Behind the Bow Tie

This Episode’s Guests:

Angela Schmeling - Author

Jackie Haley - Founder: Dream To Author

Angela Schmeling began writing at the age of 13 with her first novel, Sementia, and has had a passion for it ever since. She currently lives in South Dakota with her husband, Isaac, and their three daughters.

Jackie Haley is a nationally recognized, award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur. She's appeared on CBS, NBC, among many other major media outlets and traveled the country representing her books. Jackie launched a new entity Dream to Author to help aspiring writers become published, providing assistance through online training and coaching services. Besides speaking engagements and her writing career, she has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and began her own consulting business in 2012 doing strategic planning projects and more for nonprofit organizations.

Hosted By: Johnny Noel - abbusiness.com

Producer: Charley Illg - subjectmatter.solutions

This episode's Guest: Krysta Winter - Clinical Director of Breakthrough

Krysta is Breakthrough’s Clinical Director and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Krysta has been providing clinical mental health counseling in the Sioux Falls area since 2012 and has a passion for working with adolescents and their families. Krysta has focused on learning about the brain and how our life experiences impact us. She is trained in evidence-based models to assist in addressing areas of need in individual and family counseling. What drew Krysta to Breakthrough is the ability to use both clinical models and what we know from scripture about how God created us in order to facilitate growth and healing.

Breakthrough Website: https://breakthroughsfc.org/

Hosted By: Johnny Noel

Producer: Charley Illg

This week's guest: Alisa Turner - CEO of Ruffland Performance Kennels

Ruffland Performance Kennels is a rotational molding company specializing in custom molding and the best dog kennelsin the world.

Ruffland was recently named number 3,181 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Ruffland kennels are designed to protect dogs while traveling. These extremely durable, roto-molded kennels feature built-in flex that absorbs shock in an accident, much like a race car designed to absorb the energy of a crash. The kennels also offer significant ventilation and numerous owner-friendly features, all reasons for the substantial growth of the brand.

"Our mission from the beginning has been to make performance kennels that protect and better serve the dogs we all love."

Hosted By: Johnny Noel - A&B Business Solutions

Producer: Charley Illg - Subject Matter Solutions

Great Bear Recreation Park offers more than 220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes away from downtown Sioux Falls, SD.

As the largest park in the Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation Department, Great Bear features winter sports activities for the whole family. The park is home to 14 downhill trails, a terrain park, the Kirby Family Tubing Park, and cross-country and snowshoeing trails that provide fun and excitement for all skill levels.

During the summer months, Great Bear provides the perfect setting for hiking, jogging, bird watching, or enjoying a picnic on their 4-mile trail system. Their location also provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private parties. Stop out today and experience one of South Dakota’s top natural attractions.

Dan was first bitten by the ski bug in the mid-’70s at his local ski area, Great Bear! During the ’80s, Dan was involved in his family’s food businesses and in 1992, was awarded the food concession contract at Great Bear.

His involvement in the Great Bear operation evolved into the position of General Manager, and he has been part of all of the area’s expansions since 1992. What he likes most about Great Bear: “I love the feeling of giving something back to the sport that has given me so much.”

Hosted By: Johnny Noel

Producer: Charley Illg

This Episode’s Guest: Scott Hoy - Hoy Trial Lawyers

Scott G. Hoy is the owner of Hoy Trial Lawyers. He is a life-long resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hoy Trial Lawyers are recognized by US News and World Reports as one of the best Law Firms in the country. In September of 2009, an article published by US News was titled “Bringing Experience to the Table” in reference to our Law Firm.

Scott has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer and his accomplishments are extensive. He has tried cases in state and federal courts and with the department of labor. He has extensive appeal experience before the South Dakota Supreme Court and the Federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of South Dakota, Second Judicial Bar Association, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Lawyers College, Top 100 Lawyers, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers Association, and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA).

Hosted By: Johnny Noel - abbusiness.com

Produce: Charley Illg - subjectmatter.solutions

This episodes guest: Josh Fenton - Commissioner of the Summit League

Josh Fenton was announced as the sixth Commissioner of The Summit League this past December following a nine-year run leading the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. In his nine seasons with the NCHC, Fenton guided the eight member institutions through a period of tremendous success. Under Fenton's leadership, NCHC member institutions have accomplished the following on the ice over the past eight years:

1. Thirty-two (32) combined teams in NCAA Tournament;

2. Thirteen (13) combined teams in NCAA Frozen Four;

3. Five (5) NCAA National Champions (2016 – 2019, 2022);

4. Fifty-one (51) American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-America honors; and

5. Two Coach (2017, 2020) of the Year Awards.

Josh was integral in developing partnerships with TV networks to gain national and regional exposure for the NCHC and its member institutions. In 2018-19, Fenton helped the conference distribute 32 games through a national (CBS Sports Network or FOX College Sports) or regional sports network (FOX Sports North).

The mission of the Summit League is to provide its Members access to League competition and NCAA Division I championships that are conducted in an equitable and sportsmanlike

manner in conformance with NCAA and League policies and regulations while sharing similar academic and athletic department principles.

ABOUT THE SUMMIT LEAGUE

Through 41 years of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of around 100,000 at nine institutions, including five located in top 60 U.S. metropolitan populations and two land-grant universities. The Summit League has produced 15 NCAA National Champions along with more than 140 All-Americans and 110 Academic All-Americans, including numerous student-athletes competing at the highest professional level in their respective sports. Each year, approximately 3,000 student-athletes continue to raise the bar and help The Summit League reach exceptional success both in competition and in the classroom.

Host: Johnny Noel - abbusiness.com

Producer: Charley Illg - subjectmatter.solutions

This week’s guest: Gordon Wollman: Cornerstone Financial Solutions - FOUNDER & CEO, CFS WEALTH ADVISOR, RJFS

Growing up on a farm near Huron, South Dakota, Gordon learned about integrity, hard work and discipline from his Dad, who always said that vacations were for city slickers and bankers. After high school, he went to basic training with the Army and attended South Dakota State University, earning a degree in mechanized agriculture with a minor in agronomy. During college, Gordon went through officer candidate school and stayed connected to the farming community by running a custom hay bailing business on the weekends.

After his father passed away in 1989, Gordon—newly-married and recently graduated—moved back to the farm to run the operation, handle the estate, and help his mother get back on her feet. Those were tough years for farming and, after about three years, a family friend urged Gordon to begin working with an insurance company. He’d learned the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan while helping his mom, and he quickly realized that insurance was just one piece of the financial security puzzle. Knowing that he could serve his clients better with a broader range of tools and education he put his head down & got to work learning everything he could. He soon obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate, and later earned a master’s degree in financial planning. He’s been successfully helping people pursue their financial goals ever since. As Cornerstone’s Founder and CEO has had the privilege of helping clients pursue their financial goals for 30 years.

Cornerstone Financial believes that you don’t have to settle for the status quo. When your life and wealth are built on a cornerstone, you can pursue greater dreams and make the impact you’re truly capable of making in your own life, in the lives of those you love, and in the legacy you leave behind.

They often work with successful professionals and business owners who have been saving and investing but feel they might be missing out on what’s truly possible for their wealth, their businesses, their lives, and their families.

Hosted By: Johnny Noel - A&B Business Solutions

Producer: Charley Illg - subjectmatter.solutions

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This episode's guest: Nick Ovenden - President, GreatLIFE

Nick Ovenden was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by his parents and as a middle child of two brothers. He has a competitive edge which he channeled onto the football field. He started at a young age and eventually led to playing for the Vikings at Augustana College (SD) where he studied Exercise Science. With that passion for fitness and healthy lifestyles, he eventually moved to Minneapolis to work at Lifetime fitness while his wife, Alison, attended law school.

After a few years of living life in the city as a lead fitness professional with his wife and dog he received a call to take his talents back to Sioux Falls to be the director of Fitness and Nutrition with a new company called GreatLIFE. The concept of Fitness and Golf coming together intrigued him, but more importantly, the opportunity to make a positive impact in his hometown. Two weeks after the call, he and Alison moved back to their college town and started a new adventure.

Since 2014, Nick has been with GreatLIFE and became president in 2019. He enjoys spending time at the lake cabin with his wife and daughters, volunteering at any local charity, hunting with his golden lab, or sitting around the fire.

GreatLIFE Vision & Goals

To enrich the lives of families and individuals through golf, fitness and healthy lifestyles.

Be the best in member satisfaction, value and convenience for golf and fitness.

Help families build strong relationships through involvement in sports, fitness and healthy lifestyles.

Make a difference in people’s lives, especially those of children.

Educate people about golf, fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Support the GreatLIFE Cares Foundation.

This Week's Guest - Amy Atkinson from A&B Business Solutions

On this week's episode we have our Pure Water and Coffee Specialist Amy Atkinson on to talk about company culture, customer experience, and how to stand out from your competition.

A&B Business is a facilitator for businesses that understand value of efficiency and reliable service. They offer a variety of services, products, and equipment, each designed to help you make your business run smoother.

This Episode’s guest: Chris Hintz - Founder & President of Pinnacle Productions

Execution--The word that Chris Hintz uses to describe what Pinnacle specializes in. From TEDx Talks and Rock Concerts to Weddings and Music Videos, Pinnacle Productions brings their clients goals to life, time and time again.

Since 2002, Pinnacle has been steadily becoming an industry leader in event entertainment, production, and films. In 2022, they produced over 1,500 events throughout the country. They are a 10x Winner of The Local Best Award and 11x Winner of The Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Awards.

Although perfection may never be attainable, Pinnacle's focus is on getting as close as possible. Whether it's the perfect lighting cue, the perfect song at the perfect time, or the perfect event review - they will always maintain the persistence needed to continually seek perfection.

Check out Pinnacle here: www.pinnacleprodj.com 

Hosted By: Johnny Noel - abbusiness.com

Producer: Charley Illg - subjectmatter.solutions