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Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast, where we reflect, reset, and realign with purpose, clarity, and intention. I'm your host, Branden Bodendorfer, and in this episode, we're diving into a powerful truth: you are the sum of the people closest to you. We explore how both long-standing relationships and brief encounters shape your identity, values, and direction. This conversation isn't just about the old adage “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”—it goes deeper than that. Together, we'll unpack: The hidden influence of your inner circle The science of mirror neurons, emotional contagion, and social conformity How to take inventory of your relationships and make intentional choices The difference between building a team vs. creating a circle Why alignment—not similarity—is the key to lasting growth I also share a personal story of how I lost my direction by following the wrong voices—and how I used that low point to rebuild a circle that now challenges me, strengthens me, and keeps me aligned with my purpose. This episode is a call to action. Not just to reflect on your relationships, but to reshape your environment and be a more powerful influence for others.

In this episode of the Third Thursday Podcast, host Branden Bodendorfer dives deep into two powerful and contrasting leadership styles—being a bridge that connects people and a lighthouse that provides guidance and clarity. With thoughtful reflection and practical insight, Branden explores how these leadership metaphors apply to real-world team dynamics and how understanding when to use each style can elevate your influence. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons learned, Branden shares how he evolved from relying solely on visionary leadership to recognizing the importance of relational leadership. He opens up about past leadership missteps and offers a compelling case for balancing connection with direction. You'll also learn how the Key2Success Planner, especially the Professional Builder and Team Builder tools, can help you identify your leadership role each day—whether that's unifying your team or standing firm to guide them forward.

The Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle. Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success. 00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your short-term actions. 00:55 – The Critical 13th Week – Why this week is essential for your next 90 days. 01:35 – Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast – A space to reflect, adjust, and grow personally and professionally. 01:54 – The 12-Week Year Concept – How breaking the year into 12-week cycles leads to better focus and execution. 02:31 – Staying Authentic – A behind-the-scenes look at keeping this podcast real and unfiltered. 03:24 – Why I Started This Podcast – Connecting with the Key2Success community on a deeper level. 04:03 – The Key2Success Planner Journey – How this planning system has evolved and impacted thousands. 05:05 – Key 3 and Weekly Planning – The importance of focusing on your top priorities daily. 05:45 – Quarterly Planning in Action – How to use the planner to review and set your next steps. 07:14 – What Happens in the 13th Week? – A time to assess, celebrate, and recalibrate for the next quarter. 08:09 – Reflecting on Q1 2025 – Questions to evaluate your progress and prepare for Q2. 09:47 – When Priorities Shift – Adapting your plans as life changes. 11:02 – Boundaries and Long-Term Focus – How to ensure your weekly actions align with your big-picture goals. 13:05 – Success Sketch for Q2 – Brainstorming what truly matters in the next quarter. 14:49 – Building Motivation for the Next 12 Weeks – What's driving you forward? 16:05 – The Power of the 12-Week Year – A real-life example of how small steps lead to big results. 18:18 – Setting Measurable Objectives – How to break big goals into manageable actions. 19:33 – The 13th Week as a Reset – Using this time to refocus and charge into the next quarter. 19:55 – The 12-Week Year in Action – How it compares to a relay race and why every quarter matters. 21:34 – Exciting Updates for Q2 – 2026 planner release, new coaching programs, and more! 22:30 – Final Thoughts – Take this time to recharge, refocus, and get ready for the next quarter!

Welcome to another episode of Third Thursday, the podcast designed to help you reflect, reset, and supercharge your monthly goals!

Here's the transcript formatted for a podcast: Podcast Transcript: Third Thursdays - Episode 1 Host: Branden Bodendorfer Title: Principles of Planning and Achieving Goals Branden Bodendorfer: Well, hello everyone! I'm Branden Bodendorfer, and welcome to the official first recording of Third Thursdays—a podcast designed to help motivate you into the next month and accelerate your goals. Each and every month, we'll take time to reflect, pivot, and supercharge our outcomes. Let's talk about what Third Thursdays is all about and why it's going to matter to you. This podcast is different from my traditional videos. Usually, I keep those videos clean—editing out missteps or re-shooting to make them polished. But here, I want to be raw and genuine. I want to share real thoughts and ideas with you. So, why is it called Third Thursdays? Over the last year, I started meeting with many of you during the third week of each month. It was originally a scheduling strategy to consolidate my coaching sessions into one week. But as it turned out, those third-week conversations became a pivotal moment for many of you. Some of you were crushing your goals early in the month, but others needed a push. Sometimes it was about taking the next step forward. Other times, it was about pivoting—finding what works when something wasn't clicking. And for a handful, it was about digging in and maximizing the final week of the month. Over time, I realized this process—pausing, reflecting, and adjusting mid-month—was making a difference. It wasn't just about planning; it was about creating a moment to think critically about your goals and take action. And that's the core of this podcast: to give you actionable insights and help you hit your goals with clarity and purpose. The Principles of Planning Today's topic is the Principles of Planning—a set of best practices to help you achieve your goals in all areas of life, from projects to to-do lists to personal growth. 1. Setting Clear Objectives Planning starts with clarity. You need clear, measurable, and achievable objectives. If you've used our planning system, you know about the weekly planning tool with its four quadrants: critical tasks, less urgent tasks, and more. This tool helps bring clarity, reduce anxiety, and prioritize effectively. When I set clear objectives, I approach my week with a sense of purpose and focus. 2. Being Realistic Plans should align with your resources, time, and capabilities. Let me give you a real-life example. When traveling with my wife and kids, she'll ask how long until we reach our destination. I'll estimate optimistically, only for her to say, “Google says it'll take longer.” And she's usually right! Being realistic helps you set achievable goals and avoid unnecessary frustration. 3. Flexibility Life happens. That's why I encourage scheduling with the 80/20 rule—schedule 80% of your time and leave 20% for flexibility. This allows you to adapt to unexpected changes while staying on track. Flexibility also lets you act on new opportunities or pivot when necessary. 4. Efficiency Being efficient means using your resources wisely—your time, tools, and energy. Take five minutes each morning to validate your top priorities. Organize your to-dos by work and home, or by priority, and tackle tasks when you're most equipped to handle them. Efficiency reduces waste and boosts productivity. 5. Setting Priorities Not all tasks are created equal. Take time to identify which actions will have the greatest impact. By organizing your to-dos in order of priority, you'll see better outcomes. This principle works daily and as part of your weekly planning. 6. Monitoring and Evaluating Every evening, I reflect on what I accomplished and plan for the next day. This helps me stay aligned with my goals and adjust my approach if necessary. Small, daily course corrections lead to big wins over time. 7. Communication and Participation You're not the only stakeholder in your goals. Whether it's colleagues, family, or teammates, clear communication helps everyone stay aligned. Regularly discuss progress, pivot when needed, and keep everyone informed to achieve collective success. 8. Time Management Managing time effectively means accounting for delays and distractions. Using the 80/20 rule, you can allocate time for unexpected events without derailing your plans. Stay focused, but give yourself grace when things don't go perfectly. 9. Simplicity The best solutions are often the simplest. If a task can be done in one step, don't overcomplicate it. Simplifying your process saves time and reduces stress. 10. Sustainability Long-term success comes from small, consistent actions. In Atomic Habits by James Clear, he emphasizes 1% improvements. Apply this mindset to your weekly and monthly plans, and you'll see compounding growth over time. Wrapping Up As we close this first episode of Third Thursdays, I encourage you to take a moment today to review your goals. Ask yourself: How can I end this month strong? What adjustments do I need to make? How can I stay aligned with my intentions? It's the fourth quarter, and the game isn't over. You still have time to win. Take this opportunity to reflect, reset, and finish strong. Thanks for joining me on this journey. I'll see you on the next Third Thursday. Until then, stay focused and keep moving forward. Outro: Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Talk to you soon! Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!

Social Media Platforms - Where Should you Focus Your Energy What social media platform should you be on? What are your goals for social media marketing? Why should you be on those platforms? Where do we see social media platforms going in the future? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you! There are so many social media platforms, it can be hard to know where to prioritize your marketing efforts: posts, blogs, longform or shortform video, podcasts? Today we're going to break down social media. Most of us don't have the bandwidth to post hundreds of pieces of content every day. First, you need to answer what are your goals with social media? Do you want followers? Do you want revenue? The overall point is to post different content across different platforms positioned in different ways. Your goals will direct how you post. If you're doing this to get your name out there as someone that has experience, knowledge, and is a contributor in your industry, to position yourself as a leader…that might be one goal. If you want your content to directly correlate to a revenue increase, that involves a different approach. Do you need the audience first or the conversion first? I look at Internet and search as the Yellow Book of today. If you want instant conversion, content is key. Listen to learn more!

In today's podcast, Branden unpacks the Ideal Week and what it means to reassess what's on your plate so you can continue to maximize your time and effort. Rewire and reframe your time using this powerful Key2Success Digital Planner tool. Learn More: https://brandenbodendorfer.com/podcast-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-week/

Is it too late to start digital planning this year? No! Start making that adjustment today. A year is just an arbitrary number when all is said and done. The point is to move forward by putting first things first. The Daily Key 3  are going to make the biggest impact on your goals. We unpack this concept in today's podcast. I recently listened to an audiobook called Atomic Habits. the main concept of this book is: small adjustments in life can make a big difference. 

Google Analytics as we know it is going away and making room for the new GA4. What does the new Google Analytics mean for your website in the upcoming days and months? We unpack this and more in this podcast!

Establishing a Routine is Important to Success As we enter March, many of you have talked to me about establishing a pace for reaching your goals. I wanted to spend today's podcast talking about the importance of setting a routine. Routines give us the opportunity to introduce new habits, build stronger relationships, and help us work through those endless daily tasks. Challenges are a lot easier to overcome when you have a routine in place. Here are 5 tips to finding success through developing a strong routine. Write out your vision - Start by listing the tasks and priorities on your plate. Include daily to-do's, small tasks, and what you want to add to your plate. Chart how you want to invest your time - Allocate time for friends, family, and work. Include time for job responsibilities, as well as time for development. Create Structured Routines - In the Key2Success Planning System, we focus on 4 important routines: Morning pre-flight Morning routine Evening routine Nightly pre-launch, some like to call this wind down The philosophy is to start your day with mental readiness, followed by a morning physical routine. Then, end your day with a physical routine and by taking time to mentally review and prepare time for the upcoming day. Schedule out an ideal week - An ideal week is an important part of maintaining a routine Schedule in Flex-Time - We make plans, but life happens. By having flex time scheduled into your ideal week, you will better be able to navigate those challenges that manifest unexpectedly. Flex time also allows you to set aside time for non-routine assignments, such as getting your hair done, doctor's appointments, an any social hiccups that might introduce themselves. Routines are important because they give us the opportunity to introduce new habits we are trying to develop, build stronger relationships in our life, and even help us with working through our daily tasks.

If you're striving to get motivated and find what it means to be successful in 2021, this is the podcast for you. As we approach the second month of the year, it's time to truly get started and overcome the excuses. Planning and laying out the future is exciting, and digital planning is a great tool to help.

Why is Just One More Thing so important? The Key2Success Digital Planning System's Daily Key 3 are designed to help you maximize the crucial action steps to help you achieve your goals. However, there are some days that you just can't fit it all in - and that's ok. We want to be perfect, so we get caught up in the details. I tell you from experience that it's not about being perfect, it's about taking that next step and just digging in. Focus on That One Thing that is going to help you take that next step. Doing That One Thing different, with intention, and that is going to help you maximize your productivity, itch your creativity, whatever it is you're focusing on - and you're going to find success. Don't count on electronic calendar or notifications to succeed. The goal of the planner is to help you own your time and give you the results that you need. If you're stuck on the fact that the planner doesn't integrate with your calendar or notification service…that is where your problem begins. You're allowing an electronic notification service to run your life. Become accountable for your own time. Don't allow outside forces to get into your head. Focus on what you are capable of doing! Learn why you need to dedicate one hour to help you get momentum. LISTEN as we dig more into these concepts.

In this podcast series, we're examining how to accomplish your goals in 2021 through digital planning. Many of us that go through the change of the clock that is the new year and think we'll just hit our goals and ambitions right off the bat. Establishing a routine, then understanding and adapting your routine, is key to becoming a successful planner. There are always actions we can take to "turn the dial up" just a bit to provide for extra returns. Today, I want to talk about 2021. What does it mean to become a strong successful planner? It's all about establishing urgency in your plans. Key takeaways: We are a society that thrives off of urgency Same routine means same results Annualized planning should be used, but make your goals attainable through steps It's important to start NOW Most of us have great ideas and intentions, but we do not have great execution. How are you going to restructure your routine to allow time and energy to maximize your own productivity? If a goal that you have is out of reach, make it realistic, but look at what you can execute every day to move closer to that goal - because it will make a huge difference in 2021.

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Carrie shares what new Netflix show she binged over the weekend and how excited she is that football is back.  Carrie gives expert analysis on the Packers win over the Vikings, and shares some her opinion on how Aaron Rodgers is approaching this season.  C and B talk about where they were and how they felt when September 11th happened. Branden is excited about mega huge Youtuber, Casey Neistat, possibly making a comeback, and Carrie likens his return to Youtube to that of MJ's return to the Bulls. C and B discuss Candance Cameron-Bure's "risque" photo with her husband and whether they think the criticism is warranted.   Finally, Branden tells us about an incredible fundraiser that took place for an amazing cause in our community.  If you're enjoying the show please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer  www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer  Branden's Youtube Channel Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com  www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie's Youtube Channel Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking  Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode:   Branden and Carrie share how they each spent their long labor day weekend Branden tells us why he's so excited for fall Carrie and Branden give their ratings for Wisconsin's best and worst (state) neighbors. C and B discuss their thoughts on the new name and logo for the Brewers stadium. Branden gives us some tech talk and fills us in on some innovative things Tesla is doing C and B wax philosophical about the newly released promos for the latest season of the Bachelorette.     Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking    Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379  

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Branden tells us about his calendar fundraiser idea and his new found hobby of investing in the stock market Samsung Note 20 Released, our breakdown Carrie is curious how Branden likes his brand new One Note C and B debate the sentencing of Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli in the college admissions scandal. C and B give insight into how you can register to vote in the upcoming November election. Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer Branden's YouTube Channel Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie's YouTube Channel Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking  Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: Carrie tells us about a recent socially distant bachelorette party she attended Branden fills us in on his family vacation went Carrie shares about covering MAPS moving into their BRAND NEW facility C and B talk about what's going on in Wisconsin in Kenosha C and B also give their tips for how to improve your public speaking   Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer   Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking      Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.  Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Carrie tells Branden about taking her dog Gatsby to the doggie ophthalmologist  - Branden tells us about a female tech reviewer he really enjoys.  - C and B discuss the opportunity and growing space for creators - Branden tells us about the digital planner he designed and sells, and the people he's been able to connect with because of it.  - Carrie shares a recap of her third successful spay and neuter clinic for cats.    If you're enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5 star rating and write a short review about why you're loving it.  Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking  Find the show on: Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts 

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Branden notices the political support for various sides ramping up in the area and the local support for our police force.  - C and B discuss the wild and crazy upcoming season of the Bachelorette - Branden tells us about his favorite fall activities while Carrie tells us why she is trying to hold on to summer as long as possible. If you're enjoying the show, please head to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5 star rating and write a short review about why you're loving it.  Find Branden in these places: www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer Find Carrie in these places: www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking To subscribe and tune into the podcast: LINK Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Lippert Gillaspie are back with another episode of the podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.    Topics covered in this episode: The importance of using social media responsibly  How OnFocus navigates covering breaking news in tricky situations The new mask mandate in effect here in Wisconsin  Breonna Taylor gracing the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine An ode to the late and great Regis Philbin    Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer   Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking    To subscribe and tune into the podcast: LINK Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events.    Topics covered in this episode:   Carrie gives a recap of the Fore Roger Golf outing  Branden tells us about covering a recent tornado in Cadott C & B discuss what they think might happen regarding local schools this fall from an education standpoint and a sports standpoint C & B return to the topic of Kanye West  Carrie shares what she’s doing to stay fit this summer: rollerblading! Branden shares his newest summer time endeavor: gardening!  Tips for upping your photography game    Find Branden in these places:  www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer www.instagram.com/brandenbodendorfer   Find Carrie in these places:  www.carriegillaspie.com www.facebook.com/carriegillaspie www.instagram.com/carrie.gillaspie Carrie’s Podcast: Candidly Speaking    To subscribe and tune into the podcast: LINK Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWHDb5XoX1SmoxTiOi7YD?si=guO5OVmMSnGtYtHjo6Jtog APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/found-onfocus/id1450098379

Today's Chat Highlights - Taking a Day Trip with Family - Eager Fans, Empty Seats For Fall Sports - Making Live Streaming about the players - Weather in Wisconsin This Summer, lack of storms chasing - Being an activist on Tik Tok - Kanye West President Update

Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie, Co-Host a new weekly program featuring news and topics that connect with midwestern life.   

In this episode, Branden Bodendorfer connects with leadership from Prevail Bank. Prevail Bank has 9 locations throughout Central Wisconsin.  Topics Discussed: - Community Involvement  - Payroll Protection Program - Understanding the program, who is eligible and how to apply. 

Many of the people that use our planner are business owners. As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses nationwide, Branden Bodendorfer shares tried and true marketing and communication tips to help your business survive COVID-19. In this podcast, he covers: What business owners should be doing now in terms of marketing and communication. The most essential digital activities businesses need to do. How to grow revenue during this time. How to utilize social media. Where to prioritize marketing efforts. What to communicate to customers. Non-digital means of communication and marketing “We recorded this podcast to help local businesses during the time period,” said Bodendorfer. “We are members of this community, too, and we want to see everyone succeed. If we all work together, we can emerge from this stronger than ever.”

At OnFocus, we're bringing you a variety of content during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of our OnFocus podcast, Host Branden Bodendorfer and Breanna Butler are joined by fellow podcaster Carrie Gillaspie. Carrie hosts a podcast called "Candidly Speaking," which features a wide range of subjects. Find it here. One of her favorite topics to talk about is The Bachelor, so this episode is all about Bachelor Nation, including the newest in the Bachelor lineup, "Listen To Your Heart." Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new show, The Bachelor franchise, and more!

In this episode of Chat with the Chief we talk with Rick Gramza about how the Marshfield Police Department is responding to the needs of the community during this pandemic. 

In this episode, we talk about a new hopeline available in Central Wisconsin. Join us as we connect with Pastor Andy Kvernen from Cornerstone Community Church in Marshfield Many people in Central Wisconsin who are facing the realities of the COVID-19 crisis are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. Whether it’s losing a job, facing the prospect of becoming sick with the virus, or simply being separated from their community in social isolation, the Marshfield Community Hopeline has been created in short order to help the worried, lonely, and discouraged find hope. mchopeline.org 715-384-3188

Marshfield Clinic Health System's new initiative, "Care for our Caregivers," is an opportunity for anyone to make a philanthropic gift that will be used to help care for frontline caregivers and all staff working hard to take care of the community. Funds will be used to provide meals to staff, temporary housing options for staff exposed to the virus, and any other needs that arise for workers.

In this episode, Branden talks with Chief Owen about how the fire and rescue department in Marshfield is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, while they still address their daily responsibilities to the community.  In addition, we chat about the outcome of the cabin fever challenge with the PD and some new arrivals in the department. 

As we?re kick off digital planning in 2020, one of the most impactful things you can do to start the year with is developing Annual Goals. Establish your vision for the year by using the Key2Success Planner?s 4 key areas of development: Self, Career, Relationships, and Community. In order to utilize the Annual Goals successfully, it?s important to first set priorities. So many times at the beginning of the year, we have grand ideas on what we want to accomplish. We start out the year running. For a lot of us, that?s an adjustment because we?re not used to running at such a fast pace, and we can only sprint for so long before we start to lose energy. Read More >https://brandenbodendorfer.com/setting-annual-goals-with-key2success-planner/

If you are a company investing more in graphic design than you are investing in your story, you are failing. If you are a media company more concern about how something looks, over how people will connect with the content, you are failing. Why focusing on storytelling and quality of the content you are publishing is more important that your graphic design. People are no longer connecting with visual arts, they are engaging with stories, real people and content that brings them up. 

In this episode, I meet up with Brittany Lotzer, the owner and talent behind KluzB Photography.  In the podcast, we get to know Brittany and how she became her own business owner. We start to unravel what she loves about being self-employed, some of the struggles we all face owning businesses, and balancing being a parent, spouse, and entrepreneur.  We uncover some key elements of starting your photography business and trade some tips on diving into the industry. This is our first podcast with Brittany and it won't be the last! In the upcoming episodes, we will discuss the many aspects of owning a photography business, getting your name out there, workflow, and how to stay positive.  Get to know Brittany's talent, visit: http://kluzbphotography.com

Through Faith Fellowship, Marshfield will soon have a new church, Hub Life Church. Branden sat down with Casey, the pastor, to learn about him, the church, and the journey that they are about to embark on. 

Branden talks with Donny about being an entrepreneur and what it means to make your DASH count.  The podcast focuses on what it means to stay on track in your life to not only make a difference in your business but in your community, in your relationship, while maintaining a great mental, physical and emotional health. 

Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Central Wisconsin area. I'm Breanna Butler, your host for this episode, and today I am joined by Sam Warp, the City of Marshfield's Wastewater Treatment Facility superintendent.   Topics to discuss: Sam's history with wastewater Brief overview of the wastewater plant Initiatives like: Wildflower garden No wipes down the pipes Phosphorus   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. On this episode, Breanna is joined by Clyde & Nancy Wynia, the masterminds behind Jurustic Park and The Hobbit House in Marshfield.   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Today Breanna is joined by Kim Krueger from the North Wood County Historical Society.   They talk about: The work of NWCHS Upcoming Pie/Ice Cream Social Upham House condition/needs The Upham story… & why should people care! How to get involved   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. In this episode, meet Melissa Gwiazda, who is rescuing local monarch butterflies with her family!   Learn: How she got started with monarch rescuing... Why it is so important to help monarchs... A new zoo exhibit dedicated to monarchs... What YOU can do if you want to help butterflies... & more!   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. In this episode, Breanna is joined by Shirley Mook, a local historian.   They talk about   Marshfield's museum… people still don't know it's here! A brief history of Marshfield Why local history is important How to get involved   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System are discussing how the two organizations might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. Media spoke with the CEO of Gundersen Health Systems Dr. Scott Rathgaber on what makes this a potentially good fit for both systems. 

In this episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast by TriMedia, Breanna VanDeHey (manager at The Sports Den in Marshfield) shares information about bike safety, the importance of getting involved in your community, and how to get involved in local group rides.

In this episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia, host Breanna Butler and Marshfield Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jody Clements discuss the connection between Cancer and Firefighting. Historically, firefighters have had a higher risk of cancer than other professions. Clements shares how MFRD is working to help reduce cancer risk for local firefighters through equipment, education, and other preventive measures. Read more in the article: http://www.onfocus.news/marshfield-fire-rescue-takes-steps-to-address-careers-cancer-risks/  

Welcome to the second episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Marshfield area.   In this episode, host Breanna Butler talks with Chief Rick Gramza at Marshfield Police Department about a variety of topics, including:   How Chief Gramza got into law enforcement Marshfield -specific law enforcement challenges What Chief Gramza wishes every citizen knew & much more!   If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Welcome to the first episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Marshfield area.   In this episode, host Breanna Butler talks with Kaitlin Loberg from Marshfield Area Pet Shelter about a variety of topics, including:   The history of MAPS Update on puppies found in a local dumpster How YOU can help animals   If you like what you heard, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!

Newly inaugurated Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker sat down with OnFocus after his first week on the job to discuss priorities for his term. Becker took his oath of office on January 7, the 43rd sheriff to do so. Topics: -Becker’s inauguration -Communication plans with Wood County -Wood County Jail and its staffing concerns -Update on Wood County Rescue -K9 program -County drug epidemic

OnFocus  Hosted by: Branden Bodendorfer New Marshfield Police Department radios went into service this week on January 13. “We’ve slowly been transitioning out the old radios with the new ones,” said Police Chief Rick Gramza. "Based on individual’s work schedules and availability, we’ve been training them on how to use the radios, because they’re significantly different than our prior ones.” The long-awaited portable radios were purchased to alleviate the signal issues the department was experiencing in various parts of the city. Upgrades to the tower system for the radios will occur sometime early to late spring. Radios were tested from poor signal areas prior to purchase. “That’s when we realized we also needed the tower upgrades, because even the best radios weren’t going to fix all of our problems,” explained Gramza. The new radios are 6.5 watts compared to the 5 watts of the former. Already the transmissions have been noticeably clearer, even on the outskirts of the city. If the county ever decides to encrypt all channels or go digital, the radios will be able to accommodate those transitions, he said.