Build In Norfolk

Emma Bennett•buildinnorfolk.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to Build in Norfolk! I’m Emma Bennett, Growth Manager at Invest Nebraska and Intersect Coworking and Incubator. This podcast is all about highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of Northeast Nebraska. Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or just someone interested in the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem here, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

From Museums to Mobile Apps: Dustin Southworth on Building with No-Code

Dustin Southworth shares how he transformed his frustration with inaccurate museum information into Museum Go, an interactive app connecting museum visitors while providing reliable details about cultural institutions across Nebraska. • Started with the simple problem of inaccurate museum hours on Google • Evolved concept from "Museum Hours" to a social community space • Used no-code tools like Bubble before discovering AI-powered development through Replit • Created Passport to Nebraska Art as ...

Jun 05, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2

The Relaunch and XPM Story

Hunter Bergman, founder of XPM (Experience Marketing) and producer of Build in Norfolk, shares his entrepreneurial journey from small-town Nebraska to leading a growing marketing agency. His path demonstrates how community spaces and mentorship can nurture startup success in Northeast Nebraska's evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. • Started entrepreneurial ventures early, influenced by his mother's side hustles • Developed passion for media and storytelling through student newspaper at Northeast...

May 01, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1

From Concept to Reality: Jake Christensen's Path to Launching LawnHero.com

Have you ever wondered how a simple idea could transform into a thriving business? If so, this engaging podcast episode is just the ticket. We're joined by Jake Christensen, the visionary behind LawnHero.com, a revolutionary platform that has reshaped the lawn care industry. Inspired by the ease and efficiency of Uber and Lyft, Jake presents a fascinating account of how he built an on-demand lawn mowing service. As our conversation unfolds, Jake takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial ...

Aug 08, 2023•39 min

Ben Williamson- Nebraska's Superpower, Connection

Welcome to the Build in Norfolk Podcast! Today's episode features a special guest who is a seed-stage venture capital investor and an active supporter of Nebraska's startup ecosystem. In this conversation, we will be covering a variety of topics including: Understanding the importance of having a North Star and how it can help guide your business decisions. Risk appetite - What it means and why it's essential to consider when building your business. Nebraska's superpower - the value of being par...

Apr 13, 2023•37 min

Chad Barnhill- Hitting the High Notes of Music and Business

Have you ever wondered how a serial entrepreneur can build multiple successful businesses all while maintaining a passion for music? Join us as we sit down with Chad Barnhill, the man behind Midwest Music Center, Barnhill Piano Service, and Premier Batauns, to explore the fascinating intersection of music and entrepreneurship. Chad shares his inspiring journey, the challenges he faced along the way, and his invaluable advice for those looking to turn their dreams into reality. Discover the impor...

Mar 28, 2023•32 min

Ben McDougal- The Power of Community

This is a special episode with guest Ben McDougal, which was shot the day Norfolk launched their 1 Million Cups Chapter! Ben is known for his ability to evolve ideas into reality and accelerate others through the art of connection. He believes that nobody cares about your great ideas, but they care about how you make those ideas happen. Ben's entrepreneurial ventures include Iowa 3v3 Soccer Challenge, Jet Set Studio, The Hunt Zone, FliteBrite, OpenOpen, and his latest book, You Don't Need This B...

Dec 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Matt Foley- Why Build in Nebraska?

In this episode, we talk to Matt Foley, the Program Director at Invest Nebraska about why you should build a company in Nebraska! Matt helps with portfolio management for the venture fund and leads operations for The Combine AgTech Incubator. The Combine supports early-stage agtech companies in various fields such as row crops, animal health, digital agriculture, and sustainability. The incubator provides go-to-market support, access to a network of partnering producers, and seed funding to its ...

Nov 30, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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