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Hosted by Matthew Eickman · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 147 episodes
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"Homegrown Hustle" is your window into the journeys of local business leaders, hosted by Matthew Eickman. This podcast goes beyond the surface, exploring the motivations and commitments of entrepreneurs. It bridges the gap between business leaders and their communities through storytelling, offering insights to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen local business connections. Join us to uncover the personal stories and passions behind successful businesses.
Matthew Eickman hosts Homegrown Hustle, a business show with 147 episodes published.
What makes work truly meaningful—and how can businesses and nonprofits build organizations around purpose rather than profit alone? In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Christopher Wong M
Finding the right commercial space is about far more than signing a lease. In this episode of Homegrown Hustle , Matt Eickman sits down with Justin Trittin , Associate Broker at NAI Gateway Commercial , to unpack the rea
Building a successful business takes more than great products or services—it requires strong community connections and long-term planning. In this episode of Homegrown Hustle , Matt Eickman sits down with Michael Darger
In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman welcomes Tracy Bergland, Vice President of Business Banking at Citizens Independent Bank. Tracy shares her non-linear journey into commercial lending and details her
SUMMARY: Building wealth as an entrepreneur requires far more than maximizing profits or chasing investment returns—it demands intentional decision-making, strategic planning, and alignment between business, family, and
What does it take to build a company that thrives for more than a century? In this episode of Homegrown Hustle , host Matt Eickman sits down with Steve Gullickson , President of MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King) , to unpack
What separates high performers from everyone else? According to Jason Verdugo, Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, it starts with learning how to handle hard things. In this episode of Homegrown
What separates a skilled tradesperson from a successful business owner? In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, Matt Eickman sits down with Nick Thelen, CEO of Thelen Plumbing, Heating & Air, to unpack the journey from work
SUMMARY: In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Tiff Hoeft, founder of Fierce Decorum, systems strategist, and mother of four, to unpack why so many entrepreneurs become trapped inside the
What separates thriving businesses from those that constantly struggle to acquire and retain customers? In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Mike Porter, Clinical Professor of Marketing at the University of St. Thomas, jo
In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Lucie Misfeldt, Community Engagement Manager at City & County Credit Union, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of community-centered
SUMMARY: In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Evan Rechelbacher, founder of Zero Trace Baits, to unpack the intersection of entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, product innovation
In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Ashley Kawuki, owner of PetVet365 Plymouth, to unpack the realities of transitioning from a nearly 20-year corporate veterinary career into entreprene
In this deeply insightful episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Jeffry Brown, lead the Hal team who worked directly with Steve Jobs during the company’s formative years. Brown shares a rare, behin
In this high-level, systems-oriented conversation, host Matt Eickman sits down with Kevin Remde, President & CEO of CMIT Solutions of the Twin Cities West, to unpack the rapidly evolving intersection of cybersecurity, ar
In this high-level roundtable hosted by Matt Eickman, three seasoned operators—Wes Nichols (President of Pro Tree), Michael Lindstrom (President of Lindstrom Restoration), and Joe Uran (Vice President & Co-Owner of Nordi
In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman sits down with Nick Pintozzi, Founder & CEO of Astro Ads, to dissect one of the most misunderstood problems in modern business growth: the illusion that more leads e
SUMMARY: In this high-level conversation, host Matt Eickman sits down with Leanne Reichhoff, Founder, CEO, and Lead Strategist of Re3 Creative, to unpack the deeper mechanics of business stagnation, strategic clarity, an
In this deeply reflective and operationally rich episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman is joined by core leadership members of Abra Kadabra, Philip Eickman, Andy Eickman, and Maxwell Frederiksen to unpack the re
SUMMARY: In this high-level conversation, host Matt Eickman sits down with Sarah Parrish and Kristine Clemens of Goldfish Swim School – Minnetonka to unpack the intersection of child development, entrepreneurship, and ex
Mike Porter
Clinical Professor of Marketing · University of St. Thomas
3 appearances on this show
Matthew Thompson
Chief Culinary Officer at Restaura · Wayzata Sailing
1 appearance on this show
Emily Hunt Turner
All Square
1 appearance on this show
Justin Trittin
NAI Gateway Commercial
1 appearance on this show
Brian J. Adamek
E-Wealth Partners
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Mike Porter
University of St. Thomas
3 appearances on this show
Lucie Misfeldt
City & County Credit Union
1 appearance on this show
Evan Rechelbacher
Zero Trace Baits
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Kawuki
PetVet365 Plymouth
1 appearance on this show
Jeffry Brown
Apple
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Remde
CMIT Solutions of the Twin Cities West
1 appearance on this show
Wes Nichols
Pro Tree
1 appearance on this show
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Homegrown Hustle is hosted by Matthew Eickman. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 147 episodes.
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