episodes
Eternal Realms with Mike Bregel
Mike Bregel is one of the most creative entrepreneurs you will ever meet. He's the founder of Eternal Realms, a company that makes card games with a theme of wizards, fantasy, and family fun.
Rejuvenate Spa & Salon
We've had the pleasure of working with Toni Koch through both of our programs - Bootcamp and Reinvention. She is a changemaker and a visionary in her industry.
Tamara Kojić, Consultant & Friend
Recently, our Startup team held a 2-day planning workshop facilitated by long-time friend and marketing consultant, Tamara Kojić.
Sam's Outdoor & Falls Boutique
Listen to learn how these two brave entrepreneurs made it to the other side of COVID with a new understanding of their customers, their businesses and their vision for the future.
K. Madsen Consulting
Kim Madsen believes connections transform our lives and sometimes even saves them.
Crow River Comprehensive Hitting
Darryl Robinson’s professional baseball career started when he was selected in the 2nd round of the major league draft by the Kansas City Royals.
Korppi Coffee & Bakeshop
For these young entrepreneurs, bringing together Laura's talent for baking with Kayla's passion for great coffee created the perfect formula for success.
Metal Trade Solutions
Tobias Flood and Mark Eiden are "just a couple young guys that love cutting, grinding and welding metal"...
Inside the Programs that Fuel our Lost & Found Stories
This podcast is a labor of love coming out of our workshop experiences. In this special episode, Jenna Thorson interviews Betsy Bonnema to learn more about the origins of Startup (now called the marketing un/academy) and the concept for this podcast.
Clay Coyote and Compass Occasions
We got to know these two businesses through a Startup Reinvention program in the fall of 2020. At that time, they were experiencing a second wave of COVID shutdowns with uncertainty swirling everywhere.
Children of the Promise and Dream Technical Academy
At a recent Startup Bootcamp, we did a deep dive into the stories of two organizations in Willmar that are making a big impact on the lives of others.
Bluenose Gopher Public House, Painted Prairie Vineyard, and Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company
This episode brought together a unique group with similar business types but very different business models.
