Let's Get Local

In Jason’s last show before Christmas, he covers a lot of ground – all while keeping it local, of course! Hear from Brad Wernt at Boulders Climbing Gym, Jerina Vincent of JnJ Gifts and More, Sue Peck with Evolution Financial, & MaKinzie Rogahn from The Diamond Center. #golocalbuylocalbelocal

Guests: Brad Werntz, Jerina Vincent, MaKinzie Rogahn, Sue Peck

Sat Dec 17, 2022

44:15

Jason talks with Brittany Graber, owner of Ulla Eyewear, and Manuel Ramminger, co-founder of Ethical Trading Company, about their impact locally and globally.

Guests: Brittany Graber, Manuel Ramminger

Sat Dec 3, 2022

44:14

Jason is joined by Kate Miller of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce & Barbara Behling with the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of this date for local & small businesses. Plus reminders about the Dane Buy Local Passport Program and the value of GOING LOCAL.

Guests: Barbara Behling, Kate Miller

Sat Nov 26, 2022

44:14

This week on LGL, Brian from Madison Computer Works talks about their more than 40 years assisting customers with computer issues and purshases, Nathan of Old Sugar Distillery highlights their Madison-based products and Holiday Gift Boxes, and Jason reminds listeners of the Holiday Passport Program and its benefits!

Guests: Brian Lisse, Nathan Greenawalt

Sat Nov 19, 2022

44:15

Jason chats with Dr. Richard Jun from Isthmus Eye Care, Darcy Haber of Solidarity Realty & Jordan Smith of Yahara Bay Distillers, in Madison.

Guests: Darcy Haber, Dr. Richard Jun, Jordan Smith

Sat Nov 12, 2022

44:14

Jason talks with Ian’s Pizza CEO, Sarah Karls, about the iconic and creative pizza business and it’s Mac The Vote initiative! Travis Halff, owner & founder of Y’all joins the show to discuss the importance of branding, web and performance marketing for businesses and nonprofits.

Guests: Sarah Karls, Travis Halff

Sat Nov 5, 2022

44:14

Scott Andersen of Artisan Dental joins the show to talk about the importance of oral health, being a Certified B Corp, and leading as a carbon neutral business in Wisconsin. Jason gets the word out about the Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport Program (Nov. 1 – Dec. 18) and the benefits for local shops, consumers […]

Guests: Gail Nordheim, Scott Andersen

Sat Oct 29, 2022

44:12

Shelley Iverson joins the show to talk about Levi’s Legacy Legos and how she’s helping small and mid-sized businesses with social media, websites and digital marketing. In the 2nd half of the show we meet Melissa Bennett to learn about Gluten Free treats from Sweet-ernative Baking and Amy Johnson gives us the scoop (or ladle) […]

Guests: Amy Johnson, Melissa Bennett, Shelley Iverson

Sat Oct 22, 2022

43:59

Jason recaps the 2022 Dane Buy Local BIZ Awards with Meghan Stern of DBL, then gets into current financial & economic trends with Sue Peck (owner/founder of Evolution Financial. Second half of the show features John Hayes of Goodman’s Jewelers and voting rights for disabled voters, with Denise Jess (ED of the Wisconsin Council of […]

Guests: Denise Jess, John Hayes, Meghan Stern, Sue Peck

Sat Oct 15, 2022

43:58

Kristie Goforth of Free Bikes 4 Kids tells us about how Fall is an important time for bike donations.  Jon Bishop discusses the local impact of Envest Microfinance, on a global scale.  And Meghan joins Jason to talk about celebrating local businesses at the Dane Buy Local annual BIZ Awards.

Guests: Jon Bishop, Kristie Goforth, Meghan Stern

Sat Oct 8, 2022

44:00