Mind Your Margins: Why Revenue Growth Doesn’t Always Mean Profit Growth
Posted On: September 24, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Business
By Eric Kundinger,
Prevail Bank Vice President; Commercial Lending Officer – Stevens Point
715.254.0595
As a commercial lender, I spend a lot of time reviewing financial statements and talking with business owners about their performance. As a business owner and investor myself, I also get to experience many of those same challenges firsthand.
One...
Drainage Dreams Come True
Posted On: June 27, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Business, Community
For over 30 years Joe Patoka has been a successful journeyman plumber in the Portage County area. A familiar face, Joe built a reputation for reliable, expert plumbing service, tackling everything from minor repairs to major installations.
In 2023, Joe and his wife Jodi heard that the previous owner of Best Septic Services was ready to sell the business. Recognizing the opportunity to take on ownership of an already successful business, Joe and Jodi were ready for a...