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  • How Jon Went From Paving Parking Lots To Flying Drones

    Summary
    Jon discusses how he got started flying drones keeping the community in mind – being an advocate in the industry.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Telling a story for the client with drones and great video
    Know the laws before you start flying
    At MKE Drones we list the services that we have experience in, and know how to do properly.
    Meet Jon
    Jon Elliott is the owner of MKE Drones based out of Milwaukee. Since starting his company four years ago, he has flown drones for significant construction projects, events all over Milwaukee, corporate marketing campaigns, TV productions, and feature films. He has been an advocate for educating the public about drones, including giving free speeches to help others understand the benefits and uses for drones.
    Connect
    Jon Elliott
    Owner
    MKE Drones, LLC
    414-477-8459
    www.mkedrones.com
    @mkedrones
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
    31 min
  • Customer Loyalty with Tamara Burkett

    Summary – Tamara’s genius lies in her ability to connect people with people and technology with people. Tamara understands that nurturing relationships in a meaningful way requires both a personal touch and the appropriate technology.
    All about Tamara
    Tamara Burkett is a visionary who appreciates each person’s unique characteristics and knows how to bring out their best. As a strategic networker, Tamara’s genius lies in her ability to connect people with people and technology with people. Tamara understands that nurturing relationships in a meaningful way requires both a personal touch and the appropriate technology.
    Through her consulting and training company, Tamara helps entrepreneurs and small business owners identify and onboard a system best suited to save time and increase profitability. Using the results of her signature personalized assessment Tamara’s clients are able to quickly eliminate distractions, easily identify gaps, and create corrective actions. As an agile decision-maker, Tamara is able to find the best ways to reach a goal, increase productivity, or solve a problem.
    With 14 years experience advocating for clients, uplifting staff, and developing systems for non-profits, Tamara is a strategic relationship builder. She uses those talents coupled with her graduate work in Organizational Management to bridge the gap between the personal and the technical.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    CRM is the lifeline of your business
    The power of building relationships works
    The Mindset of getting to the root of challenges
     
    Connect with Tamara Burkett
    Customer Loyalty Architect
    Connecting people to people and people to technology
    Schedule a free consultation here
    5 step to finding the right CRM
    https://www.TamaraBurkett.com
    https://www.PowerMatchMKE.com
    Phone: 414-803-9689
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
    31 min
  • Social Capital with Lori Highby

    Summary
    Lori discusses the importance of connecting with others, and building relationships is a critical part of an entrepreneur.
    It’s all about Lori
    A fifteen-year veteran of marketing, branding and entrepreneurship—and founder of the Milwaukee-based digital agency Keystone Click—Lori knows first-hand what it is like to be overwhelmed by options in the marketing world. As a young marketer, Lori found that when it came to digital marketing, she had to connect the dots herself, on the job. This learning journey gave her a lifelong passion for helping others sort through their own bewildering array of digital promotion options and find ones that work for them.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

    * Get a mentor now!
    * Be a connector
    * Meeting new people is the best

    Connect
    Social Capital Podcast
    Lori Highby
    Keystone Click
    Sponsors
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    28 min
  • CRUSHING IT Books Beer & Networking

    Summary
    WOW! Crushing It has to be the best event Jackson and I hosted this year. If you missed it youmissed out.
    The group shared many of their ideas and how they will action.
    For me it Crushing It gave me new life with my Local First Podcast. Make sure to join me in my journey as many changes are to come.
    Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too
     
    Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate
     

    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Connect
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    14 min
  • Enterprise Now With Elzie Flenard

    Summary
    Podcasters Elzie & Rob talk podcasting what they like and the things that they do not like. Elize is making it happen helping other podcasters and businesses.
     
    Elzie D. Flenard, III is the founder of Enterprise NOW!. Elzie is also the host of the Enterprise NOW! Podcast, a business and entrepreneurship talk show that seeks to educate, motivate, and inspire current business owners as well as aspiring entrepreneurs on a variety of business related topics. Enterprise NOW! features entrepreneurs and business leaders from various industries and fields.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Know your why & Collaborate
    This is work the fun part is talking to others
    low-cost experimentation Episode 63
    Values
    Our core values are E-M-I-T, which means;

    * To Educate: educating new and existing business owners
    * To Motivate: motivating and encouraging improvement and growth
    * To Inspire: inspiring entrepreneurs to innovate and create
    * To Transform: transforming mindsets and driving thought leadership

    Connect
    Enterprise Now
    Podcast Production
    Sponsors
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
    31 min
  • The E Myth – Books Beer & Networking

    Summary
    Most small business owners work in their business rather than on their business. … “Everybody who goes into business is actually three-people-in-one: The Entrepreneur, The Manager, and The Technician.”. … The technician suffering from an Entrepreneurial Seizure takes the work he loves …
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Why did Jackson pick The E Myth to read?
    Working on your business not in your business
    Do you have systems on place to keep going when you are not around?
    Connect
    BookS Beer & Networking
    Next Event August 29 at [3:00] Bar Louie in Brookfield Square
    Sponsors
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    13 min
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Changing Lives

    Summary
    Mike & Rob talk more than just Bundt Cakes. Mike talks how his bundt cakes are changing lives and to show up and do the work. The more cake Mike sells the more he can give away.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Take responsiblity for your actions
    Just Show Up Every Day
    Cakes just for Monday’s
    Coming from Canada to make cakes
    Community Involvement
    Connect
    Nothing Bundt Cakes
    18000 W Bluemound Rd Suite G, Brookfield, WI 53045
    nothingbundtcakes.com
    (262) 794-0119
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    33 min
  • Braise Bring the freshest ingredients from Wisconsin to your table

    Summary
    Dave and Rob have a fun conversation about food and learning what it takes to get started cooking local food.
    Dave Swanson, Chef/Owner   


    Dave began his journey in the culinary world at age 16 in a small restaurant in his hometown of Lake Villa, IL. It was here that he was introduced to the wonders of food and never looked back.
    He trained at Kendall College, Chicago’s preeminent culinary arts school. Dave also had the opportunity to spend some time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, honing his skills of classical French cuisine.
    In 2008, he launched Braise RSA (restaurant supported agriculture), which brings locally sourced foods into restaurants. Braise Restaurant & Culinary School opened in 2011. From this endeavor came 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 James Beard Award nominations for Best Chef in the Midwest.
    Since then, Dave has become a longtime resident of the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. 
    Braise embraces a return to slow grown, natural food. From seasonally inspired menus and creative cocktails to our hands-on classes and events, we work to educate our community on food.
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:
    Bring the freshest ingredients from Wisconsin to your table.
    Cooking well doesn’t mean cooking fancy.
    Braise RSA (restaurant supported agriculture), which brings locally sourced foods into restaurants.
    Scratch and sniff podcast
    Technology Ghost in the house
    Connect
    Phone
    414.212.8843
    Location
    1101 S. 2nd St.
    Milwaukee, WI 53204
    Braise Local Food
    Sponsors
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    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    38 min
  • Living With A Seal – Books Beer & Networking

    Summary – Host Jackson & Rob review June’s book of the month Living With A Seal by Jesse Itzler. I had so much fun reading this book it was hard to put down.
    His life is about being bold and risky. So when Jesse felt himself drifting on autopilot, he hired a rather unconventional trainer to live with him for a month-an accomplished Navy SEAL widely considered to be “the toughest man on the planet”!
    My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

    * Get off youir Ass and just do it
    * 40% rule youi have more to give

    Connect with Jackson & Rob social media
    July’s Book: E-Myth Revisited July 25 at 3:00 pm at Bar Louie – Brookfield Sqaure
     
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    Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry



    Mental Wellness Re-imagined
    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    13 min
  • J.K. Lee City Youth Dinner with Friends Gala

    Summary
    Help support our mission! Join us at this year’s not-to-be missed annual gala! Our Dinner with Friends will be a special celebration of all that makes Wisconsin awesome!
    Cocktail reception. Silent and Live Auction. Dinner and Awards. (Exciting guest announcement coming soon!) Stay for the after party! Adults (18 years and over) only. Click below for information!
    TICKETS/SPONSOR/AUCTION ITEM DONATIONS
    Connect and purchase your tickets online at J.K. Lee City Youth
    Sponsors
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    Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry



    Mental Wellness Re-imagined
    EXACTA Corporation
    Think Possibilities Think EXACTA


     
     
     
     
    13 min

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Local First Podcast where you will hear interviews of local businesses, authors, and entrepreneurs—connecting local businesses to their communities. Behind every local business is a story to share.