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Ain't That Somethin'

Ain't That Somethin'

By: Levi Smith
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Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you'll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support.Copyright 2024-25. All Rights Reserved by Levi Smith Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Jae Foundation with Jason Vickrey - The Korean Cowboy
    Jul 15 2025

    Jason Vickrey, CEO of TitleOne, shares the story of devastating loss after one of his best friends, Jae Bob Bing, committed suicide and how he and others turned a shocking tragedy into a legacy at the Jae Foundation. Through their boot check and other programs, the Jae Foundation is working to change the western culture around mental health and reduce suicide risks in their communities.

    If you are in crisis, please dial 988. For other mental health and suicide prevention tools or resources, please visit the Jae Foundation.

    Donations made to the Jae Foundation with the word "FBS" in the comments will be matched up to $2,000 by Franklin Building Supply and HUB International.

    A special thanks to our Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

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    50 mins
  • Litehouse Foods with Kelly Prior - Only so many steak dinners
    Jun 3 2025

    Kelly Prior, CEO of Litehouse Foods, shares how he went from counting beads in elementary school for his family business to a twenty year career with Litehouse Foods. In addition to its iconic creamy blue cheese dressing, Litehouse produces a variety of salad dressings and other products distributed across the country. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, Litehouse has been 100% employee-owned since 2014.

    Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

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    47 mins
  • The Trus Joist Story - Don't tell me it can't be done
    Mar 25 2025

    Gary Schweizer, a longtime engineer for Trus Joist, helps me unpack the story of how the company and some of its iconic products - and projects - came to be starting with the dynamic collaboration between two entrepreneurs, Art Troutner and Harold "Red" Thomas, in Boise back in the 1950s.

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    48 mins

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