The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Business Weekly Podcast
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The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Business Weekly Podcast
"The Small Business Association of Michigan's Entrepreneurial Insights" every week presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. The program is hosted and produced by the Small Bus...
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Building High-Performance Sales Teams Through Analytics and Diagnostics
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Daryn Lawson, an expert with SalesIndex and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan....
The Betty Brigade: Navigating the Silver Tsunami of Downsizing
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Sharon McRill, owner of The Betty Brigade, a 2026 Michigan 50 Company to Watch. Operating nationwide, he...
Teamwork and strong core values make this small business a "Great Place to Work"
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Sonny Anani, president of Dynamic Glazing Systems – presented this year by Michigan Celebrates Small Bus...
How a professional business broker can smooth the way toward successful transactions
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Shathi Govender, president of Transworld Business Advisors of Detroit South and an Elite member of the S...
Embracing safe, secure and ethical AI for small businesses
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Elizabeth Goede, founder & president of Ratliff Consulting, an Elite Member of the Small Business Associ...
Creating unique and successful sales growth strategies
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Michael Koory, owner of growth advisory business Blue Salesfly in Grand Rapids. "I put three...
Dynamic events to drive audience and customer engagement
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Kory Miller, Director of Business Development for Detroit-area based ShowReady, a VIP member of the Smal...
Human strategy and understanding of AI are crucial to modern marketing success
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Tom Damitio, partner in Roots Marketing of Grand Rapids and a VIP member of the Small Business Associati...
Industry/higher ed partnerships for workforce development
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Drew Petro, owner of Fortress Manufacturing in Benton Harbor. The firm was recently named to the list of...
Using commercial insurance to help optimize your business risk
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Frank Cox, CEO of iCOR Solutions, a member of the 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Cox discusse...
Eat healthy foods, exercise and get good sleep – great advice for busy small business owners
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Cheryl Tallman, CEO & Founder of Fresh Baby in Petoskey, recently named to the 2026 list of Michigan 50...
Woof! Mid-Michigan company honored for doggone good doggy daycare
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Janice Milligan, President and Owner of Doggy Daycare and Spa -- selected as a Michigan 50 Company to Wa...
Business success and local economic development in west Michigan
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Paul Santoro, owner of the 876 Baldwin Restaurant, located in Baldwin in west Michigan. Insp...
A small business whose success is guided by providing a great customer experience
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Jordan Munsters, Chief Fort Officer for High Caliber Karting & Entertainment in Okemos. His...
Breaking up is easy to do at Break Room Therapy
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Dawn Levian, owner of Break Room Therapy in west Michigan. The concept offers customers a sp...
A great company culture means not having to second-guess and over-supervize your employees
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Mark Hamilton, founder of Versa Culture in Grand Rapids (He can be contacted via LinkedIn at...
AI an important tool for small business marketing, but it can't replace relationships and trust
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM leader Chip LaFleur, CEO of Lafleur Marketing in Grand Rapids. He discusses the company's transitio...
How a family-owned and family-oriented outdoor clothing store competes with online retailers
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Becky Philipp-Kranig, owner of Bearcub Outfitters in Petoskey, selected by Michigan Celebrates Small Bu...
Award-winning veteran owned small business brings calm to crises
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Chris Kushmaul, owner of Restoration 1 of Metro Detroit, recognized as a Veteran Owned Small Business of...
"Cleaning up" with quality janitorial services
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Ronald Dwyer, president of RCS Janitorial and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan...
The sweet scent of small business success
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Tanya Thompson, owner and founder of The Aroma Labs, honored by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a...
Southeast Michigan distillery crafts best-in-world whiskeys
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Christi Lower, founder of Highline Spirits, selected by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a Michigan...
The importance of personal branding and real interactions in an AI marketing world
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Kim Bode, owner of 8THIRTYFOUR, recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a Women-Owned Small...
Design and brand experience as a key element of small business success
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Rachel Nelson, CEO and principal designer of Concetti, a Detroit-based interior design strategy studio,...
How AI will help your small business punch above its weight class
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Michael Weinberger, owner of Proactive Technology Management. They are VIP members of the Small Business...
Customer service pushes this salon to be an elite small business
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Jerad Rushlow, owner of Jarad Anthony Salon and an Elite Member of the Small Business Association of Mic...
Her customers are up-in-the-air but not her business plan
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Christina VanDam, owner of Zeal Aerial Fitness in Grand Rapids, winner of a 2025 Micro Business Award fr...
Environmentally-friendly shipping pallets power growth for this two-decade-old small business
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Mo Alakoli, CEO of PALLETCO. The company has been selected as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to W...
Concrete foundations are their literal foundation for growth
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Hussein Mokahal, owner of LED LION in Westland, selected by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a memb...
Family-founded business thrives in west Michigan's culture of growth and entrepreneurship
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Evan Mathison, a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan board of directors and Founding Pr...
Expanding veterinary hospital focuses on compassionate care and community involvement
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Dr. Lindsay Ruland, DVM, owner and chief of medicine at Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor. They...
Creating a work environment that encourages employees to grow and want to stay
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Joe Bamberger, managing partner of Emerge, named this year to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch...
The importance of expanding your knowledge and growth potential while remaining true to your core values
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Heather Isch, President & Owner of LKF Marketing in Kalamazoo and a member of the SBAM board of directo...
Award-winning small business has great advice on inclusion and accessibility for the neurodiverse in your workplace
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Reena Naami, Owner and Founding CEO of the Spark Center for Autism, honored this year as a member of the...
Fast growing Sunfield Center honored as one of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Jeff Snyder, managing director of the Sunfield Center in Ann Arbor. They were recognized this year as a...
Helping your small business turn challenges into opportunities
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Blaine Schultz, owner of Cooper Consulting and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michiga...
How to spend your marketing dollars on things that don’t just look nice but actually work
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Janeve Helmbold, owner and creative director of Crystal Cranes Media and an Elite member of the Small Bu...
Understanding interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Amina Hedayat Khalil. She is an Executive and Team Leadership Coach and Consultant and owner of Audere I...
Everything's “fishy” about this family owned smoked fish products company
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Bruce Osterhaven, President of Big O Smokehouse and an Elite member of the Small Business Association of...
The political power and influence of many small businesses working together
On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest, a bipartisan, multi-client political and marketing consultancy...