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Nancy Dobson: Scoops ice cream shop co-owner, physical therapist practitioner, Vrbo entrepreneur, and mother of five! Join us as Nancy explains how the positive influence of her father and family influenced her decision to pursue a career in physical therapy for children, eventually starting her own practice right here in southern Minnesota. Her emphasis on enjoying the small moments in life has been a hallmark of a long and successful career in entrepreneurship, her most recent venture taking her happily into the world of frozen dairy. Stay tuned for time stamp 56:32 where Nancy reveals her all-time favorite ice cream flavor!

Casey Christenson: award-winning graphic designer, caricature artist, illustrator, and all-around creative genius! Long time friend and collaborator Casey shares how having a pen in hand has shaped his career trajectory and perspective on life. From meeting his wife in drawing class to managing client expectations as a multi-faceted art director, our guest takes us on an artistic journey unlike any other. 

Josh Madson: Fargo native, retired punk rocker, songwriter, master photographer, and director! A recent LA transplant to the area, our guest this week has lived 9 lives; we are so enthused to be able to hear his craziest industry stories first hand. His photography roster includes working under photography genius Annie Leibovitz, Gwyneth Paltrow at Goop, Buzz Aldrin during a Louis Vuitton shoot - and the list goes on! Stay tuned for time stamp 1:46:50, where our guest shares his vision for an elevated, creative world.

Colette Drager: president and co-owner of the incredible Meatery! Raised with a deep rooted love of great food, Colette’s upbringing on a farm in rural Minnesota fueled her desire to bring that same joy of quality food to her community. From early career beginnings in the healthcare field to her transition into HR services, our guest shares her insider knowledge of all things startup and small business related. We had a blast connecting with this Meathusiast. Thank you, Colette!

 Ben “Nighthawk” Ellingson: partner at Eide Bailly, avid hunter, and Busch Light aficionado! A detailed man with a detailed plan, Ben shares with us how he fell into accounting (figuratively) and his journey at Eide Bailly. Our guest shares the how having a relationship-focused outlook has positively impacted both his personal and professional life, and the vital importance of striving for a healthy work-life balance. Stay tuned for time stamp 1:36:04 where Ben shares an extremely controversial take on Hunt’s ketchup.

David Krause: CEO of Pioneer Bank and all-around financial guru! With over three decades in the banking industry, David has worked with a truly outstanding roster of local businesses and stellar individuals. Our guest shares the vital importance of the agriculture industry to the health and wealth of Southern Minnesota - and his deep appreciation for the community he calls home.

Join us for an incredible ride through David’s early history, developments within the banking industry, and insider knowledge of the financial sector’s inner workings!

Barb Kaus: CEO of Greater Mankato United Way, board member of the MSU Mankato foundation!

A Mankato native, Barb has deep roots in the community. Our guest shares with us some of her favorite memories from youth, technological advancements during her time working for Glen Taylor at Taylor Corp., raising a beautiful family while staying active in the corporate world, and finally her journey to CEO at Greater Mankato United Way. Stay tuned for time stamp 1:44:09, where Barb shares some incredible, completely unselfish life advice

Dr. Tom Clement: entrepreneur, educator, and negotiator!

Join us for a lively discussion covering financial wisdom, rat tails, university politics, chat GPT, the necessity of trade vocations - and so much more! Tom shares some of his favorite teaching anecdotes over his extensive career in the collegiate setting, as well has his entrepreneurship efforts in the private sector. If it's happened in the business world, our guest has analyzed it inside and out.

Stay tuned for time stamp 2:03:40 where Tom reveals his ultimate small-business passion for a personal startup

Lisa Cownie: KEYC News anchor, writer and editor! A Missouri native, join us as Lisa shares her midwest roots, lifelong love of storytelling, and how winning a teen disc jockey contest as a senior in high school set her off on the path to broadcast journalism. We had an absolute blast hearing about our guest’s expertise in the industry, as well as her craziest celebrity encounters. 

Stay tuned for time stamp 9:04 where Lisa hilariously shares a hilarious teleprompter whoops from her early days as a broadcast anchor

Tim Penny: a legendary man with his own wikipedia page. Channeling his talents into public service as a repeat representative in congress for the state of Minnesota, Tim is also an accomplished writer and musician⁠. Join us as Tim takes us through his early years and formative memories, and the community support that has fostered his successful career in the political arena.

Stay tuned for minute 1:22:58 where Tim reveals his ultimate midnight snack⁠