Mountain Mule Media

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Rebecca Adams of Crossbow Western joins the show to share how she and business partner Macy Pryor built a growing Western lifestyle brand focused on handmade leather goods, custom hats, and artisan craftsmanship. We discuss entrepreneurship, building teams, balancing creativity with operations, and why investing in quality materials still matters. Learn more about Crossbow Western at https://shopc...

In this episode, Aurore Adam shares the story behind Aurore French Bakery and how she built a thriving business in Bozeman after moving from France. We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership growth, ingredient sourcing, and what it takes to bring authentic French baking traditions to a Montana community. Learn more about Aurore French Bakery at https://www.aurorebakery.com/Learn more about Mountain...

In this episode, Casey Rose of Endstate Commercial Partners breaks down what’s actually happening in Bozeman’s commercial real estate market. We talk multifamily oversupply, shifting vacancy rates, tenant versus landlord leverage, industrial demand, and how business owners can make smarter, data-driven real estate decisions in a fast-changing market. Learn more about N-State Commercial Partners —...

In this episode, Stephen Gill of Earthborn Nordic Saunas shares what separates true Finnish sauna design from modern shortcuts, why rock mass and ventilation matter, and how sauna culture creates real connection, not just heat. We also talk sustainability, local craftsmanship, and why sauna is as much about community as it is about recovery. Learn more about Earthborn Nordic Saunas at https://www....

In this episode, Foster Mobley shares lessons from nearly four decades of coaching executives and leadership teams. The conversation explores self-awareness, humility, identity, succession, and why the most effective leaders focus first on leading themselves before trying to lead others. To learn more about Foster Mobley and his work, visit https://fmgleading.com/Fosters Podcast: https://open.spot...

In this episode, Dr. Gene Tynes shares lessons from a lifetime of work as a dentist, mentor, and coach, including how adversity reshaped his path and clarified his purpose. The conversation explores alignment, gut instincts, mentorship, health, and what it really means to become antifragile through life’s challenges. To learn more about Gene’s work and The Antifragile Man, visit his website. https...

In this episode, Matt Ryan of the Bozeman Real Estate Group shares his story of moving his family back to Montana, rebuilding a business from scratch, and navigating the financial and emotional realities of entrepreneurship. The conversation covers money, faith, sobriety, psychology, and how asking better questions can change the way people experience real estate and life. Find Matt’s at https://w...

In this episode, John Zirkle, Executive Director of the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, shares how a small-town theater became a cultural hub for Big Sky. The conversation covers the center’s unique partnership with Lone Peak High School, its approach to programming extraordinary performances, and why access and affordability matter in the performing arts. To learn more about the Warren Mill...

In this episode, Blythe Beaubien, founder of Bigger Fish Unlimited, joins the show to talk about public relations, storytelling, and building brands in hospitality, travel, and lifestyle industries. Blythe shares her journey from journalism and crisis communications with the Philadelphia 76ers to running her own agency in Montana, along with lessons learned along the way. To learn more about Bigge...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Dee Metrick, Executive Director of REACH, shares how the organization supports adults with developmental disabilities in Bozeman through housing, employment, transportation, and lifelong care. Dee also talks about leadership, community support, and how endurance running has shaped his approach to difficult seasons of work and life. To learn more about REACH,...

In this episode, I sit down with Bryant Sterczala from RMC, a Destination Management Company helping groups pull off corporate events across Big Sky and Bozeman. We talk about what it really takes to run events in a place with limited vendors, tight timelines, and big expectations, plus why Big Sky functions like “islands” and why planning transportation matters. Bryant also shares parts of his pe...

In this episode, Zane Sigafoos joins the show to talk about leadership, company culture, and why growth often exposes deeper issues inside a business. Drawing from experience in both large corporate environments and smaller companies, Zane shares what he calls the human mechanics of execution and how clarity, trust, and alignment shape long-term success. To learn more about Zane’s work and Summit...

Aneta Orlik is the founder of Orrick Skin, a skincare practice serving clients in Big Sky, Montana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we talk about facials, clean skincare products, Montana dryness, collagen, and the one step Aneta says most people skip at home, toner. We also get into her popular “Glazed Donut Facial,” how different treatments match different skin needs, and why she...

Lewis is a firefighter with the Bozeman Fire Department and co-founder of 406 Paragliding, a Montana-based school focused on safe, intentional free flight. His journey into paragliding began with a lifelong desire to fly and evolved into a discipline rooted in preparation, patience, and awareness. In this episode, Lewis explains how paragliding works, how pilots train, and why Montana’s conditions...

Nick Russo is the co-founder of Dunzo, a boutique executive assistant agency that helps business owners reclaim their time and operate in their strengths. His work focuses on pairing visionary founders with operationally minded assistants who bring clarity, structure, and follow-through. In this episode, Nick shares why delegation is the highest-leverage move a business owner can make, how to iden...

Every properly mitigated home protects not just current owners, but future families for decades to come. Jeff sees this long-term impact as the true value of the work. Bozeman Radon is built to quietly do what needs to be done, without seeking applause. The goal is simple: leave homes safer than they were found and build a business that stands on integrity. To learn more about Bozeman Radon and Je...

Megan Brummel, founder of Wayfinders Leadership, works with team-centric leaders to build stronger, more self-aware workplaces. Her path from education to leadership development offers a grounded look at how presence, reflection, and intentional culture shape the way teams show up at work. This episode explores what it means to lead with clarity, navigate transitions, understand human behavior, an...

Aloys Scheer shares his journey from Michelin-starred restaurants and global hotel groups to building La Brasserie, a French-inspired bistro and winery concept in the heart of Bozeman. In this episode, he talks about the standards shaped by his years in Paris and California, the evolution of Montana’s dining scene, and what it takes to create a thoughtful, community-centered restaurant in Southwes...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Erin Groth, founder of Current Movement Studio in Bozeman, Montana. Erin teaches Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis — circular, breath-based movement systems that help people of all ages restore strength, flexibility, and balance. She shares her journey from corporate life in Seattle to rediscovering movement after developing rheumatoid arthritis —...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kelly Ramirez, founder of Elemental Leadership Coaching in Bozeman, Montana. Kelly works with entrepreneurs and founders to help them evolve as leaders—especially when their business success outpaces their personal alignment. They discuss the difference between “doing” and “being,” how to navigate fear and growth, and why the next level of...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Jessie Clark, owner and founder of Every Detail 365 in Belgrade, Montana. Jessie shares how he built a thriving detailing business from the ground up—starting with YouTube tutorials, a borrowed hose, and a determination to make something of his own. From mobile car detailing to aircraft work at Bozeman’s FBOs, Jessie’s story is a testament...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kathryn Bartlett and Nicholas Bromond of the Gallatin River Lodge, a one-of-a-kind destination that blends fine dining, authentic hospitality, and the spirit of Montana. Kathryn shares how the lodge has evolved from its roots as a fishing retreat into a full-service destination for travelers, locals, and corporate groups. Nicholas, the lod...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Kinsey Harmon, co-founder of Tipton’s Tires , a Bozeman-based business that makes seasonal tire swaps simple. Kinsey shares how she and her husband Eric turned a local need into a community-focused startup—offering tire storage and delivery for busy Montana drivers. From learning the ropes of entrepreneurship to balancing work, marriage, a...

In this episode of Mountain Mule Media, Tim sits down with Amanda Diehl, founder of Sky Oro, a women-led co-working and community space in Bozeman, Montana. What started as a simple idea—to create a place where women could gather without pretense—has grown into one of Bozeman’s most inspiring stories of connection and resilience. Amanda shares how Sky Oro was built from the ground up through commu...