Welcome to the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, the podcast that helps culinary professionals build successful, independent careers on their own terms. Hosted by Chris Spear, a personal chef with over a decade of experience and the founder of Chefs Without Restaurants, this show dives into the business side of being a personal chef—from pricing strategies and marketing to client acquisition and scaling your services. Each episode features practical advice, real-world strategies, and exp ...
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The Chefpreneur movement is all about Chefs who have taken a risk to put their future into their own hands. Join Chef Andres as he wants to educate, motivate, and inspire Chefs to start their own Personal Chef Business and put the Restaurant and Hotel industry on its back. Tune in and Join the Movement!
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Become the GOAT To Market! This is the go-to show for founders to learn go-to-market strategy from other Founders, CXOs, VCs, and Creatives. Every episode our guest unpacks a specific and tactical strategy they've deployed to grow and scale their venture (and sometimes they share what didn't work so you don't make the same mistake!). Hosted by Startup Hypeman founder & Chief Pitch Artist, RajNATION. New episodes on Sundays. Want to go behind-the-scenes and get 1-on-1 time with our guests? Ev ...
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Hosted by Registered Dietitian Amber Pankonin, this podcast highlights the ups and downs of entrepreneurs, startups and busy people learning to live healthy under pressure.
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Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable informat ...
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Welcome to the Founder & Foodies Podcast. I love food and startups. As a matter of fact, I do both, I have a small SaaS startup I founded and I'm a self-proclaimed amateur chef. This podcast is all about those two things, so come join me on my culinary and startup adventure! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundersandfoodies/support
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The mission of this podcast is to help people transition from a 9 to 5 job into business ownership and financial Independence.
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The Bentonville Beacon
Bentonville Economic Development | Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce
https://bentonvillearea.com/ On the Bentonville Beacon podcast, host James Bell brings you stories from the entrepreneurs, business executives and community leaders who are sparking the rise of the Greater Bentonville area. You'll hear how one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities and economies in the United States helps businesses grow and helps people live their best lives. Tune in, subscribe, and get excited to embrace Greater Bentonville with us!
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Every other Wednesday, “Add Passion and Stir” shares the inspirational stories of individuals who set their sights on a problem and use their strengths to create solutions. Hosted by Share Our Strength’s founder Billy Shore, a leading advocate in food justice for 40 years, we convene leaders from the worlds of hospitality, education, government, and beyond tackling issues like hunger, systemic racism, and access to education. Join us to learn how you can share your strength. Follow us on Twi ...
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Want to eat better for the planet? Join Jane Z. on a journey to the kitchens, farms, and labs that are cooking up tasty options for the future. Learn from farmers, chefs, and food brands on how to shop smarter, grow your own food, and eat more in tune with the land you live on. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday.
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You need more than inspiration to build your food business. Launch and scale your restaurant, bakery, CPG brand, food blog, or food truck with tips, strategies, and lessons learned from your favorite Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and Black content creators from around the world. Join the host, Mercedes Gosby, at the intersection of food, tech, business, and finance as she interviews food professionals and entrepreneurs every week to discover how to get started in the hospitality indus ...
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The podcast that brings you closer to the city of Milwaukee by highlighting entertaining, uncut stories from Milwaukee legends and uncovering the restaurants, bars, spots and events around the city you need to check out! Milwaukee Uncut is hosted by Richie Burke and produced by Story Mark Studios. Located in the heart of Walker's Point, our Milwaukee roots run deep.
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Dan Murray-Serter and Chris Donnelly are two serial entrepreneurs who've built, sold, scaled & failed companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. In Secret Leaders we get inside the greatest minds and greatest moments in business, because we believe the best way to learn about business is to hear from the people who make it happen. Sponsored by Wise Business and Vanta. Contact: [email protected]
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Hospitality Bites is hosted by Colleen Silk—founder of Hospitality Bites Media (HBM)—a platform built to spotlight the human side of hospitality. From mental well-being and inclusive leadership to building more sustainable workplaces, Colleen brings thoughtful conversations to the forefront of an industry known for its hustle, pressure, and perfectionism. This podcast dives deep into real stories from across the hospitality spectrum—celebrating everyday wins, challenging outdated norms, and ...
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Are you the entrepreneur planning to take the plunge or just got started? Do you have an eye towards space shuttling into 1M, 10M or 100M orbit? Then this show is for you. We uncover untold stories of entrepreneurs in a rather hard hitting, no BS format. Learn from the raw experiences, uncomfortable truths, jaw dropping facts and figures that entrepreneurs share. This is not a show where entrepreneurs sugarcoat and sell dreams. Each show packs ton of actionable insights for YOU from the wins ...
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Released every Sunday at 6am central Hosted by Rob, the owner of Folly Coffee Roasters, the Folly Coffee podcast is focused around Food & Beverage and has four episode categories: Small Business, Coffee, People, Business and Stories. Follow along our journey as a small business startup, hear stories and advice within the Food and Bev industry, and interviews with other interesting people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/follycoffeepodcast/support
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America’s premier podcast for learning how thought leaders think, innovate, and succeed in a tech driven global economy coined, the birth of technology. The Ark Project is a daily podcast hosted by Eddie P. and AR3 Biz. Top leaders share the most significant experiences throughout their careers, including insights into their daily mindset, their hands-down most crucial priorities in their business and personal achievements, and the single biggest challenge that could have broken them down or ...
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In this podcast series, we hit the road to find and sit down with incredible founders, entrepreneurs, and creators behind some of the world’s most successful and up-and-coming startups, businesses, and movements to document their stories and inspire listeners to turn their ideas into actions.
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Welcome to OAT! Join us to discuss ideas and tools that make our software and development processes faster, more efficient, and healthy! We talk about performance improvements and valuable optimizations to software development processes like testing, debugging, running in production, open-sourcing or collaborating. Learn from experts how they improved their products, engineering processes or life habits and apply those in your work! Hosted in the UK by two software engineers: Ivan Valkov, th ...
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The Disruptors is the best of The Current's stories about people, ideas and events that are upsetting the orthodoxy for better or worse … changing how we live, our sense of ourselves, and society.
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(un)productive by daydreamers is a weekly chat where we pick the brains of creatives, entrepreneurs, thinkers and tinkerers, all who have approached life differently. Together, we’re redefining how we spend our “free” time in a world that’s hyper-focused on efficiency at the expense of well, everything else. We’ll dig into the habits, mindsets and experiences of some of the most creative minds in the world today so we can all spend a little less time scrolling - and a little more time, dreaming.
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Get ready to dive into the captivating stories of fierce female trailblazers who have shattered glass ceilings and flipped the script on societal norms. This is The Breaking Barriers Podcast and we bring you unfiltered conversations with extraordinary women in bite-sized episodes each week. Our mission is to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, spark your creativity, and arm you with the tools you need to succeed. Brought to you by Women's Web
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Accent tells the story of some of the most famous thought leaders who were born in a foreign country and moved to the US in order to follow their passion and career path. 980184 The podcast is hosted by Ran Harnevo - former founder/CEO of 5min (sold to Aol for $65M), and Aol's President of video. Ran moved to NYC 10 years ago from Israel, and is now the co-founder and CEO of Homeis - a new startup building digital Culture Networks for local foreign born communities. Each podcast is a non-for ...
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Masters of MEDDICC: Learn from Top Enterprise Sales Leaders in Tech!
MEDDICC - Taking the proven MEDDPICC sales framework into the digital era!
Masters of MEDDICC is a show where the world's best sales professionals are interviewed about all things enterprise sales and in particular relating to the MEDDIC framework, including MEDDICC and MEDDPICC. Andy Whyte The founder of MEDDICC™ and the author of the five-star rated “MEDDICC’ book, it’s no surprise that Andy has an impressive sales career spanning over 18 years. Andy first started out as a door-to-door, double-glazing salesman where he quickly built up an appetite for sales, hung ...
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Joanna Kaniewska from T Shaped uncovers career planning strategies for STEM professionals, helping you grow and shape a career that aligns with your goals and passion. Discover what accomplished scientists, engineers, and innovators have done to reach their current positions and learn about their paths to leadership. Through success stories and challenges faced, see how passion can be channeled into fulfilling careers. It features exclusive interviews, invaluable career planning tips, and ke ...
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Fueling the Pros: Chef Brandon Rogers on Cooking for Athletes and Building a Private Chef Brand
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29:39What does it take to cook for NFL players, wear multiple hats as a culinary entrepreneur and still deliver high-end meals week after week? In this episode, Chris Spear sits down with Chef Brandon Rogers, a Chicago-based private chef with a background in fine dining, luxury hotels and a growing client list that includes professional athletes. What Y…
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Inside “No Packers. No Life.” - A New Doc About the Japanese Packers Cheering Team’s Journey to Title Town
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39:51If you’re a Packer Fan and curious what it’s like to host 20+ rabid Japanese Packer fans in Green Bay, WI this is a great one for you. I’m joined by the creators of the “No Packers. No Life” Documentary: Entrepreneur Ty Morse and YouTube sensation Craig Benzine. We discuss: How Ty discovered Packer fans in Japan Hosting the Japanese Packers Cheerin…
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Chris Edwards, Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures. The Ag Investor
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From the Line to Legacy: Mentorship, Meaning & the U.S. Culinary Open with Founder, Philanthropist, and Executive Chef Nick Barrington
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Dating in Milwaukee: Hard to believe call-ins, favorite date spots & the Red Rock Dating Show is Back. Presented by Kesslers Diamonds!
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1:03:00A caller who met someone on Reddit has a story that will blow your mind. An intriguing update from Daniel Slade who found love at a Great Clips Convention Red Rock stories and more! PS: The Red Rock Dating show “Love on the Rocks” is back on October 16th - sign up here: https://posh.vip/e/love-on-the-rocks-3 We’re joined by Quincy, Caden and Gracie…
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Maine Governor Janet Mills on Standing Up to Bullies
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33:53Maine Governor Janet Mills is protecting the rights and benefits of people in her state. “When you're right on the law and you're right on the public policy, why shouldn't you stand up? That's the way bullies act: they don't stop unless you stand up to them. And even then, you've got to fight with all you've got,” she says. Mills is standing up to …
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Adventures, Authenticity & the Future of Dining: Real Talk & Lessons from the Road with Brian Duffy, Meat Man, Father, and Chef
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1:31:18In this Extended Episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk welcomes back Chef Brian Duffy — chef, consultant, TV personality, and unapologetic lover of bold flavors and transparent dining. From his passion for educating others about food to his work with Lower Family Foods, YumCrunch, Brian brings his signature energy and honesty to the conve…
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The BEST mom and pop restaurants in Boston — Alex Jhun Kim
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43:57Alex Jhun Kim is a Boston-based food content creator who specializes in showcasing mom and pop restaurants through behind-the-scenes videos featuring owners, chefs, and staff. Originally from Southern California, Alex has spent 15 years working across the hospitality industry – from food trucks to white tablecloth fine dining. He's a Le Cordon Bleu…
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Victoria Bennett, Founder of The Crowdfunding Hub. The Crowdfunding Advocate
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32:40In Between Meetings, Victoria Bennett shared how a Calgary Boy Choir campaign sparked her path into crowdfunding after nearly two decades in marketing with Pampers, Tide, ENMAX, TD, and the University of Calgary. She explains what crowdfunding really is, the five main models, and where it fits alongside bootstrapping, angels, grants, and VC. Victor…
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Crazy Story Behind Oktoberfest in MKE, Top German Restaurants, Fish Frys and more!
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1:06:44If you love some good Milwaukee history, beer, festivals, fish frys and… dive bars we’ve got a great one for you! Joined by Michael Sampson of Swarmm Events and Julian Kegel of Kegel’s Inn who have spearheaded the efforts to bring Milwaukee Oktoberfest to the Summerfest grounds for the first fulfilling Henry Maier’s prophecy from over 60 years ago …
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The Heart of Hospitality: A Mid-Season Reflection with Colleen Silk
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9:45In this mid-season recap of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk reflects on the journey so far and the powerful stories shared by her guests. From chefs and entrepreneurs to advocates and storytellers, each conversation highlights courage, resilience, and community within the hospitality industry. Colleen also opens up about her personal advocacy …
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Gary Witt & JR Lockwood: Incredible Stories behind the PABST Theater Group and Green Monké one of the fastest growing infused sodas in the country
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53:50Interested in incredible business stories? How bout' the Milwaukee music scene? We've got you covered. Gary Witt who took the PABST Theater Group from one theater that was losing (a lot of) money back in 2002 to a group of 6 venues that now does over 800 shows a year in the Milwaukee area. JR Lockwood through a lot of trial & error and hustle has t…
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Eyewitness to Suffering: Tim Costello on the Collapse of USAID
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47:10Australia’s Reverend Tim Costello is the former Chief Executive of World Vision Australia and a lawyer, minister, and social advocate. “A free society is an extraordinary moral achievement… It takes morality,” he says. “When we start to see morality - which is we, not I - corroding and empathy evaporating, we are in trouble for a free society.” How…
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Former USDA and FDA official Jerold Mande reveals what MAHA got wrong in its second report
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1:02:10Professor Jerold Mande is CEO of Nourish Science; Adjunct Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. Mr. Mande has a wealth of expertise and experience in national public health and food policy. He served in senior policymaking positions for thr…
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From Startup to Spotlight: Discovering the perfect bite in food, life, and success with guest Sarah Perkins, Startup Founder, Creative Consultant, and Podcast Host
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51:23In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk sits down with Sarah Perkins, Cherry Bombe member, founder of Perkins Creative Consulting, and host of the Perfect Bite Podcast. Sarah shares her journey from working as the “phone girl” at a pizzeria to building a career rooted in storytelling, creativity, and entrepreneurship. From being ahe…
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Do You Really Have What It Takes to Be a Successful Personal Chef?
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7:38Do you believe you're good enough to be a personal chef? Most chefs have the talent—but they don’t have the brand that communicates their value. In this episode, Chef Andres shares: • Why most chefs are like Ferrari engines in rusty frames • A powerful Steve Jobs & Pixar story you’ve probably never heard • The difference between skill and storytell…
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In Between Meetings, Neeraj Gupta shared his global journey and why he believes Calgary can become the startup capital of North America. He spoke about Alberta as a validation hub, the rise of aerospace and defense, deep-tech investing, and the importance of aligning IP with business goals. Neeraj also discussed the CDL focus model, founder red fla…
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Milwaukee Fall Guide: Festivals, Road Trips, New Openings & Events w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
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30:19Looking for some awesome things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall? We've got you covered. Richie sits down with Claire from VISIT Milwaukee to cover: Festivals Wine & Harvest Fest - Cedarburg, Sep 20-21 Oktoberfests MKE at Summerfest Grounds for the first time Germantown, Sept 27-28 Cedarburg, Oct 4-5 Bavarian Brew House Burlington, Oct 4 Lak…
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Cupcake Queen to Community Champion: Milkin' Munchies, CPG Cheesecakes, and Bootscootin' Through the Last Frontier with Guest Kastle Sorensen, Baker, Mother, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Kastle's Kreations ...
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44:56Episode Summary In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk interviews Kastle Sorensen—mompreneur, Cupcake Wars Champion, and founder of Kastle’s Kreations. From teacher hopeful to baking sensation, Kastle turned her passion into a career that continues to evolve in unexpected ways. She opens up about balancing single motherhood with bu…
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Cultivating Community Through Farm-to-Table Dining with Chef Matt Cooper and Paul Esterer
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57:52Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon podcast! Today, our host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with two of Northwest Arkansas’s most influential changemakers: Chef Matt Cooper, acclaimed owner of Wren Hospitality and Conifer, and visionary real estate developer and restaurateur Paul Esterer. In this inspiring conversation, we dig into w…
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DJ BG Good: From Day Job to National Tour
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31:17You may know him from his viral pop ups over the summer or some of his recent events and shows that have drawn thousands of people but that wasn’t always the case for Bryan Gorelik - now known as DJ BG Good. We cover: Graduating UWM, working a day job then telling his Russian parents he was quitting to go full time as a DJ Viral Pop up at the Milwa…
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Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of the malnutrition social enterprise Edesia, discusses our shared humanity in caring for children all over the world. Edesia produces fortified, peanut-based products like Plumpy'Nut for humanitarian agencies like UNICEF, World Food Programme, and other NGOs working in emergency and conflict zones. “We feed children ev…
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Ayurvedic Medicine 101: Eating and sleeping according to your body type — Dr. Shivani Gupta
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57:47Understanding your unique constitution could be the missing piece in your health puzzle. Dr. Shivani Gupta, our first Ayurvedic expert on the show, shares how this 5,000-year-old system of medicine can help us navigate modern health challenges by working with our individual nature rather than against it. After years of chronic illness and monthly a…
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Why Mixing Catering with Personal Chef Services Could Be Hurting Your Business
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7:26Here’s what you’ll learn: • The big difference between catering clients and personal chef clients • Why catering focuses on food production, while personal chefing is about luxury and experience • How mixing the two waters down your brand and confuses clients • What you can do right now to bring clarity and attract high-end clients If you’ve been s…
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There it is w/ 414Big Frank, Tommy Violet, Sunny Lou... and some Dating in Milwaukee call ins
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58:47They’ve racked up millions of views in the last month on the TikTok smash hit “There It Is” -- but who are the men behind the lyrics, the beat and the dance? We got to sit down with Milwaukee Hip Hop Artist 414 Big Frank, Tommy Violet and Sunny Lou and covered: 414 Big Frank’s long road from growing up on the North Side of Milwaukee to break out hi…
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Matt Wilson, Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners. The Angel Investor
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20:49In Between Meetings, Matt Wilson shared his path from founder to investor and the lessons that shape how he leads Allied Venture Partners today. He explained the importance of balancing empathy with objectivity, building a strong investment thesis, and why early traction matters. Matt also reflected on Calgary’s angel ecosystem, his early investmen…
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The Art of Hospitality: Performance, Pricing, and Guest Experience with Guest Brad Nugent, Beverage Industry Expert and Co-Founder of Innovative Beverage Strategies
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53:16In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk sits down with Brad Nugent, a hospitality veteran and innovative beverage strategist, to discuss his journey from washing dishes at the age of 15 to becoming a beverage director and the founder of Innovative Beverage Strategies. They explore the art of performance in hospitality, the importanc…
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Why Bentonville is a Hotspot for Retail and Startup Innovation with James Harris
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36:41Welcome back to the Bentonville Beacon podcast! In this episode, host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with James Harris, president and CEO of High Impact Analytics, to dive deep into the dynamic evolution of Bentonville’s retail landscape. As the hometown of Walmart and an epicenter for retail innovation, Bentonville is more than just a hub for the wo…
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Violent Femmes’ John Sparrow: From Growing Up in Milwaukee to Touring the World
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43:13From playing in local Milwaukee bars to playing on stages in front of tens of thousands of people all over the world, John Sparrow’s story is incredible. PS: The Femmes will be back in Milwaukee at the PABST Riverside and just added a new show on October 19th (the October 18 show sold out)–you can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com…
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Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow on Using Your Voice
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43:09Retired Senator Debbie Stabenow discusses the importance of strong leadership, raising our voices about what we believe is wrong, and her continued advocacy for issues like hunger and mental health. “I may have retired, but I have not retired my voice. At this time, where so much is at stake, nobody should be retiring their voice,” she says. “We sh…
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Beyond the Bar: Life of a Hospitality Showgirl to Finding Wellness & Calm in the Chaos With Guest Lo Tippets, Co-Founder of Beyond the Bar, Operations Manager, and Wellness Advocate in Hospitality
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46:16In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk speaks with Lo Tibbets about her journey in the hospitality industry, the importance of prioritizing wellness, and the impact of community support. Lo shares how she is carrying forward her late business partner, Ryan Ennis, mission through Beyond the Bar—a program that helps hospitality profe…
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GTM 4-Bonus! Creativity & Betting On Yourself - Reed Between The Lines
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1:12:46S4 BONUS! Creativity & Betting On Yourself - Reed Between The Lines We've got a special bonus for you this week! It's a re-airing of my appearance as a guest on the Reed Between The Lines podcast with my friend Devin Reed. I've done a lot of interviews in my life, and this is hands down my favorite one ever. We peel back the curtain on the transfor…
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Colin Blackwell: NHL Player Enjoying an MKE Offseason and Untold Hockey Stories from Harvard, the Admirals and the NHL
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1:05:07The NHL standout & Boston Native is back in Milwaukee for the offseason and dropped by to give his incredible backstory, some hilarious hockey stories, and why he loves living in the 414. Topics discussed: Weirdest fan interaction High school with Pat Connaughton and Joe Going to Havard Coming back from concussions and trying to play pro hockey Mak…
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Craig D’Cruze, COO at Inverted Ventures. The Chef-Turned Investor
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21:43In Between Meetings, Craig D’Cruze shared his path from professional chef to venture capital, beginning with his teenage stock trading. He discussed the firm’s investment thesis targeting legacy industries, how he evaluates founders, and the strengths of Calgary’s collaborative startup ecosystem. Craig also emphasized the importance of celebrating …
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How to build a non-toxic skincare routine — Jessica Rose, natural beauty expert
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59:46If you're curious about switching to natural beauty but not sure where to start, this episode breaks down everything you need to know. Jessica Rose, author of "Healthier Beauty," shares her journey from making DIY face masks at 11 years old to becoming a holistic beauty expert who helps women create effective, non-toxic routines. We explore the sci…
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From Kitchen Rags to Culinary Wanderlust: Bold Flavors, Breaking Barriers, and Building a Healthier Hospitality Industry with Chef Imrun Texeira- Founder, Culinary Media Personality, and Chief Canadian ...
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49:12In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk sits down with Imrun Texeira, a chef whose culinary journey spans from washing dishes to shaping the future of the hospitality industry. With a rich blend of personal stories and industry insights, Imrunn opens up about the influence of family experiences, his cultural diversity, and how these…
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Sparking Curiosity and Creativity: Inside the Scott Family Amazeum with Holland Hayden
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40:33Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of Bentonville’s most vibrant and imaginative destinations: the Scott Family Amazeum. Host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with Holland Hayden, Sr. Marketing and Communications Manager at The Amazeum, to uncover how this hands-on museum is so much more than a…
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The Rise of Stallis w/ Lori Fredrich, Dana Spandet, Thi Chao and Carly Weber
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39:03The city neighboring Milwaukee has not always had the best reputation but has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade and there is no question that “Stallis” is and has been on the rise. How has this transformation taken place and what does the future of the city look like? On this episode we got to sit down with: Lori Fredrich: Awa…
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Chef Curtis Duffy on Inspiration and Resilience
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34:35Chicago chef and restaurateur Curtis Duffy recounts some of the revelations in his new book, Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef on this episode of Add Passion & Stir. Duffy writes about surviving the tragic loss of his parents at a very young age. “If it's helping somebody else get through what they need to get through… and if it helps them, in some way, …
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Raising the Bar: Women, Wine, and the Future of Beverage
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45:34With Guest Amy Racine, Beverage Director & Partner at JF Restaurants, Advanced Sommelier, and Philanthropist Episode Summary In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk talks with Amy Racine, a superstar in the beverage world and one of the youngest women to achieve Advanced Sommelier status. From her early days in hospitality to her cu…
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GTM 4-8: IP as a Defensible Moat with Transformation VC Founder Bao Tran
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52:36What if your startup’s biggest advantage isn’t your code, your speed, or even your traction but your ability to protect what’s yours? In a world where AI can replicate your idea in days, defensibility isn’t a luxury it’s survival. And few people understand that better than Bao Tran. Before founding Transformation VC, an IP-first venture capital fir…
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Wave Chapelle: MKE Artist’s’ Untold Stories with Drake & Lil Wayne, Milwaukee Music Scene and More!
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54:03What’s it like when you get pulled out of a college class because Drake wants to meet with you? Wave Chapelle got discovered shortly after moving to Memphis for college and his life went Zero to 100.. Real quick… after signing with Yo Gotti. In this highly entertaining episode we discuss: Getting his first big break Growing up in MKE Stories with L…
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Raw milk vs UV pasteurization: What's the difference? — Mark McAfee, Raw Farm
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51:24In this follow-up conversation with Raw Farm's CEO & Founder Mark McAfee, we explore the nuanced differences between raw milk and UV pasteurization technology. Mark shares his expert perspective on UV treatment as a middle ground between raw milk and traditional heat pasteurization, explaining why it preserves some bioactives while eliminating the …
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From Ugly Fruit to Bold Impact: A Soldier's Story to End Food Waste and Feed Communities with The Ugly Company. With Guest Ben Moore, a U.S. Veteran, 4th-Generation Farmer, Entrepreneur, and Founder Hosted ...
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57:47In this episode, Colleen Silk sits down with Ben Moore, a fourth-generation farmer and the founder of The Ugly Company—a purpose-driven brand redefining what’s “ugly” in food. From military service to peach orchards, Ben’s journey is anything but traditional. Inspired by his grandmother’s passion for preserving food and his own calling to serve, Be…
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GTM 4-7: Sales in the AI Era with Sales Expert Leslie Venetz
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1:07:26Most sales advice today is either outdated or outright cringe. Meanwhile AI has made its way into every corner of life and business, and sales is no exception. Leslie Venetz is a rare (and deadly) combination of being a sales maestro, and on trend with technology. She's been employee #1 at multiple startups, sold into the likes of Kraft and AT&T, g…
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NWACC’s Bold Vision for Workforce and Community in Northwest Arkansas
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53:45Welcome to another episode of The Bentonville Beacon podcast! Today, host Brandom Gengelbach, President of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, sits down with two dynamic leaders from Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC): Dr. Dennis Rittle, President of NWACC, and Starlinda Sanders, Associate Vice President of Workforce. As the Bentonv…
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Best Hike & Brewery Trips in WI w/ Midwest Hikes and Hops
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31:38If you enjoy the outdoors, hiking and trying new breweries this episode is for you! We got to sit down (and have a beer with) Andrea and Derek Schwab, the couple behind the popular Instagram account Midwest Hikes and Hops who filled us in on all the must try hikes and breweries around the state (and some outside) including hidden gems we’d never he…
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Noreen Springstead on Good Food in Communities
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42:56Partnership for a Healthier America President and CEO Noreen Springstead discusses how to make America healthy again through high quality food and empowered communities. “Is the food system broken, or is it designed in the way that it's supposed to be operating today, which is around profit?,” she posits. “There is data that suggests if the food su…
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From Pain to Power: Healing, Hustling, and Honoring Heritage With Guest Ciji Castro, Chef, Entrepreneur, Mother, and Advocate
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41:49In this deeply inspiring episode, host Colleen Silk welcomes Chef Ciji Castro, a culinary entrepreneur, endometriosis advocate, and powerhouse Latina chef. From studying criminal justice to becoming a clean food crusader, Ciji shares how chronic pain, motherhood, and cultural pride shaped her mission and her business. She opens up about her long ba…
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GTM 4-6: Why The Great Depression Matters Today with Author & Innovation Historian Jason Voioivich
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54:28Did you know some of the most iconic products and ideas in American history came out of the Great Depression? Not in spite of it — but because of it. In a time of scarcity, creativity thrived: Superman was born. Church bingo took off. Farmers started raising bullfrogs. And a banjo-playing dropout turned Scotch tape into a multi-million dollar busin…
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