Fremont Founders is a program where we talk about what it takes to stand your business up in Fremont County. You'll hear from entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners as they tell their stories about how they became Fremont Founders.
005 - Brad Tyndall: President of Central Wyoming College
Ecosystem Partner: Brad Tyndall, Central Wyoming College (https://www.cwc.edu/)
CWC's Bootstrap Collaborative Finance Summit: Signup Link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMCZEvcOLQvRe6eFw8eDgXnYDBuprw49RSDGZpdmMjeYYLng/viewform?usp=header)
Key Thought: Central Wyoming College has served as an economic driver in Fremont County for 60 years. Dr. Tyndall walks us through the three main areas that he has focused his efforts as the president of CWC, and shows us how entrepreneurship is the foundation upon which everything else is built.
Timestamps
History of CWC: 2:11
Dr. Tyndall's Time as President: 5:56
Agriculture and CWC: 8:34
The Bootstrap Collaborative: 21:15
How CWC helps build careers: 31:58
Dr. Tyndall's favorite thing about being president: 38:40
2 Sept 2026
004 - Mike Dimick: Hopper Metals/Hopper Disposal, Andrea Martinez-Watson: Wind River Job Corps
Founder Spotlight: Mike Dimick, Hopper Metals and Hopper Disposal (https://hopperdisposal.com/)
Ecosystem Partner: Andrea Martinez-Watson, Wind River Job Corps (https://windriver.jobcorps.gov/)
CWC's Bootstrap Collaborative Finance Summit: Signup Link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMCZEvcOLQvRe6eFw8eDgXnYDBuprw49RSDGZpdmMjeYYLng/viewform?usp=header)
Key Thought: Mike Dimick has managed to build a thriving business in a remote part of a remote county. In this episode, he talks about what it takes to grow where you're planted, no matter where that might be.
Timestamps
Biography and Background - 1:08
The Mechanics of Hopper Metals/Hopper Disposal - 8:23
Remote Town in a Remote County - 16:15
Community Engagement - 25:12
Standard Questions - 32:47
Ecosystem Partner - 43:01
Credits:
Music by Elijah Odle, Paul Yudin, Dmitry Taras, Grand Project, AudioDollar, Leberch, Alana Jordan, The Mountain
Produced by Odle Brother Productions.
11 Aug 2026
003 - Mike Bailey, Bailey Enterprises
Founder Spotlight: Mike Bailey, Bailey Enterprises (https://gowithbailey.com/)
Key Thought: Transitioning a business from startup to stable is one of the most important, and challenging, steps that an entrepreneur can take. Mike talks about the importance of developing a road map to guide the process, but also warns against trying to adhere too strictly to the map.
Timestamps
Biography and Background - 1:13
The Mechanics of Bailey Enterprises - 7:36
From Startup to Stable - 15:43
Community Engagement - 24:10
Success Stories - 29:46
Standard Questions - 36:15
Credits:
Music by Elijah Odle, Paul Yudin, Dmitry Taras, Grand Project, AudioDollar, Leberch, Alana Jordan
Produced by Odle Brother Productions.
22 Jul 2026
002 - Bonnie and Michelle Motherway: Mr. D's Food Center, Kyle Trumble: Small Business Development Center
Founder Spotlight: Bonnie and Michelle Motherway, Mr. D's Food Center (https://lander.mrdsfoodcenter.com/)
Ecosystem Partner: Kyle Trumble, Small Business Development Center (https://www.wyomingsbdc.org/team/kyle-trumble/)
Key Thought: Running a small business is difficult enough on its own. When you add in razor thin margins and national competition, it becomes an even greater story of triumph and perseverance. Bonnie and Michelle Motherway share their journey and give practical advice on how local businesses can compete against national chains.
Timestamps
Biography and Background - 1:11
Competition Comes to Town - 7:30
Nuts and Bolts of a Grocery Store - 14:23
Community Engagement - 21:46
Standard Questions - 28:19
Ecosystem Partner - 35:56
Credits:
Music by Elijah Odle, Diamond Tunes, Idoberg, Juliush, Open Mind Audio, Poorartistt, Starostin, The Mountain.
Produced by Odle Brother Productions.
7 Jul 2026
001 - Steve Doyle: Doyle Family Farm and Fremont Local Market, Cindy Olson Roden: Riverton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Founder Spotlight: Steve Doyle, Doyle Family Farm, Fremont Local Market
Ecosystem Partner: Cindy Olson Roden, Riverton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
Key Thought: Fremont County has a robust and expansive food ecosystem that is full of opportunities. Entrepreneurs and small businesses alike can learn from what Steve Doyle has done to create new opportunities for anyone interested in growing a food business.
Timestamps
Biography and Background – 1:23
Buying a Farm – 5:14
Difficulties of Farming – 9:40
Working with the Legislators – 14:52
Fremont Local Market – 24:02
Entrepreneurial Opportunity – 30:00
Standard Questions – 32:21
Ecosystem Partner – 35:49
Credits:
Music by Elijah Odle, Diamond Tunes, Idoberg, Juliush, Open Mind Audio, Poorartistt, Starostin, The Mountain.
Produced by Odle Brother Productions
29 Jun 2026
Coming Soon: Fremont Founders
CWC's Bootstrap Collaborative and County 10 are excited to announce Fremont Founders, a show about what it takes to stand your business up in Fremont County, Wyoming.
Join Jett Odle us as we talk to founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners across the county.
They'll be sharing their stories, their highs and their lows, their wisdom and advice, and ultimately, why Fremont County is the best place in the world to start a business. Keep an eye out for the first episode in early July. And until then, keep supporting your Fremont County small businesses.
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