Built In Noco

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 Lov...

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 beh...

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 Owne...

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 star...

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 pagea...

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...

What does it really take to help a single mother rebuild her life — not just for 90 days, but for good? In this episode, I sit down with Jaymi Anderson, Executive Director of the Genesis Project of Northern Colorado, to talk about one of the most meaningful organizations in our region. The Genesis Project operates out of a multifamily house in downtown Greeley, providing transitional housing and w...

You're busy. You're working hard. But are your books actually telling you the truth about your business? In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer, owner of a Northern Colorado-based bookkeeping firm, to talk about one of the most overlooked pillars of business success: your financial foundation. Jennifer brings years of experience in both bookkeeping and tax preparation, and she breaks do...

What if learning to two-step could change someone's life twice — once on the dance floor, and once in the community? Jordan Wagner is making that happen every single week. Jordan Wagner, founder and executive director of Country Kickup, joins Built in NOCO to share the story of one of Northern Colorado's most unique nonprofits. Country Kickup is a 100% volunteer-run 501c3 that teaches coun...

You’ve probably heard it before: “print is dead.” In this episode, I sit down with Misty Dockins , owner and publisher of Windsor City Lifestyle , to bust that myth and talk about what modern local media actually looks like today. We get into how Windsor City Lifestyle blends print + digital + social + events , why showing up in your community still matters, and how a local publication can shine a...

What happens when a worship pastor with a garage hobby turns a small inheritance into a craft spirits empire? Matt Estrin did exactly that. Today he runs 477 Distilling, Oak and Maple, and four locations across Northern Colorado — and he's distributing in nine states. In this episode, Matt breaks down how he went from leading worship at Journey Christian Church to graduating from Moonshine Uni...

Heart health can feel heavy — especially when you’re hearing mixed messages about cholesterol, labs, and what you’re “supposed” to do. In this episode, we sit down with Heather Shasa of Welding Wellness , a registered dietitian and clinical lipid specialist , to talk about heart health in a way that feels human, clear, and doable. Heather shares the personal story that shaped her work, why knowing...

Tax season is stressful enough without second-guessing every number you enter. In this episode, I sit down with Sam White of West Ridge Financial Services to talk about what you actually get when you hire a tax professional, why “DIY” tools can create blind spots, and how taxes tie directly into bigger life moves like buying a home or planning for retirement. We dig into the real risks of relying...

If you’ve ever tried to help a parent or loved one find the right assisted living community, you know it can feel like trying to solve a puzzle while carrying the emotional weight of the moment. In this episode, Maureen Walker shares what most families don’t realize until they’re in it — from how placements can happen in a week (or take nearly two years), to why “shopping” for the right fit is abo...