One Percent Podcast

Episode 35 | Todd M. Lakey | Idaho State Senator | The One Percent PodcastIn Episode 35 of The One Percent Podcast, Kam Wheeler sits down with Idaho State Senator Todd M. Lakey—an attorney, U.S. Army Reserve veteran, and the Chair of the Idaho Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee—for a conversation that blends leadership, decision-making, and what it takes to serve under pressure. From the legal...

Some relationships aren’t built through business or titles — they’re built through time, trust, and shared values. On this episode of The One Percent Podcast, Kam Wheeler sits down with Joel and Vicky Tague, longtime family friends whose relationship with the Wheeler family spans decades. What began as a connection years ago grew into a friendship rooted in faith, family, and doing life together —...

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield joins The One Percent Podcast for a timely and thoughtful conversation on the future of Idaho families, students, and communities. With decades of experience spanning local school boards, the Idaho State Board of Education, and now statewide leadership, Debbie brings a grounded perspective on what makes Idaho unique — and what is at sta...

Lyman is the founding partner of Belnap Legal, PLLC, a law firm based in Boise, Idaho. Belnap Legal. He’s been practicing law for nearly 50 years (admitted to the Idaho bar in 1978) — accumulating decades of experience across a wide range of legal fields. His areas of expertise include business & corporate law, entity formation, real estate law, estate planning (wills/trusts), probate, adoptio...

In this powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, Kam Wheeler sits down with Kristin Armstrong — the only female cyclist in history to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the individual time trial (2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio). A Boise, Idaho legend, former professional endurance athlete, and a global symbol of resilience and high-performance mindset, Kristin brings unmatched w...

What does it really take to build a strong, connected, intentional family in today’s world? In this powerful episode, Kam Wheeler sits down with longtime friends and mentors Clint and Betsy Keller — parents of six, community leaders, and examples of what it means to build a truly exceptional family culture. The Kellers open up about their childhoods, how their upbringings shaped their parenting, a...

Dr. Daniel G. Gibson, Psy. D., M.A., M.S.W., is the founder and clinical director of GPS Psychology & Anxiety Clinic, LLC in Meridian, Idaho — a practice that has built a reputation for integrating advanced psychological care with cutting-edge tools like neurofeedback, biofeedback and QEEG assessments. In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Gibson to explore:-His jour...

In this episode,  Kam Wheeler  sits down with  Ryan Okelberry , co-founder and board member of  House of Design Robotics  — the Idaho-based automation company transforming manufacturing and construction. Ryan shares how his team built one of the most advanced robotics firms in the West, their work with  Autovol  to automate modular housing, and what it takes to lead engineers, scale innovation, an...

Boise builder and multi-business operator  Tyler Hess  sits down with host  Kam Wheeler  to unpack two decades of building things that last—gyms, home-organization brands, training facilities, and entire neighborhoods. We trace his path from concrete coatings to vertically integrated ventures: co-founding  Idaho Fitness Factory  (later acquired by Alturas Business Partners), scaling  Silverline Sy...

In this episode of The 1% Podcast, host Kam Wheeler sits down with Rob Morris, former NFL linebacker, Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts, and now a successful entrepreneur and mentor. Rob shares his journey from the gridiron to business, opening up about the mindset, discipline, and leadership lessons that have guided him through every stage of life. From the intensity of professional...

Eric Cafferty is the founder and driving force behind The Mecca Gym, a premier fitness facility in Meridian, Idaho. Since starting his personal training business in 2008, Eric has grown a devoted community focused on evidence-based training, strength, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. He hosts The Power of Lifting Podcast, where he dives into fitness, nutrition, mindset, and performance with the goa...

Keshawn Liggins is the founder of  Adversity Athletes , a training & mentorship organization in Meridian, Idaho, that helps athletes of all ages not only develop sport skills but grow in character, confidence, and mindset. He draws on a lifetime of overcoming change and challenge—from moving through multiple states during school years, to navigating the junior college and G-League path in bask...

In this episode of  The 1% Podcast , host [Your Name] sits down with  Rick Hogaboam , a seasoned public servant and outspoken advocate for data-driven governance. With a rich background in municipal leadership and community engagement, Rick shares his journey, his vision for Nampa, and the principles he believes will help transform local government. Rick’s public service résumé includes roles as a...

In this episode, we sit down with  Neil Nelson , President (and now also CEO & Chair of the Board) of Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI), a major player in the construction landscape of Idaho. Neil leads at a time of both challenge and opportunity—balancing rapid growth with introspection, organizational change, and a renewed emphasis on values and culture. What we cover: Neil’s leadership phil...

Kellie Allen is a seasoned mortgage lender and the founding leader of the Legacy Lending Team powered by CMG Home Loans, based in Eagle/Boise, Idaho. A Boise native who earned her Bachelor’s in Marketing at Boise State University, she’s been in the lending, mortgage, and real estate financing world since the early 1990s — more than 30 years. Kellie takes pride in delivering personalized, professio...

Garrett Kroon, LCPC, is a licensed professional counselor based in Meridian, Idaho, specializing in trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics. With deep training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and a variety of evidence-based modalities, Garrett brings compassionate, individualized care. In this video, Garrett addresses: -Healing from trauma & PTSD, including sexu...

On today’s episode of  The One Percent Podcast , we welcome  Kekoa Nawahine  — former Boise State linebacker turned business professional — to talk life after college sports. From his days at Rocky Mountain High in Meridian, to making plays and juggling acedemics at Boise State, to now helping lead in real estate development, Kekoa shares what it takes to maximize your potential, stay grounded, an...

In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, Cam Wheeler sits down with Dan Hardee, partner at Hardee, Piñol & Kracke, PLLC and one of Idaho’s top family law attorneys. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dan has earned a reputation for being both a fierce litigator and a compassionate advocate for families navigating divorce, custody, and life’s toughest transitions. A Boise native, former Col...

Kam Wheeler sits down with political strategist Todd Cranney for a high-level conversation about leadership, decision-making, and navigating influence at the highest levels of politics and business. In this episode of The One Percent Podcast:Hear Todd’s journey from growing up on a Southern Idaho farm to becoming National Deputy Political Director for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. Lear...

Today’s guest is Jesse McKinney, CEO and co-founder of Red Aspen—the Boise-born beauty brand behind the ambassador-powered press-on nails you’ve seen everywhere. Launched in 2017, Red Aspen sprinted to $1 million in five months, scaled past $20 million during the pandemic, and landed on BoiseDev’s Peak 43 list of Idaho’s fastest-growing companies—check them out here. Jesse’s here to unpack hypergr...

Episode 15 | Nick Schlekeway – From the Gridiron to Building a Real Estate Legacy. In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, Cam Wheeler sits down with Nick Schlekeway—former Boise State football captain, Boise firefighter, and now the Owner & CEO of Amherst Madison, one of Idaho’s premier real estate companies. Nick shares his journey of leadership on and off the field, the lessons he carri...

Episode 14 – Matt Bauscher | From Pro Basketball to Idaho’s #1 RealtorIn this episode of The One Percent Podcast, we sit down with Matt Bauscher—Boise native, former professional basketball player, and the #1 real estate agent in Idaho. Matt shares how the lessons from the court shaped his relentless work ethic, his rise to the top of the real estate game, and the mindset that keeps him striving f...

In this game-changing episode of The One Percent Podcast, host Kam Wheeler sits down with Travis Hawkes — serial entrepreneur, private equity executive, and owner of one of the most recognizable retail franchises in the U.S., Pro Image Sports. As the CEO of Capital Eleven, Travis has helped fund and build over 40 high-growth companies and is also a key partner in Capital Auto, a multi-location aut...

In this powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, host Kam Wheeler sits down with Maddax Mason, a rising force within the Boise State Football program, to discuss the unseen qualities that separate good athletes from great leaders. Maddax pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to be a leader in a Division I program — from showing up when nobody’s watching to holding your brothers accoun...

🎙️  Episode 11 — Building Legacy Through Leadership & Dentistry w/ Dr. Kim Keller In this episode of  The One Percent Podcast , Kam Wheeler sits down with longtime friend and Idaho-based entrepreneur Dr. Kim Keller — a powerhouse in the dental world who owns and operates multiple successful practices across the state. Together, they unpack what it truly takes to lead teams, scale a service-bas...