BTLaw Tribal Talks

Erika Weiss & Deidra Mitchell•btlaw.com

This monthly podcast from the Barnes & Thornburg Podcast Network focuses on key issues affecting Indian Country in the area of non-gaming economic development. Legal perspectives and best practices, along with key insight from tribal economic development leaders, will give the listener a guide on everything from EDC infrastructure to dealmaking and everything in-between.

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Tribal Talks: What Does Deal Flow Look Like for Tribal Business Entities?

Tribal Talks walks through the deal flow process and discusses the need for transparency and open communication no matter what type of deal you are working. Erika and Deidra with the help of their guest, Kip Ritchie, President of Greenfire Management Services, LLC, discuss what a deal flow process looks like and how even the deal flow process ties back to your strategic plan.

Jul 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Tribal Talks: Weathering COVID-19 and Its Impact on Tribal Businesses

This special episode of Tribal Talks provides guidance on how tribal businesses can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica King, president of DWH, joins co-hosts Erika Weiss of Barnes & Thornburg and Deidra Mitchell of Waseyabek Development Company to discuss federal resources available to tribal business during the pandemic, options for cash flow planning in the near future, and the importance of having a diverse portfolio to soften the blow of future crises.

May 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Tribal Talks: Due Diligence When Evaluating an Opportunity

Tribal Talks explores the issue of due diligence and how to evaluate an opportunity within the context of your strategic plan. Along with their guest, James Tenbrink of Wasayabek Development Company, Erika and Deidra discuss the importance of due diligence, how to effectively conduct due diligence, and what resources you can turn to for help in the processes. Finally, we discuss the hard truth of walking away from an opportunity when due diligence raises too many red flags.

Mar 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Tribal Talks: Strategic Planning for Tribal Economic Development

Clay Vanderpool, managing director for DWH in Detroit, joins hosts Erika Weiss and Deidra Mitchell to discuss strategic planning for tribal economic development efforts. We discuss why this process is vital, which stakeholders need to be around the table, where to start the discussion, and what to do once a tentative plan is in place. And, of course, some of the curve balls that can come along during the strategic planning process.

Dec 13, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introducing Tribal Talks: Key Issues Affecting Economic Development in Indian Country

Meet hosts Erika Weiss of Barnes & Thornburg and Deidra Mitchell of Waseyabek Development Company, as we discuss our backgrounds in tribal culture and our experience working in Native American law and policy, economic development, and small business development. We talk about some of the topics we plan to explore with this podcast, including how to set up an economic development company on behalf of your tribe, strategic planning, leadership and sovereignty, diversifying revenue streams, the...

Nov 01, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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