The BizSTL Podcast

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

The BizSTL Podcast is a business podcast hosted by St. Louis Magazine, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

St. Louis Magazine hosts The BizSTL Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Regional Business Council's Karen Branding

  Nov 15, 202429 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Karen Branding, president and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Business Council, a collective of leading executives representing many of the largest companies in the metro area. The discussion touches on Branding's background, the future of downtown St. Louis, her view of the challenges facing the region, and the key initiatives the RBC plans to tackle in 2025 and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your...

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  Episode #17

  Take Root Hospitality's Tara Gallina

  Nov 1, 202432 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Tara Gallina, co-owner of Take Root Hospitality, which counts Vicia, Winslow's Table, Bistro La Floraison, and Taqueria Morita in its portfolio of popular St. Louis restaurants. The discussion touches on the factors that make the local restaurant scene unique, how Take Root properties found their niche, the expansion of the company's catering and private event services, and industry trends, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL and supported by the St. Louis...

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  Episode #16

  TCARE's Dr. Rhonda Brown

  Oct 18, 202425 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Dr. Rhonda Brown, vice president of clinical operations for the caregiver support platform TCARE. The discussion focuses on the impact of TCARE's work, the company's journey from Wisconsin to St. Louis, and how it has benefitted from relocating to the region. Brown also explains how science informs TCARE's support practices, things employers should recognize about burnout, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. For more than 50 years, the Great F...

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  Episode #15

  Marson Foods' Jan Marson and Tyler Wallace

  Oct 4, 202426 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Marson Foods president and co-owner Jan Marson and chief operating officer Tyler Wallace. The conversation touches on the opening of the company's new $35 million, 150,000-square-foot production facility in Hazelwood and its embrace of automation. Marson also traces the history of the family business, including the decision to sell their former company, Nature's Bakery, to Kind, jumping back into the industry, and why they felt it was important to invest in St. Louis. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.</p> <p>This episode is s...

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  Episode #14

  Nest founder Rebecca van Bergen

  Sep 20, 202424 minS1

  <p>In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Nest founder Rebecca van Bergen. Nest helps hundreds of thousands of makers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs in well over 100 countries run craft-based businesses, while also advancing gender equity and women’s economic opportunities all over the globe. The discussion focuses on the impact of Nest's work, how the organization's mission has evolved, the decision to relocate from New York to St. Louis during the pandemic, overseeing a fully-remote workplace, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.</p> <p>This episode is sponsor...

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