Chess Not Checkers

Chess Not Checkers

Hosted by: Jordan Tampien & Keith Riddle

Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best...

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Tom Simpson – Building Spokane’s Startup Ecosystem and Culture

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Tom Simpson, a key figure in Spokane’s entrepreneurial community, to discuss his journey and insights into the local startup...
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Jason Boudreau – From Turkey Dogs to Triumph

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with entrepreneur Jason Boudreau to discuss his incredible journey from personal hardship to building a successful business empire....
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Jonathan Bingle – Building a Better Spokane Through Collaboration and Leadership

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Spokane City Council Member Jonathan Bingle to discuss his role in local governance and his vision for the future of Spokane....
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Q&A #3 – Economic Uncertainty, Personal Growth, and Resilience

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien dive into the dual realities of economic uncertainties and personal growth. They explore the complexities of today’s market—discussing...
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Reed Moore – Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and the Value of Persistence

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Reed Moore, a successful entrepreneur and real estate expert. Reed shares his journey from military service to building a...
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Mark Lupton - Crafting Financial Strategies and Guiding Entrepreneurial Growth

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Mark Lupton, a seasoned financial advisor and entrepreneur from Spokane. Mark shares his journey into financial planning,...
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Bobby Enslow - Brewing Community and Building Entrepreneurial Success

Episode #12

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Bobby Enslow, the founder of Inaba Coffee, to discuss his journey of building a community-driven coffee business in Spokane....
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Anton Stetner - Mastering Real Estate and Shaping the Digital Frontier

Episode #11

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Anton Stetner, a prominent real estate developer and YouTube personality, to explore the intricacies of real estate and...
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Q&A #2 - Navigating Historic Renovations and Market Shifts with Keith and Jordan

Episode #10

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Jordan Tampien and Keith Riddle discuss podcasting misconceptions and dive into real estate development. They explore the challenges of renovating historic buildings like...
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Jordan Allen – Bridging the Gap with BuyWander’s Vision for Sustainable Resale

Episode #9

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Jordan Allen, the founder of BuyWander, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the creation of his innovative company....
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Leigh Veidman – Leading Spokane Velocity with Resilience and Purpose

Episode #8

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Jordan Tampien and Keith Riddle sit down with Leigh Veidman, head coach of Spokane Velocity, to discuss his journey from Liverpool to Spokane and how he built a successful...
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Brooke Baker – Building a Legacy in Construction and Community

Episode #7

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Jordan Tampien and Keith Riddle sit down with Brooke Baker, CEO of Baker Construction and Development, to discuss her journey from insurance to leading her family’s...
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