{"podcast":{"title":"Wealthyist","slug":"wealthyist-7108446","podcast_index_feed_id":7108446,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/wealthyist","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9fzlYgQSKs2GTe84t3M6JP01XMEUpR9pXCxWgyUN6CY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Annex Wealth Management","episode_count":72,"summary":"Wealthyist, the podcast that discusses the lifestyles, choices, and strategies of the wealthy. Each week, the Annex Private Client team talks to experts in a variety of areas to discuss trends and paths visited by people who have built or are in the process of building significant wealth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:18:55.167980+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446"},"episode":{"title":"Wealthyist E51 | Biohealth Boom, I-94 Dreams, and the Next Great Wealth Transfer with Waukesha County Business Alliance's Amanda Payne","slug":"wealthyist-e51-biohealth-boom-i-94-dreams-and-the-next-great-wealth-transfer-with-waukesha-county-business-alliance-s-amanda-payne","published_at":"2026-02-06T20:41:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e51-biohealth-boom-i-94-dreams-and-the-next-great-wealth-transfer-with-waukesha-county-business-alliance-s-amanda-payne","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c3c6b4c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/8c3c6b4c/0b750607.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Wealthyist , host Anthony Mlachnik, a senior wealth advisor at Annex Wealth Management, sits down with Amanda Payne, President and CEO of the Waukesha County Business Alliance (the local Chamber of Commerce). The conversation explores why Waukesha County ranks among Wisconsin's wealthiest and the top 200 in the U.S., highlighting its appeal as a hub for business success, family life, and community vibrancy. Key highlights include: Attractions for the Wealthy : Amanda attributes the county's draw to a thriving business ecosystem, excellent schools, high quality of life, and family-friendly environment. As a fifth-generation Waukesha resident, she shares personal anecdotes, like her family's deep roots (e.g., her grandfather leading Waukesha Engine) and historical ties to local institutions like Carroll University. Economic Growth and Investments : The county saw a 35% surge in single-family housing permits in 2025, outpacing most areas except Dane County. Major corporate expansions were spotlighted, including GE Healthcare's $100M Waukesha campus upgrade, ABB's $100M New Berlin facility, Milwaukee Tool's $40M+ investments in Menomonee Falls and Brookfield, and Generac's new sites adding jobs. These reflect a booming economy, with biohealth emerging as a key cluster (boosted by Wisconsin's federal Biohealth Tech Hub designation and outpacing national job growth). Challenges and Trends : Discussions cover housing supply constraints (rising prices outstripping incomes), talent shortages for growing firms, and the appeal of short commutes compared to big cities like Chicago. Amanda notes the influx of high-net-worth individuals to areas like Lake Country, driven by proximity to Milwaukee's amenities (e.g., sports, arts). Future priorities include expandin…","meta_description":"In this episode of Wealthyist , host Anthony Mlachnik, a senior wealth advisor at Annex Wealth Management, sits down with Amanda Payne, President and CEO…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1943,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wealthyist-7108446/episodes/wealthyist-e51-biohealth-boom-i-94-dreams-and-the-next-great-wealth-transfer-with-waukesha-county-business-alliance-s-amanda-payne/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e51-biohealth-boom-i-94-dreams-and-the-next-great-wealth-transfer-with-waukesha-county-business-alliance-s-amanda-payne.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}