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
Recruiting the Next Generation with Marquette President Dr. Kimo Ah Yun and Cara Consuegra
"Nothing says community like college."
00:20:00 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Spring and Summer Are In The Air - Full Show
Spring and Summer are in the air
TWO UP
1. Who’s searching and who’s staying: WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went over a LinkedIn study that looked at which workers in which industries were considering swi…
00:31:02 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
If It's On You, It's In You with Mike Drescher
Connecting with purpose: Jeff Sherman was next joined in-studio by Mike Drescher, founder of Vibrant Body Company. Jeff asked him about his TED talk, his experience with breast cancer, and his clean …
00:09:01 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
The ABC's of Checking Your Bike with Wheel and Sprocket
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Amelia Kegel, owner and director of retail experience at Wheel and Sprocket. Jeff asked her about the history of the company and how they expanded to 10 locations…
00:12:18 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Optimism for the Nintendo Switch 2 - Full Show
The Future of Almost Everything with WTMJ hosts Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore.
TWO UP:
1. Is a Trump-Elon breakup imminent. The U.S. President told cabinet members that his role in the federal gove…
00:30:57 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
More Billionaires, More Problems? - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed Elon Musk and Tesla
TWO UP:
-Guacamole is going to cost more because avocados are getting more expensive.
-Forbes announced that in 2025 there are more than 3,000…
00:33:13 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Harley Takes on Congress and More with Rich Kirchen
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Milwaukee Business Journal Senior Reporter Rich Kirchen and they began by talking about a Harley-Davidson executive that went to the U.S. House of Representatives…
00:15:01 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Street Closure Affecting Local Business with Knight's Gourmet Popcorn
Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Ben & Brittany Essig, the newest owners of Knight’s Gourmet Popcorn & Candies on Milwaukee’s south side as well as Rescued Roasters. Jeff asked them how they g…
00:11:50 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Of Elections and Fools - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman gave words to the wise on scam calls and texts.
TWO UP:
1. Downtown Milwaukee's Gaslight building was facing foreclosure and was to be auctioned off.
2. Aldi and Trader Joe’…
00:30:13 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
The Business of Political Science with Professor
With this day also being Election Day in Wisconsin, Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Pat Sobkowski, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, to talk about the …
00:10:41 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Generative AI at Amazon and Social Media Age Gating - Full Show
This Thursday, Jeff and Martin start out by discussing Generative AI at Amazon and how it could be used to help shoppers. Plus, they discuss social media age gating, and Executive Producer of the Tha…
00:30:39 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Thanalysis Live Event with Tony Cartagena
Executive Producer of the Thanalysis Podcast, Tony Cartagena, joins the show to give a preview of Saturday's live event!
00:05:47 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
How Do You Grade Your City - Full Show
TWO UP:
1. What grade would you give your local utilities? A city report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers did not rate Milwaukee favorably.
2. O&H Bakery released their Brew Crew K…
00:31:01 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
A Panel of the Arts for Wisconsin
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Imagine MKE Executive Director, Christine Hojnacki, Create Wisconsin Executive Director, Anne Katz and Vice President of Research, Americans for the Art…
00:19:46 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Sesame's Street's New Home - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman encouraged listeners to read The Atlantic article detailing White House officials using the messaging app Signal and details the app’s history and the article.
TWO UP
1. Stu…
00:33:45 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Milwaukee's Most Innovative Film Company with Matt Sabljak
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Matt Sabljak from the Milwaukee film company SRH which was ranked #10 by Fast Company’s most innovative film companies.
Jeff asked Matt about the story behind t…
00:15:17 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
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