Over the past few years, the term “Gig Economy” has been trending -- and for good reason. The Gig Economy refers to 36% of US workers who parted ways with traditional nine-to-five jobs to be their own boss through freelance opportunities, independent contracts, and other revenue-generating side hustles. On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll hear from Sarah Ferrance, who previously held positions at Bon-Ton, Kohls, and Harley Davidson before leaving the corporate world to start her own...
Sep 26, 2019•34 min•Ep. 81
Talent retention, innovation, and startup activity have long been lagging in Milwaukee — but in recent years, we've seen the momentum pick up. The Commons is one of the organizations making this shift happen. The Commons brings students from Milwaukee's collegiate ecosystem together and pairs them up with our thriving corporate and startup worlds to teach them entrepreneurial and innovative skills. They get real-world experience working with Milwaukee area businesses, and everyone wins. On this ...
Sep 12, 2019•30 min•Ep. 80
At this point, you've probably heard that the DNC will be hosted in Milwaukee, that it's projected to bring 50,000 visitors, and that it’s projected to have an economic impact of over $200 million on our city. What you may not know is the backstory of Joe Solmonese, the man leading the charge to bring this event to life, and how this opportunity could change both the outside perspective and the overall growth trajectory of our city. On this episode, you'll hear: What Milwaukee needs to do to tak...
Aug 21, 2019•30 min•Ep. 79
This week, we're joined by Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs. After Producer Gabe fanboyed about Cousins' fresh fries for a good five minutes, she sat down with Richie to talk about her journey at the helm of this awesome sandwich chain. You'll hear all about how the brand initially started and has now successfully transitioned into its modern form, why Milwaukee (and Wisconsin as a whole) is great place to do business, working in a family business, how to stand out in a competitive market a...
Aug 06, 2019•45 min•Ep. 78
Due to the popularity of the Dating Advice to Milwaukee Men episode, we're back (and better than ever). On the first installment, we spent a lot of time analyzing the life of Chris Stegman and had the privilege of hearing from Jonathan Haedt and the Matt Michalek, better known as "The Wolf of Milwaukee". This time we’ve got more legit guests. We’re joined by Miss Wisconsin, USA, Danika Tramburg, Miss Milwaukee, Gabi Suliga, and matchmaker Lori Mendelson from “Smart, Funny, Single“. From how to o...
Jul 09, 2019•49 min•Ep. 77
Mayra Alaniz and Kenyon Terrell join us Live from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. We shine the spotlight on these two inspiring recipients of the Rotary Scholarship, both of whom are first-generation minority college students doing great things. We are also joined by Eric Isbister, one of the mentors of the program and founders of the Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Jun 20, 2019•34 min•Ep. 75
Live from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Richie goes over the booming trends and what to expect in the audio, voice, and podcasting space in 2019. He'll also cover how we started and grew this very podcast. Stay tuned for the other half, featuring interviews with the Rotary Scholars.
Jun 20, 2019•19 min•Ep. 76
We teamed up with the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, Experience Milwaukee, to bring you an episode filled with our favorite things to do around town. Experience Milwaukee hosts Steve Glynn and Adam Derus join us to go over our favorite hidden gem breweries, date spots, and more. As a bonus, Producer Gabe came on to rescue the episode with his craft cocktail expertise after Richie named JoCats as his favorite spot to grab a drink in Milwaukee.
Jun 05, 2019•46 min•Ep. 74
Ben and Kyle from Milwaukee's Bridge The City Podcast came by GGMM to preview their Political Open Mic event. The event is being held May 16th at Gathering Place Brewing Company in partnership with Newaukee. The Bridge the City Podcast helps bridge together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action. Their show has featured interviews with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alex Lasry, and many more Milwaukee leaders. They've covered topics like Youth Justice in Milwaukee and Election Special...
May 10, 2019•22 min•Ep. 73
Serial entrepreneur and author of the new book "Lost in Startuplandia" Kelly Fitzsimmons stopped by the GGMM HQ to hop on the mic. She shared her journey through starting six companies (a couple with very successful exits) and navigating the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship. Kelly was once $5M in debt, but climbed right out and made an inspiring comeback. There are tons of takeaways for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, and this is a compelling episode for anyone who likes a good st...
May 08, 2019•42 min•Ep. 72
Chuck Swoboda and Kelly Fitzsimmons come on the podcast to talk all things innovation. Two awesome innovators were at GGMM HQ on the same morning. There was some slight overlap, so we mic'd them up — and we're so glad we did. As CEO of LED lighting company Cree, Chuck grew the company from $6M to $1.6B, and in 2013, Cree was recognized as one of America's 25 Fastest Growing Tech Companies by Forbes Magazine. Kelly is the author of "Lost in Startuplandia". She is the founder of 6 companies and ha...
May 08, 2019•39 min•Ep. 71
Matchmaker Lori Mendelsohn stopped by The GGMM HQ and we ended up recording an impromptu podcast. We cover the Milwaukee dating scene, online dating tactics, first dates and more. Special guests Jonathan Haedt and The Wolf of Milwaukee, Matt Michalik, join over the phone.
Apr 30, 2019•37 min•Ep. 70
Nicolet High School State Champions Jalen Johnson, Kobe Jonson, and Jamari Sibley join us on the podcast this week. We explore what it's like to be a top recruit in 2019, how social media impacts the process, and how they pushed through adversity both on and off the court to win the 2019 state title.
Apr 22, 2019•29 min•Ep. 69
If you’ve never heard of The Commons, it’s an insanely cool collaboration that sits between three very important Milwaukee worlds — startup, corporate, and higher education. They aim to keep Milwaukee’s innovative minds around for the long haul, and help both startup and corporate businesses alike find great talent right here in the city. Joe Poeschl, the Program Director and Founder, comes on to talk about the program’s start, success, and inspiring future. He brought along Joshua Shefner, Foun...
Apr 12, 2019•54 min•Ep. 68
Jeff Sherman steps in as guest host and sits down with Marques Johnson before his induction into the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. They compare his Milwaukee Bucks teams to this year's squad, talk about his role in the movie White Men Can't Jump, the evolution of the basketball, Milwaukee, the Fiserv Forum, and more!
Apr 05, 2019•40 min•Ep. 67
Jeffrey Gitomer is a sales legend. He's written 15 books, including The Little Red Book of Selling , which has sold over 5 million copies on its own. He's the co-host of The Sell or Die Podcast, which has over one million downloads. He's even been inducted into the NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame. Today, he joins The GoGedders to present a Sales Masterclass. We talk about his path to become a world-class sales trainer, how to disrupt the sales landscape, what the right questions to ask are, the right...
Mar 28, 2019•35 min•Ep. 66
Jackie Hermes, Ane Ohm, and Rashi Khosla came to the GGMM HQ for a live podcast during Milwaukee Women's Entrepreneurship Week. We’ll go over the transition from the corporate America to entrepreneurship, challenges women women entrepreneurs face (that men may not be aware of), what it takes to build a successful company in Milwaukee, overcoming societal obstacles, and more.
Mar 22, 2019•27 min•Ep. 65
At the age of 15, on the eve of basketball tryouts, David Cooks got hit with a spinal aneurism out of nowhere. It left him T-6 paraplegic. But David didn’t let that stop him. With a new outlook on life, David has gone on to build an impressive coaching resume—even working with Coach K at Duke. He’s also been on the coaching staff of USA Basketball, and was the head coach of the Marquette University High School team for over a decade. Now, David is an author, speaker, and coach. This episode is p...
Mar 20, 2019•34 min•Ep. 64
Meet the Sherman Phoenix, an uplifting entrepreneurial space born from the ashes of violence in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood. It’s now home to over 29 entrepreneurs in the food, culture, and health & wellness spaces. Juli Kaufman and Trueman McGee came on the podcast to tell the inspiring story of the Sherman Phoenix, talk segregation in Milwaukee, and discuss how the city can move forward. Learn more about the Sherman Phoenix here→ bit.ly/2BYFkSL and listen to the episode wherever ...
Feb 28, 2019•39 min•Ep. 63
From March 4–8, 47 awesome events will take place across Milwaukee for Women's Entrepreneurship Week. Organizers Jackie Hermes, Christina Haidemenos, and Jenny Weeden sit down to give us an overview of the week and talk Women's Entrepreneurship in Milwaukee.
Feb 20, 2019•22 min•Ep. 62
Sure, 80% of New Year's resolutions have failed by now. But why is that? Turns out, you might've been going about this whole thing wrong! Richie sits down with Joe Sweeney and Derek Deprey—two top leadership and high performance experts—to give you tactics that'll make 2019 your best year yet. They chat about why motivation is an ugly word, what you can do to find success in all aspects of life, and more.
Jan 22, 2019•31 min•Ep. 61
Jeramey Jannene (Urban Milwaukee), Andy Nunemaker (Dynamis/Applied Systems), and Matt Dorner (Milwaukee Downtown Bid) sit down with Richie to talk all things Hop. These local leaders debate if it's worth having a street car in Milwaukee, and how it might impact the city's future.
Jan 08, 2019•32 min•Ep. 60
Live from the 2018 MKE Blockchain Conference, Richie sits down with James, Davis, and Paul to discuss how Milwaukee can better retain the top young talent coming through our University system. They’ll also discuss how Milwaukee can compete with (and beat) larger cities in the startup arena. These three guests all have a unique perspective; Davis is currently a senior at Marquette University, and the founder of the Marquette Blockchain Lab, James is the Senior Director of Tech Advancement and Out...
Dec 21, 2018•52 min•Ep. 59
With the Milwaukee Blockchain Conference this Friday at Northwestern Mutual, we had the Marquette Blockchain Lab team (who is organizing the event) stop by. Davis, Alec, Clayton, and Gabi give a conference preview. We also touch on what Blockchain is, how it will affect businesses, the value of a college experience, talent retention in Milwaukee, and more.
Nov 28, 2018•27 min•Ep. 58
Richie sat down with Dominic Anzalone of Rent College Pads, Cindy Poiesz of Evolve Snacking and Joseph Taylor of Penrod Software. They got into what it’s like to start a business in Milwaukee, what the startup culture is like, and Milwaukee's support system for different types of companies.
Nov 19, 2018•34 min•Ep. 57
Richie sits down with JMatt (HashtagMKE Founder), Matt Curtis (20 HashtagMKE Socials attendance streak), and Monique Rosteing (HashtagMKE member for over a year) to talk all about the organization.
Nov 06, 2018•22 min•Ep. 56
Milwaukee’s Latino population is its fastest (and only) growing segment. There are many great initiatives happening in the community, but there are still many challenges that the group must face—education, the prosperity gap, and immigration policies, to name a few. Griselda Aldrete and Austin Ramirez are two incredible local leaders who affect positive change in the Latino community. They face these challenges head on by giving students a place to turn for help, ensuring they have supplemental ...
Oct 25, 2018•32 min•Ep. 55
David Brier comes on the podcast to talk about how to turn the brand you have into the brand you need! Tune in for a few tips and tricks, extreme New York energy, and insights about the upcoming GLIN2 conference!
Oct 08, 2018•31 min•Ep. 54
Sidney Moncrief drops by the GGMM studio to discuss high performance habits, his journey to the NBA, his career in Milwaukee, Bucks basketball, and beyond.
Oct 08, 2018•38 min•Ep. 53
The GLIN2 Conference comes to Milwaukee this week. Tune in to hear all about the conference, its speakers, and what the organizations are doing for Milwaukee!
Oct 08, 2018•14 min•Ep. 52
