Milwaukee Uncut

Richie and special guest Bre provide an update on our journey since signing off as The GoGedders. They discuss our move to a new studio in Walker’s Point, rebranding GGMM to Story Mark Studios, and what’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut. Join them for an exciting update and a sneak peek into the upcoming content!

Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/

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Sponsored by Central Standard Distillery: https://thecentralstandard.com/

Media Partner OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/

After six years and 200 episodes I’m signing off. 

I do want to genuinely thank everyone who has listened to the podcast, come on the show, come to any of our events and supported us in any way! 

Although this is the last episode of “The GoGedders Podcast” this will not be the last episode on this feed and this is not goodbye forever. 

Listen to the episode to find out why the changes and what’s next. 

2022 was volatile. Will this year be more of the same? Like it or not, it is officially 2023 and to help you prepare for the year ahead, we’ve invited Brian Andrew,  Chief Investment Officer at Johnson Financial Group on the podcast to discuss the economic outlook for 2023.

In this episode, we hit Brian with some tough questions like are we heading for a recession, how is economic growth measured, and why did the Federal Reserve raise its benchmark interest rate from 4.25 to 4.5%? We also touch on stock prices, NASDAQ, the housing marketing, crypto, the importance of what’s happening in China, and what you should be aware of heading into 2023.

There’s a lot of ground covered, but you don’t want to miss this one if you’re looking to set yourself up for financial success in 2023.

Today on the podcast, we sit down with John McHugh, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kwik Trip, to answer the question that those who have never been to a Kwik Trip may be wondering: How did a gas station develop such a cult following??

Obviously, for those of us that have experienced the luxury experience that is Kwik Trip, this seems like a silly question. Of course, we all know Kwik Trip is perfect in every way but let's dive deeper into those attributes.

John discusses Kwik Trip's culture and the significance put on it both internally and externally. Kwik Trip is all about creating satisfied employees who feel they're a part of something bigger and customers who feel the Kwik Trip experience is unmatched. This loyalty is what has led to such immense success–so much so that many have been spurred to take graduation, prom, and even wedding photos at their gas stations.

So tune in and learn a thing or two about developing a memorable brand image from the experts. 

And with that, we'll see ya next time!

If you’re like most people, with the New Year came some new health and fitness goals… AND if you’re like most people, these goals get thrown out the window mere days after January 1st. So what is it that makes maintaining these goals so difficult, and what should we be doing to make these goals more achievable?

Fitness guru, Wade Ritchie, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Wade is a Partner at F45 Training Milwaukee Lakefront with over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. So he has seen everything from crazy-motivated bodybuilders to your average Joe looking to get back in shape. And no matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself, Wade is able to provide practical steps that’ll help lead to tangible results.

In this episode, Wade covers the parameters you should follow when setting your fitness goals, the most important things you can do to be healthy, the kinds of workouts you should be doing, the effects of alcohol on the body, what causes hangovers, should you take pre-workout, and much much more.

Milwaukee is known for many things: cream-colored bricks, beer, the Bucks, and a ton of construction. Though that last point tends to be a sore topic for most, there is a bright side to one of the biggest construction projects you may have noticed on Kilbourn and North 6th: The Wisconsin Center is expanding!

Budgeted at $456 million, the expansion will bring the exposition hall to 300,000 contiguous square feet, include parking, and feature a spectacular rooftop ballroom with sweeping city views from the outdoor terrace. All while on a mission for economic inclusion by committing to 25 percent minority-owned businesses, five percent women-owned businesses, and one percent disabled veteran-owned businesses.

In this episode, we’re joined by Marty Brooks, President, and CEO at Wisconsin Center District (WCD), to discuss what’s in store for Milwaukee in the near future. Marty covers the ins and outs of the expansion, from the logistics of why they’re doing it and how they’re doing it to the impact it will have on the community and what residents and visitors have to look forward to.

Learn more, view renderings, watch the live stream, and more: https://www.buildingmore.com/ 

What’s the key to navigating your finances amidst inflation?

I’m joined by two financial experts from Johnson Financial Group to discuss the ins and outs of inflation. Brian Andrew, Chief Investment Officer, and Jackie Ruppel, SVP Private Banking Manager, break down the state of the economic market today and provide actionable recommendations to ensure financial stability.

In today’s episode, Brian and Jackie will cover what inflation is, why we are experiencing it, the changes we’ll see in interest rates, how savings and investments will be affected, and more.

Now, more than ever, it’s critical to reevaluate your brand and adjust accordingly. Customers and technology are changing every day, and it’s your job as the CEO to identify that. Start understanding your brand values and stay true to them. If you have a hallmark sandwich or a distinct look, stick to it. Running a business is all about branding. To learn more on how to reinvent your brand in difficult times, join Richie Burke as he talks to an expert in the industry, Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs. Learn how Christine reinvented the brand after years of difficult hurdles. Discover why you need to invest in digital technology and why you need a franchise model. Find out how Christine made sure Cousins was built for the future.

Wisconsin Tech Month is right around the corner. To prepare, we’ve invited two leaders in the tech community, Nadiyah Johnson and Ben Juarez, to discuss their efforts to bring diversity into the tech industry.

Our conversation focuses on the lack of diversity in the tech industry and how to bring funding, access, and resources to those that are underrepresented. We also discuss Milwaukee’s current status in the tech industry and the changes we could make as a community to make others view Milwaukee as a tech hub. So for those looking to get into tech, find ways to move Wisconsin forward, and bring more inclusivity into the tech industry, this episode is for you.

Nadiyah Johnson: CEO, Founder at Jet Constellations | Founder at Milky Way Tech Hub

Ben Juarez: Co-Founder at Like|Minded | Co-Founder at Latinos In Tech

Latinos in Tech: https://www.latinosin.tech 

Milky Way Tech Hub: https://milkywaytechhub.com 

MKE Tech Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mke-tech-podcast/id1628240470

Now, more than ever, it’s critical to reevaluate your brand and adjust accordingly, and who better to learn about this from than an expert in the industry, Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs.

Though an iconic brand, Cousins Subs has faced several hurdles over the last decade and has had to make a number of tough decisions to reinvent their business. This has included a full rebrand, a strong investment in digital, changing their franchise model, and navigating a pandemic. In this episode of the GoGedders, Christine Spect dives deep into what has made Cousins built strong for the future and gives plenty of great takeaways regardless of what industry you are in. 

In this special crossover, Richie shares the episode he hosted with Christine Specht on First Federal Bank of Wisconsin’s podcast, Keeping it Local. Christine is undoubtedly an expert on this topic; Cousins Subs increased their average unit sales by 93%, was voted the Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel two years in a row, and recently managed a very successful rebrand. In the episode, Christine shares some insight about managing a successful business, two of which are maintaining a strong company culture and developing a solid brand strategy. 

Keeping it Local: https://info.ffbwi.com/podcast/