NebraskaLand Bank Podcast

This might be our favorite episode so far! Is it because Brandon and Jack brought some amazing coffee samples to the podcast studio? Partly, but we also had a blast sitting down with Brandon, owner of the Espresso Shoppe in North Platte and his son Jack. We're big fans of coffee around here and this duo did not disappoint. We learned a latte about coffee, roasting beans, and brew techniques....

We had a great conversation with Casey Schiel this week. Casey is a North Platte firefighter, golf pro, and inventor. Casey invented the Eye Putt Pro and is currently developing a night light that encourages children to keep their bedroom doors closed for increased protection from home fires. Learn more about Casey's inventions and hear some great tips about how to develop your own ideas!  Sh...

Do you believe in ghosts? Dennis and Evelyn McConnell certainly do! Dennis and Evelyn are the lead investigators of RIPA (Research and Investigation of Paranormal Activity). The couple has been performing investigations for over nine years in and around the North Platte area. Listen in as they share their stories and experiences from well known places like Buffalo Bill's Ranch and the Fox The...

We are not sucking up when we say, this is an episode you won't want to miss. We finally let the President and CEO of NebraskaLand Bank, Mike Jacobson, join us on the podcast and he doesn't disappoint. We are inspired by his own personal success story and loved his advice on how to approach life after forty. We learn about growing wealth, his outlook on the economy and what's most i...

We're breaking the rules and launching our next episode early, just in time for North Platte's Community Build Days for the North Platte Community Build Playground at Centennial Park. In this episode, we visit with Tauni Morris, Project Coordinator and Kyle Cundy from Playgrounds by Leathers to learn more about how this project came to fruition and how wildly successful their fundraising...

You might not think of peeling beets as romantic, but it was for this sweet couple! Join us for episode 18 as we sit down with Mo and Jennie Cabrera, owners of North Platte's beloved Popcorner. We get to learn how they met and fell in love, what brought them back to Nebraska and how they have grown the Popcorner into the culinary treasure it is today. Also, be the first to hear about a new it...

We love those Friday night lights! This episode we sit down with North Platte High School's Football Coach, Todd Rice and St Pat's Football Coach, Kevin Dodson, just before their first games of the season. Listen in to learn more about their programs, how they handle criticism, and how they approach coaching. Here's to great football season! If you enjoyed the episode, please leave...

We had a great time this episode chatting with Pro MMA Fighter, Jayson Scott. We learned more about the sport and what motivates Jayson to step into the cage. Since recording the episode, Jayson competed in his Pro Bantamweight Debut on July 31st and walked away with an amazing win. Give this episode a listen to become an instant fan of this North Platte native. We loved getting to know him and we...

Listen to Episode 15 with special guest, Trudy Merritt, founder and director of the Platte River Fitness Series. In this Episode, we talk with Trudy about the 20th anniversary of the Platte River Fitness Series. We also talk with her about the multiple races and clubs inside of the series and the impact they have on individuals and the community. We learn about Leading Ladies, Fit Kids and the loc...

Danielle is back!  Get the answer to the burning question: Who did better in the Spartan Race, Danielle or Garod?  Our episode 14 guest is Mel McNea, Chief Executive Officer at Great Plains Health. Ty, Danielle and Mel talk about the culture shift that happened at GPH and how they worked together to overcome a ransomware attack and a pandemic, while gaining national attention for all the right rea...

Ty Lucas and Kim Schroll host Episode 13 with Gary Person, President and CEO of the North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation. Gary discusses economic development in the North Platte community and shares how important  collaboration is to our success. Gary also shares about various ways communities can remain competitive. We also gain perspective about how history has helped shape our...

Tune into Episode 12, where we talk with Traci Cummings; popularly known as Traci Trainer, about living a healthy lifestyle. Traci Cummings is a certified holistic health coach, personal trainer, and owner of Your Wellness Journey. In this episode, Traci explains the background of her business and how she keeps herself educated on the science behind diet and exercise. Traci also shares about how s...

In this episode, we talk to “self-made” entrepreneurs Jeff and Shae Caldwell, owners of Whitetail Screen Print, Whitetail Cycle Sport, Whitetail Outpost, and Whitetail Management. We discuss the community driven attitude that Jeff and Shae share and the history behind their successful business. We also learn more about the exciting dreams, plans, and renovations they hope to bring to downtown Nort...

Have you ever thought about becoming an Entrepreneur? Hear from Brennan Costello from UNL’s Engler Entrepreneurship Program and learn about how to find a good business idea, how to get started building your business, how to fund your business, and more! In this podcast episode, Brennan shares some powerful tools to help you succeed on your path to becoming an entrepreneur.   As the Engler Entrepre...

Join us for a casual conversation with Tad Haneborg. This episode we are reminded about Larry Haneborg's legacy and the impact he had on youth sports in our area. We learn about the many ways the D&N Event center is used and what their vision is for the future. We also hear about what's new in the beer business and what Tad's go to drink is. Tune in and learn a little more about...

NEBRASKAland Days is a go for 2021! In this episode we hear from NLD Executive Director, David Fudge, and hear about the 2021 celebration as well as reminisce about the old days and share some fun memories. We also have details on an exciting giveaway for concert tickets through a contest that will only be available on the NebraskaLand Bank Podcast facebook page for a limited time. Tune in and lis...

Informative, heart warming, funny, inspiring. All words that describe this episode with our guest, Lauren (Cook) West. Lauren was an All-American setter for Husker Volleyball from 2010-2012. She is the Husker Sports Network Color Commentator for Volleyball broadcasts, a writer and is also well known for her own podcast, Conversation with the Cooks.  In this episode, Lauren shares her incredible in...

In honor of National Ag Day, we sit down with Eric MacPherson, Founder & CEO of Dawson Tire & Wheel and Hans Julius, Agricultural & Business Banker from NebraskaLand Bank to discuss how important agriculture is to Nebraska and the world. We also learn about Eric’s humble beginnings and how he has embraced people and technology to build a successful business. To learn more about our pod...

In this episode,  we visit with Brodie Lienemann. Brodie is a recent high school graduate who is truly an entrepreneur at heart. Brodie is the owner of Tribe Skate Shop . We discuss how he became an entrepreneur at a young age, why he's leading a fundraising effort for North Platte Skate Park and what local business owners need to do to attract gen Z as customers and employees. To learn more...

We have the honor of visiting with the newly elected Mayor of North Platte, Brandon Kelliher and his lovely wife, Terri Burchell, Executive Director of NPPS Foundation. On this episode we hear how life has changed since taking office and what has surprised Mayor Kelliher the most. We hope you enjoy getting to know Brandon and Terri as much as we did through this lighthearted interview. For more, v...

Don't miss this episode! We sit down (virtually) with "the mall guys" otherwise known as Justin Hernandez and Mike Works. Justin and Mike are the new owners of the Platte River Mall and they share their vision for re-development of the mall. Are they bringing in new retail businesses? Will we have a movie theater? Will there be other changes to the area? Listen to this episode to fi...

On this episode we get know Dr. Lee and Lisa Warren from Great Plains Health Brain & Spine. They recently relocated from Casper, Wyoming to bring neurosurgery services to the North Platte area. We hear about his experience as a brain surgeon in the military, their incredible philosophy on life, how to perform self-brain surgery and choose happiness, and what community means to them .  In addit...

On our first episode we learn how to work with someone that's not like you, what it takes to make a small business successful, why shopping local is the heartbeat of a community, and how to donate to the Alan Hirschfeld retirement fund. To learn more about our podcast, please visit NebraskaLandBank.com/Podcast . If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, review & subscribe! Follow us on Soc...