BizNews Greater La Crosse with Vicki Markussen
WIZM News presents the BizNews Greater La Crosse podcast, where we bring you the latest business news impacting our community. Host Vicki Markussen interviews local entrepreneurs and business leaders to provide in-depth insights on the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the La Crosse area. Our show is a collaboration between WIZMNews.com and BizNews Greater La Crosse
Episodes
We continue our conversation with Cate Hollowitsch, the chief marker for Nesnah Ventures in La Crosse, discussing how her expertise became a challenge to do a TED Talk, focusing on the theme of self preservation. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of what it takes to get on the stage and speak. She provides her journey into speaking, shares insights into the TED Talk application process, the importance of unique ideas, and e...
Cate Hollowitsch, marketing chief for Nesnah Ventures in La Crosse, joins to talk about how Nesnah turned its sale of Kwik Trip shares, decades ago, into an acquisition and management company. Nesnah has more than 200 employees and a diverse portfolio of companies. It is constantly looking at growing more. Listen and learn about this local hidden gem.
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Dan Markussen joins the show to talk about sitting next to "that guy" on an airplane. Markussen is a "million miler," a frequent flier, and we talk airline etiquette — taking your shoes off, reclining your seat, who gets the window and other "do's and don'ts."
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Understanding debt, running a business, cell phone etiquette and even shaking hands — these are all skills needed to be successful in life. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is teaching these skills in our schools with help from more than 120 volunteers.
Regional Director Susan Peterson joins to discuss the organization, its impact on students from elementary to college age, the evolution of their programs, partnerships with busine...
From fitness to guiding small businesses, powered by women, Stephanie Ross, co-owner of Sister Circle, joins. Ross is an entrepreneur, community leader and a realtor. She and her sister, Cathryn, run Sister Circle, which helps guide and coach women small business owners. We explore Ross’ entrepreneurial ventures, challenges faced, growth and transition into focusing on business education and coaching through the Sister Circle commu...
Being vulnerable is opening doors for many of our local, largest business employers with Jim Naleid’s group Epic 21 — which stands for Executive Peers in Conference: 21st Century Leadership. In this episode, Jim talks about his journey from financial advising to a retirement career coaching this group of leaders. The group has championed Junior Achievement and now brings speakers in for the greater community. Learn more and do some...
Shobi Zietlow, owner of Referral Staffing Solutions, joins to share her journey of entrepreneurship — starting from humble origins to building her business.
Zietlow discusses her upbringing, challenges in managing Referral Staffing, seeking professional development programs and her commitment to giving back to the community. Zietlow also talks of rebranding, celebrating 10 years in business, and her passion for making impactful co...
Joe Ruskey, the owner of Dependable Solutions, an IT company, joins to discuss the latest protections you should have in place for your data. While you think it may not be vulnerable or valuable, imagine what you may have to pay if your photos, health information, or passwords get held hostage. Ruskey talks about how his business has grown, after moving from Chicago to Prairie du Chien, then expanding into La Crosse and now Madison...
A high school passion for dance has turned into a career for West Salem native, Michelle Malone. When she figured out the marketing business she started wasn't enough, Malone opened I&E Dance Studio in La Crosse six months later. Now she's running both this studio where adults can get back into dance or take lessons for the first time, plus Collective Marketing. She joins to talk about the connections she sees in people -- and ...
Joe Katchever, owner, brewmaster, and founder of Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse joins, as they're about to celebrate 25 years in business with the Feb. 17 Winter Ball. We discuss Katchever's Pearl Street Brewery journey — from its inception in Colorado to the basement of the Bodega and now at its current location. Katchever also discusses the challenges he faced to get here, the brewery's events, their community involvement and ...
Artificial Intelligence is all the buzz, as nearly every software takes on an A.I. component. Schools are discussing how to detect if a student or the computer wrote a paper. Non-artists have A.I. creating pictures they describe. Even podcasts like this one uses A.I. to remove “ums” and “ahs.” And everyone is worried, ‘Will I be replaced by A.I.?’ So, we talked with local A.I. expert Rodney Holum, with Coulee Tech. We discuss how, ...
Oh look, someone is teaching public speaking — a lot of people's No. 1 worst fear. But Jon Reiner isn't just a public speaking coach, he's also a pastor, and wears both hats proudly. On Sundays, you may listen to him at First Free Church in Onalaska. Other days, he’s traveling the world, teaching others how to create a story around their product. Here, he talks of how a pastor became a sought-after public speaking coach and preview...
It was a social media buzz for companies last year when more than 700 high school students came to an event called Build My Future, at the La Crosse Area Builders Association, promoting all jobs in the trades — not just construction. Every booth was interactive — from removing tires to operating a backhoe. Joining the podcast to preview this year’s Build My Future event are Andy Olson of River City Truck & Trailer, Tena Bailey ...
Tom Miskowski, owner of Kitchen Solvers — a kitchen remodeling company — joins the show. We discuss his journey from being a corporate CEO to becoming a franchise owner and now a cabinetmaker. He talks about the benefits of owning a franchise and how Kitchen Solvers helps franchisees with systems and support. Tom also explains the services offered by Kitchen Solvers of La Crosse, such as kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing. We ...
Phanat Lor joins to discuss her journey as a second language teacher, who started her own business called Crafted Copy.
She offers copywriting and resume writing services. We talk about how Phanat ventured into writing and how she helps individuals identify their skills and apply them to their resumes. We also discuss the importance of confidence, communication, and continuous learning in the job search process.
Each Friday, for nearly a year now, you’ve heard BizCast talk to local leaders. And, if you reached the end of each podcast, you'll know there's a common closer question: "What makes you passionate about what you do?"
As we enter the time of New Year's Resolutions, here are some ideas to help you find your passion in 2024 — a compilation of answers to that question.
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Paul Borsheim, one of the owners of Borton Construction, joins to talk about building industry challenges, the keys to their growth and having a philosophical mindset, including the rewards of coaching freshmen boys basketball. Borsheim got his start working for one construction company, which led to breaking off into Borton Construction. We also discuss how he’s learned to use development projects to keep employees working in wint...
One industry not having trouble growing is solar energy. Olson Solar Energy began in 2017 when two brothers from Holmen heard solar panel installation was a hot industry. Six year later they have gone from zero to 60 employees. Olson consultant Keith Molzahn joins to talk about the benefits and incentives of solar panels, the technological advancements in the field, how solar panels work, the financial aspects of investing in solar...
What began as a casual way to improve baseball and softball players during the pandemic has become a regional destination.Garage Ball just reopened in its new Highway Z location on Brice Prairie. Owner Brian Meeter joins to talk about how interest in the indoor batting cages took off, demand grew for other services and how they’re ensuring this facility stays in demand.
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Many businesses hit a point where they need to grow. They’ve either saved up for years, asked friends and relatives to help, or they got bank funding. What banks can't finance, a company out of Minneapolis called Hill Capital just might. That's their specialty. Come learn how business can get connected and thrive with Hill Capital owner Patrick Donahue.
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