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100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of Guests Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation Topic: Expanding Your Marketing Capabilities without Adding Headcount Guest: Heather Richard, Managing Partner & CMO at PROJECT 16 Guest Bio: Bringing over 24 years of expertise as a marketing communications, digital, and ecommerce senior executive, Heather Richard specializes in growing complex and multilayered online and integrated marketing programs for globally recognized brands. With a proven track record of devising and executing successful marketing strategies, she excels in driving customer acquisition and online/offline traffic while managing budgets ranging from small to multimillion-dollar initiatives. As the Managing Partner & CMO at PROJECT 16, Heather leads a dynamic marketing and digital consultancy, delivering comprehensive services in branding, marketing communications, ecommerce, and digital solutions across diverse industries. T

100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of Guests Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation Topic: Be Where Your Feet Are Guest: BJ Rycus, Co-Owner Rycus Flooring & Weight Watchers Coach Guest Bio: BJ Rycus, VP and Co-owner of Rycus Flooring in Lansing, MI, prioritizes exceptional customer service through a team-focused approach. Together with his Co-owner father Ron, they foster a culture of belonging among employees, who are deeply invested in the success of their stores and community. While profitability matters, they value a caring and trustworthy reputation, earned through dedicated teamwork. BJ, also a Weight Watchers Coach, delights in assisting others in achieving their goals. Blog Summary: BJ Rycus discusses his journey of working in his family business, studying, teaching, overcoming hurdles and how he discovered a whole new opportunity while attending a Weight Watcher Session many years ago. Rycus provides excellent advice fo

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 Director for U.S. Senator Gary C. Peters, and over 25 years in the aviation industry with experience in air service development, airline management and contract management. Prior to joining the Airport Authority, Nicole was the Director of Sales for Spartan Travel, a Michigan travel management company. She began her career in aviation with United Airlines/United Express as a Station Manager, managing daily operations at the airport, and was the Regional Sales Manager, overseeing sales throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Nicole shares her story from the early beginnings to the high flying career in Mid Michigan. Join us on this flight of the Leadership L

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 its index? » 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 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 donations: It’s an election year. Both individuals and businesses will be solicited for campaign contributions. It’s important to remember the who, what when and how of campaign finance law: Business can check out our Video What Can MY Business Contribute to a Campaign https://youtu.be/KQyGFcGwQbM How about second? 2) Independent Contractor Rule: So the new independent contractor rule is now in effect…what does that mean? Independent Contractor Final Rule Could Have Major Impact on Select Industries: Foster Swift And third of these issues? 3. Attorneys to help guide your business. The role they plan in planning along with your accountant, cyber securit

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 involvement in Power of 100 Women, its mission and impact? ● As a leadership coach, what are some of the most important qualities for the women of today to possess in order to eventually shape history? ● Are there any women you’ve coached who you can already see shaping our corner of history? ● As a woman empowering other women, how are you recognizing Women’s History Month? [About Jennifer Maxson and Associates For individuals and businesses seeking experts in Leadership Development, Jennifer Maxson & Associates is the comprehensive, results-driven coaching partner. The mission of Jennifer Maxson & Associates is to Enhance the Credibility of Leaders. We

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 the highlights? Several well deserving area businesses were acknowledged, share some about them? Choose Lansing's brand change promotional roll out continues, where does that process stand as of Spring 2024? Are there Spring 2024 events we should know about? » 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 March 25th Re-edited April 8th Chris 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 targeted so much by cybercriminals? How is the MHA involved in assisting hospitals with cybersecurity? What can businesses and individuals do to avoid cyberattacks? » 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 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, and what do they suggest about the current state of the market? Last time you were here, we talked about the state of the economy and the impact on commercial real estate. Uncertainty was at the core of that conversation. As we approach the end of the 1st quarter, has that sentiment changed at all? » 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 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 well in the past month, or have there been issues to resolve in Lansing? Less than a month from now are your Impact Awards, tell us about that celebration? Over a half dozen categories of recognition, can you review some of them, and their focus? Outside of legislative priorities what are the biggest talent issues or solution models that Michigan Works! is encountering at this time?

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 Jon Why 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 is to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth. Please explain more about your work rooted in two specific Southeast Grand Rapids neighborhoods - Boston Square and Madison Square. How does your local work connect to the larger national picture through Purpose Built Communities – of which you are a network member? How does that national research and knowledge impact neighbors on a local level? More on this topic: Amplify GR – With a $1 million state grant in hand, construction at Boston Square community hub is picking up pace With a $1M Michigan Community Center grant se

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 (LAFCU Fireworks, Coors Light Thristy Thursday, Star Wars, Bluey, etc.) Amped up food and beverage offerings (Intentional Wok, Locos Tacos, Gravity Smokehouse) Special events – Spring Beer Fest, GLIAC Championship, Olive Burger Fest, Grand River Country Club…. Concerts??)

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’s his goal to advance Cleary’s distinctive mission based on being flexible, affordable, and career-focused for traditional and non-traditional students alike. He is most excited to raise awareness with students and employers for the Cleary Mind™ initiative, which threads critical workplace competencies in the classroom and across the entire student experience. In previous roles, Dr. Drimmer served as Provost at National Defense University, Chief Academic Officer and Senior Vice President at the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Phoenix, and President at Western International University and American InterContinental University. Over t

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. Her practice, Inspired Action Motivates, helps organizations to leverage their return on leadership. Partnering successfully across numerous industries (for profit, for purpose and associations), guiding leadership teams to cohesively bring their highest selves to anchor transition, stimulate innovation, and be a catalyst for sustainable solutions. There is a lot to take in on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown! Join host Vic Verchereau on the journey! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNet

Originally uploaded March 28th, re-edited April 7th Jeffrey 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 more about CAMW!’s roundtable-style discussion podcast, Women In Workforce? The Women in Workforce series shines a spotlight on the workforce impacts of the capital area’s women in positions of leadership, while also addressing and discussing the disparities and challenges unique to women in the workforce. Hosted by Carrie Rosingana, CEO of CAMW! and Kate Snyder, CEO & Founder of Piper & Gold Public Relations. 10 episodes, each released on Thursdays at noon. Two to three female leaders from a variety of industries join the co-hosts each episode. Each episode, leaders share their experiences and insights on what it takes to succeed in today's workforce. The s

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 Julie and Erin'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. » 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 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 do you see Michigan gas prices in 2 to 3 weeks? Tell us how Detroit's gas blend differs from the rest of Michigan's gas blend? Is it true that the U.S. is producing more gasoline than it ever has? » 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

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 similar youth development programs. While enjoying these high-minded pursuits, fair visitors are also able to see, hear, touch, smell and taste the richness and variety of what the world has to offer. In this edition of the Michigan Corners, host Vic Verchereau gets an update from the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions, John Schut takes us on a tour and shares there is so much more than fairs, festivals and expositions...OH MY! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN

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 impact, and treatment alternatives. Keith heard from nearly 100 leaders across the country and parts of the world and got them to provide input to expand, diversify, and authenticate the dynamics of each leadership disease. In the end, we all want to be better leaders and have a healthier leadership life. We want to help others overcome their difficulties and make improvements. And we all know, when leaders get better, we all get better. Becoming a healthier leader should be our goal and our intended outcome and Vic Verchereau gives us a chance to hear some of Keith Kirkpatrick's thoughts on getting better as a leader...Step into the examination room, the "Doctor" is

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 landscape and your policy outlook for 2024? You and Business Leaders for Michigan have several top priorities, can you speak to the economic development package of bills in Lansing (the payroll tax credit & R&D tax credit in particular)? I understand you testified on it at a Senate committee. So is there any other insight for the Michigan business community? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/