Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

Business and Beyond with Gerry Dick is a weekly conversation with Indiana leaders in business, politics, sports, entertainment…and beyond. The 30-minute podcast explores the successes, failures and memorable moments that have shaped the lives of high profile, high-performing individuals with a Hoosier connection. Inspirational, informative and sometimes emotional, Business and Beyond is an intimate conversation with well-known guests who share their personal, unfiltered stories and what motivates them in their daily pursuit of success and happiness, personally and professionally.

Episodes

Republic Airways President Matt Koscal on Innovation, Workforce, and the Future of Air Travel

October 13, 2025 • 34 mins
Republic Airways has become a major force in the regional airline industry—operating more than 1,000 daily flights and employing over 6,500 people. With a new high-tech headquarters campus about to open in Carmel and bold initiatives to tackle the national pilot shortage, Republic is shaping the future of aviation from its Indiana home. President Matt Koscal joins Gerry Dick to talk about the company’s growth, innovation, and the c...
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From Startup to Scale: How Authenticx is Transforming Healthcare Conversations

October 6, 2025 • 30 mins
Indianapolis entrepreneur Amy Brown founded Authenticx in 2018 with the idea that recorded customer conversations could unlock powerful insights for healthcare. Today, her company ingests more than 300 million conversations annually, with 75% of its revenue coming from pharmaceutical manufacturers. In this episode, she shares the aha! moment that sparked Authenticx, the company’s rapid growth and why she passionately believes India...
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Matt Painter on Legacy, Leadership and Meeting Expectations

September 29, 2025 • 43 mins
The bar is set sky high and Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter says he is ready for a season that Boiler fans hope will culminate in another trip to the Final Four, this one just 70 miles from campus in Indianapolis. In this episode, Painter talks expectations, the influence of legendary coach Gene Keady and the culture that defines Purdue hoops. He also reflects on the state of college basketball and navigating the game’s evolution wh...
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B & B Bonus: Governor Braun on the economy, IEDC, Data Centers and more

September 25, 2025 • 30 mins
Inside Indiana Business Host Gerry Dick recently sat down with Indiana Governor Mike Braun in his Statehouse office for an extended interview. In a wide-ranging conversation, the entrepreneur-turned-politician touched on economic development, who pays for data centers, property taxes and much more, including his interest in an emerging technology corridor connecting a big swath of the state. In a special edition of the Business & B...
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Ivy Tech President Marty Pollio: From the Court to the Classroom

September 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Ivy Tech Community College has grown into the largest singly accredited public community college system in the nation and plays a critical role in fueling Indiana’s talent pipeline. In this episode, new President Dr. Marty Pollio shares his vision for the college, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the crucial role the business community plays. Pollio also reflects on his personal journey — from the son of a college basket...
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Tamika Catchings: In Retirement, Hall of Famer Remains a Game Changer

September 15, 2025 • 37 mins
Tamika Catchings is more than a Hall of Fame basketball legend—she’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and global ambassador for the game. In this episode, she reflects on life after basketball, from empowering young players through Basketball Without Borders in Africa to building businesses and giving back to community. She also opens up with perspective on a critical time for the WNBA and what drives her to keep inspiring others l...
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From Small Town to Sports Destination: Westfield Mayor Scott Willis

September 8, 2025 • 32 mins
From the Grand Park Sports Campus to new housing developments and a revitalized downtown, Westfield is a city on the rise. In this episode, Mayor Scott Willis reflects on Westfield’s transformation and looks ahead to what’s next. Can Westfield become the sports capital its leaders envision?
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Pat Kenney: Fourth-Generation Leadership at F.A. Wilhelm

September 1, 2025 • 31 mins
Indiana’s largest construction firm is under new leadership as Pat Kenney becomes the fourth-generation family member to serve as president of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. In this episode, Kenney talks tradition, the state of the construction industry and the 102-year-old firm’s role in shaping the Indiana skyline.
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Banking, Business, and the Brickyard: PNC Bank’s Jason Eckerle

August 25, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Eckerle, PNC Bank’s regional president for central and southern Indiana, for an inside look at the state of banking and how technology is transforming the industry. Jason shares his journey to the president’s office and why community service remains a cornerstone of vision for the bank. The conversation also explores the business value behind PNC’s sponsorship of Chip Ganassi Racing and IndyC...
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Hometown Roots to Big City Dreams: Mayor Chris Jensen on Noblesville’s Future

August 18, 2025 • 34 mins
A new arena, rapid growth, and record economic development are transforming the city of Noblesville. In this episode, Mayor Chris Jensen, a Noblesville native, shares how his deep personal connection to the city shapes his leadership, the vision behind the new arena, and the delicate balance between honoring the past and building for the future.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event...
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Nicole Pence Becker on Career, Family, and Life in the Public Eye

August 11, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Pence Becker — former television news anchor turned entrepreneur and niece of former Vice President Mike Pence. She shares her journey from the anchor desk to entrepreneurship, offering candid insights on making a career pivot and balancing life as a mother of four boys. She also reflects on lessons learned from her high-profile political family and how those experiences have shaped her pers...
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ESPN’s Stephen Holder on the Colts, WNBA and Future of Sports Media

August 4, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, ESPN NFL reporter Stephen Holder provides a front-row perspective on the high stakes for the Indianapolis Colts heading into a new season and if Anthony Richardson will be under center game one. The veteran sports journalist also weighs in on pay equity for the WNBA, the evolution of sports media and his journey from South Florida to Indiana---and why he’s stayed.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com...
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From Napkin to NASDAQ: Dan O’Toole and the Rise of Arrive AI

July 28, 2025 • 33 mins
It’s a story of grit, guts, and game-changing technology. In this episode, we sit down with Dan O’Toole, the visionary founder and CEO of Arrive AI—a high-tech company revolutionizing the future of delivery with its smart mailbox system for drones and robots. What started as a vision sketched on a napkin has turned into a publicly traded company, with O'Toole recently ringing the opening bell on the NASDAQ Stock Market. He shares t...
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Leading Through Change: Community Health Network CEO Bryan Mills

July 21, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Mills, the longtime CEO of Community Health Network, who is retiring after an extraordinary 40-year career. When Mills joined Community, it was a single hospital. Today, it is one of Indiana’s largest health systems, with more than10,000 employees. He shares insights on growth, the state of healthcare and lessons learned in an industry he never thought he’d be a part of.  Start your dolla...
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Brian Schutt: Igniting Indiana’s Entrepreneurial Future

July 14, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Schutt, the newly appointed leader of Indiana’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur,” Schutt has been tapped by Governor Mike Braun to empower Hoosier innovators and grow “Main Street businesses.” He shares his vision for cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the challenges and opportunities facing Indiana’s small business community...
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Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry on Growth, Innovation and What’s Next

July 7, 2025 • 36 mins
When he was elected in 2015 at the age of 26, Matt Gentry was Indiana’s second-youngest mayor.  A decade later, he’s leading Lebanon through a dramatic transformation, headlined by Eli Lilly and Company’s $13 billion investment in the LEAP Innovation District. In this episode, he talks about the challenges and opportunities that change brings, leading at a young age and his vision for reshaping Lebanon for generations to come.
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The Sisters Behind Holiday World Talk Family, Fun & the Future

June 30, 2025 • 32 mins
Meet Leah Koch-Blumhardt and Lauren Koch-Crosby, the fourth-generation owners of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari—America’s first theme park. From free soft drinks and sunscreen to top-ranked water rides, they talk about what makes the park special, the importance of storytelling, and how they’re tackling challenges like seasonal staffing, rising costs, and employee housing. It’s a fun look at how tradition and innovation come toge...
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Football lifer Rick Venturi on Jim Irsay’s legacy, Colts’ future

June 23, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, veteran NFL coach and longtime Colts analyst Rick Venturi joins the show for a candid conversation about his decades-long relationship with Colts owner Jim Irsay. Venturi reflects on Irsay’s legacy, how he likely hoped to be remembered, and what lies ahead for the franchise under the Irsay daughters’ leadership. He also shares an early assessment of this year’s Colts team, from quarterback questions to defensive ex...
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Leading Lawrence – Mayor Deb Whitfield on Progress, Diversity, and Opportunity

June 16, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Deb Whitfield, the trailblazing mayor of Lawrence, Indiana — the first woman and first African American to hold the office in Marion County. Mayor Whitfield reflects on her first year in office, sharing insights into leading a city of 50,000 with a rich and diverse population. She highlights Lawrence’s unique assets like Fort Benjamin Harrison and its expansive state park and discusses efforts to i...
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The Quiet King of Cuisine: Collin Hilton’s Road to World Food Champion

June 9, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Collin Hilton, Chef de Cuisine at Cunningham Restaurant Group and a newly crowned World Food Champion. Hilton shares his journey from an unlikely start in the kitchen to winning big on a national stage—at the World Food Championships Final Table---and a $150,000 pay day. Known for his quiet confidence and precision, Hilton opens up about how cooking has changed his life, Indy’s underrated food scen...
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