Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 40
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 180 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
alexis.mahlen@lloydcompanies.com
mmahlen@naisiouxfalls.com
605founders@gmail.com
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Host
Alexis Mahlen - Local business leader and co-host focused on the challenges, triumphs, and journeys of business founders and executives in the 605 region.
Marcus Mahlen - Local business leader and co-host focused on the challenges, triumphs, and journeys of business founders and executives in the 605 region.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Tamien Dysart - Company Culture, Employee Engagement, Leadership, And Organizational Performance
Karla Santi - Business Adaptation, Web Strategy, Content, Design, And Development
Amy Stockberger - Real Estate Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation, And The Lifetime Home Support Model
Joe Zueger - Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, And Solving Operational Problems
Kurt Loudenback - Scaling A Food Manufacturing Company, Ready-to-eat Food Production, And Business Growth
Recent Topics
Episodes
Booking the Big Stage | Jered Johnson of Pepper Entertainment
September 15, 2026
On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus Mahlen sits down with Jered Johnson, founder and CEO of Pepper Entertainment. Pepper Entertainment is an entertainment agency that promotes and produces live concerts nationwide with a heavy focus throughout the Midwest, Great Lakes, Southeast, Mountain West/Southwest regions of the United States.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Beyond the Investment | Steve Kirby of Bluestem Capital
August 25, 2026
On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus and Alexis Mahlen sit down with Steve Kirby, founder of Bluestem Capital.Bluestem is a venture capital firm featuring 450 plus investors investing in more than 20 funds, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
The Spin Cycle of Success | Jon Schemmel of Tidewater Companies
August 04, 2026
On the latest episode of Behind The Business | Founders in the 605, Marcus Mahlen sits down with Jon Schemmel of Tidewater Companies and SBL Ventures, which is a firm focused on acquiring and operating laundromats across the Midwest.Follow 605 Founders Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Behind the Business | Founders in the 605?
Behind the Business | Founders in the 605 is hosted by Alexis Mahlen and Marcus Mahlen. Its publicly listed emails are alexis.mahlen@lloydcompanies.com, mmahlen@naisiouxfalls.com, and 605founders@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Behind the Business | Founders in the 605?
The publicly listed emails for Behind the Business | Founders in the 605: alexis.mahlen@lloydcompanies.com, mmahlen@naisiouxfalls.com, and 605founders@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Behind the Business | Founders in the 605 have?
Podseeker estimates Behind the Business | Founders in the 605 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Business | Founders in the 605?
Behind the Business | Founders in the 605 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or regional business founders, executives, and established operators with a meaningful connection to Sioux Falls or the 605 region. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a local or regional company; Scaled a business or operational platform; Built recognized expertise in a business sector. Recent guests include Tamien Dysart, Karla Santi, and Amy Stockberger.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Business | Founders in the 605?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Behind the Business | Founders in the 605 cover?
Recent episodes cover Local Business, Entrepreneurship, Founders, Leadership, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
alexis.mahlen@lloydcompanies.com
mmahlen@naisiouxfalls.com
605founders@gmail.com
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