Innovation Illuminated

In today's episode, I'm joined by Jim Paschke, the retired sportscaster for the Milwaukee Bucks. Over his career, Jim has had the opportunity to observe and call games for some of the greatest athletes of all time. Through these experiences, he has gained insights into the discipline and mindset of the best. Conversely, he has also witnessed individuals rise to fame quickly and fall just as swiftly. During his tenure with the Bucks, Jim conducted many interviews with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jim shares what sets Giannis apart from the rest and explains why he believes Giannis has achieved such great success. Other topics we discuss include #giannisantetokounmpo #milwaukeebucks #sportscaster #nba #wisdom #jimpaschke Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CGHwrRKGz356u9MV-qUuwaPaba9_WYKD?usp=sharing Guest Socials Jim is the man and he doesn't need any Socials. Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In today's episode, I'm joined by Andrew Izhiman the creator of The Izhiman Realtor Group. Andrew got his roots In the Real Estate industry fresh out of high school and since then, all he knows is hustle. From cold calling, to door knocking, to reaching people online through social media, Andrew has done it all while promoting being a real estate agent. His unique style of recording short-form videos at his listings helps him stand out from the competition and further his reach to find a buyer. Follow him on Instagram @TheMilwaukeeRealtor to keep up with his content. Other topics we discuss include #hustle #youngentrepreneurs #realestateagent Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CGHwrRKGz356u9MV-qUuwaPaba9_WYKD?usp=sharing Guest Socials Website: https://theizhimangroup.com/ Start Your Buying/ Selling Journey Here Seller Guide: https://theizhimangroup.com/sellers Buyer Guide: https://theizhimangroup.com/buyers-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themilwaukeerealtor/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In today's episode, I'm joined by Andrew Harsch, the owner of Diamond Graphics, an automotive customization shop. With over 10,000 followers on Instagram, Diamond Graphics has built a strong reputation, working with Milwaukee Bucks basketball players and recently securing second place at the Wrapper Mappers competition in California. Known as Wisconsin's premier high-end vinyl wrap shop, they have worked on prestigious brands such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Audi, Tesla, Range Rover, Mercedes, Bentley, Porsche, and many more. Andrew shares his journey of starting the business during his college years and growing it into a successful shop. Other topics we discuss include #vinylwrap #supercars #diamondgraphics #luxurycars Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CGHwrRKGz356u9MV-qUuwaPaba9_WYKD?usp=sharing Guest Socials Website: https://www.vinylwrapmilwaukee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_graphics_wi/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In today's episode, I am joined by Eugene Marshall, the founder and CEO of Magnolia Tax Services. Eugene began his real estate journey in his 20s and soon discovered how to leverage property investments to optimize tax savings. With his extensive tax knowledge, he established Magnolia Tax Services. We delve into numerous insightful topics that offer valuable tax planning advice for business owners, helping them reduce their tax expenses effectively. Other topics we discuss include #tax #loophole #realestate #businessowner Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episodehttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o06dEll3c48xuJ2WFjhMSuqtnJQUzh6I?usp=sharing Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-marshall-ea-4a531267/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__mrmarshall/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Rohde, a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual. The term "financial advisor" often carries negative connotations, with many people viewing advisors as untrustworthy individuals looking to take advantage of clients. While there are some who fit that description, Josh is different. He shares his professional journey and the experiences that have shaped his career, demonstrating his genuine commitment to helping others. Other topics we discuss include #planning #finance #savingmoney Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jDabprVRfCGUqvoOEC0M-GH8qM1hLgTy?usp=sharing Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshrohde/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I'm joined by Andrew Cervenka who is an expert in building business credit. Most people do not know that business and personal credit are two different scores. This means that if you are trying to get a loan as a business but don't have any previous lending history, you will have to personally co-sign. Which then means that if you default on the loan the bank comes after your personal assets. Trump has avoided this by making sure that each business has great credit and that none of his personal assets are intertwined with his business. Andrew walks through how he helps small businesses make this change and continue to build business credit. This helps small businesses grow into large businesses. Other topics we discuss include #businesscredit #assets #bankrupt #lending Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jDabprVRfCGUqvoOEC0M-GH8qM1hLgTy?usp=sharing Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcervenka/ Website: https://www.jgalt.io/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I recap what I have learned from guests on Innovation Illuminated in the month of April. From starting a multi-million dollar marketing agency (GMR Marketing) to learning about mortgage lending from business expert Tony Trahan, we cover a vast variety of topics. Other topics we discuss include #entrepreneurship #businessowner #advice Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episodehttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hZtVj5mnyoS5EZ4ddkcFVXEgwmcZ5xUZ?usp=drive_link Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Derenne, a seasoned real estate agent with a remarkable track record. Alex's expertise is underscored by her numerous accolades, including being honored as one of the National Association of Realtors' 30 Under 30. Since entering the real estate industry during the COVID era, Alex has consistently achieved sales volumes exceeding $10 million annually. We delve into Alex's journey into real estate and uncover the secrets to her rapid success. Additionally, we explore her unwavering dedication to helping individuals discover their ideal homes, drawing parallels to her fervor for guest satisfaction during her previous roles in the restaurant industry and event planning. Other topics we discuss include #realestateagent, #selling, #passion, #experiences Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZOi5OAwHNka82-QZVnBD1RuWhqUHSUYp?usp=sharing Guest Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_derenne/ Website: https://alexderenne.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Gary Reynolds the founder and previous CEO of GMR Marketing. Gary is a trailblazer in the marketing world implementing experimental campaigns with companies such as Apple Computers, Miller Brewing, and many others. A large competitive advantage for GMR was Gary's connection to the music industry. His campaign idea of matching bands with brands took off with the promotion of Miller products at concerts and festivals. At one point in his career, he did not miss one single day in the office during 9 years. Work was his life. Currently, GMR has 1,200 employees and is owned by Omnicom Group. Through the conversation, we talk about the growth and experiences that Gary had while being the CEO of GMR. Other topics we discuss include #marketing, #gmrmarketing, #bandswithbrands, #campaign, #experimental Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZOi5OAwHNka82-QZVnBD1RuWhqUHSUYp?usp=sharing Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garymreynolds/ Website: https://gmrmarketing.com/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest the Milwaukee Mortgage Man Tony Trahan, a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at PyraMax Bank. Starting out doing auto loans to now doing mortgages, Tony has a wide range of knowledge when it comes to narrowing money. This episode serves as an informational conversation about different options and tips when it comes to loaning money. Other topics we discuss include #cashout, #downpayment, #realestate, #firsthome, #escrow, #pmi, #loan, #mortgage. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13EEl6a7yx7z1NLustcF1YROQ_8ALWGQc?usp=sharing Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milwaukeemortgageman/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Jon Wolf, founder of The Rally Co. With operating a full-service marketing agency Jon gets to do work such as brand strategy, advertisement design, content development, and much more. We talk through his journey from starting the agency with his business partner 2 years ago to now bringing on employees. In the marketing agency world, it is common to outsource work to freelancers but at The Rally Co., they try to keep most work in-house. Other topics we discuss include #pricing, #marketingagency, #onboarding, #experiences, #growth, #hiring, #outsourcing. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QPl7lm87P_CXpv-ceTWYYkhbs7qWg_Sx?usp=sharing Guest Socials Website: https://therallyco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonawolf/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I talk through various topics that were covered in past episodes of Innovation Illuminated. This serves as a recap for March 2024. I cover specific quotes, tips, and knowledge that guests share with me. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XhAJTe4-kj3hsU8xvI0glU_mhP9jBiai?usp=drive_link Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldecker/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Paul Decker, who has recently retired from his role as Chairman of the Waukesha County Board. Paul realized at a young age that life is about asking the right questions to dig deep into getting an understanding of where people's motives come from. At age 45 Paul was diagnosed with a deadly form of Lung Cancer which he had to battle through rough rounds of Chemo. Paul is driven by curiosity and always wants to know more. Something that stuck with me after this interview was that Paul said that he doesn't regret or dwell on the past, but he often thinks of what questions he wished he could have asked at that moment. This is a very inspirational and motivating episode where so many topics are talked about, I can not wait to chat with Paul again in the near future. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XhAJTe4-kj3hsU8xvI0glU_mhP9jBiai?usp=drive_link Guest Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldecker/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Gaulien "Gee" Smith, the owner of Gee's Clippers Barbershop. Gee has been cutting hair since the age of 12 and decided to open his own barbershop in his 20s. The barbershop has grown out of the first 2 locations and now is located at 2200 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212. We talk about the process of growing the barbershop to fit 25+ barbers and also how Gee had to learn how to manage and train barbers. Besides having a great barbershop, Gee is known for his amazing contributions to the Milwaukee community and culture. The barbershop introduced Gee's MKE Wellness Clinic in partnership with Network Health and Froedtert & MCW. This makes checkups and education on health matters easily accessible to the community. Through his years cutting hair, he has cut hair for 200+ NBA players including Shaq, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, etc. Gee shares so many interesting stories about cutting famous people's hair! Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yGSN4WGgC0qFix-84kIyvHr2hLJhwXuQ?usp=sharing Guest Socials Website: https://www.geesclippers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaulien-smith-ii-4ba8bb14/ Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Hayden Pauls, the co-owner of Fly Kicks. Fly Kicks is an online sneaker reseller that started with Hayden and his girlfriend Sydney selling shoes out of the basement in high school. Now in college, they have a space downtown in Whitewater Wisconsin where they keep and ship out inventory across the world. Hayden talks about how the business has grown and the strategy behind growing an online business through organic content. With 200+ thousand followers on Tik Tok, Fly Kicks prides itself on being customer-focused. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KiIyzBJW5B9WB4O4TuXTm5zwo-YBu6yv?usp=sharing Guest Socials: Website: https://flykicksco.com/ Everything: https://linktr.ee/flykicks.co Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Bill Bachman, the founder/ principal of Bachman Brand Development. As a brand development agency, Bill has worked on lots of packaging designs for large companies such as Modelo Beer, Briggs & Straton, Mueller Braces, and more. We talk through his whole work experience journey going from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur. After 20 years of being a business owner, Bill has some great experiences under his belt. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oVrVPpnkl0KBx8NPhEABD4kRlzrVl-8j?usp=sharing Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Elzie Flenard. Elzie is the Mayor (owner) of Podcast Town, an agency that helps businesses start and run a podcast. Before starting the agency, Elzie started a podcast in 2016 (that he still does today) where he interviews business owners to learn from their knowledge. We cover many topics varying from how he started the business, how its going, what he does, and some advice for people who have a podcast. Currently, Podcast Town has two studios where his residents (clients) record their podcast episodes at. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13yxhbKcqtkqHeH8ZUcJvD7GoGajhjX8y?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I recap what I have learned from guests who were featured on the podcast this past month. I have learned so much and hope you all have as well. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PzatHdZgtkFtwEHLlnu_JyndKb8zG3n0?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Scott Berkowitz, who is the owner of a manufacturing business. Scott makes products for big box retailers such as Tjmaxx and Marshalls. These retailers (buyers) come to Scott's business and ask for them to get something made such as a wind chime. Scott then reaches out to his manufacturers in China to get the product made. This is an interesting interview since it is a hard business to get into and understand the business. Scott got into the business by forming a relationship with a wealthy man who lived down the road from him. This man was manufacturing lamps and other standing light fixtures in China and then selling them to big box retailers. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZlagwcFC3rJhvl0Cc78NHAn2ltQlres1?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Jim Marshall the founder of Spectrum Investment Advisors. Spectrum oversees almost 4 Billion Dollars worth of client assets. Jim is recently also an author with his published book “The American Tailwind.” Spectrum has been awarded “Best Place To Work” by multiple different outlets so Jim and I discuss how a business owner can build/maintain such a great company culture. We talk about how Jim started the business, gaining clients' trust, what investment account options are there for someone who is self-employed vs. employed, the story or Warren Buffer, and lots to do with his new book. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Please contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving a comment on YouTube with who you would like me to interview along with what you are cautious to learn. I do read all of the YouTube comments. Curiosity is what fuels this podcast. Guest Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-marshall-0449977/ Website: https://spectruminvestor.com/ Link to buy “The American Tailwind”: https://www.theamericantailwind.com/ Dale Carnegie Sales Course: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mpqLJTD2vKoLIYbdFC7Ac6FTUmz7WIWk?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/   

In this episode, I am joined by guest Craig Schiefelbein. Craig is an Entrepreneur, Innovator, Philanthropist, Superhero, and just a great human being. Craig is widely known as the Founder of Paragon Development Systems (or PDS) is an IT company he started in a basement with loose change and built it into a Company worth over $225 Million. During our conversation, we talked about how the business continued to change and he had to be agile as a leader. While Craig was the CEO, PDS had 26 consecutive years of growth and was recognized as a Top Innovator in North America by Intel, along with continually being recognized as the Best Place to Work in Wisconsin. Craig is very keen on the idea that humans need purpose. He walks through some great metaphors and examples that helped him build such a great company culture for employees. Craig has been an inspirational speaker for over 200,000 people with messages of Purpose, Leading Change, and Innovation among other topics. Some of Craig’s business and community accomplishments include being twice recognized by Ernst and Young as “Entrepreneur of the Year”. He has been recognized as “Citizen of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce He is the recipient of the Ronald Reagan National Leadership Award Craig was selected as the official Motivational Speaker for the Green Bay Packers football team in 2020. During the episode, we talk about how He and his family built 12 schools and an orphanage in Cambodia hosting 4100+ students. He recently did eye exams for all 4100+ students and returned a week later with spectacles for all who needed them. This is a touching story and is very inspirational. He and his wife are also Founders of The Oconomowoc Area Foundation, Rogers Behavioral Health- Youth and Adolescent Center, Lake Area Free Dental Clinic, The Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation, and the Oconomowoc Skatepark. That was a laundry list of achievements and accolades of Craig but I wanted you to get a picture of who Craig is. He sheds lots of advice and his experiences that I believe will have a profound effect on you the listener. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Please contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving a comment on YouTube with who you would like me to interview along with what you are cautious to learn. I do read all of the YouTube comments. Curiosity is what fuels this podcast. Guest Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-schiefelbein-06468055/ Website: https://www.observationtower.net/what-we-do Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1evn189t1Jo7NRDpAnFzoR6NnJEY8C2Ji?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

In this episode, I am joined by guest Adam Weil, who is the CEO of Global Schoolwear by Tommy Hilfiger. Global Schoolwear specializes in the niche market of school uniforms. Adam worked at multiple jobs in the industry before buying Global Schoolwear. He talks through different experiences from going to China to find a manufacturer to walking in to meet the CEO of Tommy Hilfiger. Adam has now grown the company to 100+ employees and has taken it from having 150 school accounts to almost 1,000 current days. Global Schoolwear was getting too large for the warehouse that they had in Illinois and Adam talks about the struggles and process of finding more warehouse space. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Please contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving a comment on YouTube with who you would like me to interview along with what you are cautious to learn. I do read all of the YouTube comments. Curiosity is what fuels this podcast. Guest Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-weil-7b5b145/ Website: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/ Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_K89B-bYNUaDJWbNhLgC2ZX2dXE5cemA?usp=drive_link Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/   

In this episode, I am joined by guest Tyler Vandermolen, who is a real estate agent at Exit Realty. Tyler talks through the process of becoming a real estate agent and what it takes to be a good one. Through the episode, Tyler gives good tips and tricks for people who may just be starting out in the real estate world. He talks about how cutthroat being an agent is and how important it is to have a good mentor. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Guest Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.vandermolen/ Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oVrVPpnkl0KBx8NPhEABD4kRlzrVl-8j?usp=sharing Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/   

In this episode, I am joined by guest Dylan Finn, who operates Vegas On Wheels which is a Casino Party Rental business that his dad founded. Dylan and I talk about the insides of operating a party rental service business as he deals with setting up events and has to network to gain clientele. Dylan shares how he can juggle having a full-time job, a kid, and a wife while still being able to operate and grow the Casino business.  Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ne5uLSVlN8yiGesfSnDQ1CYU9ovgt65G?usp=sharing Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

Today's guest is Marc Smathers. Marc is a professor in the Business Program at WCTC (Waukesha County Technical College). With 40+ years in the business world, Marc has held numerous positions and can discuss his various experiences at different jobs. From working at Pizza Hut to climbing the ladder at GMR Marketing, Marc is a very interesting and knowledgeable individual. This podcast is geared toward helping young/new entrepreneurs and people in the business world get inspired and learn from the guests featured on this podcast. If you would like a guest in your industry/field of work, please leave a comment along with a question that you would like Hunter to ask them. Oscar Mike Foundation: https://www.oscarmike.org/pages/foundation

Today's guest is Dr. David Keeling, the owner of DK Dental Practice. Not only do David and I talk about the business aspects of a dental practice, but we also discuss oral health. Everything from which gum is the healthiest to chew to what type of toothpaste is the best for you, we delve deep into his knowledge. Apart from the very interesting discussion on oral health, David walks us through how he came to own his practice and what his priorities are This podcast is geared toward helping young/new entrepreneurs and people in the business world get inspired and learn from the guests featured on this podcast. If you would like a guest in your industry/field of work, please leave a comment along with a question that you would like Hunter to ask them.

Today's guest is Chad Baker, the owner of both Lakeside Dock and Lift & Surf Sconsin. Surf Sconsin is a wake surf school that offers wake surfing charters in Minocqua, Wisconsin. We talk about how a hobby turned into a business and share some great customer experience stories! Like Chad, I also own a wake surf school, so we have a great conversation about our experiences and practices. Lakeside Dock and Lift is a business that sells docks and lifts for lakes, so the name is pretty self-explanatory. Chad bought this business and has expanded it to multiple locations in the northern Wisconsin region. We discuss how he was able to make this happen, along with what got him into the dock/lift business This podcast is geared toward helping young/new entrepreneurs and people in the business world get inspired and learn from the guests featured on this podcast. If you would like a guest in your industry/field of work, please leave a comment along with a question that you would like Hunter to ask them.

Today's guest is Tyler Vandermolen, the founder and owner of Dairyland Property Management. Dairyland Property Management is a lawn care company specializing in weed control and fertilization. Tyler and Hunter walk through how Tyler got inspired to start a business and the knowledge that led him to become a successful business owner. From his first job experiences to customer interactions with his business, Tyler discusses many tips and what he has learned through his entrepreneurial journey. This podcast is geared toward helping young/new entrepreneurs and people in the business world get inspired and learn from the guests featured on this podcast. If you would like a guest in your industry/field of work, please leave a comment along with a question that you would like Hunter to ask them. Student Entrepreneur LLC Form: https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/StudentEntrepreneurs.aspx Tyler Vandermolen Social: Instagram- @tyler.vandermolen LinkedIn- @tylervandermolen Business Instagram- @dairylandpmgmt Hunter Perock Social: Instagram- @hunterperock LinkedIn- @hunterperock Business Instagram- @turflakecountry

In this episode, I am joined by guest Collin Vesely, who is the owner of Totally Normal Studio. Totally Normal is a Print Shop and Merchandise company that Collin started. He is very creative and walks us through his process of designing a graphic. He shows us his “Algorithm” T-shirt that he designed and handmakes. It is a design that is inspired by how he believes our minds look while we are on social media. We talk through how he started the business and how much all of his equipment cost. All of the equipment that Collin started with is linked below. Collin also gives us lots of advice on what he has learned through moving back home to start a business. Like you, I am constantly seeking knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Guest Socials: Shop Totally Normal Studio: https://www.totallynormalstudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totallynormal.studio/ Supplies Collin Started With: Embroidery Machine: https://www.brother-usa.com/products/rse625 Film Sheets: https://screenprintdirect.com/collections/all Screen Print Supplies Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Speedball-4526-SB4526-Screen-Printing/dp/B00251JO8G/ref=asc_df_B00251JO8G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167148616769&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17008839769868012955&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018763&hvtargid=pla-158649181972&psc=1&mcid=eecb4e36712b39a4beed8ce2e458bd12&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8ttze9sgpZ0jfjGIaRapcWUAd9OnasFb-UWDgCQGBonZgysh3B_9OQhoCKMkQAvD_BwE Print Machine: https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Screen-Printing-Machine-Color/dp/B0C9ZWS6K5/ref=asc_df_B0C9ZWS6K5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663276269750&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15870683275770488284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018763&hvtargid=pla-2186601342609&psc=1&mcid=874fa4daab41327787f3bc70706eb982 Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fbhDJwN7SSRJpmX523ILpzME-2ab3O_w?usp=sharing Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/  

This is a solo episode where Hunter Perock walks through the process of forming a business and what he has learned from guests in the past few episodes. I will do a once-a-month episode where I recap what I have learned from guests. Like you, I constantly seek knowledge, absorbing new and insightful information with each episode. Feel free to contribute to our collective pursuit of learning by leaving comments with questions for our guests in specific business fields. Your curiosity fuels this podcast. Link to download short-form videos of this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lRWkbv9xP3Y4enXN9KETyCrLvg96_Oqe?usp=sharing Thank you to our sponsor Ez Fade: https://ezfadeco.com/ Innovation Illuminated Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationilluminated/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094495578028  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationilluminated  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99175829/admin/feed/posts/

Greetings, I am Hunter Perock, the host of the Innovation Illuminated Podcast. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to collectively enhance our understanding of entrepreneurship. Our featured guests bring extensive experience in the business realm, offering profound insights into the factors contributing to their success. I strive to pose thought-provoking questions that stimulate ideas in the minds of our listeners. Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments regarding industry experts you would like me to interview and the specific aspects you are keen on exploring with them.