On this episode of Banking on KC, Joan Wells, president of Wellington, an Augeo company, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how she navigated an acquisition in one of the industries COVID hit hardest: live events.

Joan also delivers tips for other companies looking to be acquired, including:

How far out to start considering possibilities.

What an owner/management team needs to do to prepare a company to be sold.

Why knowing the “why” behind your decision to sell will produce a better outcome.

What to look for in a potential acquiror—beyond the financial implications.

The professionals you need on your team to help you navigate the sales process.

Why it’s important to consider the emotional ramifications of selling your business.

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On this episode of Banking on KC, Roy Scott, CEO of Healthy Hip Hop, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the company is using hip-hop songs to transform a generation through education and positive messaging—and aspires to be an Urban Disney.

Listen in to find out about:

1. The pivotal moment when Roy, a former street rap artist, realized he needed to change the messages of his songs to exert a positive influence on his young son.
2. How Roy migrated from rap performer to the educational technology market.
3. The breakthroughs that allowed Healthy Hip Hop to expand from delivering onsite classroom performances to having a presence in classrooms across the country.
4. How educators use Healthy Hip Hop in the classrooms.
5. How to run a startup and raise capital at the same time.
6. Why Roy aspires for the company to be an Urban Disney.

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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 Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.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, Suzie Aron, president of Aron Real Estate, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share the story of the Crossroads Arts District revitalization and the opportunities ahead.

Tune in to learn about:

1. What attracted Suzie to invest time, effort and dollars in the Crossroads neighborhood during the early days of its rebirth—and why she continues to be an advocate and supporter of the district.
2. How Kansas City’s creative community rebuilt the culture of the area in a grassroots fashion.
3. The use of PIEA tax abatements to attract arts-related tenants to the Crossroads Arts District.
4. The Crossroads Arts District role in attracting regional tourism to Kansas City.
5. A vision for the future of the Crossroads Arts District.

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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, Christine Kemper, founder of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the mission of the school and the benefits of single-gender education.

Tune in to discover:

1. The Kansas City connection to the first public all-girls school in East Harlem, New York.
2. The reasons why Christine Kemper rallied supporters and founded a similar school in Kansas City.
3. The benefits of single-gender education, specifically for girls in middle school.
4. Why KCGPA uses a 360-degree approach to educating students.

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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, Tony Bavuso, CEO of Saving Sight, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the nonprofit eye bank’s role in providing corneal tissue to restore eyesight.

Tune in to discover:

1. Why the eye bank was created and milestones in its 60-year history.
2. Saving Sight’s role in securing, storing, preparing and distributing corneal tissue.
3. The launch of Vital Tears and its mission alongside Saving Sight.
4. Factors that drive the demand for corneal transplants—and the current supply situation.
5. Advances in corneal transplant surgery that result in better patient outcomes.
6. Innovations and research that will advance the field of corneal transplants.
7. The importance of becoming a tissue/organ donor.

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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, Kirsty Melville, president and publisher of Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the global publishing powerhouse builds universal connections by discovering and nurturing an impressive roster of iconic creative talent.

Listen in to discover:

• Why Andrews-McMeel’s founders chose Kansas City as headquarters 50 years ago rather than cities on the coasts known for their publishing connections.
• How the company has remained relevant as the media landscape has evolved, people’s interests have changed, and more choices compete for leisure time.
• Behind-the-scenes stories working with some of the company’s most beloved brands.
• The company’s philosophy for building relationships with their creators.
• Why the brands are so enduring.
• Why the company continues to support Kansas City and give philanthropically.

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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, Dr. Jeffrey Hornsby, director of the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMKC and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Management at the UMKC Bloch School, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the Regnier Institute supports entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking as a cross-discipline throughout the campus and within the community.

Tune in to learn about:

• Creative, out-of-the box programming that encourages community involvement and active student participation.
• How the Regnier Institute is acting as a model for entrepreneur programs in other parts of the country.
• Trends in entrepreneurship.
• How the traditional four-year student profile has evolved.
• The ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has impacted entrepreneurship during the past year—and how it may have changed it moving forward.

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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, Brent Lager, co-founder and president of Uncover KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization creates positive social impact through community outreach. Tune in to learn how:

• Uncover KC fosters connections between people and nonprofit organizations that facilitate volunteerism and education.
• How the organization has expanded their mission to include initiatives such as the Digital Equity Task Force and the Liberty Mental Health Alliance.
• The World Building: KC 2040 project has the potential to reshape Kansas City.
• To work with Uncover KC to create positive change in our community.

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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, Amy Slattery, founder of Odimo, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the new business model upon which Odimo was founded—and how that’s leading to greater community-building and a better Kansas City.

Tune in to discover:

• How Odimo’s business philosophy is shaking up the architectural industry and moving communities forward.
• The balance between artistic expression and achieving client goals.
• Slattery’s vision for solving affordable housing issues.
• Key lessons Slattery has learned along her entrepreneurial journey.
• What Slattery thinks has Kansas City going for it as we head into a post-COVID world.

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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, long-time Kansas City philanthropist, fundraiser, and food critic Mary Bloch joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her latest endeavor, FEED KC Forward, a charitable fundraising effort that funds local restaurants struggling during the pandemic and feeds the hungry in Kansas City.

She also discusses plans for the upcoming ShuttleCork 2021, an event she co-founded eight years ago to raise funds for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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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.