MKE Together

MKE Together

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MKE Together episodes

  • MKE Together Highlights – Tristann Rieck and Lizzy Cichowski of the Brass Bell Music Store
    In this episode, we speak with Tristann Rieck, the owner of the Brass Bell Music Store, and Lizzy Cichowski, the outreach and events coordinator at the Brass Bell Music Store.
    We learned that the Brass Bell Music Store celebrates 50 years in business this year. It is a family business, founded by the Tristann’s parents. They focus on the families and students that are taking their first steps into music. And they like to partner with community members.
    11 min
  • MKE Together Highlights - Kiley Peters, Founder & CEO at Brainchild Studios
    In this episode, we speak with Kiley Peters, founder & CEO of Brainchild Studios, a digital content marketing and website creation agency primarily focusing on brands targeting Millennial Moms.
    We learn about Brainchild Studios, how it was started and what they do. We also learn about Kiley, her experience, her plans, and her thoughts on how to create the life you want.
    13 min
  • MKE Together Highlights - Sadie Tuescher, owner of Wisconsin Health Insurance Advocate, LLC.
    In this podcast episode, we speak with Sadie Tuescher, owner of Wisconsin Health Insurance Advocate, LLC. Which helps service individuals/families, seniors, and small business with their health insurance needs.
    We learned about how dedicated she is towards helping people, specifically in getting in-depth health insurance. Mostly, they helped service people in the Milwaukee area, but they also assist people in the whole state of Wisconsin.
    8 min
  • MKE Together Highlights - Erica Conway, Co-Owner & President at C2. CEO & Co-founder at Talimer

    In this podcast episode, we speak with Erica Conway, CEO & co-founder of Talimer. She is also the co-owner & president of C2, a creative staffing firm for 17 years.

    We learn about her passion in making a greater and safer marketplace for freelancers. She believes that by serving freelancers better, by serving them first, they can serve businesses better.

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    01:03 Introduction to Talimer and how it started.

    02:41 The reason why Erica and her brother took the risk and started their own business.

    Why local?

    05:36 “There is no place like Milwaukee. There is no place like Wisconsin"

    Connect with Erica Conway, Co-Owner & President at C2. CEO & Co-founder at Talimer

    Website: https://c2staffing.com/  

    Website: https://talimer.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericac2

    Connect with Local First Milwaukee

    Website: https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/localfirstmke

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/

    Connect with Podcast Town

    Website: https://www.podcasttown.net/

    E-mail: [email protected]

    9 min
  • MKE Together Highlights - Dennis Hill of Exacta Corp

    Summary

    In this podcast episode, we speak with Dennis Hill, president of Exacta Corporation. He also sits as board to other industries, notably in the HR and technology field across the state.

    We learn about his passion as a consultant in utilizing the existing technology and best practices to drive changes to business organizations.

    In this episode, you will learn about:

    02:06 - Dennis' background of how he founded the first accredited computer science & engineering departments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    06:16 - Short history of Milwaukee as a tech hub of the United States.

    Why local?

    06:16 - Milwaukee has always been a tech hub state for over a hundred years, starting from automation controls, to mini computers embedded in general motor cars existing around the 1980s. Milwaukee is geographically positioned and ready for greatness in the future and beyond.

    Funniest business story

    00:13:54 - One night after a long day at work, he had dinner with Bob Spencer, then president of MSOE, at a local Japan shop. He then invited Bob to drink saké and, while waiting for it to arrive, provided him a verbal expository on how to eat Japanese food. 

    Contact Information

    Connect with Dennis Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer at Exacta Corp

    Website: https://myexactamundo.com/WP1/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/managechange/

    Connect with Local First Milwaukee

    Website: https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/localfirstmke

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/

    Connect with Podcast Town

    Website: https://www.podcasttown.net/

    E-mail: [email protected]

    20 min

About MKE Together

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Welcome to the MKE Together Podcast, where we highlight independent, locally owned businesses and non-profit organizations. Local business owners create a difference not only through their presence…