Mountain Money

Tom Darbyshire, retired advertising executive, shares his thoughts on this year's Super Bowl ads. Then, Matt Schulz from Lending Tree discusses the results of a survey they recently conducted, centering around how much cash lovebirds are planning to spend this Valentine’s Day. And developers Stefanie Wilson and Jack Lopez preview the Shops at Keetley Square coming soon.

James Chappel, author of "Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age," offers tips for your future. Then, Paul Argenti, Professor of Management and Corporate Communication at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University, discusses what Vail could have done better during the ski patrollers' strike. And, Alejandra Laverde talks about Colombian food available at Encanto Restaurant in Prospector.

Professor Justene Hill Edwards looks at the history of wealth gaps and Black inequity in the United States. Then, Professor Paul Argenti, who specializes in corporate communications, talks about the way that Vail Resorts handled communication before, during and after the recent ski patrol strike.

Steve Davis of Zion’s Insurance talks about the impact of the California wildfires on home insurance both in California and here in the Wasatch Back. Then, Steven Currie and Rudy Lehfeldt-Ehlinger of Proverbial Spirits, makers of vodka, gin and rum right here in Park City discuss the offerings they presently have and others coming in time for summer.

Fabrice Croise the founder of Scents of Woods, a fragrance company located right here in the Wasatch Back, takes us on a journey through the world of fragrances. Then, Richard Hodges from White Pine Touring shares his love of Nordic skiing and how you can easily rent equipment, take lessons and get out on the trails for a unique skiing experience. And Emerson Cruz Oliviera who owns The Bridge Cafe & Flying Sumo discusses what it takes to have success in restaurants in Park City.

This year on Mountain Money, we were able to interview the authors of three books included on the New York Times list of notable books in 2024. Phil Atwood discussed his book “All the Worst Humans” about his life as a Washington DC public relations consultant. Max Boot discussed "Reagan," his biography of Ronald Reagan, and Attossa Araxia Abrahamian shared her book, “The Hidden Globe” about the unseen world of free trade zones and similar legal constructs.

Angelo Kourkafas and Joe Cronley of Edward Jones talk about what happened in the markets in 2024 and what we might expect in 2025. Then, Luke Bodensteiner highlights some of the fun activities this winter season at Soldier Hollow. And Pierson Shields of Tilly’s Charcoal Chicken shares something new being cooked up at Kimball Junction.

Sarah Vieyra and Ben Kubicki of Real Broker discuss their new real estate operation here in Park City. Then, attorneys Matt Mitton and Ross Keogh talk about tax planning and year-end giving. And students from the University of Utah discuss their program with the Industrial Training and Assessment Center and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Discover the difference between the world's physical borders and the ones drawn by money with author Atossa Araxia Abrahamian in her new book, “The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World.” Then, local sisters Rebecca and Stephanie Roberts talk about their concierge relocation business, W-P Moving and Logistics. And Tupelo chef Matthew Harris, fresh off "The Today Show," tells us what’s cooking this season.

Phil Elwood, author of “All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons and Politicians,” gives examples of what he calls “the worst humans.” Then, Braiden Childs of Miller Entertainment talks about the newly renovated Megaplex theater in Redstone. And Ben Castro of Zions Bank shares some of the biggest scams running during this holiday season.

Chantal Fernandez, the co-author of “Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon,” shares the complex and fascinating story about the innovations that fueled the growth of the company and the issues that led to its decline.Then, Ginger Wicks of the Historic Park City Alliance previews Small Business Saturday which is coming up this Saturday, Nov. 30th.And Peter Murray tells all about Stardust Sustainables and their biodegradable shopping bags.

Mountain Money kicks off this weeks show with a discussion of new filing requirement for LLCs with Steven Bowers CPA. Park City Attorney Kristal Bowman-Carter talks about estate planning. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley General Manager Anthony Duggan talks about the opening of the new hotel in East Village. And Abby Phillips previews the upcoming Christmas tree lighting event at Junction Commons.

Professor Justine Hill Edwards explores the fascinating story of the Freedman’s Bank, created just after the Civil War, where thousands of former slaves deposited millions of dollars before its collapse just nine years after it opened. Then, Donald Remy, the former deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about the various things that the department does to support our veterans.

Cammie Kirkham-Heritt talks about the opening of the new Barnes & Noble store in Kimball Junction. Then, Chris Opdyke of U.S. Bank Mortgage talks about what's happening in the mortgage market ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. And Mark Robinson highlights Powder Hounds Coffee.

Sara Bronin talks about her new book “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Then, Maryguenn Vellinga shares more about Rise Boxing, an unusual boxing gym here in Park City. And, Park City Storage owner Robert Holmes and Drew Monson of Aberdeen Management chat about the business of self-storage.

Reed Galen, longtime political consultant and founder of the Lincoln Project, talks about the economics of political advertising. Then, Megan Gorman shares her new book, “All the Presidents’ Money.” It’s an unusual look into the sometimes surprising ways that individual presidents from Washington to Biden managed their personal finances.

William Hogeland, author of “The Hamilton Scheme,” examines the economic significance behind Alexander Hamilton, one of our little-known founders. Then, Bill De Leon of Mountain Wine Storage shares how to safely store fine wine collections. And Kevin Jessop and Chris Badger share the Utah 100 Awards results by Mountain West Capital Network.

Author David Rubenstein looks closely at U.S. Presidents and the office of the President in his new book, "The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency." Then, Brendan and Carly Coyle of Dendric Estates share why cider is the perfect drink for autumn and fall colors. And, Rhonda Sideris and Heleena Sideris of Park City Lodging celebrate 40 years of serving Park City visitors.

Michael Steinbach, head of financial crimes and fraud at Citi, reveals new scams out there and how to stay aware of scams and hopefully avoid becoming a victim. Then, Bryce Rademan of Spitz shares insights into running a successful chain of restaurants in multiple states and which items on the menu are most popular. And, Logan Jones-Olson and Kristen Roscher of the new Upgrade Labs in Park City show how "biohacking" can change your workout.

Author Max Boot delves deep into President Ronald Reagan's personal and political evolution in his new book, "Reagan: His Life and Legend." Then, Nathan Rafferty from Ski Utah explains some of the financials of the past few ski seasons and projections of what may lay ahead for the upcoming season. And local CPA Steven Bowers highlights some autumn tax deadlines and gives some insights on what we can be doing now to make spring tax time easier and hopefully better for our pockets.