The BizSTL Podcast
The BizSTL Podcast
Playlist by The BizSTL PodcastJoin 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 …11 clip(s) in playlist
Hello Citizen Founder and CEO John Stamm
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 …
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Ole Tyme Produce's President and CEO Joan Daleo
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Ole Tyme Produce's president and CEO Joan Daleo. For more than 50 years, Ole Tyme Produce has been a St. Louis mainstay in the food distribution business. But when the pandemic arrived and the restaurant industry froze, Ole Tyme Produce reached a pivot p…
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Edward Jones' Managing Partner Penny Pennington
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clie…
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Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter. The discussion focuses on the company's pivot to an employee ownership model, including the benefits and pain points of ESOPs for leaders and employees alike. Ledbetter also shares insights into what the ESOP proc…
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Maxine Clark on the Delmar DivINe
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark, who is now the CEO and co-founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. The discussion touches on the impact of the Delmar DivINe, including how the development is serving as a hub for nonprofits and essential services. C…
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Customer Experience Expert Shep Hyken
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Shep Hyken, the St. Louis–based bestselling author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who helps organizations around the world learn and implement best practices for serving people in a variety of industries. The discussion focuses on the trends in customer…
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FOCUS St. Louis President and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with FOCUS St. Louis president and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch. The discussion touches on Akande-Bartsch's approach to helping local leaders reach their full potential, including why it can be helpful to create a map of leadership ecosystems to understand challen…
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Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski. The discussion touches on Kruszewski's optimism about the future of downtown St. Louis, including why he believes it's important to invest in the commercial corridor. Kruszewski also shares insights into trends across the wealt…
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39 North Executive Director Emily Lohse-Busch
In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Emily Lohse-Busch, executive director of the 39 North Agtech Innovation District in Creve Coeur. The discussion touches on the establishment of a new nonprofit focused on developing the district in its next phase. Lohse-Busch also shares insights into th…
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World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh
In the debut episode, host Mike Miller chats with World Wide Technology co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh about his company’s recent investment of more than $500 million in AI services. The discussion touches on WWT’s Advanced Technology Center, as well as plans to build an AI proving ground where c…
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