Keeping It Local
The Community Bank Difference is the gold standard for what it means to provide outstanding support to our communities. That’s why at First Federal Bank of Wisconsin, we are going outside of the products and services we provide to share with you the impact your neighbors are making in Southeastern Wisconsin. On the Keeping it Local podcast, we will be connecting you with local businesses, nonprofits, and community members who share unique perspectives that inspire and educate you on the Community Bank Difference.
Episodes
19 episodes
Building a Better Tomorrow: Habitat's Impact on Individuals and Families
Discover the impact of Habitat for Humanity in Waukesha County on the latest Keeping it Local Podcast episode. Host Richie Burke, along with guests Joe Bogenberger, Jim Tarantino, and Melissa Songco, explores the inspiring Dominica Park project...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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23:44
Navigating the Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Community Banks
Join host Richie Burke in this episode of the Keeping It Local podcast, powered by First Federal Bank, as industry experts Edward Schaefer, President & CEO at First Federal, Kirk Hovde, Managing Principal & Head of Investment Banking at...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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23:17
Financial Inclusion with First Federal and Bank On Greater Milwaukee
In this episode of the "Keeping It Local" podcast, powered by First Federal Bank, join host Richie Burke as he delves into the world of affordable banking and financial empowerment with special guests Constance Alberts, Director of Bank On Grea...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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18:03
Seizing Opportunities: Key Strategies for Buyers and Sellers
Welcome to the Keeping It Local podcast, powered by First Federal Bank. In this episode, host Richie Burke explores the challenges and opportunities of buying and selling a business with Brian McManus, Chief Banking Officer at First Federal Ban...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:00
The Latino Entrepreneurial Network: Where Passion and Success Meet
The Latino business community is one of the fastest-growing communities, but are they given equal opportunity? In this episode, we discuss what First Federal Bank, the Latino Chamber of Commerce, and the Latino Entrepreneurial Network are doing...
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Episode 4
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24:43
Rising Interest Rates and The State of the Economy Today
To say the pandemic impacted the economic environment is an understatement. As a result, the rise of interest rates is more prevalent than ever. Learn about the available resources and options to equip yourself best and prepare for the future.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:32
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Building and Maintaining a Successful Brand with Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs
Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs, has worked at Cousins Subs for over 21 years and has learned a thing or two about managing a business along the way. In today’s episode, Christine shares some insight about managing a successful business: ...
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Episode 2
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26:04
Financial Literacy: Building Stronger Communities with SecureFutures
When is it appropriate to become financially literate? A fair argument would be "before you make a detrimental financial mistake" though there is logic behind this, it isn't always realistic. Kids are taking, on average, 12 years of schooling b...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:04
Digital Banking: How COVID-19 changed the customer experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many unexpected ways, and the banking world is no exception. Things have become increasingly digital, and banking has joined the list of tasks that are now done from home — meaning customers need f...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:26
Women in Leadership
Although women have made great strides in the workplace, they’re still often under-represented — especially women of color. Women only hold 20% of board seats, make up 8% of Fortune 500 CEOs, receive 3% of all venture capital funding, and are 2...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:40
The Road to Retirement: How to sell your business and smoothly transition
For most business owners, their business has become a part of them. It’s something they’ve worked tirelessly on for many years, and they’re often deeply entwined in the essential day-to-day operations. That can make it tough to part ways and...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:34
Milwaukee’s Mitchell Street: Historical and Hoppin’
When you look back at Milwaukee’s storied past, it’s hard to find a neighborhood more culturally rich than Mitchell Street. Once called “The downtown of Milwaukee’s South Side”, this area was predominantly inhabited by Polish immigrants, changi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:44
Financial Discipline Today for a Bright Tomorrow
Financial planning can be a daunting task. It’s like going to the dentist — you may be scared to take initiative, but you know that if you can just muster up the courage to start, you’ll be much better off.This week’s episode is focused...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:04
The Business of Relationships
When you’re in business, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers. We live in an age where everything can be tracked, analyzed, and broken down, and communication — especially in the age of COVID — is now more digital than ever. Handshakes and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:50
Operation Finally Home: A Hero’s Welcome
Our military veterans give us so much, selflessly volunteering their precious time, energy, and strength to serve our country. Yet, when they return home from service, they’re often left feeling underappreciated and have to face difficult hards...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:18
Are You Cyber Savvy?
If you’re like most people, you rely on the internet for just about everything. Banking, streaming music, staying connected with friends and family, and so much more. And, if you’re like most people, you assume your data is fairly safe on the w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:33
To build or to buy? Getting ready to build your dream home
If we had a nickel for every time someone asked us how to build a new home, we could probably afford to build it for them! On this episode, we’ll be talking about all things house construction, giving you tips and tricks for the whole process, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:44
The Impact of Local Community Banking
You might not realize it, but banks are connected to your local community in more ways than you’d expect. People rely on banks to help them with big milestones: buying their first car, financing a home, and opening a business, to name a few.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:12