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In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with the mother and son team of Stephanie and Hunter Sorensen of Pawsitive Mold Detection. Topics discussed include: Dogs Can Find Mold The 'why' behind the business How the Mold Detection Process Works The Mother / Son Business Dynamic Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Westmalle Triple Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Brad Atkinson, President and Lori Geissler, VP Sourcing & Distribution of Mason Companies. Topics discussed include: Story of Mason Companies Transitioning from door-to-door sales, to catalogues, to e-commerce Using credit accessibility to enhance the retail experience Building for the future Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Northwoods Amber Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Mark Sieglaff, President of C&N Manufacturing & Everything Summer camp. Topics discussed include: Summer Camp Culture Technology vs Summer Camps Always innovating in business How deep relationships with customers can run Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Orange Shandy Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Kyle Standen, Architect for Wendel Companies and Chippewa Valley Younge Professionals Board Member. Topics discussed include: What it takes to become an Architect Benefits of Community YP's efforts to develop soft skills for its membership Growing your network in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Beverage Enjoyed: Earth Rider Brewery, Caribou Lake IPA Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with Josh Boxx, former owner of Boxx Sanitation Topics discussed include: Story of Boxx Sale Lightning Round Beer Enjoyed: Veneration, Delirium Tremens, Belgium Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Brad Hentschel, City Planner and Economic Director for the City of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: City Projects Planned or Underway in 2026 Housing Options in the City Family Fare Closing Leinenkugal's Brewery Closing Market on River Update Beer Enjoyed: Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewery Sheboygan Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Ana and Bob Fish, Owners of Dave's Drive In of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: Root Beer Development Persevering to find success What is a Po Boy? Merging 100 years of history with Today Beverage Enjoyed: Pick 6 pack of IPAs, Pilsners, and Shandy Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

n this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Julie Thoney, Manager of Community Relations and Economic Development for Xcel Energy. Topics discussed include: Data Centers Residential Renewable Energy Transmission Lines Xcel's effort to expand renewable energy options The return of nuclear power Beer Enjoyed: Spotted Cow Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with Eau Claire Community Development Director Aaron White. Topics discussed include: Key 2026 Projects and Infrastructure Eau Claire Financial Challenges Growth of City vs Lack of Resources Planning for Future Urban Growth Beverage Enjoyed: Bourbon Barrel Stout, Central Waters Brewing Amherst WI Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

This week on Banker with a Beer, new Co-Host Mike Farrow talks with Taylor Anders, Co-Owner of Anders Supply and Landscaping. Topics discussed include: Plants & Trees that you shouldn't use in Wisconsin Stress as a business owner Life in a family business Backyard mini golf? Beverage Enjoyed: Body Armour LYTE – Peach Mango Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.