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
The sun is shining on business solar investment
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mark Haggerty, president of Michigan Solar Solutions, and his residential sales manager Ray Myers. Haggerty cites many factors that make sola…
Meeting talent acquisition challenges in the Upper Peninsula childcare sector
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Britta Carlson, founder of Med Pros Share & EPIC of Marquette. Her company provides occupational, physical and speech therapy services. “I'm …
Pay attention to the financial relationship you have with your company
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Beth Melcher, CEO of MoneyFit in Traverse City and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council. “The owner an…
How a distillery business manifests the spirit of entrepreneurship
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Ellis, an owner of MichiGrain Distillery and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council. “One of my re…
Supplying furnishings and decor to help lure employees back into the office
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Anna Sinagra, CEO of OEX-Office Express in Troy. She is a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council. “People …
In-person business events roar back
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Alison Beers, the owner of Events North in Traverse City and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's board of directors. “Pe…
Fractional HR services suited to small employers
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Sue Justice, President and HR Business Partner for Emery HR, a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. She says a big chall…
Helping job seekers who have developmental disabilities
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jenny Brown, a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's board of directors and CEO of an innovative non-profit organization in …
Small Michigan firm celebrates success in the big world of federal contracting
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Nidhi Puri, president and CEO of engineering and construction management company Arbor Corporation, named a 2023 PTAC Best Small Business by …
Learning leadership as a skill set for business success
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with executive coach and leadership trainer Angela Morrill, a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “A lot of people get into …
Important B2B marketing trends you need to know about
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jason Piasecki, CEO of Revel, a business marketing agency located in Muskegon. They are VIP members of the Small Business Association of Mich…
The role of automation in shifting rather than eliminating jobs
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Eric Krohn, CEO and President of Cogent Hex, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2023. “We're an automation company, and we lo…
The role of destination travel in building company culture
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Amy Young, president of Destination Consultants in Grand Rapids, a member of this year's Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. “I see a lot of comp…
Going nuts for the business of donuts
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Andrew Gauthier, Founder & Co-Owner of Groovy Donuts in mid-Michigan, named an SBDC Best Small Business (Capital Region) for 2023. He says th…
Coaching as a catalyst to improve communications
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Diana Nalett, founder & CEO of Boland Coaching & Consulting. She's a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Many times, o…
Preventing Michigan “brain drain”
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Rep. Greg VanWoerkom, who was recently named the Small Business Association of Michigan's 2023 Legislator of the Year. He says when it comes …
Leveraging Great Lakes assets to make great coffee
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Ron Kurnik, owner of Superior Coffee Roasting in Sault Ste. Marie, recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2023. “I …
Brewing up business success at BIGGBY COFFEE
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with BIGGBY COFFEE franchise owner Tim Hoffman. “What's awesome about coffee is this aspect of bringing people together,” he says. “Coffee is a fu…
Adjusting company goals to the shape of today’s workforce
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Loomis, owner/president of MDL Construction, named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2023. “Today's workforce, it's diffe…
Making dining experiences a value differentiator
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Matthew Gillett, co-owner of Saddleback Barbecue, named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2023. “More and more now we really …