Give A Sit

After wrapping up our boat interviews with Brenda Betteridge and Linda from Artopex, the cameras kept rolling and the conversation flipped. This time, Brenda and Linda put Wes in the hot seat. What started as a completely spur-of-the-moment interview turned into one of those conversations we didn’t know we needed. Wes opens up about his wife and the decision he made to put their relationship above...

Kyle Jorgenson knows what it means to work hard, build something from the ground up, and learn a few difficult lessons along the way. In this episode of Give A Sit, Kyle opens up about growing up in a family business, the strain that can come with working alongside the people closest to you, and some of the difficult experiences that ultimately pushed him toward starting Revolution Machine Tools....

Phil Robinson’s story started with something simple: following up. As a self-described nerdy kid, Phil was competing with a friend for a job when his mom encouraged him to make the follow-up call. That small decision helped him land the opportunity and eventually sent him door to door fixing computers in people’s homes. When the owners of the business decided they no longer wanted to continue, Phi...

Brenda Betteridge’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, family, and choosing to keep moving forward through some of life’s hardest seasons. In this episode of Give A Sit, Brenda shares her journey with Utah Valley University — from first stepping onto campus years ago to continuing her education, building her career, and growing into the role she holds today. She talks about how UVU became mo...

Mike Bringhurst has built a life full of stories, adventure, family, and plenty of humor along the way. In this episode of Give A Sit, Mike shares his journey through a long career in law and real estate, his love of exploring the world, and how that passion eventually led him to help others create unforgettable experiences through Designer Travel. But one of our favorite stories starts with a bli...

Michelle, known as “The Sales Diva,” has spent years building a career around connection, communication, and helping people become better at sales. But behind the confidence, experience, and success is a story shaped by resilience, motherhood, and learning what truly deserves your time. In this episode of Give A Sit, Michelle opens up about navigating divorce, becoming a single mom, building a bus...

In this episode of  Give a Sit , Wes sits down with Mike Kunzler of Orizon Wealth Management for an honest and emotional conversation about family, business, leadership, and the experiences that shaped the man he is today. Mike reflects on growing up in Idaho and watching his family work for everything they had. When his family lost one of their dairy farms, the experience left a lasting impact on...

Chase, owner of Hybrid Pest Control, joins Wes to share how a pact with his buddies brought him to Utah for a life of skiing and eventually led him to build a business that has served the community for nearly 20 years. He talks about meeting his wife on the mountain, trading his obsession with cold winter days for warm weather and kiteboarding on the lake, and how his adventurous personality has s...

What is really in our water, and how much is it affecting our health, communities, and future? In this episode of Give A Sit, Wes sits down with Trent Spafford, founder of Enevive and known by many as “Aquaman,” for a conversation about entrepreneurship, sales, water quality, education, and creating meaningful change. Trent’s story starts long before Enevive. He learned the foundations of sales at...

In this episode of Give A Sit, we sit down with Felicia Marie for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, healing, presence, and purpose. Felicia opens up about the difficult experiences she faced during childhood and the ways that unresolved trauma followed her into adulthood. Over time, she began finding tools that helped her process, heal, and better understand herself. Today,...

In this episode of Give a Sit, Wes sits down with Bailey, co-founder of Grab Bags / GRAB Gear, a company he started with his brother. Bailey shares the story behind building the brand, what it’s like working alongside family, and how a practical idea turned into a business built around preparedness, confidence, and everyday carry. But Bailey’s story goes much deeper than business. He talks about g...

What does it take to build a business that lasts nearly two decades? In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Mike Haupt, owner of Haupt Electric, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, and the lessons he's learned from building a successful electrical contracting company over the last 18 years. Mike shares what it was like growing up in Springville as the youngest of eight chi...

In this episode of Give a Sit, we hit the golf course with Robin Huling, Leadership Development Consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of *People First AI Integration*. Robin shares her incredible journey through business ownership, leadership, family life, and navigating some of the most challenging seasons of growth. We dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic completely transformed her busine...

Ryan Erickson | Founder of Fulcrum | Leadership, Resilience, Family & Building What MattersIn this episode of Give a Sit Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Erickson, founder of Fulcrum, to discuss the experiences that shaped his leadership style, entrepreneurial journey, and passion for helping others succeed. Ryan shares lessons learned from leading in both the for-profit and nonprofit worlds, in...

What happens when someone survives the darkest moments of their life and turns that pain into a mission to save others? In this powerful episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Brandy Vega, founder of Promise2Live, to hear her incredible story of resilience, faith, and purpose. Brandy opens up about her own suicide attempt as a young woman and the challenges she faced on the road to healing. She s...

In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Jason Carter, better known as Chunky Golfer, for one of the most real and impactful conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Known for his viral golf content, humor, and larger-than-life personality online, Jason opens up about the experiences and life lessons that shaped the man behind the brand. We dive into his journey through social media, how he...

In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Sione, founder of Toko Golf and JK Landscaping, to talk about his incredible journey from growing up in Tonga to building businesses centered around people, purpose, and community. Sione shares stories about playing rugby, learning English after coming to the United States, and meeting his wife while serving his LDS mission in Hawaii. We dive into th...

In this episode of Give a Sit, Wes sits down with Tyson Allred from Dad Bods & Beards and founder of Copper Johns Grooming Company. Tyson shares his journey of building a beard care brand while creating a community centered around authenticity, fatherhood, mental health, and personal growth. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing business and family life, and...

In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Matt Frisbie, CMO of Axomo, for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Filmed in a laid back outdoor setting, Matt opens up about the foundation that drives everything he does, family. He shares how prioritizing relationships at home has shaped the way he leads, builds teams, and approaches business. We dive into the power of authentic connect...

In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Todd Elkins of Esslyo, a company known for creating high-end luxury backyard spaces that bring people together and elevate how families and friends connect at home. Filmed out on the golf course, this episode blends business, life, and real conversations in a setting that reflects what Todd is all about—connection, experience, and intentional living....

We sat down with Brock Painter, founder of Category of 1, for a conversation that goes far beyond business strategy and gets into the mindset, relationships, and experiences that shape who you become. Brock shares how his early years playing football played a major role in building his discipline, resilience, and competitive nature. Those lessons didn’t stay on the field, they carried over into ho...

In this episode of *Give a Sit*, we hit the mountain with Adam Loveridge, owner of Blue Forge Marketing, for a conversation that blends fresh powder, big views, and even bigger insights into the world of marketing and relationships. Adam breaks down what marketing really means today—and more importantly, what actually works. From cutting through the noise to focusing on the right strategies that d...

In this episode of Give A Sit, we sit down with Dan Rawls — a true Superconnector who has built his success around relationships, mindset, and showing up for others. We dive into what it really means to grow in business through connection, not just transactions. Dan shares how introducing the right people can change lives, open doors, and create opportunities you never saw coming. But it’s not all...

What does success really look like? In this episode of Give a Sit, we sit down with Julie Janke of Millcreek Lifestyle Magazine to talk about the vision she once had for success, and how life reshaped it along the way. From long 14-hour workdays to learning how to create more balance, Julie opens up about the realities of building something meaningful while raising a family. As a mother of twins a...

What does a near-death experience teach you about life, work, and purpose? In this episode of Give A Sit, Wes sits down with Jessica Chase, founder of Above the Folder, at Snowbird Mountain in Utah for a conversation about resilience, growth, marketing, and the moments that shape our lives. Jessica shares the powerful story of a rollerblading accident that nearly took her life and how that experie...