The Engler Journey

Emily Frenzen sits down with Chuck Schroeder, the artist behind Schroeder Fine Art, in the latest episode of The Engler Journey Podcast. Chuck has tasted a little bit of everything in his lifetime–from the saddle of a competitive cowboy to the polished shoes of an established leader–on local and national levels!

Tune in to hear stories that will challenge you to consider what matters most in life. 

Find Chuck's art: www.schroederfineart.com/ 

How do I know if I should be a CEO? How can I become a better CEO? Dave Lambe and Halle Ramsey answer these questions AND MORE as they share information about CEO School. Register for CEO School by Feb. 9, 2021: http://bit.ly/CEOschoolNE 

CEO School is not only FREE but also loaded with content. Reach out to Dave ([email protected]) or Halle ([email protected]) for business coaching and further information about offerings. 

Vishal Singh founded Quantified Ag and sold the company to Merck Animal Health in June 2020. Vishal has over 20 years of experience in the agricultural tech industry and claims his creativity is the source of his success!

Andy King is the founder of King Consulting, and serves farmers of all ages and genders. Tune in to hear how Andy started his agronomy consulting business while completing over 50 college credit hours in one year! This is only the beginning, as Andy hopes his business grows like a tree. "Trees don't just remain one stem. They branch out. They grow. They produce leaves."

Rebel Sjecklocha and Amanda Most are co-founders of WestWind & Co. Tune in to hear how they honor their agricultural roots through crafting high quality western accessories for the trailblazer in you. 

Find WestWind & Co. on Instagram www.instagram.com/westwindandco/ and shop the wild rags here: https://bit.ly/shopwestwind 

Tayler Wickham, Engler Alum, and her program partner, Holli Alley join Emily in the studio to share their stories of teaching entrepreneurship through Nebraska Extension's INVENTURE Day! If you or youth you know in Nebraska want to gain experience in innovation and creativity, go to https://extension.unl.edu/entrepreneurship/programs-k-12/inventure-day. 

Kelli Mashino joins us in the studio one last time but this time she's in the guest seat! Kelli shares her story of quitting in order to start what she is called to do on this earth.

Listen on the Apple Podcast App, Spotify, or thenglerjourney.com and Kelli will give you five tips for starting a podcast after launching and hosting The Engler Journey Podcast for a year:

1. Treat guests as human beings.
2. Don't be afraid of editing.
3. Get out of your car.
4. Go the extra mile.
5. Sit on it!

Join Director of the Engler Program, Tom Field and Engler's Lead Storyteller, Emily Frenzen as we discuss the greatest asset we have when getting started: the right mindset. How do I cultivate the mindset of an entrepreneur? What if I don't have time to start? What if I'm too old or too young? Why does entrepreneurship matter in the midwest? Tune in for real answers to your real questions! 

This podcast was recorded LIVE for Lincoln's Virtual Startup Week.

Logan Peters, co-owner of North 40 Premium Beef, sits down to tell us a unique story of collaboration in the direct to consumer beef industry. After graduating college, Logan realized his learning had plateaued. This resulted in a trek to Idaho and a career he didn't see coming. Logan's desire to collaborate with another company is what ultimately led him to success in his own Nebraska enterprise. Tune in to learn the value of partnership and collaboration in our own industries of interest. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. This episode covers BUILD. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others.