Kids In The Tank

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Beth Ridley believes a positive, connected and committed organizational culture is critical to business success. That's why she combined her 25 years of corporate leadership and management consulting experience with her expertise in diversity and inclusion and positive psychology to launch, The Brimful Life, a company that helps build positive leaders, teams and organizational cultures.   The Brimful Life consulting services help executives and leadership teams transform organizational cultures as well as drive diversity, inclusion and engagement strategies. The Brimful Life podcast series, keynote presentations and workshops inspire and equip audiences to develop a positive mental mindset and impactful leadership competencies.   Beth has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Boston and New York City. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, a MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University. Beth lives a brimful life by spending time with her husband and three kids and with running, speed skating and watching cooking competition shows on TV which is ironic because she hates to cook. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Dan Tretola, currently leads Marketing at Bolt. Before Bolt, Dan worked at Facebook, where he was the first product marketing employee. During his time there, the business grew from $100M to over $20B per year. Dan has also built out the customer marketing teams at Facebook, as well as being a Brand Manager at Proctor and Gamble and Clorox. Ever wonder how Facebook Ads started? Dan designed the Facebook app Ad system.   About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kerry Frank is an entrepreneur that has proven how one woman can go about revolutionizing an industry with smarts, courage, and tenacity. Little did she know in 2007, when she founded Comply365, that her efforts would completely transform the aviation industry. She played an instrumental role in the FAA’s approval of replacing flight bags with tablets in cockpits. Her vision for digitizing bulky airline pilot manuals took the company from their home’s basement in Northern Illinois to an extremely successful business in Beloit, WI. She has received multiple awards including the 2018 Ken Hendricks “Seize the Day” award celebrating entrepreneurship in Wisconsin, as a result of these efforts. Kerry led the charge to revolutionize the flight decks around the world with the software products that were developed. At the time she sold Comply365 they had over 75 clients worldwide of which a dozen were Fortune 500. For Kerry Frank, entrepreneurship and faith go hand-in-hand. It takes a lot of trust and perseverance to push an innovative idea through rejection to success. With the support of her husband and three children, she continues to inspire others and drive innovation wherever she sees a need. A great description of Kerry’s passion can be summed up in this – Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire other to do. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Justin Clough was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and took an interest in creative hobbies at a young age. He got more involved with camera and film work in early high school when he began making videos for local athletic departments, which included a miniseries called “Border Wars” about the local football and basketball teams. He also worked with a photo studio that was heavily focused on filming wedding videos and taking senior photos. After gaining more experience in the industry and making more connections, Justin moved to Nashville to start his own company and partner with various studios and artists to create a visual form of their music. He has also spent a significant amount of time traveling and creating throughout the world. Currently, he works on music videos for predominantly country artists and is continuing to build his company, while also exploring different sectors of the film industry. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Trevor Fedele began his career in music at age sixteen in Union, New Jersey, where he worked his way up to staff audio engineer at a local studio. After learning the ropes in Jersey, he gained valuable experience in New York City as a freelance engineer; assisting for multiple notable audio engineers in legendary recording studios. Trevor has since relocated to the west coast is currently working as a sales director with Marshall Electronics. He has found continued success in domestic and international sales and marketing in Pro Audio, MI, CE and Hi-Fi industries, as well as his experience in Product Management, Development, Project Management, Business Development and Artist Relations. When not working in his full-time roles with numerous audio manufacturers, Trevor still finds time to dedicate to mixing and mastering music of all genres as well as consulting and designing recording studios. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Mike Zhang, is the founder and CEO of Fenrici Brands, a mission-focused, "born on Amazon" retail company. Mike is married to a physician who treats children with cancer and rare diseases. His wife’s and his experience inspired Fenrici Brands. Today, Fenrici sells a line of backpacks, lunch boxes, and more on global Amazon marketplaces. 5% of the proceeds goes towards more research and resources for kids and families affected by rare pediatric diseases. https://fenrici.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Quentin Allums is a speaker, community builder; as well as the CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures, a fast-growing startup based out of Milwaukee. He has amassed over 10 million views on LinkedIn content and was one of the first video creators on the platform. He’s spoken at events such as VidCon, TEDx, and INBOUND.    About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Sarah Evans is a digital strategist and global brand correspondent, who works with companies worldwide to create and improve their social and digital strategies, advising on branding, marketing, advertising, and public relations. https://www.sarahsfaves.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Evan Conroy is a Wisconsin native that currently resides in Los Angeles. Evan is a manager at Bird where he oversees rider operations and Bird Retail support. He was one of the first employees at Bird and has played a role in Bird’s rapid growth to a valuation of $2.5 Billion. He believes that, if we empower those who want to change the world, we can and will. He strives to lead by example, create environments of collaboration, and build towards things which are sustainable, both environmentally and systematically. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Susan Ibitz is a Human Behavior Hacker, Keynote Speaker and Corporate Trainer. Tell her your problem and she and her team will fix it with customized training. Through research and teaching, they work on unlocking the science behind Human Behavior, Micro-Expression, Body Language, Deception-Detection, Statement Analysis, Face Reading (Physiognomy) and Personality types. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Frank Kitchen is the Founder of Frank Kitchen Enterprises, LLC. His Keynote Speeches, Educational Workshops and Training Programs Educate, Elevate and Empower Leaders around the world to live their Dreams by implementing his “Live F.R.E.S.H.” Methodology. The methodology challenges individuals to dedicate their time, talents, team and treasures to be positive difference makers and life changers in their communities, organizations, workplaces, and schools. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

John Glynn, President and Editorial Director of Andrews McMeel Syndication! John is President of the world's largest content syndicate (f/k/a Universal Uclick and Universal Press Syndicate). They market, sell and distribute content to newspapers, Web sites, mobile sites and other digital and print clients across the globe. He oversees the selection, development and management of more than 250 features including brands like Garfield, Peanuts, Dilbert, Dear Abby, Motley Fool, Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Cathy, Ziggy, Foxtrot, NonSequitur, Pearls Before Swine, For Better or For Worse, Miss Manners, Big Nate, Marmaduke, Lio, Richard Roeper, Get Fuzzy, Ann Coulter, Donna Brazile, Steve & Cokie Roberts, and many, many more. He also supervises what has become the world's largest comics Web site in https://GoComics.com and the Andrews McMeel Network of sites that attract more than one billion page views a year. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Austin Beveridge is a digital marketer by trade and a social entrepreneur at heart, his passion is finding under priced attention. Austin helps startups build their brand through storytelling. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

John Pistone is the Senior VP of Ecommerce Development at Geneva Supply. He is the newest employee of Geneva Supply. He spent the last few months working for a Sales Representative firm that helps manufacturers sell their products on Amazon. He spent the majority of the time helping them organize their operations to be more efficient and prioritize appropriately. Before that, he was at Amazon for 11 years in Retail Business roles including Vendor Manager, Instock Manager, Category Leader and Director of Leadership Development and Training. He's most proud of creating process and systems to objectively measure performance for Amazon Retail employees-over 17,000 people were using the products my team built. Before Amazon, he worked as a District Manager at The Home Depot as part of their Store Leadership Program. And before The Home Depot served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army. He has an MBA from Boston College and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and a Bachelor of Science from The United States Military Academy at West Point. He also have a Certificate of Product Development from the University of California, Berkeley.  About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Tracy Porter's signature globally-inspired, emotionally engaging designs capture a spirited blend of modern + soulful. From home décor to fashion, Tracy has stirred an emotional surrender in her enthusiasts...bringing them enchanting attainable fantasy. Her exuberant color + pattern combinations always offer an element of surprise as they are layered with whimsical flirty touches, vintage + folkloric elements, all kissed with a bit of bohemian elegance. Tracy's enthusiastic message, paired with her easy going style, has garnered her a following that spans women of all ages who crave a stylish voice, encouraging them to be true to themselves and follow their passions. Her enthusiasts are engaged, passionate and loyal. As a style expert, Tracy has appeared on numerous television shows, including Oprah, HGTV, and E!Style television. Tracy has also been featured in multiple magazines including O, House Beautiful, ELLE, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Family Circle and many others. Tracy has written and published nine lifestyle books. She has been a contributing editor to multiple blogs including to iVillage, Women Magazine and others. As a successful designer, Tracy has been honored to receive many industry awards including Better Homes and Gardens Better by design award, AMFAR Gift for Life Award, and from Internet Retailer Magazine, a coveted "Hot 100". The words poetic wanderlust evoke an emotional mosaic of wonderment, curiosity, authenticity, beauty and not just a hint of the Bohemian in all of us. At the heart of the Poetic Wanderlust® brand are beautiful, fresh, original designs, all of which are created by Poetic Wanderlust’s co-founder and creative director, Tracy Porter: renowned artist, designer and author - whose style and creativity help drive the brand and deliver its signature voice. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Eric Kau has experience at three Fortune 50 companies as well as two hyper growth startups. He has spent his career building teams and businesses, with a focus on operational excellence through technology and process implementation. He has a track record of financial success, including multiple investor events. Currently, Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at Boxycharm, which is the fastest growth cosmetic subscription box in the industry. Prior to Boxycharm, Eric led Chewy.com’s Merchandising Operations team for 3.5 years, including the record setting sale to Petsmart. He has also held roles at Amazon (GM-Nutrition), Best Buy (Strategy Manager) and Target (various). https://www.boxycharm.com/ In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: How has your experience as Director of Merchandising influenced what you do now? What's the best financial advice you have for our generation? How did you go from a company that distributes Pet Supplies to a company that distributes Makeup? Looking at our generation now, do you think it's worth going to college? Would you have seen yourself doing this 10 years ago? Where there any times you second guessed yourself about what you wanted to major in? What's the number one factor you think about when trying to decide what to do after high school? What type of advertising do you feel most impacts you? How are you influenced to purchase things? Where do you go to get information about big purchases? What would you like to see changed in the education system? If you could move to any city in the US, which one would you move to? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Phil Fonfara started his first business as a teen which he successfully ran for five consecutive summers. This experience led to an opportunity with New North, Inc. where he managed the Fast Forward startup accelerator program & supported investor relations. Most recently Phil worked in commercial banking in the Appleton area before joining the gener8tor team. A Wisconsin native, Phil received degrees in Business Administration and Economics from St. Norbert College. gBETA is a free, six-week accelerator for early-stage companies. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity. https://www.gbetastartups.com/ gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year we invest up to $90K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. https://www.gener8tor.com/ In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: What is the coolest company your team has worked with at gener8tor? Advantages and disadvantages in running gBETA in Beloit, WI. What types of companies does gener8tor invest in and why? What is the favorite part of your job? What can we expect to see with gener8tor in the next 5-10 years? What was your experience like at New North, Inc.? What is a typical day in the office for a Commercial Credit Analyst? What excites you the most about your potential careers and life after high school or college? What is your take on social media, how do you use it, and where do you see it going in the future? What is your dream? What was the happiest moment of your life? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Virginia Edwards is a national etiquette coach, consultant, and public speaker, she works with private clients, universities, government agencies, and businesses across all industries to eliminate barriers to their success. Using customized professional development programs, her goal is to entertain while educating. She has published articles in numerous business journals and has appeared as an etiquette expert on various news programs. Her broad experience in varied industries provides the real world knowledge of the interpersonal skills critical to success in the local and international markets. Prior to starting her consulting business, she served as Special Staff Assistant to the Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, she held positions in sales, manufacturing, hospitality, finance and non-profit organizations. Her international and interpersonal skills afforded her the selection as General Manager, Norway House, the only country house open to the general public during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games. In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: Benefits of hiring an Etiquette Coach to improve your business. Importance of giving back to the community and ways to get involved by donating your time. Marketing your services through public speaking, client referrals and the power of LinkedIn. Respecting yourself and respect for others. Tips for achieving the perfect handshake technique and the importance of making eye contact. How does the way you act around your friends, differ from how you are expected to act in the business world? Changing the way you communicate personally and professionally. Acknowledging people when you enter or exit a room. How to overcome your fear of being nervous and build confidence. What to do when you receive an RSVP for an event. Is society better when you treat people with respect? Importance of learning etiquette in high school. Is it appropriate to use cell phones at the dinner table? What etiquette rule would you change and why? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Welcome to a special edition of Kids In The Tank, as we follow up with past Alumni from our BizTank career exploration program. Your host for this episode is Hunter Huber a current BizTern (BizTank Intern) and Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Hunter talks with Troy and Emily, about college life and their experiences with Geneva Supply BizTank. Troy was in the very first session of BizTank and is currently a Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater campus. Emily is currently a BizTern and marketing major at UW Whitewater. In part 2 of our 2 part series, we ask our former Alumni: Why did you decide to attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater? How has BizTank influenced you so far? What is one thing you would tell someone is a necessity for college? What are you looking forward to the most in 2019? Would you decide not to go to college, if you could do it over? What advice do you have for future BizKids? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Welcome to a special edition of Kids In The Tank, as we follow up with past Alumni from our BizTank career exploration program. Your host for this episode is Connor Perkins a current BizTern (BizTank Intern) and Senior at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Connor talks with Seth, Alexia and Hannah, who are all former high school students at Geneva Supply BizTank. Seth was in 3 seasons of BizTank and is currently a Freshman at the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. Alexia who is currently a BizTern was also in 4 seasons of BizTank and will be starting at UW Whitewater in the Spring. Hannah was in 2 seasons of BizTank and is also a Freshman at UW Madison. In part 1 of our 2 part series, we ask our former Alumni: What have you learned just being away from home? What's one of your fondest memories participating in BizTank? Do you have any dreams for post graduation? What are you most looking forward to in 2019? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Christopher Piotrowski is the Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Associated Bank in Milwaukee, WI. In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: Importance of understanding the products and services of the company that you work for. Experiential marketing focusing on sports, entertainment and growth of the community. Differences between the roles of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. What are the biggest opportunities as the digital space and marketing continues to change? How do you see schools and education changing in order to gain the learning and experience you're looking for? What types of experiences and opportunities would you like business leaders to provide? How should businesses change to interact with millennials and the type of things they should provide? As millennials join the workforce, how do you prefer to work and what type of relationships are expected with bosses, management and mentors? What is something you would change about companies, businesses or career fields you're thinking about? Are there topics or subjects you're not seeing in school that you're passionate and want to learn more about? How do you envision giving back to the community as you continue to progress and get older? How do you encourage kids to find their passion, learn and grow? What are some of the biggest trends or changes happening in the world that we really need to pay attention to and be thoughtful about? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Stacey McClenathan is founder/owner of Bee-line Communications, a full-service boutique marketing agency in Illinois. She's passionate about helping companies reach their growth aspirations through defining and implementing marketing and application development programs that gain market share and increase profits. After working as Director of Global Marketing Communications at Motorola, she formed Bee-line Communications, Inc. in 2005. Bee-line’s clients include a diverse mix of industries such Motorola, U.S. Cellular, Dole, Johnson Controls, McKesson, Abbott, Rust-Oleum, dozens of middle-market enterprises, and media influencers such as Suze Orman. Bee-line helps them and many others add to their equity and find the shortest route between aspiration and success in their marketing plans. In 2012 Bee-line Communications was named to Inc. Magazine's 2012 list of 500/5000 fastest growing privately held companies, and has received several industry design and communications awards. In 2013, Bee-line gained national recognition after being featured on AMC's reality show, "The Pitch." About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Abe Minkara oversees the portfolio of Shark Tank and CPG companies at Mark Cuban Companies. Abe also manages a team that supports these companies with accounting, business operations, e-commerce, sales, and marketing services. He received his MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: Worst jobs you've ever had and being at a job where you stop learning and are no longer able to provide value. How to handle stress, time management and tips for work-life balance. Most common challenges companies face today. Customer communication and transparency. Building your own momentum. Importance of owning your own supply chain as an entrepreneur. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Jay Butler is a senior executive, leadership and team coach, and speaker with more than 20 years’ experience in product and process development, and manufacturing, primarily in the automotive industry. He has served as Lead Product Engineer with Mark IV Automotive in Lexington, TN, Director of Quality for Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. in Tuscaloosa, AL, and Sr. Manager with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, also in Tuscaloosa, AL. He is currently the Sr. Manager, Vehicle Quality Assurance, with Nissan North America in Canton, MS. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Pete Blank, has been a TV Sportscaster, a leader at The Walt Disney Company, and a training manager for local government. Pete was blessed to spend a majority of his time working at the Disney University. While there, he led the Traditions program, which is known worldwide as one of the premiere employee orientation programs. He also facilitated college level courses to thousands of Disney College Interns, and was a Segment Learning Manager for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line. Today, he is the Training and Organizational Development Manager for the Personnel Board of Jefferson County in Birmingham, AL. In this role, he manages a department responsible for providing leadership and management training to over 7,000 local government employees across 23 agencies. In today’s economy and climate, the world needs leaders more than ever. Pete is a leadership practitioner who realizes how important it is to get up and live every day like it is your last day. He is passionate about helping others understand the vital role they play when leading their families, their employees and themselves. https://peteblank.com About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Dwight Larkin is a Financial Advisor with the Lueder network office of Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI. Prior to this, Larkin spent 17 years as a corporate professional and sales executive at Northwestern Mutual’s home office in Milwaukee, WI. His background is in leadership and advisor development, as well as investments and trading (head of trading at Northwestern Mutual from 2007-2011). Prior to joining Northwestern, Dwight was a professional floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Captain Brian Buzzell retired from the U.S. Navy in 1995 after serving 26 years on active military duty. His last duty station was with the Base Structure Analysis Team supporting the Department of the Navy’s BRAC 93 and 95 rounds of base closures. Prior to the BSAT, Captain Buzzell was stationed in the Philippines where he served as Representative of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. His duties in the Philippines included Political-Military Officer to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Philippines, Department of the Navy Representative to the US State Department Base Negotiation Team, U.S. Embassy Country Team, and Subic Naval Base Withdrawal Coordinator. He is a 1991 graduate of National War College with a Masters equivalent degree in National Security Policy. Prior to that he was Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia; at the time the 3rd largest recruiting district in the USA. Captain Buzzell graduated from George Washington University with a BA in Economics. While attending GWU, Captain Buzzell worked full time in the White House as President’s Johnson and Nixon’s personal butler and later returned as a WHS Military Social Aide 1978-79. On leaving the Navy Captain Buzzell joined Technology Strategies & Alliances as President, International Division. After four years with TSA Mr. Buzzell formed Creative Team Concepts, LLC with a retired Air Force Senior officer. CTC provided consulting services to the Office of Secretary of Defense for BRAC 2005. Mr. Buzzell served as SECDEF Advisor to the Education and Training and Intelligence Community Joint Cross Service Groups. From 2006 to 2010 Mr. Buzzell was an owner/operator of Five Guys Hamburgers and Fries 30 store Wisconsin franchise. In 2010 he sold the franchise back to Five Guys Parent Corporation, however, retained his interest in Five Guys on Military bases with 5 stores currently open. Mr. Buzzell is also President of The Buzzell Group, L.L.C. providing consulting services to companies looking to expand into the defense market sector. In 2012, Mr. Buzzell joined AMS Group as Vice President for Business Development. AMS Group, inner alia, is several inter-locking companies that provide an innovative range of technologies and logistic support services across commercial, defense and security markets supporting a global customer base. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Jerry Liu grew up in America and China. Having this two-country upbringing would later help him a lot when it came to finding a niche and creating his own positions in companies and on his own. Jerry graduated from University of Pennsylvania. He thought going to an Ivy League school would solve all his problems with life, but it instead made him more confused about life. There was one thing he did learn at Penn, and that was the importance of constant learning and constant self-examination. That's what he does online. Jerry prides himself on making meaningful and cerebral content on YouTube and often infuses knowledge about East and West into his content creation. He has more than 100K subscribers total spread across different channels. http://bit.ly/2Fij4aE In this episode BizTank students discuss Chinese culture vs American culture, struggles of being a youtuber, and how to engage your audience, the future of Facebook and digital media, Instagram vs Snapchat, paid advertising tips, and the differences between psychology and sociology with YouTuber Jerry Liu. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Dan Nowak is the owner and chef at Tall Guy and a Grill, located in the Milwaukee area and southeastern Wisconsin. Since 2009, Dan has been inspired to create a catering experience for weddings, corporate events and parties. Dan's own passion for great food inspires him to create exceptional dishes using the highest quality and locally sourced farm-to-fork ingredients. His local partners and conscientious service team deliver an extraordinary and uncomplicated event. https://tallguyandagrill.com About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Jesse Cole is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. The teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and author of “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out”. He is also the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast. http://findyouryellowtux.com About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Laura Caldwell is a former civil trial attorney who is founding director of Life After Innocence and a published author of 14 novels and one nonfiction book. Before beginning her writing career, Laura was a partner in a Chicago law firm, specializing in medical malpractice defense and entertainment law. In 2001 she joined Loyola University Chicago School of Law and taught Advanced Litigation Writing and International Criminal Law, among others. Laura began her writing career in women’s fiction and soon turned to mystery/thriller. Her first book, Burning the Map, was voted as one of the best books of the year by Barnes and Noble .com. Booklist declared “Caldwell is one of the most talented and inventive … writers around,” after the release of The Year of Living Famously and The Night I Got Lucky. The release of her trilogy in 2009 received critical acclaim and nominations for prestigious industry awards. While researching her sixth novel, The Rome Affair, Laura was led to the criminal case of a young man who was coerced into confessing to a crime he didn’t commit. Charged with murder, he sat in a Cook County holding cell for nearly six years with no trial date. After hearing about his case, Laura joined a renowned criminal defense attorney to defend him, ultimately proving his innocence and inspiring her first nonfiction book, Long Way Home: A Young Man Lost in the System and the Two Women Who Found Him (Free Press, Simon & Schuster). About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Tyson Franklin mentors small business owners in the health industry with an emphasis on helping them develop long-term marketing strategies and business systems to support those strategies. Tyson is also the host of It’s No Secret with Dr T., which is a small business and marketing podcast. He's also the author of two business books, It’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry and It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business, both best sellers on Amazon. https://www.tysonfranklin.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

From Shark Tank to Our Tank, we're excited to talk with Michelle Winowich, owner of G.O.A.T. Pet Products on this weeks episode of Kids in the Tank Podcast. The G.O.A.T. Pet Speaker, is a small Bluetooth speakers attach to a pet's collar and connect with their owner's phone through a Bluetooth connection. The G.O.A.T. app then allows the owner to type or record phrases that can be saved and played back through the pet's speaker. In addition to giving pets a voice, the speaker can stream music from the user's phone, allowing them to listen to music on walks without wearing earphones that block out sound. https://www.goatpetproducts.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Mike Reader, President of Precision Plus in Elkhorn, WI kicked off our Kids in the Tank Podcast by telling us a little bit about his educational and career path and all the types of positions that are available at his company. He also brought in samples of some of the items they manufacture! https://www.preplus.com/ BizTank and Geneva Supply are pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 donation from Precision Plus. These funds will help support the BizTank program and scholarship fund. BizTank is a non-profit organization relying on funding support for scholarships, technical equipment (laptops, etc.), and on-topic field trips. We believe the next big idea can come from a kid within the community, your community, so please consider supporting us so that we can help them, dream that dream. https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Episode 13 is hosted by Oliva, Oscar, Zach and Adia, and includes special guest Nick Vhalos in the Hot Seat. Nick is the CEO of the wellness brand, The Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba. The BizKids asked Nick a whole slew of questions ranging from if he considers himself a leader to what he looks for when hiring, other than just experience.  They also asked him what his dream was when he was their age and if/how he pursued it.  Tune in to hear his answers and thoughts on those questions and many more! During the Flip-It segment, Nick asked the BizKids where they spend their time in a consumer setting and whether or not they have loyalty to certain products. He asked them who influenced them while growing up and what they've found to be the most surprising thing that has popped up while trying to make decisions about their future education.  The answers they give are quite interesting and might make you rethink of them as just high school students. In the final segment of the podcast, The Round Table, the BizKids discuss the latest hot topics such as Kim Kardashian and her surrogate baby, tattoos in the workplace, marriage equality, their personal pet peeves and more! Listen in to hear about their perspectives on these trends. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Episode 12 is hosted by Kailee, Richard, and Jack, and includes special guest, Michael Franklin in The Hot Seat.  Michael is the Adoption Planning Manager for the Global Data Center at Microsoft. The BizKids ask him which Microsoft program he prefers, why he chose to go back to work for someone after working for himself, which jobs throughout his career have been his favorite and so on.  To hear his answers, check out episode 12!  During the Flip It portion of the podcast Michael asks the BizKids why they like Instagram so much, what and/or how BizTank has changed them so far, and what's most important to them as they look forward to their futures whether it's college or a job right after high school.  Their answers may surprise you. Hannah joins Kailee, Richard, and Jack for the Round Table to talk about topics such as Stranger Things 2, Selena & Justin, Robots of Walmart, Zombie Frappuccino, and a whole slew of other topics. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/  

Bill Davis, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Industrial Power Tools at Snap-On Tools is in The Hot Seat with this episode's hosts, Kevin, Erin, and Daniel. They ask him a range of questions about sacrifice, work/life balance, self-awareness, changing companies, and so much more. During the Flip It portion Bill asks the BizKids about BizTank and why they're doing it and what they hope to get out of it. Katelyn joins Kevin, Erin, and Daniel for the Round Table portion of the podcast to discuss all sorts of hot topics and trends including Pixel Buds, the forgotten holiday, freshman year, and more. They also debate whether cereal is soup or not, and if wearing socks with sandals is cool or not.  Dive in to hear their take on these topics! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Chuck Powell, Head of Business Operations for Amazon Channels and Head of World Wide Content Operations of Amazon Video, was the guest on this week's episode of Kids in the Tank with hosts Andrew, Carson, Elsa, and Trent.  They asked him a variety of questions pertaining to movies (Chuck's favorite from childhood is The Karate Kid), working with different networks, his time spent at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and how that compares to working at Amazon. During the 'Flip It' portion Chuck asks the kids which city they think the new Amazon headquarters, HQ2, should be built in and why. He also asked if the kids worked at Amazon Studios who they would choose to star in a movie and why.  Tune in to check out their answers! Never a dull moment during the 'Round Table' where the BizKids talk about slime videos, bendable phones, scary clowns delivering donuts, Aaron Rodgers' shoulder injury and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In this week's episode of Kid's in the Tank, Maddie, Caitlynn, and Felipe sit down with Ralph Freitag (Maddie's Grandfather) former CEO, President and Chairman of Gander Mountain and most recently CEO and Chairman of QSR, Inc. and affiliates.  The BizKids asked Ralph which companies he owned were his favorite and least favorite and why.  They also asked him about being a venture capitalist, and what his biggest failure in business was and what he learned from it. In the "Flip It" segment of the show Ralph asks the BizKids about their lives; where they're planning on going to college and what they want to study, where they see themselves in 5 years and more! Sam joins in for the "Round Table" portion of the podcast where they discuss various topics such as Trick-or-Treating, Mystery Oreos, Riverdale, Netflix vs. going to the movies, new emojis, and so much more. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In the first episode of the Fall 2017 session of BizTank we start off the Kids in the Tank Podcast with Seth, Jenna, Marissa, and Oscar talking to former (now retired) General Manager, Americas, for TOM’s Shoes, Mark Satkiewicz about whether he prefers the role of GM or CEO, how his involvement with a cycling group influences the day-to-day operations at work and if he and co-founder, Jeff, were actually good at baseball. Then the table turns as Satkiewicz asks the BizKids how they got involved with BizTank and what they're most worried about as they approach college/life post high school.  There was also the big question, whether the kids are Bear or Packer fans....take a listen to find out! Finally, we wrapped up episode 9 with the 'Round Table' where the BizKids touched on various topics like homecoming dress up days, PSL, surviving the end of the world, World Series Champs, and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In our final week of the Summer 2017 session of BizTank we had the pleasure of hearing from Jeannette Grayson, the Director, Human Resource Business Partner with Aurora Health Care, as she talked about a variety of career opportunities within the healthcare field, beyond doctors and nurses. During the interview portion of the podcast, Troy, Alexia, and Kevin, asked Jeannette about the importance of work culture and atmosphere and how it impacts productivity.  They asked her about the pros and cons of HR, her favorite parts of the industry, and so much more. Then they 'Flip It' and Jeannette asked them about their own personal goals and what they're planning to do next, as well as their thoughts on being labelled a millennial and what employers should know about them. In the final segment, 'Round Table' Hana joins the crew to discuss a whole slew of topics from Trump & green cards, Netflix vs. Hulu, small town living vs. the big city, drunk drivers and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kids in the Tank got a chance to ask Nick Bowers, a Performance Analyst (who flies drones to capture the best footage of the sailing) for Emirates Team New Zealand questions about what he had to do to get to where he is now. Also, he talks about the wide range of jobs he held in the past, and how sometimes "fake it, til you make it" is the best thing you can do. This week’s Round Table covers a wide range of topics. The Kids discuss everything from The Ohio State Fair accident, from Kesha being “free”, to Trump banning incoming transgender people from the military. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

The kids interviewed Jon Finch, our first in-studio guest! Listen in as he describes his journey through the ranks of Milwaukee Tool starting off as District Sales Manager and working his way up to VP of Training and Recruiting. Dive into the Tank and hear the millennials’ take on trending news and topics like CTE in Football Players, Spicer Resigning, Mom Jeans, and more. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

During BizTank we joined in on Felicity & Max's Facebook Live segment, Wine Wednesdays, where they discuss topics within the screenwriting and entertainment industries as they both a part of the International Screenwriters Association. Felicity is the Director at Unrestricted View, International Screenwriters' Association and Max Timm is the Director of Education and Outreach at Int'l Screenwriters Assoc, and President of The Story Farm LLC were this evening's guest speakers. This week we had Andrew, Hunter, Hana, and Jesus in the Tank doing the interview and then they kept it quite interesting during the Round Table portion by talking about Healthcare, Tiny Homes, United Airlines, Shia LaBeouf, and a lot more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kids in the Tank got a chance to ask Jerry Garren, Special Agent in Charge at General Services Administration, Office of Inspector General all sorts of questions about law enforcement, work-life balance, and how a career within the government parallels a career in a more traditional business field.  Listen in on what he has to say! This week's Round Table is full of laughter as Kevin, Maddie, Kendra, and Ryan discuss a wide range of topics from Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna to DIY videos, and Instagram Models to Mayweather vs. McGregor.  About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

It was a pleasure to talk to Lori Cheek, Architect turned Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Cheekd— a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete- https://t.co/hTx3GzVc2R. Lori, a Shark Tank Veteran, was recently listed as "The Digital Dating Disruptor" and "One of the Top 10 CEOs to Watch." A University of Kentucky Architectural Graduate, Lori is no longer building structures.  She's now building relationships. Dive on into episode 2 and listen in as the Kids in the Tank ask Lori a variety of questions, and per usual, the kids have plenty to say at the "Round Table" About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

We were fortunate enough to have Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, as our very first guest on the podcast, Kids in the Tank.  Our hosts, Tommy, Hunter, Jenna, Madelyn, and Damian put him in the "Hot Seat" by asking him questions about his education, career (both past and present), as well as the various projects he's associated with. Then the tables turn in our segment, "Flip It", when Jason Feifer asks the kids some questions and thoughts. We wrap it up with the final segment, "Round Table", where the kids discuss current events, hot topics ,and the latest trends. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kids in the Tank is a podcast created by the participants of BizTank, an educational experience about the world of business for high school juniors and seniors.  Besides covering topics such as start-ups, financials, on-trend marketing and social media, we’ll have guest speakers visit, who will share their knowledge and explain the drive, the hard work, and the directions their lives have taken. Kids in the Tank will be researching the guest speakers, coming up with their own questions, and digging deeper to find out what matters to them.  Then the tides will turn and it’ll be the guest speaker asking the questions.  In hopes to challenge and get true reactions about what they’re learning and getting out of the ‘Tank. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/