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Hosted by Becki Schimpf & Erik Waisanen · business · EN
Welcome to the Banking on Business 2 podcast presented by Horicon Bank!Banking on Business is aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow their business with practical strategies you can start using today!Each episode will feature an expert guest and explore ways you can innovate the way you do business.We are all about engaging our local business community and connecting with other small businesses to raise each other up.Hosted by yours truly, Grace Bruins, Marketing Officer at Horicon Bank turned Podcaster – at least for the next 20 minutes. To stay in the loop on all things Banking on Business related visit horiconbank.com/bankingonbusiness and subscribe where ever you get your podcasts.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Banking on Business 2 podcast presented by Horicon Bank! Banking on Business is aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow their business with practical strategies you can start using today! Each episode will feature an expert guest and explore ways you can innovate the way you do business.
Banking On Business 2 is hosted by Becki Schimpf & Erik Waisanen. The show has published 62 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Inside Horicon Bank’s Journey to Forbes’ #1 Bank in Wisconsin with Meredith Strieff and Steve Leaman" (29 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Building a Healthier Wisconsin with Christine Baranoucky" (2 September 2026, 20 minutes), and "Breaking the Invisible Load: How to Reclaim Time, Energy, and Balance with Sarah Urban" (6 August 2026, 29 minutes).
Banking On Business 2 publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 62 episodes.
Booking probability for Banking On Business 2 is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Banking On Business 2 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Banking On Business 2's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Banking On Business 2 are Banking & Credit Unions and Business & Management Consulting. Banking On Business 2 has a business audience.
Becki Schimpf & Erik Waisanen hosts Banking On Business 2, a business podcast with 62 episodes published.
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Episode #62
In this celebratory episode of Banking on Business 2 , Retail Bank Officer and Senior Vice President Meredith Strieff and Chief Banking Officer Steve Leaman join the show to discuss an extraordinary milestone: Horicon...
Christine Baranoucky, Vice President of Engagement, Stewardship, and Corporate Philanthropy for the Children’s Wisconsin Foundation, reveals how community-driven philanthropy creates lasting impact for children and...
Sarah Urban, founder of She Carries It, joins the podcast to reveal the hidden challenges women face juggling executive careers, family, and community expectations. Sarah draws deeply from her personal journey, a...
Erik and Becki sit down with Andrew Zimdars, Director of Partner Services at GPS Education Partners, for a myth-busting look at the future of work-based learning and talent pipelines. Andrew shares bold insights into...
Ben Westra, fourth-generation builder and president of WDS Construction, joins the show for an inspiring conversation on family legacies, leadership, and giving back. Known for steering his company to national...
Is your bank doing more than just processing transactions? In Part 2 of this episode, we spotlight how Horicon Bank’s “heart” sets it apart, fueling community transformation, supporting arts and education, and...
Some banks chase profits; Horicon Bank builds legacies. Erik Waisanen and Becki Schimpf sit down with Horicon Bank’s Chairman & CEO Fred F. Schwertfeger, President Fred C. Schwertfeger, and Strategic Financial Analyst...
Grace Bruins sits down with travel specialist and neurodiversity advocate Angela Gorske to uncover how transformative experiences and educational travel can empower communities. Angela shares her inspiring mission to...
Grace Bruins sits down with web design strategist and former event planner Kristin Adkins to uncover how asking for help—and expanding her perspective—became the defining catalyst for her entrepreneurial journey...
Grace Bruins sits down with Money Masters founder Barbara Fausett for a candid conversation about building a legacy business, the real risks small owners overlook, and how collaboration—not competition—unlocks true...
Grace Bruins sits down with the ever-inspiring Sara Deacon of 360° Emcee to unpack what it truly means to thrive as a small business owner. Fresh off a year of business evolution, Sara shares her insights on building...
Grace Bruins welcomes powerhouse pitch master Precious Williams, CEO of Perfect Pitch Group, for an episode packed with energy, insight, and practical advice for entrepreneurs ready to stand out. Broadcasting live from...
Grace Bruins sits down with business growth strategist Tyler Nielsen, founder of VAST Insight Partners, to unpack the actionable strategies that mid-market manufacturers can use to make more and keep more, all without...
Grace sits down with business strategist Brad Herda for a candid look inside the challenges and triumphs of family-run businesses, leadership across generations, and blue-collar grit. Brad shares why asking tough...
Grace sits down with Mackie Diedrichson, branding and operations manager at LC Marketing Corp, along with Rick and Beth, founders of Great Plate, to unravel the secrets behind their meteoric Walmart success and the art...
Grace Bruins sits down with Julie Hoover, Executive Director of Family Sharing of Ozaukee County, for a heartfelt look at how one nonprofit is redefining the food pantry experience and community engagement in Ozaukee...
Grace sits down with glass art visionary Amy Moorefield, Executive Director of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, for a captivating dive into the transformational power of niche focus and community in the business of...
Grace Bruins engages with Chad Schultz, the owner of Innovative Signs in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Unveiling the multifaceted world of signage, Chad elaborates on how signs act as a silent salesman and the diverse services...
Grace Bruins sits down with Pete Rettler, the dynamic campus dean of Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend. Pete shares insights into the transformative changes happening at Moraine Park and how these developments...
This episode is a compilation full of the insights and inspiration for small business owners from Small Business Owners Community Conference and Awards held last October 16 & 17, 2024 at the Miller High Life Theatre in...
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