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March 22, 2026
March 15, 2026
Breaking Up is Easy to Do at Break Room Therapy
Looking for a fresh idea on stress relief – and a unique small business story?
March 8, 2026
Great Company Culture Means Not Having to Second-Guess and Over-Supervize Your Employees
What does a great company culture really look like in practice – not just on the wall, but in day-to-day decision-making and behavior?
March 1, 2026
AI is an Important Tool for Small Business Marketing, but it Can’t Replace Relationships and Trust
AI is changing the way small businesses approach marketing – but as powerful as AI has become, it still can’t replace one critical ingredient for growth: relationships built on trust.
February 22, 2026
How a Family-Owned and Family-Oriented Outdoor Clothing Store Competes with Online Retailers
In the latest episode of the Small Business Weekly Podcast, host Michael Rogers sits down with Becky Philipp-Kranig, owner of Bearcub Outfitters in Petoskey, Michigan.
February 15, 2026
Award-Winning Veteran Owned Small Business Brings Calm to Crises
Small business owners know that crises don’t wait for a convenient moment. Whether it’s an unexpected disruption, a major setback, or a situation completely out of your control, leadership is often defined by how you …
February 6, 2026
“Cleaning Up” with Quality Janitorial Services
Running a small business in Michigan means juggling a lot – customers, employees, schedules, budgets.
January 30, 2026
The Sweet Scent of Small Business Success
The newest episode of the Small Business Weekly Podcast features an engaging conversation with Tanya Thompson, owner and founder of The Aroma Labs.
January 25, 2026
Southeast Michigan Distillery Crafts Best-In-World Whiskeys
The latest episode of the Small Business Weekly Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Christi Lower, founder of Highline Spirits.
January 15, 2026
The Importance of Personal Branding in an AI-Driven Marketing World
Episode 513 of The Small Business Weekly Podcast dives into a topic that every entrepreneur and marketer should pay...
January 8, 2026
Design and Brand Experience: A Key Element of Small Business Success
Dive into an essential topic for entrepreneurs: how design and brand experience can drive business growth.
December 30, 2025
How AI Will Help Your Small Business Punch Above Its Weight Class
AI is helping small businesses act like big players. Hear Michael Weinberger explain how in Episode 511 (11:01).
December 23, 2025
Customer Service Pushes this Salon to be an Elite Small Business
Customer service – and a few thoughtful extras – help Jarad Anthony Salon stand out. Hear how owner Jerad Rushlow turned a family legacy into an elite small business in Episode 510 (12:01).
December 10, 2025
Her Customers are Up-in-the-air but Not Her Business Plan
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Christina VanDam, owner of Zeal Aerial Fitness in Grand Rapids.
December 3, 2025
Environmentally-friendly Shipping Pallets Power Growth for this Two-decade-old Small Business
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Mo Alakoli, CEO of PALLETCO.
November 26, 2025
Concrete Foundations are Their Literal Foundation for Growth
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Hussein Mokahal, owner of LED LION in Westland.
November 20, 2025
Family-founded Business Thrives in West Michigan’s Culture of Growth and Entrepreneurship
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Evan Mathison, a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan board...
November 13, 2025
Expanding Veterinary Hospital Focuses on Compassionate Care and Community Involvement
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Dr. Lindsay Ruland, DVM, owner and chief of medicine at Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor.
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