The aviation industry is facing a critical workforce gap, and right here in Middletown, Ohio, we are building the solution.

On this episode of the What Gives Podcast, we’re filming on-location at the brand-new Butler Tech Aviation Center. Joining me is Dr. William Sprankles, CEO of Butler Tech and a powerhouse in educational innovation.

William is the architect of the Fifth Day Experience and is now overseeing one of the most advanced career tech facilities in the country. We’re diving deep into how this $15M investment at the Middletown Regional Airport is transforming lives and fueling the regional economy.

Key Takeaways:

How Butler Tech is tackling the Aviation Workforce Shortage.

The impact of the Aviation Education Hangar on Southwest Ohio students.

Why "Student Agency" is the secret sauce to modern education.

Stay tuned for the full episode!

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What is the ultimate Return on Investment? For Larry Connor, it isn’t just found in luxury real estate portfolios or expeditions to outer space—it’s found in the future of the next generation.

On this episode of the What Gives Podcast, host Erin Satzger sits down with billionaire Larry Connor (Founder of The Connor Group) to discuss how high-stakes business acumen translates to high-impact philanthropy. Larry is known for his extreme adventures—piloting to the International Space Station and diving to the deepest parts of the ocean—but his most ambitious mission is right here on Earth: revolutionizing education for under-resourced students.

We discuss:

The Business of Giving: How Larry applies private equity standards and "Connor Group discipline" to non-profit work.

Calculated Risk: Why the mindset required for space travel is essential for solving systemic education issues.

The Greater Dayton School: A look inside the philosophy and model of Ohio’s first private, non-religious school for under-resourced students.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, or a community leader, this conversation challenges the traditional definition of ROI.

Hosted by: Erin Satzger (Northern Cincinnati Foundation) Guest: Larry Connor (The Connor Group)

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of What Gives, host Erin Satzger sits down with Logan Hines, Owner and President of Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa, to talk about legacy, leadership, and love — both for people and for a family business that’s been serving Greater Cincinnati since 1983.

Logan shares the moving story of how her mother founded Mitchell’s over 35 years ago, building it into a trusted, family-like community that celebrates beauty in every form. Following her mother’s recent passing, Logan reflects on stepping into leadership and carrying forward her mother’s mission — giving clients time to lighten their spirits and empowering employees to embrace their creativity.

Now leading five locations and two brands, Logan is guiding Mitchell’s into a new era while preserving its heart and heritage. Her story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the beauty of honoring the past while shaping the future.