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
Business Technology "What Tools Are Nice to Have Versus Need to Have" on Mike & Blaine
In the last 5 years, there has been an absolute explosion of software tools aimed at the small business owner. Who knows how many times we have tried to use one with limited success. …
Marketing Strategy "Websites Are Like Opinions; Everybody Has One" on Mike & Blaine
It is always surprising to see a sh**ty website. There are so many tools to help you create a professional environment in hours. People will judge you by your online presence and even…
Business Development "How To Turn Events Into Goldmines" on Mike & Blaine
Have you ever thrown money into a fireplace? Conferences and other sponsored events can often make it feel like you did. Mike and Blaine have planned and executed hundreds of events a…
Branding Strategy "It’s Not Who I Am, It’s Who The Business Is" on Mike & Blaine
Your business is an extension of you or is it? In most cases the business has its own personality. This is the image that the market sees. You get to define it, but how your message …
Business Leadership "The Difference Between Leading and Managing Employees" on Mike & Blaine
It’s no surprise that building a team has its challenges, especially when it comes to creating a culture and keeping your employees motivated for the long haul. Mike and Blaine have se…
Business Development "A Referral Program Doubles Your Sales Team" on Mike & Blaine
Referrals, affiliates, partners, no matter what you call it this sales channel is best known as “word of mouth” advertising. The difference in today’s market is that these programs hav…
Pricing Strategy "How to Price My Stuff to Make Money" on Mike & Blaine
It feels like a moving target. Pricing is hard to nail down. But if you can master the art of matching the value proposition of your goods or services, customers will dump money on yo…
Sales Tactics "A Confused Mind Never Buys" on Mike & Blaine
You might be great at what you do, but if you are like Mike and Blaine, you struggle with telling others what that is. Marketing is a science that requires you to get your message acro…
Entrepreneur Mindset "Planning is Everything, But the Plan is Nothing" on Mike & Blaine
No matter what you want to do in your business you have to make a plan. Nothing just happens on its own, it takes timing, preparation, and vision to be successful. In this episode, Mi…
Business Disruption "Give Your Business a Chance to Survive" on Mike & Blaine
Over the past year and a half, we have been obsessed with overcoming the effects of business interruptions caused by the pandemic. However, there are a lot more things that can impact y…
Business Development "Building a Network Would Change Everything" on Mike & Blaine
You may have heard the adage, “It takes a village.” Your business is no different, nobody can do it alone, but you might not realize how much of a lift your business gets when you buil…
Sales Strategy "Where To Get That First Sale" on Mike & Blaine
You have a great idea, the plan is ready, and you’re nervous. What do you do next? The answer is obvious - GO SELL. Two simple words that scare the heck out of the first time entrepr…
Marketing Tactics "I Have to be a Social Media Guru!" on Mike & Blaine
You might think you are great at getting the word out about your company until you try to leverage social media. We are in an age of the 3 second attention span, so you need to know ho…
Business Leadership "I didn't know How Many Hats I'd Have to Wear!" on Mike & Blaine
You might be the executive, salesperson, admin clerk, and janitor all in the same day when you run a small business. Jumping from role to role keeps you on your toes and requires a ton …
Human Resources "Hiring Employees Can Be Painful" on Mike & Blaine
There is a point in time when every business has to make the decision to hire their first employee, expand their team, or play by a different set of rules based on the number of employ…
Business Development "A BIG Contract Could Hurt Me" on Mike & Blaine
Sometimes that dream account can be a nightmare. One client could completely absorb your capacity, suck up your cash flow, and hold your business hostage. In this episode, Mike and Bl…
Business Leadership "It Can be Difficult to Stay Motivated" on Mike & Blaine
Once you are past the initial thrill of starting a business and seeing it start to grow, you have to watch out for “founderitis”. That’s when the daily grind of operating your business…
Branding "I didn't Know How Difficult it is to Name My Business" on Mike & Blaine
Mike and Blaine talk about the various businesses they have been a part of and if there was any challenges with putting a name on your business. It is not as simple as “hanging a shing…
Business Innovation "It's Scary to Start Your First Business" on Mike & Blaine
Mike and Blaine describe the purpose of the podcast and explain their decision to leave the safety of a “JOB”, and venture out on their own. We will explore what was happening in our l…
Starting a Business "How Much Money do I Actually Need?" on Mike & Blaine
Mike and Blaine explore the differences between starting a company on your own, versus buying an ongoing concern. What do you need money for? What was the biggest surprise? How long …