Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show!In this episode, Josh reunites with Travis Wuertz and Eric Fleming, pioneers in knifemaking tools. They reminisce on Hammer-In events, Travis's TW-90 invention mentored by Tim Hancock, Eric's forge automation expertise, and debut the portable mini grinder prototype for travel demos.Follow Travis Wuertz & Eric Fleming:traviswuertz.comflemingknives.comFOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY and JOSH SMITH:www.montanaknifecompany.cominstagram.com/montanaknifecompanyinstagram.com/joshsmithknives

Josh Smith sits down with Tom Swenson, CEO of Bank of Montana, to explore the vital role of community banking in fueling American entrepreneurship. Tom shares his journey from a New Jersey kid to founding a bank in Missoula, emphasizing how small banks empower dreamers like Josh to build businesses from the ground up. They discuss the decline of community banks, the challenges of navigating big bank bureaucracy, and the unique ability of local institutions to take risks on promising ventures, like Montana Knife Company, that larger banks often overlook.

In this solo episode, Josh Smith shares a raw update on his recent elk hunting trip in New Mexico, chasing bulls across 80 miles of rugged terrain, and a thrilling goat hunt in Alaska. He reflects on the challenges of bow hunting, the soul-refreshing power of the outdoors, and the importance of public lands. Josh also gives a peek into Montana Knife Company’s progress, from new building updates to gearing up for the Christmas rush, and shares thoughts on family, community, and the state of the country.