Episodes
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Kapnick Insurance: Safety First - Risk Solutions for the Construction Industry
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses construction with practice group leader, Jason McLelland of Kapnick Insurance. Here are highlights from that conversation.
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Kapnick Insurance: Melissa Matich Discusses Private Client Insurance
Melissa Matich of Kapnick Insurance discusses the benefits of private client insurance.
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Kapnick Insurance: Russ Richards on Real Estate Insurance
Russ Richards of Kapnick Insurance Group discusses real estate insurance with guest host Michael Spath.
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The Most Important Aspect of Risk Solutions? Human Behavior
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses risk solutions with expert Amy DeKeyser of Kapnick Insurance. Here are highlights from that conversation.
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Kapnick Insurance: The Importance of a Good Broker for Towing Insurance
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses towing and transportation with practice group leader, Keith Tubergen.
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The Business Case for DEI Initiatives
DEI initiatives not only impact the culture of a workplace, but also lead to measurable financial growth. Studies indicate that organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion experience better employee retention and improved brand reputation with the general public.
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Kapnick Insurance's Ian Burt on Employee Benefits
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses employee benefits with expert Ian Burt.
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Kapnick Insurance: The Business of Cannabis
Rama Gupta and Adam Blitchok of Kapnick Insurance talk with guest host Michael Spath about the insurance needs of cannabis businesses.
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Kapnick Insurance: Coverage for Travel and Second Homes
Before you travel and before you rent out your second home to vacationers, be sure you have the right insurance coverage. Shasta Hall of Kapnick Insurance shares her expertise.
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Kapnick Insurance: Why Your Business Needs Professional Liability Insurance
Jeff Sloan, founder & CEO of StartupNation, discusses professional liability and errors and omissions (E&O) coverage with Michael Spath from Kapnick Insurance and Kapnick partner and leader of specialty risk, Doug Miller.
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Kapnick Insurance: The Right Time to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks Is Now
Jeff Sloan discusses why your small business needs to make cybersecurity protection a priority with Michael Spath and Melissa Selke of Kapnick Insurance.
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StartupNation Radio with Shay Berman on Building a Business From Scratch
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan talks with Digital Resource’s Shay Berman about how he built his company from the ground up and the importance of hiring the right people.
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StartupNation Radio: Lowey Bundy Sichol and the Kids Idea Tank
Jeff talks to Lowey Bundy Sichol, whose Kids Idea Tank competition lets young entrepreneurs pitch their products, just like on "Shark Tank," and the 2021 competition's runner-up Carter Koenigsknecht, 13, of Troy, MI.
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StartupNation Radio: The Founders of Elsewhere Travel
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to Alexis Bowen and Craig Zapatka of Elsewhere Travel, a new kind of personalized, purpose-driven travel company.
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StartupNation Radio: Elsewhere Travel and Kids Idea Tank
Jeff Sloan talks with the founders of Elsewhere Travel and the creator of Kids Idea Tank and one of its winners on the latest episode of StartupNation Radio.
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StartupNation Radio: Carolyn Espinoza and Alex Vandervert of Quiker
Jeff Sloan talks with Carolyn Espinoza and Alex Vandervert, the mother and son team of Quiker, a mobile mechanics operation that brings onsite automotive services to you. Quiker's mission is to provide personalized on-demand, on-site repair service to the general public, corporations, and light...
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StartupNation Radio Show with Quiker and Hydrocinch Founders
Jeff Sloan talks with the founders of Quiker, a mobile mechanics service, and Hydrocinch, maker of a kiteboard harness.
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StartupNation Radio with Hydrocinch Founders Corey Gerhart and Greg Marquardt
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with Corey Gerhart and Greg Marquardt of Hydrocinch about how they got their kiteboarding harness accessory idea off the ground.
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Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Shay Berman on How to Create Awareness
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan talks with Digital Resource's Shay Berman about creating awareness that will translate into conversions for your business.
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Ask the Experts: Shay Berman and Greg Packer on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan talks with Digital Resource's Shay Berman about creating awareness that will translate into conversions for your business and AccessPoint's Greg Packer about how cutting corners can hurt your long-term success.
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Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Greg Packer on the Importance of Following the Rules
Jeff Sloan talks with AccessPoint's Greg Packer about how cutting corners can hurt your long-term success.
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StartupNation Radio: Critical Issues Facing Small Business Today with Cohost Brian Calley
Jeff Sloan and cohost Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, discuss the challenges facing small businesses, including supply chain disruptions and inflation.
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StartupNation Radio: R.Riveter and Heiroom Founders Started Small
Jeff Sloan talks with two startup founders who were prompted by life circumstances to create businesses, Cameron Cruse of R. Riveter and Chris Budnik of Heiroom.
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StartupNation Radio: The Pandemic Sparked a Social Media Platform
Heiroom creator Chris Budnik discusses how the pandemic sparked his idea for a private social media platform.
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StartupNation Radio: Mobile Flexible Income Strategy Helps Military Spouses
Cameron Cruse is a cofounder of R. Riveter, a handbag company that enlists military spouses as manufacturers. She discusses how their business structure supports the military community and why they chose handbags.
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Ask the Experts: Shay Berman Share Tips on Crafting a Holiday Marketing Plan
Shay Berman of Digital Resource talks with Jeff Sloan about holiday marketing strategies, including timing, the value of text messaging, and promotion and discounting decisions.
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Ask the Experts: Greg Packer Talks About Building a Great Team
Greg Packer of AccessPoint says creating the best team requires presenting your employees with a world-class experience.
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Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Michael Spath on Cyber Insurance
Does your small business need cyber insurance and how much? Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance Group discusses cybersecurity on this week's Ask the Experts episode.
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StartupNation Radio: Chris Cameron on Merging Creative, Financial
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Chris Cameron of PwC about how he's merged his creative and financial backgrounds in the entrepreneurial sphere.
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StartupNation Radio: E-Procurement and Bringing Businesses Together
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Chris Cameron of PwC and Matt Cotter of Pairsoft about blending the creative and financial sides of entrepreneurship.
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Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Greg Packer on Vaccine Mandates
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with Greg Packer of AccessPoint about vaccine mandates and the issue of safety at small businesses.
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Ask the Experts: Michael Spath Talks Storm Insurance Coverage on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan speaks with Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance Group about the importance of having the right insurance -- and enough of it -- to cover storm damage.
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Ask the Experts: Shay Berman Weighs In On Online Advertising on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan speaks with Digital Resource founder and president Shay Berman about two forms of advertising critical to small businesses: Google ads and programmatic advertising.
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Ask the Experts: Michael Spath, Shay Berman, and Greg Packer on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode, StartupNation's Jeff Sloan talks with Shay Berman about online advertising, Greg Packer about vaccine mandates for businesses and Michael Spath on summer insurance coverage.
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StartupNation Radio: Business Builders with Jon Dwoskin
Today's episode of StartupNation Radio features Jon Dwoskin. He's a business coach. He's an author. He's a speaker. He's a podcaster. But most importantly, he loves helping people turn their dreams into reality. That's why we're partnering with Jon to offer coaching through Business Builders, a…
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Ask the Experts: Armando Ojeda, Angela Barbash, and Marcia Dawood on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with StartupNation's subject matter experts from SCORE Mentors: Armando Ojeda, Angela Barbash, and Marcia Dawood. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Ojeda, Barbash and Dawood to learn about the SCORE Mentors program and…
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Ask the Experts: Michael Spath, Shay Berman, and Greg Packer on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff discusses small business funding before speaking with StartupNation's subject matter experts: Kapnick Insurance Group's Michael Spath, Digital Resource's Shay Berman, and AccessPoint's Greg Packer.
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StartupNation Radio: How and Why Having an App Can Help with Your Small Business Success
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to Mick Brege and Alex Lanzetta from Studio Cadenza about what an app is, how it can be used for small businesses, and how you can think about apps in new and novel ways. Jeff also speaks to Tim Connor, founder of Alteris, about an app he...
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Dell Technologies on Small Business: StartupNation Radio
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to Megan Shadle from Dell Technologies to discuss Dell's commitment to entrepreneurial spirit, and her colleague YJ Lin shares stories of pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Jeff also speaks to Alexis Wormley, founder of online clothing...
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3 Detroit Entrepreneurs Share Keys to Success on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to three Detroit entrepreneurs: Brad Baxter and Jacob Zuppke of AutoPets and Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Baxter, Zuppke and Schwartz to learn more about these Detroit entrepreneurs and…
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Ask the Experts: Meet Our 3 New Subject Matter Experts on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to StartupNation's new subject matter experts: Shay Berman of Digital Resource, Greg Packer of AccessPoint and Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance Group. First up is Berman, the founder and president of Digital Resource, a digital marketing...
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3 Food Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Ingredients for Success on StartupNation Radio
On today's food-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to food entrepreneurs Jessica Harold and Patrick Hingst of Kookys N Cream and chef Laura Romito of High 5 Salts with Benefits. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with food entrepreneurs Harold, Hingst and Romito here to...
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The Importance of Business Coaching: StartupNation Radio featuring Jon Dwoskin
On today's business coaching-themed episode of StartupNation, Jeff brings on Jon Dwoskin. Dwoskin is a business coach, author, speaker and podcaster who has coached everyone from solopreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Dwoskin to learn more about...
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StartupNation Radio: Entrepreneurs Share How to Make it Big on Amazon
On today's Amazon-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Matt Damman and talks to Derek Gaskins of Aleva Stores and Retail Bloom and Michelle Covey of GS1. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Damman, Gaskins and Covey to learn more about how to be…
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4 Entrepreneurs Share How Passion Led Them to Travel Business on StartupNation Radio
On today's travel-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to KT Maviglia-Morgan and Jordan Morgan of On Arrival - The Traveler’s Podcast, Sally Bunnell of NaviSavi and Andrea Schubiner of Wanderful Journeys. Morgan is an American-born Slovenian professional basketball player who played...
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Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio
On today's franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School and two featured guests: Dr. Mary Mason of Little Medical School and Manish Vakil of Tumbles Kids' Gyms. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with McCuiston, Dr....
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Michigan Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Pivoted During COVID-19 on StartupNation Radio
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host, Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), and two featured guests: Patti Eisenbraun, co-owner of Brown Iron Brewhouse, and Derek Dickow, founder of Steward Media and Board of Directors member...
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StartupNation Radio: Olympic Champion Bode Miller and Vin Social Founder Sara Moll
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews two entrepreneurs: Bode Miller of SKEO and Sara Moll of Vin Social. First up is Miller, who is the most decorated male American alpine ski racer of all time, known for 33 World Cup wins, two overall titles, four world championships and…
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These Cannabis Entrepreneurs Talk Innovation in Budding Industry on StartupNation Radio
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews three cannabis entrepreneurs: James Reina and Alvaro Ortega of Jibby Coffee and Jerome Crawford of Pleasantrees. First up are Reina and Ortega, co-founders of Jibby Coffee, a business out of Miami, Florida, that fuses its coffee with...
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