The Voices of Business

Episode 16 - Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier

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

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

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

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!