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Frank and Teresa Matz – Legacy Family & Leadership

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Legacy Family & Leadership

Frank and Teresa Matz have been married for 25 years, have 6 kids, and have been serving the Grants Pass community together for 20 years.

In 2019 they launched Legacy Family & Leadership in an effort to support families in Southern Oregon. Their unique team dynamics and teaching style set them apart.

Currently they offer community parenting classes, communication classes, community workshops, leadership coaching and cohorts, and peer support and counseling.

Contact them today!

Call – 541-295-5982

Website – https://atthewellroguevalley.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Atthewellroguevalley/

GP Chamber – https://business.grantspasschamber.org/list/member/legacy-family-leadership-13502… Read more

Todd Tippin – TMT Business Services

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Todd Tippin
Todd Tippin

Todd joins us to chat about his experience, and passion, to help business owners with his full service business management consulting firm.

Don’t be fearful about our current changing economy, reach out and chat with Todd today!

Call – 760-445-6091

Website – tmtbsi.com

Email – todd@tmtbsi.com… Read more

Drew Wilkerson – Project Youth Plus

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Drew Wilkerson
Career Coach 
Project Youth +

Born and raised in Sam’s Valley here in Southern Oregon, Drew Wilkerson shares his passion to serve our youth in Project Youth Plus’s Career Build Program.

For the past 7 years Drew his worked in and around the public schools and still finds time to be active in athletics as an MS Athletic Director.

To help support Project Youth Plus and find out more about their various programs to help our youth, please go the the resources below or give them a call at the number below! 🙂

Call Project Youth Plus today – (541) 476-8146

Website – https://projectyouthplus.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ProjectYouthPlus/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/projectyouthplus/

Show Notes

The Focus of Project Youth Plus

How I Got Started With Project Youth Plus

Life Growing Up In Sam’s Valley in Southern Oregon

Guiding Youth Through Individual Road Maps for Success

Thankful For Community Support for Project Youth Plus

What I Like Most About Working With Project Youth Plus

Continuing To Get Our Message Out To Businesses In Jackson, Josephine and Douglas Counties

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Intro Drew: Flexibility, I think is key in being able to keep that spark and keep that interest.… Read more

Christy Kiltz – Design! by Kiltz: Web Design, Hosting and Online Marketing

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Christy Kiltz
Design! By Kiltz: Web Design, Hosting and Online Marketing

A Josephine County native for almost 30 years, Christy Kiltz takes us on her journey from moving to the area from Colorado with her husband, to taking a chance and starting her own local web-based business and it’s continued expansion.

If you own a business, chances are you have a web presence.

Join us as Christy shares valuable tips online and why it’s essential to build relationships with your customers, no matter what field you work in.

Checkout Design! by Kiltz – https://designbykiltz.com/

Video’s Christy Mentions In The Podcast by Simon Sinek and Donald Miller below!

Focus on your WHY – Simon Sinek, Start with WHY – https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA

Build your Brand Story – Summary of Donald Miller’s StoryBrand book – https://youtu.be/FkCMhhJaSSk

Show Notes

From Colorado To Oregon: How We Ended Up In Josephine County

Why I Started A Local Web-Based Business

What We Help Businesses With

Empowering Business Owners to Accomplish Their Dreams

Christy’s 3 Things You Need For A Successful Website

COVID Impact: In-Person Teamwork & Working From Home

Web Tech & The Value Of Building Relationships

Understanding Solutions & Pain Points of Niche Markets

Expanding Our Team in 2021

What Design!… Read more

Joy Hiler – Epicure

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Joy Hiler - Epicure Leader
Joy Hiler – Epicure Leader

Think you’re ready for Joy Hiler?

No…you’re not.

But what the heck, it’s time to buckle up for a fun conversation with one of the more passionate, enthusiastic people we’ve had on this show!

And wouldn’t you know it, she done went and added an opportunity for us all to help a good cause for the area.

Hit play, and let’s get started down that dusty trail for another adventure to hear Joy talk about how tasty yet healthy meals from Epicure can help our local community raise money for a Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic, and more! 🙂

Support Joy, her friend Candy Morasch and others raise money for a county Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic by reaching out at the contact information below!

Contact Joy and pickup an Epic Life Collection today – JoyHiler.Epicure.com… Read more

Josie Molloy – Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

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Josie Molloy | President & CEO of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce
Josie Molloy – President & CEO of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce
Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce President Josie Molloy joins us to talk about her first three years with the Chamber since moving back to the state from Wyoming.

A joy to have on the show and we know after you hear this podcast you’ll come away with a new found appreciation for what the Chamber is and all it has to offer, just like we did!

Checkout the Chamber’s New Website! – https://www.grantspasschamber.org/

Also, Lemonade Day for Young Entrepreneurs coming on August 20th – https://lemonadeday.org/grants-pass

From Wyoming Back to Oregon: 3 Years Working at The Chamber In Grants Pass!

What I Like Best About Grants Pass & Josephine County

How I Got Started Working in the Chamber of Commerce

The Right Type of Person That Would Enjoy This Kind of Work

Just What is The Chamber of Commerce?… Read more

John Chambers: Mr. Constitution | NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements

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John Chambers "Mr. Constitution"
John Chambers “Mr. Constitution”
The Constitution of The United States - A Study Guide
John Chambers with his wife Debbie Musack
John with his wife Debbie Musack
NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements
NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements

Join us for a joyful sit down between two friends.

John Chambers, “Mr. Constitution” takes us on a journey from his early years studying the Constitution to his life long work of helping people to understand it, no matter which side of the political aisle you happen to be on.

In addition to that we touch on a range of topics as listed in the bullets below.

Most notably his work with his wife Debbie Musack helping to education and help others have better awareness and decision making about nutrition.

Be sure to check out the links below for more on their health products, nutritional education video you won’t want to miss and John’s site about the Constitution.

Contact John and Debbie today – https://www.grantspasschamber.org/list/member/neolife-nutrition-musack-chambers-13248

Video (5 Key Criteria for Evaluating Any Supplement) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYC8psM3sM… Read more

Matt Lund – Grants Pass Family YMCA

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Matt Lund – CEO at Grants Pass Family YMCA

With programs to serve our youth, to young and middle aged adults, to retiree’s, Grants Pass Family YMCA is here to help everyone in our community.

Tune in as CEO Matt Lund talks about the important role the Y plays in our community, some thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 and a special announcement on their expansion in the area.

Head on over to the Y’s website for more on current news and events – http://www.grantspassymca.org/

Stay updated by following them on Facebook also – https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassFamilyYMCA/

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Brian: Matt Lund has been married to his wife Stephanie for 11 years. He has four kids, ages ten, nine, six and five. Matt loves being active spending time with his family, serving the community and discovering how he can make a bigger impact on people’s lives serving a higher purpose.… Read more

Darin Fowler – Josephine County Commissioner

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Darin Fowler – Josephine County Commissioner

Josephine County Commissioner Darin Fowler has been a Grants Pass native for nearly all of his life.

Join us as Darin talks about his life and times in Southern Oregon, to leaving his successful electrical business to run for office. As well as current events such as COVID-19 and the importance of getting kids back to school.

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Brian: Darin Fowler has lived in Josephine county for 47 years. Starting a successful business and raising his family here. For 25 years he has volunteered as a coach, Sunday school teacher and in local government. Darin Fowler, welcome to Grants Pass VIP.

Darin: Good morning. How are you?

Brian: Doing good, doing good. Really appreciate being here, just so the rest of you know, we’re in the end of July of 2020, still dealing with the effects of the COVID crisis.… Read more

Kyle Akin – Crescendo Spirits

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Kyle Akin is a veteran, business owner and a Grants Pass native.

Listen in as Kyle openly shares his successes and challenges during the pandemic and his encouraging words to business owners in the community and those who want to own a business in the future.

To learn more about Crescendo Spirits and their fine products ➡️https://www.crescendospirits.com/

Also, be sure and head over to your liqueur store in town and pickup some of their fine products. 😃

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Brian: Kyle Akin is a marine veteran who went to school to be a civil engineer. He fell in love with the Rogue Valley back in 2008 and knew he needed to create an opportunity greater than that of an employee if he wanted to live here. So he started Crescendo Spirits and then a few years later, Double Taps and Grants Pass.… Read more