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  • "Plowing New Ground" - Jamie Close - Episode 405

    5 APR 2024 · In this episode, hosts Lisa Bruhn and Charlie Walker are joined by Jamie Close, host Farm for this year's 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Listen for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of farming - where tradition meets innovation.
    24m 9s
  • "Just Being Kind" - Kjersten Berard & Stacy Franzwa - Episode 406

    22 MAR 2024 · Host Charlie sits down with Kjersten Berard and Stacy Franzwa from "Rewired and Real" for an in-depth discussion on mental health. Tune in as they share personal stories, practical tips, and empowering strategies to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and authenticity.
    34m 5s
  • "Space Woman and Dream Coach" - Georgia Arts - Episode 404

    23 FEB 2024 · Georgia Arts of Elysian Dream, Joins us to share her remarkable journey from military service to entrepreneurship, delving into the challenges and triumphs of both chapters in her life. 
    34m 35s
  • 34m 1s
  • "The Sky's the Limit" - Jeramy Williams - Episode 402

    26 JAN 2024 · Jeramy Williams is the owner of American Drone. American Drone not only pilots drones for full field spray applications, it is also a dealer of drones for those wanting to start their own fleets. Listen along as Charlie sits down with this local entrepreneur.
    34m 20s
  • "Finding the Balance" - Dawnell Kelly - Episode 401

    12 JAN 2024 · Dawnell Kelly, founder + CEO of Life-Balance by Design is a local enterpreneur who helps women get organized, be productive, and crush goals all while having balance.
    32m 45s
  • "The Red Sweater and ESOP" - Matt Middendorp - Episode 319

    8 DEC 2023 · Charlie sits down with Matt Middendorp and discusses the opportunities that employee ownership brings to entrepreneurs. Employee ownerships are rapidly becoming more popular.
    40m 6s
  • "Don't Just Wing it" - Joe Winger - Episode 318

    10 NOV 2023 · Joe Winger recently joined Charlie Walker on the BEAR Podcast to discuss his business philosophy- how he has been able to survive the ups and downs of the home building industry, and how he is able to maintain a quality workforce. For Joe the secret is simple- treat his employees, customers, and construction colleagues with respect. He believes honesty should be the foundation of all relationships. Since Joe was in High School, he had always aspired to be a contractor. Joe graduated from CVTC in the residential construction program and has built on that knowledge to become one of the premier custom home builders in the Chippewa Valley.
    25m 10s
  • "Wobbly Walleye" - Colin Bursik - Episode 317

    27 OCT 2023 · The importance of AquaPonic's role in the agriculture arena - a solution towards eliminating food deserts is uncovered when Charlie takes a trip to Aqua Garden's facility in Rice Lake, WI.
    35m 27s
  • "Here on Lake Hallie, LITERALLY" - Patti See - Episode 316

    6 OCT 2023 · Storyteller extraordinaire and published author, Patti See shares with us what sparks her creativity and makes the "pen flow". Patti discusses her book, Here on Lake Hallie which entails stories of family, friends, and other interesting encounters.
    29m 11s

Charlie Walker and a variety of special co-hosts travel throughout the Chippewa Valley having BEAR Discussions that are informative, entertaining, and interactive. Business Expansion AND Retention (BEAR) is an economic...

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Charlie Walker and a variety of special co-hosts travel throughout the Chippewa Valley having BEAR Discussions that are informative, entertaining, and interactive. Business Expansion AND Retention (BEAR) is an economic development strategy that proactively connects existing businesses with each other to discuss, share ideas, and improve community collaboration. Through these discussions the audience will gain motivation, insight, and appreciation for entrepreneurs and the important role that businesses play in developing a community-highlighting why the Chippewa Valley is a great place to raise a family and a business!
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