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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June 16, 2026Episode 26334 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 263

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Phil Swiler, Executive Director of Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Topics discussed include: Affordable Housing – What's "affordable" and What's "Housing" What Habitat Actually Does Local Impact The ReStore Store Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Heineken – The Netherlands 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.

June 8, 2026Episode 26232 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 262

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Joe Ryder, Director of Business Development for Rands Trucking Topics discussed include: Importance of a personal touch in business Introducing the next generation to logistics What a "Family Feel" is really like in the office Learning lessons from your kids Beverage Enjoyed: Loon Juice Honeycrisp Cider 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.

May 26, 2026Episode 26132 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 261

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with the mother and son team of Stephanie and Hunter Sorensen of Pawsitive Mold Detection. Topics discussed include: Dogs Can Find Mold The 'why' behind the business How the Mold Detection Process Works The Mother / Son Business Dynamic Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Westmalle Triple 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.

May 18, 2026Episode 26032 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 260

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Brad Atkinson, President and Lori Geissler, VP Sourcing & Distribution of Mason Companies. Topics discussed include: Story of Mason Companies Transitioning from door-to-door sales, to catalogues, to e-commerce Using credit accessibility to enhance the retail experience Building for the future Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Northwoods Amber 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.

May 11, 2026Episode 25929 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 259

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Mark Sieglaff, President of C&N Manufacturing & Everything Summer camp. Topics discussed include: Summer Camp Culture Technology vs Summer Camps Always innovating in business How deep relationships with customers can run Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Orange Shandy 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.

May 4, 2026Episode 25830 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 258

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Kyle Standen, Architect for Wendel Companies and Chippewa Valley Younge Professionals Board Member. Topics discussed include: What it takes to become an Architect Benefits of Community YP's efforts to develop soft skills for its membership Growing your network in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Beverage Enjoyed: Earth Rider Brewery, Caribou Lake IPA 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.

April 27, 2026Episode 25734 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 257

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry and Scott talk with Josh Boxx, former owner of Boxx Sanitation Topics discussed include: Story of Boxx Sale Lightning Round Beer Enjoyed: Veneration, Delirium Tremens, Belgium 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.

April 20, 2026Episode 25628 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 256

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Brad Hentschel, City Planner and Economic Director for the City of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: City Projects Planned or Underway in 2026 Housing Options in the City Family Fare Closing Leinenkugal's Brewery Closing Market on River Update Beer Enjoyed: Veneration, 3 Sheeps Brewery Sheboygan 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.

April 13, 2026Episode 25528 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 255

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Ana and Bob Fish, Owners of Dave's Drive In of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: Root Beer Development Persevering to find success What is a Po Boy? Merging 100 years of history with Today Beverage Enjoyed: Pick 6 pack of IPAs, Pilsners, and Shandy 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.

April 6, 2026Episode 25430 min

Banker With A Beer Episode 254

n this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Julie Thoney, Manager of Community Relations and Economic Development for Xcel Energy. Topics discussed include: Data Centers Residential Renewable Energy Transmission Lines Xcel's effort to expand renewable energy options The return of nuclear power Beer Enjoyed: 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.