Financial Flight Academy
Financial Flight Academy
Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly
Welcome to Financial Flight Academy with Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly from Soar Wealth Strategies. In this podcast, we focus on inspiring families and business owners to build a foundation for their financial future. We do this by listening and building trust with our clients. Join us for this journey where we explore ways to protect your nest, and live out your dreams, as Jon and Brent draw from years of experience and guest experts to help you take that leap of faith.
The Taste of Resilience: Chef Ashish Sathyan’s Global Culinary Journey (Ep. 25)
From growing up on a farm in India to cooking in five-star hotels in the Middle East and now running his own restaurant in the U.S., Chef Ashish Sathyan’s story is truly inspirational. In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Ashish Sathyan, owner of Kinaara Indian Cuisine, about his global culinary journey, the … Read More Read More
Nov 15, 2023
30 min
Behind the Scenes of Sportscasting and Multimedia with Jeff Grayson (Ep. 24)
Ever wondered what a career in sportscasting, public relations, and media communications looks like? This isn’t just about what you see on TV or online, but what happens behind the scenes. In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Jeff Grayson, an award-winning sportscaster and the owner of Keller Grayson Communications. Jeff and Jon … Read More Read More
Nov 1, 2023
35 min
Providing an Elite Client Service Experience with Penny Kreikemeier (Ep. 23)
Looking for ways to not only create but foster client relationships?  Join Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly as they chat with their Senior Client Relationship Manager, Penny Kreikemeier to find out how she does that. Penny shares her upbringing in a small town in Nebraska and her introduction to the financial world through her parents. … Read More Read More
Oct 11, 2023
25 min
From Tunisia to the Tech World: A Journey of Resilience and Success with Karim Khayati (Ep. 22)
If you think the American dream is dead, this episode is probably going to change your mind! In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Karim Khayati, the Director of Architecture and DevOps at Aya Healthcare, who shares his journey of immigrating from Tunisia to the US and his career in technology.  Karim emphasizes … Read More Read More
Sep 27, 2023
26 min
From Model to Chef Extraordinaire with Chef Bob Haney (Ep. 21)
Could childhood memories and family recipes shape a successful business venture?  In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly welcome Chef Bob Haney as their guest. He shares his journey from being a former model to pursuing his passion for cooking and starting his company, Heavenly Waffles®.  Chef Bob talks about the inspiration behind the … Read More Read More
Sep 13, 2023
30 min
The Sweet Success Story of Shandy Thorell’s “Shandy’s Swedish Bakery” (Ep. 20)
Who doesn’t love a good business success story? In this podcast episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Shandy Thorell, owner of Shandy’s Swedish Bakery onto the show. Shandy shares her journey of starting her bakery business, facing financial hardships, and finding success through determination and unique offerings.  They even discuss Shandy’s popular Scandinavian almond … Read More Read More
Aug 30, 2023
30 min
The Unexpected Path from Pharmacy to Financial Advising with Andrew Muska (Ep. 19)
By turning complexity into clarity, we empower clients to make better financial decisions that align with their goals. In this episode, co-hosts Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Andrew Muska, the newest member of the Soar Wealth Strategies team, to share his intriguing journey. Andrew’s story, from his humble beginnings working at a local pharmacy … Read More Read More
Aug 16, 2023
28 min
Navigating the Current Real Estate Market with Ben Kugler (Ep. 18)
Rising real estate prices and interest rates have been a topic of conversation for quite some time now. Our guest is here to get the facts straight and help you navigate this tough market! In this podcast episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Ben Kugler, Owner of Freedom Lending, onto the show to discuss … Read More Read More
Aug 2, 2023
25 min
Keeping Your Eye on the End Goal with Jim Gregory (Ep. 17)
Join Jim Gregory, Executive Vice President of Hawkins Construction, as he shares his personal journey, from early struggles in high school to the transformative moments that shaped his life.  In this episode, Jim reflects on the profound impact of mentors and the remarkable power of seizing opportunities. Listen in as Jim candidly recounts his early … Read More Read More
Jul 12, 2023
37 min
The Flight to Financial Success: Our Process (Ep. 16)
Join Jon and Brent as they take you on an extraordinary adventure, where they talk about what their process is if you want to take flight with the team from Soar Wealth Strategies. Gain invaluable insights into what it’s like to work with the team at Soar Wealth Strategies, and the different steps in their … Read More Read More
Jun 29, 2023
26 min
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