BEHIND THE BUSINESS | FOUNDERS IN THE 605

Join local business leaders, Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on their podcast, ‘Behind the Business | Founders in the 605’.
In each episode, Alexis and Marcus delve into the challenges, triumphs and remarkable journeys of local business founders, executives, and so much more.
Latest Episodes
Jim discusses working in the family business for as long as he can remember and balancing college life with work until his father gave him the reigns with the company shortly after he graduated college. He discusses learning how to make mistakes in his new role, navigating how to be a leader, and living up to the big shoes his parents left for him to fill.
Jael discusses her start in entrepreneurism began when she started her own photography business after getting fired from a job her freshman year of college.
After stints in owning clothing boutiques and a restaurant, Jael took a leap of faith and sold those businesses to go all in on her collegiate apparel company in 2019.
Dusten discusses how he got started in the world of multi-family development and commercial real estate syndications.
Adam explains how he unexpectedly fell into preaching, the history behind starting Embrace Church, and the future plans for the church and its three campuses around the Sioux Falls area.
For over 65 years, Nyberg’s Ace has been a cornerstone of Sioux Falls. Kevin Nyberg shares how his family built a legacy of service, community, and resilience.
From mowing lawns as teenagers to running a multi-location landscaping company, Cole Weller’s story is one of persistence, passion, and strong business fundamentals.
From a tire shop waiting room to bestselling bookshelves, Amy Daws’ journey is a true page-turner. With 23 novels under her belt, a feature film adaptation, and a major publishing deal, Amy shares her inspiring path to success.