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We are Keith and NiCole Fischer, owners of The Mill in Bonduel, Wisconsin. The Mill is a coffee lounge, bourbon retailer, and boutique. But more than that, it’s a gathering place for numerous people, full of countless stories. Join us as we dissect our 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Secret TikTok Algorithm Tricks That Grew "Dang! That's Awesome" to Millions of Views

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sat down with Josh Russell, the guy behind “Dang That’s Awesome.”  He built a Wisconsin food/travel TikTok to 7.4M views in 8 months, and he actually explains how he did it without the usual fluff. We get into what’s actually moving the needle on TikTok right now: timing, hooks, why followers aren’t the metric people think they are, and how he turned simple food reviews into real revenue with restaurants and resorts. His backstory’s just as wild. West Virginia, Green Bay, country rap career, touring… now full-time content and photography. It all connects in a way that makes sense once you hear it. We also hit algorithm strategy, posting timing, going live locally, pricing your work, sponsored content without selling out, and yes… chicken wings and the “glazing” situation. Go follow him: @dang.thats.awesome If you’re running a business or trying to build something online, this one’s worth your time. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know Josh Russell with us. Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 31min

  2. 21 APR

    He Started With $1,000… Now Ships 5,000 Shirts Weekly

    Send us Fan Mail This is a real one with a guy who took a heat press, about a $1000, and turned it into a full-blown printing and design shop, DotCom Branding. Now he’s running thousands of shirts a week, doing wraps, branding, and anything else that comes through the door. But it didn’t come clean or easy. We get into the chaos of small-town business, scaling from nothing, setbacks like a house fire, and what it actually takes to keep things moving when the work never stops. It’s not polished. It’s just what it looks like when you build it from the ground up and keep it alive. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know KC with us.  -------------------- Check out KC's shop: https://www.facebook.com/dotcomvinyl/ Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 16min

  3. 14 APR

    Leaving The Amish

    Send us Fan Mail She grew up Amish… and we had a LOT of questions. This one goes from funny stories to some pretty real moments, like what happens when you leave everything you’ve ever known… and people stop listening. We talk about faith, getting cut off, rebuilding life from scratch, and somehow ending up running a successful cleaning business. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know more about Miriam with us. Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 7min

  4. 7 APR

    The Reality of Being a Representative

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hang out with Representative Elijah R. Behnke. No fluff, no pretending, just real talk. We dig into what it actually means to represent people, not a party. From stadium deals to lake laws, the toughest calls aren’t always the ones you’d expect. Nothing polished. Nothing scripted. Just a straight-up look at how decisions get made when there’s no perfect answer. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know Elijah Behnke with us. Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 19min

  5. 31 MAR

    What Actually Brings a Small Town Back to Life

    Send us Fan Mail This one starts a little all over the place… and somehow lands exactly where it’s supposed to. We sat down with Lindsay Johnson, who’s been behind a lot of what Shawano’s becoming—turning empty storefronts into a place people actually want to hang out. We get into what it really takes to build a small town, why nothing happens as fast as people think it should, and the small stuff that actually moves the needle. There’s a lot in here about backing local, building something that lasts, and figuring it out as you go. And yeah… at some point we veer off into aliens, growing up, and the kind of life choices that don’t always make sense until they do. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know Shawano's Downtown Coordinator, Lindsay Johnson. Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 22min

  6. 24 MAR

    Food, Love, and Aliens

    Send us Fan Mail Ernie Allen has done a little bit of everything—restaurant floors, bar shifts, years at Chili’s, time with Mission BBQ, and now leading as an Area Sales Manager at Performance Food Group. Not a straight path… and that’s kind of the whole story. We get into the COVID grind, what it really means to care about the people you serve, convincing his southern wife that Wisconsin winters are a good idea, and raising two boys with some structure behind it.  Somewhere in there, we talk about why the journey might actually be the point. It’s real, it’s easy, and yeah, there are a few laughs in there too. Grab a coffee, settle in, and meet our guy, Ernie. 📍 The Mill New episodes weekly --------------- Music provided by Musicbed • My Happiness (Instrumental) - Lonely Benson (MB01BBUHOCJHS4Q) Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 23min

  7. 17 MAR

    You Have to Be INSANE to Start a Business

    Send us Fan Mail Hans is the founder of F.I.R.E. Fitness Camp, which has grown to 21 locations across Wisconsin. But the road there wasn’t exactly smooth. In this episode, we talk about what entrepreneurship actually looks like — the failures, the risks, and the mindset it takes to keep going when things don’t work the first time. We also get into why entrepreneurs often struggle in franchise systems, the biggest mistakes new business owners make, and why starting a business sometimes requires a little bit of insanity. Put down the shovel, grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and take a break with us. We’re happy you’re here. ———————————— Find out more about F.I.R.E. Fitness Camp: https://www.firefitnesscamp.com Need a new go-to protein supplement? Check out Han’s Rehab Supplements Lab: https://www.rehabsupps.com Watch Han’s “The Intensity Podcast”: https://www.youtube.com/@Intensity_Ha... Curious about all the things Han’s has been a part of? Check it out here: https://www.hanshartleben.com Follow Han’s on Instagram (@hans_hartleben): https://www.instagram.com/hans_hartleben Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 49min

  8. 10 MAR

    The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About in Policing

    Send us Fan Mail After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Mike thought retirement would be the easy part. Instead, he found himself facing what many officers quietly experience after the badge comes off — the loss of identity, purpose, and the transition into a very different life. Now he’s working to make sure first responders have somewhere to turn when they need support. It’s an honest conversation about the realities of policing, the transition into retirement, and why simply checking in on someone can matter more than we realize. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and hang out with us for a bit. We’re grateful you’re here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) program: https://www.wiledr.org Download The Guardian App!: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-guardian-app/id1531897690 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p47400c38751.app&pli=1 Support the show Connect with us!  WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubebeansandbanterpod@gmail.com

    1hr 31min
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We are Keith and NiCole Fischer, owners of The Mill in Bonduel, Wisconsin. The Mill is a coffee lounge, bourbon retailer, and boutique. But more than that, it’s a gathering place for numerous people, full of countless stories. Join us as we dissect our 

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  • Creator
    The Mill, Bonduel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Beans & Banter
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