The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch
The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well.
- Update frequency
- every 32 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Start Up - Nate Hiatt of LUXE Kansas
Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding m…
Expert - Graham Klemme of StartUp Hutch
Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson an…
Expert - Joel Iwashige of Common Thriving
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Banglades…
Expert - Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well…
Success - Pippin Williamson of Sandhills Brewing
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.
Start Up - Mark Keeton of ReadyLink
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out o…
Start Up - Cody Ruebke of XP League
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students com…
Expert - Jenny Doty of The Heartland Regional Food Business Center
The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food.
The…
Start Up - Chief The Barber of Diamond Cutz
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.
Expert - Christopher Acker of StartUp Hutch
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's …
Expert - Mario Hawkins of StartUp Hutch
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with the new Entrepreneur Navigator, Mario Hawkins. They discuss Mario's past business ventures, his marketing experience, and his vision for t…
Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an ex…
Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master pla…
Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.
Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the import…
Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of pa…
Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance…
Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They d…
Feed Drop - Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast
This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast.
The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. H…
Success - Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of b…