Heavy Lifts Podcast

We Are All Saltwater with Nancy Yankovic | Episode 32 of Heavy Lifts Podcast

This week, Nat and Makayla sit down with former 45th Parallel Building Tennant, Nancy Yankovic, about the incredible growth of her wellness clinic, Saltwater Wellness. From moving within six weeks from Alaska to North Portland, to being inspired by an Ed Sheeran song to make the leap to opening her own clinic, and her incredible passion for individual wellness, this episode really shines on what a driven powerhouse Nancy is. This is such a fun and educational episode with Nancy. You're going to learn a lot! Connect with us! Nat: @natborchers on Instagram ▸ @backlinerealestate on Instagram ▸ www.backlinerealestate.com https://saltwater-wellness.com ▸ Instagram: @saltwaterwellness503 ▸ Facebook: Saltwater Wellness 503 #HeavyLiftsPodcast #SaltwaterWellness #EntrepunerStories #SmallBusiness #WellnessCommunity

From Side Hustle to Cheese Professional with Desirea Fields | Episode 31 of Heavy Lifts Podcast

Another week, another episode of Nat and Makayla being very hungry at the end of a podcast. Why? This week's guest is Desirea Fields, owner of Grazing Fields Charcuterie, located in the 45th Parallel Building. We find out how Desirea got started in the Cheese Business, the specialities of it (tinfish included), plus her story of Oregon to Nashville to Oregon once more. This is a really fun episode! You will definitely be inspired to make your own Adult Lunchable after. Connect with us! Nat: @natborchers on Instagram ▸ @backlinerealestate on Instagram ▸ www.backlinerealestate.com Grazing Fields Charcuterie ▸ @grazingfieldscharcuterie on Instagram ▸ https://grazing-fields.com/ #HeavyLiftsPodcast #NewEpisode #grazingfieldscharcuterie #CheeseOriginStory #CheeseLovers #SmallBusiness

Pivot, Persist, and Snack with Daren Patera | Episode 29 of Heavy Lifts Podcast

This week, Nat and Makayla sit down with Daren Patera, tenant, friend, and one of the most genuinely positive people in the building! Daren is the co-founder (with business partner Brian) of Rapid Print Solutions, a Salem-based printer supply and service company that they've operated since 2003. But that's only half the story: Daren and Brian also launched Oregon Farm Fresh Snacks! They talk about growing up in South Salem, bouncing through three high schools, playing golf instead of football (despite being the biggest high school football player in the state of Oregon), getting an MBA and law degree at Willamette University, and how a chance meeting in a crowded auditorium turned into a two-decade business partnership. Plus: surviving the franchise world, navigating the Amazon algorithm, what it's like to pivot from ink cartridges to snack mixes, and how Daren manages to walk through the halls smiling after everything life has thrown at him. Rapid Print Solutions ▸ @rapid_refill on Instagram ▸ https://www.rpsoregon.com Oregon Farm Fresh Snacks ▸ www.farmfreshsnacks.com Connect with us! Nat: @natborchers on Instagram ▸ @backlinerealestate on Instagram ▸ www.backlinerealestate.com

Reger Group and the Housing Market with Sean Keene | Episode 29 of Heavy Lifts Podcast

Another week, another Heavy Lift! In this episode, Nat sits down with Sean Keen, Principal Broker at the Reger Group. Sean shares his history in law enforcement, what brought him to work in real estate, and what the market has looked like over the last couple of decades. Check out Sean and co. online! ▸ https://www.facebook.com/RegerHomesWV ▸ https://www.instagram.com/regerhomesllcwv ▸ https://theregergroupnetwork.com/ Connect with us! Nat: @natborchers on Instagram ▸ @backlinerealestate on Instagram ▸ www.backlinerealestate.com #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateBroker #RegerGroupNetwork #HeavyLiftsPodcast

From Forklifts to 5 Chairs Barber Shop in 8 Months with Louis Ruiz | Episode 28 of Heavy Lifts Podcast

Welcome to the Heavy Lifts Podcast! In this episode, Nat sits down with Louis Ruiz, owner of Capitol City Barbers, for a unique interview: filmed while he's cutting Nat's hair! Louis shares his entrepreneurial journey from working 9-to-5 jobs (forklifts, car sales, Verizon) to taking the leap and opening his own barbershop with business partner Joe. Discover how they transformed a vacant suite into a thriving 5-chair barbershop in just 8 months, the importance of creating the right culture, and why Louis values flexibility and independence above all else. Whether you're thinking about starting your own business or just love a good small business success story, this episode is packed with real talk and entrepreneurial wisdom. 📍 Capitol City Barbers - Book online or walk-ins welcome! https://capitolcitybarbers.org ▸ @capitalcitybarberss on Instagram Connect with us! Nat: @natborchers on Instagram ▸ @backlinerealestate on Instagram ▸ www.backlinerealestate.com #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BarbershopLife #CapitolCityBarbers #HeavyLiftsPodcast #StartupStory