Founded and Forged

Jess and Jim sit down with Laura and Matt Rosati to talk about how they launched Chanhassen Brewing Company. Creating something to truly be proud of both in award-winning beers and a welcoming environment to enjoy them. An American made story with family, friends and community.  Take a listen and stop by the Chanhassen Brewery to experience it for yourself. https://www.chanhassenbrewing.com/

Knowing what your family beliefs and values are is an important part of raising good strong kids. Ever think about what your family "Mission Statement" or "Creed" is?

October 9th 1919 the Cincinatti Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in game 8 of the World Series. What follows next is an amazing part of professional sports in US History. If you get a chance, do some reading about this event.

Constitution Day and "I am an American Day" or Citizenship Day are supposed to be observed in schools. We hope they are, but we also hope this isn't being used as a replacment for Civics as whole.  Ask your kids this week what they learned about the Constitution and what it means to be an American.

The wave tops of Labor Day.

Just a couple wave to water cooler things about Martin Luther King Jr's. I have a dream speech. Have a good week everyone.

Geison Moura spent 12 years playing professional soccer.  Realizing that his time on the field wasn't going to last forever he began to plan his next move. Launching  Stimulus Athletic in 2017  Geison hasn't looked back, but he hasn't exactly left the game he loved growing up in Brazil. He continues to coach and mentor not just players but entrepreneurs too.  https://www.stimulusath...

What happens when morals, government and hypocrisy collide?

Some quick thoughts on the pending extinction of the American Farmer. We can make a change, but we have to get going. https://feedthepeoplebythepeople.com/

Some quick history on our National Parks and a push for us all to get outdoors more.

Just some thoughts(that aren't mine, but I like) on the importance of the family unit and Dads.

Take a look at Old Glory on Wednesday

A quick update on some things we have in the hopper and then some thoughts on things we do as adults and the future we create for our kids. Along with some 25 year stats that we should all be concerned about.

Some thoughts on Memorial Day before you run off to grab a hot dog.

Jim heads back to his hometown in Marshalltown, IA and finally gets a chance to eat at The Flying Elbow.  After a weekend of moving engine blocks, transmissions, a Marty Moose shot glass and having some interesting conversations with his brother. Here's just a couple of quick things to think about as we break out the cap and gowns and graduates set off for their futures. https://flyingelbowfo...

Addie takes a quick look at the history of Mother's Day.

A quick look at the invention of Coke and some thoughts on childhood obesity.

Do you remember May Day, and making May Baskets? Did you know there's a darker side to May 1st in American History?

Our first 5 Minute Monday. We thought a good place to start is where the name "America" came from.  We just scratch the surface on this. You might say just the wave tops, but it is worth a quick search to learn a little more. Have a good week!  https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/exploring-the-early-americas/interactives/waldseemuller-maps/worldmap1507/index.html (footnote; I said Swiss....I me...

Jim and Jess sit down with Chad and Kristi Dockter for a conversation about their path and where they are today. Together they have taken risks in business and in life and supported each other every step of the way. Chad is a founding partner in Southwest Eye Care and former City Council member for the city of Chaska, MN. Together they are part owners of Heggies frozen pizza located in Milaca, MN....

Brief description of what to expect from the Founded & Forged podcast.