I Am Home podcast

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Before joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… Do you have a reliable security system for your home? Do you worry about taking a long vacation and leaving your home unattended? What can you do to make your home more secure? Whether you are a homeowner or renter, living in a safe and comfortable house is important. Statistics show that less than 20% of homes in the US have a security system in place and that homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be broken into. However, since such systems have become more accessible and affordable, you have many reasons to invest in them to protect not only your property but also your family's peace of mind. Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Renee Quevedo, co-hosts of the I Am Home podcast, sit down to discuss investing in home security systems. They talk about the most common security threats homeowners face, the frequencies of burglaries, and the key questions to think about when looking for a security system. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Before joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… The warm weather presents a great opportunity for families to spend time outdoors and have fun. From the start of the day to sunset, there are many activities families can take advantage of to bond, learn, and make good use of the day. The long summer break is also a great time for kids to enjoy backyard summer camps at home. Parents can come up with clever and creative activities to engage the whole family and bring the magic of summer camp right into their backyards, which can transform the home into great hubs for adventure. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Renee Quevedo sit down to share tips and DIY ideas for backyard summer camps. They discuss different crafts and activities kids can take part in to have fun at home, share resources for finding creative ideas, and talk about their favorite childhood camping memories. Stay tuned!

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Before joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… As the seasons change, homeowners have to control or manage the temperatures in their houses. One of the best ways to do so is using thermostats. Before tinkering with your thermostat, you need to know the basic maintenance steps to save on energy costs and generate optimum performance. Although there are different types of thermostats in the market, there are some basic maintenance steps that can help lower your energy bill, no matter what thermostat brand you have. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Renee Quevedo, NFM's Brand Strategist, to discuss what it means to be in command of your thermostat. They share tips for maintaining thermostats, talk about ideal energy-saving settings, and discuss the main functions of thermostats. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… The Berkshire Hathaway 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on April 30 in Omaha, Nebraska. The event brought together people from different companies affiliated with the Berkshire Hathaway holding company. The Nebraska Furniture Mart team attended the event and met some of the attendees who included current and former employees of Berkshire companies, contractors, and sales representatives, among others. The event offered people a great opportunity to interact and shop, and allowed the NFM team to get the inside scoop. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interview some attendees of the Berkshire Hathaway 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting. They share their investment tips, talk about their most memorable Berkshire experiences, discuss Warren Buffet's investment decisions, and share home tips. Stay tuned.

Chance Huff is a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). He is part of the Kansas City team and has been working with NFM for over four years. Prior to joining NFM, he worked for a florist, event planning, and interior design company which also included a retail store with home design furnishings. In this episode… Visual displays are great at inspiring customers and showing them different styles to incorporate into their homes. They are memorable, stop traffic in retail stores, and help drive sales. However, they require good planning in order to be effective. Chance Huff, a Visual Merchandiser at NFM, advises homeowners to look for inspiration from the things they love. This also means taking inspiration from creative spotlights that speak to you! It's important to listen to yourself and your voice and create a space that makes you happy and comfortable — because your home should showcase who you are. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview Chance Huff, a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart, about his work developing creative spotlights. They talk about the importance of creative spotlights, Chance's sources of inspiration, and his recent Moroccan Escape Creative Spotlight. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus on public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… Mother's Day is just around the corner. But do you know what moms really want for Mother's Day? If you're racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift, don't worry — the NFM team has you covered. According to a recent survey, most moms want a spa day, alone time, and more sleep. And the I Am Home co-hosts are sharing their favorite products to help you fulfill these wishes. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck uncover the most-wanted gifts for Mother's Day. From massage rollers to hair products to top-notch sheets, they talk about the products that will help you create a relaxing, rejuvenating Mother's Day. Links: NFM - https://www.nfm.com/ National Retail Federation Article - https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/mothers-day-spending-reach-record-high Parents Article - https://www.parents.com/holiday/mothers-day/gifts/ways-moms-really-want-to-spend-mothers-day/ Tempur-Pedic Cooling Pillow - https://www.nfm.com/tempur-pedic-tempur-adapt-queen-pro-mid-cooling-pillow/52053535.html Sheex VenTech Sheets - https://www.nfm.com/sheex-performance-ventech-4-piece-split-king-sheet-set-in-bright-white/56577802.html iRobot / Roomba J7 - https://www.nfm.com/irobot-roomba-j7-self-emptying-robot-vacuum-in-graphite/60930443.html Nintendo Switch Lite - https://www.nfm.com/nintendo-switch-lite-turquoise/55810147.html Therabody Theragun Prime - https://www.nfm.com/therabody-theragun-prime-handheld-percussive-massage-device-in-black/58050543.html?srule=undefined Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - https://www.nfm.com/dyson-new-special-edition-supersonic-hair-dryer/60941853.html

Ted Weschler is one of Berkshire Hathaway's top two investment managers. He got started at W. R. Grace and Company as a Junior Financial Analyst before helping start the private equity firm Quad-C Management, where he was a partner for 10 years. In 1999, Ted went out on his own founding Peninsula Capital Advisors, which was a hedge fund he launched in 2000 above a bookstore in a Charlottesville mall. He joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2011. Ted lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Sheila, and two daughters. In this episode… For most people, meeting your hero — the person who has inspired you for a long time — is a great thing. But getting the chance to have lunch with them and pick their brain? That's a game-changer. When Ted Weschler made a donation to Warren Buffett's charity, he didn't expect to win a bid and get a chance to have lunch with him. But that's exactly what happened. And after their second meeting, Warren asked Ted to work at his company. Ted grabbed the opportunity and has since been working at Berkshire Hathaway. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, Becca Sudbeck, and Amy Myers interview Ted Weschler, an Investment Manager at Berkshire Hathaway. They talk about Ted's experience working at Berkshire Hathaway, how he met Warren Buffett, how he makes investment decisions, and his thoughts on what makes a house feel like home. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… It's important for homeowners to invest in products that help protect the environment and planet. These include both indoor and outdoor products, electrical and non-electrical products, as well as bags, clothing, and window treatments. With Earth Day around the corner, homeowners can take advantage of this period to get new products that will help conserve energy. So what products does NFM carry that can help you invest in the planet and support a better future? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down to share their list of recommended energy-saving products. They explain how they conserve energy in their own homes, discuss the benefits of using smart thermostats and switches, and talk about cost-effective window treatments. Stay tuned.

Rachel Sheldon is a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), where she uses her eye for design to boost sales. She has been a visual merchandiser on the Omaha team for eight years. Rachel studied merchandising at Northwest Missouri State University, specializing in textiles, apparel, and furnishings merchandising. In this episode… Visuals play a very important role in increasing the attractiveness of home furnishings. They help customers explore innovative design options and visualize how different pieces would fit into their homes. However, creating appealing visuals requires input from a very creative and talented person who can pick out furniture pieces with the right styles, colors, tones, and designs for the specific spotlight. At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), visual merchandiser Rachel Sheldon recently put together a Creative Spotlight celebrating International Women's Day. She is an authority on styles and trends and is here to share her inspiration behind incredible displays and design. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck are joined by Rachel Sheldon, a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart, to talk about the process of generating Creative Spotlights. Rachel shares her secret to finding new and fresh ideas for every project, the challenges she faces in putting together a spotlight, and how she uses the design concepts in her own house. Stay tuned.

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Before joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… What does it mean to get a house spring-ready? What projects can homeowners tackle to achieve this? With the start of spring, many homeowners find themselves with a lot on their plate. The main projects tend to involve the interior of the home, structural fixes, and lawn care. Roofs and tiles may need to be fixed, rodents may have made new homes within your house and you have to get rid of them, and you may need to invest in new equipment. How do you manage it all? Renee Quevedo, Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart, joins Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to talk about getting a home ready for spring. They share their tips for fixing structural damages, taking care of the lawn or backyard, as well as products and equipment for cleaning and organizing. Stay tuned.