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Branden BodendorferBridge or Lighthouse? Two Leadership Styles for Building Stronger TeamsIn this episode of the Third Thursday Podcast, host Branden Bodendorfer dives deep into two powerful and contrasting leadership styles—being a bridge that connects people and a lighthouse that provides guidance and clarity. With thoughtful reflection and practical insight, Branden explores how these leadership metaphors apply to real-world team dynamics and how understanding when to use each style can elevate your influence. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons learned, Branden shares how he evolved from relying solely on visionary leadership to recognizing the importance of relational leadership. He opens up about past leadership missteps and offers a...2025-04-1721 min
Branden BodendorferThird Thursday | The Power of the 13th WeekThe Power of the 13th Week | Third Thursday Podcast Welcome to the Third Thursday Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the importance of the 13th week in your quarterly planning. The 12-Week Year method helps us focus on short-term execution, but what about the final week of the quarter? This is your time to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the next cycle. Misunderstood Productivity – How my approach to planning might seem chaotic but leads to success. 00:27 – Do You Feel Confident in Your Journey? – Reflecting on your long-term vision and aligning it with your s...2025-03-2022 min
Branden BodendorferThird Thursday | Becoming an Agent of ChangeWelcome to another episode of Third Thursday, the podcast designed to help you reflect, reset, and supercharge your monthly goals! 🚀 In this episode, host Branden Bodendorfer dives into a powerful topic: Becoming an Agent of Change—both in your personal and professional life. Through recent conversations with individuals striving for meaningful transformation, a common challenge has emerged: implementing lasting change and staying on track with goals. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What it means to be an Agent of Change and how to embrace that role ✅ Key responsibilities: Communicator, Advocate, Trainer, and Listener2025-02-2021 min
Branden BodendorferPrincipals of Planning - Key2SuccessHere's the transcript formatted for a podcast: Podcast Transcript: Third Thursdays - Episode 1 Host: Branden Bodendorfer Title: Principles of Planning and Achieving Goals Branden Bodendorfer: Well, hello everyone! I'm Branden Bodendorfer, and welcome to the official first recording of Third Thursdays—a podcast designed to help motivate you into the next month and accelerate your goals. Each and every month, we’ll take time to reflect, pivot, and supercharge our outcomes. Let’s talk about what Third Thursdays is all about and why it’s going to matter to you. This podcast...2025-01-1621 min
Branden BodendorferWHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM SHOULD I FOCUS ON?Social Media Platforms - Where Should you Focus Your Energy What social media platform should you be on? What are your goals for social media marketing? Why should you be on those platforms? Where do we see social media platforms going in the future? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you! There are so many social media platforms, it can be hard to know where to prioritize your marketing efforts: posts, blogs, longform or shortform video, podcasts? Today we're going to break down social media.2022-07-1321 min
Branden BodendorferHow To Get The Most Out Of Your WeekIn today's podcast, Branden unpacks the Ideal Week and what it means to reassess what's on your plate so you can continue to maximize your time and effort. Rewire and reframe your time using this powerful Key2Success Digital Planner tool. Learn More: https://brandenbodendorfer.com/podcast-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-week/2022-06-2114 minBranden BodendorferUsing The Daily Key 3 to Achieve Your GoalsIs it too late to start digital planning this year? No! Start making that adjustment today. A year is just an arbitrary number when all is said and done. The point is to move forward by putting first things first. The Daily Key 3 are going to make the biggest impact on your goals. We unpack this concept in today's podcast. I recently listened to an audiobook called Atomic Habits. the main concept of this book is: small adjustments in life can make a big difference. 2022-06-1011 min
Branden BodendorferWhat the New Google Analytics Means for Your WebsiteGoogle Analytics as we know it is going away and making room for the new GA4. What does the new Google Analytics mean for your website in the upcoming days and months? We unpack this and more in this podcast!2022-06-0208 minBranden BodendorferFive Tips to Develop a Strong RoutineEstablishing a Routine is Important to Success As we enter March, many of you have talked to me about establishing a pace for reaching your goals. I wanted to spend today's podcast talking about the importance of setting a routine. Routines give us the opportunity to introduce new habits, build stronger relationships, and help us work through those endless daily tasks. Challenges are a lot easier to overcome when you have a routine in place. Here are 5 tips to finding success through developing a strong routine. Write out your vision - Start by listing...2021-03-0415 min
Candid with Carrie GillaspieUsing Your Passions to be of Service to Others with Entrepreneur Branden BodendorferCarrie welcomes Entrepreneur Branden Bodendorfer to the show for this week's interview episodes.
Branden tells us about growing up in a rural community, and getting his first taste of entrepreneurship doing farm work in the summers, and what he learned from his first job at Office Max and how that same lesson propels him forward in what he does today. Carrie is curious about the ups and downs of starting a business, and how Branden got the idea to start his digital news platform OnFocus. Branden gives us some tidbits about sales, and being of service to...2021-02-2357 minBranden BodendorferOvercoming Obstacles to Get Started in 2021If you're striving to get motivated and find what it means to be successful in 2021, this is the podcast for you. As we approach the second month of the year, it's time to truly get started and overcome the excuses. Planning and laying out the future is exciting, and digital planning is a great tool to help.2021-01-2812 minBranden BodendorferWhy Just One Thing is So ImportantWhy is Just One More Thing so important? The Key2Success Digital Planning System's Daily Key 3 are designed to help you maximize the crucial action steps to help you achieve your goals. However, there are some days that you just can't fit it all in - and that's ok. We want to be perfect, so we get caught up in the details. I tell you from experience that it's not about being perfect, it's about taking that next step and just digging in. Focus on That One Thing that is going to help you take that next...2021-01-1416 min
Branden BodendorferUsing Urgency to Achieve Your Goals in 2021In this podcast series, we're examining how to accomplish your goals in 2021 through digital planning. Many of us that go through the change of the clock that is the new year and think we'll just hit our goals and ambitions right off the bat. Establishing a routine, then understanding and adapting your routine, is key to becoming a successful planner. There are always actions we can take to "turn the dial up" just a bit to provide for extra returns. Today, I want to talk about 2021. What does it mean to become a...2021-01-0611 minBranden BodendorferPossible Casey Neistat Comeback, NFL Rewind on Aaron Rodgers Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: Carrie shares what new Netflix show she binged over the weekend and how excited she is that football is back. Carrie gives expert analysis on the Packers win over the Vikings, and shares some her opinion on how Aaron Rodgers is approaching this season. C and B talk about where they were and how they felt when September 11th happened. Branden is excited abou...2020-09-1635 minBranden BodendorferWisconsin's Best Neighbor and What the Hell Brewers Fans Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: Branden and Carrie share how they each spent their long labor day weekend Branden tells us why he's so excited for fall Carrie and Branden give their ratings for Wisconsin's best and worst (state) neighbors. C and B discuss their thoughts on the new name and logo for the Brewers stadium. Branden gives us some tech talk and fills us in...2020-09-1237 minBranden BodendorferThe Importance of Sharing Your Talents For the Good and the Samsung 20Branden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: Branden tells us about his calendar fundraiser idea and his new found hobby of investing in the stock market Samsung Note 20 Released, our breakdown Carrie is curious how Branden likes his brand new One Note C and B debate the sentencing of Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli in the college admissions scandal. C and B give insight into how you can register t...2020-09-0843 minBranden BodendorferGetting the NERVE to Public SpeakBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: Carrie tells us about a recent socially distant bachelorette party she attended Branden fills us in on his family vacation went Carrie shares about covering MAPS moving into their BRAND NEW facility C and B talk about what's going on in Wisconsin in Kenosha C and B also give their tips for how to improve your public speaking Find Branden in...2020-09-0139 minBranden BodendorferGatsby to the doggie OphthalmologistBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Carrie tells Branden about taking her dog Gatsby to the doggie ophthalmologist - Branden tells us about a female tech reviewer he really enjoys. - C and B discuss the opportunity and growing space for creators - Branden tells us about the digital planner he designed and sells, and the...2020-08-2037 minBranden BodendorferGrand Support for PD and the Off-Season Season of the BacheloretteBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: - Branden and Carrie discuss what's new with them in the last week - Branden notices the political support for various sides ramping up in the area and the local support for our police force. - C and B discuss the wild and crazy upcoming season of the Bachelorette - Branden tells us about his favorite fall activities while Carrie tells us why s...2020-08-1326 min
Branden BodendorferSocial Media Responsibly and Keeping the News StraightBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Lippert Gillaspie are back with another episode of the podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: The importance of using social media responsibly How OnFocus navigates covering breaking news in tricky situations The new mask mandate in effect here in Wisconsin Breonna Taylor gracing the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine An ode to the late and great Regis Philbin Find Branden in these places: www.brandenbodendorfer.com www.facebook.com/brandenbodendorfer 2020-08-0236 min
Branden BodendorferTornado Coverage in Cadott, Schools opening and new hobbies this summerBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie are back with another episode of the OnFocus podcast to give you a mix of local, regional, and nationwide news and current events. Topics covered in this episode: Carrie gives a recap of the Fore Roger Golf outing Branden tells us about covering a recent tornado in Cadott C & B discuss what they think might happen regarding local schools this fall from an education standpoint and a sports standpoint C & B return to the topic of Kanye West Carri...2020-07-2932 min
Branden BodendorferGetting Out During an Abnormal TimeToday's Chat Highlights - Taking a Day Trip with Family - Eager Fans, Empty Seats For Fall Sports - Making Live Streaming about the players - Weather in Wisconsin This Summer, lack of storms chasing - Being an activist on Tik Tok - Kanye West President Update2020-07-2427 minBranden BodendorferIn The CW - Branden Bodendorfer & Carrie GillaspieBranden Bodendorfer and Carrie Gillaspie, Co-Host a new weekly program featuring news and topics that connect with midwestern life. 2020-07-1230 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus - Prevail Bank provides more Resources on Payroll Protection ProgramIn this episode, Branden Bodendorfer connects with leadership from Prevail Bank. Prevail Bank has 9 locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Topics Discussed: - Community Involvement - Payroll Protection Program - Understanding the program, who is eligible and how to apply. 2020-05-1036 min
Branden BodendorferMarketing Tips for Businesses During the COVID-19 PandemicMany of the people that use our planner are business owners. As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses nationwide, Branden Bodendorfer shares tried and true marketing and communication tips to help your business survive COVID-19. In this podcast, he covers: What business owners should be doing now in terms of marketing and communication. The most essential digital activities businesses need to do. How to grow revenue during this time. How to utilize social media. Where to prioritize marketing efforts. What to communicate to customers. Non-digital means of communication and marketing “We recorded this podcast to help lo...2020-04-1729 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus Podcast: Bachelor "Listen To Your Heart" with guest Carrie GillaspieAt OnFocus, we're bringing you a variety of content during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of our OnFocus podcast, Host Branden Bodendorfer and Breanna Butler are joined by fellow podcaster Carrie Gillaspie. Carrie hosts a podcast called "Candidly Speaking," which features a wide range of subjects. Find it here. One of her favorite topics to talk about is The Bachelor, so this episode is all about Bachelor Nation, including the newest in the Bachelor lineup, "Listen To Your Heart." Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new show, The Bachelor franchise, and more!2020-04-151h 09
Branden BodendorferOnFocus - A United Community2020-04-0334 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus - A Departments Response During a PandemicIn this episode of Chat with the Chief we talk with Rick Gramza about how the Marshfield Police Department is responding to the needs of the community during this pandemic. 2020-04-0341 min
Branden BodendorferBranden Bodendorfer - OnFocus with Andy KvernenIn this episode, we talk about a new hopeline available in Central Wisconsin. Join us as we connect with Pastor Andy Kvernen from Cornerstone Community Church in Marshfield Many people in Central Wisconsin who are facing the realities of the COVID-19 crisis are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. Whether it’s losing a job, facing the prospect of becoming sick with the virus, or simply being separated from their community in social isolation, the Marshfield Community Hopeline has been created in short order to help the worried, lonely, and discouraged find hope. mch...2020-03-3122 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus with Teri Wilcek - A Community Supporting our CaregiversMarshfield Clinic Health System's new initiative, "Care for our Caregivers," is an opportunity for anyone to make a philanthropic gift that will be used to help care for frontline caregivers and all staff working hard to take care of the community. Funds will be used to provide meals to staff, temporary housing options for staff exposed to the virus, and any other needs that arise for workers.2020-03-2527 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus with Chief Owen - COVID-19 UpdateIn this episode, Branden talks with Chief Owen about how the fire and rescue department in Marshfield is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, while they still address their daily responsibilities to the community. In addition, we chat about the outcome of the cabin fever challenge with the PD and some new arrivals in the department. 2020-03-2534 min
Branden BodendorferSetting Annual Goals with Key2Success PlannerAs we?re kick off digital planning in 2020, one of the most impactful things you can do to start the year with is developing Annual Goals. Establish your vision for the year by using the Key2Success Planner?s 4 key areas of development: Self, Career, Relationships, and Community. In order to utilize the Annual Goals successfully, it?s important to first set priorities. So many times at the beginning of the year, we have grand ideas on what we want to accomplish. We start out the year running. For a lot of us, that?s an adjustment...2020-01-1017 min
Branden BodendorferEP02 - No One is Buying Your Graphic DesignIf you are a company investing more in graphic design than you are investing in your story, you are failing. If you are a media company more concern about how something looks, over how people will connect with the content, you are failing. Why focusing on storytelling and quality of the content you are publishing is more important that your graphic design. People are no longer connecting with visual arts, they are engaging with stories, real people and content that brings them up. 2019-09-1706 min
Branden BodendorferOff the Wire - EP01 - KluzB PhotographyIn this episode, I meet up with Brittany Lotzer, the owner and talent behind KluzB Photography. In the podcast, we get to know Brittany and how she became her own business owner. We start to unravel what she loves about being self-employed, some of the struggles we all face owning businesses, and balancing being a parent, spouse, and entrepreneur. We uncover some key elements of starting your photography business and trade some tips on diving into the industry. This is our first podcast with Brittany and it won't be the last! In the up...2019-09-1423 min
Branden BodendorferHub Life ChurchThrough Faith Fellowship, Marshfield will soon have a new church, Hub Life Church. Branden sat down with Casey, the pastor, to learn about him, the church, and the journey that they are about to embark on. 2019-09-0914 min
Branden BodendorferMaking Your Dash CountBranden talks with Donny about being an entrepreneur and what it means to make your DASH count. The podcast focuses on what it means to stay on track in your life to not only make a difference in your business but in your community, in your relationship, while maintaining a great mental, physical and emotional health. 2019-09-0625 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Ep 10 - Wastewater Superintendent Sam Warp Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Central Wisconsin area. I'm Breanna Butler, your host for this episode, and today I am joined by Sam Warp, the City of Marshfield's Wastewater Treatment Facility superintendent. Topics to discuss: Sam's history with wastewater Brief overview of the wastewater plant Initiatives like: Wildflower garden No wipes down the pipes Phosphorus If you like what you hear, let us...2019-06-1831 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Episode 9 - Clyde & Nancy Wynia of Jurustic Park Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. On this episode, Breanna is joined by Clyde & Nancy Wynia, the masterminds behind Jurustic Park and The Hobbit House in Marshfield. If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!2019-06-0523 minBranden BodendorferFound Onfocus - Episode 8 - Kim Krueger Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Today Breanna is joined by Kim Krueger from the North Wood County Historical Society. They talk about: The work of NWCHS Upcoming Pie/Ice Cream Social Upham House condition/needs The Upham story… & why should people care! How to get involved If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!2019-05-2426 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Episode 7 - Melissa Gwiazda Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. In this episode, meet Melissa Gwiazda, who is rescuing local monarch butterflies with her family! Learn: How she got started with monarch rescuing... Why it is so important to help monarchs... A new zoo exhibit dedicated to monarchs... What YOU can do if you want to help butterflies... & more! If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our te...2019-05-1416 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Episode 6 - Guest: Shirley Mook Welcome to another episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. In this episode, Breanna is joined by Shirley Mook, a local historian. They talk about Marshfield's museum… people still don't know it's here! A brief history of Marshfield Why local history is important How to get involved If you like what you hear, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you have an idea for a story or future podcast, reach out to our team at news@onfocus.news!2019-05-0830 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus - Call with Scott Rathgaber, MD, CEOGundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System are discussing how the two organizations might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. Media spoke with the CEO of Gundersen Health Systems Dr. Scott Rathgaber on what makes this a potentially good fit for both systems. 2019-05-0738 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Breanna VanDeHeyIn this episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast by TriMedia, Breanna VanDeHey (manager at The Sports Den in Marshfield) shares information about bike safety, the importance of getting involved in your community, and how to get involved in local group rides.2019-05-0137 minBranden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Deputy Chief Jody ClementsIn this episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia, host Breanna Butler and Marshfield Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jody Clements discuss the connection between Cancer and Firefighting. Historically, firefighters have had a higher risk of cancer than other professions. Clements shares how MFRD is working to help reduce cancer risk for local firefighters through equipment, education, and other preventive measures. Read more in the article: http://www.onfocus.news/marshfield-fire-rescue-takes-steps-to-address-careers-cancer-risks/ 2019-04-1750 min
Branden BodendorferFound OnFocus - Chief Rick GramzaWelcome to the second episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Marshfield area. In this episode, host Breanna Butler talks with Chief Rick Gramza at Marshfield Police Department about a variety of topics, including: How Chief Gramza got into law enforcement Marshfield -specific law enforcement challenges What Chief Gramza wishes every citizen knew & much more! If you like what you hear, let us know - com...2019-04-1000 min
Branden BodendorferMarshfield Area Pet Shelter - Found OnFocusWelcome to the first episode of "Found OnFocus," a podcast brought to you by TriMedia. Our goal with this podcast is to introduce the people of our community and to bring you stories from the Marshfield area. In this episode, host Breanna Butler talks with Kaitlin Loberg from Marshfield Area Pet Shelter about a variety of topics, including: The history of MAPS Update on puppies found in a local dumpster How YOU can help animals If you like what you heard, let us know - comment, rate, subscribe! If you...2019-04-0332 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus | Stainless Repair Invests in a Community2019-01-2228 min
Branden BodendorferLunar Eclipse | Our Blood Moon Experience2019-01-2119 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus with Wood County Sheriff Shawn BeckerNewly inaugurated Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker sat down with OnFocus after his first week on the job to discuss priorities for his term. Becker took his oath of office on January 7, the 43rd sheriff to do so. Topics: -Becker’s inauguration -Communication plans with Wood County -Wood County Jail and its staffing concerns -Update on Wood County Rescue -K9 program -County drug epidemic2019-01-1822 min
Branden BodendorferOnFocus | Communications Improve at Marshfield Police DepartmentOnFocus Hosted by: Branden Bodendorfer New Marshfield Police Department radios went into service this week on January 13. “We’ve slowly been transitioning out the old radios with the new ones,” said Police Chief Rick Gramza. "Based on individual’s work schedules and availability, we’ve been training them on how to use the radios, because they’re significantly different than our prior ones.” The long-awaited portable radios were purchased to alleviate the signal issues the department was experiencing in various parts of the city. Upgrades to the tower system for the radios will occ...2019-01-1606 min