The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Business Weekly Podcast
“The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Insights” every week presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. The program is hosted and produced by the Small Business Association of Michigan's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
A new video interviewing service that makes the employment process more efficient and helpful
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Matt Baxter, a VIP member of SBAM and the CEO of video interviewing platform Wedge, a more efficient and effective way of evaluating job cand…
HR as a strategic partner for your business success
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Cooper, Chief People Officer for the Cooper People Group. “As we came out of the pandemic, we saw organizations really understand the va…
Teamwork for keeping essential power safe and reliable
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with John Patry, an Elite member of the Small Business Association of Michigan and the CEO and owner of Team UIS in Dexter. “What we do is keep po…
Tulip Time in Holland a premier event for Skerbeck Entertainment Group
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM Member Sonja Skerbeck, owner of Holland-based Skerbeck Entertainment Group. With over 160 years of experience in America and Europ…
A holistic approach to the complex world of effective Internet marketing
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Mitte, president of Turtlehut Internet Marketing in Brighton. “We focus really on that small business, one to $5 million company,” he say…
Elite SBAM member celebrates 35 years of marketing and branding success
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Heather Isch, CEO and President of LKF Marketing in Kalamazoo. One of the things this 35-year-old company does for its cust…
Improve the public image of your firm by properly maintaining your parking lot
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM Elite Member Dave Rosenberg, owner of Asphalt Sealcoating Services LLC, serving the Bay Midland Saginaw County areas. “The way I always …
The urge to solve a consumer frustration leads to business success
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Sara Moylan, founder of a great Michigan small business success story: SHEFIT, based in Hudsonville. “I believe some of the best products are…
Merging old world craftsmanship with modern production technology in contract furniture
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Blake Ratcliffe, the principal and founder of contract furniture company TMC, also known as The Makers Creative. “Being a small company that …
Don’t hesitate to get the marketing assistance you need to be successful
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kristine Kletke, president of PMSI Marketing Group, celebrating 25 years of business in 2024. “We wear so many hats as entrepreneurs and the …
Sweet success for a gourmet cookie creator
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Monica Mitidieri, owner of Monica's Gourmet Cookies. “Our corporate gifting program really took off on its own [just before Covid] and it jus…
Beware! No company is too small to be a victim of cyberattacks
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dave Kelly, Co-Founder and CTO of SensCy, based in Ann Arbor. “We've seen over the last year a 424 percent increase in cyber attacks against…
Sound advice on selling your business – or even buying another one!
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jessica Starks, President & CEO of Transworld Business Advisors of Grand Rapids and Lansing. If you’re thinking about selling your small busi…
Building community and business success
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jen Julien, who with her husband Jon owns Braveworks, a real estate development/management company based in Houghton. “A couple of our busin…
Innovative solutions for saving energy and cash
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Ringlein, founder of the Energy Alliance Group of North America, a family of for-profit and nonprofit companies that share a common goa…
Finding optimal tax strategies for small businesses
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with tax planner Stephanie Squires, owner of SCS Capital in Livonia. “One of the things that I think small business owners can do is look at the I…
Cybersecurity, understanding big data, leveraging AI among top tech challenges facing small businesses
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, CEO & President of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids. “Cybersecurity is the number one thing, no matter what…
The importance of community involvement as a key business strategy
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jill Marlan, CEO and founder of Peak Performance Physical Therapy. “When we go into a community it’s really important for us to be able to be…
Giving customers the supreme service that keeps them coming back
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Annette Crandalll, president of custom injection molder Quality Assured Plastics. “Customer service is everything,” she says. “If they can't …
Grow fast but keep business health in mind
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Adam McCauley and Ryan Dost, the founders of Sandlot Sports, a very successful screen printing and embroidery business located in the Saginaw…