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Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Sarah&Renee
46 episodes
4 months ago
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Part of our job is to support the region through workforce development. In doing so, we hear from professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and we've found they all have similar questions: What do I need to know about tax law? What happens after onboarding a new employee? What are the key points in developing a brand guideline? And these are only a select few! Oftentimes it can feel overwhelming to run a business or...
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Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Part of our job is to support the region through workforce development. In doing so, we hear from professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and we've found they all have similar questions: What do I need to know about tax law? What happens after onboarding a new employee? What are the key points in developing a brand guideline? And these are only a select few! Oftentimes it can feel overwhelming to run a business or...
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Society & Culture
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Episodes (20/46)
Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Ignite 419
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Part of our job is to support the region through workforce development. In doing so, we hear from professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and we've found they all have similar questions: What do I need to know about tax law? What happens after onboarding a new employee? What are the key points in developing a brand guideline? And these are only a select few! Oftentimes it can feel overwhelming to run a business or...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: New Superintendent
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. "Enroll, employ, enlist - I want kids to know there’s a reason they’re at school and everyone there is going to hold them accountable because we care." @fostoriasuper a.k.a. Jason Longbrake nailed his first podcast interview. Originally he had dreams of being a wildlife specialist out west, but started his education at The Ohio State University working towards a degree in social studies education. His first role wa...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Financial Design Agency of Ohio
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Aaron Smith and Weston Reinbolt take a seat on the couch and it was honestly hard to keep a straight face, at times… Maybe it was because we learned that Weston shops for Aaron’s shoes for him, or perhaps it was the point in our conversation when Aaron took an opportunity to reference the phone book. Sarah&Renee did get to the heart of the matter, which is that both Aaron and Weston are firmly rooted in their communi...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Matt Kibler with Northwest State and Custom Training Solutions
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Here he is - a blast from our not-so-distant past! Matt Kibler is the Director of Business Development for Custom Training Solutions which is a division of Northwest State Community College. Those who interact with us during our day-jobs may remember that Matt used to work for the Learning Center, but he took an opportunity he couldn't refuse AND we still get to work with him in his new role. With Matt, we dive in...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Do Some Good Marketing
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Well, this interview has certainly been a long time coming! And she's possibly our most reluctant guest, yet. Ashley Barger has been the woman behind the scenes of this podcast since it began in February of 2022. We've relied on her to capture each and every moment, but just this once we wanted to share her with you. Ashley is a Northwest Ohio native and a graduate of The Ohio State University where she studied Strateg...
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1 year ago
17 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: 2023 Recap and 2024 Kick-off
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Whoopsies… it’s been a minute! Hello, 2024! Sarah and Renee revisit and recap their annual meeting which took place last month and encompassed the collective results of their economic development, chamber of commerce, and convention + visitor’s bureau offices. This year, the meeting addressed more of the organizational challenges that have led to recent changes within their team and also showcased all of the succes...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Ron Burns, Entreprenuer
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Renee gets driven around by a long-time Fostoria entrepr...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Katie Six and Charter Steel
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Katie Six is a beloved manager and long-time employee fo...
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1 year ago
14 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Brook Piper and Callie's Performance Products
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Renee lands in Pull-Town USA for the annual tractor pull...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Bruce Shook and Lenny Clouse with Clouse Construction
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Bruce Shook has had a rewarding experience as project ma...
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1 year ago
20 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Bridgett Mundy and Independence House
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Bridgett Mundy (was formerly) the Director of Residentia...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Riding Around with Renee: Ford Mennel and The Mennel Milling Company
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We're sharing Fostoria Economic Development Corporation's video podcast series, ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕖. In each episode you’ll meet some of the business leaders from the area. Join the adventure as Renee Smith, President of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, meets up with a weekly guest for a drive in a Reineke Family Dealerships vehicle. Ford Mennel is fifth generation leadership for The Menne...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: The New Fostoria Ohio Mayor
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. We came, we laughed, and we closed a chapter. At the same token, we introduced a new chapter for our community. "Former Mr. Mayor meet the NEW Mr. Mayor!" It's true, our time on the couch with Eric Keckler is officially coming to a close. There were so many projects he saw to fruition during his twelve years as Mayor of Fostoria. From infrastructure improvements to establishing Snow Queens, he's supported us all... So, ...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Wood County Plays
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. For this episode, we had the sincere pleasure of hosting Ryan Wichman, meteorologist for WTOL11 (Toledo), who is also the founder of Wood County Plays. Wood County Plays is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that designs, fundraisers, and builds fully inclusive play spaces that allow children of all abilities to play side by side. Spoiler alert: Fostoria, Ohio is earmarked as an inclusive playground site in 2025! It wil...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Again, with the Mayor
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Fostoria, Ohio Mayor, Eric Keckler, has made another appearance on the couch for Episode 32. This may, in fact, be one of his last-hoorahs as mayor, and so he gets right down to business by sharing more about details his capstone project: the Splash Pad. Eric confirms the splash pad's location, discusses the evolution of its many parts, and reveals some pretty cool elements that are sure to be the highlight of sum...
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2 years ago
18 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Michele Cochran
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Michele Cochran is the Executive Director of the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation. She wears a multitude of hats in her role and in her community, but today we're talking about the direct impact she's both seen and had on Fostoria. Michele is a recurring guest on the podcast and has met us (and our microphone) in the Parkette, at our local coffee shop (Java's), and now she's officially on the couch with us. She is a...
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2 years ago
16 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Jocelyn Reinhart-Scaife, the NEW Chamber Director
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. A new day, a new era... Jocelyn Reinhart grew up in Fostoria, did some of her college work in the city and then settled back in with the family business before recently getting married. And on August 1st, she started her new position as chamber director after having been appointed to the position by the chamber's board of directors. The ladies welcome her to the couch, the role, and their quick witted banter, and this ...
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2 years ago
20 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Chase Eikenbary, Regional Growth Partnership
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. If you thought Sarah&Renee were the most dynamic of duos, just wait til you hear from Chase Eikenbary, V.P. of Project Management for Regional Growth Partnership of Ohio. You will instantly see she's a necessary component to the team and, dare we say, accomplice to this triple-threat in local female prowess. Chase dives right in by sharing slightly embarrassing Renee-stories from their years of working together. She...
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2 years ago
57 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Rebekah Marr, CO.STARTERS
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. You've heard it from us multiple times on this podcast and we're finally interviewing the lady who got us hooked on the program! Please help us welcome Rebekah Marr, CO.STARTERS to our virtual couch! CO.STARTERS is a 10-week accelerator program that takes idea-stage entrepreneurs through business basics, laying a strong foundation for their ventures’ sustainable launch and growth. We've been fortunate to help 40 Fostori...
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2 years ago
39 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Shut Up and Listen: Interview with Roberta Streiffert
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Our guest, Roberta Streiffert, joins us on the couch to give us some background on her role as Sr. Rural Development Specialist for the Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, as well as more details on the road that led her to this role. At times, she's been one of Fostoria, Ohio's greatest advocates and has worked alongside Sarah&Renee in supporting advancements for our community. Roberta currently works with ne...
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2 years ago
34 minutes

Shut Up and Listen: Small Town Stories
Got feedback? Maybe it's our turn to Shut Up and Listen! Send us a Text. Part of our job is to support the region through workforce development. In doing so, we hear from professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and we've found they all have similar questions: What do I need to know about tax law? What happens after onboarding a new employee? What are the key points in developing a brand guideline? And these are only a select few! Oftentimes it can feel overwhelming to run a business or...