The Upswing

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

TWO UP: Rent is becoming more competitive in Chicago, New York, Omaha, Madison and downtown Milwaukee. Uber and Lyft are updating their services in different ways from expanding to EVs and giving better pay to drivers Nick Novak, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at WMC joins Jeff Sherman on the phone to talk about the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. First, they discuss pre...

Tom Sellars, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Sellars Absorbent Materials in Milwaukee joins Jeff Sherman to discuss the balance of manufacturing in Wisconsin along with making an affordable product that is also environmentally friendly. Jeff asks Tom about the process of getting his company’s product onto retail shelves and getting customers to actually try and buy it. What can Milwaukee and Wisc...

Nick Novak, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at WMC joins Jeff Sherman on the phone to talk about the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. First, they discuss previous winners. Jeff asks Nick about the contest deadline, Business Day, what other manufacturing state he wants Wisconsin to emulate and more.

TWO UP: Rent is becoming more competitive in Chicago, New York, Omaha, Madison and downtown Milwaukee. Uber and Lyft are updating their services in different ways from expanding to EVs and giving better pay to drivers

SHOW INTRO TWO UP -The City of Milwaukee is still looking for their next Christmas Tree; Jeff goes over the criteria for eligible trees. High end artificial trees are $599. -A venture capital firm is endorsing Kamala Harris Jeff Sherman is joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano and asks him what tech companies endorsing political candidates mean for the markets and also asks for...

TRY TAKE BUY: -Try: the new Notebook LM -Take: The economy is doing pretty good right now. -Buy: Pick a local performing arts group to support and make a donation.

Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Ian Robinson, new owner of Milwaukee’s own Pete’s Pops. They begin by talking about bringing the business to events and festivals. -What’s the price for popsicle? Will Ian sell them in retail stores? How does he stay competitive?

Coffee Index, Jeff went to Stone Creek, Jaslyn went to Bizstarts to get a Cafe Cola

Jeff Sherman is joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano and asks him what tech companies endorsing political candidates mean for the markets and also asks for an analysis on the jobs report from last week. -Jeff asks Dave about “Break Glass in Case of Emergency” Funds, securing funds for business.

TWO UP o The City of Milwaukee is still looking for their next Christmas Tree; Jeff goes over the criteria for eligible trees. High end artificial trees are $599. o A venture capital firm is endorsing Kamala Harris

Jeff Sherman begins the show by bringing in WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts to talk about the latest on the recent strike happening at Molson-Coors from the perspective of the workers, the company and the consumer. COFFEE INDEX: Drowning our sorrows with birthday breakfast and a cookie. Tom Kulczewski owner of Real Sportscards in Waupun joins Jeff Sherman in-studio. They talk about last night’s ga...

Jeff talks about some Mets fan he met yesterday, and Tom are joined on the phone by Craig Much, Vice President of Business Banking at Horicon Bank to talk about Real Sportscards relationship with the bank.

Drowning our sorrows with birthday breakfast and a cookie.

Jeff Sherman begins the show by bringing in WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts to talk about the latest on the recent strike happening at Molson-Coors from the perspective of the workers, the company and the consumer.

THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING: MILWAUKEE IS ON A ROLL. TWO UP -Banana prices are expected to go up due to the nationwide port strikes. -Podcast Town presented by Horicon Bank is a free event this weekend. Jeff Sherman is joined by Steve Glynn from Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Josh Albrecht from Visit Milwaukee. Josh was at the game last night. He said the energy helped the Brewers win...

Alyssa Remington, economic development specialist at the City of Milwaukee and coordinator of the River Challenge joins Jeff, Josh and Steve to talk about the weekend event.

TWO UP -Banana prices are expected to go up due to the nationwide port strikes. -Podcast Town presented by Horicon Bank is a free event this weekend.

The Business of Sports with Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Executive Director Mark Kass, they discuss the depressing end of last night’s Wild Card game. TWO UP -Several former Big Lots stores have been bought and will be turned into rival bargain retailer Ollie’s. -Kwik Trip is adding electric chargers to their stations. With it being a playoff game, parking can be more expensive; Jeff Sherman go...

Jeff Sherman and Mark Kass are joined by Ryan Cooke to talk about the shuttle services at his establishments like the Milwaukee Brat House and the challenge of doing shuttle services on Brady Street. Jeff also asks Ryan about recent drinking trends he’s noticed with hard seltzers and non-alcoholic beers.

With it being a playoff game, parking can be more expensive; Jeff Sherman goes over the numbers and he and Mark Kass are joined by Mark Zeirath, owner of Magoo’s on the Mound to talk about shuttle services to Brewers games like the ones his establishment offers. -Jeff asks Mr. Zierath about turning Steve’s on Bluemound into Magoo’s, the importance of the shuttles and restaurants on Bluemound. He a...

TWO UP -Several former Big Lots stores have been bought and will be turned into rival bargain retailer Ollie’s. -Kwik Trip is adding electric chargers to their stations.

TWO UP -Where do you buy used? The resale market is continuing to grow across the country. It’s good for business and your clothes; -Jeff goes over the numbers. -A new low loan interest program introduced i Wisconsin and there are requirements to enroll. Jeff explains. Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Rick Barrett to discuss an upcoming manufacturing job f...

MMAC President Dale Kooyenga joins Jeff in-studio to talk more about manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin. Jeff asks Dale how Milwaukee’s tax policy might affect manufacturing jobs in the city and county and about a tax credit that could help make the area competitive. Jeff also asks him about the Brewers playoffs.