The Upswing

MONEY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and he asks him about Wicked and Revenge Spending in movie sales. Will we get a Barbenheimer moment? Jeff also asks Dave for his prediction on the Fed and interest rates. Jeff next asks Dave how RFK Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services could affect the healthcare industry and drug prices.

TWO UP -Jeff Sherman thinks it’s time for Christmas window installations in Downtown Milwaukee just like in New York City. -Wicked is coming to theaters this weekend and they are going all in on Marketing, locally Marcus and the Oriental theaters are showing it and also going in on the marketing.

Happy Birthday to Jeff’s Wife! 10:10 – TWO UP Amazon is launching Amazon Haul, a collection of deep-discount items similar to Temu. Food truck based Elevate Coffee is moving permanently to Walker’s Point. Jeff Sherman is joined in the studio by developer and restaurateur John Vassallo to talk about how an office building on Wisconsin and Water is being redeveloped for housing Jeff and Johnny discu...

-Amazon is launching Amazon Haul, a collection of deep-discount items similar to Temu. -Food truck based Elevate Coffee is moving permanently to Walker’s Point.

Jeff Sherman is joined in the studio by developer and restaurateur John Vassallo to talk about how an office building on Wisconsin and Water is being redeveloped for housing -Jeff and Johnny discuss more about the project, interest rates as a factor, how Milwaukee compares to other cities Johnny has property in. Jeff also asks him about his restaurant business

The Holidays are here, Marianne Szymansky, president and founder of toy tips and opens the talk and text line for toy questions. They begin by discussing under the radar local toy companies, toys that promote learning, Jeff asks Marianne about the Toy Hall of Fame, where it is, how it gets inducted and also asks her about how toys are sold and marketed today. Jeff asks Marianne about the hottest t...

SHOW INTRO- THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING WITH JEFF SHERMAN, MARTIN MOORE AND STEVE GLYNN 10:11 – TWO UP The Onion, started at UW-Madison, has purchased Alex Jones’ Info Wars. Toys for Tots drive is going to include batteries for donations this year! 10:16 – Mineshaft giveaway! 10:18 – Bowqling alleys across the country are disappearing? What does the future of them look like in Wisconsin? What...

The City of Milwaukee is looking at ideas to redevelop North Water Street Jeff Sherman asks Steve Glynn and Martin Moore what they would love to see changed there. They are joined in the studio by Milwaukee City Engineer Kevin Muhs, and they ask him the feedback he has received from speed bumps, bike lanes and more. They also ask him what the city foresees as the future of Water Street. 10:45 – Je...

The Onion, started at UW-Madison, has purchased Alex Jones’ Info Wars. Toys for Tots drive is going to include batteries for donations this year!

RAPID FIRE BUSINESS HEADLINES WITH MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL’S SENIOR REPORTER RICH KIRCHEN 9:11 – TWO UP There will be a walk-in job fair at the Lambeau Field atrium tomorrow How does your budget look? Bundling is the way to go with streaming services to get the most bang for your buck, but some people are cancelling and renewing their subscriptions when deals arise. The Mutual Market has a new...

-There will be a walk-in job fair at the Lambeau Field atrium tomorrow -How does your budget look? Bundling is the way to go with streaming services to get the most bang for your buck, but some people are cancelling and renewing their subscriptions when deals arise.

BIG BUSINESS: AUTOMOBILES AND GROCERIES TWO UP -Grandparents, going, going, gone? Half of adults 50+ will not become grandparents due to falling birthrates -I can’t believe it’s not Twitter! Threads and Bluesky are having a rise in users due to people’s dissatisfaction with X/Twitter Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, President of the Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee...

TRY: Make a local dining establishment list and try new places! TAKE: You are going to see a lot of entertainment company mergers during Donald Trump’s second term. BUY: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will be doing Muppet’s Christmas Carol music live during the movie. $45 tickets!

Roundy's Supermarkets is having a big hiring event and Jeff Sherman is joined by their Division HR Leader Nicole Fickau about the event, hiring first time workers out of high school and shopping trends with self-checkout and manned lanes. Jeff asks Nicole about Roundy’s locations, wages, career development and preparing for the holidays with samples and more.

Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, President of the Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee or ADAMM, to talk about the rise of prices of new cars in Wisconsin and across the country, what the average price of one is, how the manufacturing and dealership trends have changed over the years. Jeff asks Jim about the standardization of high-end features in cars and if you can ge...

Grandparents, going, going, gone? Half of adults 50+ will not become grandparents due to falling birthrates I can’t believe it’s not Twitter! Threads and Bluesky are having a rise in users due to people’s dissatisfaction with X/Twitter

Happy Veteran’s Day! Everyone has a veteran’s story. 10:10 – TWO UP It’s time to think about how you are shipping your gifts this season; it might be getting cheaper. Do you want healthier fries with that? Sweet greens is introducing ripple fries that are air-fried and avoid using seed oil MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about Veteran...

Taylor Hibl, Creative Director of Exterior Pros joins Jeff Sherman in-studio to talk about their business, operating during election season, trends in the remodeling industry. What are the misconceptions on roofing and siding projects? Also, what to know before picking your contractor and going pink.

Jeff Sherman is next joined on the phone by Andy Weins, veteran and owner of Camo Crew Junk Removal. Jeff asks him about his service and how it gave him the skills to start a business. He also asks him about the business and logistics of junk removal and advice he’d give to other veterans seeking entrepreneurship. 

MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to talk about Veteran’s Day, Donald Trump’s potential upcoming tax cuts, the national debt and more. The stock market is responding well to Trump’s win but what about the bond market? Jeff asks Dave. Plus, Jeff asks Dave about the rising prices of new cars and the cost pressure of automotive dealers.

It’s time to think about how you are shipping your gifts this season; it might be getting cheaper. Do you want healthier fries with that? Sweet greens is introducing ripple fries that are air-fried and avoid using seed oil

Getting ready for the weekend and Veteran’s Day! TWO UP: -The Fed has instituted its next rate cut. -The Hometown Grants at Herb Kohl Philanthropies is a great way to help your community. Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Generac’s VP of cybersecurity and Jeff begins by asking him if there are heightened security risks after the 2024 election and about education to help avoid those risks and...

Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Tim McCormick, Museum Communications Project Manager at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Jeff asks Tim about the appeal of HD, what people may not know about the brand, his reaction to events from this year and plans for 2025. Jeff asks Tim about their weekend free event for current and former service members in honor of Veteran’s Day. Jeff asks Tim about fash...

Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Generac’s VP of cybersecurity and Jeff begins by asking him if there are heightened security risks after the 2024 election and about education to help avoid those risks and getting compromised. Jeff asks William about hurricane relief from Generac, employee assistance. He also asks him about Generac as Milwaukee’s Veteran’s Day parade’s executive sponsor and...