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Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and, in fact, make up 99% of all businesses in the United States. Yet only 50% of them will survive their fifth year in business. Mitten Money host William Zank will focus on helping Michigan-based business owners find answers to the tough questions that will help them succeed. How do I expand my business? What options do I have for retirement? How do I move forward when I feel stuck? Having worked with small business owners throughou ...
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Work Harder & Smarter with Sharon Krumm, 4U, Inc.
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Will had the opportunity to have a conversation with Sharon Krumm, President and Owner of 4U, Inc., a consulting firm. Sharon's journey began with a passion for math, leading her to pursue accounting in college. However, she discovered a broader interest in finance, especially during globe-trotting M&A deals. Throughout her career, Sharon navigated…
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Bonding Over Interest with Aimee Korch, Breckinridge Capital Advisors
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Aimee Korch, Director of Relationship Management at Breckinridge Capital Advisors, joins Will today to discuss fixed income. Aimee says fixed income is the “most interesting” area of work for her. According to Aimee, there are so many ways the financial system can create debt, which fuels the economy. There are a lot of conversations on stocks, but…
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Military, Muscle, and Making Moves with Matt Smith
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Today, Will sits down the Matt Smith, a jack of all trades. Matt has experience in the military, owning his own gym, and becoming a realtor. How did he decide to go from one thing to the next? Right out of high school, Matt knew college wasn’t the route he wanted to go on. He was drawn to the army, since his father and grandfather had served. Aroun…
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Will had the opportunity to interview Cameron Massey, Executive Director of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, before the beginning of their season! Cameron got started at the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra after volunteering while running his own marketing firm. Eventually, his role at the Orchestra turned into a marketing position, and eventuall…
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Silicon Valley Meets the Great Lakes: Investing in Michigan with Joseph (Skip) Simms
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Today, Will sits down with Joseph (Skip) Simms to discuss angel investing and his journey to becoming Managing Partner of the MI Angel Fund. Skip mentions how he started in venture investing in 1999, went through the dot-com boom and bust, and later got involved with Ann Arbor Spark, an economic development organization. Skip also talks about the g…
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Michigan's Chillest Author, Johnathan Rand
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Will sits down with very special guest Johnathan Rand, author of the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers series, as well as various other books. Michigan-native Johnathan originally wanted to work in conservation, keeping reading and writing as a hobby. His journey took him to radio commercials, where he practiced telling stories. Johnathan sel…
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Scooping Success: The Business of Ice Cream in Michigan with Cream & Sugar, Love's, and Moomer's
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Did you know July is National Ice Cream month? In this episode, Will sits down with three ice cream connoisseurs of Michigan to discuss how they make their business as sweet as can be. Tim Mangan of Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company in Bay City discusses moving from creating menus at Horizons Conference Center to managing their new ice cream…
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The Counterfeit Chronicles: Part Two with Cindy Holliday, 1st State Bank, and Kip Northrup, Blue Thumb
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BSA Officer Cindy Holliday and Owner of Blue Thumb Kip Northrup walk us through their journey today of encountering check fraud. Kip had a first-hand experience with check fraud, as one of his checks was intercepted by a third party. He reached out to Cindy for the next steps on how to handle the interaction. With Cindy's help, they were able to st…
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The Counterfeit Chronicles: Part One with Todd Gregory, 1st State Bank, and Peter Ewend, Saginaw Bay Underwriters
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Today we are joined with 1st State Bank's Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, Todd Gregory, and Saginaw Bay Underwriter's President & CEO, Peter Ewend, to discuss the rise of check fraud. Fraud is back on the rise. Changing checks - whether it be tampering the dollar amount or duplicating a check - is becoming very common in the banki…
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Mastering Resumes and Interview Strategies with Elizabeth (Lizzi) Hubble-Radosa, Assistant Director of Career Services, Saginaw Valley State University
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In this episode, Lizzi shares her personal story of returning to Michigan and seeking opportunities for work. Lizzi reached out to her alma mater, Saginaw Valley State University, and eventually found herself working in their Career Services office. The Career Services office at SVSU goes beyond providing support solely during the college years; th…
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Navigating Personal Growth with Wendy Groll, Vice President of Operations & Certified Master Trainer, and Dan Handley, Regional President & CEO, Dale Carnegie Training of Mid-Northern Michigan
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On today’s episode, we sit down to chat with Wendy Groll and Dan Handley from Dale Carnegie Training of Mid-Northern Michigan. Wendy got her start in Dale Carnegie after emerging into a leadership role of her previous job, and Dan followed his family in the business after graduating college, working alongside his father. Dale Carnegie offers educat…
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Under-Promise, Over-Deliver with Mike Ball, Comedian & Producer of "The Future of Comedy Show"
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Saginaw-native Mike Ball has been doing comedy for 11 years, yet he hadn’t seen live comedy until he was about 21 years old. He eventually started going to LA during his lawn business’s off season, and eventually interned for comedian Pauly Shore. Since then, Mike’s career has taken off with his own comedy show, “The Future of Comedy Show.” While c…
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Small Businesses, Big Jobs with Ali Huntoon, Co-Founder and Director of HR & Talent Acquisition, Allied HR Solutions
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Right before the pandemic, Ali Huntoon decided she wanted to quit her corporate job to start her own HR consulting business, Allied HR Solutions. During the pandemic, Ali began scouring the internet for freelance jobs, but soon began working for people all over the country. Every engagement is different for Ali and the small businesses she works wi…
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Sharky Waters: The Story of ActionGlow with Founders Dakota and Garret Porter
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Dakota and Garret Porter started ActionGlow over 10 years ago. The idea began when they were snowboarding on a dark ski slope and had the idea to tink around with their gear to include LED lights. It originally didn’t start as a business venture until other boarders were interested in the product. The brothers built up inventory and sold out within…
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Financial Mistakes We've Learned the Most From
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This week’s episode, we sit down with some members of the Tri-Star team to discuss some financial mistakes we’ve experienced in our lives and have grown from the most. Sandy Worner delves into the repercussions of borrowing from your 401(k). For every dollar put in, it took about $1.30 to get back to where she was. Lee Reimann recalls not knowing w…
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A 21st Century Education with Kyle DeWees, Interim Executive Director, Valley Lutheran High School
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Today, we sit down to talk to Kyle DeWees, Interim Executive Director of Valley Lutheran High School. Kyle was involved with the school’s biggest capital campaign, raising over $12 million in 5 years and reaching out to 1,700+ donors. DeWees originally never saw himself at Valley Lutheran – he started just 1.5 years before their biggest capital cam…
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Mini Master Class: Crisis Management, Relationship Building, & Rebranding with Arielle Patrick, Chief Communications Officer, Ariel Investments
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This week’s guest is Arielle Patrick, Chief Communications Officer of Ariel Investments, who sits down with us to discuss a mini “master class” of crisis management, relationship building, and rebranding. A graduate of Princeton University, Arielle was first interested in journalism, which eventually led her into consulting, and eventually corporat…
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It's Not You, It's Me: Life Coaching with Michelle Burkhard, Owner of Grow by 1
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In this week’s episode, Michelle Burkhard, Owner of Grow by 1, LLC, sits down with us to discuss the ins and outs of life coaching. Michelle’s point of change happened about 15 years ago when she calculated how many people she affected as a teacher and wanted to go beyond that number. Michelle delves into how people struggle with change not because…
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Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation with Joe Ruth, COO, Sparrow Health System
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In this week’s episode, Joe Ruth joins us to discuss how roles in healthcare has evolved into today’s standing from experience at the loading dock at Saginaw General Hospital to being the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Sparrow Health System. During their conversation, Joe goes into depth about how the healthcare industry as a whole has…
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From Installations to Acquisitions with Kip Northrup, Owner, Blue Thumb
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In this week’s episode, we speak with Kip Northrup of Blue Thumb Water Features. The self-professed “Fish Geek” has turned his water feature installation company into a national wholesaler. Kip shares his tips on how mergers and acquisitions helped grow their small aquarium cleaning company to a network of dealers for water features throughout the …
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IT Cyber Security: The Importance in Small Business with Chad Paalman, CEO of NuWave Technology Partners
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Upwards of 2,000 cyberattacks happen per day to businesses, yet they may not know how to fix this problem as they don’t have an IT specialist to look over their programs on a day-to-day basis. On the podcast, Will Zank speaks with Chad Paalman, CEO of NuWave Technology Partners. Chad faced the unexpected early in life. In high school, he suffered a…
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Acquiring and Establishing Rental Properties with The Guest's, Owners of the Little Yellow Cottages in Port Austin, Michigan
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In this episode, Will Zank interviews Kim and Daniel Guest, the proud owners and hosts of the Little Yellow Cottages in Port Austin, Michigan. Kim and Daniel have worked in corporate America for many years now. They endlessly aim to be their own bosses and increase their financial freedom. What turned out as a hunt for their own house turned into p…
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This week we spoke with our very own Andy Bethune. Andy is a master networker, and this week he talks with Will Zank about the art of networking. A key to unlocking your potential is confidence. No matter what you’re doing or where you are, networking is essential to any work or social environment. It is about working with those who will not only h…
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Rising Rates are Reshaping the Housing Market with Jeff Southcott, 1st State Bank
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The cost of living has become expensive lately. Inflation is driving up prices of everyday essentials like groceries, utilities, transportation, and now the housing market. You’re probably thinking, “tell us something we don’t already know.” On today’s episode, host William Zank speaks with Jeff Southcott, Senior Vice President at 1st State Bank. J…
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The Relentless Pursuit of Building Strong Relationships with Beth Thieme, President & CEO of Amigo Mobility International
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On today's podcast, we spoke with Beth Thieme, President, and CEO of Amigo Mobility International, Inc. If you are looking for an episode that will recharge you with ideas for success and an entrepreneurial flair, look no further. Beth's energy, passion, and wisdom are fully displayed in this episode. This week we discussed how Amigo got started an…
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How to Build and Develop Leaders with Gene Pickelman and Catherine Allen
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On today’s episode, we speak with Gene Pickelman, President and CEO of Tri-Star Trust, and Catherine Allen, Co-Founder and CEO of AO People Partners. This episode is about developing a conscious culture of learning and developing your employees. Gene and Catherine have a lively discussion about leadership. They have learned and recognized that havi…
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Protecting Yourself From a Potential Slowdown with John Eade, Chairman and CEO, Argus Research
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Have you ever wondered what separates companies that perform well during bad times? It’s simple – they have the same quality that a castle has. It’s a moat. We got to speak with the President and CEO of Argus Research Group, John Eade. Based all the way out in NYC, it was a pleasure to get the chance to talk with him about how businesses can better…
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The Future of Cars and How They Are Evolving with Bob Hagen of Hagen Ford
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Today we got the chance to speak with Bob Hagen of Hagen Ford, which was established in 1961 by Bob’s father. Bob and his brother are the current owners of Hagen Ford and are very active within the community and the Ford industry. He talks about the future and evolution of the car industry and how soon enough, everyone will have an electric vehicle…
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Self-Confidence in the Workplace with Lisa Thompson, Executive Director & Founder of Self Love Beauty
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Her life was just progressing at Dow, and she decided that after eight years of commitment to them, she wanted to grow into something more and something bigger that would be able to help others the same way others had helped her. Please welcome Executive Director and Founder of Self Love Beauty, Lisa Thomson, this week on how she was inspired to gr…
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Designing a Space that Improves Productivity with Paul Haselhuhn, WTA Architects
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“Architecture is as much about understanding why a building needs to exist as it is the relationships of its forms. Creating graceful space that enhances life is part of a fundamental belief behind our work at WTA Architects.” This is what guest speaker Paul Haselhuhn, Architect, Partner, and President of WTA Architects, speaks on in this week’s po…
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Unlimited Paid Time Off with Mark McDaniel, CEO of Cinnaire
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Have you ever wished you could get unlimited paid time off? That’s precisely what today’s podcast guest, Mark McDaniel, the CEO of Cinnaire, talks about with host William Zank. Cinnaire is a nonprofit organization that gets involved within the community by offering services such as lending funds, finance development, and managing and building all c…
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Improve Your Referral Strategy with Crystal Ellison, CD Dents
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Have you been on the unfortunate side of getting a dent in your car? Do you let it be or Google your best options to fix it? Today’s podcast guest hopes you don’t just leave the ding and instead ask around. Chances are a friend, or family member will refer you to CD Dents. Welcome, Crystal Ellison of CD Dents. Crystal and her husband Duane own and …
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Making Life Sweeter: Cultivating and Growing Partnerships with Rob Clark, Michigan Sugar
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OH, SUGAR, SUGAR! This week we got the chance to chat with Rob Clark, Director of Communications and Community Relations at Michigan Sugar Company. Clark speaks out about their corporate purpose statement, “Making Life Sweeter.” He states that their employees embody Michigan Sugar’s purpose statement within the business and within their life, famil…
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Consulting in Retirement – A Second Career Conversation with Don Sheets former EVP, CFO of Dow Corning
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Have you thought about what you will do in retirement? Maybe you dream of sitting on the beach or tinkering around with a long-term hobby. For some, they have an itch to continue working beyond their traditional retirement date. In this episode of Mitten Money, host William Zank speaks with Don Sheets. Don is currently retired after almost 15 years…
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The Magic Sauce with Dee Ann Turner, 33-Year Veteran of Chick-fil-A
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Have you ever wondered how Chick-Fil-A built its well-known culture and talent systems? How about their ability to select the top talent in the hospitality industry while still achieving a 95% retention rate for corporate staff AND franchisees? This week – we invited on the very talented Dee Ann Turner -who was not only the former VP of Talent, Hum…
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Ingredients fOr high custOmer service with Marc Owczarzak, O's Pub & Grill
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Marc and Laura Owczarzak had as their visiOn for when they Opened O’s Pub & Grill. Staying true tO their vision has helped them grOw O's expOnentially. They nOw have plans tO Open a secOnd lOcation in Bay City, MI On the river. HOst William Zank talks with Marc Owczarzak, cO-Owner of O's Pub and Grill about their grOwth at O's Pub and Grill. FOr mO…
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Building a Better Community with Shannon Tait, Three Rivers Corporation
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Special Episode in honor of Woman in Construction Week. On this special episode, we invited Shannon Tait of Three Rivers Corporation. Construction means more managing projects. It's taking personal pride in every project, whether new construction or a world-record canopy tree walk. During the episode, Shannon shares many personal stories throughout…
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The Secrets to Exponential Business Growth with Max Friar, Calder Capital's CEO
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Are you looking for curious, motivated, and ambitious employees? Max Friar, Founder, and CEO, of Calder Capital, shares ways to grow and retain energetic team members. The list of satisfied clients and employees of Calder seems endless. Max has a growth mindset and fosters a culture of learning and growth. Calder is a Grand Rapids based Mergers and…
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A Joy-Filled Conversation about Fitness and Resilience with Sarah Fechter of Sarah Fechter Fitness Headquarters
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What started as a way for guests to live a healthier lifestyle prompted a lifelong mission of helping others realize their fitness goals. In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah Fechter of Sarah Fechter Fitness Headquarters (SFHQ) shares how she remains joyful about her job that’s never much felt like a job. She’s remained nimble and reimagined her b…
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Tax season is upon us. Whether filing for business or personal taxes, you know what this time of year means. It’s time to gather your annual tax documents and file your taxes. If you're interested in learning more about some of the upcoming tax law changes or how to find a trusted CPA, then this episode is for you. Mike even touches on entrepreneur…
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Episode 28: Building a Legacy with John Melcher, the New CEO of Crystal Mountain, Michigan Ski, Golf & Spa Resort
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It's officially winter season in the great state of Michigan. We invited John Melcher as a guest on Episode 28 of Mitten Money to celebrate. John Melcher is the newly named CEO of Crystal Mountain, a four-season resort destination in Thompsonville, Michigan. John is a wealth of experience. Before joining Crystal Mountain as COO in 2017, he had a 25…
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Tips to Getting Your Financial House in Order
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What’s the top reason for people not taking control of their finances? Procrastination. On today’s mega episode, Jane, Bobbi, and Jon help listeners get started and give tips to stay the course when it comes to saving. Jane Hagen is a director of corporate retirement plans. Her passion is encouraging thousands of 401(k) participants to earn their r…
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Feed Your Creativity With Dietrich Bronner
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Dietrich Bronner is the Product Development Manager at Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas store. Dietrich is passionate about choosing hundreds of products annually and creating Bronner's sought-after catalogs. He's an avid runner and chef too. In this episode, Dietrich breaks down for listeners: Why a printed and mailing catalogs continues t…
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Creating a Conscious Company with Alexander McCobin and Roy Spencer
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Have you ever heard of conscious capitalism? It's perhaps one of the most significant movements presently in the business landscape. Large and small companies alike are all embracing being more conscious. So what is this exactly? According to Conscious Capitalism, Inc. It's driven by the philosophy that business should exist for reasons beyond prof…
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When Should an Entrepreneur Hire Financial Support With Tom Conzelmann
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For many people, when they start their entrepreneurial endeavors, they are often very talented at the field they go into. Sometimes though, these skills that help drive the core business don’t necessarily support the business's ongoing operations. One of the most common areas where this happens is on the financial side of the company. What are your…
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Today's special guest is Kevin Kendrick, former VP of Security for Dow and veteran FBI agent. During his career, he spent many years building and developing security processes, and safeguarding physical and cybersecurity threats. In addition to his career, Kevin made time for family and giving back to his community. He severed on several different …
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Family Business Legal Advice with Chris Savage, Estate Planning Attorney
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In America, it’s estimated that 90% of American businesses are family-owned and controlled. That means that two out of three employees either own or are working for a family-owned business. What if a family member wants to pass that business onto the next generation? There are sure to be several complex questions that arise when considering a trans…
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Is A Business Consultant Worth It? With The Leadership Doctors
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$550 Billion dollars. Would you believe that demotivated employees cost U.S. businesses that much in lost productivity? While it’s a big number to grasp, it’s certainly believable. According to Gallup research, over 70% of employees in America are affected by demotivation. The scary thing is – this number has been on the rise. So, how exactly do yo…
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Pay, Benefits, and Perks with Chuck Stadler Jr. from CORE Staffing
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Today, we'll dive headfirst into everything pay and benefits with Chuck Stadler, President of CORE Staffing. Chuck is a nurse, business owner, people-person, and leader. Chuck runs two businesses; CORE Staffing is a healthcare staffing company providing services across America, and he and his wife own Lazy Dog, a pizzeria in Frankenmuth, MI. Chuck …
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