Business Rap

Learn how you can protect your business and family for the moment when "the lights go out" as we discuss "The Coming Cyberwar" with experts from Providence Consulting and ASK. Find out how to work productively in an open-concept office on "Ask Phil," get Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's opinion on tax reform and head to Detroit with Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business on "Detroit Rising" as he interviews Susan Mosey, Executive Director of Midtown Detroit and James Cadariu of The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company.

Find out how to digitally transform your business on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint with insights from top experts; Chris Weiss, Chief Architect for Dewpoint, Collin Boyce, Chief Information Officer for City of Lansing, Michigan, Curtis Mischler, Director of Management Consulting at Data Consulting Group, and Rob Kondoff, Senior Vice President of Sales & Solutions for Dewpoint. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on handling strong odors in the workplace on "Ask Phil" and Shri Thanedar talks about his plans for using his background in business to help Michigan, as he discusses his run for Governor with Michael Patrick Shiels.

Find out how to handle sexual harassment in the workplace with insights from top experts; David Stone, Co-founder, and President, Trion Solutions, Jim Baiers, Attorney and Trion’s in-house General Counsel, and Jeff Caponigro, President, and CEO of Caponigro Public Relations. Get tips on handling messy co-workers on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan and Rob Fowler from SBAM talks about a package of bills that addresses wage theft in Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.

Gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with insights from top experts; Jerry Norris of The Fledge and LEAP, David Smith of Bitcoin Bulls and Ben Bakken of Mercantile Bank. Find out how to handle holiday bonuses on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear Michigan Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt discuss online gaming and sports betting with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.

Find out how to become a data-driven company with insights from top experts from Michigan Virtual, Providence Consulting, and Local Logic-Media and Restaurant Logic. Learn how to maximize the impact of your business meetings on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear Congressman Tim Walberg's reaction to President Trump’s frustration with the media in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.

Get the scoop on 2018 tech trends with top experts; Mike Maddox from ASK and Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting, hosted by Chris Buck. Find out how to measure your staff's performance on "Ask Phil" from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, hear how high school teacher Tom Brenner feels about Governor Snyder's appeal on 3 percent law, and travel to Detroit to hear this week's "Detroit Rising" segment with Chad Livengood, as he interviews Nicole Sherard-Freeman, President, and CEO of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation and Jeff Donofrio Executive Director, Workforce Development, City of Detroit.

Find out how to master time management with top experts from Doty Mechanical, Advi-Coach Mid-Michigan, and Coach Allison Mcclintick, hear how to overcome communication breakdowns at work with advice from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan on "Ask Phil", and get insights into Michigan's retail season and Wage Theft Bill from Rob Fowler of SBAM in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show. 

Find out how to become an executor of an estate with expert insights from Equanimity Wealth Management and Lowe Law. Hear best practices for managing interns on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan and learn about what AARP Michigan is doing to protect pensions and retirement in an interview with Melissa Seifert, hosted by Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.

Find out how to perfect your side hustle with insights from top experts from The Mardigian Agency, The Fledge, LEAP, Edge Partnerships, Redefine Wellness, Martin Waymire, and Varsity Vocals. Hear ways to incentivize your staff on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and get the scoop on MACUL's Student Technology Showcase from Gavin Getts of AT&T in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.

“Ransomware Survival Guide” with insights from top experts from The Mardigian Agency, Foster Swift Collins & Smith and ASK. Get tips on handling non-receptive bosses on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear how the USPS is gearing up for the holidays with Megan Brennan, Postmaster General of the United States in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.

Learn how to embrace disruptive technologies with Jeff Dettloff of Providence Consulting and Mike Maddox of ASK, moderated by Chris Buck. Find out how to handle employee burnout on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan. Get the scoop on the tax bills from finance expert Jordan Goodman in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels and hear about the rental market in Detroit on "Detroit Rising" with guests Ben Phillips of Develop Detroit and Aaron Seybert of The Kresge Foundation, hosted by Chad Livengood.

Learn the importance of investing in your communities with Charlie Green, Social Capitalist, and Troy Bancroft, President and CEO of AgroLiquid, in an interview with Phil Zeller, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie - Michigan. Find out how to handle rumors at the office on “Ask Phil,” and hear what Patten is doing to empower women through their fashion products.

Find out how to finance a successful startup with Paul Jaques, Director of Student & Community Engagement, Spartan Innovations, and Tom Stewart, Inventor and Program Manager at Conquer Accelerator. Learn how to deal with leadership that makes empty promises on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and find out if smoking will be allowed on patios in Michigan from Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan’s Big Show.

Find out how you can become a better business leader with insights from top experts from AdviCoach of Mid-Michigan, Doty Mechanical, and Coach Allison McClintick. Learn how to deal with turnover on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan and hear Patrick McGinn of Harbor Hall give tips on identifying substance abuse and drinking responsibility during the holidays in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels.

Learn how to develop a retirement action plan with insights from Scott Danek and Kate Moss of Equanimity Wealth Management, get advice on making high performance an expectation on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan and hear tips on affordable emergency room alternatives for non-emergencies from Andy Hetzel of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.

Learn how to navigate negativity in the workplace with insights from HR professionals from Neogen and HRMS, find out how to manage-up on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan, go behind-the-scenes of Michigan's ski industry with Barry Owens of Treetops Resort in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show, and hear our latest installment of "Detroit Rising" with Crain's Detroit Business' Senior Reporter Chad Livengood, as he interviews Herasanna Richards, Director of Detroit Restaurant Association and Scott Lowell, Owner of Traffic Jam & Snug, about Detroit's restaurant scene.

Enhance your personal and professional LinkedIn profiles with tips from Moonsail North and Glow Social Media, navigate negativity on social media with tips from Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie -Michigan, and hear the impact Michigan’s Travel Commission has on the state from Dave Lorenz, VP of Travel Michigan in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan’s Big Show.

Learn how you can make money investing in multi-family homes with insights from top experts from Equanimity Wealth Managment, The Mardigian Agency, The Laforet Team and Foster Swift. Find out how to handle employees that bring their private lives to the workplace on "Ask Phil" with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan, and hear how LAFCU is embracing new technology in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels of Michigan's Big Show.

Chris Buck discusses “Salary Negotiations” with HR experts; Julie Haak of Neogen, and Jodi Schafer of HRMS. Find out how to work in an environment that you feel you do not fit into on “Ask Phil” with Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan, and hear how Boyne Ski Resorts was started with a one dollar investment, from CEO Steve Kircher in an interview with Michael Patrick Shiels. Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business talks to Joe McClure of McClure's Pickles and Rifino Valentine of Valentine Distilling Co. about business challenges and successes on our "Detroit Rising" segment.

On today's show hear “Cyber Security: Governance and How to Assess Your State of Security” on Entrepreneur Connect brought to you by Dewpoint, with insights from Dewpoint, Delta Dental of Michigan and Check Point Software Technologies. Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie- Michigan explains best practices for leading your team through change and Michael Patrick Shiels talks to BWL's Dick Peffley about bringing 100,000 people to Downtown Lansing for Silver Bells in the City.