Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Join Jerry Kuehl, an experienced banker and fine malt beverage connoisseur, as he shares insights on financial matters with Scott Montesano and their guests through the lens of a frosted mug.

Banker With A Beer Episode 181 04/22/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 181 In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Traci Hollister, CPA and Partner Wipfli, LLP Topics discussed include: Maintaining customer loyalty and positive client experience with fewer staff Accounting Automation Keeping financial Data Secure Less about bookkeeping, more about data analytics Preparing your own taxes Beverage Enjoyed: Schofferhofer Grapefruit Wheat Beer Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 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. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC. /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30939743

Banker With A Beer Episode 180 04/15/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 180 In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Charity Zich, Airport Director Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Topics discussed include: Sun Country Results EAU’s status as an Essential Service airport Change in the travelers utilizing the airport Airport Construction Updates Beverage Enjoyed: Leinie’s Summer Shandy Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 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. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC. /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30827403

Banker With A Beer Episode 179 04/08/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 179 In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Karen Hebert, Group Benefits Broker of spectrum Benefits Solutions Topics discussed include: How to Think about Health Care and its Financing Pivoting away from Employee Provided health Insurance. Incentivizing Folks to Take Charge of their Own Health Beverage Enjoyed: Two Can Play at this Game, Tripping Animals Brewing, Doral, FL Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 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. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We’re a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC. /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30735903

Banker With A Beer Episode 178 04/01/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 178 Operational Referendum Challenges of Socia Media Career Readiness Mental Health of Youth Guest: Jeff Holm, Superintendent Chippewa Falls Unified School District Beverage Enjoyed: Sprecher Root Beer /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30623073

Banker With A Beer Episode 177 03/19/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 177 Moving from New Jersey (in a pandemic) An outsider’s view of the Chippewa Valley Why journalism? Relevancy of TV news in 2024 Guest: Leeann Stapleton, Morning News Anchor for WEAU Beverage Enjoyed: Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30439723

Banker With A Beer Episode 176 03/11/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 176 The role trusts play in transferring wealth from one generation to the next Services offered by trust companies Supporting family members who are unable to support themselves End of Life Planning Issues Featured Guest: Jason Munz, Vice President of Trust PointBeverage Enjoyed: St. Fevillien Grand Cru /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30326418

Banker With A Beer Episode 175 02/19/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 175 2023 Wisconsin Banker’s Association “Banker of the Year” Healthcare Task Force Economic Health of the Chippewa Valley Future of Community Banking Guest: Jerry Jacobson, President and CEO of Northwestern Bank Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/30020993

Banker With A Beer Episode 174 02/13/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 174 Coaching CEOs and Executives Stress in Leadership Positions Warning Signs of Stress Traits of a good CEO Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle for company leaders Guest: Brent Hafele, CEO of Vibrancy Unlocked Beverage Enjoyed: Erdinger Dunkel, Erding Germany /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29934468

Banker With A Beer Episode 173 02/07/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 173 Current Information on the closing of Sacred Heart and St Joseph Hospitals History of the Hospital Sisters in the Chippewa Valley Likely impacts of the closures on the Chippewa Valley Benefits and Services being offered to existing patients and staff Guest: Nick Berger, former Client Service Executive of HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) Beverage Enjoyed: Kwak Belgium Ale /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29845113

Banker With A Beer Episode 172 01/22/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 172 Trends in building construction Availability of materials and labor Working in the Chippewa Valley compared with the rest of the US Forecast for 2024 Guest: Peter Hoeft, Owner of Hoeft Construction. Beverage Enjoyed: Montucky Cold Snack /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29593158

Banker With A Beer Episode 171 01/15/2024

Banker With A Beer Episode 171 Trends in Chippewa Valley crime / security Effectiveness of security systems Monitoring a second home or your home when away Things everyone should do to protect their home / car Guest: Chris Lokken Customer Service Manager, Tru Lock Beer Enjoyed: Juneau Juice, Alaskan Brewing /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29497343

Banker With A Beer Episode 170 12/18/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 170 Topics discussed include: What is a die? Types of products manufactured with a die Chippewa Valley position as epicenter of US die production Future improvements / trends Guest: Doug Darrow, Owner of Allied Dies Beverage Enjoyed: Bundaberg Ginger Beer /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29134768

Banker With A Beer Episode 169 12/13/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 169 Cyber Security Training Facility Record Enrollment Integration of programs with high schools and area universities Enhancing student extracurricular options Guest: Dr. Sunem Beaton Garicia, President Chippewa Valley Technical College Beer Enjoyed: Delirium Noel /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/29063028

Banker With A Beer Episode 168 12/04/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 168 What is One Auto Group? Challenges / Benefits of selling vehicles of different manufactures Role of a local dealership in the world of Tesla Are electric cars a good for the upper Midwest? Brands you would like to bring to the Chippewa Valley Guest: Bill Bertrand, Co-Owner One Auto Group Beer Enjoyed: Tweak, Avery Brewing Boulder CO /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28923608

Banker With A Beer Episode 167 11/27/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 167 The transition from CoLab to The Coven The role of entrepreneurship in the Pablo Group Colab’s place in the local entrepreneurial space Joining The Coven community Guest: Elaine Coughlin, Director of Investment and Entrepreneurship, The Pablo Group Beverage Enjoyed: Kul Mocks, NA Craft Mocktail /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28812598

Banker With A Beer Episode 166 11/21/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 166 Business Programs and services offered by Regional Planning What to prepare prior to meeting with WCWRP Favorite Start up Stories Advice for prospective entrepreneurs Guest: Tobi Lemahiew, Fund Manager West Central WI Regional Planning Beverage Enjoyed: Saranac Root Beer , Utica NY /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28742153

Banker With A Beer Episode 165 11/13/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 165 Turning your passion into your business Trends in youth sporting equipment Does spending more money for equipment yield better playing results? Will youth sports transition from school teams to club teams? The future of youth sports Guests: Lance Gurney and Brian Stelle, Owners of Play It Again Sports Beer Enjoyed: Lazy Monk Scottish Ale /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28622443

Banker With A Beer Episode 164 11/08/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 164 Chippewa Valley Growth: Opportunities and Challenges Retail Housing Transportation Career Opportunities Guest: Tracey Smiskey, NB Eau Claire Area Market President Beer Enjoyed: Bourbon Barrel Stout, Central Waters Brewing Co. Amherst WI /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28554365

Banker With A Beer Episode 163 10/23/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 163 Status of elementary education post COVID Teaching students with learning gaps Falling ACT scores Advice for parents attempting to support their children academically Guest: Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent Altoona School District Beer Enjoyed: Karmeliet Tripel, Belgium /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28395425

Banker With A Beer Episode 162 10/17/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 162 Topics – Role of Wisconsin Famers Union Kamp Kenwood Connecting consumers with the source of their food Development of Food Market in downtown Chippewa Falls Changing nature of farming Guest: Jackie Boos, Facilities Director, Wisconsin Famers Union Beer(s) Enjoyed: 3 Sheeps Pils (3 Sheeps Brewing Co - Sheyboygan) and Good City Pills (Milwaukee) /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28346726

Banker With A Beer Episode 161 10/11/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 161 Topics – Discussion on Mike’s new book ‘Forty Acres Deep” Prevalence of metal illness in the farming community Challenges / opportunities of self-publishing Wisconsin PBS Series: ‘Michael Perry on the Road’ Michael Perry and the Long Beds Guest: Michael Perry - Author, performer, musician, and occasional farmer Beverage: Guinness Non-Alcoholic Draught /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28290494

Banker with A Beer Episode 160 10/02/2023

Banker with A Beer Episode 160 Project Updates Transit Center Block 7 (Menomonie Market Co Op & apartments) Cannery District Former Shopko Site Multi-family Housing Carson Park’s Future UWEC Projects Guest: Aaron White, Community Development Director Beer Enjoyed: Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28203905

Banker With A Beer Episode 159 09/18/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 159 Development at Chippewa Crossings Wisconsin Farmer’s Union downtown market / relocation City expansion / industrial needs New battery factory State land transfer Guest: Brad Hentschel, City of Chippewa Falls Planner Beer Enjoyed: Paulaner Oktoberfest /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/28072587

Banker With A Beer 158 09/05/2023

Banker With A Beer 158 What is a food bank? Status of food security in western Wisconsin Newly expanded facility Volunteer status/opportunities Guest: Suzanne Becker, Executive Director Feed My People Food Bank Beer Enjoyed: Abita Amber Lager, Abita Brewing, Abita Springs, LA /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27949230

Banker With A Beer Episode 157 08/28/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 157 State of UWEC Value of a college education Impact of the new science building Sonnentag Center Simpson Field Guest: Chancellor Jim Schmidt, UW Eau Claire Beer Enjoyed: Gunpowder IPA The Brewing Projekt /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27872982

Banker With A Beer Episode 156 08/21/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 156 History of WWIB / WOGO Operating a commercial Christian radio station Leaning into local Sports broadcasting Staying relevant Guests: Greg and Sue Steward, Stewards of Sound WWIB / WOGO Radio Beverage Enjoyed: Fever Tree Ginger Beer /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27811836

Banker With A Beer Episode 155 08/07/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 155 The legacy of Olson's Ice Cream Working as a family team The Eau Claire location Culver's restaurants in Florida Advice to would be entrepreneurs Guests: Dan and Jeremy Hunt, Olson's Ice Cream Beer Enjoyed: Boddington's Pub ale, Manchester UK /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27684252

Banker With A Beer Episode 154 07/31/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 154 Transition from banking Relevancy of United Way Getting to root causes Identifying social needs and priorities Encouraging contributors and volunteers Guest: Ryan Ludy, Executive Director United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Beer Enjoyed: Blood Orange Blonde, Brickfield Brewing Grantsburg, WI /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27615117

Banker With A Beer Episode 153 07/24/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 153 Evolution of Coffee Groups Operating multiple businesses under one roof K-Point Brewery Keeping Coffee Grounds unique Future business plans Guest: Eric Nelson, Owner of The Coffee Grounds Beer Enjoyed: K Point Brewing Red Lager /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27552870

Banker With A Beer Episode 152 07/17/2023

Banker With A Beer Episode 152 The history of Loopy's Developing the Loopy Dome Creating a venue out of the Chippewa River Giving back to the community Staying Relevant Guest: Loopy (Bill Kleich), owner of Loopy's Grill and Saloon Beer Enjoyed: Leinie's Summer Shanty /episode/index/show/bankerwithabeer/id/27487626

Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

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