Offices at China Hall Coworking Podcast
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Offices at China Hall Coworking Podcast features people from Minnesota and beyond to discuss the state of internet marketing, social media in business, stories of success, and failures in business. Listen as this Minnesota Coworking space features conversations with people that have all types of backgrounds, experiences, and stories to share!
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37: We learn about Penz Automotive Group with Todd Penz and Jacob Wessel
March 04, 2020 15:50 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBPenz Automotive Group is a growing ownership group of dealerships in Rochester, Minnesota. In this episode we sit down with Todd Penz the VP of the company and Jacob Wessel the Marketing Director. The brands they represent include Subaru of Rochester, Nissan of Rochester, and Buick GMC of Rochester. The team and company is growing and they are excited to build a sustainable long term business in the community. In this podcast we chat about teamwork, culture in a company, business advice, a...
36: NOCK + DONYALE J in the China Hall Tonight!
February 15, 2020 23:07 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis episode we turn it up with Nock + Donyale J! Get ready to listen to some great conversation, awesome music, and LIVE call-in show. This episode was an absolute blast. The story begins with Aikong asking if we could have a podcast episode with some emerging artists. From that Facebook message, it leads to us sitting down and learning about the story of these two artists. FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zm9w98dWMiBEGWVYRP0cx POST BULLETIN: https://www....
35: Roosters Baseball Club team manager Corky Gaskell comes to China Hall!
February 14, 2020 04:48 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this episode, we meet with Roosters Base Ball Club of Rochester, MN general manager Corky Gaskell. Our conversation goes from the history of baseball, the local club's history, how to get involved, and more. Learn from the walking encyclopedia related to Baseball History. Corky's knowledge of the game is superb. He understands how America's past time started and how it evolved over time. https://www.olmstedhistory.com/going-on/roosters-base-ball.html https://www.twitter.com/ccgaskell
34: Meeting with the founders of MORTARR a Minnesota Based Tech Company!
December 25, 2019 15:28 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBLearn about this Albert Lea, Minnesota based tech company that is doing great things. Mortarr started as a branding/design company in 2013. From 2013 to July 2017 they worked hard at scaling this business. Thru this process, they became interested in solving problems they were seeing on the commercial design side of the business they were taking part in. This problem solving lead them to start finding ways to use technology that could be created into a scalable website and eventually app. Of...
33: Offices At China Hall: Tasos Psomas the owner of Hollandberry Pannekoeken
December 24, 2019 21:59 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this episode, we are sitting down with Tasos Psomas of Hollandberry Pannekoeken in Rochester. We learn about his long-standing Rochester business. The new location they have recently opened up at is 214 North Broadway Rochester, MN. Tasos Psomas immigrated from Greece with his family as a young boy. His father got into the restaurant business when he came into Rochester after working for "Uncle Stan". Learn more about Tasos Psomas and his restaurant that is open for business in Rochester,...
32: Meet Steve Dunn the founder of TacoJED
December 08, 2019 13:17 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTacoJED came to the Rochester area one year ago on October 4th 2018- coincidently on National Taco Day! Steve Dunn, owner, could not have planned that any better! After a year, Steve has truly placed himself at a strategic location and become a local stop for all. Steve has a vast background in business, real estate, and most importantly tacos! He started out his venture with Rusty Tacos out of Texas-then moved with them to Minneapolis. Some shifts in ownership occurred, and he found himse...
31: Meet the CEO and Co-founder of Andcards Igor Dzhebyan
October 26, 2019 19:37 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBRecently I received an inquiry from Andcards to learn about our podcast. This inquiry lead to a fun conversation with the co-founder and CEO of the company. It never fails to amaze me how the internet can connect you with such talented people. Join in on this podcast to learn about Igor's story and what he has accomplished as a young entrepreneur. From a corporate job to diving in headfirst into a startup. Igor has experienced failure and success that is helping him grow Andcards to become a...
30: We learn about that Vanlife with Grant Smith a new Van Builder and business owner!
September 11, 2019 13:59 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWe talk camping, vannin, and more on this podcast! Come join and listen as we discuss the new business that Grant Smith has created called Northern Lights Camper Vans! This Rochester found shared about his journey in building out a very cool business on wheels. You can rent his van and take it around the country, along the way you will enjoy his comfortable setup and it will be well worth the money. NORTHERN LIGHT CAMPER VANS https://www.northernlightscampervans.com/ https://instagram.co...
29: Offices at China Hall Podcast: We visit with John Becker of Rochester Framing and Fine Arts
August 30, 2019 19:53 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBOn the Offices at China Hall Podcast, we visit with John Becker. John is the co-founder of Red Wing Framing and Fine Art Printing. This business is growing with the help of John’s wife Valerie “Val” Becker and team member Clare Lorraine. They now have locations in Rochester, Minnesota and Northfield, Minnesota. We discuss the history of framing, the art 🖼 of framing, and some other interesting art and culture topics. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Be sure to check out more details...
28: Offices at China Hall: Mike Benike of Benike Construction
August 28, 2019 19:45 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBOn the Offices at China Hall Podcast we visit with Mike Benike. Mike is 4th Generation business operator and owner of Benike Construction. The company has been a staple in the Rochester community as a general contractor for many years. With some exciting projects on the horizon, we visit about past and present construction projects that the Benike team is working on. Mike is a passionate Green Building enthusiast and he shares about this passion. Part of our conversation covers the history i...
26: Offices at China Hall: Project Hope Movement
August 05, 2019 18:34 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAikong See, JayMotivates, JoJo Wallace, Momen Ali from Project Hope Movement. These gentleman coordinate volunteers, make connections, hold fundraisers, and work to seek out those who are underprivileged in the community and build relationships with them in a variety of ways.
27: Offices at China Hall: MASTERCHEF Shari Mukherjee joins us to chop it up, grill it on high, and deliver a sweet tasting podcast!
August 04, 2019 00:33 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBOn this episode, we learn about SE Minnesota native Shari Mukherjee and how she has taken steps to become a star on MASTERCHEF. This journey is a fun one worth listening to and something that you can learn from in many ways. Be sure to listen in and share your thoughts in the comments :-) TWITTER https://twitter.com/spicedupmom INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/spicedupmom/ BLOG http://spicedupmom.com/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/spicedupmom/ MASTERCHEF is celebrating its 1...
25: Offices at China Hall: Talking business and marketing with Dr.Katie Post of Northwest Dental Group.
June 29, 2019 17:58 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode, we visit with Dr.Katie Post the owner of Northwest Dental Group. We talk about marketing, business, and parenting as an entrepreneur. The Northwest Dental Group has grown locally with now 3 location in the Rochester/Byron area. We love talking about this growth and what has brought it to what it is today. Join in and learn about this growing dental practice.
24: Offices at China Hall: Lets ROCKchester and hear about this great festival from the founder Dylan Hilliker.
June 24, 2019 18:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBToday we meet with the Founder of ROCKchester! Dylan Hilliker has lived in Rochester for 10 years and has been working hard to grow this wonderful event. Have you heard of ROCKchester? This is Rochester’s youth music and arts festival that has been going 4 years strong. You may have not heard of this just yet but now is the time for you to get in the know!
23: Offices at China Hall Podcast:A Real Deals Story with Ashley Moberg
June 23, 2019 17:21 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBAshley Moberg is an entrepreneur originally from Iowa and has lived in Rochester now for 14 years. Her dream of owning her business started 5 years ago and it took a couple of years to build up the courage and jump in. Come learn about Real Deals - Rochester, MNa business just off 7th Street NW and 6th Ave in Rochester.
22: Learn more about the LOCAL ART SHOWCASE coming this Thursday June 20th to Offices at China Hall.
June 16, 2019 21:34 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode, we take a moment to learn about a cool event that we are having in the China Hall Thursday, June 20th. Be sure to find out more about the event here on Facebook at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2133346796770057/ Photographers: (Instagram Usernames) @kaansmind @ryanloups @lukewassphotography @philipgarlich Traditional/Digital Artists (Instagram Usernames) @livetolove_enjoythebeauty @motorvationalart @101395.jpg @drewsif_ Music (Instagram Us...
21: Offices at China Hall: Swoon Lash + Beauty Lounge
June 15, 2019 01:25 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWe sit down with Taya McGovern and Kayla Fjelsted, the girls of Swoon lash + beauty lounge to talk business and beauty. Some of the topics we cover are free marketing, eyelash extensions, and what makes their business model unique in the beauty industry.
20: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Sylvia DeMott a trained therapist and entrepreneur. .
June 12, 2019 15:53 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this episode with have the opportunity to sit down with Sylvia DeMott. A local entrepreneur that is building a business helping change the lives of women entrepreneurs in our community and beyond. Come listen to Sylvia's story and how this wonderful woman has built a successful business, helped other business owners, and used social media marketing along the way. www.instagram.com/sylviademottcoaching
19: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Samm Adams
May 23, 2019 18:11 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWe sit down with Samm Adams a voice from Rochester's radio waves that we all enjoy! Come enjoy this podcast and learn about Samm's journey in becoming a radio personality. Samm shares about what she would suggest for businesses if they are looking to advertise with the Radio Station. We discuss how the business of Radio has changed over the years. We discuss real estate, bananas, and more!
18: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Canvas & Chardonnay Owners Leah Joy Bee and Tyler J. Aug
April 26, 2019 01:33 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJoin us for this conversation to learn about these two ART HEADS Leah Joy Bee and Tyler J. Aug. The very talented, weird, and creative business owners have helped create a very unique business for Rochester! Canvas and Chardonnay is a art epicenter in Rochester and growing monthly with events, meet ups, and more. Tune into this podcast to learn about the ART ECOSYSTEM Rochester has to offer.
17: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Black Swan Real Estate with Elaine and Nick Stageberg
April 25, 2019 01:17 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBBlack Swan Real Estate, owned by Nick & Elaine Stageberg, is a family-owned and operated business with over ten years of experience and a rapidly growing portfolio of homes in Oklahoma City, OK and Rochester, MN. They believe that the greatest strength of their business is not its financial success, but rather rests in its reputation and relationships. In this episode we learn about the route that brought this family owned business to Rochester! Join in to learn about Real Estate investment...
16: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Jay Maier of Green Collar Consultants and Rochester Entrepreneur
April 24, 2019 01:46 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJay Maier a family man, businessman, and die-hard entrepreneur joins us for this podcast! We learn about how Jay and his family worked hard to build a business in the forestry industry. This business after many years of growth lead to a sale. That sale has opened up new doors for Jay and we are excited to learn more in this episode. You will find some really good advice that Jay's father shared about how you can decide what you want to do for your career. To learn more about Jay's story list...
14: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Carpet Booth Studios is coming to Rochester!
April 14, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBListen in on today's podcast to learn more about Zach Zurn and his story. Learn more about Zach's passion for music and how he went from recording in his mom's "carpet booth studio" in a closet, to starting up his own business.
15: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Virginia Kaczmarek Executive Director of the Family YMCA
April 11, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode we sit down with the executive director of the family YMCA. Virginia shares about her story of coming to Rochester and helping grow this non-profit. The Rochester area family Y recently expands into child care and we learn about this new venture. Virginia talks about the opportunity she sees with working alongside with other non-profits in the community. Social media is also a topic that we covered as non-profits are finding ways to connect with the community online.
13: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Julio Molina Motivates Us
April 10, 2019 23:33 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this episode we are joined by our good friend Julio Molina! Come join the conversation as we get motivated and learn about Julio's story in growing a professional in the Rochester community.
12: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Fernbrook Family Center
April 03, 2019 16:50 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this episode we are joined by two team members from Fernbrook Family Center. Shannon Brown and Aaron Grier meet with us and talk many things! We go down the path to have a conversation about Mental Health, Social Media, and more! Thank you for listening into this episode, we hope you enjoy!
11: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Steve Borchardt the Housing Coalition Director of the Rochester Area Foundation
March 23, 2019 01:39 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Steve Borchardt of the Rochester Area Foundation. Steve has a great history of growing up in Rochester, becoming the Sheriff, to now being very involved with the Rochester Area Foundation. Join us in on the conversation to discuss affordable housing and some of the topics surrounding this topic in the city! http://rochesterarea.org
10: Learn from Aalix Dydell the founder of Adrin's Sports Barbershop.
March 16, 2019 02:21 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAalix Dydell a 2007 graduate from Century High school shares about his journey as a entrepreneur. He has taken his passion from the basement of his home growing up to a actual brick and mortar with a strong team! Learn about how Youtube, the internet, and hard work has helped him become well respected in the Barbering industry.
9: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Christian Prescher Lean Body Fitness a story of a young entrepreneur.
February 28, 2019 00:38 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBChristian Prescher is a young entrepreneur from Minnesota growing his business one day at a time. Lean Body Fit Club is based out of Wabasha, Minnesota. This business was started in July 2017. Come learn about this story of starting a business on what we have deemed the "Bezos Loan".
8: Offices At China Hall Podcast: Pathen Medical and co-founder Clint Semmann
February 25, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn this episode, we learn about the medical device company co-founded by Clint Semmann a Minnesota native! Clint shares the entrepreneurial journey that he never imagined would lead to a medical device company and ultimately he has grown to have a real passion for the industry! Come listen to this entrepreneurs story!
7: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Scott Elder joins the podcast and shares about Midwest LifeShots and the growth of his local business.
February 23, 2019 20:28 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBScott and Jen Elder have been working hard to build a professional photography business in the Rochester area! Come learn about the growth of this local business from the ground level to a sustainable business. This photography business Midwest LifeShots has become a very well respected in the industry. Scott shares his entrepreneurial story from the very beginning.
6: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Jeff Prussack joins the Friday night conversation and shares about his architectural firm PlanThespace
February 18, 2019 00:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBJeff Prussack is the owner of PlanTheSpace a local architectural firm in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeff shared with us on the Friday night podcast about his journey from San Fransico, Alaska, Chicago, to now Rochester! We learn about how he has built his business to become the founder he is today. Jeff was the designer of Offices At China hall and now has participated in several projects in the community. Keep a lookout for Jeff as he keeps posing more and more on his Instagram. You can find him...
5: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Kalan Stittleburg joins us and shares about his business Trillium Spinal Care and journey to becoming a entrepreneur.
February 10, 2019 03:36 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin us on the Offices at China Hall Podcast! We learn from Kalan Stittleburg on what it took to begin Trillium Spinal Care! Kalan also shares about what got him interested in this specific industry! Thanks to Josh Langmade we also share in a few laughs as she asked for us to spice things up a bit. We hope you enjoy the show and learn a few things along the way! https://www.facebook.com/TrilliumSpinalCare https://trilliumspinalcare.com https://www.instagram.com/nucca4lyfe/
4: Offices at China Hall Podcast: Wade Beavers a Minnesotan Entreprenuer
January 28, 2019 01:29 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWade BeaversWe had the wonderful opportunity in meeting with a Wade Beavers a Rochester native with a great Entrepreneurial story you need to hear! Learn about Wade's story from when he had 3 of the first 500 apps in the itunes app store. To now where Wade is bringing a brand new business model to the Rochester community. Wade on Twitter WADE ON LINKEDIN One of the Biggest Rochester Startup Stories that You Don't Know: Meet DoApp Trio of fathers to open Rochester sports center
3: Offices at China Hall Podcast: United Way of Olmsted County
January 26, 2019 03:46 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis Friday evening we were fortunate to learn about The United Way of Olmsted County! Grace Pesch and Jennifer Teske taught us about great things they are doing in the community and how we as small business owners can make a difference. This was our very first ever time being educated by passionate individuals in the Non-Profit world! Thank you for listening and please reach out anytime to us related to questions or connections we can help make! United Way of Olmsted County Follow Grac...
2: Offices at China Hall Podcast:Patrick Langlois with Building Block Performance
January 19, 2019 02:35 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBPatrick Langlois with Building Block Performance is here on the Friday night podcast! Let’s learn about his story that has him building a biz in the Rochester community. His fitness journey has helped him recognize this is a calling in his life and in business. Patrick is growing one customer at a time to help individuals along the fitness journey and a healthy living lifestyle. Patrick's Instagram
1: Offices at China Hall Podcast w/ Alexis Simmons of Rodan + Fields
January 13, 2019 01:52 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBListen in as we visit with Alexis Simmons of Rodan + Fields! We learn about her growing business, being an active on Instagram Live, and more about this very wonderful women. Be sure to follow Alexis on Instagram to be inspired: www.instagram.com/lexstar2007