The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-hotseat-by-startup-hutch The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well. © 2022 StartUp Hutch ee6b9421-cabc-5994-adb2-831004dc07fe yes The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch en Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:14:06 -0600 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:15:13 -0600 http://startuphutch.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/psN9Mkvgn0Wx59ATWsDqqDmf64ppwy3pjBFLIOL30Pk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMjMxLzE2NjA4/NTI1MzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch http://startuphutch.com episodic StartUp Hutch The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well. The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship Christopher Acker No No Start Up - Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect 32 32 Start Up - Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect full 2006f169-7e9f-4f2f-980e-5f55763e2ec4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfaaa000 Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect. They discuss AI tools, websites, and building community.

]]> Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect. They discuss AI tools, websites, and building community.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:13:26 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1675 Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect. They discuss AI tools, websites, and building community.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Mark Buckley of The Toy Depot 31 31 Success - Mark Buckley of The Toy Depot full 85fca3ec-795c-4b4c-9984-55ec8fbe1e5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/570770d9 Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Mark Buckley of the Toy Depot. They discuss the importance of caring for your employees and customers, as well as Mark's time at the Kansas Small Business Development Center.

]]> Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Mark Buckley of the Toy Depot. They discuss the importance of caring for your employees and customers, as well as Mark's time at the Kansas Small Business Development Center.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:02:09 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1726 Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Mark Buckley of the Toy Depot. They discuss the importance of caring for your employees and customers, as well as Mark's time at the Kansas Small Business Development Center.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Nate Hiatt of LUXE Kansas 30 30 Start Up - Nate Hiatt of LUXE Kansas full d6799e6f-09db-43ed-ae4b-126bc5390b8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/51bda6b7 Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding mentors, and more.
Find Luxe Kansas on the web:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxekansas/
Instagram: @luxekansas
luxekansas.com

]]> Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding mentors, and more.
Find Luxe Kansas on the web:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxekansas/
Instagram: @luxekansas
luxekansas.com

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:27:49 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1954 Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding mentors, and more.
Find Luxe Kansas on the web:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxekansas/
Instagram: @luxekansas
luxekansas.com

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Graham Klemme of StartUp Hutch 29 29 Expert - Graham Klemme of StartUp Hutch full f0e52923-d4b1-4b15-957e-74aaa36ddc8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d8b7191 Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson and his ideas for the future of StartUp Hutch and the Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. 
You can reach Graham with your questions, or to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors here:
Email: graham@startuphutch.com 
Office Phone: 620-665-3319
Cell Phone: 319-541-7024

]]> Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson and his ideas for the future of StartUp Hutch and the Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. 
You can reach Graham with your questions, or to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors here:
Email: graham@startuphutch.com 
Office Phone: 620-665-3319
Cell Phone: 319-541-7024

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:08:56 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 2509 Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson and his ideas for the future of StartUp Hutch and the Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. 
You can reach Graham with your questions, or to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors here:
Email: graham@startuphutch.com 
Office Phone: 620-665-3319
Cell Phone: 319-541-7024

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Joel Iwashige of Common Thriving 28 28 Expert - Joel Iwashige of Common Thriving full 057ec7cf-87c5-4f76-a4e4-079649f72b30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be55311a Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Bangladesh to launching his own consulting business here in the united states.

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Bangladesh to launching his own consulting business here in the united states.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:53:13 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1491 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Bangladesh to launching his own consulting business here in the united states.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics 27 27 Expert - Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics full 6fa66c3c-816f-42cb-9ef5-91786b1dae4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6194bdab Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well as Kira's own entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of investing in yourself. 

Learn more about EBB and JUMP© at ebbkc.com
Kira and Jackson also mention past guest Mark Keeton, listen to his episode here: https://www.startuphutch.com/thehotseat/episode/33a5fb4d/start-up-mark-keeton-of-readylink

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well as Kira's own entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of investing in yourself. 

Learn more about EBB and JUMP© at ebbkc.com
Kira and Jackson also mention past guest Mark Keeton, listen to his episode here: https://www.startuphutch.com/thehotseat/episode/33a5fb4d/start-up-mark-keeton-of-readylink

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:47:22 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1575 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well as Kira's own entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of investing in yourself. 

Learn more about EBB and JUMP© at ebbkc.com
Kira and Jackson also mention past guest Mark Keeton, listen to his episode here: https://www.startuphutch.com/thehotseat/episode/33a5fb4d/start-up-mark-keeton-of-readylink

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Pippin Williamson of Sandhills Brewing 26 26 Success - Pippin Williamson of Sandhills Brewing full ca5498a9-77ca-4e7c-bc67-6472a67ac3f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/040a1ba3 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.

]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:04:44 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 3219 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Mark Keeton of ReadyLink 25 25 Start Up - Mark Keeton of ReadyLink full 03bf3ab7-27e9-4c60-ab3c-3ddd6056e14e https://share.transistor.fm/s/459ac970 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out of the EBB JUMP class, and what's next for ReadyLink!

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out of the EBB JUMP class, and what's next for ReadyLink!

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:27:34 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1376 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out of the EBB JUMP class, and what's next for ReadyLink!

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Cody Ruebke of XP League 24 24 Start Up - Cody Ruebke of XP League full 2c856eee-01f7-496d-98fc-6d1343bff81d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf85ac42 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students compete, and their experience at nationals.

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students compete, and their experience at nationals.

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:02:58 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1298 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students compete, and their experience at nationals.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Jenny Doty of The Heartland Regional Food Business Center 23 23 Expert - Jenny Doty of The Heartland Regional Food Business Center full 04f7d892-8bcd-4ad3-8b35-07fb93cf1240 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59be5f05 The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the development of a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system. It consists of over 30 partners to provide these services.

https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/business-builder/




]]> The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the development of a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system. It consists of over 30 partners to provide these services.

https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/business-builder/




]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:13:43 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1557 The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the development of a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system. It consists of over 30 partners to provide these services.

https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/business-builder/




]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Chief The Barber of Diamond Cutz 22 22 Start Up - Chief The Barber of Diamond Cutz full d6eafac7-97d0-479b-a0e6-d0081157ef1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef54326a Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.  

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.  

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:33:55 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1525 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.  

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Christopher Acker of StartUp Hutch 21 21 Expert - Christopher Acker of StartUp Hutch full cb8f3753-9bd0-479d-a088-1d2e86bc70a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c230da8 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.

]]> Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:05:18 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1281 Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance 19 19 Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance full 21074a55-0ab5-4ff6-a3cc-5022f636ef48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bc00f7d Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.

]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 2095 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber 18 18 Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber full f8549a96-f3f3-439f-ab2a-796a70c152fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/db07e2cb Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1873 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services 17 17 Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services full 65d9bc86-2588-4f4d-afbf-f56ac8ba1f30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42259b6d Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:07:39 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1464 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass 16 16 Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass full 73b34125-ab03-4f68-99aa-d4e6361ba55d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9233eb04 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1503 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs 15 15 Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs full e2c84cdb-da05-42a2-9cb1-69fe6aa244db https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8b310cb Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.

]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1582 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson 14 14 Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson full ca3bc207-2394-4419-9402-656225e2deeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0bbad89 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:12:51 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1536 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas 13 13 Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas full 4d1f9b96-83cf-41f1-a961-c5f04747058c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d9ccc2f Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson.

Learn more about Kurt von Ahnen here: https://kurtvonahnen.com/

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson.

Learn more about Kurt von Ahnen here: https://kurtvonahnen.com/

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:33:58 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 2014 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson.

Learn more about Kurt von Ahnen here: https://kurtvonahnen.com/

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Feed Drop - Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast 12 12 Feed Drop - Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast full f259130a-61b7-4676-bf44-b8077b9485d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a9a8f94 This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast.

The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community practitioners; remarkable entrepreneurs including business, nonprofit, and government professionals; and the learnings of e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Connect with Don, learn more about e2, and subscribe!

Don Macke leads e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (formerly the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), hosted by NetWork Kansas to build sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems across North America. 

Don has over 40 years of community economic development and policy experience. He was most recently the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the national Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Through this work, Don helps communities and regions throughout North America grow entrepreneur-focused economic development strategies and ecosystems. Don calls Nebraska home with his wife Jenny Carver and their two adult sons Sam and Eric, and he is a proud resident of America’s Great Plains Region.

Subscribe to the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast here: https://www.energizingentrepreneurs.org/podcast/

]]> This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast.

The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community practitioners; remarkable entrepreneurs including business, nonprofit, and government professionals; and the learnings of e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Connect with Don, learn more about e2, and subscribe!

Don Macke leads e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (formerly the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), hosted by NetWork Kansas to build sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems across North America. 

Don has over 40 years of community economic development and policy experience. He was most recently the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the national Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Through this work, Don helps communities and regions throughout North America grow entrepreneur-focused economic development strategies and ecosystems. Don calls Nebraska home with his wife Jenny Carver and their two adult sons Sam and Eric, and he is a proud resident of America’s Great Plains Region.

Subscribe to the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast here: https://www.energizingentrepreneurs.org/podcast/

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:34:44 -0500 Don Macke Don Macke 1923 This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast.

The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community practitioners; remarkable entrepreneurs including business, nonprofit, and government professionals; and the learnings of e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Connect with Don, learn more about e2, and subscribe!

Don Macke leads e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (formerly the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), hosted by NetWork Kansas to build sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems across North America. 

Don has over 40 years of community economic development and policy experience. He was most recently the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the national Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Through this work, Don helps communities and regions throughout North America grow entrepreneur-focused economic development strategies and ecosystems. Don calls Nebraska home with his wife Jenny Carver and their two adult sons Sam and Eric, and he is a proud resident of America’s Great Plains Region.

Subscribe to the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast here: https://www.energizingentrepreneurs.org/podcast/

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven 11 11 Success - Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven full e9f27c04-9749-4b54-86e8-bc55b3112f8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/122ed9c7 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1503 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Jen Brummer of Jenz Java 10 10 Start Up - Jen Brummer of Jenz Java full 1d665f00-4cc9-43df-9f8a-08b6ef944a13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e875e971 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location  in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community. 

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location  in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community. 

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:36:28 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1368 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location  in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community. 

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Joe and Aryn Hedrick of Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm 9 9 Success - Joe and Aryn Hedrick of Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm full 01c0089b-c56a-4ae5-9c6c-c1f8b86fe12d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9cdd53d Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community. 

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community. 

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:04:09 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 2381 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community. 

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Ashley and Zachary Carson of Axe It Up Hutch 8 8 Start Up - Ashley and Zachary Carson of Axe It Up Hutch full 240ef44b-dc1f-40bc-8a49-2cb60c4ea190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c94c899a Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Ashley and Zachary Carson, owners of Axe It Up Hutch, as they talk about the importance of mentors and developing relationships with other professionals as well as trying new things, like a mobile axe throwing unit! 


]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Ashley and Zachary Carson, owners of Axe It Up Hutch, as they talk about the importance of mentors and developing relationships with other professionals as well as trying new things, like a mobile axe throwing unit! 


]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:53:55 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1838 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Ashley and Zachary Carson, owners of Axe It Up Hutch, as they talk about the importance of mentors and developing relationships with other professionals as well as trying new things, like a mobile axe throwing unit! 


]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Andrew Penrose of Jack's for All Trades 7 7 Start Up - Andrew Penrose of Jack's for All Trades full 62dcbcb6-9f52-4db4-9f0d-0b077982413d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ca28b01 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.


]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.


]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 10:34:02 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1918 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.


]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Shelly Bartel of Bartel Kitchen & Bath 6 6 Success - Shelly Bartel of Bartel Kitchen & Bath full e03878c7-a8d2-4646-99a9-0c38f37bd6f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1603702 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing economy, and working together as a community to create a thriving local economy for small businesses.

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing economy, and working together as a community to create a thriving local economy for small businesses.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:30:52 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1747 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing economy, and working together as a community to create a thriving local economy for small businesses.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Jim Seitnater, Interim Director of Planning and Development, Hutchinson 5 5 Expert - Jim Seitnater, Interim Director of Planning and Development, Hutchinson full cab0b058-945a-4415-ad98-e2b7fac858d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c1713ce Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties. 

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties. 

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:59:01 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1424 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties. 

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms 4 4 Start Up - Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms full f5090357-bb15-4ee3-8fe6-af1c92078984 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29603845 In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries. Nathan shares his insights and experiences on these subjects, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the CBD and hemp industries and for anyone looking to run a successful family business.

]]> In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries. Nathan shares his insights and experiences on these subjects, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the CBD and hemp industries and for anyone looking to run a successful family business.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:42:31 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1237 In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries. Nathan shares his insights and experiences on these subjects, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the CBD and hemp industries and for anyone looking to run a successful family business.

]]> Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Success - Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars 3 3 Success - Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars full f33f29fc-b9e3-40c2-85cb-cc11ed866c70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b9fdc1 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitioning from one generation to the next. 

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitioning from one generation to the next. 

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:08:56 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1848 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitioning from one generation to the next. Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitio Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Expert - Sam Foreman of Foreman Law 2 2 Expert - Sam Foreman of Foreman Law full 5525d674-2241-4885-bf62-7d1d08df0e33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd531ba8 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey. 

]]> Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey. 

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:25:51 -0600 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 2050 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey. Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey. Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No Start Up - Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix 1 1 Start Up - Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix full f7427b9f-ced1-4eb3-99e5-44cfa0bf6df2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/223d3658  Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseverance 

]]>  Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseverance 

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:59:33 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 1423 Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseverance Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseverance Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch trailer 5d7906a6-e90e-486e-9609-380584d7bd89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/185e48be The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well.

]]> The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well.

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:01:59 -0500 StartUp Hutch StartUp Hutch 92 The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well. The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their su Business, Start up, Entrepreneurship No