The Vault at 201 N Broadway
The Vault at 201 N Broadway is the official business podcast of Big Sky Economic Development in Billings, Montana's City! We interview community leaders, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and resource partners here in Montana to share their stories, expertise, industry insights, and strategies.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business and your leadership.
Tangible takeaways to save you time and improve whatever it is that you’re working on.
Episodes
63 episodes
Catching Success Jon Wanderaas on Building Alaskan Seafood Guys
Today, we are sitting down with Jon Wanderaas, Founder of Alaskan Seafood Guys, to hear about his journey from fishing in Alaska to building a thriving seafood business in Montana. Jon talks about what it was like growing up in Alaska, being pa...
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Episode 63
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1:09:44
Strengthening Montana’s Community & Economic Development with Montana Economic Developers Association
On this Vault Short we sit down with Allison Corbyn, the Executive Director of the Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) to talk about strengthening Montana’s community and economic development through education, advocacy, and collabor...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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24:00
Strategically Shaping the Future: Cultivating a Strong Downtown Core with Downtown Billings
Today we are sitting down with Katy Schreiner and Mehmet Casey with Downtown Billings for a conversation about the Downtown Billings Association. Downtown Billings houses multiple non-profit organizations (Downtown Billings Association, Bus...
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Episode 61
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1:03:42
Why Investing in Community-Wide Trail Systems is Vital to the Long-Term Health of a Community
On this Vault short we sat down with Kristi and Kristy with Billings TrailNet. We talk with Kristi and Kristy about the creation of Billings Trailnet, its evolution in the community, how TrailNet is structured, volunteer opportuniti...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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43:27
How to Discover Your Passion and Follow Your Dreams with Becky Salyer
In our latest episode we sat down with Owner and Founder of Bumps ‘n Bundles, Becky Salyer. We talk about buying a local children’s store, rebranding it and building the brand we know today, Bumps ‘n Bundles. We talk about what it’s li...
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Episode 59
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51:04
Building a Solid Foundation for Your Business with Jennifer Webber
On today’s Vault short we are sitting down with Founder and Owner of the Entrepreneurship Collective to talk about the importance of building a strong foundation for your business to build on. Jennifer has a background in law, she is a Kolbe...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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45:49
Building a Legacy in Parks and Recreation with Jodie Adams
On today’s episode we’re sitting down with Jodie Adams, a national leader in tennis and parks and recreation. She has worked tirelessly over her career to ensure that community tennis and the opportunity to connect and play is accessible for al...
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Episode 57
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49:18
The Importance of a Business Plan & Steps to Build One
On today’s Vault short we talk about the importance of a business plan and the steps to build one. We discuss how a business plan is like a roadmap to your business. We delve into the details of a business plan, what it should inclu...
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Episode 56
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22:15
Paul Green on Servant Leadership, Authenticity, and Cultivating Growth in Montana
Today we’re sitting down with Paul Green, Navy Veteran, Rancher, and Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. We discuss Paul’s journey to Montana, originally coming to the state as a laborer over 26 years ago to his present role as the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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56:28
Accelerating Business Growth with the Montana Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
On today’s Vault short we are joined by Shannon Hahn from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) to discuss MDT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs. We dive into each program, the crite...
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Episode 54
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32:03
Lessons in Leadership from the Air Force, What it Takes to be an Excellent Pilot, & Teaching Future Generations with Air Force Veteran & Pilot, Dan Hargrove
Today we are sitting down with Dan Hargrove, United States Air Force Veteran and former Commander of Air Force Two. In this episode we discuss his time at the Air Force Academy, what it was like being an Air Force pilot instructor flying and te...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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1:12:22
Respond vs React: Using the 4 P’s to Create a Thoughtful & Appropriate Response
Why is it that when change occurs, some people respond while others react? On today’s short our hosts dive into what it means to “respond” vs “react” in changing situations, personally and professionally. We dive into examples of what it looks ...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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12:41
Fostering a Culture of Leaders Building Leaders with Dusty Eaton
Today we’re sitting down with Dusty Eaton, CEO of A&E Design to talk about leadership, organizational culture, and the power of innovative design. We have an in-depth conversation about the impactful experiences A&E creates through thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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1:00:04
How to Start & Grow a Podcast
On today’s episode we are bringing Wade back to The Vault to talk about all things podcasting. Wade is the owner of Lamplighter Creative and works closely with our hosts KaVo and Marce B on editing each Vault episode! He provides ongoing creati...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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35:51
How to Cultivate Transformational Customer Service to Provide Memorable Hospitality with Abby Reno
Today we are sitting down with Abby Reno with City Vineyard for a conversation about transformational customer service, hiring for personality, training for skill sets, and brand evolution. We discuss the evolution of City Vineyard, working in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:05:53
Why Consistency Matters in your Business
On today’s Vault short our hosts, KaVo & Marce B are talking all about consistency in business.We delve into the importance of consistency in business and how it’s paramount for building trust with customers, maintaining brand integr...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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22:49
Transforming your Life with Gratitude: Lessons from Jason Leininger
Today we’re joined by Jason Leininger, Real Estate Broker at the Real Estate Hub and a Better Off in Billings Ambassador dedicated to building strong relationships, helping people, being a constant learner, and leading with gratitude. Today ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:07:13
How to Elevate Your Next Event & Improve Your Planning Process
Today on this Vault short KaVo & Marce B are solo to discuss all things planning and hosting business events. Marce B has planned many events throughout her career, and we delve into her tips and best practices for planning and executing...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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35:03
Business, Branding, and Sustaining a Family Legacy with Weave Industries Sisters, Jeri & Jennifer
On today’s episode we sit down with sisters, Jeri Weaver Kelley, Board Vice President/Co-Owner & Jennifer Weaver Kondracki, Chairman of the Board/Co-Owner with Weave Industries. They discuss what it was like growing up and working with t...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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56:08
Ignite Your Professional Growth Through Leadership Programming, Peer Networking, & Business Events with the Billings Chamber of Commerce
On this Vault Short we talk about professional growth and networking with Jennifer Reiser, Chief Operating Officer at the Billings Chamber of Commerce.We talk about the types of programming and business networking opportunities...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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33:57
Cultivating a Collaborative Team, Having a Strong Work Ethic, and Building Legacy Through Architecture with Nick Pancheau
Today, we are sitting down with Nick Pancheau, Principal-in-Charge, Architect, President at Collaborative Design Architects. Growing up working in construction with his dad, Nick learned the value and importance of a strong work ethic. On th...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:09:57
Elevate your Woman-Owned Business with the Rocky Mountain Women’s Business Center
On this Vault short we interview Kassi Strong with the Rocky Mountain Women’s Business Center to talk about the resources they have to help existing and future women business owners in Montana reach their goals.We talk with her...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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24:04
Leading in Color: Leadership From the Animal World with Jennifer Reiser
Today we are sitting down with Jennifer Reiser, Owner and Founder of Rise Up Leadership Media and Jennifer Reiser Consulting. Jennifer joins us to talk about the power of leadership coaching, organizational and board development, and helping...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:03:30
How to Cultivate a Safer Community using Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Today on this Vault short we are joined by Daniel Brooks with the Billings Chamber of Commerce and Joe Stout with Downtown Billings Alliance to discuss how to cultivate a safer environment using crime ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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38:44
How to Effectively Market Your Community For Tourism and Business Attraction
Today we are sitting down with the A-Team, Ashley Kavanagh with Big Sky Economic Development and Aly Eggart with Visit Billings for a discussion about growing our local economy through tourism and business recruitment and expansion. They div...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:05:02