
Freedom to Fail
On Freedom to Fail, Kyle Bringhurst interviews successful entrepreneurs and people about the unsuccessful times in their lives. This podcast was inspired by entrepreneurs who are not afraid to acknowledge that success only comes after overcoming fears and learning from our failures. Freedom to Fail is for those who have dreams of starting a business or reaching your goals but have been held back by their fears. It was created to give YOU an inside look into these failures and learn the skills they use to move forward in the face of uncertainty, so that YOU can do the same.
Episodes
73 episodes
Episode 073 - Year One w/ Isaac Parkinson (SkinGrip)
This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 070 with Isaac Parkinson of SkinGrip. He has worked hard to build a business around a tight-knit community, and it continues to grow and get stronger every day. With ye...
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Episode 072 - Year One w/ Scott Brown (PaddleSmash)
This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 071 with Scott Brown of PaddleSmash. He built and sold one business in the toy & game industry, and has created another successful product with PaddleSmash. If you'...
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Episode 071 - Starting a Business by Licensing a Product w/ Scott Brown (PaddleSmash)
Have you ever looked at the games on the shelves at the store and asked yourself, "Who in the world came up with that?" You wouldn't be the only one. The toy and game industry is extremely large and lucrative, and today's episode is with a man ...
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Episode 070 - Finding Business Ideas from Every Day Problems (SkinGrip)
Isaac Parkinson has been a really good friend of mine for over 10 years now. AND he was the original (and better, I might add) host of Freedom to Fail with me when I started on this journey a few years ago. Unfortunately for all of us who tune ...
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Episode 069 - Year One w/ Shane Ball (Stay)
This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 068 last week, with the founder of Stay, Shane Ball. He has built an apparel brand that has been around for 9 years, which is a crazy long time in such a competitive in...
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Episode 068 - Using Your Brand to Help Others w/ Shane Ball (Stay)
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts. Please use self-awareness in deciding to listen or not. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide Crisis Hotl...
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Episode 067 - Year One w/ Monte Deere (Kizik)
This week's Year One episode is a continuation of my interview from Episode 066 last week, with the CEO of Kizik, Monte Deere. He comes from a very unique background as a corporate lawyer, and his perspective is very savvy! If you've ever wonde...
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Episode 066 - From Career Lawyer to Million-Dollar CEO w/ Monte Deere (Kizik)
I just flew home from across the country today. While I was going through security I actually saw an advertisement posted right before the security entrance advertising the company from today's episode. It's Kizik, and they make hands-free shoe...
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Episode 065 - Year One w/ Hayden & Jake Wadsworth (HydroJug)
This week I'm bringing you all the Year One episode with Hayden & Jake Wadsworth, the creators of HydroJug. They have grown their business to 8 figures, have close to 500k Instagram followers, and are super amazing. Side note - if you haven...
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Episode 064 - Year One w/ Amy Lund (The Dough Lady)
This week's episode is my Year One episode with Amy Lund! She's seen massive growth and constantly had lines wrapped around the corner for her incredible sweet rolls from The Dough Lady. She knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or tw...
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Episode 063 - Year One w/ Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough)
NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022 before the #utahcookiewars began. We stand behind Dirty Dough and Crave and the right to an open and competitive market. Cookies aren't meant to be divisive, they're meant to bring people together. Ho...
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Episode 062 - It's What's on the Inside (of the Cookie) that Counts w/ Bennett Maxwell (Dirty Dough)
NOTE: This episode was recorded in May 2022 before the #utahcookiewars began. We stand behind Dirty Dough and Crave and the right to an open and competitive market. Cookies aren't meant to be divisive, they're meant to bring people together. Ho...
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Episode 061 - Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls?? Growing a Bakery by Being Nice w/ Amy Lund (The Dough Lady)
What's the best part of Christmas morning? I guess I should clarify and say the best part of Christmas morning after presents. The clear and obvious answer to me is the food! In my family we always have delicious Christmas breakfasts. And one o...
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Episode 060 - Everybody Has a Story That Deserves to be Told w/ Jeanette Bennett (UV Magazine)
Remember how print media is supposed to be dead? Well, Jeanette Bennett knows that MOST print media is, but not hers. She is the creator of Utah Valley Magazine, Business Q, Utah Valley Bride, and many other successful publications. She does a ...
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Episode 059 - Practicing Gratitude for Life's Trials Helps Us Manage Our Trials w/ Tori Geiger
Tori Geiger has faced challenges that most of us can only imagine in our wildest dreams. Since birth she has lived with congenital heart defects and has thought she wouldn't make it multiple times since then. But that hasn't stopped her from li...
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Episode 058 - Staying the Course Through Unforeseen Challenges w/ Sterling Jones (Jojo's Chocolate)
Jojo’s Chocolate started in 2013 with one goal: To be able to indulge in a “sweet” treat without all the added sugars. Sterling Jones started this company with his mom, Jojo, who created this chocolate to be able to enjoy a deliciously healthy ...
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Episode 057 - Learning to Prioritize Leads to Success w/ Matthew Krul (Imagineer Podcast)
Matthew Krul is the host and creator of the Imagineer Podcast, one of my all-time favorite podcasts. Not only is it about the behind-the-scenes of Disney, but it is also one of the podcasts I have tried to learn from and model mine after. Matth...
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Episode 056 - From Surviving to Thriving During COVID w/ Hayden & Jake Wadsworth (HydroJug)
Founders Hayden & Jake Wadsworth started HydroJug just a few years ago, sensing an opportunity that wasn't being seized despite the large potential market size. Jake was finishing up college, while Hayden was working a full-time job, and th...
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Episode 055 - 2022 Podcast Plan & Recommitment to Consistency
As you guys can go back and clearly see, I have had a few times since I launched this podcast where I stopped releasing episodes for a while. Well consistency is kind in podcasting and any kind of content, so I've obviously failed at that in th...
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Episode 054 - From Start-Up to $2 Million Raised in One Year w/ Mike Rowland (Droplet)
I've been lucky enough to know Mike Rowland for a couple years now, back before he started his company, Droplet. He is a genuine friend and extremely kind, and no matter how much success he finds, which I know will be a lot, he will always be t...
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Episode 053 - Recognizing You Aren't Special Helps You Do Something Special w/ Shannon Warr (Clad & Cloth)
Shannon Warr is the owner and creator of Clad & Cloth, a women's clothing boutique that has been blowing up since she started it just a few years ago. They have hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers and have collaborated with some of...
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Episode 052 - How a Personal Touch Built a Million-Dollar Company w/ Brent Beck (Grandpa Beck's Games)
*From now until 11/24/2021 you can receive 15% off any Grandpa Beck's Games purchased on Amazon or grandpabecksgames.com when ...
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Episode 051 - Using Customer Feedback to Make Your Product the Best w/ Kelley Higney (Bug Bite Thing)
Kelley Higney is an inspiration when it comes to business. Her business, Bug Bite Thing, does 8-figures in revenue annually, and was featured on Shark Tank, where she got a deal with Lori Greiner and received her Golden Ticket.Before sh...
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Episode 049 - Surviving a Plane Crash w/ Betsy Mikesell (Beddy's)
This episode with Betsy Mikesell has been a year and a half in the making. We were initially scheduled to have the interview last March, but Covid happened. Then we rescheduled for August, but also had to cancel that because she and some of her...
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Episode 048 - Learning Marketing Strategies from Other Industries
For these solo episodes I want to share more about my personal entrepreneurial journey and give practical tips to help you in your businesses. My goal is to provide you with personal stories about how I did what I suggest so that you have diffe...
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