All episodes

36 min

Dr. Kendra Ericson - Western Dakota Tech

Dr. Kendra Ericson sits down with the Rapid City Business Journal to reflect on her first year as President of Western Dakota Tech, discuss WDTC's community impact, and let us in on some exciting new expansions set for the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min

Matt Ehlman - Rural Philanthropy Institute

With a second volume of their anthology series "Rethinking Rural" recently released, the Rural Philanthropy Institute is focused on continuing their efforts to educate the public and support rural philanthropic efforts. But what is rural philanthropy and why should we rethink it? And what do some of those discussions look like in the nonprofit and for profit sectors? Matt Ehlman steps in to help explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min

Kitt Jeffries - Puffy's

Puffy's Dispensary owner visits the Rapid City Business Journal studios. Listen to his story as he describes his journey from South Dakota, his journey out West, and back again, where he continues to grow his business and lobby for cannabis in South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min

Tammy Yanders and Carly Beuhner - Staple and Spice

Mother-Daughter duo Tammy Yanders and Carl Beuhner talk about Rapid City's beloved Staple and Spice Market, their journey through the years, and an exciting new app venture designed to bring nutrition and fitness right to your phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 min

Tom Curtis - President of Burger King

Recently, Burger King has attempted an interesting way to get into contact with their customers. This is what Tom Curtis, BK President and the face of this new strategy, has to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min

Mitchell Stafford - Stitch Productions LLC

He's on air and now he's on to his next business venture: Mitchell Stafford talks about his experience in the Black Hills Music scene and his decision to start his own company, Stitch Productions LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min

Kassidi Martinez - Black Hills Core Collective

A new reformer Pilates studio is coming to town, and soon. Kassidi Martinez, owner of Black Hills Core Collective, discusses what it's taken so far to open up her own studio and how she hopes to make BHCC a community-driven space where all are welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min

Dayna Spencer - Curls N' Coils Salon

Dayna Spencer is new to the Rapid City cosmetology world but she's ready to take it by storm. This week, Leslie sits down with her to talk about haircare, education, and the power of being your own boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min

Todd McLester and Jon Lambert - Hairy Cow Brewing

This one will make you thirsty: there's a new brewery coming to Box Elder! This week, business partners Todd and Jon come to the studio to talk about Hairy Cow Brewing's new South Dakota location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 min

Tyler Bills and Mike Grosek - Ponderosa Sound Co.

You hear that? It's the sound of the Black Hills' newest production company, Ponderosa Sound Co.! This week, Tyler Bills and Mike Grosek sit down with Leslie to discuss their journey to starting a business together and what they hope to add to the Black Hills music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.