Banking on KC

On this episode of Banking on KC, René Bollier, owner and executive chef of André’s Chocolates, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the art of Swiss chocolate candy making and the secret to André’s three generations of sweet success. 

Tune in to discover:

1. What distinguishes Swiss chocolate from other kinds of chocolate. 
2. The history of André’s—which started with a cookbook in Switzerland and two determined entrepreneurs.
3. Fun facts about chocolate.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jason Tatge, founder of Farmobile, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his experience founding and selling two companies in the agtech sector.

Tune in to discover the lessons Jason has learned from his experience as an entrepreneur, including: 

1. Creating a product someone will actually buy.
2. Establishing your product market.
3. The timing of funding.
4. Hiring your first employees. 
5. The importance of tapping into business development resources.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Scott Murray, serial entrepreneur and founder of Level5 Tools, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his tools for entrepreneurial success.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Debbie Horn, founder and executive director of Inclusion Connections, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization is helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.  

Tune in to discover how Inclusion Connections works with individuals with disabilities to:

1. Promote skills training and job placement.
2. Create opportunities for independent living. 
3. Transform the community to actively embrace individuals with developmental disabilities. 

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Breana Grosz, the new General Manager of the Country Club Plaza, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the Plaza’s 100th anniversary and what the future holds. 

Tune in to discover:

1. How swamp land became a national attraction.
2. Plans for engaging locals and tourists.
3.  The little-known gems sprinkled throughout the Plaza’s open-air public art gallery.
4.  Grosz’s long-term vision for the Plaza.

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jeff Fortier and Larry Sells of the Uptown, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the history and ongoing efforts to sustain the theater well into the future.

Tune in to discover: 

1. Some of the big-name stars of the 1930s to the present who have graced the Uptown stage. 
2. Why Kansas City became a movie screening mecca in the 1940s. 
3. How Sells obtained ownership of the Uptown and restored its vibrancy—and its place in Kansas City history. 
4. Fortier’s plans to foster the Uptown as a premier entertainment and event venue.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Bill Bundschuh, president of PRETECH Corporation, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how he’s built his family’s precast concrete company and how precast is shaping the construction industry.

Tune in to discover:

1. The company’s secret to winning marquee projects like the new KCI airport terminal and the streetcar from larger national and international companies.
2. Why precast is a major economic driver.
3. The factors driving the company’s expansion into new markets and products.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Case Dorman, owner and CEO of Jack Stack Barbecue, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the staying power of the iconic brand. Tune in to discover:

• How Case started serving beans at Jack Stack when he was 16 years old and rose to become the owner.
• What Case’s first day on the job taught him about the Jack Stack brand and standards.
• The “secret sauce” that has carried the brand through multiple generations of family ownership and customer loyalty.
• How the restaurant weathered the pandemic and other challenges throughout its history.
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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Christian Arnold, founder of Clockwork, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his architecture and design firm’s mission and how he’s built the company.

Tune in to discover:

1.  How design can strengthen a brand and its emotional connection to customers.
2. Why it’s important to track company culture as a KPI.
3. How resources like EO are an investment in a company’s success.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Meghan Freeman, Executive Director of Marlborough Community Land Trust, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the role of Community Land Trusts in providing affordable access to land and housing for community residents.

Tune in to discover:

1. What Community Land Trusts are and how they are formed.
2. How CLTs can not only provide community residents with affordable housing access but also help them build wealth.
3. How the Marlborough Community Land Trust in Kansas City is making a positive impact on several neighborhoods.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.