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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 55 MIN

“Less automation, more conversation.” Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever in Business

from Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine · host Mike Milan & Blaine Bertsch

Send us Fan MailIn an age of AI, automation, and remote everything, it’s easy to forget that business still runs on people. In this episode, Mike & Blaine dive into why relationships, trust, and genuine human connection are still the foundation of success—no matter how digital your business gets. We’re talking about making business personal again: building trust through conversations (not clicks), showing up for your clients, and finding the fun in working with real people instead of screens. Whether you’re leading a remote team, running a startup, or just trying to keep it human in a tech-driven world, this episode will remind you why relationships are still your biggest competitive advantage.Visit mikeandblaine.com to buy us a beer and join the conversation!#businessrelationships #trust #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #leadership #humanconnection #remotework #networking #businessgrowth #mikeandblaineFeatured Beer: @SamuelAdams @irrationalbrewingMike: Samuel Adams “Summer Ale”Blaine: Irrational Brewing Company “Ethereal 20” New Zealand PilsnerWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G4egLiVoEXgThanks to our Beer Sponsors: • Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog • Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!• Neighbor Pat• DevinListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comcashflowmike.comdryrun.comSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

Send us Fan Mail In an age of AI, automation, and remote everything, it’s easy to forget that business still runs on people. In this episode, Mike & Blaine dive into why relationships, trust, and genuine human connection are still the foundation of success—no matter how digital your business gets. We’re talking about making business personal again: building trust through conversations (not clicks), showing up for your clients, and finding the fun in working with real people instead of scr...

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