Ain't That Somethin' Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/aint-that-somethin Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you'll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support. Copyright 2024-25. All Rights Reserved by Levi Smith 725a10d8-d0cb-5d40-af19-48ebe0838549 yes Levi Smith en Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:13:09 -0800 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:10:36 -0800 https://aintthatsomethin.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/OdEokJ7aij84tiOxB3b7zp80u6D4kAcYh4cOy0ZMnwg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZDg4/ZTAyZGZjMGQ2Mzk5/OWE4MzA0NTE5Mzkx/MmJiNy5wbmc.jpg Ain't That Somethin' https://aintthatsomethin.com episodic Levi Smith Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. In every episode, you'll hear how a cast of characters overcame daunting obstacles and had the persistence it took to succeed. New episodes drop every 1-2 months. Thanks to our Season 1 sponsor, Trus Joist, for their generous support. Levi Smith, CEO of Franklin Building Supply, an employee-owned building material supply company headquartered in beautiful Boise, Idaho, interviews founders and leaders about the stories of companies you may be surprised to learn either had their start in Idaho or now call Idaho home. idaho,fbs,franklin building supply,boise,lbm,lumber,building materials,northwest Levi Smith No No Norco with Nicole Kissler - Suitcases for Graduation 7 7 Norco with Nicole Kissler - Suitcases for Graduation full 51886b79-62dd-4138-a73a-483ae40ac99d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ab82ac2 Nicole Kissler, CEO of Norco, shares the story of how she realized her childhood dreams to come back and work for the family business headquartered in Boise, Idaho. From its humble beginnings back in 1968, to a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of industry and medical gas and related supplies, Norco today is 35% employee-owned with nearly 90 locations and almost 1500 employees.

A special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Nicole Kissler, CEO of Norco, shares the story of how she realized her childhood dreams to come back and work for the family business headquartered in Boise, Idaho. From its humble beginnings back in 1968, to a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of industry and medical gas and related supplies, Norco today is 35% employee-owned with nearly 90 locations and almost 1500 employees.

A special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:13:09 -0800 Levi Smith Levi Smith 2917 Nicole Kissler, CEO of Norco, shares the story of how she realized her childhood dreams to come back and work for the family business headquartered in Boise, Idaho. From its humble beginnings back in 1968, to a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of industry and medical gas and related supplies, Norco today is 35% employee-owned with nearly 90 locations and almost 1500 employees.

A special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> boise, norco, welding supply, esop, jim kissler, air separation units No Levi Smith Nicole Kissler Eberlestock with Greg Williams - Scabbards and Batwings 6 6 Eberlestock with Greg Williams - Scabbards and Batwings full 6caeb5bb-7282-450c-9327-ec99248c7ea8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c567d492 Greg Williams, CEO of Eberlestock, shares the story of how he found his way into the role of stewarding the legacy of Eberlestock. Since 1985, the founder, Glen Eberle, has been focused on solving problems he encountered in his "everyday" life as an Olympic biathlete, fighter jet pilot and backcountry hunter. Today, Eberlestock offers solutions for the military, hunters and EDC from its home in Boise, Idaho.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Greg Williams, CEO of Eberlestock, shares the story of how he found his way into the role of stewarding the legacy of Eberlestock. Since 1985, the founder, Glen Eberle, has been focused on solving problems he encountered in his "everyday" life as an Olympic biathlete, fighter jet pilot and backcountry hunter. Today, Eberlestock offers solutions for the military, hunters and EDC from its home in Boise, Idaho.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:12:05 -0700 Levi Smith Levi Smith 3058 Greg Williams, CEO of Eberlestock, shares the story of how he found his way into the role of stewarding the legacy of Eberlestock. Since 1985, the founder, Glen Eberle, has been focused on solving problems he encountered in his "everyday" life as an Olympic biathlete, fighter jet pilot and backcountry hunter. Today, Eberlestock offers solutions for the military, hunters and EDC from its home in Boise, Idaho.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> eberlestock, the one, glen eberle, boise, backcountry hunting, sniper, fighter jet, biathlete, olympics No Levi Smith Greg Williams The Jae Foundation with Jason Vickrey - The Korean Cowboy 5 5 The Jae Foundation with Jason Vickrey - The Korean Cowboy full 43a37bf0-c97c-4f99-8333-941d448774b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3363b4cc Jason Vickrey, CEO of TitleOne, shares the story of devastating loss after one of his best friends, Jae Bob Bing, committed suicide and how he and others turned a shocking tragedy into a legacy at the Jae Foundation. Through their boot check and other programs, the Jae Foundation is working to change the western culture around mental health and reduce suicide risks in their communities.

If you are in crisis, please dial 988. For other mental health and suicide prevention tools or resources, please visit the Jae Foundation.

Donations made to the Jae Foundation with the word "FBS" in the comments will be matched up to $2,000 by Franklin Building Supply and HUB International.

A special thanks to our Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Jason Vickrey, CEO of TitleOne, shares the story of devastating loss after one of his best friends, Jae Bob Bing, committed suicide and how he and others turned a shocking tragedy into a legacy at the Jae Foundation. Through their boot check and other programs, the Jae Foundation is working to change the western culture around mental health and reduce suicide risks in their communities.

If you are in crisis, please dial 988. For other mental health and suicide prevention tools or resources, please visit the Jae Foundation.

Donations made to the Jae Foundation with the word "FBS" in the comments will be matched up to $2,000 by Franklin Building Supply and HUB International.

A special thanks to our Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:25:02 -0700 Levi Smith Levi Smith 3016 Jason Vickrey, CEO of TitleOne, shares the story of devastating loss after one of his best friends, Jae Bob Bing, committed suicide and how he and others turned a shocking tragedy into a legacy at the Jae Foundation. Through their boot check and other programs, the Jae Foundation is working to change the western culture around mental health and reduce suicide risks in their communities.

If you are in crisis, please dial 988. For other mental health and suicide prevention tools or resources, please visit the Jae Foundation.

Donations made to the Jae Foundation with the word "FBS" in the comments will be matched up to $2,000 by Franklin Building Supply and HUB International.

A special thanks to our Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> jae foundation,titleone,boot check,suicide prevention,mental health,jae bing,twin falls,HUB International No Levi Smith Jason Vickrey Litehouse Foods with Kelly Prior - Only so many steak dinners 4 4 Litehouse Foods with Kelly Prior - Only so many steak dinners full 1ea4a763-e823-42e7-80d7-eee38763e6d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e73323c Kelly Prior, CEO of Litehouse Foods, shares how he went from counting beads in elementary school for his family business to a twenty year career with Litehouse Foods. In addition to its iconic creamy blue cheese dressing, Litehouse produces a variety of salad dressings and other products distributed across the country. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, Litehouse has been 100% employee-owned since 2014.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Kelly Prior, CEO of Litehouse Foods, shares how he went from counting beads in elementary school for his family business to a twenty year career with Litehouse Foods. In addition to its iconic creamy blue cheese dressing, Litehouse produces a variety of salad dressings and other products distributed across the country. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, Litehouse has been 100% employee-owned since 2014.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:22:35 -0700 Levi Smith Levi Smith 2817 Kelly Prior, CEO of Litehouse Foods, shares how he went from counting beads in elementary school for his family business to a twenty year career with Litehouse Foods. In addition to its iconic creamy blue cheese dressing, Litehouse produces a variety of salad dressings and other products distributed across the country. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, Litehouse has been 100% employee-owned since 2014.

Special thanks to Season 1 sponsor Trus Joist!

]]> Litehouse Foods,veggie craft,ESOP,Sandpoint,salad dressing,organicville,sky valley,green garden, No Levi Smith Kelly Prior The Trus Joist Story - Don't tell me it can't be done 3 3 The Trus Joist Story - Don't tell me it can't be done full b4dcab74-84b8-4c0e-ac66-a289714249a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57dc1535 Gary Schweizer, a longtime engineer for Trus Joist, helps me unpack the story of how the company and some of its iconic products - and projects - came to be starting with the dynamic collaboration between two entrepreneurs, Art Troutner and Harold "Red" Thomas, in Boise back in the 1950s.

]]> Gary Schweizer, a longtime engineer for Trus Joist, helps me unpack the story of how the company and some of its iconic products - and projects - came to be starting with the dynamic collaboration between two entrepreneurs, Art Troutner and Harold "Red" Thomas, in Boise back in the 1950s.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:45:37 -0700 Levi Smith Levi Smith 2881 Gary Schweizer, a longtime engineer for Trus Joist, helps me unpack the story of how the company and some of its iconic products - and projects - came to be starting with the dynamic collaboration between two entrepreneurs, Art Troutner and Harold "Red" Thomas, in Boise back in the 1950s.

]]> idaho,fbs,franklin building supply,boise,lbm,lumber,building materials,northwest No Levi Smith Gary Schweizer Decked with Jake Peters - Pick the right battles 2 2 Decked with Jake Peters - Pick the right battles full f839b19d-a358-4adf-89c2-e9d7ff70b2fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f07fae71 Jake Peters shares the story of Decked, a Ketchum Idaho based company that brought tough, affordable and functional drawer systems to pickup truck beds. You'll also hear a little about Edjy, a new venture, and the importance of connecting with the right people!

]]> Jake Peters shares the story of Decked, a Ketchum Idaho based company that brought tough, affordable and functional drawer systems to pickup truck beds. You'll also hear a little about Edjy, a new venture, and the importance of connecting with the right people!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:19:58 -0800 Levi Smith Levi Smith 2976 Jake Peters shares the story of Decked, a Ketchum Idaho based company that brought tough, affordable and functional drawer systems to pickup truck beds. You'll also hear a little about Edjy, a new venture, and the importance of connecting with the right people!

]]> idaho,fbs,franklin building supply,boise,lbm,lumber,building materials,northwest No Levi Smith Jake Peters CJ Buck from Buck Knives - Chased by Lions 1 1 CJ Buck from Buck Knives - Chased by Lions full 7255b4df-0a4c-47f9-982d-cdd4fb20a272 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e261ce09 CJ Buck shares the story of how Buck Knives began and evolved over the past one hundred and twenty years to become the storied company it is today which for nearly twenty years has called Post Falls, Idaho home.

]]> CJ Buck shares the story of how Buck Knives began and evolved over the past one hundred and twenty years to become the storied company it is today which for nearly twenty years has called Post Falls, Idaho home.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:57:31 -0800 Levi Smith Levi Smith 2863 CJ Buck shares the story of how Buck Knives began and evolved over the past one hundred and twenty years to become the storied company it is today which for nearly twenty years has called Post Falls, Idaho home.

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