Belle Isle Detroit with Ron Olson, Chief DNR
Belle Isle is the little natural jewel, located in the middle of Detroit. With a colorful, interesting past, Belle Isle has become a great spot to not only enjoy the natural beauty of the isle but also providing great views of downtown Detroit. Ron Olson, Chief of the Department of Natural Resources, shares what makes […]
Castle Museum of Saginaw County with Jonathan Webb
The Saginaw County Castle Museum is not only a showcase of Mid-Michigan’s history but also a recorder of it. Jonathan Webb shares the history of this incredible Museum and the history that it has captured.
Managing Mackinac’s Historical State Parks with Phil Porter
Michigan’s historical parks drip with rich history. Something the Mackinac Historical Parks takes painstaking care to re-enact for millions of visitors each year. Phil Porter, Director of the Mackinac State Parks, talks to us about how he manages all this rich Michigan heritage and also how they are keeping people safe during the time of […]
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.
Key Defining Moments in Frankenmuth’s History with 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) […]
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!
Walking in a Christmas Wonderland with Wayne Bronner, President of Bronners of Frankenmuth
For most of us, Christmas is something we think about for a month. For Wayne Bronner and his staff, it’s a year round event in Frankenmuth. In this episode, Wayne shares with us the history of Bronners, the future of Bronners, and what they are doing to keep you safe while you visit this Christmas […]