Big Leap

09/10/2026

What if the fix for education isn't more structure, but less?

On this episode of Sweet Takes, Tanner Bowman, founder of Optio, joins Coby Bush for a drive to talk about walking away from ten years of public school teaching to build a school with no letter grades, just quests and Experience Points.

They dig into why traditional grading punishes failure, how one student is earning math credit by analyzing the physics of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy, and why Tanner believes the real goal of education is raising creators, not consumers.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/JykkxPAS6F0?si=jIsc0jN1snmF_OL3

Replacing attendance rules with intrinsic motivation. For Tanner Bo...

08/04/2026

New Sweet Takes just dropped!

This time Dan hit the road with Josh Bennett of Mountain America Credit Union, and it's a good one. Josh talks about the wild story of moving to Utah on nothing but a gut feeling (9 days, no plan, married a year later), the mentors who changed the course of his life, and why AI will never replace what people bring to the table.

And they make a stop at Thirst for a Pisces, a Dr. McCree, and Nutella-filled beignets that almost stole the whole episode.

Josh Bennett is proof that good people make good business happen. Big thanks to him for keeping it real.

New episode out now: https://www.bigleap.com/podcasts/your-circle-matters-more-than-you-think/

07/22/2026

Agency Brands is hiring! Two roles open now:

Organic Social Media Specialist—Set Fire Creative
Own organic social strategy for a portfolio of clients, including content calendars, graphics, video, and day-to-day client communication. 2-3 years of organic social experience required.

PPC Manager—Big Leap
Oversee paid media strategy across a portfolio of clients on Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. Minimum 5 years of paid advertising experience, with at least 2 in an agency environment.

Join great teams doing real, meaningful work—with flexible PTO, flexible hours, and full benefits.

Apply here (or tag someone who'd be a great fit):

Take the next step in organically growing your career by learning skills that make you a valuable asset.

07/20/2026

Your newest customer might not be a person at all. On the way to grab a drink at Thirst, Dan and Preston Melle of Scrunch talk about how AI is changing the way people search and why your website's new VIP user is a bot.

07/13/2026

Big Leap is hiring!

We're looking for a talented PPC Specialist to join our growing team:

– Building campaigns that solve real business problems
– Partnering with product, sales, and creative teams to grow client accounts
– Staying ahead of platform and AI trends in paid media

This could be a perfect fit if you've got:

– 5+ years in paid advertising
– 2+ years agency (or similarly fast-paced) experience
– Google Ads or Meta Ads expertise
– Strong client relationship skills

If you are passionate about digital marketing and driving results for clients, check out the job details below and apply today!

Hi and Welcome! We’re so glad you found our job posting! Take a look below to learn more about the position and what makes Big Leap special. If the details align with your skills and experience, we’d love for you to apply. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us better! Why Work with Big...

07/10/2026

A reminder that between the conversation, the camera, and the sweet treat, somebody still has to navigate. 📍🗺️

Sweet Takes is a podcast. And, apparently, also a mini road trip, especially when Coby's behind the wheel.

07/07/2026

"A lot of people don't see anything bigger than the box they've placed themselves into."

Coming from Jenny Groberg (founder of BookSmarts Accounting, Utah's 2024 CEO of the Year), that's not just theoretical.

A traumatic brain injury stripped her of her memory, her ability to push through, and just about everything she'd built her identity around. What came back in its place was a totally different, hard-earned kind of clarity.

She brings all of that to Sweet Takes this week—on the road to 's Frozen Custard, where we're walking away with a whole lot more than a double vanilla scoop.

This episode gets into the four principles Jenny runs her business and her life by, why she made a hiring decision across three continents that her team called a financial mistake, and what playing the long game looks like when the short-term numbers don't agree with you.

Plus her Final Five: five reports, five minutes at the end of your day—is pretty priceless.

Catch the full episode below.

07/02/2026

Big Leap is hiring!

We're looking for a talented PPC Specialist to join our growing team:

– Building campaigns that solve real business problems
– Partnering with product, sales, and creative teams to grow client accounts
– Staying ahead of platform and AI trends in paid media

This could be a perfect fit if you've got:

– 5+ years in paid advertising
– 2+ years agency (or similarly fast-paced) experience
– Google Ads or Meta Ads expertise
– Strong client relationship skills

If you are passionate about digital marketing and driving results for clients, check out the job details and apply today!

https://bigleap.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=136

06/30/2026

Natalie Petersen wakes up at 4 a.m. every day. Not on motivation, but on systems.

And she's one to trust here: She's kept that consistent for 15 years.

On Sweet Takes, the owner and head coach at Saratoga Springs CrossFit breaks it all down: the hierarchy behind her training, how physical and mental health connect, and why most gym injuries trace back to ego.

If you're reaching for the next level or just tired of starting over, this one's worth your time.

Full episode in the comments.

06/22/2026

Set Fire Creative is hiring an Organic Social Media Specialist!

You'd own strategy for a real portfolio of clients: content calendars, graphics, video, and day-to-day communication. This role is hybrid out of Lehi, Utah, and it's perfect if you've got 2-3 years of organic social experience behind you.

Join a stellar team, with flexible PTO and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, plus 401(k) matching). Apply or pass it along!

Hi and Welcome! We’re so glad you found our job posting! Take a look below to learn more about the position and what makes Set Fire Creative special. If the details align with your skills and experience, we’d love for you to apply. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us better! Why Work...