Founded in FoCo Podcast

Want to help your team show up, do their best work, and - most importantly - stick around because they're truly happy and aligned with the work? Gabe DeRita from Effective Connection LLC joins Nick to share the 5 steps to get there. Learn more from Gabe at: https://effectiveconnection.com/ You can check out Gabe's panel at Founded in FoCo here: https://foundedinfoco2023.sched.com/ The Founded in F...

Acey Holmes, the founder of BoredLess , joins Nick to talk about the importance of play at work - especially if you're a solopreneur - and how it's so important to give yourself permission to be open.   You can check out Acey's panel at Founded in FoCo here: https://foundedinfoco2023.sched.com/  And learn more about Acey's business here: https://www.beboredless.com/   The Founded in...

Join Candyce Edelen from Propel Growth as she discusses Scale Up Day at Founded In FoCo and the brilliant entrepreneurs taking part in sharing their experiences and stories with you.  Candyce also covers the major pivots she's navigated in her business to keep the lights on and food on the table while garnering a 25% return rate on her sales efforts.  You can check out ScaleUp Day and Ca...

Israel LoBue, Chief Sales Officer at Next Level Advisors shares his best advice for success in sales: detach yourself from the outcome.  You can check out Israel's panel at Founded in FoCo here: https://sched.co/1GKlE And learn more about Israel's business here: https://nextleveladvisorsinc.com  The Founded in FoCo Podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Founded in FoCo an...

Join Gina Maez, owner of LilTeePeeParty.com as she shares the secret to thrilling your customers - whether it's a black-tie gala or a 5-year-old's sleepover: the power of going with the flow.   You can check out Gina's panel at Founded in FoCo here: https://foundedinfoco2023.sched.com/event/1GKlH/entrepreneurship-its-more-than-a-career-its-a-lifestyle?iframe=no And learn more about Gina's bus...

Maya Jairam, owner of Equity Works, LLC joins us to discuss the power of J.E.D.I. (no, not those JEDI) in the workplace and how businesses of any size can get started on work to bring every voice to the table. You can also check out Maya's panel live at Founded in FoCo here: https://foundedinfoco2023.sched.com/event/1GKm0/creating-community-and-safer-spaces-through-jedi-work?iframe=no  The Fo...

Join writer Erica Reid on this episode of the Founded in FoCo podcast to discover a new way to break out of your creative rut and end writer's block. You can also check out Erica's panel live at Founded in FoCo here: https://foundedinfoco2023.sched.com/event/1GKlu/guided-meditation-for-writers-forest-vespers?iframe=no   For more on Erica Reid, visit EricaReidPoet.com The Founded in FoCo Podca...

Soulful Entrepreneur Summit Co-Creators Amanda Mundo and Alison Proffit are back with Founded in FoCo Lead Organizer Nick Armstrong to talk about lessons learned from the 2021 Soulful Entrepreneur Summit, the Soulful community, and all the exciting things planned for 2022's Summit. Learn more about the Soulful Entrepreneur Summit here: https://www.getsoulfulsuccess.com Learn more about Founded in...

Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt joins Founded in FoCo Lead Organizer Nick Armstrong for a discussion about entrepreneurship, side hustles, and why Fort Collins is such a business-friendly town. Everybody has a side hustle, even Jeni.  The Founded in FoCo Podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Founded in FoCo and Geek-in-Chief of WTF Marketing. Learn more about Mayor Arndt here:...

Join Sarah Monares from The We Spot in an interview with Nick Armstrong of Fort Collins Startup Week to talk about parentpreneurship, communication, de-facto project management in a vacuum, and giving yourself the grace to be where you're at in your own business. Learn more about Sarah and The We Spot at: https://thewespot.com/ Learn more from our amazing local businesses at: https://startupfoco.c...

Join Alana Fournet from Intentional Health for Women in an interview with Nick Armstrong of Fort Collins Startup Week to talk about the world of health, energy, and the things that can impact both for highly-driven women.  Learn more about Alana and Intentional Health for Women at: https://www.intentionalhealthforwomen.com/  Learn more from our amazing local businesses at: https://startu...

Join Greg Moore, CEO of AvaWing, and Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week, to discuss modern-day SEO, how it should be a part of your marketing strategy, and what actionable steps you can take today to break it down into manageable chunks. No keyword stuffing here - write for humans and share your knowledge! Learn more about AvaWing at: https://avawing.com/ Learn more from o...

Join Cindy Skalicky, Owner of On Point Communications, and Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week, in a talk about the joy of personal branding. No really: it doesn't have to be icky, it's all about showing and sharing your joy in what you do. For more information on Cindy, check out: https://onpoint-communications.com/ For more great resources and ideas from local small busin...

Tami Parker, CEO of UNIcycle Consulting, joins Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week, to discuss the role of intangible skills in the hiring and firing process as well as the day-to-day success of organizations large and small. Luckily, they CAN be systemized, monitored, and cultivated!  To learn more about UNIcycle Consulting: https://unicycle.consulting/  To learn...

Jesse Freitas, Marketing Director of StickerGiant, joins Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week, to discuss the ins-and-outs of telling better marketing stories during COVID, building better connections to secure your place as a necessary brand, and knowing your value. Learn more about StickerGiant at: https://stickergiant.com/ Learn more from other amazing local businesspeopl...

Danaly Howe, the owner of Hypxotic Arts, talks with Nick Armstrong of Fort Collins Startup Week about her brand new creative business, HypxoticArts.com, and shares how she carved out a new niche based on things that drove her nuts about her competitors, how she's baking community support straight into her business model, and what she's hopeful for even during COVID.  Learn more about Hypxotic...

Join Megan Greene from Green Egg Media in an interview with Nick Armstrong of Fort Collins Startup Week to talk about the world of custom development, how to properly scope your project, and how to connect well to solve problems despite differences in technical skill level. Learn more about Megan and Green Egg at: https://www.greeneggmedia.com/ Learn more from our amazing local businesses at: http...

Join Alison Proffit, Amanda Mundo, and Gahrey Ovalle in a discussion about the Soulful Entrepreneur Summit on the StartUp FoCo Podcast with Nick Armstrong.   Suggested Reading List:  1. Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff (https://www.oldfirehousebooks.com/book/9780525537311)  2. The 48 Laws of Power By Robert Greene (https://www.oldfirehousebooks.com/book/9780140280...

Tami Morgan Parker is the owner of UNIcycle Business Consulting.  She brings 26 years of big business experience to help small businesses grow.  She teaches business owners how to dig into the numbers and facilitate change through solid management practices. She is passionate about building the community of women in Northern Colorado and around the world. Find more from Tami at: Unicycle...

Sara Rosinsky is the owner of Shiny Red Copy. Sara is a podcast junkie, a longtime racquetball player, and a social media enthusiast. She’s been copywriting for over half her life—since the days when typography would get delivered to ad agencies by courier. And all these years later, she still can't believe how fortunate she is to love her livelihood. Find more from Sara at: ShinyRedCopy.com

Jenny Morse, PhD is the President and CEO of Appendance. In addition, Jenny teaches Business Writing at Colorado State University and offers writing seminars through Employers Council in Denver. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Bowdoin College in Maine, her Master’s in Creative Writing at the University of Colorado—Boulder, and her PhD in English at the University of Illinois—Chicago. As a free...

Ariana Friedlander, MPA, is an organizational anthropologist, a leadership development expert and an author. She is the founder and principal of Rosabella Consulting and has over 18 years of experience in fostering positive change within organizations and companies of all shapes and sizes including small business, non-profit, government and higher education. Season 3 of the StartUp FoCo Podcast is...

Alison Proffit is the owner of Proffit Coach, a frequent Fort Collins Startup Week speaker, and one of the most badass contributors to the Northern Colorado business scene in the realm of sales and connection. Let's get to know Alison!

Chris Bates is an artist and muralist who has created art that you’ve surely seen, walked past, and admired in and around Fort Collins. His business, Mighty Fine Art, produces a wide array of work and Chris has some great insights on how to make your work valuable. Let’s get to know Chris! My name […]

Jeanne Shoaff is a former gallery curator and current arts and creative coach passionate about getting artists to think critically about their art as a business. Let’s get to know Jeanne! My name is Jeanne Shoaff. I am an independent consultant for artists. Specifically I do career coaching for artists as well as other arts […]