Chicago Business Podcast

It's an exciting time to be opening two Hilton branded hotels simultaneously with Canopy Chicago Central Loop and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop. Neil DeGuia, Complex General Manager with Aimbridge Hospitality, discusses the challenges and opportunities for businesses getting started today. Please enjoy this episode of Chicago Business Podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!! #builtinchicago #chicagohospitality Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-deguia-63681ba3/ Guest Website: https://www.aimbridgehospitality.com/ Hotels' Websites: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chijbpy-canopy-chicago-central-loop/ and https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiwjgi-hilton-garden-inn-chicago-central-loop/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AimbridgeHospitality/ Hotels' Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/canopychiloop/ and https://www.facebook.com/hgichiloop/ Hotels' Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/canopychiloop/ and https://www.instagram.com/hgichiloop/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/AimHosp/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-business-podcast/id1501402654 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MjGzdY6FrWZ87apbRusUP?si=14p2hpj0Sj-D5MLsNMWIFw&dl_branch=1 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lN2MxMDEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiwmpDZ3rjyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg

Ramping up TrueRoll during the pandemic has been an exciting challenge for Co-founder and CEO Tyler Masterson. Having raised VC funds via Zoom, his business is rapidly expanding during these volatile times as they help improve equity in the property tax rolls. Hear his story on today's Chicago Business Podcast! Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!! #builtinchicago​ #startupgrind #homesteadexemption Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermasterson/ Guest Website: https://trueroll.io/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaxDataRight/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueRollTyler/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/​ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-business-podcast/id1501402654 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MjGzdY6FrWZ87apbRusUP?si=14p2hpj0Sj-D5MLsNMWIFw&dl_branch=1 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lN2MxMDEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiwmpDZ3rjyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg

Launching a new beverage company is a difficult venture, but that has not stopped Doug DuMars from working to disrupt the industry with Rebellious Beverage Company and their organic liquid refreshers that contain more than 300mg of antioxidants, zero carbs, zero calories, and zero sugar. Hear how Doug has leveraged his experience with PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz to bring his product to market. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #madeinchicago #antioxidants #startupgrind Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdumars/ Guest Website: https://drinkrebellious.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkrebellious/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrinkRebellious/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/

Starting a hedge fund during a pandemic has not been easy, but Magma Capital Funds' Founder and CEO Gershie Vann has persevered and is putting the pieces together to build something special. Hear his story on today's Episode #32!   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!!   #builtinchicago​ #hedgefundstarts  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gershie-vann-b8754189/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/magma-capital-funds/ Guest Website: https://magmacapitalfunds.com/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsidianbymagma/  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/​ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/

Moonlighting following days of Lasik surgery, Dr. Gerald Horn developed and launched a new product in an extremely competitive market, the caffeinated beverage space. Learn how Breinfuel is that and so much more in today's episode of Chicago Business Podcast. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #madeinchicago #focusmatters #breinfuel Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldhornmd/ Guest Website: https://breinfuel.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breinfuel/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breinfuel/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, today we welcome the person responsible for the creation and development of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with over 40 clinicians at 5 locations, plus statewide with teletherapy. Hear how Dr. Jacquot has followed her passion to create a business focused on helping others. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #builtinchicago #mentalhealthmatters Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-jacquot/ Guest Website: https://www.thejunipercenter.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJuniperCenter/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuniperCenter/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/

The CEO and Co-founder of DecisionOne Dental Partners, Dr. AJ Acierno, joins us to discuss consolidation in the industry and the growing role of dental support organizations. Listen to hear how the business in innovating to thrive in an ever more competitive world. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #builtinchicago #dentistrymatters Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alan-acierno-55677138/ Guest Website: https://www.decisiononedental.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisiononedentalpartners/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/d1dental/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/

Specializing in digital media, analytics, and customer experience, Larry Fisher leads Rise Interactive, an award winning performance marketing agency. Hear about his journey and where the business is focused, looking ahead.   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   #builtinchicago #digitalmarketing #analytics #CX Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-fisher-0bb4564/  Guest Website: https://www.riseinteractive.com/  Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseinteractive/  Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseinteractive/  Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiseInteractive   Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: http://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/R5GtEJhBcKE Facebook: https://fb.watch/4Zv-v4N3tH/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6789973112931827712 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-business-podcast/id1501402654 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UGvwDMZMfe3UlkPqUQrDG Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lN2MxMDEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz/episode/ZmRiYTM1ZTItNmI0MS00ODg3LTllM2QtNTg2OGU0ZjIzZGEy?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiI46DD9IrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/e7c1010/podcast/rss  

Do you like to try craft spirits from independent distilleries? If so, you should check out this episode with the creator of Spirit Hub, an online retailer for limited production producers. Currently shipping to Illinois, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Dakota, they are working on building out their network to serve customers across the country.  Hear how this former bartender is building the company of his dreams.    Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-weiss-74920434/ Guest Website: https://www.spirithub.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirithubofficial/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spirithubofficial/  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/​ Host Website: http://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/​  #builtinchicago​ #craftspirits #independentrules

Serving underrepresented communities has been @lbrianjenkins focus for many years, now culminating with his recent opening of the Mox.E shared workspace in the South Loop, in addition to his work on other Entrenuity endeavors. Be inspired by his passion for serving others. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencebrianjenkins/ Guest Websites: https://www.entrenuity.com/ and https://www.moxechicago.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entrenuity/ and https://www.facebook.com/moxechicago/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrenuity/ and https://www.instagram.com/moxechicago/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/​ Chicago Business Podcast Website: http://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/​ #builtinchicago​ #givingback #riseup

The hotel industry has been brutal for the last year, so Vamsi Bonthala of Arbor Lodging has been making moves to keep the ship sailing. Hear how he built his business to withstand the storm and capitalize on the long term opportunities. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #builtinchicago​ #realestate #covidrebound

Anglers will not want to miss this introduction to Ross Gordon and Catch Co. who have built a powerhouse lifestyle business with brands including Mystery Tackle Box, Karl's Bait and Tackle, BioSpawn Lures, and the Unchartered original content series available on Amazon Prime and YouTube. The fishing industry is thriving - hear how these guys are innovating to make the most of it!   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossgordon/ Guest Website: https://catchco.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatchCompany/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchcompany/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/CatchCompany/  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ #madeinchicago #fishing #chicagoinnovators #thrivingin2021

Leader of award-winning lifestyle communications firm Heron Agency, Noreen Heron joins us to talk about the state of public relations today. Hear how she is serving clients and pivoting during the pandemic to respond to opportunities in the market.   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noreen-heron-3a25761/ Guest Website: https://heronagency.com Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heronagency/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HeronAgency/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeronAgency Guest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heronagency?lang=en  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: http://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/   #madeinchicago #prmatters

From dirt to dishes in four weeks? That's an aggressive goal for a construction project, and CDO Group Inc. is focused on making it a reality. Founder Anthony Amunategui joins us to share his perspective on the state of the construction business and changes he sees coming as a result of the pandemic and other innovations. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyamunategui/ Guest Website: https://cdogroup.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDOGroup Guest Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-future-of-development-podcast/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ #futureofdevelopment #madeinchicago

Interested in learning more about the power of breathwork? Adapting to the ongoing pandemic, organizers of The Breathing Festival are hosting their conference virtually this year, starting Feb 11. Meet founder Nicole Price and hear her story on how she has transformed her event planning business during these challenging times.    Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!  Guest Website: https://theicfb.com/festival/  Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreathingfestival/  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikaroundchi/   Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/  Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/   #thebreathingfestival #deepbreaths

Ever had an important message lost in translation? Meet Elizabeth Colón, the President & CEO of Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions. She has built a sizable business supporting vulnerable communities by providing dependable and trustworthy language translation services. Elizabeth also serves as the first latina President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Chicago Chapter. Please subscribe to the podcast and hear Elizabeth's story today!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colonelizabeth/  Guest Website: https://metaphrasislcs.com/  Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetaphrasisLCS  Host: Drew Sikula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/  Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/  Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE  #madeinchicago

Interested in supporting an impactful charity this holiday season? A Safe Haven Foundation is an award winning non-profit focused on helping our homeless population in Chicago. Neli is the President and Co-Founder of the organization which is doing such important work during this time.  Please check out the podcast and hear Neli's story today!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelivazquezrowland/  Guest Website: https://www.asafehaven.org   Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASafeHavenFoundation   Host: Drew Sikula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/   Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/   Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE  #madeinchicago

Following a long family tradition, Amy Morton has spent a career in the restaurant business starting with her father's Morton Steakhouse. Now she owns and operates multiple establishments including Found and The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston and Stolp Island Social in Aurora. It's been a tough business of late, but have a listen and hear Amy's positivity and passion come through.   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   Guest Website: https://www.foundkitchen.com/  Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundkitchen  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-morton-bb0104164/   Host: Drew Sikula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/  Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/  Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE

Looking to kit out your office space with new digs? Melissa Kehl of Rieke Office Interiors wants to earn your business. Hear how she worked her way up through the business and into the corner office. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-kehl-aa7887132/ Guest Website: https://www.rieke.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiekeOfficeInt Host: Drew Sikula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE #madeinchicago

Want to learn more about how drone delivery systems work? Meet Ryan Walsh, ex Army Ranger turned entrepreneur building Valqari, an award winning tech start-up based here in Chicago. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-walsh-700403151/ Guest Website: https://www.valqari.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valqari Host: Drew Sikula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE #dronedelivery #chicagotech #timmyawards #startupgrind