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
Customer Acquisition “The Price Is Right” on Mike & Blaine
One of the biggest questions business owners have is about pricing. It is one strategy that can dictate your success or failure in customer acquisition. Too much and people won’t buy. …
Cash Flow Management “Broke No Joke: Quick Fixes” on Mike & Blaine
The panic is real. You feel it. You almost become manic. You need money fast. What do you do? When your business runs headfirst into the realities of a cash flow crunch, sometimes it's …
Business Growth “Client Communication Simplified” on Mike & Blaine
Have you ever seen two people just missing the point together? It’s weird to see a business and their client having two different conversations at the same time. The client is frustrate…
Digital Transformation “From Barter To Blockchain” on Mike & Blaine
In some form or fashion business has always existed. But the evolution of it is fascinating, and the basics still apply no matter what shape it takes. What is interesting is how the evo…
Business Development “Old School Sales: What Still Works?” on Mike & Blaine
At the beginning of our careers, business cards were the staple of business. So was a Rolodex and a phone call. Like bread, milk and eggs, you got a desk, a phone number and a business …
Reduce Operational Costs “Trade To Triumph” on Mike & Blaine
Most of us have had to devise some type of trade or barter in our business careers. It’s a core function of business and sometimes the only way to get something done. After all, isn’t b…
Business Challenges “Time’s Up: Act Now” on Mike & Blaine
Guess who didn’t come up with a topic for today’s episode? Yep, procrastination gets the best of us. So, tune into Mike & Blaine for a healthy dose of BS while we discuss how we get beh…
Entrepreneurial Mindset “The Patience Paradox” on Mike & Blaine
Is exercising patience in your business good or bad? On one hand, thoughtful consideration can save you a ton of headaches down the road. On the other hand, you might miss out on an ama…
Business Analytics “Normal: Myth or Reality” on Mike & Blaine
Many of us aim to fit into what's considered "normal," yet often question whether we genuinely do. In this episode, Mike & Blaine tackle the intriguing question: What defines normal for…
Market Competition “Hops and Hardships” on Mike & Blaine
It was a good run. After almost two decades of growth and an explosion of crazy-good flavors, the craft brewing business is in decline. How could that be? You would think the beer snobs…
Crisis Management “Word Woes: Business Edition” on Mike & Blaine
Have you ever heard yourself say something and instantly regretted it? It happens to all of us. It’s embarrassing and could cause real damage to your business. In this episode, Mike & …
AI in Business “Innovation On Autopilot” on Mike & Blaine
AI is here to stay, but we still have some thoughts about how it’s being used. The massive uptick in people using AI on a daily basis is an amazing phenomenon that needs to be paid atte…
Business Growth Strategies “Market Tug ‘O War: Push v. Pull” on Mike & Blaine
Sometimes, it’s accidental, and sometimes, it's on purpose, but the strategy you choose for your product dictates how you introduce it to the market. The real difference between pull st…
Business Innovation “Accidental Genius” on Mike & Blaine
You have probably sat on the couch, saw a product, and thought, “I should have thought of that” or “I had that idea once.” Yep, regular people, every day, take a chance to create a simp…
Pricing Strategies “Cashing In On Perception” on Mike & Blaine
For some time now, value pricing has been all the rage in many industries. So, we took a dive into the art of value pricing, where you are focused on the customer experience, not the co…
Branding Strategy “Wordplay For Winners” on Mike & Blaine
You hear people say all the time that words f***ing matter. Especially when you are trying to attract customers to your business, in this episode, Mike & Blaine delve into the world of …
Entrepreneurial Mindset “Chasing Dreams: Choosing Your Path” on Mike & Blaine
In your career, you can either work on your own dream, or work on someone else’s. When it comes to this pivotal decision, most people have to weigh the pros and cons of leaving the secu…
Customer Retention “Psychology of Satisfaction” on Mike & Blaine
We all know how it feels when someone either goes way over the top to deliver or drastically falls short. You’re either emotionally charged or pi**** off. In this compelling episode, Mi…
Work-Life Balance “Climbing The Sand Hill” on Mike & Blaine
It seemed like everything got a fresh new start when the calendar turned from December to January. Everything but our never-ending list of things to get done. In fact, the endless grin…
Business Intelligence “So Many Secrets” Mike & Blaine
It seems like wherever you look, there is an article or claim that the author knows a secret that you don’t. I don’t know how many times we have clicked on an article holding so much p…