Wichita Life Podcast

mark and jacob – planetary talent

Today’s guests are Mark Janzen and Jacob Schlittenhardt. Mark and Jacob are the co-founders of Planetary Talent which is here to flip the hiring process on it’s head. We talk about how they are different than pre-existing platforms, what they think the future looks like, the future of work, and so much more. Enjoy my conversation with Mark and Jacob.

Show notes:

https://www.planetarytalent.com

https://www.planetarytalent.com/lore 

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Today’s guest is David Hogan from Throne Consulting. David is a fractional Chief of Staff who specializes in helping startups scale and overcome growth obstacles.

We define what a fractional Chief of Staff is, who needs one, who your first hire should be and more.

Enjoy my conversation with David Hogan.

https://throneconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/controllerofchaos

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Today’s guest is Marquis Bradley. Marquis is a Wichita & 67214 native. He founded and runs Omnicut Motivational Fitness where he works with many of the most successful people in Wichita. We dive into his early life growing up in Wichita, career as a football playing and transitioning into a motivational speaker and business owner, the change he wants to see in Wichita, Somewhere Fest and so much more.

Links:

https://www.omnicutmotivation.com

https://www.instagram.com/omnicutfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/marquismotivation/

https://somewhere-fest.com

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Today’s guest is BreAnna Monk. BreAnna is the new President & CEO of Wichita Festivals which puts on Wichita Riverfest.

We dive into her first year on the job, what she is excited about and what to expect for Riverfest 2025.

Learn more here:

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Today’s guest is Damon Young. Damon is the CEO of Lead Wichita. Lead Wichita is an organization that exists to “equip, inspire, and connect leaders for greater community impact.” We dive into Damon’s personal and work history to understand what drives him, lessons learned, and what he hopes to do with Lead Wichita.

Learn more here:

http://wichita.stateofourcity.com

https://www.leadwichita.org

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonyoungofficial/

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Today’s guests are Brian Marcum and Angela Cassette. Brian is the Artistic Director and Angela is the Managing Director for Music Theatre Wichita. Music Theatre Wichita puts on 5 big shows with a budget of over $5 million every year.

The scale of their production is hard to understate and they do an incredible job. We talk all about their backgrounds and the exciting upcoming slate of shows this year. Get your tickets today and enjoy my conversation with Brian and Angela!

Show Notes:

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Today’s guest is Dustin Herman. Dustin is the manager at R&J Discount Liquor. We talked all about the liquor industry while we tested out some delicious bourbon.

If you’re only listening to this, check out the video over on youtube.

Highly recommend you head to R&J to check out their wide selection including a few bourbons you can only find at their store.

Enjoy my conversation with Dustin Herman.

Show Notes:

https://rjdiscountliquor.com

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/r-j-discount-liquor/id6443584639

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Today’s guest is Derek Sorrells aka the Willy Wonka of Wichita. Derek is the founder of Scion Capital Partners and has opened many of Wichita’s favorite and fun places like Papa’s, The Arcade, Just a Sip, Sweet n Saucy, Let’s Go Build and his most recent business Flight 1868 a whiskey and wine spot.

We talked about his whole unconventional entrepreneurially journey and this chat is full of gems and lessons. Enjoy my conversation with Derek Sorrells!

Thank you to our sponsor studio The Podcast Room and Trussell Media!

Show Notes:

scioncapitalpartners.com

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sweetnsaucywichita.com

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Today’s guest is Greer Cowley. Greer is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at HumanKind Ministries.

We talk all about what HumanKind Ministries is and how they help the homeless community. We also talk about how you can help and how you could possibly see the Super Bowl next year for just $50.

Enjoy my conversation with Greer Cowley.

Show notes:

Super Bowl Raffle https://www.humankindwichita.org/biggameraffle/

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Today’s guest is Adam Barlow-Thompson. Adam is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Neighboring Movement. We talk all about what it means to be a good neighbor, what it is like living in the SoCe neighborhood, and how Wichita can be a better place 8 doors at a time.

Enjoy my conversation with Adam Barlow-Thompson.

Thank you to The Wichita Podcast Room and Trussell Media for sponsoring with their incredible studio.

Show Notes:

https://adambarlowthompson.com/

https://neighboringmovement.org/

https://www.facebook.com/neighboringmovement/

Gala on May 30th : https://neighboringmovement.org/events-and-resources

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