The Upswing
Hosted by Jeff Sherman, The Upswing is everything business. Jeff is a prominent figure in the business world, and is formerly the CEO and founder of OnMilwaukee, creator of the podcast series “The Hopcast,” and currently is the CMO of Okanjo. Jeff brings his expertise to The Upswing to discuss the ever-changing world of business and commerce in Milwaukee and across the state of Wisconsin.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 611
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Wake Up the Walking Flower - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman began the show by discussing the record-low consumer confidence index, Jeff Sherman saw it as short-term.
TWO UP
1. Bakery prices hadn’t gone up significantly, yet but they …
00:31:34 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
How Often to Check Your Blood Pressure with Zach Wilks-Metrou
Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by American Heart Association Community Impact Director Zach Wilks-Metrou to talk about the new blood pressure screening center coming to Milwaukee County and how…
00:05:15 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Managing a New Mall Restaurant with Nate Arkush
Waking Daisy was coming to the Corners of Brookfield and Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by the owner Nate Arkush. Jeff asked Nate about egg prices, and about his other establishment FreshFin Poke.…
00:11:26 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
2 UP: Grocery Prices Keep Rising
TWO UP
1. Bakery prices hadn’t gone up significantly, yet but they could if egg prices didn’t lower soon
2. Grocery prices had also soared, 2% of consumers income went into groceries in Wisconsin.
00:02:55 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
The Malls Rise Again - Full Show
TWO UP:
1. Cheesecake Factory was still popular at American malls.
2. Amazon had finally dethroned Walmart in terms of annual revenue.
MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remo…
00:32:16 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Lori Didier on the Potential of Moss Pudding
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Lori Didier, co-owner of Jolly Moss Sea Moss Pudding to talk about the why of sea moss, the texture and the health benefits.
Jeff asked Lori about how her compan…
00:07:36 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
MMP: U.S. vs Canada
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano and they began by discussing the current state of the bond market and more.
Jeff asked Dave if there’s a trade wa…
00:11:35 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
2 UP: Amazon Finally Beats Walmart
TWO UP:
1. Cheesecake Factory was still popular at American malls.
2. Amazon had finally dethroned Walmart in terms of annual revenue.
00:02:49 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
From AI Anxiety to AI Agility - Full Show
TWO UP
1. The Starbucks CEO is zeroing in on restoring the coffeehouse vibe.
2. Glorioso’s Italian Market was celebrating their anniversary with deals and contests
3. Milwaukee Boot Company would be…
00:31:46 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
2 Up: Coffeehouse Vibes
TWO UP
1.The Starbucks CEO is zeroing in on restoring the coffeehouse vibe.
2. Glorioso’s Italian Market was celebrating their anniversary with deals and contests
3. Milwaukee Boot Company would …
00:03:53 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
You Want a Glow in the Dark Bunny?
The Future of Almost Everything. Jeff and Martin discuss if Milwaukee needed a gummy store.
Explorium Brewing’s Good City location update, including closing their Mequon Public Market location.
WTM…
00:30:26 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Inside the Biggest Volleyball Tournament in Wisconsin with Brian Sharkey
Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined in-studio by Brian Sharkey, senior director of programming and communication at Badger Region Volleyball Association to talk about youth volleyball and their…
00:09:13 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
All About Automobiles
TWO UP
1. Cuts were expected to happen at the federal housing authority which will affect people and their homes seeking mortgages.
2. Consumer preferences for cars were going towards more affordable…
00:31:38 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Partnership with a Purpose with St Francis Children's Center
Jeff Sherman is next joined by Laura Felix, executive director of St. Francis Children's Center, to talk about their partnership with the Milwaukee Auto Show Gala and what SFCC does.
00:04:13 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
More Car Trends with Jim Tolkan
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, president of Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee, and they began by discussing Elon Musk wanting Tesla to dominate the electri…
00:15:51 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
2 UP: The Sedan Strikes Back
TWO UP
1. Cuts were expected to happen at the federal housing authority which will affect people and their homes seeking mortgages.
2. Consumer preferences for cars were going towards more affordable…
00:02:34 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
The Riches and the Niches - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman began the show with a story about the robot servers at Wauwatosa’s Gold Nest
TWO UP:
1. The AI Times: The New York Times introduced some artificial intelligence tools to hel…
00:30:19 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Keeping the Soul in Soul Food with Angela Smith
Jeff Sherman was next joined on the phone by Angela Smith from Daddy’s SOul Food & Grille, and Jeff asked her about the Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative and how it helped her business thrive. Angela al…
00:09:05 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
The Good Relationships that Support You with Edna Abernathy
Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by E.R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc. president Edna Abernathy, and Jeff asked her about how she started the company and how it worked. He also asked her about the p…
00:05:41 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
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