Behind the Business | Founders in the 605

Behind the Business | Founders in the 605
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Join local business leaders, Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on their podcast, ‘Behind the Business | Founders in the 605’. In each episode, Alexis and Marcus delve into the challenges, triumphs and remarkable journeys of local business founders, executives, and so much more.

  1. Scaling From Scratch | Kurt Loudenback of Grand Prairie Foods

    11H AGO

    Scaling From Scratch | Kurt Loudenback of Grand Prairie Foods

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Kurt Loudenback of Grand Prairie Foods. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Grand Prairie Foods is a food manufacturing enterprise specializing in Ready-To-Eat food products for hospitality, convenience and retail food industries. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    50 min
  2. Investing With Intention | Todd Ernst of Ernst Capital Group

    FEB 3

    Investing With Intention | Todd Ernst of Ernst Capital Group

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Todd Ernst, founder of Ernst Capital Group. Ernst Capital is a South Dakota-based real estate investment firm that connects investors with quality local real estate projects. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    55 min
  3. The Long Game Legacy | Dave Austad of Austad's Golf

    JAN 6

    The Long Game Legacy | Dave Austad of Austad's Golf

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Dave Austad of Austad's Golf. Dave’s father, Oscar, started the company in 1963 when Dave was three years old. The company, which began out of their family home, quickly gained traction right when golf legends like Arnold Palmer were hitting their prime. In this episode, Dave explains as he’s learned to adapt to the changing industry, Austad’s attention to their customers and aiming to be the best golf retailer in the market has remained constant. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    48 min
  4. Founders in Fitness | Chris and Annie Mello of SISU Fit

    12/09/2025

    Founders in Fitness | Chris and Annie Mello of SISU Fit

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Chris and Annie Mello of SISU Fit. SISU Fit is a modern 24/7 fitness studio located in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This new concept of mixed usage fitness facility has taken off in the market, as the Mellos are no stranger to pioneering new trends in the fitness industry in Sioux Falls. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    58 min
  5. A Taste of Italy. A Recipe for Success | Riccardo Tarabelsi

    11/18/2025

    A Taste of Italy. A Recipe for Success | Riccardo Tarabelsi

    On the latest episode of Behind the Business, Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Riccardo Tarabelsi, owner of Vinyahd Restaurant Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which consists of R Wine Bar, Maribella, Trio Jazz Club, Brix Wine Bar, and Vespa Catering. Riccardo explains as his businesses have grown over the years, one thing has remained constant: the importance of family and making his customers feel like family. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    1h 3m
  6. The Power of Business Partnerships (and Waffles) | Bobbi Thury and Jayna Voss

    10/28/2025

    The Power of Business Partnerships (and Waffles) | Bobbi Thury and Jayna Voss

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Bobbi Thury and Jayna Voss of Legacy Law Firm. Both raised on South Dakota farms, attorneys Jayna Voss and Bobbi Thury met as coworkers at a law firm before deciding to join forces and open their own firm in 2016. Legacy Law Firm serves clients in estate planning, elder law, and business planning. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to stay connected.

    41 min
  7. Leaps of Faith and Landmark Wins | Jeff Scherschligt of Pendar Properties

    10/07/2025

    Leaps of Faith and Landmark Wins | Jeff Scherschligt of Pendar Properties

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Jeff Scherschligt of Pendar Properties. Pendar Properties is known for its iconic developments in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, like the Cherapa buildings, the Carpenter Building, and Railyard Flats. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    1h 6m
  8. The Business of Broadcasting | Dean Sorenson of Sorenson Broadcasting

    09/16/2025

    The Business of Broadcasting | Dean Sorenson of Sorenson Broadcasting

    On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Dean Sorenson of Sorenson Broadcasting. Dean Sorenson’s career in radio began with a part time job at a Rapid City radio station he found to help get him through college. By age 22, he was managing his first radio station. In 1971, after a few years of managing a Pierre, South Dakota radio station, he founded Sorenson Broadcasting with his friend-turned-business partner Jerry Simmons. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

    58 min
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Join local business leaders, Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on their podcast, ‘Behind the Business | Founders in the 605’. In each episode, Alexis and Marcus delve into the challenges, triumphs and remarkable journeys of local business founders, executives, and so much more.

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