The ManDate Podcast

The ManDate Podcast

By Ben Krush & Ryan KonzSociety & Culture
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  • Kyle Pickner - Cryptocurrency 101 - Plains Commerce Bank

    Meet Kyle Pickner. Kyle recently joined Plains Commerce Bank as Chief Trust Officer. Kyle began working in the trust industry in 2013 and gained a wealth of experience working with various organizations in roles such as Trust Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Director of Trust Operations.

    Kyle most recently led the financial operations for one of the world’s largest digital asset custodians, taking them from a start-up to a multi-billion-dollar institution. Thriving on a challenge, Kyle was tasked with the idea of combining Silicon Valley tech and Wall Street finance. 

    Kyle’s goal at Plains Commerce Bank is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency. He understands that conventional banking is changing right before our eyes. With his extensive expertise in blockchain technology and digital assets, Kyle will lead the Plains Commerce team in bringing to market industry-first digital asset solutions to be offered for the first time through the traditional banking environment. Kyle aims to instill a mainstream public confidence in cryptocurrency and to ultimately help usher in a new era of innovation and efficiency for the bank.

    Kyle’s clear vision will take Plains Commerce into the future as they pave their way into the age of digitization.

    Main Takeaway: Read credible resources and invest in bitcoin now before it blows up.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Who gives teenagers money to start a storage business (5:00)
    • From startup to $40 billion dollar custodian. Kyle's journey leading a company to the future. (10:00)
    • What is BitGo? (12:00)
    • What is cryptocurrency? (17:00)
    • What is bitcoin mining? GIANT computers and not for the hobby investor (25:00)
    • Public key vs. Private key (30:30)
    • Why is Kyle so passionate about crypto? (36:30)
    • Where to buy your FIRST cryptocurrency & why? (45:00)

      • Find out more about Kyle at www.plainscommerce.com or find him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kyle-pickner-759777205)


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      49 min
    • Bonus Episode **Live** - Support for Ukraine

      On Sunday, April 24th, Ben & Ryan were invited by the event organizers of a local opportunity to support two distinct family members of people in Sioux Falls. This idea was completely on-brand for Mandate and was our first foray into live recording. The live recording can be found on our Instagram @mandatepod, however listener beware the audio isnt great. You can certainly tell this recording is live and we are making it up but we hope you hear our earnest care for people in our community.

      Episode Highlights:

      • Support for Ukraine
      • Regina Brunz Family in Warsaw
      • Regina Brunz Uncle is hosting refugees in his church
      • $3.50 supports a person each day
      • Find people connected to Ukraine and give them soup and tea
      • Regina shares her personal story and attachment to Ukraine
      • Dan Sinkgraven explains why Coffea East is partnering on this social event

        • If you feel moved, please consider donating to Regina Brunz's family in Ukraine at www.lifechurchsiouxfalls.com 

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        25 min
      • Paul Perissien - Mission Haiti - "I will die for this mission."

        Paul Perissien joins Ben & Ryan this week on the Mandate Podcast. Paul is a God-fearing man, husband, father, and the Executive Director of Mission-Haiti. Paul was born in Haiti and moved to the USA with his family at the age of ten. He grew up in Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in education. Paul's story of immigration, changing cultures, finding his wife, and why he returned to Haiti are just a few topics we discuss this week.

        Main Takeaway: (34:00) Paul discusses why he HAS to forgive the men who tormented his family without reconciliation.

        Key Takeaways:

        • Paul’s story immigrating to the US
        • Finding God & finding his wife
        • Haitian Voodoo Culture (9:00)
        • The circumstances around Paul’s return to Sioux Falls (13:00) The instability in Haiti.
        • The pressure of being a leader in Haiti (20:30)
        • Paul makes the toughest decision in his life.
        • A vulnerable conversation with Paul’s wife Bethany (27:00)
        • Grief vs. relief (31:00)
        • How do you forgive men who were willing to hurt your wife and children? (34:00)
        • Forgiveness without reconciliation
        • A Christian walks through earthquake, political unrest, and trying to educate a population (36:30)
        • Why & How to support Mission Haiti (42:00)

          • www.mission-haiti.org

          MIssion-Haiti's mission is to share the Good News and unconditional love of Jesus Christ in the communities they serve. They do this through a variety of programs and activities, all with the goal of empowering and equipping Haitian brothers and sisters to be the change they want to see in their own country. Programs and Activities: Schools, orphanages, elderly homes, evangelism, medical care, & mission trips.

          50 min
        • Lon Stroschein - 1st Step Into Your 2nd Half - Normal 40

          This week on the Mandate Podcast we invited Lon Stroschein of the Normal 40. What is the Normal 40? Normal 40 isn’t an age, it’s a feeling. It’s is a time when you start to care less about your resume and more about your legacy, when you give up your title and take back your freedom, when you get back to where you used to be going and begin to write your second half story. It’s a simple method that will move you from where you are, to where you want to be. Your second half story is in you, and Normal 40 will help you get it out.

          Who is Lon Stroschein? Throughout his career, Lon has had the privilege of working alongside and for wonderful leaders, building the careers of people all around him. He's built international expansion, led a $100M division, and brokered 4 M&A deals in a single year. Lon's lead a $2.1BN public-to-public transaction, built a private wealth group from scratch, and spent 5 years employed by the United States Senate.

          While my Lon's life has been spent taking risks and launching careers, Normal 40 is a deep desire to own his own business and to help executives, leaders, and business owners operate in a way that enables fulfilling growth in their second half.

          Here are the episode highlights:

          • Who is Lon Stroschein? (3:00)
          • Lon telling his father that he won't be picking up the 4th generation full time farmer position.
          • Tom Daschle (Longtime South Dakota Senator) Story Time. (12:30)
          • How Lon processed his new venture, Normal 40. (22:00)
          • What you have to give up to do something else, perhaps your mission. (26:00)
          • What is "Normal 40"?
          • Leaving a DNA, a trail, on the Social Medias
          • Is Lon's Father proud of him? (40:00)

            • Find out more about Normal 40: normal40.com OR email Lon at [email protected]

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            51 min
          • Rich Merkouris - The Pastor Running for Political Office

            Rich Merkouris is a longtime Sioux Falls resident. He spent his childhood years in Sioux Falls and attended Horace Mann Elementary. He later graduated from the University of Sioux Falls and has since served in numerous capacities as a community and faith leader. Rich is the President of Kingdom Capital Fund and is on the board of directors for Empower Sioux Falls, Compassion Child Care, and the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition.


            He has provided leadership for several collaborative efforts in Sioux Falls, including the development of the Empower Campus, the formation of the Sioux Falls Hope Coalition, and housing redevelopment in Pettigrew Heights. For the past eleven years, he has served as a Volunteer Chaplain for the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office.

            Rich’s wife, Shannon, is a special education teacher at John Harris Elementary. They have three children—Hannah, Henry, and Hazel.

            Show Highlights:

            • Who is pouring into Rich? (7:00)
            • When Rich found a Mom and Child under a tree. What did he do? (11:00)
            • That time Rich found a new club in Sioux Falls (13:00)
            • Sports as a ministry
            • "If you have enough drive, you can outpace your peers."
            • Why run for City Council? (23:00)
            • A Kermit Staggers story (25:00)
            • "Not on my watch." A pivot point in Rich's life. (28:00)
            • Work-life Balance (32:30)
            • The admiration Rich has for Sioux Falls Police Department
            • Charity with Clarity (40:00)

              • The Rich Merkouris website https://www.merkourisforcouncil.com/about 

              You can find Rich on Instagram and Facebook.

              King of Glory Church Website: www.kingofglorysf.org


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              48 min
            • Dan & Marie LaRock - Rock Ranch: The Horse Spirit; Horse Therapy

              Rock Ranch - Dan & Marie LaRock

              Founded in 2016 by the LaRock Family, Rock Ranch is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing horsemanship training, riding lessons, senior programming, and mental health counseling in a natural, Christ-filled setting.

              Rock Ranch MISSION:

              Rock Ranch provides opportunities for persons to improve themselves physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically while learning the art and skills of horsemanship in a Christ filled setting.

              Episode Notes:

              Mandate takes the show on the back roads of beautiful Minnesota to meet up with Dan & Marie LaRock at the site of Rock Ranch. We were welcomed with open arms and a few hooves. Here is what we discussed on this week’s episode:

              • Why Rock Ranch Started (5:15)
              • Who Needs Rock Ranch (10:00)
              • Incredible story of the 109 Year Old Former Rancher at the Ranch (17:00)
              • Marie’s Unreal Gift and Ability to Storytell (20:00)
              • Marriage (33:00)

                • They are happy to help answer any questions you may have about Rock Ranch.

                ​355 40th Avenue

                Hills, MN 56138

                (605) 940-2243

                Facebook: www.facebook.com/RideRockRanch

                Instagram: www.instagram/rock.ranch

                LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rock-ranch

                Youtube Channel: Search Rock Ranch


                Mandate SocMeds (Social Medias)

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                54 min
              • Kate Patrick - Run Until the Wind Carries You Higher

                ***Episode Disclaimer*** In this episode Kate's close friend and running companion, Rachel Ortman, was battling cancer at a local hospital surrounded by her family. Shortly after completing this episode Rachel completed her race and passed away. We have a brief introduction to this episode so please listen in and consider supporting the Ortman Family at (www.gofundme.com/rachels-race).

                Derrick, Jack, Jovie, and Maverick this episode is dedicated to you.

                Kate Patrick is a wife of 10 years to Mr. Jesse Patrick, a loving mother to 2 boys, an avid runner with Sioux Falls Women Run, a giving friend, and a Realtor at 605 Real Estate (www.realestate605.com). We discuss marriage, motherhood, juggling those 2 titles with work, and what drives Kate to provide exceptional experiences. However, the majority of this episode is about Kate's friend, Rachel Ortman, who passed away February 28, 2022 after a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Below are the episode highlights:

                • Disclaimer and Informational Introduction (0:00 - 4:00)
                • Who is Kate Patrick (8:00)
                • How to Manage Our Titles - Wife/Mom/Realtor (12:00)
                • Invest in Your Marriage (20:00)
                • Sioux Falls Women Run Non-Profit (25:00)
                • Kate and Rachel's Story (30:15)
                • Kate's Raw Emotion for Rachel's Family (38:00)
                • Importance of Outside Council - Individually & Relationally (42:00)
                • Some Konz Advice (45:00)

                  • You can find Kate on Instagram and Facebook or the 605 Real estate website (www.realestate605.com).

                  You can find Sioux Falls Women Run on Facebook.

                  Rachel's Race (www.gofundme.com/rachels-race)


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                  52 min
                • Reaction Episode: Nathan Rueckert - Restoration into the Game-ball He Intended

                  This reaction episode is free, however all future reaction episodes will be featured on our Patreon page first and then published a few weeks out. If The Mandate Podcast has made any imprint on your life please consider helping us out by belonging to our patreon at patreon.com/mandatepodcast. We have big plans which involve live events, books, and bible studies however we need your support to help us make this happen.

                  Episode Highlights:

                  • Support local 605 businesses (5:45)
                  • Go tour St. Louis (7:45)
                  • How special it is to have adult friendships (11:00)
                  • Please email us a deep conversation topic [email protected] (13:00)
                  • At the end of 2022 what do you wish "Your YOU" would look like (13:30)
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                    21 min
                  • Reaction Episode: Heather Kittelson - Addiction on the Brink

                    This reaction episode is free, however all future reaction episodes will be featured on our Patreon page first and then published a few weeks out. If The Mandate Podcast has made any imprint on your life please consider helping us out by belonging to our patreon at patreon.com/mandatepodcast. We have big plans which involve live events, books, and bible studies however we need your support to help us make this happen. 


                    Episode Highlights:

                    • Huge Bomb dropped by Heather and our reaction (1:00)
                    • Ben's scars from his pornographic addiction (2:30)
                    • Are employers out there as supportive as Volunteers of America (4:30)
                    • Nature vs. Nurture debate of Addiction (6:00)
                    • Midwest Nice, Keeping up with the Jones', Passive Aggressive (10:00)
                    • Go the Person (12:45)
                    • Sports talk (15:00)
                    • An opportunity to get some free swag

                      • Suicide Prevention:

                      1-800-273-8255

                      Text your zip code to 898211

                      Text CONNECT to 741741

                      sdsuicideprevention.org

                      helplinecenter.org

                      livewellsiouxfalls.org


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                      25 min
                    • Nathan Rueckert - Artist & Founder of Baseball Seams Co. - Restoration into the Game-Ball He Intended

                      Nathan Rueckert - Founder of Baseball Seams Co. - Restoration into the Game-ball He Intended Us to Be

                      Mission: “We strive to honor God and reflect His Love by creating unique, meaningful products that connect people and transform relationships through the platform of baseball.”

                      What Nate has come to appreciate about the Baseball Seams Company is that they aren’t just an entity that exists to make cool things. It goes much deeper than that. They take old, worthless baseballs and give them new life because that’s what God does with us through Jesus. He takes our brokenness, our failures, our resentment, our addictions, our imperfections and decides to love us anyways.

                      Unconditionally. Recklessly.

                      Baseball Seams Co. has grown from just Nate in his basement to over 10 part-time production analysts and artwork apprentices, a social media team, and an operations manager that oversees it all. They’ve outsourced shop space in downtown Sioux Falls for order fulfillment, shipping and receiving and just completed their first published book titled America At The Seams: 50 Stories in 50 States of How Baseball Unites Our Country.

                      Episode Highlights:

                      • Baseball Seams Co. Origination Story (2:20)
                      • The Art that Means the Most (9:20)
                      • The Creation of a Mission Statement & Why (11:00)
                      • The Epic Customer Stories Using Artwork to Storytell (13:00)
                      • Turning a Side Hustle to Full-time Employment (18:00)
                      • The Book “America at the Seams” Amazing Story (27:30)
                        • Road trip with Nate’s Dad
                        • Is Nate’s Dad Proud of Him (33:00)
                        • A Mandate Exclusive (35:00)
                        • Connection to a US President (40:00)
                        • Ben Geeks Out on Baseball (42:00)

                          • To find out more about Nate & Baseball Seams Co. (baseballseamsco.com)

                          48 min

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