Biztalk With Score

Rick Sense and Terry Pinch get the opportunity to talk with Anna about mentoring and the benefits that accrue to small businesses when they have a mentor.  This Packers supported program has been helping entrepreneurs in Northeast Wisconsin for 17 years.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

On this week's WHBY broadcast and Biztalk with Score podcast, hosts Rick Sense and Terry Pinch talk with guest Angela O'Kray.  Angela is the publisher of Insight Publications, the region's premier B2B media outlet, bridging connections across an 18-county business ecosystem.

The three will discuss Insight Publications important role in northeastern Wisconsin and business trends that may impact our area.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

This Week Megan Mulholland and Terry Pinch hear about a business focused on developing elite basketball and volleyball athletes.  It is a story that highlights the importance of working on the mental and soft-skills side of development as well as the physical side. 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

RJ Lewandowski, Owner & CEO of Technology Architects, Inc., joins hosts Mary Rhode and Rick Sense to spotlight this local IT company as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027.

Technology Architects supports clients nationwide with strategic IT solutions designed to improve efficiency, security, and long-term growth—while providing dependable support that helps prevent problems before they happen.

Tune in to the next episode of BizTalk to learn more about RJ, Technology Architects, and the important role technology plays in today’s business world.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

Dick Knapinski, director of communications with EAA Oshkosh joins hots Mary Rhode and Terry Pinch to share more about his 34-year career with EAA Oshkosh, what changes he's seen to the aviation industry, and give listeners a peek behind the curtain on how the world renown AirVenture gets put together every year. So, fasten your seatbelts, sit back, relax, and get ready for a first-class episode of BizTalk.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

On this week's WHBY broadcast and Biztalk with Score podcast, hosts Rick Sense and Terry Pinch talk with guest Patrick Stumpf, Field Communications and Public Relations at Comcast. The three will discuss the work Comcast is doing in northeastern Wisconsin and its impact on area businesses.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

This Week Rick Sense and Terry Pinch talk to a Marine Corp veteran who found a way forward by building a business in an industry that helps build conversations.  Operation Coffee also donates money from every sale to veteran-focused organizations.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

On this week's WHBY broadcast and Biztalk with Score podcast, hosts Rick Sense and Megan Mulholland talk with guest Amanda Kroener.  Amanda is the president and co-founder of Carbliss, one of the world's and United States' fastest growing beverage company.  She’s an Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree, an Insight 40 Under 40 leader, and alongside her husband Adam, the co-host of the fantastic new entrepreneurial podcast, Building Blissfully.  

The three will discuss: 

• The CFO Mindset: How your corporate financial background allowed you to successfully navigate a 27,000% hyper-growth curve and build a 9-figure brand largely through strategic bootstrapping.
• The Dual-Career Grind: The reality of managing high-level corporate finances, co-founding a startup, and raising a family simultaneously.
• Building Blissfully: The inspiration behind your new podcast and your practical advice for entrepreneurial couples navigating high-stakes business partnerships.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

This week Barb LaMue and Terry Pinch talk to the former Packer CEO about his transition from football to the role as Executive in Residence for the athletics department at UWGB and then discuss the story behind becoming a golf course owner. 

Resources Mentioned:

• Green Bay Packers — 2025 NFL Draft: packers.com/draft25
• UW-Green Bay Athletics: greenbayphoenix.com
• USA Football: usafootball.com
• Maxwelton Braes Golf Course: golfmaxweltonbraes.com
• SCORE Northeast Wisconsin: score.org/wi/northeast-wisconsin

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/ 

In the fourth of our series on the sports and outdoor recreation business in Northeastern Wisconsin, Megan Mulholland and Terry Pinch discover how the power of community and adventure is enabling this local company to thrive and grow.

Resources Mentioned:

• Odyssey Climbing + Fitness: www.odysseyclimbing.com
• SCORE Northeast Wisconsin: score.org/wi/northeast-wisconsin

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of BizTalk with SCORE:

• Heling & Associates LLC: hhttps://www.helingandassociates.com/
• Johnson Financial Group: https://www.johnsonfinancialgroup.com
• Community First Credit Union: https://www.communityfirstcu.org
• Baird: https://geenengroup.bairdwealth.com/