ConversActions

ConversActions
Podcast Description
ConversActions cuts through the noise with conversations that lead to action. Hosted by Bill Mitchell, each episode brings you unique perspectives, practical advice, and strategies from business leaders that you can apply to your own life or business.
With over 20 years of experience connecting companies to growth opportunities, Bill Mitchell brings a wealth of knowledge to the ConversActions podcast. His mission? To help you learn from the best and apply those lessons to your journey.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to business growth, leadership, and innovation. Episodes explore topics like customer retention strategies as showcased by Benz Metal Products, innovation in product development from Palermo's Pizza, and multi-generational leadership insights from Century Companies. Each episode aims to deliver concrete takeaways that listeners can apply in their own journeys.

ConversActions cuts through the noise with conversations that lead to action. Hosted by Bill Mitchell, each episode brings you unique perspectives, practical advice, and strategies from business leaders that you can apply to your own life or business.
With over 20 years of experience connecting companies to growth opportunities, Bill Mitchell brings a wealth of knowledge to the ConversActions podcast. His mission? To help you learn from the best and apply those lessons to your journey.
Betting the Farm: A 5th-Generation Dairy Farmer Tees Up Golf Success
Ever wondered what it takes to swap milking cows for managing fairways? In this episode, Jessica Blaska-Grady, the general manager at Kestrel Ridge and The Oaks golf courses shares the inspiring journey from her family’s dairy tradition to running two thriving Wisconsin golf courses.
Tune in as she uncovers the lessons in a Midwest work ethic, family business dynamics and succeeding in a local community.
Here are 3 Key Takeaways:
Farmer’s Grit Builds Business Resilience: Jessica credits the 24/7 work ethic from her dairy farming roots as a key driver of success in golf course management. “You reap what you sow” pays off both in the fields and the fairways.
Community Connection is Essential: Honoring community commitments is non-negotiable for the family owners. Hosting local events, supporting clubs and offering a welcoming space for customers and visitors is an uncompromising standard.
Family Business: Jessica’s experience reveals the challenges and successes of a family business and how Thanksgiving dinner features both.
Listen in and learn how entrepreneurship runs its course in two very different industries.

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