How'd it Happen?

How'd it Happen?

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How'd it Happen? episodes

  • Mike’s Mind: Success from Being Selfish and Liking My Grudges – Episode 25.5

    In this video episode and podcast, I talk with Aleta Norris about two controversial topics that I firmly believe in, and have made me a better person and more effective leader because of it. ( Watch here https://youtu.be/hruF_CSF69Y ) First, I believe entrepreneurs need to be selfish, specifically with their time. As an entrepreneur, and…

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    31 min
  • Success from Being Selfish and Liking My Grudges – Episode 25.5


    In this video episode and podcast, I talk with Aleta Norris about two controversial topics that I firmly believe in, and have made me a better person and more effective leader because of it. ( Watch here https://youtu.be/hruF_CSF69Y )




    First, I believe entrepreneurs need to be selfish, specifically with their time. As an entrepreneur, and CEO, I was very involved with the business, maybe too much, that I wasn’t able to achieve the goals I really needed to get done.



    Second, I slowly adopted a grudge against a competitor. It took me down, and occupied my time more than I should have let it. It distracted me from my priorities. But when I decided to like my grudge, that all changed and I was able to move on.









    Watch the video podcast here.



    To read the original blog posts from these topics, click on these links.



    I’m Selfish, Not Horrible – Blog Post



    Learning to Like My Grudges – Blog Post



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    31 min
  • Tom Bushkie, Hello Water, Making it Big in Beverages – Episode 25

    Tom Bushkie, a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Hello Water, the fiber infused, naturally flavored and non-carbonated water that is taking the nation by storm. Tom started his entrepreneurial path at College Pro Painters, where he took over a territory in Green Bay, WI while he was studying at UW Whitewater.  Tom’s older brother, Scott,…

    Continue reading ➞ Tom Bushkie, Hello Water, Making it Big in Beverages – Episode 25

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Tom Bushkie, Hello Water, Making it Big in Beverages – Episode 25

    Tom Bushkie, a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Hello Water, the fiber infused, naturally flavored and non-carbonated water that is taking the nation by storm.



    Tom started his entrepreneurial path at College Pro Painters, where he took over a territory in Green Bay, WI while he was studying at UW Whitewater.  Tom’s older brother, Scott, had worked this territory years before for College Pro, setting sales records during his tenure there. Having the opportunity to have his own business AND compete with his brother appealed to Tom’s competitive nature and incredible work ethic.  You’ll like what you’re about to hear about this experience.  



    After deciding to change his physique while in college, Tom became passionate about, and obsessed with, nutrition, realizing that just working out, without thinking about what he was eating, wasn’t likely to create the change he was looking for in his life. He started his first company, called Better Body Solutions, to engage companies and help their employees design and implement plans to improve their nutrition and physical fitness.  Later, a chance encounter with a patron at his bartending gig opened an opportunity for Tom to transform his first nutrition beverage idea into a new company called Rain Forest Beverages.   



    Mike and Tom cover a ton of great stuff in this episode, from Tom’s first experience trying to create a flavor profile for his Rain Forest idea but needing a translator to help him communicate with his Brazilian supplier, to what’s he’s learned about failures and to his unique feelings about business partners.  He’s got determination, a great story and an even bigger future!  



    This episode is brought to you by ERC Midwest, industry’s solution to complex waste problems.  Manufacturers in all industries count on ERC for fast, friendly, safe and guaranteed hazardous and non-hazardous waste recycling and disposal solutions.  Visit them at www.ercmidwest.com.




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    Please Enjoy Mike and Tom.





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    1 hr 8 min
  • George Satula, Building Leaders Who Build Companies – Episode 24

    George Satula is a successful home construction entrepreneur, thought leader and Tec/Vistage Chair. George graduated from UW Milwaukee and started his career selling Koss Headphones in Michigan, followed by a short stint at Ross Labs, selling Similac baby formula. After being married to his wife, Wendy, George returned to Wisconsin and SBI Development Company, a…

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    1 hr 6 min
  • George Satula, Building Leaders Who Build Companies – Episode 24

    George Satula is a successful home construction entrepreneur, thought leader and Tec/Vistage Chair. George graduated from UW Milwaukee and started his career selling Koss Headphones in Michigan, followed by a short stint at Ross Labs, selling Similac baby formula.



    After being married to his wife, Wendy, George returned to Wisconsin and SBI Development Company, a custom home builder, and ultimately built more than 250 custom homes.



    After having gritted his way through 3 recessions with his company, George decided to shift gears, become a consultant, get his MBA and ultimately become a TEC/Vistage Chair where he leads groups of Presidents and CEOs to improve their management, creativity and leadership skills. Mike and George met each other when George became the Chair of Tec 7, where Mike’s been a member since 2006.




    Mike and George cover a ton of great stuff in this episode as they weave through George’s vast experiences, talking about the challenges he’s overcome, his leadership skills, his desire to continually upgrade his skills and his passion for helping leaders, and their teams, get better.



    This episode is brought to you by ERC Midwest, industry’s answer to complex wastewater, sludge, hazardous waste and industrial cleaning challenges. Manufacturers in all industries count on ERC Midwest for friendly, safe and expertly executed waste recycling and disposal solutions. Visit them at ercmidwest.com.



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    Please enjoy Mike and George Satula.





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    1 hr 6 min
  • Andy Nunemaker, A Master of Seizing the Opportunity – Episode 23

    Andy Nunemaker is a legendary Milwaukee businessman, philanthropist and community leader. Andy started his career in the corporate world, working for SBC before attending Harvard Business School and GE, where he rose to become the CEO of GE Healthcare for Australia before shifting gears and helping found two companies, EM Systems in 2010 and Dynamis…

    Continue reading ➞ Andy Nunemaker, A Master of Seizing the Opportunity – Episode 23

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Andy Nunemaker, A Master of Seizing the Opportunity – Episode 23

    Andy Nunemaker is a legendary Milwaukee businessman, philanthropist and community leader. Andy started his career in the corporate world, working for SBC before attending Harvard Business School and GE, where he rose to become the CEO of GE Healthcare for Australia before shifting gears and helping found two companies, EM Systems in 2010 and Dynamis in 2014, both of which grew rapidly and were sold to larger strategic competitors.




    Mike and Andy met each other through the Young President’s Organization, also known as YPO, where Andy’s had many leadership positions during his tenure. He’s currently the Chairman of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra board where he’s leading the development of the Symphony’s new home at the Warner Grand Theatre,
    a $140 million project that is transforming West Wisconsin Avenue.



    Mike and Andy go in all kinds of directions, notably touching on Andy’s leadership growth and style, how he used his experience founding the Sigma Chi fraternity at Valparaiso University to score his opportunity with Southern Bell Corp, being chosen as Milwaukee’s fittest executive, his involvement in angel investing, and much more.




    This episode is brought to you by ERC Midwest, industry’s answer to complex wastewater, sludge, hazardous waste and industrial cleaning challenges. Manufacturers in all industries count on ERC Midwest for friendly, safe and expertly executed waste recycling and disposal solutions. Visit them at ercmidwest.com.




    Thank you for being a How’d it Happen listener. Please enter your email address below to subscribe, or subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or wherever you like to listen.



    Please enjoy Mike and Andy Nunemaker.





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    1 hr 6 min
  • Andrew Haag, Lighting the Soul of A Company – Episode 22

    Andrew Haag is a partner and Director of Sales with Lube-Tech and Partners, a distributor of petroleum products that was formed in 2016 when three family businesses joined forces. At that time, Andrew was the President of Moore Oil, a company that his father, Scott had purchased decades earlier and grown substantially. He and his…

    Continue reading ➞ Andrew Haag, Lighting the Soul of A Company – Episode 22

    The post Andrew Haag, Lighting the Soul of A Company – Episode 22 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Andrew Haag, Lighting the Soul of A Company – Episode 22
    Andrew Haag is a partner and Director of Sales with Lube-Tech and Partners, a distributor of petroleum products that was formed in 2016 when three family businesses joined forces. At that time, Andrew was the President of Moore Oil, a company that his father, Scott had purchased decades earlier and grown substantially. He and his…Continue reading ➞ Andrew Haag, Lighting the Soul of A Company – Episode 22
    1 hr 9 min

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Hi, I’m Mike Malatesta, the creator and host of the "How'd it Happen?" podcast. On the podcast, I have meaningful conversations with some of the most successful people about how that success…