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Behind the Business | Founders in the 605

Behind the Business | Founders in the 605

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Episodes

36

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Join local business leaders, Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on their podcast, ‘Behind the Business | Founders in the 605’. In each episode, Alexis and Marcus delve into the challenges, triumphs and remarkable journeys of local business founders, executives, and so much more.

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June 9, 2026Episode 1658 min

The Art of Adapting | Karla Santi

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Karla Santi of Blend Interactive.Based in Sioux Falls, Blend Interactive guides teams through complicated web and content problems — from the first strategic questions through design, development, and the years of work that follow. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

April 7, 2026Episode 1538 min

Real Estate, Reimagined | Amy Stockberger

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Amy Stockberger of Amy Stockberger Real Estate and the Lifetime Home Support™ model.Based in Sioux Falls, Amy Stockberger Real Estate is the top ranked real estate team in South Dakota and is ranked 33 nationwide.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

March 17, 2026Episode 1457 min

IT and Ice Rinks: Problems Worth Solving | Joe Zueger

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Joe Zueger of Workplace By Direct, SCHEELS IcePlex, and TRUELUC Advisory.Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Workplace By Direct is a company that delivers managed IT services, business IT support, and security solutions to organizations.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

February 24, 2026Episode 1350 min

Scaling From Scratch | Kurt Loudenback of Grand Prairie Foods

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Kurt Loudenback of Grand Prairie Foods.Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Grand Prairie Foods is a food manufacturing enterprise specializing in Ready-To-Eat food products for hospitality, convenience and retail food industries.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

February 3, 2026Episode 1254 min

Investing With Intention | Todd Ernst of Ernst Capital Group

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Todd Ernst, founder of Ernst Capital Group.Ernst Capital is a South Dakota-based real estate investment firm that connects investors with quality local real estate projects. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

January 6, 2026Episode 1147 min

The Long Game Legacy | Dave Austad of Austad's Golf

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Dave Austad of Austad's Golf.Dave’s father, Oscar, started the company in 1963 when Dave was three years old. The company, which began out of their family home, quickly gained traction right when golf legends like Arnold Palmer were hitting their prime. In this episode, Dave explains as he’s learned to adapt to the changing industry, Austad’s attention to their customers and aiming to be the best golf retailer in the market has remained constant. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

December 9, 2025Episode 1057 min

Founders in Fitness | Chris and Annie Mello of SISU Fit

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Chris and Annie Mello of SISU Fit.SISU Fit is a modern 24/7 fitness studio located in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This new concept of mixed usage fitness facility has taken off in the market, as the Mellos are no stranger to pioneering new trends in the fitness industry in Sioux Falls.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

November 18, 2025Episode 91 hr 2 min

A Taste of Italy. A Recipe for Success | Riccardo Tarabelsi

On the latest episode of Behind the Business, Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Riccardo Tarabelsi, owner of Vinyahd Restaurant Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which consists of R Wine Bar, Maribella, Trio Jazz Club, Brix Wine Bar, and Vespa Catering.Riccardo explains as his businesses have grown over the years, one thing has remained constant: the importance of family and making his customers feel like family. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

October 28, 2025Episode 840 min

The Power of Business Partnerships (and Waffles) | Bobbi Thury and Jayna Voss

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Bobbi Thury and Jayna Voss of Legacy Law Firm.Both raised on South Dakota farms, attorneys Jayna Voss and Bobbi Thury met as coworkers at a law firm before deciding to join forces and open their own firm in 2016. Legacy Law Firm serves clients in estate planning, elder law, and business planning.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to stay connected.

October 7, 2025Episode 71 hr 5 min

Leaps of Faith and Landmark Wins | Jeff Scherschligt of Pendar Properties

On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Jeff Scherschligt of Pendar Properties.Pendar Properties is known for its iconic developments in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, like the Cherapa buildings, the Carpenter Building, and Railyard Flats.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

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