Grow Lincoln

Hosted by Robin Eschliman

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162

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Grow Lincoln began during the recession in 2010 and has become a breaking news source for other media outlets in Lincoln for business news. Join us Saturdays at noon with business openings, closings, and construction of all types around the Capital City.

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June 13, 202639 min

What's It Like to Be... | HVAC Replacement | Market Update | Condo Challenges

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Buck Kiechel of Kiechel Art Gallery to talk about what's it like to be an art gallery owner. Jon Becker of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical talks HVAC replacement. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Ashley Howard of Home Federal Bank shares the challenges of condo purchases. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

June 6, 202640 min

New Construction | Market Update | New Legislation | Realtor of the Year

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Corey Hasselhorst of REGA Engineering to talk new construction projects. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Kyle Fischer from the Realtors Association of Lincoln talks about market conditions in Lincoln and new legislation. Matt Kirkland of Giving Realty discusses being named Realtor of the Year and time management. Robin and Dave have businesses opening, closing and moving locaions on the latest Grow Lincoln.

May 30, 202639 min

Statewide Wages | Solar Study | Market Update | Sandwich Generation

Dave Albers and guest co-host Matt Kirkland welcome Wesley Leuck of Schwisow Construction to talk about the cost of inputs and wages. Scott Benson of LES discusses their recent solar study. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Krista Peeks Dittman talks about the sandwich generation and their insurance impacts. Dave and Matt have the latest list of businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

May 23, 202640 min

Dealing with the Tough Stuff

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers present a special Grow Lincoln dealing with workplace issues. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts discusses coping with the death of a coworker. Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios of Baylor Law talks about dealing with alcohol and drugs in the workplace. Gail Sutter of Continuum Employee Assistance on suicide in the workplace. Lancaster County Sheriff's Department Captain John Vik discusses crime and trauma in the workplace. Rob Bringham of JEO Consulting talks about JEO being voted best place to work.

May 16, 202621 min

Business Culture | Child Care

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Kenzie Marshall of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electrical to discuss culture committee for businesses. Mitch Herian from the University of Nebraska College of Business shares the latest on their child care study. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln!

May 9, 202639 min

Lincoln Airport | Independent Business Consulting | Market Update | Planning and Development Services

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport to discuss the recent ribbon cutting. Belinda Hagen of Independent Business Consulting talks government and the private sector. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. David Cary of the City of Lincoln Planning and Development Services discusses organizational changes. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and moving on the latest Grow Lincoln.

May 2, 202639 min

Property Management | Non-Profit Merger | Markets | Weird Weather

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers have the latest business news on Grow Lincoln. Dave Albers of Albers Co. talks changes in property management. Matt Schulte from Youth for Christ, Campus Life and Juvenile Justice has big news with two non-profits merging in Lincoln. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market news. Eric Hunt from the University of Nebraska School of Natural Resources discusses Lincoln's weird weather. Robin and Dave have businesses opening, closing and moving around Lincoln.

April 25, 202639 min

Fuel Prices and Spirit Airlines | Trimming the Budget | Telehealth

Robin Eschlman and Dave Albers welcome Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport to talk about fuel prices and Spirit Airlines. Megan Burtle of Sartor Hamann Jewelers answers a garden hose of questions from the Grow Lincoln team. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts discusses trimming the budget. Krista Peeks Ditmann from On Point Insurance breaks down telehealth for international travel and answers Medgap questions. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and moving on the latest Grow Lincoln.

April 18, 202639 min

Employment Law | Housing and Construction Costs | Markets Update | Money Laundering

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Matt Dunning of Baylor Evner to discuss employment law. Dr. Eric Thompson from the University of Nebraska School of Business breaks down the high housing and construction costs. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Kelli Cunningham from Charter Title talks warning signs of money laundering. Robin and Dave wrap things up with businesses opening, closing and moving around Lincoln on the latest Grow Lincoln.

April 11, 202639 min

Acreages and Developments | Commercials Loans | Investment Advisors | Medicare to Medicaid | Large Construction

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Derek Zimmerman of Baylor Law to talk about acreages and developments in Lancaster County. Dave Pool of Home Federal Bank discusses commercial loans and your business. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts talks about when you are unhappy with your financial advisor. Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurance discusses moving from Medicare to Medicaid. Robin and Dave break down large construction projects on the latest Grow Lincoln.