The DRGN SLYR Podcast was created to provide insight into the lives of successful business men and woman. Frontier Credit Union believes in building a better life and our business community is one in which we are invested in. DRGN SLYR was inspired by the ideology of all successful people have overcome obstacles in their career and have had to slay dragons to get to where they are. This podcast dives into learning about all the dragons that have been slayed throughout one’s career.
Recent Episodes
Episode #30
Dr. Portela reveals the pivotal role his father, a science teacher, played in sparking his love for science and navigating the competitive world of dermatology. He shares the trials and triumphs of launching his practice in Idaho, the power of utilizing social media for professional growth, and the significance of fostering a supportive team environment. Dr. Portela shares invaluable lessons on mentorship, sun protection, medical entrepreneurship, and his innovative plans for a mobile clinic to reach underserved communities.
Episode #3
Dan Thurman, CEO and President of Frontier Credit Union, started as a loan officer but worked all the way to the top. In just 5 years, he has doubled the asset size of the credit union that was founded in 1935. Dan tells his story and shares insight about his leadership that has helped develop a thriving culture. His story in not only inspiring but proves that hard work, determination, and humbling yourself can get you where you want to go in your career.
Episode #9
In 6 years, Chynna Hansen has taken her graphic tee business from her basement Etsy shop to a 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Little Mama Shirt Shop ships thousands of orders each month to mamas all across the world. During this episode, she dives into what has made her business so successful in the last 6 years. She talks about the mentality it takes to expand your business and to “let it grow.” She lives by the mentality of feeling fear and doing it anyway. Chynna has mastered social media to reach a larger audience and talks about how she has utilized influencer marketing to be a win-win-win.
Episode #10
Taylor and Marcela Kerbs have built several successful businesses and have systemized each one to work efficiently. Systems and Ops sounds so boring but they have made it simple to implement. They believe a successful business doesn’t need you present day in and day out but rather there to put the right people in place and to move the needle. Marcela talks about not needing to work 60 or even 30 hours a week but rather creating a more flexible work life balance as an entrepreneur. They have simplified building a business and share their story here!
Meet Your Host
Steven Foster
Steven is the Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Credit Union. He comes from a long background of high growth companies, small startups and not for profits. He has been an integral part of multiple billion-dollar valuations and exits. He is in love with complex problems, how to overcome them and the lessons that can be learned from them. He values mentorship and community, which is why he started this podcast. DRGN SLYR is all about sharing the amazing moments of overcoming adversity in the business world and personal lives of its guests. It offers those moments as a resource for people looking for inspiration, wisdom and a roadmap for success. Steven also moonlights as a cowboy, ultra-runner and father.
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