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Join local business leaders, Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on their podcast, ‘Behind the Business | Founders in the 605’. In each episode, Alexis and Marcus delve into the challenges, triumphs and remarkable journeys of local business founders, executives, and so much more.
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- Aug 4, 2026
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Booking the Big Stage | Jered Johnson of Pepper Entertainment (opens the original)
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On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus Mahlen sits down with Jered Johnson, founder and CEO of Pepper Entertainment. Pepper Entertainment is an entertainment agency that promotes and produces live concerts nationwide with a heavy focus throughout the Midwest, Great Lakes, Southeast, Mountain West/Southwest regions of the United States. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .
Beyond the Investment | Steve Kirby of Bluestem Capital (opens the original)
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On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Steve Kirby, founder of Bluestem Capital. Bluestem is a venture capital firm featuring 450 plus investors investing in more than 20 funds, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .
The Spin Cycle of Success | Jon Schemmel of Tidewater Companies (opens the original)
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On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus Mahlen sits down with Jon Schemmel of Tidewater Companies and SBL Ventures, which is a firm focused on acquiring and operating laundromats across the Midwest. Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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