100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of GuestsHost: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Be Where Your Feet AreGuest: BJ Rycus, Co-Owner Rycus Flooring & Weight Watchers CoachGuest Bio:BJ Rycus, VP and Co-owner of Rycus Flooring in Lansing, MI, prioritizes exceptional custom…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams, who is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.Nicole Noll-Williams is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, operating the Capital Region International Airport and Mason Jewett Field. Previously, she spent almost 3 years as the Mid-Michigan Regional Directo…

Chris Holman welcomes back Melanie Duquesnel, President and CEO, BBB of Eastern MI and Upper Peninsula, Southfield, MI.It's that time of year, tell us about tax refund scams?What should consumers and businesses know about tax preparer scams in 2024?Could you talk about the top business scams?Tell us about the BBB 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report and i…

Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly P. Hafley, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, but Foster Swift covers, six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph.Kim, let's review some current issues that businesses should be thinking about. What's #1?1) Campaign don…

Originally uploaded April 2nd, re-edited April 12.Chris Holman welcomes Jennifer Maxson, President, Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI● What does Women’s History Month mean to you and how do you reflect that in your work? ● Talk a bit about your mentorship of young women through the Peter Cook Leadership academy? ● Can you talk about your in…

Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Julie, before we get into your recent celebration remind the Michigan business community about Choose Lansing?February 27th, Choose Lansing held it's First Annual Meeting, continuing the Annual Meetings of the former CVB, what were t…

Originally uploaded March 25th Re-edited April 8thChris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI There was a recent cyberattack to Change Healthcare last month. Can you summarize what happened and how it has impacted Michigan hospitals and health systems?Why are healthcare organizations…

Originally uploaded March 22nd, re-edited April 8th.Chris Holman welcomes back Van W. Martin, SIOR, CCIM, CRE. President & Chief Executive Officer, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.Can you walk us through some of the key trends or findings in your latest market insights reports? How do these insights compare to previous quarters or years, …

Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 9.Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.Welcome back Ryan, we were recently discussing an upcoming Legislative Day, tell us what came out of that event?We covered Michigan Works! Association's legislative priorities, have things gone …

Originally uploaded March 20th, re-edited April 5th.Chris Holman welcomes Jon Ippel, Executive Director at Amplify GR, Grand Rapids, MI. Chris had several Grant Announcement Questions for JonWhy is HUB 07 important? And what does it mean to have the support of the State of Michigan through this Community Center Grant?Your mission as an organization…

Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.They had several topics to cover including:Crosstown Showdown vs Michigan State University (April 3)Capital Clash – Michigan State University vs Western Michigan University (April 17)Opening Night vs Great Lakes Loons (LAD) (April 9)Season preview – Promotions (LAFC…

Originally uploaded April 2nd, reedited, reloaded April 10th.For Media Business Episode 70:Tony Conley welcomes Alan Drimmer, PhD, was named the 12th President of Cleary University on July 1, 2021. Dr. Drimmer has an extensive background in higher education, from the classroom to administration, and is thrilled to bring his expertise to Cleary. It’…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Bernadette Johnson, who is the Owner of Inspired Action Motivates.Bernadette is globally recognized for transforming and leveraging the way leaders lead and how they learn. Over the last two decades, building a community of practice that creates environments that nurture the human spirit while achieving breakthrough results.…

Originally uploaded March 28th, re-edited April 7thJeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, of CAMW! - Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid Michigan. The theme of this month, Carrie discusses CAMW!’s roundtable-style discussion podcast titled Women in Workforce.Question: Tell me mor…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Julie Konkle and Erin Valkuchak, Founding Partners of FarmSudz LLC, Chelsea, MI, a 2024 SBDC - Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover …

Originally uploaded Mar. 29th, reedited, reloaded April 5th.For Media Business Episode 69:Tony Conley welcomes back Patrick DeHaan, the Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com. He is the gas price guy for oil and refined products which includes gasoline. Patrick is the gas price myth buster and fact checker.What are current gas prices in Michigan?Where …

Vic Verchereau welcomes John Schut, who is the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions.Michigan has 86 county fairs with industrial exhibits, demonstrations and competition aimed at the advancement of livestock, horticulture and agriculture with special emphasis placed on educational activities such as 4-H, FFA and s…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Keith Kirkpatrick, who is the President of the KPM Group.Author Keith Kirkpatrick has compiled the pitfalls, mistakes, errors, and problems which befall leaders, and translates them into 28 separate leadership diseases. In this edition of the Leadership Lowdown, we get introduced to accompanying symptoms, the disease’s impac…

Originally Uploaded Mar. 19th, re-edited Mar. 29th.Chris Holman welcomes Lindsay Case Palsrok, Vice President of Government Affairs, Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit, and Lansing, MI,Welcome Lindsay, share your career path and the role the VP of Goverment Affairs serves with Business Leaders for Michigan?Please Talk about the Lansing landscap…

Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Bob, remind the Michigan business community about LEAP?Tell us about LEAP’s Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program, One And All, Welcoming Its Eighth Cohort?Last week LEAP Launched Lansing Regional Site Readiness Initia…

Chris Holman welcomes Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director of its new Latino program, Davenport University, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI.Carlos, welcome, share a bit about the new Latino program?What was your career path up to being Executive Director?We met a couple of weeks ago at a session in Lansing, dig deeper into some of the plans that are un…

Chris Holman welcomes Ahmed Issawi, I.T. Manager, LAFCU, Lansing, MILAFCU’s IT manager among presenters at international conference - Ahmed Issawi shares case study, expertise at Service Management World Conference "LAFCU is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, and is a state-charted credit union that serves over 74,000 members across Michigan.Ahmed…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rob Thayer, CEO, of Unifab Corporation, Portage, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Rob's career path, the c…

Originally uploaded Mar. 15th, reedited, reloaded March 29th.For Media Business Episode 69:Tony Conley welcomes Rich Herl, a native of the Buckeye State, has been in radio for more than 20 years and joined WILS as News Director in June 2009. He came to the Capital City after spending more than 8 years as News Anchor/Reporter for Cumulus Media in Hu…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO, of Symplicity Communications, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, t…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brandon Bartneck, VP & GM, of Edison Manufacturing & Engineering, Port Huron, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they c…

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

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jeffrey Williamson, Founder & CEO, of Vision Solutions Rx, Sterling Heights, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Jeffrey…

Originally uploaded March 20th, reedited March 26th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc. Lansing, MI.Welcome Cathleen, remind the Michigan business community about Downtown Lansing Inc.?Last week Governor Whitmer through MEDC named your group among 9 in Michigan to share $200,000 for Downtown Improve…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Suzy Merchant, who is the retired Head Coach of the Michigan State University Women's Basketball program.She is a Mom, Retired Head Coach of the Michigan State Women's Basketball program, USA Women's Basketball Coach, B1G Coach of Year, 2 time B1G Championships, 18 NCAA’s/Sweet 16's and founder of Empower Her Retreat, but mo…

Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.Following up on last month's question about a 20 year Master Plan, you held an open house, how was the public reaction to the plans?We're midway through, how are wintertime international flights going? Still time to book those tri…

Chris Holman welcomes back Trey Williams, CPA, President of Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI, to discuss recent promotions at Maner Costerisan.LANSING, Mich. – Maner Costerisan has announced 11 staff promotions within its award-winning, full-service business consulting, wealth management, technology and public accounting firm. Ten team members have be…

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan. Topic: New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit’s Economic Development EffortsLIVONIA, Mich., February 2024 – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan released the first in a two-part series of reports assessin…

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Christy Howden, CEO & co-Founder, of Wolverine Pickleball, Ann Arbor, MI, a 2024 50 Companies To Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Christy's ca…

Chris Holman welcomes Jamie Jacobs, Deputy Director, MCAN, Michigan College Access Network, Lansing, MI,Remind our listeners about MCAN?What have been some highlights in recent months?What's MCAN's reaction to the Governor's State of the State, and recent budget announcements?Do you have other issues keeping you busy connected to the legislature in…

Chris Holman welcomes back Kurt J. Rankin vice president and senior economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, PA.PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small- and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Feb. 2, results are out, tell us about them?Drill down on optimism for next 6 months?So that optimism is for the overall economy and th…

Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Lobdell, president and founder of Restaurant Partners Management, LLC, headquartered Grand Rapids, MI, also serving as chair of the National Restaurant Association,What challenges are the restaurant industry facing as we enter 2024?As a pioneer in the restaurant industry for the past 35 years, what do you think are t…

Chris Holman welcomes Jane Mitchell, MAS, CEO/Owner Jungle Jane Promotions, Lansing, MI.Welcome Jane tell us about your career path?Tell us about your branding business Jungle Jane?What makes your story unique among entrepreneurs?How has your business evolved over three decades?Jane Mitchell - Owner/PresidentI started Jungle Jane Promotions in 1994…

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.This month they're discussing Integr8 Playbook #3: Additive ManufacturingQ. Thanks for coming back on our show to talk about Automation Alley’s series of Integr8 playbooks. Your next one is focused on additive manufacturing – and we will get into that – but remind us …

Originally uploaded March 5th re-edited March 18th,Chris Holman welcomes back Bo Garcia - Dean of Community Education & Workforce Development at Lansing Community College · and Executive Director, Business & Community Institute (BCI) at Lansing Community College. Welcome Bo, remind the Michigan business community about the BCI at LCC?Thank you for …

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Marc Alexander, Founder & CEO, of Lite Raise, Mt. Clemens, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Marc's career path, the c…

The popular Retreat returns this Spring!Welcome to their podcast, where they delve into the empowering world of the empowHER Leadership Retreat. In this recording, they have the privilege of speaking with four distinguished board members: Heather Shea, the Board Chair; Angela Michaels, the Mentor Co-Chair; Daniella Matlick, the Fundraising Co-Chair…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, , CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Carrie discusses the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day held at the capitol on March 21. Question: Tell me more about the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day?Rosie the Riveter Day, hosted by the Capital…

Chris Holman welcomes Payton Heins, President, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Boyne City, MI.There were several things Chris was looking to find out from Payton,... Who is Northern Lakes Economic Alliance?You recently started as president of NLEA in January – Can you share a little bit about yourself and what brought you to the organization?What…

Originally uploaded March 4th, re-edited March 14th.Chris Holman welcomes Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Flint Genesee Group, Flint, MI. Welcome, Kristina. You serve as chief operating officer of the Flint & Genesee Group. For our listeners who might not be as familiar with your organization, what does the Group do?The Group’s annual m…

Originally uploaded Feb 23rd, re-edited March 13th.Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI. The governor provided her executive budget recommendation several weeks ago. What are some of the highlights of her proposal for your association?Addressing our state’s workforce challenge…

Chris Holman welcomes back Jeremiah Mostrom, Chief Revenue Officer at Axios HR, Grand Rapids, MI. February was Human Resources Month, and this is Part 2 to finish out the questions from last time.Chris had several points he wanted to find out from Jeremiah, including:How did the Great Resignation affect the workforce and employers, specifically sma…

Originally uploaded Feb. 27th, re-edited Mar. 11.Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Smith, Director of the University Corporate Research Park, East Lansing, MI. Welcome back Jeff, tell us about your role as Director? You're involved with the MARS Tech Hub project, let by the MSU Research Foundation, tell us about that? What makes East Lansing a good c…

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.Chris and Ryan cover several topics: What was a highlight of the 2023 Legislative Priorities?What are the 2024 state legislative priorities?Tell us about the upcoming Legislative Day, taking place on March 13.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» S…

Chris Holman welcomes back James McBryde, President & CEO, MMDC - the Mid Michigan Development Corporation, Mt. Pleasant, MI.Welcome back Jim, we had hoped to get you in January and missed connecting on one of the bad weather days. Remind the Michigan business community of the service territory for MMDC?What were your 2023 highlights?What are you l…