Business From the Basement
Business From the Basement is a Wyoming Business Alliance Podcast that discusses important issues affecting businesses in Wyoming with special guests ranging from successful business leaders to elected officials, and more! The Podcast is hosted by Wyoming Business Alliance President Renny MacKay.
Episodes
![Episode 19 - UW Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Wyoming Sports Properties](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Episode 19 - UW Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Wyoming Sports Properties
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Today we are joined by Robert DeSoto and Canon Flores to discuss the new NIL landscape in college sports, specifically at the University of Wyoming. They also talk about how businesses in Wyoming can get involved in the NIL space to support their own business and UW athletes. With the 2024 football season arriving soon, you won't want to miss this episode!
For more information about NIL:
Contact Rob at robert.desoto@wyomingsportsproperties.com
Contact Canon at canon.flores@wyomingsportsproperties.com
Call Wyoming Sports Properties at 402-679-5822
![Episode 18 - Construction in Wyoming with Lauren Benford](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Episode 18 - Construction in Wyoming with Lauren Benford
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with the controller of Reiman Corp. Lauren Benford. Lauren has been around the construction industry for her entire life. As a third-generation employee of Reiman Corp., she has seen the industry change and evolve into what it is today. She discusses some of the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces. She is also the new Board Chair of the Wyoming Business Alliance and discusses things she looks forward to working on during her term.
![Episode 17 - Air Service in Wyoming with Devon Brubaker](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Episode 17 - Air Service in Wyoming with Devon Brubaker
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Devon Brubaker who is the Airport Director for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs. Devon is an expert on airport operations in Wyoming. In this episode, we talk about the history of air service in Wyoming, where we are today, and where he sees the industry going in the future.
![Episode 16 - Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 30, 2024
Episode 16 - Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier. He tells us a little bit about the role of Treasurer, how he got his start in politics, and how he is using his position to ensure Wyoming is set up to have a prosperous future.
*In this podcast Treasurer Meier said the statutory guidance for state investments was 75% equities and 25% fixed income. He followed up to clarify it was 70% and 30% respectively.
![Episode 15 - Retaining Excellent Employees and Growing Internationally with Mike Wandler](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Wandler, the owner and CEO of L&H Industrial. While headquartered in Gillette, WY, they also have operations in Sheridan, WY, South Dakota, Arizona, Mexico, Chile, and Canada. L&H plays an integral role in advancing industries and society by designing, engineering, manufacturing, monitoring, and maintaining the biggest machines on Earth. Mike talks about building his business, bringing it into the 21st century, and growing it to be an international juggernaut. We also explore his very successful strategy to retain excellent employees.
Pick up Mike's book, "Know Thyself, Love Thyself: A Practical Roadmap for Optimizing Performance Through Mental Fitness, Cultivating Healthy Relationships, and Creating Your Own Heaven on Earth" anywhere books are sold or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Know-Thyself-Love-Performance-Relationships/dp/1636802680/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S29NWNZLIBOQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lFonML0lzOr77HVWDsGf6Q.Ik4bRNtStaLxGC0CbRefv1kOWWgOOCV8dmjfXvXH8mY&dib_tag=se&keywords=mike+wandler+know+thyself+love+thyself+book&qid=1715025901&sprefix=mike+wandler%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
![Episode 14 - Everest, the Last Remaining Summit with Dr. Joe McGinley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Episode 14 - Everest, the Last Remaining Summit with Dr. Joe McGinley
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
In this episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Joe McGinley who is a physician and founder of the McGinley Clinic and also the CEO of McGinley Orthopedics. As you are reading this, Dr. McGinley's plans to climb the North Face have changed due to Chinese officials closing Tibet to foreigners. His plan is now to once again attempt to climb the South Face of Everest from Nepal. While he's had to change course some, he still gives some great insight on his current trip, his previous attempt to summit Everest, and his feat of conquering the other six highest peaks on the other six continents. He walks us through how he trains and some of the lessons mountaineering has taught him.
Be sure to listen to Dr. McGinley's Podcast, "From Wyoming to Everest" as he records from Mt. Everest at https://www.mcginleyinnovations.com/fromwyomingtoeverest
![Episode 13 -Dr. Joe McGinley Part 1 - The McGinley Clinic and McGinley Orthopedics](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Joe McGinley who is a physician and founder of the McGinley Clinic and also the CEO of a medical device company called McGinley Orthopedics. Dr. McGinley has found incredible success after starting both businesses in Casper. He talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Wyoming, and the skills and techniques that helped him create and grow his businesses. Dr. McGinley is possibly even more well-known for his mountaineering endeavors. Be sure to tune into part two with him as we discuss his upcoming attempt to summit Mt. Everest.
Learn more about the McGinley Clinic at https://www.mcginleyinnovations.com/
Learn more about McGinley Orthopedics at https://www.mcginleyorthopedicinnovations.com/
![Episode 12 - Introducing the WBA's New President Renny MacKay](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325377/Podcast_Graphic_1_small_6tf8c4_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Episode 12 - Introducing the WBA's New President Renny MacKay
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, we welcome the new President of the WBA, Renny MacKay. He will tell us about himself, his background, and his plans and ideas for taking the reins of the WBA. We also discuss the Governor's Business forum and his new hosting duties for this podcast.
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Business From the Basement
Business From the Basement is a Wyoming Business Alliance Podcast that discusses important issues affecting businesses in Wyoming with special guests ranging from successful; business leaders to elected officials, and more! The Podcast is hosted by Wyoming Business Alliance President Cindy DeLancey. Learn more or become a member at www.wyomingbusinessalliance.com