Business Over Beer Untapped

The Bigger Picture 📸🍻 Photography, Teen Mental Health & Great Beer with Bee Lizzy Photography What started as a conversation about photography turned into something much bigger. This week on Business Over Beer , Ben sits down with Bekky of Bee Lizzy Photography at Yard 65 in Kiel, Wisconsin, to talk about building a successful photography business, creating confidence in young women, and why...

Business Over Beer is FINALLY back in a brewery… and this episode was apparently so nice, I had to film it twice. 🍻 After falling behind on editing, life chaos, schedules, and me apparently forgetting how calendars work, I’m excited to finally share this special episode featuring Kishwaukee Brewing in Woodstock, Illinois. This episode ended up becoming something unique. I sat down with Cara on on...

In this special edition of Business Over Beer, Ben heads to Yard 65 Brewing Co. for a deep dive into classic German beer styles with head brewer Corey Petzold. From Kölsch and Helles to Schwarzbier and Bock, this episode is more than just a beer review — it’s a journey through German culture, history, tradition, and the way beer brings people together. Corey shares stories from his many trips to G...

What if the most important story ever told… is yours? In this episode of Business Over Beer , I sit down with Mary Voell, founder of Legacies, a business dedicated to helping families capture, preserve, and pass down their stories for generations. What started as a moment of reflection after losing her mother turned into a 20+ year journey of helping people document their lives—not just names and...

This episode of Business Over Beer is different—and it needed to be. No beer. Just coffee, conversation, and a mission that hits straight in the chest. Host Ben Surratt sits down with Dustin Rucker, founder of Warm Kids Wisconsin, a nonprofit working directly with elementary schools to make sure kids across the state have what they need to survive Wisconsin winters: boots and snow pants. It all st...

In this episode of Business Over Beer , Ben sits down with Tami, co-owner of Waldo Hemp Works , for a conversation that breaks down the stigma, confusion, and curiosity surrounding the hemp industry. This is a first for the podcast—diving into a business many people have questions about but don’t always understand. Tami shares how Waldo Hemp Works got started, what hemp-derived products actually a...

We’re kicking off 2026 the right way— Dry January style . In the first episode of the year, Ben sits down with Patrick Aleshire , founder of Milwaukee’s first non-alcoholic beverage passport and the man behind Zero Proof Ventures . Patrick shares his personal journey of quitting alcohol after 20 years, what surprised him most about going alcohol-free, and how that decision sparked a fast-growing N...

In this episode of Business Over Beer , I sit down with Gina Lamay (Coach G) — the owner of G Dogz out in Denver, Colorado (Central Park neighborhood) — for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and straight-up inspiring. We talk about her 10-year hustle building G Dogz, how her background in mental health shaped the way she coaches dogs (and supports the humans attached to them)...

Tara Tinsley is back for her third appearance on the Business Over Beer Podcast, and this one feels like catching up with an old friend right before Thanksgiving. We dive into everything she’s been up to — from her evolution as a singer and public speaker, to how her faith continues to guide her journey, to her unexpected new adventures in farming down in Texas. 🌾🎶 We talk food, we talk life, we...

In this quick but punchy episode, Ben sits down with John Roots , owner of Natty Oaks in West Allis a man who has survived the wild ride of restaurant ownership, community building, and more dad jokes than any human should legally be allowed to use. John breaks down what makes West Allis so special, why community matters, and what D-B-A-B means, and what every restaurateur/bar owner learns sooner...

What happens when you mix Midwest humor, viral videos, and a heart that’s all Wisconsin? You get @meg_voss — better known as Midwest Meg . 💛 In this episode of the Business Over Beer – Midwest Edition , Ben sits down with Meg to talk about how one simple video about “blinkers” (yep, a true Wisconsin term!) sparked thousands of followers and opened the door to a community built on laughter, authen...

🎙️ Business Over Beer – Halloween Special: The Paranormal Side of Storytelling (feat. Jim Harold) This Halloween, the Business Over Beer Podcast goes beyond the veil . 👻 Ben sits down with Jim Harold , host of Jim Harold’s Campfire and The Paranormal Podcast , to explore the mystery, meaning, and magic behind storytelling. From spine-tingling tales of the unexplained to the real-world lessons of...

What happens when a passion for horror, community, and entrepreneurship collide? In this Business Over Beer Midwest Series episode, Ben sits down with Tanner from the Sheboygan Haunted Asylum — one of Wisconsin’s most talked-about haunted attractions. From the early days of transforming an abandoned asylum into a full-scale business, to the challenges of running a seasonal operation that relies on...

In this episode of Business Over Beer , Ben sits down with April Salsbury , founder and CEO of Salsbury & Company , a small business consulting firm based in Vancouver, WA that helps businesses with HR, bookkeeping, payroll, and medical billing — especially in the integrative healthcare space. Over a non-alcoholic beer and a cup of chamomile tea ☕🍺, Ben and April dive into what it takes to g...

In this episode of Business Over Beer , host Ben Surratt sits down in the newly upgraded Oostburg Studios with longtime friends Dana and Mike Haucke , owners of Haucke Plumbing & Heating and proud members of the Plymouth community. This conversation goes beyond pipes and furnaces — it’s about life as a married couple running a family-owned business, the lessons they’ve learned from years of ow...

On this episode of Business Over Beer Untapped , I catch up with longtime friend and fellow Passages to Success member, Todd Brefeld , a mortgage industry veteran with over 25 years of experience. Todd’s journey has taken him from Chicago to Hawaii, Japan, and finally the Pacific Northwest, but one thing has stayed consistent: his commitment to building authentic relationships. In this episode, To...

I'm back at Copper State Brewing in Green Bay, WI for a reunion episode with Owners, Jon and Missy Martens, who first joined the BOB Pod back in 2020. A lot has changed—and they’ve grown through it all. From hiring struggles and family-run kitchen shifts to evolving as leaders and finding their place in the community, this conversation is rich with honesty, laughs, and serious entrepreneurial insi...

On this episode of Business Over Beer , I sit down with Yvonne Murray — the voice (and lens) behind the popular Milwaukee Beer Blog 🍻. What started as a fun way to share her beer pics turned into something much bigger: an influential voice in Milwaukee’s craft beer scene. Yvonne opens up about how she built her following organically while juggling grad school, a career in nursing, and life with h...

After a few months of trying to line up schedules, I finally got to sit down with Jared, the creator of Wisco Dive Bars — and it was absolutely worth the wait. In this episode of Business Over Beer: Midwest Edition , we dive into Jared’s journey building Wisco Dive Bars, a passion project that shines a spotlight on the character, culture, and charm of Wisconsin’s legendary dive bar scene. From the...

In this special hometown(ish) episode, Ben sits down with the passionate team behind Yard 65 , Kiel’s new brewery and events space that’s already turning heads in the Wisconsin craft beer scene. Although Ben didn’t grow up in Kiel, it’s the town where he graduated high school — and one that still holds a special place in his heart. So coming back to sit down with Corey, Jason, and Jenny , the trio...

Guest: Jess DuBose, ADHD Coach & Author Title: Working With Your Brain – Not Against It Episode Summary: In this powerful and honest episode of Business Over Beer: Untapped , Ben and Kimberly sit down with ADHD coach and author Jess DuBose , who shares her deeply personal and professional insight into how ADHD affects relationships, work, and life. After a few classic podcast hiccups (shoutout...

event planning, staging, entrepreneurship, community support, self-care, creativity, budgeting, trends, local business, personal growth summary In this episode of Business Over Beer, host Ben Surratt interviews Bethani Green, owner of Hadley Mac, a multifaceted business specializing in event planning and home staging. Bethani shares her journey from being a flight attendant to becoming an entrepre...

Pivot, Perseverance, and Purpose with Yaelia “Yali” Millan In this episode of Business Over Beer , I sit down with my good friend Yaelia “Yali” Millan , owner of Meliora Beauty Clinique and D’Nielpot Education Brand . Yali shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to becoming a medical pedicurist and podologist , building a business with purpose, and navigating the challenges of entre...

On this episode of Business Over Beer – Untapped , we sit down with Mitch Tugaw of ADP to talk about his journey from mortgage lending to helping small business owners navigate the world of payroll, HR, and compliance . We dive into: ✅ The biggest payroll & HR struggles small businesses face ✅ How outsourcing HR can free up time and reduce risk ✅ The transition from mortgage lending to ADP...

In Part Two of my conversation with Zach and Ian, the masterminds behind Fifth Ward Brewing , we dive deep into the business side of running a brewery. From finding the perfect location in Oshkosh , securing funding, and navigating the challenges of the industry, to the incredible support they've found within the local community—this episode is packed with insights, lessons learned, and of course,...