https://simplecast.com Leading entrepreneurs share the efforts behind building Southeast Michigan’s most successful brands. 2021 Cumulus Broadcasting en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:23:44 +0000 https://business-biography.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/af7c590c-f245-4c1b-b904-1f38722b3ae4/3000x3000/businessbiographypodtile.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://business-biography.simplecast.com episodic Leading entrepreneurs share the efforts behind building Southeast Michigan’s most successful brands. Cumulus Media Detroit false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_jt0PhCh Cumulus Broadcasting curtis.paul@cumulus.com e899cb12-237e-4369-a4a6-3d5348ad7647 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Joe Short, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/shorts-brewing-company-joe-short-efGh1bZu Short's Brewing Company: Joe Short Joe Short, Jeff Sloan 00:38:30 20 years of crafting community and brewing the world. Joe Short tells the story of the company he founded and grew due to his fearless spirit in Bellaire Michigan. 20 years of crafting community and brewing the world. Joe Short tells the story of the company he founded and grew due to his fearless spirit in Bellaire Michigan. michigan brewery, short's brewing company, craft beer, bellaire michigan false full 38 a144c933-2c59-4e2f-b7aa-ee0bfc23487a Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Andy Gutman, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/the-farbman-group-andy-gutman-i5USRTmj The Farbman Group: Andy Gutman Andy Gutman, Jeff Sloan 00:38:17 The Farman Group, founded by Bert Farbman in 1976. It is today a company with billions in real estate assets, in which now provides a full suite of services to its clientele. Business Biography, is a show that tells stories of how businesses became successful, but which also includes the human interest side of the people behind those businesses. Today joined by Andy Guttman, President of the Farbman Group. The Farman Group, founded by Bert Farbman in 1976. It is today a company with billions in real estate assets, in which now provides a full suite of services to its clientele. Business Biography, is a show that tells stories of how businesses became successful, but which also includes the human interest side of the people behind those businesses. Today joined by Andy Guttman, President of the Farbman Group. the farbman group, michigan companies, commercial real estate false full 37 b4bfe7ef-1d09-4a8b-ac4e-92814b3883c2 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Dan Aitken, Kelly Aitken, Katelyn Aitken, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/aitken-ormond-insurance-agency-cjZVwUAU Aitken & Ormond Insurance Agency Dan Aitken, Kelly Aitken, Katelyn Aitken, Jeff Sloan 00:38:07 Celebrating 75 year in business. Dan, Kelly, and Katelyn Aitken share the stories behind the success of this family owned insurance agency. Celebrating 75 year in business. Dan, Kelly, and Katelyn Aitken share the stories behind the success of this family owned insurance agency. insurance, insurance agency, family owned business, small business false full 36 271c8eeb-3d96-4d84-80ee-8d7388a824e3 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Adam Blanck, Stanford Blanck, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/wallside-windows-the-blanck-family-hCawbxyo Wallside Windows, The Blanck Family Adam Blanck, Stanford Blanck, Jeff Sloan 00:37:05 Wallside Windows: started in 1944 by Martin Blanck, the son of Eastern European immigrants. His mantra, you left the customer satisfied or the job simply wasn't finished. Today, Wallside Windows is led by second and third generation, Martin's son, Stanford and his grandson, Stanford's son, Adam. Wallside Windows now considered one of America's largest home improvement operations. Wallside Windows: started in 1944 by Martin Blanck, the son of Eastern European immigrants. His mantra, you left the customer satisfied or the job simply wasn't finished. Today, Wallside Windows is led by second and third generation, Martin's son, Stanford and his grandson, Stanford's son, Adam. Wallside Windows now considered one of America's largest home improvement operations. factory direct, home improvement, wallside windows false full 35 160097a9-aa0d-49b6-8e7e-a87b5a6014a4 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Stephen Kircher, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/stephen-kircher-boyne-resorts-FH0ArATj Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts Stephen Kircher, Jeff Sloan 00:38:36 A crown jewel when it comes to Michigan business success stories, Boyne and Resorts, the Michigan family-owned business, started 75 years ago. Which has grown to become the third largest mountain resort company in North America, headquartered in northern Michigan. Jeff Sloan speaks with Stephen Kircher, President & CEO. A crown jewel when it comes to Michigan business success stories, Boyne and Resorts, the Michigan family-owned business, started 75 years ago. Which has grown to become the third largest mountain resort company in North America, headquartered in northern Michigan. Jeff Sloan speaks with Stephen Kircher, President & CEO. boyne resorts, michigan ski and golf false full 34 1dcbe5b7-2a4e-4ac1-b0fb-bb7c9b200435 Sat, 20 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cindy Ciura, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/cindy-ciura-cc-consulting-09YYECHr Cindy Ciura, CC Consulting Cindy Ciura, Jeff Sloan 00:38:17 CC Consulting, a business in the highly competitive field of commercial real estate marketing. It's founder, Cindy Ciura's business is in the field where only 4% of senior executives are women. She has excelled where others have been denied. CC Consulting, a business in the highly competitive field of commercial real estate marketing. It's founder, Cindy Ciura's business is in the field where only 4% of senior executives are women. She has excelled where others have been denied. commercial real estate marketing, cc consulting false full 33 7481583a-9f2b-43e9-93ce-82a871bfe5f1 Sat, 6 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Dr. Farideh Bagne, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-bagne-magnolia-by-the-lake-zJmdJaJz Dr. Bagne, Magnolia By The Lake Dr. Farideh Bagne, Jeff Sloan 00:38:46 Doctor, Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Mother: The story of Dr. Farideh Bagne Doctor, Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Mother: The story of Dr. Farideh Bagne michigan state university, magnolia by the lake false full 32 77fafc36-1ab7-4b21-859b-f9fe2df7bfb0 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Richard Anderson, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/richard-anderson-iron-fish-distillery-ZbUZBIz3 Richard Anderson, Iron Fish Distillery Richard Anderson, Jeff Sloan 00:38:06 Iron Fish founded in 2016 by two sisters & two brothers-in-law, Richard Anderson, his wife Sarah, Sarah's sister, Heidi Bulger & her husband David Wallace. Iron Fish is MI's first farm distillery, growing grain & distilling spirits now attracting over 125,000 guests annually to the once abandoned 120 acre farm that is home to Iron Fish. Iron Fish founded in 2016 by two sisters & two brothers-in-law, Richard Anderson, his wife Sarah, Sarah's sister, Heidi Bulger & her husband David Wallace. Iron Fish is MI's first farm distillery, growing grain & distilling spirits now attracting over 125,000 guests annually to the once abandoned 120 acre farm that is home to Iron Fish. iron fish distillery, thompsonville michigan false full 31 4501949c-5617-4b4b-a514-823e21301cd3 Sat, 8 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Tim Corrigan, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/tim-corrigan-corrigan-oil-2BriwwcQ Tim Corrigan, Corrigan Oil Tim Corrigan, Jeff Sloan 00:38:27 The quintessential American Dream still alive at Corrigan Oil in Brighton, MI. This family story told by son, Tim Corrigan. The quintessential American Dream still alive at Corrigan Oil in Brighton, MI. This family story told by son, Tim Corrigan. brighton michigan, corrigan oil false full 30 dc3ee498-506a-437c-82f1-d7116826762d Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Mike Laing, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-laing-mawby-winery-Vvi5OQi2 Mike Laing, Mawby Winery Mike Laing, Jeff Sloan 00:37:32 Building a great business with family and close partners, seeing the fruits of your labor, what could be better for the Laing Brothers and Mawby Wineries. Building a great business with family and close partners, seeing the fruits of your labor, what could be better for the Laing Brothers and Mawby Wineries. michigan, suttons bay, mawby winery false full 29 a0c8ac21-788a-42c5-8e8d-7be1b057b32e Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Barry Owens, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/barry-owens-treetops-resort-FzgSLs3W Barry Owens, TreeTops Resort Barry Owens, Jeff Sloan 00:37:06 From its humble beginnings as a 179 acre ski hill to what is today, a 3,300 acre year-round resort. A world class golf course ranked in the top 200 in the US. Managing it all, Barry Owens, General Manager. From its humble beginnings as a 179 acre ski hill to what is today, a 3,300 acre year-round resort. A world class golf course ranked in the top 200 in the US. Managing it all, Barry Owens, General Manager. golf, ski, michigan, gaylord, treetops resort false full 28 11f80e65-2628-466f-b2aa-7302d625c625 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Annemarie Cronin, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/annemarie-cronin-agency-nXqRwPeA Annemarie Cronin Agency Annemarie Cronin, Jeff Sloan 00:38:34 The story of entrepreneurial success that starts in Glasgow, Scotland, where a young lady grew up, was educated and ultimately made her way to the land of opportunity to complete her education and to start a series of her own business. Our featured entrepreneur, Annemarie Cronin. The story of entrepreneurial success that starts in Glasgow, Scotland, where a young lady grew up, was educated and ultimately made her way to the land of opportunity to complete her education and to start a series of her own business. Our featured entrepreneur, Annemarie Cronin. public relations, annemarie cronin agency, entrepreneur, marketing false full 27 1e9608e3-ce01-4c3f-9235-ac990c37991d Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Melanee Radner, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/melanee-radner-franklin-cider-mill-LDKUL7kl Melanee Radner, Franklin Cider Mill Melanee Radner, Jeff Sloan 00:38:17 Franklin Cider Miller's 3rd generation family member, Melanee Radner, & current CEO of the iconic business in Franklin, MI tells the story of how they delight customers every fall. Franklin Cider Miller's 3rd generation family member, Melanee Radner, & current CEO of the iconic business in Franklin, MI tells the story of how they delight customers every fall. apples, michigan, franklin cider mill, cider false full 26 76576991-ec3e-47b4-824d-35440c5a1c6c Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Mary Buckzeiger, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-mary-buchzeiger-lucerne-international-0pMPg5v0 Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Mary Buchzeiger, Lucerne International Mary Buckzeiger, Jeff Sloan 00:36:34 To realize entrepreneurial success of any kind is challenging, but when you're a woman in the leadership role of a family company, operated in what has clearly been a man's world, things can be even more challenging. Nonetheless, Mary Buckzeiger has knocked down barriers and forged ahead with a fortitude and conviction that has helped her overcome these challenges and realize her dreams of carrying on the family business. To realize entrepreneurial success of any kind is challenging, but when you're a woman in the leadership role of a family company, operated in what has clearly been a man's world, things can be even more challenging. Nonetheless, Mary Buckzeiger has knocked down barriers and forged ahead with a fortitude and conviction that has helped her overcome these challenges and realize her dreams of carrying on the family business. lucerne international, mary buckzeiger false full 25 c3704a4d-ba21-4674-8deb-5712973492da Sat, 3 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Lindsey Piper, Adela Piper, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/siren-strategy-the-master-story-teller-iMsX6rK_ Siren Strategy: The Master Story Teller Lindsey Piper, Adela Piper, Jeff Sloan 00:37:08 Siren Strategy, a strategic communications firm serving clients across the state of Michigan, and now widely recognized as a leader in their field. Lindsey Grosso and Adela Piper tell their story. Siren Strategy, a strategic communications firm serving clients across the state of Michigan, and now widely recognized as a leader in their field. Lindsey Grosso and Adela Piper tell their story. marketing, communications, siren strategy false full 24 f5f08ea7-3547-4d82-8b6f-cf8ec9a556a2 Sat, 5 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/kla-laboratories-detroits-original-1929-it-company-6ITz_vxU KLA Laboratories: Detroit's Original 1929 IT Company Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:11 Today Matt O'Bryan, President, shares the story of how his family took KLA, a 93 year old IT company, building microphones and speakers and paging systems nationally. Now a solutions systems integrator, performing services that include network design installation, wifi das, to event production. Today Matt O'Bryan, President, shares the story of how his family took KLA, a 93 year old IT company, building microphones and speakers and paging systems nationally. Now a solutions systems integrator, performing services that include network design installation, wifi das, to event production. false full 23 fa41c370-3cd3-409a-a0ce-00029c2b3a96 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Barry Goodman, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/the-business-of-law-barry-goodman-goodman-acker-law-fGs2FjuC The Business of Law: Barry Goodman, Goodman Acker Law Barry Goodman, Jeff Sloan 00:26:19 A successful business and a successful lawyer behind the law firm. Co-founder Barry Goodman of the firm Goodman Acker, has a personal mission. You can sense it, you can hear it in the comments. He is a man on a mission and the intensity of his purpose is palpable. A successful business and a successful lawyer behind the law firm. Co-founder Barry Goodman of the firm Goodman Acker, has a personal mission. You can sense it, you can hear it in the comments. He is a man on a mission and the intensity of his purpose is palpable. michigan law, law, goodman acker law false full 22 ceabf444-1436-43ac-95a8-32ffbc022206 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Mike McFall, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/biggby-coffee-mike-mcfall-ZRQw3wxP Biggby Coffee, Mike McFall Mike McFall, Jeff Sloan 00:38:37 It's the why behind the way, that motivates Mike McFall. Coming to terms with those aspects of living life clearly have spilled over into the founding and growth of one of our regions, and indeed the nation's most dynamic franchises now poised for significant national growth. It's the why behind the way, that motivates Mike McFall. Coming to terms with those aspects of living life clearly have spilled over into the founding and growth of one of our regions, and indeed the nation's most dynamic franchises now poised for significant national growth. biggby coffee false full 21 4c6b7e48-9a67-4949-94e0-692a221c473c Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Paul Glantz, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/cpa-turned-entrepreneur-paul-glantz-founder-of-emagine-entertainment-UJR00SF_ CPA Turned Entrepreneur: Paul Glantz, Founder of Emagine Entertainment Paul Glantz, Jeff Sloan 00:38:36 Paul Glantz, Founder of Emagine Entertainment, shares many secrets to success including icon marketing, hospitality, and a loving family. Paul Glantz, Founder of Emagine Entertainment, shares many secrets to success including icon marketing, hospitality, and a loving family. business, emagine entertainment, movies false full 20 7b2b6f50-4d29-4a1a-9a86-560413c9f96f Tue, 6 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/bommarito-bakery-where-staff-are-family-NRZJMhRM Bommarito Bakery: Where Staff Are Family Jeff Sloan 00:38:22 On the "Business Biography," Jeff talks with the four sisters who now run Bommarito Bakery, a beloved community business started by Italian immigrants in 1925. On the "Business Biography," Jeff talks with the four sisters who now run Bommarito Bakery, a beloved community business started by Italian immigrants in 1925. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 19 8613bc86-a592-4468-b1ce-f64a4bb92fa6 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Todd Sachse, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/sachse-construction-from-legos-to-empire-7glv_dB3 Sachse Construction: From Legos to Empire Todd Sachse, Jeff Sloan 00:38:03 Todd Sachse of Sachse Construction walks host Jeff Sloan through the evolution of his company. Sachse Construction's fingerprints are all over Detroit's skyline. Todd Sachse of Sachse Construction walks host Jeff Sloan through the evolution of his company. Sachse Construction's fingerprints are all over Detroit's skyline. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 18 07031655-e25e-4708-b211-7db9d88f749f Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Fratarcangeli, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/competitive-spirit-drives-entrepreneur-jeff-fratarcangeli-dyHplIfq Competitive Spirit Drives Entrepreneur Jeff Fratarcangeli Jeff Fratarcangeli, Jeff Sloan 00:37:36 On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Jeff Fratarcangeli of Fratarcangeli Wealth Management about how he learned to outsmart, outwork and outperform the competition to realize his goals and ambitions. On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Jeff Fratarcangeli of Fratarcangeli Wealth Management about how he learned to outsmart, outwork and outperform the competition to realize his goals and ambitions. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 17 f7a3d7fb-f250-4aab-a741-7607171ae7bc Sat, 6 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Mike Palmer) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-palmer-of-premier-pet-supply-QZilqm_S Mike Palmer of Premier Pet Supply Jeff Sloan, Mike Palmer 00:38:14 On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Mike Palmer about his entrepreneurial journey with Premier Pet Supply. Palmer has built the business his way. On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Mike Palmer about his entrepreneurial journey with Premier Pet Supply. Palmer has built the business his way. premier pet supply, entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 16 00bf24bf-56bc-4648-9ecf-8c4235347b0a Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Mario Kiezi, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/mario-kiezi-adds-oakland-mall-to-growing-real-estate-portfolio-jHCypDG3 Mario Kiezi Adds Oakland Mall to Growing Real Estate Portfolio Mario Kiezi, Jeff Sloan 00:36:45 Host Jeff Sloan talks with 31-year-old real estate developer and entrepreneur Mario Kiezi, the son of immigrants, who just purchased Oakland Mall. Host Jeff Sloan talks with 31-year-old real estate developer and entrepreneur Mario Kiezi, the son of immigrants, who just purchased Oakland Mall. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 15 b8eb0244-fa8d-4a3e-8135-c00a56fd2f2f Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Michael Schodowski, Amy Swanson, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/shelvingcom-dVJInQbB Shelving.com Michael Schodowski, Amy Swanson, Jeff Sloan 00:36:13 On this episode of the "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Michael Schodowski and Amy Swanson of Shelving.com about the company's growth trajectory. On this episode of the "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Michael Schodowski and Amy Swanson of Shelving.com about the company's growth trajectory. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 14 b169bb39-35ad-4967-a9b3-3e71dd30e8dd Sat, 9 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Greg Packer) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-greg-packer-of-accesspoint-YZehkU9j Business Biography: Greg Packer of AccessPoint Jeff Sloan, Greg Packer 00:38:19 On this episode of "Business Biography," host Jeff Sloan talks with Greg Packer of AccessPoint about his entrepreneur streak, the source of his strong work ethic and being in business as a family. On this episode of "Business Biography," host Jeff Sloan talks with Greg Packer of AccessPoint about his entrepreneur streak, the source of his strong work ethic and being in business as a family. entrepreneurship, business false full 13 36a0e7b2-d099-496d-82e5-c51fe890b8e2 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Derek Gaskins) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-aleva-stores-8vF6KEH8 Business Biography: Aleva Stores Jeff Sloan, Derek Gaskins 00:37:09 A third-generation, family-owned business, Aleva Stores has achieved huge success with a niche company. And it all started with prosthetic legs. A third-generation, family-owned business, Aleva Stores has achieved huge success with a niche company. And it all started with prosthetic legs. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 12 05c80863-6652-45e8-933b-4a8ba238279b Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:45:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Brian Elias) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-1-800-hansons-c6PsjXPe Business Biography: 1-800-Hansons Jeff Sloan, Brian Elias 00:36:43 On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff talks with Brian Elias of 1-800-Hansons, a truly old-school entrepreneur who shares his amazing success story. On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff talks with Brian Elias of 1-800-Hansons, a truly old-school entrepreneur who shares his amazing success story. entrepreneurship, business biography, business, 1-800-hansons false full 11 c07a121f-17ae-432d-aeda-7a20b1187851 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Victor Smolyanov) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/victors-roofing-personifies-the-american-dream-jqD7W7FF Business Biography: Victor's Roofing Personifies the American Dream Jeff Sloan, Victor Smolyanov 00:38:23 On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff Sloan shares the entrepreneurial success story behind Victor's Roofing. Ukrainian-born owner Victor Smolyanov exemplifies what can happen when an immigrant fulfills his American Dream. On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff Sloan shares the entrepreneurial success story behind Victor's Roofing. Ukrainian-born owner Victor Smolyanov exemplifies what can happen when an immigrant fulfills his American Dream. victor's roofing, entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 10 65095371-a0ab-4921-880f-18ee6ad11cf7 Sat, 4 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, John McLeod) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-cloud-cannabis-OgSX2H72 Business Biography: Cloud Cannabis Jeff Sloan, John McLeod 00:38:24 Cloud Cannabis cofounder John McLeod talks with Jeff Sloan about how his personal pain led him to start a booming business that promotes a whole new way of looking at medicine and wellness. Cloud Cannabis cofounder John McLeod talks with Jeff Sloan about how his personal pain led him to start a booming business that promotes a whole new way of looking at medicine and wellness. entrepreneurship, business biography, business, cloud cannabis false full 9 82b33f5b-6edb-4aea-b07b-04b301fe2acb Sat, 21 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Brandon Hornung) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-capital-stoneworks-eGZZi3sP Business Biography: Capital Stoneworks Jeff Sloan, Brandon Hornung 00:37:51 On this episode of Business Biography, host Jeff Sloan talks with Brandon Hornung, owner of Capital Stoneworks, about how they've injected new technologies and passion into a centuries-old trade. On this episode of Business Biography, host Jeff Sloan talks with Brandon Hornung, owner of Capital Stoneworks, about how they've injected new technologies and passion into a centuries-old trade. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 8 49a636db-2a7a-4cc3-86a7-30720881d210 Sat, 14 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Jason Kratt, Jeremy Kratt, Bob Kratt) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-hamiltons-propane-U9sxJgrl Business Biography: Hamilton's Propane Jeff Sloan, Jason Kratt, Jeremy Kratt, Bob Kratt 00:38:24 Jeff Sloan talks with the the Kratt family, dad Bob and twin sons Jason and Jeremy, about their family business, Hamilton's Propane, a heating business that serves home and business needs in 12 counties. Jeff Sloan talks with the the Kratt family, dad Bob and twin sons Jason and Jeremy, about their family business, Hamilton's Propane, a heating business that serves home and business needs in 12 counties. entrepreneurship, hamilton's propane, business biography, business false full 7 b532a3bc-2a50-4dd2-8ef0-fa28924b00b9 Mon, 9 May 2022 14:30:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, David Jones, Phil Gusmano) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-better-made-snack-foods-8NKNWChd Business Biography: Better Made Snack Foods Jeff Sloan, David Jones, Phil Gusmano 00:37:24 Jeff Sloan traces the interesting history of Better Made Snack Foods with President David Jones and Vice President Phil Gusmano. The company, founded by two Sicilian cousins in the early 1930s, is synonymous with Detroit and Michigan. Learn just what makes the products "better made." Jeff Sloan traces the interesting history of Better Made Snack Foods with President David Jones and Vice President Phil Gusmano. The company, founded by two Sicilian cousins in the early 1930s, is synonymous with Detroit and Michigan. Learn just what makes the products "better made." entrepreneurship, business biography, business, better made, detroit false full 6 80bd4312-b826-422c-adba-080e52db065d Mon, 2 May 2022 12:20:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Dan Weingartz) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-weingartz-pFxGPK34 Business Biography: Weingartz Jeff Sloan, Dan Weingartz 00:34:29 Four generations of the Weingartz family have helped Michiganders take care of everything from lawn to snow. Jeff Sloan goes back in time with Dan Weingartz as he discusses his legendary grandfather and the farm family mentality that has spurred the trajectory of the business. Four generations of the Weingartz family have helped Michiganders take care of everything from lawn to snow. Jeff Sloan goes back in time with Dan Weingartz as he discusses his legendary grandfather and the farm family mentality that has spurred the trajectory of the business. weingartz, entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 5 d0f966f2-152b-41e2-84a7-f0707f7f428d Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:15:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Stefan Ahee) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-ahee-jewelers-TIt2kZGQ Business Biography: Ahee Jewelers Jeff Sloan, Stefan Ahee 00:38:19 On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff Sloan talks with Stefan Ahee about his family's legendary jewelry business, Ahee Jewelers. It's a story of sacrifice, humble beginnings, stellar customer service and natural diamonds. On this episode of Business Biography, Jeff Sloan talks with Stefan Ahee about his family's legendary jewelry business, Ahee Jewelers. It's a story of sacrifice, humble beginnings, stellar customer service and natural diamonds. entrepreneurship, business biography, business, ahee jewelers false full 4 a7872f2e-8b13-46db-94b9-6bf0620e5a99 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jeff Sloan, Dan Stahl) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-stahls-nyjYxBBI Business Biography: Stahls' Jeff Sloan, Dan Stahl 00:37:25 Stahls', a fourth-generation imprinting and emblem company, began in a garage in 1932. Jeff Sloan talks with Dan Stahl about the evolution of the business, its revolutionary processes, the importance of customer service and what it's like working with family. Stahls', a fourth-generation imprinting and emblem company, began in a garage in 1932. Jeff Sloan talks with Dan Stahl about the evolution of the business, its revolutionary processes, the importance of customer service and what it's like working with family. entrepreneurship, business biography, business, michigan business false full 3 7b316da7-e4d9-486f-a387-88654d36aa10 Sat, 2 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Jim Kapnick, Mike Kapnick, Doug Kapnick, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-kapnick-insurance-PZZ0rs1r Business Biography: Kapnick Insurance Jim Kapnick, Mike Kapnick, Doug Kapnick, Jeff Sloan 00:37:59 April 2, 2022 ~ Kapnick Insurance CEO Jim Kapnick, COO Mike Kapnick, and former Owner Doug Kapnick talk about their independently-owned insurance business started in 1946 by Elmer Kapnick. The business has since grown to be a top 100 national insurance company by Business Insurance Magazine, and has been on their list of "Best Places to Work in Insurance" every year since 2010. April 2, 2022 ~ Kapnick Insurance CEO Jim Kapnick, COO Mike Kapnick, and former Owner Doug Kapnick talk about their independently-owned insurance business started in 1946 by Elmer Kapnick. The business has since grown to be a top 100 national insurance company by Business Insurance Magazine, and has been on their list of "Best Places to Work in Insurance" every year since 2010. entrepreneurship, business biography, business false full 2 52e0786d-fd7d-411a-a8c5-ca98147278e1 Sat, 5 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Dick Haefner, Troy Clogg, Jeff Sloan) https://business-biography.simplecast.com/episodes/business-biography-troy-clogg-e0KnR1eI Business Biography: Troy Clogg Dick Haefner, Troy Clogg, Jeff Sloan 00:37:37 January 5, 2021 ~ On the premier revival edition, Jeff Sloan visits with former WJR News Director Dick Haefner about both the history and future of the “Business Biography” program. Also, Jeff speaks with Troy Clogg, owner of Troy Clogg Landscape, about what it has taken to grow his family business into one of the largest and most successful landscaping firms in Michigan. January 5, 2021 ~ On the premier revival edition, Jeff Sloan visits with former WJR News Director Dick Haefner about both the history and future of the “Business Biography” program. Also, Jeff speaks with Troy Clogg, owner of Troy Clogg Landscape, about what it has taken to grow his family business into one of the largest and most successful landscaping firms in Michigan. business biography false full 1