Shining Light on Minnesota
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Shining Light on Minnesota, hosted by Karissa Dunham, is a podcast that shines a light on the hardworking and innovative local businesses in the state of Minnesota. The show features interviews with business owners from a variety of industries, delving into their humble beginnings and the challenges they faced on their path to success. The goal of the podcast is not only to promote these local businesses, but also to inspire and motivate future entrepreneurs by sharing these stories.
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Carey James on Blind Spots and Hidden Genius #097
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Mondo Davison on Leaving High Tech for Total Surrender and Finding Peace #096
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Aaron Golub on Playing D1 Football Legally Blind and Reaching Your Full Potential #095
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Leo Sandoval Part 2: On Site at Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home #094
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Leo Sandoval Part 1 on Prison, Grace, and Becoming a Mission Minded Entrepreneur #093
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Barbara Brick and Bob Batley on Henricksen, Allsteel, and the Future of Workspace Design #091
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Jason Lee on Life After the Military, The Eagle Network, and Serving Veterans #092
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Steph Page on Storyteller Cafe and Fighting Human Trafficking Through Business #090
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Inside Architechne: Smart Home Studio Tour with Shane Orndorff #089.5
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Shane Orndorff on Architechne and Building Smart Homes From Best Buy to Luxury #089
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Morgan Evans on Leaving Medtronic to Found Six MedTech Companies #088
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May 20, 2026 |
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Lisa Price on 35 Years of Friendship, Rock Bottom, and Learning to Love Herself #087
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Meet Hilariia and Trenton: The Team Behind the Camera #086
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Felix Kyei Asare on Cybersecurity, Bodybuilding, and the Superhuman Mindset #085
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Wymond Wong on Twin City Heating and Air and Rebuilding After a Partner's Betrayal #084
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Cole Nelson on Taking Over Maverick Construction and Leading With Discipline #083
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Noah Bergland on Owl Roofing and Helping Homeowners Make Confident Decisions #082
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Abby Oxborough on Running Sugar Lake Lodge and Carrying a Second Generation Legacy #081
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Miranda Johnson on Owning Red Wing Shoes and Leading in a Male Dominated Industry #080
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Mark D. Williams on The Curious Builder and Designing Homes That Change How You Live #079
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Jordan Davies on Complete Performance, Nutrition, and Staying Strong at Any Age #078
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Coach Brian Curtin on What Legacy Really Means at Winona State Football #077
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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John Brickweg's Farewell: Saying Goodbye to Our Producer #076
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Luke Mickelson on Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Why No Kid Should Sleep on the Floor #075
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Dr. Peter Maring on Pro Athlete Chiropractic Care and Moving Better for Golf #074
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Kirk White on Storm Damage Claims, Competitive Golf, and Fueling Your Body #073
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Justin Grammens on Real World AI and How Minnesota Businesses Can Actually Use It #072
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Kaycee Stanley on The Reel Hope Project and Helping Foster Kids Get Adopted #071
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Paul Long on Patient Experience, Provider Burnout, and the Future of Healthcare #070
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Lisa Lounsbury on Art Therapy and Healing Through Creativity at Art Lab Rx #069
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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MagicBrad on Magic, Marketing, and Making a Living Living Life #068
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Gretchen Mildon on Boomcakes Bakery, Sourdough, and Faith #067
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Brittany Lincicome on Two Majors, 20 Years on the LPGA Tour, and Her Dad on the Bag #066
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Allan Farrell on Building Stroll The Lakes Magazine Through Community #065
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Stuart Andrews on AI Governance and Compliance for Twin Cities Businesses #064
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Ryan Botner on Tens of Millions in Sales, Addiction, Brokenness, and Healing #063
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Seran Otterson on Rumi Wall Design, Custom Murals, and Learning From People You Disagree With #062
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Meet the Shining Light on Minnesota Team (Plus Two Big Announcements) #061
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Emmanuel Wheagar on Servant Leadership and Leading With Purpose #060
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Lee Dorholt on Fluid Interiors, Shriners Children's, and Just Saying I Care #059
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Trisha Miller on Pilates, Listening to Your Body, and Small Business in Zumbrota #058
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Kelly Williamson and Lisa Bailey on Job Searching as Executives in a Tough Market #057
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Jendayi Berry on Fine Art, Wallpaper, and the Grind of Business Ownership #056
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Veterans in Crisis: Two Vietnam Heroes Who Give Away Books to Save Lives #055
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Collins Oppong on Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament and Making Golf Belong to Everyone #054
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Rachel Edwards on Insperai and Personality Intelligence #053
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Matt Kading on 20 Years at 3M and the Window Film Business #052
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Erica Haataja and Alexandra Ohland on Nordic Shine and Starting a Women Owned Cleaning Company #051
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Dr. Luke Benoit on Why Most Golfers Never Fix Their Swing (Live at Interlachen) #050
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Scott Carlson on Corporate Life and Coming Home to A.C. Carlson Appliances #049
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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ODB Jessie Kresa on TNA Wrestling, Championship Belts, and the Meat & Greet Food Truck #048
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Erik Haugen on Leaving Corporate to Coach and Lead Sales Teams #047
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Denis and Anne St. Martin on the Pompe Warrior Foundation and Fighting for Leo #046
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Jeff Meyer on White Bear Glass and the Glass Industry #045
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Evan Peterson on Sonus Interiors, Military Experience, and Growth #044
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Sergeant Caleb Tesdahl on Rochester Police and the House of Shields Nonprofit #043
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Undersheriff Mike Martin on Ramsey County, Community, and Stories From the Job #042
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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John O'Phelan on Ramsey County, Small Business, and Connecting With People #041
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Betsy Kelly on Chasing Tour Status, Tough Times, and Being The 401k Girl #040
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May 31, 2025 |
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Jessica Hoch on Jewelry, Earth Minerals, and Balancing Motherhood With Business #039
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May 28, 2025 |
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Barbara Brick Switzer on Business Development, Life, and Family #038
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May 21, 2025 |
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Niels Gott on Coaching C Suite Executives: There's Always a Little More to Give #037
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May 14, 2025 |
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AJ Knollmaier on Recruiting, Company Culture, and HR for Small Businesses #036
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May 07, 2025 |
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Jamie Jansen on NextRock Advisors and Why Sales Training Is the Catalyst for Growth #035
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Heather Willems on Two Lines Studio and Creative Problem Solving for Big Brands #034
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Dr. Eric Erlandson on Going From Teacher to Business Leader #033
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Jack Lester on Jack's Bottle Shop, Tragedy, and Forging a Way Forward #032
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Jennifer Lester on Bleu Duck Kitchen, Taqueria Pato Azul, and Taking the Leap #031
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Josh Barta on Why Everyone Should Know Sales #030
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Chef Brian Ingram on Hope Breakfast Bar and Restaurants Built on Purpose #029
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Chris Montana on Du Nord Social Spirits and the Moment It Became Clear #028
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Dr. Amelia Reigstad on Hello Ms. Perfect and Being Yourself #027
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Leah Schuerkamp on ReConnect, Social Ease, and Being a Young Entrepreneur #025
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Lori Dorn and Emmy Ross on Women in Construction at Brin Glass and Astro Metal Craft #026
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Tricia Barone on What Recruiters Are Really Looking For #024
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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David Siegel on the Insider Scoop of the Minnesota Builders Exchange #023
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Craig Parker Adams on Guitars and Owning the Historic Winslow Court Studios #022
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Josh Swisher on Northface Construction and Why It's About the Legacy #021
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Todd Fitz on The Grind From All Avenues at Mosaic Auto Group #020
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Drew Evenson on The Power of Community and Positivity #019
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Randy Jensen on Starting Sun Control of Minnesota: The Man Who Started It All #018
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Josh Klassen on Transworld North Star and Following the North Star #017
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Ashly Hughes on GoSavvySocial and Taking a Chance on Yourself #016
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Ben Footh on Footh Auto Sales and Why Family Time Is True Wealth #015
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Kori Shingles on Being The Connector at JE Dunn Construction #014
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Patrick North and Jorge Mora on the Evolution of Marketing and AI for Builders #013
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Promote Or Perish! - with Jennifer Crowder from GR Promotions #012
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Missy Scherber and Kraus Anderson on Demolition and Businesses Elevating Businesses #011
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May 16, 2024 |
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Erika Sherman on MC Tool & Safety and Keeping Minnesota Job Sites Safe #010
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May 04, 2024 |
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Naomi and Jake on Davis Mechanical and The Entrepreneurial Spirit #009
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Claire Rung on Business Development in Construction: It's Not Just Swinging a Hammer #008
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Cafe Meow: The Minnesota Cat Cafe You Need to Visit #007
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Tony Flattum on Breaking the Ceiling #006
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Matt Weber on BWS Plumbing, Heating, and Air and Running a Trades Business #005
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Nancy O'Brien and Dana on The Happiness Practice and Cultivating Serenity #004
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May 25, 2023 |
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Brian Gendreau on His Career Journey #003
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May 04, 2023 |
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Ken Navitsky on The Art of Living Without Regret #002
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Supporting Burn Survivor Patients in Minneapolis | Firefighters for Healing #BONUS
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Lutunji's Palate on Going From Hobby to Bakery and Cafe #001
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Brian Rosenberger | Star Vinyl Consultant #BONUS
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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The BeliEve Foundation: Helping grieving families find a reason to BeliEve #BONUS
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Dec 14, 2022 |