Local First
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Local First Podcast where you will hear interviews of local businesses, authors, and entrepreneurs—connecting local businesses to their communities. Behind every local business is a story to share. What I learned is behind every local business is a great story. My mission continues to share the stories of local businesses. I especially enjoy meeting with local business owners and interviewing them and learning their stories. It took off from there. The more interviews I produced with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, the more I uncovered. I needed to share their stories. Local First Podcast connects local businesses to their community. I invite you to check out some of these stories for yourself. Check out my website at localfirstpodcast.com where you can: Sign up for the Local First Podcast Newsletter to stay updated on upcoming episodes and events. Connect with host Rob to become a guest. Find out more and how to become a sponsor. Stream the Dream
Location:
United States
Description:
Local First Podcast where you will hear interviews of local businesses, authors, and entrepreneurs—connecting local businesses to their communities. Behind every local business is a story to share. What I learned is behind every local business is a great story. My mission continues to share the stories of local businesses. I especially enjoy meeting with local business owners and interviewing them and learning their stories. It took off from there. The more interviews I produced with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, the more I uncovered. I needed to share their stories. Local First Podcast connects local businesses to their community. I invite you to check out some of these stories for yourself. Check out my website at localfirstpodcast.com where you can: Sign up for the Local First Podcast Newsletter to stay updated on upcoming episodes and events. Connect with host Rob to become a guest. Find out more and how to become a sponsor. Stream the Dream
Twitter:
@Rob_Kochanski
Language:
English
Contact:
262-617-2043
Episodes
The Ultimate Platform to Business Resource with Scott Le Beau
11/7/2021
A small business platform in the making for the past six years is here. Scott Le Buea the mastermind behind One Source Direct created a platform for small businesses to request and promote their services. At the bottom of the show note is a special offer for the Local First community. Scott Le Beau has long considered himself something of an innovation outlier in both the big bank and small business world, based on his drive to ask questions that are unpopular, but necessary. Scott's goal is...
Duration:00:37:31
Progress Over Perfection with John Beaman
10/5/2021
If you are like most entrepreneurs you strive for perfection that what we do. But how does striving for perfection hold you bad from making progress? I know from personal experience that I have run into this wall many times throughout my life. John Beaman and I go deep on issues that small businesses run into every day. As you listen to this episode you will hear how I run into many issues recording this interview. This was the first interview using my new Rodecaster mixer and new Rode...
Duration:00:44:08
Change Your Circle Change Your Life – Jamar Jones
7/28/2021
Wow! One of the best interviews of 2021 with Jamar Jones. We talk about everything from the Milwaukee Bucks, Fear, keys to success, and yes we go deep on his new book Change Your Circle Change Your Life. Jamar's key takeaways:
A bit more about Jamar Jones: My path has been nothing but easy. From my decision-making and the search of finding myself, I've had many hardships in my life that I've overcome. I've created many things from just a thought and once I put my mind to something there's...
Duration:00:49:20
Strategic Ways To Outsource with Mandeep Kaur
6/22/2021
To outsource or not to outsource your business. This has been a big question of mine and a question I have encountered from other entrepreneurs and small business owners. Mandeep Kaur owner of Beyond Outsourcing explains how she is helping small businesses level the playing field with outsourcing and giving owners more profits and more time. Key takeaways from Mandeep
Mandeep Kaur, the owner of Beyond Outsourcing, has more than 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial infotech experience....
Duration:00:34:27
You are not a content creator, or are you? with Lisa Raebel
5/27/2021
Whether you own a small business, an entrepreneur, or starting a new business marking and sales are crucial to survival. Lisa dives deep into what it takes to be strategic in your business with your marketing. Key takeaways from Lisa
More about Lisa Raebel & Rebel Girl Marketing, LLC I have been in the sales and marketing game for over 25 years and it has been a wild ride! Marketing strategies today can get shaky if you do not start with a solid foundation of understanding of your primary...
Duration:00:26:23
Every Local Small Business Has a Story to Share with Ben Palmer
1/25/2021
I could have not said it better Ben starts off our conversation by saying every local small business has a story to share. Ben is on a mission of bringing the community together to support and purchase from local small businesses.
Ben's key takeaways:
Duration:00:26:08
One Stop Site For All Your Family Fun with Erin Guenterberg
1/5/2021
Lake Country Family Fun has it all for your family. If you are looking for fun activities to do any time of the year with your family look no further.
Erin and I have a conversation on what it takes to take over a new business and her passion for the local community and local businesses.
Erin's key takeaways:
Meet Erin Guenterberg
Born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin, Erin Guenterberg is the owner and manager of Lake Country Family Fun (LCFF, LLC), an online resource for all things...
Duration:00:20:09
Do You Have A Wealth Mindset with Axel Meierhoefer PhD
12/17/2020
Do you have the mindest to build wealth? I dive deep with Axel Meierhofer, PhD on what it takes to grow your wealth and leave a legacy for your family by leveraging real estate.
Key takeaways from Axel
right mindset getsreal estate investing isbuild a legacy throughserves your family and generations to comeover your analysis paralysis, following a plan you create apath to financial independence
More about Axel
As a retired Air Force officer, I started my first company in 2005, focusing...
Duration:00:28:34
Are You Afraid To Feel with Deb Kahler
12/10/2020
This is an episode you will want to listen to twice. Deb and I dive deep into how you can be the Best Something Ever. We discuss fear, self-care, and how amazing is possible.
Enjoy
Key takeaways from Deb Kahler
Deb Kahler is a licensed massage therapist, a certified constitutional and holistic iridologist, a certified raindrop harmonics specialist, a certified RTT practitioner, and a young living essential oil enthusiast.
Deb is the owner of Best Something Ever, LLC where she helps you...
Duration:00:28:31
R.A.R.E. Leaders Where We Connect Collaborate Contribute
11/24/2020
Are you a R.A.R.E. Leader? Do you lead by using a set of defined principles? Tony Jalan and I dive deep into what it takes to be a RARE Leader. We have a conversation on the four pillars and the principles all RARE Leaders live by.
Key Takeaways from Tony
RARE Leaders community
The vision for R.A.R.E. leaders is to encourage the boldness, the courage within others to be R.A.R.E. leaders. To be the community platform that inspires others to thrive and grow through connection,...
Duration:00:33:09
Local First Podcast 100th Episode with Martin Moore
11/17/2020
WOW! 100 episodes. I invited Martin Moore to come into the studio and take a look back and the evolution that took place with Local First Podcast.
I want to thank every guest and all the listeners that make Local First Podcast possible.
Local First Podcast Celebrates 100th Episode, Announces New Platforms for Listening
Local First Podcast founder and host Rob Kochanski will welcome back Martin Moore, a regular guest on Local First Podcast whose main gig is a content developer for...
Duration:00:44:45
Do You Know The Monsters Lurking In Your Business? With Maggie Mongan
11/11/2020
In this episode with Maggie Mongan, we go deep in understanding and recognizing the Monster that lurks within your business. She also provides six great steps on marketing and sales.
Enjoy
Key takeaways from Maggie:
Maggie Mongan, of Brilliant Breakthroughs, Inc., introduces a new way of conducting business!
Her clients learn how to tame the business monster they created.
Then, she gets busy helping them build a simplified business model for success, by implementing her proprietary...
Duration:00:34:35
The Biggest Failure In Life Is Doing Nothing With Asim Khan
11/3/2020
Asim Khan has a story that is full of challenges but he chooses to make a life-changing transformation by starting a new business in a very competitive market of healthy drinks he created Zyn.
Key takeaways from Asim Khan:
Asim Khan is co-founder of ZYN. Previously he spent nearly 20 years in finance industry (investment banking & private equity). He received a B.S. in Accounting & Finance from Marquette University. Asim is married with 2 boys and a girl.
ZYN comes from the word...
Duration:00:37:11
Wealth Creation Through Real Estate with Scott Choppin
10/27/2020
In this episode, Scott Choppin dives deep into Wealth Creation Through Real Estate. He has created a plan for anyone to participate in creating wealth creation through real estate.
Key takeaways from Scott's conversation:
Meet Scott:
Scott Choppin is the CEO and Founder of The Urban Pacific Group of Companies, a Long Beach, CA-based real estate development company, founded in 2000, that focuses exclusively on workforce rental housing communities throughout California and the western US....
Duration:00:41:38
How to Manage Crisis During COVID-19
10/19/2020
My conversation with Dr. Jim Taylor is right on time. We go deep on what you need to do during this time of crisis. Dr. Jim Taylor covers the different types of crisis and as a bonus, he gives us 5 life hacks you can start using today during COVID.
Ket Takeaways from Dr. Jim Taylor
More about Dr. Jim Taylor
Dr. Jim Taylor is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of sport and parenting. His professional expertise encompasses sport psychology, child development and...
Duration:00:39:16
Smart Water Club with Gordon Nameni
10/5/2020
Do you know whether or not the water coming out of your faucet is full of chemicals? Gordon Nameni founder of the Smart Water Club and I discuss how the water is different depending on where you live. He explains how you can have an affordable solution for clean water.
Key takeaways from Gordon
More about Gordon Nameni
Gordon is one of the founders of the Smart Water Club, a data-driven platform that provides custom water tech solutions based on the specific water type of...
Duration:00:42:01
Are People Finding Your Business Online? with John Vuong
9/22/2020
This is Local First Podcast's first international interview with John Vuong out of Toronto, CA. We take a deep dive into how to get your business is searched for online.
As the owner of Local SEO Search since 2013, my mission is to equip local business owners with the right products (websites), services (SEO) and knowledge to grow and expand to position these business owners as the industry thought leaders by being honest, transparent and having a strong will to succeed in business.
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Duration:00:38:31
Family Organizer Plus – It’s Your Data. Own It!
9/16/2020
Over 30 years ago, Dr. Dennis Hill predicted that the only way we would make a change regarding our privacy would take a significant world event.
After having several conversations, I would have to agree that Dr. Hill was right.
Dennis Hill profiled in 1987 Business Journal Magazine (Cover Story)
Published in 1987 (8/24/1987), the magazine profiled the rise of cyber-security and several of its pioneers. A computer prodigy at 14 (pre-PC era) and a computer engineering professor at 23,...
Duration:00:38:58
Mama said It’s the small victories that count! with Bonnie Edwards
8/13/2020
Mama said... Do you remember when your mother gave you advice or shared her wisdom with you? Did you listen? Can you hear her voice in the back of your head?
Bonnie shares in her interview how her mother of 7 influenced her so much that she wrote a book about it.
Bonnie's key take-aways:
Bonnie J. Edwards received her Master’s Degree in Education, Professional Development from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She pursued Advanced Doctoral Studies in Adult Education at Walden...
Duration:00:37:27
How to Sell BIG Ticket Items with Celia Meisel
7/16/2020
Hey local listeners, are you in sales? I think the answer is yes. Everyone is selling something to someone. Celia and I dig deep on what it takes to sell big-ticket items.
Celia's key takeaways:
Connect with Celia:
Website: Ceila Fay Meisel
LinkedIn
Hi! My Name is Celia Faye Meisel
It’s my mission to guide heart-centered entrepreneurs to hit their sales goals and reach for their dreams.
My clients come to me when they are:
Meet Celia:
As a kid, I can recall the stress my mom endured...
Duration:00:23:37