Best Christopher Acker Podcasts (2024)

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Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance 34:55

6d ago34:55

34:55

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.By Jackson Swearer

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Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services 24:24

3M ago24:24

24:24

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.By Jackson Swearer

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SE01:EP03 - Diversity in exterior design teams 38:17

3M ago38:17

38:17

Interview with Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences at BMW, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus delve deeper into the topic of diversity in exterior design teams. Anne shares her journey as one of the few female exterior designers in the industry. She looks at why th…

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Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass 25:03

4M ago25:03

25:03

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.By Jackson Swearer

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SE01:EP02 - Authentic leadership: Becoming a role model 1:05:20

4M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Interview with Claudia Braun, former head of CMF design for Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, Porsche and Mercedes Claudia Braun, former head of CMF design for Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, Porsche and Mercedes and now Project Leader at Konzepthaus recounts her remarkable journey navigating a male-dominated industry, discussing challenges such as the lack of fem…

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SE01:EP01 - A generational shift in mindset and female leadership 54:06

4M ago54:06

54:06

Interview with Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover talks about her journey in the automotive design world, navigating a heavily male-dominated industry. From adapting to a non-inclusive environment early in her career to witnessing a shift in leadership …

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Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs 26:22

5M ago26:22

26:22

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson 25:36

6M ago25:36

25:36

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.By Jackson Swearer

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Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas 33:34

8M ago33:34

33:34

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson. Learn more about Kurt vo…

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Feed Drop - Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast 32:03

8M ago32:03

32:03

This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast. The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community …

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Success - Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven 25:03

10M ago25:03

25:03

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Jen Brummer of Jenz Java 22:48

11M ago22:48

22:48

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community.By Jackson Swearer

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Success - Joe and Aryn Hedrick of Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm 39:41

12M ago39:41

39:41

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community.By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Ashley and Zachary Carson of Axe It Up Hutch 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Ashley and Zachary Carson, owners of Axe It Up Hutch, as they talk about the importance of mentors and developing relationships with other professionals as well as trying new things, like a mobile axe throwing unit!By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Andrew Penrose of Jack's for All Trades 31:58

1y ago31:58

31:58

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.…

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Success - Shelly Bartel of Bartel Kitchen & Bath 29:07

1y ago29:07

29:07

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing…

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Expert - Jim Seitnater, Interim Director of Planning and Development, Hutchinson 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties…

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Start Up - Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries. Nathan shares his insights and experiences on these subjects, offering v…

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Success - Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitioning from one generation to the next.By Jackson Swearer

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Expert - Sam Foreman of Foreman Law 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey.By Jackson Swearer

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Start Up - Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseveranceBy Jackson Swearer

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The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch 1:32

2y ago1:32

1:32

The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start …

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EP 68: How Infrastructure and Design shape the Future of our Spaces - moderated by Chris Bangle 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

49:33

The cityscapes and the environment are changing rapidly. Digital influences and new designs are shaping a new image of a modern metropolis. The cityscapes and the environment are changing rapidly. Digital influences and new designs are shaping a new image of a modern metropolis.This is about exploring how design reacts to these changes and how it a…

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EP 67: The Impact of Design on Mobility in Politics, Culture, Economy and Responsibility - moderated by Christopher Butt 44:41

2+ y ago44:41

44:41

Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. What is the influence of design on the perception of cultures, and how does design affect politics? The way we will move in the future will be guided by other factors than simply an OEM. How will new players like cities creatively react to these challenges? The panel is hosted by Christophe…

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EP 66: Design & Technology - More than just a product - moderated by Martin Groschwald 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. It strives to create experiences that appeal to all the senses and create an emotional connection between man and machine in the long term. How user-centred products are created from technologies is the focus of the expert panel. Th…

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EP 65: Design Mobility Solutions - moderated by Martin Groschwald 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

How the role of creatives and the nature of their products is changing is the central point of discussion in this session. A modern automobile no longer just gets us from A to B. A wide range of comfort functions, entertainment offerings, communication interfaces and digital services are at the heart of the driving experience. The car has long sinc…

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EP 64: How culture influences design with Karim Antoine Habib (Senior Vice President of Design at KIA) 46:06

3y ago46:06

46:06

Martin talks with Karim Antoine Habib about the influences culture has on design. Karim Antoine Habib, Senior Vice President of Design at Kia talks to Martin in this week's episode to talk about the influences culture has on design and how his experience has helped him build brands with his works but also on how Social Media is affecting the way de…

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EP 63: Inspiring a brand with Stephane Janin (Director Design Mobilize at Renault New Mobility Brand) 41:49

3y ago41:49

41:49

Martin talks with Stephane Janin about the different ways of how to inspire a brand. **Stephane Janin, Director Design at Renault New Mobility Brand joins *Martin* in this week's episode to talk about the different ways of how to inspire a brand and how the new and younger generation is using different platforms such as Online Games as inspiration …

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EP 62: Turning a dream into reality with Laurens van den Acker (Senior Vice President of Renault Corporate Design) 44:39

3y ago44:39

44:39

Martin talks with Laurens van den Acker about the topic of reshaping a brand. Laurens van den Acker, Senior Vice President of Renault Corporate Design joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the topic of reshaping a brand, his dream of becoming a car designer and the challenges he faced to make people fall in love with Renault all over ag…

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EP 61: The future role of a designer with Holger Hampf (President at Designworks, A BMW Group Company) 46:17

3y ago46:17

46:17

Martin talks with Holger Hampf about the future of a designer and also the influence of transportation and mobility design. Holger Hampf President at Designworks joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the future role of designers and how they can and will influence the role of transportation and mobility design but also how the role of a…

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Audioblog 6: What do we expect from design schools and universities? 4:17

3y ago4:17

4:17

A questions more and more students but also companies care about. Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn , Instagram, …

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EP 60: Cultural Design with Stefan Rosén (Senior Vice President Lynk & Co Design) 53:16

3y ago53:16

53:16

Martin talks with Stefan Rosén about branding and the influence of it in designs Stefan Rosén Vice President Lynk & Co Design joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the identity and branding of an automotive company and how it influences the car design. The podcast also gives an insight on his experience with cultural design. You can als…

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Audioblog 5: 3 concepts of how to (s)elect your future design leader 4:00

3+ y ago4:00

4:00

Martin presents three different concepts of how to select a future design leader Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedI…

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EP 59: Leadership in Design with Benoit Jacob 53:01

3+ y ago53:01

53:01

Martin talks with Benoit Jacob about design beyond the pen. Benoit Jacob joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about his personal experience to taking the path of becoming a manager in design. He talks about his personal evolution from a designer to a manager in a design department and gives valuable tips to the next generation of designers t…

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Audioblog 4: Hiring potential vs. experience 5:16

3+ y ago5:16

5:16

Martin talks about one of the most important decisions every manager has to make in their career in some point. Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcas…

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Audioblog 3: Should we stop supporting “Design Challenges” to protect the craft of Design? 4:05

3+ y ago4:05

4:05

Martin talks about the topic of Design Challenges and the pros and cons that come with this format. Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Kon…

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EP 58: The future of Design Thinking with Ray Ng (Head of Creative Design Innovation Hyundai) 52:24

3+ y ago52:24

52:24

Happy new Year! Konzepthaus is back with the first episode in 2021! Ray Ng, Head of Creative Design Innovation at Hyundai joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the future of and Importance of Design Strategy and get some Insights on the Company of Hyundai. You can also find GESTALTEN onSpotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Ko…

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EP 57: The journey of a car designer with Sam Livingstone (Director at Car Design Research) 52:31

3+ y ago52:31

52:31

Martin talks with Sam Livingstone about the developmental stages of a car designer. Sam Livingstone, founder and director of Car Design Research joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the developmental stages of a design student up to becoming a vice president of design. This podcast includes some references to the Konzepthaus Design Stu…

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EP 56: Car Design Journalism with Christopher Butt (founder and editor of Design Field Trip) 42:38

3+ y ago42:38

42:38

Martin talks with Christopher Butt about Design Field Trip. Christopher Butt, founder and editor of Design Field Trip joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the partnership with Design Field Trip and his Crhistopher's opinions and thoughts when it comes to the design industry as a whole. You can also find GESTALTEN onSpotify , Google Pod…

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EP 55: The new mobility generation with Jeremy Offer (Chief Design Officer at Arrival) 43:14

3+ y ago43:14

43:14

Martin talks with Jeremy Offer about Arrival as a company and the new mobility generation. Jeremy Offer, Chief Designer at Arrival joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the new mobility generation that is happening right now, how Jeremy's background helps him at a company like Arrival, how Arrival is being run, and its very influential …

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Audioblog 2: What Creative Design Departments can learn from professional sports teams 7:30

3+ y ago7:30

7:30

Martin talks about what creative design departments can learn from professional sports teams. Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzeptha…

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EP 54: The Process of Transportation Design with Wayne Burgess (former Jaguar Design Chief) 59:59

3+ y ago59:59

59:59

Martin talks with Wayne Burgess about the future and process of transportation design. Wayne Burgess, Chief Design Officer at Paramax Limited former Jaguar Design Chief joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the future and process of transportation design and its role in the UK over the past years but also in the future. You can also fin…

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EP 53: Vision vs. Design with Benjamin Baum (Porsche 992 Designer) 49:29

3+ y ago49:29

49:29

Martin talks with Benjamin Baum about the importance of having a vision as a designer. Benjamin Baum, former Exterior Designer at Porsche and current Exterior Design Director at Li Xiang joins Martin in this week's episode to share some insights about why having a vision as a designer is so essential. All Designers can sketch but not all stylists a…

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EP 52: Bicycles. The future of mobility? with Torgny Fjeldskaar (former Design Director at BMC Switzerland) 55:35

3+ y ago55:35

55:35

Martin talks with Torgny Fjeldskaar about the future role and function of bicycles. Torgny Fjeldskaar, former Design Director at BMC Switzerland joins Martin in this week's episode to share some insights about the future role and function of bicycles. You can also find GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on Lin…

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Audioblog 1: The mobility design studio of the future could include architects, .. 3:45

3+ y ago3:45

3:45

Martin talks about the future of design studios in his latest blog. Here is the link to the full article. Feel free to contact Martin directly through his LinkedIn profile and leave your thoughts below the LinkedIn article You can also find our podcast GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn , Instagram…

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EP 51: Design Branding with Jelle Tjebbes 46:13

4y ago46:13

46:13

Martin talks with Jelle Tjebbes about Design Branding and how it is evolving in the automotive industry Jelle Tjebbes, Senior Design Strategist at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH joins Martin in this week's episode to share some insights about the topic Design Branding. You can also find GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Pod…

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EP 50: Your future boss: CXO? with Christian Eckert 53:26

4y ago53:26

53:26

Martin talks with Christian Eckert about UX-Design and how it will affect the future of design Jelle Tjebbes, Chief Experience Officer of iconmobile group joins Martin in this week's episode to share some insights about the topic UX-Design. You can also find GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn , Ins…

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EP 49: Design on a budget with Alain Lonay 50:14

4y ago50:14

50:14

Martin talks with Alain Lonay about the topic design on a budget Alain Lonay, Project Director at Groupe Renault joins Martin in this week's episode to share some insights about the topic design on a budget. You can also find GESTALTEN on Spotify , Google Podcast andApple Podcast Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn , Instagram, Twitter and Facebook…

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EP 48: Brand Strategy with Jo Stenuit 53:53

4y ago53:53

53:53

Martin talks with Jo Stenuit about Brand Strategy Jo Stenuit, Design Director at Mazda Motor Europe joins Martin in this weeks episode to discuss the meaning of Brand Strategy in the design industry. You can also find GESTALTEN on Spotify andiTunes Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn , Instagram, Twitter and Facebook…

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