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
Operational Efficiency “The Struggle To Simplify” on Mike and Blaine
Keeping things simple in business is anything but easy. Our instinct is to overcomplicate products and bog down processes, but sometimes simple wins the day. The problem is – simple is…
Brand Differentiation “Words That Win Customers” on Mike and Blaine
You see them everywhere those punchy, memorable lines that can make or break a brand. Words that have the power to compel someone to take action. In this episode Mike and Blaine will ex…
Brand Differentiation “Words That Win Customers” on Mike and Blaine
You see them everywhere those punchy, memorable lines that can make or break a brand. Words that have the power to compel someone to take action. In this episode Mike and Blaine will ex…
Customer Acquisition “Turn Buzz Into Bucks” on Mike and Blaine
In this episode of Mike & Blaine, we dive into the crucial post-event hustle every small business owner needs to master. You've spent time and money at that big conference, but now what…
Business Leadership “The Unknown Unknowns” on Mike and Blaine
In this episode, Mike and Blaine dive deep into the concept of 'unknown unknowns' in business. Join us as we explore how these factors can catch even the most prepared entrepreneurs off…
Business Innovation “Is Your Idea a Win or a Whiff?” on Mike and Blaine
Not every idea an entrepreneur has is gold. In fact, most of them probably aren’t. So, before you start chasing every idea your cousin pitches you during Thanksgiving dinner, Mike and B…
Business Networking “Cake, Caskets & Catch-Ups” on Mike and Blaine
In this episode, we’re asking the big question: why does it always take a birthday, funeral, or
wedding to drag us back together? We dive into the curious case of how life’s chaos makes…
Business Management “Fast and Flawed” on Mike & Blaine
It happened just this week. One of us rushed through a task only to end up dissatisfied and having to redo an entire project. I can’t tell you how often I have had a quick fix that turn…
Business Innovation “Birth of Brilliant Business Ideas” on Mike and Blaine
From spark to start-up, have you ever wondered how people come up with ideas that they are willing to bet the farm on? Sometimes I look at business and think: why didn’t I think of that…
Customer Retention “Customer Clues to Owner Views” on Mike and Blaine
What type of customer are you? Believe it or not, the type of customer you are directly correlates to the type of customer service you provide in your business. I bet that if you have …
Cost Control “Lean, Mean Business Machine” on Mike and Blaine
When we talk about cutting expenses, we often use the phrase “trimming the fat.” True, cutting operating expenses is one way to make more money in a business, but there is an art to wh…
Thought Leadership “From Zero to Insta-Hero” Mike and Blaine
I keep hearing the term being tossed around about how easy it is to become a micro-influencer. First of all, what in the heck does that even mean, and how is that a path to prosperity?…
Building Your Brand “Fireworks and Fumbles” Mike & Blaine
Yep, it’s the 4th of July, and we did a podcast episode! We did. This is it! This opportunity got us thinking about all the ways companies try to leverage holidays, events and news to p…
Talent Acquisition “Recruit Right. Retain Bright.” on Mike & Blaine
It’s super frustrating. You’ve hired someone who seemed perfect on paper, but soon, you're back to square one. Maybe it’s a culture clash, or maybe you missed some red flags. In either…
A.I. in Business: “Brains Over Bots” on Mike & Blaine
Join us on Mike & Blaine as we tackle the hot topic of AI vs. MI (My Intelligence). Discover why no algorithm can match the wit, wisdom, and wild ideas that come from real human brains.…
Business Finances “D.U.M.B: Don’t Understand My Business” on Mike & Blaine
Everyone thinks their business is unique, and no one will understand what they do. You know, because nobody does it like you. But what happens when you think like that is you can’t see …
Business Leadership: “Meeting Mayhem” on Mike & Blaine
It never fails. You are in a meeting. You are making great progress. Then, someone derails the entire conversation. Maybe it’s their attention span, maybe you assumed they knew or under…
Business Growth: “Pushing Through the Muck” on Mike & Blaine
From navigating startup chaos to scaling challenges, mastering customer retention, and outpacing market competition, they’ve got it covered. Mike and Blaine discuss the evolution of a s…
Business Leadership "NO. Is A Full Sentence” on Mike & Blaine
No is such a powerful word. Nobody likes to hear it for sure, and some people hate to say it. But, mastering the word NO is an art form in the small business setting. This simple word…
Customer Retention "Oops… We Did It Again” on Mike & Blaine
In this episode of Mike & Blaine, the guys tackle the tricky topic of unfilled promises in business. Ever found yourself overpromising and underdelivering? Mike and Blaine share their o…