You've worked your whole life to build your business. What will the next generation look like? We sat down with a farmer, a lender, and an insurance agent to understand what goes into a successful succession plan.

Guest: Kent Stensland, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Trust Officer, Bank Midwest
Curt Peterson, Insurance Agent at Bank Midwest
John Myhre, Farmer

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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Eternal Hope" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this series, we're chatting with savvy entrepreneurs who partner with Bank Midwest about how they've built their businesses. Today, we're chatting about growing your business through technological advancements, leadership changes, and being a learner.

Guest: Dan Winkowitsch, Owner of Tri-State Grain Conditioning

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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Magic Scout - Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The holiday season is here! But no matter what time of year it is, finding the perfect gift can be challenging. In this episode, we’ll chat with three incredible guests this week, who will talk about different approaches to finding the perfect gift and shopping safely.

Jump Ahead in the Conversation:

Shopping Locally: 0:55
Shopping Online: 5:57
Buying Gift Cards: 9:33

Guests: Marsha Lechefske, Owner of Booj Boutique
Stacie Wolter, Fraud Analyst at Bank Midwest
Katie Siepker, Retail Operations Supervisor at Bank Midwest

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Music: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Study after study shows that practicing gratitude profoundly affects your relationships, work environment, outlook on life, and even your finances. But how do you actually practice gratitude? 

Guest: Abby Goodlaxson
Physical Education and Health Teacher at Okoboji High School

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Music: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Inflation is hitting everyone everywhere: clothing, home items, and cars are just the tipping point. But the breaking point for many people has been at the grocery store. We've got dozens of easy ways to help you cut down on your grocery budget.

Guest: Cissa Tusa, Collections Support Specialist at Bank Midwest

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It should be no surprise that anyone can be the victim of a scam. Con artists can quickly manipulate people who know better and turn their upside down. It happens every day. Since Halloween is approaching, we thought we'd take a minute to talk about how heart-pounding scare tactics lead to fraud.

Here are three stories based on actual events with tips on how to stop these scams in their tracks.

Guest: Stacie Wolter, Fraud Analyst at Bank Midwest

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Music:

"A Singular Perversion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Serpentine Trek" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Expensive home projects are bound to happen. They can be a nightmare, and it can feel like your options are limited. That’s why I reached out to Sara Dvorak, a mortgage lender at Bank Midwest, to ask her about your options to finance your hair-raising house project with a Home Equity Line of Credit.

Guest: Sara Dvorak, Mortgage Lender at Bank Midwest

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Music:

"The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Gen Zers and Millenials are at the beginning of their careers. They're caught in the middle of these massive changes in our work culture. As we look ahead to the rest of our lives, it can feel overwhelming to think about how you move up in your job and how to find a job that you actually like.

Here's our guide to moving up in your career when the culture of work is changing directions.

Guest: Suzi Kalsow, VP of Learning and Development at Bank Midwest

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Paying fees can be such a pain, especially when you don’t expect them. But you can avoid paying a lot of these fees. You have to know how your bank works and plan ahead.

Guest: Jessica Janni, Retail Operations Manager at Bank Midwest

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Ask yourself, "If I couldn't work for six months or a year, what kind of effect would that have on me and my life?" Tune into this conversation to learn about an essential financial planning tool that can save your income in the worst-case scenario.

Guest: Jeff Amundson, Commercial Insurance Agent at Bank Midwest

Bank Midwest
Member FDIC

Music: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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