Wichita Business Journal

BizTalk with Bill Roy

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The Wichita Business Journal is the leading source of business news in the Wichita area. Every Friday we’ll bring you an in-depth interview with local business leaders that you need to know. Join Kirk Seminoff and his guests and they discuss topics that are vital to the Wichita business community.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 168: The 2020 40 Under 40 Awards 14.08.2020

These two 40 Under 40 honorees say they are paying it forward when they mentor others and help them succeed.

Episode 167: Shane Ewing, KAKE-TV 07.08.2020

KAKE's Shane Ewing says he may not get to anchor ESPN's "SportsCenter," But he's found a home in Wichita.

Episode 166: Remembering Lou Schwechheimer of the Wichita Wind Surge 31.07.2020

Lou Schwechheimer made a big impact in Wichita in a very short time.

Episode 165: Challenging times for aerospace 24.07.2020

Which will happen first: 737 MAX recertification or a Covid-19 vaccine?

Episode 164: Jen Ray, The Monarch 17.07.2020

Jen Ray's Monarch in Delano is open. She got some help from the Paycheck Protection Program, a modification in state law and her loyal customers.

Episode 163: Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius 10.07.2020

The day Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama Administration the U.S. was fighting a pandemic.

Episode 162: Lee Norman, KDHE secretary 03.07.2020

The Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment says without medications or a vaccine, the only real weapon we have against Covid-19 is changes in behavior, such as wearing masks and physical distancing.

Episode 161: Timirie Shibley, Doo-Dah Diner 26.06.2020

The owners of one of Wichita's most popular restaurants says the pandemic has led them to make some significant changes.

Episode 160: When opportunity knocks, Wichitans answer 19.06.2020

Some Wichitans are seizing opportunities to change jobs, create new businesses and further their careers.

Episode 159: Wichita leaders discuss racial inequality 12.06.2020

Three Wichita African American leaders discuss their experiences and their advice about how Wichita can move forward and improve racial inequality.

Episode 158: Pandemic and Protests 05.06.2020

An update on the week's stories to help navigate the waters of the pandemic, and coverage of the business angle of the protests.

Episode 157: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on making decisions during a pandemic 29.05.2020

Not many envied the positions U.S. governors were put in as the Covid-19 pandemic grew more serious. Gov. Kelly says she relied heavily on advice and input from the Kansas business community.

Episode 156: An update on Bill's ALS journey 22.05.2020

Bill provides an update on his journey living with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Episode 155: Jeremy Hill, WSU economist 15.05.2020

Wichita is losing jobs that will never come back. But economist Jeremy Hill says the pandemic may just create a new crop of Wichita entrepreneurs.

Biztalk with Bill Roy Episode 154: Sheree Utash, WSU Tech 08.05.2020

President Utash says she and her leadership team are planning for a different WSU Tech as we move forward from the pandemic.

Episode 153: Gov. Laura Kelly's plan to reopen 01.05.2020

The stay-at-home order will be lifted, but the reopening of the Kansas economy will come in phases.

Episode 152: Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple 24.04.2020

Big decisions will have to wait. The priority for the city of Wichita is public safety.

Episode 151: Covid-19 coverage from the WBJ 17.04.2020

Reporters Daniel McCoy and Shelby Reynolds, and Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff, discuss the pandemic's impact on aerospace, manufacturing and commercial and residential real estate, and the federal loan programs making relief money available.

Episode 150: Brad Elliott, Equity Bank and the federal loan program 10.04.2020

Banker Brad Elliott says it's important for business owners to stay positive and focus on company survival.

Episode 149: Wayne Bell, Wichita District SBA 03.04.2020

Wayne Bell says the Small Business Association can help with two programs: Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program.

Episode 148: Sedgwick County's stay-at-home order 27.03.2020

Asst. Sedgwick Co. Counselor Justin Waggoner clarifies the business guidelines in the local order to restrict the spread of COVID-19.

Episode 147: Mayor Brandon Whipple on coronavirus 20.03.2020

Whipple and other Council members had been asked to take precautions after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Episode 146: Music Theatre Wichita 13.03.2020

MTW leaders say yes, "Hamilton" is coming to town with its full production, but that doesn't mean Century II doesn't have big problems.

Episode 145: An update on Boeing, Spirit and the 737 Max 06.03.2020

The coronavirus has hit Seattle. will Boeing operations be affected?

Episode 144: My journey with ALS 28.02.2020

Bill has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. He shares his experience so far and his outlook for dealing with ALS.

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