The Upswing

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Dana Guthrie, managing partner at Gateway Capital. Jeff first asked Dana about the state of business in Milwaukee and what her firm looks for when they invest in a company. Jeff asked Dana about the companies in her firm’s portfolio and what it takes to get their investment dollars. Finally, he asks her to give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

1. Money spent at Home Depot has risen this last year due to the state of the housing market. 2. Some consumers were looking to participate in an economic blackout as a form of protest

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman began the show by discussing the record-low consumer confidence index, Jeff Sherman saw it as short-term. TWO UP 1. Bakery prices hadn’t gone up significantly, yet but they could if egg prices didn’t lower soon 2. Grocery prices had also soared, 2% of consumers income went into grocieries in Wisconsin according to WalletHub. Waking Daisy was coming to the Corners of Brookfie...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by American Heart Association Community Impact Director Zach Wilks-Metrou to talk about the new blood pressure screening center coming to Milwaukee County and how much should people be checking their blood pressure.

Waking Daisy was coming to the Corners of Brookfield and Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by the owner Nate Arkush. Jeff asked Nate about egg prices, and about his other establishment FreshFin Poke. Jeff asked Nate what he was expecting from the Waking Daisy location in terms of business. Jeff also asked him about their food and the difference between operating a mall location versus a more norma...

TWO UP 1. Bakery prices hadn’t gone up significantly, yet but they could if egg prices didn’t lower soon 2. Grocery prices had also soared, 2% of consumers income went into groceries in Wisconsin.

TWO UP: 1. Cheesecake Factory was still popular at American malls. 2. Amazon had finally dethroned Walmart in terms of annual revenue. MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano and they began by discussing the current state of the bond market and more. -Jeff asked Dave if there’s a trade war brewing between the United States and Can...

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Lori Didier, co-owner of Jolly Moss Sea Moss Pudding to talk about the why of sea moss, the texture and the health benefits. Jeff asked Lori about how her company sources their ingredients, cost structure, logistics and how they got their product on store shelves.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano and they began by discussing the current state of the bond market and more. Jeff asked Dave if there’s a trade war brewing between the United States and Canada due to U.S. President Trump’s tariffs. They, then answered a question regarding government layoffs, talked about the future of the mall with the sporting g...

TWO UP: 1. Cheesecake Factory was still popular at American malls. 2. Amazon had finally dethroned Walmart in terms of annual revenue.

TWO UP 1. The Starbucks CEO is zeroing in on restoring the coffeehouse vibe. 2. Glorioso’s Italian Market was celebrating their anniversary with deals and contests 3. Milwaukee Boot Company would be opening a location on Wisconsin Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Todd McLees, from humanskills.ai and Jeff asked him how artificial intelligence is used in c...

TWO UP 1.The Starbucks CEO is zeroing in on restoring the coffeehouse vibe. 2. Glorioso’s Italian Market was celebrating their anniversary with deals and contests 3. Milwaukee Boot Company would be opening a location on Wisconsin Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee.

The Future of Almost Everything. Jeff and Martin discuss if Milwaukee needed a gummy store. Explorium Brewing’s Good City location update, including closing their Mequon Public Market location. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman and Koss Stereophones’ Martin Moore discussed congestion pricing in New York City, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy criticizing the policy, public transportation and if mor...

Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined in-studio by Brian Sharkey, senior director of programming and communication at Badger Region Volleyball Association to talk about youth volleyball and their big state-wide tournament that they would be holding at the Baird Center at the same time as the Milwaukee Auto Show which would also be at the Baird Center. Jeff asked Brian how technology has helped...

TWO UP 1. Cuts were expected to happen at the federal housing authority which will affect people and their homes seeking mortgages. 2. Consumer preferences for cars were going towards more affordable sedans versus more expensive trucks and sports utility vehicles. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, president of Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee, and they beg...

Jeff Sherman is next joined by Laura Felix, executive director of St. Francis Children's Center, to talk about their partnership with the Milwaukee Auto Show Gala and what SFCC does.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, president of Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee, and they began by discussing Elon Musk wanting Tesla to dominate the electric car market in other countries. Jeff asked Jim about the return of car leasing before buying. He also asked him about anything in the car industry that has shocked him. Jeff asked Jim about the German...

TWO UP 1. Cuts were expected to happen at the federal housing authority which will affect people and their homes seeking mortgages. 2. Consumer preferences for cars were going towards more affordable sedans versus more expensive trucks and sports utility vehicles.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman began the show with a story about the robot servers at Wauwatosa’s Gold Nest TWO UP: 1. The AI Times: The New York Times introduced some artificial intelligence tools to help writers with drafts, revisions and social posts. 2. Southwest Airlines announced it would be cutting 15% of its workforce. Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by E.R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc. preside...

Jeff Sherman was next joined on the phone by Angela Smith from Daddy’s SOul Food & Grille, and Jeff asked her about the Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative and how it helped her business thrive. Angela also explained the food, business model and more. Jeff asked Angela for some home cooking advice for fans as well as advice for other restaurant owners. He also asks her about her dream for the future.

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by E.R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc. president Edna Abernathy, and Jeff asked her about how she started the company and how it worked. He also asked her about the panel she was a part of at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee the following day.  

TWO UP: 1. The AI Times: The New York Times introduced some artificial intelligence tools to help writers with drafts, revisions and social posts. 2. Southwest Airlines announced it would be cutting 15% of its workforce.

Celebrating Black-Owned Business during Black History Month TWO UP: 1. Used Car Blues: Used car prices were going up 2. Dave’s Hot Chicken was America’s fastest growing fast casual food chain with new locations coming to Wisconsin. MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they exchanged stories of presidential encounters. Then...

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Gaulien “Gee” Smith, owner of Gee’s Clippers to talk about his journey as a black business owner, what he loved about barbershops and more.. Jeff asked Gee next about the barbershop atmosphere, business partnerships, what he wanted to see in Milwaukee businesses and more.