My Small Biz Story

Brennan Mecham

My Small Biz Story is a podcast series that showcases small business owners across all different industries. Business owners are given the opportunity to share the stories behind the businesses they put so much effort into maintaining every day. Whether you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur, or just somebody who is interested in entrepreneurship or small business ownership, then this is the podcast for you! If you or somebody you know would like to be featured on this podcast, feel free to email me at brennan@mysmallbizstory.com. read less
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Episodes

Episode 3: REI Nexus; Murray, Utah
01-06-2022
Episode 3: REI Nexus; Murray, Utah
SummaryIn this episode of the “My Small Biz Story” podcast series, Brennan interviews Gavin Sundahl, who is the co-founder of REI Nexus, among several other companies under the REIN brand. During this episode, Brennan and Gavin talk about his entrepreneurial journey toward real estate, the process that students go through during coaching to learn how to invest in real estate, how technology is impacting modern society and entrepreneurship, the five currencies that he lives by, and how learning from failures will eventually lead you to success. Connect with Brennanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanmecham/Email: brennan@mysmallbizstory.comAll social media links: @mysmallbizstoryShout outsGavin Sundahl & Rick Villar; REI Nexus, Murray Utah; reinexususa.comJay Deher & Cheree Polluck; Top Equity Realty, Murray, Utah; topequityrealty.comTAGSEntrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Utah small business, Real estate, Real estate investing, Coaching, Real estate coaching, Utah real estate, Housing, Customized service, COVID business, Leadership, Leadership development, Leadership teaching, Leadership education, Pep talk, Motivation,  Inspiration,  Inspiring, Motivating, Family Leadership, Community Leadership, professional development, Professional Leadership, Management, Management and Leadership, Supervision, Mentor, Mentorship, Leadership mentor, Your Leadership Core, Your Leadership Center, Gratefulness as a core, Creating a vision, Customer service / Customer support, Customer service training, Customer service development, Leadership in customer service, Customer complaints, Customer resolutions, Customer relationship management, Customer relations, Customer relationship, Customer leadership, Value-driven, Real estate, Real estate investing, Comfort, Employee morale #Entrepreneurs, #Entrepreneurship, #Small business, #Utah small business, #Real estate, #Real estate investing, #Coaching, #Real estate coaching, #Utah real estate, #Housing, #Customized service, #COVID business, #Leadership, #Leadership development, #Leadership teaching, #Leadership education, #Pep talk, #Motivation,  #Inspiration,  #Inspiring, #Motivating, #Family Leadership, #Community Leadership, #Professional development, #Professional Leadership, #Management, #Management and Leadership, #Supervision, #Mentor, #Mentorship, #Leadership mentor, #Your Leadership Core,# Your Leadership Center, #Gratefulness as a core, #Creating a vision, #Customer service / Customer support, #Customer service training, #Customer service development, #Leadership in customer service, #Customer complaints, #Customer resolutions, #Customer relationship management, #Customer relations, #Customer relationship, #Customer leadership, #Value-driven, #Real estate, 3Real estate investing, #Comfort, #Employee morale
Episode 2: Mountain West Pest Control; Ogden, Utah
18-04-2022
Episode 2: Mountain West Pest Control; Ogden, Utah
SummaryIn this episode of the “My Small Biz Story” podcast series, Brennan interviews Michael Belnap, who is the founder and CEO of Mountain West Pest Control, among several other companies. During this episode, Brennan and Michael talk about his entrepreneurial journey, why door-to-door sales is so important to developing professional and entrepreneurial skills, how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, why delivering a high-quality product/service is important, how business has shifted during the Covid-19 pandemic, and why having the right mindset will lead you to success. Connect with Brennanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanmecham/Email: brennan@mysmallbizstory.comAll social media links: @mysmallbizstoryShout outsMichael Belnap; Mountain West Pest Control, Ogden, Utah; mwpest.comMaven Capital Group; Utah and Nevada; mavencapitalgroup.co“Think and Grow Rich”, Napolean Hill“Atomic Habits”, James ClearTAGSEntrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Utah small business, Pest control, Animal control, Bugs, Bug killers, Customized service, COVID business, Leadership, Leadership development, Leadership teaching, Leadership education, Pep talk, Motivation,  Inspiration,  Inspiring, Motivating, Family Leadership, Community Leadership, professional development, Professional Leadership, Management, Management and Leadership, Supervision, Mentor, Mentorship, Leadership mentor, Your Leadership Core, Your Leadership Center, Gratefulness as a core, Creating a vision, Customer service / Customer support, Customer service training, Customer service development, Leadership in customer service, Customer complaints, Customer resolutions, Customer relationship management, Customer relations, Customer relationship, Customer leadership, Value-driven, Real estate, Real estate investing, Comfort, Employee morale #Entrepreneurs, #Entrepreneurship, #Small business, #Utah small business, #Pest control, #Animal control, #Bugs, #Bug killers, #Customized service, #COVID business, #Leadership, #Leadership development, #Leadership teaching, #Leadership education, #Pep talk, #Motivation,  #Inspiration,  #Inspiring, #Motivating, #Family Leadership, #Community Leadership, #Professional development, #Professional Leadership, #Management, #Management and Leadership, #Supervision, #Mentor, #Mentorship, #Leadership mentor, #Your Leadership Core,# Your Leadership Center, #Gratefulness as a core, #Creating a vision, #Customer service / Customer support, #Customer service training, #Customer service development, #Leadership in customer service, #Customer complaints, #Customer resolutions, #Customer relationship management, #Customer relations, #Customer relationship, #Customer leadership, #Value-driven, #Real estate, 3Real estate investing, #Comfort, #Employee morale
Episode 1: Tueller's Press; Centerville, Utah
18-04-2022
Episode 1: Tueller's Press; Centerville, Utah
SummaryIn this episode of the “My Small Biz Story” podcast series, Brennan interviews his current boss, Ted Tueller, who is the president and owner of Tueller’s Press in Centerville, Utah. During this episode, Brennan and Ted talk about his entrepreneurial journey starting as a young man, how he has been able to grow his press business, how business has shifted during the Covid-19 pandemic, why having relationships with clients and suppliers is so important, and other important advice that Ted would give to other entrepreneurs.Connect with Brennanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanmecham/Email: brennan@mysmallbizstory.comAll social media links: @mysmallbizstoryShout outsTed Tueller; Tueller’s Press, Centerville, Utah; tuellerspress.comTAGSEntrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Small business owner, Local business, Brick-and-mortar business, Custom, Custom printing, Printing press, Digital press, Printed material, Press shop, Print shop, COVID business, Leadership, Leadership development, Leadership teaching, Pep talk, Motivation, Inspiration, Inspiring, Motivating, Family Leadership, Community Leadership, Professional development, Professional Leadership, Management, Management and Leadership, Supervision, Mentor, Mentorship, Leadership mentor, Your Leadership Core, Your Leadership Center, Gratefulness as a core, Creating a vision, Customer service / Customer support, Customer service training, Customer service development, Leadership in customer service, Customer resolutions, Customer relationship management, Customer relations, Customer relationship, Customer leadership, Suppliers, Supplier relations, Vendor, Vendor relations, Integrity, Honesty, Hard work#Entrepreneurs, #Entrepreneurship, #Small business, #Small business owner, #Local business, #Brick-and-mortar business, #Custom, #Custom printing, #Printing press, #Digital press, #Printed material, #Press shop, #Print shop, #COVID business, #Leadership, #Leadership development, #Leadership teaching, #Pep talk, #Motivation, #Inspiration, #Inspiring, #Motivating, #Family Leadership, #Community Leadership, #Professional development, #Professional Leadership, #Management, #Management and Leadership, #Supervision, #Mentor, #Mentorship, #Leadership mentor, #Your Leadership Core, #Your Leadership Center, #Gratefulness as a core, #Creating a vision, #Customer service / Customer support, #Customer service training, #Customer service development, #Leadership in customer service, #Customer  resolutions, #Customer relationship management, #Customer relations, #Customer relationship, #Customer leadership, #Suppliers, #Supplier relations, #Vendor, #Vendor relations, #Integrity, #Honesty, #Hard work
Welcome to My Small Biz Story!
18-04-2022
Welcome to My Small Biz Story!
Hello and welcome to the My Small Biz Story podcast! My name is Brennan, and I am the founder and host of this series. My Small Biz Story is a podcast where I interview small business owners in all different industries. Being a small business owner is hard and here at My Small Biz Story, I want to showcase these entrepreneurs and give them the opportunity to share their stories with the world. Whether you are a current entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, or somebody who is interested in entrepreneurship and small business ownership, this podcast has something for you! I hope you enjoy this podcast and that the content is valuable for your own life. Connect with Brennanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanmecham/Email: brennan@mysmallbizstory.comAll social media links: @mysmallbizstoryTAGSEntrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Utah small business, Real estate, Real estate investing, Coaching, Real estate coaching, Utah real estate, Housing, Customized service, COVID business, Leadership, Leadership development, Leadership teaching, Leadership education, Pep talk, Motivation,  Inspiration,  Inspiring, Motivating, Family Leadership, Community Leadership, professional development, Professional Leadership, Management, Management and Leadership, Supervision, Mentor, Mentorship, Leadership mentor, Your Leadership Core, Your Leadership Center, Gratefulness as a core, Creating a vision, Customer service / Customer support, Customer service training, Customer service development, Leadership in customer service, Customer complaints, Customer resolutions, Customer relationship management, Customer relations, Customer relationship, Customer leadership, Value-driven, Real estate, Real estate investing, Comfort, Employee morale #Entrepreneurs, #Entrepreneurship, #Small business, #Utah small business, #Real estate, #Real estate investing, #Coaching, #Real estate coaching, #Utah real estate, #Housing, #Customized service, #COVID business, #Leadership, #Leadership development, #Leadership teaching, #Leadership education, #Pep talk, #Motivation,  #Inspiration,  #Inspiring, #Motivating, #Family Leadership, #Community Leadership, #Professional development, #Professional Leadership, #Management, #Management and Leadership, #Supervision, #Mentor, #Mentorship, #Leadership mentor, #Your Leadership Core,# Your Leadership Center, #Gratefulness as a core, #Creating a vision, #Customer service / Customer support, #Customer service training, #Customer service development, #Leadership in customer service, #Customer complaints, #Customer resolutions, #Customer relationship management, #Customer relations, #Customer relationship, #Customer leadership, #Value-driven, #Real estate, 3Real estate investing, #Comfort, #Employee morale