Expanding the Family Legacy at Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn with Amy Grossi

Amy Grossi, the third generation of the Bavarian Inn Zehnders, shares with us her journey and growth within her family’s business. It’s daunting to think of running one of Michigan’s top travel destinations but Amy handles it with grace and style. With her incredible team, she continues the time-honored tradition started by her grandfather and expanded by her father.
Book Corner: Josh’s Book – Helping Men Elevate Their Relationships

Relationships are an area all of us can improve one. Josh Wesolek decided to take his ideas and turn them into a book. Quick and easy to read, this book gives men 30 different ways to show up for the women who they love. Show Notes: By buying this book, you are accomplishing three things […]
Capital City BBQ with Linh Lee

Linh Lee has had to overcome her share of obstacles in life. Coming to a foreign country, building a business, and pleasing her demanding grandmother in the kitchen! One day, Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives featured her restaurant to a national audience and her business exploded! Listen to her amazing story of how she not only […]
Helping Students Create Meaningful Impact Businesses with Matt Gira

Academia and entrepreneurship always seem to clash. But not for Matt. He leveraged his entrepreneurial skills gained in college to develop course curricula for other students. He now heads up FounderCo, a company helping students build startup companies that make meaningful impact. Show Notes: FounderCo Website (Click here) FounderCo Podcast (Click here)
Running Three Bay City Restaurants with Dave Dittenber

Dave Dittenber is building a successful restaurant business. His secret? He took the time to assemble a great team. Developing a solid model, he owns three restaurants in Bay City and one in Midland. He shares with us how he built his team and what his plans are for moving forward. Show Notes: Old City […]
Leadership Through Service with Annette Rummel of the Great Lakes Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Running the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for a city is a daunting task. But for three counties? That’s the challenge Annette Rummel faced when she accepted the position as CEO of the Great Lakes CVB. As the CEO of the Great Lakes Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, shares with us lessons she’s learned regarding leadership through […]
Frankenmuth Funships with Eric Fielbrandt

Frankenmuth Funships provides a very different view of Frankenmuth. With Chocolate and Wine boat tours and kayaking, Eric Fielbrandt gets guests off the pavement and onto the water. How does he have a family and two businesses without losing his sanity? He shares his unique insights with us. Show Notes: Frankenmuth Funships Website (Click here) […]
Cultivating Leaders with Al Zehnder of Zehnders of Frankenmuth

Al Zehnder is the third generation of his family business the Zender’s of Frankenmuth. We talk about how the family business helps cultivate leaders to carry this multi-generational business forward. We also talk about going above for customer service.
Fueling America’s Breakfast with Star of the West Milling Company President Jim Howe

It was 150 years ago that Star of the West started up in Frankenmuth. During that time, the company has seen and been through many events in our country. From supplying the ingredients to make breakfast cereals, bread flour and other essential items we need every day. In this interview, Jim takes us down memory […]
Prost! Frankenmuth’s Very Different and Very Successful Wine Bar with Zak and Korina McClellan

Zak and Korina created Prost Wine Bar and Charcuterie which quickly became a Frankenmuth hotspot. One of my favorite places. What makes Prost so different? Why do people keep coming back? I hope you’re hungry because this is a foodie paradise!