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Afghan Kitchen
Owner: Mohammad Naeem | Established in 2016 by Mohammad Naeem, Afghan Kitchen was born from a desire to trade the cold, cavernous feel of a typical restaurant for…
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From Attention to Trust: How Brands Build Media Credibility
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.…
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From LOI to Reality: Life After the Acquisition
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.
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Halal Meat Market
Owner: Samiullah Niazi | As a former Afghan refugee and co-owner of Halal Meat Market, Samiullah Niazi was driven by the dream to be his own boss and…
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Team Thirteen Productions
Owner: Matt Sheridan | Team Thirteen Productions started with three friends, all born on the 13th, making ski movies for the love of it. That was 25 years…
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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA): A Data-Driven Practical Summary for Business Buyers
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is the process of purchasing and operating an existing business rather than starting one from scratch.
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Why Your Business Isn’t Getting Media Coverage (And How to Fix It)
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.
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Hard Times in Business: Panic Attacks, Bankruptcy, and Starting Over
Entrepreneurship stories usually focus on the wins. This conversation focuses on the part that rarely gets discussed.
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Inside Utah’s Business Brokerage Market: Insights from Four Utah Brokers
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.
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LLC vs. S-Corp in Utah – What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)
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.
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ETA Utah Chapter: Building Utah’s ETA Commons
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:…
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AMS Inc.
Owner: Justin Vigh | AMS Inc. is the kind of company you don’t hear much about, even though you’ve probably been inside buildings they helped bring to life.
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Scorecards for Every Role: How to Build Metrics That Actually Drive Performance
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…
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Why Every Business Should Think Like a Publisher
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…
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5 Moves Business Owners Should Make Before Filing Taxes
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…
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Let’s Go Design Co
Owners: Bella & Levi Linchenko | Let’s Go Design didn’t begin with a business plan. It began with a comment about a boring Zoom background.
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Lifepoint Financial Design
Owner: Mike Metzger | When Michael Metzger started Lifepoint Design, he wasn’t chasing a trend or a tidy business plan. He was running from something that didn’t sit…
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MT Consulting
Owner: Monica Thornburg | Some business stories start with a plan. Monica Thornburg’s started with a conviction: work should lift people up.
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Introducing the ETA Utah Chapter
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…
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PLUNJ Salt Lake
Owner: Brian Brown | For most people, a cold plunge sounds like punishment. For Brian Brown, it sounded like purpose.
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Elle Marketing & Events
Owner: Lydia Martinez | While some businesses are carefully planned, Elle Marketing and Events was sparked by something bolder — a moment of clarity.
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Aspire Psychological
Owner: Cindy Chia | Some businesses are built to serve clients. Aspire Psychological was built to serve a community.
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IMPACT Magazine
Owner: Tunisha Brown | Tunisha Brown didn’t set out to make a magazine. She set out to make space for stories that didn’t have one.
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Lucero Hair & Wellness
Owner: Joshua Lucero | When Joshua Lucero launched Lucero Hair & Wellness in 2023, he didn’t just open a salon — he created a sanctuary.
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Ascending Pets
Owner: Taylor Vance | Most people only learn how pet cremation works when they’re already grieving. Taylor Vance noticed that gap and couldn’t ignore it.
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Frederico Outdoor Living
Owner: Adam Frederico | Rooted in Utah, Frederico started as a small family landscaping business built on craft and care.
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Behind the Fun: How GetOutPass Quietly Became a Utah Powerhouse Business
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…
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Here’s to the Builders on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a powerful idea: a day to support the local businesses that bring character and connection to our communities.
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Up the River: What 25 Business Owners Learned When They Finally Stepped Back
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…
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A Business Owner’s Primer on the SBA Loan Program
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…
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From Real Estate to Roastery: Missy Greis on Building Publik into a Utah Staple
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…
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Trent Mano: Betting on Freak Founders and Building Utah’s Tech Future
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…
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Learning from Failure & Hard Times
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…
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Welcome to Durable: Utah’s Business Commons
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.
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Blake Harber: The J-Curve is Real — What Happens When Your Business Shrinks 65%
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…
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Paul Henderson: From Corporate Powerhouse to Utah Cannabis Pioneer
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…
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An AMA with Will Smith of Acquiring Minds
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…
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An AMA with Brent Beshore of Permanent Equity
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.
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