Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bollinger sits down with MBA student Annely Magallanes to explore how growing up in St. Anthony, Idaho, leading statewide BPA, and championing kindness shaped her path at Idaho State University’s College of Business and beyond.

Host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with Tracy Tritle, director of the Small Business Development Center for Region 5 at Idaho State University, about entrepreneurship, business support, and her remarkable career reinvention. Tracy shares insights on purpose-driven leadership, the value of mentorship, and how the SBDC helps businesses and students thrive.

Host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with economist Dr. Karl Geisler about insights from the Idaho Economic Outlook Symposium, including why Idaho’s economy is both highly diversified and relatively resilient in downturns. They explore recent trends in personal income growth, tax revenues, labor force participation, and population changes, and discuss what these mean for Idaho’s long‑term economic trajectory and policy choices.

This episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show features Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger in conversation with marketing professor Haley Hardman and healthcare administration professor Sonali Salunkhe about how research, mentoring, and experiential learning are transforming student lives in Idaho State University’s College of Business.

Interim Dean Alex Bolinger sits down with sales coach John Ney and students Scott Smith and Rick Barns to unpack Idaho State University’s surprise first-place finish at Boise State’s Blue Turf Sales Competition, where ISU outperformed much larger, nationally recognized sales programs.

On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger welcomes Bart and Laura Hill, both retired Lieutenant Colonels from the US Army Signal Corps and distinguished ISU alumni.

This episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show features Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger in conversation with Presley Arrowood, Director of Marketing and Communications and MBA student at Idaho State University’s College of Business.

The September 2025 episode of Bengal Business Radio Show, hosted by Dr. Alex Bolinger, features guests Gracie Funk, Karson Jex, and Mark Bolinger. Together, their conversations spotlight student achievements and educational opportunities from competing in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) in Anaheim, California.

The inaugural episode of the "Bengal Business Radio Show," hosted by Dr. Alex Bolinger, interim Dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University, featured guest Brad Allen, co-founder of the accounting firm Davies-Allen and an ISU alumnus. The episode focuses on Brad’s journey from a small Idaho farm to a highly successful accounting student at ISU to co-founding a successful multi-office accounting firm. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the accounting profession and the importance of business education, with insights relevant to students, alumni, and professionals connected to ISU and beyond.

This special June episode of Sales Talk celebrates Father’s Day with a unique family twist. Hosts Dr. Haley Hardman and John Ney invite their family members. Haley’s father, Willie Hardman, and John’s son, Matthew Ney, for a candid conversation about their journeys in sales, the lessons learned across generations, and the values that drive success in the profession.