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Welcome to Behind the Win, where we go beyond business headlines to explore the people, ideas, and relationships driving success. Today we're joined by Elle Gahl, founder of Shadow Ridge Analytics. Elle works at the intersection of innovation, investment, economic development, and national security, helping entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and government organizations build the partnerships needed to grow emerging technologies and strengthen America's industrial base. Today we'll discuss what it takes for startups to successfully scale, why innovation clusters have become such an important driver of regional economies, and how strategic minerals are becoming one of the most important supply chain and national security issues of our time.

In a continuation of episode 256 of Behind the Win, "Finding Contractor Opportunities and Winning Bids", Josh Johnson shares how to find lesser known sources of information on future potential contracts. He advises contractors to check public meetings, federal register notices, industry publications, committee reports, and budget and program analysis. Understand how to navigate demand and competition, and find success for your contracting business.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. Today, I'm joined by Mark Shepherd, mayor of Clearfield City. Clearfield sits in a really unique position in Northern Utah, right next to Hill Air Force Base and in the middle of one of the state's most important aerospace and defense communities. Mark has had a front row seat to the growth happening across this region and understands how closely our communities, businesses, and defense mission are connected. Today, we're talking about what it takes to build communities where businesses and families want to be, why defense matters far beyond the gates of Hill Air Force Base, and what Mark has learned about leadership and bringing people together along the way.

In this episode of Lift Up, we go behind the scenes of the podcast itself as Behind the Win producer Cameron Porter explains how podcasts integrate with business. Find out if podcasting would suit your business, and get top strategies on finding success with that podcast. Porter's insight comes from 15 years of creating media content for different businesses.

Welcome to Behind the Win, where we go beyond business headlines to explore the people, ideas, and relationships driving success. Today, we're joined by Chris Falk, Executive Vice President at Newmark Mountain West Commercial Real Estate. Chris is one of Utah's most accomplished commercial real estate professionals, having completed more than eight hundred transactions totaling over one billion dollars in value. Chris has represented organizations including Boeing, Intermountain Health, JPMorgan Chase, Pluralsight, US Air Force, Weber State, and Wells Fargo. Today, we'll discuss where Utah's commercial real estate market is headed, how real estate decisions shape business success, and why relationships remain the foundation of a lasting career.

Josh Johnson returns for another episode of Lift Up, sharing tips on which bids you should actually go for as a contractor. Gathering as much information as possible will give you a leg up, as you'll be able to make bids you're actually eligible for. Pay attention to demographics, past contracts, prices, and experience expectations. This is invaluable device as you move forward in the contracting business.

Welcome to Behind the Win, where we go deeper into how visionary leaders are shaping industries, strengthening our nation's security, and preparing for what's next. Today we're joined by Jason Yates, Director for Defense and Security at Guidehouse and a retired U.S. Air Force major. We'll discuss the future of America's defense industrial base, emerging technology, and why Utah is becoming a premier aerospace and defense hub.

Welcome back to Behind the Win, the podcast where we explore the leaders, ideas, and experiences behind strong organizations and communities. Today we're joined by Ken Pimlott, former director and chief of CAL FIRE. Ken spent more than three decades in the fire service, ultimately leading CAL FIRE through some of the most challenging and destructive wildfires in California's history. This conversation is especially meaningful to us at LSI because of our work supporting CAL FIRE's aviation and logistics mission. We see firsthand how much preparation, coordination, and leadership happens behind the scenes to make sure people and resources are ready when they're needed most.

Meet LSI Interns Carley, Chloe, and Batu as we discuss how they ended up at LSI and what they're getting from the experience. At LSI, they've found growth, interesting projects, hands-on experience, insight into government relations, and exposure to the interconnectedness of business and government. In this episode, learn more about the inner workings of LSI and our interns.

In this episode of Lift Up, Sam Beasley addresses major concerns people have had with AI usage. Learn how to take advantage of AI tools in the most advantageous way possible, and understand others' motivations behind AI use. Beasley explains how he has seen AI incorporated during his business endeavors.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. Today, we're talking about something that often determines whether a startup succeeds or struggles, and it's not always the technology or the funding; it's the ecosystem around them. The strongest companies don't grow alone. They're built through relationships, partnerships, mentorship, investment, and the right people opening the right doors at the right time. Joining us today is Patrick Driscoll, someone who has spent his career helping founders, investors, and innovation organizations build those connections and grow successful companies.

In this Lift Up episode of Behind the Win, Sam Beasley addresses the different factors company leadership considers when allocating raises. Employers start with a budget that they then have to spread between all of their employees, based on skill, retention, equity, and other factors. Beasley addresses how this allocation can look different from an employer versus employee perspective.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. We're talking about how a city positions itself for growth, visibility, and long-term impact without losing what makes it special. And a big part of that conversation right now is Ogden, especially with the momentum around the Ogden Airport and new commercial service, including Breeze Airways. Joining us today is Casey Sanders, the Airport Marketing and Business Recruitment Manager for Ogden-Hinckley Airport, where he's leading efforts to bring in new service and drive economic growth through aviation. He also serves as an honorary commander with the Hill Air Force Base, giving him a unique perspective on the connection between the airport, the defense community, and the broader region.

In this Lift Up episode, Josh Johnson, head of office operations and strategy for LSI in the Washington, D.C. region, explains that visiting your Congress member is not as simple as walking into Congress. There is a variety of other staff working to ensure that information reaches your Congress member through the proper channels; this episode details which ones you are likely to speak to.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. Today's conversation is about something so many people think about, but far fewer actually do. What does it really look like to walk away from a stable career and build something on your own? And not just build it, but grow it in a way that stays true to who you are, your values, and your community. Because from the outside, success can look simple, but behind every win there's risk, pressure, and a lot of what people don't see. Joining us today is Amy Lund, owner of Dough Lady, a brand that's grown not just in popularity, but in purpose.