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
2 Up: The AI Times
TWO UP:
1. The AI Times: The New York Times introduced some artificial intelligence tools to help writers with drafts, revisions and social posts.
2. Southwest Airlines announced it would be cutti…
00:02:40 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Word of the Day: Serendipity - Full Show
Celebrating Black-Owned Business during Black History Month
TWO UP:
1. Used Car Blues: Used car prices were going up
2. Dave’s Hot Chicken was America’s fastest growing fast casual food chain wit…
00:31:53 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Bringing Back the Barbershop with Gee Smith
Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Gaulien “Gee” Smith, owner of Gee’s Clippers to talk about his journey as a black business owner, what he loved about barbershops and more..
Jeff asked Gee ne…
00:09:16 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
MMP: Inside the 4 S's
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they exchanged stories of presidential encounters. Then, Jeff gave Dave the four S’s starting with Stimulus. …
00:11:27 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
2 UP: Used Cars Blues
TWO UP:
1. Used Car Blues: Used car prices were going up
2. Dave’s Hot Chicken was America’s fastest growing fast casual food chain with new locations coming to Wisconsin.
00:02:16 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
The Price of Valentine's Day - Full Show
It's all about commerce and community on Valentine’s Day.
TWO UP
1. Milwaukee Brewers leadership and mascots would be surprising fans at the Milwaukee Public Market on Valentine’s Day with special …
00:30:46 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Selling Candy When Cocoa Prices Go Up with Freese's Candy Shoppe
Jeff Sherman was next joined in-studio by Kailey Matel from Freese’s Candy Shoppe. Jeff asked her about how rising cocoa prices had affected her business and more.
Jeff then asked Kailey about what …
00:08:46 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Say it With Roses with Welke's Florist
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Nikki Lemler, Vice President of Welke’s Florist. Jeff began by asking her about staffing, logistics of supplies, tariffs, what customers were looking…
00:10:37 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
TWO UP: Bernie Brewer Sends His Love
TWO UP
1. Milwaukee Brewers leadership and mascots would be surprising fans at the Milwaukee Public Market on Valentine’s Day with special ticket deals.
2. Dropping the puck: A new indoor hockey t…
00:02:49 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
The Heart Emoji Has Lost Its Meaning - Full Show
THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING
TWO UP:
1. Spirits saw its first revenue slump recently in 2024.
2. YouTube TV was raising its fees and could lose channels owned by Paramount.
Valentine's Day woul…
00:29:33 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Can You Do What You Love Anymore? with Greg Marshall
Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined in-studio by storyteller Greg Marshall about doing what one loves for a living, if it’s possible today and more.
Jeff, Martin and Greg discussed how to meet…
00:11:24 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
2 UP: YouTube TV is Becoming Cable
TWO UP:
1. Spirits saw its first revenue slump recently in 2024.
2. YouTube TV was raising ts fees and could lose channels owned by Paramount.
00:02:48 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Everyone's Doing Beer and Yoga These Days - Full Show
You got to love the snow
10:11 – TWO UP:
Duolingo released its’ handbook that gave people an inside look on how the company operates and potentially tech as a whole
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman explaine…
00:30:49 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
The Tariff Train Keeps Rolling with Rich Kirchen
Jeff Sherman is next joined by Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen and they began by discussing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and their latest strategy. Then, Rich explain…
00:13:50 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
The Rise of Low Alcohol Beers with Lion's Tail Brewing
Jeff Sherman was joined by Alex Wenzel, owner of Lions Tail Brewing Company. Alex explained the start of the business he started with his brother and innovation with low alcoholic beers.
Next, Jef…
00:10:23 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
2 UP: The Duolingo and AI Handbooks
TWO UP:
1. Duolingo released its’ handbook that gave people an inside look on how the company operates and potentially tech as a whole
2. WTMJ host Jeff Sherman explained that Artificial Intelligen…
00:03:37 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
What Khris Middleton's Absence Means for Big Brothers Big Sisters with Neil Willenson
00:08:56 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
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