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The LoCo Experience

Curt Bear
Northern Colorado
Fort Collins
Fort Collins, United States
Loco Think Tank
Fort Collins, Colorado
Small Businesses
Loveland, United States
Loveland
Loveland, Colorado
Greeley, United States
Greeley, Colorado
Artificial Intelligence
Greeley
Entrepreneurship
Safe Families For Children
Homelessness
Public Health
Love Intentionally
Cannabis Regulation
Construction Industry

The LoCo Experience is a long-form conversational podcast that dives deep into the journeys of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in Northern Colorado. Hosted by Curt Bear, Founder of LoCo Think Tank, the show brings real, raw, and unfiltered conversations—where guests share their successes, struggles, and lessons learned along the way.

LoCo Think Tank is Colorado’s premier busines... more

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Recent Guests

Kristin Todd
President and CEO of The NoCo Foundation
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Episode: Building the Foundations of Stronger Communities - Kristin Todd, President & CEO of NoCo Foundation
Okie Dokie Brothers
Fort Collins folk family band performing at Live at the Garden
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Episode: The Noco Pulse | Week of June 22nd, 2026
Kerri Lugenbill
Chief Growth Officer at OTM (The Mayorettes member)
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Episode: A Quiet Evening with The Mayorettes - Kerrie Lugenbill, Jackie (Christman) Stevens, and Giuli Diaz
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Owner of Gallipot Salon and the Gallipot Gallery (The Mayorettes member)
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Episode: A Quiet Evening with The Mayorettes - Kerrie Lugenbill, Jackie (Christman) Stevens, and Giuli Diaz
Giuli Diaz
Global HR leader at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (The Mayorettes member)
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Episode: A Quiet Evening with The Mayorettes - Kerrie Lugenbill, Jackie (Christman) Stevens, and Giuli Diaz
Matt Ackerman
Founder and brand ambassador of Meadkrieger Meadery
Meadkrieger Meadery (Loveland, CO)
Episode: LoCo Experience #273 | Drink Like a Viking! - The Joy and Journey of Mead with Matt Ackerman
Clint Jasperson
Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Driven Wealth
Purpose Driven Wealth / Thrivent Financial
Episode: Aligning Heart-Math and Pencil-Math with Clint Jasperson, CFP Founder of Purpose Driven
Patrick Sukup
Real estate professional; runs a small real estate team in Fort Collins and runs a YouTube channel Living in Fort Collins
Real Estate, Living in Fort Collins YouTube channel
Episode: The Noco Pulse | Week of May 25th
Ryan Woodland
President/CEO of Woodland Home Marketplace and Woodland Home Company
Woodland Home Marketplace / Woodland Home Company
Episode: Passion and Perseverance with Ryan and Sarah Woodland

Hosts

Curt Bear
Host of The LoCo Experience, LoCo Pulse, and founder of LoCo Think Tank.
Kelsey Harris
Co-host and publisher with This is NoCo; host of The LoCo Pulse; associated with Discover NoCo Magazine.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • More than just Business — Its about people

    The LoCo Experience does an awesome job highlighting local businesses — but what really makes it stand out is how well it captures the people behind them. It’s not just about what they do, but who they are. Super interesting, easy to listen to, and a great way to feel more connected to the community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glassbusinessguy
    United Statesa year ago
  • New favorite podcast

    Stumbled on this show thanks to the Fort Collins fellas podcast and so grateful I did. Only one episode in and already so much value’s been delivered… thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Entrepreneur 123
    United States4 years ago
  • An excellent show!

    Curt does a great job on this show and I highly recommend it to anyone in Northern Colorado and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FnafFreddy
    United States4 years ago
  • Business owners must listen to Podcast

    If your a business owner, you know there are decision to make when you grow, this podcast talks to business owners. The discussions of how they started to how they grew the business to where the business is today. All business owners can take away something that they could use in their own business. So listen and learn from all these awesome business owners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MDJacks2020
    United States5 years ago
  • Way better than I expected!

    I’ve been listening to the LoCo Experience Podcast since the start, both the long-form with Curt Bear, and the LoCo Shorts with Rory. Rory asks great questions of every guest, and Curt pulls out learning opportunities from his guests that can help listeners gain a new perspective on their own challenges. Effective and fun business storytelling. Highly recommend!

    - cb 😇

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CurtisBear
    United States5 years ago

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The show is praised for its local focus and genuine hosts who highlight community impact.
Listeners value the deep-dive, real-world business stories and practical takeaways.
Sponsors often note the show's authentic local reach and relevance to Northern Colorado business ecosystems.
Guests and host interplay are described as engaging and insightful, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship.

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Talking Points

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EXPERIENCE 229 | The Power of Strong Relationships with Bob Hewson - CEO of Colorado Youth Outdoors
Q: What role did mentorship and peer advisement play in your growth?
Mentorship and peer advisement provided trusted, diverse perspectives that helped identify gaps, fill leadership weaknesses, and accelerate decision-making through strong advisory relationships, including the LoCo Think Tank and other value-driven networks.
EXPERIENCE 229 | The Power of Strong Relationships with Bob Hewson - CEO of Colorado Youth Outdoors
Q: How did the organization transition from bootstrapping to formalized funding and expansion?
The transition involved diversifying funding away from uncertain public sources toward private donations and strategic gifts, reforming governance with a strong board, and pursuing a capital campaign to acquire and develop central campuses, which ultimately enabled expansion to Colorado Springs and the creation of a home base.
EXPERIENCE 229 | The Power of Strong Relationships with Bob Hewson - CEO of Colorado Youth Outdoors
Q: Can you describe the core mission of Colorado Youth Outdoors and how it uses outdoor activities to build relationships?
The core mission centers on building relationships through traditional outdoor activities, using one-on-one interactions to foster meaningful connections between parents and kids, and among participants, with a structured PAC model guiding participation, appreciation, communication, and dedication.
EXPERIENCE 235 | Unlocking Potential: The Integrative Coaching Approach of Jordan Bonifas
Q: Where did your path to coaching begin, and what were the turning points?
A sabbatical in Hawaii, the realization that coaching could combine performance and business growth, and the moment of mentorship that encouraged starting and iterating rather than over-planning.
EXPERIENCE 235 | Unlocking Potential: The Integrative Coaching Approach of Jordan Bonifas
Q: Tell me about Bonis Coaching and what sets your approach apart.
Bonis Coaching blends athletic performance coaching with business strategy, focusing on the integration of mind and body, removing obstacles (like past failures) that block natural flow, and leaning into real conversations over branding noise.

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What is The LoCo Experience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show skewers toward Northern Colorado business storytelling, featuring hands-on founders, family businesses, and community leaders who share how they built, scaled, and sustained local ventures. Episodes blend pragmatic growth lessons with personal narratives, risk, resilience, and community impact, often highlighting real estate development, nonprofit work, and small-business culture. A standout strength is its longtime local focus and the candid, unfiltered interview style that surfaces practical strategies, missteps, and actionable takeaways for listeners who run or sponsor local businesses. The format often includes vivid founder stories, regional context, and a clear emphasis on community growth, making it a compelling listen for e... more

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1. Kristin Todd
2. Okie Dokie Brothers
3. Kerri Lugenbill
4. Jackie Stevens
5. Giuli Diaz
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7. Clint Jasperson
8. Patrick Sukup

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