The BizSTL Podcast https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts en-us Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

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This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL and supported by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

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]]> 3c990910-1805-4b09-a8f8-b21a015c6018 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/biz-stl-ep-17-final-edit-with full Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1936 false TCARE's Dr. Rhonda Brown In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Dr. Rhonda Brown, vice president of clinical operations for the caregiver support platform TCARE. The discussion focuses on the impact of TCARE's work, the company's journey from Wisconsin to St. Louis, and how it has benefitted from relocating to the region. Brown also explains how science informs TCARE's support practices, things employers should recognize about burnout, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. For more than 50 years, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race has been wowing crowds in St. Louis. Want to be part of the magic in 2025? It’s never too early to become a sponsor. Learn more about how you can support this St. Louis tradition.

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]]> 227d7510-225c-4fd5-be26-b20c01625a32 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/tcares-dr-rhonda-brown full Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1522 false Marson Foods' Jan Marson and Tyler Wallace In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Marson Foods president and co-owner Jan Marson and chief operating officer Tyler Wallace. The conversation touches on the opening of the company's new $35 million, 150,000-square-foot production facility in Hazelwood and its embrace of automation. Marson also traces the history of the family business, including the decision to sell their former company, Nature's Bakery, to Kind, jumping back into the industry, and why they felt it was important to invest in St. Louis. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22 to December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

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]]> 389cd6ac-b5c0-4ca8-afac-b1fe014e6050 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/marson-foods-jan-marson-and-tyler-wallace full Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1581 false Nest founder Rebecca van Bergen In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Nest founder Rebecca van Bergen. Nest helps hundreds of thousands of makers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs in well over 100 countries run craft-based businesses, while also advancing gender equity and women’s economic opportunities all over the globe. The discussion focuses on the impact of Nest's work, how the organization's mission has evolved, the decision to relocate from New York to St. Louis during the pandemic, overseeing a fully-remote workplace, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Fidelity. At Fidelity Investments’ Investor Center in Ladue, advisors put clients first by personalizing portfolios based on their unique goals, preferences, and needs. Fidelity’s experience in this space comes with a deep understanding of the unique needs of clients who are looking to manage their wealth now and into the future. 

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]]> 8009d7d1-d654-47c4-ad0e-b1f0012117b9 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/nest-founder-rebecca-van-bergen full Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1460 false MTM President and CEO Alaina Macia In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Alaina Macia, president and CEO of MTM. The discussion focuses on the ways in which MTM has experienced significant growth in recent years, including the company's embrace of mergers and acquisitions. Macia, who serves as chair of the Regional Business Council, also provides an assessment of the local business landscape and ways the region can continue to evolve. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Miss Augusta. Looking for an unforgettable experience? The best events are on the water! Join Miss Augusta for daily public cruises, or book a private charter for your special occasion. Their 105-foot, climate-controlled, three-level yacht offers stunning scenery along the Missouri River, fresh daily-prepared food, lunch and dinner cruises, live entertainment, and more.

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]]> cd9897bd-bae6-413e-b13e-b1e2015615a9 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/mtm-president-and-ceo-alaina-macia full Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1491 false Tamara Keefe of Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Tamara Keefe of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery. The discussion focuses on Clementine's growth over the past decade, including Keefe's investment in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Baden and expansion plans for Kansas City. Keefe also shares insights into the challenges of funding the company's growth, managing a local business, and how her leadership approach has evolved. in Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

You may also enjoy: How a St. Louis–based AI startup plans to help voters cut through boring bureaucracy

This episode is sponsored by City of Maplewood. Celebrate and support the amazing Black entrepreneurs who infuse Maplewood with innovation, passion, and diversity. When you support local Black-owned businesses, you help build a stronger, more inclusive community. Learn more.

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]]> db7ff92f-e1ff-478f-9186-b1d401596837 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/tamara-keefe-of-clementines-naughty-and-nice-cream full Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:09:44 +0000 2240 false Scott Morris, UMSL's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Director In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Scott Morris, director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In his role, Morris works with students and local entrepreneurs to help them execute ideas and grow their businesses. The conversation touches on Morris' background in the private sector and the strategies he used to help businesses grow. Morris also explains his new career in academia, how UMSL's Anchor Accelerator is striving to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs, ways the local business ecosystem is equipped to help startups grow. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit royalbanksofmo.com to learn more about their business banking options.

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]]> 42733835-b361-4d9d-b113-b1c600ff884c https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/scott-morris-umsls-entrepreneurship-innovation-cen full Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1328 false Hello Citizen Founder and CEO John Stamm In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Hello Citizen founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversation, Stamm discusses how he's leveraging AI to inform people about their community, how businesses can benefit from such a service, and what it's like to launch a startup in St. Louis, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

You may also enjoy: How a St. Louis–based AI startup plans to help voters cut through boring bureaucracy

This episode is sponsored by Third Degree Glass.

Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!

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]]> ef5a136b-93a9-48f8-862c-b1b900f4bf2f https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/hello-citizen-founder-and-ceo-john-stamm full Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:52:04 +0000 1275 false Ole Tyme Produce's President and CEO Joan Daleo In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Ole Tyme Produce's president and CEO Joan Daleo. For more than 50 years, Ole Tyme Produce has been a St. Louis mainstay in the food distribution business. But when the pandemic arrived and the restaurant industry froze, Ole Tyme Produce reached a pivot point. It was up to Daleo and her team to come up with creative new ways to diversify revenue streams—and quick. Over the last few years, the business has enjoyed fascinating growth. Hear how Deleo oversaw a reimagining of the business in real time, some of the lessons she learned, and what it takes to inherit a family business and lead it into a new era of growth and innovation.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit royalbanksofmo.com to learn more about their business banking options.

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]]> 36b4e8ec-e533-490f-939f-b1aa00e1206f https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/ole-tyme-produces-president-and-ceo-joan-daleo full Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1578 false Edward Jones' Managing Partner Penny Pennington In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures.  

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great Wealth Transfer, as well as things that older and younger generations alike should consider as they plan their financial futures. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Third Degree Glass.

Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!

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]]> 027da928-1c64-4990-ae7d-b19c015a9b36 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/edward-jones-managing-partner-penny-pennington full Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1575 false Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter. The discussion focuses on the company's pivot to an employee ownership model, including the benefits and pain points of ESOPs for leaders and employees alike. Ledbetter also shares insights into what the ESOP process looks like, industries where the model might work best, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Genesis of St. Charles and supported by Miss Augusta.

The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open, just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.

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]]> 65191a96-bb5d-4b4a-8da4-b18d012a73a1 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/guarantee-electrical-ceo-rich-ledbetter full Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1357 false Maxine Clark on the Delmar DivINe In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark, who is now the CEO and co-founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. The discussion touches on the impact of the Delmar DivINe, including how the development is serving as a hub for nonprofits and essential services. Clark also shares insights into how to recognize good business ideas, local development projects that excite her, what St. Louis can learn from other peer cities, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and supported by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ annual festival season is back, with four new productions and hundreds of artists hand-picked from all across the country. From pre-show garden picnics to post-show champagne toasts under the stars, Opera Theatre offers a vibrantly social take on a classic arts experience.

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]]> b79072ec-2ed8-4623-9f31-b18001610282 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/maxine-clark-on-the-delmar-divine full Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 2489 false Customer Experience Expert Shep Hyken In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Shep Hyken, the St. Louis–based bestselling author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who helps organizations around the world learn and implement best practices for serving people in a variety of industries. The discussion focuses on the trends in customer experience and customer service that leaders of any organization should keep in mind this year and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

BizSTL Podcast: Customer experience expert Shep Hyken

The St. Louis native joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in customer experience and customer service.

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Shep Hyken

 

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Shep Hyken, the St. Louis–based bestselling author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who helps organizations around the world learn and implement best practices for serving people in a variety of industries. The discussion focuses on the trends in customer experience and customer service that leaders of any organization should keep in mind this year and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

"What happens on the inside of an organization is felt on the outside by customers. I've written about this in a number of books, but I love Brian Keeley, who just retired last year as CEO of an organization called Baptist Health South, which is a health care organization in Florida. He called it destination employment, meaning I want somebody to come to work for me and never want to leave. If we can create that kind of fulfillment at work and enjoyment where they don't want to go anywhere else, my gosh, we're going to have more engaged people with our customers, which are patients and their families. They're going to try harder. They're going to do what it takes. They're going to be part of a team. He's absolutely right. You'll find the greatest companies to do business with are often the greatest companies to work for, as well."

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri and supported by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. With a variety of personal and business banking solutions, Royal Banks provides exceptional service every step of the way on your financial journey.

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]]> 71f512ec-d9b7-4841-9148-b17200f0ca05 https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/customer-experience-expert-shep-hyken full Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 2294 false FOCUS St. Louis President and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with FOCUS St. Louis president and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch. The discussion touches on Akande-Bartsch's approach to helping local leaders reach their full potential, including why it can be helpful to create a map of leadership ecosystems to understand challenges and build relationships. Akande-Bartsch also shares insights into the pressing local issues that FOCUS is helping leaders solve, the importance of humility, and strategies that anyone can follow to become a more impactful leader.  Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Genesis of St. Charles and supported by Butler's Pantry.

The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.

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]]> 69a969fd-f64e-4842-aac9-b164013e00fa https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/focus-st-louis-president-and-ceo-yemi-akande-barts full Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 2038 false Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski. The discussion touches on Kruszewski's optimism about the future of downtown St. Louis, including why he believes it's important to invest in the commercial corridor. Kruszewski also shares insights into trends across the wealth management industry, the impact of artificial intelligence on the finance sector, career advice, and the value of emotional intelligence. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by It's Alive Automotive and supported by the Missouri History Museum.

It’s Alive Automotive brings cars back to life. Specializing in classic Jaguars, It’s Alive Automotive buys, sells, repairs, and restores all kinds of classic sports cars. Every tool and piece of equipment is carefully selected to breathe life back into cars, ensuring they will last for generations to come.

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]]> 48504382-ef0b-412c-ba40-b1550133b79f https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/stifel-ceo-ron-kruszewski full Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1430 false 39 North Executive Director Emily Lohse-Busch In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Emily Lohse-Busch, executive director of the 39 North Agtech Innovation District in Creve Coeur. The discussion touches on the establishment of a new nonprofit focused on developing the district in its next phase. Lohse-Busch also shares insights into the latest agtech trends, as well as the factors that have allowed St. Louis to become such a fertile region for the industry. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri and supported by United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. With a variety of personal and business banking solutions, Royal Banks provides exceptional service every step of the way on your financial journey.

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]]> afe1e806-e50b-4a48-9193-b1490137f72d https://omny.fm/shows/the-bizstl-podcast/39-north-executive-director-emily-lohse-busch full Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 1552 false World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh In the debut episode, host Mike Miller chats with World Wide Technology co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh about his company’s recent investment of more than $500 million in AI services. The discussion touches on WWT’s Advanced Technology Center, as well as plans to build an AI proving ground where clients will be able to test new uses for generative AI applications. Kavanaugh also shares insights into the questions leaders ought to ask themselves before integrating AI into their existing processes, the growing importance of IT, and data security. The episode concludes with Kavanaugh’s thoughts about cultivating great workplace culture.

This episode is sponsored by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Join the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for “R.E.M. Explored” on Friday, April 5 at the Stifel Theatre. This exciting evening features selections from legendary band R.E.M.’s catalogue, performed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. 

Thank you to United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation for supporting this episode.

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