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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 54 MIN

MBN Speaker Series | Mike McFall - Co-Founder and Co-CEO at BIGGBY® COFFEE

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Recording Date: September 23, 2025 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Mike McFall - Co-Founder and Co-CEO at BIGGBY® COFFEE Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall’s journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE began in 1996 when he took a job as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing. Fast forward to today, and Mike is now co-CEO alongside his business partner Bob Fish, having grown BIGGBY® COFFEE into a thriving brand with over 400 locations in 13 states, primarily midwest. Under Mike’s leadership, BIGGBY® COFFEE continues to expand rapidly, serving tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day while fostering a culture rooted in purpose, people, and community. In addition to his role at BIGGBY, Mike is the author of Grind and Grow — two books that provide practical guidance for entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey. Grind focuses on establishing positive cash flow and building a strong foundation for early-stage businesses, while Grow dives into leadership development and scaling a company with intention and purpose. Outside of business, Mike is deeply passionate about youth hockey and is committed to growing the love of the game. Whether coaching, mentoring, or supporting hockey programs, he believes in using the sport as a platform to teach valuable life skills like teamwork, discipline, and resilience. When he’s not leading BIGGBY, writing, or at the rink, Mike is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders build meaningful, successful organizations that make a positive impact. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Recording Date: September 23, 2025 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Mike McFall - Co-Founder and Co-CEO at BIGGBY® COFFEE Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall’s journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE began in 1996 when he took a job as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing. Fast forward to today, and Mike is now co-CEO alongside his business partner Bob Fish, having grown BIGGBY® COFFEE into a thriving brand with over 400 locations in 13 states, primarily midwest. Under Mike’s leadership, BIGGBY® COFFEE continues to expand rapidly, serving tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day while fostering a culture rooted in purpose, people, and community. In addition to his role at BIGGBY, Mike is the author of Grind and Grow — two books that provide practical guidance for entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey. Grind focuses on establishing positive cash flow and building a strong foundation for early-stage businesses, while Grow dives into leadership development and scaling a company with intention and purpose. Outside of business, Mike is deeply passionate about youth hockey and is committed to growing the love of the game. Whether coaching, mentoring, or supporting hockey programs, he believes in using the sport as a platform to teach valuable life skills like teamwork, discipline, and resilience. When he’s not leading BIGGBY, writing, or at the rink, Mike is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders build meaningful, successful organizations that make a positive impact. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

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Recording Date: September 23, 2025 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Mike McFall - Co-Founder and Co-CEO at BIGGBY® COFFEE Born and raised in Michigan, Mike McFall’s journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE began in 1996 when he took a job...

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