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The Upswing

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Hosted by Jeff Sherman, The Upswing is everything business. Jeff is a prominent figure in the business world, and is formerly the CEO and founder of OnMilwaukee, creator of the podcast series “The Hopcast,” and currently is the CMO of Okanjo. Jeff brings his expertise to The Upswing to discuss the ever-changing world of business and commerce in Milwaukee and across the state of Wisconsin.

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Coffee Index: No Free Refills? 17.10.2024
TWO UP: Spider-Man Wants $16 for a Sixpack 17.10.2024

TWO UP -Tom Holland has launched his own non-alcoholic beer brand; $16 for a 6 pack. -An IVR restaurant is leasing a former burger bar on Hampton

How Not to Use Your Old Baseball Glove - Full Show 16.10.2024

THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS TWO UP -Mars Solutions Group is moving their HQ from Waukesha to downtown Milwaukee on North Water Street -Instagram may have been censoring political content from influencers according to a report from the Washington Post Jeff Sherman is joined by Brian Lammi from Team Lammi. He’s at an event in Lake Geneva and we also get a surprise appearance from Donald Driver. Jeff asks...

How Burghardt's Sporting Goods Helps parents with Young Athletes 16.10.2024

Jeff Sherman is next joined in-studio by Brian Burghardt and his daughter Maggie Burghardt from Burghardt’s Sporting Goods and asks Brian about how they adapt in an ever evolving youth sports landscape and working with local youth sports teams. -Jeff asks Maggie about how Burghardt’s is evolving in the technology space with their website that helps assist parents of young athletes and asks Brian a...

Donald Driver and Brian Lammi on Athlete Sponsorships 16.10.2024

Jeff Sherman is joined by Brian Lammi from Team Lammi. He’s at an event in Lake Geneva and we also get a surprise appearance from Donald Driver. Jeff asks him if we’ll get a documentary on him, how he thinks the Packers are doing, future projects and more. Jeff asks Brian about athletic shoe brands, the rise of equity-based marketing deals, Mason Crosby’s new radio show and the possibility of WNBA...

TWO UP: Is Meta Hiding Your Political Posts? 16.10.2024

-Mars Solutions Group is moving their HQ from Waukesha to downtown Milwaukee on North Water Street -Instagram may have been censoring political content from influencers according to a report from the Washington Post

Keeping Your Mind, Body and Spirit on The Upswing - Full Show 15.10.2024

TWO UP -Trump using GoFundMe to raise money for hurricane relief -No more Starbucks Deals for You: Their new CEO is changing things up. COFFEE INDEX Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Kelly Kuehl, director at Ellie’s Mental Health Clinic's new location in Waukesha. They discuss the benefits of having an in-person mental health clinic versus virtual and providing specialized clinicians. -Jeff n...

Take Your Friend to the DMV - Try, Take, Buy 15.10.2024

TRY, TAKE, BUY TRY: The Halloween Village at the Baird Center TAKE: If someone you know needs an ID to vote, take them to the DMV. BUY: Taco Bell’s new budget tool on their mobile app.

Surfin' in October with Jake Bresette 15.10.2024

Jeff Sherman is next joined on the phone by Jake Bresette, Owner of Lake Effect Surf Shop in Milwaukee. Jeff asks him about how he started his business. -Jeff next asks Jake how he balances Lake Effect, his ambassadorship with Royal Enfield, his family and so much more. He also asks about preparing for the holiday season as a brick-and-mortar store.

New Mental Health Clinic Coming to Waukesha with Kelly Kuehl 15.10.2024

Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Kelly Kuehl, director at Ellie’s Mental Health Clinic's new location in Waukesha. They discuss the benefits of having an in-person mental health clinic versus virtual and providing specialized clinicians. -Jeff next asks Kelly about health care costs, helping with insurance, Ellie’s franchise model.

Coffee Index: The Late Night Coffee Grind 15.10.2024
TWO UP: Say Goodbye to Starbucks Deals 15.10.2024

TWO UP -Trump using GoFundMe to raise money for hurricane relief -No more Starbucks Deals for You: Their new CEO is changing things up.

Misconceptions on Detroit and Electric Cars - Full Show 14.10.2024

TWO UP -Detroit is on The Upswing: after years of decline with black home ownership also going up. -Hurricane Milton in Florida may cause citrus prices to go up MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to discuss the upcoming rise in citrus prices. Jeff also asks Dave about the holidays from Halloween to Christmas and what holiday spending could look...

Manufacturing Recruitment with HUSCO's Austin Ramirez 14.10.2024

Jeff Sherman is next joined in-studio by HUSCO CEO Austin Ramirez to discuss misconceptions about electric vehicles. -Jeff asks Austin about recruitment for manufacturing in Milwaukee and what he sees in the current presidential candidates and what they can do for manufacturing and making America better. -Jeff asks Austin about St Augustine’s Preparatory School and the opening of their north campu...

Monday Market Preview: Managing Healthcare Costs 14.10.2024

MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano to discuss the upcoming rise in citrus prices. Jeff also asks Dave about the holidays from Halloween to Christmas and what holiday spending could look like with Thanksgiving’s late start. Jeff also asks Dave what tariff's from or against China could mean for the economy as well as healthcare cost management.

TWO UP: Prepare for Citrus Prices to Rise 14.10.2024

TWO UP -Detroit is on The Upswing: after years of decline with black home ownership also going up. -Hurricane Milton in Florida may cause citrus prices to go up

Beauty is Pain, Literally - Full Show 11.10.2024

FASHION AND FILM TWO UP -Social Security is increasing rates for recipientsto keep up with cost of living -The new magic mortgage rate number is 5.5%; that’s when you should refinance according to a recent study. COFFEE INDEX: Jeff went to the Starbucks on Ogden Chris Kolbe from HyperNatural joins Jeff Sherman to discuss fast fashion and if our clothes are poisoning us. -Jeff asks Chris to explain...

Coffee Index: Exact Change Only 11.10.2024
Movies for Sensory Sensitive Goers with Marcus Theaters 11.10.2024

Clint Wisialowski joins Jeff Sherman on the phone to talk about their movie program for people with sensory issues. Jeff asks Clint for the times of the event and about the latest numbers for movies this week and ones coming up.

HyperNatural Calls Out Fast Fashion and Leans into Clean 11.10.2024

Chris Kolbe from HyperNatural joins Jeff Sherman to discuss fast fashion and if our clothes are poisoning us. 1Jeff asks Chris to explain more about what HyperNatural does to make clothes safe and sustainable Jeff asks Chris and potential government intervention might affect the clothing industry.

TWO UP: Social Security Steps Up 11.10.2024

TWO UP Social Security is upping rates to catch up with cost of living The new magic mortgage rate number is 5.5%; that’s when you should refinance according to a recent study.

We're Losing Money to Stress - Full Show 10.10.2024

THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING TWO UP -Whitefish Bay gets its first affordable housing development -The iPhone is getting an update where you can text family via satellite in the wake of the recent hurricanes. Jeff Sherman asks our usual Thursday guests Martin Moore and Steve Glynn about the strengths Milwaukee has over other cities but also the weaknesses that the city could improve on. eff next...

TWO UP: What's Going On in Whitefish Bay? 10.10.2024

– TWO UP Whitefish Bay gets its first affordable housing development The iPhone is getting an update where you can text family via satellite in the wake of the recent hurricanes.

Welcome to McDowell's - Full Show 09.10.2024

RAPID FIRE BUSINESS HEADLINES TWO UP -McDowell’s (yes you read that right) is a pop-up in downtown L.A. that sells tempura-fried sandwiches instead of burgers. Plus, Lamb-Weston is making layoffs in their fry production due to changing trends at McDonald’s -There’s a Milwaukee Flag with Milwaukee Tool on it for $15 on Amazon Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Milwaukee Business Journal’s Senior R...

Coffee Index: Can't Beat the Office Keurig 09.10.2024

Coffee Index: Jeff went to Starbucks; Jaslyn went to Interval in Bay View and Rich cheaped-out and used the office Keurig at MBJ 

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