The Upswing

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they exchanged stories of presidential encounters. Then, Jeff gave Dave the four S’s starting with Stimulus. Next, Separation (as well as transparency) within the government and Elon Musk’s role, the future of pennies, Small Business and serendipity

TWO UP: 1. Used Car Blues: Used car prices were going up 2. Dave’s Hot Chicken was America’s fastest growing fast casual food chain with new locations coming to Wisconsin.

It's all about commerce and community on Valentine’s Day. TWO UP 1. Milwaukee Brewers leadership and mascots would be surprising fans at the Milwaukee Public Market on Valentine’s Day with special ticket deals. 2. Dropping the puck: A new indoor hockey training facility was recently planned in West Allis, Wisconsin WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Nikki Lemler, Vice President of W...

Jeff Sherman was next joined in-studio by Kailey Matel from Freese’s Candy Shoppe. Jeff asked her about how rising cocoa prices had affected her business and more. Jeff then asked Kailey about what people are buying when they go to her stores between the one in West Allis and the one in the Milwaukee Public Market and other differentiators.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Nikki Lemler, Vice President of Welke’s Florist. Jeff began by asking her about staffing, logistics of supplies, tariffs, what customers were looking for and more. Jeff asked Nikki about the price of flowers, what to do before giving flowers to a loved one, allergies and more.

TWO UP 1. Milwaukee Brewers leadership and mascots would be surprising fans at the Milwaukee Public Market on Valentine’s Day with special ticket deals. 2. Dropping the puck: A new indoor hockey training facility was recently planned in West Allis, Wisconsin

THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING TWO UP: 1. Spirits saw its first revenue slump recently in 2024. 2. YouTube TV was raising its fees and could lose channels owned by Paramount. Valentine's Day would be tomorrow, Koss Headphones Marketing Manager Martin and WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed how they celebrate and how people use the heart emoji and if the meaning has been muddled. Jeff and Martin then...

Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined in-studio by storyteller Greg Marshall about doing what one loves for a living, if it’s possible today and more. Jeff, Martin and Greg discussed how to meet new people and remember names especially as it comes to networking. They also talked about Greg’s upcoming one-man show. To close the show, Greg gave a freestyle performance on The Upswing.

TWO UP: 1. Spirits saw its first revenue slump recently in 2024. 2. YouTube TV was raising ts fees and could lose channels owned by Paramount.

You got to love the snow 10:11 – TWO UP: Duolingo released its’ handbook that gave people an inside look on how the company operates and potentially tech as a whole WTMJ host Jeff Sherman explained that Artificial Intelligence becomes more affordable when it has more investors. Deepseek is adding AI to Chinese cars, accelerating the country’s use in the technology. Jeff Sherman was joined by Alex...

Jeff Sherman is next joined by Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen and they began by discussing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and their latest strategy. Then, Rich explained Rockwell Automation’s plan to raise prices due to recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Stratec has also been affected by Tariff’s as Rich explained to Jeff. Next, they discussed th...

Jeff Sherman was joined by Alex Wenzel, owner of Lions Tail Brewing Company. Alex explained the start of the business he started with his brother and innovation with low alcoholic beers. Next, Jeff asked Alex how weather affects business, how they differentiate themselves in the wake of other breweries closing and consolidating, events, financing for their second location in Wauwatosa with Horicon...

TWO UP: 1. Duolingo released its’ handbook that gave people an inside look on how the company operates and potentially tech as a whole 2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman explained that Artificial Intelligence becomes more affordable when it has more investors. Deepseek is adding AI to Chinese cars, accelerating the country’s use in the technology.

Never underestimate big nationwide vents like the SUper Bowl TWO UP: 1. How much should guacamole cost at Chipotle? Jeff Sherman said the price pressure was coming to fast food. 2. Return-to-Office is not coming to CitiBank which would continue its hybrid work model as a competitive edge. MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, they discus...

Tim Dyer, co-owner of Manifesto Agency joined Jeff Sherman to analyze the Super Bowl Commercials and pick some favorites. Tim and Jeff discussed how the commercials helped demonstrate how to use their product and service, call to action and more. They then discussed the commercials that did not quite connect with audiences.

Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, they discussed the previous night’s Super Bowl LIX commercials and how economics affected consumers’ moods depending on political affiliation. Next, they discussed the recent jobs report and more.

TWO UP: 1. How much should guacamole cost at Chipotle? Jeff SHerman said the price pressure was coming to fast food. 2. Return-to-Office is not coming to CitiBank which would continue its hybrid work model as a competitive edge.