Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

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.

Episodes

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel President Chad Dilley

April 28, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel President Chad Dilley, to explore the fast-changing healthcare landscape in one of Indiana’s fastest-growing counties. From explosive population growth to game-changing technology, we unpack the trends shaping the future of care in Central Indiana and beyond. Chad also shares his personal journey from small-town Illinois to college baseball and how those experiences lai...
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Mom on a Mission: BeeFree Founder Jennifer Wiese

April 21, 2025 • 30 mins
When Jennifer Wiese’s son was diagnosed with autism, she went to work, searching for ways to support his health. And she started in the kitchen. That journey led to the creation of BeeFree, a line of gluten-free snacks that began with trial-and-error recipes and has grown into a nationally distributed brand, found in the nation’s largest retailers. In this episode, Jennifer shares the heart behind her entrepreneurial journey and ho...
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Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam

April 14, 2025 • 31 mins
From a vibrant downtown to a burgeoning U.S. 31 corridor, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam talks about her vision for a city that has undergone transformational change over the past three decades. Hear about her path to the mayor’s office and how she is approaching this new chapter with a fresh perspective while capitalizing on the momentum of her predecessor, seven-term Mayor Jim Brainard.
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Pat Brown: Oliver Winery CEO

April 7, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Pat Brown, the CEO of Bloomington-based Oliver Winery, which started as a small, family-owned operation, but has grown into one of the 30 largest wineries in the nation. Brown brings experience from some of the biggest consumer brands in the country, but this is his first venture into the alcohol industry. A former college football linebacker, he shares the game plan for Oliver’s future, including ...
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Kent Kramer, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana CEO

March 31, 2025 • 26 mins
When many people think of Goodwill, they think of those popular retail stores—but Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is doing more…a lot more. In this episode, we sit down with CEO Kent Kramer to discuss how Goodwill is transforming lives, from unique workforce training programs to innovative adult high schools across 10 states. They are even doing business in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico! Join us for an inspiring conversati...
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Indiana Wesleyan President Jon Kulaga on innovating education, strengthening state's workforce

March 24, 2025 • 30 mins
Dr. Jon Kulaga, the 10th president of Indiana Wesleyan University, joins the podcast this week to outline his strategic vision for Indiana’s largest private university. Kulaga discusses the launch of a unique vocational training initiative aimed at addressing Indiana’s skilled labor shortage and details IWU’s ambitious expansion plans, including transformation of the Fort Wayne regional campus into a healthcare education hub. There...
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Polina Osherov: The Power of Indiana’s Creative Class

March 17, 2025 • 36 mins
From artists and designers to musicians and filmmakers, it is estimated that the creative class employs more than 81,000 workers and contributes more than $9 billion to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. But the Hoosier state is often overlooked as a hub for creative talent. In this episode, Pattern, Inc. Executive Director Polina Osherov explains how that is changing and why a thriving arts and cultural scene will be key to the s...
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Larry Hall, VP of the Indianapolis Colts: An Inside Look at the Jim Irsay Collection

March 10, 2025 • 37 mins
In this special episode, we take you inside the extraordinary collection of music, art, and culture amassed by Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay. Join us as we sit down with Larry Hall, the chief curator of The Jim Irsay Collection, a treasure trove of rare pieces from the most iconic names in the world of entertainment and historical artifacts that tell the story of music and pop culture.
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Huse Culinary CEO and Co-Owner Craig Huse

March 3, 2025 • 37 mins
From Peyton Manning’s post-game pilgrimages to its eye-watering shrimp cocktail, St. Elmo is known around the globe as an iconic Indianapolis destination. In this episode, Huse Culinary CEO and Co-Owner Craig Huse talks steak, sports and stories from behind the scenes at the legendary steakhouse. He also says more growth---both inside and outside of Indiana---is on the menu for the restaurant group.
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Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson

February 24, 2025 • 25 mins
She grew up in the shadow of the Pentagon, spent 20 years with Habitat for Humanity and is now leading Bloomington in a time of economic transition. In this episode, Mayor Kerry Thomson talks about how she fell in love with the city and what she sees as keys to a new path forward.
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Sally Grant, Crew Carwash Executive Vice President

February 17, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, we sit down with a third-generation member of the Dahm family to talk about the vision, values and culture that have propelled Crew Carwash into an industry powerhouse. Founded more than 70 years ago in Fort Wayne as Indiana’s first automated car wash, Crew now boasts 45 locations in Indiana and Minnesota. Executive Vice President Sally Grant explains how technology, training and tenacity are pushing that number hi...
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Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mike Hicks

February 10, 2025 • 30 mins
What is the economic outlook for Indiana and how does it compare to the rest of the nation? Ball State economist Mike Hicks joins us for an insightful discussion on the Hoosier economy that is generally upbeat, but with some definite concerns as well.
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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness on new event center, growth

February 3, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness talks about the bold decision to build the new 7,500 seat Fishers Event Center and the more than $1 billion in investment that continues to transform one of Indiana’s fastest growing cities. He also talks about future investment in the city’s downtown, the life sciences and motorsports and why Fishers is on track to become Indiana’s third-largest city.
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Get Ready to Rumble! How Indy Landed WWE’s ‘Big Three’

January 27, 2025 • 28 mins
For the first time ever, WWE is putting its three largest events---Royal Rumble, WestleMania and SummerSlam---in one city. In this episode, we sit down with WWE Executive Vice President Chris Legentil and Indiana Sports Corporation President Patrick Talty to talk economic impact, global exposure and how Indy pulled off the hat trick.
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Andy Mallon, Executive Director, Capital Improvement Board

January 20, 2025 • 35 mins
It was created to build the Indiana Convention in what was then a sleepy downtown Indianapolis. Sixty years later,  the Capital Improvement Board is responsible for the highest profile venues in Indy---from Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Victory Field and what is now one of the ten largest convention centers in the nation. CIB Executive Director Andy Mallon gives us an inside look at the projects that have shaped th...
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TrendyMinds Chairman and Founder Trevor Yager

January 13, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode we sit down with Trevor Yager, the dynamic founder of TrendyMinds, who grew the company from a student venture into one of the largest full-service marketing firms in Indiana. Trevor shares his journey as an entrepreneur, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a successful business while keeping people first along the way.
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One on One: Eric Holcomb

January 6, 2025 • 30 mins
As he prepares to leave office, Eric Holcomb sits down with Gerry Dick for a special vodcast, reflecting on his two terms as Indiana Governor. From defining moments to navigating a global pandemic to record economic development,  he shares personal stories, lessons learned, and his vision for Indiana’s future.  
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Chuck Weisenbach: A Passion for Education and Service

December 16, 2024 • 32 mins
You could call him Mr. Roncalli. Chuck Weisenbach grew up in the shadow the of southside Indianapolis High School, graduated there and for the past 39 years has led the Blue Ribbon school. In this episode, the Roncalli president offers perspective on a resurgence in Catholic education, the evolving state of education in Indiana and the important role of the private sector.
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Andy Wilson: Indy Making music on a Big Stage

December 9, 2024 • 33 mins
In his more than 25 years in the entertainment business, Elevate Entertainment & Event Support Services CEO Andy Wilson has seen Indianapolis’ emergence as a music city. From small venues to Taylor Swift, Indy is making its mark as a destination for prime-time performers, and that means some high notes for the city’s brand and economy.
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Danielle Shockey: From Cookies to Coding, Not Your Grandmother’s Girl Scouts

December 2, 2024 • 33 mins
Girl Scout Cookie season. It is a beloved tradition that has provided enormous financial support and entrepreneurial experiences for generations of young girls. And while Girl Scouts of Central Indiana sells more than 3 million boxes of cookies annually, CEO Danielle Shockey says it is just a fraction of a new and deeper mission to empower girls to become leaders. And it’s grabbing national headlines.  
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