What’s happening to spur economic vitality in the South Bend, Indiana, Region, and surrounding areas? And who are the people behind these efforts? We'll dive deeper beyond the headlines to keep you informed on the people and businesses making things happen in the region. You’ll hear casual and candid conversations with real people—business and community leaders driving the region forward. Hear authentic, unscripted stories from entrepreneurs, business owners, elected officials, and more!
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Larry & Sherry Swank, Founders | Jeanie Shuck, Executive Director | JWAS Foundation
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35:10Send us a text Get ready for a powerful episode, as Larry and Sherry tell us the heartbreaking story of how the JWAS Foundation came to be, and how they have taken an unimaginable tragedy and turned it into something amazing for families, and specifically children throughout Michiana. Jeanie will tell us exactly what the foundation does, their succ…
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OFF...Is the Direction You Can Fuck (The Great Booger Wolf)
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1:55:50Send us a text The guys got around the table tonight for an impromptu episode of Rival Radio. Listen in as the gang freestyles for a while and just shoots the breeze. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Amanda Miller Kelley | President & CEO, WNIT-PBS Michiana
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27:37Send us a text Amanda will tell us about her interesting career path and how it led to the corner office. She will talk about the history of public broadcasting, not just nationally but also here in Michiana, and how the future looks.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Donald Swift | Director of Development, Resurrection Lutheran Academy
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18:26Send us a text Donald will tell us the history of RLA, the biggest challenges facing private schools, how they attract and retain their teachers and staff, and their future plans.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Kierstin Eifler | CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana
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26:16Send us a text Kierstin will tell us precisely what RMHC is and does, the local history of the house, and how it came to be. What plans are being made to make it an even better resource for the community, and how can you get involved?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Emilie Utigard | Executive Director, Children's Museum of South Bend
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27:08Send us a text Emilie will discuss the sweet reason why she started the museum, what you can expect when walking through the doors, and what her future hopes and dreams are for the museum. Annie Johnson, a member of the Board of Directors, will also join us and share her vision.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Craig Heatherly | Risk Advisor & Former D1 Collegiate Basketball Coach
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26:36Send us a text Craig was a standout basketball player at Mishawaka High School and a D1 College Basketball Coach. He will talk about when he knew it was time to give up coaching, what went into the decision to hang up his whistle, and how he knew what was next. Craig also talks about what makes an amazing company like Gibson even better and how the…
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Cale Bolinger | General Manager, Knollwood Country Club
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28:00Send us a text Cale will tell us what changes to expect since the club is now under new ownership. He will also describe his path to becoming the general manager of a country club, and we will see if he can give Jeff some tips to improve his short game.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Jay Mattern | Owner, President & CEO, Villing & Company
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26:30Send us a text As a marketing firm, Jay will discuss the state of marketing today and how Villing & Company keeps up with the ever-changing industry landscape. Jay will also talk about what went into the decision to buy a marketing firm, shortly after retiring from owning a successful staffing agency, especially not knowing much about running a mar…
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Send us a text Ryan will tell us, as a hometown boy, why he chose to stay in South Bend to raise his family, and some of the changes he has seen over the years. He will tell us what steps he takes to attract and retain his top talent. Why is it important to Ryan to give back so much to the community, especially as a member of the Board of Directors…
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Send us a text Did you know there is a pretty good chance that the lettuce you are eating is grown right here in South Bend? Joe will tell us how that works. He will also talk about how he attracts and retains his specialized team, and what are the future plans for Pure Green Farms.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Justin Reinke | Owner & President, HGR Group
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27:01Send us a text Justin will tell us what it's like to run a 4th generation construction business. With all the projects they are involved in, how do they attract and retain their top talent. And what does the construction industry's future look like in St. Joseph County?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Jason Osterhage | President & CEO, Everwise Credit Union
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26:48Send us a text Jason will tell us about his journey from big city credit unions to South Bend, and why he chose to call Michiana home. He will talk about the rebranding of Teachers Credit Union to Everwise, and why the change. Jason will also tell us a very cool story about the role TCU, at the time, played in naming the Michiana Region.…
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Andrew Shackleford | Location Manager, That 1 Painter
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27:33Send us a text Andrew will tell us the pros and cons of working for a franchise. What separates them from other painters in the area and how do they attract and retain their top painting talent?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Regina Emberton | Chief Executive Officer, ChoiceLight, Inc
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28:35Send us a text We will learn what ChoiceLight, Inc is, and how the idea for ChoiceLight was way ahead of its time. Regina is also very active in helping to restore downtown South Bend, by buying old buildings and bringing them back to their glory, and she will tell us why that is so important to her.…
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Matt Metzger | Co-Founder & Owner, Leadership Tap
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26:50Send us a text Matt tells us his journey from giving up his regular paycheck to fulfilling his dream of starting his own company with his friend Josh. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome those challenges? .By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Mark Tarner | Owner & President, The South Bend Chocolate Company
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29:49Send us a text Mark Talks about how a guy who makes candy, has branched out into the restaurant industry. He will also tell us about his interesting hobby, and how that led him to building a museum to share his hobby with the public.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Joe discusses all the renovations happening this off-season at Four Winds Field and what fans can expect next season and beyond. He tells us why, after 30 years in baseball, he is still running a single-A Club in South Bend, Indiana. Here is a hint: it's because he wants to. What is the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Four Winds F…
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Randy Kelly | Executive Director, Leadership South Bend-Mishawaka
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31:05Send us a text The program, founded in 1974, just celebrated its 50th anniversary. For the first 41 years, it was a Chamber program. In 2015, it elected to leave the Chamber and go out on its own. Randy will tell us about the program and how it has transformed since its days with the chamber.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Julio has an interesting path on how he got to where he is today, experiencing both success and failure, and he will tell us about both. He talks about as a business owner, how you overcome failure and how you have the strength and drive to keep going, and the courage to do it all over again.…
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Rich Carlton | President & CEO, Aunalytics
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26:06Send us a text Rich will tell us what Aunalytics does in the I.T. space. How do they keep up with this ever-changing industry, and how do they attract and retain their top talent, especially with new, national brand competition coming into the market?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Josh Gobel | Owner, Gobel's Commercial Cleaning Service
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28:10Send us a text Josh tells us about his journey from law enforcement into entrepreneurship. How he went from owning one company to several within a very short period of time, and all from different industries. With a company that is constantly growing, how does Josh attract and retain his talent?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Kristian Stankiewicz | Founder & CEO, MAKS Plastics
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26:33Send us a text Kristian's journey to owning MAKS Plastics is interesting, and he will tell us about it. He will also tell us why he owns MAKS Plastics and why he comes to work invigorated, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. He also has a dedicated and loyal staff, and he will tell us his secret to attracting and retaining his top tale…
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Anne Witsken | Director of Marketing & Area Manager, StretchLab
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16:29Send us a text Anne will explain StretchLab and its health benefits. There are only seven StretchLabs in Indiana, so what led to us getting one here in Granger? How does StretchLab attract and retain specialized talent in such a niche market?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Tony Stearns | General Manager, Mishawaka Fieldhouse
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27:43Send us a text Tony will explain the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, its economic impact on the community, and how you can utilize the facility.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Tom's story is very unique and he will tell us how he got his start at a very young age. He will tell us how he was able to land a major contract with General Motors without having a physical building or employees at the time. How does Tom attract and retain employees in such a competitive industry?…
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Aaron Nichols | Executive Director, South Bend Civic Theater
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30:36Send us a text Aaron will tell us just what the South Bend Civic Theater is, and why it's so much more than just performances. We will talk about the state of the theater business, what makes the South Bend Civic Theater so successful, and what the future looks like for civic theaters in general, not just here in South Bend.…
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House of Saturday - Week 9 Recap | Classroom | Will or Won't | Top 5 QB | Week 10 | Headlines
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2:22:19Send us a text Week 9 Recap - Bama/Mizzou | 14:02 - Navy/ND | 16:29 - Oregon/Illinois | 17:34 - Texas/Vanderbilt | 18:43 - LSU/A&M | 23:58 Classroom | 30:16 Will or Won't | 56:44 Sportsmen List - Top 5 QBs | 1:29:29 Week 10 Preview/Picks - 1:36:26 - Pitt/SMU, Kentucky/Tennessee, Florida/Georgia, Oregon/Michigan, Ohio State/Penn State, A&M/SC, India…
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Cherri (Peate) Kulp | Founder & CEO, UnEarthed Coaching and Consulting
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25:42Send us a text Cherri will tell us how, as a leader, you can build confidence, not just for yourself but also for your team. She will help you understand the art and science of networking, and how to make social and professional capital.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text We will chat with Mark about making a major career change after 2 decades in teaching and what went into that decision. He will tell us about life in the very demanding food industry, how he attracts his workers, and what keeps him up at night.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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House of Saturday - Week 8 Recap | S,B,R,C | Interrogation Room | SEC Ranked | Week 9 Preview
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2:35:18Send us a text Week 8 Recap - Michigan/Illinois | 7:21 - Alabama/Tennessee | 18:05 - Georgia/Texas | 27:49 - Kentucky/Florida | 36:03 Rundown | 46:28 - Oklahoma St./BYU - Nebraska/Indiana - Miami/Louisville - Texas A&M/Miss State - LSU/Arkansas - UCF/Iowa State - Colorado/Arizona Start, Bench, Redshirt, Cut | 1:09:37 Interrogation Room | 1:20:40 Sp…
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Shawn O'Brien | Executive Director, MACIAF (Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund)
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25:31Send us a text Shawn will tell us exactly what MACIAF is and what it does. We will discuss how the organization is helping to ensure that we have enough construction workers to work on the multiple big projects happening in St. Joseph County. Shawn will also talk about the construction industry's future and what that looks like.…
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House of Saturday - S,B,R,& C | Week 7 Recap | Will or Won't | Playoff Elite | Week 8 Preview | Pigskin Prayers | Top 10
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2:12:49Send us a text Roll Call Start, Bench, Redshirt, & Cut | 6:30 Week 7 Recap - Texas/Oklahoma | 24:02 - OSU/Oregon | 31:14 - Penn State/USC | 42:24 - Florida/Tennessee | 50:25 - Ole Miss/LSU | 59:37 - Kansas State/Colorado | 1:05:02 Will or Won't | 1:13:34 Playoff Elite | 1:23:45 Week 8 Preview - Michigan/Illinois | 1:37:26 - Alabama/Tennessee | 1:43…
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Greg Giczi | President & CEO, PBS Michiana - WNIT
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26:42Send us a text WNIT is celebrating 50 years of informing and entertaining Michiana. Greg will tell us how they have managed to stay relevant in an industry that is constantly changing. What is he most proud of during his tenure at WNIT? What are he and his staff currently working on and looking into his crystal ball, what does the future hold for p…
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House of Saturday - Week 6 Recap | Top 10 | Will or Won't | Week 7 Preview | Conference Champs
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2:19:28Send us a text Roll Call | 23.32 - Week 6 Recap | 1:24:38 Top 10 | 1:33:5 Will or Won't | 1:40:39 Week 7 Preview | 2:02:58 Championship Roundtable | 2:11:35 Last Words. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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House of Saturday | Emergency Pod | VAN-DER-BILT!!!
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15:42Send us a text Down goes #1! Down goes Bama! The Champ and GreenDaddy give you their thoughts after a monumental upset! #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmen
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Jennifer Liddell | President, The Junior League of South Bend
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24:33Send us a text Jennifer will tell us just what Junior League is. She will discuss the good they do in the community and why and how you can get involved in this great organization.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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House of Saturday - Week 5 Recap | SBRC | Playoff Elite | Will or Won't | The Classroom
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2:01:46Send us a text Welcome to the House of Saturday. Join the gang as they recap an explosive week 5, Discuss Pick Em Results, Start, Bench, Redshirt, and Cut four top WRs, Give their Playoff Elite, Debate Will or Won't, Top 10 and so much more. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefour…
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Send us a text The Champ Jason and Adam give you a quick preview of what to expect from tomorrow's episode of House of Saturday. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Nick Swisher | Former Director of Marketing, Communications and Events, IDEA Center, University of Notre Dame
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27:30Send us a text Nick will tell us what the IDEA Center is and everything they do. Why is it important for Notre Dame to have an IDEA Center? Why have they grown so quickly, and what exciting things do the future hold for Nick and his staff?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Week 5 Preview | Will or Won't | UNLV QB | Playoff Poll
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1:42:21Send us a text The gang previews some of the big matchups for the Saturday slate including the gigantic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, go rapid-fire style through a this or that list we like to call Will or Won't, discuss the UNLV QB situation, and give their thoughts on the Playoff 12 if the bracket started tomorrow. #thefoursportsmen #riva…
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Send us a text The Champs gives us a break down of Friday's upcoming show. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Send us a text The guys ease back into the studio with a Week 4 Recap of some of the biggest games on the college football slate. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Phil Blasko | Superintendent of Parks, Mishawaka Parks and Recreation
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27:51Send us a text We will talk with Phil about the continuing transformation and renovations of all the parks within the city. What goes into a park renovation, and how do Phil and his team choose what Amenities to put in a park? Phil will also update us on current projects within the parks and what is next on the docket.…
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Taryn MacFarlane | Vice President, Regional Initiatives, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership
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25:45Send us a text We will find out what the Partnership does, and how it affects regional development. We will discuss Regional Cities, Readi Grants, and the economic impact those programs have on the region. Taryn will also look into the future and tell us what the Partnership is working on, and what we should be excited about moving forward.…
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Representative Rudy Yakym | Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
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29:04Send us a text Coming up on 2 years on the job, we talk about the life of a Congressman. How Rudy manages to be a terrific, ever-present husband and father, yet a very effective Congressman, whose office is in Washington D.C. What keeps him awake at night, and what excites him about the future?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Caleb Bauer | Executive Director of Community Investment, City of South Bend
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31:41Send us a text Caleb will take us through a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment addressing all the projects the city has going on, and even some on the horizon that you may not be aware of yet. From Notre Dame, to the new Beacon Patient Tower, to multiple new housing options all across the city, including in the heart of downtown, if there is a …
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DJ Tavernier | Owner, River Valley Construction Group
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24:58Send us a text We will talk about the ever-changing housing market and the seemingly never-ending quest for affordable housing and what can be done about it. What went into DJ's decision to go out on his own, what are some challenges he is experiencing, and how is he overcoming those challenges?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Nate Zolman | Owner, Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care
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26:59Send us a text Nate tells us about the company's humble beginnings and what his parents had to endure when they decided to open a small tire shop in Mishawaka, Indiana. Why did he choose to stay in the family business? How has he taken his father's dream, and grown it into double-digit locations in 2 states? Nate also discusses the dynamic of worki…
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Chris Mahlmann, Founder | Jenny Craig Brown, Executive Director | GreatNews.Life
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28:48Send us a text This week we talk with Chris Mahlmann, the Founder, and Jenny Craig Brown, the Executive Director of GreatNews.Life. We will find out what GreatNews.Life is, the amazing story of how it started, and what went into Chris's decision to leave his job at the Chicago Board of Trade, move to Northwest Indiana, and start an organization ded…
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