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
All Bets Are On - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman went west to The Red Circle Inn in Neshotah, WI for this week’s fish fry and the Northwoods Walleye sandwich at Culver’s.
TWO UP:
1. Nvidia’s president pledged to invest in m…
00:30:59 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Inside Wisconsin NCAA Tournament Gambling with Justin Arnett
The NCAA tournament was in full swing, and Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Justin Arnett, Vice President of Digital Gaming at Potawatomi Casino & Hotel to talk about the business of sports ga…
00:10:56 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
2 UP: Potential for U.S. Chip Manufacturing
TWO UP:
1. Nvidia’s president pledged to invest in more U.S.-based chipped manufacturing
2. Wells-Fargo announced that they would be leaving downtown Milwaukee.
00:02:01 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
The Future of Car and App Subscriptions - Full Show
INTRO
TWO UP
1. Ian’s Pizza announced a new location would be coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2. X had raised a huge amount of money in private equity funding.
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman and Koss Stere…
00:32:32 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
The Disappearance of Sedan Touch Screens with James Bell
Jeff Sherman and Martin Moore were joined on the phone by James Bell, Head of Corporate Communications at Kia of America, to talk about sedans, their advantages, potential comeback, the cost, the fut…
00:09:54 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
2 UP: Ian's Goes Beyond Wisconsin
TWO UP
1. Ian’s Pizza announced a new location would be coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2. X had raised a huge amount of money in private equity funding.
00:02:17 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Jeff's Secret Weapon - Full Show
AI was announced to be coming to Yum Brands
TWO UP:
1. The tell all book about Facebook had come out
2. Greater Milwaukee Foundation received grant money that it would be giving to local business…
00:32:33 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
All ABout Great Lakes Travel with Lauren Bennett McGinty
Jeff Sherman was next joined by Lauren Bennett McGinty, director of Explore Minnesota and board chair for Great Lakes USA, to talk about tourism and funding for film production in Minnesota as it com…
00:10:25 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
The Difference Between Allergies and Common Cold with Dr. Monica Vasudev
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Dr. Monica Vasudev, allergist and immunologist at Aurora Healthcare to talk about allergy season and the difference between allergies and common cold…
00:11:05 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
2 UP: The Facebook Tell All
TWO UP:
1. The tell all book about Facebook had come out
2. Greater Milwaukee Foundation received grant money that it would be giving to local businesses.
00:02:44 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Housing Doesn't Have to Be a Crisis - Full Show
WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed home prices in Milwaukee and the Midwest as a whole, Marcus Center’s Broadway show announcements and more.
WTMJ host Vince Vitrano’s feature on the Celtic cover band…
00:30:49 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Renting vs Buying with Abby Hauke
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Abby Hauke, Regional Manager-Southeast & Northeast Wisconsin for First Weber, and they began by discussing her background, and the recent decline in home sales in…
00:13:07 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
2 UP: Harvard for Everyone
TWO UP
1. Yellow Tail Wine was looking to reinvent its look and feel.
2. Harvard for Everyone: The Ivy League institution was starting an initiative for students coming from lower income families
00:05:27 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
You Can't Pay Off Jeff Sherman Debt with Jeff Sherman Currency - Full Show
Happy St. Patrick’s Day; WTMJ host Jeff Sherman discussed the parade from the previous Saturday and Guinness's new non-alcoholic beer and how it compares to the more proofed original.
TWO UP:
1. No…
00:31:40 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
The "Riteway" of Recruitment with Brad Wallace
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Brad Wallace from Go Riteway Transportation Group to talk about what they do and the appeal of using a bus company for vacations.
Jeff next asked Brad about recr…
00:13:35 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Who Gets the Lake House?
MONDAY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman was joined remotely by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they began by discussing economic uncertainty as it pertains to falling consumer sentiment.
Jef…
00:10:48 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
2 UP: "Poppsi" Co
TWO UP:
1. Northwestern Mutual’s Downtown Milwaukee location was about to have its’ top off ceremony and what it means for the greater Milwaukee staff when it is officially finished
2. Pepsi had ag…
00:02:59 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Fish Fry Pi(e) Day! - Full Show
For this week’s pick of WTMJ host Jeff Sherman’s Lenten Fish Fry Friday is at Carini’s Southern Italian Restaurant on Milwaukee’s East Side. Jeff also went over some Pi Day deals.
WO UP: Choiceful i…
00:31:45 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Milwaukee's St. Patrick's Day Parade Previewwith the Westown Association
Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Jake Dehne from the Sydra Group Megan Kujawa, the Marketing & Events Director at the Westown Association to discuss Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Milwaukee…
00:15:52 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
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