The DeCesare Group Podcast

The DeCesare Group Podcast

di Jim DeCesare
Stagione 4
Dylan Stanke, Easyr
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dylan Stanke, founder of Easyr, http://easyrjobs.com a verified job discovery platform for Louisville, Bowling Green, Nashville, and Lexington. This episode focuses on entrepreneurship, solving real-world problems, and how Dylan turned personal frustration into a platform that’s helping thousands navigate the job market with confidence. He also talks about one thing most people misunderstand about today’s job market—and what job seekers should be doing differently right now. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Dr. Michelle Trawick, Chancellor SKYCTC
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Michelle Trawick, Chancellor of SKYCTC. https://southcentral.kctcs.edu/ This week’s guest just completed her first year as Chancellor of South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College. Dr. Michelle Trawick has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, including nearly 20 years at WKU, her undergraduate alma mater. After earning awards for teaching, research, and student advising as a faculty member, Dr. Trawick moved into administration, serving at both WKU and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. A first-generation college student from Logan County, Dr. Trawick understands firsthand the life-changing impact higher education can have on individuals, families, and communities through both technical training and academic opportunities. She talks about the growth happening at SKYCTC, what people misunderstand about community and technical colleges in 2026, and how AI is impacting higher education. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group, visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/, and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Sam Terry, Kentucky Historian
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Historian Sam Terry. https://samterryskentucky.com/ As we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Sam Terry shares his thoughts on what Kentuckians should better understand about this state’s role in shaping the nation, which historical figure from Kentucky he believes deserves far more national recognition, and what patterns from the past are repeating themselves in America today. Terry is a historian, author, speaker, and the creator of a popular blog sharing Kentucky history. While serving as managing editor of his local newspaper, his syndicated weekly column, “My Kentucky,” evolved into “Sam Terry’s Kentucky,” a daily blog featuring a mini lesson in Kentucky history for each date on the calendar. Now eight years later, the blog serves up a daily dose of history to over 46,000 subscribers. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Kelley Paul, Children's Author
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Kelley Paul, wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul. As we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Kelly has written two children’s books that tell the story of America’s founding and revolutionary history. Good Night Little American and Good Night Young American came out on June 2nd and tell the story of America’s founding and revolutionary history in an engaging child-friendly adventure. https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510788145/good-night-little-american/ From the shores of Plymouth Rock to the signing of the Constitution, children will explore the pivotal moments and heroes that define the American spirt. Kelley, who wrote True and Constant Friends in 2015, and co-authored The Case against Socialism with Rand in 2023, talks about the difference in writing a children’s book and how she was able to simplify America’s founding story. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
John Gregory, Kentucky Center for Leadership
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with John Gregory, Executive Director at the Kentucky Center for Leadership. John has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, dedicated to developing individuals, strengthening teams, and building cultures where employees can thrive. His expertise spans Human Resources, Training, Leadership Development, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Find out how you and your business can benefit from the exciting programs offered at the Kentucky Center for Leadership, located inside WKU’s Innovation Campus. More information can be found at www.KC4L.org. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Gordon Ford College of Business
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Dean of WKU’s Gordon Ford College of Business. https://www.wku.edu/business/ In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, twelve WKU graduate programs landed among the best in the country—including five from the Gordon Ford College of Business. Dr. Thrasher breaks down the recognition and talks about the impact Amy and David Chandler Hall as well as the Living and Learning Communities is having on student success on the hill. She gets into the biggest gap between what students think they need to succeed in business and what matters once they graduate, what leadership really means in today’s business environment and how WKU is making sure students are prepared for how fast business is changing- technology, AI, remote work – all of it. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
John Harnage, Kentucky Thermal Institute
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with John Harnage, owner of Kentucky Thermal Institute. John is being recognized nationally this week after being named the 2026 Small Businessperson of the Year for Kentucky by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It’s one of the nation’s highest honors for small business leadership. Kentucky Thermal Institute is based at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus in Bowling Green. John talks about the beginning of the institute dating back nearly twenty years and why thermography is now poised to be one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. You can find more information at www.kythermal.institute. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Alex Downing, Franklin Bank & Trust
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Alex Downing, President and CEO of Franklin Bank and Trust. https://www.fbtco.com/ Downing talks about his transition from accountant to leading the College Heights Foundation to leading Franklin Bank and Trust. He’s also has a lifetime of memories (and memorabilia) from WKU where his father served as president from 1969 until 1979. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Maureen Carpenter, Barren County Economic Authority
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Maureen Carpenter, President and CEO of the Barren County Economic Authority. https://barrencoea.com/ Carpenter talks about Glasgow’s recent historic milestone, ranking No. 9 in the nation among micropolitan communities in the 2025 Site Selection Governor’s Cup rankings, based on the number of economic development projects announced during the year. The ranking is the highest placement Glasgow has ever had by Site Selection magazine. She talks about the initiatives that led to the recognition, updates the South Cooper Industrial Park and looks at what’s ahead in 2026. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
Julie Milam, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Julie Milam, Executive Vice President of Partnership Services at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. https://www.bgchamber.com/ Milam is widely known across South Central Kentucky for her long-standing commitment to community development and economic growth having spent 17 years as General Manager at WNKY-TV. A former small business owner herself, she is now bringing her more than two decades of deep-rooted community involvement, small business advocacy, and visionary leadership to the chamber. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.
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