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08/23/2024

Let the games begin... 🎯

The UV50 gala event tickets are now live at the link in our bio.

WHEN: Oct 3
WHERE: Thanksgiving Point
WHY: To honor Utah Valley's 30 Fastest-Growing Companies, 10 Economic Engines and 10 Startups to Watch

Let's make some podium moments.

08/21/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Cassandra Moore, Senior Designer at Savory ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the restaurant business, “5 stars” isn’t enough to rate Cassandra Moore’s graphic design work — in reality, it’s more like 5,000 stars.

Cassandra has completed more than 5,000 diverse design projects throughout her design career (and influenced 3,500+ more), plus spearheaded design initiatives for over 75 restaurant openings with Savory Fund.

Thanks to her, brand identities for restaurant concepts have clearer creative vision and impactful design solutions. Cassandra has designed murals, billboards, flyers, menus, brand identities, car wraps and so many more projects. She even led the re-branding efforts for Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, transforming its visual identity to resonate with their audience while paying tribute to the authentic Hawai’i the founders grew up with. Cassandra takes 5 stars to 5,000 stars.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/21/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Cassandra Moore, Senior Designer at Savory 🥙

In the restaurant business, “5 stars” isn’t enough to rate Cassandra Moore’s graphic design work — in reality, it’s more like 5,000 stars. ⭐️

Cassandra has completed more than 5,000 diverse design projects throughout her design career (and influenced 3,500+ more), plus spearheaded design initiatives for over 75 restaurant openings with Savory Fund.

Thanks to her, brand identities for restaurant concepts have clearer creative vision and impactful design solutions. Cassandra has designed murals, billboards, flyers, menus, brand identities, car wraps and so many more projects. She even led the re-branding efforts for Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, transforming its visual identity to resonate with their audience while paying tribute to the authentic Hawai’i the founders grew up with. Cassandra takes 5 stars to 5,000 stars.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/20/2024

The hustlers are listeners too. 🎧

In our 40 Under 40 magazine, we rounded up a list of the top podcasts listened to by the honorees, so you can also “listen good.”

Which podcasts would you add to the list for entrepreneurs and executives?

08/19/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Matt Potts, Associate Athletic Director, External Operations at UVU ⚽️

Kick it with Matt Potts — literally. As associate athletic director, his proudest professional accomplishment thus far has been working with UCCU to fund a new soccer stadium on UVU’s campus, a $25 million project that will completely transform UVU’s soccer programs and provide Utah County with an incredible venue to watch high-level games. Goal!

Fun fact: he started working for UVU’s athletic department while still a student there!

Now, Matt oversees the revenue generation team within the athletic department, which means he’s shin-guard-deep in the community, collaborating with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales and charitable giving. Matt’s got game, and he’s not backing down.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle up Hope.

08/19/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Matt Potts, Associate Athletic Director, External Operations at UVU ⚽

As associate athletic director, Matt's proudest professional accomplishment thus far has been working with UCCU to fund a new soccer stadium on UVU’s campus, a $25 million project that will completely transform UVU’s soccer programs and provide Utah County with an incredible venue to watch high-level games. Goal!

Fun fact: he started working for UVU’s athletic department while still a student there!

Now, Matt oversees the revenue generation team within the athletic department, which means he’s shin-guard-deep in the community, collaborating with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales and charitable giving. Matt’s got game, and he’s not backing down.

08/17/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Amanda Christenson, Owner + Licensed Therapist at Hope Therapy 🌸

Eight years ago, Amanda had her own private practice and was happy there, when a previous boss asked her to go halfway with him in opening a second location of his therapy business. One year later, she took full ownership and started her own office: Hope Therapy.

On top of this, she is also an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy supervisor and adjunct faculty at BYU. Amanda’s healing words have touched countless lives through each of her roles.

Her ultimate dream? Make sure her therapists are happy and fulfilled, and for clients to get the best help possible. With locations in Spanish Fork and Orem, hope and healing is just around the corner.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/17/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Amanda Christenson, Owner + Licensed Therapist at Hope Therapy 💓

Eight years ago, Amanda had her own private practice and was happy there, when a previous boss asked her to go halfway with him in opening a second location of his therapy business. One year later, she took full ownership and started her own office: Hope Therapy.

On top of this, she is also an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy supervisor and adjunct faculty at BYU. Amanda’s healing words have touched countless lives through each of her roles.

Her ultimate dream? Make sure her therapists are happy and fulfilled, and for clients to get the best help possible. With locations in Spanish Fork and Orem, hope and healing is just around the corner.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/17/2024

SIERRA Car, a pioneer in the electric vehicle industry focusing on the racing, recreation, and experience sectors, recently announced its ambitious expansion plans in Utah, projected to generate substantial economic growth and create 150 new jobs over the next 3 years.

With plans to develop a new warehouse facility, SIERRA aims to become a significant employer and contributor to the economic vitality in the region. CEO Milton Kleinpeter is leading this expansion with 16 years of executive leadership experience. Under his leadership, SIERRA is poised to become a prominent employer, a visible community partner with and a center for innovation and leadership in the specialty vehicles industry.

"We have made significant strategic changes in the last seven weeks, transitioning from a hobby shop startup, to a thriving business model," said Kleinpeter. "Our expansion is not just about growing SIERRA—but about making a meaningful economic impact in the region.”

LIGHTNING FAST FACTS
⚡ SIERRA Cars just had its best sales week yet - selling 14 vehicles in 12 days!
⚡ The R-Spec model produces 300 HP with speeds up to 120 mph.
⚡ In the next 2 years, the goal is to have bandwidth and space to build 20-25 cars a week.

08/16/2024

This is your sign that it’s time for a royal ball. 💃

By royal decree, local business JessaKae is bringing an evening of elegance and enchantment in the mystical realm of the Enchanted Garden. This event promises an unforgettable night where fairy tales come to life and dreams flourish.

This event will include ballroom dancing, live music performances, whimsical games, carriage ride, and treats and delicacies.

👉 WHERE: La Caille, Sandy
👉 WHEN: Sep. 6 + 7
👉 DISCOUNT CODE: Use code “BusinessQ” at checkout for $20 off tickets

08/15/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Adam Frederico, President of Frederico Outdoor Living 🌻

Adam Frederico is a connoisseur of luxury landscapes. Over three years ago, he bought the business Frederico Outdoor Living from his father, and since then he has focused on selling great projects and recruiting amazing talent to create the outdoor living spaces of clients’ dreams.

“From my previous career in consulting, I learned from great leaders how to build an unbeatable culture that gets everyone rowing in the same direction,” he says, and he has consistently applied that tactic at Frederico Outdoor Living.

The company has made Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s “Best Place to Work” list multiple times, had projects featured in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, won four “Best Landscaping Awards” from the Utah Valley HBA, and that only tills the soil’s surface. Adam is landscaping Utah County and cutting no corners.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/15/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Adam Frederico, President of Frederico Outdoor Living 🌳

Adam Frederico is a connoisseur of luxury landscapes. Over three years ago, he bought the business Frederico Outdoor Living from his father, and since then he has focused on selling great projects and recruiting amazing talent to create the outdoor living spaces of clients’ dreams.

“From my previous career in consulting, I learned from great leaders how to build an unbeatable culture that gets everyone rowing in the same direction,” he says, and he has consistently applied that tactic at Frederico Outdoor Living.

The company has made Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s “Best Place to Work” list multiple times, had projects featured in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, won four “Best Landscaping Awards” from the Utah Valley HBA, and that only tills the soil’s surface. Adam is landscaping Utah County and cutting no corners.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/14/2024

Today, we begin reaching out to this year’s UV50 winners:

👏 30 Fastest-Growing Companies
👏 10 Startups to Watch
👏 10 Economic Engines

We are so grateful for all companies that applied — Utah Valley has an impressive force of entrepreneurs and executives.

Applicants, keep an eye on your email inboxes. We will be in touch!

Pictured:
Gabb Wireless, No. 5 Fastest-Growing Company in 2023
Escalante Outdoors, No. 4 Fastest-Growing Company in 2023
Last year's title sponsor, Clarke Capital Partners

08/13/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Nate Monson, Executive VP at Colliers

Thanks to a no-negativity mindset, Nate Monson is a top real estate agent, helping clients sell and purchase investment properties across the country.

In 2019, his first year in the industry, he became the top first-year agent in the state with over $75 million in sold investments. In 2022, he ranked as the youngest on the list of the Top 10 Colliers Agents. And to date, he has achieved over $850 million in total transaction volume.

He and his partner, Brandon Goodman, also co-founded Alpine Management in 2023, a commercial property and asset management company, which has acquired over 1 million square feet of commercial assets across six states. Talk about a deal maker!

Photo by Dani Corbett at Bridle Up Hope.

08/13/2024

08/12/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Natalie Taylor, Owner at Creative Signs + Graphics

Natalie and the entire team have designed LED displays, signs, banners, wall wraps, mobile signs and other products for local businesses, schools and more. Natalie’s work makes her a constant community cheerleader!

In 2022, she and her husband were named Business Education Champion of the Year by Nebo School District for the scoreboards they designed for Spanish Fork and Salem Hills High.

At Creative Signs & Graphics, her role is to maintain the integrity of the brand, making sure that everything coming in and going out meets the quality standard of the business they have built. As a company that’s been in business for 24+ years, with 5,000+ happy clients and 40,000+ completed projects, this is a sign that Creative Signs is a community leader.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

Check out the link in our bio for her full article!

08/09/2024

Aaron McReynolds is getting sales reps to ditch the spreadsheets and adopt a better KPI platform — Alysio. 📈

When he was hired on as an account executive at Qualtrics, he experienced that rare and exciting “rocket ship” feeling that infused him with a passion for sales. 🚀

“I don’t know if there is a better sales program than we had at Qualtrics, and Alysio wouldn’t exist if I didn’t have the opportunity to start my sales career there.” Aaron says. “But with all the tools we had in place, leadership still felt like there was a gap to truly understand if reps were having a productive day.”

Enter Alysio, a GTM performance platform for sales teams. This program allows teams to track and visualize employees’ daily performance metrics in a more efficient and all-encompassing way.

Q: What’s a professional skill you have gained throughout the process?
A: Being able to hire great people. I’m still working on it, but when I look at the team we have assembled here at Alysio, I couldn’t be more bullish on the future.

Q: What advice would you give to a college grad pursuing a similar path?
A: Go into sales early. When I was at school, it was accounting or finance where it felt like I would be successful, and I followed that path even though it was somewhat unnatural to me and I knew it. You know what you are best at — trust that.

Q: How will Alysio change the landscape of KPI tracking?
A: No two reps are the same, and no two sales days are the same, and far too often we try to fit square pegs into round holes. Alysio believes in empowering the individual to showcase their own strengths and weaknesses without demanding that all reps sell the same way.

08/09/2024

Aaron McReynolds is getting sales reps to ditch the spreadsheets and adopt a better KPI platform — Alysio. 📈

When he was hired on as an account executive at Qualtrics, he experienced that rare and exciting “rocket ship” feeling that infused him with a passion for sales. 🚀

“I don't know if there is a better sales program than we had at Qualtrics, and Alysio wouldn't exist if I didn't have the opportunity to start my sales career there.” Aaron says. “But with all the tools we had in place, leadership still felt like there was a gap to truly understand if reps were having a productive day.”

Enter Alysio, a GTM performance platform for sales teams. This program allows teams to track and visualize employees’ daily performance metrics in a more efficient and all-encompassing way.

Q: What’s a professional skill you have gained throughout the process?
A: Being able to hire great people. I'm still working on it, but when I look at the team we have assembled here at Alysio, I couldn't be more bullish on the future.

Q: What advice would you give to a college grad pursuing a similar path?
A: Go into sales early. When I was at school, it was accounting or finance where it felt like I would be successful, and I followed that path even though it was somewhat unnatural to me and I knew it. You know what you are best at — trust that.

Q: How will Alysio change the landscape of KPI tracking?
A: No two reps are the same, and no two sales days are the same, and far too often we try to fit square pegs into round holes. Alysio believes in empowering the individual to showcase their own strengths and weaknesses without demanding that all reps sell the same way.

08/08/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Michael Sorensen, CEO of Trove Brands

Brand mastery runs in the Sorensen family’s blood. In 2023, when Trove Brands co-founders Kim and Steve Sorensen transitioned to board leadership roles, their son Michael stepped up as CEO.

Michael had previously crafted winning ideas as VP of Marketing for Trove, and now he leads six brands under Trove Brands and Trove Nutrition: BlenderBottle, Whiskware, Ecobrite, Oath Nutrition, Canoo Kids nutrition, and Owala — which BusinessQ honored as 2024’s Marketer of the Year.

There is something in the water (bottles) at Trove leading to massive growth and brand popularity, and Michael is at the helm of the world-class Trove crew.

Read his full story at the link in our bio.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/07/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Maysen Rollo Minor, Owner + Founder of Beadology 💎

Beadology is not the average jewelry workshop, but a space for connections to be stringed together. Beadology welcomes dates, families, youth groups and more to join together in creating beaded jewelry and accessories.

While pursuing entrepreneurship at UVU, Maysen took charge in a class project to start a business with just $1 — and that business turned into a brick-and-mortar store at The Shops at Riverwoods which opened at the beginning of 2023.

Even better news — she just opened Beadology’s second location in Draper! 👏

Sometimes, jewelry makes dreams come true.

Read her full story at the link in our bio.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/07/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Maysen Rollo Minor, Owner + Founder of Beadology 💎

Beadology is not the average jewelry workshop, but a space for connections to be stringed together. Beadology welcomes dates, families, youth groups and more to join together in creating beaded jewelry and accessories.

While pursuing entrepreneurship at UVU, Maysen took charge in a class project to start a business with just $1 — and that business turned into a brick-and-mortar store at The Shops at Riverwoods which opened at the beginning of 2023.

Even better news — she just opened Beadology’s second location in Draper!

Sometimes, jewelry makes dreams come true.

Read her full story at the link in our bio.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

08/07/2024

A new game is in town… 🐲

Brandon Fugal has officially announced the private sale of the land formerly known as Evermore Park. The defunct park will undergo extensive renovations before revealing its revamped purpose.

“I am thrilled to see the venue transition into its next chapter, now in progress,” said Brandon Fugal. “The new owners have an extraordinary vision that promises to transform the venue into something spectacular, and I am delighted to champion their journey."

The new owners are launching a community initiative called "Hatch the Egg." This interactive tournament invites Utah residents to embark on a thrilling quest (comparable to Pokemon Go), solving clues about the new owners and the future plans for the property over the next few months. Details regarding the venue's refreshed purpose and the grand reopening will be gradually revealed through the campaign.

The quest runs through November 21, when the winners will be revealed and rewarded…
🏆 1st place: $20,000
🏆 2nd place: $8,000
🏆 3rd place: $2,500

Visit HatchTheEgg.com for details.

08/06/2024

We couldn’t do this without you. 🙏

Each quarter, we meet with our editorial board to discuss Utah Valley’s business happenings and select companies to feature in the magazine.

Our next issue features Utah Valley’s
➡️ 30 Fastest-Growing Companies
➡️ 10 Economic Engines
➡️ 10 Startups to Watch

While the fastest-growing list is determined solely by math (the same equation used in the Inc. 5000), the economic engines and startups to watch take careful vetting. Yesterday, this squad of business moguls gathered to do just that.

Their experience in their industries provides top-tier decision making for the next magazine’s honorees.

Winners will be contacted by Aug. 14. We can’t wait to reveal this year’s UV50 list!

Our board consists of reps from PCF Insurance, Savory, Clarke Capital Partners, Colliers, Fibernet, Nu Skin, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Tribehouse and Utah Valley University. Thank you to TribeHouse for hosting us!

08/05/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Isabelle Kaul, CEO + Founder of ZMD Zs Mobile Detail 🚗

At 17 years old, after having her car severely vandalized and dealing with a deep depression, Isabelle Kaul’s uncle called her and asked if she could clean his dump truck. Not thinking much of it, she said yes. With no prior detailing experience, she spent $10 on soap and scrub brushes at the Dollar Tree and got cleaning. She got lost in the work and found that she enjoyed the process.

That was 2021, and soon she will move her company into its first brick-and-mortar shop in Provo. Isabelle has unrelenting grit and grind to building the business of her dreams, and being the highest quality car detailer in the Valley.

Isabelle shines — and so do the cars she works on.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

Read her full article at the link in our bio!

08/04/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Marni Hassan, Marketing + Comm. Director at BYU David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies 🗺️

Marni Hassan is a BYU boss woman! As the marketing and communications manager at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, her responsibilities range from social media and marketing campaigns to event planning and fundraising. But her overarching role is “collaborator.”

Marni ideates with students, faculty and staff all across campus to bring ideas to life. Thanks to her influence and her team’s involvement, the BYU International Study Programs have ranked No. 1 in the nation for the number of students studying abroad. Talk about a marketing master!

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

Check the link in our bio for a link to her full article!

08/03/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Marni Hassan, Marketing + Comm. Director at BYU David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies 🌎

Marni Hassan is a BYU boss woman! As the marketing and communications manager at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, her responsibilities range from social media and marketing campaigns to event planning and fundraising. But her overarching role is “collaborator.”

Marni ideates with students, faculty and staff all across campus to bring ideas to life. Thanks to her influence and her team’s involvement, the BYU International Study Programs have ranked No. 1 in the nation for the number of students studying abroad. Talk about a marketing master!

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

Comment “40 Under 40” for a link to her full article!

08/02/2024

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Nate Richard, Chief Revenue Officer at Tech9

Nate Richard’s footprint has marked some of the largest companies in the valley — including Vivint and Qualtrics — where he was a consistent President’s Club Winner at both in his roles ranging from sales manager to VP of sales.

He has proven his expertise and aptitude time and time again. In 2023, he set foot on the Tech9 journey as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, he oversees all revenue and go-to-market functions — from sales to marketing to recruiting. In and out of the office, Nate’s greatness is presidential.

Photo by Lake City Photos at Bridle Up Hope.

Comment “40 Under 40” for a link to his full article!

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