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Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
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BecomeNomad is a podcast explaining the nomadic lifestyle. Whether you are a digital nomad on the road, or thinking about changing your current life to becoming a nomad, we aim to supply you with insights and resources to make you a better and more balanced long term traveler and nomad.
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The Indian Dream tells the stories of the profitable, long term thinker, risk-taker Entrepreneur because the country needs to be told that there's also a way to build long term value generating businesses in the era of VC funded hyper-growth engines. We wish to use these voices to showcase the strength of the Indian entrepreneurial spirit that forms the backbone of the nation.
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Kristen Barnlund, Business Development Specialist for OSF HealthCare. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Kristen Barnlund: OSF HealthCare Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://…
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#83 - BNEDC Summer Intern, Ethan Shellito
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with our summer intern, Ethan Shellito. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Ethan Shellito Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Topics: Get To Know, Fun Facts, Perfect Day in Bl…
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BN 121: Trying Different Nomadic Lifestyles, Even At Home (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy)
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Today we have a special guest episode with our friend Nikita, a long-time listener of the show. He takes us through his unique approach to digital nomadism which started with some creative adventures in his home country -- perfect inspiration for anyone thinking about starting out. He and Eli move on to a grab bag of related nomadic questions about…
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BN 120: Choose Your Residency! A Quick Nomadic Guide
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Let's dig in to some essential nomadic FAQs: How do you choose a place for new residency? How do you handle taxes while on the road? How does it all play with your origin country? In this quick "emergency pod," Eli outlines some advantages, considerations, & interesting countries worth exploring when thinking about residency & related logistics. (W…
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#82 - Cheryl Magnuson- Majestic Interior Design, Inc.
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Cheryl Magnuson, Founder of Majestic Interior Design, Inc. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Cheryl Magnuson: Majestic Interior Design, Inc. Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://ww…
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, we say farewell to our Illinois Wesleyan University Intern, Ernie Waterson. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Ernie Waterson Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/
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BN 119: Let's Talk Food! Favorite Spots & What To Look For
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Don't come to this episode hungry! Eli & Dan discuss some of their favorite locales for food and try to get a bit deeper: How much can food play a role in our perception of a location? What's the best way to really experience a local flavor? And what's our strategy for staying healthy while still experiencing food culture? Furthermore, we'll plant …
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#80 - Heather Young, Owner of OhmFit Activewear
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Heather Young, Owner of OhmFit Activewear. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Heather Young: OhmFit Activewear Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://ohmfitactivewear.com/ …
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BN 118: Essential Nomadic Apps & Resources for 2024
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Every few years we like to check in & ask: What digital tools are we most heavily leaning on? What are we using on a daily basis during our nomadic journeys? In this ep, Eli & Dan cover categories such as social life, learning, navigation, and fitness. Hopefully giving you some helpful tips... but very likely just demonstrating our own ignorance :)…
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#79 - McLean County Regional Planning Commission
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Mark Adams and Ray Lai from the McLean County Regional Planning Commission. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Mark Adams: Community Planner for McLean County Regional Planning Commission Ray Lai: Executive…
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BN 117: Eli's 2024 Principles for Finding the Right Location
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It's our eternal question: Where next? Eli's constantly thinking of how to answer this question -- not just with places as answers... But with principles & concepts that always stand true. In this episode, he talks about some of his new and undiscussed principles to make sure the next destination is a place you connect with.…
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#78- One Voice 2024 with BNEDC Board Chairperson Ryan Whitehouse
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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau and current #BNEDC Board Chairperson, about One Voice 2024. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Ryan …
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#77 - Brian Plath with Hive 309 & Wayfinder
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Brian Plath: Founder of Hive 309 and Owner of Wayfinder Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://hive309.com/, https://saleswayfinder.com/Info: Hive 309 Wayfinder Internship Training Program Topics: Get to know Brian Plath, Fun Facts, Hive 3…
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#76 - Krishna Balakrishnan - Real Estate Developer
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Krishna Balakrishnan: Owner of Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/Info: Park Regency Hotel and Conference Center https://www.parkeregency.com/ Bon Chon https://locations.bonchon.com/ll/US/IL/Bloomington/1413-Lesli…
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#75 - Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors Association
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationWebsite: https://www.bnbiz.org/, Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationTopics: Get to know Diane Cote, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Developmen…
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#74 - John Quarton - Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at IWU
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: John Quarton: Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University Topics: Get to know John Quarton, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomingt…
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BN 116: "When Are You Gonna Settle Down?" & more with Wandering Earl
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Derek from Wandering Earl is back! To share more of his endless insights from 20+ years on the road. He & Eli touch on the classic question faced by lifelong nomads: Where's the finish line? Or, more accurately, is there a finish line? And they discuss what it's like to stop and start nomading again. Plus a grabbag of other topics: Building communi…
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BN 115: Money Talk! Digital Nomad Finance & Banking
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It's definitely not the sexiest part of our nomadic adventures... but it may be the most vital. Still, banking's tricky because, more than most, it's not a one-size-fits-all topic. In this episode, Eli & Dan try to tackle the distinct financial "tiers" and the different opportunities nomads have -- all to eventually establish some universal truths …
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#74 - Craig McLauchlan - Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Illinois State University
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Craig McLauchlan Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Topics: Get to know Craig McLauchlan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter? Info: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/11/harriett-steinbach-named-director-of…
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BN 114: What You Don't Expect About the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
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You pack your bags and hit the road with a certain expectation in your mind. You imagine what you might experience, how you might change, what you might see, and who you might meet. But after years on the road, once the honeymoon phase has worn off... What unexpected realities might the digital nomad lifestyle bring? In this episode, we look past t…
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#73 - Meet Ernie BNEDC's Newest Intern from Illinois Wesleyan University
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Ernie Waterson Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.iwu.edu/ Topics: Get to know Ernie Waterson, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
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BN 113: 20 Years of Digital Nomadism w/ James Clark
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On this ep, Eli's joined by a special guest: James Clark, founder of the travel blog Nomadic Notes. They discuss the ups & downs of being on the nomadic journey for so long, how the landscape has changed since James hit the road in 2003, the importance of holding onto hobbies & interests, and a whole lot more. ... & if you have any thouhts of Qs, g…
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BN 112: Building a Team Vs. Working for Yourself
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Eli has spent years of nomadic working on both sides of the aisle. Looking back on his experiences, he shares the pros & cons, the rewards & tradeoffs, of both working solo and managing a team. Plus: He shares how starting a remote company wasn't a product of ambition or courage as much as a product of necessity. And he dives into how this change i…
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Scaling a Manufacturing Business to Rs. 550 Cr in 8 Years | Make in India | Sukrit Bharati
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Make In India. The three words that will define the future of the country. We have a trade deficit of close to $100 Bn with China. That's Rs. 83,000 Crores that leaves the country and isn't used for our own development. Virtuoso Optoelectronics is a manufacturing company that started in 2015 with the idea of making electronic products in India. Sta…
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Behind the Scenes of Movie Production | Producer of Lust Stories & Bombay Talkies | Ashi Dua | Founder of Flying Unicorn Entertainment
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Movie Production. It's something that most of us don't know much about. I host Ashi Dua, Founder of Flying Unicorn Entertainment to talk about her work in producing movies like Lust Stories, Bombay Talkies, Paava Kadhaigal and More! Episode Timeline: (01:09) - Introduction of Ashi Dua (03:39) - Why did Ashi move to Bombay? (07:12) - Ashi’s introduc…
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#72 - Alan Sender, Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority Board Chairman
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Alan Sender Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://cira.com/about-the-airport/airport-authority/ Topics: Get to know Alan Sender, Fun and Interesting Facts about Alan Sender, and hear why he thinks Economic Development Matters.…
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Rs. 200 Cr of Digital Loans to Small Businesses EVERY MONTH | Story of Indifi | Alok Mittal, Founder & CEO | Episode 166
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India has 64 Million Micro, Small & Mid Sized Businesses (MSMEs) in India. However, only 12% of them have access to formal credit. There's a massive $530 Billion Credit Gap in this market. In simpler terms, the total demand for formal loans by MSMEs in $819 Billion, out of which $530 Billion is unmet. The problem is that banks don't have the right …
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Inside the world of Influencer Marketing with Pranav | Founder of OpraahFx
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Influencer Marketing. A rapidly growing Industry. I sit down with Pranav, Founder of OpraahFx, one of the first Influencer Marketing Agencies in the country to talk about the rise and evolution of Influencer Marketing. We talk about how Influencer Marketing campaigns get executed, how much do creators get paid, his decision to focus on Gaming Creat…
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BN 111: Nomadic Locations -- An Update on Emerging Hubs
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You know about the Chiang Mai's and Medellin's of the world -- the established digital nomad hubs mentioned in every other blog post. But which places might become the next Chiang Mai? The next Medellin? In this episode, Eli & Dan scour the global map to identify a few dozen places on our BecomeNomad radar -- some have long been emerging, some have…
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Can Indian Brands Go Global | Empowering Indian MSMEs | Akshay Ghulati, Co-Founder, Shiprocket
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About time that Indian Direct to Consumer Brands make a global impact... I talk to Akshay Ghulati - Co-Founder of Shiprocket, who is currently working with many Indian D2C Brands to help them go global! Episode Timeline: (00:00) - Introduction to ShiprocketX & Indian D2C brands going global (03:01) - Why should Indian brands go global now? (07:21) …
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AI Revolution in Farming | KissanAI for Bharat ft. Dr. Pratik Desai
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Artificial Intelligence will change the way our food is grown. Want to know how? In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Pratik Desai, a Computer Scientist and Artificial Intelligence Expert, we talk about his startup KissanAI and how it's helping the farmers in India get much needed information about all aspects of farming - from fertilisers to …
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BN 110: Finding Accommodations -- How the Game Keeps Changing
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Accommodations! We start with Eli looking back at the early days of finding a place to stay via travel guides & simple spontaneity... And then see how things have drastically changed in the past ten years. Have they changed for the worst? Is the convenience gained by the Airbnb's and Booking.com's worth the dilution of nomadic adventure? What matte…
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#71 - Robbie Osenga with Catalyst Construction Inc.
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Robbie Osenga Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://catalystconstructs.com/ Topics: Get to know Robbie Osenga, Catalyst Construction Inc., Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
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#70 - Axis 360, Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski and Laura Pritts
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guests: Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski Laura PrittsWebsite: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://axis360.co/ Topics: Axis 360, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
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AI for Bharat | How Artificial Intelligence will power India's $10 Trillion GDP Dream ft. Prayank Swaroop
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Artificial Intelligence will change the way how we live. In this episode, I host Prayank Swaroop, Partner at Venture Capital firm Accel, who invests in AI startups in India. We talk about how AI will have a massive impact on Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure Development and more and fuel India's journey towards a $10 Trillion GDP. …
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#69 - Dr. Thomas Keyser, Dean of Engineering at Illinois State University
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guests: Thomas Keyser Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://illinoisstate.edu/ Topics: College of Engineering, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
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How a 7 Year Old Startup is Disrupting the $2 Bn Water Purifier Market ft. DrinkPrime
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Learn how DrinkPrime, an innovative water purifier company in India, is tackling the country's water crisis. With millions suffering from waterborne diseases, DrinkPrime offers IoT-enabled purifiers that adapt to varying water quality. Trusted by over 200,000 households in three cities, they are scaling profitably with support from leading investor…
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BN 109: Staying Healthy While on the Move
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We may not be doctors, but we do have a few useful principles for approaching personal health on a day-to-day basis. Because the nomadic life inherently complicates our ability to stabilize our routines. Meaning that something like health, which so fundamentally requires stability, is more vulnerable to frequent disruption. So how can we reduce tha…
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Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guests: Jamie Mathy, Leon Lewis, Charles Edamala, Craig Jackson Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.bninnovationalliance.com/ Topics: BN Innovation Alliance, Central Illinois Cyber Security Summit
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#67 - Farewell to our Illinois State University Stevenson Center Fellow, Randall Dimmette- Schweigert
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We say farewell to our Illinois State University Stevenson Center Fellow, Randall Dimmette- Schweigert, and recap her time at the #BNEDC. Bios: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Randall Dimmette- Schweigert: ISU Stevenson…
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#66 - BNEDC Welcomes Business Retention and Expansion Manager Carl Teichman
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Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Carl Teichman: Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Topics: Destihl Brewery, Life Multiplied, Illinois…
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Building a Rs. 180 Cr Skin Care Brand in 3 Years | Pilgrim ft. Anurag Kedia
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If you're building a D2C Brand or want to build one, do NOT miss this episode! Take my word for it, this will be time well spent! In the last 5-7 Years, we've seen some great D2C Brands scale up to become large profitable businesses. One such brand is Pilgrim, that operates in the Beauty and Personal Care segment, which is estimated to be $25 Billi…
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#65 - BNEDC Welcomes Office Manager Nora Harrison
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Hosts: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Nora Harrison: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Topics: Carl's Ice Cream, Coldstone Creamery, Uptown Normal, Downtown…
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BN 108: Principles for Finding "Success" in New Locations
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You arrive at a new location. Now: What do you do? And more pertinently: Why do you do it? The more Eli lives this lifestyle, the harder it can be to answer that second question as he moves to new places. In some ways, accumulated knowledge from years of nomading can actually obstruct his ability to access some core truths. So that's what this epis…
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A Rs. 100 Cr Pet Care Business: Supertails ft. Varun Sadana
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The Pet Care Industry in India... It is estimated to be a Rs. 4000 Crores Market in India, growing annually at about 20% which makes it a great industry to start a new business as there is double digit growth! The industry can be roughly broken down into Pet Foods which is about 60% of the market, Pet HealthCare (20% of the market), Pet Toys and Ac…
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BN 107: Virtual Coworking, Habit Building, & More w/ Nathan Sudds
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We're joined today by that Virtual Coworking Guy: Nathan Sudds! Eli found virtual coworking to be a productivity lifesaver during Covid times & continues to be a tool we rely on here at BecomeNomad. In this ep, Nathan shares his wisdom & personal success with some key nomadic hot topics -- prioritizing tasks, establishing routines, and even traveli…
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BN 106: Global Changes, Personal Battles, & Other 2023 Musings
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Last episode we looked back at 2022. In this one, we glimpse into the crystal ball to discuss 2023. Dan & Eli toss around some predictions, questions, and general ruminations on what 2023 might bring to the world of digital nomadism. And, of course, they also get personal -- wondering aloud what the year in store will have for each of them. On the …
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BN 105: Your Purpose for Traveling, "Mental Nomadism," & Other 2022 Takeaways
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What did you learn in 2022? For our first ep of the year, Eli & Dan look back on the last one & reflect on some unexpected lessons learned. While Eli spent most of his year letting work guide his locations, Dan spent most of his sitting pat in his temporary home of Berlin. Quite new situations for both, so what can they (and you!) take into the new…
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#64 - Chad Parker, President and CEO of Cybernautic
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Patrick and Chad discuss how Cybernautic was started, a day in the life of being CEO, different organizations and ministries Chad is a part of, some of Chad's favorite spots here in Bloomington-Normal, and what economic development means and why it is essential to a community. Bios: Patrick Hoban Chad Parker Websites: BNEDC Cybernautic Topics: Goya…
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#63 - Workforce Development with Pride Staff's Sam Lewis
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Patrick and Sam discuss national workforce challenges and Illinois incentive programs to assist Bloomington Normal and McLean County Businesses with hiring and upskilling workers. Bios: Patrick Hoban Sam Lewis Websites: BNEDC Pride Staff Topics: TEDx Normal Illinois Workforce Investment Board Chat GPT Bloomington Normal Rankings Black Swan Confessi…
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