Episodes
Homeless, not Hopeless - Intro to New Series
Intro for our new series - Homeless, not Hopeless. A series of conversations surrounding the homeless population of Rapid City and the Black Hills. If you have a guest suggestion please reach out and pass along their informat...
The Tribe has Spoken - Ep 3
"You don’t have to apologize to us. We win or lose together." A little humanity from all sides brings the tribes together around a common occurrence - failure.
The Tribe has Spoken - Ep 2
What is the yellow team doing?! Let's talk about the cliques and teams on how they're working together, working against each other, and literally changing team dynamics by the minute. How often do the team dynamics in your li...
Local Influencers Spotlight - Peter Kottwitz, Sentinel FCU - Ep 26
Join hosts Brian Maruska and Chris Larson as they chat with Peter Kottwitz of Sentinel FCU. We explore a wide range of topics from COVID-19 to crypto to business lending. Check out the website and leave us a voicemail on …
The Tribe has Spoken - Ep 1
Let's talk about Survivor! Not so much about the show itself but the lessons we can learn from it as we challenge ourselves in our daily life. Throughout the drama of daily challenges of working on a team of perfect …
Ep 24 - Motivation, such an aggravation!
We explore a section of Chapter 2 from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. What motivates you? We break down the 8 things that motivate people in their every day life from the book. What makes …
Ep 23 - Season 2 Kick Off!
The official start of season 2 of Black Hills Influence. Changes coming soon to the podcast - we're going mobile! Chris and Brian talk about updates coming to the podcast, guests, and new tech!
Ep 22 - Struggle Bus.. All aboard!
Brian Maruska and Chris Larson discuss the not so simple topic of "struggle". We all have struggles in your family, professional and normal daily lives. Let's talk about how we can get through it today!
Ep 21 - Meet Your Hosts Round Two
A fun episode of rapid fire questions between Brian and Chris.
Ep 20 - Leaving a Legacy
What legacy are you planning to leave after you move on? Brian Maruska and Chris Larson discuss legacies, comparisons between common athletes, Olympians, business leaders, etc. and the legacies they have already left or are c...
Ep 19 - Creating Habits for Long Term Success
Brian and Chris talk about habits in your personal and professional life and how to audit your current habits, work on new ones, and work towards the better you!
Friday Bonus - Tourism and Things to do in the Black Hills
It's an interesting vibe to live in a place that is most known for tourism. You eventually get burnt out on the large and well known attractions after family and friends come to visit every summer - so then what?
Ep 18 - Mother's Day Special
We brought our wives in for this one! Wide ranging conversation with lots of laughs, smacks on the table, and FIERCE glares from wives to husbands. Happy Mother's Day to all of you great women out there!
Ep 17 - Mental Health Inventory
We're all human. We all have STUFF going on in your life. It's okay to not be okay.
Friday - When Madness & Mania meet your Passion
Hell yeah brother! Let's talk about your passion and how you can use it to influence others.
Ep 16 - Now Hiring! The Crazy Job Market Today
Chris and Brian discuss the challenges that some people might be facing trying to find new employees as well as the other side of the coin of employees wanting to go back to work. Also, special announcement for a mother's …
Friday Bonus - Age, Unemployment, and Being Productive
Brian and Chris discuss our Friday thoughts to end April. Check out the website - www.BlackHillsInfluence.com
Friday Bonus - Motion is Lotion
On this bonus episode, Brian and Chris talk about the act of movement. 'Lotion is Motion' and momentum is a real thing in your daily life as you pursue your goals.
Local Influencers Spotlight - Tom Johnson, Elevate Rapid City - Ep 15
Join hosts Brian Maruska and Chris Larson as they chat with Tom Johnson, President and CEO of Elevate Rapid City in a wide ranging conversation around Rapid City and the Black Hills as no topics are off limits. Check out …
Friday Bonus - I know you're saying no. But what if we could?
It comes up in everyone's life where you are faced with somewhat of an impossible decision that is surely crazy and you'd say no to yourself for having that crazy idea. But, what if you said yes?
Special Episode - Host Q&A Rapid Fire - Ep 14
On this special fireside chat with Chris and Brian, we grill each other with random questions from a deck of cards full of random interview questions. Not 100% sure who your favorite podcast guests are? Take a listen and we'l...
Friday Bonus - Check In On Your Friends
Take a minute and check in with those that are reaching out for help. We're never always aware of what's going on in other people's lives around us but every once in a while we'll see something that makes us …
Leadership Patterns of Success - Ep 13
Brian and Chris discuss 5 key things successful leaders do in their every day patterns. Follow along and share with us how you have been a key actor in one of these examples through your career. Leave us a voicemail …
Friday - Weekend Challenge
We have a challenge for you this weekend. Take the time to work on yourself, reach out to a loved one.. Do something you've been putting off for months or even years. We're all busy - we know this. Report …