Episodes

  • Positive Pay - A Tale of Two Fraudsters
    Apr 25 2024

    Whether you’re a massive company or a solo entrepreneur, keeping all kinds of fraud out of your business can halt operations — unless you have the right tools.

    Guest: Stacie Wolter, Fraud Analyst at Bank Midwest
    Sara Lewis, Treasury Management Specialist at Bank Midwest

    Looking for more advice for growing your dream business? Visit our business blog for more tips from the business experts in your community and at Bank Midwest.

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    11 mins
  • Beyond Business Clichés: Real Advice from Accomplished Entrepreneuers
    Dec 19 2023

    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

    Looking for more advice for growing your dream business? Visit our business blog for more tips from the business experts in your community and at Bank Midwest.

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    13 mins
  • Keeping Fraud Out Of Your Holiday Plans and Shopping Safely
    Nov 30 2023

    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

    Looking for more advice for growing your dream business? Visit our business blog for more tips from the business experts in your community and at Bank Midwest.

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    11 mins
  • 3 Ways to Optimize Your Business Cashflow
    Nov 2 2023

    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

    Looking for more advice for growing your dream business? Visit our business blog for more tips from the business experts in your community and at Bank Midwest.

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0


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    18 mins
  • You Already Have the Skills To Launch A Business
    Oct 5 2023

    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

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    17 mins
  • Full Swing: Working in Recreation and Building Community
    Aug 31 2023

    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

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    19 mins
  • The HVAC Maverick: Female-Owned Businesses and Finding Financing
    Jul 27 2023

    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

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    14 mins
  • Laser Focus: Business Investors, Switching Banks, and Exponential Growth
    Jun 29 2023

    Growing up, Brent Donner didn't know he'd be a business owner, but when his path turned unexpectedly into laser fabrication, his life transformed. He quickly became one of the leading experts in the industry. Brent discusses advice for business owners, making difficult choices for his company, and finding the right partners to invest in your growth.

    Guest: Brent Donner, Owner of DLC Manufacturing
    Shannon Hillesheim, Market President of New Ulm Branch, Ag and Commercial Lender

    Bank Midwest
    Member FDIC

    Music: "Midsummer Sky" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    "Cottages" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    15 mins