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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Behind the Region episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Behind the Region for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Behind the Region episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Matt Metzger | Co-Founder & Owner, Leadership Tap
Behind the Region
01/24/25 • 26 min
Matt tells us his journey from giving up his regular paycheck to fulfilling his dream of starting his own company with his friend Josh. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome those challenges?
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Kareemah Fowler | CFO & Assistant Superintendent, South Bend Community School Corporation
Behind the Region
06/21/24 • 26 min
Kareemah was the Woman of Influence Award Winner at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. She will tell us what best practices the corporation has implemented to make it more efficient. Kareemah will also talk Career Center and tell us what exciting things are on the horizon for South Bend Schools.
Jim Conklin, Co-Founder & Executive Director | Julie McGill, Partnership & Donor Engagement, Cultivate Food Rescue
Behind the Region
07/19/24 • 29 min
Jim is the Executive Director and Julie is the Development Director for Elkhart County. Jim is also one of the founders and will tell us exactly what Cultivate Food Rescue is, how the idea for Cultivate came to be, what was the original plan for the organization and how it developed into what it is today.
Jim and Julie will also tell us about Cultivate's expansion plans here in St. Joseph County and across all of Michiana, and how you can get involved with this amazing organization.
Steve Messenger | President & Co-Owner, CRS Custom
Behind the Region
08/02/24 • 23 min
Steve tells us about the state of the body shop world these days and the changes he's endured over the years. The challenges of running a family business, especially when every family member works there. Steve will also talk about the thinking behind his recent million-dollar expansion in Osceola.
Andrew Shackleford | Location Manager, That 1 Painter
Behind the Region
02/07/25 • 27 min
Andrew will tell us the pros and cons of working for a franchise. What separates them from other painters in the area and how do they attract and retain their top painting talent?
Nick Swisher | Former Director of Marketing, Communications and Events, IDEA Center, University of Notre Dame
Behind the Region
09/28/24 • 27 min
Nick will tell us what the IDEA Center is and everything they do. Why is it important for Notre Dame to have an IDEA Center? Why have they grown so quickly, and what exciting things do the future hold for Nick and his staff?
Ismail Turay, Jr. | Executive Editor, South Bend Tribune
Behind the Region
08/11/23 • 32 min
Ismail gives us a look into the long history of the newspaper. He discusses how newspapers and print media in general has changed, and how the South Bend Tribune is adapting to that, and what does the future of print media look like.
Tom Stout | President, Burston Marketing
Behind the Region
11/15/24 • 26 min
Tom's story is very unique and he will tell us how he got his start at a very young age. He will tell us how he was able to land a major contract with General Motors without having a physical building or employees at the time. How does Tom attract and retain employees in such a competitive industry?
Jay Mattern | Owner, President & CEO, Villing & Company
Behind the Region
03/14/25 • 26 min
As a marketing firm, Jay will discuss the state of marketing today and how Villing & Company keeps up with the ever-changing industry landscape.
Jay will also talk about what went into the decision to buy a marketing firm, shortly after retiring from owning a successful staffing agency, especially not knowing much about running a marketing firm.
Jay will also talk about attracting and retaining employees in this demanding and ever-changing industry.
Justin Reinke | Owner & President, HGR Group
Behind the Region
02/21/25 • 27 min
Justin will tell us what it's like to run a 4th generation construction business. With all the projects they are involved in, how do they attract and retain their top talent. And what does the construction industry's future look like in St. Joseph County?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Behind the Region have?
Behind the Region currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does Behind the Region cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Indiana.
What is the most popular episode on Behind the Region?
The episode title 'TJ Jorgensen | Founder & CEO, TJ21 Media Group' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Behind the Region?
The average episode length on Behind the Region is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Behind the Region released?
Episodes of Behind the Region are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Behind the Region?
The first episode of Behind the Region was released on Jan 11, 2023.
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