2019 Fastest-Growing Companies

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 7,478%  2018 REVENUE $8.9 million  CITY Orem FOUNDED 2015 EMPLOYEES 50 INDUSTRY Recognition/Software WEBSITE Award.co FOUNDER Steve Sonnenberg, 38  THE COMPANY An employee-recognition software platform.

HAPPY DAYS They’re No. 1! They’re No. 1! It’s not lost on us that our No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company is transforming the award recognition industry. But this former UV50 Startup to Watch, which officially partnered with Amazon Business in 2018, has had quite the winning streak. It has more than 1 million users, is used in 100+ countries, has a 96% satisfaction rating, and ranked an applause-worthy No. 25 on the 2019 Inc. 500.

#GOALS 1. International expansion. 2. “Raise money. We’re not against it, just want to make sure we’re ready.” 3. “Manage half the world’s incentive spend through Awardco’s technology.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Excitement. Confidence. Stress.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Closing a big deal.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “Letting go of good people who can’t do the job.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Balancing growth. It’s exciting, but growing pains can be frustrating.”
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“It helps to have a good circle around me. I have the best business partners and a supportive family at home.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 5,391%  2018 REVENUE $42.2 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 500 INDUSTRY Technology WEBSITE Podium.com  FOUNDER Eric Rea, 34  THE COMPANY A software platform powering the modern relationship between businesses and their customers.

HAPPY DAYS Talk about loud and proud! Podium, which helps companies amplify their brands with slick Interaction Management, has raised more than $96 million in funding, has more than 130,000 users and is trusted by more than 30,000 businesses — including Vivint, La-Z-Boy, Ken Garff, and Zerorez. Not only is it a former No. 1 UV50 Fastest-Growing Company (and No. 3 last year), it has landed on the Inc. 500, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, was on Forbes’ 2018 list of Next Billion-Dollar Startups and won the 2019 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. #micdrop

#GOALS 1. “Be real. Be honest. Be transparent.” 2. Murder drama. “We don’t tolerate politics or drama.” 3. Be a founder. “Come into Podium like it’s your own company.”  4. Delight the customer. “We stole that one from Disney.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 4,088%  2018 REVENUE $4.7 million  CITY Orem FOUNDED 2015

EMPLOYEES 12  INDUSTRY Consumer Products + Services WEBSITE Wandrd.com  FOUNDERS Ryan Cope, 30; Spencer Cope, 32;  Austin Cope, 33  THE COMPANY Creator of bags designed for travelers, photographers and anyone on the go.

HAPPY DAYS These guys have it in the bag. From innovative products to successful Kickstarters to a No. 80 ranking on the 2019 Inc. 500, this band of brothers has delivered bags to explorers, creators and individuals in more than 100 countries.  

#GOALS 1. “Continue to create innovative and functional products that we love to use ourselves.” 2. “Continue to grow a team that is passionate about the work that we do and truly enjoys the culture.” 3. “Continue to value relationships as much as we do our revenue and profit.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Overwhelmed. Excited. Uncomfortable.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “People.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“People.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “People. I care a lot about the people I work with, which naturally leads to the highest highs (connections, bonding moments, successes) to the lowest lows (issues/frustrations with employees/ partners).”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 2,986%  2018 REVENUE $4 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2015 

EMPLOYEES 13 INDUSTRY Fashion Accessories WEBSITE ThreadWallets.com FOUNDERS Colby Bauer, 29; McKenzie Bauer, 27 THE COMPANY Creator of unique wallets/accessories.

HAPPY DAYS Thread Wallets is right on the money. Named one of our Startups to Watch last year, this sleek company is where function meets expression. It’s been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur and BuzzFeed, and they’ve expanded to lanyards and phone cases. Carry on, Thread Wallets! 

#GOALS 1. Create an environment where employees grow and feel ownership over responsibilities. 2. Build a company that allows the executives financial freedom. 3. Establish presence in stores like Zumiez, Urban Outfitters and Tilly’s.

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Stress. Joy. Gratitude.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “Hearing my employees say that working for Thread is their dream job.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “Working with my wife has brought its fair share of arguments and disagreements, which can really kill my mood sometimes. But, ultimately, any difference of opinion makes us stronger.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “Keep the end in mind and rely on God, my wife and team to help me when I’m feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 2,030%  2018 REVENUE $3.5 million CITY Orem FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 18 INDUSTRY Recognition/Software WEBSITE Motivosity.com FOUNDER
Scott Johnson, 50  THE COMPANY A provider of employee recognition software.

HAPPY DAYS Motivosity is a literal motivation station. This software platform — which was named a UV50 Startup to Watch back in 2015 — fosters helpful feedback and employee engagement. What’s more, it’s used by winning companies: Cotopaxi, Workfront, Health Catalyst and 1-800-Contacts, to name a few. 

#GOALS
 1. “Prove that our go-to market strategy actually scales.” 2. “The rest is top secret, but it’s going to blow your mind.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Anticipation. Cheer. Flow.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “When a customer tells us how their company is better because of what we do.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “If I got sad about stuff, I wouldn’t be an entrepreneur.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “When a prospect chooses an inferior solution.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “When things look gloomy, I remind myself of all of the good things that helped us get to where we are and remember that more good things are in store. We use this awesome product called Motivosity to help us celebrate daily wins.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,672%  2018 REVENUE $58.7 million  CITY Orem FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 812 INDUSTRY Renewable Energy WEBSITE BlueRavenSolar.com  FOUNDER Ben Peterson, 35  THE COMPANY An end-to-end residential solar provider.

HAPPY DAYS Blue Raven Solar is quite the sun goddess. It was our No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company last year, and in five years of business, it has removed the equivalent of 250,000 cars off the road for a year and built enough systems to save its customer base $350 million in electricity costs. What’s more, it is backed by Peterson Partners, which is the same private equity group that backed JetBlue, Vivint, FranklinCovey and EnergySolutions. 

#GOALS 1. “To contribute to a future where renewable sources of energy are the rule instead of the exception.” 

2. “To have a great impact in our employees’ lives.” 3. “To become a widely recognized national solar brand synonymous with quality.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Confusion. Disappointment. Happiness.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Helping others grow as professionals.” 

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“When people come unprepared for meetings.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“Remember why you are doing it and stay committed to those reasons. We don’t celebrate the wins nearly enough. We can do better.” 

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,460%  2018 REVENUE $1.2 million  CITY Lindon FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 12 INDUSTRY Manufacturing/E-commerce WEBSITE AudreyAndBear.com  FOUNDER Rachel Quarnberg, 34  THE COMPANY A manufacturer
and retailer of customizable, personalized baby products.

HAPPY DAYS Audrey & Bear is living the dream. Famous for its handmade swaddling blankets, this baby has grown with hard work, attention to detail and a heart for charity. For every swaddle sold, Audrey & Bear donates a swaddle to a baby in a NICU or pediatric cancer center.

#GOALS 1. “Donate swaddles to hospitals in every U.S. state.” 2. “Stabilize our production processes and sales growth.” 3. “Plan a year in advance for product launches and anticipated growth.” 

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Gratitude. Amazement. Frustration.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When we put a plan in place and it actually works!”

BUSINESS SADNESS“When a process is broken and we can’t figure out how to fix it.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Communication problems.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“We persevere by remembering we’ve always figured out a way to make it through difficult times in the past, and we will undoubtedly figure out how to make it through difficult times in the present and future.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,292%  2018 REVENUE $7.9 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2014

EMPLOYEES 113 INDUSTRY Technology WEBSITE SimpleNexus.com  FOUNDER Matt Hansen, 41  THE COMPANY A digital mortgage platform that] enables lenders to originate] and process loans from anywhere.

HAPPY DAYS SimpleNexus is in the house! This easy-to-use app has transformed the mortgage and loan market with momentum-building deals and sleek software. It also landed on the 2019 Inc. 500. Simple, seamless success.  

#GOALS 1. “Lead the industry in coming to appreciate users as ‘homeowners’ instead of ‘borrowers.’” 2. “Blur the lines between real estate and mortgage.” 3. “Automate the entire homeownership journey.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Determination. Pride. Uncertainty.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Watching our culture improve month over month.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“Discovering our company is not the right match for a customer or team member.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Everyday miscommunications and misalignments between people in the workplace.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“We keep our ‘eyes on the prize’ by staying focused on our mission. We have a giant gong that we ring to celebrate major wins, and we make celebrating successes part of most weekly meetings and quarterly strategy sessions.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,132%  2018 REVENUE $211.2 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 233 INDUSTRY E-commerce WEBSITE Pattern.com  FOUNDERS David Wright; Melanie Alder  THE COMPANY A provider of full suite monitoring, compliance, sales, advertising, fulfillment and growth services for third-party sellers who operate on platforms like Amazon, eBay, Jet.com and more.

HAPPY DAYS Follow this pattern. The first iteration of Pattern began in Alder’s office, then living room, and then entire house. Now this digital sales strategist has stitched together a high-growth pattern by being partner-obsessed and math-focused from their new digs at Innovation Point. 

#GOALS 1. “Hit a billion in revenue within four years.” 

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Obsessed. Excited. Positive.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Taking the stress of e-commerce off of a brand and scaling their digital sales faster than they thought possible.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“When we hit a roadblock and feel discouraged. But usually our hardest conversations end up with us being excited again because we’ve solved one of the problems we were running into.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“We don’t care about titles, but we each have our roles and we share a vision to follow our strategy for growth.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,000%  2018 REVENUE $16.5 million  CITY Orem FOUNDED 2005 EMPLOYEES 110 INDUSTRY Security/Software WEBSITE LiveViewTech.com  FOUNDER Ryan Porter, 43  THE COMPANY Provider of a Platform-as-a-Service Cloud solution for remote video and analytic data gathering, processing and delivery.

HAPPY DAYS What a view. This security software company pioneered its industry and became the first remote, video solutions provider in the country. It now has deployed more than 3,500 units across the U.S., and it has expanded into a variety of sectors like construction, oil, gas, emergency management and education. 

#GOALS 1. “Expand into international markets.” 

2. “Continue to improve the lives of those within our company, community and customer base.” 3. “Get a new fridge for our NOC break room.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Gratitude. Anxiety. Pride.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Watching employees have opportunities for growth because of innovations they create.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“Missed opportunities.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “It’s not always easy. Starting and running a business is a whirlwind of success and defeat. Being surrounded by good people with a shared purpose is the only way to persevere. Also, Cold Stone. We eat Cold Stone.” 

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 959%  2018 REVENUE $3.5 million  CITY Provo FOUNDED 2010 EMPLOYEES 50 INDUSTRY Essential Oils WEBSITE NaturesFusions.com  FOUNDER
CJ Peterson, 31  THE COMPANY A full-service manufacturing and packaging company in the
essential oils industry that offers oils, blends, beauty products and CBD and hemp-based tinctures and topicals.

HAPPY DAYS From a small R&D company in a one-bedroom house to outgrowing their space three times, Nature’s Fusions is operating with the essentials: oils, creativity, productivity and integrity. The company’s products are sold in hundreds of stores worldwide, including national chains like Whole Foods and The Vitamin Shoppe.

#GOALS 1. “$10 million in annual sales.” 2. “Provide employment for 100 people.” 3. “Make some key acquisitions of competitors to grow our market share.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Frustration. Focus. Happiness.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Working on a new product and having several complex pieces come together.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “People taking shortcuts and costing the company money and time.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“We’re a family company, and

family is everything to me and to our employees. When life or business is tough, family comes to the rescue.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 754%  2018 REVENUE $15 million  CITY Lehi  FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 30  INDUSTRY Direct Sales/Health/Finance WEBSITE Tranont.com  FOUNDER Lorne Berry, 41  THE COMPANY A distributor of dietary supplements and financial products through a direct sales model.

HAPPY DAYS Health. Wealth. And seriously stealth. With a focus on community and bettering the world (their goal is to impact one billion lives for good), this Inc. 500 alum is growing in revenue and influence.

#GOALS 1. “International expansion.” 2. “Additional product releases.” 3. “Expanding the company’s community piece.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 697%  2018 REVENUE $7.3 million CITY Pleasant Grove FOUNDED 2015 EMPLOYEES 84 INDUSTRY Software WEBSITE DentalIntel.com  FOUNDER Weston Lunsford, 40  THE COMPANY A software provider that tracks, analyzes and automates dental practices.

HAPPY DAYS Smarts, meet smiles. More than 4,000 dental practices rely on Dental Intelligence to grow their business, which has catapulted their growth and landed them on the 2019 Inc. 500.

#GOALS 1. “Provide team members with the best employment experience from work-life balance to lifetime career opportunities.” 2. “Become the No. 1 known solution that enables customers to increase performance on profits.” 3. “Become the No. 1 known solution responsible for improving oral health care in America.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Happiness. Trust. Anticipation.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When team members recognize their full potential and act on that potential.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“When we fail a team member. We want nothing more than for our team members to succeed. Each of us has unique skills, talents and viewpoints. Sometimes we struggle in recognizing these strengths. When we don’t see an individual grow, I have a hard time with this.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“Success comes through failure. Fail fast.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 629%  2018 REVENUE $170.6 million CITY Orem  FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 30 INDUSTRY PEO WEBSITE ZampHR.com FOUNDER Craig Allred, 54  THE COMPANY A professional employer organization for small- and medium-sized companies.

HAPPY DAYS Talk about a human interest story. Profitable since year one, Zamp HR has upped the PEO game with an experienced team, zero debt, fast growth, real resources and big plans. 

#GOALS 1. “Reward our team as our business continues to profitably grow.” 2. “Provide a more cost-effective health insurance solution for small- to medium-sized businesses.” 3. “Become less reliant on the current strong economy by diversifying the industry demographics of our future clients.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Enjoyment. Self-imposed pressure. Urgency.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “Overall team success.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “Team members not willing to try.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “Being put ‘on hold.’”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “Listen to your team members and trusted advisors. Trust your business instincts, and work, work, work!” 

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 600%  2018 REVENUE $2.9 million  CITY Provo  FOUNDED 2012 EMPLOYEES 5  INDUSTRY Retail/Clothing WEBSITE ChildhoodsClothing.com FOUNDERS Meredith Pickup; Andrew Pickup THE COMPANY A designer and manufacturer of baby and toddler clothing.
HAPPY DAYS And the best dressed award goes to … Childhoods Clothing. Their premium, cozy, American-made clothing line is perennially popular with kids and their parents. The company has grown as organically as its clothing. It has been featured in national publications and blogs and now has more than 223k followers on Instagram.

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 600%  2018 REVENUE $2.4 million  CITY Santaquin FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 25 INDUSTRY Commercial Construction WEBSITE LotzConstruct.com  FOUNDER Thomas J. Lotz, 36  THE COMPANY A commercial construction subcontractor working specifically in waterproofing and caulking.

HAPPY DAYS
There’s lotz to celebrate here, people. Lotz Construction has become one of the largest and most reputable specialty waterproofing and caulking contractors in the western United States. They’re working hard, growing fast and are major players in notable projects like the Facebook Data Center in Eagle Mountain.  

#GOALS
1. “Maintain company revenue while maximizing profits.” 2. “Upgrade company fleet vehicles.” 3. “Gain more loyal employees.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Frustration. Excitement. Exhaustion.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Seeing employees grow.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“Not being able to meet my commitments.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Dishonest employees.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“I think: Tomorrow will be a better day.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 600%  2018 REVENUE $13.9 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 165 INDUSTRY Events/Marketing/Tech WEBSITE RainFocus.com  FOUNDERS Doug Baird, 49; JR Sherman, 48  THE COMPANY An event management platform.

HAPPY DAYS Make it RainFocus! This events marketing company is the first of its kind and a one-of-a-kind solution. In fact, its cutting edge technology is trusted by industry giants like Adobe, Cisco, Oracle and Trimble. 

#GOALS 1. “Scale a culture of innovation and high performance while continuing to maximize customer and employee success.” 2. “Be recognized as a market leader in enterprise event technology.” 3. “Establish event marketing technology as core to the modern marketing tech stack.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Gratitude. Pride. Insecurity.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Client success and doing great work with great people.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“People who work harder at looking good than doing good. Luckily, we have very little of that at RainFocus.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“Perspective. We’re not steering an asteroid away from earth to avoid the apocalypse. We’re working to improve our clients’ lives and highlight the power of human interaction. We can get through whatever is placed in front of us.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 423%  2018 REVENUE $4.4 million  CITY Provo FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 150 INDUSTRY Food + Beverage WEBSITE 53Catering.com  FOUNDERS Kyler Roney, 29; Brooke Roney, 53;  Nico Niccoli, 27; Keaton Roney, 25  THE COMPANY A catering and restaurant company that includes the following brands: Good Thyme Eatery, Marley’s Gourmet Sliders, La Jolla Groves, 53 Catering and Roll With It Creamery.

HAPPY DAYS This story is just delicious. From restaurants to on-site catering, 53 MGMT has created a cuisine powerhouse that is serving up success with people, weddings and businesses. 

#GOALS 1. “Double our revenues in every location.”  2. “Get to 10 restaurants with organic growth.” 3. “To be the best. We want to have the coolest environment and the most amazing food that rival the best restaurants in the state.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Happiness. Excitement. Pride.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When our chefs come up with a new amazing dish.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“Business can definitely be a roller coaster. Take the high moments and use them to fuel your company. Use the lows to improve and get better. ”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 344%  2018 REVENUE $11.4 million  CITY Provo FOUNDED 2010 EMPLOYEES 87 INDUSTRY Technology WEBSITE ObservePoint.com  FOUNDERS John Pestana, 46; Rob Seolas  THE COMPANY A provider of automated digital analytics testing and tag governance.

HAPPY DAYS
Observe this: Top-notch leadership. Invaluable technology. Stellar employees. 300+ enterprise customers. Innumerable awards. #pointtaken

#GOALS 1. “Getting to 500 enterprise customers.” 2. “Expand globally.” 3. “Continuing our transition to a growth company.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Gratitude and honor. Frustration. Excitement.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Launching new accounts.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“When employees I hoped would grow with the business, don’t.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“I remain calm through the storm, rely on my executive team and seek education regarding a solution. I love learning.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 339%  2018 REVENUE $208 million  CITY Provo  FOUNDED 2011 EMPLOYEES 14,730  INDUSTRY Extreme Indoor Recreation WEBSITE CircusTrix.com  CEO Fernando Eiroa  THE COMPANY An owner/operator of extreme indoor recreation parks throughout the world.
HAPPY DAYS CircusTrix knows what’s up (and up and up). Not only is it the largest owner and operator of extreme indoor rec parks in the world (yes, world!), it has more than 300 facilities worldwide and has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list three years running.  

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 312%  2018 REVENUE $21.2 million  CITY Orem FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 31 INDUSTRY Automotive WEBSITE ActionAutoUtah.com  FOUNDER Jason Berry, 29; Thanh Tan, 51  THE COMPANY A car dealership.

HAPPY DAYS Action Auto Sales and Finance is in overdrive. It has two locations (in Lehi and Orem), sold 155 cars in one month this year, and offers nationwide shipping and onsite financing.   

#GOALS 1. “200 cars sold in one month.” 2. “A third location.” 3. “$30 million in revenue.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Stress. Happiness. Gratitude.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “Seeing others succeed.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “Employees not finding success.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “Wanting something for someone more than they want it for themselves.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “Having a positive mindset and always planning 120 days ahead.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 269%  2018 REVENUE $7.3 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2008 EMPLOYEES 76 INDUSTRY Digital Marketing WEBSITE BigLeap.com FOUNDER
Bryan Phelps, 35  THE COMPANY A digital marketing agency specializing in four core channels: SEO, content marketing, social media and marketing automation.

HAPPY DAYS Big Leap is a big deal. It has 555+ clients (including the likes of PluralSight, BambooHR, Alphagraphics and Wandrd). It was ranked the No. 1 SEO agency by Clutch. Its client retention rate is off the charts. And it more than doubled its office space this year to accommodate growth. 

#GOALS 1. “Revenue growth.” 2. “Client retention.” 

3. “eNPS.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Gratitude. Optimism. Stress.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When people are promoted. We focus a ton on internal development and promotions, so it’s fun to see someone work hard and move up.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Disconnects. I get frustrated by communication or expectation gaps that could’ve been prevented.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“Our big focus has been building a sustainable business that can survive the storms. We may not be growing as fast as we possibly can, but we know we’ve built a good foundation that can survive the ups and downs.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 245%  2018 REVENUE $139.7 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2010 EMPLOYEES 800 INDUSTRY Enterprise Software WEBSITE Domo.com FOUNDER Josh James, 46  THE COMPANY A cloud-based software company for digital transformation that connects all the people, data and systems in an organization, empowering anyone to manage their business from their phone.

HAPPY DAYS It’s all blue billboards and big success for the publicly-traded Domo. Led by iconic leadership and an all-inclusive culture (regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, age or faith), the Domosapiens are pioneering invaluable technology and transforming an industry. 

#GOALS 1. “Customers.” 2. “Customers.” 3. “Customers.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Excited. Proud. Driven.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When I hear how Domo is changing people’s businesses. Just this past week, I heard a partner ask, ‘What kind of voodoo is this?’ And I had another one say, ‘I never want to go back to life before Domo.’”

BUSINESS SADNESS“I try not to feel sad at work.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“The ups and downs are separate moments of time I appreciate — it’s all about making informed decisions. Risks have the potential to move the ball down the field faster than any other method or with greater positive impact. Sometimes these risks don’t pan out, but when they do, they’re transformational.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 199%  2018 REVENUE $14.5 million  CITY Lindon FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 136 INDUSTRY Marketing WEBSITE DisruptiveAdvertising.com  FOUNDER Jacob Baadsgaard, 34  THE COMPANY A company that specializes in all areas of online marketing — “from first click to final purchase.”

HAPPY DAYS Disruption never looked so good. The marketing mastermind (and former UV50 Startup to Watch) has grown thanks to its advanced software, experienced leadership and strong sales force.

#GOALS 1. “Providing programs that help everyone in the company develop positive daily habits.” 2. “Creating a world-class onboarding experience for clients and employees.” 3. “Hit $100 million in annual revenue.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Challenged. Excited. Tired.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“As a CEO, I love knowing that the employees under my care are developing their personal and professional lives. It is not my job to just employ people, it’s my job to leave them better than when I found them.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“People who say ‘yes’ to everything and don’t follow through. I truly believe in taking personal ownership over every aspect of my life, and I expect other people to do so as well.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“I remember that all of the challenges are worth it for the moments of victory and personal growth we experience.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 128%  2018 REVENUE $181.1 million CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2008 EMPLOYEES 5,325 INDUSTRY] Food and Beverage WEBSITE FourFoodsGroup.com FOUNDERS Andrew K. Smith, 44; Shauna K. Smith, 41 THE COMPANY A restaurant] investment, development and management company focused on emerging brands. looking for hyper growth.

HAPPY DAYS One in a billion, this one. Four Foods Group breached $1 billion in total sales since its inception, which also means they’ve paid more than $325 million in salaries and payroll during that time. Oh, and chances are you’re dining at one of their tasty brands on the daily: Swig.
Mo’Bettahs.
Little Caesars.
R&R Barbeque.
Kneaders.
#GOALS 1. “Acquire 10-12 new brands.” 2. “Grow those brands.” 3. “Generate another billion dollars or more in economic impact for the communities we serve.”

ALL THE FEELS

TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Excitement. Positivity. Accountability.

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “To walk past people smiling, and realize they have stuck with us for years and years.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “When someone chooses to throw loyalty away due to emotions.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “Even when we are on the downhill slope of a roller coaster, we don’t want to freak everyone else out. So we remain calm and positive.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 118%  2018 REVENUE $10.1 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2009 EMPLOYEES 96 INDUSTRY eLearning WEBSITE eLearningBrothers.com  FOUNDER Andrew Scivally, 43  THE COMPANY A provider of eLearning templates, custom eLearning design, soft skills training courses and training for eLearning professionals.

HAPPY DAYS A former No. 1 UV50 Fastest-Growing Company, eLearning Brothers (which was actually totally founded by brothers) continues to infiltrate and dominate its market with a sturdy sales force, incredible innovation and a family-like corporate culture. Way to go, bro! 

#GOALS 1. “Offer a more extensive solution that serves more customers’ needs.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Frustration. Excitement. Amazement.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“When we find solutions that bring success to our customers and the business.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“Taxes.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “When you have limited resources and can’t get everything done that you want to.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“I talk to my wife and trusted partners a lot. You need a safe place to vent with people you trust — then get back to work and find a way to make things happen.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 69%  2018 REVENUE $18.9 million  CITY Spanish Fork FOUNDED 2008 EMPLOYEES 50 INDUSTRY Promotional Products WEBSITE BrandMakers.com  FOUNDER James Greaves, 42  THE COMPANY A provider of promotional products and apparel.

HAPPY DAYS Now this is a brand with a plan. The Spanish Fork company has become an $18-million business by offering quality products, excellent service and customer-focused marketing. And with its strict “no jerk policy,” it is truly one of a kind. 

#GOALS “Turn more clients into raving fans. We have a business plan around that focus and we will continue to execute and tweak.” 

ALL THE FEELS
BUSINESS HAPPINESS “Seeing individuals succeed.”

BUSINESS SADNESS “Seeing individuals fail.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION “Complainers.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT “We realize we are in a special moment — and we enjoy it.” 

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 60% 2018 REVENUE $10.4 million  CITY Lindon  FOUNDED 2009 EMPLOYEES 173  INDUSTRY Esthetics WEBSITE SimplicityLaser.com FOUNDER Leeon Jeffs, 41; Kyle Adam, 43;  Logan Sheffield, 42  THE COMPANY A provider of laser hair removal, facials and skin treatments.

HAPPY DAYS A laser-like focus has led to cutting-edge technology, 15 locations in seven states, more than 100,000 clients and male executives with permanently hair-free legs.

#GOALS
1. “Grow additional locations.” 2. “Expand services.” 3. “Continue to develop leaders.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Excited. Overwhelmed. Grateful.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Watching our team work together to do amazing things.”

BUSINESS SADNESS“Seeing an employee struggle.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“We try to avoid this.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“A great spouse.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 57% 2018 REVENUE $1.4 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 11 INDUSTRY Retail/Fine Jewelry WEBSITE ForgeJewelryWorks.com  FOUNDERS Shawn Mikkelson, 47; Rischelle Mikkelson, 47; Darrell Mauerman, 47; Richard Beach, 60  THE COMPANY A designer of fine jewelry.

HAPPY DAYS Well, they totally rock. At Forge Jewelry Works, it’s fine jewelry for the modern consumer. Their 3D Technology is second to none. They’ve helped over 10,000 couples put a ring on it. They have hundreds of 5-star reviews. And they have donated more than $300,000 in cash and goods to community programs, with the Younique Foundation being their primary charity of choice.

#GOALS 1. “Increase flagship shop annual sales to $3.75 million by 2022.” 2. “Grow our newly launched CONNECT (nationwide online location) with annual sales to $1 million by 2022.” 3. “Increase team size to 20 by 2022.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS “Joy. Gratitude. Frustration.”

BUSINESS HAPPINESS “When our guest is thrilled with the final piece. We’ve had lots of smiles, some shouts of happiness, and even tears of joy — it’s the best!”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION … “Not being able to implement all our ideas in one day. It takes time and resources.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 37%  2018 REVENUE $2.3 million  CITY Highland FOUNDED 2006 EMPLOYEES 20 INDUSTRY Marketing WEBSITE GoodwinMedia.com  FOUNDER Stewart Goodwin, 38  THE COMPANY An agency that offers creative web solutions and data-driven marketing strategies.

HAPPY DAYS Good on you, Goodwin Media. In its 13-year history, this sleek company has 10x’d over 10 companies and 2x’d to 6x’d dozens more. And their sleek clients (past and present) include Sundance Mountain Resort, Baby Bling, Nena & Co., Lulu & Roo, Rags to Raches, Fawn Design, Chatbooks, Health Catalyst and more. 

#GOALS 1. “Continue to scale the brands we work with.”

 2. “Create new brands or joint venture with existing brands.” 3. “Top secret. But if we can pull it off, it will have a huge impact.”

ALL THE FEELS
TOP 3 EMOTIONS“Anxiousness. Excitement. Gratitude.” 

BUSINESS HAPPINESS“Exceeding customers’ expectations and the excitement when we have major breakthroughs are the best.”

BUSINESS FRUSTRATION“Lack of trust in our process.”

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT“When things get scary or the unknown starts to weigh heavily, we double down on giving our clients our A-game and delivering as much value as we can. As soon as our focus turns outward, things tend to self-correct.”