Podcast
Build Me Up
Hosted by Kraus-Anderson · EN
Build Me Up shares inspiring stories of innovators in the built marketplace. It's hosted by Kraus-Anderson's Laurisa Titterud and Kaitlin McCoskey. KA is a Midwest construction management firm, realty, development, insurance and financial services company. The podcast is designed to meet the needs of leaders and aspiring innovators in the construction industry.
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Tap Into the Brewery Scene with Modist Brewing
Aug 15, 202300:56:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Modist Brewing's Daniel Wellendorf and Perkins&Will's Jennifer Christiaansen join us at the brewery in Minneapolis' North Loop to discuss Modist's new event space opening in September! We talk about what went into the design of the space, differentiating Modist from other breweries in the area, how they name their beers, and more!
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Minneapolis through a Developer's Lens with Sherman Associates
Aug 1, 202300:43:16Tap to summarizeWe're back from break!! In this episode, Sherman Associates' Director of Commercial Operations Ben Kepple joins us to talk about the development and reimagining of downtown Minneapolis, why Minneapolis is worth investing in, trends in commercial real estate, and what a developer looks for in a tenant. We also discuss our favorite Skyway lunch go-tos, what it's like to live and work in downtown, and more.
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On Site Companies: The Intersection of Climate Control and Sanitation
Jun 20, 202300:32:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're joined by On Site Companies' CEO Molly Leonard and Director of Sales and Marketing Mike Kinney. Beginning as a sanitation and portable restroom rental company, Molly and Mike discuss the company's growth and how they've expanded to offer services and solutions to make your experiences at parks, concerts, and on construction job sites more clean and comfortable. We also chat about the history of the generational business, the most unique place they've seen an On Site rental, and more. PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is the last episode before "Build Me Up" takes a summer break. The regularly scheduled podcast will return on August 1st. Take this opportunity to catch up on past episodes and enjoy the summer sunshine!
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Artemis Provisions and Cheese: From Online Sales to Main Street
Jun 6, 202300:49:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Melissa and Kingsley Gobourne join us to talk about their new business venture with Artemis Provisions and Cheese! While the business has been selling products online for a few years, a new storefront and restaurant are coming to Mount Horeb's main street. We chat about the highs and lows of owning and operating a small business, lessons learned, some of their favorite products, and what they hope to see for the future of Artemis.
Transcribe →Achieve Twin Cities: Helping Students Plan for Life After Graduation
May 23, 202300:41:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're joined by Achieve Twin Cities' CEO Danielle Grant and Kraus-Anderson's director of professional development Mike Smoczyk. We chat about Achieve's programming, how their work serves the St. Paul and Minneapolis education systems, student success stories, and more.
Transcribe →Classroom to Career: New Ulm's CTE Success
May 9, 202300:45:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're joined by New Ulm School Superintendent Jeff Bertrang and Kraus-Anderson Construction Executive Jason Rentmeester. We talk about New Ulm's Career Technical Education program, the need for industry and community buy-in to address the workforce shortage, presenting students with opportunities, and more.
Transcribe →Polytechnic Education and Workforce Readiness with Bismarck State College
Apr 25, 202300:51:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dan Leingang and Alicia Uhde join us to talk about Bismarck State College's designation as a polytechnic university, as well as its new polytechnic facility, how the college approaches learning, how the University plays a role in building a strong and skilled workforce, and more!
Transcribe →Workplaces for the Future with Pope Design Group
Apr 11, 202300:49:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pope Design Group's Vice President, Erica Larson, joins us to discuss workplace design. We pull from personal experience and chat about the factors that play a role in an office layout, the importance of employee participation in design decisions, how to build an adaptable workplace for the future, and more!
Transcribe →ARC Minnesota and Shopping that Makes a Difference
Mar 28, 202300:42:00Tap to summarizeARC Minnesota's Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson and ARC's Value Village Greg Rue join us to discuss ARC and its impactful work with people with disabilities. We discuss their services, how the Value Village thrift store is utilized as a revenue source for ARC Minnesota, favorite thrift store finds, and what makes Value Village "Minnesota's Best Thrift Store" (2021, 2022). This was a fun conversation. Click HERE for volunteer opportunities. ARC Minnesota Help Desk (Monday-Friday): 1-866-797-1122
Transcribe →Communities In Schools: Fueling Students' Potential
Mar 14, 202300:45:26Tap to summarizeCommunities in Schools Twin Cities CEO and President Amanda Sappa and Program Director Colby Owens join "Build Me Up." We chat with the pair about the Communities in Schools program, its importance in the lives of youth, how organizations and individuals can get involved, and more.
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