Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

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Join Jerry Kuehl, an experienced banker and fine malt beverage connoisseur, as he shares insights on financial matters with Scott Montesano and their guests through the lens of a frosted mug.

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October 5, 2026Episode 27628 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 276

Joel Jacobson is succeeding in local retail with a mix of businesses that focus on providing excellent customer service. Topics discussed include: Joel's Business Model Competing Against the Giants Supporting Local Retail vs Shopping On-Line Employee Knowledge as a Competitive Advantage Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Leinie's Oktoberfest, Leinenkugal's Brewery Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

September 28, 2026Episode 27532 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 275

This week, Mike talks with Mike Peterson, Owner of Western Wisconsin Bookkeeping and Up North Acai, and in a Banker With a Beer first, Mike (The guest) provided the beverage, a regional exclusive to the Northeast! Topics discussed include: Taking the dive into entrepreneurship What is Acai? Growing 2 small businesses and a family What Businesses can benefit from a bookkeeper? Beverage Enjoyed: Sam Adams – Jack-O (Pumpkin Ale) Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

September 16, 2026Episode 27431 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 274

Andrew Caudill, Altoona High School Athletic Director, joins Jerry and Scott on this episode of Banker with a Beer. Topics discussed include: Current Status of Youth Sports Club and Traveling Team's Impact on High School Athletics Finding Coaches and Officials One Sport Athletes Beverage Enjoyed: Shiner Oktoberfest Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

September 8, 2026Episode 27329 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 273

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Rose Oswald Poels, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association Topics discussed include: Rose's Path to Banking Community Banking and Wisconsin's Economy Local Impact of Community Banks Stable Coin and other potential threats to Community Banks Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Summer Shanty and Leinie's Lodge Lime, Leinenkugal's Brewery Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

August 31, 2026Episode 27231 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 272

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Charity Zich, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Topics discussed include: Sun Country's Airport Status and Seasonal Destinations Update on United Flights to Chicago Advantages of Flighting Local How Community Can Support Local Air Service Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: Samuel Smith Organic Cider, England Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

August 18, 2026Episode 27132 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 271

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dave Solberg, Eau Claire City Manager Topics discussed include: Local Issue Updates (Downtown Parking, Transit Center, City Budget) Leading the City Leadership & Vision Lightning Round Beverages Enjoyed: A&W Diet Cream Soda and Augustiner Maximator Dark Lager Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

August 10, 2026Episode 27028 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 270

Joining Mike on this week's episode of Banker with a Beer, Wade Asher, Promotor for Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, and Ian Prock and Ryan Warffuel, owners of Antic Studios, a concert production company based in Eau Claire. Topics discussed include: Recapping a summer of festivals in Cadott Rockfest toppled as #1 festival Starting Force Fields from scratch Creative process of a new festival Exciting news for 2027! Beverage Enjoyed: New Glarus – Spotted Cow Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

August 3, 2026Episode 26627 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 269

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Dr. Sunem Beaton Garcia, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College. Topics discussed include: The Aspen Prize Workforce & Economic Development Leadership & Vision Lightning Round Beer Enjoyed: Linderman's Framboise Lambic Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

July 27, 2026Episode 26831 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 268

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Dominic Berlin, owner of 715 Rentals & 715 Excavating & Demolition. Topics discussed include: The leap into entrepreneurship The economics of trash The different forms of customer service A dumpster for every need Beverage Enjoyed: Capitol Brewing: Supper Club Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

July 20, 2026Episode 26728 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 267

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Kathy Wright, Director of Talent & Booking for the Pablo Center. Topics discussed include: New Ticketing Platform Broadway shows to be Announced Building Future Audiences The Arts Economy Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: New Glarus Spotted Cow Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.