Posts Tagged ‘business education’
Grittiness, Passion, & Competitiveness with WSU Volleyball Head Coach Jen Greeny
CougsFirst! Podcast EP. 34 – Jen Greeny Grit, passion, hard work, and competitiveness are the key ingredients needed to win. But behind all that is compassion, guidance, a good attitude, and effort. Together, these elements make up the WSU women’s volleyball team –and we’re here for it! Today, we are talking to the incredible Jen…
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Read MoreHow A Family-Owned Business Found Success Through Diversification
Podcast EP. 30 with Taylor Monson Jackson Growing up and eventually working for your family’s business is no small feat. Especially when this Washington farming heritage owns and runs multiple different brands in a variety of industries. But what roots everything together is family, farming, and giving back to the community. Yet those burning questions…
Read MorePodcast EP. 29 – Jerry Martinez
Why Everything You Do is Relevant Experience for Your Career with Jerry Martinez Imagine getting into college by the skin of your teeth, throwing yourself into all the extracurricular activities available to you at university, switching majors three times until you find the right fit, going abroad (and traveling out of state) for the first…
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Unlock the Full Potential of Your CougsFirst! Membership Being a part of the CougsFirst! Community is not just about joining a network; it’s about leveraging a valuable resource to grow your business, expand your network, and connect with like-minded individuals who share the same passions. We want to share with you some effective strategies to…
Read MorePodcast EP. 27 – Greg Porter, CBIZ
Defying the Odds & Finding Success in Taking Risks with Greg Porter If you enjoy football, business, and finding success in failures, consider this your sign to tune in to this newest podcast episode! We’re talking to WSU alumni (class of ‘82) Greg Porter, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, and Master Analyst in Financial…
Read MoreCougsFirst! – A Network to Connect and Support Coug Businesses
You may have heard about CougsFirst! and our mission to promote the mindset of “Think CougsFirst!” But we often hear the questions: “What exactly is CougsFirst!?” or “How does CougsFirst! differ from the University and the Alumni Association?” In this blog post, we will explore the essence of CougsFirst! as a business network, our unique…
Read MoreDave Whitehead – Podcast EP. 25
Leadership, Mentorship, and How to Transition in Your Career with Dave Whitehead Ever wondered how a 30+ year career can pivot and change? Or what it’s like to work for a company that started small and has grown exponentially? What about taking over the management of that company? In this episode, we have something a…
Read MoreMarie Dymkoski: Local Connections + Opportunities | CF! Podcast Ep. 18
Marie Dymkoski: Local Connections + Opportunities | CF! Podcast Ep. 18 In this episode of the CougsFirst! Podcast, we are excited to introduce Marie Dymkoski, Executive Director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. Marie is a self-described “Jane of all trades” and a 34-year-long resident of the Palouse. Keep reading to learn more about what…
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