Call of Leadership

The Call of Leadership

Celebrating Customer Loyalty at the Bavarian Inn Lodge with Jim Engel

How can a family owned hotel compete against the big chains? Simple. Play the game better! Jim Engel shares with us the history of this beloved and beautiful hotel and also the effort it takes to build a relationship with their loyal customers. Their affordable rewards program is simply second to none and has allowed […]

Zehnders Snowfest with John Shelton

Zehnder's Snowfest John Shelton

Zehnders Snowfest for 2021 is on! John Shelton, VP of Sales and Marketing for Zehnders, shares with us the history of this great Michigan tradition, the impact it has had on the community, and what Frankenmuth’s Snowfest will look like in 2021.

Expanding the Family Legacy at Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn with Amy Grossi

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn - 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.

Frankenmuth Funships with Eric Fielbrandt

Frankenmuth Funships Eric Fiellbrandt

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 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.

Key Defining Moments in Frankenmuth’s History with Dan Haubenstricker

St Lorenz Heritage Committee Dan Haubenstricker

Every long-standing company, institution, and city is filled with key decisions that define who they are today.  Frankenmuth is no exception.  Dan Haubenstricker, of the St. Lorenz Heritage Committee, delves into three of these pivotal decisions that helped create the Frankenmuth that we all know and love today. Show Notes: Frankenmuth Historical Museum (Click Here) […]

Saluting the Heroes of Michigan with John Ryder

Michigan Heroes Museum

Everyone has a story. Meet the man who collects the stories of Michigan’s heroes. Those men and The Michigan Hero’s Museum in Frankenmuth honors the brave men and women who served in our military but also in our space program.  Learn the history of this museum, from it’s founding back in the 1950’s to how […]