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
Branding Differentiation "You Need To Be Different Than Your Competitors" on Mike & Blaine
When you say that out loud it makes perfect sense. Of course I have to differentiate myself from the competitors. But all too often we end up walking the same path that they do becaus…
"Operational Efficiency "It’s Already Hard, Quit Doing Things the Hard Way" on Mike & Blaine
“If you always do what you’ve always done; then you will always get what you have always got.” It’s a recipe for disaster. Why do we insist on taking the long or hard road to achieve …
Business Leadership "Saying 'No' Can Be Your Most Powerful Tactic" on Mike & Blaine
We all love to say YES! It means success. It means winning and it’s fun. But there are times when saying yes can actually hurt you. You can become over extended or embroiled in a pro…
Brand Development "How Much Influence a Brand Can Have" on Mike & Blaine
Everyday businesses are finding themselves more and more connected to the social issues facing the population. It’s no longer good enough to provide a great product or quality service,…
Business Ideas "Finding A Niche is Critical" on Mike & Blaine
You can’t be all things to all people, but you can be really good for a specific group of people. In this episode, Mike and Blaine discuss how tailoring your message for a niche can be…
Business Management "The Customer Isn’t Always Right" on Mike & Blaine
You love them. You need them. But, man can your customers just down right annoy you. It’s been said that business owners only hear from about 3% of the customers that have a problem …
Business Finance "The Difference Between Profit and Cash" on Mike & Blaine
Come on, what is a podcast with Mike and Blaine without talking occasionally about cash flow. The authors of two prolific books on cash flow spend some time talking about the differenc…
Human Resources "How Wages & Benefits Drive Decisions" on Mike & Blaine
From the minimum wage increases to the new trend of paying huge salaries to workers, payroll is a huge expense. The days of cheap labor are over as the push to improve the standard of …
Business Innovation "A Virtual Reality Business Model" on Mike & Blaine
Every time you turn on the news you hear about augmented reality, virtual reality and metaverses. If they are ever going to become a part of the fabric of society, then they have to ha…
Business Management "There Can Be a Generational Gap to Deal With" on Mike & Blaine
When we think about the generational gap, the phrase “they’re too old/young too understand” comes to mind. It is a fact of life that age is a defining factor in how we perceive the wor…
Sales Strategies "You Have to be a Perfect Pitch Man" on Mike & Blaine
It’s been said that the “CEO” of the company should be the company’s best salesperson. You have to convince everybody of something. You have to pitch your idea to your friends and fam…
Business Ideas "When I Should Give Up On An Idea" on Mike & Blaine
It is one of the hardest decisions you have to make in small business: knowing when to quit. Pulling the plug on a project you love, or a business you invested everything in will cause…
Building Brand "I'm On Stage' Everyday" on Mike & Blaine
When you run a small business, you are the main character in a play. Yep, everyone in your life looks to you for something. Your customers want to be delighted. Your employees need y…
Work-Life Balance "I Don’t Have a Real Life Anymore" on Mike & Blaine
Is the work/life balance a myth? Sometimes it seems so when you run a small business. It’s time Mike and Blaine discuss how they have managed to strive for balance in their lives, like…
Business Leadership "How to be an Expert Negotiator" on Mike & Blaine
It’s a skill that we learn early in life, but very few master the art of negotiation. The truth is, it’s a skill that once you learn it becomes a part of your everyday life. Mike and …
Regulatory Issues "You Have to Watch Out for the Government" on Mike & Blaine
You can look anywhere today without running across governmental impact. Beyond just the laws and regulations imposed, you now have to navigate the stream of social conscience. It used…
Business Advisory "Sifting Through Advice" on Mike & Blaine
One thing is certain, there is no shortage of people who want to offer you advice. If you run a business, you will often be bombarded with offers for consulting, wisdom from profession…
Business Planning "How To Prepare For a New Year" on Mike & Blaine
One thing is for sure, every business gets a fresh start once per year. Most start over on January 1st, but some companies have picked other dates that match their business better. Th…
Sales Tactics "Nobody Buys on the Phone Anymore" on Mike & Blaine
Or do they? Sure the landscape of making sales calls has changed. Let’s face it, we are all using less minutes on our phones than we used to. You have to be a lot more clever to get …
Business Development "Sales Success Can Be Found in an Email" on Mike & Blaine
Love it or hate it, email is still one of the best ways to generate sales. What has been cool to see is the evolution of email, or rather the lack thereof. Think about it. Since the …