Business Rap

As a business owner, it can be difficult to determine what tasks to take on and what to delegate to your team. After all, you know how everything should be done, and the best way to do it, right? Sometimes that mindset can prevent your business from growing. Our guest Paul Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia used to try to do it all. When he stepped back and allowed his team to shine he was able to focus on growing his business. Paul joins our discussion on the art of delegation.

Strategic alliances may help you grow your business. Finding the right companies to partner with may be a challenge, but it is something that our guests are successfully doing right now. MySwimPro recently teamed up with Open Water Planet to provide fully integrated training programs for open water races for all levels of swimmers. Ash Harris of Akea Web Solutions has teamed up with Glow Social Media, CJ Buck Consulting and Uno Deuce Media to offer clients a customized marketing plan that brings together, web, social media, video and consulting. We will discuss what goes into forming strategic alliances and what they can mean for your business, with today’s expert panel.

We focus on the evolution of agriculture in Michigan. We talk to leading experts; Jamie Zmitko Somers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Paul Sachs of ACRE Ag Tech Business Incubator and Rich Chylla of MSU Technologies.

Social responsibility may be good for your community and your business. Lynn Ross of Mother & Earth Baby Boutique and Michelle Massey of Dewpoint join our conversation.

Learn how DIY social media tools can help you grow your business with tips from the owner of Moonsail North, Rose Tantraphol.

Gita Mahabir of Mahabir Wellness joins our expert panel to discuss tips on work-life balance.

Nick Berry and Rich Whitman of Blue Owl Coffee will join our discussion on recovering from setbacks.

Cara Nader of Strange Matter Coffee Co. discusses opening her second location in Downtown Lansing and "Ways to Go Beyond Personalization to Connect With Consumers," with our panel.

The owner of Henry’s Place and Asian Buffet joins the panel to talk about how to manage high-turnover.

Find out what digital marketing trends you can start using to grow your business today with tips from ​guests Chad Munce of WLNS and Katie Saglimbene of Klimb Creative.

Graydon Bell of Capitol Harley-Davidson joins us to talk about treating customers like friends and family.

Networking may help you grow your business and reputation. Get advice on stress-free networking and membership benefits from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, on this edition of Entreprenuer Friday.

Going above and beyond for your customers, may pay off in the long run. Hear value added strategies from experts from Dart Bank, Doty Mechanical, The McDaniels Agency, and Eastside Fish Fry.

Most people hope that their businesses will grow, but identifying the best time to expand may be a challenge. Get expert tips on growing your business at the right time from Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Kellie Johnson of Kellie's Consignments and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.

Cash-flow management can make or break a business. Get expert tips from Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and hear from Pete Counseller of Glazed & Confused Bakery, who is opening his second location in East Lansing, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage and Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing.

Boosting morale can be a challenge, especially in the non-profit sector. Hear how The Director of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, Vicki Hamilton Allen creates an enthusiastic staff and workplace. Get expert insights from Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.

Brand evangelists aren't created without hard work and great customer service. Find out how experts from Classic Travel, DBI Office Interiors, and Union Home Mortgage turn clients into extreme brand advocates on this episode.

Networking is important at every stage of your professional development. Hear tips on establishing your network and how to leverage your contacts to grow your business with guest experts Chris Buck of CJ Buck Consulting and Raji Singh of Newby Teas of London.

Find out how to create a strategy for preparing your business for sale with insights from AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, SPOTLIGHT m.m.p. and Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment.

We have all heard the saying "the customer is always right," but are they? Guests Wendy and Derek Johnson of Delta Floats join our convesation.