Hosted by: Kurt Elmhorst Special guest: Rick Elmhorst

In Episode 7 of The Long View, Kurt Elmhorst sits down with his older brother, Rick Elmhorst, a longtime news anchor for Bay News 9. The conversation blends lighthearted family moments, like being mistaken for each other, with serious reflections on their family’s journey from Wisconsin to Florida in search of better opportunities.

Rick shares how his passion for journalism began, how he got his start in broadcasting, and the impact of their father’s unwavering belief in hard work and excellence. This episode shows how perseverance and purpose can turn a childhood dream into a meaningful career.

In this episode we cover:

• How Rick got into his career (4:27)
• Rick shares an outhouse story to explain how humble the beginning was for the family (6:20)
• The transition to Florida from Wisconsin (11:16)
• Rick and Kurt’s Dad’s lesson about hard work (13:25)
• With hard work, you can achieve (15:30)
• How Rick became an anchorman (21:30)
• Rick was hired full-time to do news after college graduation (25:05)
• In the early days with Bay News 9, Rick was his own cameraman (33:05)
• Rick’s own words on his success (37:09)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Bay News 9 
Lakeland, Florida
Florida Southern College

Connect with:

Kurt Elmhorst – MBA, CFP® Sr. Vice President, Financial Advisor
Kurt Elmhorst – Allen & Company
LinkedIn – Kurt Elmhorst

Rick Elmhorst – Anchor, Bay News 9
Rick Elmhorst – Bay News 9
LinkedIn – Rick Elmhorst

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