Business Rap

Guest Rose Tantraphol of Moonsail North will join our discussion on onboarding.

Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, discusses possible changes to the Affordable Care Act and more with the panel.

We discuss the progression of the mobility industry in Michigan with expert insights from The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, SPLT, Dataspeed Inc, Michigan Venture Capital Association and U of M Center for Entrepreneurship on MBR's Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by the MEDC!

We highlight women-owned businesses in our area and discuss ways to create workplace equality on Michigan Business Rap's Entrepreneur Friday, brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Guest John Cauley, Executive Director of The Mid-Michigan Chapter of The American Red Cross to discusses the surprising benefits of volunteering.

Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie of Michigan and Life Tech Academy joins our discussion on "Mindset Secrets to Achieve Your Goals Faster."

We discuss the psychological and overall impact of the elections with guest experts Dr. John Braccio of Regional Psychological Services and Kyle Melinn of Mirs.

Mike Price of The Greater Lansing Sports Authority talks about the economic impact that sports has on our area. Guest Jack Ebling joins our conversation. Guest Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels joins us for "What's in The News," to give us a look at the stories making headlines.

We welcome guest Craig Allen of Campfires LLC, to discuss ways to create "killer presentations." Hear expert insights from the owners of Equanimity Wealth Managment, Doty Mechanical, and DBI Office Interiors.

Dennis Laidler of Potters Park Zoo joins us to talk about diversifying your business. An Eagle Owl makes a guest appearance! Hear expert tips from the owners of Doty Mechanical, DBI Office Interiors and The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.

Find out proven ways to help you build customer relationships that stay profitable, with insights from guest expert Eric Fuentes of Flavored Threads. Hear tips from Doty Mechanical, Simplified Tax and Accounting and The McDaniels Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.

We discuss steps to take to master the art of negotiation with guest Don Conlon, The Gambrel Family Endowed Professor of Management & Chairperson at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. Expert insights from Hiring Solutions LLC, Union Home Mortgage, and Hedlund Plumbing.

Guests Courtney Lane Maki of Glow Social Media and Nick Berry and Rich Whitman of MI Blue Owl Coffee will join our discussion on "Targeting and Connecting With Potential Customers." Expert insights from Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage.

Guests Paul Jaques of Spartan Innovations, Rob Zondervan of SteriDev and Lesley Bergquist of Simplified Tax and Accounting will join us to discuss pitching your ideas and inventions to investors. Questions and tips from the owners of Simplified Tax and Accounting and Hiring Solutions LLC.

Michigan Business Rap's Entrepreneur Friday, brought to you by The MEDC's discussion on how universities are spurring entrepreneurial activity across Michigan and the amount of work that needs to be done before companies are able to secure funding, or are able to participate in major business competitions.

Jay Ediger, Senior Vice President of Development at Junior Achievement of The Michigan Great Lakes and the newly appointed District Director of Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan, Jocelyn Wilder. We will talk about "Ways to Be an Entrepreneur in Your Workplace" regardless of your position. Expert insights from Kim Laforet of The Laforet Team, Coldwell Hubbell Briarwood, Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Jim McDaniels of The McDaneils Agency, Farm Burea Insurance.

We discuss the repercussions of unchecked sexual harassment within the workplace with guest expert Alison Brown of ENCOMPASS, LLC. Experts from Hiring Solutions LLC, Simplified Tax and Accounting and Doty Mechanical share their advice and experiences.

We discuss attracting new business and talent with guest experts Nick Eyde of The Eyde Company, Joe Carr of The Runway, Michelle Massey of Dewpoint and experts Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Peggy Doty of Doty Mechanical and Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.

We talk about choosing a location for your business on location from The Knapp's Centre in Downtown Lansing with guests Matt Eyde of The Eyde Company, Stefani Alexander of Draper Eyewear and Gareth Jones, owner of The Sarnie Shoppe and Experts Erin Klinger of The Laforet Team and Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing.

We discuss how to sell your business with Don Waskiewicz of Deep Blue Insights, Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting, Andy Garza of Union Home Mortgage, Scott Danek of Equanimity Wealth Managment and special guest Brennan Hayden, an expert with exits totaling more than $440 million. We will also find out about "The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event during our community events segment.