Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (21)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Quarterly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

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.

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S6E8 Franklin Building Supply with Rick Lierz - Dead quiet in the backseat

May 14, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Rick Lierz shares the story of how his dad and a friend started Franklin Building Supply back in 1976. Among their dreams, none included ever having any kids in the business. Rick unpacks the story…

S1E7 Norco with Nicole Kissler - Suitcases for Graduation

Dec 18, 2025 48m Transcript

Nicole Kissler, CEO of Norco, shares the story of how she realized her childhood dreams to come back and work for the family business headquartered in Boise, Idaho. From its humble beginnings back in…

S1E6 Eberlestock with Greg Williams - Scabbards and Batwings

Sep 12, 2025 50m Transcript

Greg Williams, CEO of Eberlestock, shares the story of how he found his way into the role of stewarding the legacy of Eberlestock. Since 1985, the founder, Glen Eberle, has been focused on solving…

S1E5 The Jae Foundation with Jason Vickrey - The Korean Cowboy

Jul 15, 2025 50m Transcript

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…

S1E4 Litehouse Foods with Kelly Prior - Only so many steak dinners

Jun 03, 2025 46m Transcript

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…

S1E3 The Trus Joist Story - Don't tell me it can't be done

Mar 25, 2025 48m Transcript

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…

S1E2 Decked with Jake Peters - Pick the right battles

Jan 24, 2025 49m Transcript

Jake Peters shares the story of Decked, a Ketchum Idaho based company that brought tough, affordable and functional drawer systems to pickup truck beds. You'll also hear a little about Edjy, a new…

S1E1 CJ Buck from Buck Knives - Chased by Lions

Dec 02, 2024 47m Transcript

CJ Buck shares the story of how Buck Knives began and evolved over the past one hundred and twenty years to become the storied company it is today which for nearly twenty years has called Post Falls,…

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Ain't That Somethin' has published 8 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Ain't That Somethin' is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 48m.

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