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Vic Verchereau welcomes Melanie McNamara, who is a Founder & Life Coach at Melanie McNamara Coaching. Melanie is a certified Life, Weight and Mindset Coach who works with high achieving women, helping them lead with confidence, thrive in their relationships, and manage time and stress without burning out. After a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis seemed like a relief from her career as a busy real estate agent, feeling out of control in her life and deep in burnout, she knew she needed to make a change. Her search for answers led her to a Life Coach that blew her mind with possibilities and showed her the secrets to begin changing everything about how she was experiencing her life. This new awareness sparked her passion for empowering other women in their lives as well. Vic Verchereau joins Melanie as she shares her journey and observations in the choices she made to conquer her challenges and to help others confront their obstacles on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown! » Visit MBN website: www.michiga

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Lillian Werbin, Co-Owner and CEO, of Elderly Instruments, East Lansing, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Lillian's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Elderly Instruments focuses on Fretted Musical Instrument Retail » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

First uploaded May 14, re-edited May 27, 2024 For Media Business Episode 73: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming James Voss, Director of Sales, Hydro-Chem Systems, Caledonia, MI, Kent County near Grand Rapids, MI. For this conversation they cover several questions including: details on James, his business and how the media can be better at reporting on your industry. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Amos Sheena, Owner / Operator, of Tania's Pizza & More, Royal Oak, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Amos's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Tania's Pizza & More focuses on their mother’s love of cooking and our father’s dedication to Tania’s kitchen which has been a winning combination for almost 30 years. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brian Town, CEO, of Michigan Creative, Lansing, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Brian's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Michigan Creative focuses on being a Creative Marketing Agency. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Ronald Chouinard, Founder and Co-owner, of L&C Enterprises -USA Inc. dba Delta Fence & Construction, Escanaba, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Ronald's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. L&C Enterprises -USA Inc. dba Delta Fence & Construction focuses on Manufacture fence equipment, ties & tools & fence installation. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Vic Verchereau welcomes Megan Swoyer, who is an Editor of Michigan BLUE magazine. Megan Swoyer is the editor of Hour Media’s Michigan BLUE magazine. She has been working with Hour Media for some 16 years on various projects, from editing Detroit Design magazine for 11 years to feature-writing for many of the company’s numerous publications to book-publishing. Her post at BLUE is one of her favorite career positions yet due to her love of the Great Lakes State, beginning when she was an editor at AAA’s Michigan Living magazine and then editor at Crain’s Detroit Monthly magazine. When she’s not writing and editing, Swoyer, based in Troy, is an artist who teaches watercolor painting throughout Michigan. Vic Verchereau and Megan Swoyer get together on this edition of Michigan Corners to paint a bright story of Michigan's beauty...listen in! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork »

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Patrick Hines, MD, Founder and CEO, of Functional Fluidics, Detroit, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Patrick's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Functional Fluidics focuses on Innovation in RBC Health. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Nathan Griswold, Founder/President, of Inhabitect, Cedar, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year held its Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Nathan's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Inhabitect focuses on Design-Build Landscaping, Green Stormwater Infrastructure. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

100 % Hustle Podcast 7 – Series of Entrepreneurial Journeys Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation Topic: Dive into the Entrepreneurial Journey with Devon and the SwivelServe! Guest: Devon Hudson, Founder & CEO, Tegriware LLC, Serial Entrepreneur, marketing professional and inventor of the brand-new product SwivelServe. Guest Bio: Devon Hudson is a serial entrepreneur and marketing professional who develops innovative and practical business solutions and products to make everyday tasks easier. His most recent development, SwivelServe, combines the functionality and utility of a cutting board and serving tray and is a better way to slice, sort, and serve food with less mess in less space. Blog Summary: Ready for an inspiring entrepreneurial journey? Join Devon as he spills the beans on his latest game-changer: the SwivelServe! In this brief episode, Devon shares the highs, lows, and decisions on his journey to success. From

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Ellen Gilchrist - incoming CEO, and Natacha Hildebrand, Co-Founder of BasBlue, Detroit, MI. There were several questions he wanted to cover in this conversation: Ellen tell us about your past experiences and how you hope to use them in your new role as CEO of BasBlue Tach, tell us about this newly created role and what you hope it will help BasBlue achieve Before we go further, it's useful to bring the Michigan business community up to speed on BasBlue, and how you support thousands of women in the community every year. Can you talk a little bit about your mission and offerings? Why is it so important for Detroit to have an organization like BasBlue supporting women of color and nonbinary individuals? 1. Ellen, can you share more about what inspired you to take on the role of CEO at BasBlue 2. BasBlue emphasizes creating pathways for economic mobility and leadership development. Ellen or Natacha, how do you intend to measure the impact of BasBlue's programs and services in achi

Vic Verchereau welcomes Chris Shepler, who is the President of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Service. The Shepler’s motto is specific and meaningful – give the best possible service with a smile, use modern equipment and employ a well-trained staff. From the early charter boat days to today, Shepler’s approach to transporting people to Mackinac Island has been one of class and value. You may have ridden the ferry boats to the Island, but do you know the whole story of how the company was founded and how they survived throughout the years? Meet the organization's President, Chris Shepler and join us on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown to hear the engaging and thorough picture of how a family-owned business developed, overcame challenges and interacted with the rich context of the northern Michigan tourism industry. It is a very rare story of a three-generation family-owned and family-operated business that has had to fight for survival for 70 years. Fierce competition from other ferry lines, treacher

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Alaina Korreck Zeigler, President, of Global Environmental, Holly, MI, a 2024 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Alaina's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Global Environmental focuses on Environmental consulting and remediation contracting » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jacob Soter, Manager, of SwimSmart Technology, Marquette, MI, a 2024 SmartZone Best Small Business Award Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Jacob's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. SwimSmart Technology focuses on Water Safety Infrastructure » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. Welcome back John, remind the Michigan business community about MMA? What are you big issues in 2024? Are you getting the talent you need? We ran into you at the Rosie the Riveter Day at the MI State Capital recently. What do women in the workforce mean for MMA? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded April 9th, re-edited May 15th. Chris Holman welcomes back T. Rann Paynter, President & CEO Michigan Bankers Association (Driving and on phone only) along with Alyssa A. Bouchard, Vice President, Communications, Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing, MI. Chris had several things he wanted to find out from T. Rann and Alyssa: The Michigan Bankers Association recently announced 2024 Banker of the Year - tell us about them? MBA Awards 20 Banks the Financial Literacy Award, who were among the banks honored there? Michigan Banks Encourage Businesses in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula to Contact Their Bank, Why? What else should we know from MBA or banking in general as of April 2024? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Anthony M. Dalimonte, Attorney, Southfield, MI Foster Swift, serving a half dozen offices statewide. There were several things Chris was looking to find out from Anthony in this conversation: Tell us about the new FTC rule banning non-competes? · FTC voted April 23, 2024 3-2 to publish its final rule banning all non-compete agreements. · The rule states that non-compete agreements violate Section 5 of the FTC Act. All non-compete agreements signed after the effective date will be illegal and violate federal law. · FTC defines “non-compete clause” as a term or condition of employment that either “prohibits” a worker from, “penalizes” a worker for, or “functions to prevent” a worker from (A) seeking or accepting work in the United States with a different person where such work would begin after the conclusion of the employment that includes the term or condition; or (B) operating a business in the United States after the conclusion of the employment that includes the term or cond

Vic Verchereau welcomes Kath Usitalo, who is a Communications Professional specializing in travel and tourism. Kath Usitalo spent most of her career involved in some way with the travel and tourism industry, beginning with a summer job while pursuing a Communication Studies degree at the University of Detroit. Kath says she "learned about the hospitality business—and how to use an antique switchboard—while working behind the front desk at the Botsford Inn, a stagecoach stop that was a day’s drive northwest of Detroit when it was built in 1836. From these early days she has traveled and learned many great things, and on this edition of Michigan Corners she shares the 100 things to do in the Upper Peninsula in a review of her book of the same title. Listen in as Vic Verchereau helps find the hidden gems of this great state! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: tw

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Troy M. Morris, Co-Founder / CEO, of Kall Morris Inc, Marquette, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Troy's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. Kall Morris Inc focuses on Aerospace » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jami M Moore, President, of JEM Tech Group, Clinton Township, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Jami's career paths, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. JEM Tech Group focuses on Mission Critical IT Power and Cooling Infrastructure. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/