Good Neighbor Podcast: Fort Collins
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Fort Collins. Good Neighbor Podcast hosted by Nick George helps residents discover and connect with your local business owners in and around Fort Collins, Colorado.
Is your business serving the residents of Fort Collins? Then, we need to talk! Visit gnpFortCollins.com to schedule your free interview.
Episodes
138 episodes
You Think Painting Is Easy Until You’re On The Ladder And The Coverage Fails
A fresh coat can change a room, but the difference between a quick cover-up and a finish that truly lasts comes down to prep, materials, and accountability. We sit down with Humberto Najera from H&R Painting and Home Improvements to unpack ...
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How Colorado Custom Covers And Decks Turns Backyards Into Four-Season Retreats
Ready to turn a basic platform into the most loved room in your home? We sit down with Jonathan Moeller of Colorado Custom Covers and Decks to unpack how real structural expertise and thoughtful design create four-season outdoor spaces that sta...
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11:37
A Nurse Explains How She Translates Medical Records Into Legal Wins
What really happens when a 5,000-page medical record lands on a lawyer’s desk? We sit down with Sharon Bautista, a 34-year nurse and founder of LawMed, to unpack how a seasoned clinician translates dense charts into clear legal stories—and why ...
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Chronic Pain Care From Collective Wellness
Looking for relief that actually respects the realities of chronic pain? Meet Austin Aragon of Collective Wellness, a local practitioner who specializes in supporting people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility, headaches, and complex reg...
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Episode 142
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6:05
From Chaos To Calm: What Real Dog Training Takes
Ever felt like your dog missed the memo on “good behavior”? We sit down with trainer Jessica Maxey of Jessica’s Dog Training to unpack the honest, unfiltered path from chaos to calm—no fairy dust, no overnight miracles, just patient steps that ...
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9:47
From Rescue Roots To Elite Dog Training Results
Think off-leash obedience is reckless or unrealistic? We sit down with trainer and entrepreneur Juliet Ortiz of Loyal Hound Dog Training to challenge the biggest myths in the industry and show how clarity, consistency, and fair tools can change...
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Episode 140
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17:01
Compassion Scales: Custom Plans, Accessible Care, Lasting Bonds
Think your dog needs tougher rules to behave better? Jonna and Lydia from Good Dog Dyno make a strong case that clarity beats force, and that motivation—used well—can change even tough behavior patterns. We explore how positive reinforcement wo...
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Episode 139
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14:51
How A Colorado Realtor Balances Service, Family, And The Realities Of Buying And Selling Homes
What if the best real estate advice starts with service, not sales? We sit down with Colorado Realtor Jenna Howard of Story Home Group to explore the real work behind buying and selling homes across the Front Range and I-70 corridor—work that l...
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Episode 138
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12:09
Inside Performance Physical Therapy: Care Beyond Exercises
Pain that lingers isn’t a life sentence; it’s a puzzle waiting for the right clues. We sit down with Paula Nickel of Performance Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation to unpack what truly drives recovery, why slowing care down can speed healing, ...
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Care Works Best When It Meets You Where You Live
Need help at home but unsure where to start? We sit down with Eric Burnett of Humble Horizons Home Health to demystify modern home care and show how skilled support can fit your life instead of forcing your life to fit care. From nursing and th...
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Episode 136
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8:12
What If Calmer Skin Starts With Fewer Products And Better Ingredients
Your skin routine might be doing too much. We sat down with esthetician and studio owner Demetria Wildenstein of Skin by Demi to unpack why sensitive skin responds best to fewer products, smarter ingredients, and a patient plan that protects th...
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Episode 135
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13:34
From Waxing To Sugaring: Gentle Hair Removal That Works
Hair removal shouldn’t feel like a gamble. We sit down with Emilie Wilson, owner of Simply Sugared Aesthetics in Denver, to explore a gentler way to get smooth: sugaring. Using a simple paste of sugar, lemon, and water, sugaring removes hair fr...
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Episode 134
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7:06
From Prosecutor To Advocate: Keith Fuicelli On Fighting Insurance Bias And Serving Colorado
Think you’re suing a reckless driver? In Colorado, the real opponent is often the insurance company pulling the strings from behind the scenes. We sit down with trial lawyer Keith Fuicelli of Fuicelli and Lee Law to unpack how personal injury c...
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Episode 133
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9:14
Turning Confusion Into Confidence In Home Financing
Buying a home shouldn’t require a translator. We sat down with mortgage pro Conor Bodaken to turn industry jargon into plain English and give you a practical roadmap for buying, refinancing, or scaling an investment portfolio. Conor came up thr...
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Episode 132
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21:36
From Corporate Medicine To Compassionate Aesthetics And Functional Wellness
What if “do no harm” guided every choice your clinician made? We sit down with Tanna Donaldson of Redbud Medical Spa in Denver to explore what happens when you leave a metrics-obsessed system and rebuild care around trust, prevention, and natur...
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Episode 131
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9:11
How Expert Brow Care Boosts Confidence For Everyone
Great eyebrows don’t shout; they frame, lift, and quietly change how you carry yourself. That’s the craft Zenobia Rivera has honed as The Eyebrow Lady, a Denver specialist who’s turned precise shaping and thoughtful maintenance into a confidenc...
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Episode 130
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8:36
A Grandfather’s Lost Farm Inspired A Career Defending Landowners And Guiding Clients Through Bankruptcy
A lost farm, an oil rig where a home once stood, and a promise to protect families from ever facing that kind of surprise again—this conversation with attorney Jillian Hishaw is a masterclass in turning hardship into service. We sit down with t...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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7:09
Online Fitness For Active Agers With Willow Tree Studios And Yvonne Hanning
What if aging well had less to do with marathons and more to do with small, steady moves you can stick to? We sit down with Yvonne Hanning of Willow Tree Studios to explore how online fitness for active agers turns consistency into confidence, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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8:47
Where People Come First, and Millimeters Matter: Inside Modern Precision Auto Body Repair
A tiny measurement can decide whether your airbag fires on time. That’s the line that stayed with us as we sat down with Megan Mueller of Ozzie's Body Shop, a Loveland institution that’s been restoring vehicles—and trust—since 1967. What starts...
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Episode 127
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How A Young Couple Built A Beloved Taco Spot Through Consistency, Creativity, And Community Support
Craving a story as satisfying as a great taco? We sit down with Berenice Longoria of The Taco Stop to trace a 13-year journey from a street cart on College and Oak to a full restaurant that opened in the middle of COVID—powered by grit, communi...
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Episode 126
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10:29
How Laser Surface Cleaning Saves Time, Money, And Materials
What if the fastest way to remove rust, paint, and stains didn’t touch the surface at all? We sit down with Jim Ford, the owner of Bison Laser Cleaning, to unpack how laser surface cleaning delivers precise, eco-friendly results across homes, c...
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Episode 125
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7:19
How Dance Express Builds An Inclusive Stage In Fort Collins
Ever seen a small dance company move a whole city? We sit down with Mary Elizabeth Lenahan of Dance Express, a Fort Collins nonprofit where adults with and without disabilities create performances that feel joyful, honest, and deeply human. Wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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8:58
Aquatic Bodywork In Fort Collins: Malama’s Path To Calm Nerves And Better Movement
Warm water changes how the body listens. We sit down with Gina Michelle of Malama Massage and Bodywork to explore aquatic bodywork inside a purpose‑built, 22‑foot therapy pool in Fort Collins—and why buoyancy, heat, and gentle movement can calm...
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Episode 123
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14:40
How A Holistic Chef Brings Organic, Nutrition-Driven Food To Your Door
What if dinner could be both deeply nourishing and easier than takeout? We sit down with holistic personal chef Angie Spuzak to explore how in-home cooking and weekly meal delivery can transform family food routines without blowing the budget. ...
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Episode 122
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9:05
From Idea to Object: How Local 3D Printing Brings Custom Parts, Prototypes, and Hobbies to Life
What if the part you need doesn’t exist—or no longer exists? We sit down with product designer Nick Cassidy of Kano 3D Services to show how local 3D printing turns napkin sketches, broken bits, and bold ideas into precise, durable objects you c...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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