Podcast: The End of the Call of Leadership?
It’s been a great run. But the Call of Leadership is ending. Or is it? In this episode, I share some good things that have been happening behind the scenes. And how one simple lunch conversation changed the trajectory of my life and this show. Transcript: Cliff Duvernois: But like Mitch album, who is also […]
Podcast: Flint Institute of Art – Bringing History and Art to Mid-Michigan
The Flint Institute of Art is one of those gems that truly shines in Michigan’s Art World. With over 9,000 objects from around the world, Michigan can find it’s place in a global context. How does Tracee and her team decide which objects go on display? What about getting traveling exhibitions in? And what is […]
Podcast: Preserving and Teaching Michigan’s Rich History with Matt VanAcker, Michigan State Capitol Tours
Matt VanAcker and his team at Michigan state Capitol Tours somehow balance not only preserving history but also presenting it to millions of people every single year. In this episode, Matt shares with us: Links: Michigan State Capitol Tours Transcript: Matt VanAcker: we really leave live and breathe on our nonpartisan status here. It’s important […]
Turning Flint Around with Greater Flint Arts Council and Greg Fiedler
I admit every time I hear about Flint, the news is never good. But it’s easy to have bad news overshadow all of the great things that are happening in this city. What started as a project to save one building turned into a massive rebuilding effort to revitalize downtown Flint and turn it into […]
The Young Entrepreneur with Kennedy Krieger, Owner of the Dig Cafe
I’m always inspired when I see people who want to make a difference in their community. While some dream of dot com success, others think about making our stomach’s happy. Kennedy Krieger, owner of the Dig Cafe just outside of Frankenmuth, started about a year ago, this young entrepreneur is determined to make her business […]
Podcast: Impacting Thousands of Michiganders with Tyler Kluck, Kluck Nursery
How does a family business survive for 100 years? That’s what we explore with Tyler Kluck of Kluck Nursery, just outside of Saginaw. Most they deal with commercial contracts. But every Christmas, over 5,500 people decorate their homes with Kluck Christmas Trees. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to assume the mantle […]
Podcast: Temple Theater in Saginaw – How One Man’s Vision Saved a Community Icon.
The Beautiful Temple Theater in Saginaw was minutes away from being crushed into oblivion. In this episode, Thor Rasmussen talks about the passion one man had to not only save this beautiful building but to restore it to it’s previous glory. And how does this small venue compete with much larger venues in the area? […]
Overcoming Impossible Odds with Terry Duperon, Duperon Corporation
You could say that the odds were stacked against Terry. Being born with dyslexia, dropping out of high school, never learning to read and write. Yet he learned that his dyslexia was a gift and he harnessed it to start the Duperon Corporation. With his daughter and partner, Tammy, the company has grown 25% year […]
Drift in Bay City with Dave Dittenber
Dave Dittenber is back! He and his investors have opened Drift in Bay City. A great place to hang out and take in the water front views. In this episode, he shares how the idea of Drift came about and what you can expect when you go. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Drift in Bay […]
Helping Michigan Family Businesses Thrive with Casey Stevens
Family business accounts for 60% of US businesses. With nearly 80% responsible for new job creation. And the Stevens Center for Family Business is designed to help family businesses survive and thrive. Today, Casey Stevens shares with us the mission behind the Steven Center and how the Center is helping keep this important Michigan economic […]