Mind Yo' Business's Podcast

Andrew welcomed Bloomington native, Sandra McGow, to the McKee Financial Resources Studio for this Mind Yo' Business episode. Self-proclaimed redneck, wife, and mom to two, Sandra grew up in Bloomington as the Swartz Ridge princess. She tells us how her hard work and determination took her through almost every position at the local YMCA, got her recruited to work in media sales, and brought her to...

The McKee Financial Resources Studios welcomed Jeremy Dilts to speak with podcast master Andrew Lambert for our fourth episode of season six. Jeremy is a Bloomington native–he went to elementary school here and came back to obtain his undergrad at Indiana University and then attended Indiana University McKinney School of Law for his Juris Doctor degree. He currently lives in Bloomington with his w...

In this third episode of season six, your podcast master Andrew Lambert visits with registered dietitian, mom of three, and wife to a hall-of-fame wrestler, Kim Tirapelle, in the McKee Financial Resources Studio. Calling in to us from currently rainy California, Kim and Andrew catch up on what has been going on since they graduated from the same high school eons ago.   After making it through high...

The McKee Financial Resources Studio was ecstatic to bring on professional hacker , Kevin Johnson ,  for an eccentric episode. After growing up in Boca Raton, Kevin graduated from high school and began working in tech, quickly rising the ranks, and eventually starting his company Secure Ideas ,  based in Jacksonville, Florida. His experience writing code, managing networks, and running computer bu...

The McKee Financial Studios was abuzz with the first guest for Season 6.   Rusty Shields, owner and operator of Develefy Consulting, was kind enough to stop by and share his insight to why and how training can truly impact an organization.   From his humble beginning living in Arkansas, to surviving being the youngest of his siblings, to his time in college, Rusty shares some hilarious stories of...

The Production House Studios was beyond excited to welcome in the December guest.  Michael Uslan, best known for his work with the   Batman   franchise and multiple partnerships with DC Comics, joined us from his L.A. studio to discuss what it means to be "Batman's Batman."   Michael shares his amazing story of discovering comics, why he was determined to create a college course about comics, and...

The Production House Studios was a privileged guest in Michael Fisher's own The Briar & The Burley's smoking lounge. Andrew and Michael helped themselves to some good cigars and bourbon while discussing the age-old question of smoking or non-smoking. Growing up in Michigan, Michael came to town to attend Indiana University. After sampling around in several career fields, he found a great hobby in...

The Production House Studios welcomed in Julio Alonso and Jake Bruner on this fall crisp day to discuss their work with Bloomington's own, Hoosier Hills Food Bank. The Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) has been keeping our neighbors fed for 40 years.  Jake and Julio have had the pleasure of working with Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Community Kitchen, Pantry 279, and the Boys and Girls Club to ensure ou...

The Production House Studios was buzzing after we met with Eric Behrman, a well-known IU Alumni leader. Originally from a small town in Southern Indiana, Eric came to Bloomington after working as 4-H Youth Agent and became the Monroe County Extension Agent. From these experiences Eric's passion grew into the connectivity between human beings through social interactions.  Eric's growth within the I...

The Production House Studios was a flood of enthusiasm from our guests, Christina Rockett and Michelle Suttile. From a humble start in wedding planning to venturing into a podcast these two women are thirsty for growth. Branching out right after Covid brought many life changing events for everyone, but for Michelle and Christina, they began not 1, but 2 new business ventures and a strong friendshi...

The Production House Studios was thrilled to bring in our July guest as we finally landed a direct relation to the podcast master.   Mark Lambert is a commercial developer who hails from Crown Point, Indiana, while also the father of this podcast host.  Mark shares his journey from small time grocery store employee to manager and the move to the suburbs of Chicago.   He shares the reasons why he w...

The month of June saw record temperatures and tempers rise throughout the Midwest.   It only seemed fitting to bring in the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce President, Eric Spoonmore.  Having studied and loved the world of politics, Eric knew early on that he wanted to be part of shaping and supporting a community.  He was always interested in working as a City Manager but the State of Indi...

The Production House Studio was electric with energy when Tony Suttile joined us for the May interview.    A man who learned early in life that hospitality was his calling, Tony worked hard to establish himself as the go-to manager for several brands of hotels.    Whether helping to jump start boutique hotel in the Northeast to welcoming International travelers at a Caribbean resort, his positive...

The Production House studios came alive with the arrival our April guest, Mark Lauchli.  Being around Bloomington for such a long time has given Mark perspective on what it means to be a resident.  His passion for development and creating housing experience goes back over decades where he obtained experience working both in the States and overseas.  The stories of his growth and success should be...

The Production House Studio was excited to have California based Philip Eldred and Jacob Melby join us in house for a high-powered discussion.   These two business partners, successful even before they came together to form Fairpoint Mutual, shared their journey to establishing an impactful non-profit that benefits current and future entrepreneurs.  Stories of epic failures in the gaming industry,...

It might still a February winter outside but the Production House Studio was on fire when owner and operator, Cheryl Smith, joined us for a conversation on the importance of organization.  As owner and operator of Consider It Done (CID), Cheryl has used her skills to grow a team to become the go to transitional services company.   Whether helping moving an elderly relative from one living area to...

We are thrilled to be back for Season 5 and couldn't think of anyone better to have in as our guest.  Steve Bryant is the Regional Director, South Central SBDC and Executive Director of the Ivy Tech Gayle and Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship whose years of experience has helped to bridge politics, venture capitalist, and start-up businesses through numerous channels and networks.   The advice...

Talk about an episode where we go off the rails in part two of our season finale. I am again joined by my guests, Wes and Christina from their own individual podcasts, and we get into the business of 3 random topics. This is a one-of-a-kind episode, and let me tell you folks, it's a show for the ages. Have you ever thought about what business you would like to own that already exists? We discuss i...

The Production House  and Lambert Consulting had a very special set of podcasts in the Studio for the end of Season 4. We recorded two podcasts back to back to cover November and December and it featured not one.. not two.. but three podcast hosts. In Part 1 We meet all three hosts and they each get to interview the other two on a topic from their podcast. Andrew Lambert - Mind Yo' Business Wes La...

The cool autumn air has arrived at The Production House Studios but the conversation was warm and inviting.  We were glad to be joined by David Hays, owner of Comprehensive Financial Consultants, who shares important advice on how and why the future of your life is directly tied to financial decisions of today.  Sharing some amazing details of early family struggles to playing youth football to ev...

The Production House Studios was electric when the wonderful Kelly King joined us for this month's interview.  Diving into her upbringing and education in southern Ontario, Kelly shared insight into what made her fall in love with advertising, branding, and curling.   She gives some wonderful advice on what it takes to brand large products, including Crystal Light and Honey Bunches of Oats.  Kelly...

The temperatures in August are hot but our interview guest is as cool as you get!  The Production House Studios was elated to welcome in John Senac, a true entrepreneur whose hard work ethic and customer first approach has led him to be the go to expert for both customers and contractors.  John shares some amazing stories of growing up as a home schooler, grabbing his first job at 14, and learning...

This month we got to take the podcast on the road for the first-ever outside the studio (and State) interview at the beautiful Guardian Brewing Company.  Owner and long-time podcast master friend, Kim Collins, shares incredible insight to why she started brewing, what led her to open an all-female brew staff, and why Saugatuck, Michigan was the perfect location to open this company.  She shares pi...

The Production House Studios was energized with the visit of our June guest, Micah Heath.  A man who is an elementary school principal by day but an incredible entrepreneur at night, Micah shares his story of moving from one type of work to another all while trying to include his family.   Sharing great stories, some hilarious and some heartwarming, Micah highlights the importance of compassion in...

With the summer months invading our towns, it was time to bring in the wonderful Allie Plessinger, to talk about life changing as new rules allow everyone to come out of their houses.  Allie shares her experience working in the service industry, including good advice on customer service, and some fun stories about her time in musical theater. The combination of those two led her to co-found Bloom...