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The Chills Podcast
Welcome to The Chills Podcast, a podcast that dives deep into the core of businesses, exploring their challenges and victories. As we navigate the business landscape, we delve into personal aspects, discuss family life, and explore the strategies that have kept their companies thriving in this dynamic environment. Our guests generously share wisdom from their experiences, offering valuable insights and recounting transformative moments at work that have shaped their approach towards business.
We also venture into their personal lives, unveiling instances that inspire them, and giving our audience a glimpse into what truly drives these entrepreneurs. As we conclude each episode, we express our gratitude for their honesty and the time they've invested. Join us on The Chills Podcast as we traverse the peaks and valleys of the business world, extracting lessons, sharing laughter, and leaving you enriched with knowledge and inspiration.
Episodes
42 episodes
How to Turn Your Weirdest Experiences Into Published Books | Jessica Freeburg
Jessica Freeburg turned childhood experiences seeing ghosts into a thriving author platform with nearly 20 years of writing experience and 14 published books exploring paranormal legends, ghost stories, and dark history. As co-host of Darkness ...
Nobody Knows What It's Like to Be a Business Owner Until You Are One | Bill Gschwind
Bill Gschwind lost a $2M equipment rental business in his 40s, then went to law school at 48. Now he runs Minnesota Construction Law Services, spending 50% of his day as a business consultant because he learned most legal problems are really co...
When Is It Time to Hire HR? A Fractional HR Expert Explains
Running a business often means becoming an accidental HR expert, and for many founders, that’s where overwhelm sets in. In this episode, Nicki Leritz, founder of People Solutions Hub, shares how her 20+ years in corporate HR led her to fraction...
From Microsoft to Small Business Owner: Building an IT Company That Actually Cares
What if getting laid off four times was the best thing that ever happened to your career? In this episode, we talk with Kevin Remde, owner of CMIT Solutions West Metro, about career reinvention, entrepreneurship, and why cybersecurity is critic...
The Guy Who Makes 19,000 Fans Happy Every Night at Target Center | Jeff Munneke
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Munneke, VP of Fan Experience for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx and the only original employee still with the franchise since 1988. Jeff takes us behind the scenes of professional sports to...
From Starbucks to CEO: How This Minnesota Startup Is Taking On Uber & Lyft
In this episode, MOOV Rideshare CEO Murid Amini shares how he went from Starbucks barista and U of M engineering student to launching Minnesota’s first local rideshare alternative as Uber and Lyft threatened to leave. He breaks down raising $25...
Minnesota's New Flag Is Tearing Us Apart. Here's Why That Matters
Minnesota storyteller and Star Tribune contributor Brandon Ferdig joins us to unpack the state’s growing cultural divides, from the new flag controversy to dropping education rankings, and why both sides are mirroring each other more than they ...
How to Design Your Yard Around How You Actually Want to Live | Landscape Design Secrets
Diana Grundeen never planned on becoming a landscape designer, she just wanted to skip a boring science class. That detour turned into a 30-year career building pollinator-friendly yards and helping homeowners rethink how they want to live outs...
How to Sell Your Family Business Without Destroying Your Legacy
Deborah Everson, co-founder of Everson Retail, shares how she went from an IT project manager to running and transforming a family hardware store into a thriving boutique-style business. After selling it following 56 years in the family, she re...
Ep 33 - The Family That Rises Together
Meet Brad, Hannah, and Kalli Klingman, the powerhouse family behind RiseUp Labels — a fast-growing custom label company built on creativity, grit, and teamwork. What started as a small family idea has grown into a thriving business that proves ...
Ep 32 - Why Consistency Wins Every Time
What separates elite performers from the rest? In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with Brent Widman, CEO & Co-Founder of Your Limitless Coach. Brent shares his journey from chasing titles in corporate Ameri...
Ep 31 - You Can’t Starve Your Way to Fulfillment
What does it take to thrive in both business and life? Annie B. Deckert, founder of All Day Companies and All Day Coach, shares her journey of building two successful businesses—one in economic development consulting and the o...
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Ep 30 - Feed the geniuses
In this episode of The Chills Podcast by Allweather Roof, we sit down with Dr. Garrick Villaume to explore his remarkable journey from small-town beginnings in Minnesota to groundbreaking work in particle physics, engineering, and leadership.
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Ep 29 - You don’t need a crisis to rethink your life
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we welcome Sig Muller—a survivor, father, and soon-to-be author. Sig opens up about his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and transformation, and how life’s toughest challenges inspired him to wri...
Ep 28 - Why relationships still close the best deals
What do hockey, Shanghai skyscrapers, and off-market industrial deals have in common? Nick Carmichael. In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with Nick Carmichael, founder of Capital Commercial Partners, to exp...
Ep 27 - This is what a game-changer looks like
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with Adam Carlson, Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Chip Theory Games, based in Plymouth, MN. Adam shares the inspiring journey of turning a childhood passion into a thriving board gam...
Ep 26 - Sustainability Is Serious Business
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with Andrew J. Ramirez, founder of Cherrywood Partners, whose career has been devoted to responsible forest management and supply chains. From auditing global brands t...
Ep 25 - Hidden gold in hoarder homes
In this episode, Elizabeth Sibet shares her unique path as a realtor and mentor who blends personal experience with professional passion. She talks candidly about how overcoming adversity fuels her drive to help others find stability and succes...
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Ep 24 - Build the vision, flip the rest.
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with real estate investor, entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast Luke Nietfeld. Luke opens up about how he finds off-market deals, builds strong agent and contractor re...
Ep 23 - Pulling the right levers to drive sales
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down for an inspiring and casual conversation with a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing strategist, Craig Espelien. From donuts and coffee with roofing clients to fine win...
Ep 22 - Living And Leading With Intention
In this episode, Erik Kollauf, a thoughtful voice in leadership and personal growth—unpacks the power of stillness, presence, and self-awareness in today’s fast-paced world. From navigating challenges to building authentic connections, he sh...
Ep 21 - Building A Business Takes Consistency
In this episode, Lisa Martin—one of the Twin Cities’ top realtors—dives into the mindset, discipline, and heart behind her 20+ year real estate journey. She shares how intuition, consistency, and personal connection drive success, and opens ...
Ep 20 - Why Belief Beats Doubt In Business
In this episode, John Tschohl shares bold predictions on oil prices, global peace, and economic growth, while revealing his powerful 4-step customer service formula—act fast, own mistakes, be empowered, and overcompensate. He also takes us o...
Ep 19 - Black Belts, Business, And Daily Battles
In this episode of The Chills Podcast, we sit down with Christa Boone, school owner of National Karate, to talk about her lifelong journey in martial arts. From growing up in a karate family to competing at national le...
Ep 18 - Build A Business With A Real Impact!
In this episode, we chat with Adam Thompson, owner of Focal Point Coaching of Minnesota, about helping small businesses grow, leadership transitions, and the power of structured processes. We also dive into CEO roundtables, franchising, and ...
