The Upswing

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Marcus Performing Arts Center Vice President of Marketing and Communications Lori Bowman to talk about the center’s upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities. Lori goes over the list of events at the Performing Arts Center’s MLK Day program.

MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discussed U.S. President-Elect's inauguration and his upcoming economic policies. Jeff and Dave speculated on how Trump and Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell might work together to tackle inflation and interest rates.

TWO UP: 1. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman encouraged fans to visit the virtual National Archives and learn from history 2. The Ice-Skating World Cup is coming to Milwaukee.

What separates Milwaukee and Wisconsin businesses from the rest? Powering through with community and friendship. TWO UP: 1. Planet Fitness is on The Upswing: Although it raised its’ monthly fees, it’s membership numbers have never been higher. 2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman investigated the prices of Bob Uecker memorabilia and shared his favorite Mr. Baseball possession. Milwaukee Admirals President Jo...

Laurel Prieb, former Milwaukee Brewers Vice President joined Jeff Sherman on the phone to talk about the impact Bob Uecker had on the Brewers organization, what it was like when Laurel first met him and more. 

Milwaukee Admirals President Jon Greenberg, who for a time worked with the Milwaukee Brewers, joined Jeff Sherman in-studio to talk about his history with Bob Uecker and former Brewers owner Bud Selig. Jeff asked Jon about the series of Milwaukee Admirals commercials Uecker did. Plus, Jeff asked him about what’s up next for the Admirals team.

TWO UP: 1. Planet Fitness is on The Upswing: Although it raised its’ monthly fees, it’s membership numbers have never been higher. 2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman investigated the prices of Bob Uecker memorabilia and shared his favorite Mr. Baseball possession.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman, Koss Stereophones’ Martin Moore and WTMJ News anchor and host Erik Bilstad discussed the legacy of the recently departed Wisconsin baseball legend and Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play caller Bob Uecker. Jeff and Martin share more trivia and stories and thoughts on Bob Uecker. They were also joined by WTMJ meteorologist Craig Koplien remotely to share his thoughts and stories...

Dunkin has raised its’ prices, and it’s barely less expensive than a local place. 

Happy National Bagel Day! TWO UP: 1. Cedarburg plan commission is looking to open a family entertainment center on the south side of the city in a manufacturing business space. 2. Amazon is instituting a 200-character limit for product listings on its’ site. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News host Julia Fello to discuss the future of I-794 that could be decide...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Allie Boy’s Bagelry and Luncheonette owners and founders Staci Lopez and Ben Nerenhausen to give the Allie Boy’s story, opening in Milwaukee and more. Jeff asked Ben and Staci about the baking process, opening a second location, the evolution of the bagel scene and their favorite bagel and topping combination.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Wisconsin’s Afternoon News host Julia Fello to discuss the future of I-794 that could be decided later in the following Spring. Julia went over the current proposals with Jeff.

TWO UP: 1. Cedarburg plan commission is looking to open a family entertainment center on the south side of the city in a manufacturing business space. 2. Amazon is instituting a 200-character limit for product listings on its’ site.

Drilling down on DEI and Return-To-Office TWO UP: 1. Alison Prange, who was head of the Milwaukee Host Committee for the Republican national Convention had become the COO for Michael Best 2. More Shake Shacks were on the way to opening and there were three so far in Wisconsin Was 2024 the end of the Department of Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Beth Ridle...

Was 2024 the end of the Department of Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Beth Ridley from the Ridley Consulting Group to talk about DEI initiatives. On the macro level, Jeff asked Beth for her thoughts on moving DEI initiatives forward in 2025. Jeff and Beth discussed the big move of return to office orders at organizations of various sizes that were happeni...

TWO UP: 1. Alison Prange, who was head of the Milwaukee Host Committee for the Republican national Convention had become the COO for Michael Best 2. More Shake Shacks were on the way to opening and there were three so far in Wisconsin

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman saw a 12-Pack of Diet Coke for $10! TWO UP 1. Stan’s Bootery and Stan’s Fit for Your Feet has changed its company and store names as they had expanded 2. Chik-Fil-A's California had switched to using robots to squeeze lemons for their restaurants’ lemonade. Monday Market Preview: Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist Brian Jacobson and...

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by CBS 58 news director and author Jessie Garcia. Jeff asked her how she got into writing fiction, the process of getting published. Jeff asked Jessie to explain more about her new book, The Business Trip, such as the plot and how she balances writing with her day job. He also asks her about publishers and marketing.

Monday Market Preview: Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist Brian Jacobson and Jeff asked Brian about the rise in soda prices, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration and what it could mean for the economy. Jeff asked Brian if the wildfires in southern California would affect inflation with construction costs and what Brian’s favorite busi...

TWO UP -Stan’s Bootery and Stan’s Fit for Your Feet has changed its company and store names as they had expanded -Chik-Fil-A's California had switched to using robots to squeeze lemons for their restaurants’ lemonade.

Packers Playoffs Preview....Business Edition. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went over the destruction of the fires in Los Angeles, California. TWO UP: 1. U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin was planning on funding for safety on Milwaukee’s National Avenue 2. Car payments were averaging at $1,000 per month for most people in the United States of America. With the Green Bay Packers playing the Eagles...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Ticket King owner John Lamoreaux to discuss more on ticket prices. He asked him about what made the NFL wild card game of the Green Bay Packers taking on the Eagles in Philadelphia, the reselling market for football tickets, managing inventory and more. Jeff asked John about the bots that had taken over the re-selling market for concert tickets in particular...

With the Green Bay Packers playing the Eagles in Philadelphia in the Wild Card round of the National Football League playoffs, Jeff Sherman went over the prices of a flights going to Philadelphia before the big game and was joined on the phone by Visit Philly’s Senior Content Manager Michael Hanisco to talk about the game, what people could do in Philadelphia, and the big game itself.