Get Deep

Dr. Scott Allen: expert Orthopedic Fracture Clinic practitioner! A Mankato native, Dr. Scott takes us through his journey to modern medicine and his philosophy of individualized care. From his most impactful memories from medical school to quick analysis of traumatic injuries, our guest this week shares his insights into this high-stakes career. Join us for a comprehensive discussion with one of our favorite doctors! Stay tuned for minute 13:35, where Scott shares his take on whether or not there’s a shortage of cadavers in the medical field

Darren “Bluey” Blue: Sports + Recreation Development Strategist at ISG, and former collegiate hockey player and coach! A team-player to his core, Bluey recounts his earliest influences and the story behind his first love: hockey. From winning the Unsung Hero Award twice during his time at MSU Mankato to how he received his nickname “the Mayor”, we were truly inspired by the experiences that have shaped our guest’s outlook on life and community. Stay tuned for minute 1:35:55, where Bluey shares what his dream gig would be if money was no object

Matt Margenthaler: the head coach of men’s basketball at MSU Mankato. From all of us at Get Deep, congratulations on winning the D2 national championship! Our guest this week comes from a family of coaches. Despite a brief stint in the sales arena, Matt quickly found himself back in the world of coaching. From assisting women’s basketball to his current position at MSU Mankato, he takes us through the ins and outs of a successful career in coaching competitive sports. Stay tuned for minute 18:06, where Matt shares the secret of MSU Mankato’s incredible season

Akram “AK” Osman - principal of Mankato East High School! Our guest this week is a hometown connection with a focused career in education! Multi-lingual and first generation in the USA, AK shares his rich familial background. From coaching soccer to serving as a cultural liaison (and so much more!), we loved hearing the motivations behind our guest’s personal trajectory. Join us as we take a deep dive into AK’s early mentors and experiences that led him to his current leadership position at East! Stay tuned for minute 17:08, where Akram explains how an early encounter in his own education shaped how he views student advocacy and cultural awareness 

Jamie Jacobs - vice President of Sales & Marketing at APX Construction Group! Join us for an engaging conversation with an expert in consumer-focused sales. A natural extrovert from the great state of Nebraska, Jamie recounts how she fell in love with the Mankato area and the surprising way she found her vocation in the fast-paced world of construction. Stay tuned for minute 39:16, where Jamie shares her mindset for achieving success in the sales arena. 

Ed Inch: President of MSU Mankato! Our guest this week is an expert in higher education, leadership, and building strong communities through shared pursuit of knowledge. A Washington native with a deep appreciation for good people and the natural world, Ed breaks down for us the most impactful moments of his dedicated career. Stay tuned for minute 1:05:58, where Ed reveals the core message that centers his leadership cabinet at MSU Mankato

Joe Paulsen: the expert for all things EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems)! Our guest this week has incredible expertise with placing the right people in the right positions. From his background in the trucking industry at TBI to his current vocation working with entrepreneurs as an EOS expert, Joe is ready to share everything he’s learned from his rich history in southern Minnesota. The great Doug Fahrforth joins us as our guest host this week! Stay tuned for minute 1:39:31 where Doug shares his perspective on what makes Joe and his business such a valuable resource

Dale Carlson: a second-generation optometrist who has seen it all! A Mankato native, Dale shares his earliest memories of life in the great Midwest. Our guest this week also served as an Officer in the Navy - from active duty to reacclimatizing to civilian life, Dale shares his rich history and the life lessons he's learned along the way.

Aron & Eric Bode: the restaurateur + business development brothers! From car detailing to hospitality, our guests this week have a wide breath of experience across multiple industries. Aron’s background in the culinary arts combined with Eric’s real estate broker/developer has proven to be a winning combination for the New Ulm community (and beyond!). Join us as they share the stories behind their businesses, including BoCo Real Estate, the Retz, Sippet Coffee and Bagels, Rush, and Lola’s. Stay tuned for minute 1:40:30 - where Eric & Aron reveal (for the first time ever - a Get Deep exclusive!) their newest venture

Jim Compart - the meats man! Our guest this week is the President and CEO of Compart Family Farms. Finding success with a consumable product is no easy feat, and Jim takes through the rich history of the heritage operation. From livestock genetics to direct sales to family dynamics, we loved hearing the full story behind the pork products we know and enjoy every day. Join us for a rousing discussion with our guest host this week: Sam Ziegler of Greenseam! Stay tuned for minute 1:05:54, where Jim shares how Compart Family Farms responded to the recent fire disaster in Maui, Hawaii.  

Clay Sharkey & Eric Poppler: the (coffee) bean experts!⁠ Join us for an engaging interview with these two incredible entrepreneurs. Co-owners of Beans Coffee Company, Clay & Eric share the story of their unexpected partnership. From their earliest beginnings roasting beans in an air popcorn maker to the most recent cafe expansion in North Mankato, we loved hearing the organic growth of Beans Co. ⁠Stay tuned for minute 1:30:28, where our guests share what makes their roasts truly exceptional!

Fred Lutz - you name it, Fred’s been a part of it! Former owner and president of Northland Beverages and Lutz-Lloyd Enterprises, our guest this week has served on every board from May Clinic Health Systems to the Mankato Area Foundation. Join us as Fred shares his passion for aviation, community growth and the power of service. Stay tuned for minute 1:55:19, where our guest shares his take on Mankato’s biggest need!

Barry Wortel: the voice you know and love! Barry “the Bear” is a longtime KTOE radio personality. Our guest shares how he first got his start in the radio industry - and what he's learned after 50 years behind the microphone. From his unlikely name change to his favorite memories in broadcasting, we loved hearing the history of our community through Barry’s eyes. Stay tuned for some glorious moments of trivia scattered throughout the episode. As Barry famously says, "Thanks to you for listening!"

Bob Hoffman - the community builder responsible for shaping our southern MN community! You name it, Bob’s helped with it. As the former VP at Minnesota State University Mankato, former VP of Taylor Corporation, former CEO of Greater Mankato Growth - our guest this week has had a rich impact that spans multiple generations. From earliest influences to biggest career risks, this self-proclaimed “country boy” from Renville MN thoroughly delighted us with his stories of mentorship and community. Stay tuned for minute 2:09:19, where Bob shares his life’s purpose

Leah Treleven - tonic creator, mixologist, and entrepreneur! Owner of Sweet Haven Tonics, both a line of drink tonics and physical cocktail space in New Ulm, Leah recounts how her enterprise first began. From the inspiration behind the Sweet Haven name to her biggest challenges as a business owner, this creative mind shares how her vision has evolved and grown. Stay tuned for minute 1:03:03, where Leah shares her surprising secret to success

Caleb & Doug Fenske - the son and father duo making beers into business! Owners of Lost Sanity Brewing in Madelia MN, Caleb and Doug have found a great work-life balance between brewing, family dynamics, and supporting their local community. Caleb shares how his passion for beer inspired the enterprise; Doug explains how his knowledge of operations helped turn this side business into a full-time success. Join us for an incredible story of perseverance and grit - co-hosted this week by the one and only Andy Wilke! Stay tuned for minute 42:30, where Doug shares what truly inspires their craft

Luke Strand: the new head coach of Maverick men’s hockey! A Wisconsin native, our guest this week takes on his remarkable journey rooted in a deep knowledge and appreciation for the game. Luke has a rich history as a hockey player himself, and recounts for us the career moves that led him to the great city of Mankato. From assistant coaching international games to his latest experiences as head coach at MSU, Luke shares his wildest stories from behind the bench. Stay tuned for minute 43:37, where Luke recalls when he first knew that he wanted to pursue a career in hockey - and the only other alternative occupation he would have pursued

Tom Samuelson: owner of Woodland Hills Funeral home right here in Mankato! Our guest this week has incredible expertise in interpersonal communication and working through the most intense situations. After a serious farming accident almost left Tom a paraplegic in his youth, he shares with us how his healing journey impacted this new appreciation for life. From working in the funeral industry in Vegas to homicides to physical altercations, our guest takes us on a captivating journey through the complexities of life and death. Thank you, Tom, for sharing your story with us! 

Andrew + Sara Herr: highly successful entrepreneurs, innovative thinkers and community pillars! Join us as this ultimate power couple shares their story of how they met, the story behind Next Big Thing, and how their respective backgrounds shaped their careers. Hard work, patience and perseverance led Andrew on his journey from intern to executive with Taylor Holdings. ⁠Sara shares how these shared values led her to a successful role as a product manager with Target Corporation. From selling Andrew’s first company through Taylor Holdings for 900 million to their faith-centered approach to family life, Andrew and Sara take us through the ins and outs of their remarkable journey together.

Eric Jones: “the real Jones” and co-Director of the Mankato Mayo Clinic Health and Event Center! Join us as Eric shares some of his favorite stories from working and facilitating healthy relationships with big name musical artists who perform at the event center. From Brandi Carlile to Gene Simmons, we loved hearing about the different personalities - and requests! - that Eric has witnessed over the years. Stay tuned for minute 1.22.32, where Eric shares the impact of scalpers on the music community