It's an exciting time to be opening two Hilton branded hotels simultaneously with Canopy Chicago Central Loop and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop. Neil DeGuia, Complex General Manager with Aimbridge Hospitality, discusses the challenges and opportunities for businesses getting started today. Please enjoy this episode of Chicago Business Podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!! #builtinchicago #chicagohospitality Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-deguia-63681ba3/ Guest Website: https://www.aimbridgehospita ..read more

Ramping up TrueRoll during the pandemic has been an exciting challenge for Co-founder and CEO Tyler Masterson. Having raised VC funds via Zoom, his business is rapidly expanding during these volatile times as they help improve equity in the property tax rolls. Hear his story on today's Chicago Business Podcast! Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!! #builtinchicago​ #startupgrind #homesteadexemption Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermasterson/ Guest Website: https://trueroll.io/ Guest Facebook: https://ww ..read more

Launching a new beverage company is a difficult venture, but that has not stopped Doug DuMars from working to disrupt the industry with Rebellious Beverage Company and their organic liquid refreshers that contain more than 300mg of antioxidants, zero carbs, zero calories, and zero sugar. Hear how Doug has leveraged his experience with PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz to bring his product to market. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #madeinchicago #antioxidants #startupgrind Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougdum ..read more

Starting a hedge fund during a pandemic has not been easy, but Magma Capital Funds' Founder and CEO Gershie Vann has persevered and is putting the pieces together to build something special. Hear his story on today's Episode #32!   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!!   #builtinchicago​ #hedgefundstarts  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gershie-vann-b8754189/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/magma-capital-funds/ Guest Website: https://magmacapitalfunds.com/ Guest Instagram: https://www.in ..read more

Moonlighting following days of Lasik surgery, Dr. Gerald Horn developed and launched a new product in an extremely competitive market, the caffeinated beverage space. Learn how Breinfuel is that and so much more in today's episode of Chicago Business Podcast. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #madeinchicago #focusmatters #breinfuel Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldhornmd/ Guest Website: https://breinfuel.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breinfuel/ Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brei ..read more

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, today we welcome the person responsible for the creation and development of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with over 40 clinicians at 5 locations, plus statewide with teletherapy. Hear how Dr. Jacquot has followed her passion to create a business focused on helping others. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #builtinchicago #mentalhealthmatters Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-jacq ..read more

The CEO and Co-founder of DecisionOne Dental Partners, Dr. AJ Acierno, joins us to discuss consolidation in the industry and the growing role of dental support organizations. Listen to hear how the business in innovating to thrive in an ever more competitive world. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! #builtinchicago #dentistrymatters Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alan-acierno-55677138/ Guest Website: https://www.decisiononedental.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisiononedentalpartners ..read more

Specializing in digital media, analytics, and customer experience, Larry Fisher leads Rise Interactive, an award winning performance marketing agency. Hear about his journey and where the business is focused, looking ahead.   Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   #builtinchicago #digitalmarketing #analytics #CX Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-fisher-0bb4564/  Guest Website: https://www.riseinteractive.com/  Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseinteractive/  Guest Inst ..read more

Do you like to try craft spirits from independent distilleries? If so, you should check out this episode with the creator of Spirit Hub, an online retailer for limited production producers. Currently shipping to Illinois, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Dakota, they are working on building out their network to serve customers across the country.  Hear how this former bartender is building the company of his dreams.    Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn!   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com ..read more

Serving underrepresented communities has been @lbrianjenkins focus for many years, now culminating with his recent opening of the Mox.E shared workspace in the South Loop, in addition to his work on other Entrenuity endeavors. Be inspired by his passion for serving others. Please enjoy, subscribe on your favorite podcast services and YouTube, like on Facebook, and follow on LinkedIn! Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencebrianjenkins/ Guest Websites: https://www.entrenuity.com/ and https://www.moxechicago.com/ Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entrenuity/ and https://www.f ..read more