Best Michael Clothier Podcasts (2024)

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Cory Morris - Gary Michaels Clothiers 37:24

1d ago37:24

37:24

Join me as I sit down to talk with Cory Morris, the new owner of Gary Michael's Clothiers in Kearney. In this episode, we'll dive into Cory's shift from running a bookkeeping business to taking over a popular clothing store, the ups and downs of running a retail business, how he gets his family in on the action, and more! Cory also gives great insi…

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Ronan Collins - Lessons Learned in the Construction Industry 57:15

1d ago57:15

57:15

Ronan Collins, a pioneer in digital engineering and BIM, shares his journey in the construction industry and the challenges he has faced. He grew up in a family of builders and was exposed to CAD at a young age. He joined Arup's in 1996 and witnessed the rapid changes in technology. In 2003, he started his own company in Hong Kong, focusing on tech…

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Travis Althouse - From Building Lego to Building Virtually to Building On Site (while Flying a Drone with Your Watch) 59:58

6d ago59:58

59:58

Travis Althouse, a construction technologist, shares his journey in the construction industry and his passion for driving digital transformation. From his childhood love for Legos and SimCity to his experience with Revit and other construction software, Travis has always been drawn to building and problem-solving. Video recording at https://youtu.b…

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Andrew Hannell - Implementing Change and Advancing Construction with AI 43:55

17d ago43:55

43:55

Andrew Hannell, a digital design, construction, and engineering expert, shares his journey in the industry. From a young age, Andrew showed an interest in building and designing, which eventually led him to study architecture. However, he realized that his passion lay in the technology side of things, and he transitioned into working with BIM and d…

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Special Collab Podcast with Sheila Jenkinson of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast 2:30:58

18d ago2:30:58

2:30:58

In this special collaboration episode, join me as I sit down with Sheila Jenkinson, the host of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast. Sheila and I talk about our experiences in supporting and promoting small businesses in rural Nebraska. We discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing small towns, as well as the inspiring stories of lo…

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David Broadhurst - The Importance of Caring in Construction 1:12:25

24d ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Dave "Broadie" Broadhurst, a safety guru in the construction industry, shares his journey and insights on safety, leadership, and mental health. Growing up in a construction family, Dave was drawn to the industry from a young age. He emphasizes the importance of caring for people and building relationships in the workplace. Video recording at https…

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Building Stories Ep.1 All stories start somewhere 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

In the first episode of 'Building Stories,' hosts Michael and Luke dive into the essence of their new podcast, discussing their backgrounds and their journey from youthful aspirations to impactful careers in 3D modeling, architecture and structural engineering. They share personal stories—from Michael's early dreams of becoming a car designer to wo…

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Paul Oettinger - Pals Brewing Company 42:35

3M ago42:35

42:35

In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Paul Oettinger, co-owner of Pals Brewing Company located in North Platte. Paul's passion for brewing and dedication to his business is inspiring, and this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the brewery business or entrepreneurship in general. He takes us on a journey of how he got …

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T&T Mobile Washing - The Follow Up Episode 22:48

4M ago22:48

22:48

In this episode, we catch up with Tyler Schake, owner of T&T Mobile Washing. Tyler was one of our early guests, and we're excited to hear about how his business has grown and changed since we last spoke. Tyler shares with us some of the challenges that come with running a growing business, including managing employees, updating systems, and embraci…

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Select Sail & Sports - Brady Storrs 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

I had the opportunity to sit down with Brady Storrs, owner of Select Sail & Sports, one of the newest small businesses in Kearney. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the excitement of getting a business up and running, the challenges Brady faced when buying the business and moving it from Omaha to Kearney, and more! If you want to find ou…

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Dereck Djernes - Axe Holes 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode of the Good Life Small Business Podcast, we're talking to Derek Djernes, owner of Axe Holes in Kearney, a local business that's been killing it lately. We'll be getting into some real talk about the focus it takes to run a business while still working a day job, the unique challenges of having a business in another town, and we'll a…

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Ryan Clark - Eustis Body Shop 23:45

8M ago23:45

23:45

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Ryan Clark, Vice President of Eustis Body Shop. Ryan is currently working in this long going family-owned business and has been instrumental in growing their location in Lincoln, NE. We'll discuss the challenges of opening a new location, the benefits and drawbacks of being part of a family business,…

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Kearney Combat Sports - Round 2! 35:54

10M ago35:54

35:54

As a small business owner, change is the only thing that remains the same. No matter what stage of business, there are challenges and opportunities for growth. That's why I was excited to check in with a previous guest to see how things have changed with his business. I first sat down for an interview with Richard Barajas, owner of Kearney Combat S…

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Kylee Hall - Halls Electric & Services 22:24

10M ago22:24

22:24

This episode was a lot of fun for me. It's not everyday that I get to sit down with a guy that I went to high school with and talk about their growing business! Kylee Hall of Halls Electric & Services in North Platte has taken his business from a one man operation doing electrical work, to hiring his first employee a little over a year later, to to…

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Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab 47:36

1y ago47:36

47:36

Tucked away in the town square of Burwell, NE is a gem of a coffee house by the name of Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab. And while this was my first time visiting this cool little spot, I know it won't be my last. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Holmquist, to learn more about how he and his wife Sara started on this journey. We …

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Ryan Rahmann - The Royal Haul 34:43

1y ago34:43

34:43

I've know Ryan Rahmann for quite awhile. I also got to be a part of some early conversations with him about the business he would be starting up, so it was great to finall catch up with him to see how things are going. In this episode, Ryan and I talk about how a side gig turned into a full blown business, the challenges he faces to keep his vehicl…

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Cory Morris - Morris Better Bookkeeping 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

I've asked guests in the past "What do you wish you were better at?" One of the responses that comes up again and again is "The books." Keeping and eye on the financials isn't something that every business owner gets excited about. That's why it is important to find someone who gets REALLY excited about it, and can work as an ally for your business…

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Carole Sprunk - Clout Coffee, Edge Magazine, and Dine Magazine 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

I had a great time sitting down with Carole Sprunk, owner of Edge Magazine, Dine Magazine, and most recently, Clout Coffee. We sat down to talk about the challenges of getting retail space in stores, the importance of building relationships with both major retail chains and local businesses, the one thing she wishes she was better at when it comes …

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Nebraska Enterprise Fund 20:00

1+ y ago20:00

20:00

One on the things being the host of GLSB podcast has taught me is the various types resources that are available to help small business owners. The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is another one of those amazing resources! I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Reiff, Executive Director, and Jamel Hamilton, Deputy Director of Lending, to learn more ab…

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Bianchi Candle Company 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Nic Bianchi literally grew up as an entrepreneuer. When he was 12 years old, he got a candle making kit as a birthday present, and the rest is history. We talked about what it was like for him to be a business owner while he was growing up, the challenges of evolving as his business as it grew, and how his role in the business has changed in the la…

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Scratchtown Brewery 1:05:01

1+ y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Caleb Pollard and Mike Klimek, part owners of Scratchtown Brewery in Ord, are passionate dudes. They are passionate about their business, their community, and their vision. I had a great discussion with these two, and we covered a lot of ground. We talked about how Scratchtown came to be, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and how they …

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Pax Lighting 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

I had the pleasure to sit down with Jeff and Teegan Nordhues, owners of Pax Lighting, a high-end lighting company with customers all over the country, but based right here in Kearney. Jeff and Teegan were high school sweethearts, and after their careers had taken them all over the world, they decided they wanted to settle down back home. We had a g…

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NETForce Eship Best Practices Summit Podcast Panel 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

Earlier this year, I was invited by Lisa Tschauner, one of the members of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NETForce) to join their conference here in Kearney. The best part was, they wanted me to moderate a panel of former podcast guests to talk about their businesses, they challenges they face, and much more. I want to thank Brian & Jes B…

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Tim Mittan - Small Business Administration of Nebraska 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

I remember when I started my business, there were a lot of things that I just figured own my own to the best of my ability. Which bank could I go to for a loan? What information would the bank want to see so I could get approved? What should my business plan look like? And while I eventually figured these things out, it took a ton of time and energ…

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Chad Sutton - Sandhills Sutton Speed & Supply 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

The Sandhills of Nebraska will always be home for me. I grew up in Dunning, NE, only ten short miles down the road on Highway 2 from Halsey. Most people know Halsey because of the Nebraska National Forest just outside of town. That's how Chad Sutton learned about it as well. But after one trip, and a chance grocery run, an idea came to mind that wo…

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Martin Hobelman - Maverick Marketing 23:48

2y ago23:48

23:48

I had a great time sitting down with Martin Hobelman, owner of Maverick Marketing here in Kearney. We had a chance to sit down and talk about his unusual journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of doing work for free when you are getting your foot in the door, and some great advice for anyone thinking about starting their own business. …

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Scott Asmus - SourceLink Nebraska 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

For some small business owners, there is a feeling that they are on an island with no support get off the ground. In Nebraska, that really couldn't be farther from the truth. I was excited to connect with Scott Asmus with SourceLink Nebraska to learn more about what they do, and the various ways they help small business owners across the state. If …

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Katlynn Pyatt - Start Marketing Podcast 45:48

2+ y ago45:48

45:48

Personally, I really enjoy the challenge of marketing my own small business. It is one of the aspects of my business that is always changing and keeps me guessing. This made my conversation with Katlynn Pyatt, host of the Start Marketing Podcast, an eye opening experience. Katlynn is a self described "marketing nerd" who loves learning about the ar…

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Groom Services LLC 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

57:23

I had a really great conversation with the Daniel, Nelson, and Danielle, owners of Groom Services LLC in Omaha. This family operation got started in 2019, and opened officially to the public with their mobile shop in 2020. Two days later, COVID forced them to close. But they didn't use that as an excuse to give up on their dream. Today, Groom Servi…

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Curt Smith - Dream Glove Company 20:34

2+ y ago20:34

20:34

Curt Smith is a former professional baseball player and Lincoln Saltdog legend. With his career coming to a close, Curt had an idea for custom made baseball equipment that could be personalized for players across the country. We had a great conversation about how he came up with the name, his transititon from professional athlete to small business …

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Nicka Johnson - Budget To Success 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

42:19

I had a great time sitting down with Nicka Johnson, owner of Budget to Success in Omaha. Nicka has an amazing story. She recognized at an early age what she didn't want to be, and took the steps in her life to set herself up for success. After she graduated college, she started working as a mortgage broker and climbed her way to the top of the comp…

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Richard Barajas - Kearney Combat Sports 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

29:47

I had a great time sitting down with Richard Barajas, owner of Kearney Combat Sports. We had a great conversation about his business, what he struggles with, and what he sees for the future of Kearney Combat Sports. Make sure to check them out on Facebook and Instagram, or learn more on their website.…

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Sweetwater Hemp Company 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

33:00

I had a great time meeting Brett Mayo, co-owner of Sweetwater Hemp Company in Pleasanton. After a tour of their facility, I had a chance to sit down with Brett and learn how their business came to be, the challenges they have had to overcome in their first year and beyond, and what they would do differently if they had the chance start again. If yo…

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The Upper Room Brewery - (Almost) A Year Later 49:44

2+ y ago49:44

49:44

Last December, I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael, Amy, Dustin, and Lindsey, owners of The Upper Room Brewery. At the time, they were hoping to be up and running after the first of the year. It turned out to be the end of January. There was a nervous anxiety that you could almost feel hanging in the air last year. The burden of what nee…

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Pat Slack - C21 Midlands 47:17

2+ y ago47:17

47:17

I had a great time sitting down with Pat Slack and talking about his journey as a small business owner. Pat is the owner of C21 Midlands, which is the local Century 21 Real Estate Brokerage here in Kearney. We talked about how a two week class to learn the business of being an auctioneer lead to him getting his real estate license, how he works to …

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Betty Ann Sayers - Buzz Savories LLC 39:27

2+ y ago39:27

39:27

Retirement for many is a time to enjoy the things they didn't have time for while they were working. For Betty Ann Sayers, it was the perfect time for her to start a business. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Betty Ann, owner of Buzz Savories out of Holdrege, to learn more about her business, her love of honey bees, and the joy she gets from…

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Lost Way Brewery 59:33

3y ago59:33

59:33

I had a great time sitting down with Jessica Kraus and Kim Hines, co-owners along with their husbands, Mark and Jason, of Lost Way Brewery in Holdrege. It was great to hear the story of how these Michigan and New Mexico transplants, ended up in small town Nebraska. Even better is how their drive, ambition, and reliance on each other have made this …

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RaChell Merklin - Small Cakes 36:55

3y ago36:55

36:55

RaChell Merklin never planned on being a small business owner. She had a career in real estate and was very happy. When she became a small business owner, she never planned on being involved in the day to day operations of Small Cakes. Baking and decorating cakes...no thanks. She said she would "never" do that. Seven years later..."Never say never,…

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First Street Brewing & Ensign Beverage Company 30:09

3y ago30:09

30:09

Kombucha... Never heard of it? Well, me neither...until I sat down with Nathan and Jessi Hoeft, owners of First Street Brewing and Ensign Beverage Company. It was a great time to sit down with Nathan and Jessi to hear more about their small business story, how they pulled through the pandemic with the help of the Hastings community, and of course, …

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True North Technologies 45:23

3y ago45:23

45:23

Renee Sobotka started True North Technologies as more of a side hustle to her real passion at the time...real estate. But as most small business owners can attest to, things don't always go as planned. I enjoyed sitting down with Renee and getting to know more about her and True North. We talked about what it was like for her to leave her full time…

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Heartland 3D 39:01

3y ago39:01

39:01

In the middle of the pandemic last year, Justin Vrooman & Derrick Kleeb started Heartland 3D. I really enjoyed my time getting to know them both, as well as getting an education on 3D printing, which is something I have an interest in, but don't know much about. Besides a better knowledge of how 3D printing works, I gained a respect for Justin & De…

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Dr. Mike Gilbreath - Premier Eye Care 28:31

3y ago28:31

28:31

I've known Dr. Mike Gilbreath, owner of Premier Eye Care in Kearney, almost since the day he opened his practice. Our paths as business owners are parallel in a lot of ways. We usually end up talking about business when we see each other, and I am excited to bring his story to the podcast. In this episode, Mike and I talked about what led him to wa…

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Rooted Plant Co. 34:02

3y ago34:02

34:02

What started out as a home based, "garage sale" style greenery, has literally grown into one of Kearney's newest businesses. 🪴 I had a great talk with Abbie and Diego Castaneda, owners of Rooted Plant Co. We discussed the advantages of owning a business with your spouse, how their business has evolved over the last couple years, and some of the str…

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ANNOUNCEMENT! 1:37

3y ago1:37

1:37

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Matt Decker - Studio 51/50 46:59

3y ago46:59

46:59

Recently, some members of my family had booked appointments at Studio 51/50. I had heard of the business, but didn't know much about it. After the rave reviews from my family when they got back, I figured I had to learn a little more about Matt Decker and Studio 51/50. I was learning about Matt and his business for the first time when we sat down f…

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Grant Stahla - Stahla Services 39:04

3y ago39:04

39:04

I really enjoyed talking with Grant Stahla, owner of Stahla Services, for this podast episode. Grant grew up in a home where being a entrepreneuer was the norm. Throughout college, he was thinking and dreaming of ideas that he could turn into a business. After a trip to the east coast to visit family, he came back with an idea. Grant walked me thro…

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GROW Nebraska - Janell Anderson Ehrke & Tiffany Stoiber 57:38

3y ago57:38

57:38

I had heard of GROW Nebraska before. And I had seen their retail store in the past, whether it was at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney, or at their current location near the interstate. But when I sat down with Janell and Tiffany, I learned that GROW Nebraska is SO much more than just a retail store. GROW Nebraska is a resource for small businesses' in …

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Natalie and Nathan Gile - Gile Family Dentistry 1:04:09

3+ y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

I really enjoyed sitting down with Dr. Natalie Gile and her husband, Nathan, owners of Gile Family Dentistry. While they are one of the newest dentist offices here in Kearney, they have teamed up with an experienced dentist to help them along the way. They really do have a great story! From how they first got in touch with Dr. Jay Sawyer, how they …

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Shad Getz - Radon Pros 55:15

3+ y ago55:15

55:15

In this episode of the Good Life Small Business Podcast, I took time to sit down with Shad Getz, owner of Radon Pros. Shad is a serial entrepreneur. When I first met him, he had recently started a business known as Property Pros. But a chance meeting with the owners of a radon mitigation company changed the direction of his business. Most small bus…

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Seth Maschmeier - Gambinos Pizza 44:25

3+ y ago44:25

44:25

Seth Maschmeier and his wife Karah, owners of Gambinos Pizza in Kearney, have a great story when it comes to the roller coaster ride of being a small business owner. With opening getting pushed back a month to early 2020, three weeks after the birth of their youngest child, to the "honeymoon phase" that comes with a new restaurant in town, and then…

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