34 episodes
Dream. Plan. Live. Bank Midwest
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Maybe you dream about taking a big trip. You see yourself having a picnic under the Eiffel Tower or embarking on a cross-country road trip. Or maybe you just want to be able to say yes whenever your friends ask you to go out to dinner. Maybe you already have your eye on your forever home. But the dreams you have for your life don't have to be wishes. Here’s the secret: you can build this life for yourself with simple tools and some financial planning steps. And that’s where we come in! We’ll be talking to your neighborhood financial experts about tricks from the trade to build a smarter, brighter, and more flexible financial future.
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Beyond Business Clichés: Real Advice from Accomplished Entrepreneuers
There's no one-size-fits-all advice in the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship. Clichés like 'think outside the box' sound good, but they fall short when you're elbow-deep in building your business plan.
In this special episode of Dream, Plan, Live, we're serving up morsels of wisdom from savvy business leaders. From the nitty-gritty of daily operations to game-changing leadership mindsets, we’ve compiled outstanding business voices with practical insights and a touch of inspiration.
Guest: Brent Donner, Owner of DLC Manufacturing
Amanda Nelson, Owner of Blue Haven Barn and Gardens
Randy Rohlfsen, Owner and Manager of Emerald Hills Golf Course
Dan Winkowitsch, Owner of Tri-State Grain Conditioning
Jackie Thorson, Owner of Thorson Heating
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Keeping Fraud Out Of Your Holiday Plans and Shopping Safely
The holidays are here! That means cozy weather, being with loved ones, putting up holiday decorations, and… shopping! But as you work to hunt down those perfect gifts, fraudsters are also on the hunt for your information. To prepare you for the holiday season, we've got all the new tips and tricks to keep fraud out of your holiday plans.
Guest: Stacie Wolter, Fraud Analyst at Bank Midwest
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3 Ways to Optimize Your Business Cashflow
Whether you're an entrepreneur, farmer, non-profit leader, or business owner, this episode will help you automate and optimize your cash flow. We'll will delve into the three major categories of treasury management: inflow, outflow, and security.
Guest: Brooke Ortmann, VP of Retail Banking at Bank Midwest
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You Already Have the Skills To Launch A Business
Blue Haven Barn and Gardens is must-have wedding venue in Sioux Falls, SD. But owner Amanda Nelson did not get her start as a wedding planner or a restauranteur. She actually got her start in finance.
So how did Amanda go from managing a bank to owning the city's premiere wedding venue? And what can aspiring business owners learn from Amanda about jumping head-first into entrepreneurship?
Guest: Amanda Nelson, Owner of Blue Haven Barn and Gardens
Rick Rysavy, Market President and Commercial Banker at Bank Midwest Sioux Falls
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Full Swing: Working in Recreation and Building Community
There are a lot of businesses based around recreation, from pottery studios to climbing gyms. Today, we're breaking down how these complex businesses operate. How do they grow? And what does it take to lead a business based on play?
Guest: Randy Rohlfsen, Owner and Manager of Emerald Hills Golf Course
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The HVAC Maverick: Female-Owned Businesses and Finding Financing
Jackie Thorson, owner of Thorson Heating, is a driven, innovative, and resilient entrepreneur. She advocates for women in the trades and gives generously back to her Sioux Falls community. It's safe to say she's a rising star in her field. Here, Jackie discusses how she got into HVAC as a woman, how she found financing for her business, and what makes her business stand out.
Guest: Jackie Thorson, Owner of Thorson Heating
Rick Rysavy, Market President of Sioux Falls Branch, Commercial Lender
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