Episodes

  • Ep 42: Live Bear Smart! How to Co-Exist with Black Bears in Our Community featuring Bryan Peterson

    Ep 42: Live Bear Smart! How to Co-Exist with Black Bears in Our Community featuring Bryan Peterson
    Feb 8 2023
    Bryan Peterson became involved in local human and wildlife issues in 2000 while serving on a wildlife advisory board for La Plata County Government. He has been staff and director of Bear Smart Durango since its inception and oversees all programs. He has attended regional and international bear conferences in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nevada and British Columbia where he has met and shared ideas with the best bear experts in the world. In 2011 and 2014 he assisted the National Park Service in NW Alaska on educational outreach and a non-invasive black and grizzly bear study.He was honored in being selected as one of three finalists for the Durango Chamber of Commerce’s “Volunteer of the Year” award in 2009, and was awarded the La Plata County Humane Society’s “Animal Advocate of the Year” award in 2019. Bryan graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and was a freelance illustrator for nearly 30 years. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Bryan Peterson about co-existing with black bears in our community. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Bear Smart Durango seeks to reduce human-bear conflicts.- Why black bears hang around people’s houses and how to limit that.- How it’s important to remove bear attractants from your property and have bear safe receptacles.- Why it’s important to carry bear spray with you when you are out in the woods.- How bears are hibernating for a shorter period and why that’s occurring. Connect with Bryan:Links Mentioned:http://bearsmartdurango.org/Guest Contact Info:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/bebearsmart?lang=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bearsmartdurangoConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ep39: Embracing The Ever-Changing Market. An Historical Look at Mortgage Rates featuring Bonnie Butler

    Ep39: Embracing The Ever-Changing Market. An Historical Look at Mortgage Rates featuring Bonnie Butler
    Feb 3 2023
    Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you have a lot riding on your loan specialist. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you need to make sure you're dealing with a top professional who can give you quick and accurate financial advice. As an experienced loan officer, Bonnie Butler has the knowledge and expertise you need to explore the many financing options available. Ensuring that you make the right choice for you and your family is Bonnie’s goal. She is committed to providing her customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations.Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Bonnie Butler about embracing the ever-changing housing market.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people are still going to be able to buy homes a build equity even with high interest rates.- Why the lifestyle in the mountains is different than living anywhere else.- How it’s important for buyers to continue to do their due diligence when buying a home.- Why purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives.- How people shouldn’t be afraid to invest in real estate at any time. Connect with Bonnie:Links Mentioned:homemortgagealiance.comGuest Contact Info:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/HomeMortgageAllianceLLCLinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/company/home-mortgage-alliance-llcConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Ep 41: The Power of Information and Knowledge: Communication is Key featuring Kelly Moye

    Ep 41: The Power of Information and Knowledge: Communication is Key featuring Kelly Moye
    Dec 20 2022
    Kelly Moye has been a Realtor for 30 years in Boulder and Broomfield counties. Her team is consistently within the top 5 selling teams for the Mountain States Region. She is the only broker in her office to receive the prestigious Titan award in 2017, followed by the Circle of Legends in 2018. She served as the President of the Boulder Area of Realtor Association and was honored by them in 2018 as their Realtor of the Year.As the media spokesperson for the Colorado Association of Realtors and chair of the Research Committee, she compiles all of the statewide housing market statistics and is seen as the expert in local real estate market statistics and trends. She appears on local TV news often, regularly does interviews for NPR, has appeared on the national CBS Evening News, and has appeared in an episode of House Hunters for HGTV.Kelly has two additional brokers on her team, a licensed business manager and a licensed agent. She has 2 kids, ages 21 and 23, and teaches group fitness and cycling at Lifetime Fitness. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kelly Moye about the power of information, knowledge, and clear communication. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How realtors should be the voice of real estate in the media.- Why it’s important to have accurate stats on the area where you want to buy.- How the real estate market is adjusting and shifting faster than any ever.- Why the real estate market needed to be adjusted.- How it’s vital to price your property properly from the start. Connect with Kelly:Links Mentioned:https://coloradorealtors.com/https://www.kellymoyeteam.com/ Guest Contact Info:Instagram@kelly.moye.compassFacebookfacebook.com/kelly.moye.10LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/Kelly-moye-953479173 Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Ep 40: Wild Aware: Vital Information for Safe Co-Existence with Wildlife featuring Christie Greene

    Ep 40: Wild Aware: Vital Information for Safe Co-Existence with Wildlife featuring Christie Greene
    Dec 13 2022
    Christie Greene arrived in Denver in 1986 when she accepted a job transfer from her employer in Nashville, and three years later she discovered Evergreen. Like the John Denver lyrics “Coming home to a place I’ve never been before,” she felt immediately at home and has lived in Evergreen since 1989. She can wake every morning knowing there is wildlife all around her every single day.Christie started Wild Aware when a large number of elk were struck on Evergreen Parkway in November of 2019. Looking into the open eye of a fallen female elk, Christie became determined to attack the problem of wildlife-vehicle collisions by bringing together like-minded members of the community. Wild Aware has given Christie the honor of meeting the most incredible human beings. The folks who give their hearts to the animals are the ones you want by your side as fellow Wild Awarians! Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Christie Greene about vital information for safe co-existence with wildlife. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people are spreading out into animal territory leading to more wildlife encounters.- Why it’s on the humans to figure out how to live peacefully with the wildlife.- How it’s important to find a way to deal with pests and problems that doesn’t involve poison.- Why you should remove barbed wire and metal fencing from your yard. - How you shouldn’t feed wildlife, leave out trash, and bring your bird feeders in at night. Connect with Christie:Links Mentioned:https://wildaware.org/ Guest Contact Info:Instagram@wild_aware_evergreen_coFacebookfacebook.com/WildAwareColorado Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Ep 38: A Photographer's Intuitive Eye featuring Merne Judson III

    Ep 38: A Photographer's Intuitive Eye featuring Merne Judson III
    Nov 8 2022
    Merne Judson III was born and raised in Colorado. He grew up in Crested Butte and Gunnsion. He attended Colorado Mountain Collage in Glenwood Springs for his photography degree. Then he moved to Denver around 2006 where he worked in the natural food industry for a short stint. Merne has been running his own photography business since 2013 and went full time around 2016. He has been taking photos my whole life.  Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Merne Judson III about using his intuitive eye to capture the moment. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How working with and capturing everyday people in photos is fun.- Why taking photos of cities shows a great representation of what we are as humans, both good and bad.- How Colorado is the best state to live in.- How the mountains are ingrained and integrated into the people of Colorado’s existence.- How many photographers don’t get famous until later in life. Connect with Merne:Links Mentioned:https://www.mernejudsonthethird.com/ Guest Contact Info:Instagram @portraitswithmerne @mernejudsonthethird Facebook facebook.com/mernejudsonthethirdphotographer Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep 37: Road Biking and Mountain Biking...a Conversation with a Colorado Native Olympic Cyclist featuring Alison Dunlap

    Ep 37: Road Biking and Mountain Biking...a Conversation with a Colorado Native Olympic Cyclist featuring Alison Dunlap
    Nov 1 2022
    Alison Dunlap has been coaching cyclists and teaching skills clinics since 2003. She is a USA Cycling Level I coach, a certified Professional Mountain Bike Instructor out of Whistler, BC, a Wilderness First Responder, and a graduate of The Colorado College. In 2015 Alison was inducted into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame. Most recently Alison began a new career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Alison is a Colorado native and lives in Colorado Springs with her husband where they are the proud parents of their 11-yr-old son Emmett.   Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Alison Dunlap about road biking and mountain biking. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How cycling and mountain biking are two entirely different sports. - Why it’s important to attend a skills clinic or hire a trainer after purchasing a mountain bike.- How Colorado offers a variety of trails for people to ride their bikes on.- Why Alison’s background in cycling helped with her career as a physical therapist assistant.- How it’s important to start with the easier trails and then work your way up when you’re a new mountain biker. Connect with Alison:Links Mentioned:http://alisondunlap.com/folders.asp?uid=1 Guest Contact Info:Twitter@adcoachingInstagram @alisonkdunlap Facebook facebook.com/alisondunlapadventures Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Ep 36: An Overview of Real Estate Investment Financing and How to Get Paid an 8% Return featuring Kevin Amolsch

    Ep 36: An Overview of Real Estate Investment Financing and How to Get Paid an 8% Return featuring Kevin Amolsch
    Oct 25 2022
    Kevin Amolsch formed Pine Financial Group, Inc in October 2008 after leaving a small mortgage company as the senior loan officer for residential lending. Kevin has a degree in Finance which he obtained after serving four years in the US Army. Kevin started out in banking, working at First Bank in the lending department while in school. From there, he started his first real estate investment company, which is still active today. He and his companies have closed on over 1,100 transactions as a buyer, seller or private money lender. Kevin and Pine Financial Group, Inc have access to over $55 million in private equity and the business continues to see strong growth. After college, Kevin spent two years working with Wall Street as a mortgage bond analyst before leaving to work as a loan officer with real estate investors full time. He has spent more than 14 years as a real estate investor and 10 years in real estate lending. He is the author of 45-Day Investor and frequent speaker and has been quoted in The Las Vegas Review Journal, The Denver Post, Yahoo Real Estate and several smaller publications and blogs. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kevin Amolsch about how to get an 8% return on your real estate investment. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- What it’s like to purchase a property to fix it up and flip it.- How the recession created by the pandemic is different from any recession we’ve before.- How the biggest mistake real estate investors make is incorrectly setting their goals.- Why real estate is one of the best ways for people to dodge inflation.- How people need stability in their portfolios right now. Connect with Kevin:Links Mentioned:https://pinefinancialgroup.com/ Guest Contact Info:Twitter@PineFinancialInstagram @pinefinancial Facebook facebook.com/PineFinancial LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/pine-financial-group Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Ep 35: The Experience and Adventure of Solo Trekking Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge featuring Greg Scott

    Ep 35: The Experience and Adventure of Solo Trekking Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge featuring Greg Scott
    Oct 18 2022
    Greg Scott is a solo trekker. He has trekked the Alaska Arctic National Wild Refuge and is an advocate for fighting global warming.Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Greg Scott about solo trekking Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How one of the most pristine places on the planet is the Arctic.- Why people global warming is a more accurate term than climate change.- How global warming has affected the Arctic region of Alaska.- How the Arctic acts as the air conditioner for the planet and why that’s so important.- How there are different ways that you can get involved with fighting global warming. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins