Chess Not Checkers
Jordan Tampien & Keith Riddle
Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best minds think several steps ahead. Each episode features guests from a variety of fields — real estate, business, health, wealth, and more — who share their stories and the unique mindset that’s propelled their success. Whether you’re building, growing, or establishing your business, this show offers valuable insights to help you think smarter and act with purpose.
Catégories: Économie et Entreprise
Écoutez le dernier épisode:
In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Justin Avey of Avey Construction to unpack his bold leap from retail management to construction entrepreneur. After 12 years at Best Buy, Justin cashed out his life savings, bought an excavator—with no prior experience—and bet on himself.
What followed was a crash course in hands-on learning, risk-taking, and relentless growth. From small excavation jobs to large-scale concrete and multi-family developments, Justin shares the realities of scaling a construction business, managing stress, securing capital, and knowing when to say “no” to the wrong opportunities.
This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, leadership under pressure, and the mindset required to grow without losing control. If you’re building something—whether it’s a business, a career, or a vision—Justin’s story is a powerful reminder that grit, clarity, and calculated risk can lay the foundation for something big.
Épisodes précédents
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57 - Justin Avey – From Excavator to Major Developments: Building Avey Construction Tue, 03 Mar 2026
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56 - Zak Allen – Real Estate, Resilience, and Staying True to Yourself Tue, 17 Feb 2026
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55 - Scotland Shouse – Brewing Art, Science, and Community at Brick West Brewing Tue, 10 Feb 2026
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54 - Alicia Newman – Lessons in Hustle, Heart, and Family Life Tue, 03 Feb 2026
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53 - Danielle Nishiyama – Mastering Your Craft and Leading with Purpose Mon, 26 Jan 2026
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52 - Jacob Gallion – Resilience, Reinvention, and Building a Business with Purpose Tue, 20 Jan 2026
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51 - Lessons from 2025 and Goals for 2026 with Jordan & Keith Tue, 13 Jan 2026
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50 - 2025 Recap – A Year of Insight, Growth, and Community Tue, 30 Dec 2025
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49 - Business Spotlight: Reed Moore of RMG Real Estate Wed, 24 Dec 2025
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48 - Rob Henry – Growth, Resilience, and Lessons from Life’s Journey Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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47 - Business Spotlight: Joel Barbour of The Great PNW Tue, 09 Dec 2025
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46 - Chad “Hooty” Huetter – Bull Riding, Craftsmanship, and Building a Life with Gratitude Tue, 02 Dec 2025
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45 - Mayor Lisa Brown – From Vision to Action: Revitalizing Spokane Together Tue, 25 Nov 2025
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44 - Brandon Michielli – Scaling Success with Resilience and Strategy Tue, 18 Nov 2025
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43 - “Stacking Bricks” with Jordan Tampien  Mon, 10 Nov 2025
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42 - Emilie Cameron – Revitalizing Downtown Spokane ThEmilie Cameron – Revitalizing Downtown Spokane Through Community and Visionrough Community and Vision Tue, 04 Nov 2025
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41 - Sheldon Jackson – Collaborative Solutions for Spokane’s Future Tue, 28 Oct 2025
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40 - Chris Batten – Revitalizing Spokane and Shaping Downtown Development Tue, 21 Oct 2025
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39 - Rob Brewster – Spokane’s Development Landscape Tue, 14 Oct 2025
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38 - Michael Cathcart – Balancing Growth, Housing, and Public Safety in Spokane Tue, 07 Oct 2025
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37 - Q&A #6 – Navigating Life’s Challenges and Embracing Fulfillment Tue, 30 Sep 2025
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36 - Kristen Ward – From Music to Mastering Catering with The Ivory Table Tue, 23 Sep 2025
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35 - Blue Stiley – Navigating Life with Confidence and Resilience Tue, 16 Sep 2025
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34 - Brynn MacLennan – Making Flossing Easy and Building a Business That Lasts Tue, 09 Sep 2025
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33 - Rick Welliver – Empowering Spokane’s Youth Through Boxing and Community Tue, 02 Sep 2025
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32 - Brennon Poynor – Making Podcasting Accessible: The Story of Spokast! Tue, 26 Aug 2025
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31 - Luc Jasmin – Building Community and Bridging Policy in Spokane Tue, 19 Aug 2025
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30 - Steve Jones – From Car Sales to Real Estate Success: The Power of Persistence Tue, 12 Aug 2025
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29 - Q&A #5 – Overcoming Adversity with Resilience Tue, 05 Aug 2025
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28 - Mindset Over Methods – A Solo Episode with Keith Riddle Tue, 29 Jul 2025
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27 - Shawn Lloyd – From Struggles to Success: The Power of Authentic Connections Tue, 22 Jul 2025
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26 - Evan Moore – Making College Choices Easier with Real Frequency Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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25 - Jim Orcutt – From Construction to Real Estate: Lessons in Growth and Resilience Tue, 08 Jul 2025
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24 - Clarisa Morris aka “Bicep Babe” – Overcoming Obstacles: The Path to Becoming an American Ninja Warrior Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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23 - Bill Kalivas – The Power of Mentorship and Community in Building Spokane’s Innovation Scene Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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22 - Juli Norris – A Culinary Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Success Tue, 17 Jun 2025
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21 - Bobby Brett – Shaping Spokane’s Sports and Real Estate Landscape Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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20 - Q&A #4 – Embracing AI: Navigating Change and Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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19 - Tom Simpson – Building Spokane’s Startup Ecosystem and Culture Tue, 27 May 2025
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18 - Jason Boudreau – From Turkey Dogs to Triumph Tue, 13 May 2025
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17 - Jonathan Bingle – Building a Better Spokane Through Collaboration and Leadership Tue, 06 May 2025
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16 - Q&A #3 – Economic Uncertainty, Personal Growth, and Resilience Tue, 29 Apr 2025
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15 - Reed Moore – Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and the Value of Persistence Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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14 - Mark Lupton - Crafting Financial Strategies and Guiding Entrepreneurial Growth Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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13 - Bobby Enslow - Brewing Community and Building Entrepreneurial Success Tue, 08 Apr 2025
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12 - Anton Stetner - Mastering Real Estate and Shaping the Digital Frontier Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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11 - Q&A #2 - Navigating Historic Renovations and Market Shifts with Keith and Jordan Tue, 25 Mar 2025
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10 - Jordan Allen – Bridging the Gap with BuyWander’s Vision for Sustainable Resale Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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9 - Leigh Veidman – Leading Spokane Velocity with Resilience and Purpose Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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8 - Brooke Baker – Building a Legacy in Construction and Community Tue, 04 Mar 2025