Episodes
In this interview with A.I. specialist Mr. Suman Kanuganti, we delve deep into the accomplishments of a distinguished two-time venture-backed entrepreneur with a profound passion for Artificial Intelligence. Honored with the Forbes 40 Under 40 and Smithsonian’s Top Innovator to Watch awards, Mr. Kanuganti stands as a beacon in the tech world. As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Personal.ai. He has continually pushed boundaries. Notably, through his groundbreaking venture Aira, he...
Published 11/18/23
Published 11/18/23
In this captivating podcast episode, we sit down with Brandon Johnson, also known as Spirit Walker, the TikTok sensation who shot to overnight fame with a viral Halloween costume video in 2020. From facing financial hardship during the pandemic to collaborating with well-known influencers and sharing the stage with Doja Cat at Coachella, Johnson's journey is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. He also shares the distressing moment when his TikTok account was unexpectedly banned just 1 hour...
Published 10/27/23
Welcome to another episode of the "Leaders and Legends" Podcast, featuring Jim Macy and Edward Williams, renowned attorneys at Von Briesen. With expertise in litigation and corporate law respectively, Jim and Edward have established themselves as respected figures in the legal field. Their dedication to clients, extensive knowledge, and impressive track records have earned them a reputation for excellence. Join them on this podcast to access legal insights, success stories, and engaging...
Published 07/14/23
Addison Wiggin, renowned financial expert and acclaimed author, invites you to delve into the fascinating realm of the economy through his captivating YouTube channel. Join Addison as he skillfully walks us through the current state of the economy, enlightening viewers with his unparalleled insights and providing invaluable guidance on how to prepare for potential downturns. With his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Addison unravels the intricacies of global finance, dissecting key...
Published 07/07/23
Gareth Evans, CEO and founder of Vector, a company committed to empowering businesses and communities to make a global transition towards a more affordable, secure, and renewable energy future. Gareth discusses the future of sustainability, where entrepreneurs and innovators can find opportunities in sustainability, and where the future of energy is headed. He highlights that sustainability isn't the price of profitability or lifestyle change, and that there is a market appetite to create...
Published 06/07/23
Arthur Petropoulos, the Managing Partner at Hill View Partners, is a renowned expert in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Advisory services. Founded in 2016 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, Hill View Partners specializes in assisting privately held family businesses, entrepreneurs, and small investment groups. With a focus on companies generating between $400,000 to $4,000,000 in EBITDA (or Pre-Tax Cash Flow), we offer comprehensive solutions to help businesses sell...
Published 05/19/23
Welcome to our latest episdoe featuring Rob Zerjav, the President and co-owner of the Timber Rattlers baseball team. In this interview, Rob takes us on a journey through his career and shares his story of how he became the President of the Timber Rattlers. Rob's journey is a true inspiration for anyone who wants to make it in the sports industry. He started as an intern for the Timber Rattlers and worked his way up the ranks, holding various positions throughout the organization. His hard...
Published 05/01/23
Today on Winners, Wallets & Worldviews we are speaking with the former Oshkosh Mayor and CEO of Castle Pierce, a fixture in the Oshkosh, WI town, Bill Castle. Bill is speaking on business principles on how to maintain, grow and scale businesses and getting involved with your community to make an impact. He reflects on his over 40 years of experience running a multi-generational business and the lessons that he has learned along the way. 
Published 04/11/23
Dale and A.J. hit the road to deliever a lecture to Pepsi leaders on the topics of organizational leadership, EQ, conflict management, and organizational development.  This episode is the recording of the lecture and covers topics of the newest trends in leadership tied to lasting traditions that have stood the test of time.  Dr. Dale Feinauer is the Interim Department Chair, Assistant Dean, Professor of Management and Human Resources for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh as well as the...
Published 11/19/22
Mike Dempsey joins us on the Local Legends podcast series, a subseries of Winners, Wallets & Worldviews and sponsored by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. Mike Shares his perspective as a lifelong banker on analyzing and viewing entrepreneurial endeavors. He also gives us insight into one his forming of Waterfest as Mike was one of the original founders of one of the largest music festivals in the state. Presently, Michael P. Dempsey is President of Waterfest, Inc. and President &...
Published 11/19/22
Tyler Wright is a 28 year old millionaire and built his wealth in sales and real estate investing. This episode gives young people a straightforward path to building a million dollar net worth in their twenties. Additionally, Tyler lays out a path that does not require luck, chance, or high amounts of personal risk. Tyler details his path to wealth in his early twenties and shares practical steps on how it can be duplicated for others to attempt. Tyler's Links:...
Published 07/20/22
Noble is a West Point Graduate, Veteran, and host of the popular podcast EQ Gangster.  Noble develops leaders by teaching them how to get their emotions working FOR them, rather than against them.  Today's episode offers listeners practical tips to stopping letting your emotions control you & start using them to make you a more empathetic and effective decision maker. More about Noble & his podcast: https://www.eqgangster.com/ More about Aaron Armstrong: ...
Published 07/11/22
Tyson Koska is a veteran, helicopter pilot, and the founder and CEO of OnTrajectory.com – a unique long-term Financial Planning tool designed to be EASY enough for consumers, but POWERFUL enough for Pros.  Tyson details his accounts of thriving in in financial market and relevant takeaways from his leadership experience in the military and as an entrepruner.   More about Tyson and OnTrajectory: https://www.ontrajectory.com/ More about Aaron Armstrong: https://www.aaronjarmstrong.com/  
Published 07/07/22
Ryan has an extensive 15 years of experience focused on working with small businesses. In addition to providing creative financing solutions, Ryan’s expertise is centered in adding value to entrepreneurs and executives with all aspects of executing their organization’s growth and mergers and acquisitions strategies.   More about Ryan: https://www.gspiregroup.com/ More about Aaron: https://www.aaronjarmstrong.com/podcasts
Published 06/28/22
On this episode of The Local Legends podcast, a subseries of Winners, Wallets & Worldviews Podcast, we feature Craig Culver, founder of the famous custard and butter burger restaurant chain "Culver's." Sauk City restaurateurs and husband and wife team George and Ruth Culver started their fast-food careers as the owners of an A&W on Phillips Boulevard (U.S. Highway 12) in 1961. In 1968, they purchased a resort-styled restaurant at Devil's Lake called The Farm Kitchen. Their son, Craig...
Published 04/18/22
John Bergstrom is an award winning CEO, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. John is native to Northeast Wisconsin and shares his inspirational journey as a restaurateur, hotelier, and, eventually founding his largest company, Bergstrom Automotive, one of the largest car dealerships in the midwestern United States. John discusses stories and tips that he has learned from his personal experiences as well as tips learned from his elite network of business leaders and professional athletes. The...
Published 03/29/22
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is featured on the business podcast Local Legends, which is a subseries of Winners, Wallets, and Worldviews Podcast Senator Johnson shares stories of his upbringing, issues facing our future business climate, and advice for professionals. This raw and uncut interview features candidate discussion of issues facing entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Local Legends Podcast is brought to you by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and the Venture Project. To Learn...
Published 03/14/22
It was a fun afternoon getting to know this weeks legend, Dylan Postl, on the Local Legends Podcast! Some of you may also recognize him as WWE star, Hornswoggle. Dylan Postl (Hornswoggle) is an American professional wrestler, actor, and comedian. He is best known for his time in WWE under the ring name "Hornswoggle." Dylan has founded multiple business ventures in the areas of professional wrestling entertainment. He is author of his autobiography “Life is Short and So Am I,” which...
Published 03/14/22
Jack Pelton is the CEO of EAA and former CEO of Cessna.  Jack is a pilot, strategist, and thought leader.  Today, we talk about business strategy, the future of aviation, and what it means to have entrepreneurial spirit.  Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce: https://www.oshkoshchamber.com/ The Venture Project: https://www.theventureprojectoshkosh.... EAA and more about Jack Pelton: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/person/jack-p... More about A.J. Armstrong: https://www.armstrongventuresllc.com/
Published 12/16/21
T.J. Rodgers is a world renowned entrepreneur, inventor, scientist, philanthropist, and scholar. He is the founder of Cypress Semiconductor and former founding CEO of over 34 years. TJ has dozens of awards in business and academia. He has over a dozen patents as an inventor and engineer. He has publicly been featured in various national media outlets on topics such as technology, business, and politics. More on TJ: http://www.tjrodgers.com/ More on A.J.: aaronjarmstrong.com
Published 10/26/21