Idaho's economy is strong but it's not without pressure points.

In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer breaks down the current state of Idaho's economy, including unemployment trends, job growth, population shifts, and the industries driving real demand across the state. We talk honestly about tight labor markets, growing sectors like healthcare and construction, and why service-based and B2B businesses continue to thrive in Idaho.

We also touch on agriculture, a cornerstone of Idaho's economy and address the reality of low commodity prices and the pressure farmers are facing right now, while explaining why agriculture still acts as economic infrastructure and creates opportunity beyond the field.

This episode isn't about predictions or politics, it's about clarity. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader trying to understand where Idaho's economy is headed and where smart opportunities still exist, this conversation will help you see the landscape clearly.

🎧 Listen in to understand what's working, what's shifting, and how to position your business to win in Idaho's evolving economy.

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For decades, Americans have been told there's one clear path to success: go to a four-year college, get a degree, and everything else will fall into place. But today's labor market—especially here in Idaho—is telling a very different story.

In this episode of the Idaho Business Podcast, we break down why skilled trades like electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, and fabricators are becoming some of the most in-demand and opportunity-rich careers in the state and across the country.

We look at national labor data, Idaho-specific workforce trends, and the growing gap between job openings and trained workers. We also talk honestly about earnings, job security, student debt, and why many trade careers now rival—or outperform—traditional degree-based paths without requiring four years of college.

This isn't an anti-college conversation. It's a reality check.

If you're a student, a parent, a business owner, or someone considering a career pivot, this episode will challenge old assumptions and highlight where real opportunity exists in Idaho's economy today—and where it's headed next.

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Every business owner has one thing—the process, problem, or recurring issue that keeps pulling them back into the weeds.

In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, we talk about why businesses get stuck when everything revolves around the owner—and how clear systems and SOPs are the way out. Not as corporate red tape, but as a leadership tool that creates clarity, accountability, and freedom.

We break down why most owners resist SOPs, how micromanagement quietly kills momentum, and what real empowerment actually looks like inside a growing company. You'll learn how to hand things off without losing control, why verification matters more than perfection, and how fixing one system at a time prevents burnout.

If you feel like your business can't move without you, this episode will challenge you to identify your "one thing" and finally deal with it—so you can get back to doing what an owner should actually be doing.

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