Leader of The Pack Podcast
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAmerica's true heritage pack company, Duluth Pack hosts a podcast led by CEO, Tom Sega. Real stories with real people who we admire, plus outdoor industry conversations, business discussions, and more. New episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duluth-pack/support
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#74. From Family Business to Franchise Success With Restaurateur and Business Owner, Nick Patronas.
April 24, 2024 11:05 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Nick Patronas, successful restaurateur of an iconic and local family burger joint, plus bar owner. Duluth, Minnesota native, Nick shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his hardworking childhood and youthful years in his family’s burger restaurant called, Mr. Nick’s Burger King – Home of the Charburger. Nick goes into detail about a legal dilemma between Burger King and his family’s business, which patented the tagline Burger King...
#73. Super Dad. Juggling Content Creation, Brand Deals, Home Improvements, and Being A Family Man, With Online Personality, Taylor Calmus of Dude Dad.
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA transparent, hilarious, and motivational sit-down meeting with proud dad, husband, comedian, and content creator, Taylor Calmus, or otherwise known as Dude Dad. South Dakota native, Taylor has grown into a famous persona that has quickly grabbed the attention around the world with his comedic relief and dad-influenced content. With millions of video views in his short career timeframe, Taylor, Dude Dad shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his creative childhood, relatable home im...
#72. Flexible Business With Physical Therapist and Co-Founder and Owner of Duluth Yoga, Kristin Hill.
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Kristin Hill, Co-Founder and Owner of Duluth Yoga. Minnesota-raised, Kristin shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her active childhood involving athletics such as tennis and ballet, which eventually created a professional drive for mind and body connection. Kristin explains her path through education and earning her doctorate degree. In addition, Kristin describes career juggling between Physical Therapy, owning and operating a y...
#71. Heated Business Discussions with the Founder of Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna, Justin Juntunen.
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Justin Juntunen, Founder and CEO of Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna. Esko, Minnesota, born and bred, Justin shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving family entrepreneurs who inspired him to push the limits and create an unmatched professional drive. Justin explains his career transition from collegiate education to ultimately founding his own company around his passion for the health benefits and self-reliving expe...
#70. From Army Service To American T-Shirts. Discussing The Importance of Building An American Made Business with Founder and CEO of Authentically American, Dean Wegner.
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Dean Wegner, Founder and CEO of Authentically American. New York born, Dean shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving a passion for the sport of ice hockey, juggling college education and a D1 hockey scholarship at West Point, attending Army Ranger school and becoming a pilot, and then his early career in the US Army. After Dean's service in the military, he transitioned his career into business and began worki...
#69. Buy One. Plant One. Woodworking and American Made Business Discussions with Founder and CEO Ben VandenWymelenberg of Woodchuck USA and Nature Link Resorts.
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Ben Vandenwymelenberg, serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Woodchuck USA and Nature Links Resorts. As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come – could not be truer for today’s episode. Minnesota farm boy Ben shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his hardworking beginnings, early passion for the outdoors, and goals to build a company that ultimately gives back for the greater good. Now at the height of his career and...
#68. Going Graffiti. Co-Founder and Artist of Greetings Tour, Victor Ving.
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBA Zoom sit-down business and leadership conversation with Co-Founder and Artist, Victor Ving of Greetings Tour. Born and bred New Yorker, Victor humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood in the city, which instilled an interest in the arts, eventually leading him to his successful entrepreneurship journey. As Victor progressed in his career, ranging from agency work to operating an art studio and ultimately guiding him to the execution of Greeting...
#67. Woman In The Arena. Long-term Success and Leadership Growth with General Manager and Executive Director of the Xcel Energy Center.
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBA Zoom sit-down business and leadership conversation with Kelly McGrath, General Manager and Executive Director of the Xcel Energy Center, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota native Kelly humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her hardworking childhood, which instilled a strong work ethic and drive for success, eventually leading her to longtime loyalty to her employer. As Kelly progressed in her professional career, ranging from Group Sales Manager at Ordway ...
#66. The Ultimate American Getaway. Discussing Owning a World-Renowned Resort with Tereasa Surratt, Owner of Camp Wandawega.
January 03, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Tereasa Surratt, Owner at Camp Wandawega in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Illinois native, Tereasa shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her rooted childhood on a farm, diverse roles and growth within the advertising world, expanding her professional career and owning a resort, hosting corporate workshops, to setting an example for her daughter. Now at the pinnacle of her career, Tereasa speaks about the steps she took for long-term growth ...
#65. The Ultimate Blend of Branding and Broadcasting. Meet C.W. Goetz, Content Writer, Copywriter, Editor, Managing Director, and Host of Outdoors People and C.W. Goetz Outdoors.
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with C.W. Goetz, Content Writer, Copywriter, Editor, and Managing Director of C.W. Goetz Outdoors and Host of Outdoors People. C.W. shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his farm-life childhood, history in the music industry, and the eventual professional growth into hosting his own radio show, Outdoors People alongside running his own business and brand. Now at the highpoint of his career and a leader in his industry, C.W. speaks abou...
BONUS BIRTHDAY EPISODE: Our Leader. Our Host. Our Mentor. Discussing Leadership, Sales, and Entrepreneurship with President and CEO, Tom Sega of Duluth Pack.
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBYou asked, we listened. Our number one requested guest to be interviewed. His episode is now here! A Zoom sit-down conversation with our podcast host and leader of our company, Tom Sega of Duluth Pack. Duluth, Minnesota native Tom transparently shares his simple and humble beginnings with Andrea Johnson of the Marketing department over the next two hours, thus creating a strong work ethic from a young age, setting his drive to be successful and earn his accomplishments. As Tom advanced in hi...
#64. A Cut Above The Rest. Discussing The Cosmetology Industry with Salon Owner and Hairstylist, Rachel Eggie Gibbs of EGGIE Salon Studio.
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Rachel Eggie Gibbs, Salon Owner and Professional Hairstylist at EGGIE Salon Studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Louisiana native, Rachel humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her childhood, which instilled a hard and strong work ethic and drive for success. As Rachel chased her dream, she speaks about receiving a business degree from LSU, attending the Aveda Cosmetology school, her salon experience in Houston, Texas, and even...
#63. Leading Loved Ones Through Grief. Discussing The Mortuary Industry with Funeral Director and Co-Owner of Dougherty Funeral Home, Dan Dougherty.
November 08, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Dougherty, Funeral Director and Co-Owner of Dougherty Funeral Home. Duluth native, Dan openly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about the transition of the mortuary industry and guiding loved ones through grief and their hardest days. As Dan advanced within the industry, he shares about the multiple steps including funeral arrangements, how to prepare an obituary, and recommendations on visitations and preparations. Now as a co-...
#62. Sizzling Success. Discussing Career Growths and Triumphs With National Sales Manager of Lodge Cast Iron, Mike Fisher.
October 25, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Mike Fisher, National Sales Manager at Lodge Cast Iron. Pennsylvania native, Mike shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his humbling beginnings growing up on a beef and dairy farm, diverse roles within his professional career, extending his education with a Master’s Degree, and how he hard charged to the top of an iconic American Made company. Now at the peak of his career, Mike speaks about the steps he took for long-term growth ...
#61. Blending The Rules. Discussing Art With Professionally Classically Trained Artist and Founder of Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art, Jeffrey T. Larson.
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Jeffrey T. Larson, professionally classically trained artist and founder of Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art in Duluth, Minnesota. Two Harbors, Minnesota native Jeff shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his early passion for art, his classic atelier training, and mastering his skills as a professional artist. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Jeff expresses his steps in preparing art exhibits, the studies that brushed him with ex...
#60. Making The Final Cut. Discussing The Road To Hollywood with SAG Actor, Songwriter, and Acting Coach, Chris Brochu.
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Chris Brochu, American Screen Actos Guild Actor, Songwriter, and Acting Coach. Tennessee native, Chris shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his diverse childhood while moving frequently, growing up with a family in the Army, to his direction into Hollywood, and navigating productions from Broadway, TV sets, to movies. Chris’ tenacity is evident while he shares the surreal experiences from feast to famine in the film industry and ...
#59. Filthy Success. Discussing the Disposal and Recycling Business with President and CEO, Dan Hartel of Hartel’s Disposal.
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Hartel, President and CEO at Hartel’s Disposal – the largest locally owned trash and recycling company in northeast Minnesota. Duluth native, Dan shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his community driven childhood, growing up and taking over a family business, and the technological advances of the disposal industry. Dan expresses the evolution of sustainability, the growth and importance of recycling, the unique community ser...
#58. Raising the Bar. Discussing Law and Order with Eric Johnson, Partner and Lawyer at Fryberger Law Firm.
August 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Eric Johnson, Partner and Lawyer at Fryberger Law Firm – the largest law firm in Northern, Minnesota. Duluth native, Eric shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his rooted childhood, early passion for the outdoors, and his professional goal to become a lawyer. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Eric expresses the steps he took in preparing for a law degree, to studying for the demanding Bar Exam, becoming a lawyer, and then the tra...
#57. What A Catch. Discussing The Triumphs and Difficulties of Being a Professional Fishing Guide with Josh Teigen of Josh Teigen Fishing Guide Services.
August 16, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Josh Teigen, Professional Fishing Guide of Josh Teigen Fishing Guides Services. Wisconsin raised native, Josh shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his humble beginnings, early passion for the outdoors, and drive to succeed as a professional fishing guide. Now as a full-time guide and entrepreneur of his own business, Josh details the day in and out details of operating his own business, the safety regulations to follow, the benef...
#56. The Taste of Sweet Success. Business Talks With The Queen of Chocolate Chip Cookies – Martha Rossini, Founder of Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar.
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Martha Rossini, the founder, and namesake behind The Great Minnesota Get Together and State Fair staple, Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar. Minnesota-born and raised, Martha shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her incredibly impressive transition and growth in her professional career from being a school teacher, to starting a frozen yogurt company, to hitting her peak and co-founding and operating Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar. For over 40+...
#55. Knock On Wood. Meet The Founders of Bailey Builds – Anna and Nathanael Bailey – Wood Mosaic Artists and Entrepreneurs.
July 19, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Anna and Nathanael Bailey, the founders of the iconic wood mosaic company Bailey Builds. Minnesota-born and bred natives Anna and Nathanael share over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about their entrepreneurial growth in running and operating Bailey Builds and Friends, Bailey Builds Gallery Venue, Bailey Builds Collective Events Location, and Bailey Builds Makers Loft Airbnb. Anna and Nathanael focus on working with reclaimed wood to create u...
#54. Host With The Most. Discussing The Hospitality Industry with Karen Pionk, General Manager of Sheraton Hotel in Duluth, Minnesota.
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Karen Pionk, General Manager of Sheraton Hotel in Duluth, Minnesota. Over the next hour, Karen shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her lustrous career in the hospitality industry, including opening a Marriot hotel. Karen transparently discusses her love of the business, recommendations for those seeking a similar career path, and the successes and struggles she has professionally overcome. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast...
#53. Where Science Meets Art. Hot Topic - Glassblowing and Art Glass Discussions with Dan, Neff, Owner of Lake Superior Art Glass.
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Neff, Owner at Lake Superior Art Glass. Minnesota native Dan shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his professional growth from outdoor education to his excelling career in glassblowing and entrepreneurship. Dan talks about the basics and mix of science and art of glassblowing, how long top-selling pieces take to handcraft, his company’s transition into online orders, and the expansion and impact of public group classes. With ...
#52. A Crowd Pleaser. Meeting With Executive Director, Dan Hartman at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBAn educational Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Hartman, Executive Director at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Dan chats over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his unique professional journey from politics to his impact and growth within the venue industry. Now as a leader of 10 total venues including the Amsoil Arena, William A Irvin ship, and the Bayfront Festival Park, Dan has his hands full. With his hard work ethic, innovative approach, and big busines...
#51. From Passion To Profit with Rachel Traxler, Photographer, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Podcaster of Gold Biz Podcast.
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBAn inspiring and informative sit-down conversation with multi-talented entrepreneur, business coach, podcaster, and photographer, Rachel Traxler of the Gold Biz Podcast. Rachel shares about her entrepreneurial spirit from a young age and fulfilling a professional drive to own her business. With over 23,000 followers on Instagram, a 5-star rated podcast, and creating a 12-month business coach program, Rachel isn't slowing down anytime soon. She focuses on mastering workflows, nurturing custom...
#50. A Knock-Out In The Medical Field. Discussing Surgeries and Anesthetics with Dr. Perry Regas, MD, Anesthesiologist at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota.
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBA transparent sit-down meeting with Anesthesiologist, Dr. Perry Regas, MD, about the medical industry and what it is like temporarily putting people to sleep for a living. With over 15 years in the medical industry, Dr. Regas shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his family-oriented childhood, his lifelong passion for the medical industry, the process of his education journey, and his ultimate focus on creating a comfortable and safe place for his patients. He walks us through a typ...
#49. The Google Guy. How To Make Incredible Revenue From Google Ads With True North Consulting Owner, Brad Putney.
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Brad Putney, Google Ads expert and Owner of True North Consulting. Midwest bred, Brad expresses over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his growth from the corporate financial world to transitioning into becoming one of Google’s Ad All-Stars. Now with over 10 years of entrepreneurship under his belt, Brad shares his expertise and recommendations for businesses regarding Google and Bing pay per click ads and how to optimize for revenue succ...
#48. Setting Goals. Taking Success in Stride with Associate Head Coach of UMD Men’s Hockey Team, Adam Krause.
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Adam Krause, Associate Head Coach of University of Minnesota Duluth Men’s Hockey Team. Hermantown native, Adam humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his life involving the game of hockey from a young age. As Adam progressed, he speaks about being selected No 1 in the 2010 USHL entry-level draft, signing as a D1 student-athlete, leading a team as a two-time captain, transitioning into an AHL professional athlete in the Pitts...
#47. Minnesota’s Oldest Company – Faribault Mill. Leading A Historic American Company From The Age of President Abraham Lincoln, with President and CEO, Ross Widmoyer.
April 19, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBA motivating Zoom sit-down conversation with Ross Widmoyer, President and CEO of Faribault Mill – the state of Minnesota’s oldest company. Ross, a Minnesota native, talks over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his respected and robust career from working as a private Capital Associate at Piper Jaffray, to transitioning into corporate America at Target, to his next endeavor at Allen Edmonds, hitting his stride and becoming Co-Founder & COO at CircleRock LLC, and ultimately...
#46. Building An Event Planning Empire. Excelling Within the Wedding Industry With Mariah McKechnie, Owner of Northland Special Events, The Vault, and Superior Blooms.
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Mariah McKechnie, Owner of Northland Special Events, The Vault, and Superior Blooms. Over the next hour, North Dakota native, Mariah discusses with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her incredibly expansive career within the wedding and event planning industry and dominating the market in Northern Minnesota with her three businesses – Northland Special Events, the private event planning company, The Vault, a rental business for private events and decorating...
#45. Heritage Boots Built To Work. Discussing The Ever-Growing Demand of American Made Gear With Mike VanGoethem, Vice President, Client Services Officer at Red Wing Shoe Co.
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Mike VanGoethem, Vice President of Client Services Offer at the iconic Minnesota based heritage boot and shoe company – Red Wing Shoe Co. Over the next hour, Mike shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his lustrous career within the apparel and footwear industries including Target Corporation, Lands End, and making massive moves over the past 9 years at Red Wing Shoe Co. Mike transparently discusses about his business endeavors, learning lessons, rec...
#44. Generations of Family Bottling for Pepsi Cola Company with Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Minges Bottling Group, Miles Minges.
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Miles Minges, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Minges Bottling Group. North Carolina native, Miles shares over the next 50 minutes with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about being a fourth-generation family owned and operated bottling company leader for the Pepsi Cola Company. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Miles explains the multiple roles he has held over the past 20 years as a full-time employee at the company and shares the trials and tribulatio...
#43. Fourth-Generation of Investing In The Future. Discussing Financial Operations and Management With President, CEO, and Chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank, Noah Wilcox.
February 22, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBAn informative Zoom sit-down conversation with Minnesota native, Noah Wilcox, fourth-generation community banker, President, CEO, and Chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank, its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc. and Chairman and CEO of Minnesota Lakes Bank based in Delano, Minnesota. Noah shares about his humbled roots with a hardworking single mother trying to make ends meet, who taught him drive, focus, and the results of a strong work ethic. Noah discusses his original career plans of ...
#42. The Transitions From Media Reporting To Momhood with Marketing and Social Influencer, Ali Juten of Ali_UpNorth and Empower Outdoors LLC.
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBA relaxing and one-on-one Zoom sit-down with Minnesota native and Social Media Consultant, Influencer, and Founder of Empower Outdoors LLC and Ali_UpNorth, Ali Juten. Ali shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her many transitions in her career from media reporter, to running IT at a corporate America company, to the creation behind her two brands, in addition to helping run a family anus beef farm and becoming a mom of two. She shares about the impacts of COVID-19...
#41. Hitting High Notes In Her Career. Public Relations and Marketing Discussions with Jora Bart, Previous Marketing and Public Relations of The MN Wild and the Xcel Energy Center Turned Entrepreneur
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBA high-energy Zoom sit-down conversation with Minnesota native, Jora Bart, previous marketing and public relations professional of the Minnesota Wild and the Xcel Energy Center, who turned to become an entrepreneur of School of Rock franchise. Over the next hour, Jora chats with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her ever-growing career that began at a family-business running a golf course, to transitioning into marketing roles with the Minnesota Wild NHL team, to taking a massive leap perso...
#40. A Small Company Transformed Into A Giant. Marketing Strategies and Entrepreneurship Discussion with CEO of Giant Voices, Giant Ventures and Giant Academy, and Adjunct Instructor, Pascha Apter.
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBAn instructional Zoom sit-down conversation with Carlton, Minnesota native, Pascha Apter, marketing guru and CEO of Giant Voices, Giant Ventures, and Giant Academy. In addition to running her own businesses, Pascha is an adjunct instructor at the College of St. Scholastica teaching marketing and entrepreneurship. Over the next hour, Pascha chats with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her extensive professional and career growth from marketing integration roles, to transitioning into a banki...
#39. From Outfitting the BWCAW to Brewing Beer. Discussing the Outdoor and Brewing Industry with Mike Prom, Owner of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and Voyageur Brewing Company.
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Mike Prom, Owner of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and Voyageur Brewing Company. Over the next hour, Mike shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about taking over the iconic BWCAW outfitter company, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters as a young entrepreneur nearly 30 years ago. With his years of experience, incredible knowledge of the outdoors – specifically of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness, and then expanding his business endeavors by founding and leadi...
#38. Taking Aim. Discussing the Ammunition Industry with Jason Vanderbrink, President of Ammunition at Vista Outdoor.
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Jason Vanderbrink (JV), President of Ammunition at Vista Outdoor. Michigan native, Jason shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his diverse roles leading him to be the helm of a powerful and worldwide recognized company. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Jason leads all ammunition sales and business for Vista Outdoor which includes the brands; Federal Premium Ammunition, Remington, CCI, Spear, and HEVI-Shot. Jason discusses his hu...
#37. Discussing The Important Differences Between Marketing and Branding with Duluth Pack's Public Relations and Social Media Expert and Marketing Manager, Andrea Johnson.
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAn educational Zoom sit-down conversation with Andrea Johnson, Marketing Manager, Public Relations, and Social Media Analyst at Duluth Pack. Andrea chats over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her growth within the outdoor industry and leading a heritage company's marketing and branding department. With her go-getter attitude, strong work ethic, and big business visions, Andrea speaks about the important understandings and differences between marketing and branding, along...
#36. Woven American Lineage. Leading One of America’s Iconic Companies, Pendleton Woolen Mills, with Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bob Christnacht.
November 16, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBA fantastic Zoom sit-down conversation with Bob Christnacht, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Pendleton Woolen Mills - one of America’s most legendary woven textile companies. Bob talks over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his illustrious career and go-getter attitude on his growth within the textile industry, and how he took his knowledge, experience, and strong work ethic to create a much larger offering beyond blankets at Pendleton Woolen Mills. Bob...
#35. Cosmetic and Clinical Discussions About the Body’s Largest Organ – The Skin, with Heather Smith, MPAS, PA-C, and Owner of Twin Ports Dermatology and The Aesthetic Lounge.
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Heather Smith, MPAS, PA-C, and Owner of Twin Ports Dermatology and The Aesthetic Lounge. Over the next hour, Heather shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her early medical career studies, her immediate interest in the dermatology industry, and eventually becoming an entrepreneur of two surgical and cosmetic clinics based in Minnesota. Due to a personal family emergency, Heather and her husband, Anthony decided to risk it all and serve the Duluth co...
#34. A Really Cool Business Story With President, CEO, and Owner of AO and Hatch Coolers, Brian Hatch.
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Brian Hatch, President, CEO, and Owner of AO and Hatch Coolers – the highest quality of soft-sided coolers on the market. East Coast native, Brian shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his engrained strong work ethic and drive to lead his own company and business. Brian expresses his entrepreneurship endeavors, including a landscaping business he started to help pay for his college tuition, to being a transportation broker, and ev...
#33. From Copywriting to Editor In Chief. The Growth of the Editorial Industry with Allison Kaplan, Editor In Chief of Twin Cities Business.
October 05, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Allison Kaplan, Editor In Chief of Twin Cities Business. Minneapolis native, Allison shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her evolution and roles within her extensive career. Allison includes in detail the diverse roles she has held from Radio Host, Shopping and Style Editor of Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, her growth into becoming Editor in Chief at Twin Cities Business, Podcast Hosting, and the recent expansion of her new endeavor, ...
#32. Darn Good Company. Discussing Branding and Building The Best Socks On the Market With Marketing and Branding Gurus, Courtney Laggner and Brooke Kaplan of Darn Tough Vermont.
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Duluth Pack’s CEO, Tom Sega sits down with Courtney Laggner, Brand and Community Marketing Manager and Brooke Kaplan, Director of Global Brand Marketing of sock company, Darn Tough Vermont, to discuss the important of being a Made in the USA manufacturer. Ladies who lead - Courtney and Brooke share their knowledge in the industry of marketing, branding, and their passion for the industry that they work within. You don’t want to miss this week's episode of Leader of th...
#31. Beyond The Business Seams with Owner and CEO of Stormy Kromer and Jacquart Fabric Products, Bob Jacquart.
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Bob Jacquart, Owner and CEO of Stormy Kromer and Jacquart Fabric Products. Ironwood, Michigan native, Bob shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his initial roles in a family business, expanding his cut and sew manufacturing company, and eventually buying and operating the Made in the USA brand, Stormy Kromer. Bob transparently shares professional business and life advice, struggles, successes, and future for his companies along wi...
#30. Leading a Made in the USA Company From the Brink of Bankruptcy to A Thriving Manufacturing Business with Vice President and Co-Owner of Spring Creek Manufacturing, Grant Sega.
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBA Zoom sit-down conversation with Grant Sega, Vice President and Co-Owner of Made in the USA manufacturer, Spring Creek Manufacturing. Hermantown native, Grant shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, who is also his father and business partner, about his diverse roles since starting his career in 2017 and leading the Spring Creek Manufacturing business. Now with 5 momentous years under his career belt, Grant speaks about his vision for the manufacturing company, the massi...
#29. Suiting the Next Generation. Discussing Business Developments, Advice, and Endeavors with Founder and Owner of Pursuit, Nate DeMars.
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAn inspiring and easy-going conversation with businessman, Nate DeMars, Founder and Owner of Custom Suit Company, Pursuit. Over the next hour, Northland native, Nate discusses with Duluth Pack’s CEO, Tom Sega about his corporate job at Whirlpool and then taking an MBA class project and turning into a real-life business that he has now been leading for 10 years. Nate shares about initially creating a mobile store, expanding into a flagship storefront, quadrupling his business revenue, and the...
#28. Paddling and Camping Advice From Award Winning Author, Expert Outdoorsman, and Legend of the BWCAW, Cliff Jacobson.
July 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBA high-energy and passionate one-on-one Zoom sit-down with outdoor and canoe expert and award-winning author, Cliff Jacobson. A true icon and legend of the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness), Cliff shares his practiced knowledge of how to survive and become comfortable in Mother Nature. Cliff expresses his life story over the next hour to Duluth Pack’s CEO, Tom Sega, of immediate love for the outdoors as a young boy originally from Chicago, his experience as a forester, deploy...
#27. The Definition of Creating Success. From Financials to Founding a Syrup Company with President and CEO of National Bank of Commerce and Co-Owner of Burgess Family Sugarhouse, Steve Burgess.
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAn inspiring Zoom sit-down conversation with Northlander, Steve Burgess, President and CEO of National Bank of Commerce and Co-Owner of Burgess Family Sugarhouse. Steve shares about his farming roots and his original intentions of taking over his family’s farm business. He wound up going to college with no initial intent of graduating, however, Steve excelled within the financial and accounting focused classes. After exploring options within financial careers, Steve landed an opportunity wor...
#26. Facts Over Fear. Government and Law Teachings with Sharon McMahon of Sharon Says So.
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBAn incredibly informative and fact-based conversation with Minnesota proud and multi-talented entrepreneur, podcaster, and social influencer, Sharon McMahon of Sharon Says So. Within her career, Sharon has held positions as a Government and Law Teacher around the country, a professional yarn dying manufacturer, a very well-respected photographer of Three Irish Girls Photography, and as of 2020, has become a factual educator who has exploded on social media. With nearly 720,000 followers on I...