Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Mark Burzych, President, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC, Okemos, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Mark's ca…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Liz Hilton, Founder, KNITit, Holland, MI, a 2024 SmartZone Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Liz's career path, the company's histor…

For Media Business Episode 74:Tony Conley welcomes back Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News Radio--President, North American Car, Truck, Utility of the Year Award, Recent Inductee—Michigan Journalism Hall of FameIn their conversation Jeff and Tony cover:1- What were the auto sales numbers for the Big 3?2- Why aren't more peop…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Doug Rutledge, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Crossroads Farm.Doug Routledge founded Crossroads Farm with his wife Dawn in the Spring of 1999. It is his heart, his mind-share and his passion. He considers himself a lifetime youth worker. He has spoken across the country to colleges, churches, festivals, conferences, c…

"Getting A Grip" is a brand new show for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox.In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team hea…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Beau-James Erion, President, and Carrin Harris, CEO, Blitz Proto, Farmington Hills, MI, a 2024 SmartZone Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Tony Klapish, Founder & CEO, Renue Physical Therapy, Bay City, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Tony's career…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Michael Flory, Founder & CEO, Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Okemos, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Mich…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Amy Piper, who is the Founder and Writer of Follow the Piper.Amy Piper is a freelance travel writer, blogger, photographer, and author specializing in luxury and multi-generational travel. She is a native Michigander who travels through the lens of a food lover and has been to 41 countries and 45 states. From getting chased …

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Fathy Shetiah, CEO, 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI, a 2024 APEX Accelerator Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Fathy's career paths, the compa…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Simon Dyson, who is Owner and Insurance Consultant for I Care Insurance.Simon Dyson is returning to the Leadership Lowdown because there was so much more to tell! Born in the United Kingdom and blessed to have seen much of the world, his home is now here in Michigan. Like many, Simon has seen his share of challenges and hear…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Steven and Andrew Budd, Owners, Universal Printing Company Inc., Bay City, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover S…

For Media Business Episode 73:Tony Conley welcomes back Patrick DeHaan, the Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com. He is the gas price guy for oil and refined products which includes gasoline. Patrick is the gas price myth buster and fact checker.1- What is the forecast for Michigan Summer gas prices?2- Why are crude oil gas prices plummeting?3- Will …

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Zack Bishop, President, of 4 Flutes Machining, Vicksburg, MI, a 2024 APEX Accelerator Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Zach's caree…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Teresa Moon, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Parabilis, McLean, Virginia, recording from Orlando, FL, but the national organization Women Impacting Public Policy is hosting an event in Detroit on June 17th and Teresa will be involved.Jeffrey had several questions for Teresa in this conversation:● What are s…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Zac Clark, who is the General Manager for the Lansing Lugnuts.Pizza Preference: There's not a slice of pizza I've ever had that I didn't like.Affordable, memorable and fun! Take me out to the ballpark and make some memories! Zac Clark, the General Manager for the Lansing Lugnuts shares his team's talents for creating fun at …

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Shana Dancer, LMSW, CYT, Owner, of ZENlightenment Wellness Center, Alma, MI, a 2024 SBDC Smartzone Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Don Cui, PA-C, Owner /Founder, of Anywhere DOT Exams, Cadillac, MI, a 2024 SBDC Smartzone Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Don's ca…

Chris Holman welcomes Matt Latham, CPA, Principal, CEPA, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI.Topic: Maner Costerisan’s Matt Latham earns Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation.CHRIS HOLMAN INTRO: My guest today is Matt Latham, CPA and principal in Maner Costerisan’s tax department. Maner is a full-service business consulting, wealth management, tech…

Originally uploaded April 16th, re-edited May 20th.Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, , CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Carrie discusses the April Michigan Works! Impact Awards.● Question: What is the Michigan Works! Impact Awards? According to the Michigan Works!…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Melanie McNamara, who is a Founder & Life Coach at Melanie McNamara Coaching.Melanie is a certified Life, Weight and Mindset Coach who works with high achieving women, helping them lead with confidence, thrive in their relationships, and manage time and stress without burning out.After a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis seeme…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Lillian Werbin, Co-Owner and CEO, of Elderly Instruments, East Lansing, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Lillian's car…

First uploaded May 14, re-edited May 27, 2024For Media Business Episode 73:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming James Voss, Director of Sales, Hydro-Chem Systems, Caledonia, MI, Kent County near Grand Rapids, MI. For this conversation they cover several questions including:details on James, his business and how the media can be bette…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Amos Sheena, Owner / Operator, of Tania's Pizza & More, Royal Oak, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Amos's career path…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brian Town, CEO, of Michigan Creative, Lansing, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Brian's career paths, the company's h…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Ronald Chouinard, Founder and Co-owner, of L&C Enterprises -USA Inc. dba Delta Fence & Construction, Escanaba, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In …

Vic Verchereau welcomes Megan Swoyer, who is an Editor of Michigan BLUE magazine.Megan Swoyer is the editor of Hour Media’s Michigan BLUE magazine. She has been working with Hour Media for some 16 years on various projects, from editing Detroit Design magazine for 11 years to feature-writing for many of the company’s numerous publications to book-p…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Patrick Hines, MD, Founder and CEO, of Functional Fluidics, Detroit, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Patrick's career…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Nathan Griswold, Founder/President, of Inhabitect, Cedar, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Nathan's career paths, the …

100 % Hustle Podcast 7 – Series of Entrepreneurial Journeys Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Dive into the Entrepreneurial Journey with Devon and the SwivelServe!Guest: Devon Hudson, Founder & CEO, Tegriware LLC, Serial Entrepreneur, marketing professional and…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Ellen Gilchrist - incoming CEO, and Natacha Hildebrand, Co-Founder of BasBlue, Detroit, MI.There were several questions he wanted to cover in this conversation:Ellen tell us about your past experiences and how you hope to use them in your new role as CEO of BasBlue Tach, tell us about this newly created role and what you hop…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Chris Shepler, who is the President of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Service.The Shepler’s motto is specific and meaningful – give the best possible service with a smile, use modern equipment and employ a well-trained staff. From the early charter boat days to today, Shepler’s approach to transporting people to Mackinac Is…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Alaina Korreck Zeigler, President, of Global Environmental, Holly, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Alaina's career…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jacob Soter, Manager, of SwimSmart Technology, Marquette, MI, a 2024 SmartZone Best Small Business Award Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Jacob's ca…

Chris Holman welcomes back John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI.Welcome back John, remind the Michigan business community about MMA?What are you big issues in 2024?Are you getting the talent you need?We ran into you at the Rosie the Riveter Day at the MI State Capital recently. What do women in the wo…

Originally uploaded April 9th, re-edited May 15th.Chris Holman welcomes back T. Rann Paynter, President & CEO Michigan Bankers Association (Driving and on phone only) along with Alyssa A. Bouchard, Vice President, Communications, Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing, MI.Chris had several things he wanted to find out from T. Rann and Alyssa:The Mic…

Chris Holman welcomes back Anthony M. Dalimonte, Attorney, Southfield, MI Foster Swift, serving a half dozen offices statewide. There were several things Chris was looking to find out from Anthony in this conversation: Tell us about the new FTC rule banning non-competes?· FTC voted April 23, 2024 3-2 to publish its final rule banning all non-compet…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Kath Usitalo, who is a Communications Professional specializing in travel and tourism.Kath Usitalo spent most of her career involved in some way with the travel and tourism industry, beginning with a summer job while pursuing a Communication Studies degree at the University of Detroit. Kath says she "learned about the hospit…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Troy M. Morris, Co-Founder / CEO, of Kall Morris Inc, Marquette, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Troy's c…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jami M Moore, President, of JEM Tech Group, Clinton Township, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Jami's care…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jim Voss, Director of Sales, of Hydro - Chem Systems, Caledonia, Kent County, MI, near Grand Rapids a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Karen Mead, antique lovers and flea market shopper, Co-Owner, Farmgirl Flea Spring Market, Hudsonville, MI ● This is the 9th annual Spring Market. Can you give us a little background on how you got here?● In your opinion, what’s causing the growth of flea markets in recent years?● What makes this market unique?● How do shopp…

100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of GuestsHost: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Buying and Selling BusinessesGuest: Jessica Starks, Owner of Transworld Business Advisors and Exit Factor of Grand Rapids and Lansing in Michigan.Guest Bio:Jessica Starks is an Exit Stra…

For Media Business Episode 72:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming Charles Gleeson II, Owner, CE GLEESON CONSTRUCTORS. For this conversation they cover several questions including:-How is the construction business doing in the U.S. and especially Michigan?-How do interest rates affect your business?-How do Fed./State/Local zoning cha…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Stacy Paul, CEO of Array Of Engineers, Grand Rapids, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Distinguished Alumni Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover…

100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of GuestsHost: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Disabled Veteran and EntrepreneurGuest: Jim Bennett, Owner Rise Up RestorationGuest Bio:Jim Bennett, a 100% Service-Disabled Military Veteran, who earned 3 college degrees over twenty ye…

Chris Holman welcomes back Mike Maddox, Professional EOS Implementer, Freedom Builders, Lansing, MI.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Mike:Welcome back, Mike, remind us about your EOS coaching?Tell us more about your practice / company "Freedom Builders"?We understand you have some upcoming events? What are common themes that …

Originally uploaded April 23, re-edited May 12th.Chris Holman welcomes back Jennifer Deamud, Chief Operations Officer, Kinexus Group, Grand Rapids, MI. Chris had several things to cover with Jennifer, including Twenty years, Wow. What has made MCSB impactful over the past 20 years?Is there anything special about this year’s small business awardees …

Originally uploaded April 11th, re-edited May 7th.Chris Holman welcomes Tony Robinson, Vice Chair of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Foundation board of directors.Welcome Tony, share a bit about your time on the Foundation Board?Tell us all about the upcoming Classic, the charity golf outing?What health initiative or department will be help…

Originally uploaded April 9th, reedited May 6th.Chris Holman hosts Saudin Hodzic, Owner, Fresh Coat Painters, Kentwood, MI.Welcome, Saudin, your company is opening , tell me what it's taken to get started?I also understand you are a Western Michigan based Bosnian refugee and owner of Fresh Coat Painters, tell me about your refugee story?25 years of…