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The BizTimes MKE podcast, powered by BizTimes Media, is designed to keep you informed and provide ideas and strategies to help improve your business. Each episode features thought-provoking insights and best practices from business and community leaders.

  1. 06/19/2024

    Sentry Equipment's Brian Baker on being an ESOP and adding service as a manufacturer

    Brian Baker, president and CEO of Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment Corporation, joins BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the podcast. They discuss his journey from finance expert to company leader, how Sentry has expanded from a manufacturer to also a service provider, the benefits and challenges of employee ownership and how the current economy is shaping business for Sentry Equipment. Whether you’re a manufacturer or not, this episode has a number of interesting insights to help your business grow.

    30 min

  2. 04/17/2024

    Leadership Lens: Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Ellen Gilligan on tackling big projects and knowing when to step aside

    Ellen Gilligan, the president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, joins Marquette University president Michael Lovell and BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the latest episode of Leadership Lens. Gilligan discusses what she's learned about taking on big projects, her own leadership style and how she knew it was the right time to announce her upcoming retirement. Lovell and Gilligan also both share insights from leading their own organizations' $700 million-plus fundraising campaigns.

    36 min

  3. 02/28/2024

    Leadership Lens: Bucks president Peter Feigin on making decisions, coaching changes and Milwaukee's opportunity

    Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin joins Marquette University president Michael Lovell and BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on Leadership Lens, a monthly podcast that features southeastern Wisconsin business leaders discussing how they approach their work. On this episode, Feigin discusses his career journey, from working with Arthur Ashe to Madison Square Garden to the circumstances that brought him to Milwaukee. He also touches on the power of sports as a common language, the Bucks recent coaching changes, how he makes decisions and the untapped potential for Milwaukee.

    34 min

  4. 12/22/2023

    Leadership Lens: Gus Ramirez discusses faith, education and making quick decisions

    Gus Ramirez and the Ramirez Family Foundation made big news in 2023, buying the former campus of Cardinal Stritch University in Glendale and Fox Point for $24 million not long after the school shut down at the end of the spring semester. The chairman of Waukesha-based manufacturer Husco International, Ramirez and his family were behind the launch of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy on Milwaukee’s south side and now plan to open another Christian education K-12 school on the Cardinal Stritch campus by 2025. In September, Ramirez joined BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas and Marquette University president Michael Lovell for a recording of Leadership Lens, a podcast in which area business leaders discuss their leadership styles and making important decisions.

    51 min

  5. 12/07/2023

    Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson's advice for competing amongst giants

    Menasha-based health insurer Network Health has a new ownership structure after Froedtert Health completed its acquisition of Ascension Wisconsin’s 50% stake in the health insurer, taking full ownership of the company. Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson recently joined BizTimes managing editor Arthur Thomas to discuss what the change means and how the company competes in an industry dominated by giants

    30 min

  6. 10/21/2023

    Weekly Debrief: Making sense of another college campus closing

    Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including the announcement that UWM's Washington County campus will close by July 2024. It is another example of the challenges facing higher education amid declining enrollment, financial challenges and the changing value of higher education. Insider Story Spotlight Wages in Wisconsin continue to grow more than 5% year-over-yearQ&A: Dale Kooyenga discusses priorities as MMAC’s incoming presidentBig Story UWM-Washington County campus to close by JuneSurvival 101: Colleges adapt amid shrinking pool of high school grads

    22 min

  7. 10/14/2023

    Weekly Debrief: The Brewers finally get a postseason win

    Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the first legislative victory for plans to fund improvements to American Family Field. The deal, which passed a state Assembly committee this week, would keep the Milwaukee Brewers in town through 2050. While the Republicans introduced the plans, they are also gaining support from Democrats. Register for BizTimes events Insider Story Spotlight Strauss Brands to lay off 127 workers in Franklin as production line is eliminatedWisconsin VC funding continued to slide in Q3Big Story Evers, Johnson back new Brewers stadium bill unveiled by Republicans Thursday

    20 min

  8. 10/06/2023

    Weekly Debrief: Johnsonville replaces Klement's again, that's how the sausage is marketed

    Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news off the week, including Johnsonville taking over as the sausage sponsor at Fiserv Forum. The deal marks the third time in recent years that Johnsonville has taken over a sponsorship from Klement's. Register for upcoming BizTimes events. Insider Story Spotlight Sprecher acquires Ooh La Lemin lemonade brand from Kona Gold BeverageBaird to pay $15 million penalty for communication, recordkeeping issuesBig Story Johnsonville replaces Klement’s as Bucks’ sausage sponsor

    21 min
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