Tim Branyan highlights impactful business owners, entrepreneurs & leaders to discuss personal + professional evolution, entrepreneurial mindset, and advice for the next generation of founders.
Indiana's $200 BILLION 'Silver Tsunami' -- Only 1 in 10 Family Businesses Survive This
Brian Schutt, Director of Indiana's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, joins the Spotlight Podcast to unpack the "silver tsunami" — the wave of baby boomer business owners retiring without succession plans, which threatens nearly 19% of Indiana's GDP. He shares how his office's KEEP Initiative (including a "Zillow for small businesses" marketplace) is tackling this crisis, plus his philosophy on entrepreneurship, community-driven growth, and why he believes there's never been a better time to start a business.
01:30 Meet Brian Schutt: The "Accidental Entrepreneur"
04:00 Building Refinery46 & Reviving a City Block
07:30 Sponsor Break: Community First Bank
09:00 Landing the State Director Role
12:30 Leading with Curiosity, Not Prescribed Solutions
16:00 What Surprised Him Touring Indiana's 92 Counties
20:00 Social Capital vs. Financial Capital
23:00 The Governor's Vision for Main Street Businesses
27:00 What Is the "Silver Tsunami"? 30:00 Inside the KEEP Initiative & SMB.co Marketplace
35:00 Why Indiana Is One of the Best States to Start a Business
40:00 Local Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
44:00 Advice: Show Up, Sign Up, Stay Consistent
48:00 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with the Office
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24 Aug 2026
SBA Loan Secret Banks Don't Tell You - The Insider Guide to Getting Your Business Funded
Community First Bank's Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Jonathon Malin, breaks down how SBA loans work, why they're a game-changer for startups without proven cash flow, and how local, relationship-driven banking differs from big regional banks. He also digs into Kokomo's downtown growth, the psychology of taking on business debt, and the advice he gives entrepreneurs before they ever walk into a bank.
02:44 – Jonathan's Path: From Part-Time Teller to Bank Exec
03:48 – Why He Loves Working with Small Businesses
05:28 – Local vs. Regional Banks: What Makes Community First Different
06:23 – What a Successful Loan Application Actually Looks Like
07:10 – Sponsor Break: Fraud Prevention Tips for Business Owners
08:42 – Biggest Misconceptions About SBA Loans
10:26 – Conventional Loans vs. SBA Loans Explained
12:40 – Advice Before Walking Into the Bank
17:27 – Kokomo's Hotel & Convention Center Opportunity
19:30 – Is Taking on Business Debt a Bad Idea?
21:10 – How the Economy & SBA Lending Have Changed in 11 Years
24:00 – Behind the Scenes of the Redevelopment Commission
27:52 – "Green Flags" Jonathan Looks for in Business Owners
41:04 – Letting Go of Control & Building the Right Team
45:48 – Loan Regrets, Red Flags & Predatory Online Lenders
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17 Aug 2026
From Air Force to Empire: How Paul Wyman Beat 50 Competitors & Built a Legacy in Kokomo
Air Force veteran and Kokomo real estate entrepreneur Paul Wyman sits down with host Tim Brandon on the Spotlight Podcast to unpack how he built The Wyman Group into a market leader against 50 competitors, and the leadership mindset ("find good, do good, feel good") that got him there. He also opens up about handling public criticism as a former county commissioner, raising his kids as a leader, and why Kokomo, Indiana has become an unexpected magnet for major investment.
01:34 Paul's Origin Story: Jersey to the Air Force
03:22 Landing in Kokomo After the Military
04:47 Sponsor Break: Fraud Prevention Tips
07:12 First Year Building The Wyman Group
11:06 Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
14:46 Fear Is What Stops Most People
21:01 Dogs Don't Chase Parked Cars: Handling Negativity
25:27 Processing Anger the Right Way
29:49 Do We Have More Leaders or Fewer?
33:10 Vision, Culture & Beating 50 Competitors
38:00 What Makes a Great Realtor: A History of Success
43:18 Find Good, Do Good, Feel Good
48:02 Kokomo & Howard County's Big Growth Story
59:35 Why Paul Never Claps Back at Critics
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