The Partnership Podcast
Dive into the latest happenings in the Vail Valley direct from the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Vail Valley Partnership brings you the scoop on business news and current issues to advocacy alerts and community conversations.
Episodes
112 episodes since 2020
2024 Community Impact Award - Brielle Kelley
Erik has a chance to spend time with a truly extraordinary person, Brielle Kelley. Brielle is a school-based therapist at Homestake Peak School and Eagle Valley Elementary School as well as as working at Your Hope Center. Her passio...
August 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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24:34
2024 Emerging Business OTY Gracie's Coffee
Erik get's a chance to spend time with Gracie Rounds, which is always time well spent! Gracie's Coffee was named Best Emerging Business of the Year at this year's Success Awards and Erik and Gracie go through her timeline of seeing a need...
August 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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14:15
All things business and recreation with AVA Rafting and Zipline
Erik has a chance to sit with Ryan Santilli, Director of Sales with AVA Rafting and Zipline, for a wide-ranging discussion of trends in outdoor recreation. They discuss the COVID "bubble" of outdoor tourism, where it stands now, and the c...
July 30, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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16:16
Human Capital Management with isolved!
In this podcast Erik gets a chance to chat about HR trends, challenges and solutions on a national scale with Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist with isolved and how that transfers to our mountain communities with local isolved Busines...
July 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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21:40
Let's talk Insurance! With Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group
Erik is joined by Tony Martinez, Founder and President of Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group to discuss the vital role that proper insurance coverage plays in owning and operating a business of any size. Tony talks about some poten...
May 07, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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16:44
VVMTA Spring Trails Preview!
It's a real "plodcast" this time with Vail Valley Mountain Trail Alliance as we hike and talk! Erik is joined by Ernest Saeger, Executive Director with VVMTA and Nicky Asselin, Development and Engagement Manager. Join this trio as they he...
April 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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17:31
Apres IV, Aesthetics and Dental Haus
Erik gets a tour of the new medical spa in town, Apres IV, Aesthetics and Dental Haus from Dr. Hillery Oliver. Dr. Oliver talks with Erik about their multifaceted business, from skincare to dental and more while trying not to look too clo...
March 26, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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15:42
Skivenger Hunt 2024!
Erik has a chance to visit an actual podcast room in the Slifer House, Slifer Smith and Frampton's shared workspace, with guests Jay Peterson and Kim Fritzler.They discuss the Slifer Foundation,...
March 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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12:31
The Story of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Erik has a chance to chat with Nancy Heard, GM of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and it's such an enlightening conversation! From the history of the Caverns, to the creation of the first attraction, to the addition of Iron Mountain Hot S...
March 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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20:12
Alliance Moving Systems...and so much more!
Erik had a chance to take his mic on the road for another "plodcast" and couldn't be happier to visit the fabled Alliance Moving Systems warehouse. Owner/Operator Andy Clark takes Erik on a tour of the facility that includes residential m...
February 27, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 95
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23:49
Senate Bill 33 and it's effect on Mtn Communities
Erik is joined by Vail Valley Partnership President and CEO Chris Romer to discuss
January 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 94
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18:33
Project Management with PEAK
In this episode Erik gets a chance to sit with Barb Waters, owner and founder of Peak Business Management, to talk about the world of project management. There is a good chance you are actively involved in project management right now (ev...
January 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 93
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19:34
SpotSurfer - mountain parking made easy!
Erik gets a chance to sit down with SpotSurfer Founder and President James Hohenlohe and Marketing Director Marissa Selvy to talk about this incredible idea and how it came to fruition. Not only are travelers taking aware of this new opti...
January 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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17:34
Healthy Kids Colorado 2024...and beyond!
Erik has a chance to sit with Cam and Marcus from Mountain Youth to talk about the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey and why it's important to our students, families and businesses.The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey is an important tool...
January 02, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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11:37
Land and Rivers Fund...because we love our mother!
Erik is happy to be joined by Sue Nikolai, the Program Director for the Land and Rivers Fund to talk about an important way to give back for businesses and consumers.Protecting healthy rivers and open spaces in our community is simply good ...
December 19, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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22:17
Break Through Your Hiring and Retention Barrier with Holly Johnson
One of Erik's favorite guests is back! Author, speaker, coach athlete and more Holly Johnson returns with a new message and a new book!If you’re a chief executive officer (CEO) or business owner struggling to attract and keep the ...
December 12, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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21:46
One Valley Healthcare Program
Erik is joined by VVP's Anna Robinson to talk about the One Valley Healthcare Program, in partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA) Healthcare Program, is a comprehensive and cost-effective alternative to traditional pla...
December 05, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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13:03
Eagle County Gives 2023!
It's time to talk about how we can serve others! Brooke Skjonsby, Executive Director of Vail Valley Charitable Fund and Eagle County Gives expert talks to Erik about this important day in our community.Founded in 2010, Eagle Co...
November 28, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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13:56
Community Conversations: Employee Retention/Satisfaction
Join the Vail Valley Partnership staff and trusted guests for Community Conversations, where we’re able to share thoughts, challenges and ideas around a specific topic in a relaxed and welcoming setting. VVP will invite subject matter experts o...
October 31, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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10:03
Elevar 2023!
Erik Williams from VVP welcomes Erin Janklow, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for
October 31, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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21:23
Students Shoulder to Shoulder and the Ethical Leadership Forum 2023
Erik gets a chance to sit with Bob Bandoni, Executive Director of Students Shoulder to Shoulder,to talk about the unique lens through which they teach ethical leadership by case studies and living examples.Shoulder-to-Shoulder is an organiz...
October 18, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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24:51
SpeakUp ReachOut Fall '23
One of our favorite quotes at VVP is "Be brave enough to have conversations that matter." SpeakUp ReachOut lives by this tenet every day...and teaches us how we can be brave as well. Erik is honored to be joined by Leslie Robertson,...
October 03, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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21:59
Business Lessons from Coach Prime
Erik is joined by Vail Valley Partnership President and CEO (and University of Colorado Alum!) Chris Romer to talk about the player-centric coaching style of new head football coach "Neon" Deion Sanders. Coach Prime's innovative and immer...
September 19, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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17:16
Local Radio and the Business Community
Erik gets a chance to sit at the feet of the master, local legend Steve Leigh, when it comes to on-air presence, local radio strategies and the future of radio (spoiler...it's not going away...hyper-local content works!) Let Steve's rich ...
September 12, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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31:43
CareerWise and CareerX 2023!
Vail Valley Partnership's Christy Beidel and Erik Williams discuss the Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program CareerWise as well as CareerX, the career exploration services from Eagle County School District. Learn how your business can take ...
August 29, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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14:38