Business Elevated Podcast (Season 7 Episode 14)
This podcast series features business and government leaders discussing what it’s like to live and work in the great state of Utah.
The Business Elevated podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Summary
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of Business Services, talks with Jeremy Barker, CEO of Murphy Door.
Barker shares his deep Utah roots and diverse career path, which began with several entrepreneurial ventures after a brief time at the University of Utah and while working as a paramedic and firefighter — including construction and a shed-building business that led to a major partnership with Home Depot. Barker shares anecdotes about his early business challenges, including financial difficulties and learning the ropes of large-scale retail.
He delves into his current successful venture, Murphy Door, a company specializing in hidden doors disguised as bookshelves and cabinets. Barker details the invention of his patented door hardware and the unexpected growth of the company, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the company’s commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. using domestic materials and its expansion with plants in Utah, Kentucky, and Texas. Barker also touches upon Murphy Door’s unique presence in the home improvement market and its collaborations with Hollywood productions, among other notable recognitions.