Meet the Masters - Presented by Scale Up Milwaukee

This episode features an interview with Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Submarine, as part of Womens Entrepreneurship Week. This interview originally took place on May 14th, 2023 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at ⁠scaleupmilwaukee.org⁠ Video of the interview can be viewed at ⁠https://youtu.be/oML9jOPSDp8

This episode features an interview with Cory Nettles, the Managing Director of Generation Growth Capital, Inc., a private equity fund focused on buyouts and providing growth capital to small businesses and lower-middle market companies in the upper Midwest. This interview originally took place on January 11th, 2023 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org Video of the interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/nczeZGO-Kbo

This episode features an interview with Scott Lurie. CEO and Owner of F Street Group. Whose focus continues to be on finding opportunities that maximize returns and wealth creation. F Street group invests and maintains ownership stakes in businesses across a number of verticals, including housing, lending, real estate development, and hospitality. This interview originally took place on January 12th, 2020 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org Video of the interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/q-Uzzr6j8QE

This episode features an interview with Dr. Debbie Allen, President, and CEO of DNA Network. Specializing in coaching, educating, and honing the skills of executive leaders of small businesses in areas of Leadership, Human Resources, and Organizational/Infrastructural Development. This interview originally took place on March 25th, 2018 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org Video of the interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/7qKRDOy3vmA

This episode features an interview with Matt Ziegler, President and Co-Founder of ZMac Transportation. This interview originally took place on May 25th, 2022 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org Video of the interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Ia4wCDlWRf0

This episode features an interview with Ted Kellner. Founder and portfolio manager with Fiduciary Management Inc. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on April 22 2018 Video of this interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/t5wWIxiAdkI

This episode features an interview with Peggy Coakley. President and CEO of Coakley Brothers Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on February 13, 2019 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/qYfY-cN0jkA

This episode features an interview with Ulice Payne Jr, President of Addison-Clifton. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on October 15, 2017 Video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/UdVghSY9bJ8

This episode features an interview with Stephen Marcus and Gregory Marcus. Chairman and CEO of The Marcus Corporation. a Milwaukee-based company that is a leader in lodging and entertainment. We'll learn how over two generations of leadership, Marcus Corporation became the region's leader in entertainment and lodging. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on November 1, 2016 Video of the interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4rvLf2hIQew

This episode features an interview with Amanda Baltz, CEO of Spaulding Medical. After completing Scale Up Milwaukee's first cohort of Growth Accelerator over five years ago with Spaulding Clinical, Amanda formed a spin-off company name Spaulding Medical. She is a Milwaukee business journal 40 under 40 participant and we hear her story from accelerator to master. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on March 14, 2019 Video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/GEMGo5D0yys

This episode features an interview with Sheldon Lubar – Founder and Chairman of Lubar & Co. As he spoke about growing big businesses in the Midwest for more than 50 years and the principles that have guided him and his company in achieving sustained growth. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org Video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/aFiD7nEjFlc

This episode features an interview with Peggy Troy. President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on February 9, 2017 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/JnsLUt5bhJI

This episode features an interview with Craig Culver. Co-Founder of Culvers franchise system inc Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on June 20, 2017 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/5ACr8_twmQ4

This episode features an interview with Russ Klisch, founder of Lakefront Brewery, as he shares the challenges and successes of growing Lakefront Brewery into one of Milwaukee's most well-known brands. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on June 5th, 2017 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/mMLYZRLGPQs

This episode features an interview with Giacomo Fallucca, President and CEO of Palermos Pizza and how his company grew to be a nationally recognized brand. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on May 4th, 2016 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/GRc_r5jc-30

This episode features an interview with George Mosher, who along with his wife Julie Mosher founded National Business Furniture in 1975. Over the course of many years, the company made multiple acquisitions, including Business and Institutional Furniture, Office Furniture.com, and Furniture online. At its peak, NBF recognized sales exceeding $125 million. Mr. Mosher led the company until its sale in 2006 Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on October 13, 2015 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/LobirWgNIEA

This episode features an interview with Lincoln Fowler co-founder and co-owner of Collectivo Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on December 7, 2016 Video of the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/7hYAmgVVNtA

This episode features an interview with Jennifer Bartolotta  President of Bartolotta & Associates and former director for Care-a-lotta the philanthropic arm of the Bartolotta restaurants and Founder of Train-2-Gain. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on August 16, 2020 Video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/02v52ZSDlvI

This episode features an interview with Sue Marks. Founder and CEO of Cielo - A Fast-growing, customer-focused, market-leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firm. Partnered with many of the world's leading brands. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale Up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale Up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on March 31st, 2016 Video of the interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/pfMxGyR7PY8

This episode features an interview with Andy Nunemaker. CEO of Groupware Technologies, a Milwaukee-based software company specializing in care management solutions. Andy is also the former Vice President of Product Development for Benefits Solutions at Applied Systems and the former CEO of Dynamis Corporation. Meet the Masters is an interview series that highlights entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs and their successful expansions and stories of growth. This series is presented by Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the greater Milwaukee committee, whose focus is on transforming the culture of growth in the region. Scale up does this by hosting impactful events and business accelerators designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. Find out more about Scale up at scaleupmilwaukee.org This interview originally took place on December 16, 2015 A video version of this interview can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbjg7rd393s&list=PLfYUgvlmdK-FqL9KbWv9TQkcnY6-PVxwE