In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Melnick, owner of Melnick & Melnick, SC.

Melnick & Melnick, located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a boutique, woman-owned local law firm specializing in assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs.  

In this episode, you will learn about:

00:46 - The ways Melnick & Melnick supports small businesses.

01:03 - Stehanie’s journey into the field of law.

01:34 - Her interest in supporting women through small businesses.

Why Local?

02:01 - Without local businesses, the flavor of the city is less.

3:24 - Being at Local First, getting to learn all of that first hand and meeting people and chatting with them has really made a big difference.

Funniest business story

03:38 - Stephanie tells a funny story about a virtual deposition with some unusual technical interference.

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In this episode, we speak with Meghan Miles, the owner of City Tours MKE.

City Tours MKE started in 2013 and has expanded over time to include a wide array of tour experiences around Milwaukee including food, beer, haunted history, and Milwaukee icons. 

In this episode, you will learn about:

00:52 - The multitude of tours City Tours MKE offers which showcase Milwaukee.

02:17 - Meghan explains why she’s involved with Local First Milwaukee.

03:28 - Meghan shares why she thinks it’s important for local businesses to support each other.

Why Local?

01:55 - Being able to support your neighbor.

1:59 - The Really cool thing about Milwaukee is that you can walk into a venue and still meet the owners.

Funniest business story

05:12 - Being able to see the a-ha moment of somebody that, they experience something; I’m specifically thinking of our Haunted History tours, and we’re working with divining rods and ghost meters - and people’s reactions. 

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In this episode, we speak with Beth Graf, the owner of My Family Roots Catering. We learn about My Family Roots Catering, what they do and how, what is charcuterie, what is a kaldbord, why fresh from farm to table, and much more.

In this episode, you will learn about:

00:55 – When you order from My Family Roots Catering you order for uniqueness and freshness and personalized boards.

01:12 – The story of My Family Roots - Before I knew what a kaldbord was or what a charcuterie was, my family ate that way.

Why Local?

04:35 – If you can get something that goes from farm to table, especially in these times,

you’re eliminating areas of contamination, and areas of handling, what is critical now especially with covid. And the taste is incredible.

05:38 – When you’re sourcing local, you’re putting more money back into the community; it’s like I’m supporting my family when I’m supporting local businesses.

Funniest business story

07:50 – The story of finger lime tree.

08:30 – The story about taking food to a lake house without a sidewalk.

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