Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

Business and Beyond with Gerry Dick is a weekly conversation with Indiana leaders in business, politics, sports, entertainment…and beyond. The 30-minute podcast explores the successes, failures and memorable moments that have shaped the lives of high profile, high-performing individuals with a Hoosier connection. Inspirational, informative and sometimes emotional, Business and Beyond is an intimate conversation with well-known guests who share their personal, unfiltered stories and what motivates them in their daily pursuit of success and happiness, personally and professionally.

Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick is a news podcast hosted by Gerry Dick, with 285 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Gerry Dick hosts Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick, a news show with 285 episodes published.

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  Chick McGee on Life, Laughter and Bob & Tom

  Sep 28, 202638 min

  His first radio studio was his childhood bedroom, where he laid down his own broadcasts on a cassette recorder. Today, that bedroom broadcaster from central Ohio remains a mainstay on one of America’s most iconic radio shows. On this episode, Chick McGee takes us on a candid and entertaining journey through his 50 years in radio, including how he first connected with the legendary BOB & TOM Show and the secret sauce behind its enduring popularity. “Mr. Obvious” also shares the stories behind some of his most popular bits and offers an inside look at the personalities, relationships and creative energy that have made BOB & TOM a radio institution.

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  Amy Howell on Tourism, Talent and Transformation

  Sep 21, 202632 min

  In this episode, Gerry sits down with Indiana Destination Development Corporation CEO Amy Howell to talk about the surprising economic power of tourism and how billions of dollars in visitor spending are helping drive Indiana’s economy. We explore what’s behind the state’s continued tourism growth, from sports tourism and major events to agritourism and Indiana’s unique destinations and experiences. Howell also explains why tourism is increasingly becoming part of Indiana’s population-growth strategy, helping attract visitors who may ultimately decide Indiana is a great place to live, work and build a business.

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  Think Indiana Isn't a Shipping State? Think Again

  Sep 14, 202632 min

  In this episode, Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock joins Gerry to talk about surging growth across Indiana's three ports, the critical role they play in the state's economy and why Indiana's location gives it a bigger role in global commerce than many Hoosiers realize. Peacock takes us inside the strategy and investments transforming Indiana's port system, the opportunities ahead and why embracing new forms of shipping—including containerized cargo—could be a game changer for Indiana businesses and the broader state economy.

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  Purdue in Indy: Building a Stand-Alone Campus with Statewide Impact

  Sep 7, 202632 min

  Purdue University in Indianapolis is charting a new course—and creating a new model for how a university can connect with a city and its businesses community. In this episode, Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer David Umulis talks about what it means for the university, the city and the state. But Umulis’ own story may be the most remarkable part of the conversation. A first-generation college student, he was just 14 years old when his father lost his business after suffering an injury, forcing David to take on the responsibility of supporting his family. He shares how that experience shaped his life and ultimately his path to higher education. It’s a conversation about Purdue’s future—and the power of education to change a life.

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  Jean Wojtowicz: Betting on the Indiana Entrepreneur

  Aug 31, 202631 min

  For more than 40 years, Jean Wojtowicz has built Cambridge Capital Management into a uniquely Indiana success story. The company has carved out a niche, helping businesses access funding when traditional bank financing may not be the right fit. Cambridge Capital launched in 1983 and has now surpassed $1 billion in funding to more than 2,000 Indiana companies. In this episode, Wojtowicz talks about her entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Cambridge Capital, and why helping entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed has been so rewarding.

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