Amanda took a risk as an Entrepreneur early in her career. Through sheer grit and determination --and a hell of a product idea-- she was successful. Nothing fails like success. That iswhy Entrepreneurs jump right back in with both feet. This time, Amanda invented a product. Applying all the knowledge from her previous entrepreneurial ventures, including strong relationships professionally, and in manufacturing, she took this invention and scaled it only to have a potential customer steal her intellectual property. Patent Protection only goes so far. The bigger company, with more resources can be unethical and just take your idea if they believe they can drown you and legal costs. It's a calculated risk.

Amanda Seema wasn't willing to lay down with her trade secret.

And she is fighting.

"If you don't have Accountability, you are going to have a big mess on you hands." -Greg Kossover

Greg Kossover is a self-made Entrepreneur/Businessman and former CEO of multiple succesful companies.

Equity Bank's customers are fortunate to have access to his remarkable breath of knowledge and judgement.

The work he's done for the growth of Equity Bank--taking it public-- give him incredible insight on how to continue to grow Value for Customers' Businesses and the Financial health of Equity Bank.

"This is still an upward mobility story." -Jeremy Hill

Jeremy Hill, regional economist for the Kansas City Federal Reserve, breaks down Missouri and Kansas's economy, the drivers behind persistent inflation, and why high oil prices are keeping costs elevated across the board. He explains how energy costs ripple through everything we buy and what needs to happen for inflation to finally stabilize. Hill also shares how the Federal Reserve operates with districts across the country, how each one votes differently to maintain the integrity of the Federal Reserve, and its core role in stabilizing prices while aiming for maximum employment.