He created iMovie 1.0, has spent hundreds of hours designing products with Steve Jobs, sold his startup to Cisco, was employee 25 at Adobe... and is now in Milwaukee on a new mission. Current CEO/Founder of Marathon Machines joins the podcast and this is not one you'll want to miss. 

How will the new tax laws affect you? Here in the US, we have a tax code that is thousands of pages long and can be very overwhelming. Right now, with Biden’s new pending tax plan, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding corporate tax rates, capital gains tax, gift, income, and estate tax, and how this will affect different income brackets of the population.Today, to help break this down we have Joe Maier from Johnson Financial, so you’re going to want to tune into this because there could be some major implications for you as someone who works in a corporation, as a small business owner, if you are part of a family estate or just as a general citizen of the United States.Joe is the Senior VP, Director of Wealth Strategy at Johnson Financial, an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School, and a former Succession Planning Attorney at Foley and Lardner. 

What was it like writing the biography of a trailblazing Hall of Fame basketball coach?Jesse Washington shares his experiences working with John Thompson writing his biography "I Came as a Shadow" and shares amazing stories from the life of John Thompson.John Thompson arguably did more for race relations than any other coach in the history of the game and was the first black coach to win the NCAA title in 1984 with the Georgetown Hoyas. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999.

There has always been a problem with racism and othering towards the AAPI community here in the United States, but there has been a massive uptick in the number of incidents involving hate crimes and attacks since the beginning of COVID. Many of these individuals being targeted are Americans, born and raised in this country. How did we get to this point of having so much hate towards our brothers and sisters in our communities? And why are people pointing the COVID-finger at them?On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie is joined by three Milwaukee community members to have a candid conversation about the Anti-Asian movement that has swept the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are joined by: Erik Kennedy, a returning GoGedder who is a community leader at Advocate Aurora; Alexa Alfaro, co-founder of Meat on the Street; and Shary Tran, who works for Amazon as the Executive Program Manager Diversity and Inclusion. Erik, Alexa, and Shary are all also members of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islanders) Coalition of Wisconsin and have been named among Wisconsin’s most influential Asians. Together, we dig into and expose these issues. Listen to the full podcast to find out how you can help be an ally to the AAPI community.

John Burke (yes, Richie's dad) came on the podcast during a live Milwaukee Rotary Club event to talk all things Trek. He discussed the early days of getting the company off the ground, the lessons he learned from his dad (the founder, Dick Burke), what it has been like running Trek during the pandemic, how they've been able to create an amazing culture, and much more!This episode of The GoGedders is live from the Milwaukee Rotary Club.

Looking to make some changes to your finances in 2021? Are you a young professional wanting to learn how you should be managing your wealth? Wondering how much you need to save for retirement? How to handle finances during a divorce? What are the financial pitfalls you need to avoid? We cover a wide range of topics to help you get on the right track and maximize your wealth no matter where you are at in life.  On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we are joined by Melissa Olson and Kelly Mould, both financial advisors at Johnson Financial Group. Melissa is also a Wealth RPS Education Specialist, and Kelly is the Senior Vice President and Wealth Sales Team Lead. Together, we talk about finances. With financial stress being so high during the pandemic, we discuss ways to help reduce that stress, smart decisions you can be making, and how you can get to a point of financial freedom.

The COVID-19 pandemic created bumps in the road for many of us, and has hit the food industry particularly hard. No longer could you walk into your favorite joint and sit down for a meal, nor can restaurants rely on dine-in service as their main source of revenue. In order to stay afloat during these unprecedented times, pivots have been necessary. Cameron Whyte is one of those restauranteurs who made some major pivots in the past year. Cameron is the owner of three local restaurants in the Milwaukee area, Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions, and, his latest venture, Flour Child Pizza. On this bonus episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we talk to Cameron how a pandemic forced him to pivot as well as his fascinating story about how he ended up grabbing the attention of he who has all authority on frozen pizzas, Barstool Sports Founder, Dave Portnoy. 

With mortgage rates being so low, it may be the best time to find that new home-- if you're up to the challenge of battling other interested buyers in the competitive market.On our latest episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we talk about the crazy Milwaukee housing market with some of our local experts. We are joined by Jonathan Newby, Tony Petrie, and Cameron Whyte; Jonathan is a real estate agent who serves the Milwaukee area, Tony is a loan officer at Johnson Financial Group, and Cameron is a recent buyer and seller who also is a partner at Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions and Flour Child. Together, they break down the chaos in a way to help you navigate the market and decide if it is a good time to start looking for a new home.

Tyshun Wardlaw, a Milwaukee native, comes on the podcast to give us an inside look at her documentary "Growing Up Milwaukee", it's importance to the city, how it got picked up by HBO Max and shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story! 

Podcasting had another big growth year in 2021 with several more acquisition from industry giants, overall listener growth, celebrities and influencers getting big payouts and the evolving ad landscape. In this episode I break down: The growth of podcasting in 2020 and 2021 projections Review big acquisitions in 2020 and what it means for the future of the platform Should you or should you not start a podcast in 2021? Our top 5 tactics to monetize a podcast in 2021 and how we have made over 900k off of this show. 

It has been absolute chaos these past few weeks in the stock market. We have seen stocks like GameStop, AMC, and Koss surge, driven up by certain Reddit communities and threads. This has led to some investors making huge returns on their investments, sums that are in the billions for some; Ryan Cohen, co-founder of Chewy, who owns 13% of GameStop shares, made $1.3 billion!These events have led many of us to wonder -- does the stock market accurately represent the market and its trends? Or is it just a mirage?We are joined on this episode of The GoGedders Podcast by CJ Krawczyk, a partner at Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk and a securities litigator, as well as Joe Taylor, founder of Penrod, where he made the inc 500 and won best place to work 3x in a row in Wisconsin. He is also an an experienced day trader, growing $30K into $250K during the pandemic through high-risk trading. They help break down how this all started, what’s happening, where we could go from here, and what restrictions could be put in place to help make sure stocks accurately reflect the value of their companies.

While working at home after getting blood work done the week after Thanksgiving, Rich was napping on his basement floor  due to fatigue at 4:30PM. Forty-five minutes later, he woke up to his phone going off-- it was his doctor, “You need to go to the hospital right now.” The next day after getting transfusions, Rich was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He then heard the word “cancer”. Following our episode about Dry January (listen to the episode here→ http://bit.ly/3pnvq3Z), my friend, Rich Tennessen, reached out to me about how he appreciated my openness in sharing my love-hate story with alcohol.  He let me know that this year he was participating in “Dry January”, but not by choice, and he let me know about his recent diagnosis; he was battling cancer and wanted to come on the podcast to share his story while also putting out a PSA to anyone who might be experiencing symptoms to get checked ASAP! 

Steven Olikara joins us for his third appearance on The GoGedders Podcast. Steven is the founder of the Millennial Action Project, was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for Law and Policy in 2017, and is the GoGedder’s unofficial political correspondent. We discuss headliners like the January 6th raid and attempted insurrection on The White House by a Pro-Trump mob, what policy the Biden administration might try passing during his time in office, and what the results from the Georgia runoff elections mean. We also discuss what we as Americans should be doing to bridge the divide between left and right, and what certain big players, like social media and political leaders, can be doing to help unite this divide.

Justine Sloan and Ambrose WB give advice on what small changes can make a huge impact and lead you to have your best year yet. Justine was one of the top female bodybuilders (bikini division), amassing a following of 1.9 million Facebook fans, landing sponsorship deals, and getting flown all over the country. However, it wasn't a sustainable lifestyle for her and led to massive burnout. She has since reinvented herself as a health and mindset coach at justinesloan.com.Ambrose is the founder of MISPIBO, a virtual health and wellness lifestyle company. They create personalized paths to well-being through exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness coaching. Ambrose is also a mental performance coach who used to be a personal trainer and college athlete.

As we head into a new year, many of us are wondering what to expect from the financial market in 2021. Will the rally continue? What industries will do well in this “new”, post-COVID world? Will crypto keep surging? Is this a reflection of the economy that most of us live in? How do you navigate this and make smart investments?On this episode of the GoGedders Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with Brian Andrew, a local finance expert; Brian is the President of Johnson Wealth and  Chief Investment Officer for Johnson Financial Group with over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. In the episode, we go over the trends the stock market has been experiencing, including the COVID dip and how that is projected to recover at all time highs, how certain current events may affect the market, as well as areas of the market to keep an eye on. 

Are you looking to cut back, learn more about alcohol or just hear some buffoon-ish as well as inspiring stories involving alcohol this is the episode for you. Erik Kennedy, Sarah Hofman and Mark Palazzari join the podcast. PS: Erik Kennedy is back in the game as mentioned in the intro #ModusLife 

Going into 2020, the stars were aligned for the city of Milwaukee to shine in the national spotlight. Highly anticipated events like the DNC, Ryder Cup, Summerfest, a long Bucks playoff run, and more were all on the horizon. Then, the pandemic hit and it changed everything. Instead of experiencing an economic boom, local businesses had to picot and adapt to survive. Additionally, we saw a prevalent BLM movement in the city of Milwaukee, where protests lasted for weeks in light of the George Floyd tragedy. We went through the most polarizing election of all time, but on the bright side, the Hoan Bridge finally got lit and, just this week, Giannis signed his extension, ending the year on a positive note and leaving the city feeling good about its future! I've been lucky to cover all of these topics on the GoGedders and in this episode we look back on everything that unfolded. Guests in this episode include: DJ Hines, Christine Specht, Ian Abston, Khalif El-Amin, Judge Derek Mosley, John Burke, Mike Malatesta, Michael Hostad and Greg Marshall.

Karen and Julie Ellenbecker discuss starting and growing a family business, visionary and integrator relationship dynamics, what has made them successful and what they have overcome, the importance of giving back to the community and more. 

What a week it’s been. Joe Biden has been declared winner by several media outlets and currently leads the popular vote by 5M, but this could be far from over, and with Trump’s reaction, it leaves several questions. Was there voter fraud? How did the polls get it so wrong? What if he refuses to leave office? What will the transition of power look like? Are we as divided as we seem? What does the future of the Democratic and Republican parties look like? Did Trump make a big mistake by telling his base not to vote by mail? Is the Trump campaign’s reaction discrediting potential lawsuits? And how did they end up throwing a presser at Four Seasons Total Landscaping? We dissect it all on this “Election Recap…. And update!” episode.

Jackie Hermes, Jenny Weeden and Christina Haidemenos are the Founders of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week in Milwaukee and join us on the podcast this week! We discuss going virtual this year, what people can expect, the state of women’s entrepreneurship, what it is like being a woman in business and more! 

Adapting a global company, the Ryder Cup postponement, running a family business, and the importance of companies being an environmentalist as well as capitalist are all things we talk about on this episode with David Kohler, CEO of the Kohler Company. This podcast was shot live as part of The Milwaukee Rotary Club's Thursday programming. 

 Last February the Young Guns made a very successful debut with an event in Milwaukee, then COVID hit. Since then they have adapted, launched YGTV and have their first online event coming up in November. On this episode I sit down with Paul Neuberger and Andy Weins to talk about the rise of the Young Guns movement, entrepreneurship during COVID, the importance of daily routines, being yourself, building a strong network and much more! 

Steven Olikara joins us today to talk all things election! We go over How Trump rose to power, how COVID has affected his campaign, why the Democrats chose Joe Biden as their candidate, how these last few weeks could play out and what will ultimately happen. Also- remember to go VOTE! 

Hear from Ian Abston and Michael Hostad on the journey to get the Hoan Bridge LIT after four years, how it will help shape the future of Milwaukee and more! 

In a time when every company is grappling to define the feel of their new virtual workplace, we talk to two extremely accomplished CEOs to find out how they are building and maintaining culture, overcoming obstacles and still growing their organizations during COVID.We talk to Hector Colon, CEO of Lutheran Social Services and Michael Victorson, CEO of M3 Insurance. They have great insight into how to manage remote teams, how to keep morale up, what job searchers should be doing right now, how to build a great team, and their path to leadership.

The presidential election is less than fifty days away, and our country is more divided than ever. On this week’s podcast, John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle, comes on to discuss eye-opening facts that neither candidate is talking about. His new book, The Presidential Playbook, presents sixteen nonpartisan solutions to complex problems The United States is facing right now. In this episode, we face those problems head on. We also talk about what it's been like running Trek during the pandemic, their "All In" plan and more! 

As we all know, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the financial markets right now, and that raises a lot of questions. Is another stimulus package coming? How can the markets be at an all time high despite businesses struggling and unemployment staying at more than double the typical rate? And, of course: How will the November election affect the financial climate? Like many small business owners, I had several questions of my own. What’s the right way to approach the initial process surrounding PPP loans? Will there be loan forgiveness, and is there going to be another wave? Luckily for us, Jim Popp, CEO of Johnson Financial, came on our most recent episode of the GoGedders podcast to answer the questions above and offer expertise on more financial topics. You’ll learn a lot about what’s happening behind the scenes of the financial industry during COVID, and the info Jim provides is useful for just about anyone.

Looking past everything we’ve all  seen and read in the news, Richie talks to three residents and community leaders of Kenosha about what really happened there, the reactions of the local community and what they’re doing to rebuild Kenosha.We’re joined by Richie’s good college friend and Kenosha resident Justin Whitehead (Tiger), Nicole Thomsen, Director of 1Hope, and Pastor Roy Peeples. 

A lot of us are struggling with mental health especially with all that is going on right now and all the uncertainty it brings.For entrepreneurs (and a lot of creatives) it's especially bad, there was a study done by Michael Freeman in 2015 that came out with the following results. Founders are:2x more likely to suffer from depression6x more likely to suffer from ADHD3x more likely to suffer from substance abuse10x more likely to suffer from bi-polar disorder2x more likely to have psychiatric hospitalization2x more likely to have suicidal thoughtsAnd when you look into what running a business is it makes a lot of sense. It's difficult and it's stressful with high rates of failure and a lot of uncertainty and rejection to deal with along the way. That said it is very rewarding and I wouldn't change it. We just need to do a much better job taking care of ourselves.As a lot of you know I had a bad panic attack about 3 years ago that has caused a bunch of lingering anxiety issues that I never had to deal with before. It's been difficult but forced me to make positive changes for the better.In this talk I go deep into my story as well as Chuck Swoboda's (Former CEO of Cree Lighting) story who went through something even more extreme, talk about the relationship with entrepreneurship and anxiety and what we can do to make it better.For anyone dealing with mental health issues please watch and if you know someone who could benefit pass this along.

Should we go back to school? What legalities do schools need to deal with? What's it like being an "at-risk" parent with two kids? What's in been like being an MPS teacher with all the uncertainty? What's in been like running programs for the Boys and Girls Club and having to adapt? With all the uncertainty going on right now I was lucky to be joined by Alana Leffer from Below Vetter, Alyssa Molinski (MPS), Andre Douglass (Boys & Girls Club) and Dena Cerreyn. 

WebsterX (Sam Ahmed), Mag (Enrique Rodriguez), and a number of others put together the first Black is Beautiful Ride on June 20th. There, over 1,000 riders rolled 16 miles through Milwaukee raising over $10,000 to be split between Walnut Way Conservation Corp. and Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT).As they get ready for Black is Beautiful Vol. 2 this Sunday, they come on The GoGedders Podcast to talk about how the ride started, the protests, equality, the Milwaukee music scene and more.

Right now, DJ Shawna is living at the center of the universe. Having been selected to enter the NBA Bubble, DJ Shawna is just one of four DJs in the resort. DJ Shawna told us about the process to get into the Bubble, what it’s like now that she’s there, and the equality movement happening now.

Our military veterans give us so much, selflessly volunteering their precious time, energy, and strength to serve our country. Yet, when they return home from service, they’re often left feeling underappreciated and have to face difficult hardships. Reassimilating into normal life can be tough — whether it’s finding a fulfilling career, coping with PTSD, or just readjusting their state of mind, veterans and their families often feel like they’re going about it alone.That’s where Operation Finally Home (OFH) comes in. Operation Finally Home is a program that provides custom-built homes for veterans and their families, giving that home to them mortgage-free. The program was specifically created for veterans who had their time in service cut short because of injury. This uplifting gift to our heroes and their families is a fantastic way to show that they’re truly cared for when they return home.

What’s it like to get COVID? Can you get reinfected? How is the virus mutating? Should Schools re-open? Do masks really work? Are outdoor bars OK? Do we need more testing capacity? Would herd immunity work?  With all the questions and information out there right now, we are lucky to have infectious disease expert Dr. Mary Beth Graham join the podcast. Danika Tramburg and host Richie Burke break down their firsthand experiences with COVID, and with Dr. Graham's help, they learn more about what they went through.Tune in to learn more about the virus and where we go from here.

Should your brand be podcasting? When most people think of podcasting, they see a form of entertainment and don’t immediately see a tool that can be used for business. But Richie Burke, Founder and CEO of GoGeddit Marketing and Media, has embraced audio as the next big consumable medium, building successful marketing strategies with podcasting as the cornerstone. This is a recording form ERC Midwest’s “Working Without Waste” podcast. 

Waking up at 3 A.M. every morning, Paul Neuberger is a connection-making, cold-calling machine. He owns four businesses, is the president of a 5th, and is an international speaker. In this podcast Neuberger shares essential information on how to make cold calls and add value to your customers.

The Source Magazine is known by many as "The Hip Hop Bible", but not many know how this iconic magazine actually started and the man behind it. Dave Mays started out by DJing hip hop music on a Harvard radio station that mainly played classical music. He developed a following of listeners and started The Source as a single page newsletter to his mailing list of 1,000. How did he end up turning this into a global publication that had a readership of 9 million and overtook Rolling Stone as the #1 music genre magazine in the world? On this episode we dive in. 

Alderman Khalif Rainey says, “Hip-hop brings a voice to the voiceless.” While protests continue around the country, Dave Mays, founder of The Source magazine, and Alderman Khalif Rainey talk about how racism, the protests, and hip-hop are all closely connected.

With the backdrop of George Floyd’s murder, the subsequent protests, and push for social change, Richie talks with DJ Hines, Khalif El-Amin, and Greg Marshall about race in America and the need for change.On this episode, we'll cover a lot of ground, talking about a wide range of important issues involving race in our city and beyond. Our guests touch on what needs to change in the Milwaukee business community (and the community at large), the moment they realized what race really is, speaking with their kids about race, and much more.

What a crazy week in the podcasting world. Between Joe Rogan signing an exclusive nine-figure deal with Spotify and all of the Call Her Daddy drama going on, it's certainly been eventful. On this episode, we talk about the growth of the podcasting platform and break down what these new developments mean for the industry. 

In the most personal pandemic-related episode to date, Milwaukee Judge Derek Mosley talks about what it was really like to have COVID-19. From spending over a week in the ICU to experiencing complications associated with his kidney transplant a few years earlier, Judge Mosley gives a rare firsthand account of what it was like to be a Milwaukeean with the virus.

Just two days after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the safer-at-home order, we talked to five Wisconsin political and business leaders about the decision and the path forward for Wisconsin.This episode's featured guests are: Ryan Murray, Partner at The Firm Consulting and former Chief of Staff for Governor Scott WalkerWaukesha Alderman Aaron PerryCreator of “As Goes Wisconsin” Kristin BreyArmy Veteran and Founder of Green Up Solutions Andy WeinsEmily Siegrist, US National Guard Veteran, former nurse, candidate for WI State Assembly

Just a day after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the state’s safer-at-home order, we talked to Darren Horndasch, CEO of Wisconsin Vision, Bryan Gerondale, CEO of Chiropractic Company and Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik’s, about the ruling and how their companies have adapted to COVID-19.From hiring 200 new grocery store employees to figuring out how to safely conduct eye exams, we discuss the tough decisions these employers have made over the last several weeks.

As a global company, Husco had to adapt and move quickly since COVID-19 hit. In this episode, we’ll go over their initial reaction to the pandemic, switching to mask production, the government’s response, adjustments in the global supply chain, and how they’re rethinking business moving forward. In addition to his CEO duties, Austin Ramirez is significantly involved in the Milwaukee community. He and his family spearheaded the development of Saint Augustine Preparatory Academy, and now serve as the school’s main supporters. Austin is also on a number of other boards throughout the city, so we touch on the state of business and how the city of Milwaukee can continue adapting to COVID and rebuild from here on out.

Wisconsin’s hemp industry is booming, and for good reason. We’ve got great farming roots, so it’s only natural that our economy’s structure should follow, right? Well, not always. Recently, we teamed up with our friends at First Federal Bank to launch the Keeping It Local Podcast. It’s a show that connects listeners with local businesses, nonprofits, and community members who have unique and inspirational stories tied in with First Federal Bank’s community bank difference.In this episode, we go over the difference between help and marijuana, highlight two hemp business owners and the uphill battles they’ve pushed through, how others are making businesses from hemp, the benefits of CBD, and more.

Nearing the two month mark since COVID-19 first transformed our world in the U.S., we check in with Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld with the Medical College of Wisconsin and six other Milwaukee area leaders to hear how they continue to adapt to COVID-19. CEO of Kessler’s Diamonds, Joe Gehrke, discusses how Kessler’s is transitioning to online sales. Christian Vega, co-owner of Screaming Tuna, talks about how they've gotten support from the community since this started. Others discuss how their businesses continue to deal with COVID-19 day-by-day. 

In live interviews from a Milwaukee Rotary Club meeting, Richie talks to six business leaders from various industries about their response to COVID-19. Taking listener questions, they discuss the government’s response to COVID-19 and what comes next. The show begins with a conversation with Jim Barry, President of The Barry Company about the state of commercial real estate. Then, Richie talks to Todd Bentley, President of Bentley World Packaging, putting this pandemic in perspective, considering the history of the company that’s been family owned since 1848. Next up is Mark Kannenberg, President of RBP Chemical Technology, to talk about chemical sales during these times. He’s followed by Darren Miller, President of JM Construction, who discusses how their projects are proceeding despite COVID-19. Michael Sheppard, Managing Director of IronwoodDrive Financial Group, joined the show, letting us in on what it’s like to make financial decisions right now. Finally, Julie Tolan, EVP and Owner of Lauber Business Partners talks leadership and consulting virtually and how her company has adapted.It’s a full show, packed with interesting experiences that Milwaukee business leaders have had in these unprecedented times.

When most people and brands think of monetizing a podcast, they think of advertising revenue and sponsorships. This can be a great way to monetize if you’re in the top 1% of podcasts, but for the rest of us — not so much. That said, as a company, monetizing a podcast is not too difficult. There’s a slew of options to go about it, and it all depends on your business model. As a small business ourselves, we’ve tracked over $650k in revenue from the podcast to date — with less than $6k of that coming from ads and sponsorships. In this episode, I break down the reality of podcast advertising and suggest some tactics you can implement right away to start monetizing your podcast (even if you’re not Joe Rogan).