MKE Together

By Local First Milwaukee

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 b... more

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How many episodes does MKE Together have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

MKE Together episodes:

November 08, 2021 MKE Together Highlights – Stephanie Melnick of Melnick & Melnick, SC
Melnick & Melnick, located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a boutique, woman-owned local law firm specializing in assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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6min
October 25, 2021 MKE Together Highlights – Meghan Miles of City Tours MKE
City Tours MKE started in 2013 and has expanded over time to include a wide array of tour experiences around Milwaukee including food, beer, haunted history, and Milwaukee icons.
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7min
July 19, 2021 MKE Together Highlights - Beth Graf (My Family Roots Catering, LLC)
In this episode, we speak with Beth Graf, the owner of My Family Roots Catering. We learn about My Family Roots Catering, what they do and how, what is charcuterie, what is a kaldbord, why fresh from farm to table, and much more.
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11min
July 05, 2021 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.
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11min
June 21, 2021 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.
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13min
June 07, 2021 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.
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8min
May 17, 2021 MKE Together Highlights - Shlomo Levin, owner of Save Milwaukee Escape Rooms and Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours.
In this podcast episode, we speak with Shlomo Levin, owner of Save Milwaukee Escape Rooms. He is also the owner of Milwaukee Seven Seat Bike Tours.
We learned about the creativity and excitement an escape room brings. Shlomo also shared a few things about the story behind their themes and why Save Milwaukee is different from other escape rooms.
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10min
May 03, 2021 MKE Together Highlights - Dylan Mazurkiewicz and Mike Walker of Lakefront Brewery
In this podcast episode, we speak with Dylan Mazurkiewicz and Mike Walker, on-site business developers at Lakefront Brewery.
We learned about how they started their job at the Lakefront Brewery and what they do as an on-site business developer.
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18min
April 19, 2021 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]
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9min
April 05, 2021 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]
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20min

FAQs about MKE Together:

How many episodes does MKE Together have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.