The Taste of Resilience: Chef Ashish Sathyan’s Global Culinary Journey (Ep. 25)

The Taste of Resilience: Chef Ashish Sathyan’s Global Culinary Journey (Ep. 25)

From growing up on a farm in India to cooking in five-star hotels in the Middle East and now running his own restaurant in the U.S., Chef Ashish Sathyan’s story is truly inspirational. In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Ashish Sathyan, owner of Kinaara Indian Cuisine, about his global culinary journey, the …

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Behind the Scenes of Sportscasting and Multimedia with Jeff Grayson (Ep. 24)

Behind the Scenes of Sportscasting and Multimedia with Jeff Grayson (Ep. 24)

Ever wondered what a career in sportscasting, public relations, and media communications looks like? This isn’t just about what you see on TV or online, but what happens behind the scenes. In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Jeff Grayson, an award-winning sportscaster and the owner of Keller Grayson Communications. Jeff and Jon …

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Providing an Elite Client Service Experience with Penny Kreikemeier (Ep. 23)

Providing an Elite Client Service Experience with Penny Kreikemeier (Ep. 23)

Looking for ways to not only create but foster client relationships?  Join Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly as they chat with their Senior Client Relationship Manager, Penny Kreikemeier to find out how she does that. Penny shares her upbringing in a small town in Nebraska and her introduction to the financial world through her parents. …

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From Tunisia to the Tech World: A Journey of Resilience and Success with Karim Khayati (Ep. 22)

From Tunisia to the Tech World: A Journey of Resilience and Success with Karim Khayati (Ep. 22)

If you think the American dream is dead, this episode is probably going to change your mind! In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Karim Khayati, the Director of Architecture and DevOps at Aya Healthcare, who shares his journey of immigrating from Tunisia to the US and his career in technology.  Karim emphasizes …

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From Model to Chef Extraordinaire with Chef Bob Haney (Ep. 21)

From Model to Chef Extraordinaire with Chef Bob Haney (Ep. 21)

Could childhood memories and family recipes shape a successful business venture?  In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly welcome Chef Bob Haney as their guest. He shares his journey from being a former model to pursuing his passion for cooking and starting his company, Heavenly Waffles®.  Chef Bob talks about the inspiration behind the …

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The Sweet Success Story of Shandy Thorell’s “Shandy’s Swedish Bakery” (Ep. 20)

The Sweet Success Story of Shandy Thorell’s “Shandy’s Swedish Bakery” (Ep. 20)

Who doesn’t love a good business success story? In this podcast episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Shandy Thorell, owner of Shandy’s Swedish Bakery onto the show. Shandy shares her journey of starting her bakery business, facing financial hardships, and finding success through determination and unique offerings.  They even discuss Shandy’s popular Scandinavian almond …

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The Unexpected Path from Pharmacy to Financial Advising with Andrew Muska (Ep. 19)

The Unexpected Path from Pharmacy to Financial Advising with Andrew Muska (Ep. 19)

By turning complexity into clarity, we empower clients to make better financial decisions that align with their goals. In this episode, co-hosts Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Andrew Muska, the newest member of the Soar Wealth Strategies team, to share his intriguing journey. Andrew’s story, from his humble beginnings working at a local pharmacy …

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Navigating the Current Real Estate Market with Ben Kugler (Ep. 18)

Navigating the Current Real Estate Market with Ben Kugler (Ep. 18)

Rising real estate prices and interest rates have been a topic of conversation for quite some time now. Our guest is here to get the facts straight and help you navigate this tough market! In this podcast episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Ben Kugler, Owner of Freedom Lending, onto the show to discuss …

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Keeping Your Eye on the End Goal with Jim Gregory (Ep. 17)

Keeping Your Eye on the End Goal with Jim Gregory (Ep. 17)

Join Jim Gregory, Executive Vice President of Hawkins Construction, as he shares his personal journey, from early struggles in high school to the transformative moments that shaped his life.  In this episode, Jim reflects on the profound impact of mentors and the remarkable power of seizing opportunities. Listen in as Jim candidly recounts his early …

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