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Explore "bloomingtonin" with insightful episodes like "Mind Yo' Business S7:E1 - The Business of Long-Term Care, Caring About Others, and Enjoying Your Life", "Mind Yo' Business S5:E10 - The Business of Feeding Our Community for 40 Years in Creative Ways", "Mind Yo' Business S4:E10 - The Business of Leadership, Personal Finance, and Saving for the Future You", "No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S2Ep11 - Mother Bears Pizza: Always Hits the Mark" and "No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S2Ep9 - OH WOW, KALAO!" from podcasts like ""Mind Yo' Business's Podcast", "Mind Yo' Business's Podcast", "Mind Yo' Business's Podcast", "The No Dishes Podcast" and "The No Dishes Podcast"" and more!
Episodes (16)
Mind Yo' Business S5:E10 - The Business of Feeding Our Community for 40 Years in Creative Ways
The Production House Studios welcomed in Julio Alonso and Jake Bruner on this fall crisp day to discuss their work with Bloomington’s own, Hoosier Hills Food Bank. The Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) has been keeping our neighbors fed for 40 years.
Jake and Julio have had the pleasure of working with Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Community Kitchen, Pantry 279, and the Boys and Girls Club to ensure our community families are receiving healthy meals at their dinner tables.
One of the biggest challenges in working with Food Banks is meeting your supply to the demand. In 2020, HHFB received an outpour of donations from the community, and in the last year alone served 1.4 million pounds of produce! That’s a lot of broccoli! To ensure they were meeting all members of the community listen in and learn how HHFB is branching out into alternative ways of delivering food when donations are just not enough.
Gone are the days of the stigma surrounding Food Banks and feeding the “needy”. Poverty has been an issue since the Dark Ages but listen in as Julio and Jake work to navigate the issues in our community.
Wes, are you listening? Turn down Miranda Lambert and get back to work! It’s time for the Ruby Anniversary video premiere of the HHFB!
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Mind Yo' Business S4:E10 - The Business of Leadership, Personal Finance, and Saving for the Future You
The cool autumn air has arrived at The Production House Studios but the conversation was warm and inviting. We were glad to be joined by David Hays, owner of Comprehensive Financial Consultants, who shares important advice on how and why the future of your life is directly tied to financial decisions of today. Sharing some amazing details of early family struggles to playing youth football to eventually taking the dive into starting his own financial firm, David showcases why he's sought after by people of all backgrounds. With great analogies of real-life challenges and solutions that has worked to take his start-up to an established firm, a dash of disappointment once he finds out Adam Lambert isn't interviewing him, and lots of passion and heart, this is an episode not to be missed.
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S2Ep11 - Mother Bears Pizza: Always Hits the Mark
Having never met before recording, Jordan sits down with Mother Bears Pizza Owner, Mark Hajduk, and they hit the ground running like old friends. From slinging pies as a teen on Chicago’s Southside, Mark is a born and bred pizza man and he isn’t afraid to tell you what he thinks. While others get caught up in the details, Mark keeps it simple: you give me money, I give you pizza. Join us as Jordan and Mark consistently go off the rails but somehow always find their way back in the an episode that truly turns into Munchie Madness.
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S2Ep9 - OH WOW, KALAO!
We’re back with our newest episode of the No Dishes Podcast!! Join us in our journey covering Bloomington’s restaurant and bar scene as we chat with three of the incredibly talented folks behind Bloomington’s newest restaurant, rum bar, and nightclub, Kalao!! Ahmad McKinnie, Alondra Ballines, and Trent Dyar tell us some of their own personal stories, fill us in on what Kalao is all about, and give us their thoughts on other local spots including how they feel about places potentially eliminating tipping. We had such a fun time with this crew and we’re sure you will too!!
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S1:E15 - C3 Guests at One Time
Join Jordan as he sits down with the Big 3 from C3.
Allison Rice-Smith, Matt Smith, and Nick Matio talk about the origins and growth of C3, the night life on the Eastside and the benefits of a huge out door space just in case we have a pandemic!
Learn about their journeys in the industry, how love was found at a local restaurant and the quest for the perfect fish sandwich in Bloomington.
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S1:E12 - Good Drink Hunting (with Logan Hunter)
This one was a trip!! Jordan sits down with Logan Hunter, former owner of Alchemy, GM of Cardinal Spirits, and Bar Manager of Uptown Cafe among many other places.
Listen in as we discuss his ten years working in the industry in New York City, what exactly happened to Alchemy, and what he's up to now.
We also have a special guest join us for this one in the No Dishes Podcast Studio.
Mind Yo' Business S3:E10: The Business of Moving Your Body, Your Mind, and Helping to Rescue Cats
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S1:E9 - Uptown Boys - Michael & Galen Cassady
In this week's episode of No Dishes, Jordan sits down with Uptown Cafe Founder/Owner Michael Cassady and his son/Uptown Cafe GM, Galen Cassady.
Join us as we dive into what's made Uptown the gold standard in Bloomington fine dining since 1976, why more restaurants don't do brunch, how they've handled the pressures of the pandemic, and where they like to dine out in Bloomington.
https://www.the-uptown.com
No Dishes - SHIFT CHANGE with Abel Garcia - S1:E3 - Carolyn - Every Moment Stuffed with love / FloodLyfe
No Dishes with Jordan Davis: S1:E8 -See You at The Bird! w/ Patrick Milescu
On this week's episode of No Dishes, Jordan sit's down with Patrick Milescu, Entertainemnt Manager at The Bluebird and band manager for local jamtronica band, DIzgo.
Find out how entertainment venues are adapting to COVID, the incredible history of the Bluebird, and just how many whole Rockit's pizzas PMills has eaten.
The Bluebird
www.thebluebird.ws
No Dishes with Jordan Davis Episode - Jessica Fitch - The Baddest Fitch in Town
On this Episode Jordan talks with Jessica Fitch, General Manger for Scenic View and Trailhead Pizzeria.
They discuss the restaurant biz in Bloomington over the years and what has changed, what has succeeded and what has not.
Topics also include: Why being a wine rep is not as much fun as you think it would be, why successful restaurant folks often become successful in other unrelated fields (it's the soft skills) and of course what favorite places Jessica likes to eat when not working at one of the two fine locations she manages.
http://scenicviewbloomington.com
http://www.trailheadpizzeria.com
No Dishes with Jordan Davis Episode 6- Big Z and Me
Hold on to your Pink Drink!
This is a super fun podcast starring industry standard Big Z.
Join Jordan, Big Z and a bottle of Tito's as the discussion covers: starter jackets, mini corn dogs, and House Bar among lots of other subjects that industry folks and customers will find hilarious!
No Dishes with Jordan Davis S1:E5 - Sadie Clarke - THE B-town Foodie
This episode Jordan talks and fights (lovingly) with Sadie Clarke the founder of the Bloomington Foodies Group on FB. (Which has almost 7000 members)
They talk all about the foodie scene in Bloomington and Sadie's new role as operations manager with The Endeavor Food Group with multiple locations across Bloomington IN.
Despite the bickering Jordan and Sadie do LIKE each other a lot and have a great time!
No Dishes with Jordan Davis S1:E4 - A Totally Unique Podcast.
for this episode of the No Dishes : Bloomington podcast
www.switchyardbrewing.com
Loren Wood Builders
Our guest today builds houses. Really beautiful houses
Hardwood floors with deep velvety purple finishes, huge windows full of afternoon sun. Each home is unique and, like any good builder, his finished pieces have a stunning signature to them. Loren Wood and his team of builders drop their heart and soul into every new build. They pour foundations, frame walls, run electrical, pop about a trillion nails into all of it, and finally when it’s all done, they take some pretty pictures, open the doors for the home's new owner, and move on to the next one.
We’re glad you joined us!
Here are some highlights:
What childhood memories led Loren to start a construction biz? (2:50)
Loren remembers being amazed as a kid by the fact that his uncle built his own house. It seemed to Loren at the time like his uncle Rick hit every nail in by himself without any help. He always thought that was awesome and wanted to do it himself.
What’s a story that stucks out as an example of what Loren builds for people? (4:10)
For Loren it’s not really one example. He enjoys the process. He’s proud that there are beautiful houses with his name attached to them but he’s more connected with the experience of it. He likes helping people through the process, creating a great work environment for his employees, and honing the entire process. The connection for him is a lot more with the doing than the result.
When it comes to building materials, there’s everything from toxic to materials cut down on the same property of the house. Where does Loren stand on that scale? (12:40)
When he first started, Loren built his own house at the highest level of every environmental standard. But he learned pretty quickly that it wasn’t always feasible, and his clients didn’t want or feel they needed that. So now he builds putting the most important things (like high efficiency design) first. From there he tries the help clients make smart and balanced decisions.
You do a ton of work supporting non-profits in Bloomington. What role does that play in your business and your thinking? (16:30)
Loren didn’t start his business thinking he would be doing a bunch of giving. He just wanted to build a couple of houses. Once he started becoming bigger he started getting asked to do things, so he did them. He started realizing that he really could use his role as a builder to contribute to his community.
How do you build a great staff? (23:10)
Loren remembers watching through his dad’s factory and his dad pointing out each employee and why that person was a key part of the process. His dad was affirming his team and their value to the business. Setting a positive work environment is key number one. Being able to compensate people fairly is the second. People have to have a living wage to make things work. Employees are part of a profit sharing part of the business as well. Finally, creating a culture where there’s room for advancement. Professional and creative growth is key. Putting all of this together with a positive attitude is the formula Loren uses everyday to keep employees and keep the whole team happy.
Where will Loren Wood Builders be in 5 years? (39:00)
Loren is really happy with where things are at right now. If he was still humming at the same pitch five years down the road, that works for him. Curiosity has changed and he’s sure it will change again but the premise, the structure, he’s good with it.
Special thanks to Loren Wood for taking the time to share the Loren Wood Builders story with us!
Mentioned in the episode:
- Osteria Rago
- Kirby Millic – Furniture Maker
- Hoosier Reclaimed Timber
- Habitat for Humanity – Builders Blitz
- Lotus World Music & Arts Organization
- Cardinal Stage Company
- Bloomington Playwrights Project
- Hoosier Heights Climbing Gym
- Music by Mark Vinten
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