About this episode

Mike talks with architect Kyle Standen about the profession, community efforts, and networking in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike talks with Kyle Standen, Architect for Wendel Companies and Chippewa Valley Younge Professionals Board Member. Topics discussed include: What it takes to become an Architect Benefits of Community YP's efforts to develop soft skills for its membership Growing your network in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Beverage Enjoyed: Earth Rider Brewery, Caribou Lake IPA Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

People in this episode

Host: Mike

Guest: Kyle Standen

Topics covered

• Architecture
• Community Development
• Networking
• Soft Skills
• Young Professionals

Keywords

• architecture
• community
• networking
• soft skills
• young professionals

Sponsors

Northwestern Bank

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wendel Companies, Chippewa Valley Young Professionals

Products: Earth Rider Brewery, Caribou Lake IPA

Places: Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls

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