In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Alaina Macia, president and CEO of MTM. The discussion focuses on the ways in which MTM has experienced significant growth in recent years, including the company's embrace of mergers and acquisitions. Macia, who serves as chair of the Regional Business Council, also provides an assessment of the local business landscape and ways the region can continue to evolve. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Miss Augusta. Looking for an unforgettable experience? The best events are on the water! Join Miss Augusta for daily public cruises, or book a private charter for your special occasion. Their 105-foot, climate-controlled, three-level yacht offers stunning scenery along the Missouri River, fresh daily-prepared food, lunch and dinner cruises, live entertainment, and more.

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In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/Lyzn3CH5kop5yDPeqh12uwd4U9OdXnfpY6MCapPfzkevU4JRpK976PV6ykZ3JNxT/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Alaina Macia, president and CEO of MTM. The discussion focuses on the ways in which MTM has experienced significant growth in recent years, including the company's embrace of mergers and acquisitions. Macia, who serves as chair of the Regional Business Council, also provides an assessment of the local business landscape and ways the region can continue to evolve. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.missaugustaboat.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Miss Augusta)">Miss Augusta</a>. Looking for an unforgettable experience? The best events are on the water! Join Miss Augusta for daily public cruises, or book a private charter for your special occasion. Their 105-foot, climate-controlled, three-level yacht offers stunning scenery along the Missouri River, fresh daily-prepared food, lunch and dinner cruises, live entertainment, and more.
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Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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MTM President and CEO Alaina Macia

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Tamara Keefe of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery. The discussion focuses on Clementine's growth over the past decade, including Keefe's investment in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Baden and expansion plans for Kansas City. Keefe also shares insights into the challenges of funding the company's growth, managing a local business, and how her leadership approach has evolved. in Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

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This episode is sponsored by City of Maplewood. Celebrate and support the amazing Black entrepreneurs who infuse Maplewood with innovation, passion, and diversity. When you support local Black-owned businesses, you help build a stronger, more inclusive community. Learn more.

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xInterested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/GBg1ClMublgwgu3vhZYKLORtw9Y7Zw7FjEcH0jas0OXD0z2MgKeS8huh5cV1B91X/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Tamara Keefe of <a href="https://www.clementinescreamery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Clementine's Naughty &amp; Nice Creamery)">Clementine's Naughty &amp; Nice Creamery</a>. The discussion focuses on Clementine's growth over the past decade, including Keefe's investment in a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Baden and expansion plans for Kansas City. Keefe also shares insights into the challenges of funding the company's growth, managing a local business, and how her leadership approach has evolved. in Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/enjoy_maplewood/index.php" aria-label="Link opens in new window (City of Maplewood)">City of Maplewood</a>. Celebrate and support the amazing Black entrepreneurs who infuse Maplewood with innovation, passion, and diversity. When you support local Black-owned businesses, you help build a stronger, more inclusive community. <a href="https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/enjoy_maplewood/index.php" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Learn more.)">Learn more.</a>
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
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xInterested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

Tamara Keefe of Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Scott Morris, director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In his role, Morris works with students and local entrepreneurs to help them execute ideas and grow their businesses. The conversation touches on Morris' background in the private sector and the strategies he used to help businesses grow. Morris also explains his new career in academia, how UMSL's Anchor Accelerator is striving to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs, ways the local business ecosystem is equipped to help startups grow. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri.

For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit royalbanksofmo.com to learn more about their business banking options.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

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In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/Z437TkDw4GnHtHXl4Gs9JT5erHMBwUMdgJhofjm9AsgFKzYDMk0xEYlMsXwX3v5I/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Scott Morris, director of the <a href="https://www.umsl.edu/business/departments/eic/index.html" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation Center)">Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation Center</a> at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In his role, Morris works with students and local entrepreneurs to help them execute ideas and grow their businesses. The conversation touches on Morris' background in the private sector and the strategies he used to help businesses grow. Morris also explains his new career in academia, how UMSL's Anchor Accelerator is striving to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs, ways the local business ecosystem is equipped to help startups grow. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Royal Banks of Missouri)">Royal Banks of Missouri</a>.
For sixty years, Royal Banks of Missouri has been proud to be your local community bank. Set your business up for success with their treasury management specialists. Visit <a href="https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (royalbanksofmo.com)">royalbanksofmo.com</a> to learn more about their business banking options.
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Scott Morris, UMSL's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Director

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Hello Citizen founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversation, Stamm discusses how he's leveraging AI to inform people about their community, how businesses can benefit from such a service, and what it's like to launch a startup in St. Louis, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

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This episode is sponsored by Third Degree Glass.

Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/jWvPCVppyJ339FdELStEUiWTX38rbSVziktAQ5vRMWgtIu548QNxeABHv9ClrNoP/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://www.hellocitizen.ai/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Hello Citizen)">Hello Citizen</a> founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversation, Stamm discusses how he's leveraging AI to inform people about their community, how businesses can benefit from such a service, and what it's like to launch a startup in St. Louis, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://thirddegreeglassfactory.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Third Degree Glass)">Third Degree Glass</a>.
Consider booking your next corporate event in one of Third Degree Glass' stunning spaces—they can accommodate anything from a staff happy hour or off-site meeting to a large fundraiser. Add on a live glass blowing demo or hands-on experience for a memorable team building activity!
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
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MTM President and CEO Alaina Macia

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