Business Rap: Recent Episodes
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Business Rap is a roundtable discussion featuring business professionals that are dedicated to inspiring the ideas that propel the business community forward. The show brings together top business owners, leaders, communication experts, and journalists to have thought-provoking and in-depth roundtable discussions on a wide range of business topics that both educate and entertain!
"Organically Growing Your Brand's Social Following" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck of CJBuck Consulting. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Next, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Nancy Moody, V.P. of Public Affairs at DTE Energy about energy reform. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford talk with Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports about the latest news regarding the NFL's new National Anthem rules and President Trump's impact on the process. #AskBizRap
Find out how to prepare a corporate apology with experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Inc., Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. Get advice on avoiding management confusion in the office on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan. Finally, hear State Senator, Mike Kowall (R), talk with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show about his U.S. Congressional campaign . #AskBizRap
Find out how to position your product with insights from top experts; Mike Murshak of Loomis Law, Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovations and Thomas Stewart of Conquer Accelerator. Learn how to handle chronically late employees on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear State Senator, Mike Kowall (R), talks with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show about his U.S. Congressional campaign . #AskBizRap
"Embracing Disruptive Technologies" with experts, Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting and Mike Maddox of ASK, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another "Detroit Rising" segment. #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Issues and Challenges," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan - answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with MSU pProfessor, Dr. Charles Ballard about MSU's latest "State of the State" political survey. Finally, Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford talk with Malcolm Moran, Director of the Sports Capital Journalism Program at Indiana University/Purdue University/Indianapolis (IUPUI) about the impact the Supreme Court gambling ruling will have on collegiate sports. #AskBizRap
"Preparing a Corporate Apology" with top experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Inc., Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with MSU Professor, Dr. Charles Ballard about MSU's latest "State of the State" political survey. #AskBizRap
"Understanding Investment Fees," with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Management- Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with author, Natham Bomey, about his new book, "After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump." #AskBizRap
"The Business Case for Millennials and Financial Planning," with our panel of experts, Erin Klinger and Kim Laforet of the Laforet Team and Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Management and Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, moderated by Chris Buck. Next Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Nathan Bomey, author of "After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump". Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of "Detroit Rising." #AskBizRap
"Understanding Investment Fees," with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Management- Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with author, Paul Krasnow, about his new book, "The Success Code: A Guide for Achieving Your Personal Best in Business and Life." #AskBizRap
Gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with insights from top experts; Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP, David Smith of Bitcoin Bulls and Ben Bakken of Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Find out how to handle holiday bonuses on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group discuss election reform with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show. #AskBizRap
"Cultural Awareness in the Workplace" with insights from top experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Thomas Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, and Jerry Norris of LEAP and The Fledge. Then, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Jim Hines, about repairing the Soo Locks. #AskBizRap
"Technology Disruption in the Workplace," with our experts: Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, James Mashni of Mashni Dentistry, Don Waskiewicz of AcquireWeb. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Chris Tarpoff of AARP joins Michigan's Big Show to talk about avoiding phone scams. #AskBizRap
"Corporate Social Responsibility," with our panel of experts: Kristyn Shiner of Jackson National Life Insurance, Deb Muchmore of Kandler Reed Khoury & Muchmore, and Whitney Anderson-Harrell of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. #AskBizRap
"Starting a Veteran Owned Business," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and BIGGBY COFFEE franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor, about the state of public parking in Lansing. #AskBizRap
"The Business Case for Millennials and Financial Planning," with our panel of experts, Erin Klinger and Kim Laforet of the Laforet Team and Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Management and Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, moderated by Chris Buck. Next Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor, talks about the "sad parking crater" that is Lansing's downtown. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of "Detroit Rising." #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Talent in a High Tech World," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michigan Patrick Shiels talks with U.S. Senator, Gary Peters. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford talk about the business of the NFL Draft with legendary sports agent, Leigh Steinberg. #AskBizRap
2018 Recruiting Trends with our experts: Dawn Bark of Dawn Bark H.R., Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, moderated by Chris Buck. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan State Senate candidate, Aric Nesbitt. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another episode of "Detroit Rising." #AskBizRap
"Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace," with our panel of experts, Ashlee Willis of Lansing Mosaic, Michelle Rahl of the Lansing Regional Chamber, Kim Hafley of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith PC, Teddy Parsons with LEAP and Lisa Young of Express Employment Professionals. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Next, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Andrew Abood of Abood Law about the latest news from the Washington and possible recreational marijuana legalization in Michigan. #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Technology," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan - answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with business man Felix Sharp about American/Cuban relations. Finally, Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford talk with NFL Network analyst and Okemos native, Cynthia Frelund, about the business of sports analytics. #AskBizRap
"Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attack" with top experts; Mike Maddox of Just ASK and Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting, moderated by Chris Buck. Later, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks about the news surrounding Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinaw. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of our "Detroit Rising" series. #AskBizRap
"Collecting from Late Paying Clients," with insights from top experts: Thomas Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan and @Kevin O'Malley of Butzel Long. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on facing communication challenges; Also, Michael Patrick Shiels discusses the latest news about Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, and his testimony on Capitol Hill. #AskBizRap
"Opportunities & Threats for the Manufacturer," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan - answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the Mark Zuckerberg testimony on Capitol Hill. Finally, Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford and Doug Warren talk declining attendance in college sports in our business of sports segment. #AskBizRap
"Five Keys to Surviving a Market Downturn," with our experts, Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate, Brian Calley (R-Portland) about the state of Michigan State University. #AskBizRap
"Creating a Safe Workplace," with our panel of experts: Jodi Schafer of Human Resource Management Services, Betsy Seeley of Midwest Rotary Die Solutions, Peggy and Gary Doty of Doty Mechanical, moderated by Chris Buck. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan - answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. In addition, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Lieutenant Governor, Brian Calley, about the latest damaging news coming from Michigan State University. #AskBizRap
"Facebook and Instagram Video Tips" with insights from Paul J Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia, Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck. #AskBizRap
"Real Estate and Cryptocurrency" with insights from top experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Frank Woronoff of Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, David Silva Smith of Bitcoin Bulls, and Piper Moretti of The Crypto Realty Group. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. In addition, Michael Patrick Shiels covers the latest business and news around Michigan. #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Technologies," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communication questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate, Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) about the state of Michigan's roads. Finally, Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford and Doug Warren talk about Fox Sports outbidding NBC and CBS for the rights to Thursday Night Football. #AskBizRap
"Five Keys to Surviving a Market Downturn," with our experts, Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate, Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) about the state of Michigan roads. #AskBizRap
"Supporting Veterans in the Workplace," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and Biggby Coffee franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry about the William Strample scandal coming out of Michigan State University. #AskBizRap
"2018 Video Trends" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media, Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, and Paul J Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia, moderated by Chris Buck. #AskBizRap
"Finding a Board of Directors," with top experts; Kenny Seneff of Local Logic-Media and Restaurant Logic, John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP. Phil Zeller or Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks Mackinac Island tourism with with Tim Hygh. #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Technologies," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corporation, Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, NCMS - National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, of the M.M.A. Phil Zeller or Dale Carnegie answers your business communications' questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks Mackinac Island tourism with with Tim Hygh. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford talk about the questions surrounding Michigan State spending over $500,000 tracking social media activity during the Larry Nassar trial. #AskBizRap
"IRA, What It Is and How To Get Started," with our experts, Scott Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management. Get answers to you business communications questions from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels discusses the possible changes to the Electoral College voting system for President of the United States. #AskBizRap
"How to Position Your Product," with our panel of experts, Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovation, Tom Stewart of Quantum Medical Concepts and Mikhail Murshak of the Loomis Law Firm. Learn how to handle chronically late employees on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Michael Patrick Shiels talks about revamping the Electoral College with Dave Hildenbrand, State Senator (R) Lowell. #AskBizRap
"Organically Growing Your Brand's Social Following" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck. #AskBizRap
"Managed Services," with our experts, Jeff Ott, of Michigan Public Health Institute and Matt Scott, Don Cornish and Ron Curcio of Dewpoint. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Sandy Pensler, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, about his candidacy. #AskBizRap
"Manufacturing Talent in a High Tech World," with our panel of experts, Gary Carr, Bekum America Corp., Tom Alongi, UHY Advisors, Pam Hurt, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Brett Gerrish, Michigan Manufacturers Association (M.M.A), moderated by Elyse Kopietz, of the M.M.A. #AskBizRap
"Creating a Paid Social Media Campaign for Facebook and Instagram" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media, and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your communication questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of Detroit Rising. #AskBizRap
Entrepreneur Connect with our experts: Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, Micki O'Neil of Ingham ISD, Kristin Beltzer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Price Dobernick of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Kyle Melinn talks with State Rep. Jim Lilly about the Michigan Future Caucus. #AskBizRap
"Tackling Employee Burnout," with our panel of experts, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, Kim LaForet of Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood, Thomas Hamp of Advi-Coach Mid-Michigan. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels checks in on the merits of "The Economist's Diet," with Dr. Christopher Paine of the London School of Economics. #AskBizRap
"Designing a Safe and Functional Office," with our experts, Mark Thompson of Farm Bureau Insurance, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels checks in from Ireland. #AskBizRap
"Creating a Social Media Marketing Plan" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media, and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your communication questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of Detroit Rising. #AskBizRap #AskBizRap
CLICK TO LISTEN "Protecting Corporate Data," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of Just ASK, Major General Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks about a potential U.S. and China trade war with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford of The Drive with Jack and Tom talk about the NCAA basketball selection process with Kevin Pauga, founder of the KPI Index. #AskBizRap
"Starting a Business With Your Spouse," with insights from top experts: Jodi Schafer of Human Resource Management Services, Betsy Seeley of Midway Rotary Die Solutions and Peggy and Gary Doty of Doty Mechanical, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Daniel Howes of The Detroit News about the coming steel tariffs from the Trump Administration. #AskBizRap
"Planning a Business Trip," with our experts, Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Nancy Moody of DTE Energy. #AskBizRap
"Selling Your Brand Internally," with experts Mark Thompson and Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Farm Bureau Insurance, moderated by Chris Buck. Next Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the potential Trump Administration foreign steel and aluminum tariffs with Michigan Congressman, Tim Walberg (R-Tipton). #AskBizRap
"2018 Social Media Trends" with insights from top experts; Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North, Courtney Lane Maki Larvadain of Glow Social Media and Aaryn Richard of MSU Foundation, moderated by Chris Buck. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another Detroit Rising segment. #AskBizRap
"The Transformation of Shopping Malls" with insights from top experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Todd Huhn of Meridian Mall and Frank Woronoff of Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. #AskBizRap
"How to Recover From a Hack," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of Just ASK; Major General Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks about a new Cops and Donuts location opening in Lansing. Finally, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford talk about the NCAA basketball scandal and the issue of paying college athletes with ESPN's Jay Bilas. #AskBizRap
"Five Keys to Surviving a Market Downturn," with our experts, Scott Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks car insurance reform with State Rep. Pete Lucido (R, MI-36) of Shelby Township. #AskBizRap
"Leading with Honesty and Integrity," with our experts, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical and Chris Buck of C.J. Buck Consulting. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with U.S. Senator, Debbie Stabenow about the Parkland, Florida attack. #AskBizRap
"Harassment in the Workplace" with our experts Jodi Schafer of Human Resource management Services and Julie Haak of Neogen. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your communication questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the economy with MSU professor, Dr. Charles Ballard. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another edition of Detroit Rising. #AskBizRap
"Talent Acquisition and Retention" with our panel of experts: Patrick Harrison, Human Resources, Dean Transportation, Julie Smith, Director Talent Mgt., The Christman Company, Renee Roth, Human Resources, Dewpoint, Jill Rinckey, Employee & Community Ambassador, Tech Smith Corp. and Michelle Massey, Vice President, Dewpoint - moderated by Phil Zeller. #AskBizRap
"How to Recover From a Hack," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of Just ASK; Major General, Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Puruleski Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the state of emergency from the flooding in Lansing, Michigan. Also, Jack Ebling, Tom Crawford and Doug Warren of The Drive with Jack and Tom discuss the ramifications of Fox Sports outbidding CBS and NBC for the rights to NFL Thursday Night Football. #AskBizRap
"Technology Disruption in the Workplace," with our experts: Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, James Mashni of Mashni Dentistry, Don Waskiewicz of AcquireWeb. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Cathy George of Firekeepers Casino joins Michigan's Big Show to talk about a recent award. #AskBizRap
"Embracing Disruptive Technologies" with experts, Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting and Mike Maddox of Just ASK, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business brings you another "Detroit Rising" segment. #AskBizRap
"Discovering Untapped Talent" with experts: Mike Poyma of INVESTVets; Kym Hess of HR Collaborative and Paula Cunningham, State Director of AARP Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller answers your business challenges in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Cathy George of Firekeepers Casino Hotel about a recent honor from The National Association of Business Resources. #AskBizRap
"Protecting Corporate Data," with insights from top experts: Mike Maddox of ASK; Major General, Mike Stone, of the Michigan National Guard and Tony Kiska of Orbitform; moderated by Elyse Kopietz, Director of Communications for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the impact of Parkland, Florida school shooting with Tom Watkins, former Superintendent of Schools for Michigan. Also, Jack Ebling and Tom Crawford of The Drive with Jack and Tom discuss the rising costs of attending sporting events. #AskBizRap
"Starting a Tech Company" with top experts; Kenny Seneff of Local Logic Media and Restaurant Logic, John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP, Brandon Ansel of pitch.Me and Ken Johnson of Intellimax Solutions. Also, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Chef Michael McFarland of Firekeepers Casino talks about Valentine's Day dinner ideas with Michael Patrick Shiels. #AskBizRap
"Cultural Awareness in the Workplace" with insights from top experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Thomas Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, and Jerry Norris of LEAP and The Fledge. Then, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Jim Wise of Firekeepers Casino about what makes their business different than the competition. #AskBizRap
"2018 Cyber Protection" with top experts; Mike Maddox of Just ASK and Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting, moderated by Chris Buck. Also, Phil Zeller, of Dale Carnegie - Michigan answers your business questions. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Jim Wise of Firekeepers Casino about their casino's marketing design and focus. Finally, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit brings you another edition of our "Detroit Rising" series. #AskBizRap
"Understanding the Attention Economy" with our experts: Ken Seneff of Restaurant Logic Media, Brandon Ansel of Pitch.me, Jerry Norris of Grand Ledge Fledge and John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins and Smith P.C. Later, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks budgets and government shutdown with U.S. congressman, Mike Bishop. #AskBizRap
"IRA: What It Is and How to Get Started" with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Management- Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks about a special event for breast cancer survivors at Sparrow Hospital. #AskBizRap
"Professional Liability Insurance," with insights from top experts, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and James Mashni, of Mashni Dentistry. Phil Zeller gives you business advice in our daily "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the latest Dow Jones drop with Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Management. #AskBizRap
"Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce" with insights from Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources, Inc, Julie Haak of Neogen, and Peggy Mann Doty of Doty Mechanical, Inc, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller gives you business advice in our daily "Ask Phil" segment. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with U.S. Senate candidate, Sandy Pensler. #AskBizRap
"Building a Board of Directors" with top experts; Kenny Seneff of Local Logic-Media and Restaurant Logic, John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC and Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Finally, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about "The Economist's Diet" with author, Christopher Payne. #AskBizRap
"Customer Retention Strategies" with experts, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, Mike Waters of Wolverine Water and Chris Buck of CJ Buck Consulting. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie Michigan answers your questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Finally, Michael Patrick Shiels talks about the impact of negative online reviews. #AskBizRap
"Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility" with insights from top experts from; Kandler Reed Khoury & Muchmore, Jackson, and MSU Federal Credit Union on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -
Michigan answers your questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michigan Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Jim Hines (R), joins Michael Patrick Shiels to talk about last night's debate in Grand Rapids. #AskBizRap
"Business Negotiations" with insights from top experts; Jenn Dunn of Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, and Thomas Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan. Als, our daily "Ask Phil" segment with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels talks economics with David Littman, Mackinaw Center Senior Economist. #AskBizRap
"2018 Talent Management Trends" with insights from top experts; Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources, Inc and Julie Haak of Neogen, moderated by Chris Buck. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan answers your questions in our "ask Phil" segment. Finally, in our Detroit Rising segment, Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business, talks with Detroit entrepreneurs, Chanel Hampton and Dwain Watkins at Bamboo Detroit. #AskBizRap
"Outsourcing and Insourcing" on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint with insights from top experts; Chris Weiss, Chief Architect for Dewpoint, Curtis Mischler, Director of Management Consulting at Data Consulting Group, and Rob Kondoff, Senior Vice President of Sales & Solutions for Dewpoint. #AskBizRap
“Preventing Phishing Scams” with insights from top experts from The Mardigian Agency, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC and Just ASK. In our "Ask Phil" segment, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -
Michigan answers your business questions. Michael Patrick Shiels talks with former University of Michigan A.D., Bruce Madej, about the Larry Nassar Crisis at MSU. #AskBizRap
"Preparing a Corporate Apology" with top experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Inc., Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. #AskBizRap
"Tips for Saving and Investing In Your Company’s Retirement Plan" with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Management - Scott M. Danek and Kate Moss. Phil Zeller, of Dale Carnegie - Michigan answers questions from listeners in our #AskPhil segment. U.S. Congressman, Tim Walberg, joins Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show to discuss the government shutdown. #AskBizRap
"Creating a Positive Candidate Experience" with insights from top experts; Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources, Inc and Julie Haak of Neogen, moderated by Chris Buck. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on business communication and collaborating efforts. Then, Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show, talk with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about the government shutdown. #AskBizRap
"Paving the Pathway for Women in the Workplace," with insights from Michelle Massey, Vice President of Business Operations for Dewpoint, Julie Haak, Corporate Director Of Human Resources of Neogen and Kelli Rossman, CEO of Truscott-Rossman. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan in our weekly "Ask Phil" segment. Then, Michigan Patrick Shiels uncovers the "Secrets of the Economist's Diet," with Dr. Christopher Payne #AskBizRap
“Starting a Non-Profit Side Hustle” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK; Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on facing communication challenges; Also, Michael Patrick Shiels discovers Zehnder's Snow Fest with John Shelton, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth #AskBizRap
"Collecting from Late Paying Clients," with insights from top experts: Tom Hamp of AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan and Kevin O'Malley of Butzel Long. #AskBizRap
“2018 Nonprofit Trends” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK. #AskBizRap
CLICK TO LISTEN "Improving Employee Engagement" with insights from Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources Inc, and Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation moderated by Chris Buck. Also, you will hear anopther "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller, Servant Leader of DaleCarnegie - Michigan; and Michael Patrick Shiels brings you another Healthier Michigan segment. #AskBizRap
Get the scoop on "2018 Marketing Trends" from Tom Hamp, AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan
and Tim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources. Find out how you can attract talent to your small business on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Regina Peter talk about the comeback of the Detroit Cub with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn about investing in single family homes with insights from experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith and Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Management. Find out how to take a positive approach when giving negative feedback on “Ask Phil” with insights from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and hear about Michigan’s only farm to bottle distillery from founder of Iron Fish Distillery, Richard Anderson, in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn how to avoid employee burnout with tips from top experts; Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Tom Hamp, AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, and Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources. Find out how to handle employee inconsistency with advice from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Speaker of the House of Representatives Tom Leonard talk about a potential hike in state taxes in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Hear John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC and Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan talk about professional and personal development and reinvention.
Get the scoop on 2018 recruitment trends with top experts; Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources, Inc, Author, Writer and HR Experts Dawn Burke and Julie Haak of Neogen, moderated by Chris Buck. Find out the pros and cons of hiring within on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and Congressman Fred Upton weighs in on politics and sports in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels. #AskBizRap
Understand how to create and enforce noncompete agreements with top experts; Tom Hamp, AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, Kevin O’Malley of Butzel Long and Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources. Find out how to avoid leadership confusion in the workplace on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and hear 53 habits that will help you create an amazing 2018 from A Healthier Michigan, read by Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn about the cost of investing with insights from top financial experts from Equanimity Wealth Management, learn how to protect your culture on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and Karri Lutz of The Financial Survival Network weighs in on Trump’s presidency and gives financial advice in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Find out how to position your product with insights from top experts; Mike Murshak of Loomis Law, Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovations and Thomas Stewart of Conquer Accelerator. Learn how to handle chronically late employees on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Todd Tigges, Principal at UHY LLP discuss how state taxes will be impacted by the federal tax cut in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn how to start a nonprofit side hustle with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian from The Mardigian Agency, John Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK, and Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Find out how to handle the “office gossip” on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and hear Andy Hetzel of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and A HealthierMichigan discuss making New Year’s resolutions that last in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn about corporate social responsibility with insights from top experts from; Kandler Reed Khoury & Muchmore, Jackson, and MSU Federal Credit Union on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Find out how to get less resistance from your staff on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and hear the story of the world famous Riedel Crystal from Maximilian Riedel in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Find out how to prepare a corporate apology with experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Inc., Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. Get advice on avoiding management confusion in the office on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and author Jesse Mecham discusses how to dig your way out of debt in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Find out how to collect from late paying clients from Tom Hamp, AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan and Attorney Kevin O’Malley of Butzel Long. On "Ask Phil" we discuss protecting your company culture with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and Michael Patrick Shiels interviews Coach Tony Pittman, special needs para educator with Pontiac Schools, about preparing kids for the Special Olympics.
Find out how to avoid employee burnout with experts; Tom Hamp, AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical, and Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team. Get advice on handling office gossips on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and find out how to keep your gas bills down from Rosana Laurain of DTE Energy in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Find out how to protect your business from cyberattacks in 2018 with advice from top experts from ASK and Providence Consulting, moderated by Chris Buck. Learn how to motivate late employees, get Crain's Detroit Business's Chad Livengood's reaction to Detroit Free Press's decision to fire Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show and head to Detroit for this week's "Detroit Rising" segment.
Find out how to find the right Investor for your business with top experts; Mike Murshak of Loomis Law, Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovations and Thomas Stewart of Conquer Accelerator. Get the scoop on how to handle chronically late employees on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and get Chad Livengood of Crain’s Detroit Business' reaction to Detroit Free Press' decision to fire Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Get the scoop on year-end financial planning with insights from Equanimity Wealth Management, find out how to get sales and creative teams on the same page on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear Dr. Tracey Wilen’s digital disruption predictions for 2018 in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Find out how to prepare your website for 2018 with insights from top experts from Acquia, Local Logic-Media/ Restaurant Logic, Addis Enterprises, and Gravity Works Design & Development. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan explains how to handle communication conflicts in the workplace and Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting joins Michael Patrick Shiels to discuss
the potential impact the tax bill will have on Americans.
Learn how you can protect your business and family for the moment when "the lights go out" as we discuss "The Coming Cyberwar" with experts from Providence Consulting and ASK. Find out how to work productively in an open-concept office on "Ask Phil," get Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's opinion on tax reform and head to Detroit with Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business on "Detroit Rising" as he interviews Susan Mosey, Executive Director of Midtown Detroit and James Cadariu of The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company.
Find out how to digitally transform your business on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint with insights from top experts; Chris Weiss, Chief Architect for Dewpoint, Collin Boyce, Chief Information Officer for City of Lansing, Michigan, Curtis Mischler, Director of Management Consulting at Data Consulting Group, and Rob Kondoff, Senior Vice President of Sales & Solutions for Dewpoint. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on handling strong odors in the workplace on "Ask Phil" and Shri Thanedar talks about his plans for using his background in business to help Michigan, as he discusses his run for Governor with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Find out how to handle sexual harassment in the workplace with insights from top experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. Get tips on handling messy co-workers on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan and Rob Fowler from SBAM talks about a package of bills that addresses wage theft in Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with insights from top experts; Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP, David Smith of Bitcoin Bulls and Ben Bakken of Mercantile Bank. Find out how to handle holiday bonuses on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Michigan Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt discuss online gaming and sports betting with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Find out how to become a data-driven company with insights from top experts from Michigan Virtual, Providence Consulting, and Local Logic-Media and Restaurant Logic. Learn how to maximize the impact of your business meetings on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear Congressman Tim Walberg's reaction to President Trump’s frustration with the media in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Get the scoop on 2018 tech trends with top experts; Mike Maddox from ASK and Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting, hosted by Chris Buck. Find out how to measure your staff's performance on "Ask Phil" from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, hear how high school teacher Tom Brenner feels about Governor Snyder's appeal on 3 percent law, and travel to Detroit to hear this week's "Detroit Rising" segment with Chad Livengood, as he interviews Nicole Sherard-Freeman, President, and CEO of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation and Jeff Donofrio Executive Director, Workforce Development, City of Detroit.
Find out how to master time management with top experts from Doty Mechanical, Advi-Coach Mid-Michigan, and Coach Allison Mcclintick, hear how to overcome communication breakdowns at work with advice from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan on "Ask Phil", and get insights into Michigan's retail season and Wage Theft Bill from Rob Fowler of SBAM in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Find out how to become an executor of an estate with expert insights from Equanimity Wealth Management and Lowe Law. Hear best practices for managing interns on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and learn about what AARP Michigan is doing to protect pensions and retirement in an interview with Melissa Seifert, hosted by Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Find out how to perfect your side hustle with insights from top experts from The Mardigian Agency, The Fledge, LEAP, Edge Partnerships, Redefine Wellness, Martin Waymire, and Varsity Vocals. Hear ways to incentivize your staff on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and get the scoop on MACUL's Student Technology Showcase from Gavin Getts of AT&T in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
“Ransomware Survival Guide” with insights from top experts from The Mardigian Agency, Foster Swift Collins & Smith and ASK. Get tips on handling non-receptive bosses on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear how the USPS is gearing up for the holidays with Megan Brennan, Postmaster General of the United States in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn how to embrace disruptive technologies with Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting and Mike Maddox of ASK, moderated by Chris Buck. Find out how to handle employee burnout on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan. Get the scoop on the tax bills from finance expert Jordan Goodman in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels and hear about the rental market in Detroit on "Detroit Rising" with guests Ben Phillips of Develop Detroit and Aaron Seybert of The Kresge Foundation, hosted by Chad Livengood.
Learn the importance of investing in your communities with Charlie Green, Social Capitalist, and Troy Bancroft, President and CEO of AgroLiquid, in an interview with Phil Zeller, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie - Michigan. Find out how to handle rumors at the office on “Ask Phil,” and hear what Patten is doing to empower women through their fashion products.
Find out how to finance a successful startup with Paul Jaques, Director of Student & Community Engagement, Spartan Innovations, and Tom Stewart, Inventor and Program Manager at Conquer Accelerator. Learn how to deal with leadership that makes empty promises on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and find out if smoking will be allowed on patios in Michigan from Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan’s Big Show.
Find out how you can become a better business leader with insights from top experts from AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, Doty Mechanical, and Coach Allison McClintick. Learn how to deal with turnover on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan and hear Patrick McGinn of Harbor Hall give tips on identifying substance abuse and drinking responsibility during the holidays in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.
Learn how to develop a retirement action plan with insights from Scott Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management, get advice on making high performance an expectation on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear tips on affordable emergency room alternatives for non-emergencies from Andy Hetzel of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Learn how to navigate negativity in the workplace with insights from HR professionals from Neogen and HRMS, find out how to manage-up on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan, go behind-the-scenes of Michigan's ski industry with Barry Owens of Treetops Resort in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show, and hear our latest installment of "Detroit Rising" with Crain's Detroit Business' Senior Reporter Chad Livengood, as he interviews Herasanna Richards, Director of Detroit Restaurant Association and Scott Lowell, Owner of Traffic Jam & Snug, about Detroit's restaurant scene.
Enhance your personal and professional LinkedIn profiles with tips from Moonsail North and Glow Social Media, navigate negativity on social media with tips from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan, and hear the impact Michigan’s Travel Commission has on the state from Dave Lorenz, VP of Travel Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan’s Big Show.
Learn how you can make money investing in multi-family homes with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Managment, The Mardigian Agency, The Laforet Team and Foster Swift. Find out how to handle employees that bring their private lives to the workplace on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and hear how LAFCU is embracing new technology in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.
Chris Buck discusses “Salary Negotiations” with HR experts; Julie Haak of Neogen, and Jodi Schafer of HRMS. Find out how to work in an environment that you feel you do not fit into on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear how Boyne Ski Resorts was started with a one dollar investment, from CEO Steve Kircher in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels. Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business talks to Joe McClure of McClure's Pickles and Rifino Valentine of Valentine Distilling Co. about business challenges and successes on our "Detroit Rising" segment.
On today's show hear “Cyber Security: Governance and How to Assess Your State of Security” on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint, with insights from Dewpoint, Delta Dental of Michigan and Check Point Software Technologies. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan explains best practices for leading your team through change and Michael Patrick Shiels talks to BWL's Dick Peffley about bringing 100,000 people to Downtown Lansing for Silver Bells in the City.
Hear how you can use Instagram to connect with your clients and potential clients with advice from Rose Tantraphol, owner of Moonsail North and Courtney Maki Larvadain owner of Glow Social Media, find out how Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan recommends handling rumors in the workplace on “Ask Phil” and get a behind the scenes look at the Grand Traverse Pie Company operations with founder Mike Busley, in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan’s Big Show.
Learn how to stop giving away free advice with experts; Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team and Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg & Associates, Sandler training, Hear Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan discuss how to handle employing friends on "AskPhil" and Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks about the economic impact of Michigan's hunting industry with State Representative Triston Cole.
Pick the best payment gateway for your e-commerce store with insights from top experts from Michigan State University, Web Ascender, and Dewpoint, hear Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan field a question from Rick from Kalamazoo about getting people on board with your vision on "Ask Phil" and Michael Patrick Shiels talks to Congressman Tim Walberg about tax cuts.
Chris Buck discusses "Making Job Offers to New Employees" with top HR experts from Neogen and HRMS, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan takes a communication question from Lesley from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on "Ask Phil," Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks to Doug Rothwell of Business Leaders for Michigan about Michigan CEO Summit and Chad Livengood, of Crain's Detroit Business talks to Ted Serbinski of Techstars Mobility, and Ian Sefferman of MobileDevHQ on our "Detroit Rising" series.
Find out how to find great salespeople with experts from Sandler Training and The Laforet Team, hear how Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan recommends handling open door policies on "Ask Phil" and get sales tips in an interview conducted by Michael Patrick Shiels.
Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan talks to Pat Gillespie of the Gillespie Group about transforming Lansing, Phil takes a listener's communication question on "Ask Phil" and Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show talks to a small business restaurant and retail owner about gearing up for the holidays.
Learn how to assess your state of security on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint. Hear from top experts; Don Cornish, Chief Information Security Officer at Dewpoint, Andy Woodard, Chief Information Security Officer at Delta Dental of Michigan, Kacy Reed, Network and Security Architect at Dewpoint, Leon Dupree, Security & Compliance at Dewpoint, and Kierk Sanderlin, Director of Engineering at Check Point.
We discuss " Localizing your Website" with insights from top experts from Michigan State University, Web Ascender, and Dewpoint. Hear Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan tackle how to gain the respect of senior staff members on "Ask Phil," and Michael Patrick Shiels gives tips on helping your children become successful in business.
We discuss "Investing in Single-Family Homes" with top experts, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan tackles how to handle employee's egos on "Ask Phil," and Michael Patrick Shiels covers today's elections.
On today's show, hear how you can combat workplace harassment with top experts from HRMS and Neogen, hear Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan take questions on our "Ask Phil" segment, get your daily business and political news with Michael Patrick Shiels and check out our Crain's Detroit Business special series "Detroit Rising" with senior reporter Chad Livengood.
Financing long-term care may be stressful without a solid plan in place. With so many options to choose from and considerations to make, creating a plan that works well for you may be a challenge. To help you understand how to create a plan tailored to your needs, we have assembled a panel of top experts together from Equanimity Wealth Managment to discuss.
Learn how leading with value and integrity can impact you professionally and personally with insights from Phil Zeller, Dale Carnegie- MI, and Charles Lawler, Clark Hill.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration “Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries.” With so much potential for business, it’s not a surprise that many e-commerce business owners choose to do business internationally. There are many things to consider before creating a successful, international e-commerce business, so we have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss.
Many Professional Trades positions are in high demand. Employees are looking for candidates that are both skilled, and willing to learn new skills, to complete their teams. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss ways you can set yourself up for success in the Professional Trades. Hear insights from; Dallas Burdick, Manager of Organizational Development & Training at Lansing Board of Water & Light, Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical, and Sagar Sheth, Co-Founder, President, Director of Business Development of Moebius Medical and Aerospace Technologies.
Often businesses reorganize and downsize, and as a result, many present employees with early retirement offers. Retiring early may seem like a great idea, but making sure you are financially able to do so is extremely important. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss. Hear insights from; Kate Moss, Relationship Manager and Registered Representative, Equanimity Wealth Management, Ray Choi, Insurance and Group Benefits Consultant, Brogan, Reed, VanGorder and Associates, and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
Managing a team of people may be difficult. Managing a team of creative employees, may be more complex and require a different approach in order to achieve the results you are seeking. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand how to best manage your creative team. Hear insights from; Hannah Rhadigan, Director of Operations, Addis Enterprises, John Addis, President and Creative Director, Addis Enterprises, and Julie Haak, Corporate Director of Human Resources, Neogen.
Cloud computing has been established in businesses all over the world, regardless of size or sector. Internet-based cloud computing provides companies with the ability to access and store data anywhere, anytime. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand how you can best utilize and protect your cloud. Hear insights from Paula Paul, Principal Architect of ThoughtWorks, Chris Weiss, Chief Architect at Dewpoint, Mike Wagner, Director of Channel Alliances Sales at Red Hat, Collin Boyce, CIO for The City of Lansing, and Jim Weiber, Senior Technical Architect at Dewpoint, on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint.
The first 90 days that a new hire works in your environment often determines if they will be a long-term part of your team. Three months is a common grace period for new employees, and should give you enough time to decide how they will contribute to the success of your business. Making sure you have a solid onboarding process for your new hires, and additional processes created for their first 90 days, will help set them up for success. We have assembled a panel of top experts together today to help you make your new employee’s first 90 days a success.
Most business owners are used to coaching their employees, but when employees manage their bosses, great things can happen. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand how “managing up” can have a positive impact on your business. Hear insights from Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical, and Tom Hamp, Owner of AdviCoach Mid-Michigan.
According to Forbes “A recent survey revealed 84% of marketers plan on executing at least one influencer marketing campaign during the next 12 months.” Aligning your brand with people that already have an influence on your target market may help you achieve your goals quicker than using traditional marketing techniques. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand what influencer marketing is and how it may help you grow your business. Hear insights from; Andrea Kerbuski, Blonde Bedhead, and Influencer, Ashley Walterhouse, Fit Mitten Kitchen, and Influencer, and Jessie LaHaie, Influencer Relations Coordinator, TechSmith.
Smart business owners know that the best way to achieve their goals is by leveraging the talents of their teams. Finding and developing that talent takes time, preparation and skill. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss the process of developing an all-star team, and how “Coaching for Higher Performance” will help you grow your business. Hear insights from; Greg Coyne, Sales Expert at Sandler Training, and Paul Yaeger, Human Resources Manager, AccessPoint.
Marketing may not be a top priority for nonprofit organizations, but it’s an important aspect of creating connections with donors. We have assembled a panel of top experts together today to help you understand how to market your nonprofit organization and processes you can put in place to make sure you are maximizing your efforts. Hear insights from; Cindy Kangas, Director of Development and Community Relations for the Capital Area Humane Society, Paul Schmidt, Owner and Creative Video Strategist, UnoDeuce Multimedia, and Todd Ross, Manager of Communications at Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Michigan is keeping talented residents in the state, and revitalizing their urban centers by developing high-tech talent. Hear Insights from top experts from around the state; Fred Molnar, Entrepreneur and Innovation Initiative, Michigan Life Science Innovation Center, Executive Director at MEDC, Amy Cell, CEO and Founder Chief Match Maker at Amy Cell Talent, David O’Hagan, Schoolcraft College Professor, and Zach Brewer of PRINDL.
A company’s culture defines the atmosphere that people work in, and is developed over time. Creating cultural change may be necessary to grow or in some cases save a business, but the process of successfully doing so is often extremely difficult to master. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you identify when your company needs a cultural change, and best practices for driving cultural change within your business. Hear insights from Bryan Bogardus, Chief Operating Officer, AF Group, and Chris Buck, Owner of CJ Buck Consulting.
A grand opening ceremony allows you to create a first impression for your customers and potential customers and sets the tone for your business going forward. Few industries understand how to do this better, and have more experience with grand openings, than the restaurant industry. We have assembled a panel of top business experts together, who have successfully held many grand openings and they will share their best practices, and procedures with us. Hear insights from; Jacques Van Staden, Founder and CEO of 2941 Street Food and JVS Culinary Group, Julie White, Director of Marketing and Communications of Mainstreet Ventures, and Ken Seneff, Founder of Local Logic Media and Restaurant Logic.
Business owners in the skilled trades have a lot on their plates. You have heard many times on this show, business owners in heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing and welding (to name a few), say finding talent, and marketing their services are two major challenges, shared by many in the trades. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand how to overcome those challenges, and teach you how to successfully market your skilled trades business. Hear insights from Brian Town, CEO of Michigan Creative, Elyse Kopietz, Director of Communications, Marketing and Events at the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical.
Over the last few years, the mobile app market has rapidly expanded. Creating your own mobile app may be a platform for your unique idea or a way to help you grow your business. We will discuss strategies for “Building Your First Mobile App” with top experts. Hear insights from; Adam Oxner, Co-Founder & iOS Lead of Myswimpro, Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO of Myswimpro, Michael Allon, Co-Founder & Android Lead of Myswimpro and Brandon Marken, Co-Founder, and President of pitch.Me.
Placemaking is a term designated to describe the act of creating experiences, and an identity that connects people to a place. Mid-Michigan has made placemaking a focus, and we have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss how placemaking changes towns and cities, and how what has been done in Mid-Michigan can be done in other areas. Hear insights from; Kristin Beltzer, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Meghan Martin, Program Manager at The Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Ryan Henry, Owner of Kincaid Henry, Vanessa Shafer, Executive Director of the Old Town Commercial Association, and Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate for The Michigan Municipal League.
Creating an estate plan may be done with strategic planning and preparation and may save your family from financial and possible legal conflicts in the future. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand why and how to create an estate plan. Hear insights from; Chris Savage, Shareholder and Lawyer, Lowe Law Firm, Kate Moss, Relationship Manager and Registered Representative Equanimity Wealth Management, and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
Figuring out the best coverage options for your business may be difficult. There are many variables to consider, including; should you purchase a packed policy or should you choose a la carte options? We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you make educated decisions when purchasing insurance for your business. Hear insights from; Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Tom Humphreys, Director of the Risk Management and Insurance Center at Olivet College.
Natural disasters occur without warning and they may have a shattering effect on your small business. Preparing for disaster in advance and knowing how to recover after natural disasters strike often means the difference between staying open and permanently closing your doors. We have assembled a panel of experts together to discuss “Getting Your Business Up and Running After a Natural Disaster.” Hear insights from Holly Petroff, Service Consultant, McCardel Restoration, and Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance.
"More than 14,000 people in the U.S. Google 'How to Become a Realtor' each month," According to realtor.com. Regardless of the reasons people are drawn to the career, there are many things to consider before pursuing a future in real estate. We have assembled a panel of experts; Judy Bolhuis, Real Estate Educator, and Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, to explain the process you will need to complete before becoming a successful real estate agent.
Find out why leading with integrity will make you successful, and best practices for living and leading with integrity with insights from Phil Zeller, CEO of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and Scott Carney, IT Expert and Senior Director of Information Technology at Neogen.
When you think of your company’s most valuable asset, what comes to mind? Possibly your products, services, or your staff? Although those assets are very important, our panel stresses that your most valuable asset is actually your company’s reputation. Our panel of experts will tell you how to prevent damage to your reputation and what to do if damage has already occurred. Hear insights from Bernard Fuhs, Shareholder and Attorney, Butzel Long, Jeff Caponigro, President and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations Inc. and Author of The Crisis Counselor, and Ken Seneff, Founder of Local Logic Media and Restaurant Logic.
Facebook is continuously evolving, and over the last few years so has the way businesses market on the platform. We have assembled a panel of top experts to help you understand how you can create a Facebook strategy for your business. Hear insights from Courtney Maki Larvadain, Owner and Managing Director, Glow Social Media, Paul Schmidt, Owner and Creative Strategist, UnoDeuce Multimedia, and Rose Tantraphol, Founder and Principal, Moonsail North.
Small to medium businesses are not immune to security breaches. Data is the lifeblood of many businesses and making sure that it does not fall into the hands of those who should not have access to it is fundamental to the success of the business. We have assembled an expert panel together from Dewpoint and Fortinet to help you understand how to reduce the risk of being compromised on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint. Hear insights from Don Cornish, Chief Information Security Officer at Dewpoint, Kacy Reed, Solutions Architect at Dewpoint, Joe Kunk, Application Architect of Dewpoint, and Dave Carter, Systems Engineer at Fortinet.
Social Security plays a large part in many people’s retirement plans, yet many people don’t completely understand how it works and how to make the most of it. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand where to start, from; Equanimity Wealth Management, Simplified Tax and Accounting, and The Social Security Administration.
Staying focused while experiencing difficulties in life may be extremely challenging. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and Dr. Bill Lindow of Eaton Rapids Family Dentistry will give you advice and processes that may help you persevere in hard times.
In many cases conducting an interview may require just as much preparation, if not more, than applying and interviewing for a job. Finding the perfect candidate for your business may not be easy, but with expert advice from our panel, we will equip you with information and techniques you can use to successfully grow your staff and business. Hear insights from Chris Buck, Owner of CJ Buck Consulting, Jodi Schafer, Owner of Human Resource Management Services, and Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team at Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood.
We focus on collaboration between the state, university, and industry, on this episode of Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by the MEDC. Hear insights from The MEDC, Michigan State University, The University of Michigan, and The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).
Find out how you can achieve more success in business, by truly becoming customer focused. Hear insights from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and Joey Draper of Dick Scott Motor Mall.
Content marketing can help you build strong relationships with your clients and potential clients. With so many strategies and mediums to choose from, we have assembled an expert panel together to help you understand how content marketing can help you grow your business. We will hear insights from; Andrea Kerbuski, Account Executive, Martin Waymire, Blogger and Influencer, Andie Poole, Senior Account Executive, and lead Social Media and Digital Marketer for Martin Waymire, Chris Hall, Owner of Big Shot Video, and John Addis, President and Creative Director of Addis Enterprises.
It's easy to focus on ourselves. How to be a better boss, family member...the list goes on and on. But what happens when you become other-focus? Find out the impact you will be able to make by shifting your focus with expert insights from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and Mike Mitchell of Markham Oil Company.
Open houses are a great way to introduce your company and staff to clients and potential clients, while teaching your guests more about your products or services. A lot goes into planning a successful open house, so we have assembled a panel of top experts; Ashlee Willis, Owner of Michigan Premier Events, Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Trinea Gonczar, Chief Development Officer, Michigan Creative, together to discuss.
According to Business Directory the definition of brand positioning is “An effort to influence consumer perception of a brand or product relative to the perception of competing brands or products. It’s objective is to occupy a clear, unique and advantageous position in the consumers mind.” How well your business is positioned may determine how successful you will ultimately be. So how do you position your business for success? We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss. Hear insights from Camron Gnass, Founder and Creative Director of Traction Partners, Inc., Josh Hovey, Senior Vice President of Truscott Rossman, and Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team at Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood.
Identity theft can and does happen to businesses often. Understanding how to prevent business identity theft and how to help your business recover after identity theft occurs may mean the difference between keeping your business open and closing the doors. We have assembled a panel of top experts together from the Michigan State Police, The McDaniels Agency, and Providence consulting to help you understand how to best protect your business.
We discuss how outsourcing employee-management tasks may save business owners a significant amount of time and money. There are many options to explore, which is why we have assembled an expert panel from Trion Solutions and Simplified Tax and Accounting.
If you have thought of purchasing a franchise, or if you think your business is unique and successful enough to franchise, this will be a great show for you. Hear insights from Denise Droscha, Operations Director, Two Men and a Truck, Paul Back, Owner of six Little Caesars franchises and Biggby Coffee, and Tom Parks, Owner of Premier Franchise Solutions.
Qualified plan designs offer employers many options for helping their employees gain ownership and accumulate retirement assets while reducing their taxes. Understanding what plan design is best for your business and where to start may be overwhelming. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to explain “An Employer’s Guide to Qualified Plan Designs.”
Business owners often have the obligation of keeping up with the times. Upgrading your office may come at a cost, but it may be one that you can’t afford not to invest in. We will discuss why and how to update your office records, technology, comfort and style with insights from Andrew Ysasi, Executive Director of Kent Record Management, Mike Maddox, President and CEO of ASK, Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical, Steve Klaver, Owner of DBI Office Interiors, and Sydney Watkins, Interior Designer, DBI Office Interiors.
“Small businesses can and do get sued, and the legal fees alone can easily approach $100,000 if your case goes all the way to trial,” according to a recent article by Legalzoom. Being proactive instead of reactive may save you a lot of time and money. We have assembled a panel of top experts; Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, Kevin O’Malley, Shareholder, Attorney, Butzel Long, and Tom Hamp, Owner of AdviCoach Mid-Michigan, to discuss measures you can take to prevent small business lawsuits.
“Intellectual property is the area of law that deals with protecting the rights of those who create original works,” according to AllLaw.com. If you created something truly unique and want to learn how to protect your invention, this is the show for you. Experts; David Fedewa, Inventor and Product Licensing Specialist, Joe Johnson, CEO of Vade Nutrition, and Mikhail Murshak, Intellectual Property Attorney at Loomis Law will help you understand what type of protection you need and how to secure it.
As leaders, you are responsible for creating a work culture that encourages your employees to be successful. When arguments, differences in goals and personal styles cause conflict within the office, it may negatively impact the synergy of your workforce and even your bottom line. We will discuss "Conflict Management in the Workplace" with top experts from Sandler Training and Neogen.
The websites that receive the highest traffic feature great content. Quality content will attract clients and potential clients to your website and will help you achieve your goals. We will discuss “Enhancing Your Website With Great Content,” with top experts from Rough Draft Solutions, Klimb Creative, and Cold Box Films.
“Happy employees are better employees and they are also better for your business,” according to Robert Half. “These workers are more loyal and motivated and they do better work, regardless of your industry or location.” So how do you create a culture that produces happy employees? Tom Hamp, owner of AdviCoach Mid-Michigan, Trisha Plovie, Regional Vice President of Robert Half and Dr. John Braccio, owner of Regional Psychological Services will discuss.
You have most likely heard the terms Internet marketing, and digital marketing, but what do they mean? The vague answer is, it’s a number of things. With so many variables to consider and so many platforms and techniques you could be using, how can you create a plan that allows you to succeed at the highest level? Experts; Courtney Maki, Owner of Glow Social Media, and Ken Seneff Founder of Local Logic Media and Restaurant Logic discuss.
To build a successful business you most likely will need a strong customer base. It may be difficult to determine how to gain attention for your services or products, and even more difficult to convert interests into sales. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss prospecting clients for success.
We assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand qualified plans and why you may want to offer them to your employees. Hear insights from Equanimity Wealth Management and The Benefit Advantage.
While occasional positions require expertise from outside your company, promoting from within may have many benefits that will help your business grow. Figuring out how to identify the right talent and how to handle the process may be difficult, which is why we have assembled an expert panel together to discuss.
We focus on the economic developments that advanced materials create in Michigan, on this episode of Entrepreneur Connect, brought to you by The Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Hear insights from top experts from Michigan Technological University, Warmilu, LIFT and Mayasil.
Regardless of where you are at in your career, it is never too early to be thinking about succession planning. With careful planning and preparation, you can create a plan that will allow your business and your employees to grow. We have assembled a panel of top experts from Gleba & Associates and The Laforet Team together to discuss.
What if something happened to your business that made it temporarily unusable? Many business owners fail to anticipate that risk. Thankfully, there is something called business interruption insurance that will protect your business in the event that that happens, and we have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand what it is and how it works. Hear insights from Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance and Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting.
According to studies conducted by Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald & Amp, Only 45% of workers 45 and older expect to retire at 65 or younger, compared to 62% in 2004. With the length of time people are planning on contributing to the workforce, how can you make sure you are able to find work as long as you would like or need to? We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss "Finding Work After 50" on this episode of Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
You may have or have heard of life insurance, but have you ever thought about it as a wealth creation tool? We discuss "Life Insurance: Key Considerations When Building Wealth" with Jim McDaniels, The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, Lesley Bergquist, Partner, Simplified Tax and Accounting and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
Learn the value of empathy and how it will help you succeed in the workplace and at home with insights from Phil Zeller, Owner and CEO of Dale Carnegie Michigan and Dr. Ron Cichy, O.M. Hospitality Business Educator.
We discuss “Creating a Financial Plan For Millenials" with top experts; Jake Dungey, Client Service Associate, Equanimity Wealth Management, Joe Sambaer, Senior Mortgage Banker, Dart Bank, Dr. John Braccio, Psychologist and owner of Regional Psychological Services and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
Find out how hospital systems around Michigan support startups and innovations on this episode of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
We discuss "Reducing Workers Compensation Premiums" with; Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, Mike Seling, Vice president of business development and regional operations at Accident Fund, and Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical.
We will discuss "Consistency in Sales" with; Jackie Knight, Systems Database Coach, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood and Tom Hamp, Owner of AdviCoach Mid-Michigan.
We discuss "Navigating Bankruptcy as a Small Business Owner" with experts; Kevin O’Malley, Shareholder and Attorney, Butzel Long, Nikali Luke, Owner of Simplified Tax and Accounting and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
We discuss "Structuring Your Home-Based Business" with experts; Gary Bozek, Assistant Planning Director of Delta Township, Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, Pat Gallagher, Founder and Attorney of The Gallagher Law Firm and Nikali Luke, Owner of Simplified Tax and Accounting.
We discuss "Avoiding Traps That Destroy Family Businesses" with Bob Hedlund, Owner of Hedlund Plumbing, Julie Haak, Corporate Director of Human Resources, Neogen, and Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical.
Take "The Path to Becoming a Millionaire" with expert advice from Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Managment, Kate Moss, Relationship Manager at Equanimity Wealth Managment and Joe Sambaer, Senior Mortgage Banker at Dart Bank.
We discuss "Preparing for Business Disasters" with Jim McDaniels, Owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance, Mike Maddox, President and CEO of ASK, and Scott Danek, Owner of Equanimity Wealth Management.
We discuss "Starting a Nonprofit Organization" with top experts from Simplified Tax and Accounting, The Capital Area Humane Society, The Sparrow Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Capital Region on this episode of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
We talk about "Changing Parent’s Perceptions of The Skilled Trades" with Bob Hedlund, Owner of Hedlund Plumbing, Dawn Crandall, Executive Director of Skilled to Build Michigan Foundation, Dr. John Braccio, Psychologist and owner of Regional Psychological Services and Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical.
We discuss "Closing a Sale" with Greg Coyne, Sales Expert at Sandler Training and Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood.
We will discuss "Turning Your Hobby Into a Business," with experts; Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting, Jerry Norris of LEAP and Owner of The Grand Ledge Fledge, Mikhail Murshak, Attorney at The Loomis Law Firm, and Laurie Lonsdorf, Business Advisor & Community Outreach Leader and SBDC of LCC.
We discuss "Dissolving Your Business" with.Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting, and Pat Gallagher, Founder of The Gallagher Law Firm
Learn how to communicate with purpose with lessons from Phil Zeller, President, and CEO of Dale Carnegie of Michigan and tips from Glenn Granger, CEO of Granger Construction.
We discuss "Positioning your Company For Success: What to Do When Candidates Investigate You," with Lisa Smith, President of InVerve Marketing and Web, Kelsey Stolz
Inbound Marketing Consultant at InVerve Marketing and Web and Todd Surline, Owner of Hiring Solutions LLC.
We discuss "Attracting Women to the Skilled Trades" with Michelle Massey, Vice President of Business Operations at Dewpoint, Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical and Shannon Fransen, Director of Education at Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC).
Commercial auto insurance may be difficult to understand. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to help you understand; what commercial auto insurance is, who needs it and the consequences of having it, or in some cases not having it. Hear from Attorney David Mittleman of Church Wyble PC, Jim McDaniels, owner of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, and Roger Graff, Claims Manager at Farm Bureau Casualty.
Find out how to enhance your professional image with advice from Kelly Rossman-McKinney, APR, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Truscott Rossman, Melissa Meschke, Chief Operating Officer of Michigan Creative and Senator Wayne Schmidt, General Manager of Captain's Quarters.
Business Pitch Competitions For Startups; How to select, prepare and participate in a competition for funding. Expert insights from Spartan Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan SBDC State Lead Center and VADE Nutrition on today's recording of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Find out how to begin a career pathway with insights from Paul Guetschow, Engineering Instructor at Ingham ISD, Bob Hedlund, Owner of Hedlund Plumbing and Peggy Doty, Owner of Doty Mechanical.
We discuss generating and managing online reviews with Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors, Chad Jordan of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn and Ken Whitinger, Owner of Mid Michigan Interactive.
Find out the legal and tax benefits and drawbacks of partnerships and explore various partnership dynamics and best practices with expert advice from Hedlund Plumbing, Doty Mechanical, Gallagher Law Firm, Simplified Tax & Accounting, and DBI Office Interiors.
Find out what legal structure will best fit your business with expert advice from Simplified Tax and Accounting and Gallagher Law Firm.
We will discuss how to develop and protect a purpose driven company and how to use your culture to attract and retain top talent with Ken Seneff, Owner of Local Logic Media & Restaurant Logic, Ryan Henry, Owner of Kincaid Henry and Todd Surline, Owner of Hiring Solutions LLC.
Find out how to simplify your customer's experiences with insights from Kim Laforet, Owner of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, Ken Seneff, Owner of Local Logic Media & Restaurant Logic, Sam Herber, Marketing Associate at The Laforet Team, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood and Tracey Spaulding, Owner of Cold Box Films.
We discuss designing your office space for success with Steve Klaver, Sydney Watkins and Tyler Josz of DBI Office Interiors, Dr. John Braccio of Regional Psychological Services and Clint Huhn of Greenstone Farm Credit Services.
We will discuss how to dig your way out of business debt with Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment, Kevin O’Malley, Shareholder, and Attorney at Butzel Long and Rob Whitaker, Business Services Manager at CASE Credit Union.
We discuss attracting young people to the skilled trades and the importance of using education as a pipeline for talent in the skilled trades on this episode of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, featuring Dart Foundation, Michigan Creative, Ingham ISD and The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local Union 333.
Understand workers' compensation, with experts advice from Steven Pollok, Attorney at Rapaport, Pollok, Farrell and Waldron, and adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and MSU, Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Agency and Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical
Dr. Wycoff of Wycoff Wellness Center discusses the mental and physical health implications of living an unbalanced life with business experts from DBI Office Interiors, Doty Mechanical, Hedlund Plumbing and The Laforet Team.
Employers may wonder the pros and cons of offering long-term care insurance as a benefit and employees may wonder if the cost of enrolling makes sense for them. We have assembled a panel of top experts together to discuss.
Get advice on finding the perfect location for your business from top experts from Dart Development and Dart Container, Dart Bank, The Laforet Team and Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood.
The owners of AKEA Web Solutions, CJ Buck Consulting, Glow Social Media and UnoDeuce Multimedia will talk about creating a strategic partnership, jointly known as 2nd Brain Collective. They will focus on branding partnerships and Lorri Rishar, owner of Edge Partnerships, will discuss how to successfully use co-branding and co-marketing.
A brand identity guide establishes a base for everything you want your clients and staff to know about your business. Knowing where to start may be overwhelming, which is why we have assembled top experts in branding and PR together, to teach you how to do it!
We review President Trump's first 100 days in office, with Jeff Williams, CEO of Public Sector Consultants.
Get the scoop on everything you need to know when it comes to tax credits and deductions, from the owner of Simplfied Tax and Accounting, Nikali Luke.
We discuss the pros and cons of employment and entrepreneurship and give advice on identifying the skills needed to succeed in both career pathways. Hear from Olivet College, The Grand Ledge Fledge, LEAP, Davenport University, Simplified Tax and Accounting, Conquer Accelerator and Quantum Medical Concepts.
Bootstrapping, pre-seed, venture capital – if you’re in the early stages of starting a business, you’ll hear a lot of investment terms thrown around. Developing an understanding of what each round of funding means and why it exists is important to your startup’s success. Hear from top experts from around the state; Skip Simms of MI Angel Fund, Charlie Moret of Invest Michigan, Patti Glaza of Invest Detroit Ventures and Dan Tomaszewski Maxone.
Building an iconic brand doesn’t happen over night. There is a lot of planning and dedication that goes into developing an image people like and trust. We have assembled a panel of top business experts together to help you understand what it takes to build an iconic brand. Hear from Gud Marketing, Michigan Creative, CJ Buck Consulting, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan and The Eyde Company.
We debunk common skilled trades myths with Edythe Hatter-Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Capital Area Michigan Works!, Michelle Cordano, Executive director of the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical!
Find out how life insurance can help you protect your business and those you care about with expert insights from Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Agency, Vic Verchereau, Vice President of Marketing for Farm Bureau Insurance and Tom Hoban, President of Mercantile Bank.
Find out if paid parental leave if right for your company, with insights from; Andrew Abood, Partner at Abood Law Firm, Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC and Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance.
Find out how to enhance your online customer service with tips from top experts; Ash Harris, CEO of AKEA Web Solutions, Ben Klaver, Marketing Manager of DBI Office Interiors, Chris Hall, CEO of Big Shot Video, Karl Pawlewicz, Head of communications and Voice of Olark and Katherine Mays, Head of Customer Experience at Nutshell.
Options and tips on various types of insurance for your business, with expert insights from the viewpoints of an insurance agent, claims adjuster and attorney.
Get the scoop on what you need to know about saving and accumulating money for your retirement using your company’s retirement plan. Expert insights from the Equanimity Wealth Mangment Team.
The labor shortage of skilled workers in Michigan is ipacting employers and consumers, find out how on this episode of Business Rap.
Find out how three different retail business models (brick and mortar, showroom/ e-commerce and e-commerce) are adapting to consumer habits and new technology.
We discuss the steps to take to become a successful entrepreneur, at all stages of life; in high school, college, and into your retirement, with our expert panel from AARP Michigan, Spartan Innovations, LEAP, Equanimity Wealth Managment and Simplfied Tax and Accounting.
We discuss what’s on the horizon in regards to employment laws and regulations with guest Nancy McKeague, the Chief of Staff of The MHA. Hear expert insights from Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting
Choosing a career path in the skilled trades may be a lucrative and rewarding decision. Find out what opportunities are available and how to land them on this episode of Business Rap. We talk to top experts; Bob Filka, CEO of HBA of Michigan, Cindy Kosloski, CEO of HBA of Greater Lansing, Jerry Johnson, Instructor Capital Area Career Center, Bob Hedlund of Heldund Plumbing and Peggy and Gary Doty of Doty Mechanical.
Technology is rapidly changing the way most of us do business. The real estate industry has changed dramatically over the past 10 years and new technology is predicted to create huge changes, in the near future. Hear how experts from The Laforet Team, Center for Financial Health, Union Home Mortgage and Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood have adapted to change and are preparing for the future.
Everyone on this episode's panel has competitors and everyone on the panel has differentiators that set them apart. Find out how you can use your differentiators to your advantage.
Working or even partnering with friends or family may seem like a great idea at first, but if you are not careful your relationship may be jeopardized by your new dynamic. Everyone on this episode's panel has worked with a close friend or family member and has established great professional relationships. Guest experts Jenny Quinn and Trista Parisian of FLEXcity Fitness join our discussion on creating buffers around potentially difficult or damaging situations when working with friends and family.
As a business owner, it can be difficult to determine what tasks to take on and what to delegate to your team. After all, you know how everything should be done, and the best way to do it, right? Sometimes that mindset can prevent your business from growing. Our guest Paul Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia used to try to do it all. When he stepped back and allowed his team to shine he was able to focus on growing his business. Paul joins our discussion on the art of delegation.
Strategic alliances may help you grow your business. Finding the right companies to partner with may be a challenge, but it is something that our guests are successfully doing right now. MySwimPro recently teamed up with Open Water Planet to provide fully integrated training programs for open water races for all levels of swimmers. Ash Harris of Akea Web Solutions has teamed up with Glow Social Media, CJ Buck Consulting and Uno Deuce Media to offer clients a customized marketing plan that brings together, web, social media, video and consulting. We will discuss what goes into forming strategic alliances and what they can mean for your business, with today’s expert panel.
We focus on the evolution of agriculture in Michigan. We talk to leading experts; Jamie Zmitko Somers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Paul Sachs of ACRE Ag Tech Business Incubator and Rich Chylla of MSU Technologies.
Social responsibility may be good for your community and your business. Lynn Ross of Mother & Earth Baby Boutique and Michelle Massey of Dewpoint join our conversation.
Learn how DIY social media tools can help you grow your business with tips from the owner of Moonsail North, Rose Tantraphol.
Gita Mahabir of Mahabir Wellness joins our expert panel to discuss tips on work-life balance.
Nick Berry and Rich Whitman of Blue Owl Coffee will join our discussion on recovering from setbacks.
Cara Nader of Strange Matter Coffee Co. discusses opening her second location in Downtown Lansing and "Ways to Go Beyond Personalization to Connect With Consumers," with our panel.
The owner of Henry’s Place and Asian Buffet joins the panel to talk about how to manage high-turnover.
Find out what digital marketing trends you can start using to grow your business today with tips from guests Chad Munce of WLNS and Katie Saglimbene of Klimb Creative.
Graydon Bell of Capitol Harley-Davidson joins us to talk about treating customers like friends and family.
Networking may help you grow your business and reputation. Get advice on stress-free networking and membership benefits from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, on this edition of Entreprenuer Friday.
Going above and beyond for your customers, may pay off in the long run. Hear value added strategies from experts from Dart Bank, Doty Mechanical, The McDaniels Agency, and Eastside Fish Fry.
Most people hope that their businesses will grow, but identifying the best time to expand may be a challenge. Get expert tips on growing your business at the right time from Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Kellie Johnson of Kellie's Consignments and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.
Cash-flow management can make or break a business. Get expert tips from Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and hear from Pete Counseller of Glazed & Confused Bakery, who is opening his second location in East Lansing, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage and Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing.
Boosting morale can be a challenge, especially in the non-profit sector. Hear how The Director of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, Vicki Hamilton Allen creates an enthusiastic staff and workplace. Get expert insights from Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.
Brand evangelists aren't created without hard work and great customer service. Find out how experts from Classic Travel, DBI Office Interiors, and Union Home Mortgage turn clients into extreme brand advocates on this episode.
Networking is important at every stage of your professional development. Hear tips on establishing your network and how to leverage your contacts to grow your business with guest experts Chris Buck of CJ Buck Consulting and Raji Singh of Newby Teas of London.
Find out how to create a strategy for preparing your business for sale with insights from AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, SPOTLIGHT m.m.p. and Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment.
We have all heard the saying "the customer is always right," but are they? Guests Wendy and Derek Johnson of Delta Floats join our convesation.
We discuss the cybersecurity industries in Michigan with top experts from around the state. Find out what you can do to protect your business and what cybersecurity efforts are being made in our state.
Luke Schrauben of the 5 Minutes Tops competition and Tony Willis of LEAP will talk about a "Shark Tank"-esque competition in which students prepare and present business ideas to local business owners for a chance to win cash prizes and assistance. They will also talk about how to share your vision.
When competition opens up in your town, it may be tempting to make dramatic changes. Find out why that may not be a good idea, and what you can do to remain profitable with expert tips from Shirley Decker of Mert's Specialty Meats, Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical and Mark McGee of Mark's Place.
Estate planning can save the people in your life, and in your business, a lot of stress. We talk to guest experts, Christine Savage of Lowe Law Firm, Kate Moss and Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Mangement, Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting and Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Agency about estate planning best practices.
Glenn Granger of Matt Bozung of Granger joins the program to talk about Granger's unique training program. We discuss why annual performance reviews may be a thing of the past, and new, possibly more productive alternatives.
Guest expert Kathy Valentine of The Plant Professionals has a large, diverse network of professional contacts that she regularly touches base with. Find out how networking can help you stay on top of industry trends and inspire new practices.
We visit with guest expert Justin Grinnell of State of Fitness, who has grown his business by listening and genuinely engaging with his clients. Find out how you can use client feedback and various platforms to enhance your products and services.
Mike Maddox of ASK, educates us on cyber security. We tackle what it means to be customer-centric and how it can help you grow your business.
Bob Richards of Stockbridge Robotics joins us to talk about Governor Snyder's recent visit to Stockbridge High School, and the importance of learning a trade.
Find out what social media trends to use in business this year with expert insights from guest Courtney Maki of Glow Social Media.
We highlight the way businesses are creating healthy company environments in our region on Michigan Business Rap's Entrepreneur Friday, brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Find out how to have an impact in your market with expert insights from Doty Mechanical, Dewpoint, and Equanimity Wealth Management.
Hear tips on becoming a successful young entrepreneur from the co-founder of Fathom Drone, Matt Gira.
Hear how to find great business partners, with insights from Andre Hutson and Scott Gillespie of Conquest Fitness. Hear advice from Doty Mechanical and Equanimity Wealth Managment.
Find out how celebrating milestones may have a positive impact within your company and help boost sales. Chad Jordan of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, who is celebrating 10 years of business in Lansing, joins our discussion.
We discuss how to work on not in your business with expert advice from Chris Buck of CJ Buck Consulting and insights from Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors and Jim McDaniels of The McDaniels Insurance Agency.
Guest expert Lauren Long of Curvaceous Lingerie discusses gearing up for busy seasons, as she prepares for her Valentine's Day sales.
Guest expert Rick Preuss of Preuss Pets will talk about the importance of community outreach and education and how he is doing both within his business.
Guest expert Ashlee Willis, owner of Michigan Premier Events and Lansing Mosaic joins our discussion or leveraging interns and assitants to grow your business.
The owner of The Record Lounge, Heather Frarey, joins us to discuss ways to stay on top of industry trends.
We discuss the emerging high-tech industries in Michigan with experts from Ann Arbor SPARK, Fathom Drone, Lawrence Technology University and MiQuest on this episode of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The MEDC.
We discuss the skilled trades in Michigan and ways to enhance your resume with tips from experts from Hedlund Plumbing, The Laforet Team and The McDaniel's Agency Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan.
Todd Irwin of Delux Tents & Events discusses how to maximize productivity during slow periods in business.
Experts from Hiring Solutions LLC discuss challenges and solutions to minimum wage increases.
Guest expert John Addis of Addis Enterprises discusses 2017 marketing trends. We tackle moving your business with Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors and Jim McDaniel's of The McDaniel's Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.
The co-founders of MySwimPro app, Apple Watch's "App of the Year," talk about getting your brand noticed.
We discuss the brewing and distilling business with industry leaders on Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Zack Tuck and Jason Roedel of REO Town Recording join our discussion on face-to-face interactions.
Guests Joy Thrun and Michael Jackman of Classic Travel discuss the importance of adaptation to industry and company changes with a panel of business experts.
Guest Jeff Williams, The CEO of Public Sector Consultants discusses the public policy implications of the elections and 2017 business outlooks, with experts; Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting.
Dr. Stephen Rapundalo of MichBio joins our discussion on attracting and retaining top talent. Expert insights from Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Jim McDaniels of The McDaniel's Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.
Melissa Allen of tinkrLAB, Pete Counseller of Glazed and Confused Bakery and Tom Parks of Premier Franchise Solutions join our expert panel to discuss how to franchise your business.
We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being, and working for, family-owned businesses, with guest expert Steve Blair of Fabiano’s Candies.
We discuss ways to avoid getting sick at work with guest expert Dr. John Wycoff of The Wycoff Wellness Center.
When you think of medical innovation, you may think of San Diego, Boston or the San Francisco Bay area. But entrepreneurial activity in medical innovation has been flourishing across Michigan and top talent, investors, and leading life science corporations across the world have taken notice. Learn about the progression of the life sciences industry in Michigan on Michigan Business Rap’s Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The MEDC.
Lauren Aitch of Our Own Apparel discusses when to determine the right time to grow your business with The Michigan Business Rap panel.
Guest expert, performer Taylor Taylor joins our discussion on "Signs That You Have Too Much on Your Plate."
Finish the year off strong with experts from Simplified Tax and Accounting and Equanimity Wealth Management who discuss information and tips to successfully close out 2016, in our two-part "End of The Year Preparations Series."
Finish 2016 off strong with experts from Simplified Tax and Accounting and Equanimity Wealth Management, who discuss information and tips to successfully close out 2016, in our two-part "End of The Year Preparations Series."
We welcome The Chief Etiquette Officer of the Contemporary Etiquette Institute, Marci Raver, to discuss "Etiquette Tips for Your Holiday Office Party."
Guest Ken Whitinger of Mid Michigan Interactive talks about building and protecting your online reputation with our experts.
Find out how to promote your company using event marketing with expert tips from the owners of Simplified Tax and Accounting and DBI Office Interiors.
Find out how to create a personalized customer experience with expert advice from Mercantile Bank, DBI Office Interiors, Equanimity Wealth Management and Simplified Tax and Accounting.
Guest Jeff Wesley, CEO of Two Men and a Truck returns to the show to discuss "Simple Steps for Defining Your Company Vision."
Guest Linda Schrock Taylor, Author of Read Better!: For Adults and Teens, will join us to talk about the advantages of good grammar in the workplace.
We discuss tips for making your followers love you, with musician Phil Denny and our panel of experts.
Andrea Ragan of The Capital Area IT Council and Dr. Thomas Holt of MSU joins our conversation on "Ways to Protect Your Business from Hackers." We also take a look at the educational outlook for the tech field in Michigan.
This is The CEO of Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Wayne Bronner's, busiest time of year and he joins us with tips on getting ready for the holiday season.
Find out how to create a non-compete agreement and when to use them and when not to use them, with insights from guest experts; Kevin O'Malley of Butzel Long and Pete Counseller of Glazed and Confused Bakery.
We visit with past and present experts to discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with successful people!
We catch up with Sara and Bob Moylan of Shefit. We talk about growing pains and tps on becoming the go-to expert in your field.
Todd Huhn, the General Manager of the Meridian Mall, will join us to talk about his decision to close on Thanksgiving.
We welcome guest Michelle Massey, Vice President of Dewpoint, to discuss building a strong company culture.
Guest Amanda Washburn, Owner of Rough Draft Solutions, talks about content creation for your business with the panel.
Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, discusses possible changes to the Affordable Care Act and more with the panel.
We discuss the progression of the mobility industry in Michigan with expert insights from The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, SPLT, Dataspeed Inc, Michigan Venture Capital Association and U of M Center for Entrepreneurship on MBR's Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by the MEDC!
We highlight women-owned businesses in our area and discuss ways to create workplace equality on Michigan Business Rap's Entrepreneur Friday, brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Guest John Cauley, Executive Director of The Mid-Michigan Chapter of The American Red Cross to discusses the surprising benefits of volunteering.
Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie of Michigan and Life Tech Academy joins our discussion on "Mindset Secrets to Achieve Your Goals Faster."
We discuss the psychological and overall impact of the elections with guest experts Dr. John Braccio of Regional Psychological Services and Kyle Melinn of Mirs.
Mike Price of The Greater Lansing Sports Authority talks about the economic impact that sports has on our area. Guest Jack Ebling joins our conversation. Guest Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels joins us for "What's in The News," to give us a look at the stories making headlines.
We welcome guest Craig Allen of Campfires LLC, to discuss ways to create "killer presentations." Hear expert insights from the owners of Equanimity Wealth Managment, Doty Mechanical, and DBI Office Interiors.
Dennis Laidler of Potters Park Zoo joins us to talk about diversifying your business. An Eagle Owl makes a guest appearance! Hear expert tips from the owners of Doty Mechanical, DBI Office Interiors and The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.
Find out proven ways to help you build customer relationships that stay profitable, with insights from guest expert Eric Fuentes of Flavored Threads. Hear tips from Doty Mechanical, Simplified Tax and Accounting and The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.
We discuss steps to take to master the art of negotiation with guest Don Conlon, The Gambrel Family Endowed Professor of Management & Chairperson at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. Expert insights from Hiring Solutions LLC, Union Home Mortgage, and Hedlund Plumbing.
Guests Courtney Lane Maki of Glow Social Media and Nick Berry and Rich Whitman of MI Blue Owl Coffee will join our discussion on "Targeting and Connecting With Potential Customers." Expert insights from Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage.
Guests Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovations, Rob Zondervan of SteriDev and Lesley Bergquist of Simplified Tax and Accounting will join us to discuss pitching your ideas and inventions to investors. Questions and tips from the owners of Simplified Tax and Accounting and Hiring Solutions LLC.
Michigan Business Rap's Entrepreneur Friday, brought to you by The MEDC's discussion on how universities are spurring entrepreneurial activity across Michigan and the amount of work that needs to be done before companies are able to secure funding, or are able to participate in major business competitions.
Jay Ediger, Senior Vice President of Development at Junior Achievement of The Michigan Great Lakes and the newly appointed District Director of Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan, Jocelyn Wilder. We will talk about "Ways to Be an Entrepreneur in Your Workplace" regardless of your position. Expert insights from Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Hubbell Briarwood, Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Jim McDaniels of The McDaneils Agency, Farm Burea Insurance.
We discuss the repercussions of unchecked sexual harassment within the workplace with guest expert Alison Brown of ENCOMPASS, LLC. Experts from Hiring Solutions LLC, Simplified Tax and Accounting and Doty Mechanical share their advice and experiences.
We discuss attracting new business and talent with guest experts Nick Eyde of The Eyde Company, Joe Carr of The Runway, Michelle Massey of Dewpoint and experts Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.
We talk about choosing a location for your business on location from The Knapp's Centre in Downtown Lansing with guests Matt Eyde of The Eyde Company, Stefani Alexander of Draper Eyewear and Gareth Jones, owner of The Sarnie Shoppe and Experts Erin Klinger of The Laforet Team and Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing.
We discuss how to sell your business with Don Waskiewicz of Deep Blue Insights, Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage, Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and special guest Brennan Hayden, an expert with exits totaling more than $440 million. We will also find out about "The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event during our community events segment.
We talk about the importance of social responsibility with guests Jeff Scheibel, The President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing, Casey Thompson. Executive Director for Downtown YMCA and Tom Baird, President of Anglers of the Au Sable. Hear experts insights from Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and Bob Hedlund of Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing!
Find out what it means to be a minority-owned business in Michigan. Learn from the successes and opportunities that will be shared from experts from Duckett Brothers Distributing, Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, SBDC Lansing - Small Business Development Center at LCC, DRM Genesis Home Health Care, Flavored Threads, Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and The Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!
Our panel discusses strategically partnering with top competitors, with guest experts Chris Staggs, owner of LansingParty.com, and Jason Vatter, owner of Legends Party Bus & Limo.
Guest expert Chris Buck of CJ Buck Consulting joins our panel, to tell us how to improve our leadership styles.
We discuss creating a "sense of place" with guests Scott Gillespie of The Gillespie Company, Jon Woolston of The Green Door and Nick Ostapczuk of Rajje’s Taphouse.
Learn all about The Lansing School District's Insurance Academy agreement with Olivet College, and what that means for the future of Michigan's workforce.