Small Business Episodes

Welcome back to The Best Dam Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with individuals that have an impact on the Boulder City Community. In today's episode, Jill welcomes "Miss Anna" Lawson McKay, dancer and choreographer, and owner of Dance Etc., the "little pink studio" in Downtown Boulder City. Anna Lawson takes us on a journey through her passion for dance and the impact of her studio, Dance Etcetera, on the Boulder City community. From sharing details about upcoming...

On this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill welcomes Rachel McCord. Rachel is founder and CEO of the McCord List. She an Entrepreneur, Executive Producer & Host of Bloomberg TV's "Female Founders", and an Author. She and her business partner/husband, co-founded LaunchPreneur, to deliver expertise in brand strategy and consulting to influencers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Rachel shares her personal journey, from a traumatic childhood to finding her purpose in unlocking women's full potenti...

On this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill welcomes Shane DeSimone, Sales and Marketing Manager at DeSimone Gaming, LLC, owners of the The Pass Casino on the Water Street District in Henderson, NV, and the HISTORIC Railroad Pass Hotel, Casino & Travel Center on the road to Boulder City, NV. We'll be diving into the vibrant atmosphere in the Water Street District of Henderson, the partnership between Railroad Pass and Boulder City, and the rebranding and remodeling project taking place at the...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Izzy Collett: Instructor and CEO at Desert Adventures. Izzy is an ACA trained kayak and canoe instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and Wilderness Medicine instructor. Desert Adventures is a small business in Boulder City, and is a permitted outfitter under the National Park Service, the Hoover Dam, and the City of Boulder City Parks and Recreation. Experiences hosted by Desert Adventures include: Kayaking Stand Up Paddling (SUP) Canoe...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2023 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2023 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Jessica...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Chelsea Scheppmann: Owner and Broker at BC Plaza Realty, and specializes in Boulder City Real Estate. WHAT WE CHATTED ABOUT The status of the real estate market in Boulder City and neighboring communities. The value of working with a real estate agent that works in the community you're considering. Partnership with Keller Williams Who's moving to Boulder City. The value of working with of Boulder Business Development. Book Club at t...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2023 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2023 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Alan Go...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2023 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2023 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Jennife...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2023 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2023 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Patrick...

The tables get turned today on The Best Dam Podcast, as is Alex Raffi, Partner and Creative Director at Imagine Communications, interviews Jill Lagan, CEO the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Highlights Jill shares her story about how she became the CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. The Boulder City Chamber was established in 1932 and is the oldest business organization in Boulder City. The Boulder City Chamber was established in 1932 and is the oldest business organization...

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Chad Taylor, Director of Marketing at Guest Experience, Inc. WHAT WE CHATTED ABOUT Traditional media may tell us that Lake Mead has dried up and now all we see are boat wrecks and dead bodies. We know that is not true and we’ll hear it from the mouth of a concessionaire that is happy to share with all his guests and our listeners about all the great activity happening on Lake Mead and the Colorado River. We’ll learn about the evolution of Fore...

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is Alex Raffi, Partner and Creative Director at Imagine Communications. What a treat to listen and learn from the Alex. And it seems that Alex and I never miss the chance to get together, brainstorm, and create work for those that surround us. Alex is inspiring and brings it out in you without even trying. We can only imagine that when he goes to sleep at night, that he dreams in color, action, content for another children’s book, scripts, illustrations,...

Our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast is John Chase, Owner of AmeriSent Insurance-Boulder City and Rotary Coordinator for Zone 26. Episode Highlights We ask John what the job description is for a Rotary Coordinator and how he sees his role in a leadership position such as this to be beneficial to him personally and in business. John shares how his service has impacted his life and his company that he operates with his wife Elizabeth, whom he has been married to for 30 years. John’s also a...

Our guests today on The Best Dam Podcast are Mayi Rosenbaum-Reiss and Jean Palmer, from SNAP Fitness. Mayi is the Manager, and Jean is a Personal Trainer at SNAP Fitness' Boulder City, NV location. SNAP Fitness has become a lifeline for many in Boulder City. Miya and her team have become experts at members find physical and mental fitness opportunities. With expanded hours as a 24/7 center, SNAP is very accessible and today’s show encourages us all to get out and get fit at SNAP Fitness in Bou...

Steven Mull, Marketing, Special Events and Promotions Manager at The Pass Casino, is our guest today on The Best Dam Podcast. Steven shares some great insight into the marketing and promotion of one of the special casino properties in the historic district of Henderson, The Pass. He also shares more about the relationship with their sister property, The Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino. Steven is a wealth of knowledge and uses his excellent education to better the experience of the guests at bot...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Ruben & Dixie Valdez Ruben & Dixie are the proprietors of Ruben's Wood Craft and Toys. They operate and maintain the See Spot Run Dog Park at Veteran's Memorial Park in Boulder City, Nevada. Boulder City has a true asset in Ruben and Dixie! They love their community, love their work, and love the children that come to visit their store. They have worked very hard over the years to build a successful business that provides joy t...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we are joined by Monica Preston and Pam Leon Monica and Pam chat about Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, at Veterans Memorial Park, on Oct 22, 2022. Background Trunk-or-treat is back to normal this year! The event includes a costume parade and contest, trunk decorating contest, tractor hay ride, kids activities, a food truck, and lots more!! Listen as the Board Members encourage businesses to come out and participate as a fun a...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Sandra Fraser. Sandra is the President of See Spot Run. They operate and maintain the See Spot Run Dog Park at Veteran's Memorial Park in Boulder City, Nevada. Background Sandra is part of a team of four that keeps the park maintained and funded so that we can all take our beloved dogs to play and socialize. They are always looking for more volunteers and we learn more about those needs on the show. See Spot Run is also holdi...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the honor of visiting with Tanya Vece. Tanya is the Community Relations Counselor at Poet’s Walk Memory Care. She helps advocate living and care options for families seeking out resources for senior parents or spouses. She enjoys helping arrange care and placement of loved ones and will share an “AHA” moment when she realized just how much she enjoys her career and the impact it can have on others’ lives. Tanya shares very specific work she and others ...

Today on The Best Dam Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Brandi Stankovic. Dr. Stankovic is the host of the energizing podcast, The Strategic Hotbox, designed to help executives reach their greatest potential, and the co-author of The Strategic MVP, a book of 52 growth and leadership tools. Brandi is a professor, organizational change expert, motivational speaker, and Mommy who inspires firms globally with her models of leadership, engagement, and award-winning education. Her ...

Welcome to The Best Dam Podcast. On today's show, we have the pleasure of speaking with Don Rodriquez, entrepreneur and founder of i&I Music and Podcast Studios. Don is also the owner of Superior Builders, Inc and has had a few other small businesses start up and sold here in Boulder City. We lovingly call him a "serial entrepreneur". Don has used his talents and skills to build up quite a few businesses over the years and he will share a little bit about those. However, his real love and pass...

Hello, and welcome to The Best Dam Podcast. On today’s show, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Lusvardi, Vice President of National Park Express. National Park Express is an amazing partner of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and a true asset to tourism in Southern Nevada. David has spent his life working in the tourism industry and has many experiences to share with us today. He enjoys seeing the pleasure on the guests’ faces as they see the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon fo...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guests on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is...

We hope that you enjoyed the 2022 Spring Jamboree, here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada. The Spring Jamboree, which has been held since 1977, is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. During the two days of the 2022 Spring Jamboree, we had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of vendors, artisans, board members, and volunteers that help to make this public festival the success that it is. Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is ...