MKE Together

In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Melnick, owner of Melnick & Melnick, SC. Melnick & Melnick, located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a boutique, woman-owned local law firm specializing in assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn about: 00:46 - The ways Melnick & Melnick supports small businesses. 01:03 - Stehanie’s journey into the field of law. 01:34 - Her interest in supporting women through small businesses. Why Local? 02:01 - Without local businesses, the flavor of the city is less. 3:24 - Being at Local First, getting to learn all of that first hand and meeting people and chatting with them has really made a big difference. Funniest business story 03:38 - Stephanie tells a funny story about a virtual deposition with some unusual technical interference. Contact Information Connect with Stephanie Melnick of  Melnick & Melnick, SC Website [https://melnickmelnick.com/contact/] E-Mail [info@melnickmelnick.com] Phone [https://www.allbiz.com/business/melnick-melnick-sc-262-241-8900] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MelnickMelnickMKE] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/melnick-&-melnick-s-c-/] Connect with Local First Milwaukee Website [https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee] Twitter [https://twitter.com/localfirstmke] E-mail [info@localfirstmilwaukee.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/] Connect with Podcast Town Website [https://www.podcasttown.net/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodcastTownUSA/] E-mail [hello@podcasttown.net] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elzie_flenard/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-town-enterprise-now/]

In this episode, we speak with Meghan Miles, the owner of City Tours MKE. City Tours MKE started in 2013 and has expanded over time to include a wide array of tour experiences around Milwaukee including food, beer, haunted history, and Milwaukee icons. In this episode, you will learn about: 00:52 - The multitude of tours City Tours MKE offers which showcase Milwaukee. 02:17 - Meghan explains why she’s involved with Local First Milwaukee. 03:28 - Meghan shares why she thinks it’s important for local businesses to support each other. Why Local? 01:55 - Being able to support your neighbor. 1:59 - The Really cool thing about Milwaukee is that you can walk into a venue and still meet the owners. Funniest business story 05:12 - Being able to see the a-ha moment of somebody that, they experience something; I’m specifically thinking of our Haunted History tours, and we’re working with divining rods and ghost meters - and people’s reactions. Contact Information Connect with Meghan Miles at City Tours MKE Website [https://citytoursmke.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/citytoursmke/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/citytoursmke?lang=en] E-Mail [info@citytoursmke.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citytoursmke/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNRwu0mE394M4XhhIdBE1g] Connect with Local First Milwaukee Website [https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee] Twitter [https://twitter.com/localfirstmke] E-mail [info@localfirstmilwaukee.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/] Connect with Podcast Town Website [https://www.podcasttown.net/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodcastTownUSA/] E-mail [hello@podcasttown.net] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elzie_flenard/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-town-enterprise-now/]

In this episode, we speak with Beth Graf, the owner of My Family Roots Catering. We learn about My Family Roots Catering, what they do and how, what is charcuterie, what is a kaldbord, why fresh from farm to table, and much more. In this episode, you will learn about: 00:55 – When you order from My Family Roots Catering you order for uniqueness and freshness and personalized boards. 01:12 – The story of My Family Roots - Before I knew what a kaldbord was or what a charcuterie was, my family ate that way. Why Local? 04:35 – If you can get something that goes from farm to table, especially in these times, you’re eliminating areas of contamination, and areas of handling, what is critical now especially with covid. And the taste is incredible. 05:38 – When you’re sourcing local, you’re putting more money back into the community; it’s like I’m supporting my family when I’m supporting local businesses. Funniest business story 07:50 – The story of finger lime tree. 08:30 – The story about taking food to a lake house without a sidewalk. Contact Information Connect with Beth Graf Website [https://www.myfamilyrootscatering.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myfamilyrootscatering/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/myfamilyrootscatering/] Connect with Local First Milwaukee Website [https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee] Twitter [https://twitter.com/localfirstmke] E-mail [info@localfirstmilwaukee.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/] Connect with Podcast Town Website [https://www.podcasttown.net/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodcastTownUSA/] E-mail [hello@podcasttown.net] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elzie_flenard/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-town-enterprise-now/]

In this episode, we speak with Tristann Rieck, the owner of the Brass Bell Music Store, and Lizzy Cichowski, the outreach and events coordinator at the Brass Bell Music Store. We learned that the Brass Bell Music Store celebrates 50 years in business this year. It is a family business, founded by the Tristann’s parents. They focus on the families and students that are taking their first steps into music. And they like to partner with community members. In this episode, you will learn about: 00:57 – The story of how Tristann took over the family business. 02:31 – Tristann shares about the Brass Bell Music Store 03:25 – Lizzy shares about her role in the business. Why Local? 05:19 – Music is important for so many different facets - our health, communication, relationships.... Everyone has to have the opportunity to experience learning musical instruments and literacy. And it is really accessible. Funniest business story 07:05 – One story is more general – the reactions when children discover instruments and how they sound. 8:05 – There is one specific moment when the little girl played her mom a ukulele concert. Contact Information Connect with Tristann Rieck and Lizzy Cichowski at the Brass Bell Music Store Website [https://www.brassbellmusic.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/brassbellmusic/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brass_bell_music_store/?hl=en] Twitter [https://twitter.com/brassbellmusic/status/993117099630452736] Connect with Local First Milwaukee Website [https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee] Twitter [https://twitter.com/localfirstmke] E-mail [info@localfirstmilwaukee.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/] Connect with Podcast Town Website [https://www.podcasttown.net/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodcastTownUSA/] E-mail [hello@podcasttown.net] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elzie_flenard/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-town-enterprise-now/]

In this episode, we speak with Kiley Peters, founder & CEO of Brainchild Studios, a digital content marketing and website creation agency primarily focusing on brands targeting Millennial Moms. We learn about Brainchild Studios, how it was started and what they do. We also learn about Kiley, her experience, her plans, and her thoughts on how to create the life you want. In this episode, you will learn about: 01:48 – Kiley shares about how she started her business 03:20 – Steps to take in creating the life you want, creating your own opportunities. Why Local? 06:50 – The community that local businesses create is incredible. You support local because it is reinvesting back into your community, but also because it is investing in the realization of other people’s dreams. Funniest business story 08:17 – Couple of years ago, the Brainchild Studios held a photo shoot with a bunch of kids. It was insane, like a jungle; it was wild, quite comical, and left us with a lot of really fun memories. Contact Information Connect with Kiley Website [https://kileypeters.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kileypeters/?] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kileypeters/] Website [https://brainchildstudios.com/] Connect with Local First Milwaukee Website [https://localfirstmilwaukee.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstMilwaukee] Twitter [https://twitter.com/localfirstmke] E-mail [info@localfirstmilwaukee.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/localfirstmke/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-first-milwaukee-inc/] Connect with Podcast Town Website [https://www.podcasttown.net/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PodcastTownUSA/] E-mail [hello@podcasttown.net] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elzie_flenard/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-town-enterprise-now/]