Get IN. with Nate Spangle
Get Indiana.
Get IN. is the podcast focused on Indiana, and the stories of inspiring Hoosiers. Follow along as host Nate Spangle dives into all the things that make Indiana great.
Episodes
From Nearly Broke to $1M+ a Month | Katherine Watercutter, Gold Hinge
On today's show I sat down with Katherine Watercutter, a former Indiana University distance runner, seven-time All-American, multi-time Big Ten champion, and national podium finisher, about her athletic career and post-grad entrepreneurship journey when she founded Gold Hinge as a side hustle at 23. Watercutter transferred to IU as a walk-on and struggled with fitness and pressure before earning a full scholarship after placing 11th at cross-country nationals and setting school records. After graduation she worked in sales and started Gold Hinge in 2019, initially as an online boutique, facing cash burn, credit-line debt, and near-shutdown moments. A tie-dye Champion sweatshirt ad scaled during COVID to $100K a month but was unsustainable, leading her to private labeling and a breakthrough pleated tennis skirt with help from an ad agency. Gold Hinge later scaled to major revenue of over $1M a month, earning Watercutter a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 spot, and produced collaborations with the Indianapolis Colts and Homefield/IU. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Katherine Watercutter's Running and Entrepreneurship Journey - Gold Hinge's First Products and Eventual Scale to $1M a Month - Gold Hinge's Licensed Collaborations Thank you to our partners: St. Elmo and Harry & Izzy's World Food Championships (enter code 25INDY at checkout and receive 25% off all event tickets) Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Show Intro & St. Elmo / Harry & Izzy's Game Day Menus 01:34 Guest Introduction: Kathryn Watercutter, Founder of Gold Hinge 03:00 Perceptions of Indiana 04:12 Realizing Running Elite Potential & Kentucky vs. Indiana Competition 06:18 The Mental Battle of High School Running & Coach Mentorship 08:47 College Recruiting, Transferring from Miami of Ohio, & Walking On at IU 11:51 Bouncing Back: From Walk-On to All-American & Full Scholarship 15:46 The Internal Mental Talk Track in High-Stakes Races 18:38 Exceeding Expectations & Proudest Race Moments 21:28 Managing High Expectations & Senior Year Cross Country Battle 25:12 The Early Days: Early Side Hustles & First Entrepreneurial Steps 28:13 Balancing IU Athletics, Internships, & Starting an E-Commerce Site 31:00 Overcoming Early E-Commerce Struggles & Private Labeling Shift 38:39 World Food Championships Break 39:35 The Tie-Dye Champion Sweatshirt Boom & Viral Ad Success 43:44 Scaling Bottlenecks, Pre-Orders, & The Reality of E-Commerce Growth 47:00 Grit, Mindset, & Manifesting Success Through Hardship 51:48 The Turnaround: Pleated Tennis Skirts & Scaling to Multi-Millions 57:30 Scaling Beyond 10 Million & Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs 01:00:40 Forbes 30 Under 30 Honor & The Indianapolis Colts Collaboration 01:06:15 Female Leadership in Indiana, Homefield IU Collab, & Viral Celebrity PR 01:09:40 Innovation, Staying Futuristic, & Learning to Celebrate Wins 01:12:00 Why Indiana is Home 01:13:30 Hidden Gem in Indiana: Indiana War Memorial & Downtown Indy 01:15:20 Hoosier to Watch: Brian Kavicky 01:16:40 Favorite Indiana Memory: IU Big Ten Football Championship Victory 01:19:15 Outro & Where to Find Gold Hinge Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Fight to Preserve Indiana's Natural Beauty | Andrea Huntington, Indiana Land Protection Alliance
On today's show I sat down with Andrea Huntington, executive director of the Indiana Land Protection Alliance (ILPA), which unites and supports Indiana's land conservation community. ILPA member land trusts serve all 92 counties and have protected more than 176,000 acres. Huntington explains land trusts as nonprofit organizations that protect land for nature and people, often providing free public access via trails and amenities. She shares her path from practicing law to fundraising at Shirley Heinze Land Trust and then leading ILPA, which offers trainings, conferences, and technical support for land trust staff. Huntington also discusses misconceptions about land trusts, collaboration with economic development, Indiana's ecological diversity, including 30 national natural landmarks, and the need for more conservation given only 4% of Indiana is public land, plus volunteer opportunities and "Land Trust Days" events August through October. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - What a Land Trust Is - Indiana's 30 National Natural Landmarks - "Land Trust Days" Thank you to our partners: Keller & Keller World Food Championships (enter code 25INDY at checkout and receive 25% off all event tickets) AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Orchid Hook 01:33 Guest Introduction: Andrea Huntington, Indiana Land Protection Alliance 02:49 What Is A Land Trust 04:04 Land Trusts vs. Parks 05:29 How Land Trusts Choose Land 08:10 Andrea's Path Into Conservation 08:49 Indiana Dunes Park Myth 11:11 Funding Stewardship Forever 12:25 Public Access And Easements 16:19 Shirley Heinze Origin Story 17:34 Dune And Swale Explained 19:34 Protecting Land In Practice 23:10 Why Conservation Matters 25:04 ILPA Role And Partnerships 29:14 Iconic Sites Kankakee Story 32:20 Central Indiana Preserves 34:54 ILPA Career Leap 36:12 Lilly Grant Impact 37:36 Alliance Support Explained 38:03 Stewardship Gathering 39:40 Big Oaks Refuge Detour 41:30 Indiana Nature Surprises 46:34 Favorite Places Old Growth 48:37 Land Trust Misconceptions 50:18 Why Indiana Feels Special 53:00 Public Land Hunting Talk 55:52 Hidden Gems Landscapes 57:55 Hoosiers To Watch 01:03:33 Wrap Up And Land Trust Days Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Race to Become Indiana's Healthiest County | Jenn Wells, Hancock Health
On today's show I sat down with Jenn Wells, assistant vice president of customer experience and brand strategy at Hancock Health and host of the Just Jenn women's health podcast. Jenn discusses her career path from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to healthcare marketing and how Hancock Health focuses on the customer journey, brand storytelling, digital experience, and virtual care. She explores why many people avoid preventive care, how taboo or embarrassing health topics keep patients from asking questions, and how Just Jenn aims to make conversations about issues like infertility, menopause, and cancer care feel like talking with a trusted friend. She also describes Hancock County's goal to become Indiana's healthiest county through partnerships addressing social determinants of health, improved access and navigation, and lower-cost lab and imaging options like the Gateway location, while emphasizing practical accountability such as scheduling annual exams. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why People Avoid Preventative Care - The Just Jenn Women's Health Podcast - How Hancock County Plans to Become Indiana's Healthiest County Thank you to our partners: Pence Media Group World Food Championships (enter code 25INDY at checkout and receive 25% off all event tickets) Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Best Health Stories 01:33 Guest Introduction: Jenn Wells, Hancock Health 02:27 From Motorsports To Healthcare 04:30 Marketing Human Healthcare 11:52 Taboo Topics And Asking Questions 16:54 Finding Real Resources 20:18 Just Jenn Podcast Breakdown 22:34 Menopause And Cancer Support 33:26 Grace Accountability And Calendars 39:18 Healthiest County Goal 39:56 Trails And Health 41:41 Life Expectancy Rankings 43:48 Partners For Healthiest County 44:33 Annual Exams And Mental Stress 45:51 Access And Affordable Care 46:38 Gateway Labs And Imaging 50:02 Patient Portals And Data Sharing 51:59 Modernizing Patient Experience 55:39 Stop Self Diagnosing 57:36 Menopause Talk And Stigma 59:33 Indiana Home And Hancock Gems 01:01:18 Hidden Gems Foodie Tour 01:05:02 Next Gen And Experience Economy 01:10:55 Wrap Up And Where To Find Jenn Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
From Bird Food to 15–18 Million Pounds of Coffee a Year | Brad Gutwein, Copper Moon Coffee
On today's show I sat down with Brad Gutwein, co-founder and CEO of Copper Moon Coffee in Lafayette, Indiana. Brad remembers starting his career after Purdue by joining his family's feed mill business, where he and his brothers grew Morning Song Wild Bird Food from a small regional operation into a major national supplier for retailers like Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, and others, ultimately selling the company to Scotts Miracle-Gro in 2005. Inspired by parallels between blending bird seed and coffee, Brad and his brother, Cary, purchased Copper Moon Coffee in 2007 from a Marsh Foods-related entity and shifted it from convenience/office channels toward premium retail branding. After early struggles in a highly competitive category, moving to a new Lafayette facility in 2013 enabled upgraded equipment and K-cup production, helping scale to roughly 15–18 million pounds annually and 150–160 employees, with strong growth via Amazon, club, and grocery channels. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Gutwein Family Feed Mill and Morning Song Wild Bird Food's Growth and Sale to Scotts Miracle-Gro - The Shift of Copper Moon Coffee to Premium Retail Branding - How Copper Moon Coffee Scaled to 15–18 Million Pounds Annually Thank you to our partners: Bloomrank AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Competitive Coffee Reality 01:11 Guest Introduction: Brad Gutwein, Copper Moon Coffee 02:05 Coffee Roots in Francesville 03:03 From Marriott to Feed Mill 05:26 Morning Song Takes Off 12:01 Landing Big Box Retail 16:42 Calling Walmart in 94 18:50 Selling Morning Song and Coffee Pivot 21:48 Discovering Copper Moon 24:57 Buying a Business Overnight 27:52 First Changes and Retail Push 32:02 Rebrand During the Recession 33:36 Move to Lafayette Turning Point 37:43 How a Commercial Roastery Works 40:03 Retail Expansion Plans 40:52 Top Sales Channels 41:09 Team Growth Moves 41:39 K-Cup Breakthrough 42:50 Scaling Up Production 43:53 Winning Shelf Space 45:40 Indiana Brand Awareness 47:01 Growth Strategy Secrets 49:01 Marketing Demos Ads 50:37 Future Growth Vision 51:09 Product Lineup Tour 53:30 Flavors And Trends 55:14 Regional Brand Acquisition 56:09 Start Versus Buy 58:06 Why Indiana Home 58:41 Rapid Fire Coffee Talk 01:00:28 Foodservice Behind Scenes 01:01:34 Working With Family 01:02:53 Indiana Hidden Gems 01:07:29 Final Wrap And Where To Buy Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How Do You Improve America's #1 Place to Live? | Sue Finkam, Carmel Mayor
On today's show I sat down with Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam about how Carmel grew from rapid early-2000s expansion into a 106,000-resident city voted the nation's best place to live, driven first by schools and later by walkability, arts, and distinct districts like the Art & Design District, Midtown, and City Center. Mayor Finkam credits Mayor Jim Brainard's success to listening to residents and selling a long-term vision, including architecturally significant development, public art, and roundabout-centered design standards. She addresses misconceptions that Carmel is snobby or uniformly wealthy, noting district diversity, 110 languages from 90 different countries spoken in schools, and local poverty concerns that led to a food access commission. Mayor Finkam outlines her leadership priorities of keeping Carmel safe, clean, and beautiful, plus government modernization, cultural "one team" operations, and public safety innovations like drone first responders and advanced firefighter helmet technology. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Carmel Grew So Rapidly - Misconceptions About Carmel - Mayor Finkam's Priorities to Making a Better Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Carmel Vision Teaser 00:29 Guest Introduction: Sue Finkam, Carmel Mayor 01:59 Moving to Carmel 03:16 Growth and Schools 05:19 Building Downtown Districts 07:37 Advice for City Leaders 09:44 Carmel Misconceptions 12:13 Food Access and Poverty 13:44 Mayor Week in Review 14:53 Modernizing City Hall 18:41 Safe Clean Beautiful Brand 22:05 Public Art and Identity 24:54 Roundabouts and Design 29:25 Homeplace and Annexation 31:59 Roads Construction Priorities 36:34 Roundabout Challenges 37:42 Community Safety Priorities 38:40 Drones And Real Time Response 40:36 Firefighter Helmet Tech 43:07 Listening And City Vision 45:17 Building A City Identity 49:00 Intentional Growth And Amenities 50:36 Becoming Carmel Mayor 53:10 Handling Online Criticism 58:20 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 58:56 Rapid Fire Carmel Picks 01:03:53 Hidden Gems And Hoosiers 01:07:16 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:10:17 Final Thanks And How To Connect Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The 130-Year History Hiding Behind the Rathskeller | Craig Mince, Athenaeum Foundation
On today's show I sat down with Craig Mince, president of the Athenaeum Foundation, about the Athenaeum (often known as the Rathskeller) and its evolution from Das Deutsche Haus, founded by pro-democracy German Turner gymnasts committed to "sound mind, sound body." Craig explains the building's 1894 east wing (gym, Rathskeller) and 1897 west wing (parlors, ballroom, 400-seat theater), its open membership model, and its role in early physical education training. Our conversation covers name changes during anti-German sentiment, long-running German heritage events, and how a $6 million Lilly Endowment gift led to forming the nonprofit foundation in 1991 to save the building. Craig details today's operations, including the Turner Gymnasium with 900+ members, Coat Check Coffee, theater restoration plans, and major events like St. Paddy's Day and Germanfest, and shares local ghost stories and overnight paranormal hunts. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Purpose, History and Evolution of the Athenaeum - Athenaeum Festivals, Traditions and the Rathskeller - Ghost Stories and Paranormal Activity at the Athenaeum Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Overnight Takeover Tease 00:27 Meet The Athenaeum 02:18 Turners Origin Story 04:22 Building Layout And Purpose 06:53 Early Amenities And PE Roots 10:45 War Era Name Change 13:14 Athenaeum Meaning Explained 16:39 Festivals And German Traditions 20:12 Saving The Building In 1991 23:50 Rathskeller History And Virtual Tour 28:06 Athenaeum Today In 2026 34:04 Funding Preservation Ideas 36:42 New Gate Fundraiser 37:14 Name on the Plaque 38:18 Events and Crowd Size 39:33 Bathroom Pro Tips 40:55 Bands That Pack It 44:12 Biggest Days of Year 46:02 Hauntings and Ghost Hunters 50:41 Overnight Ghost Hunt 51:54 Theater Myths Explained 54:57 Indiana Home and Favorites 57:42 150-Year Vision 01:00:17 Final Questions and Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How Do You Repair a Home on $936 a Month? | Rachel Nelson, Home Repairs for Good
On today's show I sat down with Rachel Nelson, executive director of Home Repairs for Good, an Indianapolis nonprofit that helps older adults (62+) and people with disabilities living on very low incomes (about 30% AMI) stay safely in their homes through free critical repairs inside Marion County's 465 loop. Nelson explains how the organization began in 2013 as NeighborLink Indianapolis when founder Dave Withy and friends did word-of-mouth repairs, often preventing citations, fines, liens, and potential loss of homes. She details their scale (hundreds of repairs annually, including citation-related work), volunteer pathways from low-skill projects to trained gutter and in-home "handy" teams with background checks, and funding through donors, churches, team volunteer donations, and paid subcontracting. Our conversation also covers workforce development through BY Plus with paid jobsite experience, plus a Growth Program that earns revenue via contractor work to sustain free repairs, and future plans to expand aging-ready home modifications. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - What Home Repairs for Good Is and Who They Serve - Volunteer Opportunities with Home Repairs for Good - How Home Repairs for Good Is Funded - How Home Repairs for Good Helps with Workforce Development Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Mission And Impact 00:27 Guest Introduction: Rachel Nelson, Home Repairs for Good 01:35 The Aging In Place Problem 04:01 How It All Started 05:14 Citation Spiral Example 10:14 Scale And Eligibility 18:07 Growth With Staff 19:44 Funding Without Federal 22:04 Volunteer Paths And Training 27:19 Gutter Team And Handy Volunteers 31:26 Workforce Development Tease 31:58 Trade Worker Shortage 33:01 BY Plus Partnership 33:56 NCCER Basics Explained 35:52 Urban Access Barriers 37:44 Paid Jobsite Expectations 39:00 Legal Aid Support 39:35 Funding The Mission 41:44 Growth Program Model 44:54 Contracting With The City 47:40 Future Aging Ready Homes 49:54 Ways To Get Involved 52:27 Freedom Flyer Eagle 54:10 Favorite Indy Neighborhoods 56:27 Indiana Home Stories 59:14 Hidden Gem Floyds Knobs 01:00:25 Hoosier To Watch 01:02:40 Final Wrap And Thanks Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Building the Costco of Home Services | Dan Hanrahan, Neighbor Serve
Today's show starts with a role reversal, as one of my longtime mentors and the founder of Neighbor Serve, Dan Hanrahan, asks me about Memory Bank, why I chose entrepreneurship, how Get Indiana grew through documenting adventures like the Indy 500 and learning as much as possible about Indiana, and where I hope the Get IN. Podcast and Get Indiana will be in 10 years. Hanrahan then explains Neighbor Serve, a membership-based home service club that vets contractors, prioritizes homeowners over ad platforms, and has a 92% renewal rate. Dan details using AI to improve efficiency without losing human service, expanding to Bloomington, and thoughts on Indy tech. The episode closes with Indiana favorites like Lake Monroe's Peninsula Trail and a Tom Petty Deer Creek concert memory. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why Nate Spangle Chose to Become an Entrepreneur - What Neighbor Serve Does and Why It Works - The Expansion of Neighbor Serve to Other Communities Thank you to our partners: Jackson County St. Elmo and Harry & Izzy's Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Cold Open Lifeline 01:19 Guest Introduction: Dan Hanrahan, Neighbor Serve 02:46 Why Start A Business 03:59 Memory Bank Origin 05:33 Grandma Interview Lessons 08:13 Choosing Get IN 11:50 Content Model Vision 13:30 Quitting Day Job Math 22:04 Dreams In 10 Years 28:12 Neighbor Serve Explained 31:24 Contractor Story Garage Door 32:38 Garage Door Guy Story 33:28 Why Neighbor Serve Works 34:36 Contractor Club Community 35:27 From Concierge to Seed 37:12 AI Data Relationships Edge 39:30 Expanding Beyond Indy 42:07 Marketplace Chicken Egg 44:21 Contractor Wins And Saves 46:15 Indy Tech Scene Reflections 52:28 AI Tools Not Abuse 54:16 Indiana Favorites Rapidfire 01:03:54 Final Thanks And Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The 6-Week Path to an $80K Career | Luke Humphrey, Train for the Crane
On today's show I sat down with Luke Humphrey, CEO of Train for the Crane, a central Indiana construction training company that prepares candidates for crane operation, rigging, signaling, inspection, lift director work, and OSHA training. Humphrey shares his construction background, how OSHA crane certification requirements became federally required in late 2018, and how a workplace fatality he handled as a safety professional shaped his focus on safety and training. He discusses Indiana's crane operator shortage, noting that 71% of certified crane operators in the state are 50+ and average pay is around $80,000. Train for the Crane has certified over 1,000 people since starting in 2017–18, offers a 4–8 week program, helps with job placement, works with high schools via crane "rodeo" events and grants, and supports financing through payment plans, workforce grants, and GI Bill eligibility for veterans. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Purpose of Train for the Crane - The Demand and Pay for Crane Operators - Indiana's Crane Operator Shortage - Train for the Crane's Training Program and Crane "Rodeo" Events Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 College Isn't the Only Path 00:27 Guest Introduction: Luke Humphrey, Train for the Crane 01:50 Luke's Construction Journey 03:30 OSHA Rules Change Everything 05:58 The Accident That Drove Safety 09:07 From Expert to Trade School 12:16 Demand, Pay, and the Gray Wave 14:40 High School Pathways and Crane Rodeos 20:04 Six Weeks vs. Union Apprenticeship 23:12 Job Placement and Student Fit 26:57 Career Advice and Crane Basics 28:59 How Big Are Cranes 30:57 Certification Demand Surge 32:48 Paying for Training 37:33 Jobs and Big Projects 39:17 Company Sponsorship Deals 41:39 Why Indiana Home 43:10 Wildest Trade Jobs 44:46 Crane Skills and Tech 46:57 Work Ethic and Safety 49:07 Indiana Hidden Gem 51:28 Hoosier to Watch 53:31 Favorite Indiana Memory 56:03 Wrap Up Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
From $9 an Hour to Becoming an NFL Play-by-Play Voice | Matt Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
On today's show I huddled up with Matt Taylor, play-by-play voice of the Indianapolis Colts and manager of radio production, about his Hoosier roots, early fascination with broadcasting, path from Franklin College to part-time radio jobs, joining the Colts in 2012, and becoming the team's play-by-play radio voice. Taylor explains the craft of radio play-by-play as "romantic," describing games for listeners who can't see them, and details his preparation habits: reviewing every broadcast, studying other announcers, researching players and beat writers, and prioritizing fundamental "box score" details. He remembers his first NFL call in 2014 after longtime Colts voice Bob Lamey fell ill, then the uncertainty of serving as interim voice in 2018 before being named permanent voice ahead of the Texans playoff game. He discusses changes in media, in-house Colts radio operations, balancing objectivity while working for the team, and storylines for the 2026 Colts including Daniel Jones' health, pass rush questions, and roster turnover. Taylor also highlights Indiana favorites like Lake Monroe, Holt's Cafe, and memories of attending IU games with his dad. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Matt Taylor's Journey from Franklin College to the Indianapolis Colts - The Craft of Radio Play-by-Play - How Taylor Became the Colts' Permanent Radio Voice - What Happened to the Colts in 2025 and the Outlook for the 2026 Season Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Radio Is Romantic 00:27 Guest Introduction: Matt Taylor, Indianapolis Colts Play-by-Play Voice 01:33 First Time On Mic 02:38 Finding The Craft 06:25 Practicing Play-by-Play 09:54 Grinding To The NFL 13:23 Colts Broadcast In-House 16:33 Prep Like A Player 20:56 First NFL Call 24:21 Interim To Permanent 29:50 Radio In The Digital Age 32:59 Calling For Radio Fans 36:42 Great Calls And Mistakes 40:39 Balancing Fandom And Objectivity 42:13 Critiquing Your Own Team 45:18 Facts Over Hot Takes 48:12 Philip Rivers Returns Explained 51:59 Why the 2025 Season Collapsed 54:08 Roster Turnover Reality 56:20 Jonathan Taylor Workload 01:00:07 2026 Outlook and Pass Rush 01:05:08 Bears to Hammond Debate 01:08:29 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 01:11:34 Hidden Gem Holt's Cafe 01:13:49 Hoosiers to Watch and Guests 01:17:22 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:21:08 Where to Follow Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Midwest Real Estate Company That Grew from 50 to 400+ Agents | Tracy Hutton and Annie Hamilton, CENTURY 21 Scheetz
On today's show I sat down with Tracy Hutton, CEO/owner of CENTURY 21 Scheetz and owner of Milestone Home Lending and Dominion Title, and Annie Hamilton, COO of CENTURY 21 Scheetz, about building one of Indiana's most respected real estate organizations, which ranks as the #3 CENTURY 21 franchise in closed units. Both began in real estate answering phones in high school, with Tracy later joining founder Mick Scheetz at 26 to drive corporate relocation business and expansion while learning "Mickisms" about hustle, integrity, and not chasing empty numbers. Tracy eventually hired Annie into relocation, where Annie told Tracy she wanted her job, leading to a long partnership shaped by EOS/Traction's visionary–integrator model. They discuss the franchise's growth through acquisitions, including during the 2008 crisis, the importance of training, listing strategy, accountability, leadership, and differentiating via support services like transaction management and a NeighborServe partnership for inspections and home services. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Indiana's CENTURY 21 Scheetz Became Nationally Recognized - What Sparked CENTURY 21 Scheetz's Growth - Transaction Management, Relocation, and Home Services Thank you to our partners: NCW Keller & Keller AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Annie Wants Tracy's Job 01:20 Guest Introduction: Tracy Hutton and Annie Hamilton, CENTURY 21 Scheetz 02:55 Tracy Starts Early 05:36 Annie's DECA Path 06:43 How Brokerages Work 07:59 Mick Scheetz Origin Story 11:09 STP and Building Trust 14:37 Hiring Annie and Relocation 19:37 EOS Visionary Integrator 25:11 List to Last Explained 28:14 Mergers Acquisitions Growth 29:59 Why Agents Stay Sticky Value 34:19 DIY Deal Nightmare 38:36 Growing Through 2008 Crisis 42:05 Leading Through Any Crisis 44:11 Mentorship and "Mickisms" 47:37 Taking the Leap 48:37 Earning Trust 49:24 Advice for Women 55:16 Scaling with EOS 56:49 Accountability Culture 59:28 Leadership Lessons 01:03:04 Brokerage Differentiation 01:05:21 Top Producer Habits 01:07:31 NeighborServe Partnership 01:09:07 Inspection Reality Check 01:17:51 Indiana Wrap Up 01:18:51 Hidden Gems 01:23:04 Hoosiers to Watch 01:26:36 Favorite Indiana Memories 01:30:16 Final Thoughts and Links Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Indiana's Flood Recovery + The 92-Year-Old World Record Gravedigger | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana News
On today's show I sat down for another edition of Hoosier Headlines with Lindsey Erdody of Free Press Indiana News, who provides an update on flood aid, Indiana's longest gravedigger, rural accountability, Trump accounts, and ArcFest. Our conversation begins with flood recovery, with Erdody noting that as of Sept. 11 FEMA had allocated $64.3 million to more than 15,000 applicants, with thousands still waiting, alongside 40,000 applications for up to $5,000 in state aid. She discusses documentation needs and impacts like prolonged power outages, mold, and food loss. We then shift to a highlight of Allen McCloskey of Galveston, Indiana, a 92-year-old Guinness World Record holder for the longest gravedigging career (73 years, 75 days), and broader issues of maintaining Indiana's 20,000+ cemeteries, many of which are abandoned. The episode continues with coverage about a Grant County commissioner facing an internal investigation, a Benton County CAFO dispute, and an explanation of "Trump accounts," including Brad Gerstner's $250 pledge for Indiana children under 5. Erdody closes with a preview of ArcFest on Oct. 3 at IU Indianapolis, and mentions Zimmer Biomet donating its current global headquarters building in Warsaw to Grace College, which will transform the building into an Orthopedic Innovation Research Center to advance STEM education and orthopedic workforce development. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - FEMA Relief and Documentation Needs for Hoosiers Impacted by the Flood - Allen McCloskey and His World's Longest Gravedigger Career - Grant County Commissioner Under Investigation + Hog Farm Disputes in Benton County - Trump Accounts - ArcFest - Zimmer Biomet's Building Donation to Grace College Check out these great clips from the show: 00:41 Flood Aid Update 02:12 FEMA Relief Process 05:25 Power Outage Fallout 07:31 Recovery And Housing 08:50 Riverfront Plan Speculation 10:58 Record Gravedigger Story 13:26 Cemetery Care Crisis 17:04 Grant County Probe 21:12 Benton County Hog Farm 27:13 Brad Gerstner Backstory 29:17 How Trump Accounts Work 31:54 Investment Growth Debate 33:04 Imagine Early Scholarships 35:07 ArcFest Event Preview 36:58 Secretary of State Race 43:00 ArcFest Candidate Forum 43:53 Free Press Indiana Mission 45:38 Zimmer Biomet Donation 48:56 Final Wrap and Plugs Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
23 Years in the Marines, 8 Years as Indianapolis Mayor & One More Race | Greg Ballard, Lincoln Party Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State
On today's show I sat down with former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, who grew up on the city's northeast side, attended Cathedral, joined the U.S. Marine Corps after finishing at IU, and is now running as an independent Lincoln Party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. Ballard served 23 years on active duty with deployments including Panama and the 1991 Persian Gulf War before he returned home in 2001 and was recruited to run for mayor despite little name recognition. He defeated incumbent Bart Peterson amid voter anger over property taxes and a major income-tax increase. Ballard describes his transition into office, key achievements including securing and hosting the 2012 Super Bowl, and leading efforts behind DigIndy by pushing the EPA mandate cost down and transferring water/wastewater to Citizens Energy to remove politics. In his run for Secretary of State, he collected over 74,000 petition signatures, formed around expanding ballot access and voter information. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Greg Ballard's Indy Roots and Marine Corps Experience - How Ballard Campaigned and Defeated Bart Peterson for Indianapolis Mayor - Ballard's Achievements as Mayor - Why Ballard Is Running as Independent for Secretary of State and What His Goals Are Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Future Vision Teaser 01:16 Guest Introduction: Greg Ballard, Lincoln Party Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State 02:47 Growing Up Indy 03:16 Joining the Marines 07:39 Quantico and OCS 09:31 Lessons From Service 10:59 Deployments and Worldview 13:20 Returning Home 15:39 From Bayer to Politics 16:24 Asked to Run Mayor 18:07 Slating and Nomination 21:50 Campaign With No Money 25:14 Debates and Momentum 28:10 Election Night Upset 32:09 Day One as Mayor 33:23 Transition Team Surprise 36:32 Early Wins Super Bowl Bid 40:19 Making Indy Super Bowl Magic 41:00 Super Bowl Village Vision 41:48 Big Ideas Zip Line Social 42:18 JW Marriott Trophy Wrap 43:18 Scarves And Service Culture 45:58 Super Bowl Legacy And PR 48:46 EPA Mandate And DigIndy 52:09 Citizens Utility Takeover 56:00 Independent Secretary Run 01:02:59 Lincoln Party Voter Guide 01:12:55 Rapid Fire Hoosier Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
31 Days to Win a Statewide Nomination | Max Engling, Indiana Secretary of State Nominee (R)
On today's show I sat down with Max Engling, the Republican nominee for Indiana Secretary of State, who rose from a behind-the-scenes Senate staffer to statewide nominee in 31 days, winning the GOP convention in Fort Wayne with 53% on the second ballot. Engling shares moving from Illinois to Cicero, attending Ivy Tech and IUPUI while working long hours, and how debate helped shape his communication skills. He describes flying to Washington at 24 to hand out resumes, landing a role on the U.S. House Committee on House Administration, and later serving as director of member services for Speaker Kevin McCarthy. After returning to Indiana to raise his family, he ran in the 5th Congressional District, worked for Beck's Hybrids, and served as a senior advisor and agriculture liaison for Senator Jim Banks. Engling closes by outlining his priorities: election integrity, a public transparency portal, and addressing fraudulent "chameleon carrier" trucking LLCs. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Max Engling Became the Republic Nominee for Indiana Secretary of State in 31 Days - Why Engling Went to DC and Then Returned to Indiana - Secretary of State Responsibilities Thank you to our partners: Cowpokes Work & Western Bloomrank Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Work Hard Trust God 01:40 Guest Introduction: Max Engling, Secretary of State Candidate 02:25 Indiana Roots and School 03:46 Paying for College 04:38 Debate and Extemp 08:22 Working Through School 11:01 First Job and DC Leap 15:51 Elections Committee Life 19:14 Why Public Service 21:29 Connecting With Hoosiers 27:13 Back Home and Career 30:46 District Talk and Ice Cream 33:56 Political Liaison Life 36:13 Convention Nomination Explained 39:58 Why He Entered Race 41:29 Politics Gets Personal 44:44 Young Voters And Civility 51:10 Convention Day Breakdown 57:08 General Election Landscape 59:50 Platform Priorities 01:03:15 Indiana Home And Gems Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Meet the Creator Who Amassed Over 250,000 Followers on Tenderloin Reviews and Breaking News | SmallTownsIndiana
On today's show I sat down with the creator behind Small Town Indiana, a lifelong Indianapolis Southsider who began making content in 2020 to highlight small towns and later gained major traction covering breaking news, including the Greenwood Park Mall shooting, drawing on an early passion for journalism and experience as a 911 dispatcher to manage difficult stories. He now reaches over 250,000 followers across platforms, balancing crime and court updates with his statewide quest to rate breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, a series sparked by a Marengo Tavern recommendation. He explains his "little piggies" rating criteria, including crunch, meat-to-breading ratio, bun, and size, and shares his top five, stories of reviews boosting small-town businesses, and upcoming Cataract-area tenderloin competition. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why an Indy Southsider Went All In On Small Towns Indiana and Breaking News - Where to Find the Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches in Indiana - What Makes a Tenderloin Elite Thank you to our partners: Pence Media Group Keller & Keller AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Small Town Indiana Vibes 01:32 Meet Small Town Indiana 02:41 Why Small Towns Matter 04:42 Starting on TikTok 08:29 News Coverage Breakthrough 10:09 Balancing Heavy Stories 13:02 Tenderloin Quest Begins 16:54 Building the Piggy Ratings 22:53 What Makes a Tenderloin Great 27:16 Surprise Hits and Retta Jeans 39:52 Top Five in Indiana 40:52 Fried Chicken Pocket 41:35 Tenderloin Picks Debate 42:09 How Ratings Work 43:48 Secret Shopper Reviews 43:51 Tenderloin Meetup Story 45:26 Tenderloin Origins Fest 46:58 Swayze Loins Verdict 48:48 Frozen vs Local Loins 50:27 Road Trip Favorites 51:05 Tin Plate One Eyed 54:01 Poland Cataract Pocket 56:14 Best Food Plus Fun 58:12 Cataract Contest Details 01:00:14 Make Better Loins 01:04:33 Bedford Rookies Challenge 01:06:37 Why Indiana Home 01:07:34 Hidden Gem Waterways 01:08:51 Hoosier To Watch 01:10:33 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:11:54 Stickers Follow Outro Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Midwest Music Festival Where You Could Leave With a Job | Josh Cecil, HamCo Live
On today's show I sat down with Josh Cecil, a Noblesville creator and event producer, founder of HamCo Live, and host of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, about the depth of Hamilton County's live music scene and his mission to make Noblesville a premier Midwest live-music destination anchored by Ruoff Music Center. Cecil explains how HamCo Live began as a centralized calendar and grew through grassroots promotion, then expanded into the Homegrown Music Concert Series to showcase original local artists by removing financial risk for bars. Cecil previews TradeUp Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile: a free outdoor festival from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with two stages, eight bands, and a "Trades Village" featuring hands-on trade experiences, followed by an indoor ticketed concert headlined by Larry Fleet with openers Norah Reese and The Wilder Blue. He also covers the value of skilled trades, Hoosier community, and favorite Indiana memories. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How HamCo Live Originated - Why Noblesville Is a Legit Midwest Destination for Live Music - The Homegrown Music Concert Series - The Inaugural TradeUp Fest in Noblesville Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Crazy Idea Spark 00:26 Guest Introduction: Josh Cecil, HamCo Live 01:34 Building the Music Calendar 02:46 Best Venues Rundown 04:05 Noblesville Music Vision 05:43 Downtown Music Density 07:46 Grassroots Growth Playbook 09:41 Homegrown Originals Series 12:43 Networking Local Artists 13:49 TradeUp Fest Origin Story 20:19 Festival Daytime Blueprint 22:41 Trades Village Experiences 26:37 Booking the Headliner 28:16 Larry Fleet Lands 29:48 Live Music Economics 32:40 Settlement And Costs 33:50 Deposits And Big Swings 34:11 Booking Fees And Set Lengths 35:45 Festival Profit Math 36:42 Advice For Event Hosts 37:40 Trade Up Fest Details 38:47 Outdoor Lineup Highlights 41:07 Indoor Headliners 43:14 Tickets And Family Pitch 44:42 Why Indiana Home 46:02 Hamilton County Music Gems 46:46 Best Deer Creek Show 47:47 Garth Brooks Energy 49:54 Indiana Hidden Gem 50:40 Hoosier To Watch 52:19 Favorite Indiana Memory Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
They Bought a Roofing Company Without Knowing If They Owned a Ladder | Eric Howland & Dustin Denton, Seamless Roofing
On today's show I sat down with lifelong friends Eric Howland and Dustin Denton about building Seamless Roofing, an Indianapolis-based commercial roofing company focused on relationships, operational excellence, and culture. They remember accelerating their entrepreneurship timeline after Dustin was fired, choosing to acquire a roofing business despite limited industry knowledge, and learning through early missteps like a chaotic Vegas trade show and even not knowing if they owned a ladder. They describe closing their first project by staking their reputation on referrals, navigating major leadership conflicts and near-failure moments that forced hard decisions, and why blue-collar work is rewarding because it's tangible and rooted in trust. They also explain how an IMS suite became a powerful relationship-building tool, discuss talent and culture practices like kindergarten rules and no PTO policy, and share why Indiana relationships keep them grounded. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why Eric and Dustin Acquired a Roofing Business - What Seamless Roofing Does - Why Blue-Collar Work Is Rewarding - How an IMS Suite Builds Relationships Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Near-Bankruptcy Lessons 00:30 Live at Carb Day 01:43 Lifelong Friends Origins 04:33 Fired and Forced Leap 07:09 Why Roofing and Acquisition 10:13 Kindergarten Rules Culture 14:39 Buying Seamless Reality Check 17:39 Vegas Trade Show Chaos 21:21 First Customer Leap of Faith 25:57 Hard Times and Conflict 28:53 Hard Conversation Breakthrough 29:49 Why Roofing Feels Real 31:45 From Finance to Fixing Leaks 33:20 People and Expectations 36:04 Nine Years of Impact 38:18 Building Championship Culture 40:32 Attracting Top Talent 45:13 Suite at IMS Strategy 50:29 Why Indiana Is Home 51:35 Hidden Gems and Shoutouts Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
1.1 Million Passengers: Why South Bend's Airport Is Booming | Julie Curtis, South Bend International Airport
On today's show I sat down with Julie Curtis, VP of marketing and air service development at South Bend International Airport, about its growth and operations. We discuss SBN surpassing 1.1 million passengers in 2025 (best since 1997), how air service development works (retaining routes, adding new ones, addressing "leakage" to Chicago), and the airport's current nonstop network of 16 destinations on five airlines (American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and Breeze). She explains Breeze's 2024 launch in South Bend and the American-Landline luxury motor coach connection that functions gate-to-gate between SBN and O'Hare. Our conversation also covers Notre Dame game-week surges, ramp improvements enabling mainline aircraft at all gates, the SBN Up Front front-drive modernization project, the South Shore rail station at the terminal, and how airports operate like "mini cities" with many independent tenants and agencies. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - South Bend International Airport's Growth and Record 2025 - How Air Service Development Works - SBN's Nonstop Network - How Airports are Like Mini Cities Thank you to our partners: NCW Rohrman Automotive Group Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Airports Like Mini Cities 01:19 Guest Introduction: Julie Curtis, South Bend International Airport 02:43 Julie's Path To SBN 03:52 Becoming International 04:46 What Air Service Means 07:13 Routes Airlines And Breeze 10:37 Fighting Chicago Leakage 12:33 American Landline Coach 16:45 Record Year And 90s Peak 18:13 Notre Dame Game Day Surge 24:09 Misconceptions And Hubs 25:51 SBN Up Front Project 29:37 Multimodal Hub And Staffing 31:43 Airport Authority Ecosystem 34:15 Who Runs What 35:15 TSA Partnership Reality 36:33 Airport Staffing Web 37:12 Concessions Expansion 39:36 Airport Marketing Goals 42:00 Business Travel Mix 42:50 Why Indiana Sticks 44:10 South Bend Glow Up 48:07 Tourist Weekend Pitch 50:19 Travel Perks Myth 51:17 Snack Rules And Hacks 53:05 Indiana Favorites Finale Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The CEO Who Sees Himself in Indiana's Most At-Risk Kids | Matthew Purkey, Josiah White's
On today's show I sat down with Matthew Purkey, President and CEO of Josiah White's in Wabash, Indiana, a 175-year-old nonprofit founded on 800 acres to provide opportunities for every child. Purkey explains their Christ-centered mission and statewide services, including residential programs (PATH for behavioral issues, MAP for unhealthy sexual choices, and TREK for long-term substance abuse), serving youth ages 13–17 referred by DCS and juvenile probation, plus family preservation, foster care licensing, and fatherhood engagement. He shares key statistics about students' family instability and trauma, describes the holistic campus approach (therapy, on-site school, work stipends, and certifications), and recounts his own journey from legal trouble to the Marine Corps and nonprofit leadership. Our conversation highlights the need for transitional housing after age 18, the impact of hope, and why Purkey chose Indiana and Wabash as home. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Origins of Josiah White's and Its Mission - Josiah White's Residential Programs - Family Instability and Traumas for Students Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (use code GETIN at checkout for $5 off orders of $25 or more) Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Hope For Kids 01:16 Guest Introduction: Matthew Purkey, Josiah White's 02:26 Origins Of Josiah White's 03:32 Mission Today 04:13 Residential Programs 06:02 Who They Serve 10:28 Campus Life Explained 13:31 Jobs And Certifications 15:18 Matthew Backstory 16:24 Marine Corps Turning Point 17:52 Deployments And Haiti 20:29 PTSD And New Mission 27:15 Nonprofit Career Path 30:20 Travel Burnout 31:05 Finding Josiah White's 32:27 Mission and Scale 34:18 Foster Care Reality 37:51 Ethan Wells Story 40:52 Why Rural Healing 44:51 Fatherhood Engagement 48:02 Graduating From the Back 50:10 Leading With Authenticity 53:49 Indiana Home and Advice 58:08 Rapid Fire Favorites Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How Volunteers Built America's Largest One-Day Art Fair | Tom Askey and Ryan Stephens, Penrod
On today's show I sat down with Tom Askey, fair chair of the 2026 Penrod Arts Fair, and Ryan Stephens, 2025 fair chair and current president of the board, to discuss the nearly 60-year Penrod Arts Fair at Newfields, founded as a fundraiser to help build the Indianapolis Museum of Art and now the country's largest single-day art fair. They explain how the 100% volunteer-run organization recruits members under 30, runs a juried selection process for roughly 1,000 artists (about 50% from out of state and all 50 states represented over time), hosts five stages with hundreds of performers alongside food vendors, and welcomes approximately 20,000 patrons annually. Penrod has given nearly $5 million in grants and recently awarded over $315,000 across 90+ organizations, supporting efforts like Riley Art Therapy and school music programs. They also discuss the Legacy Fund for transformational public art projects, including the Gavin sculpture and an inventory of Broad Ripple public art. Visit https://www.penrod.org/arts-fair/#tickets to learn more about the Penrod Arts Fair on Sept. 12. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The History of Penrod - Penrod's Grant Program and Legacy Fund for Public Art - The 2026 Penrod Arts Fair Thank you to our partners: Greek's Pizzeria Rohrman Automotive Group Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Art Gives Cities Soul 01:11 Meet Penrod Leaders 02:13 How Penrod Began 04:20 Why It Endured 05:01 Scale of the Fair 06:51 Volunteer Engine 10:09 Artists Nationwide 11:31 Art Sales and Fees 13:05 Why Art Matters 16:58 Grant Impact Stories 21:50 What to Expect at Penrod 24:55 Why Join Before 30 25:48 Volunteer Leadership Lessons 27:44 Fair Day War Stories 28:23 Fair Day Impact 28:53 Traffic and Parking Fixes 30:21 Volunteering Beyond Your Day Job 31:21 Where Penrod Gets Its Name 32:19 Legacy Fund Big Projects 34:45 Why Public Art Matters 41:46 Why Indiana Home 43:00 Tell City First Visit 45:00 Hidden Gems Picks 47:01 Favorite Indiana Memories 50:10 Penrod Dates and Tickets Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How a Hoosier Filmmaker Got Anne Hathaway Behind His $10 Million Movie | Zachary Spicer, Pigasus Pictures
On today's show I sat down with Zachary Spicer, founder and CEO of Indiana-based Pigasus Pictures, about making independent films in Indiana and the upcoming feature "Little Five," inspired by the first Women's Little 500 in Bloomington in 1988. Spicer shares his path from IU Bloomington and early acting training in New York to producing seven Indiana-shot features with major festival premieres and distribution through platforms like Netflix and Lionsgate Films. He explains how a long-standing friendship led Anne Hathaway and her company to join "Little Five". They discuss turning Bloomington into 1988, the economic impact of film production, Indiana's limited tax incentives, and Spicer's goal to grow the state's film ecosystem, plus his favorite Indiana memories and local hidden gems. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Founding and Filmmaking of Pigasus Pictures - Film Premieres and Distribution Through Netflix and Lionsgate Films - Anne Hathaway's Involvement in "Little Five" - What Makes Indiana an Underrated Place to Film Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Women's Sports Breakthrough 01:18 Guest Introduction: Zachary Spicer, Pigasus Pictures 02:17 Indiana Roots and DePauw 02:43 From Archaeology to Acting 03:52 Early Filmmaking Spark 04:58 New York and Anne Hathaway 08:48 Little Five Movie Story 12:23 Full Circle Indiana Moment 17:21 Anne's Role and Big Cast 20:09 Shooting on Film in 1988 23:24 Why Film in Indiana Anyway 25:15 Indiana Film Workforce 27:01 Economic Ripple Effects 28:26 First Breakthrough Film 30:05 Indie Film Economics 30:53 The Duel Premiere Magic 31:51 Little Five Premiere Plans 32:47 Release Timeline Reality 33:27 Make Great Work 34:48 Dreams Aren't Dumb 35:50 Stars Love Bloomington 38:55 Love Letter Details 40:37 Why Indiana Home 42:41 Hidden Gems Picks 47:21 Favorite Indiana Memory 50:12 Where to Follow Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
16 Years Behind the Scenes of The Bachelor: The Truth About Reality TV | Steve Wright, The Bachelor/Bachelorette
On today's show I sat down with Indiana native Steve Wright, a former producer/editor on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette who spent 16 years with the franchise after starting as a logger in post-production. Steve explains how reality TV is not scripted but heavily edited through storytelling choices, outlines the split between field production and post, and describes the night-one filming schedule and long edit timeline. He shares memorable entrances (including a helicopter on Emily Maynard's season), secrecy mishaps while filming, and reflections on notable leads like Ben Higgins, Chris Soules, and Sean Lowe. Steve also discusses his indie puppet film Allan the Dog, plans for a future Indiana-based comedy-horror puppet movie, and ends with an in-studio appearance by the Allan puppet. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Steve Wright Went From Film School to The Bachelor/Bachelorette - The Secrets of Reality TV - Memorable Entrances and Leads on The Bachelor/Bachelorette - Allan the Dog and an Upcoming Puppet Movie Featuring Allan Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Kelley Evening MBA Program Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Reality TV Hook 01:37 Guest Introduction: Steve Wright 02:45 From Film School 03:37 Logger Life Explained 05:02 Fast Track Promotions 05:58 Story Producer Breakdown 07:00 Casting And Selection 07:44 Side Scripts And Hustle 11:20 Creating Allan The Dog 14:49 Selling Distribution Rights 16:57 Next Puppet Horror 22:46 Bachelor Editing Secrets 24:21 Night One Timeline 26:50 Memorable Entrances 28:26 Secrecy Van Prank 29:31 Favorite Leads Stories 32:39 Love Show Timeline 33:24 Reality TV Comparisons 34:19 Season Pulled Fallout 35:43 Secrecy And Notes 38:38 Post Air Gap 39:50 Human Nature Examples 43:19 Confidence And Casting 46:35 Budget And Future 47:55 Hometowns And Ben 49:46 Allan The Dog Visit 52:12 Famous Dogs Draft 53:20 Enemies List Bits 55:36 Where To Find Allan Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How One Man Put 2,000+ Businesses on the Map | Sherman Burdette, FOX59
On today's show I sat down with FOX59 feature reporter and producer Sherman Burdette, creator of the weekly "Where is Sherman?" segment spotlighting Indiana's people, small businesses, and local experiences. Sherman shares his path from Broad Ripple High School and Ball State into TV, starting as a videotape editor at WISH-TV, then leaving for Los Angeles to pursue acting before returning to journalism through small-market jobs, a breakthrough lifestyle role in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and finally coming back to Indianapolis in 2009 as his mother battled pancreatic cancer. He explains how "Where is Sherman?" was branded in a Panera meeting, why he focuses on stories rather than food criticism, and how the segment's visibility has helped over 2,000 businesses while energizing him personally. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Sherman Burdette's Media Career - The Start of "Where is Sherman?" and Its Growth in Popularity - Businesses and Hidden Gems Featured on "Where is Sherman?" Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Small Business Impact 01:16 Guest Introduction: Sherman Burdette, FOX59 02:12 Broad Ripple to Ball State 03:02 Old School Tape Editing 05:02 Acting Dreams and LA 11:21 Back to TV via Small Markets 15:52 Breakthrough and On Air Persona 19:52 Returning to Indy at FOX59 22:12 Birth of "Where is Sherman?" 24:41 Food Focus and On-Camera Eating 27:08 How Segments Get Chosen 30:00 Not a Food Critic Story First 33:03 Beyond Restaurants Experiences 34:21 From Restaurants to Small Biz 34:39 Dog Jobs and Dress Up 35:23 Connection Drives the Show 36:42 How the Segments Work 39:08 Research and Story Criteria 40:32 Handling Pitches and DMs 42:57 Preparing for the Sherman Bump 44:50 Impact Stories and Criticism 46:56 Stickers and Favorite Moments 50:30 Unexpected Gems and Misconceptions 54:17 Travel Highlights and Career Pride 57:00 Indiana Lightning Round 58:57 Storytelling Advice for Media 01:01:48 Food Emporium and Indy Lore 01:03:36 Bucket List and Final Three 01:06:43 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:09:06 Where to Follow Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Indiana's Historic Floods + Coupon Tricks That Can Save You Hundreds | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana News & Emily Norwich, Em's Coupon Clips
On today's show I sat down for another edition of Hoosier Headlines with Lindsey Erdody of Free Press Indiana News, covering severe storms that caused historic power outages in northwest Indiana, a 100-year flood impacting central and east central Indiana, displacement of Hoosiers, infrastructure damage, and reminders that homeowners insurance typically excludes flood damage with only about 1% of Hoosiers carrying flood insurance. We discuss safety tips for returning home, community relief efforts, and how Indiana's suspended gas tax through September 6 affects delayed reimbursements for local road funding, plus Indianapolis' wheel tax increase to secure state matching road dollars. Our conversation also covers rural homelessness amid a new July 1 law criminalizing sleeping on public property, rural sidewalk funding challenges, and Speedway's Indy 500 wastewater violations. My second guest is Emily Norwich of Em's Coupon Clips, who explains modern couponing, stacking store and manufacturer coupons, CVS rewards "rolling," Kroger digital deals, rebate apps like Ibotta and Upside, and how she grew a large creator following. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Historic Power Outages in Northwest Indiana - 100-Year Flood Impacts on Central and East Central Indiana - Community Relief Efforts for the Flooding - Rural Homelessness - Modern Couponing, Digital Deals, and Rebate Apps Thank you to our partners: Pence Media Group Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Welcome to Hoosier Headlines 00:21 Subscribe and Review Plug 02:13 Floods and Outages Overview 03:41 NIPSCO Wind Outages 06:29 Floodwaters Reach Indy 09:11 Floodgates and Close Calls 11:17 Flood Insurance Reality Check 16:01 Infrastructure Damage Updates 18:49 Flood Safety and Recovery Tips 23:08 Gas Tax Suspension Explained 29:25 Wheel Tax and Road Funding 33:42 Homeowners Insurance Rising 34:49 Billion Dollar Storm Surge 35:46 Google Earth Growth Check 36:19 Roof Coverage Fine Print 38:27 Rural Homelessness Reality 43:25 Camping Law Consequences 46:06 Small Town Sidewalk Struggle 50:11 Indy 500 Wastewater Problem 55:40 Meet Em's Coupon Clips 56:51 Extreme Couponing Then Now 01:02:28 Drugstore Rewards Rolling 01:06:02 Kroger Loss Leaders Basics 01:10:40 Walmart vs Kroger Strategy 01:11:40 Stacking Store and Manufacturer 01:14:08 Pickup Orders and Weekly Cycles 01:14:49 Rebate Apps Level Three 01:17:49 Biggest Savings and Limits 01:19:15 ChatGPT Meal Planning Hack 01:19:54 Why She Started Creating 01:23:23 Viral Deals and Growth 01:25:23 Going Full Time Creator 01:27:26 Where to Follow and Start 01:28:37 Indiana Home and Local Spots 01:32:04 Hidden Gems Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why Poverty Is Indiana's Biggest Problem | Fred Payne, United Way of Central Indiana
On today's show I sat down with Fred Payne, President and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana, about his path from Louisiana to Indiana, meeting his wife in Bloomington, and his career spanning labor law, nearly a decade at Honda's plant in Greensburg, and serving almost five years as Indiana's Commissioner of Workforce Development. Payne explains the Department of Workforce Development's training role and its administration of unemployment insurance, highlighting COVID's surge that saw $10.2 billion paid to 900,000 Hoosiers over about two years. He then became President and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana in 2022 and describes a five-year strategy targeting basic needs, early learning, housing, and economic mobility, aiming to distance 10,000 households from poverty, using partner accreditation, data tools like the Impact United dashboard and ALICE report, and volunteer pathways such as Volunpair and Read Up. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Fred Payne's Path to United Way of Central Indiana - United Way's Five-Year Strategy - What an ALICE Report Is - Volunteer Opportunities Via Volunpair and ReadUP Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Poverty Sets the Stage 01:48 From Bayou to IU Law 03:03 Gas Station Meet Cute 05:14 Choosing Indy as Home 06:48 Honda Comes to Greensburg 10:21 Building a Startup Plant 11:50 Governor Call to Serve 13:29 Next Level Jobs Explained 23:21 COVID Unemployment Surge 30:23 Why United Way Fit 34:59 Privilege and the Ride Story 37:03 Privilege And Community 37:28 Cancer Care Village 40:03 United Way Explained 40:43 Policy And Partners 45:03 Dashboards And ALICE 48:14 Need And Accreditation 51:46 Turning Data Into Action 53:57 Strategic Plan Goals 01:03:46 Volunteering With Volunpair 01:07:54 Connection Builds Communities 01:11:01 Indiana Rapid Fire 01:13:31 How To Help Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How a Town of 10,000 Became a Midwest Entertainment Destination | Tod Minnich, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
On today's show I sat down with Tod Minnich, president and CEO of Honeywell Arts and Entertainment in Wabash, Indiana, a nonprofit that has grown from the historic Honeywell Center into a multi-venue quality-of-life engine for a town of about 10,000. Minnich traces the legacy of thermostat inventor Mark Honeywell and the community center he founded in the 1940s, the 1994 performing arts expansion, and his own arrival in 2003 to stabilize finances and expand programming from 12 concerts a year to about 50 pre-pandemic. Minnich explains acquiring and renovating key properties, including the Eagles Theatre, Honeywell House, the 13-24 Drive-In Movie Theater, Charley Creek Inn, and the Clarkson House, emphasizing philanthropy, hospitality, and community revitalization through arts access like Arts for All, drawing participants from counties across the state. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Legacy of Mark Honeywell - How the Honeywell Center and Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Drive Visitors to Wabash - Honeywell's Arts for All Program Thank you to our partners: Greek's Pizzeria Check out these great clips from the show: 01:13 Guest Introduction: Tod Minnich, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment 02:35 Honeywell Origins Story 04:10 Community Center Legacy 06:36 1994 Expansion and Big Acts 09:07 Tod Joins and Stabilizes 11:27 Growth Playbook 13:12 Saving the Eagles Theatre 17:02 Cook Cup Renovation Win 20:00 Eagles Today Arts for All 21:54 Honeywell House Revival 26:09 13-24 Drive-In Expansion 26:55 Saving the Drive-In 27:19 Throwbacks and Sound Setup 28:14 The Hard Economics 29:57 Quality of Life Pitch 31:43 Scaling Beyond Wabash 32:29 Eagles Renovation and Pandemic 33:04 Charley Creek Inn Revival 36:24 Ford Meter Box Legacy 39:48 Arts Academy and Clarkson House 41:34 Arts as Community Soul 43:45 Programs and Regional Reach 47:09 Visit Wabash Weekend Pitch 49:17 Rapid-Fire Indiana Round 53:51 Final Thanks and Where to Find More Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why 1 in 7 Hoosiers Are Food Insecure | Fred Glass, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
On today's show I sat down with Fred Glass, president and CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and former Indiana University athletic director and government leader, about how growing up in his father's Indianapolis tavern shaped his empathy and perspective. Glass looks back on the turning points of his career, including DC internships with Birch Bayh, law and clerkship decisions, serving in Governor Evan Bayh's office, leading the Capital Improvement Board through efforts that helped secure Lucas Oil Stadium and convention center expansion, and helping Indianapolis win a Super Bowl bid. He also describes rebuilding the culture and facilities of IU Athletics and the difficult decisions of firing coaches. Now at Gleaners, Glass explains the organization's large-scale food distribution model, its nationwide reach, and argues food insecurity is driven by poverty, rising housing and grocery costs, stagnant wages, and declining support. He urges volunteering and donations to help address hunger affecting about one million Hoosiers. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Fred Glass' Career Path - The Capital Improvement Board in Indianapolis - Gleaners Food Bank's Food Distribution Model - The Reasons for Food Insecurities Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Feeding the Line 01:20 Guest Introduction: Fred Glass, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana 02:44 Invisible Strings and Mentors 04:57 Growing Up in a Skid Row Bar 06:34 Only Child Lessons and Perspective 09:45 Alcoholism and Hard Truths 11:01 High School Hustle and Hitchhiking 13:08 Parenting and Building Empathy 16:58 Why Law School 19:23 Comfort Zone to DC Internship 26:32 Career Choices Create Options 30:30 Governor's Office Rise 33:30 Fighting Brain Drain in Indiana 34:39 What a Chief of Staff Does 35:12 Say Yes to Big Jobs 35:55 Term Limits and Transitions 37:06 Clinton Gore Campaign 37:42 Choosing Upside Over Pay 39:25 What the CIB Does 41:47 Why Indy Owns Venues 43:03 Keeping the Colts 46:23 Building Lucas Oil Deal 52:13 Stadium Taxes Explained 53:06 Super Bowl Bid Story 58:54 IU Athletic Director Leap 01:04:15 Rebuilding IU Athletics 01:06:55 Hardest Calls as AD 01:07:44 Discernment Under Fire 01:09:25 Firing Coaches Publicly 01:10:54 Leaving Before COVID 01:11:44 Hoosiers Title Reflection 01:14:00 From IU to Gleaners 01:15:07 Inside Modern Food Banking 01:18:38 Hunger Myths and Reality 01:21:20 Why Need Keeps Rising 01:28:02 Solutions and Policy Levers 01:31:00 How You Can Help 01:34:38 Indiana Rapid Fire Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Inside College Football's Best Offensive Line | Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones, Iowa Football
I went into the trenches on today's show and sat down with Indiana natives and current Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen Trevor Lauck (returning starting left tackle) and Leighton Jones (projected starting left guard) about their paths from Roncalli and Brownsburg to Iowa City. Lauck and Jones discuss early signs they could play Division I, first recruiting calls and offers, and how recruiting snowballs through visits, with emphasis on choosing Iowa for coaching stability, O-line development, and culture. They describe freshman realities, from taking scout team reps and learning from NFL-bound veterans to daily routines, limited time at home, and the true time commitment of college football. Our conversation also highlights the Kinnick Wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as one of the greatest traditions in sports, portal retention, integrating transfers, the Joe Moore Award, best rivalry environments, and their outlook for a younger Iowa team this fall, plus quick hitters on Indiana vs. Iowa and favorite spots in Iowa City and the Hoosier State. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers doing big things, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The College Football Recruiting Process - Why Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones Chose Iowa Football - Time Commitment of Playing College Football - The Kinnick Wave - Advice for D1-Aspiring Athletes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Recruiting Visit Madness 00:29 Guest Introduction: Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones, Iowa Hawkeyes Football 01:36 Early D1 Belief 05:49 Lineman Mindset 08:28 First Recruiting Calls 12:49 August 1 Text Flood 16:48 Choosing Iowa Factors 20:40 Freshman Reality Check 22:31 NFL Draft Pipeline 23:03 NFL Standard Culture 23:51 Scout Team Reality Check 24:45 Practice Fights Balance 26:11 Recruiting Advice NIL 27:58 NIL Pressure Shift 31:14 Best D1 Perks 31:39 Kinnick Wave Tradition 35:42 O-Line Life 37:09 Season Outlook 40:32 Time Commitment Grind 44:52 Workouts Misconceptions 49:06 Indiana Recruiting Twist 51:18 Big Ten Respect Debate 52:16 Recruiting and Staying Home 53:28 Iowa and Notre Dame Linemen 53:54 Brownsburg vs. Roncalli 55:39 Loudest Stadiums and Rivalries 58:36 Corn and Tenderloin Talk 59:02 Iowa City Weekend Guide 01:00:39 Weight Checks and Food Spots 01:01:39 Advice for D1 Athletes 01:05:18 Indiana Hidden Gems 01:06:36 Wrap Up and Joe Moore Trophy Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why One Indiana Leader Keeps Reinventing His Career | Ryan Vaughn, EXOS
On today's show I sat down with Ryan Vaughn, president and general counsel of EXOS, about his career from deputy prosecutor in Indianapolis to private civil litigation, politics, public affairs, Indiana Sports Corp, and joining the fast-growing cybersecurity, IT, and talent firm EXOS. Vaughn describes campaigning for prosecutor Carl Brizzi, serving on and later leading the Indianapolis City-County Council during Mayor Ballard's first term, and major initiatives like Broad Ripple redevelopment and selling city utilities to Citizens. He then served as Ballard's chief of staff, moved to lead Indiana Sports Corp, and highlighted Indy's collaborative edge in winning event bids, including the NBA All-Star bid delivered via IndyCar driven by Larry Bird, and hosting the entire 2021 NCAA men's tournament in a bubble. Vaughn explains his "listen, learn, lead" approach to culture with EXOS, and the company's focus on AI, automation, and public-sector efficiencies. He also shares why Indiana's people and opportunities keep him here. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Ryan Vaughn's Career Trajectory to EXOS - Vaughn's Role with Indianapolis Mayor Ballard - Vaughn's Experiences with Indiana Sports Corp - What EXOS Does Thank you to our partners: Cowpokes Work & Western Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Fast Growth Mindset 01:31 Guest Introduction: Ryan Vaughn, EXOS 02:47 Becoming Prosecutor 04:46 Trial by Fire Cases 07:13 Why Public Service 08:58 Mental Toll Trials 12:03 Switch to Private Firm 14:14 Civil Litigation Reality 16:58 Campaign Politics Outlet 19:35 City Council Path 21:23 Unigov Explained 23:56 Council Majority Flip 25:00 Utilities Dig Indy 28:58 Chief of Staff Role 33:18 Mayor Term Limits 34:46 Sports Corp Opportunity 36:51 Sports Commission Legacy 37:31 AAU Roots and Pan Am 39:41 Sports Corp Mission 40:27 Winning Big Event Bids 42:00 Community Impact Pairing 43:58 March Madness Bubble 48:12 Leaving Sports Corp 50:54 What EXOS Does 53:52 Building Team Culture 54:57 Listen Learn Lead 59:15 Career Change Mindset 01:02:29 AI and Public Sector 01:05:34 Why Indiana Home 01:07:41 Rapid Fire Indiana Picks 01:08:57 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why Universities Must Change… or Be Left Behind | Dr. Stacy Young, Manchester University
On today's show I sat down with Dr. Stacy Young, the 16th president of Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, about how small colleges must adapt by listening to student demands for affordability, speed, and clear return on investment. Young shares her journey from accounting student to president, Manchester's small-campus advantages, and the role athletics plays with about 60% of students as athletes. She highlights innovations like Indiana's first 90-credit bachelor's degrees, alignment of core curriculum to employer-desired skills, and partnerships with Ivy Tech enabling three degrees in three years. We also discuss experiential learning, alumni networking, health science graduate programs (including pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics), and community development through a Lilly Endowment College Community Collaboration Grant funding housing, downtown projects, and campus renovations including esports. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Dr. Stacy Young's Journey from Manchester University Student to President - Manchester University's Small-Campus Advantages - Manchester's 90-Credit Bachelor Degrees and Partnerships with Ivy Tech Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Higher Ed Must Change 00:28 Guest Introduction: Dr. Stacy Young, Manchester University President 01:52 Why Manchester Chose Her 02:39 Athletics And Belonging 04:26 Small School Big Opportunities 05:41 Clubs And Campus Life 06:47 Recruiting And First Gen Students 08:53 Debt Free Faster Degrees 11:10 Core Skills Employers Want 11:42 Majors Programs And Pipelines 15:17 Roots And Peace Studies Legacy 17:06 College To University Shift 18:32 Ivy Tech Three Degrees 21:14 Experiential Learning Internships 23:19 Faculty Impact And Alumni Network 31:30 Fort Wayne Health Sciences Campus 31:45 Genomics Meets Nutrition 32:29 Leading Two Campuses 33:03 Staying Competitive in Higher Ed 34:47 AI Funding and Readiness 35:53 Town and Gown Grant Projects 39:30 Visit Weekend in North Manchester 42:40 Who Thrives at Manchester 44:00 Mom Perspective and Campus Life 46:16 Housing and Student Belonging 47:20 Athletics and New Sports 48:01 Rapid Fire Indiana Favorites 51:13 Traditions Rivalries and Homecoming 53:20 Hidden Gems and Wrap Up Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The $12 Million Failure That Changed His Life | Jim Trueblood, Trueblood Real Estate
On today's show I sat down with Jim Trueblood to learn more about his founding of Trueblood Real Estate and its rapid growth. Trueblood bought his first rental property at 16 with the help of family, owned two homes by 18, studied business at Purdue, and later pursued a $12 million Florida condo conversion that collapsed when the market shut down, forcing him to return home broke, sleep on a couch, and start over as a new agent. After years of low commissions and setbacks, he scaled his business by aggressively buying Zillow leads (and later realtor.com), growing from solo production to a team and launching a brokerage in 2018. He discusses lead distribution, agent growth, and branding through exclusive athletics partnerships with Purdue, IU, and Notre Dame, plus NIL deals including former Boilermaker and current Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith. He also shares market insights, advice for agents and first-time buyers, and expansion into Kentucky. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Jim Trueblood Got His Start in Real Estate - The Founding and Scaling of Trueblood Real Estate - Strategic Real Estate Branding Practices - Tips for First-Time Buyers Thank you to our partners: Indy Grills 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Rock Bottom Lessons 01:23 Guest Introduction: Jim Trueblood, Trueblood Real Estate 02:23 First Rental at 16 03:23 Managing Tenants Young 05:03 Purdue Social Wake Up 08:48 Florida Condo Gamble 11:59 Market Crash Fallout 14:05 Back Home Starting Over 15:56 Open House Heartbreak 17:59 Finding Zillow Traction 21:35 Scaling Leads Into Brokerage 25:17 Choosing a Brokerage 27:18 Building Lead Machine 28:51 Athletics Branding Deals 32:33 Notre Dame Negotiations 33:56 Campus Brand Partnerships 34:36 South Bend Office Launch 35:06 Office Design as Marketing 36:33 NIL Deal Wild West 38:06 Braden Smith Activation 40:15 Leads vs Brand Strategy 40:50 Scaling Marketing Wisely 41:46 Building a 200 Agent Team 42:55 Agent Market in 2026 43:58 Costs to Stay Licensed 44:48 From Selling to Leading 45:46 Advice for New Agents 47:19 Inspections Kill Deals 50:09 Indiana Market Snapshot 52:31 First Time Buyer Advice 54:31 Growth Plans and Kentucky 56:49 Why Indiana Is Home 58:03 Dream NIL Athlete Pick 59:01 Underrated Fort Wayne 59:53 Craziest House Story 01:03:59 Rapid Fire Indiana Picks 01:05:55 Favorite Purdue Memory Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Bought a Restaurant at 23… They Now Own One of Indiana's Biggest Restaurant Groups | Eddie Sahm, Sahm's Hospitality Group
On today's show I sat down with Eddie Sahm, second-generation restaurateur and co-owner of Sahm's Hospitality Group, to discuss growing a family-run Indiana restaurant and catering company across central Indiana. Eddie traces the business from his father Ed Sahm's first Fishers location in 1986, his early work and Purdue hospitality education, and decision at 23 to buy Sahm's Place with an SBA loan, rebuild it through craft beer, streamlined operations, and community events, then sell it back into the company in 2016. He explains scaling into Big Lug Canteen and brewing for margin control, the pivot from Liter House to Half Liter BBQ during COVID, and building "everyday" value-driven community spaces. He also covers management-contract work at Turner's, upcoming openings, and real estate and lease discipline. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why Eddie Sahm Bought a Family-Owned Restaurant at Age 23 - The Expansion of Sahm's Hospitality Group and New Openings - The Importance of Location for Successful Restaurants Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Cold Open Teasers 01:15 Guest Introduction: Eddie Sahm 02:08 Half Liter Patio Vibes 03:05 Origins of Sahm's 03:41 Ed Sahm Backstory 05:10 Fishers First Location 05:40 Early Expansion Concepts 06:19 Sahm's Place Community 07:50 Sahm Family Legacy 09:47 Eddie Joins Restaurants 10:42 Purdue HTM Training 12:11 Internships And Hustle 14:12 Career Mindset Advice 15:30 Bartending Lessons 20:50 Buying Sahm's Place 21:58 Craft Beer Turnaround 22:24 Selling Back To Group 23:57 Owning At 23 24:22 Grinding to Rebuild 24:53 Cutting Draft Staples 25:38 Streamlining the Bar 26:37 Growth Metrics and Events 27:43 Community First Culture 28:30 Proving Yourself 30:34 Fresh Ideas in Family Biz 31:42 Why Hire a CEO 32:43 Launching Big Lug Canteen 34:19 Vertical Integration and Margins 37:29 Lease Math for Survival 38:53 Monon Trail Advantage 42:35 Leaderhouse to Half Liter 45:07 COVID Pivot and Closure 47:50 Half Liter Goes Berserk 49:29 Volume BBQ Philosophy 50:39 Community Over Best BBQ 51:08 Catering as Crown Jewel 51:28 Catering as Growth Engine 52:10 Running Turners Downtown 53:26 MGK Pop Up Chaos 57:32 New Concepts and Walkability 58:44 Pride in Family Ownership 01:00:28 All Locations Rundown 01:02:04 Why Indiana Home 01:02:54 Menu Favorites and Tenderloin 01:04:05 Half Liter Blockhouse Plans 01:05:26 Broad Ripple Real Estate Reality 01:08:41 Mamacita Hoosier Latin Vision 01:09:37 Indiana Hidden Gems Picks 01:12:50 Hoosier to Watch Dr. Goggins 01:14:31 Favorite Indiana Memories 01:15:47 Closing Thanks and Sponsors Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How Inmate Handlers Train Service Dogs That Change Lives | Jillian Ashton, Indiana Canine Assistant Network
On today's show I sat down with Jillian Ashton, president and CEO of the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN), Indiana's only accredited service dog organization through Assistance Dogs International, during International Assistance Dog Week. Ashton explains how ICAN trains service dogs to support children, adults, and veterans with mobility and psychiatric needs, and how dogs can serve as a social bridge in public. She details ICAN's unique model of training dogs primarily in Indiana correctional facilities, including two-week in-prison team training where inmate handlers transfer skills to clients. ICAN places about 20 dogs per year, with roughly a 50% graduation rate, and it costs about $30,000 to train a dog over two years; veterans receive dogs at no charge. The episode also covers dog breeding, puppy development timelines, volunteer roles, and how to get involved via icandog.org. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Indiana Canine Assistant Network - ICAN Dog Training and Puppy Training - How to Volunteer with ICAN Thank you to our partners: Bloomrank Discover Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Purposeful Partnership 01:16 Meet ICAN and the Dogs 02:49 Why Service Dogs Matter 04:14 Accreditation and Origins 07:22 Jillian's Path to ICAN 11:18 Training Dogs in Prison 15:25 Team Training Inside Prison 17:23 Other Training Models 19:25 Costs and Funding Reality 21:02 Why Some Dogs Don't Graduate 22:20 Career Changes and Scent Work 25:49 Breeds and Tiny Service Dogs 29:32 Puppy to Placement 32:09 Puppy Birth Basics 32:39 Early Sensory Handling 33:37 Volunteer Vetting 35:27 Prison Whelp Program 38:07 Training Rotation Cycle 38:46 Volunteer Roles Explained 39:32 Service vs Therapy Dogs 40:40 Training The Trainers 44:12 Puppy Training Advice 45:35 Career Change Adoptions 47:09 Building Composure 49:09 Get Involved With ICAN 51:16 Indiana Rapid Fire 55:03 Hidden Gems Spotlight 56:55 Hoosier To Watch 59:07 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:00:31 Final Plug And Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Canoeing 84 Miles on the White River + Indiana's Biggest Stories | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana
On today's show I sat down with Lindsey Erdody, editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Free Press Indiana News, to cover how she built the statewide newsroom and the latest headlines across Indiana. Before the segment with Erdody, Will Hudson and I recap the 5-day, 4-night, 84-mile White River canoe trip from Muncie to Indianapolis. It was an enlightening, extremely informative adventure marked by heat, rain, lightning, a long unmaintained portage in Broad Ripple, and tough nights like camping on Goose Island. We learned a lot about river wildlife and the people and organizations who are working to restore White River since the 1999 fish kill. Erdody then joins the show to discuss why electric bills are rising, rural grocery and healthcare challenges, a Hoosier visiting all 92 county fairs, data center debates and regulations, and Indiana State Fair discounts like early-bird tickets and $2 Tuesdays. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Nate and Will's 5-Day, 84-Mile Excursion Canoeing the White River - The People and Organizations Committing Time and Resources to Restore the White River - Free Press Indiana - Electric Bills Rising, Grocery and Healthcare Challenges, Data Center Debates, and Indiana State Fair Discounts Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 White River Recap Intro 02:30 Would You Do It Again 03:47 Type 2 Fun Explained 04:07 Day-by-Day River Breakdown 04:54 Goose Island Misery Night 06:21 Storms Portage And Lessons 07:55 Watch The Video Plug 10:38 Meet Lindsey Erdody 11:34 Nonprofit News Model 12:51 Lindsey Career Path 15:55 Axios Local And Trust 20:51 Building A Newsroom 24:31 Electric Bills And Utilities 28:33 Shoals Grocery Food Deserts 32:07 Rural Healthcare Crisis 34:21 Pride Fuels Progress 35:24 Leaders Plus Funding 37:05 Buildings Versus People 38:25 92 County Fair Quest 43:03 Data Centers Debate 48:29 Jobs Noise And Power 55:11 State Fair Deals 58:34 Hidden Gems And Heroes 01:01:00 Favorite IU Memory 01:02:42 Wrap Up And Links Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Went Bankrupt… Then Built One of Indiana's Best Breweries | Brian Graham, Four Day Ray
Recorded live from Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I sat down with Brian Graham, owner and president of Four Day Ray Brewing, about launching the Fishers brewpub in 2016 before the Nickel Plate District fully developed. Graham shares how the City of Fishers partnered on a long-term vision, how Four Day Ray built early traction with a beer truck and contract brewing at Tow Yard, and how lessons from a failed prior restaurant helped him rely on partners and team support. He explains Four Day Ray's scratch-kitchen approach, signature smoked-then-fried wings, and a hospitality culture focused on high standards, staff development, work-life balance, and mental health. Graham also discusses Tapped for a Cause donations, a second Yorktown location, Indiana's collaborative craft beer ecosystem, Brewers Guild advocacy, Indy 500 weekend impact, and the origin of "Four Day Ray" as a railroad slang term. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Partners, Team Support, and the City of Fishers Helped Four Day Ray's Vision - Four Day Ray's Kitchen Approach and Hospitality Culture - Tapped for a Cause - Four Day Ray's Expansion to Yorktown and Future Plans Thank you to our partners: Hope Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Keller & Keller Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Jump In Mindset 00:23 Show Intro Live IMS 01:29 Guest Introduction: Brian Graham, Four Day Ray Brewing 02:34 Carb Day Beer Tasting 02:54 Why Fishers Location 03:50 Beer Truck Origins 04:49 Bankruptcy To Brewery 05:37 Finding A Head Brewer 07:27 First Sales And Popups 08:34 Building Brick And Mortar 10:30 Menu And Wing Legend 12:49 Downtown Growing Pains 13:50 Opening Nerves Course Correct 15:31 Nickel Plate Takes Off 17:18 10-Year Anniversary Plans 18:22 Tapped For A Cause Giving 19:56 Avoiding Shiny Object Trap 21:02 Yorktown Expansion Story 22:02 Yorktown Menu Changes 22:14 Why Yorktown Works 22:42 Expansion Plans Ahead 23:15 Keeping Staff Long Term 24:28 Brewers Support Network 26:18 Brewpub vs Production 28:17 Guild Events and Advocacy 30:52 Co-Packing Future Talk 33:52 Building Hospitality Culture 36:01 Indy 500 Weekend Boost 37:45 Indiana Quickfire Qs 41:33 Wrap Up and Credits 42:25 Four Day Ray Origin Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Turned Down ESPN to Stay in Indiana | Dave Calabro, Playmakers Podcast
On today's show I sat down with longtime Indiana sports broadcaster Dave Calabro, who spent nearly 40 years in TV, has been a track announcer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA since 1985, and is host of IBJ Media's Playmakers, a podcast that features athletes, coaches, executives, and leaders connected to Indiana sports. Calabro traces his start as a Ben Davis High School radio student who needed an FCC license, his Butler years working overnight radio shifts, and an internship with Tom Carnegie that led to his IMS PA role. He shares career pivots from news to sports, traveling with the 1988 Bengals to the Super Bowl after pitching owner Paul Brown, and returning to Indianapolis to help WTHR Channel 13 rise from last to first through ideas like Operation Football and Chopper 13. Calabro recounts moments with presidents, Joe DiMaggio, and George Harrison of The Beatles, explains why he stayed in Indiana over ESPN/ABC offers, and discusses his Playmakers podcast on the IBJ Podcast Network. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Dave Calabro's Career in Television and Announcing the Indy 500 - Why Calabro Chose Indiana Over ESPN - The Playmakers Podcast Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Cowpokes Work and Western Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Super Bowl Stories Tease 01:13 Guest Introduction: Dave Calabro 02:20 Ben Davis Radio Roots 03:21 Butler Overnight Grind 04:15 DJ Hustle And Crates 05:51 Speedway Internship Break 08:32 Indy 500 Iconic Moments 10:00 TV Career Fort Wayne To Dayton 12:04 Bengals Plane To Super Bowl 15:21 Curiosity And Danica Connection 17:41 Back To Indy And Operation Football 21:12 Chopper 13 And TV Innovation 24:10 Fame Moments And Larry Bird 24:45 Playmakers Origins 25:46 Hall of Fame Breakfast 26:46 George Harrison Encounter 28:34 Handling Celebrity Rooms 29:10 Interviewing Presidents 30:05 Staying at WTHR 32:31 Pat McAfee Rise 34:58 Media Shift to Digital 37:15 Why Start Playmakers 40:09 Tenderloin Hotspots 41:03 Indy 500 Fan Moment 41:53 Why Indiana Home 43:06 Blooper Reel Stories 44:26 Indiana Rapid Fire 47:00 Final Thanks and Plugs Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
From a Strip Mall to a $2.5 Billion Sale | Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget
On today's show I sat down with Scott Dorsey, former CEO/co-founder of ExactTarget and currently the managing partner at High Alpha, about his move from Chicago to Indianapolis to start ExactTarget and build email marketing software with co-founders Peter McCormick and Chris Baggott, the latter also being his brother-in-law. ExactTarget originated in a Greenfield, Indiana strip mall, where Baggott identified the need while running a dry cleaner. Dorsey looks back on early hires, downtown Indianapolis' evolution, resilience through 9/11, the 2008 crisis, outages and breaches, and leadership practices like ExactTarget's "Orange" culture and a weekly Friday note to keep 2,000 employees connected. He explains filing for an IPO in 2007, pulling it during the financial crisis, successfully going public in 2012, and selling to Salesforce in 2013 for $2.5 billion after interest from firms including Adobe. Our conversation highlights civic leadership, Orr Fellowship's impact, the 2012 Super Bowl host committee, and ExactTarget's philanthropy that became Nextech to expand computer science education statewide. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How ExactTarget was Founded and Grew to Become a $2.5B Company - Leadership Practices for Large-Scale Companies - The Impacts of Orr Fellowship Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Barkeep Vodka Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Startup Doubts Hook 01:32 Guest Introduction: Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget 02:42 Moving to Indy 04:58 Strip Mall Origins 05:45 Early Product Idea 06:58 First Hires Traction 07:42 Downtown Vision 08:58 Angie's List Neighbors 09:41 Scrappy Infrastructure 10:49 Adversity Razor Edge 11:57 Fire Near Data Center 13:29 Why Keep Going 14:30 Staying in Indiana 15:57 Scaling Culture Orange 16:52 Friday Note Ritual 18:18 IPO Filing Stuck 20:28 Going Public Again 21:22 Salesforce Comes Calling 22:09 Bidding War Finale 23:23 After the Exit 24:38 Give First Community 27:17 Super Bowl Host Committee 32:37 Indy Progress Catalysts 34:06 Why Orr Fellowship Matters 36:27 Fellows Advice and Access 37:11 Next Tech Legacy 39:07 Staying Uncomfortable 40:16 IU Commencement Leap 43:47 Indiana Needs Next 45:27 Legacy and Rapid Fire 51:57 Audience Q and Startup Lessons 54:20 Hosting Big Sports Events 56:50 Entrepreneurship as a Muscle 59:08 Closing Thanks Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
From Barely Graduating High School to Leading a Billion-Dollar Business | Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions
On today's show I sat down with Pete Hilger, CEO of Allied Solutions, to trace his journey from growing up in a single-parent home to learning discipline in the U.S. Air Force and eventually helping scale a family-led financial services company into a major Midwest institution. Pete explains how his mother bought and grew a small firm serving financial institutions, how he and his brothers professionalized operations, expanded distribution, and used acquisitions and a 2000 merger to become Allied Solutions, later acquired by Minnesota Life in 2004. He outlines Allied's core work in risk management services, insurance tracking for millions of loans, and consumer protection products delivered through banks and credit unions. Our conversation also covers Allied's investment in Midtown Carmel's growth and its long-running tradition of hosting executives at the Indianapolis 500, including charitable giving through Children's Miracle Network. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Pete Hilger's Upbringing, Air Force Experience and Finding His Way - The Services that Allied Solutions Provides - Allied Solutions' Role in Midtown Carmel's Growth - Why Allied Brings CEOs to Indiana in May Thank you to our partners: Duke Homes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Crossroads Mindset 01:27 Guest Introduction: Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions 02:45 From Minnesota to Indy 05:14 Growing Up Tough 08:10 Choosing the Air Force 11:00 Crypto Tech Surprise 15:46 Discipline and Leadership 18:47 Startup Shredding Business 24:08 CompuCycle Lessons Learned 25:16 Mom Buys the Company 27:41 Joining Eldridge 34:06 Scaling Into Allied 36:31 Minnesota Life Acquisition 37:39 From Carmel to Cicero 38:25 Chasing Talent Pools 39:41 Mayor's Midtown Pitch 42:18 Rolling the Dice 44:53 Recruiting Mecca Today 46:16 Why Invest in Carmel 54:23 What Allied Solutions Does 55:59 Indy 500 Client Experience 01:01:15 Charity and Hoosier Vibe 01:06:16 Indiana Home and Discipline 01:08:46 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 01:10:57 Favorite Memory and Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Truth About Modern Farming Most Americans Never Hear | Denise Scarborough, Indiana Soybean Alliance
I traveled to LaPorte County, Indiana for today's show and sat down with Denise Scarborough, a third-generation farmer, ag lender, and chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), to discuss what modern farming really looks like, from growing soybeans, commercial corn, seed corn, and wheat to adopting cover crops, irrigation, intercropping, and precision GPS mapping. Denise explains why she and her husband Mark volunteer through groups like Indiana Farm Bureau and ISA to combat farming misconceptions, build relationships, and represent farmers on trade missions that strengthen export demand, noting the United States' grain's consistent quality and how soy and corn become products like biodiesel, ethanol, and high oleic soybean oil. Denise also discusses scaling a family farm through patience, community reputation, the realities of capital costs, commodity pricing, weather risk, and the importance of strong lender partnerships and youth programs like 4-H and FFA. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Modernized Farming - GPS Mapping for Fields - How Indiana Farmers Help Feed the World - Biodiesel, Ethanol, and High Oleic Soybean Oil - The mportance of 4-H and FFA Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (use code GETIN at checkout for $5 off order of $25 or more) Greek's Pizzeria Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Big Picture Farming 01:14 Guest Introduction: Denise Scarborough, Indiana Soybean Alliance 02:30 From 4-H to Farm Life 05:33 Why Advocate Volunteer 08:33 Global Soybean Exports 11:55 From Field to Port 13:31 Soy Products Innovation 15:35 Checkoff Funding Explained 17:46 Family Farms Reality 19:40 Seed Corn Basics 21:22 Starting Farming Today 24:30 Growing Acres Advice 27:21 Choosing Tenant Farmers 29:17 Learning New Practices 30:11 Learning Intercropping 30:37 Risk And Trial 31:22 Taking Over Young 33:35 Tech Costs And Side Gigs 35:13 GPS Mapping Breakthroughs 37:27 Farmers And Stewardship 39:00 Legacy And New Farmers 42:10 Youth Programs And Careers 45:31 Finance And Lender Relationships 50:32 Indiana Hidden Gems 53:55 Mentors And Favorite Memory 56:45 Wrap Up And Links Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Became CEO Without Ever Selling Insurance | Kevin Murphy, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
On today's show I sat down with Kevin Murphy, executive vice president and CEO of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, about his non-traditional rise from actuary to leading a 1,600-person organization serving all 92 Indiana counties. Murphy shares his educational journey from Franklin College to earning math master's at Miami of Ohio, the rigorous actuarial exam process while he was working, and how a Safeco consolidation led him to join Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance in 2000. He explains the company's origins in 1934 to address affordable farm insurance, how it also serves non-farm customers, and its structure under Indiana Farm Bureau with related legal entities. Murphy shares his take on agent models, why insurance sales is really about education and advocacy, and stepping in as interim CEO in April 2020. He also talks about following a predecessor, hitting the road to listen across Indiana, and using AI to gain efficiency without losing the local, human touch. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Kevin Murphy's Rise From Actuary to CEO of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance - IFBI's Origins and Its Structure Under Indiana Farm Bureau - Insurance Sales Misconceptions Thank you to our partners: Indy Grills Rohrman Automotive Group AAA Hoosier Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 What Sets Them Apart 01:29 Guest Introduction: Kevin Murphy, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 02:33 From Math to Leadership 03:30 College Sports and Teaching 06:22 Stalling Into Actuarial Path 08:35 Actuary Exams Explained 14:04 Joining Indiana Farm Bureau 15:29 Farm Bureau Origins and Myths 21:44 Agents and Local Presence 23:44 Relationship Based Insurance 27:09 Becoming CEO During COVID 33:54 Risk Taking and Family Support 38:57 Leading After a Legend 39:04 Lead With Your Strengths 40:26 Change Fast And Clearly 41:17 Data And AI In Insurance 42:19 Brand Responsibility Everywhere 44:23 Get Out Of The Bubble 49:57 AI Plus Human Connection 56:18 Insurance Is Not A Commodity 01:03:35 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 01:04:52 French Lick Favorite Getaway 01:07:03 Leadership Advice That Works 01:10:21 Hidden Gems And Hoosiers 01:13:10 Hoosier Helpfulness Story 01:16:52 Triplets And Final Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
They Bet Everything on a Restaurant Everyone Said Would Fail | Mark & Lauren Weghorst, Slapfish
On today's show I sat down with Indiana entrepreneurs Mark and Lauren Weghorst, founders of central Indiana's fast-growing seafood restaurant Slapfish, which has its original location inside Broccoli Bill's in Noblesville, one on Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis, one in Fishers at The Yard, and another in Carmel's Market District. A fifth location is set to open this fall in Indy's Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. Mark shares how a failed tenant restaurant space at the family's Broccoli Bill's grocery store led him to Google "fast casual seafood concepts" and pursue Slapfish. The Weghorsts risked everything while raising three young kids, from receiving an SBA loan to emptying their savings and using their home as collateral. They describe the frantic early days of opening in 2019, a packed grand opening, learning operations with little experience, and staying open through COVID during Lent, which ultimately boosted carryout and delivery growth. As the broader Slapfish brand contracted, they expanded locally and built a commissary prep model for consistency, all while focusing on community involvement and better family balance. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Where the Idea of Slapfish Originated - The Risks the Weghorsts Took to Launch Slapfish - How Slapfish Successfully Navigated COVID - What Makes Slapfish Unique From Other Seafood Restaurants Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 All In Mindset 01:29 Guest Introduction: Mark and Lauren Weghorst, Slapfish 02:18 Why Seafood in Indiana 03:57 Broccoli Bill's Origins 08:57 How They Met 10:42 Pro Golf Hustle Years 17:26 Back Home and Broccoli Bill's Expansion 19:47 Restaurant Tenant Leaves 20:46 Googling Slapfish Franchise 22:54 Risking Everything with Kids 27:10 SBA Loan and Franchise Deal 29:33 Training and Scrappy Buildout 32:05 Grand Opening Chaos 33:17 Early Ops Struggles and Loyal Fans 34:35 Why It Took Off 35:16 Payroll Stress Reality 38:12 COVID Pivot Wins 40:48 Franchise Collapse Fallout 42:18 Mass Ave Momentum 43:37 Supply Chain Scramble 45:45 Midwest Growth Vision 47:36 Seafood Logistics Midwest 49:33 Commissary Consistency 53:10 Redefining Success Balance 59:23 Choosing Meridian Kessler 01:00:50 Lessons For The Kids 01:04:48 Indiana Rapid Fire 01:06:48 Advice And Hidden Gems 01:12:31 Final Wrap And Where To Find Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
50% of Downtown Is Empty… Here's The Plan | SaraBeth Drybread, Town of Edinburgh
On today's show I sat down with SaraBeth Drybread, economic development director for Edinburgh, Indiana, to discuss the town's deep history, its legacy as the veneer capital of the world, and the decline of its 1870s downtown after 2008 due to neglected historic buildings and absentee landlords. Drybread explains how Edinburgh Main Street was founded in 2025 by residents, business owners, regional partners, town officials, and downtown stakeholders, and is applying for the Office of Community and Rural Affairs Downtown Affiliate Network, working toward state accreditation for Main Street. They're using lessons from mentor communities like Wabash and Rushville, where historic theaters helped catalyze revitalization. Drybread outlines priorities for Edinburgh including increasing storefront occupancy, attracting a strong mix of retail and services, leveraging partnerships across three counties, and building a downtown plaza with an amphitheater supported by grants and local tourism funding while promoting assets beyond the outlet mall, including the Pixy Theatre and Indiana's largest tenderloin at Edinburgh Diner. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The History of Edinburgh, Indiana and Its Legacy as the Veneer Capital of the World - Why Edinburgh's Downtown Declined and How Edinburgh Main Street Is Working to Bring It Back - Using Downtown Blueprints from Successful Communities - Edinburgh's Greatest Assets Thank you to our partners: Kelley School of Business Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 01:35 Guest Introduction: SaraBeth Drybread, Town of Edinburgh 02:50 Edinburgh, Indiana Origins 04:46 Hardwood Horse History 06:34 Downtown Decline 11:45 Main Street Program 13:55 Accreditation Levels 19:34 Transformation Vision 22:01 Perfect Main Street Mix 23:46 Peer Mentors Theaters 33:28 Building Momentum 36:12 Trails Sell Cities 36:43 Three County Puzzle 38:02 Outlet Mall Origins 40:28 Downtown Plaza Plan 44:52 Granary And Buy-In 46:46 Parking Perception Shift 50:07 Edinburgh In 2036 51:59 Funding And Partnerships 54:13 Tenderloin Town Identity 56:09 Indiana Roots And Favorites 01:00:41 Hidden Gem Johnson Park 01:02:41 Hoosier To Watch 01:03:51 Love Your Town Outro Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
A 17-Year-Old Ran 100 Miles for Riley + Inside the Indy 500 Flyover | Charlie Rolfsen & Colonel Scott Oden
On today's show I sat down with two special guests: Center Grove high schooler Charlie Rolfsen, who completed a 100-mile run and raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children, and Colonel Scott Oden, Aviation Commander of the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade for the Indiana National Guard, who was the lead Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500 driver's lap escort. Rolfsen, with only 30 days of training, ran 100 miles in April, starting and ending at Center Grove High School. He explains his first spontaneous attempt of 65 miles, his neighborhood one-mile loop route that erased 80 miles, community pacing support, and the toughest overnight stretch when he struggled to eat and stay awake. Rolfsen's older sister went to Riley at an early age, and he credits the hospital for saving her and many of his friends' lives. Colonel Oden then joins the show to share his experience as a Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500, detailing how the unit was selected, rehearsals, second-by-second timing, flight speed, cockpit perspective over the crowd, and returning to watch the race after the mission. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - What Inspired Charlie Rolfsen to Run 100 Miles - How Rolfsen Raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children - A Day in the Life of an Indy 500 Black Hawk Pilot Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Kelley School of Business Check out these great clips from the show: 01:23 Guest Introduction: Charlie Rolfsen, Center Grove High Schooler 02:16 The Bet That Started It 03:20 Fueling and Family Support 04:57 Turning It Into Charity 05:47 Training and Mental Game 08:00 Raising Money and Sponsors 09:25 Planning the 100 Mile Route 11:24 Community Pacing and Night Shift 13:23 Pain Cave and Donut Rescue 16:21 Why He Did It 18:31 School Reactions and Inspiration 20:28 Keeping Your Word and What's Next 24:12 Advice Do Hard Things 25:22 Phone Detox Willpower 26:14 Community As Jet Fuel 26:48 Acting Dreams Auditions 27:42 Toughness Beyond Sports 28:48 Modern Path To Fame 29:30 Curiosity Lifelong Learning 30:52 Do Hard Things Mindset 31:36 Indiana Radar And Gems 33:41 Charlie Wrap And Plug 35:40 Indy 500 Flyover Setup 35:58 Guest Introduction: Colonel Scott Oden, Indiana National Guard 40:01 Precision Timing Rehearsals 41:19 Cockpit View Crowd Roar 43:59 Service Pride And Pageantry 49:20 After The Flyover Day 50:16 Favorite Traditions Thanks Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
How Victory Field Helped Build Downtown Indianapolis | Randy Lewandowski & Bruce Schumacher, Indianapolis Indians
On today's show I sat down with Indianapolis Indians President & CEO Randy Lewandowski and Chairman of the Board Bruce Schumacher at Victory Field ahead of the ballpark's 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 11, featuring a pregame concert by My Yellow Rickshaw and the season's biggest fireworks show. Lewandowski looks back on joining the Indians as a ticketing intern in 1994, the push to replace aging Bush Stadium due to MLB standards and ADA needs, and the midseason move in 1996 to Victory Field that required manually relocating season-ticket seats with maps and tacks. He explains the unique state–city–CIB lease structure, the team's focus on repairs and maintenance, and how the ballpark has stayed fresh with evolving premium social spaces. Lewandowski also highlights Victory Field's attendance impact, 17 million fans over 30 years, and community events. Chairman Bruce Schumacher then joins the show to share his father Max Schumacher's vision, the team's community-owned stock history, private fundraising to build the park, and how Victory Field helped revive downtown and White River State Park. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why the Indianapolis Indians Moved from Bush Stadium to Victory Field - Victory Field's Role in Downtown Indianapolis' Revitalization - How the Indians Became a Community-Owned Organization - Victory Field's 30th Anniversary Celebration on July 11 Thank you to our partners: Kelley School of Business Bloomrank Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Midseason Move Chaos 01:36 Victory Field 30th Setup 03:24 Why Build a New Park 04:11 CIB and State Land Deal 05:42 Busch Stadium Memories 08:22 Picking the Downtown Site 10:19 Proving Downtown Baseball Works 13:17 Attendance and City Impact 15:05 Opening Midseason in 1996 19:20 Grand Opening and Maintenance 22:59 Upgrades and Premium Spaces 27:44 Downtown Revitalization Catalyst 30:25 Brand Refresh and Miami Nation 34:57 Pride and Community Legacy 36:43 Stadium Seats and Cupholders 38:22 Why Victory Field Happened 40:55 Schumacher Family Origins 44:00 Community-Owned Stock Story 49:42 30th Anniversary Plans 51:37 Wild Minor League Baseball Promos 55:14 Food and Best Seats 57:37 MLB Stars and Celebs 01:02:35 Rapid Fire and Farewell Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Passion Project That Took Him From Indiana to Patagonia | Steve Haigh, Destination Angler Podcast
Gone fishing! On today's show I cast a fly with Steve Haigh, founder and host of the popular Destination Angler Podcast, a fly fishing podcast based in Carmel, Indiana that highlights top fishing destinations in North America. Haigh explains how the show began during COVID after his corporate sales work slowed, quickly surpassing his early download expectations, and grew into a global destination-focused platform with 170 episodes. He shares his early fishing roots in Toledo, Ohio, learning fly fishing at 14, and describes fly fishing as an active, technical sport involving insect hatches, casting mechanics, and presentation. Haigh recalls memorable experiences and podcast guests, including trips with listeners to Patagonia, meeting top competitors and legendary anglers, and stories involving Bobby Knight. He also recommends accessible Midwest and Indiana fly fishing options, and emphasizes guides and borrowing gear to start. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How the Destination Angler Podcast Started - The Best Fishing Destinations in North America - The Sport of Fly Fishing and Advice for Beginners Thank you to our partners: NCW Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 01:18 Guest Introduction: Steve Haigh, Destination Angler 02:10 Starting The Podcast 03:02 Growing Up Fishing 04:57 Discovering Fly Fishing 05:28 Fly Fishing Basics 09:15 Hooked For Life 13:12 Launching Early Episodes 14:32 Patagonia Listener Trip 17:34 Why Guides Matter 19:36 Editing And Publishing Rhythm 20:48 Legendary Guests Stories 23:50 First Ads And Monetization 25:25 Bobby Knight Fishing Tales 29:05 Jackson Hole Fly Tips 29:43 Snake River Wildlife 31:20 Indiana Fly Basics 32:02 Smallmouth vs. Largemouth 33:01 Picking The Right Fly 33:33 Midwest Trout Road Trips 33:56 Saltwater Fly Giants 34:59 Wisconsin Driftless Access 36:20 Michigan Rivers And Steelhead 39:25 Pride Fish Story 42:05 Podcast Purpose And Fans 44:04 Underrated Destinations 45:47 Patagonia And Alaska 49:00 Float Or Wade Timing 50:26 Indiana Spots And Gear 53:06 Fly Fishing Changed Lives 54:22 Etiquette And Rod Talk 55:31 Indiana Rapid Fire 57:48 Where To Start Listening Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why Indiana Isn't a Flyover State Anymore | Danny Lopez, Indiana State Representative (R)
On today's show I sat down with Danny Lopez, Indiana State Representative (House District 39) and President & CEO of Vincam Public Relations, about how sports drives economic development in Indiana. Lopez moved from Miami to Indiana in 2008 and was pulled into state leadership circles. He discusses talent retention through "boomeranging" graduates back to Indiana, the state's population growth versus neighboring states, and how user-funded venue deals can minimize general-fund taxpayer risk. Lopez details his transition from serving in Governor Holcomb's office to leading external affairs for Pacers Sports & Entertainment during COVID, Gainbridge Fieldhouse renovations, and planning NBA All-Star 2024. He also highlights Indiana Sports Corp, the impacts of major events, northwest Indiana's Bears stadium conversations, and broader growth catalysts like LEAP and Lilly. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Danny Lopez's Transition from Politics to Pacers and Back to Politics - Indiana's Growth Compared to Nearby States - The Role of Sports as an Economic Machine in Indiana Thank you to our partners: Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 01:13 Guest Introduction: Danny Lopez, Indiana State Representative 02:35 From Miami to Indy 03:48 Universities and Boomerang Talent 09:51 Finding Home in Indiana 11:54 Say Yes Do the Work 15:24 Politics to Pacers 16:59 Inside PS&E Operations 19:32 COVID Renovation All Star 22:14 Sports as Economic Engine 24:34 Bears Stadium Hammond Debate 26:55 LEAP and Smart Incentives 28:56 Media Value of Mega Events 32:42 Indiana Sports Corp Legacy 34:46 Workforce and Industry Strategy 37:54 Downtown Built for Events 39:44 Chasing the Next Big Event 41:22 WWE Brings Big Money 43:14 Concerts And Stadium Taxes 43:38 Learning Policy The Hard Way 45:41 Why He Chose Politics 47:29 Indiana Competes Globally 49:58 Lilly And Leap Momentum 52:30 Endowment Powers Amenities 56:57 Higher Ed And Enrollment Cliff 58:13 Indiana Next 250 Years 01:00:52 Rapid Fire Favorites 01:02:32 Advice For Young Leaders 01:06:16 Commencement Speech Craft 01:07:57 Hidden Gems And Hoosiers 01:10:08 Favorite Indiana Moment Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
Why You Shouldn't Blindly Follow a Political Party | Lindsay Gramlich & Beau Bayh, Indiana Democratic Candidates
On today's show I sat down with Lindsay Gramlich, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 39, and Beau Bayh, Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. They discuss public service, getting young Hoosiers engaged in government, why to enter politics despite negativity, focusing on listening, community, and working across the aisle, and issues young people care about including jobs, student loans, affordability, healthcare, safety, and especially housing costs and brain drain. Bayh explains the Secretary of State's duties and measures success by increasing voter participation, while Gramlich highlights state-level impacts like property taxes, utilities, clean water, and concerns about supermajority governance and public education funding. They then share civic-entry ideas like the Hoosier Hall Pass, volunteering, paging, and Girls Inc. "She Votes," favorite Indiana places and memories, and why Indiana's people and community keep them rooted here. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Importance of Voter Participation and Measures of Political Success - Important Issues for Young Hoosiers - Duties for Secretary of State and House Representatives Thank you to our partners: Hope Plumbing Indy Grills Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Indiana Potential Tease 01:20 Guest Introduction: Lindsay Gramlich and Beau Bayh, Indiana Democratic Candidates 02:32 Why Run for Office 04:56 Reaching Young Voters 07:38 Civic Origin Stories 10:43 Issues Young Hoosiers Face 13:58 Which Offices Matter Most 17:09 The Reality of Representation 19:55 Public Education and Local Impact 22:51 Why Serve Anyway 26:28 Staying Informed Beyond Algorithms 29:26 Person Over Party 31:48 Long Form Media and Civility 35:20 What Gives Hope for Indiana 39:38 Young Talent and Saying Yes 41:42 Indiana Hustle Mindset 42:57 Jim Morris Minivan Story 47:43 Measuring Political Success 51:58 Getting Into Politics 54:53 Campaign Trail Stories 59:36 Why Indiana Is Home 01:02:19 Hidden Gems Spotlight 01:05:22 Hoosiers To Watch 01:07:19 Favorite Indiana Memories 01:10:01 How To Connect Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
The Car Dealer Who Caddied for Presidents and Built an IndyCar Team | Tom Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group
On today's show I chatted about everything automotive with Tom Kelley, president of family-owned Kelley Automotive Group, founded in Fort Wayne in 1952 by his father, Jim, the day Tom was born. Tom joined the business in 1974 after earning a business degree at IU and playing college golf, using the sport to build relationships with figures like Bobby Knight and George H.W. Bush. He explains how dealership growth accelerated after GM relaxed multi-store restrictions, expanding into multiple brands and markets including Atlanta, Clearwater, and Oklahoma, and how GM's 2010 bankruptcy eliminated divisions like Saturn and Saab, forcing closures, layoffs, asset sales, and new partners to survive. Tom also recounts entering IndyCar through Tony George and George's grandfather Tony Hulman, running the Indy 500, and later selling Kelley Racing to form what became Ed Carpenter Racing. He highlights Fort Wayne's civic collaboration, philanthropy, youth career pathways, and why Indiana's people, opportunity, and sports history make it home. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Tom Kelley Scaled Kelley Automotive Group - Why Tom Started an IndyCar Team - Tom's Caddying Experience with Presidents Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Survival Mindset Teaser 01:18 Guest Introduction: Tom Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group 02:29 Born Into Dealerships and Flying 04:39 Golf Dreams and Career Choice 06:27 Golf Connections and Bobby Knight 08:47 Dealership Growth Rules and Strategy 12:32 Atlanta Expansion and GM Shutdowns 17:05 After Dad Passed Estate Decisions 18:34 How Dealership Financing Works 21:45 Fair Deals and Repeat Customers 24:51 IndyCar Team Origin Story 30:19 Calling the Indy 500 32:24 Caddying for Presidents 36:03 Fame Privacy and Social Media 37:44 Surviving GM Collapse 39:37 Tsunami Bankruptcy Fallout 41:19 Hard Calls With Empathy 41:59 Credit Lines Crisis 43:15 Partners and Sacrifice 44:45 Fort Wayne Rally Crew 45:50 Electric Works Breakthrough 47:34 Sweetwater and Chuck 51:21 Career Pathways For Kids 55:12 Passion Beats Quitting 57:45 Why Indiana Feels Home 59:06 Golf and Fort Wayne Eats 01:02:44 Bring Back The Pistons 01:05:09 Indiana Sports Legacy 01:07:20 Hidden Gem Northeast 01:08:13 Hoosier To Watch Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Bought a Boat Dealership Doing $375K… Now It Does $23M | J Hurless, Reeder Trausch Marine
On today's show I sat down with J Hurless, co-owner of Indiana boating dealership and service company Reeder Trausch Marine. Hurless shares how he dropped out of high school, built a sales and leadership career at Ray Skillman until age 28, then bought Reeder Trausch in 2018 with little marine experience. The dealership had been a steady family business selling eight boats a year ($375K in 2017), and Hurless faced immediate challenges including a drained lake, limited working capital, and no floor-plan credit. By cleaning up the business, launching a website, hustling on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace, engaging the Rockville community, and securing manufacturer-backed lending, the company grew rapidly to $1.2M in 2018 and $23M by 2023, later acquiring Denny's Marina in 2024. Hurless also emphasizes building teams, training talent, embracing change, and resilience through setbacks. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How a High School Dropout Acquired a Boat Business - Leading More Experienced/Older Coworkers - Tips to Scaling a Business Quickly Thank you to our partners: Keller & Keller J.C. Hart Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Lake Drained Shock 00:24 Guest Introduction: J Hurless, Reeder Trausch Marine 03:46 Dropping Out Hustle 05:24 Car Sales Rise 07:17 Leadership Lessons 10:15 Boat Buying Pain 14:28 Buying The Marina 21:25 Closing Day Surprise 24:40 Cleaning And Community 27:56 First Sales And Credit 37:19 Pre-Selling Boats 38:00 Building The Team 39:19 Nationwide Boat Demand 41:23 Growth Pains And Hiring 42:45 Revenue Explosion Numbers 43:38 Why Acquire Denny's Marina 44:31 Acquisition Secrets And Risks 45:58 Integrating The New Staff 48:53 Indy vs Rockville Performance 51:29 Future Expansion Ideas 53:59 Talent Development Playbook 56:50 Leading Without Micromanaging 59:59 Advice For Scaling Fast 01:01:53 Worst Day As Owner 01:05:09 Redefining Success Through People 01:07:22 Why Indiana Home 01:08:43 Indiana Favorites And Hidden Gems 01:10:43 Hoosier To Watch And Farewell Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
He Quit Comedy for 20 Years… Then Came Back at 48 | Chris Ryan, Comedian
On today's show I shared some laughs with Westfield-based comedian Chris Ryan, who returned to stand-up after a 20-year break. Ryan got his start in IU's Full Frontal Comedy in the mid-'90s alongside Straight No Chaser, training in Chicago improv at ImprovOlympic, and moving to Los Angeles in 1998 with $2,000 from a near-fatal car accident. In LA he worked at Paramount while pursuing stand-up, auditioned for MadTV, and waited alongside Seth Meyers, who was offered SNL the same week. The setback helped prompt Ryan's exit, grad school in journalism at Illinois, and a move to Indianapolis. After 15+ years in healthcare marketing, therapy and a company sale pushed him to write and perform hour-long shows, including Thermometer and Nothing Means Anything, centered on parenting twins, adolescence, and midlife reinvention. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Ryan's Journey in Comedy From IU to Chicago to LA - Why Ryan Stepped Away from Comedy - Scripting, Speeches, and Improv Thank you to our partners: Bloomrank Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Am I Crazy Cold Open 01:16 Guest Introduction: Chris Ryan, Comedian 02:09 Bloomington Improv Origins 02:57 Auditions And Campus Fame 06:03 Chicago Improv And The Harold 08:57 Yes And Gifts Onstage 11:50 Finding A Creative Path 14:12 Detroit, Chicago, LA 16:54 Car Crash Sign To Move 19:38 Paramount Day Job 23:31 MadTV Audition Near Miss 25:42 Grad School And Midwest Reset 27:10 Indy Roots And 30 Under 30 29:40 Returning To Comedy At 48 30:37 Career Shakeup Catalyst 32:09 Therapy And Reaching Out 33:05 Theater Deal Home Base 34:23 Writing A Full Hour 36:22 Script Versus Riffing 38:38 Old Jokes New Opener 40:49 Alanis Opener OCD Stories 43:34 Speechwriting Performance Tips 49:04 Embrace Fear Of Bombing 53:15 Rapid Fire Indiana Round 58:16 Hidden Gems And BBQ 01:00:37 Letterman Story And Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.