Excited to have on Nick & Bailey with the new young professionals group, RISE Springfield. This group is a fantastic division of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce focused on fostering professional development, resources, and networking opportunities for young emerging leaders. They recently volunteered at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS and have an event coming up Wednesday July 12 -- RISE & Shine with Young Professionals. Learn more about the group and see their full calendar here: https://www.gscc.org/rise/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS is back and Kate Peters is here to play Andrew in a game of ping pong.. and of course tell us some more about the Championship... Including FREE tickets courtesy of Visit Springfield, J&J Gaming VIP packages, FREE shuttle courtesy of Landmark Ford and much more! See the PGA stars of tomorrow today at this Korn Ferry event! Go get your tickets today at: https://www.memorialhealthchampionship.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Excited to welcome Desiree Logsdon (CILCSA Board Member & Senior Vice President w/ Bunn-O-Matic) and Kim Leistner Root (CILCSA Advisory Board Member & Director of Patient Experience w/ Springfield Clinic) to help promote this amazing event coming up! Austin Hatch, TWO-time plane crash survivor, former basketball player at Michigan and inspirational speaker is coming to Springfield and this is your chance to hear him tell his story.Brought to you FREE by the Central Illinois Customer Service Association, in collaboration with Springfield Clinic. Join us June 7th! There is a limited number of seats available so please RSVP here: https://conta.cc/3LYSLGH Learn more about CILCSA and support their cause here: cilcsa-springfield.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Loved having on local comedian Richard Bailey! Andrew met Richard years ago before he started doing comedy and then saw him recently at a comedy show that Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market had. Great to hear about his journey into comedy and learn a little more about the local comedy scene. Listen on your favorite platform: itbpodcast.com Check him out at: twitter.com/RichardBComedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Demeion & Brent are on a mission to bring the fastest internet to everyone in central Illinois! Side note, did you know i3 Broadband originated from Family Video?! Craziness!Tune in on your favorite platform at itbpodbast.comCheck out our guests at: i3broadband.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Matt is the 5th generation of his family's 123 year old business here in Springfield, IL - O'Shea Builders. After battling addiction, Matt turned his life around and is now dedicated to his family and work. As the head of community engagement, he has helped with the Lanphier Trades Network, The Outlet, The Elite Program at the Peoria County Jail and much more. Tune in, hear his story and learn more about their amazing business! Enjoy on your fav platform here: itbpodcast.com Check out our guest at osheabuilders.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Remember when you bought your first bicycle? That excitement of having your very own bike.. Well Jeremy & Landmark Ford are trying to give that excitement to kids throughout the community. Tune in to find out how you can help, win a bike and of course for another great conversation! Follow & support on your fav platform: itbpodcast.com Check out our guests at landmarkford.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

These guys make cars, planes, semis, boats, the weiner mobile, the peanut mobile and pretty much any other vehicle look their best on a daily basis. From vehicle reconditioning to Tsunami Ceramic Coatings and detailing, Derek and Mike with Recon Techs have a nationwide business based right here in Springfield, IL. Follow & support on your fav platform: itbpodcast.com Check out our guests at recontechsspringfield.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Kim Staff, owner of third generation family business Staff Carpet, stepped Inside the Box with us for an awesome conversation about the struggles of being a business owner, their businesses history and how marketing has changed for them over the years. Follow & Support on your favorite platform: itbpodcast.com Check out our guest @ staffcarpet.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Rachel Thomas is a local Jeweler that owns RLT Jewelry. Not only does she create custom jewelry, but she also specializes in some amazing keepsake pieces made from things like ashes of a loved one, flowers from things such as a wedding or funeral, breast milk and SO much more! Follow + Support on your fav platform: itbpodcast.com Check out our guest at: rltjewelry.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Starting a business or currently own a business?..... "You don't have to do it alone!" is a tagline used by Kevin with the Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois and trust us, you don't want to have to! The SBDC provides guidance for business growth at NO COST and Small Business Growth Corp can help you with your funding through their low, fixed interest 504 SBA loans. Perfect combination here for any business! Follow + Support on your fav platform: itbpodcast.com Check out our guests at: https://www.growthcorp.com/ https://www.cisbdc.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Nick & John are commercial lenders at Heartland Bank & Trust who have started their own podcast called "The Center of Influence". Nick is also the co-founder of RISE Springfield, a new young professionals networking group in Springfield.  Listen / Watch / Subscribe @ itbpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Jeff Dillman & Cress Maddox with Masco Packaging & Industrial Supply are very active in the community and even recently started their own Monday morning podcast. Step inside the box and learn a little more about some of the interesting aspects of their local business! Check out MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply @ https://www.mascopackaging.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Taylor Stevens not only works for Synergy HomeCare, but she also is involved with the Springfield Chamber and helped start Rise Springfield. Oh... she does all that while still being a mom! Great conversation about everything Taylor is involved in and more! - Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or listen here: itbpodcast.com Visit Synergy HomeCare of Central Illinois @ synergyhomecare.com/il-springfield-62711/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Dr. Andrea Rediger is a Veterinarian at the Village Vet in Chatham, IL and she has some interesting ideas on how Veterinarian practices should look at restructuring to help better serve the community as a whole. 🐈🐶🐰🐹 Tune in here to listen: itbpodcast.com - The Village Vet on Facebook ➡ www.facebook.com/VillageVetChatham Or visit their website ➡ thevillageveterinarian.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Welcome to Creative Convo!... our new Inside The Box series where we discuss different things we create at OOT Box. Today we sit down with Andrew, Josh & Brendan to discuss a couple recent drone video shoots we completed of field tiling in Central Illinois. Let us know what you think! - Like + Subscribe + Share = Support 🧡 itbpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Fred came from nothing and his desire for success has led him on the path to his own business.. The Capital Mortgage Team! "I really enjoy this industry because I was laughed out of a bank one time when trying to buy a home..." and now Fred helps people from all aspects of life to become home owners. Learn more here: https://flatbranchhomeloans.com/?team=capital-mortgage-team - Subscribe + Follow + Share = Support! Thank you! itbpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Brad Wike is the second generation owner of Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services & Chris Hembrough is their head of Strategy & Business Development. Great to hear the story of another local business that has been around since 1945! Listen to more of Inside The Box Podcast here: https://itbpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Alinda is a local entrepreneur that owns Eye Candy Boutique. Eye Candy not only has a local store front, but also an online store, app and ships 100's of packages out EVERY DAY all over the country! Her business has seen tremendous growth through the power of social media and it was awesome to hear her story. - Download their app today or visit them online at: eyecandyspringfield.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support

Whether you live in Springfield or live out of town, this is a great episode to tune in to! We are lucky to have the team at Visit Springfield working to grow tourism, conventions and so much more in our city! - Check out our other conversations @ http://itbpodcast.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ootboxmedia/support