The pulse of Utah’s business community. News, stories, and signal from the founders, operators, and investors building here — curated and delivered by Durable.
There is a moment every brand chases. The moment when a journalist covers them without being paid to. When a publication features them without a media buy attached. When an audience talks about them not because of an ad but because of a feeling.
Entrepreneurship through acquisition has become one of the most talked-about paths into business ownership. But behind every closed deal is a much messier reality.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is the process of purchasing and operating an existing business rather than starting one from scratch.
A good business has strong revenue, loyal customers, and a compelling mission. A newsworthy business has all of that plus a reason for someone to care right now.
Entrepreneurship stories usually focus on the wins. This conversation focuses on the part that rarely gets discussed.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a business in Utah, this episode offers a candid look at what really happens behind the scenes of a deal.
If you’re asking whether you should be an LLC or an S-Corp, it usually means your business is working. That surprises a lot of owners.
On February 19, we gathered at Lassonde Studios for the official kickoff of the ETA Utah Chapter — and the energy in the room made one thing clear: Utah is ready for a thriving ETA ecosystem.
I run a landscaping design-build company in Utah where we focus on creating lasting visions for the discerning clients with whom we work. Getting this work done though is more like threading a needle with a blind fold on.
As a business owner who is also a publisher, there are many facets of this work that are vital. Most businesses believe visibility comes after growth; publishers know visibility creates growth.
For most small business owners, tax season is reactive. You gather documents, send them to your CPA, brace yourself for the number, and move on.
That approach quietly costs you money every year.
In Utah, ETA has shown up in different ways — through universities, operators, and individual initiatives. The ETA Utah Chapter brings those efforts into a shared, statewide space focused on connection, learning, and community.
You’ve probably heard of GetOutPass — or even used it. But what you don’t know is the wild business story behind one of Utah’s most recognizable family brands.
In this long-overdue (but worth-the-wait) episode of The Durable Business Podcast, host Chase Murdock sits down with Kyle Poll and TC Krueger to tell the full, untold story of GetOutPass: from local startup to $30M+ juggernaut through a surprise merger with its top competitor, Pogo Pass.
Small Business Saturday is a powerful idea: a day to support the local businesses that bring character and connection to our communities.
Last week, we hosted Durable’s first-annual, invite-only retreat for business owners. They came for one reason: to step out of the business long enough to think clearly about it.
If you’re running a business in Utah, chances are you’ve heard about SBA loans. But what are they, really? And are they worth exploring for your company? What is important to know?
What does it take to build a beloved, multi-location coffee brand in one of the toughest industries around?
Missy Greis, founder of Publik Coffee, joins Chase Murdock to share the remarkable story behind one of Utah’s most iconic local brands.
Trent Mano is all-in on Utah.
As co-founder and general partner at Convoi Ventures—and the force behind Utah Tech Week—Trent is investing in the next generation of breakout startups and reshaping what early-stage venture looks like in the Mountain West.
Failure is part of business — but too often hidden. At Durable we’re opening real conversations about setbacks, bankruptcy, and resilience so small business owners don’t have to face hard times alone.
Durable is Utah’s Business Commons: a gathering place for business owners. Connect through curated events, peer groups, and a supportive community built to help you grow.
Blake Harber knows how to scale — but he also knows how to struggle.
At HireVue, Lucid, and Workstream, he helped take SaaS companies past $100M in revenue. Then he left the high-growth tech world for small business, trading venture-backed chaos for steady, cash-flow-driven businesses.
Paul Henderson has seen it all — from high-powered roles at Apple, Goldman Sachs, and GE Capital to leading High Times Magazine. Now, he’s breaking new ground in Utah’s emerging and controversial cannabis industry.
What does it really take to buy a small business and make it thrive? Will Smith, founder of Acquiring Minds, has spent years uncovering the answers by interviewing the most successful searchers and operators in the game.
In this can’t-miss debut episode, Chase Murdock of Durable hosts a live AMA with Brent Beshore—one of the most respected voices in small business and long-term investing.
