{"podcast":{"title":"Brews & Cruise Podcast","slug":"brews-cruise-podcast-6738125","podcast_index_feed_id":6738125,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/brewsandcruise/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/brewsandcruise","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/brewsandcruise/20250908_080935_e9fd8135575b09c8aa463133bce4d9d7.jpg","author":"Chris Jacobson","episode_count":135,"summary":"Brews and Cruise Podcast: Sip, Chat, and Explore! Embark on a journey where good drinks meet great conversations! Brews and Cruise Podcast is a wide-variety podcast that brings together fascinating guests from all walks of life—whether they’re sharing their passions, promoting something exciting, or just sitting down to tell their story. From unique beverages to unforgettable adventures, every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and unexpected twists. So grab your favorite drink, buckle up, and cruise along with us—because there’s always something new to discover! 🍻 Website: https://brewsandcruisepodcast.com","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T00:18:46.952566+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brews-cruise-podcast-6738125"},"episode":{"title":"Success Without a Degree: How Terry Klonecki Became a Bank VP & Business Owner","slug":"success-without-a-degree-how-terry-klonecki-became-a-bank-vp-business-owner","published_at":"2026-04-13T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brews-cruise-podcast-6738125/success-without-a-degree-how-terry-klonecki-became-a-bank-vp-business-owner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brews-cruise-podcast-6738125","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/brewsandcruise/2694427","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/242592/2694427/brewsandcruise/2026_04_06_19_59_33_2e5fa90a-3848-4974-b657-cece2d2939db.mp3","summary":"What if you didn’t graduate high school… and still became a bank Vice President and successful business owner? In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Chris Jacobson sits down with Terri Klonecki to break down her unconventional path to success. As the 15th child in her family, Terri learned early how to be independent—and that mindset carried her from opening a hair salon at 21 to climbing the ranks in banking and eventually becoming a Vice President at Pigeon Falls State Bank. Today, she owns Formgraphics, a manufacturing company in Winona, Minnesota, where she quickly scaled the business to record success within just two years. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, leadership, small business growth, and success without a college degree, while highlighting the power of hard work, organization, and giving back to your community. If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt like you’re behind—this episode will change the way you think about success. 🔥 In This Episode: Success without a college degree From no diploma to bank Vice President Starting a business at 21 years old Growing and scaling a manufacturing company Leadership and community involvement The mindset needed to succeed in business and life 🎙️ About Brews & Cruise Podcast: The Brews & Cruise Podcast features real conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, and interesting people sharing their stories, lessons, and journeys. Hosted by Chris Jacobson in Winona, Minnesota. 📍 Connect with Terry Klonecki: 👉 Learn more about Formgraphics: https://www.formgraphicsinc.com 👉 Support local business in Winona, Minnesota 🚀 Follow & Subscribe: 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the episode 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for weekly podcast episodes with inspiring guests S…","meta_description":"What if you didn’t graduate high school… and still became a bank Vice President and successful business owner? In this episode of the Brews & Cruise P…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brews-cruise-podcast-6738125/episodes/success-without-a-degree-how-terry-klonecki-became-a-bank-vp-business-owner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brews-cruise-podcast-6738125/success-without-a-degree-how-terry-klonecki-became-a-bank-vp-business-owner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}