

Startup Stories from the Treehouse
Todd Gagne
Welcome to Startup Stories from the Treehouse, where we bring you the most captivating tales of entrepreneurship. Each episode is a new adventure, featuring entrepreneurs who turned their dreams into reality. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting your feet wet, 'Startup Stories from the Treehouse' is your inspiration to build, innovate, and soar. Tune in, and let's start the adventure together!
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Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
Wildfire Entrepreneur Panel @ Innovation Expo 2023 - S1E11
Wildfire Tales goes live at Innovation Expo 2023 with our entrepreneur panel. Hear from Wildfire co-founder Mike Vetter and 4 Wildfire startups:Mycroft Liu - VivatlantisCathy Jordan - HIYA CleanersJared Teifenthaler - Signed Up SportsTyler Olson - JourneymanJoin in for our session at this year's event!Ready to launch a startup? Download the Wildfire Tales pitch deck template: https://wildfirelabs.io/download-pitch-deck
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Oct 24, 2023 • 54min
The Story of Bushel - Building an app that 100,000+ farmers use - (S1E10)
Jake Joraanstad started out building a services business that consistently lost money. From those difficult beginnings Jake and his team learned about the power of finding a niche and creating value in the industry in their backyard - agriculture. Today Bushel serves more than 100,000 farmers across the nation, and is one of the leading ag tech providers.Want to launch a startup? Download the Wildfire Tales pitch deck template: https://wildfirelabs.io/download-pitch-deck
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 8min
How to Build a $25 Million Fintech Company - Matt Paulson - S1E9
Matt Paulson shares his experience building MarketBeat from the ground up to a $25 million business, his VC fund, and his experiences building entrepreneurial ecosystems. MarketBeat has only 13 employees, which is incredible considering his revenue rate and growth. Matt also shares what his VC fund is looking for and his effort building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sioux Falls, SD. Want to launch a startup? Download the Wildfire Tales pitch deck template: https://wildfirelabs.io/download-pitch-deck
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Sep 12, 2023 • 36min
Crop Duster to Successful Real Estate & Tech Investor - Eric Martz (S1E8)
Eric grew up on a rural North Dakota farm starting his career as a crop duster. From there he spent time spent managing restaurants and then got into real estate investing and managing assisted living centers. Eric now invests in tech companies and helps new startups get prepared for capital at Wildfire Labs. In this episode you'll learn key lessons learned and how important people are to success. Eric also covers how being mentored and mentoring have played a huge role in his life, and how making tough decisions to balance work and home life has helped him grow.Get instant access to all of our podcast transcripts here: https://wildfirelabs.io/get-podcast-transcripts
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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 7: Eric Broughton
Eric Bratton shares his entrepreneurial journey from consulting to starting his own company. He discusses using technology to improve efficiency, selling electricity during downtime, and working with Gateway. The podcast also discusses generating revenue for new product ideas, the future of short-term rentals, joining a private equity group, and the significance of individuals in entrepreneurship. Plus, insights on price elasticity, market value, and the power of kindness for personal growth.

Jul 12, 2023 • 48min
Episode 6: Ray Hespen
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Jun 5, 2023 • 51min
Episode 5: Bill Trevillyan
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Apr 11, 2023 • 42min
Episode 4: Jared Tiefenthaler
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Mar 14, 2023 • 49min
Episode 3: Deb Clark from Eval.com
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Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
Episode 2: David Hanna from Paystubz.com
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