Milwaukee Uncut

We’ve talked about “serial entrepreneurs” on The GoGedders before, but Ken Muth might just take the cake. A perpetual learner with a competitive spirit, Ken was born into an entrepreneurial environment, spent time on Wall Street as an analyst for Baird, and eventually returned to Wisconsin to sail the Muth Mirror Systems ship.

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you'll hear Richie and Ken’s talk, live from The University Club. In addition to Ken’s story, you’ll hear him discuss balancing family and business, why Wall Street teaches you to make decisions quickly, why taking care of his people is what he’s most proud of, and much more. 

If you’re like most folks, you’ve got a whole slew of New Year’s resolutions to attend to. But unfortunately (if you’re like most folks), 80% of those resolutions will be tossed out the door just two weeks after 2020 roars in.

On this week of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie sits down with Wade Ritchie and Tasha Tyriver of Milwaukee’s own F45 Training to talk about goal setting, diet, and fitness. They’ll also discuss taking care of yourself mentally, what it’s been like to start a gym in Milwaukee, and more. 

Though there’s plenty of podcasts out there, a good portion of them stop before they even hit three episodes. Why? Because it’s a lot of work! That said, there are a few simple things that make a podcast great, and help it gain the listenership it deserves.

Richie brought Nils Parker up to the stage at Podfest MKE to talk about what those key components are. Nils Parker is one of the top authors and ghostwriters in the world who’s been in content creation for a long time. In fact he works directly with some of the best in their fields: Guy Raz, Matthew Berry, Lewis Howes and Tony Robbins to name a few. The books he's touched have sold over 6 million copies. He knows a thing or two about storytelling, and according to him, that’s what great content is all about.

Tune in to hear Richie and Nils talk about why a great story fuels great content, how simple messaging is key, and how the future of podcasting will be shaped by people curating engaging content — not by algorithms, and much more!

These chilly winter months can get pretty crazy. Whether you’re running all over town buying gifts, going to four different family parties, or just trying to fit in some well-deserved self-care, one thing’s for certain:‌ the most wonderful time of the year is a whirlwind! 

Add a new relationship into the mix and you’ve got a recipe to make anyone’s head spin. Lucky for you, Kessler’s Diamonds sponsored a special holiday edition of “Dating Advice”‌ on The GoGedders Podcast.

Richie Burke brought back Danika Tramburg (Miss Wisconsin, USA), Gabi Suliga (Miss Milwaukee), and professional matchmaker Lori Mendelson (author of “Smart, Funny, Single”) to cover holiday dating etiquette, how to handle your busy schedule, how to tell if someone is serious about you, and much more!

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll join host Richie Burke live from Milwaukee Brewing Company’s new space for MMAC’s “What’s Your Story?” event. 

In his 15-minute talk, Richie covers a simple framework for creating content that resonates across multiple channels. He also goes over positioning your customer as the hero and your brand as their guide. The concepts can be applied to video content, websites, and even your elevator pitch!

On this week’s episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie sits down with members of Milwaukee’s premier emerging professional group, Echelon. Known for events like “Dinner in the Alley”, “Served”, and “Meaningful Makeover”, Echelon aims to help Miwaukee’s homeless population and works toward ending homelessness in our city. Along the way, the group has made a name for itself and engaged members by offering its own diverse culture, ensuring everyone is welcome to come together to tackle a common goal. 

Sarah Tomczyk, Jonathan Newby, and Brandon Tschacher join to discuss what fuels this group’s success, how Echelon helps break down preconceived notions Milwaukeeans may have about one another, the ways people can get involved with Echelon events, and more.

Bookworm Gardens is an imaginative, independent nonprofit organization that makes this experience a reality for kids in Wisconsin, day in and day out. Their space, a beautiful botanic garden, is inspired by “children's literature, the natural world, and the imagination” and gives children of all backgrounds a chance to experience some of the elements of their favorite stories in real life.

This week on The GoGedders Podcast, host Richie Burke is joined by Sandy Livermore, Elizabeth Wieland, and Cate Tinker — the Gardens’ founder, Executive Director, and Director of Education & Community Programming, respectively. Listen in to hear all about how Bookworm Gardens got started, how the space inspires children (and children at heart!) through nature and hands-on storytelling, and more.

You asked for it, you’ve got it!‌ Back for its third installment, the Dating Advice series returns, now sponsored by Kessler’s Diamonds! 

On this episode, Richie sits down with now-familiar favorites Danika Tramburg (Miss Wisconsin, USA), Gabi Suliga (Miss Milwaukee), and professional matchmaker Lori Mendelson, author of “Smart, Funny, Single”. 

They dive into topics like communicating with exes when you’re in a relationship, transitioning from hooking up to being exclusive, approaching people at a bar, reading body language, and more!

Though most people associate "Geneva Supply" with "Amazon", this local strategy and fulfillment company also helps students in the area explore career paths and learn about the working world through an initiative called BizTank.

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie and Alex sit down with Jeff Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of Geneva Supply. They chat about how the company was founded, how BizTank began, the ways the program helps students explore different career paths, and much more! They’re also joined by Hunter, a BizTank participant turned intern who hops on the mic to talk about the impact the program has had on her life.

Whether you're interested in starting a podcast, growing your show, or want to kick back and listen to live local podcasts, PodFest MKE has something for you! Richie and Alex sit down with Kyle Haggee and Lizzie McLaren from Bridge The City to preview this inaugural event.