupplyResources Mentioned Gary Zimmer — soil biologist and author (Wisconsin)OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) — organic certification program out of OregonWSDA — Washington State Department of Agriculture organic labelCDFA — California Department of Food and Agriculture organic labelThym Pro — thyme oil-based organic fungicideSea Tonic — cold water seaweed from the St. Lawrence Seaway, CanadaKelp Pak / Calpak — cold water kelp from South AfricaDouglas Plant Health BiologicalsColorado Farm Show (Greeley)Colorado Fruit and Veggie Show (Westminster)Contact and Links Mentioned Website: allstatesorganicsupply.comGreeley Farmer's Market — Lincoln Park, Greeley, CO | Saturday morningsUpcoming shows: Colorado Fruit and Veggie Show (Westminster) | Home and Garden Show (March, Greeley) | Colorado Farm Show (Greeley)If this episode opened your eyes to what's in your soil and on your plate, share it with someone who grows their own food or is trying to eat cleaner. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this one. #OrganicFarming #SoilHealth #GutHealth

    The Poison on Your Plate: What Big Ag Never Told You About Your Food

  7. May 19

    Are Pageant Queens Just Fake Smiles and Backstabbing?

    Are pageant queens just fake smiles, big hair, and backstabbing drama? That is what the movies want you to believe. Miss United Universe Brandi Babin is here to blow that up entirely. In this episode, I sit down with Brandi — Northern Colorado native, founder of the Reclaim platform, and the inaugural Miss United Universe — to challenge just about every assumption most people carry about the pageant world. We get into the real sisterhood behind the sashes, the personal crisis she survived on the way to her first crown, and the platform she has been building and living for over five years without wavering once. Fair warning: this one gets real, fast. What You'll Learn Why everything Hollywood taught you about pageantry is almost completely wrong — and what it actually looks like insideHow Brandi went from a Word document she wrote in her darkest season to a published guidebook, a podcast, and an entire platformWhat suicidal ideation actually feels like from the inside — and the five-minute survival strategy that got her through itWhy she won a national title in a $300 Facebook Marketplace dress doing her own hair and makeup — and what that says about what actually mattersHow self-talk is the single most powerful thing you can change, and why you should start with just one sentenceChapters Intro: Meet the Woman Behind the CrownWhat Movies Get Completely Wrong About PageantryFrom Mrs. Colorado to Miss United Universe: The JourneyThe Personal Crisis That Became a PlatformThe Word Document That Became a BookReclaim: The Guidebook, Podcast, and PlatformHow to Get Started in Pageantry Without Losing Your MindButt Glue, Crowns, and the Reality Behind the StageFinal Words: Talk to Yourself Like a Five-Year-OldResources Mentioned Reclaim: A Journey to Self-Discovery (guidebook/workbook)Self Rediscovery Guide (mini version, $13)Shattered to Unbreakable Podcast (100+ episodes, Season 9 coming)Reclaim University (DIY video courses)Brainspotting resources (available on her website)Contact and Links Website: thereclaimstrategy.comInstagram (pageant): Miss United UniverseInstagram (personal): brandy.babin2Instagram (platform): thereclaimstrategyFacebook: Miss United UniverseIf this episode challenged the way you see pageantry — or the way you see yourself — share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your support keeps these conversations going. #WomensEmpowerment #SelfLove #PageantryTruth

    Are Pageant Queens Just Fake Smiles and Backstabbing?

  8. May 12

    Are Insurance Agents Lying to you.....?!

    Are insurance agents lying to you? Or are they the one person standing between you and a very expensive mistake? I sat down with James Seela, founder of Seela Agency in Greeley, Colorado, to challenge some of the biggest assumptions people carry about insurance — that agents are just out for your money, that going online is just as good, and that filing a claim is always the right move. What James shared flipped a lot of that on its head, and I think it will for you too. We also got into the entrepreneurship side of running an independent agency — two years of hard lessons, what it takes to build a village, and the goal every business owner is chasing: working on the business instead of in it. What You Will Learn: Why your claims record works like a credit score and how a single filing can follow you for yearsThe real math behind when to file a claim and when to quietly walk awayHow storm-chaser roofers create problems that a trusted local agent can protect you fromWhy small businesses are often unknowingly out of compliance with their own lease coverage requirementsWhat two years of building an independent insurance agency actually teaches you about entrepreneurshipChapters: Intro — Are Agents Really Scam Artists? Setting the StageWhy Insurance? James's Road to Starting Seela AgencyAgent vs. Online: What You Are Actually Giving UpYour Insurance Score: How Claims Live on Your RecordThe Hailstorm Story: A Real Example of When Not to FileWhy Insurance Costs Keep Rising — and Our Role in ItCommercial Coverage and Protecting Small BusinessesTwo Years In: Entrepreneurship Lessons from the GrindWorking On the Business, Not In ItHow to Find and Contact Seela AgencyContact and Links: Search: Seela Agency — S-E-E-L-A AgencyLocated at Fox Run Business Park, Greeley, ColoradoFind James on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedInLicensed in Colorado | Expanding to Wyoming and ArizonaPartnered with Farmers Insurance; works with outside carriers for broader needsIf this episode shifted how you think about your coverage, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode — this show is built for you, and your comments help it grow. #InsuranceAdvice #LocalInsuranceAgent #SmallBusinessColorado

    Are Insurance Agents Lying to you.....?!
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Built in NOCO is a story-driven podcast highlighting the people and businesses shaping their communities. Each episode goes beyond surface-level conversations to explore personal journeys, defining moments, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Hosted by Clint Fowler, the show features honest conversations with founders, leaders, and changemakers who are building something meaningful. Whether you’re a business owner, a community supporter, or someone who simply loves real stories about real people, Built in NOCO offers insight, inspiration, and connection. This is where stories come

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    2026
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