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What's Your Vision PodcastRudy Vegliante - Greenleaf Productions - Big Vision EditionOn this episode of What’s Your Vision, we’re talking with Rudy Vegliante, Owner, CEO & Executive Producer of Green Leaf Productions, a multi-award-winning video production studio turning big ideas into compelling stories on screen. Rudy leads a talented team that blends creativity, strategy, and production expertise to help brands and clients bring their visions to life. Now prepare yourself — this episode is all about seeing the world through a different lens…
2026-02-031h 00What's Your Vision PodcastAdam and Cassandra Ellis - ACE Waterproofing & Van Pelts Drywall - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision, we will be chatting with Adam and Cassandra Ellis, owners of ACE Waterproofing & Basement Solutions and Van Pelts Drywall & Plaster. Sealing up a company's success is like sealing up a wall, it takes time and effort. Join us as we learn how Adam and Cassandra keep their basements dry and their visions high.
2025-11-1347 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastCory Carter - Cory's Produce - Big Vision Kids Edition!In this edition of Big Vision, we will be chatting with Cory Carter, owner of Cory's Produce. Imagine you are 12 years old, and you just discovered true agriculture, what do you do next? For Cory, it was obvious, start a thriving produce business that you work on every childhood summer. Join us as we discover the amazing 6-year entrepreneurial journey of 18-year-old Cory Carter.
2025-08-2141 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastKim Munn - Above The Barre & More - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Kim Munn, owner of Above the Barre Dance Academy, Evolve Gymnastics and Tumbling, Apple Tree Beginnings, and the Mini Movement Center. When you start your entrepreneurial journey at the age of 18, you are bound to learn valuable lessons along the way. Join us as we dance our way through the ups and downs of Kim's business adventures.
2025-07-2945 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastMatt & Shelly Fischer - Top Shape Gym & More - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Matt and Shelly Fischer, owners of Top Shape Gym, Hanssen Electric, Window Genie, and B&B Drain-Tech. When you leave your eyes open to opportunities, you start to see them everywhere. Join us as we review Matt and Shelly's approach to a full-service journey and how they have kept their vision focused AND fluid.
2025-06-0447 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastColin and Paula Woods - Diamond Builders - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision, we will be chatting with Colin and Paula Woods, owners of Diamond Builders. Building a business is like building a house, it takes hard work, persistence, and a positivity that can withstand the challenges. Join us as we learn how Colin and Paula's vision has stood the test of time.
2024-11-041h 11What's Your Vision PodcastDave & DJ Necker - Neckers Jewelers - Big Vision EditionIn this episode of Big Vision, we will be chatting with Dave and DJ Necker, owners of Neckers Jewelers. How much fun can you have while designing a gem of a business? Well, the Necker brothers are about to fill us in. Join us as we learn the rough and the smooth of carving out a dazzling vision.
2024-09-241h 12What's Your Vision PodcastAndrea Belk Olson - Pragmadik - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Andrea Belk-Olson, owner of Pragmadik. Managing 10 business units across 12 countries garnered Andrea the opportunity to study customer behavior across varying cultures. Now let's find out how she used her vision to become not a consultant, but a Change Expert.
2024-05-201h 17What's Your Vision PodcastScott Ocel: Domino's - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Scott Ocel, franchise owner of Domino's. Scott started out slinging pizzas and now owns several Domino's franchises. His journey is one of grit, determination, and dough. Now let's find out how Scott put all the right toppings on his vision.
2024-04-011h 05What's Your Vision PodcastThe One Minute "Oh Sh$%" MomentListen to Lee Garlach explain his first taste of entrepreneurship. Hear him describe that "Oh Sh$%" moment that so many entrepreneurs experience when they dive in!
2024-02-1601 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastLaquanda Hoskins & Letisha Randle - PRH Group - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Tish Randle and Laquanda Hoskins of PRH Group. A business partnership built on friendship might sound like stormy weather, but this electrical construction company make it look like blue skies. Now let's find out how they rebuild our communities one storm restoration project at a time.
2023-09-071h 04What's Your Vision PodcastJake Gervase - NFL, Stay Tiny TX, & Rally for Reid - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Jake Gervase of Stay Tiny Texas. Jake's NFL career may have led him to the Superbowl and his brother Sam may have led him into a real estate adventure, but a sweet little boy named Reed led him into a rally. With a family business, a football team, and a philanthropic goal on his plate he has a lot to share about the ups and downs along the way. Now let's find out how Jake, Sam and Hailey have created a big vision out of tiny homes.
2023-09-0754 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastLisa Wertzbaugher - Wertzbaugher Consulting & Services - Big Vision EditionIn this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Lisa Wertzbaugher of Wertzbaugher Consulting and Wertzbaugher Services. Juggling a successful consulting business of over 15 years and a welding and fabrication business with her husband, all while raising a young family is not for the faint of heart, but Lisa handles it like a professional. Now let's find out how she melts it all together to create a truly special vision.
2023-08-161h 04What's Your Vision PodcastKristel Whitty-Ersan - Happy Joes - Big Vision EditionWe will be chatting with Kristel Whitty-Ersan of Happy Joes. The franchise of Happy Joes Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor comes with a unique family history that ends up creating a history making business. Now let's find out how Joe became Happy and how Kristel works to keep that memory alive with every slice.
2023-07-281h 08What's Your Vision PodcastCalisse McPherson - J+M Civil Design - Big Vision EditionIn this episode of Vision in Review we will be chatting with Calisse McPherson of J+M Civil Design and RTM Engineering Consultants. Calisse and her business partner started a Civil Design firm to fill a need in the industry and ended up in a direction they didn't expect. Now let's find out how they engineered their way into a merger.
2023-06-2955 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastWhat's Your Vision Podcast Sample ClipsGet a sneak peak of what our podcast is all about! Hear a sampling of our podcast interviews and the stories they entail.
2022-11-0802 minWhat's Your Vision Podcast*Special Edition* Pitch It Good - A Bank Tank StoryWe will be reviewing the ins and outs of our brand new pitch contest, The Bank Tank. Our Shark Tank inspired event will feature a $10,000 grand prize to help a local visionary bring their dreams to life. Alright, let's jump into Pitch It Good!
2022-08-0314 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastTroy and Jamie Lewis - Success in Review - Heritage Landscape DesignIn this episode we will be chatting with Troy and Jamie Lewis, owners of Heritage Landscape Design. Troy and Jamie started their company so that they could provide the best service possible to their customers and now they are known for their above and beyond experience. Now let's find out how Troy and Jamie dig up opportunities and build a good reputation.
2022-07-061h 15What's Your Vision PodcastMike Gudat & Brad Stegall - Success in Review - Acceleration VenturesIn this episode we will be chatting with Mike Gudat and Brad Stegall, owners of Acceleration Ventures. Mike and Brad partnered up so that they could expand their real estate footprint. They not only increased their portfolio, but together are making a difference in the lives of other real estate investors and those hoping to be. Now let's find out how Mike and Brad invest in their future.
2022-07-061h 12What's Your Vision PodcastMatt Solis - Success in Review - Smith FilterIn this edition of Success in Review we will be chatting with Matt Solis of Smith Filter. Matt came onboard at Smith Filter as the 5th generation. He not only brought new ideas to support growth, but designed and implemented a game changing product. Now let's find out how Matt filters out challenges and seizes opportunities.
2022-06-301h 072022-02-1158 min2022-02-111h 03What's Your Vision PodcastDr. Chris Larsen - Success in Review - Larsen Dental & Old Oaks WineryDr. Larsen started his practice in 1989 and now owns multiple locations in Illinois. In addition to his dental practice Dr. Larsen has recently taken on a new venture and is putting the final touches on a unique winery and vineyard in Oak Grove, IL. Now let's find out how Dr. Larsen grows his practice and his vines.
2022-01-1043 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastKevin Nolan - Success in Review - EcogisticsWe will be chatting with Kevin Nolan, founder and owner of Ecogistics, an eco-friendly logistics company. Kevin and his wife Wendi have grown their business to a network of more than 17,000 carriers and was recognized as Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the US. Now let's find out how Kevin provides an experience that carries excellence.
2021-07-121h 07What's Your Vision PodcastDrew Allen - Success in Review - Grace TechnologiesWe will be chatting with Drew Allen, President and CEO of Grace Technologies. Grace makes maintenance safer, smarter, and more productive with innovative electrical safety products and predictive maintenance solutions. In addition to his role at Grace, Drew led a technology acquisition that developed and expanded into new markets and applications. Now let's find out how Drew powers his company.
2021-07-121h 03What's Your Vision PodcastKatie Castillo-Wilson - Success in Review - TapOnItKatie Castillo- Wilson is the Founder and CEO of TapOnIt, a technology company most commonly known for TapOnIt Deals. In 2014, she left her career to launch her company, with a goal of helping brands connect with consumers in the most direct way possible, a text message. Katie has raised over $5M since inception and now TapOnIt's technology is used all over the country to connect brands with consumers. Now let's find out how she put the tech into text messages.
2021-06-101h 03What's Your Vision PodcastTiphanie Cannon - Success in Review - Oh So Sweet by TiphanieJoin us in learning how Tiphanie took Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie from a small town cupcake shop to a nationally recognized bakery by getting featured on Food Network's - The Christmas Cookie Challenge! Her marketing and creative flair is evident not only with her baking but with her business acumen. Now let's find out how Tiphanie bakes success into every bite.
2021-06-031h 03What's Your Vision Podcast*Special Edition* John Deere Classic Chairmen Magic MomentsIn this special edition of Chairmen Magic Moments I will be chatting with Lee Garlach, Brian Kardell and Sean McGuire, who all have at least two things in common - they work at Fortress Bank and have all been the Chairman for The John Deere Classic. The John Deere Classic is a professional golf tournament in the PGA Tour that is hosted in the Quad Cities and has raised over 133 million dollars for over 500 local charities. Come with me as we take a deep dive into what it is really like to be the JDC Chairman. We will go...
2021-06-0343 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastEric Langan - Success in Review - CarpetlandEric Langan, owner of Carpetland, started working in the family business the day after he graduated from college in 2001. In 2004 he bought the business from his father, opened new locations and now owns 9 franchises across Iowa and Illinois. Now let's find out how Eric took his competitive drive and applied it to flooring.
2021-05-151h 00What's Your Vision PodcastKent Pilcher - Success in Review - Estes ConstructionKent Pilcher, owner of Estes Construction, has grown his company to nearly 300 employees, including a location in Des Moines as well as its home office in downtown Davenport. In addition to Estes, Kent has ownership in multiple affiliate companies across Iowa. Now let's find out how Kent took his challenges and built not only buildings, but opportunities.
2021-05-0756 minWhat's Your Vision PodcastLee Garlach - Success in Review - Fortress BankLee Garlach, who was a former CPA and bank examiner for the Federal Reserve and an owner of a national beer distributing company, brought together his financial background and entrepreneurial experience when he purchased what is now known as Fortress Bank. Now let's find out more about how Lee when from beer to banking.
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