For more years than he can remember, Ryan Laessig has poured his heart and soul into helping small, creative businesses, "makers", by providing a caring space to meet potential customers and sell their work. Many of these small businesses turn into bigger entities, turning their passion into full time work and even opening a storefront. As owner and organizer of Milwaukee Makers Market, a series of 9-10 events that take place around the city each year, Ryan now welcomes 48 makers on the Sundays he holds these amazing experiences. Adam and Steve have a blast with him and fellow entrepreneur, chief yeti wrangler, and longtime Milwaukee Makers Market participant, Katie Daly Weiss, from the Big White Yeti Candle Company. Katie also showed up to the recording with samples of the coming soon Experience Milwaukee candle! So, stop what you're doing, grab your favorite beverage, and sit down and enjoy this humorous and fun conversation. Then head out to see Ryan and Katie at the Milwaukee Makers Market season opener on April 10 at Discovery World (FREE admission). For more info on both of these authentically Milwaukee organizations, jump over to www.milwaukeemakersmarket.com and www.bigwhiteyeti.com.
