82 episodes

America's true heritage pack company, Duluth Pack hosts a podcast led by CEO, Tom Sega. Real stories with real people who we admire, plus outdoor industry conversations, business discussions, and more. New episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duluth-pack/support

Leader of The Pack Podcast Duluth Pack

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America's true heritage pack company, Duluth Pack hosts a podcast led by CEO, Tom Sega. Real stories with real people who we admire, plus outdoor industry conversations, business discussions, and more. New episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duluth-pack/support

    # 77: Breaking The News with Anchorman, Producer, and Reporter, Dan Hanger of Fox 21 KQDS.

    # 77: Breaking The News with Anchorman, Producer, and Reporter, Dan Hanger of Fox 21 KQDS.

    A Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Hanger, Anchor, Producer, and Reporter at Fox 21 KQDS in Duluth, Minnesota. Chicago, Illinois native, Dan shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving a passion for meteorology, college education in downtown Chicago, moving to Minnesota, and his evolving career in journalism, media, and broadcasting over the last 15+ years. With his energetic personality and strength in storytelling, Dan has accomplished a great deal in his career. Now at the top of his game and running a local station, Dan details the hustle he has had to endure along with his successes, drive, and difficulties within his industry. Dan shares the importance of storytelling, rather than just covering a story and the impact the news can make on a local community. Lights, camera, action! Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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    • 57 min
    #76. Investing in America with Co-Founder and CEO Brooks Burgum of LongWater.

    #76. Investing in America with Co-Founder and CEO Brooks Burgum of LongWater.

    A Zoom sit-down conversation with Brooks Bergum, CEO and Co-Founder at LongWater, a private equity firm. North Dakota native, Brooks shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his rooted childhood in sparse North Dakota, diverse roles within family business, and expanding his professional desires in co-founding a private equity firm focused on American manufacturing. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Brooks speaks about the steps he took for long-term growth and success in the private equity space, the importance of supporting American manufacturing and industries, expanding into private credit, and ultimately what makes his firm different than other competitors’ strategies and businesses. Trust us, you will be inspired after this episode. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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    • 55 min
    #76. Energizing America with CEO Shane Stolp of WesCom and podcast host of Energizing America.

    #76. Energizing America with CEO Shane Stolp of WesCom and podcast host of Energizing America.

    A Zoom sit-down conversation with Shane Stolp, CEO of WesCom and podcast host of Energizing America. North Dakota-born and Minnesota-based, Shane shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his family-oriented and robust work ethic childhood, juggling school and parenthood as a young man, along with paving his career path and hitting professional growth, all while staying incredibly humble. With her stellar experience, drive, and hyping teamwork comradery, Shane speaks about his transitions from the accounting world to running his own business and how to set up his team for long-term success. In addition, he shares about hosting his podcast, "Energizing America," and the evolution of its success and the importance of storytelling. Get ready to be energized by today's episode, honestly. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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    • 59 min
    #75. Stitching The Stars and Stripes. Discussing Business and American Manufacturing with Co-Founder, Katie Lyon of Allegiance Flag Supply.

    #75. Stitching The Stars and Stripes. Discussing Business and American Manufacturing with Co-Founder, Katie Lyon of Allegiance Flag Supply.

    A Zoom sit-down conversation with Katie Lyon, Co-Founder and Owner of Allegiance Flag Supply. Charleston, South Carolina born, Katie shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her childhood, struggling through school, evolution into a family business, starting her own culinary Amazon storefront, and then eventually driving her passions and occupation into American Made manufacturing, specifically stitching and creating American Made American flags. With her great experience, understanding, and incredibly strong work ethic, Katie pursued her entrepreneurship goals to focus on American-made American flags, with an ultimate focus on growing and keeping jobs in the USA. Now at the peak of her career and entrepreneurship endeavors, Katie details the balance she has had to undertake to continue driving success for her team, but also have a personal life balance while owning a company with her spouse along with being a mom. Katie shares the importance of being an American manufacturer and the impact customers can make on a business. Do you want to show your true patriotism? Buy an American flag that’s American-made. Period. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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    • 58 min
    #74. From Family Business to Franchise Success With Restaurateur and Business Owner, Nick Patronas.

    #74. From Family Business to Franchise Success With Restaurateur and Business Owner, Nick Patronas.

    A Zoom sit-down conversation with Nick Patronas, successful restaurateur of an iconic and local family burger joint, plus bar owner. Duluth, Minnesota native, Nick shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his hardworking childhood and youthful years in his family’s burger restaurant called, Mr. Nick’s Burger King – Home of the Charburger.  Nick goes into detail about a legal dilemma between Burger King and his family’s business, which patented the tagline Burger King. In addition, Nick speaks about growing the business to become a franchise partner of Burger King with multiple locations in St. Louis County, employing thousands of employees over multiple years, along with starting two local bars, Aces and Spurs in the Duluth community. Nick openly discusses the differences, challenges, and benefits of working within the franchise world along with the sacrifices you make while working within the food industry. Now in his retirement, he speaks about the steps he took for long-term growth and success in his field, the importance of surrounding himself with hardworking and good people, and the utter importance of supporting local and family-owned businesses. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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    • 57 min
    #73. Super Dad. Juggling Content Creation, Brand Deals, Home Improvements, and Being A Family Man, With Online Personality, Taylor Calmus of Dude Dad.

    #73. Super Dad. Juggling Content Creation, Brand Deals, Home Improvements, and Being A Family Man, With Online Personality, Taylor Calmus of Dude Dad.

    A transparent, hilarious, and motivational sit-down meeting with proud dad, husband, comedian, and content creator, Taylor Calmus, or otherwise known as Dude Dad. South Dakota native, Taylor has grown into a famous persona that has quickly grabbed the attention around the world with his comedic relief and dad-influenced content. With millions of video views in his short career timeframe, Taylor, Dude Dad shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his creative childhood, relatable home improvement concepts, his passion for bringing comedic relief to the populations, growing his entrepreneur endeavors with team, partnerships with iconic brands, and his focus on his award-winning show, Super Dad, a reality show on the Magnolia Network – all while being an attentive and involved dad and husband. Get ready to laugh and learn the triumphs, trials, and overall, behind-the-curtain perspective from a salt-of-the-earth guy. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.


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