Through the Woods

Kyle Woods | TMA Studios
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Every business has a story. The dream that started it all, the challenges that has shaped it through the years, and the visions of what it could become. The thing Kyle Woods has loved most throughout his 30-year insurance career is meeting new people and hearing their stories. Now he is inviting you join him as he sits down with Idaho business owners and community members to explore the paths that led them to where they are now, what they’ve learned along the way, and where they plan to go in the future.

Episodes

  1. 09/26/2023

    Episode 7: Matt C Willis

    Matt’s journey from Portland, Oregon to Boise, Idaho wasn’t a straight line, and neither was his career path. With his passion for helping other people reach their full potential and his degree in Psychology, Matt envisioned a career as a clinical therapist. Although he found himself in sales roles instead, Matt found his background in psychology to be beneficial to his marketing career. Listen in as Kyle and Matt discuss the basics of marketing and branding, Matt’s philosophy and approach to helping business owners market their businesses successfully, and the role of AI in the future of marketing.   Need marketing help? Contact Matt at www.mattcwillis.com   Produced by TMA Studios

    47 min

  2. 05/31/2023

    Episode 6: Andrew Cull & Steve McCormick, Agema Labs

    Kyle is joined by Andrew and Steve from Agema Labs, and their diverse team loves problem-solving. In fact, it’s their specialty! They know starting a business isn’t easy and their goal is to help struggling business owners reach their potential by identifying inefficiencies, building business processes, and coaching management to make the right strategic decisions for their business. Listen in as Kyle, Steve and Andrew discuss the backgrounds of Agema and their team, the programs they offer, and the importance of people in the technological world we live in.   If you got a problem, yo, they’ll solve it! agemalabs.com Recorded and produced by TMA Studios

    43 min

  3. 03/31/2023

    Episode 5: Sheila Francis, Executive Director of Idaho Brewers United

    Another boomerang Idaho resident, Sheila Francis found herself back in Boise after living in Austin, TX and Chicago, IL. Her experiences away, along with her time helping her brother with his new-at-the-time brewery, led to the start of Idaho Brewers United in 2012. The goal of IBU is to help the brewery industry through legislation, education, and promotion. Grab your pint glasses and join Kyle and Shelia as they talk all things beer in this episode, from barley and hop production to the alcohol excise tax.   April is Idaho Craft Beer Month! See what IBU has in store: https://idahobrewers.org/idaho-craft-beer-month Recorded and produced by TMA Studios

    41 min

  4. 03/21/2023

    Episode 4: Jake Black, Lost Grove Brewing

    Born and raised in Boise, Jake always found himself returning to Idaho’s capital, no matter how far he traveled. Jake’s experiences from Boise, to Portland, and all the way to Nicaragua, led to the start of Lost Grove Brewing. In this episode, Jake talks about upcoming events at Lost Grove’s Lusk District location, their new location in Hyde Park, and how they earned both B Corporation and Carbon Neutral Certifications. Cheers to Lost Grove on all their success!   Website link: Lost Grove Brewing Recorded and produced by TMA Studios

    43 min

  5. 03/14/2023

    Episode 3: Lorin Port of OneAbacus

    Like many newer Boise residents, Lorin’s journey starts in California and the pandemic propelled her family to make the move to Idaho. Now she is using her accounting expertise to help Idaho businesses and farmers take advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Join Kyle as he learns how business owners can qualify for the credit and how it works in conjunction with PPP loans. Contact Lorin Port for questions or help with the Employee Retention Tax Credit: Lorin.Port@gmail.com or 760-845-3808

    25 min

  6. 02/06/2023

    Episode 2: Moya Shatz Dolsby, Executive Director of the Idaho Wine Commission

    Kyle hosts Moya Shatz Dolsby of the Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Commission to discuss the wine industry in Idaho. Tag along with Kyle as he learns about the history of the industry, the impact it has on Idaho’s economy and how the Commission continues to promote and foster growth. From public service to serving the wine industry, Moya is dedicated to the success of Idaho wines. Link for the Idaho Wine Commission’s commercial played during the podcast: https://youtu.be/blHDMzHMZ2o Recorded and produced by TMA Studios

    33 min

  7. 01/18/2023

    Episode 1: Katie Baker, Executive Director of FARE Idaho

    Kyle is joined by Katie Baker of FARE Idaho to learn about the organization that represents food, agriculture, restaurant, and beverage establishments across Idaho. Listen in as he explores how the organization started, how they support their members by promoting farm to fork relationships, and how she got the nickname “Farmer Katie.” Check out our website! http://www.throughthewoodspodcast.com/ Produced by TMA Studios

    34 min
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Every business has a story. The dream that started it all, the challenges that has shaped it through the years, and the visions of what it could become. The thing Kyle Woods has loved most throughout his 30-year insurance career is meeting new people and hearing their stories. Now he is inviting you join him as he sits down with Idaho business owners and community members to explore the paths that led them to where they are now, what they’ve learned along the way, and where they plan to go in the future.

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    Kyle Woods | TMA Studios
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