The Engler Journey

In an episode FULL of laughter, Grant and Erin dive into what entrepreneurship looks like as a young couple. Grant is an alumnus of the Engler Program where we are no strangers to the challenging times and rewarding moments family businesses can bring. For Grant, one of those rewarding moments was when he gained a business partner in his wife Erin. We are blessed to welcome Erin to the Engler community as she shares how her background allowed her to transition into this role within Stahla Services. Grant and Erin continue to develop and expand Stahla Services in pursuit of their purpose together.

"I'm 22 without a diploma, but I have been gifted an opportunity to provide others with the fuel to develop their education while developing agriculture." There are people with a fire in their belly that don't have access to better education. They are content and truly believe that while they have nothing, they also have everything. On this episode of Fire in the Belly, Makenna Kirchhoff hosts a man who is on a mission to serve people through ministry. Cody Greiss, without any prior knowledge is a man pouring his life into a nonprofit. From Africa, Tanzania, Romania and beyond, he is providing opportunities to people who want to be educated while giving them a chance to grow agriculture in their community. Hear Cody's journey on just how he began his 501c3 nonprofit organization!

https://cultivateglobal.net/

The White brothers are no strangers to puns in their line of work. After unexpectedly going viral for blue-collar-themed apparel, Workman Trading Co., Eli, and Ian's lives have significantly changed. On this episode of Boots on the Ground, Hailey DeMers hosts a conversation about the turbulent path entrepreneurship provides, the new frontier of social media marketing, and how the "Why?" behind it all is what carries entrepreneurs through the thick and thin. Thank you to Eli and Ian for taking the time to sit down with us, we can not wait to see the journey continue to unfold for you.

https://workmanusa.com/

https://www.instagram.com/workmanusa/

There are dozens of ways we could introduce Abby Miller as our guest this week but to say the least, she has a fire in her belly. A fire that at times was sustained by sheer grit and willpower. Listen along to this episode to hear about Abby's adventure with Pat, a 57' Chevrolet pickup. Through the countless trials and tribulations of the past two years, Abby has successfully brought this pickup back from the grave. Pat starts her new life next month. Abby shares her story, lessons learned, and the reason she is pursuing her purpose.

Chuck keeps us laughing and engaged by sharing his unfathomable stories and wildly inspirational lessons learned by taking a few risks and asking hard questions. With numerous careers and ventures, Chuck stresses the importance of mentorship by sharing about mentors' roles in his life and how those individuals have contributed to his success. Now a full-time Western artist, Chuck attributes his style to the countless years he spent learning about people throughout his other careers. This episode is worth the listen especially if you are in need of a chuckle and a few very wise words. Chuck, thank you for joining, you've added significant fuel to our fires this week.

https://www.schroederfineart.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-schroeder-1907b4

https://www.facebook.com/chuck.schroeder1

https://www.instagram.com/chuckschroeder51/?hl=en

Engler students are known for their commitment to the pursuit of purpose-driven lives. Ben Schow, a senior in the Engler program, is a prime example of this. The love he has for his hometown community led him to take a questionable high school idea and grow it into a brand recognized by most who are native to East Campus. Those who know him know that he has worked hard over the past four years to learn with every opportunity and curveball life has thrown at him. Listen along as we get to hear Ben's story and a peak at the active entrepreneurial mind.

Anna Kobza, one of our own here at Engler, has made it her mission to build a community around creating conversations related to agriculture, specifically the cattle feeder. We had such a pleasure learning from Anna as she shares her experiences with social media, breaking into the agricultural industry, and fighting for a community that has been on her heart for years. Thank you, Anna, we are thrilled to share your story!

https://www.agacknowledged.com/

https://www.instagram.com/annamkobza/

https://www.facebook.com/ag.acknowledged

While we know hay is for horses, it also has plenty of other uses. Carter might tell you that being in the hay business has taught him more life lessons that anything else. Those fields might seem a little more valuable after listening to this episode. Starting as a kid just trying to make a little extra cash, Carter now operates Holland Hay full time while also being an active, full time college student. This episode is just as entertaining as it is captivating and informative, thank you Carter for sharing your story. We hope you all enjoy!

This week we are thrilled to host one of our own, Engler alumni, Jake Wilkins on the show. Jake tells us about the starts and stops he has along the path of entrepreneurship. Recently, Jake discovered a pain point for the bow hunting community and has been inspired to solve this problem. After investing in quality time with his family and working his full-time job, Jake uses spare time as an opportunity to make bow hunting a little more affordable by growing his business and building relationships with his customers.

Finally, a long overdue introduction of the team that gives good communication a new definition - the spring 2023 Engler communications team. Meet Emma Hoffschneider, the gal who ensures that our social media platforms are sparkling with the latest updates of captivating stories from our Engler entrepreneurs and community experiences. When we want to live in a moment forever, we get to. Cole Kalkowski captures new perspectives of our community and makes watching them just as beautiful as being in them. The newest addition to the team, Makenna Kirchhoff, empowers our students by giving them a space to tell their stories freely through the Fire in the Belly segment of the Engler Journey Podcast. Hailey DeMers, the communications team lead, invites the Nebraska entrepreneurial community into our space to expand Engler's network of talented individuals. She orchestrates the madness of three passionate students to provide the Engler community with lively and engaging content. Thank you for supporting us by listening, watching, and following along with the digital extension of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program.