🚪 Jeremy Barker lost $20 million before the age of 22. He went bankrupt twice, slept in his truck, and worked as a firefighter earning $800 paychecks—while pouring everything he had into building Murphy Door, a Utah-based hidden door and custom storage company now valued at over $60 million.

Today, Murphy Door is transforming homes across America—selling to celebrities, high-end homeowners, and DIYers looking to add style, function, and a little mystery to their space. Their secret-door solutions blend craftsmanship, utility, and innovation, all built right here in Utah.
In this episode of UtahPreneur, Jeremy opens up about:
Losing $20M and going bankrupt twice—before 25

🔨 The early days of Murphy Door and what drove him to build it
📲 Why outbound sales now drive more than 50% of revenue
⚖️ Balancing business, sacrifice, and family through it all
💪 Hard-won lessons on resilience, grit, and relentless vision

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, founder, builder, or side hustler—Jeremy’s story is unforgettable. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this conversation might just change the way you see what’s possible.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Jeremy Barker went from broke to building a nationally recognized home innovation brand—and why Murphy Door is just getting started.

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⭐ Vanessa Quigley never planned to be a tech founder. But when her youngest son cried over a photo book from his preschool teacher, she realized how badly families need better ways to preserve their memories. That moment sparked Chatbooks—a startup that began with a simple idea: “Print my Instagram.”

In this episode, Vanessa shares the full backstory of how she and her husband built one of Utah’s most beloved consumer brands—without any big launch, fancy funding, or deep tech background. From scrappy early hires (like “Subway Josh”) to a $500K viral ad that put them on the map, we dive into what makes Chatbooks tick.

We also talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, building a mission-driven workplace, and why she believes Chatbooks is just getting started—especially with new launches like the Quilt app.

If you're building a business, raising a family, or trying to create meaning through your work—this episode is for you.

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🎙️ Shauna Sloan is the Utah mom who turned her love of thrifting into a national resale empire. In this episode of UtahPreneur, we dive into the origin story of Kid to Kid, one of the most recognizable children's resale franchises in the country. Shauna shares how she and her husband launched the business in 1992 with no outside capital—just grit, a clear vision, and a stroller full of flyers. From rollerblading through neighborhoods to opening over 100 stores, her story is packed with insights for anyone building a business from the ground up.

We talk about what it really takes to grow a franchise, why 90% of Kid to Kid franchise owners are women, and how Shauna bought back underperforming stores and turned them around. You'll also hear how her daughter Chelsea and son Scott took the resale model and launched Uptown Cheapskate, now a thriving brand in its own right. Whether you're into franchising, resale retail, or just love a good founder story, this episode delivers the goods.

If you’ve ever considered buying a business, starting your own, or turning clutter into cash—this one’s for you.

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