2018 Fastest-Growing Companies

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 36,627%  2017 REVENUE $33.8 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 585 INDUSTRYRenewable EnergyWEBSITE BlueRavenSolar.com  FOUNDERRyan Lee, 45 THE COMPANY An end-to-end residential solar provider.

GREAT MINDS Blue Raven Solar is soaring. With a national footprint across 10 states and 15 metro areas, the former UV50 Startup to Watch has either doubled or tripled its revenue growth every year, saves customers tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs, and has made a significant contribution to reducing the carbon footprint on the environment.

THE FUTURE IN MIND
GOALS 1. Become a top 5 solar installer in the U.S. 2. Continue 100%+ growth annually.  3.Increase service footprint across the country.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS
GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Stay humble.”

MIND OVER MATTER …“Set two to three goals and focusing relentlessly on accomplishing them.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Keeping up the pace of growth.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM …“A cash-flow positive business.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Be more values-driven. Not just value driven.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 22,021%  2017 REVENUE $29.1 million CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 500 INDUSTRYRenewable Energy WEBSITE LGCYPower.com FOUNDER Doug Robinson, 37 THE COMPANY A direct-sales engine offering end-to-end residential solar solutions.

GREAT MINDS Now this is legacy stuff right here. With over 500 employees and offices in 19 states, LGCY Power is keeping the lights burning bright with key partnerships (with companies like Sunrun), a retail launch with Home Depot, and innovative moves like introducing battery technology in California. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Keep creating opportunities for leadership growth and development by expanding the sales force. 2. Add additional products and services.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have competitive greatness. They’re at their best when their best is needed.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Building and maintaining a positive culture. Disengaged workers have higher

absenteeism, more accidents, more errors, lower productivity, lower profitability and lower job growth.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “The growth of our economy is exciting. One thing I’d change is adding co-opetition. That’s a new word. I’d like to see businesses work together to achieve a common goal of improving an industry — regardless of competition. More can be done together to make Utah and the world a better place.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 19,368%  2017 REVENUE $30.2 million  CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2014  EMPLOYEES 380  INDUSTRYTechnology WEBSITE Podium.com  FOUNDEREric Rea, 33 THE COMPANY A software platform powering the modern relationship between businesses and their customers.

GREAT MINDS Our No. 1 UV50 Startup to Watch last year more than deserved that pedestal. This year it ranked No. 13 on the Inc. 500 (yes, 13!), has raised $96 million in funding since inception, and has grown to more than 130,000 users. It has clients the likes of Vivint Smart Home, Ken Garff, and Zerorez, and it’s been featured by Fortune, Time, Entrepreneur and VentureBeat.

THE FUTURE IN MIND 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.”

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Make sure the product can do what the sales people say it does.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 8,122%  2017 REVENUE $5.6 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 7  INDUSTRYFashion WEBSITE TaftClothing.com  FOUNDERKory Stevens, 29 THE COMPANY A direct-to-consumer footwear brand selling exclusively online.

GREAT MINDS TAFT is a total shoe-in. One of our UV50 Startups to Watch last year, the fashionable footwear company ranked No. 56 on the Inc. 500 this year, raised $5 million in seed round funding, and sold over 50,000 pairs of shoes this year alone.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Enjoy it more! 2. Do $100 million in annual revenue. 3. Expand to additional products.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Business is just problem solving. Be OK with problems and be hungry for solutions.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Separate life and business. Business is not as important as life. Don’t put all your self worth in the success of your business. It’s a slippery slope.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Being able to provide for my employees and my family. Weighs on me daily.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “The network I’ve built. If this all crumbled to the ground, I’ve built a network of friends, family, and supporters I can lean on.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING UP YOUR MIND? … “I just ask my wife. :)”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 6,480%  2017 REVENUE $11.3 million CITY Lehi  FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 30  INDUSTRYDirect sales/health/finance WEBSITE Tranont.com FOUNDERLorne Berry, 40 THE COMPANY A distributor of dietary supplements and financial products through a direct sales model.

GREAT MINDS Health. Wealth. And seriously stealth. With a focus on community and bettering the world, Tranont is empowering people to take control of all aspect of their lives. Bonus: It ranked No. 321 on the Inc. 500 this year!

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. International expansion. 2. Additional product releases. 3. Expanding the company’s community piece. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have keen intellect with vision. Never giving up no matter what obstacles come up along the way.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “You can’t do everything; you have to have the right people to delegate to.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “The hundreds of people who support their families with Tranont.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “The part of our culture I’d change is that we have way too many souls for sale in our business community. The thing I’d never change is our community’s drive to innovate and succeed. We have amazing ideas and a tenacious community.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 3,923%  2017 REVENUE $9.7 million CITY Lehi  FOUNDED 2007 EMPLOYEES 1,300  INDUSTRYBusiness Process Outsourcing WEBSITE Boomsourcing.com  FOUNDERJacob Munns, 42 THE COMPANY An outsourcing 2.0 company that helps businesses grow their customer base, improve customer experiences and streamline back-office operations with call centers and its Perfect Pitch technology.

GREAT MINDS Boom! There it is. Not only did Boomsourcing rank No. 2 on our Fastest-Growing Companies list last year, it has ranked in the top 100 of the Inc. 500 TWO years in row. Why is it such a ringer for growth? Boomsourcing is revolutionizing the way call centers are operated with its proprietary technology and dialed-up employee retention.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Growing to 10,000 employees. 2. Bridging the gap between technological innovations and the human touch.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

MIND OVER MATTER … “Get the right people around you to execute your idea. And only be an entrepreneur if you can’t be anything else.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Utah Valley is the best place in the world. It’s even quite different from Salt Lake. Salt Lake feels more legacy driven, and Utah Valley is more new money, new ideas. It’s such an avant-garde place to be.”

2017 REVENUE $3.4 million CITY Orem FOUNDED 2014 EMPLOYEES 130 INDUSTRY Home services WEBSITE GetSlingshot.com FOUNDER J. Taylor Olson, 34  THE COMPANY A company that helps home service providers adapt to the on-demand economy. Slingshot helps clients elevate their brands, expand their customer bases, and instantly engage with current and potential customers 24 hours a day. 

GREAT MINDS They shoot. They score. This 2018 Inc. 500 company has dominated its industry by building a software platform, signing up 30 percent of the top 100 pest control companies, and fostering a culture of promoting from within. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Develop more verticals, particularly lawn care and home heat. 2. Double the growth in 2019. 3. Perfect the work-from-home model for sales reps and customer service team members. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Someone who can intuitively find business models that create value for customers, employees, and owners. Those three groups need to be taken care of individually.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING UP YOUR MIND? … “I like a Benjamin Franklin-style pro/con list.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “I love how good Utah’s entrepreneurs are at building business-to-business software. We excel at that. We have such phenomenal sales talent here.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 1,733% 

2017 REVENUE $3.4 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2010

EMPLOYEES 25 INDUSTRY Beauty/health/wellness 

WEBSITE NaturesFusions.com 

FOUNDER CJ Peterson, 30 THE COMPANY A full-service manufacturing and packaging company in the essential oils industry. 

GREAT MINDS From a small R&D company in a one-bedroom house to a $3-million manufacturing company, Nature’s Fusions is operating with essential(s) integrity. They source products from over 40 countries, launched a private label and contract manufacturing arm in early 2017, and sell their products on the shelves of Good Earth Natural Foods. 

FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. $10 million in revenue by the end of 2019. 2. Expand the company-owned brands to include an entry-level tier for mass market consumption. 

3. “Build a building and move out of our TINY warehouse!” 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have the ability to separate work from the stresses and influences of everyday life. Operate with unwavering morality and honesty.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Focus. Develop a system that utilizes the skills of different team members to create a consistent product or service again and again.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Sundays. It’s honestly the only time I’m awake I’m not worrying about work.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “We have the most honest group of workers anywhere in the country.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 911%  2017 REVENUE $1.6 million CITY Spanish Fork FOUNDED 2013  WEBSITE PinnersConference.com  FOUNDERS Roxanne Bennett, 48;  Kendall Bennett, 52 THE COMPANY A modern creative event where “Pinterest comes to life.” The event connects consumers, brands and influencers all in one location with classes, workshops, and a full trade-show floor.  

GREAT MINDS Pinning is winning, people. Pinners Conference has gone viral by connecting with more than 300 local and national brands, selling out events, and expanding to Texas, Arizona, Utah, Georgia, California and Minnesota.  

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Expand to 12 markets.  2. Expand our national brand presence in all cities.  3. Empower women across the country through creativity and learning. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Don’t let fear get in the way.  When thinking of growing and expanding, we always ask ourselves, ‘What would we do if we weren’t afraid?’”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “How fast we should expand to additional markets while growing our current footprint.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “It’s easy for us to feel disconnected from our business community in Utah Valley since we spend so much time with other markets in the country, but we love that our relationships here will last a lifetime.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 572%  2017 REVENUE $4.4 million CITY Lehi  FOUNDED 2005 EMPLOYEES 15  INDUSTRY Children’s Apparel + Accessories  WEBSITE BabyBlingBows.com  FOUNDER Summer Harris, 40 THE COMPANY A designer and manufacturer of handmade bows and accessories. 

GREAT MINDS Take a bow, Baby Bling. For 13 years, they have been dominating the baby bow market by selling their products with an incredible retail site, 850+ specialty stores, Nordstrom nationwide, a branded storefront on Amazon, and a successful monthly subscription program.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Mastering their new software platform, NetSuite. 2. Additional expansion worldwide. 3. A fancier warehouse.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

MIND OVER MATTER … “Invest in people who contribute to your business: employees, partners and vendors alike.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Knowing I am being honest and kind to the very extent of my ability.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Don’t be afraid to take those steps backward to move forward. Be brave enough to do things your way, even if it’s not ‘industry standard.’ Keep your values — and why you started in the first place.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 571%  2017 REVENUE $164.5 million CITY Provo  FOUNDED 2011 EMPLOYEES 16,664  INDUSTRY Extreme Indoor Recreation  WEBSITE CircusTrix.com FOUNDER Case Lawrence, 45 THE COMPANY An owner/operator of extreme indoor recreation parks throughout the world. 

GREAT MINDS CircusTrix is on the up and up. Not only is it the largest owner and operator of extreme indoor rec parks in the world (yes, world!), it has partnered with brand ambassadors like American Ninja Warrior Kevin Bull and BYU’s favorite cougar, Cosmo. Additionally, founder Case Lawrence was named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Solidify leadership position in the U.S. extreme indoor recreation industry.  2. Expand global footprint. 3. Facilitate and grow the global community of flippers and trickers.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Creativity + Practicality + Experience.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Know yourself and stay focused on what you do best.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “My family.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING UP YOUR MIND? … “Prayer and an ice bath.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 564%  2017 REVENUE $2.2 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 12 INDUSTRY Marketing  WEBSITE FoxtailMarketing.com  FOUNDER Mike Templeman, 35  THE COMPANY A full-service digital experience company that grows social communities and drives customer engagement. 

GREAT MINDS A UV50 Startup to Watch two years ago, this fast-growing foxy company is an industry power player that has launched its own products and offerings, been featured in national publications, and values its employees (and their time).

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. 20-hour work week.  2. No corporate offices 3. No more client work.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

MIND OVER MATTER … “Never forget your margins. Growth is great and all, but revenue without profit quickly becomes a stone around your neck.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Work/life balance. I used to preach hard work over everything, but I’ve quickly discovered life is too short. Enjoy it as much as possible.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING UP YOUR MIND? … “Remove emotion from the equation. It’s cliche … because it works.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “I love how helpful everyone is in this community. Everyone is willing to lend an ear or help with advice when asked.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 437%  2017 REVENUE $108.5 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2010 EMPLOYEES 800  INDUSTRY Enterprise software  WEBSITE Domo.com  FOUNDER Josh James, 45 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.

GREAT MINDS The Domosapiens do more than create snort-worthy blue billboards. Represented on both our Fastest-Growing and Economic Engines lists, Domo — which went public this year — is transforming its industry and catering to clients the likes of Target, Nike and Mastercard.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Become a $100 billion revenue company. 2. For Domo to be used ubiquitously by every company, large or small. 3. To set the bar on culture by being a great place to work. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

MIND OVER MATTER … “Going through an IPO gives an unfair amount of credibility. The day after, people are like, ‘Oh my gosh! Your company is amazing!’ It also happens when you sell a company. But wasn’t it more amazing yesterday when I stilled owned it? Everyone thinks you’re a genius because you hit ‘save the game’ instead of continuing to roll the dice. That’s backwards of how it should be.” 

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 345%  2017 REVENUE $18.1 million CITY Payson FOUNDED 2013 EMPLOYEES 200  INDUSTRY Manufacturing  WEBSITE IntermountainNutrition.com  FOUNDER Ryan Gledhill, 41 THE COMPANY A manufacturer of nutrition and dietary supplements.

GREAT MINDS Intermountain Nutrition is on a total health kick. Not only is the company crushing it in the revenue department, it packages 25 million pills and tablets per day, 450,000 bottles and jars per day, and 150,000 pounds of product per day. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. $50 million in gross revenue. 2. Continue to actively develop a positive culture internally. 3. Make targeted key client acquisitions. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have the ability to see past obstacles and find creative ways to solve problems. Be deliberate about feeding yourself with positive affirmations and actions on a regular basis. Believe that problems are an opportunity for growth and learning rather than a roadblock.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Help your business take on your mindset. A business culture will develop whether you are trying to foster one or not. A mission, vision and values integrated into employees’ daily activities will help your business take on the culture that you intend instead of fighting against one that developed on its own.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 307%  2017 REVENUE $7 million CITY Lehi  Marketing WEBSITE BigLeap.com  FOUNDER Bryan Phelps, 34 THE COMPANY A digital marketing agency specializing in four core channels: SEO, content marketing, social media, and marketing automation.

GREAT MINDS Talk about growing Leaps and bounds. With a 97 percent customer retention rate, Big Leap has become a big deal for clients like Workfront, Purple, Podium, Budget, Avis and PluralSight.  

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Consistent, steady and sustainable growth. 2. Maintain reputation as a trustworthy, reputable agency. 3. Strive to always do right by the team and clients. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have high emotional intelligence, are eager to constantly learn new things, and don’t mind a little stress.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Don’t get caught up in what your competitors are doing, awards they win, money they raise.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “How do we continue to improve employee engagement and education?”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Getting unsolicited positive feedback about our team from our clients.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 260%   2017 REVENUE $3 million CITY Alpine FOUNDED 2004 EMPLOYEES 20 INDUSTRY Finance tech/Real estate WEBSITE AlpineCompaniesInc.com FOUNDER April Cooper, 49 THE COMPANY An asset management firm that uses financial tech solutions and services to optimize customers’ real estate and loan portfolios. 

GREAT MINDS With key partnerships and a push for diversity, Alpine Companies is elevating the real estate landscape. It’s been awarded over a quarter of a billion in government contracts in the last three years and it’s ranked the No. 1 woman- and minority-owned business for dollars awarded by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Be culturally intelligent to produce products that appeal to all cultures. 2. Develop technology and improve customer experience, particularly with mobile apps. 3. “Swing out of our shoes; we are here at work ‘swinging for the fences’ every day!”

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Hustle.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “The next generation.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Create more opportunities for greater diversity, especially for minorities and women at the leadership level. As a Latina CEO, I’ve seen firsthand that it’s hard to grow and pivot when too many like-minded individuals try to tackle the same issues. Creativity and growth come from those who look at things differently.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 236%  2017 REVENUE $142.5 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2008  EMPLOYEES 5,325 INDUSTRY Food + beverage WEBSITE FourFoodsGroup.com  FOUNDER Andrew K. Smith, 43  THE COMPANY A restaurant investment, development, finance, operations and management company focused on emerging brands looking for hyper growth.  

GREAT MINDS Swig. Kneaders. Mo’Bettahs. R&R Barbeque. Little Caesars. FFG has grown each one of those brands — making them a bonafide restaurant king-maker. FFG started as a UV50 Startup to Watch and has since dominated our Fastest-Growing list a whopping SEVEN times. For the first time, FFG also ranks on our Economic Engines list, giving them our coveted Triple Crown Award. You can read more about FFG founder Andrew Smith’s induction into our UVBQ Hall of Fame on page 52. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Create more than 10,000 jobs. 2. Assist 8-10 new brands nationwide reach new levels of growth and value creation. 3. Create a more effective financing structure for growth within the F&B industry.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have empathy and patience.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 208%  2017 REVENUE $9.2 million CITY Lindon FOUNDED 2012 EMPLOYEES 98  INDUSTRY Marketing  WEBSITE DisruptiveAdvertising.com  FOUNDER Jacob Baadsgaard, 33 THE COMPANY A company that specializes in all areas of online marketing — “from first click to final purchase.” 

GREAT MINDS Disruptive Advertising is living up to its name. The marketing mastermind (and former UV50 Startup to Watch) has grown thanks to its advanced software, experienced leadership team and strong sales force. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Publish 100+ case studies demonstrating how they help grow their clients. 

2. $100 million in annual revenue. 3. Create an environment of growth for the team to develop the careers they want at the pace they want. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Take ownership when things don’t go as planned; give credit to others when it does.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Bring your best self to the business by taking care of your own emotional, physical and spiritual needs. You can’t help anyone else if you aren’t in a good place yourself.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “I‘m confident that in the worst-case scenario I could always start from scratch and succeed again with another business. I’m not afraid of any worst-case scenarios.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 206%  2017 REVENUE $3.6 million  CITY Pleasant Grove FOUNDED 2006 EMPLOYEES 185 INDUSTRY Security  WEBSITE APSGuards.com  FOUNDER Bob Conner, 60  THE COMPANY A provider of security and investigation services for businesses, individuals and government entities. 

GREAT MINDS Safety first, people. With nearly 35 years of law enforcement experience and offices from St. George to Northern Utah, All Pro Security has dominated its industry with a strong team and a variety of services.  

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Purchase other businesses to grow by acquisition. 2. Launch into other states. 3. Develop different revenue streams that do not rely heavily on man-power.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Are able to look beyond the issue and predict outcomes to avoid a business tragedy.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Maintain communication and consistent ideals across the various divisions of the company.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Be careful of fast growth followed by slower years. Gear up to keep on top of the growth, then if things slow down, be able to handle those without losing key members of your staff.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 194%  2017 REVENUE $9.2 million  CITY American Fork FOUNDED 2009  EMPLOYEES 96 INDUSTRY eLearning WEBSITE eLearningBrothers.com  FOUNDER Andrew Scivally, 42 THE COMPANY A provider of eLearning templates, custom eLearning design, soft skills training courses, and training for eLearning professionals. 

GREAT MINDS 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 studly sales force, incredible innovation, and a family-like company culture. Way to go, bro!

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Offer a more extensive solution that serves more customers’ needs. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have the ability to step back see the ‘big picture’ when tackling problems.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “It’s too hard to start up a company ‘on the side.’ Go all in and see what happens. Worst case scenario…it doesn’t work out and you go find a job.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Ensuring that we don’t become complacent and stale. We need to stay on top of our game.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Great sales leadership.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 183%  2017 REVENUE $13.5 million CITY Orem FOUNDED 2007 EMPLOYEES 8  INDUSTRY Real Estate  WEBSITE UtahSentinelGroup.com  FOUNDER Kathleen P. Lopez, 53 THE COMPANY A full-service real estate brokerage with sales and property management. 

GREAT MINDS Real (estate) talk: With more than 30 years of industry experience, Sentinel Sales and Management — which is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program — has become a household name. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Open more offices across the Wasatch Front. 2. Build strategic partnerships with the community and country. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Never give up on what they want most. And they never stop learning.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Put people first — both clients and employees.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 163%  2017 REVENUE $28.5 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2008 EMPLOYEES 350  INDUSTRY Consumer services WEBSITE EdgeServicing.com  FOUNDER Andrew Richardson, 39 THE COMPANY A provider of pest control servicing for both residential and commercial customers. 

GREAT MINDS Edge keeps edging out the competition and currently ranks No. 27 among the Top 100 in its industry. With its top-notch software (developed in-house), a goal-setting tool called Desire Chart, and impeccable leadership (Richardson was an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist), the service company is killing it (and pests, too). 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Generate $50 million in annual revenue. 2. Employ 500 people. 3. Create three to six more partners. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Fanaticism.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Surround yourself with amazing individuals who are driven and talented.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Creating a platform that can change the world.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “The mountains and nature.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Ask yourself, ‘Why do I want to grow?’ And make sure the answer is not money.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 151%  2017 REVENUE $147.3 million CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2011 EMPLOYEES 180  INDUSTRY Retail WEBSITE Jane.com  CEO JD Stice, 36 THE COMPANY A boutique marketplace that offers daily deals of up to 80 percent off.  

GREAT MINDS See Jane soar. The online marketplace boutique has dominated its domain with scalable software that has led Jane to become the go-to spot for sellers and employees alike. Moreover, the company has made giving back a cornerstone of its business. Jane has partnered with multiple international charities and they donate all product samples to local women and refugee centers. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Build the most collaborative working environment in the valley. 2. Develop the team’s hard and soft skills. 3. Keep the flywheel going with incredibly well thought out, incremental changes. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have curiosity and optimism. Understanding why things are working/not working is essential to constantly be growing your business. ”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Employee satisfaction. There are growing pains the larger we get, but the company culture that got us to this point can’t be compromised.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Knowing I’m surrounded by incredible individuals who are a whole lot smarter than I am.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 146%  2017 REVENUE $221.5 million CITY Provo FOUNDED 2006 EMPLOYEES 500  INDUSTRY Real Estate WEBSITE PeakCapitalPartners.com FOUNDERS Jeff Burningham, 41; Jamie Dunn, 41; Jeff Danley, 44 THE COMPANY An owner and manager of conventional, affordable, and student apartment communities in growth markets in the U.S. 

GREAT MINDS Peak Capital Partners is a national treasure. Not only has it grown to 500 employees in 25 states, it has a $2-billion real estate portfolio.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Grow. 2. Innovate. 3. Bless more lives,

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Are inquisitive, humble and persistent.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Am I allocating my time in the best way possible to maximize the good I can do in this world?”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Best efforts. And also my wife,” Burningham says.

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “What would I change in our business community? Less competition and comparing, more cooperation and compassion. What would I never change? Our collective belief that one individual can change the world for good.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 132%  2017 REVENUE $1.8 million  CITY Pleasant Grove FOUNDED 2007 EMPLOYEES 28  INDUSTRY Pest Management  WEBSITE ThornServices.com  FOUNDER Kevin Thorn, 36 THE COMPANY A science-based pest control company that protects food, health, and property from harmful pests. 

GREAT MINDS Every pest has its Thorn. With a culture of continued learning, client retention and science, Thorn Pest Solutions is growing like a weed.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Make it on the list of 100 largest pest control companies in the U.S. in three years. 2. Maintain above 95% retention rate of commercial clients. 3. Inc. 5000.x

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “People who are good at observation, willing to learn, humble, focus, and willing to take risks.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Client and team happiness.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Making progress and writing down what I am grateful for.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “Our business community gets things done and finds solutions. I love the entrepreneurial spirit in Utah County.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 126%  2017 REVENUE $6.7 million  CITY Spanish Fork FOUNDED 2003 EMPLOYEES 14  INDUSTRY Finance technology WEBSITE PlatPay.com CEO Brian Hughes THE COMPANY A provider of payment processing solutions.

GREAT MINDS It pays to be innovative. With a top-notch team, strong partners and its leading proprietary software — Zift — Platinum Payment Systems has distinguished itself as a premier payment player.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Earn more than $12 million in annual revenue. 2. Get involved in more philanthropic and service-related opportunities. 3. Process more than $1 billion in annual transaction volume.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Differentiate or die. If you are offering the exact same service as the next guy, you won’t be compelling. Help others see the unique value you provide.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 118% 2017 REVENUE $83.2 million CITY Lehi FOUNDED 2000 EMPLOYEES 565 INDUSTRY Health technology  WEBSITE Solutionreach.com  FOUNDER Jim Higgins, 48 THE COMPANY Provider of a patient relationship management and engagement solution. 

GREAT MINDS Solutionreach has some serious reach. With incredible leadership at the help, it delivers more than 1 billion messages per year and connects 80 million patients to their providers throughout the U.S.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Moving into the hospital/enterprise space and solidify the company as a player there. 2. Revolutionize the customer buying and service experience. 3. Have a $1 billion IPO.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Are time travelers. Live a year into the future of your business. I’m already living in 2019 in every way, shape and form.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Know your metrics and which ones matter most. At some point, there’s a reckoning where you’ll have to stand up and answer to your numbers.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Making sure people are engaged with a long-term view.”

SPEAK YOUR MIND … “We have so many people with deep experience who want to make the community better. It’s a really healthy and good thing.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 83%  2017 REVENUE $6.4 million CITY Lehi  FOUNDED 2005 EMPLOYEES 54  INDUSTRY Marketing WEBSITE 97thFloor.com FOUNDER Chris Bennett, 38 THE COMPANY A digital marketing agency fueled by creativity and innovation. 

GREAT MINDS From basement beginnings, 97th Floor has skyrocketed. And with its R.O.W.E.-based work environment (employees have complete autonomy over work hours and vacations), the team has excelled in culture and creativity. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Be the best marketing agency. 2. Be the best place to work. 3. Help employees have a fantastic work/life balance. 

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Have foresight and empathy.”

MIND OVER MATTER … “Have a habit or trigger that gets your mind into a ‘flow state.’ For me these habits/triggers include specific music, and knowing that I think most clearly when I haven’t eaten.”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “That my team is proactive for our customers and that I am proactive for my team.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “My family and my team. Also having a Zero’d out inbox is pretty amazing.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING A DECISION? … “I will say both options out loud as if I am taking that path with all certainty. As I voice my options, I usually feel a clear awkward feeling with one and a calm feeling with the other.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 57%  2017 REVENUE $16.3 million  CITY Spanish Fork  FOUNDED 2008 EMPLOYEES 42  INDUSTRY Promotional Products  WEBSITE BrandMakers.com  FOUNDER James Greaves, 41 THE COMPANY A provider of promotional products and apparel. 

GREAT MINDS Talk about a brand with a plan. With its strict “no jerk policy,” Brand Makers has become a $16-million company by offering quality products, excellent service and customer-focused marketing. 

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Turn more clients into raving fans. “We have a business plan around that focus and we will continue to tweak and execute.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Are people who can see a few steps ahead.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING A DECISION? … “Put all the variables on a spreadsheet with no confirmation bias.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Doing the right thing.”

THREE-YEAR GROWTH 52%  2017 REVENUE $9 million CITY Lindon FOUNDED 2009 EMPLOYEES 162  INDUSTRY Esthetics WEBSITE SimplicityLaser.com  FOUNDER Kyle Adams, 42; Leeon Jeffs, 41;  Erik Adams, 45; Logan Sheffield, 40 THE COMPANY A provider of laser hair removal, facials and skin treatments.

GREAT MINDS A laser-like focus has led to cutting-edge technology, 14 locations in seven different states, more than 100,000 clients, and male executives with permanently hair-free legs.

THE FUTURE IN MIND GOALS 1. Successful employees. 2. Thrilled clients. 3. Satisfied shareholders.

MIND YOUR BUSINESS 

GREAT BUSINESS MINDS … “Are minds that surround themselves with smarter minds..”

WEIGHING ON YOUR MIND … “Everything.”

PEACE OF MIND COMES FROM … “Treating clients and employees with integrity and transparency.”

DIFFICULTY MAKING A DECISION? … “Talking with other key stakeholders and providing the right solution with a long term strategy as the end goal.”