Business From the Basement

Episode 13 -Dr. Joe McGinley Part 1 - The McGinley Clinic and McGinley Orthopedics

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

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.

Episode 11 - Wyoming's Abundant Wind Energy with Kara Choquette

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Kara Choquette, the Director of Communications and Government Relations for both the Power Company of Wyoming and TransWest Express as she gives us some background on wind energy in Wyoming. We discuss how wind energy is taxed, what it takes to get a project going in Wyoming, and details on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project currently underway in Carbon County.

Episode 10 - Working With the Wyoming Legislature with Erin Taylor

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Taylor of Taylor Strategies & Consulting where one aspect of her job is to lobby on behalf of her clients in front of the Wyoming Legislature. She walks us through what a lobbyist is, how they operate in Wyoming, and gives us some great insider information on the ins and outs of the Wyoming Legislature.

Episode 9 - Finding the Right Time to Act with Dr. Christian Keller

In this special episode of Business From the Basement, we are joined by Dr. Christian Keller, a History professor at the US Army War College. He discusses the Ways, Means, and Ends Paradigm and how we can apply this decision-making process to business, government, and other aspects of our lives. He also talks about how we can recognize and prepare for Grey Swans, Black Swans, and Grey Rhinos when it comes to risk assessments. You don't want to miss this one!

Episode 8 - Enbridge Operations in Wyoming with April Holdren

In this episode, we are joined by the Manager of Stakeholder Engagement for Enbridge April Holdren. She tells us a little bit more about the work that Enbridge does, how Enbridge fits into Wyoming's "all of the above" energy strategy, and some innovative programs that they are working on, especially with indigenous people all over North America. 

Episode 7 - Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray

You don't want to miss this episode as Wyoming's Secretary of State Chuck Gray joins us to discuss all sorts of topics ranging from his time serving in the Wyoming Legislature, traveling the State as Secretary of State, and many current issues that are affecting the people and business of Wyoming!

Episode 6 - Education in Wyoming with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder

In this episode, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder gives us incredible insight into the work she and her entire agency is doing to ensure kids in Wyoming are receiving the best education possible to become productive employees and citizens. She also shares her views on school choice, areas of improvement in our education system, career and technical education, career readiness, and more!