Tim Branyan from the Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center sits down with Drew Hansen, the relentless force behind Hansen & Holmes. Born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, Drew traded a corporate grind and a bar gig for a full-throttle leap into home remodeling—without a website or fancy ads, just pure word-of-mouth hustle. From jacking up houses to chasing perfection (think 10/10 drywall!), Drew shares how grit, ambition, and mindset turned his passion for projects into a thriving business in just 14 months.

We dig into his journey—quitting a parts-pushing manufacturing job, surviving 62 emails a day from an armchair boss, and resetting life after a divorce. Drew drops gold for aspiring entrepreneurs: why discipline trumps fast food, how health fuels dollars, and the power of saying “no” to grow right. Plus, hear about his carnivore diet wins, a wild city league basketball injury, and hunting bucks like a man possessed. Recorded at Vision Studio, this is raw, real, and packed with lessons for anyone ready to swing the axe.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Triactin Tease & Welcome

2:30 - Drew Hansen: From Kokomo to Hansen & Holmes

6:15 - Starting a Business with Zero Marketing

12:00 - Grit, Ambition, Mindset: Drew’s Big Three

18:45 - Health Hacks: Carnivore Diet & No Booze Wins

25:20 - Competitive Edge: Sports, Hunting, and Business

32:00 - Tips for Homeowners & Future Plans

38:10 - How to Connect with Drew

Connect with Drew:

Phone: (765) 432-6965

Facebook: Drew Hansen (personal)

Instagram: @hansenhomes

Resources:

Indiana SBDC: Need help starting, growing, or exiting your business? Reach out at isbdc.org for free support and connections.

Vision Studio: Podcast, photo, or video needs? Hit up bookvisionstudio.com for the easy button.

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Tim Branyan sits down with Don Wettrick, founder of StartEdUp Foundation and a trailblazer in education, at Vision Studio in Kokomo. From a 20-year teaching gig to sparking a “bizarre” class on innovation and entrepreneurship, Don’s journey is wild—think Skyping Tim Ferris on Halloween, coaching kids to Forbes 30 Under 30, and turning moaners into seekers. He shares how a Daniel Pink TED Talk lit the fuse, leading to StartEdUp and Innovate Within, a free program that’s impacted thousands of students by turning problems into opportunities.

Don breaks down the magic: juggernaut teachers, a crazy network (Seth Godin consults, anyone?), and a mission to see kids pivot, fail, and win big—like the rural Indiana teens who scaled a fishing lure empire. Recorded in partnership with the SBDC, this episode dives into empowering youth, retaining top educators, and why 2025’s teacher accelerator expansion has Don buzzing. Got a mayor or a teen with a dream? Don’s got you.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Name Drops & Golf Drives

3:15 - Don Wettrick: Teacher to StartEdUp Visionary

8:00 - The “Bizarre” Class That Started It All

14:30 - Seekers vs. Moaners: A Mindset Shift

21:00 - Innovate Within: Solving Problems, Not Just Plans

27:45 - Juggernaut Teachers & Accelerator Vibes

34:00 - Success Stories: Forbes, Y Combinator, and Beyond

40:15 - What’s Next for 2025

45:00 - How to Connect with Don

Connect with Don:

Email: dwetrick@startedupfoundation.org

Website: startedupfoundation.org

LinkedIn: Don Wettrick

Resources:

SBDC Support: Free help at isbdc.org

Vision Studio: Video magic at bookvisionstudio.com

Innovate Within: Learn more at innovatewithin.org

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Tim Branyan on Spotlight as he sits down with Jesus Correa, Latino Business Liaison at Greater Lafayette Commerce (GLC). Discover how GLC goes beyond a typical Chamber of Commerce, driving economic and workforce development in Greater Lafayette, Indiana. Jesus shares his journey growing Latino business membership from 5 to 50, hosting events like Café con Exiones and the Latino Business Expo (March 7, 2025, 2-6 PM at Tippecanoe Fairgrounds), and building a thriving community network. Learn how GLC supports entrepreneurs, fosters connections, and invests in the region’s future. Don’t miss success stories, networking tips, and more!

Connect with Jesus: jcorrea@greaterlafayettecommerce.com | Follow GLC for updates!