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
- 201
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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…
Business Forecasting “Crystal Balls & Curve Balls” on Mike & Blaine
It’s that time of year when the internet overlords tell us what is going to happen in the New Year. Don’t be shocked! They look surprisingly similar to last year's predictions. The t…
Business Ideas “Boring Is Beautiful” Mike & Blaine
We always talk about the businesses that grab headlines and get you excited, but we often overlook the ones that seem mundane or routine. The truth is: that these businesses are the on…
Business Management “ON vs. IN Your Business” Mike & Blaine
At the risk of making every business advisor in the world mad at us, “working ON your business, not just IN your business” is a worn-out cliche. Don’t get it wrong, it’s totally true; i…
Business Development “Sales Fiascos” Mike & Blaine
We always want to talk about the wins, but nobody tells the stories of the cringe-worthy sales call. Funny thing is, you can almost tell immediately when things go south during a prese…
Business Efficiency “My Virtual Assistant Needs An Assistant” on Mike & Blaine
We first heard about virtual assistants for small business owners from Tim Ferris in his book - “The 4 Hour Work Week.” But how practical are they? Do you really have enough work to j…
Branding Strategy “Taglines That Stick” Mike & Blaine
What makes you remember a company? Better yet, what is almost the first thing you think of when someone mentions a company. A lot of times, it’s their tagline. That short little phra…
Business Ideas “From Expertise to Entrepreneurship” Mike & Blaine
There is never a shortage of consultants, but the lifespan of a consulting company looks short. In this episode of Mike & Blaine, we will explore taking your skills and turning them int…
Work Life Balance “Time to Tackle Burnout” Mike & Blaine
Small business is a grind. It’s day-in and day-out repetition of barely moving the needle. Sometimes, we wonder why we put ourselves through it as small business owners. The emotional …
Improving Cash Flow “Getting Paid What You're Owed” Mike & Blaine
Just getting paid!... It’s a huge part of mastering cash flow. Too often, we hurt ourselves by not making the most important task in our business super simple. In this episode, Mike & B…
Crisis Management “Bankruptcies on the Rise!” Mike & Blaine
We were doing so well. Really. The small business community had finally rebounded from the collapse in 2008, and businesses were staying alive. There was a significant drop in filings f…
Lead Generation “Stop Funnel Frustration” Mike & Blaine
Everyone knows you must have a sales funnel, but what does that mean? ...and why can’t I seem to master it? In this episode, Mike & Blaine discuss the challenges they have encountered …
AI in Business “‘Tomatoes that Rock for You’ and Other Perils of AI” on Mike and Blaine
I caught it before I hit send but “tomatoes that rock for you” nearly went out to a prospective client who was introduced to me through a friend. Clicking send would have been a double-…
Inventory Management “The Inventory Dilemma” Mike & Blaine
How do you know if your inventory is too old? Just blow on it. If you see dust in the air, your inventory has been there too long. Inventory is a real pain for small businesses. Hav…
Product Development Strategies “Buy vs. Build? The Strategic Choice” Mike & Blaine
Take a deep dive into the age-old debate of buy versus build to drive business growth. Mike & Blaine explore the nuances of expanding your company, from hiring employees to outsourcing …
Cost Control “From Duct Tape To Victory” Mike & Blaine
In this episode of the Mike & Blaine podcast, join us as we dive deep into the art of resourcefulness and how to achieve remarkable results with minimal resources. We'll share personal …
Support Local Business “Hyper-Local Secrets to Success” Mike & Blaine
Not every business has the chance to attract customers on a global level. There are lots of businesses that must fight tooth and nail to win customers in their own neighborhood or town…
Digital Transformation “Digital Do’s and Don’ts” Mike & Blaine
The internet is here for good, so small business owners need to embrace the idea of having a digital identity. After all, it may be the only impression a customer may have of you and y…
Innovation Barriers “Good or Perfect?” Mike & Blaine
It’s been said that a good plan executed on time is better than a perfect plan executed late. In this episode of Mike & Blaine, the duo dive into mastering the perfect balance of plann…
AI Business Tools “Embrace the Robots” Mike & Blaine
Tune in to the latest episode of the Mike & Blaine Podcast as we delve into the fascinating world of AI adoption by small businesses with special guest Ron Saharyan of Profit First!. In…