The Vault at 201 N Broadway

The Vault at 201 N Broadway A Montana based business podcast where we highlight the people and ideas driving our region forward.

Empowering Montana Students Through Global Learning with Nikki GeiszlerIn this episode, we sit down with Nikki Geiszler ...
12/17/2025

Empowering Montana Students Through Global Learning with Nikki Geiszler

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Geiszler from the Montana World Affairs Council to dive into her story, her background in anthropology, and the path that brought her to Montana. Nikki talks about her work expanding the Council beyond Missoula and building partnerships with teachers and schools across the entire state ensuring students in every corner of Montana have access to global programming and real-world learning opportunities.

Find it wherever you podcast at The Vault at 201 N Broadway or find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03Y2qKF0

12/17/2025

Earlier this fall, we took The Vault on the road to the MEDA Fall Conference in Polson. Sonya Scheetz of Langlas & Associates sat down with us to talk about the construction industry’s role in community development and the partnerships that help build strong, vibrant communities across Montana.

Langlas & Associates

Find the full episode (119) here: https://hubs.la/Q03WymjB0

✨NEW EPISODE ✨Empowering Montana Students Through Global Learning with Nikki GeiszlerIn this episode, we sit down with N...
12/15/2025

✨NEW EPISODE ✨

Empowering Montana Students Through Global Learning with Nikki Geiszler

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Geiszler from the Montana World Affairs Council to dive into her story, her background in anthropology, and the path that brought her to Montana. Nikki talks about her work expanding the Council beyond Missoula and building partnerships with teachers and schools across the entire state ensuring students in every corner of Montana have access to global programming and real-world learning opportunities.

She shares her passion for bringing the world to Montana students, her approach to collaboration, raising resources, and why global education matters no matter where a student grows up. We explore the impact of signature programs like Academic WorldQuest and EconoQuest, and how these experiences give students a chance to engage with international experts, economic conversations, and future career pathways.

Energetic, driven, and constantly moving forward, Nikki makes the case for why “Montana’s potential is unstoppable” and why global opportunity should reach every classroom in the state.

Listen now, wherever you podcast at The Vault at 201 N Broadway or find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03XG7Ng0

12/13/2025

Earlier this fall, we took The Vault on the road to the MEDA Fall Conference in Polson. Amanda Tonn with Cushing Terrell joined us to share how thoughtful design, planning, and community collaboration shape the places where Montanans live, work, and grow.

A great look at how architecture and economic development go hand in hand across our state.

Find the full episode here:https://hubs.la/Q03WDhRW0

Veteran Business Opportunities: Rick Brown on the VR&E Self-Employment TrackRick explains how the nationwide network of ...
12/12/2025

Veteran Business Opportunities: Rick Brown on the VR&E Self-Employment Track

Rick explains how the nationwide network of SBA resource partners supports veterans through the self-employment track. We dive into who’s eligible, how veterans can use the program, what to expect along the way, and how experienced advisors help turn business ideas into viable employment opportunities.

Rick also highlights how veterans have successfully used this track to launch their own businesses, with guidance from advisors who understand the veteran experience.

Find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03WD_Vz0

12/11/2025

Earlier this fall, we took The Vault on the road to the MEDA Fall Conference. Terra Burman with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation shared how her team supports some of Montana’s most rural communities through business assistance, community development, and long-term resilience.

Proud to spotlight leaders driving impact across the state.

MEDA Montana Economic Developers Association Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation - EPEDC Marcell Bruski

Find it here (episode 119): https://hubs.la/Q03Wyl6P0

In this episode, we sit down with Rick Brown, Director of the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), to explore the VR...
12/10/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Rick Brown, Director of the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), to explore the VR&E Self-Employment Track, a program offered by the SBA and VA through a memorandum of understanding. This track leverages counselors from SBA resource partners, including VBOCs, SBDCs, Women’s Business Centers, and SCORE, to help service members and veterans with a service-connected disability turn their skills and ideas into a business.

NEW EPISODE Veteran Business Opportunities: Rick Brown on the VR&E Self-Employment TrackIn this episode, we sit down wit...
12/08/2025

NEW EPISODE

Veteran Business Opportunities: Rick Brown on the VR&E Self-Employment Track

In this episode, we sit down with Rick Brown, Director of the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), to explore the VR&E Self-Employment Track, a program offered by the SBA and VA through a memorandum of understanding. This track leverages counselors from SBA resource partners, including VBOCs, SBDCs, Women’s Business Centers, and SCORE, to help service members and veterans with a service-connected disability turn their skills and ideas into a business.

Rick explains how the nationwide network of SBA resource partners supports veterans through the self-employment track. We dive into who’s eligible, how veterans can use the program, what to expect along the way, and how experienced advisors help turn business ideas into viable employment opportunities.

Rick also highlights how veterans have successfully used this track to launch their own businesses, with guidance from advisors who understand the veteran experience.

Listen now, wherever you podcast at The Vault at 201 N Broadway or find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03WsKr30

12/06/2025

Earlier this fall, we took The Vault on the road to the MEDA Fall Conference in Polson. Wylie Phillips with the Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District joined us to talk about the work happening in their region—from housing efforts to supporting business growth and strengthening communities.
Another example of how collaboration moves Montana forward.

Find the episode (119) here: https://hubs.la/Q03WymLB0

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, to talk about building things that last, products, places,...
12/05/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, to talk about building things that last, products, places, and relationships.

Jim shares how growing up in a military family, serving as a parachute rigger, and watching his dad start Red Oxx out of a Billings basement with surplus webbing shaped the company’s DNA: rugged, bootstrapped, and built with intention. We dive into Red Oxx’s evolution from fitness gear to American-made travel and gear bags, their early leap into e-commerce in the ’90s, and why keeping production in Billings and in the US still matters.

We also get into Factory #8, the 406 Event Lawn, and Jim’s philosophy on growth: “We are a blend of old and new, we try to always move forward but not so fast we are leaving our roots behind which is making high quality products and good customer relationships.” At its core, this episode is about hard work, craftsmanship, and honoring your roots while building what’s next.

Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q03W06pB0

In our latest episode Jim shares how growing up in a military family, serving as a parachute rigger, and watching his da...
12/04/2025

In our latest episode Jim shares how growing up in a military family, serving as a parachute rigger, and watching his dad start Red Oxx out of a Billings basement with surplus webbing shaped the company’s DNA: rugged, bootstrapped, and built with intention. We dive into Red Oxx’s evolution from fitness gear to American-made travel and gear bags, their early leap into e-commerce in the ’90s, and why keeping production in Billings and in the US still matters.

Find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03W06Vd0

Built to Last: Jim Markel and the Red Oxx WayIn this episode, we sit down with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, to talk about...
12/03/2025

Built to Last: Jim Markel and the Red Oxx Way

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, to talk about building things that last, products, places, and relationships.

Find it here: https://hubs.la/Q03W05XK0

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