Experience Milwaukee

What's the ultimate business plan? Quit all of your jobs and start your own company. Yep. Sometimes you have to be ready to invite those things into your life. In this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus chat with Waxwing owner, Steph Davies. They talk about what's behind the name. Being nervous cool. Sippy cups and vodka secrets. Taking things week by week. Oh, and Adam's birthday shopping extrav...

What would bring a brewery from Minnesota to Milwaukee? A great vibe and even better people. In this episode, Adam Derus and Steve Glynn sit down with Indeed Brewing Company owner, Tom Whisenand. When Tom was considering expanding to Milwaukee, he didn't just want to send beer on a truck. He wanted Indeed to be part of the local community. And like any good neighbor, he introduced himself to all o...

This is part of our East Side ON series. In this episode, Steve Glynn sits down with David Poytinger, one of the owners of Bars & Recreation (Axe MKE, Nine Below, North South Club, Splash Studios, and Headspace Trivia). In this lively conversation, Steve and David touch on leadership, creativity, and missing the fun had in the above establishments. Take a listen, then learn more about Bars &am...

Tia rejoins Adam Derus and Steve Glynn for an informative discussion with author Jenna Kashou. Jenna's book, "100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die", explores Milwaukee through her eyes, from the obvious to local secrets and hidden gems. You'll also get insight into how she became a writer and why Milwaukee for a book. Please support her by visiting www.jennakashou.com to buy the book. Than...

Never heard of the game of bar dice? You may not be alone. But now it's simple to learn, play, and DRINK in your home! In this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus jump online with Marko Knezic, founder of MKE Bar Dice Co. Marko shares the inspiration behind the company, his love of Milwaukee, something cool coming up with MobCraft beer, and a special Koss and Experience Milwaukee gear giveaway! De...

Hosts Steve Glynn and Adam Derus have a thoughtful yet humorous conversation with Geoff Hoen, owner of Beard MKE, and Liz Brodek, Executive Director, The East Side Business Improvement District. What's Beard MKE? Think self-care, style, and a bit of anything funny and inappropriate! And Adam's new fav store. This podcast explores the ways the East Side businesses are collaborating and the wonderfu...

This is one of the most raw episodes we've ever dropped. Adam Derus and Steve Glynn sit down with Caitlin Cullen, owner of Tandem Restaurant. Known for hiring, training, and graduating young people in a neighborhood with severe unemployment well before COVID-19, Tandem serves up a bit of altruism with amazing food and drinks. And much like Milwaukee, Caitlin is both honest and humble about her wor...

On this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus sit down with Daniel Cruz, CEO of washbnb, a turnkey linen and laundry service built by hosts for hosts. From moving to Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, starting a company, and beer, learn more about Daniel's journey and what he loves most about this city. 

Listen in as Adam Derus and Steve Glynn interview Liz Brodek, Executive Director of Milwaukee’s East Side Business Improvement District. You’ll learn more about what she focuses on in her role and how you can help businesses there and across Milwaukee stay in business during this time. Oh, we used Zencastr on this episode, as we're sure a lot of podcasters are right now, and there was a bit of a d...

Theresa Nemetz, Founder & Chief Experience Officer from Milwaukee Food Tours joins host Steve Glynn for a lively discussion on a great way to experience Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Food Tour team takes pride in being "local insiders, and will have you discovering the sights and savoring the flavors of Milwaukee’s most historic neighborhoods and delicious eateries." It's true. Steve has been on se...

In this episode, Steve Glynn, Adam Derus, and Tia hang out with Ryan Mleziva (try saying that three times fast) at Milwaukee’s hottest gym, Brew Fitness. Ryan's not too shabby himself. Learn more about what inspired Ryan to launch Brew Fitness, why he did it in Milwaukee, and what he's loving about the city right now. Plus, get a super awesome deal if you're interested in joining. Thanks to our sp...

On this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus chat with Ian Buchanan and Jacob Carlson, founders of Helium Books, a Milwaukee startup that delivers library books for FREE! Even more, Helium Books DONATES $1 to programs, initiatives, and organizations that share in their mission. So, not only are they delivering books for free, they're actually giving money away to do so. Listen to learn more about h...

If you're looking for things to do this Valentine's Day weekend, definitely check this episode with Steve Glynn, Adam Derus, and Tia. Soooo many great Milwaukee places are mentioned on the show, so lots of ideas for you this and every weekend. Thanks to our episode sponsor Transfer Pizzeria Cafe and thank you for listening. After the show, get out and experience Milwaukee!

In this episode, Steve and Winona have a blast talking about how and why Winona explores and reports on cities across the country as well as her recent visit to Milwaukee and the perspective that gave her. They also touch on things Milwaukee is doing to retain and attract young talent, and new, less boring facets of the city’s economic development approach. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic...

In this episode Steve Glynn hosts Steve Francaviglia, President, Greater Milwaukee South at Aurora Health Care. The episode was recorded in Aurora's new Health Center at 84 South in Greenfield. The discussion spans admiring the building, the future of healthcare experiences, Aurora's commitment to Milwaukee (now and into the future), what health tech innovation and future jobs look like, and more....

In this episode, Steve, Adam, and Tia talk through Tia's experience on the Shaker's Ghost Tour and the Hangman Tours Cream City Cannibal Tour. The crew kinda goes a little goofy in this one while giving you a flavor for the tours. And they're so intrigued there are plans to spend the night at Shaker's and podcast about it. We marked this episode as "explicit" because of the nature of the conversat...

Steve chats with Matt Cordio (with a special guest appearance from Manny Lara), president of Skills Pipeline and one of the driving forces behind Startup Week in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Recorded LIVE in the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe studio, the guys enjoy a drink while discussing the when, where, and how Startup Week is happening beginning Monday, November 11. From themes to what's new and at...

In this episode, recorded earlier this year, Steve Glynn chats with Adam Gabornitz (Northwestern Mutual) about everything from their shared love for patios to how Milwaukee is rallying around tech thanks to the work Adam is doing. This is the third of three episodes in a series on the Milwaukee Tech Hub initiative, which recently announced a $5M commitment from six companies to continue to foster...

Coffee and cafes are an important part of the Milwaukee landscape. One of the best known cafes is Colectivo. In this episode, bestselling author of Make Time , John Zeratsky, interviews Colectivo founder Lincoln Fowler. John's book, in part, is about intentionally making time for the things that matter. In this entertaining discussion you'll learn more about Lincoln's "make time" perspective, why...

In this episode Steve Glynn chats with Northwestern Mutual's Todd Cullen, who leads the Fall Experiment (www.fallexperiment.com) event and is part of the tech movement. From stickers on laptops to his work in tech, Todd is a tremendous part of the community moving Milwaukee forward. We talk about all that, plus what he loves about the city and what's important for Milwaukee's future. Check out www...

In this episode, Adam and Tia sit down to thoroughly discuss all that is craft beer in Milwaukee. After all, the total number of Milwaukee craft brewers is expected to reach 36 in 2020. Wow. Plus, they get into some tangents on their experiences, past, present, and future. Mobcraft, Milwaukee Ale House, Broken Bat, Third Space, Lakefront, Eagle Park, and MKE Brewing. This is day drinking at its be...

In this podcast, Steve Glynn welcomes some of the people behind Fall Experiment, an immersive tech, art, gaming, and music festival that convenes creators from all over the Greater Midwest. Steve is joined by Todd Cullen (Fall Experiment/Northwestern Mutual), Abby Taubner (gener8tor), Aaron Davis (Alpha), and David Pine. Together, they provide an entertaining and insightful perspective on what Fal...

In this episode, Adam and Steve sit down with Russ Klisch, founder of Lakefront Brewery. Learn more about how he started brewing beer, how the brewery ended up where it is today, how My Turn beer works, and so much more. Including some of Russ' favorite things about Milwaukee. Recorded live in the brewery, the guys were enjoying delicious Lakefront beer on the show--amazing food after. Yes, Lakefr...

In this episode, Steve sits down with James Hischke from Northwestern Mutual to learn more about the organization’s goal to help Milwaukee retain and recruit talented people through the Tech Hub Initiative. From seed funding, to sponsorship, and hosting the community, Northwestern Mutual has raised its level of commitment to Milwaukee. Even more, the company has made exemplary strides to reinvent...

In this episode, Steve Glynn chats with Mike Rodgers and Erin Stumbras from Advocate-Aurora Health's Commercial Innovation team to learn more about 83 Tech Harbor and the recent announcement for entrepreneurs in the parenthood and femtech spaces. They’re currently looking for ideas in these areas and are offering up to $200,000 in investment, access to advisors, and a place to work. To be consider...