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"Know Your Numbers" - Victoria Thayer - Episode 619 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the BEAR Discussions Podcast, Charlie Walker sits down with Victoria Thayer, CPA and founder of NOVII CPA, to talk about helping entrepreneurs turn their financials into a tool for confident decision-making. Originally from Venezuela, Victoria shares her journey from engineering student to business owner, along with practical advice on tracking profit, revenue, and cash flow; asking the right financial questions; avoiding growth traps; and knowing when it may be time to reasse
"Champagne Apples, Wildfires, and Wisconsin" - Becky Mullane - Episode 618 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the BEAR Discussions Podcast, Charlie Walker talks with Becky Mullane of Dixon’s Apple Orchard, Dixon’s Wedding Venue, and Autumn Harvest Winery. Becky shares how she learned the apple business alongside her grandfather in New Mexico, helped preserve the family’s signature Champagne apple, and rebuilt her family’s future in western Wisconsin after wildfire and flooding forced them to leave their original orchard. It’s a story of resilience, faith, agritourism, family partnersh
"From Roofs to Reindeer" - Tyler & De Anna Westphal - Episode 617 (opens the original)
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What happens when a second-generation roofer and a marketing professional dream big? Host Charlie Walker visits 6Four Accord in Barron County to hear how Tyler and Deanna Westphal transformed a construction shop into a one-of-a-kind destination centered on connection, community, and creating lasting memories. From entrepreneurship and agritourism to live reindeer, live music, faith, and family, Tyler and Deanna share the story behind 6Four Accord and the lessons they've learned while building a
"Service First: Lakeside & In Madison" - Brett Larson & Rob Summerfield - Episode 616 (opens the original)
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Host Charlie Walker and co-host Karen Smith take BEAR Discussions lakeside to Backwoods Waterside Bar & Grill on Chain Lake in Rusk County. Owner Brett Larson shares how he and his ownership group rescued a 90-year-old icon from the bulldozer, what it takes to run a seven-day-a-week hospitality business, and the hard lesson they learned after running out of beer on opening weekend. State Representative Rob Summerfield joins the conversation, reflecting on how his own supper club roots shaped his
Cheese, Community & Taking the Leap - Adam Baalrud -Episode 615 (opens the original)
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In this episode of BEAR Discussions, Charlie Walker and Karen Smith sit down with Adam Baalrud, owner of the New Auburn Cheese Company, to discuss his journey from the food science and dairy industry to launching a successful small-town restaurant and cheese shop. From building a business in rural Wisconsin to exploring new opportunities in the cheese industry, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone passionate about strengthening local communities.
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