KC Business Huddle

Bernie Wurts
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KC Business Huddle

Weekly interviews with the best and brightest business owners of Overland Park and the greater Kansas City area. Hear how the movers and shakers of the community formed their businesses, how they enhance the community, and how they've overcome obstacles and challenges along the way. Hosted by Bernie Wurts of Professional Financial Advisors, LLC.

  1. 16/12/2021

    Ep 32: KC Solar Owners Share Benefits of Going Solar

    How much do you pay for electricity? Have you ever considered going solar? Today, we’re talking with Scott Briley and Hunter Hoss, owners of KC Solar. Find out how they got into business together and what benefits you can see from going solar.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-32-kc-solar-owners-share-benefits-of-going-solar/341/    About our guests: https://kcsolar.net/   What we discuss in this episode: 1:04 – Meet Scott and Hunter 4:55 – Benefits of solar 7:33 – Downsides of solar 10:09 – Solar in retirement 13:25 – Maintenance 17:47 – Unique projects 20:16 – Solar process 35:22 – Mistakes and successes 39:47 – Contact KC Solar 40:25 – Tax credit

    43 min

  2. 28/10/2021

    Ep 31: Security is a Family Business with Dan Krumme

    Today, we’re talking with Dan Krumme, president at Cam-Dex Security Corporation. Find out how his family started the business and what he’s doing to make sure it’s successful.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-31-security-is-a-family-business-with-dan-krumme/332/   About our guest:  https://cam-dex.com/   What we discuss on this episode: 1:00 – Meet Dan 1:46 – What does Cam-Dex do? 2:37 – Cam-Dex history 5:21 – Technological advances 8:19 – Exposed security systems 12:22 – Hackers 15:46 – Educating employees 22:43 – Growth 31:22 – Cultural differences 34:08 – Going forward 41:04 – Mistakes 43:15 – Contact Dan

    45 min

  3. 09/09/2021

    Ep 30: Buying a Franchise to Help Employ People

    Today, we’re talking with Trevor and Hannah Curtis. Find out how this former pharmaceutical sales rep and stay-at-home mom have embraced a franchise business and focused on putting people in the workforce.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-30-buying-a-franchise-to-help-employ-people/326/   About our guest:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-curtis-9927b242/ trevor.curtis@expresspros.com Hannah.curtis@expresspros.com 913-248-3259   What we discuss on this episode: 0:58 – Meet Trevor and Hannah 6:41 – Why this business? 9:44 – Challenges 16:18 – COVID 24:54 – Wages 28:37 – Industries hit hard 32:09 – What sets them apart 41:28 – Contact Trevor and Hannah

    43 min

  4. 26/08/2021

    Ep 29: Binary Noggin CEO Uses Code to Help People

    Today, we’re talking with Amos King, CEO of Binary Noggin. Find out how he uses code to help others develop ingenious solutions.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-29-binary-noggin-ceo-uses-code-to-help-people/314/    About our guest: https://binarynoggin.com/about-us/    What we discuss on this episode: 0:48 – Meet Amos 4:01 – How his career started 8:11 – From St. Louis 13:42 – Meetup group 15:31 – Money in the account 17:55 – COVID 18:54 – Typical client 21:28 – Starting projects 24:49 – Challenges 27:41 – Noggin Day 29:24 – Mistakes 35:22 – Contact Amos

    37 min

  5. 19/08/2021

    Ep 28: Want to Start a Franchise? FranNet is a One-Stop-Shop

    Our guest today is Megan Stanek, a franchise consultant with FranNet, a one-stop-shop for all franchise information and services. Her job is to ensure clients find the right business that maximizes their odds of success and happiness and allows them to meet their lifestyle, career, and financial goals.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-28-want-to-start-a-franchise-frannet-is-a-one-stop-shop/310/    About our guest: https://frannet.com/franchise-consultant/megan-stanek/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Megan 1:24 – Frannet 2:27 – What is the company? 4:06 – 200 franchises 9:01 – The process 14:36 – No fees 16:58 – Why Megan 18:09 – Trends in entrepreneurship 24:25 – Paying for franchise 27:33 – Contact Megan

    29 min

  6. 12/08/2021

    Ep 27: From Print to Digital Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 2)

    On this episode of the podcast, we're finishing our conversation with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part two of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he made the transition from print photography to digital.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-27-from-print-to-digital-photography-with-marc-tammy-carver-part-2/305/     Check out Part 1: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 – Photography business changes 4:25 – Old school to new school 6:00 – The business today 10:47 – What he does now 17:54 – What else he does 27:27 – Contact Marc

    30 min

  7. 05/08/2021

    Ep 26: Developing a Passion for Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 1)g a Passion for Photography (Part 1)

    Today, we’re talking with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part one of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he developed a passion for photography.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/    What we discuss on this episode: 1:50 – How Marc started in photography 6:10 – Stars 23:02 – Camera kit 31:11 – Teaching at 14 43:27 – Photography book 57:15 – Working long hours

    1h 4m

  8. 29/07/2021

    Ep 25: Reconciliation Services Aims to End Racial, Economic Disparities

    Today, we’re talking with Father Justin Mathews, executive director of Reconciliation Services. Find out how he’s trying to end disparities in the urban core of Kansas City.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-25-reconciliation-services-aims-to-end-racial-economic-disparities/293/    About our guest:  https://www.rs3101.org/ https://www.thelmaskitchen.org/   What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Father Justin Mathews 10:00 – Thelma 17:12 – Boxed lunches 20:26 – Trauma therapy 22:34 – Business 27:22 – Father Mathews’ wife 28:53 – Challenges 32:00 – What drives him 35:36 – Contact Father Mathews

    38 min
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Weekly interviews with the best and brightest business owners of Overland Park and the greater Kansas City area. Hear how the movers and shakers of the community formed their businesses, how they enhance the community, and how they've overcome obstacles and challenges along the way. Hosted by Bernie Wurts of Professional Financial Advisors, LLC.

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  • Creator
    Bernie Wurts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Bernie Wurts 2020
  • Show Website
    KC Business Huddle

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