Business Spotlight

In 2021, China started Good As Gold Insurance as a one-woman business writing all different types of insurance policies customized to the lifestyle of her clients. As a mother of two girls, it was important for China to have a job where she was able to stay home with them as much as possible before the school year started – Good As Gold Insurance allowed her to do just that.

“You’ve got it gal!” is China’s motto – she never gives up on a challenge and she never wants her clients to give up either. “No” is not an option for her and she will go to any lengths to make things work. Many clients have said that China always gets back to them with not only a solution, but several options when they felt stuck. Everyone knows they can count on China!

One customer testimonial from her client, Debbie Williams, reads, “China is so bright and really knows about insurance. She is friendly and very conscientious, making sure you get the right insurance for your personal needs.”

China loves and values Ogden’s rich culture, history, and growing community. She has always been connected to this community and proud of its accomplishments and growth. Ogden was the ideal place for her to start her business and she knew that her business would prosper here. When asked what the biggest win for her business has been, China said, “Good As Gold Insurance has experienced financial every month since it opened in 2021.” China is excited for the future and looks forward to seeing the growth of a business that is her completely her own, not attached to another person!

So, what if, instead of thinking about solving your whole life, you just think about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow.
– Rainbow Rowell

To learn more about China please call or email her at: (801) 940 2693 or goodasgoldinsurance@gmail.com

Take 5 Oil Change – Friendly People & Fast Oil Changes!

Founded in 2021, Take 5 Oil Change takes pride in its fast, friendly and simplified oil changes and emissions tests. In just 10 short minutes, while you enjoy a bottle of water in your car, the team at Take 5 Oil Change will change your engine oil along with the filter – checking and replenishing vital under-hood fluids so that you can go about your day.

Taber Cope, Managing Director, recalls the moment that defined the beginning of Take 5 Oil Change, “I wanted others to experience how quick and convenient and oil change should be,” he said. “When I heard about Take 5 Oil Change, I knew it was a concept that would work well here in Utah and I was excited to sign up as a franchise!”

The South Ogden location was the first shop in Utah and one of the very first shops in the Western United States. Today, there are nearly 700 Take 5 Oil Change locations around the United States and Canada. They will be opening three locations in the Ogden area to make sure everyone has access to a quick and friendly oil change.

“Our focus on customer service is second to none. People actually enjoy coming in and getting an oil change with us!”

-Taber Cope, Managing Director, Take 5 Oil Change

The great support of the local community is considered one of Take 5 Oil Change’s biggest wins by the team at Take 5 Oil Change. They are providing a need that the community has been missing – The Stay In Your Car, 10 Minute Oil Change.

One customer had such a great experience at Take 5, they gave one of the nicest reviews the team at Take 5 Oil Change has ever seen, “Benson helped get me registered and was very helpful. I can’t believe how fast they are at providing service! I had waited over 2 hours at the dealership just prior to my scheduled appointment to get an oil change. I was so frustrated with waiting so I came to Take 5 and they took care of me right away. The best part of my visit is how they took care of me when my battery died right in the bay. The manager pulled up his own truck to give me a jump after they tried to charge it a couple of times. I am so impressed with Take 5 and will be coming back every 3 months.”

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

– Winston Churchill

https://www.take5oilchange.com/locations/ut/south-ogden-1321/

For this week’s Business Spotlight, we’ll be featuring Don Hickman, Financial Coach and Owner of A Helping Hand Financial Coaching.

Initially launched in 2020,

A Helping Hand Financial Coaching is an organization that help individuals and couples turn their personal financial failures into success, nightmares into dreams and stress into peace.

As a financial coach, Don Hickman teaches and trains several necessary skills including:

- successfully communicating as a couple
- creating and following a monthly spending plan
- getting out of suffocating personal debt
- saving for emergencies and investing for retirement
- saving for the kids’ education
- buying and eventually paying off a house

Clients eliminate their financial stress and in doing so, they focus their money and attention on living their life’s purpose.

The defining moment for Don in starting A Helping Hand Financial Coaching was when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the economy in the spring of 2020. Hickman Group, LLC’s business consulting work had dried up because of the economic disaster that followed the pandemic. Don saw a community need and knew it was imperative to make his financial coaching services available to a wider audience.

“Folks were losing their income, small businesses were closing their doors, and there was an enormous amount of financial stress in our community,” says Don. “We registered A Helping Hand Financial Coaching under Hickman Group, and the rest is history.”

As a 24-year Air Force veteran retiring off Hill Air Force Base in 2012, Don and his wife, Stacey, have lived in 14 different locations throughout their military career. They decided that Ogden Valley and the greater Ogden area was the perfect place to settle down to start their family and eight years later, A Helping Hand Financial Coaching.

“We love helping people, and there are tens of thousands of people who could use our help here in Weber County alone,” says Don. “Every day we help individuals and couples overcome their personal struggles with financial stress.”

Several of Don’s client have completely paid off all their personal debt – they are using a monthly family spending and for the first time in their lives, they have money leftover at the end of the month. A couple under extreme financial stress once had over $240,000 of personal loans and with Don’s help, were able to negotiate with their creditors and eliminate almost $100,000 in personal debt for a settlement at just over $25,000. Another recently divorced client went from desperation to her best year ever as a small business owner.

“Coach Don is an absolute life saver. I had never budgeted before. My financial situation had collapsed several times and I chose not to do anything about it. I just felt it would get better on its own and of course, it never did. I finally wanted to change my situation after my second divorce. Don took me through the systematic process. I was so thrilled with the excitement and passion he had in helping others achieve success and truly succeed.“

– Michelle C., Single Mom & Small Business Owner

When asked what makes his organization unique, Don says, “We focus on a person’s behaviors and emotions related to their money, not just the mechanics and math of investment rates of return and credit scores,” and, “Experience matters, and we have it.” He has coached hundreds of individuals and couples over the years and is one of just a handful of Dave Ramsey certified Master Financial Coaches in northern Utah.

Don and Stacey started at the bottom and worked their way to the top – now having zero debt of any kind, money in the bank, and are living the life they planned to live years ago. When they aren’t working, they ski in the winter and enjoy their horses, fly fishing, camping, and gardening in the summer. Don also enjoys being active in the community as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports and a past Chair of the Board of Ogden Nature Center.

Menchie’s makes you smile!

This is the mission that Rory Rich and his team set out to accomplish from the day they opened the franchise in May 2017. Rory says, “While most people think that we sell frozen yogurt, the real goal is to make them smile by providing them with an exceptional experience and amazing frozen desserts.” Everything is about quality – starting with the best ingredients, but more importantly Rory says their first priority is creating an awesome experience for their guests.

We had a chance to ask Rory some questions about Menchie’s and how he got started with the franchise.

Was there a defining moment that inspired you to open a Menchie’s?

“My daughters and I have always wanted a restaurant. During our introduction with Menchie’s, we quickly realized the franchise’s focus on quality, guest care and people who were aligned with the ideals we hold important. The fantastic froyo was the ‘cherry on top’ to what has become an experience we’ll never forget.”

What drew you to the Ogden-Weber area?

“We wanted to bring the Menchie’s experience to the northern part of Utah and we knew without any doubt that downtown Ogden was our target. Despite the area ‘not fitting’ with the Menchie’s expected footprint, we convinced them that Ogden’s downtown vibe was indeed the place to be.”

“Nowhere in Weber county can you find a place with so much to do packed into such a small area. We knew we could make the Menchie’s experience fit right in with the incredible energy found in downtown Ogden.”

Tell us about the internal culture at Menchie’s. What makes it so unique?

“We don’t have ’employees,’ we have team members. It is not just a twist on language… We want our folks to feel cared for as best we can. We are supportive and we recognize that for much of our team, it is their first job in the labor market. We feel a responsibility to set them up for success.”

You’ve mentioned creating exceptional experiences for your guests. What has been your biggest moment with Menchie’s?

“Our acceptance by Ogden and surrounding communities has been incredible. The connection to our fans and our community has been so much fun and so very humbling. We’re not here just to make a buck – we want to connect with the community and we think we’ve done a good job at that.”

We’ve seen many positive reviews about your business. Are there any comments that have stuck out to you?

“We get many compliments on how well our guests are treated by our team members. This is the number one thing that I am told more than anything else.”

What excites you the most about owning and operating a business in Ogden?

“We see the resilience of our guests and Utah residents coming out of the chaos that COVID-19 has created. We see Ogden and the downtown area becoming more vibrant and exciting – entertainment, arts, businesses and a myriad of other aspects. We can see ourselves being a part of that growth and vibrance.”

Do you have any quotes or words of wisdom that you can share with us?

“I will always remember this quote by Buckaroo Banzai, ‘No matter where you go… There you are. It sums up the fact that it is important to embrace where and who you are no matter where you find yourself in life.”

For over a decade, Give Me a Chance/DeMarillac Formal Attire has changed lives. Founder Maria Nguyen, Daughter of Charity, rented a historic building in downtown Ogden with the dream to improve our community by teaching women how to sew.

Manager Susan Thompson loves that the seamstress program provides more than just sewing skills to countless women. Not only do participating women have opportunities to earn a living, but they also gain self-confidence and improve their self-esteem along the way.

Women who graduate from the sewing programs can hone their customer service, retail, and alteration skills while working in DeMarillac Formal Attire–part of Give Me a Chance. Customers to the formal wear boutique will find gorgeous attire at affordable pricing, one-on-one service, and professional alteration.

Give Me A Chance helps improve the livelihood of entire families by offering after-school tutoring to children in the community. During the after-school programs, children have the opportunity to get direct help with their homework, practice art, do science experiments, and be kids.

For Susan, her biggest reward has been to see the community come together to help Give Me A Chance deliver life-altering services to families in need.

You can learn more about Give Me a Chance/DeMarillac Formal Wear Attire at http://demarillacformal.com/

Kris and Paul have been serving the Ogden community with their Mountain Donuts business since 2018. When Kris and Paul were exploring different types of businesses, they knew that they would find support for their business and love for their custom artisan donuts in Utah.

If you get the chance to talk to Kris and Paul about their business, you’ll hear them place double emphasis on the community and their customers. Paul said, “We are so blessed to have so many customers say so many great things about our little shop. When we started, our goal was to support the community and have the donut shop feel like a place to come and create lasting memories.” At Mountain Donuts, the experience combined with tasty donuts is what keeps smiles on customer faces. Kris added, “We love to see the kids’ faces light up and break out into dance when they get to pick out their own custom donut made special for them. It’s their own work of art that they get to eat.”

Mountain Donuts has been honored with many business awards since its opening including, Best in State, Best in Northern Utah, Best in South Ogden, and Finalist for Best Small Business of the Year in Weber County.

If you want to “Top your Own Custom Donuts” that are made fresh, visit their website, give them a call or just stop by and pick out your own custom donuts today.

http://www.mountaindonuts.com/

Inspector Tony Home Inspections was established in 2016 by Brenda Gerena and Tony Stewart. They founded the company based on their love for homes and serving the community.

The inspiration for starting the business came from finding major issues in their mother’s home that should have been caught at the time of the inspection. With their mom in mind, they started the business with the underlying commitment to “Protect one of your biggest investments with a thorough home inspection from a reliable and honest, licensed, and insured home inspector.”

From the day Brenda and Tony came to Ogden they wanted to be part of Ogden’s redevelopment. “We have lived in Ogden for 11 years and love the people, arts, music, and history in our wonderful city.” Their community connection prompted them to extend beyond Inspector Tony Home Inspections to serve the city’s youth and take ownership of Youth Impact in 2016, which was previously owned by Robb Hall since 1992. They immediately related with the organization’s theme of “A Safe Place To Be A Kid.”

Not long after taking the helm of Youth Impact, Brenda says they found breakthrough success. “The first Casino Night event in 2017 produced funds to make Robb Hall’s dying wish come true – a new building to expand service to 100 more kids a day. That event raised almost $30,000 in five weeks.”

Both Inspector Tony Home Inspections and Youth Impact have enabled Brenda and Tony to serve the community in countless ways. “We love it when we see our customers return to us, or we are referred by family and friends. That is the biggest compliment we can get.”

For more information about Inspector Tony Home Inspections or Youth Impact, contact Brenda and Tony at:

inspectortonyhomeinspections.com

www.youthimpactogden.org

“Growing up, I performed in a sport that was incredibly demanding on my body. After suffering many injuries, I was in a lot of pain and my diagnosis to correct the problem was surgery. I was determined to find a better solution. After some research I found a chiropractor that truly listened to my situation and gave me hope. I started chiropractic care and it completely changed my life. Getting regular adjustments not only restored my body’s strength and healing capabilities but prevented me from having to have surgery. This experience inspired me to provide the same care for others. I knew I would be able to change people’s lives for the better and could offer hope beyond just turning to pharmaceuticals and/or surgery.”

When asked why he chose to start his practice in the Ogden-Weber area Doug said, “Having spent the majority of our lives in Utah, we always knew that we wanted to provide the community here with the best chiropractic care. When my family moved back to Utah, after fulfilling all of my schooling and education, we found that Riverdale happened to have the perfect location for us to establish our office. Since 2018 we have been lucky enough to care for the amazing people of the Ogden/Weber area and even farther beyond that!”.

“Statera is unique because we take your health seriously. When you come to our office you will find a team that cares about you as a whole person not just the symptoms you are experiencing. In our office, we provide Xrays, neurological scans, and a thorough health assessment so we can determine the best plan of action for your care. The care we provide is tailored to each specific person, and through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments we can help to get you and your family feeling your absolute best.”

At Statera Chiropractic, our goal is to locate and correct the root cause of your aches and pains rather than just treating pain and symptoms. In our office, we provide postural X-rays, neurological scans, and a thorough health assessment so we can determine the best plan of action for your care. The care we provide is tailored to each specific person. Through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments we can help to get you and your family feeling their absolute best.

It is our mission to change the paradigm of healthcare in our community – where we first look to the body rather than the medicine cabinet. At Statera Chiropractic we create a legacy of health for you and your family.

To learn more about Dr. Doug Gregory and Statera Chiropractic, visit https://staterachiropractic.com/

“We help companies get found online. That’s the essence of what we do.” Whether you’re looking to build a website, get help with search engine optimization, graphic design, or even looking for content writers, Victor Hubbard and his team at Performance Driven Marketing (PDM) have your solution at their North Ogden headquarters. Since online marketing efforts can be difficult to measure without experience in the industry, PDM’s goal is to deliver measurable and documentable results to their clients, and they’ve been doing so for over a decade.

When asked why he chose to base his business in Weber County, Victor noted the great location and pristine environment that attract so many others to this area. “I just love the outdoors. I love all of the ski resorts that are nearby, the biking that’s around. I just like getting out and playing.”

Being at the cutting edge of the e-commerce industry isn’t easy, and requires the PDM team to constantly be apprised of changing trends. As Victor notes, “Being a business owner is all about adapting and changing. If you’re just standing still or just staying stagnant you’re probably shrinking.” Helping clients overcome their fears, and helping them realize the results that are achievable through a properly managed online presence is what drives PDM to keep innovating.

Since founding in 2009, PDM has grown into one of the top marketing agencies in Utah. With a staff of highly-skilled marketing specialists, SEO experts, graphic designers, web developers, content writers, and more, PDM has the expertise to handle many different marketing projects, big or small.

To learn more about Performance Driven Marketing visit https://www.performancedrivenmarketing.com

Walter L. Stuart retired from the Air Force in 1994 making Utah his home, and he is one of the kindest individuals you will ever meet. If you have spent much time at Chamber events, you likely have had the opportunity to meet Walter. When he isn’t working, he loves spending time with his wife Gayla and watching his grandchildren play sports.Walter represents LegalShield as an independent associate.

LegalShield provides affordable legal representation to everyone for a small monthly fee, and they have been doing so for 48 years. Their goal is to provide equal access to the liberty, equality, opportunity and justice that every human deserves. Today they protect and empower 4.5 million people and 140,000 businesses. Through collective buying power, LegalShield prepays a network of attorneys nationwide so that there is legal help when it is needed for their clients.

Walter says, “LegalShield has disrupted the legal industry through technology. We have put the legal system in the palm of our hands. Wherever you have access to your phone you have access to your law firm. There is no more stressing, guessing, finger crossing or making Google decisions ever again. When something in your stomach says, ‘this doesn’t feel right,’ something in your head says, ‘this doesn’t sound right,’ you simply tap your app and get your law firm on the phone. They will write a letter, make that phone call or review that document or contract on your behalf and much more at no charge.”

When asked what the biggest win is for his company, he says this, “Engraved on the west wall of the Supreme Court are the words, ‘Equal Justice Under the Law.’ This is not a reality in our country today. You get as much justice that you are able to pay for. LegalShield has changed that. For as little as $0.82 a day they now have nationwide legal access.”

To learn more about Walter and LegalShield, visit https://walterlee.wearelegalshield.com/

Take 5 Oil Change – Friendly People & Fast Oil Changes!

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

– Winston Churchill

Was there a defining moment that inspired you to open a Menchie’s?

What drew you to the Ogden-Weber area?

Tell us about the internal culture at Menchie’s. What makes it so unique?

You’ve mentioned creating exceptional experiences for your guests. What has been your biggest moment with Menchie’s?

We’ve seen many positive reviews about your business. Are there any comments that have stuck out to you?

What excites you the most about owning and operating a business in Ogden?

Do you have any quotes or words of wisdom that you can share with us?

Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce

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China Barnes, Good as Gold Insurance LLC

Take 5 Oil Change – Friendly People & Fast Oil Changes!

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

– Winston Churchill

Was there a defining moment that inspired you to open a Menchie’s?

What drew you to the Ogden-Weber area?

Tell us about the internal culture at Menchie’s. What makes it so unique?

You’ve mentioned creating exceptional experiences for your guests. What has been your biggest moment with Menchie’s?

We’ve seen many positive reviews about your business. Are there any comments that have stuck out to you?

What excites you the most about owning and operating a business in Ogden?

Do you have any quotes or words of wisdom that you can share with us?

Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce

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