Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine
Dive into "Business, Beer, and BS" with seasoned entrepreneurs Mike Milan and Blaine Bertsch! Each episode is a lively mix of business insights and casual conversation fueled by cold beers and real talk.
Mike and Blaine share their rollercoaster journeys of running businesses and tackling real-world challenges with humour and honesty. Expect practical tips, unforgettable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. It’s the perfect blend of expert advice and laid-back fun.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
AI Gone Wrong: Everyday Tech Frustrations in Business & Life | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the way we work and live—but why does “smart” tech so often feel dumb? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the real frustr…
Customer Service Fails That Destroy Loyalty | Mike and Blaine Podcast
We’ve all been there—stuck on hold, bounced between departments, or treated like an inconvenience. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the frustrating world of bad customer…
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Who Supports the Boss? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
When you’re the boss, everyone looks to you for answers, paychecks, and stability—but who has the boss’s back? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dig into the hidden reality that ma…
Business Buzzwords That Drive You Crazy | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Some business phrases are so overused they make you cringe—yet we keep saying them anyway. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we explore the world of business jargon and corporate buzz…
Startup Stories: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast E
pisode 200 is here, and we’re celebrating with a big question every entrepreneur has asked at some point: should you turn your hobby into a business? In this milestone episode of Mike a…
The Underdog Advantage: How Small Businesses Compete with Giants | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Everyone loves an underdog story—but in business, winning takes more than heart, it takes strategy. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we crack open the story of a small craft brewery …
Small Business Cybersecurity: Why Hackers Target Your Website | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Think your small business website is too boring for hackers to care about? Think again. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we uncover the shocking truth about why cybercriminals target…
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Gut Instinct vs Data-Driven Decisions | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every entrepreneur claims they “know their numbers,” but do they really? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dig into the tension every small business owner faces: when to trust your…
Business Plans Are Dead: Why Lean Canvas Beats Traditional Planning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Forget 80-page business plans collecting dust on a shelf—today’s entrepreneurs need something faster, simpler, and more effective. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the L…
Scaling Challenges: Grow Wide or Grow Deep? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every business wants growth—but the real question is how to get it. Should you focus on winning new customers, or double down on the ones you already have? In this episode of Mike and B…
Business Leadership: When Petty Decisions Hurt or Help Your Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every business owner knows the feeling—getting slighted, ignored, or disrespected and suddenly plotting revenge like a Bond villain with a balance sheet. In this episode of Mike and Bla…
Low Budget Marketing Strategies That Actually Work | Mike and Blaine Podcast
No money? No problem—at least when it comes to marketing, if you know how to get creative. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into smart, cost-effective marketing strategies th…
Digital Transformation Gone Wrong: When Business Tech Backfires | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every entrepreneur has been there—you invest in a shiny new tool or launch what feels like a brilliant idea, only to watch it backfire in real time. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, …
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How Business Owners Can Reignite the Power of Learning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Remember when learning something new felt exciting instead of exhausting? As entrepreneurs and business leaders, the responsibilities stack up, calendars fill, and suddenly the spark fo…
Customer Acquisition Strategies: How Trade Shows Reveal Your Real Message | Mike and Blaine Podcast
There’s nothing like standing in a 10x10 trade show booth, pitching your business over and over again, to learn what actually works. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into how…
Brand Management “Trademark or Trust The Universe?” on Mike and Blaine
You’ve built a name, a logo, and a business you’re proud of—so should you trademark it all before someone else does? Or is that just lawyer bait? This week, Mike and Blaine debate wheth…
Digital Transformation “Too Many Tools, Not Enough Results” on Mike and Blaine
From CRMs to chatbots to five different task apps—you’ve got tools for your tools. But are they helping, or just adding chaos? This week, Mike and Blaine unpack the tech overload hittin…
Talent Acquisition “The Talent Pool Shortage Survival Guide” on Mike and Blaine
Hiring feels like fishing in a dry pond lately—everyone’s looking, no one’s biting. This week, Mike and Blaine tackle the real reasons small business owners struggle to hire and keep gr…
Leadership Development “Burn The Old Playbook” on Mike and Blaine
If you’re running your 2025 business with a 2019 playbook… good luck. This week, Mike and Blaine tackle the real shifts happening right now—from tighter margins and higher customer expe…
Operational Efficiency “The Devil’s In The Details…and so is your Profit” on Mike and Blaine
In business, missing the little stuff can cost you big. This week, Mike and Blaine zoom in on why attention to detail is the unsung hero of success—whether it’s catching a typo in a con…