In this episode, we are joined by Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier. He tells us a little bit about the role of Treasurer, how he got his start in politics, and how he is using his position to ensure Wyoming is set up to have a prosperous future.

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Wandler, the owner and CEO of L&H Industrial. While headquartered in Gillette, WY, they also have operations in Sheridan, WY, South Dakota, Arizona, Mexico, Chile, and Canada. L&H plays an integral role in advancing industries and society by designing, engineering, manufacturing, monitoring, and maintaining the biggest machines on Earth. Mike talks about building his business, bringing it into the 21st century, and growing it to be an international juggernaut. We also explore his very successful strategy to retain excellent employees. Pick up Mike's book, "Know Thyself, Love Thyself: A Practical Roadmap for Optimizing Performance Through Mental Fitness, Cultivating Healthy Relationships, and Creating Your Own Heaven on Earth" anywhere books are sold or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Know-Thyself-Love-Performance-Relationships/dp/1636802680/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S29NWNZLIBOQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lFonML0lzOr77HVWDsGf6Q.Ik4bRNtStaLxGC0CbRefv1kOWWgOOCV8dmjfXvXH8mY&dib_tag=se&keywords=mike+wandler+know+thyself+love+thyself+book&qid=1715025901&sprefix=mike+wandler%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

In this episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Joe McGinley who is a physician and founder of the McGinley Clinic and also the CEO of McGinley Orthopedics. As you are reading this, Dr. McGinley's plans to climb the North Face have changed due to Chinese officials closing Tibet to foreigners. His plan is now to once again attempt to climb the South Face of Everest from Nepal. While he's had to change course some, he still gives some great insight on his current trip, his previous attempt to summit Everest, and his feat of conquering the other six highest peaks on the other six continents. He walks us through how he trains and some of the lessons mountaineering has taught him.  Be sure to listen to Dr. McGinley's Podcast, "From Wyoming to Everest" as he records from Mt. Everest at https://www.mcginleyinnovations.com/fromwyomingtoeverest

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Joe McGinley who is a physician and founder of the McGinley Clinic and also the CEO of a medical device company called McGinley Orthopedics. Dr. McGinley has found incredible success after starting both businesses in Casper. He talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Wyoming, and the skills and techniques that helped him create and grow his businesses. Dr. McGinley is possibly even more well-known for his mountaineering endeavors. Be sure to tune into part two with him as we discuss his upcoming attempt to summit Mt. Everest. Learn more about the McGinley Clinic at https://www.mcginleyinnovations.com/  Learn more about McGinley Orthopedics at https://www.mcginleyorthopedicinnovations.com/

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome the new President of the WBA, Renny MacKay. He will tell us about himself, his background, and his plans and ideas for taking the reins of the WBA. We also discuss the Governor's Business forum and his new hosting duties for this podcast.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Kara Choquette, the Director of Communications and Government Relations for both the Power Company of Wyoming and TransWest Express as she gives us some background on wind energy in Wyoming. We discuss how wind energy is taxed, what it takes to get a project going in Wyoming, and details on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project currently underway in Carbon County.

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Taylor of Taylor Strategies & Consulting where one aspect of her job is to lobby on behalf of her clients in front of the Wyoming Legislature. She walks us through what a lobbyist is, how they operate in Wyoming, and gives us some great insider information on the ins and outs of the Wyoming Legislature.

In this special episode of Business From the Basement, we are joined by Dr. Christian Keller, a History professor at the US Army War College. He discusses the Ways, Means, and Ends Paradigm and how we can apply this decision-making process to business, government, and other aspects of our lives. He also talks about how we can recognize and prepare for Grey Swans, Black Swans, and Grey Rhinos when it comes to risk assessments. You don't want to miss this one!

In this episode, we are joined by the Manager of Stakeholder Engagement for Enbridge April Holdren. She tells us a little bit more about the work that Enbridge does, how Enbridge fits into Wyoming's "all of the above" energy strategy, and some innovative programs that they are working on, especially with indigenous people all over North America.

You don't want to miss this episode as Wyoming's Secretary of State Chuck Gray joins us to discuss all sorts of topics ranging from his time serving in the Wyoming Legislature, traveling the State as Secretary of State, and many current issues that are affecting the people and business of Wyoming!

In this episode, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder gives us incredible insight into the work she and her entire agency is doing to ensure kids in Wyoming are receiving the best education possible to become productive employees and citizens. She also shares her views on school choice, areas of improvement in our education system, career and technical education, career readiness, and more!

Join us as we sit down with the Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox. Justice Fox discusses the judicial branch and how it fits within the three prongs of the Wyoming Government and also shares some of the work the courts are doing with treatment courts, mental health initiatives, and more.    Learn more about the Wyoming Supreme Court at https://www.courts.state.wy.us/

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director Robin Sessions Cooley sits down with us to discuss Wyoming's workforce. In this episode, we discuss challenges and potential solutions to getting and maintaining a well-trained workforce and ways to keep our kids in Wyoming once they graduate from high school, college, or trade schools. Director Cooley also talks to us about the great work that her department is doing for the citizens of Wyoming.

Join us for Episode 3 of our podcast where we sit down with the Executive Director for the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources Dr. Holly Krutka. Dr. Krutka is one of Wyoming's leading experts on energy in general, but especially carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). Listen to us discuss what Wyoming is doing now in this space as well as what we can and will be doing in the future with CCUS   Wyoming School of Energy Resources: https://www.uwyo.edu/ser/index.html Wyoming Energy Authority: https://wyoenergy.org/  Wyoming Integrated Test Center: https://www.wyomingitc.org/

Listen to Episode 2 where we sit down with the Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober. Diane has just reached her 20th year as the Director of WOT and has a great deal of knowledge on Wyoming's second-largest industry. We are excited to talk to her about the great work that our state tourism office is involved in and working on.     For more information on the Wyoming Business Alliance, visit https://www.wyomingbusinessalliance.com/  For more information on Wyoming Tourism, visit https://travelwyoming.com/

In the inaugural episode of Business From the Basement, we are joined by the CEO of Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon. He and host Cindy DeLancey discuss a wide range of important issues like mental health, entrepreneurship, the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), the Reimagining Delivery of Education (RIDE), Regulatory Reform, and more!