Grow Lincoln

Hosted by Robin Eschliman

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172

Latest episode

Aug 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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August 29, 202641 min

Lincoln Airport Records | Battery Storage | Household Debt | What's it Like to Be a...

Robin Eschiliman and Dave Albers welcome Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport to talk about broken records at LNK. Scott Benson of Lincoln Electric System talks battery storage and microgrids. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update and discusses household debt. James Ballard of Jame Arthur Vineyards on what's it like to be a vineyard owner. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 22, 202640 min

Weather Predictions | Employer Attitudes | Market Update | Missing Work

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Eric Hunt of the University of Nebraska School of Natural Resources to talk weather, and prediction for Lincoln and Nebraska. Eric Thompson from the University of Nebraska School of Business discusses employer attitudes and predictions. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Bob Rauner from Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln talks missing work because of sick kids. Robin and Dave wrap up this weeks episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 15, 202641 min

Roots and Plumbing | Q & A | Business Construction | New Stores at Gateway

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Keith Ratterree of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric to break down when tree roots attack plumbing. A Q & A with Ryan Clark of Eustis Body Shop. Wesley Leuck of Schwisow Construction talks about businesses under construction. Jennifer Kluczynski from Gateway Mall has the latest on new store. Robin and Dave wrap up this week's episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 8, 202641 min

Lincoln Market Conditions | Customer Concentration | Property Inheritance | Lincoln Dining

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Belinda Hagen of Independent Business Consulting to talk about bookkeeping services and Lincoln market conditions. Reid Morrow of ServiceMaster Professional Building Maintenance of Lincoln breaks down too much customer concentration. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update and information on inheriting a property. Tomer Ronan from the Lincoln Journal Star discusses food trucks, dessert shops and coffee. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

August 1, 202641 min

Labor Shortages and Customer Service | Medicare Deadlines | Market Update | What's it Like to...

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Dave Miller of Allo to talk about balancing labor shortages and customer service. Krista Peeks Dittman from On Point Insurance on Medicare deadlines. Roger Frank from Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. David Swotek of Baylor Law Firm on what's it like to apply for law school. Robin and Dave wind down this weeks episode with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

July 25, 202641 min

What's it Like to Be... | Solar Energy | Market Update | Girls in Aviation Day

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Mitch Herian from the University of Nebraska College of Business to talk about what's it like to be a university researcher. Marc Shkolnick of Lincoln Electric System talks solar energy. Roger Frank of Frank Financial explains the Y'all Street Texas Stock Exchange. Cara Houk from the Lincoln Airport and Duncan Aviation discusses Girls in Aviation Day and Duncan Aviation construction. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

July 18, 202641 min

Restaruant Reviews and News | GLP-1 Insurance Coverage | Amateur Meteorologists | AI for Business

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts to discuss local and national restaurant reviews and news. Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurances breaks down GLP-1 coverage for insurance and Medicare. Eric Hunt from the University of Nebraska School of Natural Resources talks about amateur meterologists. Travis Filing and Gary Tharnish from Inside Business discuss Claude and if it is the emerging AI for business. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

July 11, 202641 min

Minimum Wage | Downtown Lincoln | Markets Update | Electrician Shortage

Robin Eschliman and Dave Albers welcome Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios of Baylor Evnen Law Firm to discuss litigation over minimum wage. Randy Hawthorne of the Downtown Lincoln Association talks about the state of downtown. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest markets update. Seth Thompson of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electrical talks about if there is a shortage of electricians in Lincoln. Robin and Dave have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

June 27, 202641 min

Movie Night at LNK | Data Centers | Work Colleague Investment | Market Update

Robin Eschliman and guest co-host Kyle Fisher, CEO at the Realtors Association of Lincoln, welcome Rachel Barth from the Lincoln Airport as LNK has another movie night coming up. Scott Benson of Lincoln Electric System on if Lincoln has enough power for data centers. Reid Morrow of ServiceMaster Professional Building Maintenance talks investing in your work colleagues. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts has the latest market update. Robin and Kyle have wrap things up with businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.

June 20, 202641 min

Business Attitudes | New Fed Chairman | AI | Sudden Life Changes

Robin Eschliman and guest co-host Reid Morrow of ServiceMaster PBM welcome Eric Thompson of the University of Nebraska College of Business to talk about Nebraska businesses' attitudes. Roger Frank of Frank Financial Concepts on the new fed chairman and our interest rates. Andrew Hanna of the University of Nebraska College of Business on who decides if AI becomes human. Krista Peeks Dittman of On Point Insurance breaks down sudden life changes and health insurance. Robin and Reid have the latest on businesses opening, closing and relocating on the latest Grow Lincoln.