The Vault at 201 N Broadway
The Vault at 201 N Broadway is the official business podcast of Big Sky Economic Development in Billings, Montana's City! We interview community leaders, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and resource partners here in Montana to share their stories, expertise, industry insights, and strategies.
Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business and your leadership.
Tangible takeaways to save you time and improve whatever it is that you’re working on.
Episodes
91 episodes
Leading with Integrity, Building with Purpose: Andrew Newman’s Approach to Business and Community
Join us as we sit down with Andrew Newman, founder of Newman Restoration & Cleaning and proud community advocate. Andrew shares his journey from growing up in a family-run restoration business in Sheridan, Wyoming, to becoming a leader in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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51:38
NADC on Building Strong Native Communities through Business Support, Financial Services, & Community Wellness
In this episode, we sit down with Maddison Wilhite and Tally Monteau from the Native American Development Corporation (NADC) to explore how this organization is driving economic growth, wellness, and opportunity across Native communities in Mon...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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28:48
Steve Arveschoug on Change, Legacy, and What It Means to Lead
Join us as we sit down with Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director of Big Sky Economic Development, for his final Vault podcast episode before retirement, as he reflects on 16½ years of leadership and impact. From launching major initiative...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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1:01:16
Nichole Mehling on Philanthropy, Team Culture, and Building a Stronger Montana
Join us today as we sit down with Nichole Mehling, President of the Billings Clinic Foundation to share her journey from music teacher to community leader. Inspired by her grandmother to find her voice and shine her light, Nichole talks about g...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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53:20
The Power of Organization: Insights from The OCD Girls
Join us as we sit down with Rebecca and Jamie, the dynamic duo behind The OCD Girls—Billings' premier organizing team. With diverse backgrounds—Rebecca in professional writing and Jamie in real estate—they turned their passion for organization ...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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52:15
Transforming Montana’s Culinary Scene, The Power of Mentorship, and Redefining Hospitality: The Story of Nick Steen Gullings, Head Chef & Owner of Walkers
Join us as we sit down with Nick Steen Gullings, Head Chef and Owner of Walkers, to explore his journey of discovering passion and purpose. From influential mentors to unexpected career detours—including firefighting, selling Kirby vacuums, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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1:06:13
Mike Nelson on Elevating Hospitality, Catalytic Downtown Investment, & Developing the Future Workforce
Join us as we sit down with Mike Nelson—community leader, business owner, developer, and hospitality expert—who revitalized the iconic Northern Hotel and helped shape downtown Billings. Mike shares his career journey, from working for major hot...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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56:53
Following Your Dream, Building a Brand, & Designing Meaningful Customer Experiences with Linda Brooks, Owner of SOMETHINGchic
Join us as we sit down with entrepreneur, nurse, and owner of SOMETHINGchic, Linda Brooks. Linda shares her journey from small-town Montana to nursing school, life in Boston, and ultimately returning home to bring her dream to life. She dives i...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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1:03:06
Small Business Ownership, Listening to your Customers, and Cultivating Community with Molly & Friends Owner, Jodi Mackay
Join us as we sit down with Jodi Mackay owner of Molly & Friends, a beloved dog daycare and boarding business in Laurel, MT. Jodi shares how a simple idea turned into a thriving small business, the importance of communication and customer s...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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50:34
Cindy Beers on Wellness, Leveraging Your Circle of Influence to change the food system & Building a Business
Join us as we sit down with Cindy Beers - dietitian, entrepreneur, health advocate and Founder of Fresco Juice. Cindy shares her journey, from working in healthcare to launching her own business, driven by her personal gut health struggle...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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1:00:08
Building Strong Schools: Leadership, Mentorship, & Mission with Andrew McDonald
Join us as we sit down with Andrew McDonald, President of the Billings Catholic Schools. From dreaming of a career as a spy to finding his calling in education Andrew shares his career journey and leadership insights. On this episode he discuss...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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1:01:16
Developing Leaders in the Healthcare Industry with Montana HOSA
Join us as we sit down with Katie Meier, the State Director of Montana HOSA, future health professionals of Montana. On this episode we talk about the role HOSA plays across the state to empower future leaders (high school students) throu...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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25:43
“Feeling More at Home” Kevin Kooistra’s Legacy
We are honored to start season 3 of The Vault, episode 79 with a very special episode featuring a special guest who is no longer with us. This episode was recorded in August of 2024 and our special guest, Kevin Kooistra passed away in December ...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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1:18:54
The Vault Season 2 Recap, Top Takeaways, Key Themes, and Episode Highlights
On this vault short our hosts are solo to recap The Vault’s season 2 (Feb. 2024 - Jan. 2025). KaVo & Marce B dive into the key themes they heard from season 2 such as leadership, resources to launch a business, branding, listening to your c...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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34:12
How to Attract and Retain Talent in Your Community with Patience Fairbrother
Join us as we sit down with the Senior Vice President of Talent Attraction at Development Counsellors International, Patience Fairbrother to discuss attracting and retaining talent in your communities.On this episode, Patience dives into...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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57:57
Transition from Military Service to Civilian Life with the Veterans Navigation Network
On this Vault short we sit down with Program Manager, Veterans Navigation Network, Senior Master Sergeant (retired), USAF, County Veteran Service Officer (retired), Mike McManus to talk about the services VNN provides to facilitate a smooth tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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37:08
Mastering the Art of Business Development with Amanda Jungles
Join us as we sit down with Amanda Jungles, Regional Director of Business Development for Cushing Terrell. Amanda shares her journey from boarding school to following her family’s footsteps at Florida State University, a family tradition dating...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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55:47
Veteran Business Support Services with the Veteran Business Outreach Center
On this Vault short we interview Big Sky Economic Development team members, Rick & Justin to learn more about their program, Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). We talk with them about the types of services the VBOC offers...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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23:23
Leading with Connection: Akvilina Rieger’s Rich Perspective on Building Community
In this episode, we sit down with Akvilina Rieger; community builder, connector, and cultural ambassador, to explore her inspiring journey of leadership and engagement. From studying International Business in Lithuania to earning a scholarship ...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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1:04:29
The Art of Facilitation with Karen Grosz
Join us as we sit down with Karen Grosz - entrepreneur, team builder, speaker, and author to discuss the art of facilitation. Karen dives into the importance of facilitation done well, embracing your role as a facilitator, and knowing what you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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23:14
Inventor, Entrepreneur, & Visionary, Riza Gilpin
In this episode, we sit down with Riza Gilpin—entrepreneur, inventor, and tea enthusiast—to explore her incredible journey of innovation and reinvention. From building a successful career in dental sales in Florida to inventing the groundbreaki...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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1:06:43
Exploring the Differences in Business Entities
On today’s Vault Short our hosts, KaVo & Marce B are talking all about business entities. We delve into the different types of business entities and the structural difference of each business entity type. If you are thinking abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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15:14
The Power of Colour Analysis with Kaitlyn Bolotas
In today’s episode, we chat with Kaitlyn Bolotas, owner of House of Colour West Billings, about the transformative power of color analysis. Kaitlyn shares the history behind this innovative approach, her journey to introducing it in the Billing...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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57:03
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce with the Montana Chamber Foundation
On this Vault Short, we sit down with James Easton, Montana Chamber Foundation Workforce Specialist to talk about the programs they lead to encourage entrepreneurship among Montana’s K-12 and undergraduate students and administer funds that sup...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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25:58
Forging Community Bonds: Rick Brown’s Legacy of Service and Leadership
On our latest episode we sit down with our fellow Big Sky Economic Development team member, Rick Brown - an Air Force Veteran, former member of the secret service, entrepreneur, degree in law, and a PhD in Psychology. On this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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1:00:09