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Guy Rehorst is the founder and CEO of Great Lakes Distillery, Wisconsin’s original post-Prohibition distillery. From hobbyist homebrewer to pioneering entrepreneur, discover how curiosity, experimentation, and an...

Mary Brazeau Brown is the president of Glacial Lake Cranberries and the fourth generation of her family’s farm. She joins ConversActions to explore the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices behind Wisconsin’s...

Grant Pauly, founder of 3 Sheeps Brewing, shares a story that starts in his family’s concrete business and takes a bold turn into beer – after a handshake deal at a local brewpub launched what’s now a thriving...

Andrew Hutchison is the president and head baker at Madison Sourdough. What starts as a story about bread becomes one about craft, resilience, and legacy. Andrew shares how a fine arts degree – and even getting fired...

Host Bill Mitchell sits down with Eric Lund, CEO of S&L Hospitality and a driving force behind Great Wolf Resorts, the brand that reinvented family vacations with the indoor water park. Eric shares how Great Wolf grew...

Meredith Baciak, Wellness Coordinator at Miron Construction, joins the show to share how meeting people where they are – whether on bustling job sites or in quiet one-on-ones - is reshaping mental health in a...

Sometimes the most essential innovations are the ones you never see. In this episode, Cindy White, President and CEO of Channeled Resources Group, takes us inside the surprising world of release liners – the unsung...

Sara Antonson is co-owner of Riverbend Winery & Distillery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She joins ConversActions to share how her family transformed Riverbend into a welcoming community hub after taking ownership in...

Team-Driven Veterinary Success Listen in as Dr. Kara Nelsen, founder of Allied Emergency Veterinary Services shares her journey from emergency vet to building a five-location clinic network. Discover how her commitment...

Nurturing Dreams at Work: The Evolution of Coaching at Miron Construction In this episode, Eric Marcoe shares the story behind Miron Construction’s innovative Dream Project, how coaching has evolved within the company...

LinkedIn Success with Wayne Breitbarth In this episode, host Bill Mitchell welcomes Wayne Breitbarth, one of the nation’s top LinkedIn trainers, to talk about all things LinkedIn for business professionals and...

Betting the Farm: A 5th-Generation Dairy Farmer Tees Up Golf Success Ever wondered what it takes to swap milking cows for managing fairways? In this episode, Jessica Blaska-Grady, the general manager at Kestrel Ridge...

Healing Inflammation with Chef Lauren Posa This week Convers Actions welcomes Chef Lauren Posa, wellness advocate and energy force behind The Farmacy –A Restorative Eatery. We learn why so many common foods are making...

Octopi Brewing is another great example of our guest business leaders revealing success lessons, in this case the ability to weather mistakes along the way. This week, we chat with Isaac Showacki, the mastermind behind...

Zebras and Camels and Geckos – Oh My! How does an electrical engineer create an innovative early childhood education model? Bob Davis, founder of Little Explorer and Inspire Early Childhood Learning Center, faced...

In today’s Convers Actions podcast, we explore the twists and turns of authentic Bavarian soft pretzels with Matt Wessel, the co-owner and CEO of Milwaukee Pretzel. Matt’s origin story begins with unforgettable beer...

Lettuce Learn: Where Food Intersects With Life Explore the transformative power of localized food systems with groundbreaking Flex Farm technology. President Alex Tyink shares how Fork Farms is making fresh food...

Showing Their Mettle: A Trio of Leaders Builds Success Explore the inspiring story of Benz Metal Products and learn how strategic relationships have propelled this family-owned business to new heights. Tune in to...

Success Insights from a Pizzaiolo: A Dude Who Slings Pizza A pizzaiolo (peet-suh- yoh -loh ) can refer to anyone contributing to the success of pizza making, whether chefs, restaurants, or manufacturers of pizza like...

Life-Long Learning: Leaders ‘Thinking in Centuries’ Ever wondered what it takes to thrive in a multi-generational family business? Join us as we uncover the journey of Matt Powell, CEO of Century Companies, and learn...