Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Apr 21, 2022

Topics

• Challenges of being an entrepreneur at a young age
• The role of family in a small business
• Impact of the army in forming Tommy
• Advice to others considering opening a small business

Guest – Thomas Rocque, Founder and CEO Rocque Ridge Guides and Outfitters, Lake Holcombe, WI
Beer Enjoyed – Badger Porter, Sand...

Apr 15, 2022

Topics

• The differences between banks and credit unions
• Consolidation in the financial services industry
• Growing a career from an entry level employee to CEO
• Maintaining strong ties to the Chippewa Valley as RCU expands

Guest: Brandon Riechers, President and CEO of Royal Credit Union
Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel’s...

Apr 11, 2022

Topics:

• How top musicians are drawn to UWEC (Quentin’s personal story)
• Why UWEC is so success in teaching musicians to work past graduation
• The role of Robert Baca in the UWEC Jazz program
• The start and evolution of the Eau Claire Jazz Festival

Guest: Quentin Volk, Executive Director Eau Claire Jazz, Inc.
Beer...

Apr 6, 2022

Topics:

• Review of time as Alice in Dairyland
• Challenges of being Alice during COVID
• Future of the role of “Alice in Dairyland”
• Future plans of Julia

Guest: Julia Nunes, Alice in Dairyland
Beer Enjoyed: Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer