The Engler Journey

Zach Settje is affectionately known around Settje AgriServices and Engineering as a "Zach" of all trades.

An Engler alum and passionate entrepreneur, Zach has brought fresh ideas back to his family business, including expanding their offerings internationally.

Learn more about Zach in this week's episode of the Engler Journey Podcast.

Ann Dvorak is a passionate educator, a champion for students, and a believer in challenging the status quo. This entrepreneur embodies the spirit of our founder, Paul Engler, and is making waves in his hometown through Schoolhouse Rock, an Acton Academy.

Listen to learn more about this dynamic educator and entrepreneur.

Matt Foley has been on both sides of the entrepreneurial table. A former startup co-founder at Farmafield, Foley has fully embraced pushing the envelope through entrepreneurship.

These days, Foley serves as the Program Director for Invest Nebraska, an entity dedicated to providing startup businesses in Nebraska with the resources they need to be successful. Through their incubator program The Combine, they are on track to make Nebraska the premiere ag-tech startup hub in the country.

Learn more about Matt's personal journey as well as the exciting things happening at Invest Nebraska in this week's episode of the Engler Journey Podcast.

When you think of insurance, you may think of Jake From State Farm. After listening to this week's episode of the Engler Journey Podcast, you will surely think of Joshua Demers of Prepare Insurance.

Don't miss this Engler alum's powerful story.

Join in on the first guest of Season Eight of the Engler Journey Podcast as Dylan Tegtmeier shares his story and entrepreneurial spirit.

From military experience to flipping houses, Dylan has his boots on the ground each day making a difference in the community. In this episode, Dylan talks about his journey in and out of college: his intriguing story, job search and path to his current career.

Throughout his experience, he has managed to shift his mindset away from a scarcity mindset. Now his story is a great example for entrepreneurs today.

Knocking the dust off our boots for season 8 of The Engler Journey Podcast. Meet your host, Engler Alumna, Rebel Sjeklocha. Tune in as Rebel shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she continues building the entrepreneurial mindset as Miss Rodeo Nebraska Lady In Waiting. Follow along this season as Rebel, and her guests put their "Boots On The Ground" and walk us through their own entrepreneurial pursuits.

Cole Kalkowski, an engineer and the founder of CJK Media, defines innovation as the power of observation. With eyes to see the potential within problems, anyone is capable of igniting change. Innovation improves what exists to make something faster, quicker, or stronger. "Each and every day, I encourage all of you to look around you, to observe, to think about what drives you crazy. What things could you make better? What things do you want to change?" says Cole.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4eaQ88FHE0U

What's the best thing you've quit?

In this episode of The Engler Journey Podcast, Presley Wendelin reminds us that you often have to quit something before you can start the next thing.

Quitting opens the door for a new opportunity.

Quitting reveals a willingness to step out in courage.

Quitting gives the weary soul freedom to pursue what matters.

"Don't be afraid to quit and throw in the towel and start something new," says Presley.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pzdoZYnepGs

Joel Weitzenkamp is a pilot, beef enthusiast, and passionate entrepreneur. Did we mention that he's also a college student?

If you're like Joel and you find yourself with too many options or multiple interests, Joel shares powerful questions to reflect on in this episode of The Engler Journey Podcast.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mvihr0AP3R8

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Engler would not exist without its people. That is why this series of The Engler Journey Podcast is titled "From The Founders." Expect to hear applicable "secret sauce" from entrepreneurial-minded people!

If you're stuck, this episode will likely inspire you to make one more attempt.

One meeting with Engler Director Tom Field led Amber Staab to consider not what was most comfortable but what would challenge her to grow the most. Today, Amber is the Founder of County 47 Beef, providing customers with high-quality, all-natural beef from her family's farm in central Nebraska.

"Selling beef isn't just a job but it's an adventure and you get to be the captain. You get to decide how much work you put into it," says Amber.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vRk32lVtZsc

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Engler would not exist without its people. That is why this series of The Engler Journey Podcast is titled "From The Founders." Expect to hear applicable "secret sauce" from entrepreneurial-minded people!