Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How do you go from pushing a stroller around town selling ads… to building one of North Idaho’s most recognized local magazines?
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Kimble, founder of Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle, to talk about how she built her magazine from nothing — and how it ended up changing her entire life.
From walking into businesses with zero experience…
to navigating a non-compete that forced her to start over…
to now distributing in hundreds of locations across Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d’Alene, and beyond — this is a real story of persistence, growth, and community impact.
But what makes this story even more powerful…
Jessica didn’t just build a business.
She transformed her life in the process.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How Jessica started her business with no experience
• The reality of building something from the ground up
• What to do when everything gets taken away (non-compete story)
• How local marketing and relationships drive real growth
• The impact of supporting local businesses in North Idaho
• How her journey led to a complete lifestyle transformation
📍 About Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle
Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle is a free local magazine that highlights businesses, wellness, and community stories throughout North Idaho and surrounding areas.
You can find it in coffee shops, gyms, restaurants, and businesses across the region.
🔗 Connect with Jessica Kimble
🌐 Website: sandpointsbestlifestyle.com
📸 Instagram: @sandpointsbestlifestyle
🎙 About the Podcast
This show highlights local entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders in North Idaho — sharing real stories, real struggles, and real success.
If you're building something, thinking about starting, or just love hearing how people make it happen — you're in the right place.
📢 If You Enjoyed This Episode
👍 Like the video
💬 Comment your biggest takeaway
🔔 Subscribe for more North Idaho business stories
#SandpointIdaho
#northidaho
#coeurdalene
#businesspodcast
How do you go from pushing a stroller around town selling ads… to building one of North Idaho’s most recognized local magazines?
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Kimble, founder of Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle, to talk about how she built her magazine from nothing — and how it ended up changing her entire life.
From walking into businesses with zero experience…
to navigating a non-compete that forced her to start over…
to now distributing in hundreds of locations across Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d’Alene, and beyond — this is a real story of persistence, growth, and community impact.
But what makes this story even more powerful…
Jessica didn’t just build a business.
She transformed her life in the process.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How Jessica started her business with no experience
• The reality of building something from the ground up
• What to do when everything gets taken away (non-compete story)
• How local marketing and relationships drive real growth
• The impact of supporting local businesses in North Idaho
• How her journey led to a complete lifestyle transformation
📍 About Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle
Sandpoint’s Best Lifestyle is a free local magazine that highlights businesses, wellness, and community stories throughout North Idaho and surrounding areas.
You can find it in coffee shops, gyms, restaurants, and businesses across the region.
🔗 Connect with Jessica Kimble
🌐 Website: sandpointsbestlifestyle.com
📸 Instagram: @sandpointsbestlifestyle
🎙 About the Podcast
This show highlights local entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders in North Idaho — sharing real stories, real struggles, and real success.
If you're building something, thinking about starting, or just love hearing how people make it happen — you're in the right place.
📢 If You Enjoyed This Episode
👍 Like the video
💬 Comment your biggest takeaway
🔔 Subscribe for more North Idaho business stories
#SandpointIdaho
#northidaho
#coeurdalene
#businesspodcast
