In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Paul Oettinger, co-owner of Pals Brewing Company located in North Platte. Paul's passion for brewing and dedication to his business is inspiring, and this conversation is a must-listen for anyone

T&T Mobile Washing - The Follow Up Episode

Mar 8th, 2024 22m 48s

In this episode, we catch up with Tyler Schake, owner of T&T Mobile Washing. Tyler was one of our early guests, and we're excited to hear about how his business has grown and changed since we last spoke. Tyler shares with us some of the challe

Select Sail & Sports - Brady Storrs

Jan 5th, 2024 28m 41s

I had the opportunity to sit down with Brady Storrs, owner of Select Sail & Sports, one of the newest small businesses in Kearney. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the excitement of getting a business up and running, the challenges

Dereck Djernes - Axe Holes

Dec 9th, 2023 36m 17s

In this episode of the Good Life Small Business Podcast, we're talking to Derek Djernes, owner of Axe Holes in Kearney, a local business that's been killing it lately. We'll be getting into some real talk about the focus it takes to run a busin

Ryan Clark - Eustis Body Shop

Nov 17th, 2023 23m 45s

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Ryan Clark, Vice President of Eustis Body Shop. Ryan is currently working in this long going family-owned business and has been instrumental in growing their location in Lincoln, NE. We'll discu

Kearney Combat Sports - Round 2!

Sep 15th, 2023 35m 54s

As a small business owner, change is the only thing that remains the same. No matter what stage of business, there are challenges and opportunities for growth. That's why I was excited to check in with a previous guest to see how things have

Kylee Hall - Halls Electric & Services

Sep 8th, 2023 22m 24s

This episode was a lot of fun for me. It's not everyday that I get to sit down with a guy that I went to high school with and talk about their growing business! Kylee Hall of Halls Electric & Services in North Platte has taken his business fro

Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab

May 26th, 2023 47m 36s

Tucked away in the town square of Burwell, NE is a gem of a coffee house by the name of Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab. And while this was my first time visiting this cool little spot, I know it won't be my last. I had the pleasure of s

Ryan Rahmann - The Royal Haul

May 19th, 2023 34m 43s

I've know Ryan Rahmann for quite awhile. I also got to be a part of some early conversations with him about the business he would be starting up, so it was great to finall catch up with him to see how things are going. In this episode, Ryan an

Cory Morris - Morris Better Bookkeeping

Apr 14th, 2023 30m 5s

I've asked guests in the past "What do you wish you were better at?" One of the responses that comes up again and again is "The books." Keeping and eye on the financials isn't something that every business owner gets excited about. That's why

Carole Sprunk - Clout Coffee, Edge Magazine, and Dine Magazine

Mar 24th, 2023 29m 53s

I had a great time sitting down with Carole Sprunk, owner of Edge Magazine, Dine Magazine, and most recently, Clout Coffee. We sat down to talk about the challenges of getting retail space in stores, the importance of building relationships wit

Nebraska Enterprise Fund

Mar 17th, 2023 20m

One on the things being the host of GLSB podcast has taught me is the various types resources that are available to help small business owners. The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is another one of those amazing resources! I had the opportunity to si

Bianchi Candle Company

Mar 10th, 2023 27m 34s

Nic Bianchi literally grew up as an entrepreneuer. When he was 12 years old, he got a candle making kit as a birthday present, and the rest is history. We talked about what it was like for him to be a business owner while he was growing up, th

Scratchtown Brewery

Jan 13th, 2023 1h 5m

Caleb Pollard and Mike Klimek, part owners of Scratchtown Brewery in Ord, are passionate dudes. They are passionate about their business, their community, and their vision. I had a great discussion with these two, and we covered a lot of grou

Pax Lighting

Nov 18th, 2022 43m 33s

I had the pleasure to sit down with Jeff and Teegan Nordhues, owners of Pax Lighting, a high-end lighting company with customers all over the country, but based right here in Kearney. Jeff and Teegan were high school sweethearts, and after t

NETForce Eship Best Practices Summit Podcast Panel

Nov 13th, 2022 38m 24s

Earlier this year, I was invited by Lisa Tschauner, one of the members of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NETForce) to join their conference here in Kearney. The best part was, they wanted me to moderate a panel of former podcast gu

Tim Mittan - Small Business Administration of Nebraska

Oct 21st, 2022 41m 29s

I remember when I started my business, there were a lot of things that I just figured own my own to the best of my ability. Which bank could I go to for a loan? What information would the bank want to see so I could get approved? What should m

Chad Sutton - Sandhills Sutton Speed & Supply

Sep 16th, 2022 29m 51s

The Sandhills of Nebraska will always be home for me. I grew up in Dunning, NE, only ten short miles down the road on Highway 2 from Halsey. Most people know Halsey because of the Nebraska National Forest just outside of town. That's how Chad

Martin Hobelman - Maverick Marketing

Aug 26th, 2022 23m 48s

I had a great time sitting down with Martin Hobelman, owner of Maverick Marketing here in Kearney. We had a chance to sit down and talk about his unusual journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of doing work for free when you are ge

Scott Asmus - SourceLink Nebraska

May 27th, 2022 25m 50s

For some small business owners, there is a feeling that they are on an island with no support get off the ground. In Nebraska, that really couldn't be farther from the truth. I was excited to connect with Scott Asmus with SourceLink Nebraska

Katlynn Pyatt - Start Marketing Podcast

Apr 8th, 2022 45m 48s

Personally, I really enjoy the challenge of marketing my own small business. It is one of the aspects of my business that is always changing and keeps me guessing. This made my conversation with Katlynn Pyatt, host of the Start Marketing Podca

Groom Services LLC

Apr 1st, 2022 57m 23s

I had a really great conversation with the Daniel, Nelson, and Danielle, owners of Groom Services LLC in Omaha. This family operation got started in 2019, and opened officially to the public with their mobile shop in 2020. Two days later, COVI

Curt Smith - Dream Glove Company

Feb 11th, 2022 20m 34s

Curt Smith is a former professional baseball player and Lincoln Saltdog legend. With his career coming to a close, Curt had an idea for custom made baseball equipment that could be personalized for players across the country. We had a great con

Nicka Johnson - Budget To Success

Feb 4th, 2022 42m 19s

I had a great time sitting down with Nicka Johnson, owner of Budget to Success in Omaha. Nicka has an amazing story. She recognized at an early age what she didn't want to be, and took the steps in her life to set herself up for success. Afte

Richard Barajas - Kearney Combat Sports

Jan 29th, 2022 29m 47s

I had a great time sitting down with Richard Barajas, owner of Kearney Combat Sports. We had a great conversation about his business, what he struggles with, and what he sees for the future of Kearney Combat Sports. Make sure to check them out