Banker With A Beer Episode 221
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
Release Date: 04/21/2025
Banker With A Beer Episode 246
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Kate Lyons, Marketing and Events Lead for Scheels in Eau Claire Topics discussed include: History of Scheels What makes Scheels Different Creating Strong Customer Loyalty Upper Midwest Roots & Local Understanding Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Boulevard Brewing, Tank 6 Belgium Quad Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 245
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with John Jacobson, Director of Public Affairs with Rider Ware Law Topics discussed include: What is a Lobbyist? How Influence Actually Happens Lobbyist vs Citizen Influence Policy Area with Real World Impact Lighting Round Beverage(s) Enjoyed: The Athletic Wit’s Peak & Saranac Adirondack Lager Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 244
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Scott Zielski, President and CEO of Aaniie, Inc. Topics discussed include: • An overview of Aaniie • Growing a Business in Eau Claire • The Aaniie platform • Best Strategies for Caregiver Retention • Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Point Root Beer Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 243
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with incoming Northwestern Bank CEO, Tracey Smiskey and incoming President, Jamie Leibrandt Topics discussed include: Their Journey at the Bank Leadership and Vision of NB Community Commitment Future Outlook Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin....
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Banker With A Beer Episode 242
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Thomas Kemp, Department Chair UW Eau Claire Department of Economics Topics discussed include: An Update on the World Economy The US Outlook Local & Regional: Chippewa Valley / Western Wisconsin Capitalism vs the Rising Tide of Socialism Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Weissbier Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 241
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Aaron White, Community Development Director for the city of Eau Claire, Topics discussed include: What Makes Eau Claire Desirable for Growth? Significant Project Updates Data Centers Can Eau Claire continue to grow its footprint? Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Oktoberfest Uber, Leinenkugels Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 240
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank joins us as he prepares for retirement after a 47-year career. Topics discussed include: Jerry’s Career Highlights Changes in banking Changes in the Chippewa Valley The impact of Technology Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie’s Honey Weise Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 239
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Michael Carney, Interim Chancellor of UWEC. Topics discussed include: Dr. Carney’s Career Journey Chancellor Search Process / Timetable Higher Education Trends How AI and Other Technologies are Transforming the Student Experience Keeping UWEC Connected to the Community Beverage Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA, the Brewing Projekt Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 238
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry sits down with Paul Kohler, Eau Claire Market President for Nicolet Bank. Topics discussed include: Reflections on Paul’s career in banking Changes in the Chippewa Valley The evolution of banking and its future Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Belhaven, Scottish Ale Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls,...
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Banker With A Beer Episode 237
Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Eric Rygg, President of Silver Spring Foods and Huntsinger Farms. Topics discussed include: The world of Horseradish What is a “Zing Master” Signature Sandwich for the Chippewa Valley Impact of Tariffs on Silver Spring Foods Lighting Round Beverage Enjoyed: Pumpkin Spice Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewing Sheboygan WI Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern...
info_outlineIn this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott sit down with Peter Hoeft, CEO and Owner of Hoeft Builders
Topics discussed include:
- The Sevens Project
- Eau Claire’s Need for Class A Office Space
- Eau Claires Continuing Growth
- Growing Up vs Growing Out
- Out-of-State Hoeft Entities
Beverage Enjoyed: Montucky Cold Snack
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