Chess Not Checkers

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Lance Beck of GSI on Vision, Growth, and Getting Spokane to Yes

October 13, 2026

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Lance Beck, chief strategy officer at Greater Spokane Incorporated and former president and CEO of the Valley Chamber, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of Spokane.Lance traces his own path from studying servant leadership at Whitworth to low-income housing work to running a chamber of commerce, and how that shaped his belief that the best solutions come from seeing people an...

Revisiting Luc Jasmin – From Boston to Building Spokane's Future

October 06, 2026

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Luc Jasmin to talk community, policy, and the challenges shaping Spokane today. Luc shares his journey from Boston to becoming a first-generation Haitian American leader in the Pacific Northwest, and how he got into politics through early childhood education advocacy.They dive into the realities of housing, workforce, and regional development, and how creative, collaborative solutions can make a real differen...

Cody Arguelles on Running for Spokane City Council and Building The Late Arrival Club

September 29, 2026

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien sit down with Cody Arguelles, founder of the Late Arrival Club, a private members' lounge in downtown Spokane, and a man with one of the more unexpected paths to entrepreneurship you will hear.Cody starts with the club itself, a whiskey-and-cigar community he built with a group of fellow veterans, where the only real requirement is being the kind of person who can disagree, shake hands, and still grab a beer. From ther...

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What is the email for Chess Not Checkers?

The publicly listed email for Chess Not Checkers: chess.not.checkers.show@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Chess Not Checkers have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Chess Not Checkers?

Chess Not Checkers typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, investors, elected officials, coaches, or subject-matter experts with substantial firsthand experience and a distinctive achievement or perspective. Common among recent guests: Growing or selling a successful company; Holding elected office or leading a public institution; Completing a significant athletic or exploration achievement. Recent guests include Bobby Brett, Ted Schmidt, and Li Ciavola.

How hard is it to get booked on Chess Not Checkers?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Chess Not Checkers cover?

Recent episodes cover Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Investing, and Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.