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Mentoring relationships supported by Big Brother Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee can end up being some of the most meaningful relationships in participants' lives. So, when someone's Little Brother or Sister ages out of the program, it can be a minute before they're ready to jump back in and volunteer again. But many former Bigs still want to find other ways to stay engaged with BBBS. So in this episode of Little Big Chats, Dusty speaks with Matt, an alumni big brother and board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. They discuss the journey of being a big brother and the importance of staying engaged with the organization even after formal mentorship ends. Matt shares his personal experiences, and together, they talk about other opportunities for former Bigs to continue to support the BBBS mission.

Years ago, when they matched with their Little Brother DayDay, Charles and Sarah were taken aback by how shy he was. Now a bombastic high schooler, it suffices to say that DayDay has really come out of his shell. But with the love and support of mentors like Charles and Sarah, and dozens of horizon-expanding experiences along the way, it's no surprise that this young man has found his voice. And this trio is now celebrating their selection as BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's Couples Match of the Year.

Starting high school after the Covid pandemic was enough to make Briya cry. For a self-proclaimed introvert, all the new people and situations just seemed so overwhelming. But when she matched with Maddie through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee's Mentor 2.0 program, that all began to change. In her big sister, Briya found a new source of confidence and inspiration. She chanced upon an eager compatriot for sharing her unique cultural food heritage. She discovered a new reason to stand up just a little bit straighter. And it turns out, when you're as tall as these two are, standing up straighter can create a BIG shift in perspective!

Fellas, we've gotta have a hard talk. Because, frankly, not enough men are stepping up to the plate to volunteer as mentors with Big Brother Big Sisters. And at BBBS of Metro Milwaukee, there are hundreds of young men just sitting on the waiting list. Maybe you're scared you don't have what it takes, maybe you're afraid of the time commitment, maybe you just don't think you can make a difference. But in this episode, we're going to introduce you to Otis, JT, Glen and Joseph: four Big Brothers who are proving that one man can make a difference in the world. They'll talk about the mentoring myths that keep so many guys from volunteering, and share their own proudest moments as Big Brothers.

If you call Little Sister Tahlia a multi-sport athlete, she WILL correct you. She's also an artist, and an entrepreneur, and a high honor roll student, and a member of various clubs and student orgs. And, when she joined BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's Mentor 2.0 program, she hoped she was getting another life-shaping experience. She was not disappointed. As a match with her Big Sister Lauren, these two fast friends have broadened their horizons together, and turned their attention to preparing for Tahlia's next big adventure—college.

When he took the reins as BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's new CEO earlier this summer, Neil Willenson had one goal at the top of his list: Make the life-changing mentoring relationships that BBBS facilitates available to more kids in the Milwaukee area. From the caring adult mentors who shaped his own upbringing to his personal experience as a Big Brother, his unique background as a founder of other charities for young people to his grounding in the performing arts, Neil has a unique story and an unrelenting passion for youth programs. So in this episode, we take the time to get to know BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's new CEO, and learn more about his plans for the future of the organization.

This is your July, 2023 Metro Milwaukee real estate market update for mid-summer sales. Join John Gscheidmeier as he talks about how the market is performing in this extremely complex real estate environment. Sales are down almost 25% from this time last year - but not to worry - we still are in a very strong market despite higher interest rates and increased concern over economic conditions. Is it still a good time to buy or sell? Is it time to prepare for selling later this year?  All great questions answered in this episode. Plus, John might make a guarantee or two in this podcast!

When you hear how Heidi and Aniyah gel together as a match, it will quickly become clear why they're BBBS of Metro Milwaukee's 2023 Community-Based Match of the Year! As an only child at the age of 11, Aniyah was so excited to meet her big sister for the first time. And now that high school graduation is upon her, she'll tackle her next adventures with the care and support of someone who's had her back for years. Because, when these two get together, they are always daring one another to get outside their comfort zones. And they have a list of adventures to prove it, including Aniyah's upcoming trip to France.

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Briggs & Stratton laying off 160 people as it shuts down two production lines and moves work to other facilities out-of-state. Andrew and Arthur also discuss their takeaways from the annual BizTimes Economic Trends event which was held this week.Briggs & Stratton laying off 160 workers at Wauwatosa plant as production lines are relocatedIndustry leaders share predictions for 2023 at Economic Trends EventInsider Story SpotlightQuad/Graphics names new general counsel ahead of exec's departureFormer Quad/Graphics exec named chief legal officer for Kohl'sSussex IM names new president and CEO, announces other leadership changesSpring Bank names new presidentNorth Shore Bank names new CEOFiduciary Management plans move to BMO Tower

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including a 29% year-over-year drop in home sales in metro Milwaukee. The address whether the decline is the result of a tough comparison, a lack of inventory, affordability issues or something else. Insider Story SpotlightFormer manager of BMO Harris Bank's Muskego branch pleads guilty to embezzling more than $200,000Wisconsin lost 1,600 private sector jobs in October, labor force participation continued to dropBig StoryMetro Milwaukee home sales dip 29% in OctoberMilwaukee-area residential real estate development lags demand, experts sayFoundation for the future: City, businesses confront Sheboygan area's workforce housing challenges

Industry and real estate expert John G. Gscheidmeier says it best in this episode - "We are in a period categorized as follows:   a deceleration of price appreciation".  The market is still strong - despite what national and local new outlets will tell you. Are interest rates higher? There is no doubt - they've doubled in the last year. The federal government isn't doing us any favors rate-wise but they are attempting to slow real estate sales for sure. It has taken it's toll on first-time home buyers and even experienced buyers. Sellers are no longer receiving multiple offers (sometimes upwards of 10 or more). What we do know it that it is still a great time to buy or sell. John walks you through what the market is telling us, and how the market will likely continue in this pattern for some time. 

In episode 5 of Little Big Chats, we meet a graduating high school senior who is pursuing a career as a pharmacist, inspired by her big sister's own successful career in medicine. Prapti and Ryleigh are participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee's Mentor 2.0 program, and Ryleigh describes their relationship as "a lock with no key... an unbreakable bond" that she can count on at all times. They'll share what inspires them, how they became so close in just two years, and what their big plans are for the future.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, we create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. And here on the Little Big Chats Podcast, we'll be highlighting a new match every month so you can learn from their inspiring stories of friendship and growth. BBBS supports hundreds of matches in the Milwaukee area, and we think you'll enjoy hearing about how these relationships are changing lives for the better. But there are other stories still waiting to be told, as HUNDREDS more children remain on waiting lists for a caring adult mentor. There's especially a need for more male mentors. So if you know someone—friends, co-workers, family members—anybody who would be a great role model, tune them into this podcast and let them know they should visit bbbsmilwaukee.org to get started TODAY as a volunteer. Little Big Chats: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Podcast, is coming soon. Listen and Learn how Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing lives. 

In the first episode of Little Big Chats, we learn more about BBBS of Metro Milwaukee from CEO Amy Chionchio. She explains why caring adult mentors are needed more than ever, how mentoring has evolved during the Covid era, and the lessons she's learned during 15 years as CEO.

On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from 2021. We were fortunate to have some wonderful guests that talked about so many positive things happening in our communities in Southeastern Wisconsin. Omar Shaikh is well known in the Metro Milwaukee area for being an active member of the local business and hospitality industry and is focused on making Milwaukee a destination city. Mayor Emily McFarland is the mayor of Watertown, Wisconsin and is currently leading exciting projects including the renovation and expansion of the library, and the redevelopment of Watertown's historic downtown space. Matt Spransy is the organizer behind the locally-renowned Magic Mansion Concert on the Porch events and the Twilight Concert Series at Fowler Park in Oconomowoc. What's coming next?  You'll also get a sneak peak about some upcoming episodes and some exciting events that we'll be a part of in 2022.Need more information?To learn more about Patrick Lubar, Chris Braatz, and the Ixonia Bank team, we encourage you to visit our website at: /about-us/meet-our-team/MEET OMAR SHAIKH or connect on Twitter @OmarMKE1LEARN ABOUT TWILIGHT CONCERTS @ FOWLER PARK or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TwilightConcertsOconomowocMEET MAYOR EMILY---DISCLAIMER – The INSIGHTS by Ixonia Bank Podcast is for informational purposes only and any recommendation made herein does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. Whilst the information provided here is believed to be reliable, it has not been independently verified by us. The views expressed herein may change without notice and may differ from those views expressed by other Ixonia Bank personnel. This should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Before making any investment, you should carefully seek appropriate independent legal, tax and regulatory advice. Copyright: Ixonia Bank 2021

BizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins editor Andrew Weiland and associate editor to spotlight BizTimes Insider stories from the week and discuss her coverage of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County. Insider Spotlight Stories:- Health benefits consulting firm mueller QAAS sold- Metro Milwaukee export rebound lags Midwest and still down from 2018- Generac buys former American Family Insurance Office building in Pewaukee for $6.75 millionOther stories in the episode: - Milwaukee-area businesses enjoy Ryder Cup boost- See photos from Ryder Cup's opening ceremony at Whistling Straits- Sheboygan-area businesses cash in on Ryder Cup tourism- Wisconsin is a major golf destination

Beth Ridley and Lauren Anderson join Arthur Thomas to talk about diversity and inclusion coverage from the July 19 issue of BizTimes Milwaukee. Beth works as a consultant helping companies with D&I issues. For the issue, she wrote a column highlighting how she is focusing on having tough conversations when the opportunity arises. She also discussed how these conversations can help companies foster a more inclusive culture. Lauren, an associate editor at BizTimes, discussed some of her coverage from the issue, including a story that takes stock of how well companies are doing on their D&I commitments made in the summer of 2020. The D&I coverage in the July 19 issue is part of BizTimes' Business Cares series and was supported by the 45 companies represented on the cover of the print edition. More information about the Business Cares series, including additional coverage, is available here.Coverage mentioned in this episode:Beth Ridley: Fostering a culture of inclusionSo your company denounced racism. Now what?BizCompass: What does Milwaukee need to do to attract and retain diverse talent?Previous D&I focused podcasts:Beth Ridley on lessons learned from diversity series podcasts

Meet Dave Having started his first business in fourth-grade programming bulletin board systems, working for Apple Computers as a college freshman, and then founding a computer networking services company employing college classmates while in college, Dave Stamm has been has always been passionate about implementing technology and serving people. Dave is currently the CEO of two technology companies, Stamm Technologies and Stamm Media, and a partner at No Small Magic.  Can you just tell us a little bit about these three different companies that you have? So the first company that I started in college was Stamm Technologies and we provide outsourced IT services to small and medium-sized companies in Metro Milwaukee and Chicagoland areas. Then we later started Stamm Media as an offshoot. It was a client that we had been working with for years in the IT company and that is Stamm Media and we provide technology services and equipment, to large trade shows and corporate events throughout the country. So we rent audiovisual and IT equipment to mostly fortune 500 companies and then we provide the labor and services to set that stuff up at their various events. So that's the event company and then the third company, No Small Magic we started about five years ago and that is an interactive studio, providing primarily custom boutique software written for these corporate event clients that we've got throughout the country. During the pandemic, we wrote a virtual networking platform called Showboat, which has been our big focus over the last year. Can you tell us a little bit about your background as it relates to networking and technology? You bet. So both are passions for me. I started out, I was the geek in grade school before you know being a geek in programming was cool, right? This was in the 80s, I started out programming in grade school and was kind of self-taught, but was smart enough. My dad was a salesman, so I was smart enough to realize that at that time, again, being a geek wasn't cool so you had to kind of keep a lid on it. While it was fun to do, you also had to be social and network which is really kind of the function of early selling. So my first job was when I was 14, I started as a Subway sandwich artist at New Berlin subway and actually, it ended up being that the couple that owned that Subway owned another business, which was an audiovisual event company that served big companies nationwide. So I started working with them when I was young and they taught me the ropes and as I grew, having that networking background and being able to be connected to them and their network, and just working hard and networking with people from when I was young really paid off for me. It's one of the big reasons that we are where we are right now with the three companies. How is technology enabling networking today and what could be better? I think over the last year as the pandemic happened, we've all gravitated towards it. All the platforms existed prior to the pandemic, we had zoom, and we had teams, and sure they've added some features, but for the most part, those platforms existed prior to the pandemic. Now we're all using them in our daily lives, whether it's for work, and you're on multiple zoom meetings in a day, or it's kids doing virtual school, or get-togethers or virtual birthday parties, or what have you. We're all living in these new technologies and they're second nature and because of the event business we had, we serve a lot of clients nationwide, we were using these tools prior, but for the most part, we were only ever using audio. Everybody would get into a zoom meeting and shut off their video. Now what's been fun is just the way people are using it and it's the authenticity of being able to use these tools. If your kids are running past or your dogs or your cats are in the shot, nobody cares and everyone is authentic. They're themselves in doing whatever they need to do using these tools and so we realized with No Small Magic, one of the things we realized when the pandemic happened is that we couldn't find a platform aside from zoom or teams that really handled networking well. Sure, you can jump into a virtual happy hour and zoom or teams, but it's all in 2D and you all see yourself in like Brady Bunch view and it felt like there wasn't really a great way to have good networking events. That's why we ended up creating Showboat, which is a 3D environment where you can walk around but you still have the audio and video that you're used to in zoom or teams. How can businesses better leverage what we see as meeting and networking technologies to better serve existing and reach new customers? What we're seeing right now is as the world reopens, everybody's trying to figure out are they coming back to the office or are they staying remote? Are they going to be permanently hybrid, and if so how does that work? There are pros and cons to any of those three scenarios so it's kind of figuring out what your own company strategy is. If you go purely hybrid, then people come into the office on Sundays, and then they expect that they're going to come in and see their co-workers and maybe have a pick up meeting in the hallway and then they realize the people they want to see aren't there because they're at home. So it's kind of navigating this new world and so we're seeing technologies being able to improve that and blending the face-to-face in with the virtual, and how can people have that office co-presence between virtual and face-to-face using the technologies that are out there. Can you share one of your most successful or favorite networking stories? Networking, for me, has been huge. The quick, broad-brush for me is a lot of the contacts that I made when I was really young, 14 to 18 are a lot of the reason that I'm here where I am today. I had no idea at that time that that would matter. Right. Growing up, you just were taught to treat people well and not realizing that it could come back a decade-plus later and benefit you. You're not doing it for that reason, it's just being kind and genuine and taking care of people and doing what you can to help them as people reciprocate that. A lot of those lessons I learned when I was younger came through and then even when I was starting the IT company, a lot of clients were built upon networking. I joined the MMAC in Milwaukee which is the business Chamber of Commerce and got in there and kept going to meetings and meeting people. At first, it was different, it was kind of like stepping out of your comfort zone and going to networking events that they had and meeting people and starting to work with them and landing a client or two and then leveraging the client network to get other clients. I honestly think that the majority of the reason we have the clients we do and have the three businesses is all related to big networking and small networking. What I mean by that is, a company when I met somebody that was running a business when I was 19 and then approached me in my 30s and asked me if I would acquire them, and we did and helped kind of grow the business. On to the small, when I say small networking, it's the little interactions that you have in collisions that you have at some of these local networking events that you never realize will become a client and potentially your best client that you've ever had over time. It's so interesting to me, if I look back at my 25 years in business, and so much of what I have is from that networking piece. So I mean, of the three companies, I probably wouldn't have two of them if it wasn't for big networking that I was doing when I was young and having no idea that that would pay off later and we wouldn't have the number of the clients we have if it wasn't for going to and still going to the networking events locally and supporting the local networks and being a part of those teams. How do you stay in front of them best nurture your network? I think for me as an owner of 3 companies, it's evolved over time. But realizing that honestly, where it started still makes sense. So for me, some of my specifics were, back to the MMAC, which has been phenomenal for us as an organization. My whole thing with networking is, is you get what you give and you don't want to count ships. So, for instance, when I got in there, originally, I had five clients to my name. When I started out, it was getting into just going into the business after hours, getting into a networking group, and I got into a CEO Roundtable, and I got into all three things, and those three things I just kept going right even a year in. It's not that the results come quickly, it's a year or two in and people get to know you and trust you, and someone works with you and then they spread that you're doing great so it kind of helps your network grow. That was like in the beginning and so then as organizations grow, and some other people on the team pick up some of those pieces of the network and fill those in which we're still involved in those same things that we were involved in 20 years ago, then you find other networks, and it's not always that you're intentionally networking. I might join a tech or a Vistage business group, or other CEO coaching or peer group and inside those peer groups, you start networking. Again, you almost see networking as second nature, you're in a business owner's peer group to learn from each other. So you're sharing financials, and you're talking about your highs and your lows and challenges you're having, and in the process of doing that, you get to know each other so well, that you're just inherently networking with each other. So you may refer business to each other, you may become a client-vendor relationship, or may even be an acquisition merger type of relationship. Those have all worked for me over time. Our business operates through the traction process, and one of my traction to-dos right now is to rethink my personal networking, because we realized that a lot of what drives us to work with is not just getting clients, but also getting good employees and getting great vendor partners. So I mean, I'm in the process right now of reworking that for myself and figuring out where it makes sense to spend my time. If you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to do more or less of or differently with regards to your professional career? I would tell myself to move faster, be less concerned and less worried, and just take bigger leaps in general. I started the IT business in college and so aside from a job at Subway and a great job that I loved in college, I never actually had a real business job. The IT company was my first real job and so I never really worked at another company to learn from. So in the beginning, I moved a lot slower just because I was nervous that I was going to screw it up and have to start over. Looking back now I wish I would have just moved a whole lot faster. So that and I also get too deep in the weeds. I'm a tech by nature and I love networking with people. So I love people, and I love technology and I'm often getting too deep end account management on some projects, and I'm getting too deep into the engineering of certain things. I love both of those things, but sometimes when I get too far down the path, I realize that I shouldn't have gotten down there and my team, thankfully, is smarter than me and I should have let them handle it. So there's a bunch of stepping aside and moving quicker. We've all heard of the six degrees of separation. Who would be the one person that you'd love to connect with and do you think you can do it within the sixth degree? A person that I really love in business is Richard Branson. I just see all the different companies he's grown to large sizes. He's got a collection of companies, most of them are well known by us and a lot of them even operate outside of this country. I follow him a lot on social media he's also using a lot of the wealth that he's gained from running these companies, which he has tons of fun with. The marketing is totally funny, a lot of guerilla marketing that he's doing, whether it's airlines, or liquor, or music, or what have you and he uses a lot of the wealth for good. Whether it's environmental good or social good, he's just a great person and I would love to somehow network with him and learn more from him than just standing from afar. Any final words of advice you'd like to offer our listeners with regards to growing and supporting your network? I think just to reiterate that it's all about giving as much as you can. If you're going to get involved in a networking group, or like a chamber of commerce organization or anything like that, for networking, I think the big piece is not to worry about receiving right away. That will come later, it might even come much later, but it could come big so just focus on giving and being involved. You'll look back over time and realize that it paid off, and I don't think that's ever failed me.    Connect with Dave Email: dave@nosmallmagic.com

BizTimes Media's Arthur Thomas and Andrew Weiland follow-up on a discussion from last week's episode where Andrew described the future site of a 32-story mixed-use tower in the Third Ward as one of those sites where it is hard to believe nothing significant has been developed. Andrew said there are a number of sites like that around the city, so Arthur asked him to put together a list of five with potential. Three of them are in or near downtown Milwaukee while the others are in Wauwatosa and Brookfield. 

Well known in the Metro Milwaukee area for being an active member of the local business and hospitality industry, Omar Shaikh spent some time recently chatting with Patrick Lubar, Vice President of Commercial Banking at Ixonia Bank. Omar owns and operates award-winning restaurant Carnevor, one of the top-rated steakhouses in Wisconsin, and is partner in other enterprises.  But, he also has a passion for moving the city of Milwaukee forward through his active involvement in the community. He currently serves as board chairman of VISIT Milwaukee, and is a member of the Wisconsin Center District board of directors. In this episode we learn how Omar has used his skills to connect with people no matter their status and develop meaningful relationships. He is looking ahead to transforming Milwaukee into a destination city complete with a new Conference Center and the development of The Avenue, among other projects.  Milwaukee has an exciting future and Ixonia Bank is excited to partner with Omar and others to help grow it.Need more information?To learn more about Ixonia Bank and our solutions, we encourage you to visit our website at: https://www.ixoniabank.com/about-us/To learn more about Omar, you can visit his website at https://www.omarmke.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @OmarMKE1...DISCLAIMER – The INSIGHTS by Ixonia Bank Podcast is for informational purposes only and any recommendation made herein does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. Whilst the information provided here is believed to be reliable, it has not been independently verified by us. The views expressed herein may change without notice and may differ from those views expressed by other Ixonia Bank personnel. This should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Before making any investment, you should carefully seek appropriate independent legal, tax and regulatory advice. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender | NMLS# 423065Copyright: Ixonia Bank 2021

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide one-on-one youth mentoring opportunities and services that help provide basic needs for families. Guests this week include: Amy Chionchio | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Kari Southern | Community Advocates

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide one-on-one youth mentoring opportunities and services that help provide basic needs for families. Guests this week include: Amy Chionchio | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Kari Southern | Community Advocates

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that provide one-on-one youth mentoring opportunities and services that help provide basic needs for families. Guests this week include: Amy Chionchio | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Kari Southern | Community Advocates

The problems we face are simply opportunities to make something better. This is the mindset of the entrepreneur. This is the mindset required to create something out of nothing. This is the mindset possessed by Lauren Nelson. Only a few months ago, Lauren noticed that there should be a better way to align willing volunteers and donors with organizations in need of their support. So, she did something about it. She saw the opportunity from the problem and created something better. The product of her imagination and hard work is Roar Philanthropy—a Milwaukee-based organization on a mission to make volunteering an easy, accessible, diverse and enjoyable experience while providing Metro-Milwaukee nonprofits and organizations with respectful, optimistic, accepting and reliable volunteers and donors. The idea may have came to her in a flash, but, as you'll learn, Lauren's life had been steadily building to this moment. ++ For more on Roar Philanthropy and to see how you can get involved, visit roarphilanthropy.org! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helium-books/support

Metro Milwaukee’s largest business advocacy group is throwing its weight behind an plan for major employers to hike the number of African Americans and Hispanics holding management positions in business by 25% and boost minority employment overall by 15%. MBJ reporter Rich Kirchen chats with Chris Rowland, Global Diversity Officer of ManpowerGroup, who serves on the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce diversity and inclusion committee. Later, a look at which companies in metro Milwaukee are the area’s best corporate citizens.  Business Journal reporters Sari Lesk and Margaret Naczek join the conversation to discuss what they learned in their profiles of two leaders in giving back to the community.  For more information on the stories featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/.

David Belman is a second-generation homebuilder in Milwaukee; a Real Estate Broker, Realtor®, Certified Construction Professional CCP, and CAPS Certified Contractor. David has over 24 years experience in single-family construction, land development, condominiums, and Real Estate. He is President of Belman Homes, and Belman Builders, which is one of the top 10 largest builders in the Metro Milwaukee market. David is very active in the home building industry giving his time to better the industry. He served Past President of the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) 2016, and Past President of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) 2017 as well as a Director at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). David became the Wisconsin Trustee for the National Association PAC fundraiser in 2018. David has served on many MBA & WBA Committees and task forces over the years. David was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) in 2019. David has won numerous industry and national awards including: 2017 Waukesha Freeman Citizen of the Year, Best Young Entrepreneur for North America from the Business Excellence Forum, Best Company Culture for North America, NAHB Young Professional of the Year Award, and Wisconsin Builders Association Rising Star, multiple Parade of Homes People’s Choice awards. In addition his firm as won the Top Choice Award for Best Builder in Milwaukee five years running, among many others accolades. David volunteers his time speaking at local schools including at Waukesha County Technical College where he guest teaches the home building process to building, design, and Real Estate students. In winter of 2019 David began a podcast called the Home Building Hero which educates consumers on industry trends, news, how-to’s and much more. To date he has recorded over 100 episodes that have been downloaded over 18,000 times. In 2015 David was the first builder in Wisconsin to build an Operation Finally Home (OFH). Operation Finally Home provides a mortgage-free home to a wounded war hero so that they can transition back to a civilian life. This expansive program works with the community and the trades to make this amazing project come to life. Through David’s leadership in Wisconsin, their team has turned this into in annual philanthropic activity and his team recently completed their 5th mortgage free home in 2019.

Tune in for Jim Tretow and the racing crowd LIVE from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee in Muskego. Tonight's show includes: - the NASCAR Report sponsored by Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup. - Approyo Star of the Week: Green Bay NASCAR Truck racer Lou Goss - Wisconsin Native, Retired NASCAR driver, and now Author Rich Bickle with John Close. - this week's Hot Dog Daddy Driver: Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint car Driver Bill Balog. - The group from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee. - Dean Strom and the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report.

Tune in for Jim Tretow and the racing crowd LIVE from Paulie's Pub & Eatery in West Allis. Tonight's show includes:- John Ewert Communications Director for Road America- Approyo Star of the Week USF 2000 Racer Alex Baron- Dean Strom and the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report- Super Late Model Racer Colin Reffner- this weeks' Hot Dog Daddy our Friends from Allied Resource Recovery Phil, Erin, and Nicole Rehberg- the group from Indian Motorcyle of Metro Milwaukee- the NASCAR Report sponsored by Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup.

On tonight’s show: Jim Tretow has the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Hear from Bobby Gutknecht of Oak Creek Automotive and SLM Driver Ryan Farrell. This week’s Hot Dog Daddy is 2018 Slinger Sportsman Champ Ryan Gutknecht. Meet Nicki Mueller, Rockford 4-Cylinder and Slinger Bee Racer. Dean Strom has this week’s Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report. The Approyo Star of the Week is Keith’s Marina Slinger Racer Brad Keith. Jill Clark, CEO of “Chix 4 a cause” introduces us to her organization discusses the upcoming Chix 4 a Cause race. We’re talking two wheel racing with Rob Schopf, Dave Davis and Trevor Pickart from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee. Dells Raceway Park Modified Racer Pat Haney chats with Jim about his career. Also hear from Wayne Modjeski and “Mini-Mojo” Jacob Modjeski, Sprint Car Racer Dad and Kart Racer Son.

On tonight’s show: Jim has the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Tundra Super Late Model Racer Jordan DeVoy chats with Jim about his recent races and he looks to the future of this year’s race schedule. Meet the Approyo Stars of the Week, MSA 360 Sprint Car Father and Son Racers Kurt & Ty Davis. Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report. Hear from this week’s Hot Dog Daddy Jason Thoma, Wisconsin Sportsman Standout. Trevor Pickart, Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee, discusses motorcycles and two wheel racing with Jim. Scott Paddock, President Route 66 Raceway, promotes the NHRA Nationals coming to Route 66 Raceway. Learn about the upcoming Volksfest in Milwaukee from Big John, Steve and John of Milwaukee Area Volkswagen Group.

On tonight’s show: Meet the Approyo Star of the Week Sam Mayer-Winner NASCAR K&N Pro Series at Bristol. Hear from John Ewert, Road America Communications Director and Father Dale Grubba,-Racing Priest, Photographer and Author. Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report. Jason Schultz, DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Tour, talks about the upcoming season. Rob Schopf, Indian Motorcycles of Metro Milwaukee, chats with Jim about cycle racing and its success. Plus Vintage Modified Driver Darrin Allard talks about his upcoming season.

On tonight’s show, Jim Tretow has the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Bob Sargent and Dave Kircher from Father’s Day at the Races @ the Milwaukee Mile join the show to chat about the event. Dirt Late Model Racers Ted & TJ Dolhun and Scott James talk about the upcoming race season. Joe Verdegan and Roger “The Bear” Regeth discuss their book,”The Bird and The Bear”. Jim talks motorcycles with Dave Davis and Rob Schopf from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee. Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and The Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report. Plus hear from The Approyo Star of the Week, John DeAngelis. DeAngelis will race in the Dells Raceway Park Icebreaker 100.

On tonight’s show: Ty Majeski, Wisconsin Born NASCAR Racer, discusses his recent wins and looks to the future. Jim has the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Hear from Michael Johnson, IMSA Continental Tire Challenge Driver and Brian Belardi, Mequon, WI based Indy Lights Owner. Meet The Approyo Star of the Week Kyle Chwala-E3 Spark Plugs Midwest Truck Series. Get the latest from Jake Zellmer, Tundra Super Late Model Driver. Meet father and son duo Brian and Austin Peterson. Dave Davis, Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee, talks bikes and upcoming cycle events. And Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Auto Body open wheel Report.

Tonight’s show: Jim has the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Hear from Pat Heaney, Vintage Stock Car Racer. Chuck Berry, PF Flyer Chassis, discusses his business and some of the projects they’re working on. Dirt Kart Modified Racers Cameron and Tyler Kuxhouse detail their busy schedule. Meet Joe Bongiorno Dirt Kings Tour Late Model Racer and The Approyo Star of the Week. Derek Doerr, State Park Speedway Super Late Model Racer, talks about his season and looks back on his kart racing career and racing against Bongiorno. Bobby Santos promotes Must See Sprints @ Madison Speedway this Friday. Willmot Raceway Bandit 4’s Points Leader Tony Barron talks about the season he’s having. Jim has the Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report and the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report. Trevor Pickart from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee discusses some upcoming cycle events and Vern Tretow (Jim’s father) jams out on his accordion to celebrate Jim’s birthday.

Tonight’s show: The Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup NASCAR Report. Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Auto Body Open Wheel Report. Al and Greg McKarn talk about the June 19 MKEDrags.com at The Milwaukee Mile and the June 15 ARCA Series Herr’s Potato Chips 200 at Madison International Speedway. Meet the Approyo Star of the Week Collin Reffner, he’s a third generation Wisconsin Racer and TUNDRA Series Winner at Marshfield. Hear from Dirt Grand National Champion Racer Charlie Sancinati. Connect with Natalie and Chris Klemko, sister and brother AutoMeter Wisconsin Wingless Sprints Racers. We’re talking cycles with Rob Schopf from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee. Learn about the Losers Car Club of Wisconsin.

Tonight we talk IndyCar Racing with IndyCar Series Driver Ed Jones. Jim Tretow has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report. Jim also has the Schlafer AutoBody Open Wheel Report. The Anderson True Maple Syrup NASCAR Report features Wisconsin NASCAR Driver Johnny Sauter. Our Approyo Star of the Week is Collin Slife, Wisconsin Super Late Model Driver and Golden Sands Feature Winner. Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Racer Jared Siefert talks about the Russ Scheffler Tribute Race. We’re talking cycles and cycle racing with Jeffrey Carver, Springfield Mile American Flat Track Winner and Rob Schopf from Indian Motorcycles of Metro Milwaukee. Also hear from Beaver Dam Grand National Champion Racer, Roger Lee.

Tonight on the Racing Roundup Show, Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report and the Schlafer Autobody Open Wheel Report. Ryan and Bobby Gutknecht, Oak Creek Automotive Racers, talk about their busy season and the success they’re seeing. The Approyo Star of the Week Jordan Mattson, Wisconsin Wingless Sprint Winner at 141 Speedway. Courtney Atkinson, Wilmet Street Stock Racer, discusses her success. Hear from Wayne Modjeski and “Mini Mojo”, Father/Son IRA Sprints and Kart Racers. Rob and Dave from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee talk about the cycle racing and some upcoming events in the Milwaukee area for cycle owners. DJ Mateicka Junior Dragster Driver talks about racing at the age of 14 (he started at age 8). Young Paegan Ellingson Badger Kart Klub Racer talks about racing karts.

Tonight’s show: Approyo Star of the Week James Swan. Swan won the Joe Shear Classic, Mid-American and Midwest Truck Series this past weekend. Keeping it in the family, hear from Kurt and Ty Davis, father and son Sprint Car Racers. MSA 360 driver of the #1 Lucky Tiger Dick Kaiser discusses car sponsorships. Scott Paddock President Route 66 Raceway promotes the Jegs Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Dean Strom has this week’s Short Track Report. Tony Izzo, from 16sRacePromotions.com, delivers information on the 141 Speedway Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Special May 18. 2017 Slinger Speedway Super Late Model Champion Gary LaMonte stops by for a chat. Plus we’re talking motorcycles with Rob Schopf from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee and Buzz from EverGard Engine Oil.

On today’s show: Hall of Fame Motorsports Photographer Russ Lake chats about his most memorable race photos. The Approyo Star of the Week is Super Late Model driver and Slinger season opener winner Dennis Prunty. Wisconsin Super Late Model driver Dave Tomczak talks about racing and his 45 year career driving. Charlie McCormick from Automatic Transmission Design discusses changes to rules and how he’s surviving in the sea of changes. Dean Strom has the Bonafide Security Solutions Short Track Report. 2017 Autometer Wisconsin Wingless Champion Jordan Mattson stops by to talk wingless racing. Trevor Pickart from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee talks bikes with Jim.

Gregg McKarns from Madison International Speedway talks about street drags at The Milwaukee Mile and the Joe Scheer Classic at MIS. Dean Strom has the always popular short track report. Al Weisensel-Badger Kart Club President talks kart racing at Wolf Paving Raceway. They’re also talking bikes with Dave Davis, Trevor Pickart and Kevin Radke from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee. And Tom Heacox and Rich Zimpel from United Race Fans of Wisconsin detail how you can get involved in the racing scene.

Tonight’s show features John Everett, from Road America, Ted and TJ Dolhun, Travis Rodewald (WIR LM Champion) , Joe Verdegan, author of the book, “Life In The Past Lane” Dean Strom has the always popular Short Track Report and Rob Schopf, from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee and 2018 Indian Motorcycle Team Rider Jeffrey Carver.

Hear from John Close, Author of the book "1001 NASCAR Facts". Third generation stock car driver Colin Reffner. NASCAR Truck and Monster truck driver Camden Murphy. Late Model and Modified racer Adam Peschek. Gino Carini talks about the upcoming Grand Prix Road America. Badger Midget Auto Racing Associate President. Plus Rob Schopf from Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee.

President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, Amy Chionchio, joins us to talk about National Mentoring month and the power of mentoring.